================================================================================ SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2001 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 No.: 333-643 TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter) New Jersey 22-3213714 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) Huron Avenue and Brigantine Boulevard Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (609) 441-8406 Former name, former address and formal fiscal year, if changed since last report: TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY FUNDING, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 22-3418939 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) Huron Avenue and Brigantine Boulevard Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (609) 441-8406 Former name, former address and formal fiscal year, if changed since last report: TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY FUNDING II, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 22-3550202 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) Huron Avenue and Brigantine Boulevard Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (609) 441-8406 Former name, former address and formal fiscal year, if changed since last report: TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY FUNDING III, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 22-3550203 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) Huron Avenue and Brigantine Boulevard Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (609) 441-8406 Former name, former address and formal fiscal year, if changed since last report: Indicate by check mark whether the Registrants (1) have 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 Registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [_] As of November 14, 2001, there were 100 shares of Trump Atlantic City Funding, Inc.'s Common Stock outstanding. As of November 14, 2001, there were 100 shares of Trump Atlantic City Funding II, Inc.'s Common Stock outstanding. As of November 14, 2001, there were 100 shares of Trump Atlantic City Funding III, Inc.'s Common Stock outstanding. Each of Trump Atlantic City Associates, Trump Atlantic City Funding, Inc., Trump Atlantic City Funding II, Inc. and Trump Atlantic City Funding III, Inc. meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction (H)(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this form with the reduced disclosure format. ================================================================================ TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX TO FORM 10-Q Page No. -------- PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1 -- Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2000 and September 30, 2001 (unaudited) ............. 1 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000 and 2001 (unaudited)................................................................................... 2 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Capital for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 (unaudited).......... 3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000 and 2001 (unaudited)........................................................................................ 4 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).............................................. 5-7 ITEM 2 -- Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.................. 8-12 ITEM 3 -- Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk............................................. 12 PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1 -- Legal Proceedings...................................................................................... 13 ITEM 2 -- Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds.............................................................. 14 ITEM 3 -- Defaults Upon Senior Securities........................................................................ 14 ITEM 4 -- Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.................................................... 14 ITEM 5 -- Other Information...................................................................................... 14 ITEM 6 -- Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K....................................................................... 14 SIGNATURES Signature -- Trump Atlantic City Associates...................................................................... 15 Signature -- Trump Atlantic City Funding, Inc.................................................................... 16 Signature -- Trump Atlantic City Funding II, Inc................................................................. 17 Signature -- Trump Atlantic City Funding III, Inc................................................................ 18 i PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1 -- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) ASSETS December 31, September 30, 2000 2001 ---------------- ----------------- (unaudited) CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents......................................................... $ 67,205 $ 116,777 Receivables, net.................................................................. 34,317 33,411 Inventories....................................................................... 8,928 8,879 Due from affiliates, net.......................................................... 80,013 81,987 Other current assets.............................................................. 6,969 8,444 --------------- ---------------- Total Current Assets............................................................ 197,432 249,498 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET......................................................... 1,290,638 1,286,151 DEFERRED LOAN COSTS, NET............................................................ 19,509 15,957 OTHER ASSETS (Note 2) .............................................................. 34,847 41,045 --------------- ---------------- Total Assets.................................................................... $ 1,542,426 $ 1,592,651 =============== ================ LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL CURRENT LIABILITIES: Current maturities of long-term debt ............................................. $ 4,553 $ 7,339 Accounts payable and accrued expenses............................................. 110,684 108,458 Accrued interest payable.......................................................... 24,375 60,938 --------------- ---------------- Total Current Liabilities....................................................... 139,612 176,735 LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities (Note 6).................................. 