Current Report

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITY EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2010

 

 

LOGO

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Kentucky   001-33998   61-0156015
(State of incorporation)   (Commission file number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

700 Central Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40208

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(502) 636-4400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Item 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

A copy of the news release issued by Churchill Downs Incorporated (the “Company”) on November 3, 2010 announcing the results of operations and financial condition for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (d) Exhibits

 

99.1    Press Release dated November 3, 2010 issued by Churchill Downs Incorporated.

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

Exhibit 99.1    Press Release dated November 3, 2010 issued by Churchill Downs Incorporated.


 

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto, duly authorized.

 

  CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED
November 3, 2010  

/s/ William E. Mudd

  By: William E. Mudd
 

Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial

Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Press Release dated November 3, 2010

 

Exhibit 99.1

LOGO

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Contact: Liz Harris
   

Vice President, Churchill Downs Incorporated

502-641-5879

Liz@kyderby.com

CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED

REPORTS 2010 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

 

   

Third Quarter Net Revenues From Continuing Operations Increase 35 Percent

 

   

Third Quarter EBITDA From Continuing Operations Increases 75 Percent

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, November 3, 2010) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”), (NASDAQ: CHDN) today reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2010.

Net revenues from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2010 totaled $135.7 million, an increase of 35 percent over net revenues from continuing operations of $100.9 million recorded during the third quarter of 2009. Net revenues from continuing operations for the quarter were positively affected by the acquisition of Youbet.com (“Youbet”) and United Tote, which contributed $25.0 million in net revenues from external customers, and Calder Casino, which contributed $13.2 million of net revenues from external customers. Racing Operations’ net revenues from external customers declined $5.9 million.

Net earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter were $3.7 million or $0.22 per diluted common share, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $1.2 million, or $(0.09) per diluted common share, during the third quarter of 2009. Results of Churchill Downs Entertainment, LLC, were accounted for as discontinued operations during the quarter and experienced a net loss of $4.4 million. As a result, CDI experienced a total net loss per diluted common share of $(0.04), compared to a net loss per diluted common share of $(0.17) during the third quarter of 2009.

CDI’s EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) from continuing operations for the third quarter increased 75 percent year over year from $9.7 million in 2009 to $17.1 million in 2010. Significant items positively affecting CDI’s quarterly EBITDA from continuing operations included a $4.0 million increase in Gaming EBITDA driven primarily by the generation of $2.4 million of EBITDA at Calder Casino, which opened in January of this year. Additionally, Online Business EBITDA increased $3.0 million, reflecting the addition of Youbet, which contributed $1.6 million of EBITDA during the quarter, and the continued growth of TwinSpires.com. We remain on track to achieve our projected $12 million


in annualized cost savings from personnel and other cost synergies related to the Youbet and United Tote acquisition integration.

“This was the quarter in which we first saw the earnings power of the diversification strategy we’ve been pursuing for the last few years,” said Robert L. Evans, CDI President and Chief Executive Officer. “The decline in Racing Operations net revenues and EBITDA from continuing operations was more than offset by net revenue and EBITDA growth in our Online and Gaming businesses.”

“We have been pursuing diversification into our Gaming and Online business segments and the results of that strategy are clear and increasingly important to our overall financial performance” added Evans. “While the third quarter showed that the business of operating race tracks remains in decline, we feel a great sense of optimism as the popularity and profitability of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks continue to grow and as we execute on our diversification strategy with the integration of Youbet.com and the planned acquisition of Harlow’s Casino Resort & Hotel in Greenville, Mississippi.”

A conference call regarding this news release is scheduled for Thursday, November 4, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Investors and other interested parties may listen to the conference call by accessing the online, real-time webcast of the call at www.ChurchillDownsIncorporated.com or by dialing toll-free: 877-372-0878 or if dialing internationally, using the toll number 253-237-1169, at least 10 minutes before the appointed time. The conference ID number for this call is 96477917. The online replay will be available within 90 minutes from the conclusion of the conference call, and will continue to be available for one year. A copy of this news release announcing quarterly results and relevant financial and statistical information about the period will be accessible at www.ChurchillDownsIncorporated.com.

