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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1996
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR
15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______________ to _______________
Commission file number 33-51672
CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND CASINO
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA 88-0121743
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2950 SOUTH INDUSTRIAL ROAD
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
89109
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(702) 792-7200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No ___________
Shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of common stock as of
April 30, 1996
Class Outstanding
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Common stock, no par value 1,000
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CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND CASINO
FORM 10-Q
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1996
INDEX
Page No.
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Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 1996
and June 30, 1995 3
Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and
nine months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine
months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 5
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholder's Equity
for the nine months ended March 31, 1996 6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 9
Part II. Other Information 14
Item 3. Other Information 14
Business Considerations 14
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 18
Signatures 19
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND CASINO AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF BOYD GAMING CORPORATION)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, JUNE 30,
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA) 1996 1995
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 30,381 $ 21,798
Accounts receivable, net 7,596 6,875
Inventories 5,539 5,487
Prepaid expenses and other 11,969 10,385
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Total current assets 55,485 44,545
Property, equipment and leasehold interests, net 488,054 494,142
Other assets and deferred charges 26,975 29,584
Goodwill, net 10,343 10,611
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Total assets $ 580,857 $ 578,882
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LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 26,429 $ 26,421
Accounts payable 24,710 24,785
Accrued liabilities
Payroll and related 18,249 17,295
Interest and other 18,690 12,926
Income taxes payable 621 3,653
Total current liabilities 88,699 85,080
Long-term debt, net of current maturities 309,531 369,382
Long-term debt, due to related party 36,500 -
Deferred income taxes 21,532 20,067
Commitments
Stockholder's equity
Preferred stock, $100 par value, 200,000
shares authorized - -
Common stock, no par value; 2,500 shares
authorized; 1,000 shares issued 22,328 22,328
Additional paid-in capital 32,856 9,606
Retained earnings 69,411 72,419
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Total stockholder's equity 124,595 104,353
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Total liabilities and stockholder's equity $ 580,857 $ 578,882
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND CASINO AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF BOYD GAMING CORPORATION)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, MARCH 31,
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(IN THOUSANDS) 1996 1995 1996 1995
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Revenues
Casino $ 95,510 $ 87,736 $ 278,684 $ 265,784
Food and beverage 30,656 27,030 86,687 81,505
Rooms 15,881 14,639 45,738 41,416
Other 8,414 7,580 26,272 24,534
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Gross revenues 150,461 136,985 437,381 413,239
Less promotional allowances 15,877 13,512 44,225 39,569
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Net revenues 134,584 123,473 393,156 373,670
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Costs and expenses
Casino 49,031 43,675 140,387 131,664
Food and beverage 20,588 20,401 64,067 61,328
Rooms 4,991 5,488 15,948 16,681
Other 5,811 5,101 18,241 16,885
Selling, general and administrative 17,047 13,837 51,502 45,465
Maintenance and utilities 5,255 5,691 17,818 18,382
Depreciation and amortization 10,954 11,750 33,702 34,981
Corporate expense 2,650 2,872 8,560 7,748
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Total 116,327 108,815 350,225 333,134
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Operating income 18,257 14,658 42,931 40,536
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Other income (expense)
Interest income - 1 - 33
Interest expense, net of amount capitalized (7,477) (10,006) (26,306) (28,504)
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Total (7,477) (10,005) (26,306) (28,471)
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Income before provision for income taxes 10,780 4,653 16,625 12,065
Provision for income taxes 4,880 2,000 7,633 5,798
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Net income $ 5,900 $ 2,653 $ 8,992 $ 6,267
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND CASINO AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF BOYD GAMING CORPORATION)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS NINE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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(IN THOUSANDS) 1996 1995
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 8,992 $ 6,267
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 33,702 34,981
Deferred income taxes 1,465 956
Other (82) (29)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net (721) 671
Increase in inventories (52) (252)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses (1,584) 1,025
(Increase) decrease in other assets 2,971 (6,189)
Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities 10,732 (10,950)
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable (3,032) 1,950
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Net cash provided by operating activities 52,391 28,430
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of property, equipment and other assets (31,715) (31,726)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt - 7,850
Net borrowings under credit agreements (3,500) 14,000
Payments on long-term debt (19,843) (16,652)
Capital Contribution From Parent 23,250 -
Dividends paid (12,000) -
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (12,093) 5,198
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NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 8,583 1,902
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 21,798 20,993
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 30,381 $ 22,895
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized $ 25,092 $ 22,229
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Cash paid for income taxes $ 7,300 $ 3,715
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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Property additions acquired on contracts and trade payables which
were accrued, but not yet paid $ 775 $ 403
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND CASINO AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF BOYD GAMING CORPORATION)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
ADDITIONAL TOTAL
COMMON STOCK PAID-IN RETAINED STOCKHOLDER'S
SHARE AMOUNT CAPITAL EARNINGS EQUITY
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Balances, July 1, 1995 1,000 $22,328 $9,606 $72,419 $104,353
Contributed Capital from Parent 23,250 23,250
Dividends (12,000) (12,000)
Net income for the nine months
ended March 31, 1996 8,992 8,992
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Balances, March 31, 1996 1,000 $22,328 $32,856 $69,411 $124,595
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
California Hotel and Casino and its wholly owned subsidiaries, collectively
referred to herein as the "Company". The Company owns and operates six casino
entertainment facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada. All material intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Boyd Gaming Corporation.