1,303,019 1,308,902 OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES......................................................... 5,557 17,441 --------------- ---------------- Total Liabilities............................................................... 1,448,188 1,503,078 --------------- ---------------- CAPITAL: Partners' Capital................................................................. 329,691 329,691 Accumulated Deficit............................................................... (235,453) (240,118) --------------- ---------------- Total Capital................................................................... 94,238 89,573 --------------- ---------------- Total Liabilities and Capital................................................... $ 1,542,426 $ 1,592,651 =============== ================ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated balance sheets. 1 TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND 2001 (unaudited) (in thousands) Three Months Nine Months Ended September 30, Ended September 30, ------------------- ------------------- 2000 2001 2000 2001 ---- ---- ---- ---- REVENUES: Gaming............................................... $ 246,040 $ 237,323 $ 664,396 $ 650,294 Rooms................................................ 16,866 16,649 45,251 44,896 Food and Beverage.................................... 28,656 26,027 75,290 72,949 Other................................................ 8,833 7,968 22,040 19,765 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ Gross Revenues..................................... 300,395 287,967 806,977 787,904 Less--Promotional allowances......................... 40,194 34,750 102,620 94,266 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ Net Revenues....................................... 260,201 253,217 704,357 693,638 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ COSTS AND EXPENSES: Gaming............................................... 137,512 132,167 387,153 382,909 Rooms................................................ 6,453 6,218 18,829 18,848 Food and Beverage.................................... 8,422 8,216 23,101 22,734 General and Administrative........................... 43,211 41,095 128,599 124,041 Depreciation and Amortization........................ 13,174 11,452 39,122 36,621 Trump World's Fair Closing (Note 3) ................. 29 -- 765 -- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ 208,801 199,148 597,569 585,153 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ Income from operations............................. 51,400 54,069 106,788 108,485 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ NON-OPERATING INCOME AND (EXPENSES): Interest and Other non-operating income.............. 880 463 2,521 2,144 Interest expense..................................... (38,494) (38,529) (115,290) (115,294) ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ Non-Operating expense, net.......................... (37,614) (38,066) (112,769) (113,150) ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ NET INCOME/(LOSS)...................................... $ 13,786 $ 16,003 $ (5,981) $ (4,665) ============ ============= ============ ============ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 2 TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CAPITAL FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 (unaudited) (in thousands) Partners' Accumulated Total Capital Deficit Capital -------------- ----------------- --------------- Balance, December 31, 2000......................................... $ 329,691 $ (235,453) $ 94,238 Net Loss........................................................... -- (4,665) (4,665) -------------- ----------------- --------------- Balance, September 30, 2001........................................ $ 329,691 $ (240,118) $ 89,573 ============== ================= =============== The accompanying notes are an integral part of this condensed consolidated financial statement. 3 TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND 2001 (unaudited) (dollars in thousands) Nine Months Ended September 30, --------------------------- 2000 2001 ----------- ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net loss ................................................................................... $ (5,981) $ (4,665) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating activities -- Noncash charges-- Depreciation and amortization .......................................................... 39,122 36,621 Accretion of discounts on indebtedness ................................................. 462 411 Provisions for losses on receivables ................................................... 3,400 4,657 Amortization of deferred loan offering costs ........................................... 3,986 3,552 Valuation allowance of CRDA investments ................................................ 3,537 3,119 Gain on disposition of property ........................................................ (36) (320) Increase in receivables ................................................................. (8,303) (3,751) Decrease in inventories ................................................................. 744 49 Increase in advances to affiliates ...................................................... (9,524) (1,934) Increase in other current assets ........................................................ (3,817) (905) Increase in other assets ................................................................ (2,083) (1,175) Increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities .................... 45,965 31,503 ----------- ------------ Net cash provided by operating activities .............................................. 67,472 67,162 ----------- ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property and equipment ...................................................... (12,802) (5,588) Purchase of CRDA investments............................................................. (7,729) (7,664) ----------- ------------ Net cash used in investing activities................................................... (20,531) (13,252) ----------- ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Additional Borrowings .................................................................. 2,978 -- Payments and current maturities of long-term debt ...................................... (5,404) (4,338) ----------- ------------ Net cash used in financing activities ................................................. (2,426) (4,338) ----------- ------------ NET INCREASE IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS ...................................................... 44,515 49,572 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD ............................................. 