In addition to the results provided in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), CDI has provided a non-GAAP measurement, which presents a financial measure of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). CDI uses EBITDA as a key performance measure of results of operations for purposes of evaluating performance internally. CDI believes the use of this measure enables management and investors to evaluate and compare, from period to period, CDI’s operating performance in a meaningful and consistent manner. This non-GAAP measurement is not intended to replace the presentation of CDI’s financial results in accordance with GAAP.

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”), headquartered in Louisville, Ky., owns and operates four world renowned Thoroughbred racing facilities: Arlington Park in Illinois, Calder Casino and Race Course in Florida, Churchill Downs Racetrack in Kentucky, and Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in Louisiana. CDI operates slot and gaming operations in Louisiana and Florida. CDI tracks are host to many of North America’s most prestigious races, including the Arlington Million, the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks, the Louisiana Derby and the Princess Rooney, along with hosting the Breeders’ Cup World Championships for a record seventh time on Nov. 5-6, 2010 and eighth time on Nov. 4-5, 2011. CDI also owns off-track betting platforms TwinSpires.com, Youbet.com and other advance-deposit wagering providers; United Tote; television production, telecommunications and racing service companies such as


BRIS; and a 50-percent interest in the national cable and satellite network HorseRacing TV, which supports CDI’s network of simulcasting and racing operations. CDI has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Harlow’s Casino Resort & Hotel in Greenville, MS, on Sept. 13, 2010. CDI trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol CHDN. More information can be found at www.ChurchillDownsIncorporated.com

Information set forth in this press release contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”) provides certain “safe harbor” provisions for forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made in this press release are made pursuant to the Act. The reader is cautioned that such forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time and/or management’s good faith belief with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking information to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include: the effect of global economic conditions, including any disruptions in the credit markets; the effect (including possible increases in the cost of doing business) resulting from future war and terrorist activities or political uncertainties; the overall economic environment; the impact of increasing insurance costs; the impact of interest rate fluctuations; the effect of any change in our accounting policies or practices; the financial performance of our racing operations; the impact of gaming competition (including lotteries, online gaming and riverboat, cruise ship and land-based casinos) and other sports and entertainment options in the markets in which we operate; the impact of live racing day competition with other Florida, Illinois and Louisiana racetracks within those relevant markets; the impact of higher purses and other incentives in states that compete with our racetracks; costs associated with our efforts in support of alternative gaming initiatives; costs associated with customer relationship management initiatives; a substantial change in law or regulations affecting pari-mutuel and gaming activities; a substantial change in allocation of live racing days; changes in Kentucky, Florida, Illinois or Louisiana law or regulations that impact revenues or costs of racing operations in those states; the presence of wagering and gaming operations at Indiana and other states’ racetracks and casinos near our operations; our continued ability to effectively compete for the country’s horses and trainers necessary to achieve full field horse races; our continued ability to grow our share of the interstate simulcast market and obtain the consents of horsemen’s groups to interstate simulcasting; our ability to execute our acquisition strategy and to complete or successfully operate planned expansion projects; our ability to successfully complete any divestiture transaction; market reaction to our expansion projects; the loss of our totalisator companies or their inability to provide us assurance of the reliability of their internal control processes through Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 audits or to keep their technology


current; the need for various alternative gaming approvals in Florida and Louisiana; our accountability for environmental contamination; the loss of key personnel; the impact of natural and other disasters on our operations and our ability to adjust the casualty losses through our property and business interruption insurance coverage; our ability to integrate Youbet and other businesses we acquire, including our ability to maintain revenues at historic levels and achieve anticipated cost savings; the impact of wagering laws, including changes in laws or enforcement of those laws by regulatory agencies; the outcome of pending or threatened litigation; changes in our relationships with horsemen’s groups and their memberships; our ability to reach agreement with horsemen’s groups on future purse and other agreements (including, without limiting, agreements on sharing of revenues from gaming and advance deposit wagering); the effect of claims of third parties to intellectual property rights; and the volatility of our stock price.


