Exhibit 99.1
ITEM 6. | SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA |
The following table sets forth our selected consolidated financial data as of and for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, and 2003. The financial data as of and for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements which are incorporated by reference herein, and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, which have been audited by Grant Thornton LLP for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004. The financial data as of and for the year ending December 31, 2003 has been derived from our consolidated financial statements which were previously audited by Ernst & Young LLP. The financial data for 2003 does not agree to the previously audited financial statements as it reflects certain reclassifications for discontinued operations that have not been audited.
Discontinued Operations
During 2006, as part of a strategic review of our operations, we initiated a plan to divest certain restaurants, including 136 Joe’s Crab Shack units. Subsequently, several additional locations were added to our disposal plan. The results of operations for all units included in the disposal plan have been reclassified as discontinued operations in the statements of income for all periods presented.
The data set forth below should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Risk Factors” and our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes. All amounts are in thousands, except per share data.
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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| | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | | | 2003 | |
REVENUES | | $ | 1,160,368 | | | $ | 1,101,994 | | | $ | 864,156 | | | $ | 769,280 | | | $ | 714,041 | |
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of revenues | | | 256,336 | | | | 249,575 | | | | 223,864 | | | | 214,966 | | | | 203,697 | |
Labor | | | 375,144 | | | | 357,748 | | | | 258,469 | | | | 221,059 | | | | 207,126 | |
Other operating expenses | | | 292,298 | | | | 278,172 | | | | 213,697 | | | | 189,945 | | | | 174,347 | |
General and administrative expense | | | 55,756 | | | | 57,977 | | | | 47,443 | | | | 48,446 | | | | 42,433 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 65,287 | | | | 55,857 | | | | 43,262 | | | | 37,616 | | | | 29,645 | |
Asset impairment expense (1) | | | — | | | | 2,966 | | | | — | | | | 1,709 | | | | 13,144 | |
Pre-opening expenses | | | 3,477 | | | | 5,214 | | | | 3,030 | | | | 2,990 | | | | 3,857 | |
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets | | | (18,918 | ) | | | (2,295 | ) | | | (524 | ) | | | (100 | ) | | | (143 | ) |
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Total operating costs and expenses | | | 1,029,380 | | | | 1,005,214 | | | | 789,241 | | | | 716,631 | | | | 674,106 | |
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OPERATING INCOME | | | 130,988 | | | | 96,780 | | | | 74,915 | | | | 52,649 | | | | 39,935 | |
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense, net (2) | | | 72,322 | | | | 49,139 | | | | 31,208 | | | | 10,482 | | | | 6,654 | |
Other, net (3) | | | 16,690 | | | | (128 | ) | | | 530 | | | | 13,566 | | | | 1,530 | |
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Total other expense | | | 89,012 | | | | 49,011 | | | | 31,738 | | | | 24,048 | | | | 8,184 | |
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | 41,976 | | | | 47,769 | | | | 43,177 | | | | 28,601 | | | | 31,751 | |
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES (4) | | | 14,238 | | | | 13,393 | | | | 13,556 | | | | (10,392 | ) | | | 3,154 | |
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | | | 27,738 | | | | 34,376 | | | | 29,621 | | | | 38,993 | | | | 28,597 | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAXES (1) | | | (9,626 | ) | | | (56,146 | ) | | | 15,194 | | | | 27,528 | | | | 16,317 | |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) | | $ | 18,112 | | | $ | (21,770 | ) | | $ | 44,815 | | | $ | 66,521 | | | $ | 44,914 | |
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EARNINGS PER SHARE INFORMATION: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BASIC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 1.47 | | | $ | 1.61 | | | $ | 1.33 | | | $ | 1.44 | | | $ | 1.04 | |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (2.63 | ) | | | 0.68 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 0.59 | |
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Net income (loss) | | $ | 0.96 | | | $ | (1.02 | ) | | $ | 2.01 | | | $ | 2.46 | | | $ | 1.63 | |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 18,850 | | | | 21,300 | | | | 22,300 | | | | 27,000 | | | | 27,600 | |
DILUTED | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 1.43 | | | $ | 1.56 | | | $ | 1.29 | | | $ | 1.40 | | | $ | 1.01 | |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (2.55 | ) | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.58 | |
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Net income (loss) | | $ | 0.93 | | | $ | (0.99 | ) | | $ | 1.95 | | | $ | 2.39 | | | $ | 1.59 | |
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Weighted average number of common and common share equivalents outstanding | | | 19,400 | | | | 22,000 | | | | 23,000 | | | | 27,800 | | | | 28,325 | |
EBITDA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Income (loss) | | $ | 18,112 | | | $ | (21,770 | ) | | $ | 44,815 | | | $ | 66,521 | | | $ | 44,914 | |
Add back: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Income) loss from discontinued operations | | | 9,626 | | | | 56,146 | | | | (15,194 | ) | | | (27,528 | ) | | | (16,317 | ) |
Provision (benefit) for income tax | | | 14,238 | | | | 13,393 | | | | 13,556 | | | | (10,392 | ) | | | 3,154 | |
Other expense (income) | | | 89,012 | | | | 49,011 | | | | 31,738 | | | | 24,048 | | | | 8,184 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 65,287 | | | | 55,857 | | | | 43,262 | | | | 37,616 | | | | 29,645 | |
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets | | | (18,918 | ) | | | (2,295 | ) | | | (524 | ) | | | (100 | ) | | | (143 | ) |
Asset impairment expense | | | — | | | | 2,966 | | | | — | | | | 1,709 | | | | 13,144 | |
Stock based compensation expense | | | 4,797 | | | | 7,280 | | | | 689 | | | | 432 | | | | 81 | |
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EBITDA from continuing operations | | $ | 182,154 | | | $ | 160,588 | | | $ | 118,342 | | | $ | 92,306 | | | $ | 82,662 | |
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BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT END OF PERIOD) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Working capital (deficit) | | | (161,183 | ) | | | (50,056 | ) | | | 217,461 | | | | 161,515 | | | | (38,767 | ) |
Total assets | | | 1,502,983 | | | | 1,464,912 | | | | 1,612,579 | | | | 1,344,952 | | | | 1,104,883 | |
Short-term notes payable and current portion of notes and other obligations | | | 87,243 | | | | 748 | | | | 1,852 | | | | 1,700 | | | | 1,963 | |
Long term notes and other obligations, net of current portion | | | 801,428 | | | | 710,456 | | | | 816,044 | | | | 559,545 | | | | 299,736 | |
Stockholders’ equity (1) | | | 316,899 | | | | 494,707 | | | | 516,770 | | | | 600,897 | | | | 599,894 | |
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(1) | In 2006, 2004, and 2003, we recorded asset impairment charges related to continuing operations of $3.0 million ($2.0 million after tax), $1.7 million ($1.2 million after tax) and $13.1 million ($8.5 million after tax), respectively, related to the adjustment to estimated fair value of certain restaurant properties and assets. In 2007 and 2006, we also recorded asset impairment charges and other losses totaling $9.9 million ($6.5 million after tax) and $79.8 million ($51.8 million after-tax), respectively, related to discontinued operations. |
(2) | In 2007, we recognized an $8.0 million ($5.3 million after-tax) charge for deferred loan costs previously being amortized over the term of the 7.5% Senior Notes. |
(3) | In 2007, we recorded expenses associated with exchanging the 7.5% Senior Notes for 9.5% Senior Notes of approximately $5.0 million ($3.3 million after tax) and incurred approximately $6.3 million ($4.2 million after tax) in call premiums and expenses associated with refinancing the Golden Nugget debt. We also recorded $5.4 million ($3.5 million after tax) reflecting a non-cash expense for the change in fair value of interest rate swaps related to the new Golden Nugget financing. We recognized $20.0 million ($13.0 million after tax) in gains on property sales and investments during 2007. In 2004, we recorded prepayment penalty expense and other costs related to the refinancing of our long-term debt of approximately $16.6 million ($11.3 million after tax). |
(4) | In 2004 and 2003, we recognized $18.5 million and $6.3 million in income tax benefits for a reduction of the valuation allowance and deferred tax liabilities attributable to tax benefits deemed realizable and reduced accruals. |
EBITDA is not a generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) measurement and is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure because we believe that it is a widely used measure of operating performance. EBITDA is not intended to be viewed as a source of liquidity or as a cash flow measure as used in the statement of cash flows. EBITDA is simply shown above as it is a commonly used non-GAAP valuation statistic. EBITDA as shown differs from that used in our credit agreements primarily due to non-guarantor subsidiaries and other specifically defined calculations.
ITEM 7. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
Introduction
The following presents an analysis of the results and financial condition of our continuing operations. Except where indicated otherwise, the results of discontinued operations are excluded from this discussion.
We are a national, diversified, restaurant, hospitality and entertainment company principally engaged in the ownership and operation of full service, casual dining restaurants. As of December 31, 2007, we operated 179 such restaurants, as well as several limited menu restaurants and other properties (as described in Item 1. Business), including the Golden Nugget Hotels and Casinos (“Golden Nugget”) in Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada. We are in the business of operating restaurants and other hospitality and entertainment activities.
On January 27, 2008 our Board of Directors received a letter from Tilman J. Fertitta, Chairman, President and CEO, proposing to acquire all of our outstanding common stock for $23.50 per share in cash, representing a 41% premium over the closing price of our common stock on January 25, 2008. According to the proposal letter, Mr. Fertitta is confident that he can obtain all the required financing to fund the transaction given that he will be contributing all of his approximately 39% equity ownership of the Company, as well as substantial additional cash equity. Our Board of Directors has established a Special Negotiating Committee of independent directors to review the proposal, as well as any alternative proposals that may be received. There can be no assurance that any agreement on financial or other terms satisfactory to the Special Negotiating Committee will be reached.
Approximately $395.0 million in Senior Exchange Notes (New Notes) allow the note holders to redeem the New Notes at 101% of face value from February 28, 2009 to December 15, 2011. As a result of the risk that our note holders will exercise their option to redeem the senior notes, we are pursuing alternative long-term financing. Despite the turmoil in the credit markets, we believe and have received indications from several financial sources that we will be successful in obtaining such financing due to our long history of performance, our strong diversified brands and our geographic diversification. However, we also believe that the new financing will carry substantially higher interest rates and more restrictive terms than our current agreements and will reduce our capital available for growth and the terms may restrict our availability to pursue acquisitions in the near term. Accordingly, we have reduced our planned new unit growth for 2008 and 2009 until new financing is obtained. Notwithstanding the foregoing, due to the volatility in the credit markets, it is possible we will not be able to refinance the current loans.
During 2006, as part of a strategic review of our operations, we initiated a plan to divest certain restaurants, including 136 Joe’s Crab Shack units. Subsequently, several additional locations were added to our disposal plan. The results of operations for all units
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included in the disposal plan have been reclassified to discontinued operations in the statements of income, balance sheets and segment information for all periods presented.
On November 17, 2006, we completed the sale of 120 Joe’s Crab Shack restaurants for approximately $192.0 million, including the assumption of certain working capital liabilities. In connection with the sale, we recorded pre-tax impairment charges and other losses totaling $49.2 million.
We recorded additional pre-tax impairment charges totaling $9.9 million and $30.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, to write down carrying values of assets pertaining to the remaining stores included in our disposal plan. We expect to sell the land and improvements belonging to these remaining restaurants, or abandon those locations, within the next 12 months.
In connection with our strategic review, we also identified certain restaurants that we believe are suitable for conversion into other Landry’s concepts. As a result of this review, we took a charge of $3.5 million during 2006 to impair certain assets relating to these conversion units to reflect our best estimates of their fair market value. The results of operations for these restaurants are included in continuing operations.
On September 27, 2005, Landry’s Gaming, Inc., an unrestricted subsidiary, purchased the Golden Nugget Hotels and Casinos in downtown Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada (“GN”) for $163.0 million in cash, the assumption of $155.0 million of Senior Secured Notes due 2011 and the assumption of approximately $27.0 million under an existing senior revolving credit facility and the further assumption of certain working capital including $27.5 million in cash. The Golden Nugget—Las Vegas occupies approximately eight acres in downtown Las Vegas with approximately 42,000 square feet of gaming area. The property also features three towers containing 1,914 rooms, the largest number of guestrooms in downtown Las Vegas. The Golden Nugget—Laughlin is located on 13 acres on the Colorado River with 32,000 square feet of gaming space and 300 rooms. The results of operations for these properties are included in our financial statements from the date of acquisition.
The Specialty Division is primarily engaged in operating complementary entertainment and hospitality activities, such as miscellaneous beverage carts and various kiosks, amusement rides and games and some associated limited hotel properties, generally at locations in conjunction with our core restaurant operations. The total assets, revenues, and operating profits of these complementary “specialty” business activities are considered not material to the overall business and below the threshold of a separate reportable business segment under SFAS No. 131.
We are in the business of operating restaurants, two casinos and the above-mentioned complementary activities. We do not engage in real estate operations other than those associated with the ownership and operation of our business. We own a fee interest (own the land and building) in a number of properties underlying our businesses, but do not engage in real estate sales or real estate management in any significant fashion or format. The Chief Executive Officer, who is responsible for our operations, reviews and evaluates both core and non-core business activities and results, and determines financial and management resource allocations and investments for all business activities.
The restaurant and gaming industries are intensely competitive and affected by changes in consumer tastes and by national, regional, and local economic conditions and demographic trends. The performance of individual restaurants or casinos may be affected by factors such as: traffic patterns, demographic considerations, marketing, weather conditions, and the type, number, and location of competing operations.
We have many well established competitors with greater financial resources, larger marketing and advertising budgets, and longer histories of operation than ours, including competitors already established in regions where we are planning to expand, as well as competitors planning to expand in the same regions. We face significant competition from other casinos in the markets in which we operate and from other mid-priced, full-service, casual dining restaurants offering or promoting seafood and other types and varieties of cuisine. Our competitors include national, regional, and local chains as well as local owner-operated restaurants. We also compete with other restaurants and retail establishments for restaurant sites. We intend to pursue an acquisition strategy should we be successful in obtaining permanent financing to replace our Senior Notes.
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include the words “may,” “will,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends” and other similar expressions. Our forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainty, including, without limitation, our ability to obtain alternate long-term financing, our ability to continue our expansion strategy, our ability to make projected capital expenditures, as well as general market conditions, competition, and pricing. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding: potential acquisitions of other restaurants, gaming operations and lines of businesses in other sectors of the hospitality and entertainment industries; future capital expenditures, including the amount and nature thereof; potential divestitures of restaurants, restaurant concepts and other operations or lines of business, business strategy and measures to implement such strategy; competitive strengths; goals; expansion and growth of our business and operations; future commodity prices; availability of food products, materials and employees; consumer perceptions of food safety; changes in local,
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regional and national economic conditions; the effectiveness of our marketing efforts; changing demographics surrounding our restaurants, hotels and casinos; the effect of changes in tax laws; actions of regulatory, legislative, executive or judicial decisions at the federal, state or local level with regard to our business and the impact of any such actions; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals for our existing businesses and our ability to receive regulatory approval for our new businesses; our expectations of the continued availability and cost of capital resources; same store sales; earnings guidance; our ability to obtain long-term financing; the seasonality of our business; weather and acts of God; food, labor, fuel and utilities costs; plans; references to future success; the risks described in “Risk Factors.”
Although we believe that the assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and, therefore, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements included in this report will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in our forward-looking statements, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our objectives and plans will be achieved. Some of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements are more fully described under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this report, or in the documents incorporated by reference herein. We assume no obligation to modify or revise any forward looking statements to reflect any subsequent events or circumstances arising after the date that the statement was made.
Results of Operations
Profitability
The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to total revenues of certain operating data for the periods indicated:
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| | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Revenues | | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % |
Cost of revenues | | 22.1 | % | | 22.6 | % | | 25.9 | % |
Labor | | 32.3 | % | | 32.5 | % | | 29.9 | % |
Other operating expenses | | 25.2 | % | | 25.3 | % | | 24.7 | % |
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Unit level profit | | 20.4 | % | | 19.6 | % | | 19.5 | % |
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Year ended December 31, 2007 Compared to the Year ended December 31, 2006
Restaurant and hospitality revenues increased $23,818,824, or 2.7%, from $870,615,442 to $894,434,266 for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to the year ended December 31, 2006. The change in revenue is comprised of the following approximate amounts: 2007 restaurant openings—increase of $31.1 million; 2007 restaurant closings—decrease of $3.4 million; and the remainder of the difference is attributable to the change in sales for stores not open a full comparable period. Revenues associated with locations open 2007 and 2006 including “honeymoon” periods was flat compared to 2006. The total number of units open as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 were 173 and 167, respectively.
Gaming revenues increased $34,555,921, or 14.9%, from $231,378,065 to $265,933,986 for the year ended December 31,2007 compared with the prior year as a result of improved table games activity and slot hold and win, as well as increased hotel occupancy, average room rates, and food and beverage sales.
