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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 fiscal quarter ended October 31, 1995
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 0-14939
Crown Casino Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas 63-0851141
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employeridentification number)
incorporation or organization)
2415 West Northwest Highway
Suite 103
Dallas, Texas 75220-4446
(Address of principal executive offices,
including zip code)
(214) 352-7561
(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 such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Outstanding at
Title of Each Class December 12, 1995
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Common stock, par value $.01 per share 11,725,559
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Crown Casino Corporation
October 31, 1995 April 30,
(Unaudited) 1995
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 335,673 $ 1,692,440
Receivables 264,784
Prepaid expenses and other 905,587 931,935
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Total current assets 1,506,044 2,624,375
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Property and equipment:
Construction in progress 1,565,739
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 1,580,621 8,887,241
Riverboat and barges 15,256,140
Land held for development 16,660,555 16,608,555
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18,241,176 42,317,675
Less accumulated depreciation (137,191) (223,055)
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18,103,985 42,094,620
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Other assets:
Note receivable 20,000,000
Non-compete agreement, net 316,674
Debt issuance costs, net 345,963
License costs 9,125,000
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20,000,000 9,787,637
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$ 39,610,029 $ 54,506,632
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 134,010 $ 999,611
Accrued liabilities 318,336 1,038,587
Advances from LRGP 2,179,083
Capital lease obligations 5,879 2,876,632
Notes payable 26,511,603
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Total current liabilities 458,225 33,605,516
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Capital lease obligations, less current portion 3,281 2,271,477
Deferred income taxes 8,554,800 500,000
Common stock pending issuance 200,000
Investment in SCGC 2,474,583
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share, 1,000,000 shares
authorized; none issued or outstanding
Common stock, par value $.01 per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized
11,725,559 issued and outstanding (11,678,459 at April 30, 1995) 117,256 116,785
Additional paid-in capital 42,031,214 41,859,407
Accumulated deficit ( 14,029,330) ( 24,046,553)
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Total stockholders' equity 28,119,140 17,929,639
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$ 39,610,029 $ 54,506,632
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Crown Casino Corporation
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
October 31,
1995 1994
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Revenues $ - $ -
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative 623,235 520,079
Gaming pre-opening and development 61,723 2,447,951
Depreciation and amortization 29,026 62,681
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713,984 3,030,711
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Other income (expense):
Interest expense (376) (1,938,256)
Interest income 588,619 76,709
Equity in loss of SCGC (645,718)
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(57,475) (1,861,547)
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Loss before income taxes (771,459) (4,892,258)
Benefit for income taxes (43,200) (1,870,750)
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Net loss $ (728,259) $ (3,021,508)
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Loss per share $ (.06) $ (.31)
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Weighted average common and common
equivalent shares outstanding 11,741,286 9,633,424
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Crown Casino Corporation
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
October 31,
1995 1994
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Revenues $ - $ -
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative 1,238,029 940,368
Gaming pre-opening and development 662,787 3,396,409
Depreciation and amortization 72,553 123,464
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1,973,369 4,460,241
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Other income (expense):
Interest expense (965,793) (3,043,046)
Interest income 1,084,298 158,040
Equity in loss of SCGC (1,585,753)
Gain on sale of 50% of SCGC 21,512,640
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20,045,392 (2,885,006)
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Income (loss) before income taxes 18,072,023 (7,345,247)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 8,054,800 (2,798,850)
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Net income (loss) $ 10,017,223 $ (4,546,397)
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Income (loss) per share $ .82 $ (.48)
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Weighted average common and common
equivalent shares outstanding 12,263,377 9,556,435
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Crown Casino Corporation
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
October 31,
1995 1994