Basis of Presentation
In the opinion of the Company the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial
Statements contain all adjustments necessary, consisting of only normal
recurring adjustments, to present fairly the results of its operations for the
three and nine months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 and its cash flows for the
nine months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995. It is suggested that this report be
read in conjunction with the Company's audited financial statements included in
the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995. The
operating results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1996 and cash
flows for the nine months ended March 31, 1996 are not necessarily indicative
of the results that will be achieved for the full fiscal year or for future
periods.
Note 2. Long-Term Debt
In April 1996, the Company and its parent, Boyd Gaming Corporation, received a
commitment for a new $500 million five-year Reducing Revolving Credit Facility.
This facility will replace the Company's and its Parents current bank credit
facilities. Availability under the new facility will reduce semiannually
starting in the third year. The Company is currently negotiating the closing
of this transaction which is expected to be completed in the next several
weeks.
The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, California Hotel Finance
Corporation, has issued $185 million senior subordinated notes at 11%. The
notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated and unsecured
basis by the Company. The guarantee is subordinated to all existing and future
senior debt (as defined in the Indenture related to the notes) of the Company
(approximately $187.5 million at March 31, 1996) and is effectively
subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities
(including trade payables) of the subsidiaries of the Company (approximately
$23.0 million at March 31, 1996). The Company is not in default and there are
no payment blockages with respect to the notes.
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Note 3. Subsequent Event
On April 26, 1996, the Company's parent, Boyd Gaming Corporation, entered into
a stock purchase agreement to acquire Par-a-Dice Gaming Corporation, owner and
operator of the Par-a-Dice riverboat casino in East Peoria, Illinois and East
Peoria Hotel, Inc., the general partner of a partnership constructing a
204-room hotel adjacent to the Par-a-Dice casino. Closing of the transaction
is conditioned upon, among other things, approval of the Illinois Gaming Board.
The total purchase price is $175 million and includes the riverboat casino
facility, a 204-room hotel and a vacant potential gaming site in Missouri.
Boyd Gaming Corporation currently expects to assign its rights under the
purchase agreement to the Company.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain Income
Statement Data for the Company's properties. As used herein, "Boulder Strip
Properties" consists of Sam's Town Las Vegas, the Eldorado Casino and Jokers
Wild Casino; and "Downtown Properties" consists of the California Hotel and
Casino and the Fremont Hotel and Casino.
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, MARCH 31,
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1996 1995 1996 1995
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(In thousands) (In thousands)
INCOME STATEMENT DATA
NET REVENUES
Stardust $ 49,930 $ 48,274 $ 146,336 $ 147,011
Boulder Strip Properties 49,629 42,321 143,033 125,682
Downtown Properties 35,025 32,878 103,787 100,977
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Total Properties 134,584 123,473 393,156 373,670
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OPERATING INCOME
Stardust 9,247 7,861 22,164 22,677
Boulder Strip Properties 7,816 5,280 17,382 10,687
Downtown Properties 4,280 4,906 13,259 16,305
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Total Properties 21,343 18,047 52,805 49,669
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Consolidated net revenues increased 9.0% and 5.2%, respectively, for
the three and nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996 versus the comparable
periods in the prior fiscal year. Revenues at the Boulder Strip Properties
increased 17.3% and 13.8%, respectively, while Stardust revenues increased 3.4%
and declined 0.5%, respectively, and revenues at The Downtown Properties
increased 6.5% and 2.8%, respectively, for the three and nine month periods.