75,061 67,205 ----------- ------------ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD ................................................... $ 119,576 $ 116,777 =========== ============ CASH INTEREST PAID ........................................................................... $ 74,509 $ 74,953 =========== ============ Supplemental Disclosure of noncash activities: Purchase of property and equipment under capitalized lease obligations ....................... $ 7,060 $ 12,596 =========== ============ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 4 TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (1) Organization and Operations The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include those of Trump Atlantic City Associates ("Trump AC"), a New Jersey general partnership and its subsidiaries, Trump Plaza Associates, a New Jersey general partnership ("Plaza Associates"), which owns and operates the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino located in Atlantic City, New Jersey ("Trump Plaza"), Trump Taj Mahal Associates, a New Jersey general partnership ("Taj Associates"), which owns and operates the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort located in Atlantic City, New Jersey (the "Taj Mahal"), Trump Atlantic City Funding, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Trump AC Funding"), Trump Atlantic City Funding II, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Trump AC Funding II"), Trump Atlantic City Funding III, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Trump AC Funding III"), Trump Atlantic City Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("TACC"), and Trump Casino Services, L.L.C., a New Jersey limited liability company ("TCS"). Effective December 31, 2000, TCS was merged into Taj Associates, and the obligations and administrative duties and responsibilities of TCS were assumed by Trump Administration, a separate division of Taj Associates ("Trump Administration"). Trump AC's sole sources of liquidity are distributions in respect of its interests in Plaza Associates and Taj Associates. Trump AC is 100% beneficially owned by Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("THCR Holdings"), of which Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("THCR"), is the sole general partner. Trump AC, Trump AC Funding, Trump AC Funding II and Trump AC Funding III have no independent operations and, therefore, their ability to service debt is dependent upon the successful operations of Plaza Associates and Taj Associates. There are no restrictions on the ability of the guarantors (the "Subsidiary Guarantors") of the 11 1/4% First Mortgage Notes due 2006 of Trump AC and Trump AC Funding, of Trump AC and Trump AC Funding II and of Trump AC and Trump AC Funding III (the "Trump AC Mortgage Notes") to distribute funds to Trump AC. The separate financial statements of the Subsidiary Guarantors have not been included because (i) the Subsidiary Guarantors constitute all of Trump AC's direct and indirect subsidiaries; (ii) the Subsidiary Guarantors have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Trump AC Mortgage Notes on a joint and several basis; (iii) the aggregate assets, liabilities, earnings and equity of the Subsidiary Guarantors are substantially equivalent to the assets, liabilities, earnings and equity of Trump AC on a consolidated basis; and (iv) the separate financial and other disclosures concerning the Subsidiary Guarantors are not deemed material to investors. The assets and operations of the nonguarantor subsidiaries are not significant. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented, have been made. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Accordingly, certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 filed with the SEC. The casino industry in Atlantic City is seasonal in nature; therefore, results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for a full year. The economic consequences of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and New York State's subsequent approval of the largest gambling package in its history are still unknown at this time. Although management anticipates such events to negatively affect Trump AC's operations, management cannot predict with any certainty the full impact of such events. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year financial statements to conform to the current year presentation. 5 (2) Other Assets Plaza Associates is appealing a real estate tax assessment by the City of Atlantic City. Included in other assets at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 is $8,014,000 which Plaza Associates believes will be recoverable on settlement of the appeal. (3) Trump World's Fair Closing On October 4, 1999, Trump AC closed Trump World's Fair. In addition to closing costs recorded at December 31, 1999, additional costs of $765,000 were recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2000. (4) Combined Financial Information--Trump AC Funding, Trump AC Funding II, and Trump AC Funding III. Combined financial information relating to Trump AC Funding, Trump AC Funding II and Trump AC Funding III is as follows: December 31, September 30, 2000 2001 -------------------- ------------------ (unaudited) Total Assets (including notes receivable of $1,297,726,000 at December 31, 2000 and $1,298,117,000 at September 30, 2001 and related interest receivable)........................ $ 1,322,101,000 $ 1,359,075,000 ================= ================= Total Liabilities and Capital (including notes payable of $1,297,726,000 at December 31, 2000 and $1,298,117,000 at September 30, 2001 and related interest payable).......... $ 1,322,101,000 $ 1,359,075,000 ================= ================= Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000 2001 ------------------- ------------------- Interest Income................................................. $ 109,687,000 $ 109,687,000 ================= ================== Interest Expense................................................ $ 109,687,000 $ 109,687,000 ================= ================== Net Income...................................................... $ -- $ -- ================= ================== (5) Recent Accounting Pronouncement In January 2001, the Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") reached a consensus on certain issues within Issue No. 00-22, "Accounting for 'Points' and Certain Other Time-Based or Volume-Based Sales Incentive Offers, and Offers for Free Products or Services to Be Delivered in the Future," ("EITF 00-22"). Application of EITF 00-22 is required for interim and annual periods ending after February 15, 2001. EITF 00-22 requires volume-based cash rebates to be classified as a reduction of revenue. Accordingly, such rebates have been classified as promotional allowances. Trump AC previously classified these expenditures as a gaming expense. