FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2005
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OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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Commission file number 0-9624
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International Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 22-2332039
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
Suite 1300, 1105 N. Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19899-8985
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(302) 427-7599
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed
since last report.)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the last 90 days.
Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.)
Yes No X
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Indicate by check as to whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).
Yes No X
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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the close of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding at November 18, 2005
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Common Stock, $ 2.00 par value 10,567,487 Shares
INTERNATIONAL THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS, INC.
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT
for the Three Months ended September 30, 2005
(Unaudited)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets
as of September 30, 2005 and June 30, 2005..................1-2
Consolidated Statements of Operations
for the Three Months ended
September 30, 2005 and 2004.................................3
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity
for the Three Months ended September 30, 2005...............4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the Three Months ended
September 30, 2005 and 2004.................................5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................................6-29
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations.............30-37
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk...38
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.....................................38
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of
Proceeds....................................................39
Item 6. Exhibits ....................................................39
SIGNATURES................................................................40
CERTIFICATIONS............................................................41
INTERNATIONAL THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 AND JUNE 30, 2005
ASSETS
September 30,
2005 June 30,
(UNAUDITED) 2005
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 2,044,886 $ 1,204,384
Accounts Receivable 53,529 1,879,088
Prepaid Expenses 1,631,554 1,392,315
Other Current Assets 372,769 443,481
Assets of Discontinued Operations 401,710 401,747
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 4,504,448 5,321,015
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VESSELS, EQUIPMENT & LIVESTOCK:
Vessel - Palm Beach Princess - under Capital Lease 17,500,000 17,500,000
Equipment 3,164,503 3,118,284
Leasehold Improvements - Port of Palm Beach 987,974 987,267
Livestock 328,247 328,247
Vessel Not Placed in Service - Big Easy -
under Capital Lease 24,501,803 24,318,989
Vessel Not Placed in Service - Royal Star 3,011,292 2,971,141
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49,493,819 49,223,928
LESS: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 3,166,917 2,625,763
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TOTAL VESSELS, EQUIPMENT & LIVESTOCK- NET 46,326,902 46,598,165
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OTHER ASSETS:
Notes Receivable 14,278,651 14,278,651
Vessel Deposits - Related Parties 10,262,758 10,228,758
Deposits and Other Assets - Related Parties 4,558,028 4,482,171
Deposits and Other Assets - Non-Related Parties 1,001,635 1,435,923
Spare Parts Inventory 999,998 1,018,982
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TOTAL OTHER ASSETS 31,101,070 31,444,485
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 81,932,420 $ 83,363,665
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INTERNATIONAL THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 AND JUNE 30, 2005
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
September 30,
2005 June 30,
(UNAUDITED) 2005
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CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts Payable $ 5,068,244 $ 5,505,374
Accrued Expenses 3,707,751 2,710,584
Short-Term Debt 935,717 1,090,479
Vessel Lease Payable - Current Portion 6,164,293 5,020,136
Current Advances From Related Parties 3,276,705 2,983,271
Deferred Interest - Short-Term 504,053 497,685
Short-Term Debt - Related Parties 496,164 196,164
Liabilities of Discontinued Operations 403,400 401,000
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 20,556,327 18,404,693
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Vessel Lease Payable - Long Term Portion 27,581,056 29,530,585
Long-Term Debt - Net of Current Portion 2,623,611 2,683,432
Deferred Interest - Long-Term 1,370,396 1,501,185
Long-Term Advances From Related Parties 77,650 98,099
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TOTAL LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 31,652,713 33,813,301
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DEFERRED INCOME 1,577,304 1,595,220
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - -
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Series A Preferred Stock, $100 Par Value,
Authorized 500,000 Shares, 362,844
Issued and Outstanding 36,284,375 36,284,375
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock,
$10 Par Value, Authorized 500,000 Shares,
197,300 Issued and Outstanding 1,973,000 -
Common Stock, $2 Par Value, Authorized
25,000,000 Shares, Issued, 11,482,564 and
Outstanding, 10,567,487 22,965,125 22,965,125
Capital in Excess of Par 20,855,833 20,112,328
(Deficit) (subsequent to June 30, 1993,
date of quasi-reorganization) (53,474,303) (49,352,173)
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28,604,030 30,009,655
LESS:
Treasury Stock, 915,077 Shares (457,538) (457,538)
Deferred Compensation, Net (416) (1,666)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 28,146,076 29,550,451
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 81,932,420 $ 83,363,665
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INTERNATIONAL THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 AND 2004
(UNAUDITED)
September 30,
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2005 2004
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OPERATING REVENUES:
Gaming $ 6,232,595 $ 5,329,507
Fare 627,080 540,665
On Board 467,529 411,328
Other 63,863 96,822
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NET OPERATING REVENUES 7,391,067 6,378,322
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OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Gaming 2,142,029 2,114,088
Fare 975,632 960,198
On Board 218,295 211,113
Maritime & Legal Expenses 1,846,962 1,467,781
General & Administrative Expenses 611,824 1,004,193
General & Administrative Expenses - Parent 573,730 427,583
Ship Development Costs - Big Easy 2,332,773 -
Ship Development Costs - Royal Star 350,569 -
Equine Costs 241,504 -
Development Costs - Other 274,019 524,814
Depreciation & Amortization 657,198 398,879
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TOTAL OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES 10,224,535 7,108,649
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (2,833,468) (730,327)
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest and Financing Expenses (1,216,779) (1,011,600)
Interest and Financing Expenses - Related Party (151,438) (155,991)
(Loss) on Impairment of Note Receivable - (200,000)
Interest Income 13,667 74,343
Interest Income Related Parties 64,541 3,974
Other Income 8,347 241
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TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) (1,281,662) (1,289,033)
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAX PROVISION
AND EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (4,115,130) (2,019,360)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) 7,000 (42,000)
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (4,122,130) (1,977,360)
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM - Fees charged to related
parties for Master Settlement Agreement ( Note 13) - 3,560,000
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (4,122,130) $ 1,582,640
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NET BASIC INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE $ (0.39) $ 0.16
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NET DILUTED INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE $ (0.39) $ 0.15
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON
SHARES OUTSTANDING - Basic 10,567,487 9,718,796
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON
SHARES OUTSTANDING - Diluted 10,567,487 10,258,358
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INTERNATIONAL THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005
(UNAUDITED)
Series A Series B Convertible
Preferred Preferred
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Number of Number of
Shares Amount Shares Amount
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BALANCE - JUNE 30, 2005 362,844 $ 36,284,375 - $ -
Series B Convertible Preferred Shares Issued 197,300 1,973,000
Compensation for Options Granted to Non-Employees
Amortization of Deferred Compensation Costs - - - -
Net (Loss) for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2005 - - - -
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BALANCE - SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 362,844 $ 36,284,375 197,300 $ 1,973,000
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Common
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Number of
Shares Amount
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BALANCE - JUNE 30, 2005 11,482,564 $ 22,965,125
Series B Convertible Preferred Shares Issued
Compensation for Options Granted to Non-Employees
Amortization of Deferred Compensation Costs - -
Net (Loss) for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2005 - -
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BALANCE - SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 11,482,564 $ 22,965,125
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Capital Treasury Deferred
in Excess Stock Compen-
of Par (Deficit) At Cost sation Total
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BALANCE - JUNE 30, 2005 $ 20,112,328 $ (49,352,173) $ (457,538) $ (1,666) $ 29,550,451
Series B Convertible Preferred Shares Issued 656,915 2,629,915
Compensation for Options Granted to Non-Employees 86,590 86,590
Amortization of Deferred Compensation Costs - - - 1,250 1,250
Net (Loss) for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2005 - (4,122,130) - - (4,122,130)
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BALANCE - SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 $ 20,855,833 $ (53,474,303) $ (457,538) $ (416) $ 28,146,076
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INTERNATIONAL THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 AND 2004
(UNAUDITED)
September 30,
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2005 2004
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS $ (4,122,130) $ 1,582,640
Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) to net cash
(used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and Amortization 657,198 398,879
Compensation for Options Granted 86,590 -
Impairment of Note - 200,000
Increase in Deferred Income (17,916) 190,863
(Decrease) in Deferred Income - Related Parties - (4,000,000)
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities -
Decrease in Accounts Receivable
($1.3 million received from PDS) 1,825,554 4,596
(Increase) Decrease in Other Assets 70,712 (14,278)
(Increase) in Prepaid Expenses (239,239) (259,740)
Increase in Accounts Payable and
Accrued Expenses 508,586 298,865
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CASH (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES BEFORE
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (1,230,645) (1,598,175)
CASH PROVIDED BY DISCONTINUED OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2,400 2,400
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NET CASH (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES (1,228,245) (1,595,775)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from Sale of Series B Preferred Stock 2,959,500 -
Fees Paid on Sale of Series B Preferred Stock (244,500) -
Purchase and Improvements of Big Easy - Related Party (182,814) (3,701,297)
Purchase and Improvements of Royal Star (40,151) (771,196)
Note Receivable Collected - Related Party - 2,600,748
Advances Collected - Related Party - 921,789
Livestock Expenditures - (275,971)
Capital Expenditures (46,217) (295,313)
(Increase) Decrease in Other Investment Activity 24,276 (64,911)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES 2,470,094 (1,586,150)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Advances Received from Related Parties 100,073 -
Principal Payments on Short Term Notes (11,026) (6,029)
Principal Payments on Long Term Notes (490,432) -
Principal Payments on Long Term Debt -
Related Parties - (313,195)
Decrease in Balances Due to/From
Discontinued Subsidiaries 2,438 1,687
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CASH (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
BEFORE DISCONTINUED FINANCING ACTIVITIES (398,947) (317,537)
CASH (USED IN) DISCONTINUED FINANCING ACTIVITIES (2,438) (1,687)
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NET CASH (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (401,385) (319,224)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 840,464 (3,501,149)
LESS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS FROM
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 38 (713)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD 1,204,384 7,508,632
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE PERIOD $ 2,044,886 $ 4,006,770
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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 1,434,991 $ 654,862
Income Taxes $ - $ -
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INTERNATIONAL THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(A) Nature of Operations - International Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc., a
Delaware corporation ("ITB" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Company"),
was incorporated on October 31, 1980. Its principal operating subsidiary, ITG
Vegas, Inc. ("ITG Vegas") is currently engaged in an entertainment cruise and
casino ship business under a bareboat charter of the vessel M/V Palm Beach
Princess (the "Palm Beach Princess"). The Palm Beach Princess performs fourteen
cruises weekly from the Port of Palm Beach, Florida, that is, a daytime and an
evening cruise each day. Each cruise is of five to six hours duration. During
each cruise, the Palm Beach Princess offers a range of amenities and services to
her passengers, including a full casino, sit-down buffet dining, live musical
shows, discotheque, bars and lounges, swimming pool and sundecks. The casino
occupies 15,000 square feet aboard the ship and is equipped with approximately
425 slot machines, all major table games (blackjack, dice, roulette and poker),
and a sports wagering book.
Using the funding provided by the PDS Transactions (see Note 3) and working
capital, our subsidiary, ITG Palm Beach, LLC ("ITGPB"), began making
alterations, retrofits and improvements to a second vessel, the Big Easy, to
prepare it for use as a casino cruise ship. After numerous delays caused by
start up problems and hurricane Wilma, we expect to begin regular passenger
service also from the Port of Palm Beach, Florida on November 19, 2005. The Big
Easy is 237 feet in length and has a passenger capacity of approximately 1,000.
There is 26,000 feet of casino space with approximately 530 slot machines, 23
table games, 8 poker tables and a sports book. The vessel has 3 specialty
restaurants and 4 bars.
During Fiscal 2005, we re-entered the equine business. We currently own 55
horses, a share of 15 horses, and lease 2 other horses, all of different ages.
Several are currently racing and a few are held as broodmares but the majority
are yearlings and two year olds in training. It is our plan to bring these
horses into racing if we consider them competitive after completion of training.
(B) Principles of Consolidation - The accounts of all subsidiaries are
included in the consolidated financial statements. All significant intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
(C) Classifications - Certain prior years' amounts have been reclassified
to conform with the current years' presentation.
(D) Revenue Recognition - Casino revenue consists of gaming winnings net of
losses. Net income is the difference between wagers placed and winning payout to
patrons and is recorded at the time wagers are made. The vast majority of the
wagers are in the form of cash and we do not grant credit to our customers to a
significant extent. Fare revenues consist of admissions to our vessel and are
recognized as earned. On board revenues consist primarily of ancillary
activities aboard the vessel such as the sale of food and beverages, cabin
rental, gift shop, spa facility and skeet shooting. These revenues are
recognized on the date they are earned.
(E) Accounting Periods - ITG Vegas ends its quarterly accounting period on
the last Sunday of each quarter. These end of the week cut offs create more
comparability of the Company's quarterly operations, by generally having an
equal number of weeks (13) and week-end days in each quarter. Periodically, this
system necessitates a 14 week quarter which results in a 53 week year. During
the quarter ended September 30, 2005, ITG Vegas' accounting period ended on
October 2, 2005 as compared to October 1, 2004 in the quarter ended September
30, 2004.