Revenue growth on a consolidated basis was achieved in the casino and rooms
categories of the Company's operations for both the three and nine-month
periods ended March 31, 1996, with casino revenue up 8.9% and 4.9%,
respectively, and room revenue up 46.9% and 20.6%, respectively. Food and
beverage revenue declined 4.7% and 0.2%, respectively, for the three and
nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996. Slot revenue, which accounts for 70%
of casino revenue, increased 11.5% and 7.8%, respectively, for the three and
nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996 versus comparable periods in the prior
fiscal year. Table games revenue, the only other significant component of
casino revenue, decreased 7.1% and 5.2%, respectively, for the three and
nine-month periods. The Company's hotel rooms posted an overall occupancy rate
of 98% and 95%, respectively, for the three and nine-month periods ended March
31, 1996. The Company's average room rate rose 5.3% and 8.6%, respectively,
for the three and nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996, primarily as a
result of a 5.6% and 12.0% rise in average room rate at the Stardust for the
three and nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996. Occupancy statistics do not
include Main Street Station rooms. The Company purchased Main Street Station
Hotel and Casino in December 1993 as a closed casino/hotel facility, and has
been using its rooms to augment the rooms base at the California and Fremont.
The Main Street Station Hotel is currently undergoing an extensive renovation
and expansion project and the Company expects to open the property in fiscal
1997 as a complete casino/hotel facility.
Consolidated operating income margins were 13.6% and 10.9%,
respectively, for the three and nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996 versus
11.9% and 10.8% for the comparable periods in the prior fiscal year.
Consolidated operating income was $18.3 million and $42.9 million for the three
and nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996 versus $14.7 million, respectively,
and $40.5 million, respectively, for the comparable periods of the prior fiscal
year. The Boulder Strip Properties and the Stardust posted increases in
operating income of 48.0% and 17.6%, respectively, for the three months ended
March 31, 1996 which were primarily offset by operating income declines at the
Downtown Properties. For the nine months ended March 31, 1996 the Boulder Strip
Properties posted increases in operating income of 63% which were partially
offset by operating income declines at the Stardust and Downtown Properties.
Net revenues at the Stardust increased 3.4% and declined 0.5%,
respectively, for the third fiscal quarter and for the first nine months of the
current fiscal year versus the comparable periods in the prior fiscal year.
Slot revenue increased 4.4% in the third quarter and declined 1.5% for the nine
months ended March 31, 1996 versus the comparable periods in the prior
fiscal year. Table games revenue for the three and nine-month periods ended
March 31, 1996 was down 6.9% and 6.6%, respectively, versus comparable periods
in the prior fiscal year as a result of flat wagering and lower net winnings.
Room revenue at the Stardust for the three and nine-months ended March 31, 1996
increased 4.0% and 8.2%, respectively. For the three months ended March 31,
1996 occupied rooms increased 1.7% and the average daily room rate rose 5.6%
versus the comparable period in the prior fiscal year. For the nine months
ended March 31, 1996 a decline of 2.8% in occupied rooms was offset by
increases in the average room rate of 12.0% versus the comparable period in the
prior fiscal year. Operating income margin for the three and nine-month
periods ended March 31, 1996 were 18.5% and 15.1%, respectively, versus 16.3%
and 15.4%, respectively, in the comparable periods in the prior fiscal year.
The
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increase in operating income and operating margin for the three month period
ended March 31, 1996 is primarily attributable to increased revenues and
operating income in the casino and rooms departments. The decline in operating
income and operating income margin for the nine- month period is primarily
attributable to decreased casino and food and beverage revenues and higher
advertising and promotional expenses partially offset by increased operating
income and operating income margins in the rooms department.