As a result of increased revenues, cost of revenues increased $6,761,221, or 2.7%, from $249,575,123 to $256,336,344 for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to the prior year. Cost of revenues as a percentage of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2007, decreased to 22.1% from 22.6% in 2006. The decrease in cost of revenues as a percentage of revenues resulted primarily from revenue growth at the Golden Nugget since gaming revenues are generally derived from higher labor and other operating expenses and lower cost of revenues than restaurant and hospitality revenues.
Labor expenses increased $17,396,086, or 4.9%, from $357,747,919 to $375,144,005 for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily as a result of increased revenues. Labor expenses as a percentage of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2007 decreased to 32.3% from 32.5% in 2006, principally due to leverage on increased gaming revenues.
Other operating expenses increased $14,126,338, or 5.1%, from $278,171,473 to $292,297,811 for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to the same period in the prior year, principally as a result of increased revenues. Such expenses remained relatively flat as a percentage of revenues at 25.2% in 2007 as compared to 25.3% in 2006. Higher rent and insurance costs were offset by reduced restaurant and hospitality advertising expenses in 2007 compared to 2006.
General and administrative expenses decreased $2,221,374, or 3.8%, from $57,977,359 to $55,755,985 for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to the same period in the prior year. General and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of revenues to 4.8% in 2007 from 5.3% in 2006 due to reductions in corporate overhead associated with the sale of 120 Joe’s Crab Shack restaurants in November 2006. This was partially
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offset by professional fees incurred in connection with our voluntary internal review of historical stock option granting practices, which was completed in the third quarter of 2007.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $9,429,463, or 16.9%, from $55,857,237 to $65,286,700 for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase for 2007 was primarily due to the renovation of the Golden Nugget—Las Vegas and the addition of new restaurants and equipment.
Restaurant pre-opening expenses were $3,476,951 for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to $5,214,011 for the same period in the prior year. Pre-opening expenses fluctuate based on both the number and type of openings completed each period.
Gain on disposal of assets of $18,918,088 consisted primarily of gains on the disposition of property in Biloxi, Mississippi, as well as a $15.1 million gain realized on the sale of a single restaurant location. According to the terms of the sale, we will pay the buyer approximately $2.6 million over the next 27 months in return for continuing to operate the restaurant.
The increase in net interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to the prior year is primarily due to higher average borrowing rates and increased borrowings, as well as an $8.0 million charge for deferred loan costs previously being amortized over the term of our 7.5% Notes. The 7.5% Notes were exchanged for 9.5% Notes as a result of a settlement with the note holders.
Other expense, net for 2007 was $16,690,585 and consisted primarily of expenses associated with exchanging the 7.5% Notes for 9.5% Notes, non-cash charges related to interest rate swaps not considered hedges and call premiums and expenses associated with refinancing the Golden Nugget debt.
Provision for income taxes increased by $844,555 to $14,237,950 in the year ended December 31, 2007. Our effective tax rate for 2007 was 33.9% compared to 28.0% in 2006.
Year ended December 31, 2006 Compared to the Year ended December 31, 2005
Restaurant and hospitality revenues increased $72,100,105, or 9.0%, from $798,515,337 to $870,615,442 for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to the year ended December 31, 2005. The total increase/change in revenue is comprised of the following approximate amounts: 2006 restaurant openings—increase of $53.0 million; 2006 restaurant closings—decrease of $9.3 million; locations open 2006 and 2005 including “honeymoon” periods—increase of $28.3 million; units closed for an extended period as a result of Hurricane Rita—decrease of $2.8 million; and the remainder of the difference is attributable to the change in sales for stores not open a full comparable period. The total number of units open as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 increased from 158 as of December 31, 2005 to 167.
Gaming revenues increased $165,737,338 for the year ended December 31, 2006 as a result of the acquisition of the Golden Nugget. The results of the Golden Nugget are included from the September 27, 2005 acquisition date.
As a result of increased revenues, cost of revenues increased $25,710,909, or 11.5%, from $223,864,214 to $249,575,123 in the year ended December 31, 2006, compared to the same period in the prior year. Cost of revenues as a percentage of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2006, decreased to 22.6% from 25.9% in 2005. The decrease in cost of revenues as a percentage of revenues resulted primarily from the acquisition of the Golden Nugget since gaming revenues are generally derived from higher labor and other operating expenses and lower cost of revenues than restaurant and hospitality revenues.
Labor expenses increased $99,278,524, or 38.4%, from $258,469,395 to $357,747,919 in the year ended December 31, 2006, compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily as a result of increased revenues. Labor expenses as a percentage of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2006 increased to 32.5% from 29.9% in 2005, principally due to the acquisition of the Golden Nugget since gaming revenues are generally derived from higher labor and other operating expenses and lower cost of revenues than restaurant and hospitality revenues.
Other operating expenses increased $64,474,137, or 30.2%, from $213,697,336 to $278,171,473 in the year ended December 31, 2006, compared to the same period in the prior year, principally as a result of increased revenues. Such expenses increased as a percentage of revenues to 25.3% in 2006 from 24.7% in 2005, as a primary result of the acquisition of the Golden Nugget since gaming revenues are generally derived from higher labor and other operating expenses and lower cost of revenues than restaurant and hospitality revenues.
General and administrative expenses increased $10,534,763, or 22.2%, from $47,442,596 to $57,977,359 in the year ended December 31, 2006, compared to the same period in the prior year. General and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of revenues to 5.3% in 2006 from 5.5% in 2005. This percentage decrease is primarily attributable to the increase in revenues, offset by increased stock-based compensation expense as compared to the prior year comparable period.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $12,594,899, or 29.1%, from $43,262,338 to $55,857,237 in the year ended December 31, 2006, compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase for 2006 was primarily due to an increase in depreciation related to the addition of new restaurants and equipment and the acquisition of the Golden Nugget.
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As part of our strategic review of operations in 2006, we identified certain Joe’s restaurants that we believe are suitable for conversion into other concepts of the Company. As a result of this review, we took a charge of $3.0 million to impair certain assets relating to these conversion units to reflect our best estimates of their fair market value. Assets that were impaired are primarily leasehold improvements and to a lesser extent equipment. We did not take any impairment charges in 2005.
Restaurant pre-opening expenses were $5,214,011 for the year ended December 31, 2006, compared to $3,029,574 for the same period in the prior year. The increase resulted from our opening a greater number of larger scale restaurants during 2006 as compared to units opened in 2005.
The increase in net interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2006 as compared to the prior year is primarily due to higher borrowings, as well as an increase in our average borrowing rate.
Provision for income taxes decreased by $162,619 to $13,393,395 in the year ended December 31, 2006. Our effective tax rate for 2006 was 28.0% compared to 31.4% in 2005.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As a result of the settlement described below and the associated risk that our note holders will exercise their option to redeem the approximately $400.0 million in senior notes, we are pursuing alternative long-term financing. Despite the turmoil in the credit markets, we believe and have received indications from several financial sources that we will be successful in obtaining such financing due to our long history of performance, our strong diversified brands and our geographic diversification. However, we also believe that the new financing will carry substantially higher interest rates and more restrictive terms than our current agreements. Moreover, as the debt market is very volatile at this time, it is possible we will not be able to refinance the current loans. Higher interest rates would reduce our capital available for growth and the terms may restrict our availability to pursue acquisitions in the near term. Accordingly, we have reduced our planned new unit growth for 2008 and 2009 until new financing is obtained.
On July 24, 2007, we were notified by the Trustee under the Indenture covering our $400.0 million 7.5% Senior Notes (the “Notes”), that as a result of not filing with the SEC and delivering to the Trustee our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 within the time frame set forth in the rules and regulations of the SEC, the Trustee, upon direction of a majority of the note holders, declared the unpaid principal and interest on the Notes due and payable immediately. On August 29, 2007 we entered into a Stipulation of Settlement with U.S. Bank, National Association, Indenture Trustee under our $400.0 million Senior Notes and certain note holders whereby the previous acceleration of the Notes was rescinded and annulled. In connection with the settlement, we agreed to commence an exchange offering on or before October 1, 2007 to exchange the Notes for Senior Exchange Notes (the “New Notes”) with an interest rate of 9.5%, an option for the Company to redeem the New Notes at 1% above par from October 29, 2007 to February 28, 2009 and an option for the note holders to redeem the New Notes at 1% above par from February 28, 2009 to December 15, 2011, both options requiring at least 30 but not more than 60 days notice. The Exchange Offer was completed on October 31, 2007 with all but $4.3 million of the Notes being exchanged. We also agreed to pay certain fees and costs and dismissed the pending litigation we had previously instituted against the Indenture Trustee and certain note holders. As a result of the exchange, we recorded charges during the third quarter of 2007 of $7.9 million, included in interest expense, for deferred loan costs previously being amortized over the term of the 7.5% notes and $3.0 million, included in other income/expense, related to the payment of a consent fee. In connection with issuing the New Notes, we amended our existing Bank Credit Facility to provide for an accelerated maturity should the New Notes be redeemed by the note holders, revised certain financial covenants to reflect the impact of the Exchange Offer and redeemed our outstanding Term Loan balance.
In June 2007, our wholly owned unrestricted subsidiary, Golden Nugget, Inc. (the “Golden Nugget”), completed a new $545.0 million credit facility consisting of a $330.0 million first lien term loan, a $50.0 million revolving credit facility, and a $165.0 million second lien term loan. The $330.0 million first lien term loan includes a $120.0 million delayed draw component to finance the expansion at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The revolving credit facility expires on June 30, 2013 and the first lien term loan matures on June 30, 2014. Both the first lien term loan and the revolving credit facility bear interest at Libor or the bank’s base rate, plus a financing spread, 2.0% and 0.75%, respectively, at December 31, 2007. In addition, the credit facility requires a commitment fee on the unfunded portion for both the $50.0 million revolving credit facility and the $120.0 million delayed draw component of the first lien term loan. The second lien term loan matures on December 31, 2014 and bears interest at Libor or the bank’s base rate, plus a financing spread, 3.25% and 2.0%, respectively, at December 31, 2007. The financing spreads and commitment fees for the revolving credit facility increase or decrease depending on the leverage ratio as defined in the credit facility. The first lien term loan requires one percent of the outstanding principal balance due annually to be paid in equal quarterly installments commencing on September 30, 2009 with the balance due on maturity. Principal of the second lien term loan is due at maturity.
The Golden Nugget’s subsidiaries have granted liens on substantially all real property and personal property as collateral under the credit facility and are guarantors of the credit facility. The proceeds from the credit facility were used to repay all of the Golden Nugget’s outstanding debt, including its 8.75% senior secured notes due December 2011, plus the outstanding balance of approximately $10.0 million on its former $43.0 million revolving credit facility. In addition, the proceeds were used to pay a dividend
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to one of our unrestricted subsidiaries of $187.5 million, associated tender premiums of approximately $8.8 million due to the early redemption of the 8.75% senior secured notes due December 2011, plus accrued interest and related transaction fees and expenses.
Our debt agreements contain various restrictive covenants including minimum EBITDA, fixed charge and financial leverage ratios, limitations on capital expenditures, and other restricted payments as defined in the agreements. As of December 31, 2007, we were in compliance with all such covenants. As of December 31, 2007, our average interest rate on floating-rate debt was 7.5%, we had approximately $19.2 million in letters of credit outstanding, and our available borrowing capacity was $231.8 million.
Working capital, excluding discontinued operations, decreased from a deficit of $74.9 million as of December 31, 2006 to a deficit of $167.2 million as of December 31, 2007 primarily due to the change in the classification of borrowings under the bank credit facility to current. Cash flow to fund future operations, new restaurant development, stock repurchases, and acquisitions will be generated from operations, available capacity under our credit facilities and additional financing, if appropriate.
From time to time, we review opportunities for restaurant acquisitions and investments in the hospitality, gaming, entertainment, amusement, food service and facilities management and other industries. Our exercise of any such investment opportunity may impact our development plans and capital expenditures. We believe that adequate sources of capital are available to fund our business activities through December 31, 2008 subject to obtaining long term financing as noted above.
Since April 2000, we have paid an annual $0.10 per common share dividend, declared and paid in quarterly amounts. We increased the annual dividend to $0.20 per common share in April 2004. We paid dividends totaling $4.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2007.
In 2007, we incurred $125.1 million for capital expenditures including $60.0 million on the renovation and expansion of the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, and $20.5 million on the construction of a new T-Rex and Yak & Yeti’s restaurant at two Disney properties. In 2008, we expect to incur approximately $115.0 million, including completion of the T-Rex at Disney and beginning the new tower at the Golden Nugget—Las Vegas.
Treasury stock repurchases totaled $181.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2007, we had contractual obligations as described below. These obligations are expected to be funded primarily through cash on hand, cash flow from operations, working capital, the Bank Credit Facility and additional financing sources in the normal course of business operations. Our obligations include off balance sheet arrangements whereby the liabilities associated with non-cancelable operating leases, unconditional purchase obligations and standby letters of credit are not fully reflected in our balance sheets.
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Contractual Obligations | | 2008 | | 2009-2010 | | 2011-2012 | | 2013+ | | Total |
Long Term Debt | | $ | 243,012 | | $ | 422,379,037 | | $ | 15,274,211 | | $ | 351,774,620 | | $ | 789,670,880 |
Operating Leases | | | 37,835,182 | | | 69,004,183 | | | 56,051,912 | | | 230,824,660 | | | 393,715,937 |
Unconditional Purchase Obligations | | | 75,320,133 | | | 4,778,818 | | | 1,804,530 | | | — | | | 81,903,481 |
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions (1) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 14,062,885 |
Other Long Term Obligations | | | 6,332,000 | | | 25,808,000 | | | 5,410,000 | | | — | | | 37,550,000 |
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Total Cash Obligations | | $ | 119,730,327 | | $ | 521,970,038 | | $ | 78,540,653 | | $ | 582,599,280 | | $ | 1,316,903,183 |
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Other Commercial Commitments | | | | | | | | | | |
Lines of Credit | | $ | 87,000,000 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 12,000,000 | | $ | 99,000,000 |
Standby Letters of Credit | | | 19,166,175 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 19,166,175 |
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Total Commercial Commitments | | | 106,166,175 | | | — | | | — | | | 12,000,000 | | | 118,166,175 |
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Total | | $ | 225,896,502 | | $ | 521,970,038 | | $ | 78,540,653 | | $ | 594,599,280 | | $ | 1,435,069,358 |
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(1) | These liabilities appear in total only as we are unable to reasonably predict the timing of settlement of such liabilities. |
In connection with certain of our discontinued operations, we remain the guarantor or assignor of a number of leased locations. In the event of future defaults under any of such leased locations we may be responsible for significant damages to existing landlords which may materially affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Seasonality and Quarterly Results
Our business is seasonal in nature. Our reduced winter volumes cause revenues and, to a greater degree, operating profits to be lower in the first and fourth quarters than in other quarters. We have and will continue to open restaurants in highly seasonal tourist
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markets. Periodically, our sales and profitability may be negatively affected by adverse weather. The timing of unit openings can and will affect quarterly results.
Critical Accounting Policies
Restaurant and other properties are reviewed on a property by property basis for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recovered. The recoverability of properties that are to be held and used is measured by comparison of the estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset to the carrying amount of the asset. Goodwill and other non-amortizing intangible assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually using estimates of future operating results. If such assets are considered to be impaired, an impairment charge is recorded in the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds their fair value. Properties to be disposed of are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or fair values, reduced for estimated disposal costs, and are included in other current assets.
We operate approximately 174 properties and periodically we expect to experience unanticipated individual unit deterioration in revenues and profitability, on a short-term and occasionally longer-term basis. When such events occur and we determine that the associated assets are impaired, we will record an asset impairment expense in the quarter such determination is made. Due to our average restaurant net investment cost, such amounts could be significant when and if they occur. However, such asset impairment expense does not affect our financial liquidity, and is usually excluded from many valuation model calculations.
We maintain a large deductible insurance policy related to property, general liability and workers’ compensation coverage. Predetermined loss limits have been arranged with insurance companies to limit our per occurrence cash outlay. Accrued expenses and other liabilities include estimated costs to settle unpaid claims and estimated incurred but not reported claims using actuarial methodologies.
We account for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109,Accounting for Income Taxes. SFAS No. 109 requires the recognition of deferred tax assets, net of applicable reserves, related to net operating loss carryforwards and certain temporary differences. A valuation allowance is recognized if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be recognized. We regularly assess the likelihood of realizing the deferred tax assets based on forecasts of future taxable income and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented and adjust the related valuation allowance if necessary.
Effective January 1, 2007, we adopted the provisions of the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48). In connection with the adoption of FIN 48, we recognized an increase of approximately $1.0 million to our tax reserves for uncertain positions, which was accounted for as a reduction to retained earnings as of January 1, 2007. As of January 1, 2007, we had approximately $8.4 million of unrecognized tax benefits, including $1.7 million of interest and penalties, which represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably impact our effective income tax rate in future periods.
Our income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities. We regularly assess the potential outcomes of these examinations in determining the adequacy of our provision for income taxes and our income tax liabilities. Inherent in our determination of any necessary reserves are assumptions based on past experiences and judgments about potential actions by taxing authorities. Our estimate of the potential outcome for any uncertain tax issue is highly judgmental. We have substantially concluded all federal, state and local income tax matters for years through 2002. We are currently under audit by the Internal Revenue Service for our consolidated federal income tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2006. We believe that we have adequately provided for any reasonable and foreseeable outcome related to uncertain tax matters.
Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123R,Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R), using the modified prospective application method. Under this transition method, we will record compensation expense for all stock option awards granted after the date of adoption and for the unvested portion of previously granted stock option awards that remain outstanding at the date of adoption. The amount of compensation cost that is recognized is based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123. Under the provisions of SFAS 123R, the recognition of unearned compensation, a contra-equity account representing the amount of unrecognized restricted stock compensation expense, is no longer required. Therefore, in the first quarter of 2006 the unearned compensation amount that was included in our December 31, 2005 consolidated balance sheet in the amount of $6.4 million was reduced to zero with a corresponding decrease to capital in excess of par value. Results for prior periods have not been restated upon adoption of SFAS 123R.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, the recognition and measurement of current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities; the assessment of recoverability of long-lived assets and costs to settle unpaid claims. Actual results may differ materially from those estimates.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements(SFAS 157), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures regarding fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. There is a one year deferral of the implementation of SFAS 157 for other non-financial assets and liabilities. The adoption of SFAS 157 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected will be recognized in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of SFAS 159 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007),Business Combinations (SFAS 141R), which expands the use of the acquisition method of accounting used in business combinations to all transactions and other events in which one entity obtains control over one or more other businesses or assets. This statement replaces SFAS No. 141 by requiring measurement at the acquisition date of the fair value of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest. Additionally, SFAS 141R requires that acquisition-related costs, including restructuring costs, be recognized as expense separately from the acquisition. SFAS 141R applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the first fiscal period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The implementation of this guidance will affect our results of operations and financial position after its effective date only to the extent we complete business combinations and therefore the impact can not be determined at this time.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160,Non-controlling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS 160). SFAS 160 establishes the accounting and reporting standards for a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. SFAS 160 clarifies that a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS 160 requires retroactive adoption of the presentation and disclosure requirements for existing minority interests and applies prospectively to business combinations for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. We will adopt SFAS 160 beginning January 1, 2009 and are currently evaluating the impact that this pronouncement may have on our consolidated financial statements.
Impact of Inflation
We do not believe that inflation has had a significant effect on our operations during the past several years. We believe we have historically been able to pass on increased costs through menu price increases, but there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so in the future. Future increases in commodity costs, labor costs, including expected future increases in federal and state minimum wages, energy costs, and land and construction costs could adversely affect our profitability and ability to expand.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Landry’s Restaurants, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. and subsidiaries (a Delaware holding company) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004),Share-based Payments.
As discussed in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Interpretation No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on criteria established inInternal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)and our report dated March 14, 2008 not separately included herein expressed an unqualified opinion.
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
Houston, Texas
March 14, 2008
(except for Note 2, as to which
the date is January 14, 2009)
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LANDRY’S RESTAURANTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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| | December 31, |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 |
ASSETS | | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 39,601,246 | | | $ | 31,268,942 |
Accounts receivable—trade and other, net | | | 24,196,406 | | | | 26,406,399 |
Inventories | | | 35,201,095 | | | | 40,068,264 |
Deferred taxes | | | 21,647,642 | | | | 17,044,462 |
Assets related to discontinued operations | | | 21,799,237 | | | | 37,672,014 |
Other current assets | | | 12,600,758 | | | | 21,566,487 |
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Total current assets | | | 155,046,384 | | | | 174,026,568 |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | | | 1,238,552,287 | | | | 1,189,285,655 |
GOODWILL | | | 18,527,547 | | | | 18,527,547 |
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | | | 39,146,222 | | | | 39,264,330 |
OTHER ASSETS, net | | | 51,710,089 | | | | 43,807,851 |
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Total assets | | $ | 1,502,982,529 | | | $ | 1,464,911,951 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 74,557,108 | | | $ | 76,626,655 |
Accrued liabilities | | | 137,310,321 | | | | 132,766,908 |
Income taxes payable | | | 843,045 | | | | 759,891 |
Current portion of long-term notes and other obligations | | | 87,243,013 | | | | 748,122 |
Liabilities related to discontinued operations | | | 4,976,322 | | | | 4,853,727 |
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Total current liabilities | | | 304,929,809 | | | | 215,755,303 |
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LONG-TERM NOTES, NET OF CURRENT PORTION | | | 801,427,868 | | | | 710,456,197 |
OTHER LIABILITIES | | | 79,725,779 | | | | 43,992,988 |
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Total liabilities | | | 1,186,083,456 | | | | 970,204,488 |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | | | | | | | |
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | | | | | | | |
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized, 16,147,745 and 22,132,795, shares issued and outstanding, respectively | | | 161,478 | | | | 221,328 |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 218,350,471 | | | | 331,320,290 |
Retained earnings | | | 114,965,728 | | | | 163,165,845 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (16,578,604 | ) | | | — |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | | 316,899,073 | | | | 494,707,463 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 1,502,982,529 | | | $ | 1,464,911,951 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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LANDRY’S RESTAURANTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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| | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
REVENUES | | $ | 1,160,368,252 | | | $ | 1,101,993,507 | | | $ | 864,156,064 | |
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of revenues | | | 256,336,344 | | | | 249,575,123 | | | | 223,864,214 | |
Labor | | | 375,144,005 | | | | 357,747,919 | | | | 258,469,395 | |
Other operating expenses | | | 292,297,811 | | | | 278,171,473 | | | | 213,697,336 | |
General and administrative expense | | | 55,755,985 | | | | 57,977,359 | | | | 47,442,596 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 65,286,700 | | | | 55,857,237 | | | | 43,262,338 | |
Asset impairment expense | | | — | | | | 2,965,509 | | | | — | |
Pre-opening expenses | | | 3,476,951 | | | | 5,214,011 | | | | 3,029,574 | |
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets | | | (18,918,088 | ) | | | (2,294,532 | ) | | | (523,859 | ) |
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Total operating costs and expenses | | | 1,029,379,708 | | | | 1,005,214,099 | | | | 789,241,594 | |
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OPERATING INCOME | | | 130,988,544 | | | | 96,779,408 | | | | 74,914,470 | |
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense, net | | | 72,321,952 | | | | 49,138,695 | | | | 31,207,629 | |
Other, net | | | 16,690,585 | | | | (128,771 | ) | | | 530,128 | |
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Total other expense | | | 89,012,537 | | | | 49,009,924 | | | | 31,737,757 | |
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes | | | 41,976,007 | | | | 47,769,484 | | | | 43,176,713 | |
Provision for income taxes | | | 14,237,950 | | | | 13,393,395 | | | | 13,556,014 | |
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Income from continuing operations | | | 27,738,057 | | | | 34,376,089 | | | | 29,620,699 | |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | (9,626,263 | ) | | | (56,145,812 | ) | | | 15,194,337 | |
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Net income (loss) | | $ | 18,111,794 | | | $ | (21,769,723 | ) | | $ | 44,815,036 | |
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE INFORMATION: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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BASIC: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 1.47 | | | $ | 1.61 | | | $ | 1.33 | |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (2.63 | ) | | | 0.68 | |
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Net income (loss) | | $ | 0.96 | | | $ | (1.02 | ) | | $ | 2.01 | |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 18,850,000 | | | | 21,300,000 | | | | 22,300,000 | |
DILUTED: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 1.43 | | | $ | 1.56 | | | $ | 1.29 | |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (2.55 | ) | | | 0.66 | |
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Net income (loss) | | $ | 0.93 | | | $ | (0.99 | ) | | $ | 1.95 | |
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Weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding | | | 19,400,000 | | | | 22,000,000 | | | | 23,000,000 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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LANDRY’S RESTAURANTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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| | Common Stock | | | Additional Paid-In Capital | | | Retained Earnings | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | | Total | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | | | |
BALANCE, December 31, 2004 | | 25,607,573 | | | $ | 256,076 | | | $ | 406,029,294 | | | $ | 194,611,596 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 600,896,966 | |
Net income | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 44,815,036 | | | | — | | | | 44,815,036 | |
Dividends paid | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4,611,364 | ) | | | — | | | | (4,611,364 | ) |
Purchase of common stock held for treasury | | (4,823,986 | ) | | | (48,240 | ) | | | (88,209,338 | ) | | | (45,521,202 | ) | | | — | | | | (133,778,780 | ) |
Exercise of stock options | | 710,236 | | | | 7,102 | | | | 8,571,588 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,578,690 | |
Tax benefit on stock option exercises | | — | | | | — | | | | 180,420 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 180,420 | |
Issuance of restricted stock | | 100,000 | | | | 1,000 | | | | (1,000 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amortization of deferred compensation | | — | | | | — | | | | 689,493 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 689,493 | |
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BALANCE, December 31, 2005 | | 21,593,823 | | | | 215,938 | | | | 327,260,457 | | | | 189,294,066 | | | | — | | | | 516,770,461 | |
Net loss | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (21,769,723 | ) | | | — | | | | (21,769,723 | ) |
Dividends paid | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4,358,498 | ) | | | — | | | | (4,358,498 | ) |
Purchase of common stock held for treasury | | (210,733 | ) | | | (2,107 | ) | | | (6,017,531 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6,019,638 | ) |
Exercise of stock options | | 264,785 | | | | 2,648 | | | | 2,737,117 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,739,765 | |
Tax benefit on stock option exercises | | — | | | | — | | | | 64,808 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 64,808 | |
Stock based compensation expense and income tax benefit | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,280,288 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,280,288 | |
Issuance of restricted stock | | 484,920 | | | | 4,849 | | | | (4,849 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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BALANCE, December 31, 2006 | | 22,132,795 | | | | 221,328 | | | | 331,320,290 | | | | 163,165,845 | | | | — | | | | 494,707,463 | |
Cumulative effect of adopting FIN 48 | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (982,880 | ) | | | — | | | | (982,880 | ) |
Comprehensive income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18,111,794 | | | | — | | | | 18,111,794 | |
Loss on interest rate swaps, net of tax benefit of $8,886,940 | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (16,578,604 | ) | | | (16,578,604 | ) |
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Total comprehensive income | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,533,190 | |
Dividends paid | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3,995,295 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,995,295 | ) |
Purchase of common stock held for treasury | | (6,317,400 | ) | | | (63,174 | ) | | | (120,487,247 | ) | | | (61,333,736 | ) | | | — | | | | (181,884,157 | ) |
Exercise of stock options | | 228,955 | | | | 2,290 | | | | 2,721,122 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,723,412 | |
Stock based compensation expense | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,797,340 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,797,340 | |
Issuance of restricted stock | | 107,335 | | | | 1,073 | | | | (1,073 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Forfeiture of restricted stock | | (3,940 | ) | | | (39 | ) | | | 39 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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BALANCE, December 31, 2007 | | 16,147,745 | | | $ | 161,478 | | | $ | 218,350,471 | | | $ | 114,965,728 | | | $ | (16,578,604 | ) | | $ | 316,899,073 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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| | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 18,111,794 | | | $ | (21,769,723 | ) | | $ | 44,815,036 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 66,614,904 | | | | 73,263,258 | | | | 63,492,747 | |
Asset impairment expense | | | 9,887,752 | | | | 80,077,544 | | | | — | |
Deferred tax provision (benefit) | | | 4,052,865 | | | | (29,322,911 | ) | | | 9,698,299 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | 4,797,340 | | | | 7,609,674 | | | | 689,493 | |
Amortization of debt issuance costs | | | 11,535,268 | | | | 2,228,093 | | | | 1,748,852 | |
Gain on sale of marketable securities | | | (1,278,204 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Gain on disposition of assets | | | (18,918,416 | ) | | | (431,713 | ) | | | (523,859 | ) |
Non-cash loss on interest rate swaps | | | 5,374,868 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Deferred rent and other charges (income), net | | | 521,699 | | | | (2,505,917 | ) | | | (1,386,195 | ) |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Increase) decrease in trade and other receivables | | | 2,234,777 | | | | (5,014,349 | ) | | | 2,136,302 | |
(Increase) decrease in inventories | | | 4,941,143 | | | | 11,078,135 | | | | (1,862,207 | ) |
(Increase) decrease in other assets | | | (4,382,369 | ) | | | (333,641 | ) | | | 434,688 | |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | 560,921 | | | | 10,754,012 | | | | 31,812,862 | |
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Total adjustments | | | 85,942,548 | | | | 147,402,185 | | | | 106,240,982 | |
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Net cash provided by operating activities. | | | 104,054,342 | | | | 125,632,462 | | | | 151,056,018 | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property and equipment additions and other | | | (125,098,484 | ) | | | (205,556,304 | ) | | | (118,487,055 | ) |
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment | | | 47,408,833 | | | | 189,911,436 | | | | 4,049,764 | |
Purchase of marketable securities | | | (5,331,308 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Proceeds from the sale of securities | | | 6,609,512 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | | — | | | | (7,860,857 | ) | | | (135,487,498 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (76,411,447 | ) | | | (23,505,725 | ) | | | (249,924,789 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchases of common stock for treasury | | | (181,884,157 | ) | | | (2,812,893 | ) | | | (125,651,865 | ) |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | | | 2,723,412 | | | | 2,739,765 | | | | 451,775 | |
Proceeds from debt issuance | | | 375,000,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payments of debt and related expenses, net | | | (193,217,934 | ) | | | (111,214,325 | ) | | | (19,010,143 | ) |
Debt issuance costs | | | (15,362,308 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Proceeds from credit facility | | | 258,815,778 | | | | 432,649,258 | | | | 125,000,000 | |
Payments on credit facility | | | (261,390,087 | ) | | | (427,076,664 | ) | | | (39,488,102 | ) |
Dividends paid | | | (3,995,295 | ) | | | (4,358,498 | ) | | | (4,611,364 | ) |
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Net cash used in financing activities | | | (19,310,591 | ) | | | (110,073,357 | ) | | | (63,309,699 | ) |
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | 8,332,304 | | | | (7,946,620 | ) | | | (162,178,470 | ) |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR | | | 31,268,942 | | | | 39,215,562 | | | | 201,394,032 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR | | $ | 39,601,246 | | | $ | 31,268,942 | | | $ | 39,215,562 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid during the year for: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 68,943,347 | | | $ | 61,866,319 | | | $ | 45,297,362 | |
Income taxes | | $ | 10,241,380 | | | $ | 11,381,720 | | | $ | 4,838,396 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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1. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Business
We are a national, diversified, restaurant, hospitality and entertainment company principally engaged in the ownership and operation of full service, casual dining restaurants, primarily under the names Landry’s Seafood House, The Crab House, Charley’s Crab, The Chart House and Saltgrass Steak House. In addition, we own and operate domestic and license international rainforest themed restaurants under the trade name Rainforest Cafe.
On September 27, 2005, Landry’s Gaming Inc., an unrestricted subsidiary of Landry’s Restaurants, Inc., completed the acquisition of Golden Nugget, Inc. (GN, formerly Poster Financial Group, Inc.), owner of the Golden Nugget Hotels and Casinos in downtown Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada as further described in Note 3.
Discontinued Operations
During 2006 as part of a strategic review of our operations, we initiated a plan to divest certain restaurants, including 136 Joe’s Crab Shack units. Subsequently, several additional locations were added to our disposal plan. The results of operations, assets and liabilities for all units included in the disposal plan have been reclassified to discontinued operations in the statements of income, balance sheets and segment information for all periods presented.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying financial statements include the consolidated accounts of Landry’s Restaurants, Inc., a Delaware holding company, and its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries and partnerships. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Revenue Recognition
Restaurant and hospitality revenues are recognized when the goods and services are delivered. Casino revenue is the aggregate net difference between gaming wins and losses, with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs (“casino front money”) and for chips in the customers possession (“outstanding chip liability”). Revenues are recognized net of certain sales incentives as well as accruals for the cost of points earned in point-loyalty programs. The retail value of accommodations, food and beverage, and other services furnished to hotel-casino guests without charge is deducted from revenue as promotional allowances. Proceeds from the sale of gift cards are deferred and recognized as revenue when redeemed by the holder.
Sales Taxes
In June 2006, the FASB ratified the consensus reached on EITF Issue No. 06-03,How Sales Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (that is, Gross Versus Net Presentation) (EITF 06-3). The scope of EITF 06-03 covers any tax assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer. EITF 06-03 provides that a company may adopt a policy of presenting taxes either gross within revenue or on a net basis. We adopted EITF 06-03 on January 1, 2007 with no impact on our financial position or results of operations. Except for gross receipts tax on liquor sales in certain jurisdictions, our policy is to present these taxes net. The tax amounts included in revenues and expenses are not significant.
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Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable is comprised primarily of amounts due from our credit card processor, receivables from national storage and distribution companies and, casino and hotel receivables. The receivables from national storage and distribution companies arise when certain of our inventory items are conveyed to these companies at cost (including freight and holding charges but without any general overhead costs). These conveyance transactions do not impact the consolidated statements of income as there is no revenue or expenses recognized in the financial statements since they are without economic substance other than drayage. We reacquire these items, although not obligated to, when subsequently delivered to the restaurants at cost plus the distribution company’s contractual mark-up. Accounts receivable are reduced to reflect estimated realizable values by an allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical collection experience and specific review of individual accounts. Receivables are written off when they are deemed to be uncollectible.