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current presentation. In July 2001, the FASB issued Statement No. 141 "Business Combinations" ("SFAS 141") and Statement No. 142 "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("SFAS 142"). SFAS 141 is effective as follows: a) use of the pooling-of-interest method is prohibited for business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001; and b) the provisions of SFAS 141 also apply to all business combinations accounted for by the purchase method that are completed after June 30, 2001. There are also transition provisions that apply to business combinations completed before July 1, 2001, that were accounted for by the purchase method. SFAS 142 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001 and applies to all goodwill and other intangible assets recognized in an entity's statement of financial position at that date, regardless of when those assets were initially recognized. The Company does not believe that the provisions of SFAS 141 and SFAS 142 will have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations. 6 (6) Subsequent Events On October 31, 2001, Trump AC, Trump AC Funding, Trump AC Funding II and Trump AC Funding III announced that THCR is seeking to negotiate the terms of the public debt and is withholding interest payments thereon until such time as discussions between THCR and the bondholders have been finalized. Each of the Trump AC Mortgage Notes, having an aggregate semi-annual interest payment of approximately $73,125,000 which was due on November 1, 2001, is affected. These interest amounts have been included in current liabilities at September 30, 2001. THCR is seeking to negotiate the terms of the public debt in light of the economic consequences of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center which have led New York State to approve the largest gambling package in its history, which includes six casinos, three of which will be ninety minutes away from Manhattan in the Catskills, and video slot machines at numerous racetracks, including Aqueduct in New York City and Yonkers. THCR intends to pay interest upon the completion of a successful negotiation. Pursuant to each of the indentures governing the Trump AC Mortgage Notes, a default in the payment of interest when due and payable and which continues for 30 calendar days (the "Cure Period") constitutes an "Event of Default" under which the trustee or the holders of 25% of the aggregate principal amount of the respective debt issue then outstanding, by notice in writing to the respective issuers, may, and the trustee at the request of such holders shall, declare all principal and accrued interest of such debt issue to be due and payable immediately. Notwithstanding, the issuers may prevent the aforementioned Event of Default by paying the defaulted interest before the expiration of the Cure Period. The ability of the Registrants to repay their current and long-term indebtedness when due will depend on the ability of Trump AC to either generate cash from operations sufficient for such purposes or to refinance such indebtedness on or before the date on which it becomes due. Cash flow from operations may not be sufficient to repay a substantial portion of the principal amount of the debt at maturity, especially in light of New York State's recent approval of the largest gambling package in the State's history as a consequence of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the subsequent effects on New York's then already softening economy. The future operating performance of Trump AC and its ability to refinance its debt will be subject to the then prevailing economic conditions, industry conditions and numerous other financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Trump AC. There can be no assurance that the future operating performance of Trump AC will be sufficient to meet these repayment obligations or that the general state of the economy, the status of the capital markets or the receptiveness of the capital markets to the gaming industry will be conducive to refinancing this debt or other attempts to raise capital. 7 Item 2 -- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Capital Resources and Liquidity Cash flows from operating activities are Trump AC's principal source of liquidity. Although Trump AC expects to have sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations during 2001, management cannot make any assurances regarding Trump AC's ability to make future payments in light of the economic consequences of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center which have led New York State to approve the largest gambling package in its history, which includes six casinos, three of which will be ninety minutes away from Manhattan in the Catskills, and video slot machines at numerous racetracks, including Aqueduct in New York City and Yonkers. Cash flow is managed based upon the seasonality of the operations. Any excess cash flow achieved from operations during peak periods is utilized to subsidize non-peak periods when necessary. On October 31, 2001, Trump AC, Trump AC Funding, Trump AC Funding II and Trump AC Funding III announced that THCR is seeking to negotiate the terms of the public debt and is withholding interest payments thereon until such time as discussions between THCR and the bondholders have been finalized. Each of the Trump AC Mortgage Notes, having an aggregate semi-annual interest payment of approximately $73,125,000 which was due on November 1, 2001, is affected. These interest amounts have been included in current liabilities at September 30, 2001. THCR is seeking to negotiate the terms of the public debt in light of the economic consequences of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center which have led New York State to approve the largest gambling package in its history. THCR intends to pay interest upon the completion of a successful negotiation. Pursuant to each of the indentures governing the Trump AC Mortgage Notes, a default in the payment of interest when due and payable and which continues for 30 calendar days (the "Cure Period") constitutes an "Event of Default" under which the trustee or the holders of 25% of the aggregate principal amount of the respective debt issue then outstanding, by notice in writing to the respective issuers, may, and the trustee at the request of such holders shall, declare all principal and accrued interest of such debt issue to be due and payable immediately. Notwithstanding, the issuers may prevent the aforementioned Event of Default by paying the defaulted interest before the expiration of the Cure Period. The indentures under which the notes of Trump AC were issued restrict the ability of Trump AC and its subsidiaries to make distributions or pay dividends, as the case may be, unless certain financial ratios are achieved. In addition, the ability of Plaza Associates