 

CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET LOSS

For the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010     2009     % Change  

Net revenues

   $ 135,744      $ 100,896        35   

Operating expenses

     117,168        85,344        37   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     15,281        13,092        17   
                  

Operating income

     3,295        2,460        34   

Other income (expense):

      

Interest income

     30        393        (92

Interest expense

     (1,625     (245     U   

Equity in loss of unconsolidated investments

     (470     (568     17   

Miscellaneous, net

     1,832        322        F   
                  
     (233     (98     U   
                  

Earnings from continuing operations before benefit (provision) for income taxes

     3,062        2,362        30   

Income tax benefit (provision)

     638        (3,578     F   
                  

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

     3,700        (1,216     F   

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes:

      

Loss from operations

     (4,389     (1,109     U   
                  

Net loss

   $ (689   $ (2,325     70   
                  

Net loss per common share data:

      

Basic

      

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 0.22      $ (0.09     F   

Discontinued operations

     (0.26     (0.08     U   
                  

Net loss

   $ (0.04   $ (0.17     76   
                  

Diluted

      

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 0.22      $ (0.09     F   

Discontinued operations

     (0.26     (0.08     U   
                  

Net loss

   $ (0.04   $ (0.17     76   
                  

Weighted average shares outstanding:

      

Basic

     16,311        13,587     

Diluted

     16,768        13,587     

NM: Not meaningful                    U: > 100% unfavorable                    F: > 100% favorable


 

CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET EARNINGS

For the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010     2009     % Change  

Net revenues

   $ 411,306      $ 354,670        16   

Operating expenses

     331,533        272,556        22   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     43,937        37,527        17   
                  

Operating income

     35,836        44,587        (20

Other income (expense):

      

Interest income

     158        780        (80

Interest expense

     (4,303     (772     U   

Equity in loss of unconsolidated investments

     (317     (641     51   

Miscellaneous, net

     2,485        1,042        F   
                  
     (1,977     409        U   
                  

Earnings from continuing operations before provision for income taxes

     33,859        44,996        (25

Income tax provision

     (10,034     (20,423     51   
                  

Earnings from continuing operations

     23,825        24,573        (3

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes:

      

Loss from operations

     (5,577     (863     U   
                  

Net earnings

   $ 18,248      $ 23,710        (23
                  

Net earnings per common share data:

      

Basic

      

Earnings from continuing operations

   $ 1.56      $ 1.75        (11

Discontinued operations

     (0.36     (0.06     U   
                  

Net earnings

   $ 1.20      $ 1.69        (29
                  

Diluted

      

Earnings from continuing operations

   $ 1.56      $ 1.75        (11

Discontinued operations

     (0.36     (0.06     U   
                  

Net earnings

   $ 1.20      $ 1.69        (29
                  

Weighted average shares outstanding:

      

Basic

     14,796        13,578     

Diluted

     15,257        14,040     

NM: Not meaningful                    U: > 100% unfavorable                    F: > 100% favorable


 

CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BY OPERATING UNIT

For the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010     2009     % Change  

Net revenues from external customers:

      

Churchill Downs

   $ 5,449      $ 5,226        4   

Arlington Park

     29,445        33,935        (13

Calder

     21,604        22,663        (5

Fair Grounds

     5,942        6,534        (9
                  

Total Racing Operations

     62,440        68,358        (9

Online Business

     38,739        17,386        F   

Gaming

     28,306        14,104        F   

Other Investments

     6,195        963        F   

Corporate

     64        85        (25
                  

Net revenues from external customers

   $ 135,744      $ 100,896        35   
                  

Intercompany net revenues:

      

Churchill Downs

   $ 336      $ 233        44   

Arlington Park

     1,199        800        50   

Calder

     557        381        46   

Fair Grounds

     39        11        F   
                  

Total Racing Operations

     2,131        1,425        50   

Online Business

     112        150        (25

Other Investments

     629        386        63   

Eliminations

     (2,872     (1,961     (46
                  

Net revenues

   $ —        $ —          —     
                  

Reconciliation of Segment EBITDA to net loss:

      

Racing Operations

   $ 1,254      $ 3,428        (63

Online Business

     5,818        2,802        F   

Gaming

     7,892        3,884        F   

Other Investments

     1,792        831        F   

Corporate

     296        (1,208     F   
                  

Total EBITDA

     17,052        9,737        75   

Depreciation and amortization

     (12,395     (7,523     (65

Interest income (expense), net

     (1,595     148        U   

Income tax benefit (provision)