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Operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ 10,017,223 $ (4,546,397)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 72,553 123,464
Amortization of debt issuance costs/discount 389,360 1,412,740
Warrant issued for services 62,500
Deferred income taxes 8,054,800 (2,798,850)
Equity in loss of SCGC 1,585,753
Gain on sale of 50% of SCGC (21,512,640)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of disposition:
Receivables, net (364,784) 356,723
Prepaid expenses and other (801,474) (1,338,379)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (195,840) 1,367,180
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Net cash used by operating activities (2,755,049) (5,361,019)
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Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment (4,160,168) ( 16,884,850)
Sale of 50% of SCGC 1,000,000
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Net cash used by investing activities (3,160,168) ( 16,884,850)
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Financing activities:
Issuance of common stock 23,215 3,366,584
Purchases of common stock (50,937) (55,000)
Issuance of debt and warrants 28,000,000
Debt issuance costs (1,475,099)
Advances from LRGP 4,627,897
Payments of debt and capital lease obligations (41,725) (7,057,953)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 4,558,450 22,778,532
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (1,356,767) 532,663
Cash and cash equivalents at: Beginning of period 1,692,440 1,778,939
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End of period $ 335,673 $ 2,311,602
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CROWN CASINO CORPORATION
(Unaudited)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1995
NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Crown Casino Corporation and subsidiaries ("Crown" or the "Company") owns (i) a
50% interest in St. Charles Gaming Company, Inc. ("SCGC") which owns and
operates a riverboat gaming casino located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana that
opened on July 29, 1995, and (ii) an 18.6 acre tract of land in the gaming
district of Las Vegas, Nevada which is being held for possible development of a
hotel and casino. The Company is also actively pursuing other gaming
opportunities in these and other jurisdictions.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim
financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of
Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments
(consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair
presentation have been included. Operating results for the six month period
ended October 31, 1995 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may
be expected for the year ended April 30, 1996. For further information, refer
to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the
Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 1995.
NOTE B - SALE OF 50% OF SCGC
On June 9, 1995 pursuant to a definitive Stock Purchase Agreement ("Stock
Purchase Agreement") the Company sold a 50% interest in SCGC to Louisiana
Riverboat Gaming Partnership ("LRGP"), a joint venture owned 50% by Casino
America, Inc. ("Casino America") and 50% by Louisiana Downs, Inc. LRGP owns
the Isle of Capri(SM) dockside riverboat casino in Bossier City, Louisiana.
The purchase price consisted of (i) a five-year $20 million note (the "LRGP
Note"), (ii) $1 million cash, and (iii) a warrant (which may only be exercised
by converting a portion of the LRGP Note) to purchase 416,667 shares of Casino
America common stock at $12 per share.
The LRGP Note bears interest at 11.5% per annum, payable monthly, and is
secured by LRGP's 50% interest in SCGC. Principal is payable in seventeen
equal quarterly installments beginning in June 1996. If the distributions from
SCGC to LRGP during any quarter are less than the principal installment due for
such quarter, LRGP will only be obligated to pay the amount of such
distribution and any deficiency will be deferred to the next installment due
under the LRGP Note. All principal and interest not previously paid will be
due and payable in June 2000. At October 31, 1995 the entire LRGP Note is
classified as non-current since LRGP is not permitted to make principal
payments on said note until the New Notes issued jointly by LRGP and SCGC are
retired (see Note C). The New Notes initially become due in July 1996, but may
be extended up to twelve additional months at the option of the issuers
providing no event of default has occurred and is continuing. Also, during any
period an event of default has occurred and is continuing under the New Notes
issued by LRGP and SCGC, the Company is not entitled to receive interest
payments on the LRGP Note, and in the event of foreclosure on the New Notes, it
is anticipated that the collectibility of the LRGP Note would be jeopardized.
Also, pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, LRGP will lend funds, or will
provide a financing source for SCGC, to provide for the development of the
Calcasieu Parish project in amounts to be agreed upon between LRGP and the
Company. The maximum amount of all loans funded or guaranteed by LRGP will not
exceed $45 million, unless agreed to by the parties. In August 1995 SCGC and
LRGP jointly issued $38.4 million of senior secured increasing rate notes the
proceeds of which were used to retire all of SCGC's senior debt ($21.9 million)
and certain LRGP obligations ($8.4 million). The balance of the proceeds have
been used in the development of the Calcasieu Parish project (see Note C).