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INTERNATIONAL THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(F) Spare Parts Inventory - Spare parts inventory consists of operating
supplies, maintenance materials and spare parts. The inventories are carried at
cost. It is necessary that these parts be readily available so that the daily
cruise operations are not cancelled due to mechanical failures. The inventory
was purchased from Palm Beach Maritime Corporation ("PBMC") at a time when we
were operating the Palm Beach Princess under a bare boat charter with PBMC. PBMC
is owned by Mr. Francis W. Murray. Fair value of this inventory was determined
by actual invoice prices and estimates made by the Palm Beach Princess
engineers.
(G) Livestock - Livestock consists of thoroughbred horses and the assets
are stated at cost. Costs of maintaining horses and other direct horse related
costs are expensed in the period incurred. Stud fees are capitalized and become
the basis of the resulting foal.
(H) Depreciation and Amortization - Depreciation of property and equipment
were computed by the straight-line method at rates adequate to allocate their
cost or adjusted fair value in accordance with U. S. generally accepted
accounting principles over the estimated remaining useful lives of the
respective assets. Amortization expense includes the write off of major vessel
repairs and maintenance work completed at dry dock period. These expenses are
written off during a two year period following the dry dock period. For the
three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, the amortized expense was $
44,976 and $43,373, respectively.
As a result of the PDS transactions (see Footnote 2) we are leasing the
vessel M/V Palm Beach Princess and the Big Easy under capital lease
arrangements. The Company began depreciating the M/V Palm Beach Princess during
Fiscal 2005. Financing fees in connection with the PDS financings, are being
amortized over the life of the loans. For the three months ended September 30,
2005 and 2004, the amortized expense associated with these finance costs was
$131,069 and $25,684, respectively.
Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles held and used by the
Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
warrant such a review. The carrying value of a long-lived or amortizable
intangible asset is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash
flow from such asset is separately identifiable and is less than its carrying
value. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the
carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset. Losses on long-lived assets
to be disposed of are determined in a similar manner, except that fair values
are reduced for the cost of disposition. Beginning with fiscal years starting
after December 15, 2001, SFAS 142 requires an annual impairment review based on
fair value for all intangible assets with indefinite lives.
(I) Net Assets of Discontinued Operations - At June 30, 2005 and 2004, the
remaining net assets and liabilities of Garden State Park and Freehold Raceway
were classified as "Assets of Discontinued Operations." and "Liabilities of
Discontinued Operations."
(J) Recent Accounting Pronouncements - In December 2004, the FASB issued
Statement No. 123 (revised 2004), "Stock-Based Payment" (SFAS 123R). This
statement replaces SFAS 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation",
supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (APB
25) and amends SFAS 95, "Statement of Cash Flows", to require that excess tax
benefits be reported as a financing cash inflow rather than as a reduction of
taxes paid. SFAS 123R is effective for the period covered by this quarterly
report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of fiscal 2006.
(K) Income Taxes - The Company has adopted the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS
109"). SFAS 109 requires a company to recognize deferred tax liabilities and
assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been
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INTERNATIONAL THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
recognized in its financial statements or tax returns. Under this method,
deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference
between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis of assets and
liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of
changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
(L) Cash and Cash Equivalents - The Company considers all highly liquid
investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash
equivalents.
(M) Concentrations of Credit Risk - Financial instruments which potentially
subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk are cash and cash
equivalents. The Company places its cash investments with high credit quality
financial institutions and currently invests primarily in U.S. government
obligations that have maturities of less than 3 months. The amount on deposit in
any one institution that exceeds federally insured limits is subject to credit
risk.
(N) Use Of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(O) Deferred Income - The gain from the sale of our Garden State Park
property on November 28, 2000 in the amount of $1,439,951 has been deferred
until such time as the note receivable on the sale has been collected. In
connection with the PDS Transaction we have deferred the gain on the sale of
equipment of $137,353 over the term of the equipment lease.
(P) Net Income per Common Share - Basic earnings per share is computed as
net income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding during the quarter. Diluted earnings per
share reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares
issuable through stock options and warrants utilizing the treasury stock method.
Diluted earnings per share is calculated by using the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding adjusted to include the potentially dilutive effect of
these occurrences.
(Q) Goodwill - Through the purchase of Leo Equity, we purchased the assets
and operations of GMO Travel which was a 100% owned subsidiary of Leo Equity.
GMO Travel provides reservations and travel services for our Palm Beach Princess
subsidiary and other non-ship related travel activities. Travel services for the
Palm Beach Princess include reservations and travel services for its numerous
foreign employees and our customers, many of which rely on air travel to reach
our location. The goodwill recorded in the amount of $193,946 represents the
fair value of GMO Travel based on its discounted cash flows and the synergies
and cost savings gained by the Palm Beach Princess.
(2) UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
On July 13, 2005 the Company began accepting subscriptions for the purchase
of shares of the Company's Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, par value
$10.00 per share (the "Series B Preferred Stock"). The subscriptions for Series
B Preferred Stock have been received by the Company as part of a private
offering of up to 500,000 shares of its Series B Preferred Stock, at a
subscription price of $15.00 per share ($7.5 million, in the aggregate, if all
500,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock are sold in the offering). Under the
Subscription Agreement, each such subscriber will be entitled to receive, in
addition to shares of Series B Preferred Stock at $15.00 per share, a stock
purchase warrant for the purchase of 1.2 shares of the
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Company's common stock for each share of Series B Preferred Stock purchased.
Accordingly, if all 500,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock are subscribed
for, warrants to purchase an aggregate of 600,000 shares of the Company's common
stock would then be issuable. The exercise price under each such warrant will be
$3.25 per common share, and the warrants issued to purchasers of the Series B
Preferred Stock will be exercisable for a term of three (3) years beginning one
year after issuance. As of September 30, 2005 the Company has accepted
subscriptions for the purchase of 197,300 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and
has received approximately $2.66 million in net proceeds.
The Series B Preferred Stock has been established by the Board of Directors
pursuant to its authority under the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to
fix the relative rights and preferences of the authorized but unissued preferred
stock of the Company. Upon accepting subscriptions for purchases of the Series B
Preferred Stock, the Company has entered into a Registration Rights Agreement
with the purchasers, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to file a
Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in order to
register the resale of the shares of common stock of the Company issuable upon
conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock and the shares of common stock
issuable upon exercise of the accompanying stock purchase warrants, and to use
its best efforts to cause such Registration Statement to be declared effective.
The Series B Preferred Stock will automatically be converted into common
stock upon the effective date of the Registration Statement covering the common
shares issuable upon conversion. The initial conversion price is $2.00 per share
of common stock, declining by $.02 for each full calendar quarter elapsing from
July 1, 2005 to the date on which the conversion shall occur. Upon conversion,
each share of Series B Preferred Stock will be converted into a number of shares
of common stock determined by dividing the subscription price, $15.00 per share,
by the conversion price then in effect. Based upon the initial conversion price
of $2.00 and the subscription price of $15.00 for each share of Series B
Preferred Stock, the number of common shares initially issuable upon conversion
is 7.5 shares of common stock for each share of Series B Preferred Stock, or up
to 3,750,000 additional new common shares if the Series B Preferred Stock
offering is fully subscribed.
The stock purchase warrants to be issued to purchasers of the Series B
Preferred Stock may be exercised, beginning one year after issuance, at any time
over the next three years, at an exercise price of $3.25 per share payable at
the time of exercise. In lieu of paying the exercise price, the holder has the
right to effectuate a cashless exercise in which the Company would issue to the
holder a number of shares of common stock computed by using the following
formula: X=Y (A-B)/A, where X equals the number of shares of common stock to be
issued to the holder; Y equals the number of shares of common stock for which
the warrant is being exercised; A equals the market price of one share of common
stock; and B equals the warrant exercise price. As a result, the holder may
receive a number of shares representing the unrealized appreciation in the
warrant.
Pursuant to the Subscription Agreement, the Company also agreed to increase
the size of its Board of Directors from four to seven members, and to fill two
of those vacancies with one person to be designated by MBC Global, LLC, an
Illinois limited liability company which introduced some of the purchasers of
the Series B Preferred Stock to the Company, and a second person to be
designated by another group of purchasers of the Series B Preferred Stock. As of
the date hereof, the Company has increased the size of its Board to seven
members and expects to fill the vacancies thereby created in due course.
The Company will pay a finder's fee of 5% of the purchase price of the
Series B Preferred Stock (in addition to fees payable to MBC Global as described
below). Accordingly, if all 500,000 shares of the Series B Preferred Stock
offered are purchased in the private offering, generating $7.5 million of gross
proceeds, a
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finder's fee of $375,000 would be payable. The Company plans to use the net
proceeds of the sale of Series B Preferred Stock for parent company operating
expenses and for working capital of the parent company and its subsidiaries,
including our ITG Vegas subsidiary.
Also on July 13, 2005, the Company entered into an Advisory Agreement dated
as of June 30, 2005, and an amendment thereto dated as of July 12, 2005, with
MBC Global, LLC, pursuant to which the Company retained the services of MBC
Global as financial advisor on a non-exclusive basis. The Advisory Agreement has
a minimum term of two (2) years, and requires the Company to pay a consulting
fee of $10,000 per month to MBC Global, a merger and acquisition fee of 2% of
the purchase price upon closing of a merger or acquisition transaction with a
target introduced by MBC Global, and an advisory fee upon closing of a financing
transaction with a source introduced by MBC Global equal to 7% of the gross
proceeds in the case of an equity transaction, 3% of the gross proceeds in the
case of any mezzanine debt, and 1% of the gross proceeds in the case of any
senior debt. MBC Global agreed to reduce its compensation in connection with the
sale of our Series B Preferred Stock to 5% of the gross proceeds of such sales
to investors introduced by MBC Global.
As additional compensation to MBC Global, the Company agreed to issue three
(3) stock purchase warrants to MBC Global, one for the purchase of up to 150,000
shares of the Company's common stock at $2.50 per share, a second warrant for
the purchase of up to 100,000 shares of the Company's common stock at $3.50 per
share, and a third warrant for the purchase of up to an additional 150,000
shares of the Company's common stock at $4.50 per share. The actual number of
common shares purchasable under each of these warrants will be determined by the
number of shares of Series B Preferred Stock, described above, subscribed for in
the Company's private offering by July 22, 2005 (or by such later date to which
the Company may extend its private offering of Series B Preferred Stock). All
three stock purchase warrants will have a term of four (4) years. In connection
with the Advisory Agreement and such warrants, the Company entered into a
Registration Rights Agreement with MBC Global pursuant to which the Company has
agreed to file a Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, covering the resale of shares of common stock purchasable under such
MBC Global warrants, and to use its best efforts to cause such Registration
Statement to be declared effective.
(3) PDS TRANSACTION
During our year ended June 30, 2005 ITB and several of its subsidiaries,
along with Palm Beach Maritime Corporation ("PBMC") and Palm Beach Empress, Inc.
("PBE"), companies owned or controlled by Francis W. Murray, completed several
financial and lease transactions with PDS Gaming Corporation ("PDS"), a publicly
held company located in Las Vegas, along with several of its affiliated
companies. On July 7, 2004, January 5, 2005 and April 5, 2005 we closed on
various transactions with PDS. On June 30, 2005 the Company and several of its
subsidiaries, along with companies controlled by Francis W. Murray, borrowed
$29,313,889 to refinance the approximately $27 million in existing PDS debts,
with approximately $2.3 million of add-on financing being provided. During the
current year we operated under the vessel and equipment leases and financing
arrangements under the July 7, 2004, January 5, 2005 and April 5, 2005
transactions. Below is a summary of those transactions.
(A) On July 7, 2004 PBMC and its affiliate company, PBE, the Company and
our subsidiaries ITG Vegas and ITG Palm Beach, LLC closed on a $23 million
transaction with PDS. The transactions were structured as a sale/leaseback by
PBMC and PBE, although, as to $20 million of the $23 million total, it was
effectively equivalent to a secured loan against the Palm Beach Princess and the
Big Easy vessels. Of the $23 million, $14 million was advanced to PBMC by an
affiliate of PDS as purchase price in purchasing the Palm Beach Princess. The
PDS affiliate leased and chartered the Palm Beach Princess back to PBMC and PBE,
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which then subchartered the vessel to our subsidiary, ITG Vegas, Inc. Another $6
million of the $23 million was advanced for the benefit of PBMC and PBE for the
purchase and retrofitting of the vessel Big Easy, which vessel PDS (through an
affiliate) leased and chartered to PBMC and PBE, who, in turn, subchartered the
Big Easy vessel to ITG Vegas, Inc. and a new wholly-owned subsidiary of ITG
Vegas, ITG Palm Beach, LLC ("ITG Palm Beach"). The remaining $3 million of
funding from PDS is for ITG Vegas and ITG Palm Beach's lease of gaming equipment
for use on the Palm Beach Princess and Big Easy vessels.
All of the outstanding capital stock of PBMC is owned by Francis W. Murray,
our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. PBMC owns 50% of the outstanding
capital stock of PBE. The remaining 50% of the outstanding capital stock of PBE
is owned by Raymond Parello and had been pledged to us to secure certain debts
owed to us as described below under "Prior Operations - Sale of Las Vegas Note."