and Taj Associates to make payments of dividends or distributions (except for payment of interest) through Trump AC to THCR Holdings may be restricted by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission. Capital expenditures for Trump AC were $12,802,000 and $5,588,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 2001, respectively. Capital expenditures for Trump Plaza were $3,961,000 and $1,626,000 and for the Taj Mahal were $8,166,000 and $4,004,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 2001, respectively. The ability of the Registrants to repay their current and long-term indebtedness when due will depend on the ability of Trump AC to either generate cash from operations sufficient for such purposes or to refinance such indebtedness on or before the date on which it becomes due. Cash flow from operations may not be sufficient to repay a substantial portion of the principal amount of the debt at maturity, especially in light of New York State's recent approval of the largest gambling package in the State's history as a consequence of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the subsequent effects on New York's then already softening economy. The future operating performance of Trump AC and its ability to refinance its debt will be subject to the then prevailing economic conditions, industry conditions and numerous other financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Trump AC. There can be no assurance that the future operating performance of Trump AC will be sufficient to meet these repayment obligations or that the general state of the economy, the status of the capital markets or the receptiveness of the capital markets to the gaming industry will be conducive to refinancing this debt or other attempts to raise capital. Results of Operations: Operating Revenues and Expenses The financial information presented below reflects the results of operations of Plaza Associates and Taj Associates. Because Trump AC has no business operations other than its interests in Plaza Associates and Taj Associates, its results of operations are not discussed below. Comparison of Three-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2000 and 2001. The following tables include selected data of Plaza Associates and Taj Associates for the three months ended September 30, 2000 and 2001 (Trump AC also includes TCS and Trump Administration; which are not separately disclosed). 8 Three Months Ended September 30, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 2001 2000 2001 2000 2001 Plaza Plaza Taj Taj Total Total Associates Associates Associates Associates Trump AC * Trump AC * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (in thousands) Revenues: Gaming........................... $ 90,398 $ 88,545 $ 155,642 $ 148,778 $ 246,040 $ 237,323 Other............................ 21,427 19,507 32,928 31,137 54,355 50,644 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Gross Revenues................... 111,825 108,052 188,570 179,915 300,395 287,967 Less: Promotional Allowances..... 15,850 13,912 24,344 20,838 40,194 34,750 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Net Revenues..................... 95,975 94,140 164,226 159,077 260,201 253,217 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Costs & Expenses: Gaming........................... 55,543 51,825 81,969 80,342 137,512 132,167 Other............................ 5,400 4,904 9,475 9,530 14,875 14,434 General & Administrative......... 17,711 15,854 25,492 25,232 43,211 41,095 Depreciation & Amortization...... 4,330 3,083 8,844 8,369 13,174 11,452 Trump World's Fair closing ...... 29 -- -- -- 29 -- ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Costs and Expenses......... 83,013 75,666 125,780 123,473 208,801 199,148 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Income from Operations............... 12,962 18,474 38,446 35,604 51,400 54,069 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Interest and Other Income.......... 118 98 350 122 880 463 Interest Expense................... (12,069) (12,046) (23,304) (23,397) (38,494) (38,529) ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Non-Operating Expense........ (11,951) (11,948) (22,954) (23,275) (37,614) (38,066) ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Net Income .......................... $ 1,011 $ 6,526 $ 15,492 $ 12,329 $ 13,786 $ 16,003 ============ =========== ============ =========== =========== =========== * Intercompany eliminations and expenses of Trump AC, Trump AC Funding, Trump AC Funding II and Trump AC Funding III are not separately shown. Three Months Ended September 30, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 2001 2000 2001 2000 2001 Plaza Plaza Taj Taj Total Total Associates Associates Associates Associates Trump AC Trump AC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) Table Game Revenues.................. $ 26,004 $ 25,522 $ 53,697 $ 48,521 $ 79,701 $ 74,043 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ $ (482) $ (5,176) $ (5,658) Table Game Drop...................... $ 185,079 $ 154,517 $ 301,864 $ 269,852 $ 486,943 $ 424,369 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ $ (30,562) $ (32,012) $ (62,574) Table Win Percentage................. 14.1% 16.5% 17.8% 18.0% 16.4% 17.5% Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ 2.4 pts 0.2 pts 1.1 pts Number of Table Games................ 97 100 143 139 240 239 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ 3 (4) (1) Slot Revenues........................ $ 64,394 $ 63,023 $ 95,888 $ 94,199 $ 160,282 $ 157,222 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ $ (1,371) $ (1,689) $ (3,060) Slot Handle.......................... $ 833,534 $ 794,048 $ 1,219,587 $1,235,099 $ 2,053,121 $ 2,029,147 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ $ (39,486) $ 15,512 $ (23,974) Slot Win Percentage.................. 7.7% 7.9% 7.9% 7.6% 7.8% 7.7% Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ 0.2 pts (0.3) pts (0.1) pts Number of Slot Machines.............. 2,867 2,868 4,552 4,827 7,419 7,695 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ 1 275 276 Poker Revenues....................... -- -- $ 5,388 $ 5,478 $ 5,388 $ 5,478 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ -- $ 90 $ 90 Number of Poker Tables............... -- -- 66 68 66 68 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ -- 2 2 Other Gaming Revenues................ -- -- $ 669 $ 580 $ 669 $ 580 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ -- $ (89) $ (89) Total Gaming Revenues................ $ 90,398 $ 88,545 $ 155,642 $ 148,778 $ 246,040 $ 237,323 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ $ (1,853) $ (6,864) $ (8,717) Number of Guest Rooms................ 