     638        (3,578     F   
                  

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

     3,700        (1,216     F   

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     (4,389     (1,109     U   
                  

Net loss

   $ (689   $ (2,325     70   
                  

NM: Not meaningful                    U: > 100% unfavorable                    F: > 100% favorable


 

CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BY OPERATING UNIT

For the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010     2009     % Change  

Net revenues from external customers:

      

Churchill Downs

   $ 96,979      $ 95,718        1   

Arlington Park

     61,533        75,337        (18

Calder

     42,848        44,295        (3

Fair Grounds

     32,367        35,262        (8
                  

Total Racing Operations

     233,727        250,612        (7

Online Business

     86,089        54,830        57   

Gaming

     82,824        47,368        75   

Other Investments

     8,599        1,320        F   

Corporate

     67        540        (88
                  

Net revenues from external customers

   $ 411,306      $ 354,670        16   
                  

Intercompany net revenues:

      

Churchill Downs

   $ 2,872      $ 2,438        18   

Arlington Park

     2,542        1,637        55   

Calder

     932        743        25   

Fair Grounds

     586        591        (1
                  

Total Racing Operations

     6,932        5,409        28   

Online Business

     533        448        19   

Other Investments

     1,604        1,286        25   

Eliminations

     (9,069     (7,143     (27
                  

Net revenues

   $ —        $ —          —     
                  

Reconciliation of Segment EBITDA to net earnings:

      

Racing Operations

   $ 37,819      $ 41,174        (8

Online Business

     14,467        11,767        23   

Gaming

     19,537        15,401        27   

Other Investments

     2,918        1,651        77   

Corporate

     (2,327     (2,606     11   
                  

Total EBITDA

     72,414        67,387        7   

Depreciation and amortization

     (34,410     (22,399     (54

Interest income (expense), net

     (4,145     8        U   

Income tax expense

     (10,034     (20,423     51   
                  

Earnings from continuing operations

     23,825        24,573        (3

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     (5,577     (863     U   
                  

Net earnings

   $ 18,248      $ 23,710        (23
                  

NM: Not meaningful                    U: > 100% unfavorable                    F: > 100% favorable


 

CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     September 30,
2010
     December 31,
2009
 
ASSETS      

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 14,533       $ 13,643   

Restricted cash

     61,101         35,125   

Accounts receivable, net

     22,472         33,446   

Deferred income taxes

     8,231         6,408   

Other current assets

     19,555         16,003   
                 

Total current assets

     125,892         104,625   

Property and equipment, net

     465,922         458,222   

Goodwill

     183,394         115,349   

Deferred income taxes

     5,373         —     

Other intangible assets, net

     56,842         34,329   

Other assets

     12,508         12,877   
                 

Total assets

   $ 849,931       $ 725,402   
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 38,149       $ 35,034   

Bank overdraft

     10,667         3,738   

Purses payable

     16,223         11,857   

Accrued expenses

     52,384         46,603   

Liabilities associated with assets held for dissolution

     1,089         —     

Dividends payable

     —           6,777   

Deferred revenue

     17,597         30,972   

Income taxes payable

     501         1,997   

Deferred riverboat subsidy

     38,613         23,965   

Note payable, related party

     —           24,043   
                 

Total current liabilities

     175,223         184,986   

Long-term debt

     109,500         71,132   

Convertible note payable, related party

     14,970         14,655   

Other liabilities

     20,147         19,137   

Deferred revenue

     15,532         16,720   

Deferred income taxes

     —           11,750   
                 

Total liabilities

     335,372         318,380   

Commitments and contingencies

     

Shareholders’ equity:

     

Preferred stock, no par value; 250 shares authorized; no shares issued

     —           —     

Common stock, no par value; 50,000 shares authorized; 16,577 shares issued September 30, 2010 and 13,684 shares issued at December 31, 2009

     234,712         145,423   

Retained earnings

     279,847         261,599   
                 

Total shareholders’ equity

     514,559         407,022   
                 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 849,931       $ 725,402   
                 

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