Such sale-leaseback and ensuing subcharters accomplished our purposes of
acquiring, by means of the Big Easy subcharter, a second vessel which we plan to
operate from the Port of Palm Beach, and also paying off all of our indebtedness
to the Trustee for the Bankruptcy Estate of Robert E. Brennan (the "Brennan
Trustee"). We had been attempting to obtain financing for the purchase of the
Big Easy for several months, but were unable to obtain financing on our own
since all potential lenders required a mortgage against the Palm Beach Princess,
which was owned by PBMC. PBMC was willing to utilize its vessel, the Palm Beach
Princess, to obtain funds to acquire the Big Easy and then subcharter the Big
Easy and Palm Beach Princess to ITG Vegas and ITG Palm Beach on a long term
basis.
The investment in and operation of the Big Easy required retiring all of
our debt to the Brennan Trustee, due to the negative covenants governing our
indebtedness to the Brennan Trustee. PBMC was willing to utilize proceeds from
its sale of the Palm Beach Princess to pay off all of our indebtedness to the
Trustee, which resulted in termination of our investment in the Ship Mortgage
Obligation held by the Brennan Trustee. In its place, we (through ITG Vegas)
have options to acquire the Palm Beach Princess and Big Easy vessels on terms
which will credit our investment in the Ship Mortgage Obligation against the
option exercise prices for the vessels.
Sale-Leaseback of the Princess. Prior to the closing of the PDS Transaction
(the "Closing"), the Palm Beach Princess was owned by PBMC. PBMC was indebted
under the Ship Mortgage Obligation in a principal amount of $12,000,000 plus
accrued interest, the Brennan Trustee was the holder of the Ship Mortgage
Obligation, and our subsidiary, ITG Vegas, had agreed to purchase the Ship
Mortgage Obligation for a purchase price of $13,750,000 (the "Purchase
Obligation") in order to obtain rights to operate the vessel under a bareboat
charter. In addition, we were indebted to the Brennan Trustee in connection with
our repurchase of 3,678,145 shares of our common stock (the "ITB Obligation").
As of Closing of the first PDS transaction on July 7, 2004, the aggregate
outstanding amount of the Purchase Obligation and ITB Obligation was
$7,916,451.71, for all of which PBMC, ITG Vegas and ITB were jointly and
severally liable. At the Closing, Cruise Holdings I, LLC ("Cruise I"), a
subsidiary of PDS Gaming Corporation ("PDS"), purchased the Palm Beach Princess
from PBMC for $14,000,000, $7,916,451.71 of which was paid by PBMC directly to
the Brennan Trustee to satisfy the Purchase Obligation and the ITB Obligation.
Also at July 7, 2004, Cruise I entered into a Bareboat Charter and Option
to Purchase (the "Princess Charter") and a Master Lease Agreement (together with
Lease Schedule No. 1 thereto, the "Princess Master Lease") to charter and lease
the Palm Beach Princess to PBMC and PBE for a period of five years. The charter
hire/rent payable by PBMC and PBE was $178,500 per month for the first 12 months
and $391,762.80 for the remaining term.
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The Princess Charter included an option for PBMC to purchase the Palm Beach
Princess at the end of the term and is structured such that the monthly charter
hire payments under the Princess Charter would reduce the purchase price for the
Palm Beach Princess to zero in five years and title would automatically pass to
PBMC at the end of the term of the Princess Charter.
PBMC and PBE entered into a Sub-Bareboat Charter to charter the Palm Beach
Princess to ITG Vegas and ITG Palm Beach for the same five year period. The
charter hire payable by ITG Vegas and ITG Palm Beach to PBMC and PBE under the
Princess Sub-Charter was $50,000 per month ($600,000 per year) plus one percent
(1%) of the gross operating revenues of the Palm Beach Princess. Under the
Princess Sub-Charter, PBMC granted to ITG Vegas and ITG Palm Beach an option to
purchase PBMC's right to acquire the Palm Beach Princess at the end of the term,
for an exercise price equal to the appraised value of the Palm Beach Princess,
$17,500,000, to which certain amounts, including principal payments made by ITG
Vegas on the PDS lease of the Palm Beach Princess were to be credited against
the purchase price.
Acquisition of the Big Easy. On March 1, 2004, PBE entered into an
agreement to purchase the Big Easy from Empress Joliet Corporation at a purchase
price of $3,800,000. At Closing, PBE assigned to Cruise Holdings II, LLC
("Cruise II"), a subsidiary of PDS and affiliate of Cruise I, all of its rights,
title and interest in and to the Big Easy Sale Agreement, and the sum of
$6,000,000 was deposited in a blocked account to be used to pay costs of the
alterations, retrofit and improvements of the Big Easy. Such deposit was funded
to the extent of $2,880,652 by ITG Vegas.
Also at Closing, Cruise II entered into a Bareboat Charter and Option to
Purchase (the "Big Easy Charter") and a Master Lease Agreement to charter and
lease the Big Easy to PBMC and PBE for a period of five years. The charter hire
was $82,695 for the first 12 months and $171,702.54 for the remaining term.
The Big Easy Charter included an option for PBE to purchase the Big Easy at
the end of the term and was structured the same as the Princess Charter in that
the monthly payments of charter hire under the Big Easy Charter would reduce the
purchase price for the Big Easy to zero and title would automatically pass to
PBE.
PBMC and PBE also entered into a Sub-Bareboat Charter to charter the Big
Easy to ITG Vegas and ITG Palm Beach for a five year period. The charter hire
payable by ITG Vegas and ITG Palm Beach under the Big Easy Sub-Charter was
$100,000 per month ($1.2 million per year) plus one percent (1%) of the gross
operating revenues of the Big Easy. Under the Big Easy Sub-Charter, PBE granted
to ITG Vegas and ITG Palm Beach an option to purchase PBE's right to acquire the
Big Easy at the end of the term, for an exercise price equal to the appraised
value of the Big Easy, to be determined following commencement of operations of
the Big Easy, to which certain amounts were to be credited.
Lease of Gaming Equipment. At Closing, ITG Vegas and ITG Palm Beach entered
into a Master Lease, together with three Lease Schedules (the "Gaming Equipment
Lease"), to lease certain new and used gaming equipment from PDS for use on the
two vessels. A portion of the equipment was previously owned and used by ITG
Vegas on the Princess and was sold to PDS at Closing, for $500,000 and then
leased back pursuant to a Gaming Master Lease. Each Schedule of the Gaming
Equipment Lease had a term of three years. Aggregate rent during fiscal 2005 for
all gaming equipment was approximately $1.4 million per year under this
agreement. ITG Vegas and ITG Palm Beach have an option to purchase the leased
equipment at the end of the term for a purchase price equal to the fair market
value of the equipment at such time.
(B) On January 5, 2005, Royal Star Entertainment, LLC ("RSE"), a
wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of ITB, borrowed $2,850,000 from PDS. The Loan
was evidenced by the Note and was to be
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repaid on January 17, 2006. Interest on the Loan was payable monthly at a rate
of 10% per annum. At closing, RSE paid a closing fee to the lender in an amount
equal to $78,375, or 2.75% of the principal amount of the Note. The proceeds of
the loan were used to make improvements to the vessels Royal Star and Big Easy.
Also at the closing, RSE entered into an equipment lease with PDS providing for
the lease by RSE of slot machines to be located on the vessel Royal Star. The
term of the Lease was three years, with rental payments of $11,879 per month for
the first four months and $95,351.73 for the next thirty-two months. RSE paid a
closing fee of $57,020.74, and a security deposit in the amount of $95,351.73.
(C) On April 5, 2005, ITB and certain of its subsidiaries, together with
PBMC, PBE, Francis W. Murray and Francis X. Murray, executed and delivered as
joint and several co-borrowers, a promissory note payable to PDS in the amount
of $4,350,000. The note evidenced a loan made by PDS to the Company, the
proceeds of which were placed in escrow in order to obtain the release of the
vessel the Big Easy from dry dock. The $4.35 million note bore interest at 20%
per annum, until June 30, 2005 when it was refinanced. As further consideration
to PDS, ITG Vegas, Inc. and ITG Palm Beach, LLC entered into a three-year lease
of an additional $1.5 million of gaming equipment. Rental payments under such
lease were $50,000 per month for 36 months.
(D) On June 30, 2005, the Company, together with its subsidiaries, ITG
Vegas, Inc. ("ITGV"), ITG Palm Beach, LLC ("ITGPB"), International Thoroughbred
Gaming Development Corporation ("ITGD") and Riviera Beach Entertainment, LLC
("RBE") and Royal Star Entertainment, LLC ("RSE"), entered into a Loan and
Security Agreement with PDS as lender, pursuant to which ITGV, RBE, RSE and
ITGPB (collectively, the "Borrowers"), borrowed $29,313,889 to refinance the
approximately $27 million in existing debts (whether in the form of loans, ship
leases or ship charters) to PDS, with approximately $2.3 million of add-on
financing being provided. The maturity of all of the new indebtedness will be
July 1, 2009. Our overall annual interest rate on the new PDS loan is 15.5%
until January 2006 at which time the interest rate on a portion of the loan
presently equal to $2.8 million will increase to 20% until ITG Vegas' EBITDA
exceeds $17 million on an annualized basis. Funding was completed on July 18,
2005 following the satisfaction of certain conditions, including the execution,
delivery and recording of ship mortgages and all other closing documents.
Equipment leases taken during our fiscal year 2005 will remain the same and
the terms of the equipment leases and the loans, taken in January and April will
be extended until July 1, 2009.
Effective August 1, 2005 monthly interest and principal payments are due in
the amount of approximately $1,100,000 during the first 2 years, with the
remaining monthly payments decreasing slightly. The terms of the new loan
require the Company to maintain an EBITDA of $7.5 million for the nine months
ending October 2, 2005, $10.5 million for the twelve months ending January 1,
2006, increasing to $12 million for the twelve months ending October 1, 2006. If
these levels are not maintained or if we should not be in compliance with other
various loan covenants we will be in default of the loan.
Under the Loan and Security Agreement signed on June 30, 2005 with PDS,
upstream payments by the Borrowers to the Company are limited to $150,000 per
month plus amounts of ITG Vegas' income tax savings attributed to inclusion in
the Parent Company tax return. These payments can only be made provided no event
of default has occurred (including compliance with the requirement that the
Borrowers maintain an EBITDA for the vessels of $7.5 million for the nine months
ending October 2, 2005, increasing to $10.5 million for the twelve months ending
January 1,2006 with continual increases in EBITDA required increasing to $12
million for the twelve months ending October 1, 2006 and thereafter).
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As a condition to entering into the PDS Transaction, PDS required the
Company, International Thoroughbred Gaming Development Corporation ("ITGDC"),
PBMC and PBE to guaranty performance of certain of the PDS Transactions. The
Company, ITGDC and PBMC and PBE entered into a Guaranty Agreement and Pledge
Agreements guaranteeing the obligations of the borrowers.
The PDS indebtedness is secured by mortgages on the Royal Star, the Big
Easy and the Palm Beach Princess, an assignment of our promissory note dated
November 29, 2000 payable by Realen- Turnberry/Cherry Hill, LLC in the principal
amount of $10 million, an assignment of our promissory note, dated May 1, 2002,
payable by OC Realty in the principal amount of $2,021,176, and stock in certain
of our subsidiaries.
In connection with this refinancing, PBMC, an affiliate 100% owned by our
Chairman and CEO, Francis W. Murray, acquired all of the membership interests of
Cruise Holdings I, the owner of the casino cruise ship Palm Beach Princess, and
PBE, an affiliate 50% owned by Mr. Murray, acquired all of the membership
interests of Cruise Holdings II, the owner of the casino cruise ship the Big
Easy. As a result, the Bareboat Charters between PBMC and Cruise I, and PBE and
Cruise II, respectively, terminated, and, in place of the sub-Bareboat Charters
by ITGV and ITGPB, these subsidiaries charter the vessels from Cruise I and
Cruise II under substantially the same economic terms as had applied under their
previous sub-Bareboat Charters in effect on July 7, 2004.
(E) Placement Fee Agreement
On September 1, 2005 the Company entered into a Placement Fee Agreement
with PDS Gaming Corporation. In consideration of PDS providing $29.3 million in
funding and lease agreements to the Company during its 2005 Fiscal year, ITB
agreed to pay a Placement fee of $750,000 for such funding. ITB has made a
deposit of $50,000 and the balance will be paid monthly beginning March 1, 2006
with monthly payments of $58,333, without interest, until February 1, 2007. The
Placement Fee Agreement also permitted the Company to cancel an equipment lease
it had signed with PDS on April 5, 2005. The original amount of the equipment
lease was $1.5 million. Under the Placement Fee Agreement, the Company was
permitted to cancel the lease after paying the $250,000 rental for the period to
the date of cancellation, the equipment was returned to PDS and the Placement
Fee Agreement was put in place of the equipment lease.