904 904 1,250 1,250 2,154 2,154 Occupancy Rate....................... 96.6% 94.3% 98.8% 97.4% 97.9% 96.1% Average Daily Rate (Room Revenue).... $ 82.13 $ 85.62 $ 90.34 $ 88.69 $ 86.94 $ 87.43 9 Gaming revenues are the primary source of Trump AC's revenues. The year over year decrease in gaming revenues was caused by both table games and slot activity. Table game revenues decreased by approximately $5,658,000 or 7.1% from the comparable period in 2000 due to a decrease in table drop at both the Taj Mahal and Trump Plaza. Table drop was negatively affected by decreased activity from premium international table game customers, a weak domestic market as well as the negative national economic impacts of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Overall Trump AC's table win percentage increased to 17.5% from 16.4% in the comparable period in 2000. Table game revenues represent the amount retained by Trump AC from amounts wagered at table games. The table win percentage tends to be fairly constant over the long term, but may vary significantly in the short term, due to large wagers by "high rollers". The Atlantic City industry table win percentages were 15.1% and 16.1% for the quarters ended September 30, 2000 and 2001, respectively. Slot revenues decreased by approximately $3,060,000 or 1.9% from the comparable period in 2000 primarily as a result of the negative national economic impacts of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Promotional allowances decreased by approximately $5,444,000 or 13.5% from the comparable period in 2000 due primarily to decreased cash complimentaries at the Taj Mahal associated with decreased table game revenues. Gaming expenses decreased by approximately $5,345,000 or 3.9% from the comparable period in 2000. Expense decreases at both the Taj Mahal and Trump Plaza were primarily related to decreased gaming revenues. General and Administrative expenses decreased by approximately $2,116,000 or 4.9% from the comparable period in 2000. Expense decreases at the Taj Mahal were primarily due to decreased entertainment and regulatory expenses. Expense decreases at Trump Plaza were primarily due to decreased insurance and advertising expenses. Comparison of Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2000 and 2001. The following table includes selected data of Plaza Associates and Taj Associates for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 2001 (Trump AC also includes TCS and Trump Administration; which were not separately disclosed). Nine Months Ended September 30, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 2001 2000 2001 2000 2001 Plaza Plaza Taj Taj Total Total Associates Associates Associates Associates Trump AC * Trump AC * ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (in thousands) Revenues: Gaming........................... $ 249,462 $ 249,615 $ 414,934 $ 400,679 $ 664,396 $ 650,294 Other............................ 57,518 55,211 85,063 82,399 142,581 137,610 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Gross Revenues................... 306,980 304,826 499,997 483,078 806,977 787,904 Less: Promotional Allowances..... 41,724 39,863 60,896 54,403 102,620 94,266 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Net Revenues..................... 265,256 264,963 439,101 428,675 704,357 693,638 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Costs & Expenses: Gaming........................... 158,178 155,856 228,975 227,053 387,153 382,909 Other............................ 15,440 14,348 26,490 27,234 41,930 41,582 General & Administrative......... 52,873 49,540 75,681 74,422 128,599 124,041 Depreciation & Amortization...... 12,086 11,380 27,036 25,241 39,122 36,621 Trump World's Fair closing ...... 765 -- -- -- 765 -- ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Costs and Expenses......... 239,342 231,124 358,182 353,950 597,569 585,153 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Income from Operations............... 25,914 33,839 80,919 74,725 106,788 108,485 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Interest and Other Income.......... 377 687 862 647 2,521 2,144 Interest Expense................... (35,796) (36,087) (70,106) (69,924) (115,290) (115,294) ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Non-Operating Expense........ (35,419) (35,400) (69,244) (69,277) (112,769) (113,150) ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- Net Income/(Loss).................... $ (9,505) $ (1,561) $ 11,675 $ 5,448 $ (5,981) $ (4,665) ============ =========== ============ =========== =========== =========== * Intercompany eliminations and expenses of Trump AC, Trump AC Funding, Trump AC Funding II and Trump AC Funding III are not separately shown. 10 Nine Months Ended September 30, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2000 2001 2000 2001 2000 2001 Plaza Plaza Taj Taj Total Total Associates Associates Associates Associates Trump AC Trump AC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (dollars in thousands) Table Game Revenues.................. $ 73,636 $ 73,890 $ 142,012 $ 126,028 $ 215,648 $ 199,918 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ $ 254 $ (15,984) $ (15,730) Table Game Drop...................... $ 498,442 $ 436,748 $ 823,293 $ 755,024 $ 1,321,735 $ 1,191,772 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ $ (61,694) $ (68,269) $ (129,963) Table Win Percentage................. 14.8% 16.9% 17.2% 16.7% 16.3% 16.8% Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ 2.1 pts (0.5) pts 0.5 pts Number of Table Games................ 96 99 143 141 239 240 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ 3 (2) 1 Slot Revenues........................ $ 175,826 $ 175,725 $ 256,366 $ 257,620 $ 432,192 $ 433,345 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ $ (101) $ 1,254 $ 1,153 Slot Handle.......................... $ 2,250,180 $ 2,269,911 $ 3,297,809 $ 3,373,170 $ 5,547,989 $ 5,643,081 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ $ 19,731 $ 75,361 $ 95,092 Slot Win Percentage.................. 7.8% 7.7% 7.8% 7.6% 7.8% 7.7% Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ (0.1) pts (0.2) pts (0.1) pts Number of Slot Machines.............. 2,831 2,850 4,548 4,696 7,379 7,546 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ 19 148 167 Poker Revenues....................... -- -- $ 14,720 $ 15,353 $ 14,720 $ 15,353 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ -- $ 633 $ 633 Number of Poker Tables............... -- -- 65 67 65 67 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ -- 2 2 Other Gaming Revenues................ -- -- $ 1,836 $ 1,678 $ 1,836 $ 1,678 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ -- $ (158) $ (158) Total Gaming Revenues................ $ 249,462 $ 249,615 $ 414,934 $ 400,679 $ 664,396 $ 650,294 Incr (Decr) over Prior Period........ $ 153 $ (14,255) $ (14,102) Number of Guest Rooms................ 