UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005
OR
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from _________________ to _________________
Commission File Number: 001-15064
GB HOLDINGS, INC.
DELAWARE (State or other jurisdiction of (incorporation or organization) |
75-2502293 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
c/o Sands Hotel & Casino Indiana Avenue & Brighton Park Atlantic City, New Jersey |
08401 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(609) 441-4633
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 o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes x No o
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the last practicable date.
Registrant | Class | Outstanding at May , 2005 | ||
GB Holdings, Inc. | Common stock, $.01 par value | 10,000,000 shares |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
As of | As of | |||||||
March 31, 2005 | December 31, 2004 | |||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||
ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 14,929 | $ | 12,756 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net |
4,371 | 5,100 | ||||||
Deferred financing costs |
2,237 | 2,260 | ||||||
Other current assets |
9,813 | 7,328 | ||||||
Total Current Assets |
31,350 | 27,444 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net |
168,237 | 171,640 | ||||||
Obligatory investments, net |
11,830 | 11,647 | ||||||
Deferred financing costs |
3,970 | 4,509 | ||||||
Other assets |
1,667 | 1,718 | ||||||
Total Other Assets |
17,467 | 17,874 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
$ | 217,054 | $ | 216,958 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Line of credit |
$ | 4,000 | $ | | ||||
Current portion of long-term debt |
43,741 | 43,741 | ||||||
Accounts payable-trade |
3,912 | 3,995 | ||||||
Accrued expenses |
10,261 | 11,360 | ||||||
Accrued payroll and related expenses |
7,503 | 6,819 | ||||||
Related party payables |
588 | 371 | ||||||
Current portion of capital lease obligation |
236 | 248 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities |
70,241 | 66,534 | ||||||
Long-Term Liabilities: |
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Long-term debt, less current portion |
66,259 | 66,259 | ||||||
Capital lease obligations, less current portion |
385 | 432 | ||||||
Other |
5,496 | 4,920 | ||||||
Total Long-Term Liabilities |
72,140 | 71,611 | ||||||
Commitments and Contingencies |
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Warrants in Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc. |
43,587 | 43,587 | ||||||
Shareholders Equity: |
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Preferred stock, $.01 par value per share; 5,000000 shares authorized; 0 shares outstanding |
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Common stock, $.01 par value share; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 10,000,000 shares issued and outstanding |
100 | 100 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
81,313 | 81,313 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(50,327 | ) | (46,187 | ) | ||||
Total Shareholders Equity |
31,086 | 35,226 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
$ | 217,054 | $ | 216,958 | ||||
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Three Months | Three Months | |||||||
Ended | Ended | |||||||
March 31, 2005 | March 31, 2004 | |||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||
REVENUES: |
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Casino |
$ | 37,341 | $ | 38,119 | ||||
Hotel |
2,294 | 2,288 | ||||||
Food and beverage |
4,866 | 4,990 | ||||||
Other |
807 | 927 | ||||||
Gross Revenues |
45,308 | 46,324 | ||||||
Less promotional allowances |
(5,343 | ) | (5,334 | ) | ||||
Net Revenues |
39,965 | 40,990 | ||||||
COSTS AND EXPENSES: |
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Casino |
11,827 | 12,214 | ||||||
Hotel |
703 | 655 | ||||||
Food and beverage |
1,566 | 2,027 | ||||||
Other operating expenses |
209 | 203 | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
22,925 | 21,041 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
4,026 | 3,567 | ||||||
Provision for obligatory investments |
238 | 368 | ||||||
Gain on sale of assets |
(4 | ) | | |||||
Total Costs And Expenses |
41,490 | 40,075 | ||||||
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS |
(1,525 | ) | 915 | |||||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): |
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Interest income |
107 | 111 | ||||||
Interest expense |
(2,451 | ) | (3,189 | ) | ||||
Debt restructuring costs |
(24 | ) | (710 | ) | ||||
Total other expense, net |
(2,368 | ) | (3,788 | ) | ||||
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
(3,893 | ) | (2,873 | ) | ||||
Provision for income taxes |
247 | 267 | ||||||
NET LOSS |
$ | (4,140 | ) | $ | (3,140 | ) | ||
Basic/diluted loss per common share |
$ | (0.41 | ) | $ | (0.31 | ) | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
10,000,000 | 10,000,000 | ||||||
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Three Months | Three Months | |||||||
Ended | Ended | |||||||
March 31, 2005 | March 31, 2004 | |||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net Loss |
