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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997
[ ] Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934--N/A
Commission File No. 0-21736
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BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado 84-1158484
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
17301 West Colfax Avenue, Suite 170, Golden, Colorado 80401
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(303) 216-0908
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None.
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock $.001 Par Value
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(Title of Class)
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 by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ ]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
Registrant on March 6, 1998, was approximately $13,700,000 based upon the
reported closing sale price of such shares on the NASDAQ National Market System
for that date. As of March 6, 1998, there were 3,947,496 shares outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: -NONE-
The exhibit index appears on page __.
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BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
1997 Annual Report on Form 10-K
Table of Contents
Item Description Page
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Item 1. Business....................................................................... 1
Item 2. Properties..................................................................... 6
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.............................................................. 13
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders............................ 14
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and
Related Stockholder Matters.................................................... 15
Item 6. Selected Financial Data........................................................ 16
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations............................................ 17
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk...................... 33
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.................................... 33
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on
Accounting and Financial Disclosure............................................ 33
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers Of the Registrant............................. 34
Item 11. Executive Compensation......................................................... 37
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
and Management................................................................. 40
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions................................. 42
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules,
and Reports on Form 8-K........................................................ 44
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Item 1. Business.
A. GENERAL.
The Company is an owner, developer and operator of gaming properties in
Black Hawk, Colorado. The Company currently owns a 50% interest in the Gilpin
Hotel Casino, which it developed and has operated since its inception in 1992.
In December 1997, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire the 50%
interest in the Gilpin Hotel Casino that it does not already own. Along with its
strategic partner, Jacobs Entertainment Ltd., the Company is currently
developing The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk ("The Lodge Casino"), a $72 million
hotel/casino/parking project scheduled for completion in the second quarter of
1998.
The Gilpin Hotel Casino was the Company's first casino project. The
37,000 square foot facility is located in the heart of the Black Hawk gaming
district. Originally built in the 1860s, the Gilpin Hotel is one of the oldest
in Colorado, however, no hotel or lodging facilities are offered by the casino.
Construction of the casino property began in February 1992 and was completed in
September 1992. The Gilpin Hotel Casino commenced operations in October 1992,
and was expanded through the acquisition of an adjacent casino in late 1994. It
now offers customers approximately 480 slot machines, 17 table games, two
restaurants and four bars. The Gilpin Hotel Casino also provides simulcast
off-track betting on dog and horse races conducted at various tracks in the
United States.
The Lodge Casino, which is anticipated to be completed during the
second quarter of 1998, is also located in the heart of the Black Hawk gaming
district. The Company believes that The Lodge Casino will be one of Colorado's
largest casinos and Black Hawk's premier gaming facility. When completed, the
250,000 square foot project will have approximately 50,000 square feet of casino
space, 50 hotel rooms, three restaurants, four bars and an approximate 700-car
parking garage. The Lodge Casino is being developed jointly by the Company and
Jacobs Entertainment Ltd., a Cleveland, Ohio-based entity with which the Company
has established a strategic partnership. The Company and affiliates of Jacobs
Entertainment have established a jointly owned entity to develop, own and
operate The Lodge Casino. The Company owns 75% of this entity and the Jacobs'
affiliates own the remaining 25%. In late 1996, an affiliate of Jacobs
Entertainment Ltd. made a significant investment in the Company and Mr. Jeffrey
P. Jacobs was elected to serve as the Company's Co-Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer.
Casino gaming in Colorado is restricted to the three towns of Black
Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek and two Native American gaming facilities
located in the southwest corner of the state. The Black Hawk market, which
includes both Black Hawk and Central City, primarily attracts drive-in or "day
trip" customers from such key population centers as Denver, Boulder, Fort
Collins and Golden, Colorado and Cheyenne, Wyoming. These population centers are
located within a 100-mile radius of Black Hawk. The population within this
100-mile radius has experienced steady growth from a population of 2.8 million
in 1990 to 3.2 million in 1996. Gaming revenues generated in the Black Hawk
market have grown from $128 million in 1992, the first full year of gaming
operations, to $234 million in 1997.
According to the Colorado Gaming Commission, the Colorado gaming
industry's adjusted gross proceeds have grown from approximately $23 million in
1991 to $431 million in 1997. The Company believes that the Colorado market
continues to offer significant growth
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opportunities for newer and larger gaming establishments with amenities such as
hotel facilities proposed by the Company. At present, Black Hawk has no
significant lodging facilities. The Company's strategy focuses on increasing
revenues and earnings through continued development efforts that offer the
opportunity to increase its market share and enhance its operational
efficiencies. The Company's proposed purchase of its joint venture partner's 50%
ownership interest in the Gilpin Hotel Casino (see "Activities During 1997"
immediately below) and the development of The Lodge Casino are key components of
this strategy. The Company believes that The Lodge Casino offers an important
opportunity to increase its share of the Black Hawk gaming market and generate
increased revenue and earnings growth. The acquisition of the other 50% interest
in the Gilpin Hotel Casino will increase the Company's ability to conduct joint
marketing activities with The Lodge Casino, and management believes that the
acquisition also will permit the Company to achieve economies of scale in a
number of important operational areas.
B. ACTIVITIES DURING 1997.
ACQUISITION OF JOINT VENTURE. A definitive agreement ("Agreement") was
entered into in late December 1997 between the Company and Gilpin Ventures, Inc.
("GVI"), the Company's joint venture partner in the Gilpin Hotel Casino ("GHV").
The Agreement as modified provides, among other things, for the Company's
purchase of all of GVI's issued and outstanding Common Stock from its
shareholders. GVI holds a 50% interest in GHV including all personal property,
gaming machines, licenses, permits and other property. The Company paid $50,000
at execution of the Agreement and will pay $5,200,000 to GVI's shareholders and
an affiliated company at closing which is to be on or before June 30, 1998
(unless extended for up to three months with extension payments of $50,000 per
month). In addition, the Company has agreed to distribute at closing cash
reserves of GHV in excess of $1.5 million, one-half of which will be paid to the
shareholders of GVI and one-half to the Company. Finally, on or before December
31, 1998, the Company has the right to pay to Gilpin Gold, Inc. ("GGI"), an
affiliated company of GVI, $4,750,000 for all of that company's right, title and
interest in land underlying the Gilpin Hotel Casino and other parcels located
across the street from that casino.
If the Company fails to make the payment on June 30, 1998 (or by an
extended closing date), GVI and the Company have agreed to certain modifications
in the Joint Venture Agreement, and GVI will continue as co-owner of the Gilpin
Hotel Casino. If the Company makes the payment on or before June 30, 1998 but
fails to purchase the land from GGI on or before January 2, 1999, which can be
extended by the Company to June 30, 1999, the lease covering the land will be
modified to provide a minimum monthly rent of $60,000 to GGI (now $10,000)
although the present base rate of 7% of revenues (3 1/2% each to GGI and the
Company) will continue in effect. Actual rental payments for the last three
years have exceeded $60,000 per month.
The Company presently anticipates fully completing the acquisition of
the Gilpin Hotel Casino and underlying land. It believes the acquisition, among
other things, will enable the Company to consolidate the Gilpin Hotel Casino's
operations in its financial statements, promote joint marketing activities with
The Lodge Casino, achieve economies of scale with respect to top management,
operational management, compliance and human resources personnel, and minimize
potential conflicts of interest with respect to operations, strategies and
employee use as between the Gilpin Hotel Casino and The Lodge Casino.
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THE LODGE CASINO. In December 1994, the Company and Jacobs
Entertainment Ltd. ("JEL") entered into a joint venture agreement to develop and
operate a major hotel/casino/parking complex on land in Black Hawk, Colorado
contributed to the venture by the Company and JEL. In November 1996, the joint
venture was reorganized into a limited liability company named Black Hawk/Jacobs
Entertainment LLC ("LLC") and JEL assigned its interests in the LLC to Black
Hawk Entertainment Ltd. ("BHE") and Diversified Opportunities Group Ltd.
("DOGL"), both affiliates of JEL. The Company presently owns 75% of the LLC's
membership interests, BHE owns 24% and DOGL owns 1%.
The project envisions 50 hotel rooms, gaming space of approximately
50,000 square feet which will accommodate 800 slot machines and 22 table games,
three restaurants and four bars and parking for approximately 700 cars.
On February 27, 1997 the LLC obtained its excavation/foundation permit
from the City of Black Hawk and closed its financing with Wells Fargo Bank for a
$40,000,000 construction loan effective as of March 7, 1997. Generally, the term
of the loan is 5 years, with interest floating at approximately 3.5% above the
LIBOR rate (a total rate of interest of approximately 9.5% at December 31,
1997). Principal payments are due quarterly beginning in April 1999. The loan is
non-recourse to the Company but is personally guaranteed by Jeffrey P. Jacobs,
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board and principal shareholder of the
Company. Presently, the total project costs, including land costs, are estimated
to be approximately $72 million. As of the present date, construction is
proceeding substantially on time and generally within budget.
Through December 31, 1997, the Company had contributed approximately
$20 million to the LLC in project costs which included land having a cost basis
of $8 million. BHE and DOGL had contributed $6.7 million to the LLC which
included land having a cost basis of $2.8 million.
CURRENT OPERATIONS. The Company's primary operating business at present
is its 50% ownership interest in and the management of the Gilpin Hotel Casino.
The Gilpin Hotel Casino is located in Black Hawk, Colorado. In November 1990,
Colorado voters approved limited stakes gambling (generally $5.00 or less per
bet) in three historic mining towns--Central City, Black Hawk and Cripple Creek.
Central City and Black Hawk are contiguous, located about 35 miles west of
downtown Denver, and about ten miles north of Interstate Highway 70. As of
December 31, 1997, there were approximately 52 limited stakes gaming
establishments open in Colorado employing a total of over 6,000 persons. At that
date, there were a total of approximately 13,000 gaming devices in operation
including slot, keno and video poker machines and blackjack and poker tables
which are presently the only devices allowed under Colorado gaming laws.
GENERAL GAMING INFORMATION. The following table sets forth certain
historical information obtained from the Colorado Gaming Commission which is not
intended by the Company to imply, nor should a reader infer, that it is any
indication of future Colorado or Company gaming revenues.
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Average Average
Adjust AGP Average Average AGP
Gross Per Number of Number of Per Device
State of Colorado(1) Proceeds(3) Casino(4) Casinos(5) Devices(6) Per Day
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Calendar
Year
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1991(2) $ 23,129,000 $ 965,000 24 2,166 $ 118
1992 179,984,000 3,327,000 56 7,814 63
1993 259,879,000 4,025,000 65 10,619 67
1994 325,685,000 5,442,000 60 11,575 77
1995 384,343,000 6,661,000 58 12,665 83
1996 410,565,000 7,203,000 57 12,872 87
1997 430,650,000 7,975,000 52 13,361 88
Average Average
Adjust AGP Average Average AGP
Gross Per Number of Number of Per Device
City of Black Hawk Proceeds(3) Casino(4) Casinos(5) Devices(6) Per Day
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Year
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1991(2) $ 6,561,000 $ 1,640,000 4 448 $ 162
1992 56,201,000 4,223,000 14 2,033 75
1993 112,140,000 5,303,000 21 3,658 84
1994 173,703,000 8,635,000 20 4,563 104
1995 195,856,000 10,171,000 19 4,848 111
1996 220,200,000 11,589,000 19 5,176 117
1997 234,631,000 12,295,000 19 5,417 119
The Company commenced gaming operations through its joint venture
interest in the Gilpin Hotel Casino on October 1, 1992. The Casino's AGP and
number of devices at December 31, were as follows:
GILPIN HOTEL CASINO
Average
Adjusted AGP
Calendar Gross Number of Per Device
Year Proceeds Devices(6) Per Day
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1992 $ 2,927,000 (7) 293 $110
1993 25,060,000 286 240
1994 28,036,000 286 269
1995 28,051,000 499 (8) 153
1996 26,783,000 488 150
1997 28,322,000 497 155
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(1) Limited stakes gaming totals for Colorado include Black Hawk, Central
City and Cripple Creek and commenced October 1, 1991.
(2) Limited stakes gaming began in October, 1991; thus the 1991 results
reflect gaming activities from October through December.
(3) Adjusted gross proceeds means total gambling receipts less
jackpots/winnings, less restocking monies for slot machines, plus
monies collected from table games and deposited with the cashier.
(4) Adjusted gross proceeds divided by the number of reporting licenses
(averaged on a monthly basis).
(5) Represents average number of licensees reporting adjusted gross
proceeds.
(6) Represents average number of slot machines and table games reported by
licensees over the calendar year.
(7) The Gilpin Hotel Casino was completed in September 1992; hence, results
are for the last three months of 1992.
(8) Includes expansion of the Gilpin Hotel Casino completed in January,
1995.
Casino owners in Black Hawk and Central City estimate that about 80% of
the gaming customers come from the greater Denver metropolitan area. In 1996,
this area encompassed eight counties with an estimated population base of
approximately 3.2 million persons. The Denver metropolitan population base is
projected to increase steadily through 2015.
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Item 2. Properties.
GILPIN HOTEL CASINO. The Gilpin Hotel Casino was the Company's first
casino project. The 37,000 square foot facility is located in the heart of the
Black Hawk gaming district. Originally built in the 1860s, the Gilpin Hotel is
one of the oldest in Colorado, however, no hotel or lodging facilities are
offered by the casino. Construction of the casino property began in February
1992 and was completed in September 1992. The Gilpin Hotel Casino commenced
operations in October 1992, and was expanded through the acquisition of an
adjacent casino in late 1994. It now offers customers approximately 480 slot
machines and 17 table games, two restaurants and four bars. The Gilpin Hotel
Casino also provides simulcast off-track betting on dog and horse races
conducted at various tracks in the United States.
THE LODGE CASINO. The Lodge Casino, which is anticipated to be
completed during the second quarter of 1998, is also located in the heart of the
Black Hawk gaming district. The Company believes that The Lodge Casino will be
one of Colorado's largest casinos and Black Hawk's premier gaming facility. When
completed, the 250,000 square foot project will have approximately 50,000 square
feet of casino space, 50 hotel rooms, three restaurants, four bars and parking
for approximately 700 cars. The Company and affiliates of Jacobs Entertainment
Ltd. have established a jointly owned entity to develop, own and operate The
Lodge Casino. The Company owns 75% of this entity and the Jacobs' affiliates own
the remaining 25%.
EMPLOYEES. The Gilpin Hotel Casino employs approximately 310 full-time
persons including cashiers, dealers, food and beverage service personnel,
facilities maintenance, accounting, marketing, and personnel services. A manual
has been provided to each employee which emphasizes customer service as the
number one goal of each individual employee. No labor unions represent any
employee group. A standard package of employee benefits is provided to full-time
employees along with training and job advancement opportunities. Relations with
employees are deemed by management to be good. It is anticipated that The Lodge
Casino will employ approximately 600 persons. Interviews are currently being
conducted by the Company to attract the best candidates for employment. Although
the gaming labor market is tight in Colorado, the Company believes good quality
employees can be obtained primarily because of the prestige of working at the
new casino and the competitive wage and fringe benefits offered.
LOCATION AND PARKING. The scarcity of convenient parking facilities has
been a problem in Black Hawk and Central City since legalized gaming began. The
Company's marketing staff, based on interviews with gaming patrons, has
determined that the convenience of parking on Millsites 29 and 30 was a
significant factor in many patrons' decision to visit the Gilpin Hotel Casino.
In the last two years, several competitors have developed or arranged for
convenient parking in or near their casinos which has diminished the advantage
previously enjoyed by the Gilpin Hotel Casino. During 1997, the Company charged
the Gilpin Hotel Casino $50,000 per month for the use of the approximate 163
space parking lot known as Millsite 30. The Gilpin Hotel Casino also utilized
Millsites 31 and 32 for parking during 1996. Approximately 30 and 98 cars could
park on Millsites 31 and 32, respectively, and the resultant monthly charge was
approximately $19,200 per month. Parking for approximately 50 cars is still
available on part of Millsite 30, however parking on Millsites 31 and 32 is no
longer available to the Gilpin Hotel Casino since construction of The Lodge
Casino has commenced. Therefore,
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once The Lodge Casino is fully completed, parking availability for GHV will
approximate 200 cars and parking for The Lodge Casino will approximate 700 cars.
See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations."
GAMING EQUIPMENT. In its current configuration, the Gilpin Hotel Casino
operates with nine blackjack tables, one Let-It-Ride table, two Three Card Poker
tables, and five poker tables along with 480 slot machines. Included in the mix
of gaming devices are poker machines, keno machines, and a series of progressive
payoffs on nickel, quarter, and dollar slot machines. The Company believes the
Gilpin Hotel Casino has a suitable mix of machines based on the popularity of
the types of play which casinos have been receiving in the Black Hawk-Central
City gaming area. The Lodge Casino will have approximately 800 gaming devices
and 22 table games.
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS. The Colorado Gaming Commission has established
strict rules with regard to the supervision and control of all gaming
activities, including security and cash control systems. The Gilpin Hotel Casino
employs these controls and paperwork systems to insure internal integrity and
compliance with regulations. The Gilpin Hotel Casino is also required to obtain
an annual audit report from an independent certified public accounting firm,
which in turn is required to make certain surprise inspections. There are
approximately 240 video cameras throughout the Gilpin Hotel Casino with taping
devices in place to record all play at all times. These tapes and live action
are monitored and reviewed by both staff and Gaming Commission employees to
insure the integrity of gaming activities. The Gilpin Hotel Casino employs a
controller who is responsible for an accounting staff of 12 people. The
controller is also responsible for all internal accounting matters.
The Gilpin Hotel Casino has initiated a "slot player tracking system."
Patrons are invited to register and receive a frequent player card which may be
inserted into slot, keno, and video poker machines while playing in the Gilpin
Hotel Casino. This computerized tracking system provides management with
valuable marketing information about its patrons.
Additionally, in late 1994 the Gilpin Hotel Casino employed a full-time
compliance officer who reports directly to the General Manager of the Gilpin
Hotel Casino. His job is to ensure the Gilpin Hotel Casino complies with the
Internal Control Minimum Procedures as established by the Colorado Division of
Gaming.
SUPPORT SYSTEMS. The Gilpin Hotel Casino utilizes a computerized slot
data tracking system which allows it to track individual play, payouts, and
develop mailing lists for special events and contest play. The system also
provides management with a variety of other useful marketing information. A
computer based point of sale accounting and data tracking system monitors the
popularity of all food and beverage items and offers management controls on food
and beverage sales.
OFF-TRACK BETTING OPERATIONS. On October 6, 1994, the Gilpin Hotel
Casino entered into an agreement with Cloverleaf Kennel Club of Loveland,
Colorado to provide simulcast off-track betting (OTB) on dog and horse races
conducted at various tracks in the United States. The term of the agreement is
five one-year options commencing October 1, 1994 through September 30, 1999. The
Gilpin Hotel Casino must pay Cloverleaf an annual fee of $40,000
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in return for 50% of the net revenues derived from parimutuel wagering at the
Gilpin Hotel Casino. The Gilpin Hotel Casino is responsible for all costs of
operating the facility. Operation of the OTB facility commenced on February 14,
1995. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations."