Inventories
Inventories consist primarily of food and beverages used in restaurant operations and complementary retail goods and are recorded at the lower of cost or market value as determined by the average cost for food and beverages and by the retail method on the first-in, first-out basis for retail goods. Inventories consist of the following:
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| | December 31, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 |
Food and beverage | | $ | 18,786,015 | | $ | 24,855,610 |
Retail goods | | | 16,415,080 | | | 15,212,654 |
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| | $ | 35,201,095 | | $ | 40,068,264 |
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Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments are capitalized while maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
We compute depreciation using the straight-line method. The estimated lives used in computing depreciation are generally as follows: buildings and improvements—5 to 40 years; furniture, fixtures and equipment—5 to 15 years; and leasehold improvements—shorter of 40 years or lease term, including extensions where such are reasonably assured of renewal.
Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated life of the asset or the lease term plus option periods where failure to renew results in economic penalty. Any contributions made by landlords or tenant allowances with economic value are recorded as a long-term liability and amortized as a reduction to rent expense over the life of the lease plus option periods where failure to renew results in economic penalty.
Interest is capitalized in connection with construction and development activities, and other real estate development projects. The capitalized interest is recorded as part of the asset to which it relates and is amortized over the asset’s estimated useful life. During 2007, 2006 and 2005, we capitalized interest expense of approximately $3.6 million, $3.9 million and $1.6 million, respectively.
We account for long-lived assets in accordance with SFAS 144,Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets. Our properties are reviewed for impairment on a property by property basis
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whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recovered. The recoverability of properties that are to be held and used is measured by comparison of the estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset to the carrying amount of the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, an impairment charge is recorded in the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds their fair value. Properties to be disposed of are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value, reduced for estimated disposal costs, and are included in assets related to discontinued operations.
Software
Software, including capitalized implementation costs, is stated at cost, less accumulated amortization and is included in other assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amortization expense is provided on the straight-line basis over estimated useful lives, which do not exceed 10 years.
Pre-Opening Costs
Pre-opening costs are expensed as incurred and include the direct and incremental costs incurred in connection with the commencement of each restaurant’s operations, which are substantially comprised of rent expense and training-related costs.
Development Costs
Certain direct costs are capitalized in conjunction with site selection for planned future restaurants, acquiring restaurant properties and other real estate development projects. Direct and certain related indirect costs of the construction department, including interest, are capitalized in conjunction with construction and development projects. These costs are included in property and equipment in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and are amortized over the life of the related building and leasehold interest. Costs related to abandoned site selections, projects, and general site selection costs which cannot be identified with specific restaurants are expensed.
Advertising
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred during such year. Advertising expenses were $12.7 million, $32.3 million and $33.5 million, in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and trademarks are not amortized, but instead tested for impairment at least annually. Other intangible assets are amortized over their expected useful life or the life of the related agreement.
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| | December 31, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 |
Intangible assets subject to amortization: | | | | | | |
Customer lists | | $ | 3,400,000 | | $ | 3,400,000 |
Other | | | 675,000 | | | 675,000 |
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| | | 4,075,000 | | | 4,075,000 |
Accumulated amortization: | | | | | | |
Customer lists | | | 768,778 | | | 428,778 |
Other | | | 616,805 | | | 571,805 |
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| | | 1,385,583 | | | 1,000,583 |
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Net intangible assets subject to amortization | | | 2,689,417 | | | 3,074,417 |
Indefinite lived intangible assets: | | | | | | |
Goodwill | | | 18,527,547 | | | 18,527,547 |
Trademarks | | | 36,456,805 | | | 36,189,913 |
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| | | 54,984,352 | | | 54,717,460 |
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Total | | $ | 57,673,769 | | $ | 57,791,877 |
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Amortization expense relating to intangibles was $0.4 million, $0.4 million and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Deferred Rent
Rent expense under operating leases is calculated using the straight-line method whereby an equal amount of rent expense is attributed to each period during the term of the lease, regardless of when actual payments are made. Rent expense generally begins on the date we obtained possession under the lease and includes option periods where failure to renew results in economic penalty. Generally, this results in rent expense in excess of cash payments during the early years of a lease and rent expense less than cash payments in the later years.
The difference between rent expense recognized and actual rental payments is recorded as deferred rent and included in other long term liabilities.
Insurance
We maintain large deductible insurance policies related to property, general liability and workers’ compensation coverage. Predetermined loss limits have been arranged with insurance companies to limit our per occurrence cash outlay. Accrued liabilities include the estimated costs to settle unpaid claims and estimated incurred but not reported claims using actuarial methodologies.
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Financial Instruments
The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, variable rate debt and accrued liabilities approximate the carrying amounts due to their short maturities. The fair value of our fixed rate long-term debt instruments are estimated based on quoted market prices, where available, or on the amount of future cash flows associated with each instrument, discounted using our current borrowing rate for comparable debt instruments. The estimated fair values of our fixed rate, long-term debt, including the current portions, are as follows:
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| | December 31, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 |
| | Carrying Value | | Fair Value | | Carrying Value | | Fair Value |
9.5% Senior Notes due December 2014 | | $ | 395,662,000 | | $ | 391,499,301 | | $ | — | | $ | — |
7.5% Senior Notes due December 2014 | | | 4,338,000 | | | 3,928,059 | | | 400,000,000 | | | 390,860,714 |
8.75% senior secured notes due December 2011 | | | — | | | — | | | 158,391,867 | | | 161,837,460 |
7.0% Seller note due November 2010 | | | 4,000,000 | | | 3,725,719 | | | 4,000,000 | | | 4,000,000 |
9.39% non-recourse note payable due May 2010 | | | 10,626,942 | | | 10,585,249 | | | 10,826,014 | | | 11,509,281 |
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| | $ | 414,626,942 | | $ | 409,738,328 | | $ | 573,217,881 | | $ | 568,207,455 |
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SFAS No. 133,Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended and interpreted, requires that each derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or a liability and measured at its fair value. The statement also requires that changes in the derivative’s fair value be recognized currently in earnings in either income (loss) from continuing operations or accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), depending on whether the derivative qualifies for fair value or cash flow accounting treatment. We utilize interest rate swap agreements to manage our exposure to interest rate risk. Prior to 2007, all of our interest rate swap agreements qualified as fair value hedges and were recorded at fair value. As such, the gains or losses on those swaps were offset by corresponding gains or losses on the related debt. During 2007, we entered into additional interest rate swap agreements, some of which qualify as cash flow hedges. As such, any changes in the fair value of these hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). The remaining swaps have not been designated as hedges. See Note 6 for a detailed discussion of our hedging activities.
Cash Equivalents
We consider investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Income Taxes
We follow the liability method of accounting for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109,Accounting for Income Taxes. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recorded based upon differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the underlying assets are realized or liabilities are settled. A valuation allowance reduces deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Effective January 1, 2007, we adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement 109 (FIN 48). This statement clarifies the criteria that an
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individual tax position must satisfy for some or all of the benefits of that position to be recognized in a company’s financial statements. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold of more-likely-than-not, and a measurement attribute for all tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, in order to be recognized in the financial statements. Accordingly, we report a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. We recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. See Note 9 for additional information.
Share-Based Compensation
Prior to January 1, 2006, we accounted for awards granted under our stock-based employee compensation plans following the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Bulletin Opinion No. 25,Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, (APB 25) and related interpretations. Under APB 25, no compensation expense is recognized when the option price is equal to the market price of the underlying stock on the date of award. We generally did not recognize compensation expense in connection with stock option awards to employees, directors and officers under our plans. Under the provisions of SFAS 123, the pro forma effects on income for stock options were instead disclosed in a footnote to the financial statements. Compensation expense was recorded in the income statement for restricted stock awards over the vesting period of the award.
Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123(R),Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123-R), using the modified prospective application method. Under this transition method, we record compensation expense for all stock option awards granted after the date of adoption and for the unvested portion of previously granted stock option awards that remained outstanding at the date of adoption. The amount of compensation cost recognized is based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123. Results for prior periods have not been restated. See Note 8 for additional information.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements(SFAS 157), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures regarding fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. There is a one year deferral of the implementation of SFAS 157 for other non-financial assets and liabilities. The adoption of SFAS 157 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159). SFAS 159 permits
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entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected will be recognized in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of SFAS 159 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007),Business Combinations (SFAS 141R), which expands the use of the acquisition method of accounting used in business combinations to all transactions and other events in which one entity obtains control over one or more other businesses or assets. This statement replaces SFAS No. 141 by requiring measurement at the acquisition date of the fair value of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest. Additionally, SFAS 141R requires that acquisition-related costs, including restructuring costs, be recognized as expense separately from the acquisition. SFAS 141R applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the first fiscal period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The implementation of this guidance will affect our results of operations and financial position after its effective date only to the extent we complete business combinations and therefore the impact can not be determined at this time.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160,Non-controlling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS 160). SFAS 160 establishes the accounting and reporting standards for a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. SFAS 160 clarifies that a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS 160 requires retroactive adoption of the presentation and disclosure requirements for existing minority interests and applies prospectively to business combinations for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. We will adopt SFAS 160 beginning January 1, 2009 and are currently evaluating the impact that this pronouncement may have on our consolidated financial statements.
2. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
In 2008, the Company closed or sold several restaurant locations. The results of operations for these stores have been reclassified as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
During the third quarter of 2006, as part of a strategic review of our operations, we initiated a plan to divest certain restaurants including 136 Joe’s Crab Shack units. Subsequently, several additional locations were added to our disposal plan. The results of operations for all stores included in our disposal plan have been reclassified as discontinued operations in our statements of income, balance sheets and segment information for all periods presented.
On November 17, 2006, we completed the sale of 120 Joe’s restaurants to an unaffiliated entity for approximately $192.0 million, including the assumption of certain working capital liabilities to be finalized in 2008. In connection with the sale we recorded pre-tax impairment charges and a loss on disposal totaling $49.2 million.
We recorded additional pre-tax impairment charges totaling $9.9 million and $30.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, to write down carrying values of assets pertaining to the remaining stores included in our disposal plan. We expect to sell the land and improvements belonging to these remaining restaurants, or abandon those locations, within the next 12 months.
In connection with the disposal plan, we recorded pre-tax charges of $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 for lease termination and other store closure costs. These charges are included in discontinued operations.
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The results of discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were as follows:
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| | Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 |
Revenues | | $ | 22,796,338 | | | $ | 332,337,147 | | | $ | 390,649,607 |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes | | | (14,809,635 | ) | | | (92,042,315 | ) | | | 22,246,467 |
Income tax (benefit) on discontinued operations | | | (5,183,372 | ) | | | (35,896,503 | ) | | | 7,052,130 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | | $ | (9,626,263 | ) | | $ | (56,145,812 | ) | | $ | 15,194,337 |
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Interest expense is allocated to discontinued operations based on the ratio of net assets to be discontinued to consolidated net assets. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, interest expense related to discontinued operations was $0.1 million, $12.5 million and $10.2 million.
The assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations are presented separately in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and consist of the following:
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| | Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 |
Assets: | | | | | | |
Current assets | | $ | 7,567,244 | | $ | 10,754,965 |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | | 14,222,641 | | | 26,800,910 |
Other assets | | | 9,352 | | | 116,139 |
| | | | | | |
Assets related to discontinued operations | | $ | 21,799,237 | | $ | 37,672,014 |
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| | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 4,264,544 | | $ | 3,937,362 |
Other liabilities | | | 711,778 | | | 916,365 |
| | | | | | |
Liabilities related to discontinued operations | | $ | 4,976,322 | | $ | 4,853,727 |
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3. ACQUISITIONS
On September 27, 2005, we completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the capital stock of GN, owner of the Golden Nugget Hotels and Casinos in downtown Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada, for approximately $163.0 million in cash, the assumption of $155.0 million of 8.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2011 and $27.0 million under an existing Senior Revolving Credit facility and the further assumption of certain working capital, including $27.5 million in cash. The results of GN’s operations have been included in our consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date.
The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the consolidated results of operations as if the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2005, after including certain pro forma adjustments for interest expense, depreciation and amortization, and income taxes.
| | | |
| | Year Ended December 31, 2005 |
Revenue | | $ | 1,034,058,801 |
Net income | | $ | 45,588,282 |
Basic earnings per share | | $ | 1.95 |
Diluted earnings per share | | $ | 1.90 |
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The pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the combined results of operations had the transaction occurred on January 1, 2005 or the results of operations that may be obtained in the future.
On February 24, 2006, we acquired 80% of T-Rex Cafe, Inc. from Schussler Creative, Inc. (SCI). The agreement with SCI further provides that we can acquire SCI’s 20% interest for up to $35.0 million or that SCI can put its interest to us upon certain conditions for up to $35.0 million. In such event, combined profits from all stores would have to exceed $20.0 million. In addition, we have agreed to guarantee the funding for the construction, development and pre-opening of at least three T-Rex Cafes and one Asian themed eatery over the next three to four years in an amount estimated to be approximately $48.0 million. The first of such units opened in July 2006 in Kansas City, Kansas.
T-Rex, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, on February 24, 2006, signed two lease agreements with Walt Disney World Hospitality and Recreation Corporation, one for T-Rex at Downtown Disney World (expected to open in 2008) and the other for Yak and Yeti, an Asian themed eatery at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park that opened in November 2007.
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Property and equipment is comprised of the following:
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| | December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Land | | $ | 263,786,052 | | | $ | 262,190,716 | |
Buildings and improvements | | | 546,978,716 | | | | 492,868,278 | |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | | | 312,571,596 | | | | 272,513,010 | |
Leasehold improvements | | | 402,248,312 | | | | 376,791,578 | |
Construction in progress | | | 12,150,593 | | | | 23,983,197 | |
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| | | 1,537,735,269 | | | | 1,428,346,779 | |
Less—accumulated depreciation | | | (299,182,982 | ) | | | (239,061,124 | ) |
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Property and equipment, net | | $ | 1,238,552,287 | | | $ | 1,189,285,655 | |
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We continually evaluate unfavorable cash flows, if any, related to underperforming restaurants. Periodically it is concluded that certain properties have become impaired based on their existing and anticipated future economic outlook in their respective market areas. In such instances, we may impair assets to reduce their carrying values to fair values. We consider the asset impairment expense as additional depreciation and amortization, although shown as a separate line item in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Estimated fair values of impaired properties are based on comparable valuations, cash flows and management judgment.
As a result of our strategic review of operations in 2006, we identified certain Joe’s Crab Shack restaurants that we believed were suitable for conversion into other Landry’s concepts. Based on our review we recorded impairment charges of $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 to impair certain assets relating to these conversion units to reflect our best estimates of their fair market value. We took no impairment charges in the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2005.
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Other current assets are comprised of the following:
| | | | | | |
| | December 31, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 |
Prepaid expenses | | $ | 9,210,580 | | $ | 5,369,292 |
Assets held for sale (expected to be sold within one year) | | | — | | | 12,437,726 |
Deposits | | | 3,390,178 | | | 3,759,469 |
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| | $ | 12,600,758 | | $ | 21,566,487 |
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Other expense, net for 2007 was $16.7 million and includes expenses associated with exchanging the 7.5% Senior Notes for 9.5% Senior Notes, as well as call premiums and expenses associated with refinancing the Golden Nugget debt. Other (income) expense, net for 2006 and 2005 was not material.
5. ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities are comprised of the following:
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| | Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 |
Payroll and related costs | | $ | 32,788,521 | | $ | 31,291,808 |
Rent and insurance | | | 30,009,761 | | | 29,643,934 |
Taxes, other than payroll and income taxes | | | 18,888,026 | | | 16,996,393 |
Deferred revenue (gift cards and certificates) | | | 17,847,319 | | | 17,374,080 |
Accrued interest | | | 3,532,611 | | | 5,008,244 |
Casino deposits, outstanding chips and other gaming | | | 9,578,075 | | | 9,235,038 |
Other | | | 24,666,008 | | | 23,217,411 |
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| | $ | 137,310,321 | | $ | 132,766,908 |
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6. DEBT
On July 24, 2007, we were notified by the Trustee under the Indenture covering our $400.0 million 7.5% Senior Notes (the “Senior Notes”), that as a result of not filing with the SEC and delivering to the Trustee our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 within the time frame set forth in the rules and regulations of the SEC, the Trustee, upon direction of a majority of the note holders, declared the unpaid principal and interest on the Notes due and payable immediately. On August 29, 2007, we entered into a Stipulation of Settlement with U.S. Bank, National Association, Indenture Trustee under our $400.0 million Senior Notes and certain note holders whereby the previous acceleration of the Notes was rescinded and annulled. In connection with the settlement, we agreed to commence an exchange offering on or before October 1, 2007 to exchange the Notes for Senior Exchange Notes (the “New Notes”) with an interest rate of 9.5%, an option for the Company to redeem the New Notes at 1% above par from October 29, 2007 to February 28, 2009 and an option for the note holders to redeem the New Notes at 1% above par from February 28, 2009 to December 15, 2011, both options requiring at least 30 but not more than 60 days notice. The Exchange Offer was completed on October 31, 2007 with all but $4.3 million of the Senior Notes being exchanged. We also agreed to pay certain fees and costs and dismissed the pending litigation we had previously instituted against the Indenture Trustee and certain note holders. As a result of the exchange, we recorded charges during the third quarter of 2007 of $7.9 million, included in interest expense, for deferred loan costs previously being amortized over the term of the 7.5% notes and $3.0 million, included in other income/expense, related to the payment of a consent fee. In connection with
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issuing the New Notes, we amended our existing Bank Credit Facility to provide for an accelerated maturity should the New Notes be redeemed by the note holders, revised certain financial covenants to reflect the impact of the Exchange Offer and redeemed our outstanding Term Loan balance. As a result, the amounts borrowed under the Bank Credit Facility are recorded as current liabilities.