Net revenues at the Boulder Strip Properties increased 17.3% and 13.8%,
respectively, for the three and nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996 versus
the comparable periods in the prior fiscal year. Net revenues at Sam's Town
increased 20.7% and 15.5%, respectively, for the three and nine-month periods
ended March 31, 1996 versus the comparable periods in the prior fiscal year
while revenues for the other Boulder Strip Properties (the Eldorado Casino and
Jokers Wild Casino) increased slightly for both the three and nine month periods
ended March 31, 1996. Casino revenues at the Boulder Strip Properties increased
20.0% and 17.5%, respectively, for the three and nine-month periods ended March
31, 1996, while rooms revenue increased 7.7% and 10.3%, respectively, and food
and beverage revenue increased 13.6% and 7.1%, respectively. Operating income
margins at the Boulder Strip Properties increased to 15.7% and 12.2%,
respectively, for the three and nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996 versus
12.5% and 8.5%, respectively, in the comparable periods of the prior year. Sam's
Town posted increases in operating income margin of 5.2 and 4.7 percentage
points, respectively, for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 1996.
Operating income margins at the Eldorado and Jokers Wild declined 3.7 and 5.1
percentage points, respectively, for the three months and increased 0.6
percentage points at the Eldorado and declined 1.5 percentage points at the
Jokers Wild for the nine month period. Declines in operating income margins at
the Eldorado and Jokers Wild are primarily a result of lower net winnings in the
casino department. The significant increases in revenues, operating income and
operating income margins for both three and nine-month periods at Sam's Town are
primarily attributable to the implementation of successful aggressive marketing
programs creating increased customer awareness and visitation.
Net revenues at the Downtown Properties increased 6.5% and 2.8%,
respectively, for the three and nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996 versus
the comparable periods in the prior fiscal year. Slot revenue increased 4.9%
and 1.7%, respectively, while table games revenue decreased 13.4% and 6.8%,
respectively, for the third quarter and first nine months ended March 31, 1996,
increased slightly on increased wagering. Net revenues at the Fremont increased
13.6% and 3.2% for the three and nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996 versus
the comparable periods in the prior fiscal year. Net revenues at the California
increased 0.1% and 2.4%, respectively, for the three and nine-month periods
ended March 31, 1996 versus the comparable period in the prior fiscal year.
Operating income margins at the Downtown Properties were 12.2% and 12.8%,
respectively, for the three and nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996 versus
14.9% and 16.1%, respectively, in the comparable period of the prior year. The
Fremont operating income margin was 12.8% and 12.1%, respectively, for the three
and nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996 versus 14.6% and 15.4%,
respectively, in the comparable three and nine-month periods in the prior fiscal
year. The decline in operating income margins at the Fremont Hotel and Casino
were primarily a result of lower net winnings and increased marketing and
promotional costs for the three and nine-months ended March 31, 1996. The
California had operating income margins of 11.6% and 13.4%, respectively, for
the three and nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996 versus 15.2% and 16.9%,
respectively, in the comparable three and nine-month periods in the prior fiscal
year. The decline in operating income margins at the
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California Hotel and Casino were primarily a result of lower net winnings for
the three and nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996. Construction of the
Fremont Street Experience project, which was completed and opened to the public
in December 1995, negatively impacted the Downtown Properties for the majority
of the first and second fiscal quarters. The Fremont Street Experience which
was open for the entire third fiscal quarter drew additional visitors to the
downtown area. The Fremont benefited from increased walk-in visitor traffic
due to its proximity to the Fremont Street Experience.
Interest expense was $7.5 million and $26.3 million for the three and
nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996 versus $10.0 million and $28.5 million
for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year. The Company incurred less
interest expense for the three month period ended March 31, 1996 as a result of
more capitalized interest related to projects under development versus the
comparable period in the prior year.
As a result of these factors, net income increased $3.2 million and
$2.7 million, respectively, for the three and nine-months ended March 31, 1996
compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
For the nine months ended March 31, 1996, the Company's net cash
provided by operating activities was $52.4 million compared to $28.4 million in
the prior year period. Net cash provided by operating activities in the prior
fiscal year was negatively impacted by significant reductions in accounts
payable and increases in other assets related to the expansion of Sam's Town
Las Vegas, which was completed in July 1994, and the timing of payments related
thereto. As of March 31, 1996, the Company had balances of cash and cash
equivalents of approximately $30.4 million and had approximately $52 million of
credit available under its bank credit agreement. In April 1996, the Company
received a commitment for a new $500 million five-year Reducing Revolving
Credit Facility. This facility will replace the Company's and its parent's
current bank credit facilities which currently have a total availability of
$277 million. Availability under the new facility will reduce semiannually
starting in the third year. The Company is currently negotiating the closing
of this transaction which is expected to be completed in the next several
weeks. Upon closing of this transaction, the Company and its parent expect to
have approximately $270 million in unused availability.