BRICKTOWN. The Company owns an approximate 27,000 square foot
undeveloped parcel of land located in the middle of what is now the Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma Metropolitan Area Project, a downtown redevelopment program
ongoing in that City. The Company had planned to construct and operate a
high-stakes bingo parlour on the property in conjunction with a local Indian
Tribe. However, due to many regulatory impediments, management does not believe
the proposed project fits into its long range plans. The property may be listed
for sale (or possibly made available for joint venture with others) in the near
future.
COMPETITION. Competition in the Black Hawk and Central City gaming
market, which forms the primary gaming market in Colorado, is intense. The Lodge
Casino and the Gilpin Hotel Casino (the "Casinos") are located in Black Hawk on
opposite sides of Main Street. Due to their proximity, the Casinos will compete
for some of the same target markets of customers in the Denver metropolitan
area. However, the Company believes that its primary competition for the Casinos
are other casinos operating in Black Hawk and Central City, of which there were
approximately 31 as of December 31, 1997, and, secondarily, casinos operating in
Cripple Creek, of which there were approximately 21 as of December 31, 1997.
Recently, more experienced, nationally recognized casino operators from other
areas of the country have entered, or announced plans to enter, the Colorado
gaming market, many of which have substantially greater financial and marketing
resources than the Company. Because Colorado does not limit the total number of
gaming licenses available for issuance in Colorado and there are no minimum
facility size requirements, the Company expects the number and size of gaming
facilities and number of gaming devices to continue to increase.
The Company believes that the primary competitive factors in the Black
Hawk-Central City market are location, availability and convenience of parking,
number of slot machines and gaming tables, types and pricing of amenities, name
recognition, and overall atmosphere. The Company believes the Gilpin Hotel
Casino generally competes favorably based on these factors and that The Lodge
Casino will compete favorably based on these factors when open.
Various published reports detailing additional gaming projects in Black
Hawk have been announced. These projects include: the Riviera Casino, the Isle
of Capri Casino (Casino America), the St. Moritz Hotel & Casino (Hyatt Hotels),
Country World Casino and an expansion of Jazz Alley Casino. The majority of the
new Black Hawk projects are along the southern end of Black Hawk at the first
major intersection off of State Highway 119, providing these projects with the
initial opportunity to capture visitors to Black Hawk and Central City from the
Denver metropolitan area.
While it is difficult to assess the development stage of each of the
announced projects and the likelihood of whether any or all will eventually be
built and at what size, it is reasonably likely that at least some of the new
competition may be completed and open to the public during 1999. Therefore,
should several of the competitive projects open, the increased competition may
adversely affect the Company's operations in Black Hawk and, accordingly,
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may have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated results of
operations and financial position. Recently, Ladbroke Group PLC, a large
international company, purchased two Bullwhackers Casinos and Bronco Billy's
Casino. Other large, well financed companies may enter the Black Hawk and other
Colorado markets through the purchase and/or expansion of existing facilities in
the future.
Several lobbying groups placed initiatives for additional Colorado
limited stakes gaming venues, including Denver, on the November 1992 statewide
ballot. Each of these initiatives was defeated by a wide margin, including a
November 1996 initiative to expand limited stakes gaming to the city of
Trinidad, approximately 185 miles south of Denver. Similar initiatives,
legislation or regulation could be introduced in the future. The enactment of
any initiatives, legislation, or regulations legalizing gaming elsewhere in
Colorado could, and if such legalized gaming was closer to Denver would, have a
material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated results of operations and
financial position. Legislation has been introduced, which if passed could
create additional competition for Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek. It
has been proposed that video lottery terminals be allowed at Colorado's six dog
and horse racing tracks. Each facility could initially have up to 500 devices
and more with regulatory approvals. Moreover, there is no maximum wagering
amount as contrasted with the $5 limit which restricts Colorado's mountain
casinos. In addition, bingo parlors in Colorado are introducing electronic
"pull-tab" games which have many of the characteristics of typical gaming
devices. The regulation of these games at present is somewhat uncertain, but if
they proliferate, they could pose a competitive threat to limited stakes gaming.
In addition to competing with other gaming facilities in Colorado as
described above, the Company competes to a lesser degree, for both customers and
potential future gaming sites, with gaming facilities nationwide, including
casinos in Nevada, Atlantic City and Mississippi, many of which have
substantially greater financial resources and experience in the gaming business.
The Company also competes with other forms of gaming on both a local and
national level, including state-sponsored lotteries, gaming on Indian
reservations, charitable gaming and parimutuel wagering, among others, and
competes for entertainment dollars generally with other forms of entertainment.
The recent and continuing expansion of legalized casino gaming to new
jurisdictions throughout the United States may also affect competitive
conditions. Although the Company's focus is the Colorado gaming market, it is
considering gaming ventures in other locations that the Company believes present
favorable opportunities if its resources allow it to do so. However, its ability
to capitalize on such opportunities is expected to be limited due to competition
for such opportunities from more experienced and financially stronger entities.
GAMING REGULATION AND LICENSING. The State of Colorado created the
Colorado Division of Gaming within the Department of Revenue to license,
implement, regulate and supervise the conduct of limited stakes gaming. The
Director of the Division, under the supervision of the Gaming Commission, has
been granted broad power to ensure compliance with Colorado law and regulations
adopted thereunder (collectively, the "Colorado Regulations"). The Director of
the Division may inspect, without notice, premises where gaming is being
conducted; may seize, impound or remove any gaming device; may examine and copy
all of a licensee's records; may investigate the background and conduct of
licensees and their
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employees; and may bring disciplinary actions against licensees and their
employees. He may also conduct detailed background checks of persons who loan
money to or invest money in a licensee.
It is illegal to operate a gaming facility without a license issued by
the Gaming Commission. The Gaming Commission is empowered to issue five types of
gaming and gaming-related-licenses. The licenses are revocable and
non-transferable. The failure or inability of the Company, the Gilpin Hotel
Casino, The Lodge Casino, or associated persons to maintain necessary gaming
licenses would have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company.
The Gaming Commission closely regulates the suitability of persons
owning or seeking to renew an interest in a gaming license or permit, and the
suitability of a licensee or permittee can be adversely affected by persons
associated with the license or permittee. Additionally, any person or entity
having any direct interest in the Company or any casino directly or indirectly
owned by the Company may be subject to administrative action, including personal
history and background investigations. The actions of persons associated with
the Company, such as its management or employees, could jeopardize any licenses
held by the Company in Colorado.
The Gilpin Hotel Casino was granted a retailer/operator license
concurrently with its opening. The license is subject to continued satisfaction
of suitability requirements. The current license for the Gilpin Hotel Casino
expires on September 30, 1998. An application for a gaming license was filed by
the Company for The Lodge Casino in November 1997. Processing by the Gaming
Division is expected to take from approximately four to six months. There can be
no assurance that The Lodge Casino license will be granted, or granted in time
to coincide with its projected opening, or that the Casinos can successfully
renew their licenses in a timely manner from year to year.
All persons employed by the Company who are involved, directly or
indirectly, in gaming operations in Colorado also are required to obtain various
forms of gaming licenses. Key licenses are issued to "key employees," which
include any executive, employee or agent of a licensee having the power to
exercise a significant influence over decisions concerning any part of the
operations of a licensee. At least one key license holder must be on the
premises of each Colorado casino at all times. Messrs. Jacobs, Roark and
Politano, among others, hold associated key licenses for the Company. All of the
Company's directors are required to become associated key licensees.
As a general rule, under the Colorado Regulations, it is a criminal
violation for any person to have a legal, beneficial, voting or equitable
interest, or right to receive profits, in more than three retail/operator gaming
licenses in Colorado. The Company will have an interest in two such licenses.
Accordingly, any expansion opportunities that the Company may have in Colorado
are limited. In addition, this limitation may affect the ability of certain
persons to own the Company's stock. Under the Colorado Regulations, the
definition of an "interest" in a licensee excludes ownership of less than 5% of
a publicly traded company such as the Company.
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If the Gaming Commission determines that a person or entity is not
suitable to own a direct or indirect voting interest in the Company, the Company
may be sanctioned unless the person or entity disposes of its voting interest.
Sanctions may include the loss of a casino license. In addition, the Colorado
Regulations prohibit a licensee or any affiliate of a licensee from paying
dividends, interest or other remuneration to any person found to be unsuitable,
or recognizing the exercise of any voting rights by any person found to be
unsuitable. The Colorado Regulations require an operating casino licensee to
include in its corporate charter provisions which permit the repurchase of the
voting interests of any person found to be unsuitable. The Company's Articles of
Incorporation includes the required provisions.
The Gaming Commission has the power to require the Company to suspend
or dismiss officers, directors and other key employees or sever relationships
with other persons who refuse to file appropriate applications or who are found
to be unsuitable to act in such capacities, and may have such power with respect
to any entity which is required to be found suitable under the Colorado
Regulations.
A person or entity may not sell, lease, purchase, convey, acquire or
pledge an interest in an entity licensed to conduct limited stakes gaming in
Colorado without the prior approval of the Gaming Commission, except for a less
than 5% interest in a publicly traded corporation.
The Gaming Commission also has the right to request information from
any person directly or indirectly interested in, or employed by, a licensee, and
to investigate the moral character, honesty, integrity, prior activities,
criminal record, reputation, habits and associations of (i) all persons licensed
pursuant to the Colorado Limited Gaming Act, (ii) all officers, directors and
stockholders of a licensed privately held corporation, (iii) all officers,
directors and stockholders holding either a five percent (5%) or greater
interest or a controlling interest in a licensed publicly traded corporation,
(iv) all general partners and all limited partners of a licensed partnership,
(v) all persons which have a relationship similar to that of an officer,
director or stockholder of a corporation (such as members and managers of a
limited liability company), (vi) all persons supplying financing or loaning
money to any licensee connected with the establishment or operation of limited
gaming, and (vii) all persons having a contract, lease or ongoing financial or
business arrangement with any licensee, where such contract, lease or
arrangement relates to limited gaming operations, equipment, devices or
premises.
Colorado casinos may operate only between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., and
may permit only individuals 21 years or older to gamble in the casino. Slot
machines, black jack and poker are the only permitted games, with a maximum
single bet of $5.00. Colorado casinos may not extend credit to gaming patrons.
The Colorado Regulations restrict the percentage of space a casino may use for
gaming to 50% of any floor and 35% of the overall square footage of the building
in which the casino is located. Effective October 1 of each year, Colorado
establishes the gross gaming revenue tax rate for the ensuing twelve months.
Under the Colorado Constitution, the rate can be increased to as much as 40%.
Colorado has both raised and lowered gaming tax rates since they were initially
set in 1991. Currently, the maximum gaming tax rate is 20%. These regulations
and taxes adversely affect Colorado casinos' ability to generate revenues and
operating profits. See "Taxation" below.
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The Company believes that it is presently in material compliance with
all applicable gaming rules and regulations.
LIQUOR REGULATION. The sale of alcoholic beverages is subject to
licensing, control and regulation by certain Colorado state and local agencies
(the "Liquor Agencies"). Subject to certain exceptions, all persons who directly
or indirectly own 5% or more of the Company or its casino must file applications
with and are subject to investigation by the Liquor Agencies. The Liquor
Agencies also may investigate persons who, directly or indirectly, loan money to
liquor licensees. All liquor licenses are renewable, are revocable and are not
transferable. The Liquor Agencies have broad powers to limit, condition, suspend
or revoke any liquor license. Any such disciplinary action could, and any
failure to renew or other revocation of any of its liquor licenses would, have a
material adverse effect upon the operations of the Company and its casinos.
Under Colorado law, it is a criminal violation for any person or entity
to own a direct or indirect interest in more than one type of alcoholic beverage
license or more than three gaming tavern liquor licenses. The Company's casinos
have or will have gaming tavern liquor licenses. Accordingly, the Company's
expansion opportunities in Colorado are limited by such licensing restriction.
TAXATION. Gaming operators in Colorado are subject to state and local
taxes and fees in addition to ordinary federal and state income taxes. Black
Hawk has imposed an annual license fee, currently $750, for each gaming device
installed in a casino. Colorado currently levies an annual device fee of $75 for
each gaming device installed in a casino. In addition, Colorado has recently
promulgated a revised annual gross gaming revenue tax (gross gaming revenue
being generally defined as the total amount wagered less the total amount paid
out in prizes) of 2% of the gross gaming revenue up to and including $2 million,
4% of the gross gaming revenue above $2 million up to and including $4 million,
14% of gross gaming revenue above $4 million up to and including $5 million, 18%
of gross gaming revenue above $5 million up to and including $10 million, and
20% of gross gaming revenue in excess of $10 million. Under the Colorado
Constitution, the Commission could increase the top rate to as much as 40%.
Pursuant to a more recent tax limitation amendment to the Colorado Constitution,
however, neither the state nor any local government may increase a tax rate
without an affirmative vote of the people; therefore, there is some question as
to whether the Gaming Commission could constitutionally increase the state tax
levied on gross gaming revenues without such a vote.
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
The Company is currently defending an arbitration proceeding pending in
Denver, Colorado wherein the claimant contends that the Company under its former
name, Mountain Casino Properties, Inc. ("Mountain Casino"), breached a 1991
subscription agreement which allegedly entitled him to purchase a number of
Mountain Casino shares. He is seeking damages consisting of his alleged
unrealized profits, in the range of $169,750 to $194,687, plus interest and
costs. The Company believes the claim is without merit and has denied any
liability on the basis, among others, that it was effectively required to
terminate the offering pursuant to an order of the Division of Securities of the
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. At present, no arbitration date for
this matter has been scheduled.
The Company and the LLC (owner and developer of The Lodge Casino) and
other LLC members are defendants in an action for trespass brought in late
January 1998 by a company which claims to have succeeded to rights of heirs of
certain shareholders of a company which was dissolved under Colorado law in
1942. The action alleges that the long defunct company had certain reversionary
rights to a small strip of land included within the boundaries of The Lodge
Casino project. The Company, the LLC, other LLC members and certain title
insurance companies have agreed to enter into a joint defense of the action with
all parties reserving their respective rights. The Company believes (and it has
been informed that all other interested parties believe) that the action is
without merit and that it will be contested vigorously by the interested
parties. The Company is in the process of investigating significant counter
claims against the plaintiff.
The Company is also involved in routine litigation arising in the
ordinary course of GHV's business. These matters are believed by the Company to
be covered by appropriate insurance policies.
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
No matter was submitted to shareholders during the fourth quarter of
the fiscal year covered by this Report to a vote of security holders through the
solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
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Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters.
The Company's Common Stock is quoted on the Nasdaq National Market
under the symbol "BHWK." The following table sets forth for the periods
indicated the high and low closing sales prices of the Common Stock as reported
on the Nasdaq National Market:
1996 High Low
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First Quarter $ 6-7/8 $ 4-1/2
Second Quarter 10-3/8 4-3/4
Third Quarter 8-3/4 5-1/8
Fourth Quarter 7 4-1/2
1997
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First Quarter $ 6 $ 4
Second Quarter 6-7/8 3-7/8
Third Quarter 9 4-5/8
Fourth Quarter 9 6-1/2
DIVIDENDS. The Company has not paid or declared cash distributions or
dividends on its Common Stock and does not intend to pay cash dividends in the
foreseeable future. Future cash dividends will be determined by the Board of
Directors based on the Company's earnings, financial condition, capital
requirements and other relevant factors.
On March 6, 1998, the last reported sale price of the Common Stock
reported on the Nasdaq National Market was $8-3/16 per share. As of March 6,
1998, there were approxi mately 200 holders of record of the Common Stock and
the Company estimates, based upon information provided by brokers, that it has
in excess of 1,600 beneficial owners of its Common Stock.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data.
The selected financial data of the Company for the periods set forth
below have been derived from the Company's financial statements included
elsewhere herein. The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations and the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes
thereto included elsewhere herein.
Year Ended December 31,
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1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
DATA:
Revenues $ 1,260,291 $ 1,263,887 $ 1,493,655 $ 1,411,310 $ 1,238,626
Costs and expenses 1,382,055 1,736,688 1,420,742 1,040,370 682,662
Equity in earnings of
joint venture 2,812,858 2,255,635 2,785,929 3,493,149 4,171,640
Net income 1,706,321 1,046,941 1,773,247 2,493,807 3,128,604
Net income per common share:
Basic .64 .41 .65 1.02 1.78
Diluted .48 .39 .65 1.01 1.44
Year Ended December 31,
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1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Current assets $ 1,267,043 $ 5,016,658 $ 3,816,199 $ 4,177,418 $ 6,761,623
Noncurrent assets 48,036,487 19,507,337 16,452,122 15,593,263 7,263,517
Total assets 49,303,530 24,523,995 20,268,321 19,770,681 14,025,140
Current liabilities 3,110,232 620,282 850,500 762,801 1,926,451
Convertible note payable
to shareholder -- 1,500,000
Long-term debt 12,897,174 2,251,639 2,376,655 3,189,084 776,300
Common stock subject to
put options -- 137,499 666,667 986,000 --
Minority interest 6,704,688 1,793,500
Shareholders' equity 26,591,436 18,159,569 16,374,499 14,832,796 11,322,389
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with, and is
qualified in its entirety by the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes
thereto included elsewhere in this Report.
GENERAL
The Company's primary operating business has been its ownership
interest in and management of the Gilpin Hotel Casino (GHC). GHC's operations
have been conducted through the Gilpin Hotel Venture (GHV), a joint venture
between the Company and Gilpin Ventures, Inc. (GVI), an unaffiliated entity. The
Company and GVI are each 50% owners of GHV, and generally accepted accounting
principles require the Company to report the results of operations of GHV using
the equity method. Under the equity method, the Company records its share of the
net earnings of GHV on its financial statements under the caption "Equity in
Earnings of Joint Venture" after elimination of intercompany transactions and
other adjustments. The Company receives certain other revenues from GHV,
consisting primarily of management fees, rentals and certain parking fees, but
the Company's equity in the earnings of GHV has historically accounted for
substantially all of its net income.
In December, 1997, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire
GVI's ownership interest in GHV. Subsequent to the completion of this
transaction, which will be accounted for as a purchase, GHV's operations will be
consolidated with those of the Company for financial reporting purposes. The
acquisition of GVI's interest remains subject to various conditions precedent,
but is anticipated to be consummated by June 30, 1998.
The development of The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk and its operations
subsequent to completion will be conducted through Black Hawk / Jacobs
Entertainment, LLC (the LLC), a limited liability company in which the Company
has a 75% ownership interest and affiliates of Jacobs Entertainment Ltd. have a
25% ownership interest. The results of operations of the LLC will be
consolidated with those of the Company for financial reporting purposes. The
Company will share a management fee equal to 5% of adjusted gross proceeds from
gaming operations of the LLC and will share in profits and losses with the
Jacobs' affiliates on a 75%-25% basis. The LLC paid a project development fee in
the amount of $600,000 to a Jacobs' affiliate in consideration of certain
pre-development and development services provided by that entity, and Mr. Jacobs
and other affiliates are entitled to receive an annual credit enhancement fee
for guaranteeing the LLC's $40 million credit facility in an amount equal to 2%
of the amount so guaranteed (see Item 13 herein).