In June 2007, our wholly-owned unrestricted subsidiary, GN, completed a new $545.0 million credit facility consisting of a $330.0 million first lien term loan, a $50.0 million revolving credit facility, and a $165.0 million second lien term loan. The $330.0 million first lien term loan includes a $120.0 million delayed draw component to finance the expansion at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The revolving credit facility expires on June 30, 2013 and the first lien term loan matures on June 30, 2014. Both the first lien term loan and the revolving credit facility bear interest at Libor or the bank’s base rate, plus a financing spread, 2.0% and 0.75%, respectively, at December 31, 2007. In addition, the credit facility requires a commitment fee on the unfunded portion for both the $50.0 million revolving credit facility and the $120.0 million delayed draw component of the first lien term loan. The second lien term loan matures on December 31, 2014 and bears interest at Libor or the bank’s base rate, plus a financing spread, 3.25% and 2.0%, respectively, at December 31, 2007. The financing spreads and commitment fees for the revolving credit facility increase or decrease depending on the leverage ratio as defined in the credit facility. The first lien term loan requires one percent of the outstanding principal balance due annually to be paid in equal quarterly installments commencing on September 30, 2009 with the balance due on maturity. Principal of the second lien term loan is due at maturity.
GN’s subsidiaries have granted liens on substantially all real property and personal property as collateral under the credit facility and are guarantors of the credit facility. The proceeds from the credit facility were used to repay all of GN’s outstanding debt, including its 8.75% senior secured notes due December 2011, plus the outstanding balance of approximately $10.0 million on its former $43.0 million revolving credit facility. In addition, the proceeds were used to pay a dividend to one of our unrestricted subsidiaries of $187.5 million, associated tender premiums of approximately $8.8 million due to the early redemption of the 8.75% senior secured notes due December 2011, plus accrued interest and related transaction fees and expenses.
The GN debt agreements contain various restrictive covenants including minimum EBITDA, fixed charge and financial leverage ratios, limitations on capital expenditures, and other restricted payments as defined in the agreements. As of December 31, 2007, GN was in compliance with all such covenants.
The 8.75% senior secured notes due December 2011 were assumed with the 2005 acquisition of GN at a fair value of $159.3 million. In May 2007 we announced a cash tender offer for the entire $155.0 million principal amount outstanding under the 8.75% senior secured notes due December 2011. We subsequently received tenders and consents of holders with respect to $149.5 million, or 96.5%, of the principal amount outstanding. The total consideration, excluding accrued and unpaid interest, to be paid for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered was $1,059. The total consideration was determined using a yield equal to a fixed spread of 50 basis points plus the bid-side yield to maturity of the 4.25% U.S. Treasury Note due November 30, 2007.
Consistent with our policy to manage our exposure to interest rate risk, and in conformity with the requirements of the first and second lien facilities, we entered into interest rate swaps with notional amounts covering all of the first and second lien borrowings of GN. The hedges are designed to convert the lien facilities’ floating interest rates to fixed interest rates at between 5.4% and 5.5%, plus the applicable margin. We have designated $210.0 million of the first lien interest rate swaps and all of the second lien swaps as cash flow hedging transactions as set forth in SFAS 133,Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activitiesas amended (SFAS 133). These swaps mirror the terms of the underlying debt and reset using the same index and
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terms. At December 31, 2007, unrealized losses, net of income taxes, related to these hedges totaled $16.6 million and are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated balance sheet. The remaining interest rate swaps associated with the $120.0 million of first lien borrowings reflecting the delayed draw construction loan have not been designated as hedges, and therefore the change in fair market value is reflected as other income/expense in the consolidated financial statements. A non-cash loss associated with these swaps of approximately $5.4 million was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2007.
In December 2004, we entered into a $450.0 million “Bank Credit Facility” and “Term Loan” consisting of a $300.0 million revolving credit facility and a $150.0 million term loan. In November 2006, we utilized proceeds from the Joe’s sale to pay down approximately $109.5 million on the term loan, leaving a balance outstanding of approximately $37.8 million as of December 31, 2006. In September 2007, we repaid the term loan. The revolving credit facility matures in December 2009 and bears interest at Libor or the bank’s base rate plus a financing spread, 1.5% for Libor and 0.5% for base rate borrowings at December 31, 2007. In addition, the revolving credit facility requires a commitment fee on the unfunded portion. The financing spread and commitment fee increases or decreases based on a financial leverage ratio as defined in the credit agreement. We and certain of our 100% owned guarantor subsidiaries granted liens on substantially all real and personal property as security under the Bank Credit Facility.
Concurrent with the $450.0 million Bank Credit Facility, we issued $400.0 million in 7.5% senior notes through a private placement which are due in December 2014. The notes are general unsecured obligations and require semi-annual interest payments in June and December. On June 16, 2005, we completed an exchange offering whereby substantially all of the senior notes issued under the private placement were exchanged for senior notes registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
Net proceeds from the $450.0 million Bank Credit Facility and Term Loan and $400.0 million in 7.5% senior notes totaled $536.6 million and were used to repay all outstanding liabilities under the Former Bank Credit Facility and $150.0 million in senior notes. These debt repayments resulted in a pre-tax charge of $16.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2004.
In connection with the 7.5% senior notes, we entered into two interest swap agreements aggregating $100.0 million notional value with the objective of managing our exposure to interest rate risk and lowering interest expense. The swaps effectively converted $100.0 million of the fixed rate 7.5% senior notes to a variable rate by entering into “receive fixed/pay variable swaps.” As a result of the Exchange Offer, these swaps were no longer considered effective hedges and the change in their fair value was recorded in other income/expense. During the fourth quarter of 2007, we settled these swaps resulting in a $2.3 million gain recorded in other income/expense on our consolidated statements of income.
We assumed an $11.4 million, 9.39% non-recourse, long-term mortgage note payable, due May 2010, in connection with an asset purchase in March 2003. Principal and interest payments aggregate $102,000 monthly.
Our debt agreements contain various restrictive covenants including minimum fixed charge, net worth, and financial leverage ratios as well as limitations on dividend payments, capital expenditures and other restricted payments as defined in the agreements. At December 31, 2007, we were in compliance with all such covenants. As of December 31, 2007, our average interest rate on floating-rate debt was 7.5%, we had approximately $19.2 million in letters of credit outstanding, and our available borrowing capacity was $231.8 million.
Principal payments for all long-term debt aggregate $87.2 million in 2008, $400.1 million in 2009, $22.3 million in 2010, $7.8 million in 2011, $7.5 million in 2012, and $363.8 million thereafter.
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Long-term debt is comprised of the following:
| | | | | | | | |
| | December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
$300.0 million Bank Syndicate Credit Facility, Libor + 1.5% interest only, due December 2009 | | $ | 87,000,000 | | | $ | 71,771,982 | |
$150.0 million Term loan facility, Libor + 1.75%, interest paid quarterly, $97,000 principal paid quarterly, due December 2010 | | | — | | | | 37,832,754 | |
$400.0 million Senior Notes, 9.5% interest only, due December 2014 | | | 395,662,000 | | | | — | |
$400.0 million Senior Notes, 7.5% interest only, due December 2014 | | | 4,338,000 | | | | 400,000,000 | |
$50.0 million revolving credit facility, Libor + 2.0%, due June 2013 | | | 12,000,000 | | | | — | |
$330.0 million First Lien Term Loan, Libor +2.0%, 1% of principal paid quarterly beginning September 30, 2009, due June 2014 | | | 210,000,000 | | | | — | |
$165.0 million Second Lien Term Loan, Libor +3.25%, interest only, due December 2014 | | | 165,000,000 | | | | — | |
Non-recourse long-term note payable, 9.39% interest, principal and interest aggregate $101,762 monthly, due May 2010 | | | 10,626,942 | | | | 10,826,014 | |
Other long-term notes payable with various interest rates, principal and interest paid monthly | | | 43,939 | | | | 230,047 | |
$155.0 million GN senior secured notes, 8.75% interest only, due December 2011 | | | — | | | | 158,391,867 | |
$43.0 million GN senior secured revolving credit facility, Libor + 2.0%, interest only, due January 2009 | | | — | | | | 29,802,331 | |
$4.0 million seller note, 7.0%, interest paid monthly, due November 2010 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,000,000 | |
Interest rate swaps | | | — | | | | (1,650,676 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total debt | | | 888,670,881 | | | | 711,204,319 | |
Less current portion | | | (87,243,013 | ) | | | (748,122 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Long-term portion | | $ | 801,427,868 | | | $ | 710,456,197 | |
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7. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE
In connection with our stock buy back programs, we repurchased into treasury approximately 6,317,000 shares, 211,000 shares and 4,824,000 shares of common stock for approximately $181.9 million, $6.0 million and $133.8 million in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Cumulative repurchases as of December 31, 2007 were 24.0 million shares at a cost of approximately $472.4 million.
Commencing in 2000, we began to pay an annual $0.10 per share dividend, declared and paid in quarterly installments of $0.025 per share. In April 2004, this was increased to $0.20 per share, paid in quarterly installments of $0.05 per share.
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. For purposes of this calculation, outstanding stock options and restricted stock grants are considered common stock equivalents using the treasury stock method, and are the only such equivalents outstanding.
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A reconciliation of the amounts used to compute earnings per share is as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 27,738,057 | | | $ | 34,376,089 | | | $ | 29,620,699 |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | (9,626,263 | ) | | | (56,145,812 | ) | | | 15,194,337 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 18,111,794 | | | $ | (21,769,723 | ) | | $ | 44,815,036 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic | | | 18,850,000 | | | | 21,300,000 | | | | 22,300,000 |
Dilutive common stock equivalents: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Stock options | | | 500,000 | | | | 670,000 | | | | 685,000 |
Restricted stock | | | 50,000 | | | | 30,000 | | | | 15,000 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average common and common share equivalents outstanding—diluted | | | 19,400,000 | | | | 22,000,000 | | | | 23,000,000 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) per share—basic | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 1.47 | | | $ | 1.61 | | | $ | 1.33 |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (2.63 | ) | | | 0.68 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 0.96 | | | $ | (1.02 | ) | | $ | 2.01 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) per share—diluted | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 1.43 | | | $ | 1.56 | | | $ | 1.29 |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (2.55 | ) | | | 0.66 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 0.93 | | | $ | (0.99 | ) | | $ | 1.95 |
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8. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
We have the following compensation plans under which awards have been issued or are authorized to be issued, which were adopted with stockholder approval.
The Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. 2002 Employee/Rainforest Conversion Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 2,162,500 shares. This plan allows awards of non-qualified stock options, which may include stock appreciation rights, to our consultants, employees and non-employee directors. The plan is administered by our Compensation Committee. Terms of the award, such as vesting and exercise price, are to be determined by the Compensation Committee and set forth in the grant agreement for each award.
We maintained two stock option plans, which were originally adopted in 1993, (the Stock Option Plans), as amended, pursuant to which options were granted to eligible employees and non-employee directors of the Company or its subsidiaries for the purchase of an aggregate of 2,750,000 shares of our common stock. The Stock Option Plans were administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the Committee), which determined at its discretion, the number of shares subject to each option granted and the related purchase price, vesting and option periods. Options are no longer issued under either plan, however, options previously issued under the stock option plans are still outstanding.
We also maintained the 1995 Flexible Incentive Plan, which was adopted in 1995, (the “Flex Plan”), as amended, for our key employees. Under the Flex Plan eligible employees received stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance awards, performance stock or other awards, as defined by the Board of Directors or an appointed committee. The aggregate number of shares of common stock issued under
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the Flex Plan (or with respect to which awards may be granted) were not in excess of 2,000,000 shares. Options are no longer issued under the Flex Plan, however, options previously issued are still outstanding.
We have the following compensation plans under which awards have been issued or are authorized to be issued, which were adopted without stockholder approval.
The Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. 2003 Equity Incentive Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 700,000 shares. This plan allows awards of both qualified and non-qualified stock options, restricted stock, cash equivalent values, and tandem awards to employees. The plan is administered by our Compensation Committee. Terms of the award, such as vesting and exercise price, are to be determined by the Compensation Committee and set forth in the grant agreement for each award.
On July 22, 2002, we issued options to purchase an aggregate of 437,500 shares under individual stock option agreements with individual members of senior management. Options under these agreements were granted at market price and expire ten years from the date of grant. These options vest in equal installments over a period of five years, provided that vesting may accelerate on certain occurrences, such as a change in control or, in the case of options granted to our CEO, if our stock hits certain price targets. The options issued to our CEO are all vested.
On July 22, 2002, we issued options to purchase an aggregate of 6,000 shares to our non-employee directors. Options under these agreements were granted at market price and expire ten years from the date of grant. These options vest in equal installments over a period of five years.
On March 16, 2001, we issued options to purchase an aggregate of 387,500 shares to our senior management under individual stock option agreements with individual members of senior management. Options under these agreements were granted at $8.50 and expire ten years from the date of grant. These options vest in equal installments over a period of five years, provided that vesting may accelerate on certain occurrences, such as a change in control or, in the case of options granted to our CEO, if our stock hits certain price targets. In December 2006, certain options to a member of senior management were increased to an exercise price of $9.65. The options issued to our CEO are all vested.
On March 16 and September 13, 2001, options to purchase an aggregate of 240,000 shares were issued to certain of our individual employees, under individual option grant agreements. Options under these agreements were granted at $8.50 and $15.80, respectively, and expire ten years from the date of grant. These options vest in equal installments over a period of five years, provided that vesting may accelerate on certain occurrences, such as a change in control.
In addition, we have issued pursuant to an employment agreement, over its five year term, 775,000 shares of restricted stock, 500,000 shares which vest 10 years from the grant date, and 275,000 shares which vest 7 years from the grant date. In addition, 250,000 stock options have also been granted pursuant to the employment agreement.
In April 2006, 102,000 restricted common shares were issued to key employees vesting ratably over five years and 8,000 restricted common shares were granted to non-employee directors vesting ratably over two years.
In January 2007, 3,335 restricted common shares were issued to a key employee vesting ratably over five years and on September 27, 2007, 4,000 restricted common shares were granted to non-employee directors vesting ratably over two years. The unamortized balance of non-vested restricted common stock grants is amortized to expense over the vesting periods.
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In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R,Share-Based Payment, (SFAS 123R). SFAS 123R requires the recognition of the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments, such as stock options and restricted stock, based on the fair value of those awards at the date of grant.
Prior to January 1, 2006, we accounted for awards granted under our stock-based employee compensation plans following the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Bulletin Opinion No. 25,Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, (APB 25) and related interpretations. Under APB 25, no compensation expense is recognized when the option price is greater than or equal to the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. We generally did not recognize compensation expense in connection with stock option awards to employees, directors and officers under our plans. Under the provisions of SFAS 123, the pro forma effects on income for stock options were instead disclosed in a footnote to the financial statements. Compensation expense was recorded in the income statement for restricted stock awards over the vesting period of the award.
Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123R using the modified prospective application method. Under this transition method, we record compensation expense for all stock option awards granted after the date of adoption and for the unvested portion of previously granted stock option awards that remained outstanding at the date of adoption. The amount of compensation cost recognized was based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123. Results for prior periods have not been restated upon adoption of 123R.
For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, total stock-based compensation expense recognized was $4.8 million, $7.3 million, and $0.7 million, respectively. These charges are included in general and administrative expense for the respective years. Stock-based compensation expense is not reported at the segment level as these amounts are not included in internal measurements of segment operating performance.
Had we adopted the fair value method of SFAS No. 123 prior to January 1, 2006, our net income and earnings per share would have been as follows:
| | | | |
| | Year ended December 31, 2005 | |
Net income, as reported | | $ | 44,815,036 | |
Less: pro forma stock option compensation expense, net of tax | | | (1,625,000 | ) |
| | | | |
| | $ | 43,190,036 | |
| | | | |
Pro forma net income | | | | |
Earnings per share: | | | | |
Basic—as reported | | $ | 2.01 | |
Basic—pro forma | | $ | 1.94 | |
Diluted—as reported | | $ | 1.95 | |
Diluted—pro forma | | $ | 1.88 | |
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Stock option plan activity for the year ended December 31, 2007 is summarized below:
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
Options outstanding January 1, 2007 | | 1,541,955 | | | $ | 16.86 | | | | | |
Granted | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
Exercised | | (228,955 | ) | | | 11.79 | | | | | |
Canceled or expired | | (7,706 | ) | | | 21.52 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Options outstanding December 31, 2007 | | 1,305,294 | | | $ | 17.72 | | 4.5 | | $ | 2,585,083 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Options exercisable December 31, 2007 | | 1,199,994 | | | $ | 17.21 | | 4.4 | | $ | 2,990,017 |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
No options were granted during 2007, 2006 or 2005. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, was $4.2 million, $3.7 million and $11.2 million, respectively.