In connection with the Stock Purchase Agreement, SCGC bought out its prior
casino management agreement and entered into a new casino management agreement
with Casino America. The Casino America management agreement has a term of 99
years and provides for a management fee of (i) 2% of "Revenues," as defined in
the agreement (generally net gaming revenues less gaming and admission taxes
plus all other operating revenues) plus (ii) 10% of "Net Operating Income," as
defined in the agreement, provided however, the total management fee shall not
exceed 4% of "Revenues." In the event the LRGP Note goes into default and the
Company reacquires LRGP's 50% interest in SCGC, SCGC will have the right to
terminate the Casino America management agreement.
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In addition to the foregoing, the Company granted LRGP a right of first refusal
to jointly develop its 18.6 acre tract of land in the gaming district of Las
Vegas in the event the Company chooses to develop such project on a joint
venture basis.
The Company has included 100% of SCGC's operating results in its consolidated
results of operations through June 8, 1995. From and after June 9, 1995 (the
date of sale of 50% of SCGC), the Company has accounted for its investment in
SCGC on the equity method, and accordingly has included its proportionate share
of SCGC's operating results in its consolidated results of operations.
The gain on the sale of 50% of SCGC was recognized in the first quarter of
fiscal 1996 as (i) the transaction occurred in such quarter, and (ii)
collection of the LRGP Note was determined to be reasonably assured.
The Company's gain on the sale of 50% of SCGC is calculated as follows (in
thousands):
Consideration for sale of a 50% interest in SCGC $ 21,000
Crown's negative basis in SCGC stock sold:
Deficit in SCGC 1,778
Percentage sold 50%
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889
Transaction and other costs (376)
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Gain on sale of 50% of SCGC $ 21,513
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At October 31, 1995 the Company's investment in SCGC is calculated as follows (in thousands):
Remaining negative basis in SCGC on June 9, 1995 after sale of 50% $ (889)
Crown's portion of SCGC's loss from June 9, 1995 to October 31, 1995 (1,586)
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Crown's investment in SCGC $ (2,475)
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Since the Company anticipates SCGC will have future income (operations
commenced on July 29, 1995), its investment in SCGC is carried below zero and
is shown as a liability at October 31, 1995.
SCGC's summarized unaudited operating results for the six month periods ended
October 31, 1995 and 1994 are as follows (in thousands):
Six Months Ended
October 31,
1995 1994
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Revenues:
Casino $ 17,008 $ --
Food, beverage and other 1,159
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18,167 --
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Costs and expenses:
Casino 13,277
Food, beverage and other 433
Gaming taxes 4,072
Gaming pre-opening and development 3,785 3,042
Depreciation and amortization 1,029 55
Interest expense 2,397 3,029
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24,993 6,126
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Loss before income taxes (6,826) (6,126)
Benefitsforfincomectaxesaxes (2,137) (2,385)
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Net loss $ (4,689) $ (3,741)
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NOTE C - SCGC DEBT
In June 1994 SCGC completed a private placement of a $28 million Senior Secured
Increasing Rate Note (the "Senior Note") to an institutional investor. The
Senior Note was initially due on June 3, 1995, but was subsequently extended to
August 31, 1995 and carried a 12% coupon increasing 67 basis points each
quarter up to a maximum interest rate of 14%. SCGC repaid $6.5 million of the
Senior Note in October 1994. The balance of the Senior Note was repaid in
August 1995 from a portion of the proceeds from the issuance of $38.4 million
of Senior Secured Increasing Rate Notes (the "New Notes") issued jointly by
SCGC and LRGP (collectively, the "Issuers") to the same institutional investor
(the "Lender"). The New Notes initially become due on July 27, 1996, but can
be extended up to an additional twelve months at the option of the Issuers
provided no event of default has occurred and is continuing, carry a 12% coupon
increasing 25 basis points each quarter until maturity, and provide for
contingent interest beginning in May 1996 equal to 7.5% of the Issuers'
consolidated cash flow, as defined. The New Notes are collateralized by
substantially all the assets of the Issuers and the agreement governing the New
Notes contains covenants relating to certain business, operational and
financial matters including limitations on (i) incurring additional debt, (ii)
paying dividends, (iii) merging or consolidating with others, (iv) changes in
control, (v) capital expenditures, (vi) investments and joint ventures, and
(vii) the sale of assets, and financial covenants pertaining to (a) minimum
cash flow, (b) minimum fixed charge ratio, (c) maximum leverage ratio, and (d)
minimum net worth. Events of default occurred in September 1995 due to the
failure to meet certain of the financial covenants. SCGC and LRGP are
presently negotiating with the Lender to obtain a waiver of such defaults, but
no waiver has yet been executed by the Lender. No assurance can be given that
a satisfactory waiver will be forthcoming. During the pendency of an event of
default, the Lender is entitled to accelerate the maturity of the New Notes and
to foreclose on the collateral securing the New Notes. The Company believes
(i) the collective cash flow of LRGP and SCGC is more than sufficient to
support the level of debt that the New Notes represent, and (ii) the Lender is
well collateralized. Accordingly, while no assurance can be given, the Company
does not expect that the Lender will accelerate the maturity of the New Notes
and seek to foreclose on the collateral.