(F) Deferral of Principal Payments on PDS Financing
The Loan and Security Agreement signed on June 30, 2005 permits the Company
to defer the principal portion of its scheduled payments of up to $3 million,
providing the Company meets certain conditions. In order to conserve working
capital the Company began deferring principal payments of approximately $450,000
on September 1, 2005 through November 1, 2005. This action was necessary due to
the continued delays in receiving the necessary approvals to begin operating the
Big Easy and the Company's current negative working capital position.
(4) DESCRIPTION OF LEASING ARRANGEMENTS
As mentioned in the footnote 3 above, the Company and several of its
subsidiaries have entered into charter transactions for two vessels and lease
transactions for equipment placed on three vessels.
The charter for the Palm Beach Princess, which is currently in service, has
been accounted for as a capital lease. Principal payments on the Palm Beach
Princess portion of the loan ($14 million) will reduce the capital lease
purchase liability and the interest portion of each monthly payment will be
expensed.
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Depreciation expense will be recorded for the Palm Beach Princess using an
estimated useful life of 20 years. Charter hire fees of $50,000 per month plus
1% of gross revenues of the Palm Beach Princess have been accounted for as
additional interest payments on the capital lease and will be expensed as
incurred. The lease for the gaming equipment currently aboard the vessels and
the lease for new gaming equipment will be accounted for as an operating lease.
The transaction described in Note 2 also included the charter of the Big
Easy and a lease for gaming equipment aboard that vessel. As a result of the
June 30, 2005 PDS transaction, we have accounted for the Big Easy charter as a
capital lease. Principal payments on the Big Easy portion of the PDS loan of
$12.6 million will reduce the capital lease purchase liability and the interest
portion of each monthly payment will be expensed. The total costs of
improvements made together with the present value of the minimum lease payments
were used to calculate the capitalized vessel cost. Charter hire fees of
$100,000 per month plus 1% of gross revenues will be accounted for as additional
interest payments made on the capital lease. Depreciation expense will be
recorded for the Big Easy following the vessel being placed in service using an
estimated useful life of 20 years. The gaming equipment lease will be accounted
for as an operating lease.
The transaction described in Note 3(B) included a lease for gaming
equipment aboard the vessel, Royal Star. The gaming equipment lease will be
accounted for as an operating lease.
Vessels, plant and equipment at September 30, 2005 include the following
amounts for capitalized leases:
Vessel, Palm Beach Princess $ 17,500,000
Vessel, Big Easy 17,050,721
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Less: allowance for depreciation (1,875,991)
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Capital Leases $ 32,674,730
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The following is a schedule by years of future minimum lease payments under
capital leases together with the present value of the net minimum lease payments
as of September 30, 2005:
Period ending September 30,
2006 $ 8,658,186
2007 8,987,638
2008 8,979,341
2009 7,475,490
2010 747,148
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Total minimum lease payments $ 34,847,803
Less: amount representing interest (8,554,019)
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Present value of net minimum lease payment $ 26,293,784
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The following is a schedule of lease liabilities due to PDS at September
30, 2005:
September 30, 2005
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Vessel Short-Term Long-Term Total
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Palm Beach Princess $ 2,746,465 $ 11,037,553 $ 13,784,018
Big Easy 3,417,828 9,091,938 12,509,766
Royal Star 401,340 2,448,660 2,850,000
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Amount due to PDS for vessels 6,565,633 22,578,151 29,143,784
Less: Royal Star Note shown in Notes Payable (See Note 9) (401,340) (2,448,660) (2,850,000)
Fair Market Valuation - Palm Beach Princess - 3,500,000 3,500,000
Capital Lease Charter Valuation - Big Easy 1,343,527 2,735,390 4,078,917
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Total Short and Long Term Vessel Leases Payable $ 7,507,820 $ 26,364,881 $ 33,872,701
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The following is a schedule of lease liabilities due to PDS at June 30,
2005 as a result of the June 30, 2005 transaction wherein we borrowed
approximately $29 million to refinance the vessel leases for vessel lease
payables as shown on the Balance Sheet:
June 30, 2005
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Vessel Short-Term Long-Term Total
- ---------------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------------- -------------
Palm Beach Princess $ 2,746,465 $ 11,253,535 $ 14,000,000
Big Easy 2,273,672 10,326,328 12,600,000
Royal Star 401,340 2,448,660 2,850,000
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Amount due to PDS for vessels 5,421,477 24,028,523 29,450,000
Less: Royal Star Note shown in Notes Payable (See Note 9) (401,340) (2,448,660) (2,850,000)
Fair Market Valuation - Palm Beach Princess - 3,500,000 3,500,000
Capital Lease Charter Valuation - Big Easy - 4,450,722 4,450,722
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Total Short and Long Term Vessel Leases Payable $ 5,020,137 $ 29,530,585 $ 34,550,722
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Operating Leases
The following is a schedule by years of future minimum rental payments
required under operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable
lease terms in excess of one year as of September 30, 2005:
Period ending September 30,
2006 $ 3,142,168
2007 2,765,830
2008 1,867,875
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Total minimum lease payments $ 7,775,873
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(5) NOTES RECEIVABLE
(A) Original Cherry Hill Note
A portion of the proceeds from the sale on November 30, 2000 of our Garden
State Park property in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, to Realen-Turnberry/Cherry Hill,
LLC ("Realen") was paid in the form of a promissory note in the face amount of
$10 million (the "Note.") Under the Note, the interest rate will be adjusted
from time to time since the interest actually payable will be dependent upon,
and payable solely out of, the buyer's net cash flow available for distribution
to its equity owners ("Distributable Cash"). After the buyer's equity investors
have received aggregate distributions equal to their capital contributions plus
an agreed upon return on their invested capital, the next $10 million of
Distributable Cash will be paid to us. We will thereafter receive payments under
the Note equal to 33 1/3% of all Distributable Cash until the maturity date,
which occurs on the 15th anniversary of the issuance of the Note. We may convert
the promissory note, at our option, into a 33 1/3% equity interest in Realen
during the six month period prior to the 15th anniversary of the issuance of the
Note. If not then converted, the Note will be payable at maturity on said 15th
anniversary in an amount equal to (i) the difference, if any, between $10
million and total payments previously made to us under the Note and (ii) 33 1/3%
of any excess of the fair market value of Realen's assets over the sum of its
liabilities (other than the Note) and any unreturned equity investment of its
owners. Fair value and the collectability of this note was determined by a real
estate appraisal completed in March, 2002 for a bank in anticipation of
financing for Turnberry.
(B) Second Cherry Hill Note
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the non-operating former El
Rancho Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas to Turnberry/Las Vegas Boulevard, LLC
("Turnberry") on May 22, 2000 was used by us to purchase a promissory note of
the buyer in the face amount of $23,000,000 (the "Las Vegas Note"). On June 16,
2004, the Company sold the Las Vegas Note to Cherry Hill at El Rancho LP (the
"Buyer"), a limited partnership which is affiliated with the maker of the Las
Vegas Note.
In exchange for the Las Vegas Note, the Company received cash payments from
the Buyer of $2.8 million, a non-recourse loan from Turnberry Development, LLC,
an affiliate of the Buyer, in the amount of $5 million and a promissory note
issued by Soffer/Cherry Hill Partners, L.P. ("Cherry Hill Partners"), another
affiliate of the Buyer, in the principal amount of $35,842,027 (the "Second
Cherry Hill Note"). The principal
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amount of the Second Cherry Hill Note equaled the unpaid principal plus all
accrued and unpaid interest (at 22%) under the Las Vegas Note, less the $2.8
million in purchase price payments and $5 million non-recourse loan paid to the
Company.
The Company is not liable for repayment of the principal of the $5 million
loan, however, the Company is obligated to pay interest and fees on such loan
aggregating $600,000 per year ($50,000 per month) for five (5) years.
The Second Cherry Hill Note received by the Company matures in 2015 and is
similar to the Las Vegas Note which was sold, in that it generally is payable
prior to maturity only from distributable cash of the maker. The maker under the
Second Cherry Hill Note is one of the principal partners in the entity which
purchased the Garden State Park real property from a Company subsidiary in
November of 2000, and such obligor will only have funds with which to pay the
Second Cherry Hill Note out of its profits from the development of Garden State
Park. The development of Garden State Park, located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey,
was delayed as a result of community opposition to certain elements of the
development plan, and, while the Company believes that the development plan is
now moving forward, the timing and amount of profits there remain uncertain. The
Company already holds a promissory note in the face amount of $10 million,
received from the purchaser of Garden State Park in connection with the sale of
such real property, which the Company expects will be fully paid in time. While
the Company expects that note to be fully paid, it is not optimistic that this
Second Cherry Hill Note will be fully paid, and accordingly, the Company has
written down the Second Cherry Hill Note on its books to $4,278,651. In its
assessment of the fair value of the Second Cherry Hill Note, the Company
estimated its share of proceeds from the sale of the Garden State Park property
after collection of the $10 million note along with interest due on the note.
The Second Cherry Hill Note is secured by a pledge of stock owned by
Raymond Parello, an affiliate of the Buyer, in Palm Beach Empress, Inc.,
representing fifty percent (50%) of the stock in that company. Palm Beach
Empress, Inc. is the entity formed to acquire the Big Easy, the second vessel
which is chartered to a subsidiary of the Company, and which the Company has
begun to operate as a casino cruise ship, similar to the operation of the casino
"cruise to nowhere" business conducted by a subsidiary of the Company since
April of 2001. The other fifty percent (50%) of the stock in Palm Beach Empress,
Inc. is owned by PBMC, a corporation owned by Francis W. Murray, the Company's
Chief Executive Officer. PBMC presently owns and charters to a subsidiary of the
Company the Palm Beach Princess vessel, the operation of which has been the
Company's primary operating business.
Mr. Parello will have the right to acquire the Second Cherry Hill Note from
the Company in exchange for his stock in Palm Beach Empress, Inc. Such "put"
option held by Mr. Parello (giving him the right to put his stock in Palm Beach
Empress, Inc. to the Company in exchange for the Cherry Hill Note) will
effectively limit the value to the Company of the Second Cherry Hill Note to the
value of Mr. Parello's one-half interest in Palm Beach Empress, Inc. Mr.
Parello's put right will be exercisable upon the later to occur of (1) payment
by or for the account of Cherry Hill Partners of $483,205.48 under the Second
Cherry Hill Note, and (2) repayment of the entire principal balance of the
non-recourse loan received by our Orion subsidiary in the principal amount of $5
million, referred to above (upon which repayment the Company's obligation to pay
interest and fees of $600,000 per year on such loan would end). Such put option
is set forth in the Shareholders' Agreement among Palm Beach Empress, Inc.,
Raymond Parello and PBMC, to which our Orion subsidiary has joined solely for
the purpose of confirming its agreement (as holder of the Second Cherry Hill
Note) to the put option.
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
In the event Mr. Parello receives any dividends or other distributions on
or proceeds from any sale of his shares in Palm Beach Empress, Inc., the same
will be applied as a mandatory prepayment of the Second Cherry Hill Note.
(6) DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS - NON RELATED PARTIES
The following items are classified as deposits and other assets -
non-related parties:
September 30, June 30,
2005 2005
------------ ----------
Long-Term Prepaid Loan Costs - Net of amortization
in the amount of ($655,337) and ($362,424),
respectively $ 666,650 $ 959,563
Port Lease Rights 250,000 250,000
Other Misc. Assets 84,985 226,360
------------ ----------
Total $ 1,001,635 $ 1,435,923
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(7) VESSEL DEPOSITS AND DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS - RELATED PARTIES
(A) Vessel Deposits - Related Parties
Beginning on July 7, 2004, we entered into Sub-Bareboat Charters of the
vessels Palm Beach Princess and Big Easy with entities (Palm Beach Maritime
Corporation and Palm Beach Empress, Inc.) owned or controlled by our Chairman,
Francis W. Murray. Pursuant to our June 30, 2005 refinancing and restructuring
of the PDS transactions, we now charter the vessels, Palm Beach Princess and Big
Easy directly from Cruise Holdings I and Cruise Holdings II, respectively, which
companies are owned by Palm Beach Maritime Corporation and Palm Beach Empress,
Inc. Pursuant to the new charters, we pay Cruise Holdings I and Cruise Holdings
II, as owners of the vessels, charter fees of $50,000 per month for the Palm
Beach Princess and $100,000 per month for the Big Easy, plus 1% of our gross
revenues from operation of those vessels. We have the right to purchase either
or both vessels, at our option, for $17.5 million in the case of the Palm Beach
Princess (representing its appraised value at the time of $17.5 million) and for
fair market value (to be determined by appraisal) in the case of the Big Easy.
Once we pay off the loans against the Palm Beach Princess and Big Easy, we will
be entitled to substantial credits against the purchase prices of the vessels: a
$14 million credit in the case of the Palm Beach Princess and a $6 million
credit in the case of the Big Easy, representing the original principal amounts
of the July 2004 sale - leaseback transactions involving those vessels; as well
as credits for our investment in the net Ship Mortgage Obligation of
approximately $7.2 million which can be applied to the purchase price of either
vessel; and a credit for the portions of the costs of refurbishing and
retrofitting the Big Easy in excess of $6 million which we paid, amounting to
approximately $14 million, that can be applied to the purchase price of the Big
Easy.