904 904 1,250 1,250 2,154 2,154 Occupancy Rate....................... 91.0% 92.2% 94.0% 95.3% 92.8% 94.0% Average Daily Rate (Room Revenue).... $ 79.44 $ 81.56 $ 84.90 $ 80.97 $ 82.65 $ 81.22 Gaming revenues are the primary source of Trump AC's revenues. The year over year decrease in gaming revenues was caused by table games activity. Table game revenues decreased by approximately $15,730,000 or 7.3% from the comparable period in 2000 due to a decrease in table drop at both the Taj Mahal and Trump Plaza. Table drop was negatively affected by decreased activity from premium international table game customers, a weak domestic market as well as the negative national economic impacts of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Overall Trump AC's table win percentage increased to 16.8% from 16.3% in the comparable period in 2000. Table game revenues represent the amount retained by Trump AC from amounts wagered at table games. The table win percentage tends to be fairly constant over the long term, but may vary significantly in the short term, due to large wagers by "high rollers". The Atlantic City industry table win percentages were 15.6% and 15.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 2001, respectively. Slot revenues increased by approximately $1,153,000 or 0.3% from the comparable period in 2000 as a result of innovative marketing initiatives and managements efforts to improve the slot product on the casino floor which were partially offset by the negative national economic impacts of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Promotional allowances decreased by approximately $8,354,000 or 8.1% from the comparable period in 2000 due primarily to decreased cash complimentaries at the Taj Mahal associated with decreased table game revenues. General and Administrative expenses decreased by approximately $4,558,000 or 3.5% from the comparable period in 2000. Expense decreases at the Taj Mahal were primarily due to decreased insurance, litigation and entertainment expenses. Expense decreases at the Trump Plaza were primarily due to decreased entertainment, insurance and advertising expenses. Seasonality The casino industry in Atlantic City is seasonal in nature. Accordingly, the results of operations for the period ended September 30, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for a full year. 11 Important Factors Relating to Forward Looking Statements The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements so long as those statements are identified as forward-looking and are accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such statements. All statements, trend analysis and other information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relative to Trump AC's performance, trends in Trump AC's operations or financial results, plans, expectations, estimates and beliefs, as well as other statements including words such as "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend" and other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In connection with certain forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and those that may be made in the future by or on behalf of the Registrants, the Registrants note that there are various factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in any such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report were prepared by management and are qualified by, and subject to, significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other uncertainties and contingencies, including the duration and severity of the current economic turndown in the Unites States and the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the Registrants. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report will be realized or that actual results will not be significantly higher or lower. Readers of this Quarterly Report should consider these facts in evaluating the information contained herein. In addition, the business and operations of the Registrants are subject to substantial risks which increase the uncertainty inherent in the forward- looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report. The inclusion of the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report should not be regarded as a representation by the Registrants or any other person that the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report will be achieved. In light of the foregoing, readers of this Quarterly Report are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained herein. ITEM 3--QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Not Applicable. 12 PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1 -- LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Metelman Action; Settlement Agreement Approved by Court. As previously reported, on or about March 20, 2000, Mark Metelman, a stockholder of THCR, filed a class action suit in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Atlantic County (Civil Action No. Atl-C43-00) against THCR and each member of the Board of Directors of THCR, claiming that a third party made an offer to purchase THCR, and that one or more members of the Board of Directors wrongly failed to consider the supposed offer. On October 12, 2000, after the Court dismissed the complaint upon a motion by the defendants, the plaintiff refiled the complaint as a stockholder derivative action. On August 17, 2001, the Court approved a settlement agreement between the parties. No stockholders objected to the terms of the proposed offer. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, THCR has agreed that any future offers to purchase THCR will be initially reviewed by a Special Committee consisting of independent directors not affiliated with Donald Trump. The Special Committee may engage and/or consult with outside financial and legal advisors as it deems necessary and will make recommendations to the THCR Board of Directors concerning any such offers. Where either the Board of Directors or the Special Committee deems an offer to be substantial, the settlement requires THCR to advise THCR stockholders in a timely fashion. However, the Board of Directors will have ultimate decision making authority as to the response of THCR to any such offers. Castle Acquisition; Proposed Settlement. As previously reported, on October 16, 1996, stockholders of THCR filed derivative actions in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York (96 Civ. 7820), which were subsequently consolidated, against each member of the Board of Directors of THCR; THCR Holdings; Trump's Castle Associates, L.P., a New Jersey limited partnership of which THCR is a limited partner ("Trump's Castle"); Trump's Castle Hotel & Casino, Inc., a New Jersey corporation and the general partner of Trump's Castle ("TCHI"); Trump Casinos, Inc., a New Jersey corporation wholly- owned by Donald J. Trump ("TCI"); Trump