The New Notes are not guaranteed by the Company or any of its consolidated
subsidiaries. However, during any period an event of default has occurred and
is continuing under the New Notes, the Company is not entitled to receive
interest payments on the $20 million LRGP Note, and in the event of foreclosure
on the New Notes, it is anticipated that the collectibility of the LRGP Note
would be jeopardized.
NOTE D - LAND HELD FOR DEVELOPMENT
In connection with the acquisition of Gaming Entertainment Management Services,
Inc. in December 1993, the Company acquired an option to purchase an 18.6 acre
tract of land in the gaming district of Las Vegas, Nevada located on the
southeast corner of the intersection of Flamingo and Arville. In June 1994 the
Company exercised its option and closed the purchase of the Las Vegas land. In
February 1994 the Las Vegas land under option was appraised for approximately
$20.3 million.
NOTE E - ABANDONMENT OF BOURBON STREET ACQUISITION
In July 1995 the Company entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to
acquire the Bourbon Street Hotel and Casino (the "Bourbon Street Casino")
located in Las Vegas, Nevada for a purchase price of $10 million. The Bourbon
Street Casino has reported annual revenues of approximately $12 million.
In November 1995 the Company determined not to proceed with the acquisition of
the Bourbon Street Casino due to (i) the possibility of more attractive
investment opportunities (including potentially acquiring a second riverboat
casino which would be operated from SCGC's existing site in Calcasieu Parish),
(ii) the lack of attractive financing, and (iii) declining margins at the
property. In connection with this decision, in November 1995 the Company
wrote-off a $500,000 non-refundable deposit and approximately $127,000 of other
costs related to the proposed acquisition.
NOTE F - CONTINGENCIES
On September 21, 1994, an action was filed against the Company and SCGC in the
24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana by Avondale
Industries, Inc. ("Avondale"). In this action, Avondale alleges that the
Company was contractually obligated to Avondale for the construction of SCGC's
riverboat vessel based upon a letter of intent (allegedly reaffirming a
previous
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agreement entered into between Avondale and SCGC). Avondale alleges that the
Company breached a duty to negotiate in good faith toward the execution of a
definitive vessel construction contract. Alternatively, Avondale alleges that
a separate oral contract for the construction of the vessel existed and that
the Company committed unspecified unfair trade practices and made certain
misrepresentations. Avondale seeks unspecified damages including "all lost
profits and lost overhead" and attorneys fees. Avondale has verbally stated
its lost profits and lost overhead amount to approximately $2.5 million. While
no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome of this litigation,
management believes that this litigation will not have a material adverse
effect on the financial position of the Company. The Company intends to
vigorously contest liability in this matter.
In October 1995, an action was filed against the Company, Casino America,
Louisiana Downs, Inc. and W.S. Bellows Construction Co. (the "Defendants") in
the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, Lake Charles
Division, by Marvin D. Vincent and the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
(the "Plaintiffs"). In this action the Plaintiffs allege that the Defendants
have desecrated the alleged grave sites of their ancestors during the course of
construction of the Calcasieu Parish land-based facilities. The Plaintiffs are
seeking damages of $2 million per Defendant, plus $10 million in punitive
damages, costs and attorneys' fees. While no assurance can be given as to the
ultimate outcome of this litigation, management believes that the allegations
made in the lawsuit are without merit and that this litigation will not have a
material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of
the Company.