The availability of on-site parking has been an important factor in the
Gilpin Hotel Casino's success. During 1996 and 1997, GHC's operations were
adversely affected by traffic flow constraints associated with a municipal
street improvement project. A reduction in available parking resulting from the
construction of The Lodge Casino project had a minimal impact. GHV has
historically leased certain Company owned parcels adjacent to the casino for use
as parking facilities, and from time to time has leased portions of other
Company owned property to provide additional parking for the casino's patrons.
Construction of The Lodge
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
Casino project has resulted in a decrease in Company owned land available for
use as parking facilities. This has resulted in a decrease in parking fees
realized by the Company.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Impact on operations of the Company due to construction
As a result of the complex site development issues related to the LLC
project (The Lodge Casino), there has been significant revisions to the original
three-phase project. The Lodge Casino project commenced with the development of
a three story parking structure on a significant portion of Millsite 30 during
the first quarter of 1998. The venturers determined the ultimate timing and
phasing of this portion of the project during the third and fourth quarters of
1997, and gave the contractor notice to proceed for the development of a three
story parking garage on a 44,000 square foot portion of Millsite 30. The purpose
of the three story garage is to provide additional parking for The Lodge Casino
(approximately 200 cars) as well as parking for approximately 90 cars for the
benefit of the Gilpin Hotel Casino. This parking for GHC, coupled with the
remaining parking available on Millsites 29 and 30, will provide GHC with total
parking for approximately 200 to 225 cars. Development has commenced on the
parking structure and the Company anticipates that 1998 operations at the Gilpin
Hotel Casino will be significantly impacted while construction is underway. The
Company will more than likely realize reduced management fees, parking fees and
rental income as these elements of the Company's revenues are derived from the
GHC. Additionally, the Company's 1998 share in the equity in earnings of the
joint venture will more than likely decline as a result of reduced business at
the Gilpin Hotel Casino resulting from the construction although the Company has
attempted to stage the construction of the parking structure in such a manner as
to minimize the impact on the 1998 operations of the Gilpin Hotel Casino.
Additionally, the City of Black Hawk through its Business Improvement
District (BID), constructed significant improvements to Main Street in Black
Hawk for most of 1996 and through the third quarter of 1997. The BID made these
improvements on behalf of the City to ultimately benefit all casinos on Main
Street. The completion date of the Main Street project was approximately in
August 1997. While the Company's operations for 1996 were affected by the BID
improvements, operations were further and more adversely impacted during the
construction period from March through November 1997.
Therefore, the following discussion of the Company's operations for the
year ended December 31, 1997 compared to 1996 should be read with the
recognition that the construction of the parking structure on Millsite 30 and
the hotel/casino complex on Millsites 31, 32 and 34, will more than likely
significantly and adversely effect the operations of GHC during the first half
of 1998.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
Jacobs Joint Venture
In December 1994, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement
with Jacobs Entertainment Ltd. ("Jacobs") of Cleveland, Ohio to develop a major
hotel/casino/parking complex in Black Hawk. After plan revisions, the Company is
currently constructing a 50 room hotel/casino, with three floors of underground
parking for approximately 500 cars, casino space for 800 machines, 22 table
games, and space for three restaurants, four bars and other amenities.
Additionally, as a result of the refinements to the original design, the Company
decided to incorporate a three-story parking facility on approximately 44,000
square feet of Millsite 30 into the project as discussed above.
On February 27, 1997 the LLC obtained its excavation/foundation permit
from the City of Black Hawk and closed its financing with Wells Fargo Bank for a
$40,000,000 construction loan on March 7, 1997. The term of the loan is for 5
years, with interest floating at approximately 3.5 basis points above the LIBOR
rate (a total rate of interest of 9.5% at December 31, 1997). Principal payments
are due quarterly beginning April, 1999. Since the commencement of the project,
the Company has funded its 75% share of the LLC costs, totaling approximately
$20,100,000 through December 31, 1997 as well as an additional $297,000 in
costs, out of debt which was later converted to equity, working capital and
funds generated by operations. Presently, total project costs are estimated to
be approximately $72,000,000. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources" below.
Investment of Capital into the Company by Jacobs Entertainment Ltd.
On November 12, 1996 the Company concluded its financing arrangement
with Diversified Opportunities Group Ltd. (DOGL), an affiliate of Jacobs. Under
the agreement, the Company issued 190,476 shares of its restricted common stock
for $1,000,000 ($5.25 per share) and also issued a $1,500,000 promissory note
convertible, as discussed below, into shares of the Company's Common Stock at
$5.25 per share. Further, DOGL was committed to advance up to an additional
$4,500,000 on the same basis when funds were needed by the Company to meet its
share of project costs. Under the terms of the agreement, Jeffrey P. Jacobs,
President of Jacobs Entertainment Ltd. was elected Chief Executive Officer of
the Company and Co-Chairman of its Board of Directors. Two persons nominated by
Mr. Jacobs were also elected to the Board of Directors. In addition, the
agreement provided for existing officers and directors of the Company to
purchase up to $750,000 of convertible notes under terms the same as those
offered to Jacobs.
The conversion feature with respect to the second note (also at $5.25
per share) was approved by the shareholders of the Company at a special meeting
held on January 10, 1997. In addition, conversion of all of the notes (including
those purchased by current officers and directors) was subject to the
satisfactory resolution, in DOGL's sole but reasonable discretion, of an
investigation which was being conducted with respect to certain previous
activities of the
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
Gilpin Hotel Casino. The successful resolution of this issue was achieved in the
third quarter of 1997 and accordingly on December 31, 1997, DOGL converted its
promissory notes to common stock of the Company. Additionally, the officers and
directors holding $750,000 in convertible promissory notes, also converted their
notes to common stock.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1996
Income before income taxes and extraordinary item for 1997 increased,
when compared to 1996, by $908,300 or 51%. Total revenue of the Company
decreased by $3,600 or less than 1% for 1997 as compared to 1996. Increased
profitability in 1997 is due to an increase in equity in earnings of GHV of
$557,200 or 25% and a reduction in total costs and expenses of $354,600 or 20%.
Costs and expenses in 1996 included impairment write-downs discussed below under
"Costs and Expenses." Additionally, the Company realized an extraordinary gain
in 1997 on the early retirement of debt of $85,800 (net of $51,000 in income
taxes). The following is a discussion of the various changes in the components
of the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income for the year ended December
31, 1997, as compared to the year ended December 31, 1996.
Revenues
The Company's 1997 revenues decreased by $3,600 or less than 1% as
compared to 1996. This decrease is comprised of reductions in: parking lot
income of $22,600 or 7% and interest income of $63,750 or 34%; offset by
increases in: management fees of $54,800 or 17%; and rental income of $27,950 or
6%.
Management fee income is computed based upon 11% of the defined volume
of the various departments of GHV operations reduced by defined expenses.
Usually, as the volume of business of GHV increases or decreases, the management
fee earned by the Company will fluctuate accordingly. The total costs and
expenses of GHV for 1997 as compared to 1996 increased by $382,000 or 1% while
net revenue generated by GHV increased by $1,376,000 or 5% as compared to 1996.
The management fee earned by the Company for 1997, after elimination of the
amount of such fee attributable to the Company's 50% interest in GHV resulted in
an increase of $54,800 or 17% as compared to 1996.
During 1997, the Company received parking fees from the joint venture
for the use of Millsite 30. During 1996 the Company received parking fees for
the use of Millsites 30, 31 and, on an as needed basis, Millsite 32, as parking
for the patrons of GHV. During the fourth quarter of 1996 the Company eliminated
parking on Millsite 31 and reduced the parking availability on Millsite 30 in
order to facilitate the construction requirements of the LLC. As a result of the
loss of available parking for GHV, the Company's parking revenue for 1997
decreased by $22,600 or 7% when compared to the prior year. The agreement for
the use of parking on all of Millsite 30 for the benefit of GHV, ended on
January 1, 1996, however, the Company charged GHV a
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
$50,000 monthly fee for all of 1997 and through mid-February 1998. Commencing in
February 1998 the Company further reduced parking availability for GHV in order
to construct a parking garage which will provide additional parking for the LLC
as well as GHV. The Company continues to rent a reduced portion of Millsite 30
to GHV, for approximately $25,000 per month on a month-to-month basis while
construction continues on Millsite 30 for the overflow parking facility for The
Lodge Casino and for GHV.
The Company and an affiliate of its joint venture partner are the
co-owners of the land underlying GHV. The Joint Venture agreement requires GHV
to pay a monthly land rental fee equivalent to 7% of net gaming revenues. Rental
income attributable to the land underlying GHV is reported after elimination of
the amount of such fees attributable to the Company's 50% interest in GHV. The
Company's rental income for the year ended December 31, 1997, increased by
$27,950 or 6%. While net gaming revenues of GHV for the year to date were up as
compared to the same period last year (as discussed in more detail below), the
overall impact on the Company's rental income was not material.
Costs and Expenses
Total compensation and related costs increased for 1997 as compared to
1996 by approximately $189,500 or 25%, generally as a result of increases in
costs for additional employees of the Company of approximately $78,400 or 10%
and amortization of com pensatory stock options vested in the amount of
$111,100. General and administrative expenses for 1997 increased by $73,100 or
20% as compared to 1996 generally due to an increase in the overall activity of
the Company. The Company recognized impairment write-downs in 1996 of $493,000
as a result of the abandonment of its efforts to secure a gaming license in
Mexico ($345,000) and costs incurred to develop and test market a new casino
game ($148,000). The Company incurred no such costs in 1997.
Equity in Earnings of Joint Venture
By virtue of the Company's 50% ownership of GHV, generally accepted
accounting principles require the Company to record its share of the net
earnings of GHV, after elimination of intercompany transactions and other
adjustments, as "Equity in Earnings of Joint Venture." Although the Company
receives other revenue from the joint venture, as discussed above, Equity in
Earnings of Joint Venture accounts for substantially all of the Company's income
before income taxes. Summarized financial information on the Joint Venture is
provided in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included within this
report. See the introductory paragraphs to "Results of Operations" above.
During 1997, GHV's total revenues increased by $2,210,500 or 8% as
compared to 1996. However when reduced by an increase as between the two years
in promotional allowances of $834,100 or 60%, net revenues for 1997 increased
only by $1,376,300 or 5%.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
The total costs and expenses of GHV increased by $382,200 or 1% in 1997 as
compared to 1996. Accordingly, the net result was an increase in the net income
of GHV for 1997 of $994,100 or 42%, over 1996. Early in 1997 the Company, as
manager of GHV, embarked on a program of containing costs at the GHV level while
investing additional dollars into various direct marketing and promotional
campaigns. The Company focused on its existing customer base and marketed
directly to those individuals. The Company believes this general strategy paid
off in terms of overall performance of GHV for 1997 compared to 1996.
The Statements of Income of GHV (see Note 3 of the accompanying Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements) includes classification of costs and
expenses by operating departments. When these operating departments are
aggregated, the most significant changes that comprise the net increase in costs
and expenses of $382,200 include decreases in 1997 as compared to 1996 in: labor
costs of $992,700 or 12%; bad debts of $121,000 or 32%; legal fees of $110,700
or 49%; parking fees of $314,300 or 33%; poker food costs of $96,500 and other
net decreases of $22,900. These decreases are offset by increases in 1997 as
compared to 1996 in: marketing and related costs of $655,700 or 21%; gaming
taxes of $630,300 or 15%; food and beverage costs of goods sold of $300,000 or
26%; property taxes of $76,800 or 64%; depreciation of $87,900 or 7%; rent of
$111,800 or 6%; management fees of $117,800 or 17% and slot rental expenses of
$60,000 or 81%.
The additional dollars spent on the GHV's marketing programs and
improved operating efficiencies resulted in an increase in traffic flow to GHV
and helped in overcoming the disruption to traffic caused by the construction
efforts of the Business Improvement District (BID).
A large portion of GHV's success has been attributed to the
availability of on-site parking. The parking lot entrance is located directly
across the street from GHV and is convenient for GHV's patrons. During most of
the second quarter and part of the third quarter of 1997, GHV experienced
reduced accessibility to its parking lot due to traffic flow constraints imposed
by the construction efforts of the BID. During the third quarter of 1997,
however, the BID completed its construction efforts on Main Street and GHV's
patrons were able to regain the accessibility to the parking without significant
inconvenience.
The competitive environment in the City of Black Hawk continues to
change. The principal changes include: expansion by other casinos; increased
parking availability at other establishments; an increased number of gaming
devices; and aggressive marketing campaigns by competing casinos. To compete
with these changes management has implemented additional marketing programs and
has incurred increased costs to implement those programs as discussed above.
In the opinion of management, GHV's operations for 1997 were
competitive relative to other casinos in Black Hawk as well as the other two
Colorado gaming districts. GHV's
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
adjusted gross proceeds (AGP) (amount of money wagered less the amount paid out
in prizes) averages for gaming devices (slot machines and table games) remains
in excess of the overall gaming AGP averages for the state of Colorado and the
city of Black Hawk.
Income taxes
Income tax expense for 1997 is based upon a combined federal and state
tax rate approximating 37%. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has examined
GHV's 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995 income tax returns. GHV and the IRS have reached
a settlement for findings, in GHV's 1992, 1993 and 1994, income tax returns,
which will increase the amount of taxable income of GHV by approximately
$128,000, $62,000 and $200,000 respectively. GHV and the IRS have also reached a
settlement of findings of GHV's 1995 income tax return which will decrease the
amount of taxable income allocated to the venturers by approximately $40,000.
The findings represent principally temporary differences which will reverse in
future years.
Extraordinary item - early retirement of debt
During 1997 the Company was able to successfully negotiate a discount
on the amount due on a note payable related to the purchase of Millsite 31. The
holder of the note accepted a discount of approximately 5% of the principal
amount due on the note (a total discount of $136,800). The Company paid the note
in full and contributed the property to the LLC pursuant to the terms of the
joint venture agreement with Jacobs. The gain of $85,800, which is net of
related income taxes of $51,000, has been reflected in the consolidated
statements of income as an extraordinary item for the year ended December 31,
1997.
Stock options, non-qualified - vested
In October 1995 the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 titled Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123). Generally, this statement provides for the
financial accounting and reporting standards for stock-based employee
compensation plans. This statement also applies to transactions in which an
entity issues its equity instruments to acquire goods or services from
nonemployees. Those transactions involving nonemployees must be accounted for
based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the
equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. In connection
with the investment of capital into the Company by DOGL, and as more fully
described above, the Company issued approximately 85,000 nonqualified options to
DOGL. At the direction of DOGL and on its behalf, the Company issued the options
to certain individuals who had contributed services to the Company and/or DOGL.
Pursuant, to the terms of SFAS 123, the Company is required to record the
transaction at the fair market value of each of the options issued at the date
of issuance. The options vest ratably over a three year period, with the first
vesting period ending in November 1997. On the date of issuance, the fair value
of each of the options was
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calculated to be approximately $3.92 per option, resulting in a total valuation
for all of the options issued to be $333,200. Pursuant to the option plan, the
options do not vest ratably through the period, but vest on the anniversary of
the date of grant. Accordingly, the Company has recognized a charge of $111,066
during the fourth quarter of 1997, which represents the first year amortization
of one third of the total valuation of the options issued.
Net income per common share - basic and diluted
Results of operations for the year ended December 31, 1997 yielded net
income per common share - basic of $.64, based on weighted average shares
outstanding of 2,664,403. Earnings per common share - basic for the comparable
period in 1996, was $.41 based on 2,529,801 weighted average shares outstanding.
All prior periods presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements have been
retroactively adjusted to reflect the computation of earnings per share pursuant
to the terms of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 titled
Earnings Per Share which became applicable for all financial reporting periods
ending on or after December 15, 1997. Earnings per common share previously
reported was not materially impacted by the application of SFAS 128.
In general, under SFAS 128, basic earnings per share gives effect to
the weighted average number of common shares outstanding while diluted earnings
per share gives effect to all potentially dilutive common shares (such as stock
options) that were outstanding during the period.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1995
Income before income taxes for the year ended December 31, 1996 was
approximately $1,076,000 less than the year ended December 31, 1995. Total
revenue of the Company declined by approximately $230,000 or 15%; total costs
and expenses increased by approximately $316,000 or 22% and the Company's share
of the equity in earnings of Joint Venture declined by approximately $530,000,
or 19%. The combination of these three elements of the Company's consolidated
statement of income comprise the approximate $1,076,000 decline in the Company's
income before income taxes. The following is a discussion of the various changes
in the components of the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income for the
year ended December 31, 1996 compared to the year ended December 31, 1995.
Revenues
The Company's operating revenue during 1996 declined by 15% or $230,000
as compared to 1995. A decline in the Company's management fees of approximately
$67,000, rental income of $ 15,000, parking lot operation income of $35,000 and
interest income of $113,000 account for this decline. Generally, management fees
and rental income decline as
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operations of the Casino decline. The decline in interest income during the year
ended 1995 is the result of the repayment of an outstanding note receivable from
an affiliate of the Company's joint venture partner totaling approximately
$1,500,000 on which the Company was earning 10% interest. The major portion of
this note was repaid during the first quarter of 1996, with the remaining
balance repaid during the second quarter. Additionally, throughout 1996 the
Company expended funds on development efforts required for The Lodge Casino. As
the Company expends funds on other projects, particularly The Lodge Casino,
interest income will continue to decline.
Other components of the Company's revenue, which declined in the fiscal
year 1996 as compared to the fiscal year 1995, were management fees and rental
income. Usually as the volume of business of GHV increases or decreases, the
management fee earned by the Company will fluctuate accordingly. However, as
costs and expenses of the Casino for the year ended 1996 declined by
approximately $757,000 and the net revenue generated by the Casino decreased by
$1,583,000, the management fee earned by the Company for the current year, after
elimination of the amount of such fee attributable to the Company's 50% interest
in GHV, declined by $67,000.
Rental income attributable to the land underlying the Casino is
reported after elimination of the amount of such fees attributable to the
Company's 50% interest in the GHV. The Company's rental income for the current
year was approximately $15,000 less than the year ended 1995. While net gaming
revenues of the Casino for the current year declined by approximately $1,583,000
as compared to last year (as discussed in more detail below), the overall impact
on the Company's rental income was not material.
The other principal revenue account of the Company is the parking fees
it receives from GHV for the use of Millsites 30, 31, and, during 1996 on an as
needed basis, Millsite 32, as parking for the patrons of the Casino. In November
1995, the Company agreed to allow the use of Millsite 32 for parking, on a trial
basis, for a monthly charge of $10,000 to determine if the additional parking on
Millsite 32 was warranted. GHV utilized Millsite 32 during January and February,
however, as the Company started conducting pre-development work on Millsite 32
during March, parking has not been available on Millsite 32 since that time.