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(B) Deposits and Other Assets - Related Parties (See Note 16):
September 30, June 30,
2005 2005
----------- ----------
Loans to the Ft Lauderdale Project (OC Realty, LLC) $ 2,769,989 $ 2,769,989
Accrued Interest on Loans to the Ft. Lauderdale
Project (OC Realty,LLC) 1,577,190 1,485,080
Goodwill on Purchase of GMO Travel 193,946 193,946
Advances to PBMC 16,903 33,156
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Total Deposits and Other Assets - Related Parties $ 4,558,028 $ 4,482,171
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(8) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
(A) The following table represents the aging of accounts payable as of
September 30, 2005 and June 30, 2005.
Total Current 31-60 Days 61-90 Days Over 91 Days
----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
September 30, 2005 $ 5,068,244 $ 820,084 $ 707,195 $ 547,556 $2,993,409
June 30, 2005 $ 5,505,374 $1,472,680 $ 890,700 $1,382,776 $1,759,218
(B) Accrued expenses consisted of the following as of September 30, 2005
and June 30, 2005
September 30, 2005 June 30, 2005
------------------- ----------------
Trade Payables $ 2,011,337 $ 964,805
Payroll and Related Obligations 767,246 915,177
Interest 463,779 161,040
Various State Taxes 125,984 330,157
Prior State Tax Audit 339,405 339,405
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Total $ 3,707,751 $ 2,710,584
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(9) NOTES AND MORTGAGES PAYABLE
Notes and Mortgages Payable are summarized below. The June 30, 2005 capital
lease refinancing loans with PDS other than the Royal Star loan are carried
under lease liabilities (See Note 3).
September 30, 2005 June 30, 2005
Interest % ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
Per Annum Current Long-Term Current Long-Term
------------ -------------- ----------------- -------------- -----------------
International Thoroughbred
Breeders, Inc.:
- ---------------
Francis X. Murray (A) 8% $ 459,164 $ -0- $ 159,164 $ -0-
William H. Warner (A) 12% 37,000 -0- 37,000 -0-
Other Various 25,000 -0- 25,000 -0-
ITG Vegas, Inc.:
- ----------------
PDS Gaming (B) 10% 401,340 2,448,660 401,340 2,448,660
Maritime Services, Corp. (C) 9% 248,109 -0- 410,187 -0-
International Game Technology (D) 8% 221,331 147,300 221,296 190,621
Others Various 39,937 27,651 32,656 44,151
Garden State Park:
- ------------------
Service America Corporation (E) 6% 160,000 -0- 160,000 -0-
-------------- ----------------- -------------- -----------------
Totals $ 1,591,881 $ 2,623,611 $ 1,446,643 $ 2,683,432
Net Liabilities of Discontinued
Operations - Long Term (160,000) -0- (160,000) -0-
Related Party Notes (496,164) -0- (196,164) -0-
-------------- ----------------- -------------- -----------------
Totals $ 935,717 $ 2,623,611 $ 1,090,479 $ 2,683,432
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(A) On March 1, 2003, we issued a promissory note for a line of credit
bearing interest at 8% to Francis X. Murray. The outstanding balance on the line
of credit note at June 30, 2005 was $159,164 and accrued interest was $29,052.
On September 19, 2005 Mr. Murray lent an additional $300,000 to the Parent
Company. At September 30, 2005 the outstanding balance on the line of credit was
$459,164 and accrued interest was $32,306. In fiscal 2003 and fiscal 2005, we
issued promissory notes for $24,000 and $13,000 respectively, bearing interest
at 12% to William H. Warner, Secretary of the Company. The outstanding balance
is due on demand. The proceeds from both notes were used for working capital.
(B) On January 5, 2005, the Company and its subsidiary, Royal Star
Entertainment, LLC ("RSE"), executed and delivered a promissory note in the
original principal amount of $2,850,000 (the "Note"). The Note is secured by
RSE's Preferred Ship Mortgage. The lender and holder of the Note and Mortgage is
Cruise Holdings IV, LLC, an affiliate of PDS Gaming Corporation. At closing, RSE
paid a closing fee to the lender in an amount equal to $78,375, or 2.75% of the
principal amount of the Note. The proceeds of the Loan were used to make
improvements to the vessel Royal Star or to the vessel Big Easy. The Note was
originally due on January 17, 2006, however, the PDS re-financing completed on
June 30, 2005 extended the terms of
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
this note to July 1, 2009. The interest rate is 10% until January 19, 2006 at
which time the interest rate will be increased to 20% until such time as the
annualized EBITDA for the various vessels operated by the Company reach $17
million at which time the interest rate will be reduced to 15%
(C) On May 20, 2005, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, ITG Palm Beach,
LLC ("ITGPB"), together with an affiliate, Palm Beach Empress, Inc. ("PBE")
issued a seven month promissory note in the amount of $569,482 bearing interest
at 9% to Maritime Services, Corp. for drydock retrofit services performed on the
Big Easy. A payment of $83,813 was due and paid on June 1, 2005, five (5)
consecutive monthly installments of $83,813 are to be paid on the balance with a
final Payment of $84,216 due on December 1, 2005. At September 30, 2005, the
principal balance on the Maritime Services, Corp. note was $248,109.
(D) On December 22, 2003, ITG Vegas, Inc. issued a twenty-four month
promissory note in the amount of $231,716 bearing interest at 8.5% to
International Game Technology for the purchase of gaming equipment. A payment of
$30,000 was paid on delivery of the equipment and 24 consecutive monthly
installments of $10,532.85 are to be paid on the balance. In March 2005, ITG
Vegas, Inc. issued an additional thirty month promissory note in the amount of
$387,463 bearing interest at 8.15% to International Game Technology for the
purchase of fully reconditioned gaming equipment. Thirty consecutive monthly
installments of $14,319.49 are to be paid on the balance. At September 30, 2005,
the principal balance on the two notes to International Game Technology note was
$368,631 of which $221,331 was classified as short term and the balance of
$147,300 was classified as long term.
(E) In connection with the January 28, 1999 lease transactions for the
Garden State Park facility, the Company purchased a liquor license located at
Garden State Park owned by an unaffiliated third party, Service America
Corporation (the "Holder"), for $500,000 financed by a five (5) year promissory
note at a 6% interest rate. Yearly principal payments of $80,000 plus interest
were due on December 28, 2002 and December 28, 2003 and have not been paid. The
Company is continuing to negotiate new terms under this note and if unsuccessful
the creditor may seek to enforce payment of the note. In additional to the
principal amount due of $160,000 the accrued but unpaid interest is
approximately $32,400 as of September 30, 2005.
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(10) VESSELS, EQUIPMENT AND LIVESTOCK
Vessels owned and leased, equipment and livestock consist of the following:
Depreciation is being computed over the estimated remaining useful lives using
the straight-line method.
Estimated Useful September 30, June 30,
Lives in Years 2005 2005
- -------------------------------- ---------------- ----------- -----------
Leased Vessel - Palm Beach 20 $ 17,500,000 $ 17,500,000
Princess
Leased Vessel Not Placed in
Service - Big Easy N/A 24,501,803 24,318,989
Vessel Not Placed in Service -
Royal Star N/A 3,011,292 2,971,141
Equipment 5-15 3,164,503 3,118,284
Leasehold Improvements 15-40 987,974 987,267
Livestock N/A 328,247 328,247
----------- -----------
Totals 49,493,819 49,223,928
Less Accumulated Depreciation
and Amortization (3,166,917) (2,625,763)
----------- -----------
$ 46,326,902 $ 46,598,165
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(11) RELATED PARTY DEBT
The following schedule represents related party debt (See Note 16 - Related
Party Transactions):
September 30, 2005 June 30, 2005
---------------------------- ----------------------------
Short-Term Long-Term Short-Term Long-Term
-------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Advances from OC Realty (Francis W. Murray ownership) $ 2,753,203 $ -0- $ 2,800,964 $ -0-
Accrued Wages due to and Advances from Francis W. Murray 523,502 -0- 182,307 -0-
Advances from Palm Beach Maritime Corp.(formerly MJQ Corp.)
(Francis W. Murray ownership) -0- 77,650 -0- 98,099
-------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Total Long Term Debt - Related Parties $ 3,276,705 $ 77,650 $ 2,983,271 $ 98,099
============== =========== ============ ===========
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(12) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
See Note 3 for additional commitments and contingencies with respect to the
PDS Transactions.
See Note 16 for additional commitments and contingencies of the Company and
transactions with related parties.
See Note 17 with respect to events and developments after September 30,
2005.
During the 2005 fiscal year, the Big Easy had been undergoing retrofit and
improvements and we had originally expected to place the Big Easy in service
during our third quarter of Fiscal 2005. Cost overruns and delays in having the
vessel released from Dry Dock and in obtaining vessel certifications from the US
Coast Guard have adversely affected the working capital of the Company. The
result has been about $1 million per month in unexpected costs and expenses from
April 1, 2005 to November 15, 2005; totaling about $7 million, which has
contributed to the increase in our negative working capital. On October 11,
2005, we received certification for passenger operations pursuant to the United
States Coast Guard's Alternative Compliance Program. Although the Alternative
Compliance Program certification procedure is less complex and time consuming
than regular Coast Guard certification, it was nevertheless a rigorous process
involving the jurisdiction of at least four separate departments of the United
States Coast Guard and the ship's classification society, Lloyd's Register. As
indicated by the table at the end of this footnote, our debt service
requirements have increased significantly with the PDS financing due to the
increase in amounts of debt and rates involved. The increase in the amount is
attributed in part to the arrangement for procurement and refurbishment for the
Big Easy. We are dependent upon the expected additional revenue from the
operations of the second vessel to cover the increased financing costs.
On June 30, 2005, the Company, together with its subsidiaries, ITG Vegas,
Inc. ("ITGV"), ITG Palm Beach, LLC ("ITGPB"), International Thoroughbred Gaming
Development Corporation ("ITGD"), Riveria Beach Entertainment, LLC ("RBE") and
Royal Star Entertainment, LLC ("RSE"), entered into a Loan and Security
Agreement with PDS as lender, pursuant to which ITGV, RBE, RSE and ITGPB
(collectively, the "Borrowers"), borrowed $29,313,889 to refinance the
approximately $27 million in existing debts (whether in the form of loans, ship
leases or ship charters) to PDS, with approximately $2.3 million of add-on
financing being provided. The maturity of all of the new indebtedness will be
July 1, 2009. The Company, ITGD, PBMC and PBE are guaranteeing the obligations
of the Borrowers. Monthly payments of approximately $1.1 million will be
required to fund the debt service on the new refinanced debt. (See Note 3)
Our vessels are subject to the provisions of the International Convention
on Safety of Life at Sea as Amended ("SOLAS 74"), which was adopted in 1974 by
the International Maritime Organization, a specialized agency of the United
Nations that is responsible for measures to improve the safety and security of
international shipping, and to prevent marine pollution from ships. SOLAS 74 is
the current basic safety standard for all ships engaged in international
service. The Convention was substantially amended in 1992 and 2000 in order to
upgrade and improve shipboard fire safety standards. The Amendments are
applicable to all passenger ships engaged in international service, including
retroactively those ships such as the Palm Beach Princess that were built prior
to 1980. Under the terms of the Amendments, full compliance by older ships with
SOLAS 74 standards is to be phased in and implemented over the years and
completed no later than October 1, 2010. The Palm Beach Princess, in compliance
with the SOLAS 74 requirements to date, has previously completed substantial
upgrading and installation of fire sprinkler and smoke detection systems and
other fire safety construction standards. By 2010 the ship must comply with the
final phase of the implementation of the SOLAS 74 Amendments, most notably being
requirements that no combustible material be used in ships' structures and
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
that certain other interior structure and space standards be met. The precise
nature and scope of necessary work will be determined in conjunction with the
ship's classification society, Det norske Veritas. To accomplish such work may
entail substantial cost in order to remove all wood and other combustible
materials now used in the structure of the Palm Beach Princess, to refit the
ship with non-combustible materials, and otherwise to upgrade interior structure
and spaces. We have not yet obtained an estimate of such cost. The Bareboat
Charter and Option to Purchase Agreement for the Palm Beach Princess permits us
to purchase the vessel for $17.5 million at the end of the charter period on
July 1, 2009. We will be allowed credits for the payments made on the PDS lease
of $14 million, provided such payments are made, and credits of up to $7.2
million against the purchase of the Palm Beach Princess. (However, use of the
$7.2 million as a credit toward the Palm Beach Princess purchase would decrease
the credits allowed for the purchase of the Big Easy since the $7.2 million
credit can be used for the purchase of either vessel) (See Note 2 A) We will
need to make a determination if it will be economically feasible to purchase the
Palm Beach Princess at the end of the charter period considering the costs which
may be involved in readying the vessel for "SOLAS" requirements.