NOTE G - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Supplemental cash flow disclosures are as follows for the six months ended
October 31, 1995 and 1994:
Six Months Ended
October 31,
1995 1994
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Note received for sale of 50% of SCGC stock $20,000,000
Equipment acquired under capital leases $5,435,638
Property acquired in exchange for note receivable 471,465
Warrants issued for property and services 337,500
Interest paid, net of amount capitalized 1,045,538 1,065,652
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company's
consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto appearing
elsewhere in this report.
OVERVIEW
The Company owns (i) a 50% interest in St. Charles Gaming Company, Inc.
("SCGC") which owns and operates a riverboat gaming casino located in Calcasieu
Parish, Louisiana that opened on July 29, 1995 and (ii) an 18.6 acre tract of
land in the gaming district of Las Vegas, Nevada which is being held for
possible development of a hotel and casino. The Company is also actively
pursuing other gaming opportunities in these and other jurisdictions.
In January 1995, SCGC made the strategic decision to relocate the site for its
planned Louisiana riverboat casino from St. Charles Parish to Calcasieu Parish
in the southwest part of the state near the Texas border. In March 1995, the
Company entered into an agreement with Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Partnership
("LRGP") to form a joint venture to develop the Calcasieu Parish project.
LRGP, a joint venture owned 50% by Casino America, Inc. ("Casino America") and
50% by Louisiana Downs, Inc. owns the Isle of Capri(SM) dockside riverboat
casino in Bossier City, Louisiana. Pursuant to the joint venture agreement, on
June 9, 1995 the Company sold 50% of the outstanding common stock of SCGC for
(i) a five-year $20 million note (the "LRGP Note"), (ii) $1 million cash, and
(iii) a warrant (which may only be exercised by converting a portion of the
LRGP Note) to purchase 416,667 shares of Casino America common stock at $12 per
share. On July 29, 1995 SCGC's riverboat casino opened for business in
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana as an Isle of Capri(SM) themed property.
In July 1995, the Company entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to
acquire the Bourbon Street Hotel and Casino (the "Bourbon Street Casino")
located in Las Vegas, Nevada for a purchase price of $10 million. The Bourbon
Street Casino has reported annual revenues of approximately $12 million.
However, in November 1995 the Company determined not to proceed with the
acquisition of the Bourbon Street Casino due to (i) the possibility of more
attractive investment opportunities (including potentially acquiring a second
riverboat casino which would be operated from SCGC's existing site in Calcasieu
Parish), (ii) the lack of attractive financing, and (iii) declining margins at
the property. As a result of this decision, in November 1995 the Company
wrote-off a $500,000 non-refundable deposit and approximately $127,000 of other
costs related to the proposed acquisition.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
As a result of the Company's sale of 50% of SCGC on June 9, 1995, from and
after such date SCGC's operating results are no longer consolidated with the
Company, but rather are accounted for on the equity method. Accordingly,
operating results for the current and prior fiscal periods are not entirely
comparable.
THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1995 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER
31, 1994
Gaming pre-opening and development costs for the three months ended October 31,
1995 decreased $2,386,228 compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.
The decrease was attributable to the Company no longer consolidating SCGC's
operating results from and after June 9, 1995. General and administrative
expenses for the three months ended October 31, 1995 increased $103,156
compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase was
primarily attributable to additional staff at the corporate level. Interest
expense for the three months ended October 31, 1995 decreased $1,937,880
compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The decrease was the
result of the Company no longer consolidating the operating results of SCGC
from and after June 9, 1995 as SCGC was formerly responsible for substantially
all of the Company's consolidated interest expense. Interest income for the
three months ended October 31, 1995 increased $511,910 compared to the same
period in the prior fiscal year. The increase was the result of interest being
recognized in the current fiscal quarter on the $20 million LRGP Note at the
rate of 11.5% per annum, whereas in the prior fiscal quarter interest income on
a portion of the proceeds from the issuance of the $28 million Senior Note was
being held in escrow and earning interest at the rate of 3% to 4% in a money
market fund.
SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1995 COMPARED TO THE SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
1994
Gaming pre-opening and development costs for the six months ended October 31,
1995 decreased $2,733,622 compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.