On April 26, 1996, the Company's parent, Boyd Gaming Corporation,
entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire Par-a-Dice Gaming
Corporation, owner and operator of the Par-a-Dice riverboat casino in East
Peoria, Illinois and East Peoria Hotel, Inc., the general partner of a
partnership constructing a 204-room hotel adjacent to the Par-a-Dice casino.
Closing of the transaction is conditioned upon, among other things, approval of
the Illinois Gaming Board. The total purchase price is $175 million and
includes the riverboat casino facility, a 204-room hotel and a vacant potential
gaming site in Missouri. Boyd Gaming Corporation currently expects to assign
its rights under the purchase agreement to the Company. The Company recently
began the renovation and expansion of Main Street Station Hotel and Casino.
This project, which is expected to cost approximately $45 million, will include
a redesign of the property's public space, expanded restaurant facilities, a
refurbishment of the property's 400-hotel rooms, acquisition of all new gaming
equipment and increased parking. There can be no assurance that any of the
above mentioned projects will go forward and ultimately become operational.
The source of funds required to meet the Company's working capital needs
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(including maintenance capital expenditures) and those required to complete the
above mentioned projects is expected to be cash on hand, cash flow from
operations, availability under credit agreements, new borrowings to
the extent permitted under existing debt agreements and vendor and other
financing. There is no assurance that required financing strategies can be
effected on satisfactory terms.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 3. OTHER INFORMATION
BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe
harbor" for certain forward-looking statements. From time to time the Company
may report, through its press releases, discussions with analysts, Securities
and Exchange Commission filings, or through other oral or written statements,
certain matters that could be characterized as forward-looking statements such
as statements relating to plans for future expansion and other business
development activity, as well as other capital spending, financing sources and
the effects of regulation and competition. Such forward-looking statements
involve important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made
by or on behalf of the Company. The Company believes that such forward-looking
statements should be considered in light of certain important cautionary
factors, risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company s actual business,
results of operations or financial condition, many of which are beyond
management s control. Such factors, risks and uncertainties include, among
others, the following:
EXPANSION OF BUSINESS
The Company regularly evaluates sites in new locations for possible
expansion of its gaming operations. However, the Company s ability to expand
will depend upon a number of factors, including: the identification and
availability of suitable locations; negotiation of acceptable purchase,
management, joint venture or other agreements; the securing of required state
and local, or federal (and, if applicable, Indian) licenses, permits and
approvals; in the case of construction of new facilities (or renovation of
existing facilities) the risks typically associated with any new construction;
hiring, training and retention of skilled management and other personnel;
availability of adequate financing on acceptable terms; and other factors
including changes in the competitive and regulatory environment, many of which
are beyond the Company s control. As a result, there can be no assurance that
the Company will be able to expand into new locations that delays in a planned
expansion may not occur or, if such an expansion occurs, that it will be
successful.
The Company is currently engaged in several projects to expand its
operations. The Company has recently started the renovation and expansion of
Main Street Station Hotel and Casino which is expected to be completed by the
end of calendar 1996. This project includes a redesign of the property s
public space, expanded restaurant facilities, a refurbishment of the property s
400 hotel rooms, the acquisition of all new gaming equipment, and increased
parking capacity. No assurance can be given that the above mentioned project
will ultimately become operational. On April 26, 1996, the Company's parent,
Boyd Gaming Corporation, entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement to acquire all
of the capital stock of (i) Par-a-Dice Gaming Corporation, owner and operator
of the Par-a-Dice riverboat casino in East Peoria, Illinois and (ii) East
Peoria Hotel, Inc. (collectively the Par-a-Dice Acquisition). Boyd Gaming
currently expects to assign its rights under the agreement to the Company.