With the sale of our Freehold Raceway property on January 28, 1999 we
assumed full responsibility for the costs associated with the clean up of
petroleum and related contamination caused by the leakage of an underground
storage tank which was removed in 1990, prior to our purchase of Freehold
Raceway. In February 2000 the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection
approved our remedial investigation workplan ("RIW"). Under the RIW numerous
test wells were drilled and the soil tested and monitored to determine the
extent and direction of the flow of underground hazardous material and reports
and conclusions of the tests were prepared for the State of New Jersey. However,
prior to obtaining a remedial action workplan from the State of New Jersey, the
work was stopped due to a lack of funds resulting from the institution of
proceedings by our subsidiary, ITGV, under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code. At
this time we are unable to predict the effects that such delay may cause, but it
is likely that some retesting of the wells may be necessary. Prior to the delays
it was estimated that the cost to remediate the site would be approximately
$750,000. However, we now estimate that the total cost of clean up to be
approximately $830,000 including costs we have already spent according to the
environmental consulting firm handling this matter. These costs include drilling
of test wells and monitoring, lab testing, engineering and administrative
reports, equipment and remediation of the site through a "pump and treat" plan.
The Company has made payments of approximately $617,000 during prior fiscal
years 2000, 2001 and 2002. As of September 30, 2005 we have accrued $211,000 for
the additional work. It is estimated that completion of the site clean up will
take approximately 18 months from the time the work is reinstated. It is
unlikely that the Company will receive any insurance reimbursement for our costs
of this remediation project.
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
The following table summarizes commitments on non-cancelable contracts and
leases as of September 30, 2005.
Twelve Month Period Ended September 30,
-------------------------------------------------------------- There-
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 after Total
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ------- -------- -----------
Capital Leases:
P.B. Princess - Principal & Interest $ 4,525,373 $ 4,701,153 $ 4,701,154 $ 3,917,628 $ 391,763 $ - $ 18,237,071
Bare Boat Charter - Related Party 960,000 960,000 960,000 800,000 - - 3,680,000
Big Easy - Principal & Interest 4,132,813 4,286,485 4,278,187 3,557,862 355,385 - 16,610,732
Bare Boat Charter - Related Party 1,560,000 1,560,000 1,560,000 1,300,000 - - 5,980,000
Notes and Mortgages:
Principal & Interest 2,386,412 1,313,893 1,137,137 456,825 - - 5,294,267
Interest Only 166,603 - - - - - 166,603
Deferred Interest Payments 600,000 600,000 600,000 350,000 - - 2,150,000
Employee Contracts - Related Party 146,314 - - - - - 146,314
Operating Leases:
Casino Equipment 3,142,168 2,765,830 1,867,875 - - - 7,775,873
Administrative & Office 625,118 169,140 80,699 2,028 2,028 338 879,351
Purchase Obligations - Big Easy 2,092,176 - - - - - 2,092,176
Purchase Obligations 594,755 151,006 61,006 61,006 61,006 193,184 1,121,963
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ------- -------- -----------
Total $ 20,931,732 $ 16,507,507 $ 15,246,058 $ 10,445,349 $ 810,182 $ 193,522 $ 64,134,350
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(13) LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are a defendant in various lawsuits incidental to the ordinary course of
business. It is not possible to determine with any precision the probable
outcome or the amount of liability, if any, under these lawsuits; however, in
the opinion of the Company and its counsel, the disposition of these lawsuits
will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of
operations, or cash flows.
(14) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
As of September 30, 2005, in assessing the fair value of financial
instruments, the Company has used a variety of methods and assumptions, which
were based on estimates of market conditions and loan risks existing at that
time. For certain instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, investments,
non-trade accounts receivable and loans, and short-term debt, it was estimated
that the carrying amount approximated fair value for the majority of these
instruments because of their short-term maturity. The carrying amounts of long
term debt approximate fair value since the Company's interest rates approximate
current interest rates. On our original Cherry Hill note receivable in the
amount of $10 million, we have elected to defer the gain on the sale and the
interest to be accrued until such time that collectability can be determined. On
our second Cherry Hill note receivable we have recorded a $10.5 million
impairment loss during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 to reflect
the estimated current market value of this note
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(15) EXTRAORDINARY ITEM
The Master Settlement Agreement with the Chapter 11 Trustee for the
Bankruptcy Estate of Robert E. Brennan (the "Brennan Trustee") included a final
settlement by the Brennan Trustee with numerous parties. Among those parties
were Leo Equity Group, Inc., Michael J. Quigley, III and Palm Beach Maritime
Corp. ("PBMC") (formerly MJQ Corp.). During the quarter ended March 31, 2002 the
Company charged Leo Equity Group $3 million and PBMC $1 million for their
portion of expenses incurred by us and a success fee for the efforts of
International Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. in connection with the final
settlement with the Brennan Trustee. We had deferred all income from these
transactions until such time as payment was received. During the first quarter
of Fiscal 2005 we recorded the payment for the previously deferred income, net
of tax, in the amount of $3,560,000.
(16) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
See Footnote 3 for related party transactions regarding the PDS
Transaction.
During the third quarter of Fiscal 2001, we invested in two projects in
which our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Francis W. Murray,
also has a pecuniary interest. In connection with one such project, the Board of
Directors approved advances, as loans, of up to $1.5 million to a limited
partnership in which Francis W. Murray owned, at that time, an 80% equity
interest and owned the general partner, the proceeds of which were to be used to
pay costs and expenses for development of a golf course in Southern California.
In Fiscal 2003, the limited partnership's indebtedness to us, including
principal and accrued interest, in the amount of $929,541 was assumed by OC
Realty, LLC, a Florida limited liability company which is owned by Francis W.
Murray and which owns the second real estate project (Ocean Club) described
below. Such indebtedness was due December 31, 2004, but was extended by the
Board of Directors to December 31, 2007, and bears an interest rate of 6% and is
now scheduled to be paid upon the completion of the Ocean Club project.
In the second project, Mr. Murray (through OC Realty) is participating in
the development of an oceanfront parcel of land, located in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, which has received all governmental entitlements from the City of Fort
Lauderdale and the State of Florida to develop a 14-story building to include a
5-story parking garage, approximately 6,000 square feet of commercial space and
a residential 9-story tower. During Fiscal 2001 and Fiscal 2002, we lent
$2,034,405 in total to the project and we have accrued interest in the amount of
$1,485,080 on the loan. These loans bear interest at 12% and will be repayable
out of OC Realty's share of proceeds, after payment of bank debts, generated by
the sale of condominiums. We will also have the right to receive, as
participation interest, from available cash flow of OC Realty, if the project is
successful, a priority return of our investment and a priority profits interest
for up to three times our investment. Repayment of these loans and our
participation interest will be subject to repayment of, first, bank debt of
approximately $14 million (at present) and, second, construction financing
expected to amount to $25 to $30 million and third, any capital invested by and
fees payable to joint venture partners including OC Realty. OC Realty's share of
proceeds thereafter will range from 22.5% to 45%. We have assessed the
collectability of the advances made to OC Reality based on comparable sales of
like units in the marketplace which suggest demand is strong and prospective
sales of the project's condominium units will be adequate to meet its
obligations and provide sufficient return to OC Realty with which to pay OC
Realty's debt to us.
Beginning on July 7, 2004, we entered into Sub-Bareboat Charters of the
vessels Palm Beach Princess and Big Easy with entities (Palm Beach Maritime
Corporation and Palm Beach Empress, Inc.) owned or controlled by our Chairman,
Francis W. Murray. Pursuant to our June 30, 2005 refinancing and restructuring
of the PDS transactions, we now charter the vessels, Palm Beach Princess and Big
Easy directly from Cruise
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Holdings I and Cruise Holdings II, respectively, which companies are owned by
Palm Beach Maritime Corporation and Palm Beach Empress, Inc. Pursuant to the new
charters, we pay Cruise Holdings I and Cruise Holdings II, as owners of the
vessels, charter fees of $50,000 per month for the Palm Beach Princess and
$100,000 per month for the Big Easy, plus 1% of our gross revenues from
operation of those vessels. We have the right to purchase either or both
vessels, at our option, for $17.5 million in the case of the Palm Beach Princess
(representing its appraised value at the time of $17.5 million and for fair
market value (to be determined by appraisal) in the case of the Big Easy. Once
we pay off the loans against the Palm Beach Princess and Big Easy, we will be
entitled to substantial credits against the purchase prices of the vessels: a
$14 million credit in the case of the Palm Beach Princess and a $6 million
credit in the case of the Big Easy, representing the original principal amounts
of the July 2004 sale - leaseback transactions involving those vessels, as well
as credits for our investment in the net Ship Mortgage Obligation of
approximately $7.2 million which can be applied to the purchase price of either
vessel, and a credit for the portions of the costs of refurbishing and
retrofitting the Big Easy in excess of $6 million which we paid, amounting to
approximately $14 million, that can be applied to the purchase price of the Big
Easy.
From time to time Francis W. Murray has advanced funds to the Company to
meet its operating expenses. Mr. Murray is normally reimbursed directly by the
Company or through miscellaneous advances it may make on his behalf. During our
fourth quarter of Fiscal 2005 which ended June 30, 2005, Mr. Murray or companies
owned or controlled by him made advances to the Company in the amount of
approximately $2,150,000 to fund the Company's working capital needs.
Additionally, the Company has deferred making salary payments to Mr. Murray and
payments to his companies, the majority of which were during the last quarter,
for charter hire fees on the Palm Beach Princess and Big Easy vessels. As of
September 30, 2005, the total advances and deferred payments due him were
$3,277,000. The timing of the repayment is unknown at this time. Approximately
$1.7 million is due from the parent company and could be repaid if it were to
receive sufficient funds from the sale of the Series B Preferred Stock. The
balance is due from ITG Vegas and its subsidiaries and repayment by such
entities is restricted by the PDS loan agreement until such time as ITG Vegas
achieves certain EBITDA levels. Interest to Mr. Murray is not being recorded at
this time.
During Fiscal 2005, the Company re-entered the equine business. In addition
to the purchase of horses from outside parties, the Company has purchased
horses, the majority being one and two year olds, from Francis W. Murray at
prices to be determined by an appraisal of their values. Payment for such horses
will only be made out of profits realized from the horses purchased from Mr.
Murray, if any. It is our plan to bring these horses into racing if we consider
them competitive following the training period, to take advantage of the
projected increase in purses as a result of the introduction of slot machines in
several state jurisdictions.
On September 19, 2005, Francis X. Murray, Vice President of our ITG Vegas,
Inc. subsidiary and son of Francis W. Murray, our President, CFO and CEO loaned
the Parent Company an additional $300,000 which amount is due on demand and
bears interest at 8%.
(17) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
(A) Commencement of the Big Easy Operation
On October 11th, the United States Coast Guard completed its certification
of the Big Easy and issued its formal Certificate of Inspection. All other
certificates required for the ship's commencement of passenger service have been
received. The ship completed two voyages beginning on October 18, 2005 but on
October 19th left the Palm Beach port because of the threat from hurricane
Wilma. The vessel returned to the area on November 1st but because of the
lingering effects of the hurricane and high seas, the vessel operated only
intermittently for approximately two weeks. The vessel has missed several other
cruises because of the
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
minimum staffing requirements required by the Coast Guard were not met and
because of mechanical problems. As of November 15th, the Big Easy has completed
only eight cruises. Beginning November 19th, we plan to bring the vessel 'on
line' in a steady and measured progression, with one evening cruise per day
scheduled during the week and an afternoon and an evening cruise scheduled on
Saturdays and Sundays.
(B) Hurricane Wilma
On October 24, 2005 hurricane Wilma passed over Florida and particularly
affected the East Coast and the Palm Beach area. We suffered materially from the
direct effects of the hurricane that left the area without power, resulting in
curfews and limited food, water and life resources. This storm caused the
evacuation of the population in our area, and further affected tourism in the
area, severely reducing our pool of potential passengers, both local residents
and tourists. Fifteen (15) of our daily cruises during October and thru November
13th for the Palm Beach Princess were cancelled during the period immediately
after the hurricane.
(C) Palm Beach Princess - Dry Dock
On October 17, 2005, the Palm Beach Princess was placed in dry dock for a
period of one week. The Palm Beach Princess lost fourteen (14) daily cruises
that would have been normally scheduled during that period. The combined effect
of the cruises lost due to the dry dock and the cruises lost due to hurricane
Wilma have negatively impacted our revenues for the Palm Beach Princess by
approximately $1,275,000 or 36% during the period of October thru November 13th.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking Statements
We have made forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q, including the
information concerning possible or assumed future results of our operations and
those preceded by, followed by or that include words such as "anticipates,"
"believes," "expects," "intends," or similar expressions. For those statements,
we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements
contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should
understand that the following important factors, in addition to those discussed
under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed for the
year ended June 30, 2005, could affect our future results and could cause those
results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking
statements:
o general economic and business conditions affecting the tourism
business in Florida;
o competition;
o execution of our new business strategy;
o changes in laws regulating the gaming industry;
o the timing of the installation of slot machines in Broward
County's three race tracks and one jai-alai facility as a result
of a referendum approved on March 8, 2005. Broward County is
contiguous to Palm Beach County where we conduct operations;
o fluctuations in quarterly operating results as a result of
seasonal and weather considerations; and
o events directly or indirectly relating to our business causing
our stock price to be volatile.