Casinos II, Inc., a Delaware corporation wholly-owned by Donald J. Trump ("TCI- II"); and Salomon Brothers, Inc. ("Salomon"). As set forth more fully in the plaintiffs' Fourth Amended Shareholders' Derivative Complaint, the plaintiffs claimed that certain of the defendants breached their fiduciary duties (or aided or abetted such breaches) and engaged in wasteful and ultra vires acts in connection with THCR's and THCR Holdings' acquisition of Trump's Castle in October 1996 (the "Castle Acquisition"), and that Salomon was negligent in the issuance of its fairness opinion with respect to the Castle Acquisition. The plaintiffs also alleged that various parties committed violations of the federal securities laws for alleged omissions and misrepresentations in THCR's proxies, and that Trump, TCI-II and TCHI breached the acquisition agreement by supplying THCR with untrue information for inclusion in the proxy statement delivered to THCR's stockholders in connection with the Castle Acquisition. The plaintiffs sought removal of the directors of THCR, and an injunction, rescission and damages. In September 2001, without admitting any wrongdoing or liability, the parties entered into a stipulation of settlement (the "Stipulation"), subject to the Court's approval. The Court has scheduled a hearing for December 10, 2001 to determine the fairness and adequacy of the proposed settlement. Pursuant to the Stipulation, THCR sent to its stockholders on or about October 29, 2001, a notice of pendency therein outlining the terms of the proposed settlement, including such stockholders' right to object in writing to the proposed settlement and to appear at the settlement hearing. General. Trump AC, its partners, certain members of its former executive committee, and certain of its employees, have been involved in various legal proceedings. Such persons and entities are vigorously defending the allegations against them and intend to contest vigorously any future proceedings. In general, Trump AC has agreed to indemnify such persons against any and all losses, claims, damages, expenses (including reasonable costs, disbursements and counsel fees) and liabilities (including amounts paid or incurred in satisfaction of settlements, judgments, fines and penalties) incurred by them in said legal proceedings. Various legal proceedings are now pending against Trump AC. Trump AC considers all such proceedings to be ordinary litigation incident to the character of its business. Trump AC believes that the resolution of these claims, to the extent not covered by insurance, will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of Trump AC. From time to time, Plaza Associates and Taj Associates may be involved in routine administrative proceedings involving alleged violations of certain provisions of the New Jersey Casino Control Act. However, management believes that the final outcome of these proceedings will not, either individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on Plaza Associates or Taj Associates or on the ability of Plaza Associates or Taj Associates to otherwise retain or renew any casino or other licenses required under the New Jersey Casino Control Act for the operation of Trump Plaza and the Taj Mahal. 13 ITEM 2 -- CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS Not Applicable. ITEM 3 -- DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES Not Applicable. ITEM 4 -- SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS Not Applicable. ITEM 5 -- OTHER INFORMATION Subsequent Events. On October 31, 2001, Trump AC, Trump AC Funding, Trump AC Funding II and Trump AC Funding III jointly filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with the SEC, attaching a copy of a press release issued by THCR and THCR Holdings as an exhibit thereto, announcing therein that THCR is seeking to negotiate the terms of the public debt and is withholding interest payments thereon until such time as discussions between THCR and the bondholders have been finalized. Each of the Trump AC Mortgage Notes, having an aggregate semi-annual interest payment of approximately $73,125,000 which was due on November 1, 2001, is affected. These interest amounts have been included in current liabilities at September 30, 2001. THCR is seeking to negotiate the terms of the public debt in light of the economic consequences of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center which have led New York State to approve the largest gambling package in its history, which includes six casinos, three of which will be ninety minutes away from Manhattan in the Catskills, and video slot machines at numerous racetracks, including Aqueduct in New York City and Yonkers. THCR intends to pay interest upon the completion of a successful negotiation. Pursuant to each of the indentures governing the Trump AC Mortgage Notes, a default in the payment of interest when due and payable and which continues for 30 calendar days (the "Cure Period") constitutes an "Event of Default" under which the trustee or the holders of 25% of the aggregate principal amount of the respective debt issue then outstanding, by notice in writing to the respective issuers, may, and the trustee at the request of such holders shall, declare all principal and accrued interest of such debt issue to be due and payable immediately. Notwithstanding, the issuers may prevent the aforementioned Event of Default by paying the defaulted interest before the expiration of the Cure Period. ITEM 6 --EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K a. Exhibits: None. b. Current Reports on Form 8-K: The Registrants did not file any Current Reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ending September 30, 2001. 14 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES (Registrant) By: TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY HOLDING, INC., its Managing General Partner Date: November 14, 2001 By: /S/ FRANCIS X. MCCARTHY, JR. ----------------------------------------- Francis X. McCarthy, Jr. Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 15 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY FUNDING, INC. (Registrant) Date: November 14, 2001 By: /S/ FRANCIS X. MCCARTHY, JR. ----------------------------------------- Francis X. McCarthy, Jr. Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 16 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY FUNDING II, INC. (Registrant) Date: November 14, 2001 By: /S/ FRANCIS X. MCCARTHY, JR. ----------------------------------------- Francis X. McCarthy, Jr. Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 17 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY FUNDING III, INC. (Registrant) Date: November 14, 2001 By: /S/ FRANCIS X. MCCARTHY, JR. ----------------------------------------- Francis X. McCarthy, Jr. Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 18