The decrease was attributable to the Company no longer consolidating SCGC's
operating results from and after June 9, 1995. General and administrative
expenses for the six months ended October 31, 1995 increased $297,661 compared
to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily
attributable to increased compensation, partially as a result of additional
staff at the corporate level, and consulting expense. Interest expense for the
six months ended October 31,
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1995 decreased $2,077,253 compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.
The decrease was the result of the Company no longer consolidating the
operating results of SCGC from and after June 9, 1995 as SCGC was formerly
responsible for substantially all of the Company's consolidated interest
expense. Interest income for the six months ended October 31, 1995 increased
$926,258 compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase
was the result of interest being recognized in the current fiscal period on the
$20 million LRGP Note at the rate of 11.5% per annum, whereas in the prior
fiscal period interest income on a portion of the proceeds from the issuance of
the $28 million Senior Note was being held in escrow and earning interest at
the rate of 3% to 4% in a money market fund.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
THE COMPANY
The Calcasieu Parish riverboat casino opened for business on July 29, 1995. In
the near term, revenues generated by the casino are not expected to have an
impact on the Company, as cash flows generated will be used to service the debt
obligations of SCGC and LRGP (see "SCGC" below). The Company has no capital
expenditure commitments with respect to the Calcasieu Parish project. The
impact of the riverboat casino on the Company's financial condition in the long
term cannot be predicted with any certainty, and will depend upon the
profitability of the casino's operations.
Management of the Company is evaluating the design, scope and capital
requirements of its proposed hotel and casino project which is to be built on
the Company's 18.6 acre tract of land in Las Vegas. Management is considering
a variety of scenarios with respect to the operation and ownership of the
proposed hotel and casino, including a potential joint venture relationship,
but currently has no definitive development plan in place. Accordingly,
development costs with respect to the proposed Las Vegas hotel and casino have
not been determined. In connection with the joint venture agreement with LRGP,
the Company granted LRGP a right of first refusal to develop such project with
the Company in the event the Company chooses to develop such project on a joint
venture basis.
As a source of liquidity, the Company receives interest monthly on the LRGP
Note, provided no event of default has occurred and is continuing on the New
Notes issued by SCGC and LRGP to the Lender (see "SCGC" below). Also, in
November 1995 the Company issued a $1 million ten year note to a bank which
bears interest at the bank's prime rate plus 1 1/2%, and is secured by certain
equipment. The proceeds are to be used for general corporate purposes.
SCGC
Since the Company and LRGP entered into the joint venture agreement in March
1995, LRGP and its affiliate, Casino America, have been providing capital to
develop the Calcasieu Parish project which opened in July 1995. As of December
1, 1995, the Company anticipates an additional $15 million will be spent to
complete the permanent terminal facility and retire project-related payables.
In addition, SCGC plans to construct a 300 room hotel at an estimated cost of
$15 million. The Company expects that the additional capital necessary to
complete the Calcasieu Parish project will come from LRGP or a financing source
arranged by LRGP, and cash flows from operating the Calcasieu Parish project.
However, LRGP does not have a contractual obligation to provide such capital
and no assurance can be given that LRGP, or another financing source, will
provide the capital necessary to complete the planned improvements.
In June 1994, SCGC completed a private placement of a $28,000,000 Senior
Secured Increasing Rate Note (the "Senior Note") to an institutional investor.