Each of the above projects will be subject to the risks inherent in the
establishment of a new business enterprise or the expansion
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of an existing business enterprise including unanticipated design,
construction, regulatory, environmental and operating problems. There can be
no assurance that any of the above projects will become operational within the
time frame and budgets currently contemplated or at all.
The Par-a-Dice Acquisition is expected to cost approximately $175
million while the renovation and expansion of Main Street Station Hotel and
Casino is expected to cost approximately $45 million. The Company intends to
finance the Par-a-Dice Acquisition and the Main Street Station renovation and
expansion with borrowings under the Company s bank credit facilities.
Continued access to funds under those credit facilities is dependent on
compliance with financial and other covenants.
PENDING ACQUISITION
On April 26, 1996, the Company's parent, Boyd Gaming Corporation,
entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement for the Par-a-Dice Acquisition. Boyd
Gaming Corporation currently expects to assign its rights under the agreement
to the Company. The Par-A-Dice Acquisition is subject to a number of
regulatory approvals including the approval of the Illinois Gaming Commission.
No assurance can be given that the necessary approvals will be received. In
addition, the Company has no experience in Illinois and no assurance can be
given that the Company will be able to compete successfully in this new market.
Furthermore, the acquisition is subject to certain closing conditions and there
can be no assurance that the acquisition will be completed according to the
terms currently contemplated.
ADDITIONAL FINANCING REQUIREMENTS; LEVERAGE AND DEBT SERVICE
The Company intends to finance future expansion primarily with
existing cash balances, cash flow from operations, borrowings under its bank
credit facilities and vendor, and other financing, which may include additional
borrowings and funds obtained through public offerings or private placements of
debt securities. No assurance can be given that the aforementioned sources of
funds will be sufficient to finance the Company s expansion or that other
financing will be available on acceptable terms, in a timely manner or at all.
In addition, the Company s outstanding indebtedness contains certain
restrictions on the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur
additional indebtedness.
The Company s ability to service its debt will be dependent on its
future performance, which will be affected by prevailing economic conditions
and financial, business and other factors, certain of which are beyond the
Company s control. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the Company
will maintain a level of operating cash flow that will permit it to service its
obligations. In the event the Company is unable to generate sufficient cash
flow to service its debt obligations it will have to adopt one or more
alternatives, such as reducing or delaying planned expansion and capital
expenditures, selling assets, restructuring debt or obtaining additional equity
capital. There is no assurance that any of these financing strategies could be
effected on satisfactory terms. In addition, certain states laws contain
restrictions on the ability of companies engaged in the gaming business to
undertake certain financing transactions. Such restrictions could cause delays
in obtaining necessary capital.
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COMPETITION
The gaming industry is highly competitive. Gaming activities include:
traditional land-based casinos; riverboat and dockside gaming; casino gaming on
Indian land; state-sponsored lotteries and video poker in restaurants, bars and
hotels; pari-mutuel betting on horse racing, dog racing and jai-alai; sports
bookmaking and card rooms. The casinos owned and being developed by the
Company compete and will in the future compete with all these forms of gaming,
and will compete with any new forms of gaming that may be legalized in
additional jurisdictions, as well as with other types of entertainment. The
Company also competes with other gaming companies for opportunities to acquire
legal gaming sites in emerging and established gaming jurisdictions. Some of
the competitors of the Company have more personnel and greater financial and
other resources than the Company. Such competition in the gaming industry
could adversely affect the Company s ability to attract customers and thus
adversely affect its operating results. In addition, further expansion of
gaming into new jurisdictions could also adversely affect the Company s
business by diverting its customers to competitors in such new jurisdictions.
In particular, the expansion of casino gaming in or near any
geographic area from which the Company attracts or expects to attract a
significant number of its customers, such as Hawaii, California, or Arizona
could have a material adverse effect on the Company s business.
GOVERNMENTAL REGULATION; ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS
The ownership and operation of the Company s gaming facilities and the
Par-a-Dice Casino are subject to extensive regulation by state and local
regulatory authorities. Nevada and Illinois have each promulgated detailed
regulations governing gaming operations. Regulatory authorities in these
states have broad powers with respect to the licensing of casino operations,
and may revoke, suspend, condition or limit the Company s gaming licenses,
impose substantial fines and take other actions, any one of which could have a
material adverse effect on the Company s business. Directors, officers and
certain key employees of the Company must also be approved by certain state
regulatory authorities. If state regulatory authorities were to find a person
occupying any such position unsuitable, the Company would be required to sever
its relationship with that person. Certain public issuances of securities and
certain other transactions by the Company also require the approval of certain
state regulatory authorities.