Restricted stock activity for the year ended December 31, 2007 is summarized below:
| | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value |
Non-vested as of January 1, 2007 | | 784,920 | | | $ | 28.92 |
Granted | | 107,335 | | | $ | 31.07 |
Vested | | (24,338 | ) | | $ | 34.25 |
Canceled or expired | | (3,940 | ) | | $ | 35.00 |
| | | | | | |
Non-vested as of December 31, 2007 | | 863,977 | | | $ | 29.01 |
| | | | | | |
As of December 31, 2007, there was $18.9 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock awards which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 6.2 years.
Cash proceeds received from options exercised was $2.7 million for both years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, and $0.5 million for the year ended 2005.
9. INCOME TAXES
An analysis of the provision for income taxes for continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 is as follows:
| | | | | | | | | |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 |
Tax provision: | | | | | | | | | |
Current income taxes | | $ | 13,139,455 | | $ | 6,548,665 | | $ | 2,490,759 |
Deferred income taxes | | | 1,098,495 | | | 6,844,730 | | | 11,065,255 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Total provision | | $ | 14,237,950 | | $ | 13,393,395 | | $ | 13,556,014 |
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Our effective tax rate, for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, differs from the federal statutory rate as follows:
| | | | | | | | | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Statutory rate | | 35.0 | % | | 35.0 | % | | 35.0 | % |
FICA tax credit | | (14.8 | ) | | (12.6 | ) | | (10.7 | ) |
State income tax, net of federal tax benefit | | 7.0 | | | 3.9 | | | 3.8 | |
Recognition of tax carryforward assets and other tax attributes | | — | | | (6.7 | ) | | (0.5 | ) |
Other | | 6.7 | | | 8.4 | | | 3.8 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | 33.9 | % | | 28.0 | % | | 31.4 | % |
| | | | | | | | | |
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 are comprised of the following:
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Deferred Income Taxes: | | | | | | | | |
Current assets—accruals and other | | $ | 21,648,000 | | | $ | 17,044,000 | |
Non-current assets: | | | | | | | | |
AMT credit, FICA credit carryforwards, and other | | $ | 46,721,000 | | | $ | 34,980,000 | |
Federal net operating loss carryforwards | | | 22,880,000 | | | | 25,371,000 | |
Deferred rent and unfavorable leases | | | 5,338,000 | | | | 9,151,000 | |
Valuation allowance for NOL and credit carryforwards | | | (7,339,000 | ) | | | (7,886,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Non-current deferred tax asset | | | 67,600,000 | | | | 61,616,000 | |
Non-current liabilities—property and other | | | (62,674,000 | ) | | | (59,935,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net non-current tax asset (liability) | | $ | 4,926,000 | | | $ | 1,681,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total net deferred tax asset (liability) | | $ | 26,574,000 | | | $ | 18,725,000 | |
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At December 31, 2007 and 2006, we had operating loss carryovers for Federal Income Tax purposes of $61.5 million and $68.3 million, respectively, which expire in 2019 through 2025. These operating loss carryovers, credits, and certain other deductible temporary differences, are related to the acquisitions of Rainforest Cafe and Saltgrass Steak House, and their utilization is subject to Section 382 limits. Because of these limitations, we established a valuation allowance against a portion of these deferred tax assets to the extent it was more likely than not that these tax benefits will not be realized. In 2006 and 2005, there was a reduction of the valuation allowance and deferred tax liabilities aggregating $0.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively. The valuation allowance and certain deferred tax liabilities were reduced for current year projected NOL utilization or expiration.
The 2006 state rate benefit was decreased due to minimum tax jurisdictions and to provide for certain state income tax filing positions. We are currently being audited by several states with regard to state income and franchise tax for periods prior to 2006.
At December 31, 2006 and 2005, we have general business tax credit carryovers and minimum tax credit carryovers of $28.0 million and $28.0 million, respectively. The general business carryover includes $1.5 million from Saltgrass Steak House, which is fully reserved. The general business credit carryovers expire in 2010 through 2026, while the minimum tax credit carryovers have no expiration date. The use of these credits is limited if we are subject to the alternative minimum tax. We believe it is more likely than not that we will generate sufficient income in future years to utilize the non-reserved credits.
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In May 2006, Texas enacted a new law that changed the existing franchise tax with a “margin” based franchise tax. The margin tax is effective January 1, 2007 and affects a wide range of entities doing business in Texas. The tax is assessed at 1% of taxable margin apportioned to Texas, with the exception for those entities engaged in retail or considered eating and drinking establishments, which have a reduced rate of 0.5%. We believe that current operations will meet the requirements to obtain the reduced margin tax rate. In accordance with SFAS 109, we have recalculated our deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the change in tax law. The effect of the Margin Tax decreased our net deferred tax position resulting in approximately a $0.2 million reduction in the deferred state income tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2006.
We are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state jurisdictions. We have substantially concluded all U.S. federal income tax matters for years through 2002. Substantially all material state and local income tax matters have been concluded for years through 2002. The Internal Revenue Service has begun an audit of our consolidated federal income tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2005. There have been no material issues identified to date.
Effective January 1, 2007, we adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48). In connection with the adoption of FIN 48, we recognized an increase of approximately $1.0 million to our tax reserves for uncertain positions, which was accounted for as a reduction to retained earnings as of January 1, 2007. As of January 1, 2007, we had approximately $10.3 million of unrecognized tax benefits, including $1.7 million of interest and penalties, which represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably impact our effective income tax rate in future periods. We do not anticipate any material change in the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to occur within the next twelve months. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
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Balance at January 1, 2007 | | $ | 10,323,575 | |
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | | | 1,299,027 | |
Additions for tax positions of prior years | | | 3,460,957 | |
Reductions for tax positions of prior years | | | (1,020,674 | ) |
Settlements | | | — | |
| | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2007 | | $ | 14,062,885 | |
| | | | |
Our practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. During the year ended December 31, 2007, we recognized approximately $0.3 million in interest and/or penalties. We had approximately $2.0 million and $1.7 million accrued for the payment of interest and/or penalties at December 31, 2007 and January 1, 2007, respectively.
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Lease Commitments
We have entered into lease commitments for restaurant facilities as well as certain fixtures, equipment and leasehold improvements. Under most of the facility lease agreements, we pay taxes, insurance and maintenance costs in addition to the rent payments. Certain facility leases also provide for additional contingent rentals based on a percentage of sales in excess of a minimum amount. Rental expense under operating leases was approximately $54.4 million, $61.3 million and $57.5 million, during the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. Percentage rent included in rent expense was $15.4 million, $14.8 million and $13.8 million, for 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. In connection with certain of our discontinued operations,
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we remain the guarantor or assignor of a number of leased locations. In the event of future defaults under any of such leased locations we may be responsible for significant damages to existing landlords which may materially affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
In 2004, we entered into an aggregate $25.5 million equipment operating lease agreement replacing two existing agreements and including additional equipment. The lease expires in 2014. We guarantee a minimum residual value related to the equipment of approximately 66% of the total amount funded under the agreement. We may purchase the leased equipment throughout the lease term for an amount equal to the unamortized lease balance. In 2006, we sold one piece of equipment reducing the aggregate amount outstanding by $4.1 million. We believe that the remaining equipments’ fair value is sufficient such that no amounts will be due under the residual value guarantee.
In connection with substantially all of the Rainforest Cafe leases, amounts are provided for unfavorable leases, rent abatements, and scheduled increases in rent. Such amounts are recorded as other long-term liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets, and amortized or accrued as an adjustment to rent expense, included in other restaurant operating expenses, on a straight-line basis over the lease term, including options where failure to exercise such options would result in economic penalty.
The aggregate amounts of minimum operating lease commitments maturing in each of the five years and thereafter subsequent to December 31, 2007 are as follows:
| | | |
2008 | | $ | 37,835,182 |
2009 | | | 35,854,668 |
2010 | | | 33,149,515 |
2011 | | | 29,219,874 |
2012 | | | 26,832,038 |
Thereafter | | | 230,824,660 |
| | | |
| | $ | 393,715,937 |
| | | |
Building Commitments
As of December 31, 2007, we had future development, land purchases and construction commitments expected to be expended within the next twelve months of approximately $26.7 million, including completion of construction of certain new restaurants. We expect to incur approximately $80.0 million related to expansion of the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada during the next twelve months, although we are not committed to do so.
In connection with our purchase of an 80% interest in the restaurant concept T-Rex in February 2006, we have committed to spend an estimated $48.0 million during 2006, 2007 and 2008 to complete one T-Rex restaurant in Kansas City, Kansas, construct one T-Rex restaurant as well as an Asian themed restaurant in Walt Disney World Florida theme parks and construct an additional T-Rex restaurant. Our remaining commitment as of December 31, 2007 amounts to approximately $23.0 million.
In 2003, we purchased the Flagship Hotel and Pier from the City of Galveston, Texas, subject to an existing lease. Under this agreement, we have committed to spend an additional $15.0 million to transform the hotel and pier into a 19th century style Inn and entertainment complex complete with rides and carnival type games. The property is currently occupied by a tenant and renovations are not expected to begin any earlier than 2009.
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Employee Benefits and Other
We sponsor qualified defined contribution retirement plans (401(k) Plan) covering eligible salaried employees. The 401(k) Plans allows eligible employees to contribute, subject to Internal Revenue Service limitations on total annual contributions, up to 100% of their base compensation as defined in the 401(k) Plans, to various investment funds. We match in cash at a discretionary rate which totaled $0.4 million in 2007 and $0.3 million in both 2006 and 2005. Employee contributions vest immediately while our contributions vest 20% annually beginning in the participant’s second year of eligibility for restaurant and hospitality employees and in the participant’s first year of eligibility for casino employees.
We also initiated non-qualified defined contribution retirement plans (the Plans) covering certain management employees. The Plans allow eligible employees to defer receipt of their base compensation and of their eligible bonuses, as defined in the Plans. We match in cash at a discretionary rate which totaled $0.5 million in 2007 and $0.3 million in both 2006 and 2005. Employee contributions vest immediately while our contributions vest 20% annually. We established a Rabbi Trust to fund the Plan’s obligation for the restaurant and hospitality employees. The market value of the trust assets is included in other assets, and the liability to the Plans’ participants is included in other liabilities.
Our casino employees at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, Nevada that are members of various unions are covered by union-sponsored, collective bargained, multi-employer health and welfare and defined benefit pension plans. Under our obligation to these plans we recorded expenses of $12.4 million, $11.9 million and $2.2 million for the years ended 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The plans’ sponsors have not provided sufficient information to permit us to determine its share of unfunded vested benefits, if any. However, based on available information, we do not believe that unfunded amounts attributable to our casino operations are material.
We are self-insured for most health care benefits for our non-union casino employees. The liability for claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported is included in “accrued liabilities” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006.
Litigation and Claims
On April 4, 2006, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against Joe’s Crab Shack—San Diego, Inc. in the Superior Court of California in San Diego by Kyle Pietrzak and others similarly situated. The lawsuit alleges that the defendant violated wage and hour laws, including the failure to pay hourly and overtime wages, failure to provide meal periods and rest periods, failing to provide minimum reporting time pay, failing to compensate employees for required expenses, including the expense to maintain uniforms, and violations of the Unfair Competition Law. In June 2006, the lawsuit was amended to include Kristina Brask as a named plaintiff and named Crab Addison, Inc. and Landry’s Seafood House—Arlington, Inc. as additional defendants. We have reached a tentative settlement agreement which we expect to submit to the court and fully accrued the amount, which is not believed to be material to our financial position. There is no certainty, however, that the settlement agreement, when submitted, will be approved by the court.
On February 18, 2005, and subsequently amended, a purported class action lawsuit against Rainforest Cafe, Inc. was filed in the Superior Court of California in San Bernardino by Michael D. Harrison, et. al. Subsequently, on September 20, 2005, another purported class action lawsuit against Rainforest Cafe, Inc. was filed in the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles by Dustin Steele, et. al. On January 26, 2006, both lawsuits were consolidated into one action by the state Superior Court in San Bernardino. The lawsuits allege that Rainforest Cafe violated wage and hour laws, including not providing meal and rest breaks, uniform violations
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and failure to pay overtime. We have reached a tentative settlement agreement which we expect to submit to the court and fully accrued the amount, which is not believed to be material to our financial position. There is no certainty, however, that the settlement agreement, when submitted, will be approved by the court.
On August 21, 2006 and subsequently amended on January 5, 2007, a purported shareholder derivative action entitledAlbert D. Hulliung, derivatively on Behalf of Nominal Defendant Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. was brought against certain members of our Board of Directors and certain of our current and former executive officers in the District Court of Harris County, Texas. The lawsuit alleges breach of fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment and other violations of law relating to the Company’s historical stock option practices. Plaintiff seeks to recover damages in the favor of the Company for damages sustained by the Company, disgorgement of profits, and attorney’s fees and expenses. The Company has formed an independent special committee (the Special Litigation Committee) of the Board of Directors to investigate the allegations and has filed a motion with the court to stay the proceedings pending the outcome of the investigation. The Special Litigation Committee is made up of the same directors and is represented by the same independent counsel that conducted the investigation of the Company’s option granting processes. The special litigation committee has completed its investigation and has recommended to the court that the matter be dismissed. In view of the findings in that investigation, the Company does not expect the results of this litigation to be material.
Immediately following the announcement of Mr. Fertitta’s offer to acquire our outstanding common stock the following lawsuits were filed.
Cause No. 2008-05211;Dennis Rice, on Behalf of Himself and all Others Similarly Situated v. Landry’s Restaurants, Inc., et al; In the 157th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas was filed January 28, 2008.
Cause No. 2008-07100;Steamfitters Local 449 Pension Fund, Individually and on Behalf of all Others Similarly Situated v. Landry’s Restaurants, Inc., et al.; In the 11th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas was filed February 1, 2008.
Cause No. 2008-07484;Robert Reynolds v. Landry’s Restaurants, Inc., et al.; In the 113th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas was filed on February 5, 2008.
Cause No. 2008-007677;Robert Caryer, on Behalf of Himself and all Others Similarly Situated v. Landry’s Restaurants, Inc., et al.; In the 113th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas was filed on February 6, 2008.
Cause No. 2008-09042;Matthew and Wendy Maschler, on Behalf of Themselves and all Others Similarly Situated v. Tilman J. Fertitta, et al.; In the 164th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas was filed on February 13, 2008.
Rice, Steamfitters Local 449 Pension Fund, Reynolds, Caryer,andMaschler are each pled as a putative class actions in which the Company and the members of its Board of Directors are named as defendants. Plaintiffs allege that the Company and/or the members of its Board of Directors have breached or will breach fiduciary duties to the Company’s shareholders with regard to the presentation or consideration of Mr. Fertitta’s proposal to acquire all of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Caryer purports to assert an additional claim of alleged aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty against the Company.Maschler purports to assert an additional claim for indemnification. Plaintiffs’ also seek to enjoin in some form the consideration or acceptance of Mr. Fertitta’s proposal. The amount of damages initially sought is not indicated by any plaintiff. The Company intends to contest these matters vigorously.
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General Litigation
We are subject to other legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. Management does not believe that the outcome of any of those matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
11. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Our operating segments are aggregated into reportable business segments based primarily on the similarity of their economic characteristics, products, services, and delivery methods. Following the acquisition of the Golden Nugget Hotels and Casinos on September 27, 2005 (Note 3), it was determined that we operate two reportable business segments as follows:
Restaurant and Hospitality
Our restaurants operate primarily under the names of Rainforest Cafe, Saltgrass Steak House, Landry’s Seafood House, The Crab House, Charley’s Crab and The Chart House. As of December 31, 2007, we owned and operated 179 full-service and limited-service restaurants in 28 states. We are also engaged in the ownership and operation of select hospitality and entertainment businesses that complement our restaurant operations and provide our customers with unique dining, leisure and entertainment experiences.
Gaming
We operate the Golden Nugget Hotels and Casinos in Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada. These locations emphasize the creation of the best possible gaming and entertainment experience for their customers by providing a combination of comfortable and attractive surroundings. This is accomplished through luxury rooms and amenities coupled with competitive gaming tables and superior player rewards programs.