Additionally, the Business Improvement District's (BID) efforts in the City
during 1996 caused the Company to lose some parking on Millsite 30 due to the
temporary rerouting of Main Street onto the Company's property. Accordingly, the
amount the Company charged the Casino was reduced by the number of spaces lost
to the City for the construction on Main Street. The Company has not committed
to any long term parking arrangements for the use of Millsites 30, 31 and 32
with the Gilpin Hotel Casino due to the development efforts currently underway
with The Lodge Casino.
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OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
Costs and Expenses
Total compensation and related costs increased for the year ended
December 31, 1996 by approximately $132,000 due principally to a negotiated
severance package with the Company's former General Manager of the Gilpin Hotel
Casino of $50,000, compensation for the Company's new CEO for one month of
$12,500, a marketing consultancy agreement of approximately $50,000 and other
increases of $19,500; other general and administrative costs declined by
approximately $165,000 and interest costs declined by $144,000 for an overall
decrease in costs and expenses from recurring operations of approximately
$177,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996 as compared to the comparable year
of 1995.
During late 1995 and 1996 the Company incurred approximately $345,000
in costs in attempting to secure a gaming concession in Mexico. The Company
deferred writing off these costs until it became known that the possibility of
securing a Mexican gaming license was not practical or on the horizon. The
Mexican legislature was rumored to be set to approve gaming within Mexico at
several times during 1996, however this did not occur. In the fourth quarter of
1996, the Mexican legislature deferred any further decision making until
sometime in 1997 or later. The Company chose to write these costs off during the
fourth quarter of 1996 as it did not presently appear that any meaningful value
will be realized from these costs in the foreseeable future.
Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 1996 the Company wrote
off the costs of its patented table game known as "Prospector Jackpot Poker."
The Company incurred approximately $148,000 of costs in developing, patenting
and test marketing this game during the past two years. During the fourth
quarter of 1996 and the first quarter of 1997, the Company was unable to secure
any approvals for test marketing the game in Mississippi as it had previously
hoped. Additionally, the Company obtained approval for the game in Colorado and
conducted live play at the Casino to determine if a market existed for the game
in Colorado. The results of that effort led the Company to conclude that the
present market for this table game is very limited and accordingly it wrote
these costs off during the fourth quarter of 1996. The Company, may in the
future attempt to re-introduce the game in new and emerging markets if that
opportunity should present itself, however no assurance can be given in this
regard.
Equity in Earnings of Gilpin Hotel Joint Venture ("GHV")
The following discussion relates to the operation of the Gilpin Hotel
Casino and serves to explain changes in the Equity in Earnings of Joint Venture
in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. See the separate financial
statements of the Gilpin Hotel Venture under Note 3 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements included in this Report.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
During the year ended December 31, 1996 the Casino's total revenues
decreased by approximately $1,334,000 (4%), however when combined with an
increase in compli mentary/promotional allowances of $249,000, the net decrease
in the revenues of the Casino is $1,583,000. Total expenses of the Casino
decreased by approximately $757,000 (3%) resulting in a net decrease in the net
income of the Casino in 1996 of approximately $826,000, or 26% compared to 1995.
The most significant reason for the decrease in the total revenues of
the Casino was the result of a decrease in win from slot machine play. Slot win
is calculated by adding drop, (moneys wagered and retained by the Casino), less
jackpots and fills, (pay outs to customers and restocking of coins to be paid
out of the slot machines). In 1996 drop increased when compared to 1995; however
when reduced by jackpots and fills, the result was a decrease in slot win of
$1,320,000 compared to 1995. The net slot win decrease combined with the
increased win in table games and in Off Track Betting of $52,000, a decrease in
food and beverage revenue of $66,000, and when reduced by an increase in
complimentary/promotional allowances of $249,000, approximates the total
decrease in revenues of $1,583,000.
The approximate decrease of $757,000 in Casino expenses was due
principally to a decline in labor and employee benefits costs of $319,000, food
costs of $173,000, parking fees of $153,000, property taxes of $79,000,
progressive jackpot expense of $112,000 and bad debt expense of approximately
$100,000. Variable expenses related to slot win including gaming taxes, rent and
management fees were reduced by $312,000, $71,000 and $146,000, respectively.
Increases in expenses include marketing costs of $285,000, contract labor of
$135,000, depreciation of $98,000, interest expense of $195,000 and other net
costs and expenses decreased by $5,000.
The competitive environment in the Black Hawk/Central City gaming
districts increased significantly during 1995 and continued into 1996. The
Casino implemented many new programs and continues to revise its marketing
packages in an effort to maintain a level of competitiveness as well as its
market share. During 1997 the Casino is planning several capital expenditures to
improve the interior of the Casino. The Casino has hired an interior design firm
which has provided many recommendations including the installation of new carpet
on the main floor of the Casino, placement of mirrors, improved lighting and a
newly designed main floor cage. Additionally, the Casino is revising its menus
and providing increased service in its food and beverage department.
In the opinion of management, the Casino's operations for the year
ended December 31, 1996 are competitive relative to other casinos in Black Hawk
as well as the other two Colorado gaming districts. The Casino's adjusted gross
proceeds (AGP) (total gambling receipts less jackpots/winnings, less restocking
monies for slot machines, plus monies collected from table games and deposited
with the cashier) averages for slot machines and
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table games remains in excess of the overall gaming AGP averages for the state
and the city of Black Hawk.
Income Taxes
The income tax expense for the year ended 1996 is based upon a combined
federal and state tax rate approximating 39%. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
has examined GHV's 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995 income tax returns. GHV and the IRS
have reached a settlement of findings in GHV's 1992, 1993 and 1994 income tax
returns which will increase the amount of taxable income allocated to the
venturers by approximately $128,000, $62,000 and $200,000, respectively. GHV and
the IRS have also reached a settlement of findings of GHV's 1995 income tax
return which will decrease the amount of taxable income allocated to the
venturer's by approximately $40,000. The findings represent principally
temporary differences, which will reverse in future years.
Net Income Per Share of Common Stock
Results of operations for the year ended December 31, 1996 yielded net
income per common share of approximately $.41 based on weighted average shares
outstanding of 2,530,000, while earnings per share for 1995 were approximately
$.65 based on weighted average shares outstanding of 2,574,000. In connection
with the purchase of Millsite 32, the Company issued 100,000 shares of its
common stock subject to a put option to the Company. These shares have been sold
back to the Company by the holder, at the rate of 12,500 shares per quarter for
two years. During the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995, a portion of the
Company's cost related to common stock subject to put options, $20,816 and
$93,167, respectively, represents the period's accretion of the discount of the
fair market value of the common stock issued on the date of the transaction and
the exercise price of the put. Accordingly, the computation of the net income
per common share reflects this amount as a deduction from net income only when
computing net income per common share. The respective effect of the accretion of
the discount of $20,816 and $93,167 for the years ended December 31, 1996 and
1995 was $.01 and $.04, respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Net cash provided by operating activities was $496,400 for 1997 and
$667,900 for 1996.
Net cash used in investing activities for 1997, was $23,669,900 and was
primarily the result of payments for project development costs associated with
The Lodge Casino totaling $24,057,300, capitalized interest of $780,300 and
other miscellaneous payments of $91,300 which were offset by distributions from
GHV of $1,259,000. During 1996, the net cash used in investing activities
totaled $727,665 and was primarily the result of distributions from GHV of
$2,071,500 and loan repayments from an affiliate of the Company's joint venture
partner in
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GHV of $1,336,000 offset principally by project development cost payments
totaling $3,600,000, capitalized interest of $124,400 and other expenditures on
projects and land improvements totaling $410,800.
The net cash provided by financing activities for 1997, amounted to
$19,707,500 and was principally the result of proceeds from the issuance of
convertible debt to DOGL and officers totaling $5,250,000; proceeds from notes
to DOGL and officers totaling $850,000; draws against the Wells Fargo Bank
construction loan totaling $12,897,200 and minority interest contributions
totaling $3,831,200. These increases are offset by the acquisition of treasury
stock acquired by the Company totaling $137,500, payments on long-term debt
aggregating $2,238,900 and repayment of notes to DOGL of $550,000, cost to
convert notes to shareholders of $150,800 and other financial activities of
$43,700. Financing activities provided $2,401,400 in 1996, principally the
result of the sale of stock, net of related costs, and the proceeds from the
sale of a convertible note to a shareholder, aggregating net proceeds of
$2,274,000 and minority interest contributions of $1,496,000. These sources were
reduced by payments on long-term debt of $803,500 and by $565,000 in costs
incurred to acquire treasury stock.
The Company's principal sources of cash flow consist of distributions
from GHV, cash generated from its rental and management operations and minority
interest contributions to the Company's majority owned subsidiary. As of
December 31, 1997 the Company has working capital of approximately $509,400
(after eliminating accrued expenses of the LLC of $2,352,400 to be financed
under the Wells Fargo Bank credit facility) as compared to $4,700,000 at
December 31, 1996. During 1997 the Company received $1,259,000 of distributions
from GHV, however, the required capital contributions of the Company associated
with The Lodge Casino has decreased working capital as compared to December 31,
1996.
During 1997, the Company issued convertible promissory notes to
officers and directors totaling $750,000 to meet funding requirements of The
Lodge Casino under the terms of the credit facility agreement with Wells Fargo
Bank. The convertible notes were converted on December 31, 1997 at $5.25 per
share. The Company also issued unsecured notes payable to DOGL (an affiliated
company controlled by Jeffrey P. Jacobs, the Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of the Company) of $550,000 and to other officers and
directors of $300,000, payable at approximately 8% per annum, in order to
provide working capital to the Company to pursue other potential gaming
opportunities. The Company repaid $550,000 of the loans, plus interest, in the
fourth quarter of 1997.
The recoupement provision of the GHV joint venture agreement provides
the Company with a small amount of working capital in addition to the
distributions it receives from GHV. The Company's joint venture partner is
obligated to repay a remaining balance of approximately $1,244,000 at December
31, 1997 and 1996 for its proportionate share of the development costs of GHV,
but only based upon 40% of the after tax profits of the Casino, if any. There
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have been no repayments against the development account during the years ended
December 31, 1997 or 1996. The Company's joint venture partner has been
withholding payment against this recoupement account and has disputed certain
expenses paid by and distributions made to the Company. If the Company is
successful in securing the financing to purchase its joint venture partner's
interest in GHV, these disputed amounts have been negotiated in the purchase
price of the contract. If the Company is unable to secure the financing, the
Company has agreed to reduce the recoupement account by approximately $500,000
to settle the disputed items and the joint venture partner will recommence
payments against the recoupement account pursuant to the terms outlined in the
original joint venture agreement between the parties.
The joint venture agreement further provides that certain performance
standards must be met by the Company as the general manager of the Casino. Among
other things, it provides that if for two consecutive quarters the total
revenues or net income of GHV are not at least 80% of budgeted amounts for the
current year the management agreement is subject to review by the Policy Board.
During the second, third and fourth quarters of 1996 the net income of GHV was
less than 80% of budgeted amounts for the respective periods. If the Policy
Board deems that the failure to meet the standard was not the result of
extenuating circumstances, and the parties disagree, the matter will be
immediately submitted to arbitration. As discussed above, the Company believes
that the activities of the BID had a significant and substantial adverse effect
on the operations of GHV during 1996. Accordingly, the Company does not
presently anticipate that the management agreement with GHV will be subject to
review by the Policy Board of GHV. However, under the terms of the joint venture
agreement the Company's management contract with GHV expired on June 30, 1997
and continues to be subject to review by the Policy Board for another five year
term. As previously stated the Company fully anticipates acquiring the interest
of its joint venture partner in the GHV, however can give no assurance in this
regard. If the Company is unable to acquire its joint venture partners interest,
the Company can give no assurance that its management contract will be renewed
and believes renewal of the contract will be based upon negotiations with its
joint venture partner.
Agreement to buy-out joint venture partner in GHV
As discussed previously, in December 1997 the Company entered a
definitive agreement with Gilpin Ventures, Inc. (GVI), the Company's joint
venture partner in GHV. The agreement provides among other things for the
Company's purchase of all of GVI's issued and outstanding Common Stock. GVI
holds a 50% interest in GHV including all personal property, gaming machines,
licenses, permits and other property. The Company paid $50,000 at execution of
the agreement and will pay $5,200,000 to GVI shareholders and an affiliated
company at closing which is anticipated to be on or before June 30, 1998 (unless
extended for up to three months with extension payments of $50,000 per month).
In addition, the Company will cause GHV to distribute at closing its cash
reserves in excess of $1.5 million, one-half of which will be paid to the
selling shareholders of GVI. Finally, on or before December 31, 1998,
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the Company has the right to pay to Gilpin Gold, Inc. (GGI), an affiliated
company of GVI, $4,750,000 for all of that company's right, title and interest
in land underlying the Gilpin Hotel Casino and other parcels located across the
street from that casino. The Company believes the acquisition, among other
things, will enable the Company to consolidate GHV's operations in its financial
statements, promote joint marketing activities with The Lodge Casino, achieve
economies of scale with respect to top management, operational management,
compliance and human resources personnel, and minimize conflicts of interest
with respect to operations, strategies and employee use as between the Gilpin
Hotel Casino and The Lodge Casino. If the Company fails to make the payment on
or before June 30, 1998 (or by an extended closing date), GVI and the Company
have agreed to certain modifications in the joint venture agreement, and GVI
will continue as co-owner of the GHV. If the Company makes the payment on or
before June 30, 1998 but fails to purchase the land from GGI on or before
January 2, 1999, which can be extended by the Company to June 30, 1999, the
lease covering the land will be modified to provide a minimum monthly rent of
$60,000 to GGI (now $10,000) although the present base rate of 7% of revenues
(3.5% each venturer) will continue. The Company has signed a Commitment Letter
with a potential lender to secure a $20,000,000 revolving loan to assist in
meeting its short term liquidity needs. Specifically, the Company anticipates
utilizing the funds from this facility to finance the purchase of the 50%
interest in GHV as described above ($10,000,000), to refinance existing debt of
GHV in order to secure a first position for any potential lender ($5,000,000),
and to pay for the Company's portion of the costs of the third floor parking
garage for the benefit of GHV ($2,500,000). The balance of the revolving loan
proceeds would be used to pay for the Company's share of currently anticipated
cost overruns at The Lodge Casino as well as additional working capital.
However, the Company can give no assurance that financing will be secured or
that it will be on terms favorable to the Company.
The Company believes its current working capital position coupled
with the anticipated distributions from GHV, (if the 50% interest is not
acquired), or increased profits and realization of related economies of scale,
(if the Company is successful in acquiring the other 50% interest); will be
sufficient to meet the Company's short-term cash requirements which are
operating expenses, principal and interest payments on indebtedness. However,
any significant development of other projects by the Company will require
additional financing, other joint venture partners, or both.
The Company believes the LLC (in which it owns a 75% interest) will
have sufficient funding to complete construction of The Lodge Casino, budgeted
at approximately $72 million. The members of the LLC have contributed
approximately $28 million to the LLC and the LLC's credit facility is $40
million (of which approximately $18 million had been drawn through February 28,
1998). The Company believes it will cover its remaining share of the total
projected cost of The Lodge Casino, and start-up costs, with the balance of the
LLC's credit facility, current working capital, funds from operation of the
Gilpin Hotel Casino and, possibly,
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with a portion of the new credit facility currently being negotiated separately
by the Company to be used primarily to complete the acquisition described above.
Year 2000 issue
During 1997 the Company began assessing the impact of the so-called
"Year 2000" issue on its operations as well as the existing operations of the
GHV. The "Year 2000" issue potentially affects virtually all companies and
organizations. Specifically, the Year 2000 issue is the result of many existing
computer programs using only two digits to identify a year in the date field.
These programs were designed and developed without considering the impact of the
upcoming change in the century. If not corrected, many computer applications
could fail or create erroneous results at the Year 2000. The Company has been
studying the problem and uncertainties associated with the consequences of the
Year 2000 issue, and at present, believe them to be immaterial to the Company's
overall future operations. However, the Company continues to evaluate whether
its preliminary conclusions are correct, and is coordinating with other entities
with which the Company interacts electronically, including suppliers, customers,
and creditors to ensure their compliance (or lack thereof) will not have an
impact on the Company's future operations. Presently, the Company believes that
the existing programs utilized by it have sufficiently addressed the problem,
and that any future systems and software acquisitions will sufficiently address
the problem and will not require material expenditures.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE "SAFE HARBOR" PROVISIONS OF
THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This report contains or incorporates by reference forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Where any such forward-looking statement includes a statement of the
assumptions or bases underlying such forward-looking statement, the Company
cautions that, while such assumptions or bases are believed to be reasonable
and are made in good faith, assumed facts or bases almost always vary from the
actual results, and the differences between assumed facts or bases and actual
results can be material, depending upon the circumstances. Where, in any
forward-looking statement, the Company or its management expresses an
expectation or belief as to future results, such expectation or belief is
expressed in good faith and is believed to have a reasonable basis, but there
can be no assurance that the statement of expectation or belief will result or
be achieved or accomplished. The words "believe," "expect," "estimate,"
"anticipate" and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements.
Taking into account the foregoing, the following are identified as
important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by, or on behalf of, the
Company:
o The nature, extent and intensity of competition in the gaming
industry in general and in Black Hawk, Colorado in particular
o The ability of the Company to acquire the financing necessary to
close the transactions with GVI and GGI as described in Item 1 above
o Whether the Lodge Casino can be opened on time and within budget
and whether it will enjoy significant customer acceptance
o The Company's ability to keep its gaming, liquor and other licenses
in good standing and avoid regulatory violations
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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
See pages F-1 through F-31 attached hereto.
Item 9. Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure.
NOT APPLICABLE
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Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. The following sets forth certain information
with respect to each of the directors and executive officers of the Company:
Name Age Position(s) Held
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Jeffrey P. Jacobs 44 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Stephen R. Roark 50 President, Chief Financial Officer and a Director
Frank B. Day 64 Vice President, Secretary and a Director
J. Patrick McDuff 49 A Director
Robert H. Hughes 57 A Director
Martin S. Winick 47 A Director
Timothy Knudsen 44 A Director
JEFFREY P. JACOBS, from 1995 to present, served as Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Jacobs Entertainment, Inc., a company based in Cleveland,
Ohio that has investments in gaming companies and ventures, including the
Company and Colonial Downs Holdings, Inc., which operates a horse-racing track
and satellite wagering facilities. From 1975 to present, he has also served as
President and Chief Executive Officer of Jacobs Investments, Inc., a company
engaged in the development, construction and operation of residential and
commercial real estate and entertainment projects in Ohio. Mr. Jacobs also
served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1982 until 1986. He is also
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Colonial Downs Holdings, Inc. which is a
reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Mr. Jacobs became
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman of the Company on November 12, 1996 and
became Chairman on December 31, 1997.
STEPHEN R. ROARK, has been employed as chief financial officer of the
Company since August 1993. Mr. Roark became a director of the Company in 1994.