The Company is subject to a variety of regulations in the state in
which it currently operates. If additional gaming regulations are adopted in a
state in which the Company operates, such regulations could impose restrictions
or costs that could have a material adverse effect on the Company. From time
to time, various proposals have been introduced in some of the legislatures of
states in which the Company has existing or planned operations that, if
enacted, would affect the tax, regulatory, operational or other aspects of the
gaming industry and the Company. No assurance can be given that such
legislation will not be introduced and/or enacted. The federal government has
also previously considered a federal tax on casino revenues and may consider
such tax in the future. In addition, gaming companies are currently subject to
significant state and local taxes and fees in addition to normal federal and
state corporate income taxes, and such taxes and fees are subject to increase
at any time. Any material increase in these taxes or fees could adversely
affect the Company.
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The Company is subject to certain federal, state and local safety and
health laws, regulations and ordinances that apply to non-gaming businesses
generally, such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Occupational Safety and
Health Act, Resource Conservation Recovery Act and the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. The Company has not
made, and does not anticipate making, material expenditures with respect to
such environmental laws and regulations. However, the coverage and attendant
compliance costs associated with such laws, regulations and ordinances may
result in future additional costs to the Company s operations. For example, in
1990 the U.S. Congress enacted the Oil Pollution Act to consolidate and
rationalize mechanisms under various oil spill response laws. The Department
of Transportation has proposed regulations requiring owners and operators of
certain vessels to establish through the U.S. Coast Guard evidence of financial
responsibility in the amount of $5.5 million for clean up of oil pollution.
This requirement would be satisfied by either proof of adequate insurance
(including self-insurance) or the posting of a surety bond or guaranty.
The riverboats operated by the Company must comply with U.S. Coast
Guard requirements as to boat design, on-board facilities, equipment, personnel
and safety. Each of them must hold a Certificate of Seaworthiness or must be
approved by the American Bureau of Shipping ("ABS") for stabilization and
flotation, and may also be subject to local zoning and building codes. The
U.S. Coast Guard requirements establish design standards, set limits on the
operation of the vessels and require individual licensing of all personnel
involved with the operation of the vessels. Loss of a vessel s Certificate of
Seaworthiness or ABS approval would preclude its use as a floating casino. In
addition, U.S. Coast Guard regulations require a hull inspection at a U.S. Coast
Guard-approved dry docking facility for all cruising riverboats at five-year
intervals. Travel to and from such docking facility, as well as the time
required for inspections of the Par-a-Dice riverboat, if the Par-a-Dice
Acquisition is consummated, and any necessary repairs, could be significant.
The Par-a-Dice riverboat casino is subject to other types of risks as compared
to those associated with land-based casinos, including loss of service due to
casualty, mechanical failures, extended or extraordinary maintenance, flood,
hurricane or other severe weather conditions.
RELIANCE ON CERTAIN MARKETS
The California Hotel and Casino and Fremont Hotel and Casino derive a
substantial portion of their customers from the Hawaiian market. In fiscal
1995, patrons from Hawaii made up over 90% of the room nights at the California
and over 60% at the Fremont. An increase in fuel costs or transportation
prices, a decrease in airplane seat availability or a deterioration of
relations with tour and travel agents, as they affect travel between the Hawaii
markets and the Company s facilities, could materially adversely affect the
Company s results. The Company s Las Vegas properties also draw a substantial
number of customers from certain other specific geographic areas, including
Southern California, Arizona, Las Vegas, and the Midwest. The Par-a-Dice
Casino draws customers from the greater Peoria area as well as from Chicago and
from Indiana, Iowa and Missouri. Adverse economic conditions in any of these
markets, or the failure of the Company s facilities to continue to attract
customers from these geographic markets as a result of increased competition in
those markets, could have a material adverse effect on the Company s operating
results.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
27 Financial Data Schedule.
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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.
CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND CASINO
(Registrant)
Date: May 15, 1996 By Keith Smith
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Keith Smith
Vice President and Controller
(Chief Accounting Officer)
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