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The accounting policies of the segments are the same as described in Note 1. We evaluate segment performance based on unit level profit, which excludes general and administrative expense, depreciation expense, net interest expense and other non-operating income or expense. Financial information by reportable business segment is as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Revenue: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Restaurant and Hospitality | | $ | 894,434,266 | | | $ | 870,615,442 | | | $ | 798,515,337 | |
Gaming | | | 265,933,986 | | | | 231,378,065 | | | | 65,640,727 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 1,160,368,252 | | | $ | 1,101,993,507 | | | $ | 864,156,064 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unit level profit: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Restaurant and Hospitality | | $ | 172,633,034 | | | $ | 167,756,564 | | | $ | 156,293,637 | |
Gaming | | | 63,957,058 | | | | 48,742,428 | | | | 11,831,482 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 236,590,092 | | | $ | 216,498,992 | | | $ | 168,125,119 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation, amortization and impairment: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Restaurant and Hospitality | | $ | 47,279,754 | | | $ | 46,604,986 | | | $ | 40,507,488 | |
Gaming | | | 18,006,946 | | | | 12,217,760 | | | | 2,754,850 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 65,286,700 | | | $ | 58,822,746 | | | $ | 43,262,338 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Segment assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Restaurant and Hospitality | | $ | 754,689,332 | | | $ | 756,619,394 | | | $ | 1,018,786,122 | |
Gaming | | | 564,686,113 | | | | 495,962,913 | | | | 399,255,215 | |
Corporate and other(1) | | | 183,607,084 | | | | 212,329,644 | | | | 194,537,476 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 1,502,982,529 | | | $ | 1,464,911,951 | | | $ | 1,612,578,813 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital expenditures: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Restaurant and Hospitality | | $ | 62,274,670 | | | $ | 100,793,632 | | | $ | 85,033,748 | |
Gaming | | | 59,954,345 | | | | 94,922,458 | | | | 11,391,309 | |
Corporate and other | | | 2,869,469 | | | | 9,840,214 | | | | 22,061,998 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 125,098,484 | | | $ | 205,556,304 | | | $ | 118,487,055 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income before taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unit level profit | | $ | 236,590,092 | | | $ | 216,498,992 | | | $ | 168,125,119 | |
Depreciation, amortization and impairment | | | 65,286,700 | | | | 58,822,746 | | | | 43,262,338 | |
General and administrative | | | 55,755,985 | | | | 57,977,359 | | | | 47,442,596 | |
Pre opening expenses | | | 3,476,951 | | | | 5,214,011 | | | | 3,029,574 | |
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets | | | (18,918,088 | ) | | | (2,294,532 | ) | | | (523,859 | ) |
Interest expense, net | | | 72,321,952 | | | | 49,138,695 | | | | 31,207,629 | |
Other expenses (income) | | | 16,690,585 | | | | (128,771 | ) | | | 530,128 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consolidated income from continuing operations before taxes | | $ | 41,976,007 | | | $ | 47,769,484 | | | $ | 43,176,713 | |
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(1) | Includes inter-segment eliminations |
12. SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION
In December 2004, we issued, in a private offering, $400.0 million of 7.5% senior notes due in 2014 (see Note 6). In June 2005, substantially all of these notes were exchanged for substantially identical notes in an exchange offer registered under the Securities Act of 1933. These notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by us and certain of our 100% owned subsidiaries, “Guarantor Subsidiaries”.
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The following condensed consolidating financial statements present separately the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of our Guarantor Subsidiaries and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries on a combined basis with eliminating entries.
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2007
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| | Parent | | Guarantor Subsidiaries | | | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated Entity |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 4,265,460 | | $ | 9,249,286 | | | $ | 26,086,500 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 39,601,246 |
Accounts receivable—trade and other, net | | | 9,328,511 | | | 9,296,733 | | | | 5,571,162 | | | | — | | | | 24,196,406 |
Inventories | | | 16,868,200 | | | 14,091,690 | | | | 4,241,205 | | | | — | | | | 35,201,095 |
Deferred taxes | | | 17,812,916 | | | 439,191 | | | | 3,395,535 | | | | — | | | | 21,647,642 |
Assets related to discontinued operations | | | 7,099,380 | | | 14,699,398 | | | | 459 | | | | — | | | | 21,799,237 |
Other current assets | | | 3,813,548 | | | 3,490,855 | | | | 5,296,355 | | | | — | | | | 12,600,758 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total current assets | | | 59,188,015 | | | 51,267,153 | | | | 44,591,216 | | | | — | | | | 155,046,384 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | | | 43,323,410 | | | 661,539,857 | | | | 533,689,020 | | | | — | | | | 1,238,552,287 |
GOODWILL | | | — | | | 18,527,547 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18,527,547 |
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | | | 1,501,733 | | | 58,195 | | | | 37,586,294 | | | | — | | | | 39,146,222 |
INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES TO SUBSIDIARIES | | | 761,917,690 | | | (154,241,240 | ) | | | (118,527,534 | ) | | | (489,148,916 | ) | | | — |
OTHER ASSETS, net | | | 19,720,148 | | | 10,434,351 | | | | 21,555,590 | | | | — | | | | 51,710,089 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 885,650,996 | | $ | 587,585,863 | | | $ | 518,894,586 | | | $ | (489,148,916 | ) | | $ | 1,502,982,529 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 31,359,170 | | $ | 26,301,025 | | | $ | 16,896,913 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 74,557,108 |
Accrued liabilities | | | 25,118,966 | | | 71,382,173 | | | | 40,809,182 | | | | — | | | | 137,310,321 |
Income taxes payable | | | 843,045 | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 843,045 |
Current portion of long-term debt and other obligations | | | 87,043,940 | | | — | | | | 199,073 | | | | — | | | | 87,243,013 |
Liabilities related to discontinued operations | | | — | | | 4,909,863 | | | | 66,459 | | | | — | | | | 4,976,322 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total current liabilities | | | 144,365,121 | | | 102,593,061 | | | | 57,971,627 | | | | — | | | | 304,929,809 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LONG-TERM NOTES, NET OF CURRENT PORTION | | | 400,000,000 | | | — | | | | 401,427,868 | | | | — | | | | 801,427,868 |
DEFERRED TAXES | | | — | | | 422,207 | | | | 12,966,073 | | | | (13,388,280 | ) | | | — |
OTHER LIABILITIES | | | 24,386,802 | | | 22,730,740 | | | | 32,608,237 | | | | — | | | | 79,725,779 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 568,751,923 | | | 125,746,008 | | | | 504,973,805 | | | | (13,388,280 | ) | | | 1,186,083,456 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | 316,899,073 | | | 461,839,855 | | | | 13,920,781 | | | | (475,760,636 | ) | | | 316,899,073 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 885,650,996 | | $ | 587,585,863 | | | $ | 518,894,586 | | | $ | (489,148,916 | ) | | $ | 1,502,982,529 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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LANDRY’S RESTAURANTS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2006
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Parent | | Guarantor Subsidiaries | | | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated Entity |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | — | | $ | 9,982,920 | | | $ | 23,403,386 | | | $ | (2,117,364 | ) | | $ | 31,268,942 |
Accounts receivable—trade and other, net | | | 10,071,384 | | | 8,079,830 | | | | 8,255,185 | | | | — | | | | 26,406,399 |
Inventories | | | 22,487,193 | | | 13,276,403 | | | | 4,304,668 | | | | — | | | | 40,068,264 |
Deferred taxes | | | 15,466,541 | | | — | | | | 1,577,921 | | | | — | | | | 17,044,462 |
Assets related to discontinued operations | | | 10,100,000 | | | 22,456,019 | | | | 5,115,995 | | | | — | | | | 37,672,014 |
Other current assets | | | 1,358,868 | | | 3,149,376 | | | | 17,058,243 | | | | — | | | | 21,566,487 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total current assets | | | 59,483,986 | | | 56,944,548 | | | | 59,715,398 | | | | (2,117,364 | ) | | | 174,026,568 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | | | 45,824,759 | | | 638,493,620 | | | | 504,967,276 | | | | — | | | | 1,189,285,655 |
GOODWILL | | | — | | | 18,527,547 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18,527,547 |
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | | | 1,501,733 | | | 103,195 | | | | 37,659,402 | | | | — | | | | 39,264,330 |
INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES TO SUBSIDIARIES | | | 952,178,263 | | | (226,316,235 | ) | | | (320,929,033 | ) | | | (404,932,995 | ) | | | — |
OTHER ASSETS, net | | | 30,519,067 | | | 987,648 | | | | 12,301,136 | | | | | | | | 43,807,851 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,089,507,808 | | $ | 488,740,323 | | | $ | 293,714,179 | | | $ | (407,050,359 | ) | | $ | 1,464,911,951 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 41,050,233 | | $ | 28,204,040 | | | $ | 7,372,382 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 76,626,655 |
Accrued liabilities | | | 29,625,479 | | | 65,078,476 | | | | 38,062,953 | | | | — | | | | 132,766,908 |
Income taxes payable | | | — | | | — | | | | 2,810,811 | | | | (2,050,920 | ) | | | 759,891 |
Current portion of long-term debt and other obligations | | | 407,317 | | | — | | | | 340,805 | | | | — | | | | 748,122 |
Liabilities related to discontinued operations | | | 207,571 | | | 4,484,223 | | | | 161,933 | | | | — | | | | 4,853,727 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total current liabilities | | | 71,290,600 | | | 97,766,739 | | | | 48,748,884 | | | | (2,050,920 | ) | | | 215,755,303 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LONG-TERM NOTES, NET OF CURRENT PORTION | | | 507,635,058 | | | — | | | | 202,821,139 | | | | — | | | | 710,456,197 |
DEFERRED TAXES | | | — | | | — | | | | 7,920,788 | | | | (7,920,788 | ) | | | — |
OTHER LIABILITIES | | | 15,874,687 | | | 13,468,614 | | | | 14,649,687 | | | | — | | | | 43,992,988 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 594,800,345 | | | 111,235,353 | | | | 274,140,498 | | | | (9,971,708 | ) | | | 970,204,488 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | 494,707,463 | | | 377,504,970 | | | | 19,573,681 | | | | (397,078,651 | ) | | | 494,707,463 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 1,089,507,808 | | $ | 488,740,323 | | | $ | 293,714,179 | | | $ | (407,050,359 | ) | | $ | 1,464,911,951 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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LANDRY’S RESTAURANTS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Income Statement
Year Ended December 31, 2007
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Parent | | | Guarantor Subsidiaries | | | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated Entity | |
REVENUES | | $ | 4,782,987 | | | $ | 867,747,099 | | | $ | 291,964,045 | | | $ | (4,125,879 | ) | | $ | 1,160,368,252 | |
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of Revenues | | | — | | | | 236,317,594 | | | | 20,018,750 | | | | — | | | | 256,336,344 | |
Labor | | | — | | | | 259,615,299 | | | | 115,528,706 | | | | — | | | | 375,144,005 | |
Other operating expenses | | | 2,712,884 | | | | 205,600,353 | | | | 88,110,453 | | | | (4,125,879 | ) | | | 292,297,811 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 55,755,985 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 55,755,985 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 4,625,295 | | | | 41,419,360 | | | | 19,242,045 | | | | — | | | | 65,286,700 | |
Asset impairment expense | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Pre-opening expenses | | | — | | | | 3,476,951 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,476,951 | |
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets | | | (92,613 | ) | | | (15,135,387 | ) | | | (3,690,088 | ) | | | — | | | | (18,918,088 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total operating costs and expenses | | | 63,001,551 | | | | 731,294,170 | | | | 239,209,866 | | | | (4,125,879 | ) | | | 1,029,379,708 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING INCOME | | | (58,218,564 | ) | | | 136,452,929 | | | | 52,754,179 | | | | — | | | | 130,988,544 | |
OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense, net | | | 47,965,179 | | | | (506 | ) | | | 24,357,279 | | | | — | | | | 72,321,952 | |
Other, net | | | 3,991,848 | | | | (205,245 | ) | | | 12,903,982 | | | | — | | | | 16,690,585 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total other expense | | | 51,957,027 | | | | (205,751 | ) | | | 37,261,261 | | | | — | | | | 89,012,537 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | (110,175,591 | ) | | | 136,658,680 | | | | 15,492,918 | | | | — | | | | 41,976,007 | |
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES | | | (33,146,001 | ) | | | 42,639,359 | | | | 4,744,592 | | | | — | | | | 14,237,950 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AFTER INCOME TAXES | | | (77,029,590 | ) | | | 94,019,321 | | | | 10,748,326 | | | | — | | | | 27,738,057 | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS NET OF INCOME TAXES | | | (119,204 | ) | | | (9,684,437 | ) | | | 177,378 | | | | — | | | | (9,626,263 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES | | | 95,260,588 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (95,260,588 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCOME (LOSS) | | $ | 18,111,794 | | | $ | 84,334,884 | | | $ | 10,925,704 | | | $ | (95,260,588 | ) | | $ | 18,111,794 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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LANDRY’S RESTAURANTS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Income Statement
Year Ended December 31, 2006
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Parent | | | Guarantor Subsidiaries | | | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated Entity | |
REVENUES | | $ | 4,150,695 | | | $ | 835,516,336 | | | $ | 262,326,476 | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,101,993,507 | |
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of Revenues | | | — | | | | 230,315,915 | | | | 19,259,208 | | | — | | | | 249,575,123 | |
Labor | | | — | | | | 247,808,392 | | | | 109,939,527 | | | — | | | | 357,747,919 | |
Other operating expenses | | | 2,602,937 | | | | 195,768,592 | | | | 79,799,944 | | | — | | | | 278,171,473 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 56,723,235 | | | | 1,254,124 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 57,977,359 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 3,636,677 | | | | 38,282,462 | | | | 13,938,098 | | | — | | | | 55,857,237 | |
Asset impairment expense | | | 145,409 | | | | 2,820,100 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 2,965,509 | |
Pre-opening expenses | | | (3,334 | ) | | | 3,736,615 | | | | 1,480,730 | | | — | | | | 5,214,011 | |
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets | | | (47,123 | ) | | | (2,252,688 | ) | | | 5,279 | | | — | | | | (2,294,532 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total operating costs and expenses | | | 63,057,801 | | | | 717,733,512 | | | | 224,422,786 | | | — | | | | 1,005,214,099 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING INCOME. | | | (58,907,106 | ) | | | 117,782,824 | | | | 37,903,690 | | | — | | | | 96,779,408 | |
OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense, net. | | | 33,346,728 | | | | 399,324 | | | | 15,392,643 | | | — | | | | 49,138,695 | |
Other, net | | | (1,126,595 | ) | | | 44,551 | | | | 953,273 | | | — | | | | (128,771 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total other expense | | | 32,220,133 | | | | 443,875 | | | | 16,345,916 | | | — | | | | 49,009,924 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | (91,127,239 | ) | | | 117,338,949 | | | | 21,557,774 | | | — | | | | 47,769,484 | |
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES | | | (29,678,480 | ) | | | 36,116,534 | | | | 6,955,341 | | | — | | | | 13,393,395 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AFTER INCOME TAXES | | | (61,448,759 | ) | | | 81,222,415 | | | | 14,602,433 | | | — | | | | 34,376,089 | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS NET OF INCOME TAXES | | | (31,578,280 | ) | | | (24,638,014 | ) | | | 70,482 | | | — | | | | (56,145,812 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES | | | 71,257,316 | | | | — | | | | — | | | (71,257,316 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCOME (LOSS) | | $ | (21,769,723 | ) | | $ | 56,584,401 | | | $ | 14,672,915 | | $ | (71,257,316 | ) | | $ | (21,769,723 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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LANDRY’S RESTAURANTS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Income Statement
Year Ended December 31, 2005
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Parent | | | Guarantor Subsidiaries | | | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated Entity | |
REVENUES | | $ | 4,703,194 | | | $ | 767,664,669 | | | $ | 91,788,201 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 864,156,064 | |
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of Revenues | | | — | | | | 214,078,341 | | | | 9,785,873 | | | | — | | | | 223,864,214 | |
Labor | | | — | | | | 222,309,084 | | | | 36,160,311 | | | | — | | | | 258,469,395 | |
Other operating expenses | | | 2,875,014 | | | | 180,562,536 | | | | 30,259,786 | | | | — | | | | 213,697,336 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 47,442,596 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 47,442,596 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 3,224,100 | | | | 36,388,843 | | | | 3,649,395 | | | | — | | | | 43,262,338 | |
Asset impairment expense | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Pre-opening expenses | | | — | | | | 2,346,832 | | | | 682,742 | | | | — | | | | 3,029,574 | |
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets | | | — | | | | (521,855 | ) | | | (2,004 | ) | | | — | | | | (523,859 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total operating costs and expenses | | | 53,541,710 | | | | 655,163,781 | | | | 80,536,103 | | | | — | | | | 789,241,594 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING INCOME | | | (48,838,516 | ) | | | 112,500,888 | | | | 11,252,098 | | | | — | | | | 74,914,470 | |
OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense, net | | | 26,338,664 | | | | — | | | | 4,868,965 | | | | — | | | | 31,207,629 | |
Other, net | | | 58,421 | | | | 557,063 | | | | (85,356 | ) | | | — | | | | 530,128 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total other expense | | | 26,397,085 | | | | 557,063 | | | | 4,783,609 | | | | — | | | | 31,737,757 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | (75,235,601 | ) | | | 111,943,825 | | | | 6,468,489 | | | | — | | | | 43,176,713 | |
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES | | | (29,044,243 | ) | | | 40,865,699 | | | | 1,734,558 | | | | — | | | | 13,556,014 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AFTER INCOME TAXES | | | (46,191,358 | ) | | | 71,078,126 | | | | 4,733,931 | | | | — | | | | 29,620,699 | |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS NET OF INCOME TAXES | | | (20,481,038 | ) | | | 35,594,715 | | | | 80,660 | | | | — | | | | 15,194,337 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES | | | 111,487,432 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (111,487,432 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCOME (LOSS) | | $ | 44,815,036 | | | $ | 106,672,841 | | | $ | 4,814,591 | | | $ | (111,487,432 | ) | | $ | 44,815,036 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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LANDRY’S RESTAURANTS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2007