He was elected President of the Company in September 1995. Prior to that time he
has been an independent consultant in the Denver area rendering financial and
accounting assistance to companies in the public marketplace. Mr. Roark has 20
years accounting experience having served as a partner with a large local
accounting firm and as a partner with a national accounting firm. Mr. Roark was
with Hanifen, Imhoff and Prudential Securities, Inc. for three years and is a
member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the
Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Roark obtained his
B.S.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Denver in 1973.
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FRANK B. DAY, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and
President of Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc., a publicly traded company, has been
employed since January 1980 as President of Concept Restaurants, Inc., and
Managing General Partner of the Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, Colorado since
August 1982. Concept Restaurants, Inc. owns or operates twelve full service
restaurants in Colorado front range communities. From 1959 to present, Mr. Day
has owned and operated food service and hospitality facilities in Illinois,
Michigan, Wisconsin, and Colorado. He attended Harvard University from 1950 to
1956 and received B.A. and M.B.A. degrees. Mr. Day is also an active real estate
investor and is active in many civic and nonprofit organizations, having served
as a director of the Boulder Chamber of Commerce (September 1988 to September
1991) and Downtown Boulder, Inc. (from June 1987 to June 1990). Mr. Day has been
Secretary and a director of the Company since 1992.
J. PATRICK MCDUFF, has been the Northern Region President for Vectra
Bank since October 1996. Prior to assuming those duties he was President, Chief
Executive Officer and director of one of Vectra's subsidiary banks from July
1987 through October 1996. From 1972 through July 1987, Mr. McDuff worked for
IntraWest Bank of Boulder, ending his employment as Senior Vice President and
Senior Loan Officer. He attended the University of Arkansas from 1966 to 1972
and received a B.S.B.A. degree in Finance and Commercial Banking. Mr. McDuff is
also active in many civic and non-profit organizations, having served as a
director of Boulder Center Y.M.C.A. (from January 1987 to December 1992),
Boulder Valley Rotary Club (from April 1985 to June 1988) and Longs Peak Council
of the Boy Scouts of America (from January 1991 to March 1993). Mr. McDuff's
employer, Vectra Bank, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zions Bancorporation, a
reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Mr.
McDuff became a director of the Company in 1994.
ROBERT H. HUGHES, has served as Chief Financial Officer of Jacobs
Investments, Inc. since 1993. Mr. Hughes was a partner in charge of the audit
department of the Cleveland office of the accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche
LLP until his retirement in 1991. Mr. Hughes is a certified public accountant.
Mr. Hughes serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Colonial Downs
Holdings, Inc., a reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Mr. Hughes has been a director of the Company since November 12, 1996.
MARTIN S. WINICK, has been in the investment banking/brokerage business
with Cowen & Co. (1981-1990); Dean Witter Reynolds (1990-1992); Rodman & Renshaw
(1992- 1995); and Mesirow Financial (1995 to 1996) and Ladenberg, Thalmann &
Co., Inc. (1997 to present). Mr. Winick serves on the Board of Directors of
Paul-Son Gaming Corp., a leading manufacturer of table games and supplies which
is a reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Mr. Winick has
been a director of the Company since November 12, 1996.
TIMOTHY KNUDSEN, has been associated with Knudsen, Gardner & Howe, a
Cleveland, Ohio based marketing communications agency for 21 years. He was
elected President of the agency in 1984. Mr. Knudsen holds a B.S. degree in
Marketing from Dyke Business College and has studied toward an advanced degree
at Cleveland State University. Mr. Knudsen was elected as a director of the
Company in February, 1998.
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The Board of Directors has two committees whose members are as follows:
Audit Compensation
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Martin S. Winick Frank B. Day
Robert H. Hughes Timothy Knudsen
J. Patrick McDuff Martin S. Winick
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS. In calendar year 1995, Messrs. Day
and Roark and a former director comprised the Company's compensation committee.
These three persons served as such until November 12, 1996 when the committee
was reconstituted. From that date until February, 1998, the committee was
comprised of Messrs. Day, McDuff and Winick. In February, 1998, Mr. Knudsen
replaced Mr. McDuff. During the term of both committees, members thereof
participated and were granted stock options, as described herein, by action of
the full Board of Directors. Also, during the last three fiscal years, the
Company has engaged in various transactions with the members of its compensation
committee or entities with which they are affiliated. The Company believes that
these transactions have been on terms no less favorable to the Company that
could have been obtained from unaffiliated third parties. See Item 13 hereof.
OTHER MATTERS. The Company entered into three year employment
agreements with Messrs. Jacobs and Roark on November 12, 1996. Each agreement
contains customary terms and conditions and provides minimum base annual
salaries of $150,000 and $125,000, respectively, for Messrs. Jacobs and Roark.
Mr. Jacobs is also entitled to receive a bonus of 2.5% of the Company's pre-tax
net income exceeding $2,880,000 in any fiscal year during the term of his
employment agreement.
Directors are elected at each annual meeting of the Company's
shareholders. The next such meeting will be held in July 1998. Officers are
appointed by the directors and serve at the pleasure of the Board or until their
death, incapacity or resignation. All directors except Messrs. Jacobs and Roark
receive $1,000 and $500 per Board and Committee meeting attended, respectively.
Effective January 1, 1997, one-half of this compensation has been paid in the
form of restricted Common Stock of the Company valued at the market price on the
meeting date and one-half in cash.
There are no family relationships between or among any directors or
executive officers and, except as set forth in the above resumes, none serve as
a director of any company required to file reports under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 or which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
The number of shares of Common Stock held by each of the Company's
directors and executive officers is set forth under Item 12 hereof.
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Item 11. Executive Compensation.
The following table sets forth information regarding the compensation
paid by the Company for services rendered in all capacities to the Company
during 1995, 1996 and 1997 with respect to (i) the Chief Executive Officer, (ii)
the former Chief Executive Officer, and (iii) the other named executive officers
of the Company whose total annual compensation for 1997 exceeded $100,000:
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
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Annual Compensation Long-Term Compensation
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Awards Payouts
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Securities
Other Under-
Annual Restricted lying All Other
Compen- Stock Options/ LTIP Compen-
Year Salary Bonus sation Award(s) SARs Payouts sation
Name of ($) ($) ($) ($) (#) ($) ($)
Officer/Director (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i)
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Robert D. Greenlee 1995 75,000 -- -- -- 50,000(3) -- 3,500
former Chief Executive
Officer -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 75,000 -- -- -- 40,000 -- 6,500
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1997 -- -- -- -- -- -- 5,500
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Jeffrey P. Jacobs 1995 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Chief Executive Officer -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 12,500(2) -- -- -- 60,000(1) -- --
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1997 150,000 -- -- -- -- -- --
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Stephen R. Roark 1995 112,500 25,000 -- -- 50,000(3) -- 4,000
President -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 125,000 -- -- -- 35,000 -- 6,500
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1997 130,000 -- -- -- 15,000 -- --
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(1) Does not include options to purchase 85,000 shares which were granted
to certain designees of Mr. Jacobs who disclaims beneficial ownership
in both the options and underlying shares.
(2) One month's compensation.
(3) Repriced in 1996 and included in the number of securities underlying
options/SARs granted in 1996.
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STOCK OPTION PLANS. The Company currently has two stock option plans:
the 1994 Employees' Incentive Stock Option Plan ("1994 Plan") and the 1996
Incentive Stock Option Plan ("1996 Plan"). The 1994 Plan provides for the grant
of incentive stock options to officers, directors and employees of the Company.
Under the terms of the 1994 Plan, as amended, 300,000 shares of the Company's
Common Stock were reserved for issuance to key employees. The 1996 Plan provides
for the grant of stock options, including incentive stock options and
non-qualified stock options. Under the terms of the 1996 Plan, 500,000 shares of
the Company's Common Stock were reserved for issuance to key employees and other
persons. At December 31, 1997, there were 63,150 shares available for future
grants under the 1994 Plan and 94,350 shares were available for the future
grants under the 1996 Plan.
Both Plans are managed by the Board of Directors' Compensation
Committee. The Plans provide that the Board may grant incentive stock options
and restricted stock options as it deems appropriate. Each Plan terminates after
ten years.
Under the Plans, the Directors' Compensation Committee may either
recommend granting of qualified incentive stock options ("ISOs") as defined in
Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code or non-qualified stock options. In the
case of ISOs, the exercise price of the option may not be less than the fair
market value of the Common Stock on the date on which the option is granted,
unless the employee is a ten percent shareholder, in which case the exercise
price must equal 110% or more of the fair market value of the Common Stock on
the date the option is issued. For purposes of the Plans, the "fair market
value" of a share of Common Stock on any date is deemed to be the last sales
price on that date or the average of the bid and asked prices quoted in the
over-the-counter market on that date, unless the Common Stock becomes traded on
a national securities exchange, in which case the "fair market value" equals the
average of the highest and lowest price at which the Common Stock traded on that
exchange on that date. In the case of non-qualified options, the exercise price
may not be less than the fair market value, as determined above, of a share of
Common Stock on the date that the option is granted.
Finally, the Board may issue restricted stock options that will vest
upon the occurrence of certain conditions recommended by the Compensation
Committee. Generally, restricted stock is issued subject to the participant
remaining employed by the Company for a period of time. Restricted stock options
may also be subject to the fulfillment of certain individual or corporate
performance criteria within a specified period of time.
Options may be exercised during any period as recommended by the
Compensation Committee at the time of the grant, or at such earlier time as the
Compensation Committee may subsequently determine. Options must expire on the
earlier of ten years (five years in the case of an incentive option granted to a
ten percent shareholder) from the date of the grant, or the date recommended by
the Compensation Committee at the time of the grant. If a grant or award of
options under the Incentive Plan expires, terminates or is forfeited, the shares
subject to such award or grant will become available for further award or grant
under the Plan. Options acquired under the Plan are not transferable except by
will or the laws of descent and distribution.
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The following table contains information concerning the grants of
options made during 1997 to the Executive Officers named above.
OPTION/SAR GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
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Individual Grants
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Percent of
Number of Total
Securities Options/
Underlying SARs Potential Realizable Value Alternative to
Options/ Granted to Expi- at Assumed Annual Rates (f) and (g)
SARs Employees Exercise or ration of Stock Price Appreciation Grant Date
Granted in Fiscal Base Price Date for Option Term Value
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Name (#) Year ($/Sh) 5% ($) 10% ($)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)
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Stephen R. Roark 15,000 43 5.81 9/1/07 54,600 138,900
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No options were exercised by the Executive Officers during 1997. The
following table provides information regarding unexercised stock options held by
the Executive Officers named above as of December 31, 1997.
AGGREGATED OPTION/SAR EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR AND
FISCAL YEAR END OPTION/SAR VALUES
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Number of
Securities Value of
Underlying Unexercised
Unexercised in-the-Money
Shares Options/SARs Options/SARs
Acquired at Fiscal Year End (#) at Fiscal Year End ($)
on Value ------------------------- ----------------------
Exercise Realized Exercisable/ Exercisable/
Name (#) ($) Unexercisable Unexercisable
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Jeffrey P. Jacobs -- -- 25,000/50,000 21,750/43,500
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Stephen R. Roark -- -- 114,167/38,333 99,325/30,650
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Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management.
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the
beneficial ownership of the Company's Common Stock as of December 31, 1997 for:
(a) each of the Company's directors and its Executive Officers; (b) all
Directors and Executive Officers as a group; (c) each person known by the
Company to be a beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Common Stock. All
information with respect to beneficial ownership by the Company's Directors,
Executive Officers or beneficial owners has been furnished by the respective
Director, Officer or beneficial owner, as the case may be. Unless indicated
otherwise, each of the stockholders has sole voting and investment power with
respect to the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned.
Percentage of
Common Stock
Beneficially Owned Beneficially Owned(3)
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Name Shares Options(1)
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Jeffrey P. Jacobs 1,333,333(2) 25,000 34.2
Diversified Opportunities Group Ltd.
c/o Jacobs Entertainment Ltd.
425 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Stephen R. Roark 28,571 114,167 3.5
17301 West Colfax Avenue
Golden, Colorado 80401
Frank B. Day 460,670 44,167 12.6
248 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100
Louisville, Colorado 80302
J. Patrick McDuff 480 11,083 *
1375 Walnut
Boulder, Colorado 80302
Robert H. Hughes 476 5,000 *
Diversified Opportunities Group Ltd.
c/o Jacobs Entertainment Ltd.
425 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Martin S. Winick 449 5,000 *
Ladenberg, Thalmann & Co., Inc.
30050 Chagrin Boulevard
Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124
Timothy Knudsen -- -- --
213 Vista Circle
North Olmstead, Ohio 44070
Robert D. Greenlee 462,672 85,833 13.5
2060 Broadway, Suite 400
Boulder, Colorado 80302
Officers and Directors as 1,823,979 204,417 48.9
a group (six persons)
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*less than 1%
(1) Represents shares underlying options which are exercisable within 60 days.
(2) These shares are held by Diversified Opportunities Group, Ltd., an
affiliate of Mr. Jacobs, and are therefore deemed beneficially owned by
him.
(3) All percentages are computed in accordance with Rule 13d-3 adopted under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE. Based on a
review of the record, the Company believes that certain reports on Forms 3 and 4
may not have been timely filed by certain of its officers (including former
officers) and directors. These persons and the apparent number of reports are as
follows: Robert D. Greenlee (4); Frank B. Day (4); Stephen R. Roark (5); Stanley
Politano (5); Patrick J. McDuff (3); Robert H. Hughes (2); and Martin S. Winick
(2). Most of the delinquencies resulted from the failure to file Form 4's upon
the grant of stock options. There have been no sales of the Company's securities
by any of its officers and directors during the relevant reporting periods. As
of January 25, 1998 all such persons had filed a Form 5 reporting all required
transactions. The Company has instituted a cooperative procedure with its
officers and directors to ensure future compliance with Section 16(a).
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Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.
In March 1997, and in February 1998, Messrs. Jacobs and Greenlee (a
former officer and director) each posted personal letters of credit in the
approximate amount of $1,200,000, in favor of the City of Black Hawk (the 1997
letters of credit). The 1997 letters of credit were required by the City to
guarantee performance of certain City improvements related to the Black
Hawk/Jacobs Entertainment LLC ("LLC") project (The Lodge Casino) under the terms
of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with the City. The LLC agreed to pay all
out-of-pocket transaction costs incurred by Messrs. Jacobs and Greenlee, a
facility fee in the approximate amount of one-quarter of one percent of the
amount so guaranteed and to pay additional consideration to be negotiated. In
1997, the Company reimbursed Messrs. Jacobs and Greenlee $18,298 and $12,000,
respectively, which represented the fee charged by their individual banks
issuing the 1997 letters of credit. In addition, during 1997 Messrs. Jacobs and
Greenlee each received a facility fee of $6,018 for posting the 1997 letters of
credit. The 1997 letters of credit expired in February 1998 and were required to
be renewed by the City for an additional six month term (the 1998 letters of
credit). In February 1998 the Company paid the renewal fee on behalf of Messrs.
Jacobs and Greenlee totaling $9,372 and $6,017, respectively, and will later
negotiate the payment of an additional facility fee and/or other possible
consideration.
On December 31, 1997 Messrs. Greenlee, Day and Roark and an affiliate
of Mr. Jacobs converted promissory notes into Common Stock of the Company
pursuant to an agreement dated November 12, 1996 which agreement has been
described in earlier reports. The following tabulates information as to such
notes and their conversions:
Interest Paid on Number of Shares of
Notes during 1997 Common Stock Received
Name Amount of Note Prior to Conversion Upon Conversion
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Robert D. Greenlee $ 300,000 $ 8,926 57,143
Frank B. Day 300,000 8,926 57,143
Stephen R. Roark 150,000 4,488 28,571
Jacobs' Affiliate 6,000,000 360,293 1,142,857
Reference is made to Item 1 above which describes certain transactions
between the Company and DOGL and BH Entertainment Ltd. ("BH"), both affiliates
of Jeffrey P. Jacobs, which include the formation of the LLC, a Colorado limited
liability company owned 75% by the Company, 24% by BH and 1% by DOGL and
organized for the purpose of developing and operating The Lodge Casino described
in Items 1 and 2 above. The Company and BH will share a management fee of 5% of
adjusted gross gaming proceeds for the gaming operations of the LLC in the ratio
of 60% to the Company and 40% to BH during the first year and 50%- 50%
thereafter, and will share profits and losses on a 75%-25% basis. An affiliate
of Mr. Jacobs received a $600,000 project development fee from the LLC in
consideration for various pre-development and development services. Of the total
fee, $250,000 was paid in 1997 and $350,000 was paid prior to 1997. Finally, Mr.
Jacobs and other affiliates receive an annual
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credit enhancement fee of 2% of the amount so guaranteed for personally
guaranteeing the LLC's multi million dollar credit facility. Fees of $36,625
were charged by Mr. Jacobs' affiliates in 1997 in this regard, of which $18,312
was paid in the first quarter of 1998 with the balance to be paid over a two
year period. The LLC Agreement also provides that future gaming opportunities
coming to the attention of the Company or Mr. Jacobs and his affiliates will be
offered for further joint ventures on a basis where the Company can maintain a
51% interest in any such future gaming ventures.
In order to assist the Company in its efforts to research, develop,
perform due diligence and possibly acquire new gaming opportunities, it has
entered into a one year agreement with Premier One Development Company, Inc.
("Premier") effective October 1, 1997. Premier is an affiliate of Jeffrey P.
Jacobs and it employs several people to perform the services set forth above.
The annual cost to the Company for these services is $225,000 of which $56,250
had been paid through December 31, 1997.
During 1997, the Company was retained by a Colorado casino (whose sole
shareholder, Frank B. Day, is an officer, director and shareholder of the
Company) to provide consulting services on a month to month basis, at a rate of
$5,000 per month. Through December 31, 1997, the Company had provided 3 months
of consulting services. The contract was terminated as of that date.
Mr. Martin S. Winick, a director of the Company, received a fee of
$50,000 from a former employer which received a fee from the Company in
connection with investment banking services rendered to the Company in an effort
to obtain financing for The Lodge Casino.
The agreements described above were negotiated at arm's length between
the Company and Mr. Jacobs and his affiliates and other officers and directors
and are deemed by management of the Company to be fair and in the best interests
of the Company and its shareholders.
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Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form
8-K.
a. (1) Financial Statements.