SCGC repaid $6.5 million of the Senior Note in October 1994. The balance of
the Senior Note was repaid in August 1995 from a portion of the proceeds from
the issuance of $38.4 million of Senior Secured Increasing Rate Notes (the "New
Notes") issued jointly by SCGC and LRGP (collectively, the "Issuers") to the
same institutional investor (the "Lender"). The New Notes initially become due
on July 27, 1996, but can be extended up to an additional twelve months at the
option of the Issuers provided no event of default has occurred and is
continuing, carry a 12% coupon increasing 25 basis points each quarter until
maturity, and provide for contingent interest beginning in May 1996 equal to
7.5% of the Issuers' consolidated cash flow, as defined. The New Notes are
collateralized by substantially all the assets of the Issuers and the agreement
governing the New Notes contains covenants relating to certain business,
operational and financial matters including limitations on (i) incurring
additional debt, (ii) paying dividends, (iii) merging or consolidating with
others, (iv) changes in control, (v) capital expenditures, (vi) investments and
joint ventures, and (vii) the sale of assets, and financial covenants
pertaining to (a) minimum cash flow, (b) minimum fixed charge ratio, (c)
maximum leverage ratio, and (d) minimum net worth. Events of default occurred
in September 1995 due to the failure to meet certain of the financial
covenants. SCGC and LRGP are presently negotiating with the Lender to obtain a
waiver of such defaults, but no waiver has yet been executed by the Lender. No
assurance can be given that a satisfactory waiver will be forthcoming. During
the pendency of an event of default, the Lender is entitled to accelerate the
maturity of the New Notes and to foreclose on the collateral securing the New
Notes. The Company believes (i) the collective cash flow of LRGP and SCGC is
more
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than sufficient to support the level of debt that the New Notes represent, and
(ii) the Lender is well collateralized. Accordingly, while no assurance can be
given, the Company does not expect that the Lender will accelerate the maturity
of the New Notes and seek to foreclose on the collateral.
The New Notes are not guaranteed by the Company or any of its consolidated
subsidiaries. However, during any period an event of default has occurred and
is continuing under the New Notes, the Company is not entitled to receive
interest payments on the $20 million LRGP Note, and in the event of foreclosure
on the New Notes, it is anticipated that the collectibility of the LRGP Note
would be jeopardized.
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CROWN CASINO CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings.
On September 21, 1994, an action was filed against the Company and SCGC in the
24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana by Avondale
Industries, Inc. ("Avondale"). In this action, Avondale alleges that the
Company was contractually obligated to Avondale for the construction of SCGC's
riverboat vessel based upon a letter of intent (allegedly reaffirming a
previous agreement entered into between Avondale and SCGC). Avondale alleges
that the Company breached a duty to negotiate in good faith toward the
execution of a definitive Vessel Construction Contract. Alternatively,
Avondale alleges that a separate oral contract for the construction of the
vessel existed and that the Company committed unspecified unfair trade
practices and misrepresentations. Avondale seeks unspecified damages including
"all lost profits and lost overhead" and attorneys fees. Avondale has verbally
stated its lost profits and lost overhead amount to approximately $2.5 million.
While no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome of this litigation,
management believes that this litigation will not have a material adverse
effect on the financial position of the Company. The Company intends to
vigorously contest liability in this matter.
In October 1995 an action was filed against the Company, Casino America,
Louisiana Downs, Inc., and W.S. Bellows Construction Co. (the "Defendants") in
the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, Lake Charles
Division, by Marvin D. Vincent and the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
(the "Plaintiffs"). In this action the Plaintiffs allege that the Defendants
have desecrated the alleged grave sites of their ancestors during the course of
construction of the Calcasieu Parish land-based facilities. The Plaintiffs are
seeking damages of $2 million per Defendant, plus $10 million in punitive
damages, costs and attorneys' fees. While no assurance can be given as to the
ultimate outcome of this litigation, management believes that the allegations
made in the lawsuit are without merit and that this litigation will not have a
material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of
the Company.
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The Company's 1995 annual meeting of shareholders was held on September 29,
1995 and the following directors were elected:
Votes Votes
For Withheld
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Edward R. McMurphy 9,899,419 58,407
T.J. Falgout, III 9,906,919 50,907
David J. Douglas 9,906,119 51,707
J. David Simmons 9,905,719 52,107
Gerald L. Adams 9,906,219 51,607
Robert J. Kehl 9,896,219 61,607
Gerard M. Jacobs 9,906,819 51,007
The record date for the Company's 1995 annual meeting of shareholders was
August 18, 1995 on which date there were a total of 11,741,459 shares of common
stock outstanding and entitled to vote at such meeting.
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) Exhibits:
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(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
There were no reports on Form 8-K filed in the second fiscal quarter
of the current year.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
Crown Casino Corporation
By: \s\ Mark D. Slusser
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Mark D. Slusser
Vice President Finance, Chief
Financial Officer and Secretary
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
Dated: December 12, 1995
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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