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Parent | | | Guarantor Subsidiaries | | | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated Entity | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 18,111,794 | | | $ | 84,334,884 | | | $ | 10,925,704 | | | $ | (95,260,588 | ) | | $ | 18,111,794 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 4,625,295 | | | | 42,625,302 | | | | 19,364,307 | | | | — | | | | 66,614,904 | |
Asset impairment expense | | | 375,000 | | | | 9,512,752 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,887,752 | |
Deferred tax provision (benefit) | | | 2,678,159 | | | | (1,151,352 | ) | | | 2,526,058 | | | | — | | | | 4,052,865 | |
Gain on disposition of assets | | | 39,402 | | | | (23,467,270 | ) | | | 4,509,452 | | | | — | | | | (18,918,416 | ) |
Deferred rent and other charges (income), net | | | 10,632,798 | | | | 3,951,627 | | | | 2,847,410 | | | | — | | | | 17,431,835 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | 4,797,340 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,797,340 | |
Change in assets and liabilities, net and other | | | 169,248,427 | | | | (81,233,164 | ) | | | (183,316,947 | ) | | | 97,377,952 | | | | 2,076,268 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total adjustments | | | 192,396,421 | | | | (49,762,105 | ) | | | (154,069,720 | ) | | | 97,377,952 | | | | 85,942,548 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities | | | 210,508,215 | | | | 34,572,779 | | | | (143,144,016 | ) | | | 2,117,364 | | | | 104,054,342 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property and equipment additions and/or transfers | | | (2,149,403 | ) | | | (56,450,022 | ) | | | (66,499,059 | ) | | | — | | | | (125,098,484 | ) |
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment | | | 5,227,850 | | | | 21,143,609 | | | | 21,037,374 | | | | — | | | | 47,408,833 | |
Purchase of marketable securities | | | (5,331,308 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,331,308 | ) |
Sale of marketable securities | | | 6,609,512 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,609,512 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net cash provided (used) in investing activities | | | 4,356,651 | | | | (35,306,413 | ) | | | (45,461,685 | ) | | | — | | | | (76,411,447 | ) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of common stock for treasury | | | (181,884,157 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (181,884,157 | ) |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | | | 2,723,412 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,723,412 | |
Payments of debt and related expenses, net | | | (37,877,128 | ) | | | — | | | | (155,340,806 | ) | | | — | | | | (193,217,934 | ) |
Proceeds from term loans | | | — | | | | — | | | | 375,000,000 | | | | — | | | | 375,000,000 | |
Debt issuance costs | | | (4,794,260 | ) | | | — | | | | (10,568,048 | ) | | | — | | | | (15,362,308 | ) |
Proceeds from credit facility | | | 223,000,000 | | | | — | | | | 35,815,778 | | | | — | | | | 258,815,778 | |
Payments on credit facility | | | (207,771,978 | ) | | | — | | | | (53,618,109 | ) | | | — | | | | (261,390,087 | ) |
Dividends paid | | | (3,995,295 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3,995,295 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net cash provided (used) in financing activities | | | (210,599,406 | ) | | | — | | | | 191,288,815 | | | | — | | | | (19,310,591 | ) |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | 4,265,460 | | | | (733,634 | ) | | | 2,683,114 | | | | 2,117,364 | | | | 8,332,304 | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR | | | — | | | | 9,982,920 | | | | 23,403,386 | | | | (2,117,364 | ) | | | 31,268,942 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR | | $ | 4,265,460 | | | $ | 9,249,286 | | | $ | 26,086,500 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 39,601,246 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2006
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| | Parent | | | Guarantor Subsidiaries | | | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated Entity | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | (21,769,723 | ) | | $ | 56,584,401 | | | $ | 14,672,915 | | | $ | (71,257,316 | ) | | $ | (21,769,723 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 3,634,607 | | | | 55,236,584 | | | | 14,392,067 | | | | — | | | | 73,263,258 | |
Asset impairment expense | | | 145,409 | | | | 79,932,135 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 80,077,544 | |
Deferred tax provision (benefit) | | | (27,856,094 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,466,817 | ) | | | — | | | | (29,322,911 | ) |
Deferred rent and other charges (income), net | | | 643,647 | | | | (1,514,252 | ) | | | 161,068 | | | | — | | | | (709,537 | ) |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | 7,369,292 | | | | — | | | | 240,382 | | | | — | | | | 7,609,674 | |
Change in assets and liabilities, net and other, net of acquisitions | | | 133,881,060 | | | | (296,689,470 | ) | | | 110,152,615 | | | | 69,139,952 | | | | 16,484,157 | |
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Total adjustments | | | 117,817,921 | | | | (163,035,003 | ) | | | 123,479,315 | | | | 69,139,952 | | | | 147,402,185 | |
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Net cash provided (used) by operating activities | | | 96,048,198 | | | | (106,450,602 | ) | | | 138,152,230 | | | | (2,117,364 | ) | | | 125,632,462 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property and equipment additions and/or transfers | | | 16,047,795 | | | | (79,098,267 | ) | | | (142,505,832 | ) | | | — | | | | (205,556,304 | ) |
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment | | | 1,811,516 | | | | 185,158,024 | | | | 2,941,896 | | | | — | | | | 189,911,436 | |
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | | — | | | | — | | | | (7,860,857 | ) | | | — | | | | (7,860,857 | ) |
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Net cash provided used in investing activities | | | 17,859,311 | | | | 106,059,757 | | | | (147,424,793 | ) | | | — | | | | (23,505,725 | ) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of common stock for treasury | | | (2,812,893 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,812,893 | ) |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | | | 2,739,765 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,739,765 | |
Payments of debt and related expenses, net | | | (110,903,232 | ) | | | — | | | | (311,093 | ) | | | — | | | | (111,214,325 | ) |
Proceeds from credit facility | | | 333,000,000 | | | | — | | | | 99,649,258 | | | | — | | | | 432,649,258 | |
Payments on credit facility | | | (335,228,018 | ) | | | — | | | | (91,848,646 | ) | | | — | | | | (427,076,664 | ) |
Dividends paid | | | (4,358,498 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4,358,498 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net cash provided (used) in financing activities | | | (117,562,876 | ) | | | — | | | | 7,489,519 | | | | — | | | | (110,073,357 | ) |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | (3,655,367 | ) | | | (390,845 | ) | | | (1,783,044 | ) | | | (2,117,364 | ) | | | (7,946,620 | ) |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR | | | 3,655,367 | | | | 10,373,765 | | | | 25,186,430 | | | | — | | | | 39,215,562 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,982,920 | | | $ | 23,403,386 | | | $ | (2,117,364 | ) | | $ | 31,268,942 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2005
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| | Parent | | | Guarantor Subsidiaries | | | Non Guarantor Subsidiaries | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated Entity | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 44,815,036 | | | $ | 106,672,841 | | | $ | 4,814,591 | | | $ | (111,487,432 | ) | | $ | 44,815,036 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 3,224,100 | | | | 56,532,940 | | | | 3,735,707 | | | | — | | | | 63,492,747 | |
Impairment | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Deferred tax provision (benefit) | | | 9,698,299 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,698,299 | |
Deferred rent and other charges (income), net | | | 2,245,752 | | | | (2,620,941 | ) | | | 213,987 | | | | — | | | | (161,202 | ) |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | 689,493 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 689,493 | |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net and other, net of acquisitions | | | (183,144,942 | ) | | | (84,699,317 | ) | | | 188,878,472 | | | | 111,487,432 | | | | 32,521,645 | |
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Total adjustments | | | (167,287,298 | ) | | | (30,787,318 | ) | | | 192,828,166 | | | | 111,487,432 | | | | 106,240,982 | |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | (122,472,262 | ) | | | 75,885,523 | | | | 197,642,757 | | | | — | | | | 151,056,018 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property and equipment additions and/or transfers | | | (8,759,223 | ) | | | (73,436,087 | ) | | | (36,291,745 | ) | | | — | | | | (118,487,055 | ) |
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment | | | 364,466 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,685,298 | | | | — | | | | 4,049,764 | |
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | | — | | | | — | | | | (135,487,498 | ) | | | — | | | | (135,487,498 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (8,394,757 | ) | | | (71,436,087 | ) | | | (170,093,945 | ) | | | — | | | | (249,924,789 | ) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of common stock | | | (125,651,865 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (125,651,865 | ) |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | | | 451,775 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 451,775 | |
Payments on other debt and related expenses, net | | | (2,345,461 | ) | | | — | | | | (16,664,682 | ) | | | — | | | | (19,010,143 | ) |
Proceeds from credit facility | | | 108,000,000 | | | | — | | | | 17,000,000 | | | | — | | | | 125,000,000 | |
Payments on credit facility | | | (34,000,000 | ) | | | — | | | | (5,488,102 | ) | | | — | | | | (39,488,102 | ) |
Dividends paid | | | (4,611,364 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4,611,364 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net cash used in financing activities | | | (58,156,915 | ) | | | — | | | | (5,152,784 | ) | | | — | | | | (63,309,699 | ) |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | (189,023,934 | ) | | | 4,449,436 | | | | 22,396,028 | | | | — | | | | (162,178,470 | ) |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR | | | 192,679,301 | | | | 5,924,329 | | | | 2,790,402 | | | | — | | | | 201,394,032 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR | | $ | 3,655,367 | | | $ | 10,373,765 | | | $ | 25,186,430 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 39,215,562 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
13. CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
In 1996, we entered into a Consulting Service Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Fertitta Hospitality, LLC (“Fertitta Hospitality”), which is jointly owned by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and his wife. Pursuant to the Agreement, we provided to Fertitta Hospitality management and administrative services. Under the Agreement, we received a fee of $2,500 per month plus the reimbursement of all out-of-pocket expenses and such additional compensation as agreed upon. In 2003, a new agreement was signed (“Management Agreement”). Pursuant to the Management Agreement, we receive a monthly fee of $7,500, plus reimbursement of expenses. The Management Agreement provides for a renewable three-year term.
In 1999, we entered into a ground lease with 610 Loop Venture, LLC, a company wholly-owned by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, on land owned by us adjacent to our corporate headquarters. Under the terms of the ground lease, 610 Loop Venture pays us base rent of $12,000 per month plus pro-rata real property taxes and insurance. 610 Loop Venture also has the option to purchase certain property based upon a contractual agreement. In 2004, the ground lease was extended for a 5 year term.
In 2002, we entered into an $8,000 per month, 20 year, with option renewals, ground lease agreement with Fertitta Hospitality for a new Rainforest Cafe on prime waterfront land in Galveston, Texas. The annual rent is equal to the greater of the base rent or percentage rent up to six percent, plus taxes and insurance. In 2007, 2006 and 2005, we paid base and percentage rent aggregating $573,000, $567,000 and $507,000, respectively.
As permitted by the employment contract between us and the Chief Executive Officer, charitable contributions were made by us to a charitable Foundation that the Chief Executive Officer served as Trustee in the amount of $99,000, $91,000 and $135,000 in 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. The contributions were made in addition to the normal salary and bonus permitted under the employment contract.
We, on a routine basis, hold or host promotional events, training seminars and conferences for our personnel. In connection therewith, we incurred in 2007, 2006 and 2005 expenses in the amount of $27,000, $50,000 and $279,000, respectively, at resort hotel properties owned by our Chief Executive Officer and managed by us.
Landry’s and Fertitta Hospitality jointly sponsored events and promotional activities in 2007, 2006 and 2005 which resulted in shared costs and use of our personnel or Fertitta Hospitality employees and assets.
The foregoing agreements were entered into between related parties and were not the result of arm’s-length negotiations. Accordingly, the terms of the transactions may have been more or less favorable than might have been obtained from unaffiliated third parties.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
14. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
The following is a summary of unaudited quarterly consolidated results of operations.
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| | March 31, 2007 | | June 30, 2007 | | September 30, 2007 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
Quarter Ended: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues | | $ | 281,944,339 | | $ | 304,779,607 | | $ | 295,765,187 | | | $ | 277,879,119 | |
Cost of revenues | | | 61,250,505 | | | 68,069,968 | | | 66,011,991 | | | | 61,003,881 | |
Operating income | | | 49,025,321 | | | 33,894,553 | | | 27,238,138 | | | | 20,830,532 | |
Net income (loss) | | | 22,116,282 | | | 6,942,607 | | | (4,332,660 | ) | | | (6,614,436 | ) |
Net income (loss) per share (basic) | | $ | 1.04 | | $ | 0.34 | | $ | (0.25 | ) | | $ | (0.41 | ) |
Net income (loss) per share (diluted) | | $ | 1.01 | | $ | 0.33 | | $ | (0.25 | ) | | $ | (0.40 | ) |
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| | March 31, 2006 | | June 30, 2006 | | September 30, 2006 | | | December 31, 2006 | |
Quarter Ended: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues | | $ | 264,959,753 | | $ | 286,027,566 | | $ | 280,987,435 | | | $ | 270,018,753 | |
Cost of revenues | | | 58,586,607 | | | 65,255,412 | | | 65,145,397 | | | | 60,587,707 | |
Operating income | | | 27,507,566 | | | 33,289,500 | | | 19,340,776 | | | | 16,641,566 | |
Net income (loss) | | | 6,952,294 | | | 9,592,651 | | | (29,949,673 | ) | | | (8,364,995 | ) |
Net income (loss) per share (basic) | | $ | 0.33 | | $ | 0.45 | | $ | (1.40 | ) | | $ | (0.39 | ) |
Net income (loss) per share (diluted) | | $ | 0.32 | | $ | 0.43 | | $ | (1.36 | ) | | $ | (0.38 | ) |
As disclosed in Note 2, we initiated a plan to divest certain restaurants including 136 Joe’s Crab Shack units in the third quarter of 2006 and several additional units subsequently. The results of operations for all units included in the disposal plan have been reclassified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The 2007 results included asset impairment charges of $2.3 million, $1.0 million and $6.6 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2007, September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2007, respectively. In the quarter ended March 31, 2007, we recognized gains totaling $20.0 million on property and investment sales. We recorded expenses of $6.3 million and $13.0 million in the second and third quarters of 2007, respectively, associated with refinancing the Golden Nugget Debt and exchanging the 7.5% Senior Notes for 9.5% Senior Notes, respectively. Asset impairment and related expenses of $0.9 million, $7.4 million, $64.0 million and $7.7 million were recorded during the quarters ended March 31, 2006, June 30, 2006, September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2006, respectively. We also recorded a charge of $2.8 million for additional stock-based compensation expense in the fourth quarter of 2006.
15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (UNAUDITED)
On January 27, 2008 our Board of Directors received a letter from Tilman J. Fertitta, Chairman, President and CEO, proposing to acquire all of our outstanding common stock for $23.50 per share in cash, representing a 41% premium over the closing price of our common stock on January 25, 2008. According to the proposal letter, Mr. Fertitta is confident that he can obtain all the required financing to fund the transaction given that he will be contributing all of his approximately 39% equity ownership of the Company, as well as substantial additional cash equity. Our Board of Directors has established a Special Negotiating Committee of independent directors to review the proposal, as well as any alternative proposals that may be received and other strategic alternatives. There can be no assurance that any agreement on financial or other terms satisfactory to the Special Negotiating Committee will be reached. On Monday, January 28, 2008, a purported class action lawsuit was filed alleging breaches of fiduciary duty by our Board of Directors. Four additional purported class action lawsuits have subsequently been filed alleging similar claims.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
On January 11, 2009, we terminated the previously announced going private transaction between the Company and Fertitta Holdings and Fertitta Acquisition Company (Fertitta). Neither Fertitta nor the Company will be obligated to make any payments to each other as a result of the termination of the merger agreement.
On September 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, including Galveston, Kemah and Houston, Texas. Several of our restaurants sustained significant damage and widespread power outages led to the closure of 31 Houston area restaurants. All restaurants are expected to reopen by February 2009.
Based on preliminary damage estimates, an impairment charge of $24.4 million was recorded in the third quarter of 2008, reduced by $7.5 million in insurance proceeds. We also maintain business interruption insurance coverage related to lost profits in our affected units. The estimates of damage are preliminary and subject to changes until we have finalized all claims, however, we believe the majority of our property losses and cash flow will be covered by property and business interruption insurance.
On December 22, 2008, we entered into an interim financing agreement for an $81.0 million senior secured credit facility maturing in 27 months consisting of a $50.0 million revolver and a $31.0 million term loan. The proceeds were used to repay our existing Bank Credit Facility and bears interest at a floating rate equal to Libor plus a spread.
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