Background
The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, operates an offshore
gaming vessel, the M/V Palm Beach Princess which we charter. This vessel sails
twice daily from the Port of Palm Beach, Florida and, once beyond the state's
territorial water limits, engages in a casino gaming business. The business of
operating the cruise vessel includes a variety of shipboard activities,
including dining, music and other entertainment as well as casino gaming. We are
expanding that line of business, for which on July 7, 2004 we entered into a
bareboat charter for a second vessel, the "Big Easy". We have refurbished and
retrofitted that vessel and it is our plan to place the Big Easy in regular
passenger service on November 16, 2005. The Big Easy will be berthed and
operated from the Port of Palm Beach.
On July 7, 2004 the Company and several of our subsidiaries entered into a
lease and sub-bareboat charter and equipment lease transaction for the purpose
of operating and acquiring the vessels Palm Beach Princess and the Big Easy.
During the year the Palm Beach Princess charter was accounted for as a capital
lease. In April 2005 the improvements made to the Big Easy were substantially
completed and we spent approximately six months obtaining certification for
passenger operations from the U.S. Coast Guard. During the last quarter of the
2005 fiscal year, the Big Easy sub charter was recorded as a capital lease.
Through these transactions, payments were made on our behalf to pay in full all
indebtedness to the Brennan Trustee. (This transaction is more fully described
in footnote 3 of the financial statements). We are expanding our gaming
operations and it is our plan to place the Big Easy in regular passenger service
scheduled for November 19, 2005. Also we continue to explore other gaming
opportunities, both domestically and internationally. During our 2004 fiscal
year we purchased a third vessel, M/V Royal Star. However, this ship will need
extensive improvements and outfitting before being placed in service. We are
currently exploring possible locations from which to operate the vessel and
possible financing sources to permit us to make the necessary improvements.
During Fiscal 2005, we re-entered the equine business. We currently own 55
horses, a share of 15 horses, and are leasing 2 other horses, all of different
ages. Several are currently racing and a few are held as
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broodmares but the majority are yearlings and two year olds in training. It is
our plan to bring these horses into racing if we consider them competitive
following the training period to take advantage of the projected increase in
purses as a result of the introduction of slot machines in several state
jurisdictions. We are stabling and training the majority of these horses in New
Jersey and in Brazil.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the quarter ended September 30, 2005, the Company's cash flow from
the Palm Beach Princess operations was not sufficient to meet the financial
requirements of our consolidated companies. During our first quarter, the Palm
Beach Princess operations generated approximately $850,000 of cash before
depreciation which was materially insufficient for our needs, thus we had to
rely on other sources of working capital to meet our cash requirements.
On July 13, 2005 we began accepting subscriptions in a private offering of
shares of the Company's Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. We are offering up
to 500,000 shares of our Series B Preferred Stock, at a subscription price of
$15.00 per share ($6.75 million net if all 500,000 shares are sold). As of
September 30, 2005 we have accepted subscriptions for the purchase of 197,300
shares of Series B Preferred Stock and received $2.66 million in net proceeds.
No assurances can be given that we will be successful in selling all 500,000
shares of the Series B Preferred Stock. The proceeds from this offering are
expected to be used for working capital at the parent and subsidiary level. As
of November 17, 2005, we have received total net proceeds in the amount of
approximately $4 million from the sale of the Series B Preferred Stock.
During the quarter, we continued extending terms of our payables and as a
result, our accounts payable and accrued expenses increased by approximately
$560,000. We continued deferring payments of charter hire fees of approximately
$170,000 per month and continue to defer the salary of our Chairman. On
September 19, 2005, Francis X. Murray, Vice President of our ITG Vegas, Inc.
subsidiary, advanced $300,000 to our Parent Company.
The Loan and Security Agreement signed with PDS on June 30, 2005 permits
the Company to defer the principal portion of its scheduled payments of up to $3
million, providing the Company meets certain conditions. The Company has
deferred principal payments of approximately $450,000 from September 1, 2005
through November 1, 2005.
Our cash flows continue to be negatively impacted by the delay in putting
the vessel "Big Easy" in operation, caused by delays in obtaining certification
for passenger operations pursuant to the United States Coast Guard's Alternative
Compliance Program. Although the Alternative Compliance Program certification
procedure is less complex and time consuming than regular Coast Guard
certification, it is nevertheless a rigorous process involving the jurisdiction
of at least four separate departments of the United States Coast Guard and the
ship's classification society, Lloyd's Register. The delays and increased
interest expense on our borrowings for the vessel have and will continue to
adversely affect our cash flows. During the quarter ended September 30, 2005, we
spent approximately $2,333,000 for the Big Easy development and carrying costs
and $465,000 in interest expense on the $12.2 million of PDS debt attributable
to the Big Easy. Additional amounts subsequent to September 30, 2005 of
approximately $930,000 per month for development and interest costs were
necessary to carry the vessel until it begins regular passenger operations
scheduled for November 19, 2005. The Company's ability to generate sufficient
working capital with which to pay such costs was adversely affected by continued
delays in connection with Coast Guard approval. The costs associated with
refurbishing and retrofitting the Big Easy for placing it in service increased
substantially due to upgrades to the vessel, expansion of our Mardi Gras theme
build out, and improvements required by the Coast Guard, further depleting our
working capital from our original estimate. More than 150 crew members and other
employees have been hired and trained to operate the Big Easy, and employees who
normally work exclusively for the Palm Beach Princess are spending time
completing assignments for the Big Easy, putting a severe drain on our
operational efforts and our cash flow. As indicated by the table below, our debt
service requirements have increased
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significantly with the PDS financing due to the increase in amounts of debt. The
increase in the amount is attributable in large part to procurement,
refurbishment, our operational efforts and delays in bringing the Big Easy in
service. We are dependent upon the expected additional revenue from the
operations of the second vessel to cover the increased financing costs.
During our 2004 fiscal year, the Company purchased a third vessel, the
Royal Star. We anticipate that the vessel will need extensive improvements and
outfitting costing between $5 and $6 million before being placed in service as a
gaming vessel. Delays in commencing the Royal Star operations have and will
continue to adversely affect our cash flows because of the continuing costs of
carrying the vessel. During the quarter ended September 30, 2005, the carrying
costs for the Royal Star were $350,569 and the interest expense for the funding
received from PDS for the Royal Star was $61,686.
The principal amount of our indebtedness increased over fiscal year 2005
from approximately $27 million to approximately $29.3 million on June 30, 2005
with interest accruing at approximately 15.3%. We may not be able to borrow any
additional funds that may be needed, as our loan agreement with PDS restricts
our ability to do so.
Under the loan agreement signed on June 30, 2005 with PDS, upstream
payments by our operating subsidiaries to the parent company are limited to
$150,000 per month plus amounts of ITG Vegas's income tax savings attributed to
inclusion in the Parent Company tax return. These payments can only be made
provided no event of default has occurred including compliance with the
requirement that the Borrowers maintain an EBITDA for the vessels of $7,500,000
for the nine months ending October 2, 2005, increasing to $10,500,000 for the
twelve months ending January 1, 2006 with continual increases in EBITDA required
increasing to $12,000,000 for the twelve months ending October 1, 2006 and
thereafter.
ITGV's cash flow from operations of the vessel is seasonal. The period July
1 to December 31 is a seasonably slow period for vessel operations. The period
from January 1 to June 30 has been a period of increased activity and profits
for the Palm Beach Princess operation. Certain of ITGV's operating costs,
including leasing and charter fees, fuel costs and wages, are fixed and cannot
be reduced when passenger counts decrease.
Our working capital as of September 30, 2005 was a negative ($16,051,879)
as compared to a negative amount of ($13,083,678) at June 30, 2005. The decrease
in working capital of $2,968,201 during the quarter was primarily due to the net
effect of cash used to fund our operating losses caused in part by the expensing
of the carrying costs for the vessels of approximately $2.7 million,
reclassifying approximately $1.1 million of PDS debt from long-term to
short-term, principal payments made on the PDS loans of approximately $440,000,
and disbursements of approximately $270,000 for capital improvements offset by
proceeds from the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock sale of approximately
$2.66 million and receipt of $1.3 million on July 18, 2005 from June 30, 2005
PDS financing.
Our cash flow and negative working capital circumstances worsened in
October and November 2005 due to: 1) the continued delay until October 11th in
obtaining Coast Guard approval to operate the Big Easy vessel; 2) start up
issues concerning the operation of the Big Easy after the approvals were
obtained; 3) the scheduled dry dock of the Palm Beach Princess during which we
lost 14 of our normally scheduled cruises; 4) the effects of hurricane Wilma,
and as a consequence of which we lost 15 cruises of the Palm Beach Princess and
caused continued delays in the start up of the Big Easy vessel. The combined
effect of the cruises lost due to the dry dock and the cruises lost due to
hurricane Wilma have negatively impacted our revenues for the Palm Beach
Princess operation by approximately $1,275,000 or 36% during the period of
October through November 13th.
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The following table summarizes commitments on non-cancelable contracts and
leases as of September 30, 2005.
Twelve Month Period Ended September 30,
----------------------------------------------------------------- There-
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 after Total
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Capital Leases:
P.B. Princess - Principal & Interest $ 4,525,373 $ 4,701,153 $ 4,701,154 $ 3,917,628 $ 391,763 $ - $ 18,237,071
Bare Boat Charter - Related Party 960,000 960,000 960,000 800,000 - - 3,680,000
Big Easy - Principal & Interest 4,132,813 4,286,485 4,278,187 3,557,862 355,385 - 16,610,732
Bare Boat Charter - Related Party 1,560,000 1,560,000 1,560,000 1,300,000 - - 5,980,000
Notes and Mortgages:
Principal & Interest 2,386,412 1,313,893 1,137,137 456,825 - - 5,294,267
Interest Only 166,603 - - - - - 166,603
Deferred Interest Payments 600,000 600,000 600,000 350,000 - - 2,150,000
Employee Contracts - Related Party 146,314 - - - - - 146,314
Operating Leases:
Casino Equipment 3,142,168 2,765,830 1,867,875 - - - 7,775,873
Administrative & Office 625,118 169,140 80,699 2,028 2,028 338 879,351
Purchase Obligations - Big Easy 2,092,176 - - - - - 2,092,176
Purchase Obligations 594,755 151,006 61,006 61,006 61,006 193,184 1,121,963
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Total $ 20,931,732 $ 16,507,507 $ 15,246,058 $ 10,445,349 $ 810,182 $ 193,522 $ 64,134,350
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Outlook:
Based on our historical level of operations of the Palm Beach Princess and
additional revenues anticipated from the operation of the Big Easy which was
placed in regular passenger service in mid November 2005, we believe that cash
generated from operations will be adequate to meet our anticipated loan payment
requirements and working capital needs for our fiscal year ending June 30, 2006.
If the Big Easy does not meet our anticipated revenue projections, it is likely
that we will need additional funds during our second fiscal quarter, and we have
no present plans or commitments to obtain such necessary funds except for the
Series B Preferred Stock subscription sales. The failure to obtain such funds on
a timely basis may require us to curtail operations, sell assets (such as the
Royal Star) or cease operations, and may lead to default in our debt service
payments, which could lead to foreclosures on the vessels.
No assurances can be given that our business will generate sufficient cash
flow from operations or that future borrowings will be available to enable us to
service our lease/purchase and loan payments or to make anticipated capital
expenditures. Our future operating performance and our ability to make payments
under our leases and other debts will be subject to future economic conditions
and to financial, business, weather and other factors, many of which are beyond
our control.
On July 7, 2004 we entered into a loan transaction with PDS and entered
into long-term sub charters in connection with capital lease transactions for
two vessels and equipment. As a result of these transactions and further
borrowing in Fiscal 2005 from PDS, the debt outstanding has increased
significantly to $29.3 million at June 30, 2005 and payments made to PDS are at
a rate of interest of over 15%. Additionally, we make charter hire payments for
the Palm Beach Princess of $50,000 per month plus 1% of its gross revenues and
charter payments for the Big Easy of $100,000 per month plus 1% of its gross
revenues. The maturity of all the PDS indebtedness will be July 1, 2009.
Beginning in July 2004 our payments to PDS were interest only for the
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first six to twelve months on the various leases and loans. Effective August 1,
2005 we must make interest and principal payments to PDS in the amount of
approximately $1.1 million per month. Therefore our annual combined, charter
hire fees and loan payments and lease payments to PDS for vessel leases and
gaming equipment, will be significantly higher than those payments were for the
year ended June 30, 2005.
Effective July 7, 2004 we began leasing a second vessel, the Big Easy. We
completed the refurbishing and retrofitting of this vessel for use as an ocean
going casino cruise ship and placed it in regular passenger service on November
12, 2005. We continued to incur substantial costs for the vessel and its
personnel while we were waiting for Coast Guard certifications and permits. We
anticipate operating the vessel from the same port as the Palm Beach Princess
and it is possible that competition from each vessel will have an adverse effect
on the operations of the other vessel.
We also continue to incur costs on the vessel, Royal Star of approximately
$133,000 per month. If we decide to place the Royal Star in service, we will
need additional financing to make the improvements and we will incur additional
fees and interest costs on such financing. We are currently exploring locations
from which to operate the vessel when it is ready to be placed in service.
During the first quarter of Fiscal 2005, we re-entered the equine business.