See Item 8 hereof
(2) Financial Statement Schedules--None
b. Reports on Form 8-K Filed During the Registrant's Fourth
Fiscal Quarter:
DATE OF
FILING EXHIBIT
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November 20, 1997 Letter of Intent re: GHV acquisition
c. Exhibits Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference to
Previous Filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission:
(1) The following exhibits were included with the initial
filing of the Company's Registration Statement
#33-57342 effective May 15, 1993 and are hereby
incorporated by reference:
EXHIBIT
NUMBER EXHIBIT
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1.1 Form of Underwriting Agreement
1.2 Form of Agreement Among Underwriters
1.3 Form of Selected Dealer's Agreement
1.4 Consulting Agreement--Walford
1.5 Underwriter's Warrant
3.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant and Amendments thereto
3.2 Bylaws of the Registrant
4.1 Designation of Rights of Preferred Stockholders
4.2 Form of 14% Convertible Promissory Note
5 Form of Opinion of and Consent of Jones & Keller, P.C.
10.1 Shareholders Agreement and Form of Voting Trust with Stock Option
Grants
10.2 Note Payable--Southwest State Bank
10.3 Gilpin Hotel and Millsite 29 Purchase Agreement
10.4 Millsite 30 Purchase Agreement and Related Documents
10.5 Homesite Placer Purchase Agreement and Related Documents
10.6 Copy of Colorado Gaming License
10.7 Copy of Black Hawk, Colorado Liquor License
10.8 Gilpin Hotel Joint Venture Agreement
10.9 Gilpin Hotel Development, Management and Consulting Agreement
10.10 Gilpin Hotel Ground Lease Agreement
10.11 Equipment Lease Agreements
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(2) Filed as Exhibits to Amendment No. 1 of the Company's
Registration Statement, identified above, were the
following which are also incorporated by reference:
EXHIBIT
NUMBER EXHIBIT
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1.1 Revised Form of Underwriting Agreement
1.2 Revised Form of Agreement Among Underwriters
1.3 Revised Form of Selected Dealer's Agreement
1.4 Termination of Walford Agreement
1.5:1 Revised Underwriter's Warrant
1.5A Underwriter's Class A Warrant
1.5B Underwriter's Class B Warrant
4.3A Class A Warrant Certificate
4.3B Class B Warrant Certificate
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(3) Filed as exhibits to Reports on Form 8-K of the Company
are the following, which are incorporated by reference:
DATE OF
FILING EXHIBIT
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March 1, 1994 Item 5. Other Events--Contract to purchase
Millsite 31.
August 10, 1994 Item 5. Other Events--Completion of contract
to purchase Bricktown and substantially
completed contract to purchase "Maverick
Poker" n/k/a Prospector JackPot Poker.
September 6, 1994 Item 5. Other Events--Entered into two option
agreements, through the Gilpin Hotel Venture,
to purchase land, buildings and equipment of
Dolly's Casino, Inc.
October 6, 1994 Item 5. Other Events--Entered into an
agreement, through the Gilpin Hotel Venture,
with Cloverleaf Kennel Club.
November 14, 1994 Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
(Dolly's Casino, Inc. Pro Forma Financial
Statements).
December 30, 1994 Item 5. Other Events--Jacobs Entertainment,
Inc. Joint Venture and Purchase of Millsite 32.
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March 24, 1995 Item 5. Other Events--Entered into amendment
of Jacobs Entertainment, Inc./Black Hawk
Gaming Joint Venture agreement.
June 5, 1995 Item 5. Other Events--Extended Class
A and Class B Warrants to December 31, 1996.
September 3, 1996 Item 5. Other Events--Delay in closing of Jacobs
agreement until November 1, 1996.
December 4, 1996 Item 5. Other Events--Reported closing of
Amended and Restated Purchase Agreement
and several ancillary agreements with Jacobs'
affiliates.
December 30, 1996 Item 5. Other Events--Extended "A" and "B"
Warrants to June 30, 1997.
March 27, 1997 Item 5. Other Events--Wells Fargo Bank Loan
November 20, 1997 Item 5. Other Events--Letter of Intent re: GHV
acquisition.
January 6, 1998 Agreement for Purchase of Assets and Agreement
for Purchase of Real Estate (GVI and GGI)
(4) Filed herewith:
Exhibit 27.1 Financial Data Schedule for year ended
December 31, 1997
Exhibit 27.2 Restated Financial Data Schedule for
years ended December 31, 1995 and 1996
and for the quarters ended March 31,
1996, June 30, 1996 and September 30, 1996
Exhibit 27.3 Restated Financial Data Schedule for the
quarters ended March 31, 1997, June 30, 1997
and September 30, 1997
d. Financial Statement Schedules Required Pursuant to Regulation
S-X filed herewith:
None
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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, in the City of Golden,
State of Colorado on March 26, 1998.
BLACK HAWK GAMING &
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
By: /s/ Jeffrey P. Jacobs
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Jeffrey P. Jacobs, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Stephen R. Roark
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Stephen R. Roark, President
and Chief Financial and
Accounting Officer
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant
and in the capacities indicated on March 26, 1998.
Signature Title
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/s/ Jeffrey P. Jacobs
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Jeffrey P. Jacobs Director
/s/ Stephen R. Roark
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Stephen R. Roark Director
/s/ Frank B. Day
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Frank B. Day Director
/s/ J. Patrick McDuff
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J. Patrick McDuff Director
/s/ Robert H. Hughes
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Robert H. Hughes Director
/s/ Martin S. Winick
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Martin S. Winick Director
/s/ Timothy Knudsen
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Timothy Knudsen Director
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BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.:
Independent Auditors' Report F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 1997 and 1996 F-3
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 F-5
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Years
Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years
Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 F-9
GILPIN HOTEL VENTURE:
Independent Auditors' Report F-22
Balance Sheets - December 31, 1997 and 1996 F-23
Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996
and 1995 F-24
Statements of Venturers' Investments and Advances for the Years
Ended December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995 F-25
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1997,
1996 and 1995 F-26
Notes to Financial statements for the Years Ended December 31, 1997,
1996 and 1995 F-27
All schedules are omitted as they are either inapplicable or the information
required by the schedules is presented in the Company's consolidated financial
statements or notes thereto.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors of
Black Hawk Gaming & Development Company, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Black Hawk
Gaming & Development Company, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and
1996, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity,
and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
1997. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Black Hawk Gaming & Development
Company, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Denver, Colorado
March 2, 1998
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BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
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ASSETS 1997 1996
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,065,274 $ 4,531,355
Accounts receivable:
Gilpin Hotel Venture 96,076 78,865
Other 15,032 2,071
Income taxes receivable 325,100
Deferred tax asset 90,661 79,267
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Total current assets 1,267,043 5,016,658
INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES TO GILPIN
HOTEL VENTURE 4,384,648 3,966,645
LAND:
Leased to Gilpin Hotel Venture:
Casino ground 1,967,689 1,967,689
Millsite 29 791,801 791,801
Held for development:
Oklahoma 579,049 579,049
Under development:
Millsite 30 and other 1,466,317 1,466,317
Millsite 31 2,418,754 2,418,754
Millsite 32 3,568,234 3,568,234
Millsite 34 1,080,000
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Total land 11,871,844 10,791,844
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COSTS, in process 31,534,512 4,699,513
OTHER ASSETS, net 187,138 49,335
DEFERRED TAX ASSET 58,345
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TOTAL $49,303,530 $24,523,995
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See notes to consolidated financial statements. (Continued)
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BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 1997 1996
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 2,606,333 $ 495,786
Income taxes payable 203,461
Notes payable to shareholders 300,000
Current portion of long-term debt 438 124,496
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Total current liabilities 3,110,232 620,282
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Convertible note payable to shareholder 1,500,000
Long-term debt 12,897,174 2,251,639
Deferred tax liability 61,506
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Total liabilities 16,007,406 4,433,427
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
COMMON STOCK SUBJECT TO PUT OPTIONS 137,499
MINORITY INTEREST 6,704,688 1,793,500
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock; $.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized;
none issued and outstanding
Common stock; $.001 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized;
3,947,496 and 2,672,043 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 3,947 2,670
Additional paid-in capital 17,194,575 10,470,306
Retained earnings 9,392,914 7,686,593
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Total stockholders' equity 26,591,436 18,159,569
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TOTAL $49,303,530 $24,523,995
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BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
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1997 1996 1995
REVENUES:
Gilpin Hotel Venture:
Management fees $ 371,650 $ 316,828 $ 383,901
Rental income 464,205 436,264 451,558
Parking lot operation 300,000 322,607 357,547
Interest 124,436 188,188 300,649
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Total operating revenues 1,260,291 1,263,887 1,493,655
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COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Compensation and related costs 943,665 754,173 621,984
Impairment writedown 492,992
Other general and administrative 438,390 365,263 530,639
Interest 124,260 268,119
---------- ---------- ----------
Total costs and expenses 1,382,055 1,736,688 1,420,742
---------- ---------- ----------
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF JOINT VENTURE 2,812,858 2,255,635 2,785,929
---------- ---------- ----------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM 2,691,094 1,782,834 2,858,842
INCOME TAXES 1,070,544 735,893 1,085,595
---------- ---------- ----------
INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM 1,620,550 1,046,941 1,773,247
---------- ---------- ----------
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM - EARLY RETIREMENT
OF DEBT, NET OF $51,025 IN INCOME TAXES 85,771
---------- ---------- ----------
NET INCOME $1,706,321 $1,046,941 $1,773,247
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BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Income before extraordinary item $ 0.61 $ 0.41 $ 0.65
Extraordinary item 0.03
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Total basic earnings per share $ 0.64 $ 0.41 $ 0.65
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Income before extraordinary item $ 0.46 $ 0.39 $ 0.65
Extraordinary item 0.02
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Total diluted earnings per share $ 0.48 $ 0.39 $ 0.65
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
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ADDITIONAL
PREFERRED STOCK COMMON STOCK PAID-IN RETAINED TREASURY STOCK
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL EARNINGS SHARES AMOUNT
BALANCES,
JANUARY 1, 1995 2,593,667 $ 2,594 $ 9,906,790 $ 4,923,412
Accretion of discount on
common stock subject
to put options (93,167)
Exercise of put options 412,500 $ 37,500 $ (412,500)
Acquisition of treasury shares 21,600 (138,377)
Constructive retirement of
treasury shares (59,100) (60) (497,372) (53,445) (59,100) 550,877
Net income 1,773,247
--- ----- --------- ------- ------------ ----------- -------- --------
BALANCES,
DECEMBER 31, 1995 2,534,567 2,534 9,728,751 6,643,214
Accretion of discount on
common stock subject
to put options (20,816)
Exercise of put options 550,000 50,000 (550,000)
Acquisition of treasury shares 3,000 (15,085)
Retirement of treasury shares (53,000) (53) (561,470) (3,562) (53,000) 565,085
Issuance of shares, net
of issuance costs 190,476 189 773,841
Net income 1,046,941
--- ----- --------- ------- ------------ ----------- -------- --------
BALANCES,
DECEMBER 31, 1996 2,672,043 2,670 10,470,306 7,686,593
Exercise of put options 137,499 12,500 (137,499)
Retirement of treasury shares (12,500) (13) (137,499) (12,500) 137,499
Stock issued for compensation 2,239 4 15,246
Conversion of notes payable
to shareholders, net of
deferred costs 1,285,714 1,286 6,597,956
Compensation under non-
qualified stock options 111,067
Net income 1,706,321
--- ----- --------- ------- ------------ ----------- -------- --------
BALANCES,
DECEMBER 31, 1997 0 $ 0 3,947,496 $ 3,947 $ 17,194,575 $ 9,392,914 0 $ 0
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
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1997 1996 1995
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 1,706,321 $ 1,046,941 $ 1,773,247
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Equity in earnings of joint venture (1,677,003) (1,179,937) (1,592,922)
Deferred taxes (131,245) 92,106 60,875
Noncash compensation 126,304
Gain on early retirement of debt (136,796)
Impairment writedown 492,992
Other 11,833 (7,118) 5,717
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (30,173) 54,410 110,514
Income taxes receivable 325,100 (279,733) (149,367)
Other assets (14,575)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 113,152 448,266 (32,889)
Income taxes payable 203,461
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Net cash provided by operating activities 496,379 667,927 175,175
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of project development costs (24,837,605) (3,724,357)
Distributions from joint venture 1,259,000 2,071,562 1,100,000
Other (91,316) (410,841) (436,099)
Note receivable from Gilpin Gold, Inc. 1,335,971 159,029
Advances to joint venture (123,318)
Payments received from Gilpin Ventures, Inc.
on return of investment 90,163
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (23,669,921) (727,665) 789,775
---------- --------- ----------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from construction loan 12,897,174
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt to shareholders 5,250,000 1,500,000
Minority interest contributions to majority-owned subsidiary 3,831,188 1,496,000
Payments on long-term debt and note payable (2,238,901) (803,500) (587,841)
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable to shareholders 850,000
Payment on notes payable to shareholders (550,000)
Other (194,501)
Acquisition of treasury stock and payments upon
exercise of put option (137,499) (565,085) (550,877)
Sale of common shares, net of offering costs 774,030
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 19,707,461 2,401,445 (1,138,718)
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BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
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1997 1996 1995
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (3,466,081) 2,341,707 (173,768)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 4,531,355 2,189,648 2,363,416
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $ 1,065,274 $ 4,531,355 $ 2,189,648
=========== =========== ===========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized
($547,730 and $124,366 in 1997 and 1996, respectively) $ 248,626 $ 268,119
Cash paid for income taxes $ 759,776 838,000 1,174,000
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Land contributed to by minority interest $ 1,080,000
Conversion of convertible notes payable to shareholders
to common stock, net $ 6,597,956
See notes to consolidated financial statements. (Concluded)
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BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
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1. BUSINESS
Black Hawk Gaming & Development Company, Inc. and subsidiaries (the
Company) has operated the Gilpin Hotel Casino (the Casino) in Black Hawk,
Colorado since October 1, 1992. The Casino is owned by the Gilpin Hotel
Venture (GHV), in which the Company owns a 50% interest (Note 3). In
November 1994, GHV acquired an adjacent casino, joined it with GHV's
existing casino, and placed it into operation in January 1995. In November
1996, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Purchase Agreement
and an Operating Agreement to form Black Hawk/Jacobs Entertainment, LLC
(the LLC) for the purpose of developing and managing a hotel/casino
project in Black Hawk, Colorado (The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk). See Note
4.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
CONSOLIDATION - The accompanying financial statements include the accounts
of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiary Native American Management
Corp. (NAMC) and its 75% owned subsidiary Black Hawk/Jacobs Entertainment,
LLC. The Company acquired NAMC in June 1994 for $50,000 in cash and a
$450,000 noninterest bearing note financed by the former stockholder of
NAMC. The note was paid in full in February 1995. NAMC's only significant
asset is land in Oklahoma. Pursuant to the agreements entered into in
conjunction with the formation of the LLC, the Company has made cumulative
capital contributions of $20,114,065 to the LLC as of December 31, 1997,
which reflects a 75% interest in the LLC (Note 4). All intercompany
transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
CASH EQUIVALENTS - The Company considers all highly liquid investments
purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
LONG-LIVED ASSETS - The Company evaluates the potential impairment of
long-lived assets. If an impairment is indicated, such assets are written
down to estimated fair value. As of December 31, 1997, management believes
there was no impairment of the Company's long-lived assets. See Note 13
for discussion of the impairment loss recorded during the year ended
December 31, 1996.
JOINT VENTURE - The Company accounts for its investment in GHV under the
equity method of accounting. All intercompany transactions have been
eliminated to the extent of the Company's 50% interest in GHV.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COSTS - Interest is being capitalized during the
construction period of a new hotel/casino/parking facility (see Note 4).
STOCK ISSUED FOR SERVICES - Common stock was issued to directors in 1997
for services and was valued at market value as of the date awarded.
Included in other general and administrative costs in the consolidated
statement of income for the year ended December 31, 1997 is $15,250 of
costs related to stock issued for services. The Company did not issue
stock for services during 1996 or 1995.
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - At December 31, 1997, the Company adopted
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128, "Earnings Per
Share." All earnings per share amounts for all periods presented have been
restated in accordance with SFAS No. 128. SFAS No. 128 requires companies
to present basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share,
instead of the previously reported primary and fully diluted earnings per
share. Net income in 1996 and 1995 was adjusted for accretion of discount
on common stock subject to put options. The following table is a
reconciliation of basic to diluted earnings per share for the years ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995:
1997 1996 1995
------------------------------------ ------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
INCOME SHARES EARNINGS INCOME SHARES EARNINGS INCOME SHARES EARNINGS
(NUMERATOR) (DENOMINATOR) PER SHARE (NUMERATOR) (DENOMINATOR) PER SHARE (NUMERATOR) (DENOMINATOR) PER SHARE
Net income $ 1,706,321 $ 1,046,941 $ 1,773,247
Accretion
of discount (20,816) (93,167)
Basic earnings
per share:
Income
available to
common
stockholders 1,706,321 2,664,403 $ 0.64 1,026,125 2,529,801 $ 0.41 1,680,080 2,573,525 $ 0.65
====== ====== ======
Effect of
dilutive
securities:
Stock options,
warrants and
convertible
debt 872,320 71,440
--------- --------- --------
Diluted
earnings
per share $ 1,706,321 3,536,723 $ 0.48 $ 1,026,125 2,601,241 $ 0.39 $ 1,680,080 2,573,525 $ 0.65
=========== ========= ====== =========== ========= ====== =========== ========= ======
EMPLOYEE STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS - The Company uses the intrinsic value
method to account for stock options and similar stock-based employee
compensation plans. The exercise price of stock options issued to
employees equals the market price of the stock on the measurement date,
and therefore, the Company does not record compensation expense on stock
options granted to employees. Options granted to non-employees are valued
at estimated fair value.
USE OF ESTIMATES - The preparation of financial statements in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting periods.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS- In June 1997, the Financial
Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standard ("SFAS") No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income". This
statement establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive
income in financial statements. This statement is effective for the
Company's financial statements for the year ending December 31, 1998 and
the Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 130 to materially impact
financial statement disclosures.
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information." This statement establishes standards for the way
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public business enterprises report information about operating segments.
It also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and
services, geographic areas, and major customers. This statement is
effective for the Company's financial statements for the year ending
December 31, 1998. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 131 to
materially impact financial statement disclosures.
RECLASSIFICATIONS - Certain reclassifications have been made in the 1996
and 1995 financial statements to conform to the classifications used in
1997.
3. GILPIN HOTEL VENTURE
In May 1991, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase a one-half
interest in undeveloped land known as Millsite 29 and an historic hotel
property known as the Gilpin Hotel both in Black Hawk, Colorado for
$1,125,000. In connection with the purchase of the property, the Company
entered into a joint venture agreement (the Agreement) to form GHV with
the owners of the remaining one-half interest in the properties, for the
purpose of developing and operating a limited-stakes gaming and restaurant
facility. Each party owns 50% of GHV. Under the Agreement, the Company has
been appointed manager of the joint venture, with the exception of certain
actions which require the consent of both joint venture partners.
Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company was required to provide all
development funds, as defined, for development, refurbishing and
operations of the Casino. One-half of the development funds provided are
recoupable by the Company out of 40% of the other venturer's net profits,
as defined, after allowing for the other venturer's income taxes on such
net profits. No recoupments will occur at any time there are net losses.