We currently own 55 horses, own a share in 15 horses, and are leasing 2 other
horses, all of different ages. Several are currently racing, and a few are held
as broodmares but the majority are yearlings and two year olds in training. It
is our plan to bring those horses into racing if we consider them competitive
after training is completed. Our horse operation has not produced any
significant revenue during the quarter. We have purchased livestock, which
includes stud fees which total $328,000 as of September 30, 2005 and our
training and operational expenses are approximately $75,000 per month. These
costs could increase substantially in the near future if additional horses are
purchased.
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2005 and
2004
Consolidated
Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2005, (fiscal 2006)
increased $1,012,745 from $6,378,322 in Fiscal 2005 to $7,391,067 in Fiscal 2006
primarily as a result of increase in revenues generated by the Palm Beach
Princess operations during the comparable periods. Operating expenses increased
$3,115,886 from $7,108,649 in the three month period in Fiscal 2005 to
$10,224,535 in Fiscal 2006 primarily the result of : 1) recording start up costs
for the Big Easy of $2,332,773 compared to last year when no start up costs were
recorded; and carrying costs on the Royal Star of $350,569; 2) expenses of
$241,504 incurred as a result of our entry into the equine business; 3) an
increase in depreciation and amortization of $258,319 as a result of
depreciation being recorded on the Palm Beach Princess as a result of capital
leasing arrangements effective in July, 2004 and amortization of finance fees as
a result of the PDS transactions; 4) an increase in the Palm Beach Princess
operating expenses, before depreciation and interest expense of $37,369 due to
an increase in revenues and the increased number of cruises as compared to last
year; and 5) an increase in the general and administrative expenses of the
Parent Company of $146,147 due in part to expensing the 400,000 options granted
at various prices to our financial advisor in the amount of $86,590 which
contract was effective on July 1, 2005, offset by a decrease in other
development costs of $250,795 as compared to last year when the Company had more
funds to actively search, both domestically and internationally for additional
gaming opportunities.
The operating (loss) for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 was
($2,833,468) as compared to an operating (loss) of ($730,327) for the
comparative quarter, an increase in loss of $2,103,141 for the reasons stated
above.
Other net expenses decreased by $7,372 due to the additional interest of
$205,179 paid to PDS on the additional borrowings we received from PDS during
the last fiscal year. We began the quarter with note and
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capital lease borrowings from PDS in the approximate amount of $29,314,000,
compared to the first quarter of last fiscal year when the outstanding
borrowings from PDS were $27 million. The increase in interest expense was
offset by the decrease of $200,000 on a note impairment which was recognized
last year as compared to this year when there was no impairment expense. The net
(loss) before extraordinary item for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 was
($4,035,539) as compared to a (loss) of ($1,977,360) during the comparative
quarter.
The Net (loss) for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 was ($4,122,130) or
a (loss) of ($.39) per diluted share as compared to income of $1,582,640, or
($15) per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. During the
first quarter of the 2005 Fiscal year the Company recorded extraordinary income,
net of tax, of $3,560,00 as compared to this year when no extraordinary income
was recorded..
For the quarter ended September 30, 2005 earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization and our unusual items of extraordinary income,
impairment losses and vessel start up costs (Adjusted EBITDA) was $156,502 as
compared to a (loss) of ($331,207) for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. The
increase in Adjusted EBITDA of $487,709 was primarily due to EBITDA levels for
the Palm Beach Princess increasing from approximately $970,000 in Fiscal 2005 to
approximately $1.6 million in Fiscal 2006. In the quarter ended September 30,
2004, adjusted EBITDA levels were negatively affected by the hurricanes
experienced during that quarter.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to GAAP
Adjusted EBITDA or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization and unusual items is not a measure of performance or liquidity
calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. EBITDA
information is presented as a supplemental disclosure because management
believes that it is a widely used measure of such performance in the gaming
industry. In addition, management uses Adjusted EBITDA as the primary measure of
the operating performance of its operations, including the evaluation of
management personnel. Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative
to operating income, as an indicator of the Company's operating performance, or
as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities, as a measure of
liquidity, or as any other measure of performance determined in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. The Company has significant uses of
cash flows, including capital expenditures, interest payments, taxes, lease and
debt principal repayments, which are not reflected in Adjusted EBITDA. It should
also be noted that other gaming companies that report EBITDA information may
calculate EBITDA in a different manner than the Company. A reconciliation of the
Company's Adjusted EBITDA and unusual items to net income (GAAP), is shown
below.
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (GAAP)
Three Months Ended Septmeber 30,
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2005 2004
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Total Adjusted EBITDA $ 156,502 $ (331,207)
Depreciation & Amortization (657,198) (398,879)
Interest & Financing Expenses (1,368,217) (1,167,591)
Interest and Other Income 86,556 78,317
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit (7,000) 42,000
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Net Income (Loss) before Unusual Items (1,789,357) (1,777,360)
Extraordinary Item - 3,560,000
Start Up Costs for Big Easy (2,332,773) -
Impairment Loss - (200,000)
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Net Income (Loss) $ (4,122,130) $ 1,582,640
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Vessel Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2005 and 2004
During the three months ended September 30, 2005, net operating revenue
from vessel operations was $7,327,204 as compared to $6,281,500 for the three
months ended September 30, 2004. The increase in revenue of $1,045,704 during
the comparable quarters was due to an increase in passenger counts of 5,434 for
the quarter or an increase of 274 passengers per cruise, and a slight increase
in the number of cruises. During the current quarter our revenue per passenger
also increased from $112.22 per passenger in Fiscal 2005 to $119.31 in Fiscal
2006. The revenue per passenger of $119.31 is within a range we normally
achieve. We believe the revenue per passenger was depressed during the first
quarter of Fiscal 2005 because of the uncertainties caused by the hurricanes of
September, 2004. During the current quarter gaming revenues increased $903,088,
or 17%, from $5,329,507 in the first quarter of Fiscal 2005 to $6,232,595 in the
first quarter of Fiscal 2006. Net fare and on board income increased $86,415.
Casino operating expenses which also includes food, beverage and entertainment
increased $27,941 from $2,114,088, or 40% of casino revenue in Fiscal 2005 to
$2,142,029, or 34% of casino revenue in Fiscal 2006 primarily the result of
dividing costs, many of which are fixed by their nature, over increased
revenues.
Fare expenses, which included sales, marketing and advertising expenses
increased $15,403 from $875,189 to $890,592.
General and administration expenses decreased $355,518 from $1,002,647
during the quarter ended September 30, 2004 to $647,129 for the 2005
corresponding quarter. During the current quarter a portion of the employee
costs normally incurred by the Palm Beach Princess for operational and
administrative salary expenses were allocated to the Big Easy start up
operation. These allocations were made to more accurately reflect the cost of
preparing the Big Easy for use as a casino gaming vessel. Approximately $365,000
of salaries were allocated to the Big Easy and expensed as developmental costs.
This allocation should be taken into consideration when comparing operating
results from year to year for the Palm Beach Princess.
Interest and finance expenses increased $88,785 from $637,178 during the
quarter ended September 30, 2004 to $725,963 for the current quarter as a result
of the interest paid on the capital lease and the charter hire payments for the
Palm Beach Princess on July 7, 2004 and June 30, 2005.
Depreciation and amortization increased $148,826 from $394,280 during the
quarter ended September 30,2004 to $543,106 for the current quarter as a result
of the capital lease arrangement for the Palm Beach Princess the Company has
recorded depreciation on the vessel for the full quarter, as compared to last
year when the Company recorded depreciation on the vessel for part of the
quarter.
Income before income tax expense in Fiscal 2006 was $313,128 as compared to
(loss) before income tax of ($420,776) for the first quarter of Fiscal 2005.
The Palm Beach Princess performs fourteen cruises weekly, that is, a
daytime and an evening cruise each day. Each cruise is of five to six hours
duration. During each cruise, the Palm Beach Princess offers a range of
amenities and services to her passengers, including a full casino, sit-down
buffet dining, live musical shows, discotheque, bars and lounges, swimming pool
and sundecks. The casino occupies 15,000 square feet aboard the ship and is
equipped with approximately 400 slot machines, all major table games (blackjack,
dice, roulette and poker), and a sports wagering book. During the first quarter
of Fiscal 2005 the ship completed 156 cruises and 25 cruises were missed due to
hurricanes and inclement weather. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2006 the
ship completed 159 cruises and 18 cruises were missed due to inclement weather.
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The following is a comparative summary of income and expenses of the Palm Beach
Princess operation for the three months ended October 2, 2005 and October 1,
2004:
Three Months Ended
October 2, October 1,
Description 2005 2004 Change
- ------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Passenger Count 61,411 55,977 5,434
Number of Cruises 159 156 3
Average Number of Passengers per Cruise 3,862 3,588 274
Net Revenue per Passenger $119.31 $112.22 $7.09
Revenue:
Gaming $ 6,232,595 $ 5,329,507 $ 903,088
Fare 1,623,217 1,479,831 143,386
On Board 916,574 867,483 49,091
Less: Promotional Allowances
Fare (996,137) (939,166) (56,971)
On Board (449,045) (456,155) 7,110
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Net Operating Revenue 7,327,204 6,281,500 1,045,704
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Expenses:
Gaming 2,142,029 2,114,088 27,941
Fare 890,592 875,189 15,403
On Board 218,295 211,113 7,182
Maritime and Legal Expenses 1,846,962 1,467,781 379,181
Administrative 647,129 1,002,647 (355,518)
Finance Expenses - Net 725,963 637,178 88,785
Depreciation and Amortization 543,106 394,280 148,826
------------ ------------ ------------
Total Expenses 7,014,076 6,702,276 311,800
------------ ------------ ------------
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax Expense $ 313,128 $ (420,776) $ 733,904
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Horse Operations
We currently own 55 horses, own a share in 15 horses, and are leasing 2
other horses, all of different ages. Several are currently racing, and a few are
held as broodmares but the majority are yearlings and two year olds in training.
It is our plan to bring those horses into racing if we consider them competitive
after training is completed. Our horse operation has not produced any
significant revenue during the fiscal year. We have purchased livestock, which
includes stud fees, which total $328,000 as of September 30, 2005 and our
training and operational expenses are approximately $75,000 per month. These
costs could increase substantially in the near future if additional horses are
purchased.
Inflation
To date, inflation has not had a material effect on the Company's
operations.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is not subject to material interest rate risk, foreign currency
exchange rate risk, commodity price risk or other relevant market rate or price
risks.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure
that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified
in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and
communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief
financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures,
management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well
designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the
desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its
judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and
procedures.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we completed an
evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management,
including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures. Based on the foregoing, our chief executive officer and chief
financial officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and
procedures were effective.
There have not been any significant changes that occurred during the fiscal
quarter ended September 30, 2005 in the Company's internal controls or in other
factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of
their evaluation.
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INTERNATIONAL THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Part II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
As of September 30, 2005, we have sold 197,300 shares of our Series B
Convertible Preferred Stock in a private offering believed to be exempt from
registration under Section 4(2) and Rule 506 under the Securities Act of 1933.
Among other things, all purchasers of the shares are accredited investors and
all conditions under SEC Rules 501, 502 and 506 are believed to have been
satisfied. Reference is made to (a) our Current Report on Form 8-K filed July
15, 2005, and (b) note 2 to our financial statements herein, which are
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit Description of Exhibit
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31.1 CEO Certification pursuant to rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
31.2 CFO Certification pursuant to rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
32 CEO & CFO Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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INTERNATIONAL THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
INTERNATIONAL THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS, INC.
November 21, 2005 /s/Francis W. Murray
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Francis W. Murray, President, Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 31.1
CEO CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14 AND 15D-14 OF
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
I, Francis W. Murray, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of International
Thoroughbred Breeders;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to
the period covered by this quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and
cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in
this quarterly report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant
and we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure
that material information relating to the registrant,
including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us
by others within those entities, particularly during the
period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to
the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation
Date"); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures
based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based
on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the
audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons
performing the equivalent functions);
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the
registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and
report financial data and have identified for the
registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal
controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management
or other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant's internal controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in
this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in
internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect
internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent
evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to
significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: November 21, 2005
/s/Francis W. Murray
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Chairman/Chief Executive Officer/
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 31.2
CFO CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14 AND 15D-14 OF
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
I, Francis W. Murray, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of International
Thoroughbred Breeders;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to
the period covered by this quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and
cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in
this quarterly report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant
and we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure
that material information relating to the registrant,
including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us
by others within those entities, particularly during the
period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to
the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation
Date"); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures
based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based
on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the
audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons
performing the equivalent functions);
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the
registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and
report financial data and have identified for the
registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal
controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management
or other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant's internal controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in
this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in
internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect
internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent
evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to
significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: November 21, 2005
/s/Francis W. Murray
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Chairman/Chief Executive Officer/
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 32
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF
THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the filing of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of
International Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. (the "Company") for the three months
ended September 30, 2004 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Francis W. Murray, Chief Financial Officer of
the Company, hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss.1350, as adopted pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my
knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or
Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the
Company.
/s/ Francis W. Murray
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Name: Francis W. Murray
Title: Chief Financial Officer
November 21, 2005
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