In June 1993, the Company and GHV resolved various disagreements regarding
several accounting matters relating to the development of the Casino. The
settlement agreement, among other things, provided that the amount of the
development account was to be $3,328,400, of which $1,664,200 is
recoupable by the Company from its share of the joint venture partner's
profits. The joint venture partner paid the Company $90,163 for its share
of the development account during 1995. Since the first quarter of 1996
the joint venture partner has not made payments pending the resolution of
additional disagreements regarding matters relating to the development and
operation of the Casino.
Under the terms of the joint venture agreement, the land and improvements
are leased by GHV from the Company and an affiliate of Gilpin Ventures,
Inc. for a monthly rental fee of 7% (3-1/2% each) of gross gaming
revenues, as defined. The Company operates the Casino facility for a fee
pursuant to a management agreement, which is paid monthly by GHV. The
monthly management fee consists of 11% of the defined annual net profits
from gaming, plus 3% of the adjusted gross sales and 10% of the defined
annual net profits of the food and beverage operations. The Company's
management agreement expired on June 30, 1997 and continued to be subject
to review for another five-year term. Currently, the Company continues to
act as the property manager on a month-to-month basis until the resolution
of the buyout of the interest of the joint venture partner (see discussion
below).
Pursuant to agreements with its joint venture partner, the Company charged
a monthly rental of $50,000 for 1997, 1996 and 1995, for usage of Millsite
30 as a parking lot for the benefit of casino customers. In addition, from
February 1995 through September 1996 the Company charged an additional
monthly parking fee to GHV for the use of Millsite 31 at a rate of $9,202
per month. In September 1996, this additional monthly parking fee
arrangement was terminated. The Company expects to lease Millsite 30
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to GHV for approximately $25,000 per month during the first quarter of
1998. Subsequent to this time construction related to the Black
Hawk/Jacobs Entertainment, LLC will prevent parking on a significant
portion of Millsite 30.
Summarized balance sheet information of GHV at December 31, 1997 and 1996
is as follows:
1997 1996
Current assets $ 3,554,824 $ 2,712,283
Gaming facility 8,463,887 8,966,878
Goodwill 1,270,879 1,376,136
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Total $13,289,590 $13,055,297
=========== ===========
Current liabilities $ 2,957,496 $ 2,681,137
Long-term debt 4,283,720 5,161,792
Venturers' investments and advances 6,048,374 5,212,368
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Total $13,289,590 $13,055,297
=========== ===========
Summarized income statement information of GHV for the years ended 1997,
1996 and 1995 is as follows:
1997 1996 1995
Net revenues $ 29,327,886 $ 27,951,521 $ 29,534,440
Operating costs (14,998,848) (14,439,944) (15,097,455)
Marketing, general and administrative
expenses (9,138,439) (9,396,004) (9,788,366)
Depreciation and amortization (1,315,897) (1,228,045) (1,130,349)
Interest (520,696) (527,654) (332,427)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net income $ 3,354,006 $ 2,359,874 $ 3,185,843
============ ============ ============
The Company's equity in earnings of GHV as reflected in the statements of
income has been adjusted for elimination of the Company's share of fees
and rentals it receives from GHV.
On December 31, 1997, the Company entered into an Agreement for the
Purchase and Sale of Assets and Joint Venture Interest (Asset Agreement)
with Gilpin Ventures, Inc. (GVI), its joint venture partner in the GHV,
and an affiliate of GVI, Golden Gamble, Inc. (Golden Gamble). In
conjunction with the Asset Agreement, the Company entered into an
Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate (Real Estate Agreement)
with Gilpin Gold, Inc. (GGI), an affiliate of GVI. The Asset Agreement
provides for the termination of the GHV and all agreements between the
Company, GVI and the GHV. The Asset Agreement also provides for the sale
of all of GVI's and Golden Gamble's interests in GHV and its properties
and 1) the sale of GVI's fixed or tangible assets which are associated
with the GHV; and, 2) the sale of GVI's interest in inventories. The base
price for the purchase of the assets described in the Asset Agreement is
$5,250,000. Of the base price, $50,000 has been paid as security for the
agreement, and $4,950,000 is payable to GVI and $250,000 payable to Golden
Gamble at closing. Regular distributions are to be made by the GHV until
such time as the Asset Agreement has been closed. The closing date of the
Asset agreement shall be the earlier of 30 days after the closing of the
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Company's financing (Note 14) or June 30, 1998 unless extended for up to
three months. The Company is currently in the process of converting the
Asset Agreement into a Stock Purchase Agreement having essentially the
same terms and conditions as the Asset Agreement. The Real Estate
Agreement provides for the purchase by the Company of GGI's interest in
the land upon which the Casino stands and certain other real estate
parcels. The base price of $4,750,000 for the interest in the land may be
adjusted for the proration of 1) rentals and other charges that are paid
or payable in respect of leasehold interests affecting the property and 2)
charges for which GVI is not responsible under the lease and deposits for
utilities and other services and goods furnished in connection with the
property. Closing of the Real Estate Agreement is contingent upon closing
of the Asset Agreement. The closing date of the Real Estate Agreement
shall be no later than January 2, 1999 and may be earlier at the election
of the Company upon 10 days written notice.
4. BLACK HAWK/JACOBS ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
In December 1994, the Company signed a joint venture agreement with Jacobs
Entertainment, Inc. (Jacobs) of Cleveland, Ohio to develop a major
hotel/casino/parking complex in Black Hawk, Colorado, named The Lodge
Casino at Black Hawk (The Lodge). Construction of the 250,000 square foot
project began in February 1997 and is expected to be completed in the
second quarter of 1998. As a result of the refinements during the
development process, it was decided to incorporate a three-story overflow
parking structure into The Lodge project. Two stories of the overflow
parking structure will provide parking for The Lodge. The third-story of
the structure when combined with the parking availability remaining on
Millsites 29 and 30 will provide parking for the benefit of GHV (Note 14).
On November 12, 1996, the Company entered into an agreement with
Diversified Opportunities Group (Diversified), Inc. and BH Entertainment
Ltd. (BH) (both affiliates of Jacobs) whereby Diversified, BH and the
Company created the LLC in which the Company is a 75% member and the
Jacobs affiliates are a 25% member. Under the agreement, the Company and
Diversified are joint managers of the LLC. In connection with the
formation of the LLC, Diversified provided debt and equity financing to
the Company as discussed in Note 7.
As of December 31, 1997 and 1996, the Company had made contributions
totaling $20,114,065 and $2,568,727, respectively, which represented 75%
and 59%, respectively, of the contributed capital, as defined, of the LLC.
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5. LONG-TERM DEBT, NOTES PAYABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS AND CONVERTIBLE NOTE
Long-term debt, notes payable to shareholders and convertible note
consist of the following at December 31:
1997 1996
Long-Term debt:
Note payable, paid in June 1997 $ 1,199,431
Note payable, paid in June 1997 1,176,266
Construction loan; $40,000,000 revolving credit
note which converts to a term note payable
180 days after the completion of The Lodge,
which is presently estimated to be May, 1998;
principal and interest at LIBOR (5.97% at
December 31, 1997) plus 3.50% $ 12,897,174
Other notes payable 438 438
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12,897,612 2,376,135
Less current portion 438 124,496
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Total $ 12,897,174 $ 2,251,639
============ ===========
Notes payable to shareholders; interest at 8% payable
quarterly; due on demand; unsecured $ 300,000 $
============ ===========
Convertible note payable to shareholder,
converted to common stock in December 1997 $ $ 1,500,000
============ ===========
Scheduled principal payments at December 31 are as follows:
1998 $ 300,438
1999 3,534,157
2000 4,709,156
2001 4,653,861
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Total $ 13,197,612
============
The terms of the construction loan include certain general and financial
covenants, the most significant of which are not applicable until after
the opening of the Lodge. As of December 31, 1997, the Company is in
compliance with all such debt covenants.
During 1997, the Company repaid debt totaling $2,350,023, including
accrued interest of $25,383, in advance of the due date of the debt which
resulted in an extraordinary gain of $85,771, net of income taxes of
$51,025.
6. WARRANTS
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The Company issued warrants to purchase 83,000 shares of common stock at
$10.20 to the underwriters of its initial public offering. The warrants
will be exercisable at any time during the period of four years commencing
May 1994.
7. COMMON STOCK
In connection with the LLC agreement, the Company in 1996 issued 190,476
shares of its $.001 par value common stock to Diversified Opportunities
Group, Inc. (Diversified) for $1,000,000 and issued $1,500,000 of
convertible debt. Further, after approval by the Company's shareholders in
1997, Diversified purchased an additional $4,500,000 convertible note and
certain officers and directors of the Company purchased $750,000 in
convertible notes. All of the notes were converted to 1,285,714 shares of
common stock on December 30, 1997.
On December 30, 1994, the Company purchased Millsite 32 in Black Hawk,
Colorado from the bankruptcy court for $3.5 million in the form of
$1,000,000 in cash, a $1,400,000 10-year note convertible into the
Company's common stock at $20 per share and 100,000 shares of the
Company's $.001 par value common stock. The stock could be put back to the
Company by the holder, if not sold in the market, for $11 per share at the
rate of 12,500 shares per quarter over two years. During 1996 and 1995 the
holder put 50,000 and 37,500 shares to the Company for $550,000 and
$412,500, respectively. In January, 1997, the final 12,500 shares were put
back to the Company for $137,499.
Common stock reacquired has been presented as constructively retired to
reflect present Colorado Revised Statutes which provide that all shares of
a company which have been reacquired are considered authorized but
unissued shares.
8. STOCK OPTION PLANS
QUALIFIED OPTIONS
The Company currently has two stock option plans: the 1994 Employees'
Incentive Stock Option Plan ("1994 Plan") and the 1996 Incentive Stock
Option Plan ("1996 Plan"). The 1994 Plan provides for the grant of
incentive stock options to officers, directors and employees of the
Company. Under the terms of the 1994 Plan, as amended, 300,000 shares of
the Company's common stock were reserved for issuance to key employees.
The 1996 Plan provides for the grant of stock options, including incentive
stock options and non-qualified stock options. Under the terms of the 1996
Plan, 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock were reserved for
issuance to key employees and other persons. At December 31, 1997, there
were 63,150 shares available for future grants under the 1994 Plan and
94,350 shares were available for future grants under the 1996 Plan. Stock
option transactions are summarized as follows:
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WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
NUMBER OF EXERCISE EXERCISE PRICE
SHARES PRICE PER SHARE PER SHARE
Outstanding at
December 31, 1994 190,000 $ 10.00 - $ 11.00 $ 10.39
Granted 110,000 $ 6.75 - $ 7.45 $ 7.04
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Outstanding at
December 31, 1995 300,000 $ 6.75 - $ 11.00 $ 9.17
Granted 682,500 $ 5.63 - $ 6.19 $ 5.88
Forfeited (57,500) $ 6.75 - $ 10.00 $ 9.15
Terminated (317,500) $ 6.75 - $ 11.00 $ 8.57
--------
Outstanding at
December 31, 1996 607,500 $ 5.63 - $ 6.19 $ 5.79
Granted 35,000 $ 5.81 $ 5.81
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Outstanding at
December 31, 1997 642,500 $ 5.63 - $ 6.19 $ 5.79
========
Options granted under the 1994 Plan generally vest proportionately over
three years on June 30 following the grant date. Options granted under the
1996 Plan generally vest proportionately over three years on each of the
first, second, and third anniversary dates of the grant. The number of
stock option shares exercisable at December 31, 1997 was 387,500. These
stock options have a weighted average exercise price of $5.86 per share.
On November 12, 1996, all options outstanding were canceled and reissued
based on the then-current market price. This transaction resulted in the
cancellation and reissuance of 307,500 options.
As discussed in Note 1, the Company follows the intrinsic value method to
account for stock options issued to employees, generally resulting in no
compensation expense since options are granted at market price.
Had compensation cost for the Company's plans been determined based on the
fair value of the options at the grant date, the Company's net income and
income per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts
indicated below:
1997 1996 1995
Net income - as reported $ 1,730,602 $ 1,046,941 $ 1,773,247
Net income - pro forma $ 1,461,669 $ 761,134 $ 1,211,797
Income per share - as reported:
Basic $ 0.64 $ 0.41 $ 0.65
Diluted $ 0.48 $ 0.39 $ 0.65
Income per share - pro forma:
Basic $ 0.55 $ 0.30 $ 0.47
Diluted $ 0.41 $ 0.29 $ 0.47
The weighted average fair value of the stock options granted was $3.19 in
1997, $3.52 in 1996 and $3.62 in 1995. The fair value of each stock option
granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option
pricing model with the following assumptions used for grants in 1997,
1996, and 1995:
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risk-free interest rate of 5.50%, 6.00%, and 6.00%, respectively; expected
dividend yield of 0%; expected life of three to six years; and expected
volatility ranging from 19.68% to 73.88%. The outstanding stock options at
December 31, 1997 have a weighted average remaining contractual life of
6.96 years.
NON-QUALIFIED OPTIONS
On November 12, 1996, the Company issued options for 85,000 shares of
common stock to non-employees which vest one-third on each anniversary
date of the grant. The fair value of the options was $333,200 which is
being amortized over the vesting period. The consolidated financial
statements as of December 31, 1997 reflect an expense of $111,067 related
to the vesting of the non-qualified options.
9. INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense includes the following current and deferred provisions
at December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995:
1997 1996 1995
Current $ 939,299 $ 643,787 $1,024,720
Deferred 131,245 92,106 60,875
---------- ---------- ----------
Total $1,070,544 $ 735,893 $1,085,595
========== ========== ==========
Income tax expense includes the following federal and state components for
the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995:
1997 1996 1995
Federal $ 929,031 $ 642,010 $ 948,665
State 141,513 93,883 136,930
---------- ---------- ----------
Total $1,070,544 $ 735,893 $1,085,595
========== ========== ==========
The Company's income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 1997,
1996 and 1995 varies from the amount expected by applying the Federal tax
rate due to the following items:
1997 1996 1995
Expected income tax expense $ 914,972 $ 606,164 $ 972,006
State income taxes, net of Federal benefit 93,398 61,963 90,374
Other, net 62,174 67,766 23,215
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Total $1,070,544 $ 735,893 $1,085,595
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The Company's deferred taxes at December 31, 1997 and 1996 are comprised
of the following:
1997 1996
Current deferred tax assets -
Temporary differences in GHV $ 90,661 $ 79,267
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Noncurrent - deferred tax assets:
Start-up costs capitalized for tax 58,345
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities -
Temporary differences in GHV (61,506)
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Noncurrent net deferred tax assets (liabilities) 58,345 (61,506)
--------- ---------
Net deferred tax assets $ 149,006 $ 17,761
========= =========
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has examined GHV's 1992, 1993, 1994 and
1995 income tax returns. GHV and the IRS have reached a settlement of
findings in GHV's 1992, 1993 and 1994 income tax returns which will
increase the amount of taxable income allocated to the Venturers by
approximately $128,000, $62,000 and $200,000, respectively. GHV and the
IRS have also reached a settlement of findings of GHV's 1995 income tax
return which will decrease the amount of taxable income allocated to the
Venturer's by approximately $40,000. The findings represent principally
temporary differences, which will reverse in future years.
10. RELATED PARTIES
During the year ended December 31, 1997, an officer, director and
significant shareholder of the Company and another significant shareholder
of the Company executed personal letters of credit in the approximate
amount of $1,200,000 each to guarantee performance by the Company of
certain City of Black Hawk improvements related to The Lodge project. The
Company agreed to pay all out-of-pocket transaction costs incurred by the
two parties, a facility fee in the approximate amount of one-quarter of
one percent of the amount so guaranteed and to pay additional
consideration to be negotiated. During the year ended December 31, 1997,
the Company reimbursed the two parties an aggregate amount of $30,298,
which represented the fee charged by their individual banks issuing the
letters of credit. In addition, during 1997 the Company paid the two
parties $6,018 each in facility fees for executing the letters of credit.
The letters of credit expired in February 1998 and were renewed for an
additional six month term.
An officer, director and significant shareholder of the Company and
certain of his affiliates receive an annual credit enhancement fee of 2%
of the amount guaranteed, as defined, for personally guaranteeing the
Company's construction loan. Total credit enhancement fees incurred during
the year ended December 31, 1997 were $36,625. These fees will be paid
over a two year period.
Effective October 1, 1997, the Company entered into a one year agreement
with an affiliate of an officer, director and significant shareholder of
the Company to assist the Company in its efforts to research, develop,
perform due diligence and possibly acquire new gaming opportunities. The
annual cost to the Company under the agreement is $225,000, of which
$56,250 had been paid as of December 31, 1997.
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During the year ended December 31, 1997, a director of the Company was
paid a $50,000 fee from a former employer, who received the fee from the
Company in connection with investment banking services provided to the
Company in an effort to obtain financing for The Lodge project.
During the year ended December 31, 1996, the Company incurred a $600,000
project development fee for pre-development and development services
performed by an affiliate of an officer, director and significant
shareholder of the Company. Of the total project development fee, $250,000
was payable at December 31, 1996. The entire outstanding balance was paid
in 1997.
11. CONTINGENCIES
The Company intends to develop and currently operates through a joint
venture, real property in an area that was once active in the mining
industry. The major portion of Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties, Colorado
have been identified as a federal superfund study area by the
Environmental Protection Agency. A superfund study area is generally an
area adjacent to or impacted by discharge from a designated superfund
site. At present, there are no federal regulations for dealing with
development within a superfund study area. Any liability required for
cleanup of a contaminated site will rest primarily with the current owner.
Moreover, it is possible that expenses for cleanup, if required, may be
greater than is technologically and/or economically feasible at the
present time. The Company, through independent environmental consultants,
has conducted an initial study and a subsequent follow-up report on its
properties and, on that basis, does not believe any significant
environmental problems exist with respect to its properties which would
have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of
operations. However, no absolute assurance in this regard can be given.
The Company is currently defending an arbitration proceeding pending in
Denver, Colorado wherein the claimant contends that the Company under its
former name, Mountain Casino Properties, Inc. (Mountain Casino), breached
a 1991 subscription agreement which allegedly entitled him to purchase a
number of Mountain Casino shares. He is seeking damages consisting of his
alleged unrealized profits, in the range of $169,750 to $194,687, plus
interest and costs. The Company believes the claim is without merit and
has denied any liability on the basis, among others, that it was
effectively required to terminate the offering pursuant to an order of the
Division of Securities of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
At present, no arbitration date for this matter has been scheduled.
The Company and the LLC (owner and developer of The Lodge Casino) and
other LLC members are defendants in an action for trespass brought in late
January 1998 by a company which claims to have succeeded to rights of
heirs of certain shareholders of a company which was dissolved under
Colorado law in 1942. The action alleges that the long defunct company had
certain reversionary rights to a small strip of land included within the
boundaries of The Lodge Casino project. The Company, the LLC, other LLC
members and certain title insurance companies have agreed to enter into a
joint defense of the action with all parties reserving their respective
rights. The Company believes (and it has been informed that all other
interested parties believe) that the action is without merit and that it
will be contested vigorously by the interested parties. The Company is in
the process of investigating significant counter claims against the
plaintiff.
The Company is also involved in routine litigation arising in the ordinary
course of GHV's business. These matters are believed by the Company to be
covered by appropriate insurance policies.
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12. ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following disclosure of estimated fair value of the Company's
financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of SFAS
No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments." The
estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using
available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies.
However, considerable judgment is required to interpret market data in
order to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates
herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could
realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market
assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on
the estimated fair value amounts.
1997 1996
ESTIMATED ESTIMATED
CARRYING FAIR CARRYING FAIR
AMOUNT VALUE AMOUNT VALUE
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,065,274 $ 1,065,274 $ 4,531,355 $ 4,531,355
Liabilities:
Debt 13,197,612 13,197,612 3,876,135 3,876,135
The estimation methodologies utilized by the Company are summarized as
follows:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - For these short-term instruments, the carrying
amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
DEBT - The fair value of debt is estimated to be equal to its carrying
amount, based on the debt having variable interest rates and/or based on
the relatively short time since issuance.
13. IMPAIRMENT WRITEDOWN
As of December 31, 1996, it was determined that the carrying amount of
certain assets comprised of $345,417 for costs incurred to obtain a gaming
license in Mexico and $147,575 for costs incurred to develop and test
market a new casino game may not be recoverable and an impairment loss
should be recognized. As of December 31, 1996, events had occurred in
Mexico which led management to believe that the likelihood of obtaining a
gaming license in Mexico was remote, and therefore, all costs incurred to
date were not likely to be recoverable. The test marketing of the new
casino game has not been successful and as of December 31, 1996,
management decided to discontinue the test marketing at the Casino and
therefore determined that the costs incurred to develop and test market
the new game are not likely to be recoverable. The aggregate impairment
loss recognized during the year ended December 31, 1996 was $492,992.
14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On February 5, 1998, the Company signed a Commitment Letter with a bank
which related to financing of $20 million. The Company is subject to an
upfront fee of 1.50% of the facility or $300,000, $50,000 of which was
paid to the bank on February 5, 1998. The remainder of the fee is due at
the closing of the facility. The proceeds of the revolving line of credit
are to be used in the following approximate amounts: $5,125,000 to
refinance existing borrowings made by GHV; $9,950,000 to finance the
buyout of the 50% interest in land, buildings and assets comprising the
Gilpin Hotel Casino, which the
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Company does not presently own (Note 2); $2,500,000 to finance the
construction of the third-floor parking structure (Note 4); and the
balance to provide working capital to the Company. The facility matures
three years from the date of closing and interest accrues at the Prime
Rate plus 0.75%. Interest is due quarterly and annual principal payments
of $500,000 are to be made beginning on January 1, 1999. A balloon payment
of the outstanding principal plus accrued interest will be due at the
maturity of the facility. An annual commitment fee of 0.50% is payable
quarterly and is based upon the outstanding unused balance under the
facility. The facility will be secured by a perfected first security
interest on the Gilpin Hotel Casino, Millsite 29, the Company's remaining
interest in approximately 17,500 square feet of Millsite 30, as well as
furniture, fixtures and equipment. The Company and the bank are
negotiating definitive loan and related agreements.
* * * *
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Venturers of
Gilpin Hotel Venture:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Gilpin Hotel Venture as of
December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related statements of income, venturers'
investments and advances, and cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 1997. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Venture's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Gilpin Hotel Venture as of December 31, 1997
and 1996, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1997.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Denver, Colorado
March 2, 1998
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GILPIN HOTEL VENTURE
BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
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ASSETS 1997 1996
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash $ 3,137,125 $ 2,213,704
Accounts receivable 56,262 105,102
Inventories 171,718 197,929
Prepaid expenses and other 189,719 195,548
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Total current assets 3,554,824 2,712,283
GAMING FACILITY:
Building and improvements 7,215,462 7,132,861
Equipment 5,292,363 4,898,106
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12,507,825 12,030,967
Accumulated depreciation (4,043,938) (3,064,089)
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Total gaming facility 8,463,887 8,966,878
GOODWILL, net of accumulated amortization of
$304,519 and $199,512 for 1997 and 1996, respectively 1,270,879 1,376,136
------------ ------------
TOTAL $ 13,289,590 $ 13,055,297
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LIABILITIES AND VENTURERS' INVESTMENTS
AND ADVANCES
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 407,467 $ 432,583
Fees and rents payable to venturers 173,823 152,879
Gaming taxes payable 385,990 360,231
Other accrued expenses 1,148,460 988,936
Current portion of long-term debt 841,756 746,508
------------ ------------
Total current liabilities 2,957,496 2,681,137
LONG TERM DEBT 4,283,720 5,161,792
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
VENTURERS' INVESTMENTS AND ADVANCES 6,048,374 5,212,368
------------ ------------
TOTAL $ 13,289,590 $ 13,055,297
============ ============
See notes to financial statements.
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GILPIN HOTEL VENTURE
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
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1997 1996 1995
REVENUES:
Casino $28,321,824 $26,783,094 $28,051,162
Food and beverage, including
promotional allowances 3,232,223 2,560,428 2,626,549
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Total revenues 31,554,047 29,343,522 30,677,711
Less promotional allowances 2,226,161 1,392,001 1,143,271
----------- ----------- -----------
Net revenues 29,327,886 27,951,521 29,534,440
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Casino operations 12,407,245 11,840,235 12,341,928
Cost of food and beverage sales 464,162 510,485 684,286
Food and beverage operations 2,127,441 2,089,224 2,071,241
Marketing, general and administrative 9,138,439 9,396,004 9,788,366
Depreciation and amortization 1,315,897 1,228,045 1,130,349
Interest expense 520,696 527,654 332,427
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Total costs and expenses 25,973,880 25,591,647 26,348,597
----------- ----------- -----------
NET INCOME $ 3,354,006 $ 2,359,874 $ 3,185,843
=========== =========== ===========
See notes to financial statements.
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GILPIN HOTEL VENTURE
STATEMENTS OF VENTURERS' INVESTMENTS AND ADVANCES
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
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BLACK HAWK GAMING
& DEVELOPMENT GILPIN
COMPANY, INC. VENTURES, INC. TOTAL
BALANCE,
JANUARY 1, 1995 $ 4,332,193 $ 1,554,265 $ 5,886,458
Advances 123,318 123,318
Distributions (1,100,000) (1,100,000) (2,200,000)
(Recoupment) payment of
advances among Venturers (90,163) 90,163
Net income 1,592,922 1,592,921 3,185,843
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BALANCE,
DECEMBER 31, 1995 4,858,270 2,137,349 6,995,619
Distributions (2,071,563) (2,071,562) (4,143,125)
Net income 1,179,937 1,179,937 2,359,874
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BALANCE,
DECEMBER 31, 1996 3,966,644 1,245,724 5,212,368
Distributions (1,259,000) (1,259,000) (2,518,000)
Net income 1,677,003 1,677,003 3,354,006
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BALANCE,
DECEMBER 31, 1997 $ 4,384,647 $ 1,663,727 $ 6,048,374
=========== =========== ===========
See notes to financial statements.
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GILPIN HOTEL VENTURE
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
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1997 1996 1995
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 3,354,006 $ 2,359,874 $ 3,185,843
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,315,897 1,228,045 1,130,349
Loss on disposal of assets 34,786 27,775 51,931
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 48,840 40,620 35,356
Inventories 26,211 (16,730) (103,697)
Prepaid expenses and other 5,829 (91,907) 32,399
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 69,899 7,537 325,681
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by operating activities 4,855,468 3,555,214 4,657,862
----------- ----------- -----------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to gaming facility (760,115) (653,500) (1,668,417)
Proceeds from sale of equipment 128,892 87,073 187,539
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash used in investing activities (631,223) (566,427) (1,480,878)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Distributions to Venturers (2,518,000) (4,143,125) (2,200,000)
Proceeds from long-term debt 2,125,000
Advances by Venturers 123,318
Payments on long-term debt and note payable (782,824) (757,448) (614,490)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash used in financing activities (3,300,824) (2,775,573) (2,691,172)
----------- ----------- -----------
NET INCREASE IN CASH 923,421 213,214 485,812
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 2,213,704 2,000,490 1,514,678
----------- ----------- -----------
CASH, END OF PERIOD $ 3,137,125 $ 2,213,704 $ 2,000,490
=========== =========== ===========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest $ 524,654 $ 532,086 $ 328,332
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Note payable incurred for purchase of casino 247,150
Short term financing incurred for acquisition
of slot machines 135,211
See notes to financial statements.
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GILPIN HOTEL VENTURE
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
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1. BUSINESS
Gilpin Hotel Venture (GHV) was formed on March 1, 1992 to lease and engage
in the joint development of the Gilpin Hotel property located in Black
Hawk, Colorado. GHV is owned equally by Black Hawk Gaming & Development
Company, Inc. (BHWK) and by Gilpin Ventures, Inc. (GVI). During September
1992, GHV completed funding and development of its limited-stakes gaming
and restaurant facility and obtained its gaming license. The casino and
restaurant opened for business on October 1, 1992.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
INVENTORIES - Inventories are valued at the lower of cost, determined on a
first-in first-out basis (FIFO), or market.
GAMING FACILITY - The gaming facility is recorded at cost, including
capitalized interest, as incurred by the venturer which funded
development. Depreciation is provided by the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets.
GHV periodically evaluates the value of the gaming facility to determine
if an impairment has occurred. In accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" ("SFAS No. 121"). As
of December 31, 1997 and 1996, management believes there was no impairment
of GHV's Gaming Facility.
GOODWILL - The excess of GHV's cost over fair value of certain casino
assets acquired in 1994 is being amortized by the straight-line method
over 15 years. No amortization was recorded during 1994, as operations of
the acquired casino did not commence until January 1995. GHV periodically
reviews the value of its goodwill to determine if an impairment has
occurred.
IMPAIRMENT - GHV measures the potential impairment of the gaming facility
and goodwill by the undiscounted value of expected future operating cash
flows in relation to the net carrying value of the assets. Based on its
review, GHV does not believe that an impairment of its gaming facility or
goodwill has occurred. If an impairment is identified, the impaired assets
will be written down to estimated fair value.
CASINO REVENUE - Casino revenue is the net win from gaming activities,
which is the difference between gaming wins and losses.
PROMOTIONAL ALLOWANCES - Complimentary sales to customers are classified
as promotional allowances and are calculated at the retail value of such
sales. The costs associated with complimentary sales are classified as
casino expenses and are calculated based on food and beverage gross margin
applied to the retail value of complimentary sales. Complimentary sales
amounted to $2,226,161, $1,392,001 and $1,143,271 in 1997, 1996, and 1995,
respectively. The cost of complimentary sales amounted to
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$1,007,258, $661,038 and $607,574 in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively,
and are included in casino operations costs and expenses in the statements
of income.
TAXES AND LICENSES - Federal and state income taxes have not been provided
in the financial statements, as they are the responsibility of the
venturers. State and local gaming taxes and licenses paid in advance are
deferred and amortized over the period of benefit. State gaming taxes
based on revenue are accrued as incurred. State gaming tax expense, which
is included in casino operations in the statements of income, was
$4,794,568, $4,164,274 and $4,476,573, for 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively.
USE OF ESTIMATES - The preparation of financial statements in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting periods.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
RECLASSIFICATIONS - Certain reclassifications have been made in the 1996
and 1995 financial statements to conform to the classifications used in
1997.
3. JOINT VENTURE AND OTHER AGREEMENTS
BHWK is the appointed manager of GHV, with the exception of certain
actions which require the consent of both joint venture partners.
BHWK provided all funds for the development, refurbishing and the start-up
of operations of the gaming facility which opened in 1992. One-half of the
development funds expended by BHWK ($3,328,400) are recoupable out of 40%
of GHV's net profits, as defined, attributable to GVI, after allowing for
GVI's income taxes on such net profits; total recoupments were $90,163 in
1995. Certain development costs are in dispute as of December 31, 1997,
therefore, there were no recoupments received during 1996 or 1997.
No recoupments will occur at any time there are net losses.
Under the terms of the joint venture agreement, the land underlying the
gaming facility is leased by GHV from BHWK and an affiliate of GVI for a
monthly rental fee of 7% (3-1/2% each) of gross gaming revenues, as
defined. Rental fees (included in casino operations) in 1997, 1996 and
1995 were $1,856,820, $1,745,056 and $1,816,230, respectively. BHWK
manages the gaming facility pursuant to a management agreement. BHWK
receives a management fee of 11% of the defined annual net profits from
gaming, plus 3% of the adjusted gross sales and 10% of the defined annual
net profits of the food and beverage operations. In addition, an affiliate
of GVI receives a management fee based upon the greater of 1% of the
defined annual net profits from gaming or $25,000 annually for services it
provides to GHV. Total management fees for 1997, 1996 and 1995 were
$802,457, $684,707 and $831,235, respectively. The term of each of the
management agreements is for five years with six five-year renewals. The
BHWK agreement may be terminated if BHWK falls below certain performance
levels. The joint venture agreement also provides for the payment of fees
to BHWK for use of its land for parking for GHV's casino. Such parking
fees were $600,000, $645,214 and $715,094 for 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively.
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On December 31, 1997, BHWK entered into an Agreement for the Purchase and
Sale of Assets and Joint Venture Interest (Asset Agreement) with Gilpin
Ventures, Inc. (GVI), its joint venture partner in the GHV, and an
affiliate of GVI, Golden Gamble, Inc. (Golden Gamble). In conjunction with
the Asset Agreement, BHWK entered into an Agreement for the Purchase and
Sale of Real Estate (Real Estate Agreement) with GVI. The Asset Agreement
provides for the termination of the GHV and all agreements between the
Company, GVI and the GHV. The Asset Agreement also provides for the sale
of all of GVI's and Golden Gamble's interests in GHV and its properties
and 1) the sale of GVI's fixed or tangible assets which are associated
with the GHV; and, 2) the sale of GVI's interest in inventories. The base
price for the purchase of the assets described in the Asset Agreement is
$5,250,000. Of the base price, $50,000 has been paid as security for the
agreement, and $4,950,000 is payable to GVI and $250,000 payable to Golden
Gamble at closing. Regular distributions are to be made by the GHV until
such time as the Asset Agreement has been closed. The closing date of the
Asset agreement shall be the earlier of 30 days after the closing of the
BHWK's financing or June 30, 1998 unless extended for up to three months.
The Real Estate Agreement provides for the purchase by BHWK of its joint
venture partner's interest in the land upon which the Casino stands. The
base price of $4,750,000 for the interest in the land may be adjusted for
the proration of; 1) rentals and other charges that are paid or payable in
respect of leasehold interests affecting the property; and, 2) charges for
which GVI is not responsible under the lease and deposits for utilities
and other services and goods furnished in connection with the property.
Closing of the Real Estate Agreement is contingent upon closing of the
Asset Agreement. The closing date of the Real Estate Agreement shall be no
later than January 2, 1999 and may be earlier at the election of BHWK upon
10 days written notice.
4. LONG-TERM DEBT
1997 1996
Note payable; payments of $164,501, including principal and interest at 8% per
annum due quarterly through January 2005 when the remaining principal and
interest balance is due; secured by first deed of trust on the acquired
casino's building and equipment $ 3,500,788 $ 3,860,561
Note payable; payments of $40,863, including principal and
interest at 11% per annum due monthly through 2001 when
the remaining principal and interest balance is due; secured
by equipment 1,504,679 1,800,589
Note payable; payments of $11,519, including principal and
interest at 11% per annum due monthly beginning January
1997 through December 1998 when the remaining principal
and interest balance is due; secured by equipment 120,009 247,150
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5,125,476 5,908,300
Less current portion 841,756 746,508
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Total $ 4,283,720 $ 5,161,792
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Scheduled principal payments on long-term debt at December 31 are as
follows:
1998 $ 841,756
1999 794,733
2000 834,532
2001 914,802
2002 534,605
Thereafter 1,205,048
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Total $ 5,125,476
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5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
On October 6, 1994, GHV entered into an agreement with Cloverleaf Kennel
Club (Cloverleaf) of Loveland, Colorado to provide off-track betting on
dog and horse races via simulcast. The term of the agreement between GHV
and Cloverleaf is for five one-year options commencing October 1, 1994
through September 30, 1999. GHV pays Cloverleaf an annual fee of $40,000
in return for 50% of the net revenues derived from pari-mutuel wagering at
the casino. GHV is responsible for all costs of operating the facility.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has examined GHV's 1992, 1993, 1994 and
1995 income tax returns. GHV and the IRS have reached a settlement of
findings in GHV's 1992, 1993 and 1994 income tax returns which will
increase the amount of taxable income allocated to the Venturers by
approximately $128,000, $62,000 and $200,000, respectively. GHV and the
IRS have also reached a settlement of findings in GHV's 1995 income tax
return which will decrease the amount of taxable income allocated to the
Venturers by approximately $40,000. The findings represent principally
temporary differences, which will reverse in future years.
GHV operates in an area that was once active in the mining industry. The
major portion of Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties, Colorado have been
identified as a federal superfund study area by the Environmental
Protection Agency. A superfund study area is generally an area adjacent to
or impacted by discharge from a designated superfund site. At present,
there are no federal regulations for dealing with development within a
superfund study area. Any liability required for cleanup of a contaminated
site will rest primarily with the current owner. Moreover, it is possible
that expenses for cleanup, if required, may be greater than is
technologically and/or economically feasible at the present time. GHV,
through independent environmental consultants, has conducted an initial
study and a subsequent follow-up report on its properties and, on that
basis, does not believe any significant environmental problems exist with
respect to its properties which would have a material adverse effect on
its financial condition or results of operations. However, no absolute
assurance in this regard can be given.
GHV is involved in various legal actions in the normal course of business.
Management believes that the ultimate liability, if any, with respect to
these matters will not materially affect the financial position of GHV.
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6. ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following disclosure of estimated fair value of GHV's financial
instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of
Financial Instruments." The estimated fair value amounts have been
determined by GHV using available market information and appropriate
valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required to
interpret market data in order to develop the estimates of fair value.
Accordingly, the estimates herein are not necessarily indicative of the
amounts GHV could realize in a current market exchange. The use of
different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a
material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.
1997 1996
CARRYING ESTIMATED CARRYING ESTIMATED
AMOUNT FAIR VALUE AMOUNT FAIR VALUE
Assets - Cash $3,137,125 $3,137,125 $2,213,704 $2,213,704
Liabilities - Debt 5,125,476 5,125,476 5,908,300 5,908,300
The estimation methodologies utilized by GHV are summarized as follows:
DEBT - The fair value of long-term debt is estimated using the rates
currently offered for similar borrowings.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description Page
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27.1 Financial Data Schedule for year ended
December 31, 1997
27.2 Restated Financial Data Schedule for years
ended December 31, 1995 and 1996 and for the
quarters ended March 31, 1996, June 30, 1996 and
September 30, 1996
27.3 Restated Financial Data Schedule for the
quarters ended March 31, 1997, June 30, 1997 and
September 30, 1997