$ | (4,140 | ) | $ | (3,140 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
4,026 | 3,567 | ||||||
Provision for obligatory investments |
238 | 368 | ||||||
Gain on sale of assets |
(4 | ) | | |||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable, net |
729 | 94 | ||||||
Deferred financing costs |
595 | | ||||||
Other current assets |
(2,486 | ) | 900 | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
(281 | ) | (4,612 | ) | ||||
Long-term liabilities |
576 | 56 | ||||||
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities |
(747 | ) | (2,767 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Acquisition of property and equipment |
(571 | ) | (2,118 | ) | ||||
Purchase of obligatory investments |
(553 | ) | (517 | ) | ||||
Cash proceeds from sale of property and equipment |
4 | 9 | ||||||
Cash proceeds from sale of obligatory investments |
132 | | ||||||
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities |
(988 | ) | (2,626 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net proceeds from borrowing on line of credit |
4,000 | | ||||||
Deferred financing fees |
(33 | ) | | |||||
Payments on capital lease obligation |
(59 | ) | | |||||
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities |
3,908 | | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
2,173 | (5,393 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period |
12,756 | 33,454 | ||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents End of Period |
$ | 14,929 | $ | 28,061 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |
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Cash paid for interest |
$ | 2,494 | $ | 6,050 | ||||
Cash paid for income taxes |
$ | 88 | $ | 88 | ||||
Interest capitalized |
$ | 2 | $ | 28 | ||||
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(1) Organization, Business and Basis of Presentation
GB Holdings, Inc. (GB Holdings) is a Delaware corporation and was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pratt Casino Corporation (PCC) through December 31, 1998. PCC, a Delaware corporation, was incorporated in September 1993 and was wholly-owned by PPI Corporation (PPI), a New Jersey corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greate Bay Casino Corporation (GBCC). Effective after December 31, 1998, PCC transferred 21% of the stock ownership in GB Holdings to PBV, Inc. (PBV), a newly formed entity controlled by certain stockholders of GBCC. As a result of a certain confirmed plan of reorganization of PCC and others in October 1999, the remaining 79% stock interest of PCC in GB Holdings was transferred to Greate Bay Holdings, LLC (GBLLC), whose sole member as a result of the same reorganization was PPI. In February 1994, GB Holdings acquired Greate Bay Hotel and Casino, Inc. (GBHC), a New Jersey corporation, through a capital contribution by its then parent. From its creation until July 22, 2004, GBHCs principal business activity was its ownership of The Sands Hotel and Casino located in Atlantic City, New Jersey (The Sands). GB Property Funding Corp. (Property), a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of GB Holdings, was incorporated in September 1993 as a special purpose subsidiary of GB Holdings for the purpose of borrowing funds for the benefit of GBHC. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GB Holdings and its subsidiaries, Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (Atlantic Holdings) and ACE Gaming, LLC (ACE and collectively with GB Holdings and Atlantic Holdings, the Company and also Property and GBHC until July 22, 2004). Until July 22, 2004, GBHC was the owner and operator of The Sands. In connection with a transaction which was consummated in July of 2004, substantially all of the assets of GB Holdings and certain subsidiaries (including The Sands) was transferred to Atlantic Holdings and subsequently to ACE. Atlantic Holdings is a Delaware corporation and was a wholly-owned subsidiary of GBHC which was a wholly-owned subsidiary of GB Holdings and was formed in October 2003. ACE a New Jersey limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Holdings was formed in November 2003.
All reference herein to the Company and GB Holdings are on a consolidated basis and all operating assets, including cash, are owned by GB Holdings subsidiaries, Atlantic Holdings and ACE, and GB Holdings sole asset is 2,882,938 shares of Atlantic Holdings common stock. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. In managements opinion, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2005 and the condensed consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 have been made. The results set forth in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
The condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared following the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for interim reporting. As permitted under those rules, certain footnotes or other financial information that are normally required by GAAP (U.S. generally accepted accounting principles) can be condensed or omitted.
These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Companys annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years condensed consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year condensed consolidated financial statement presentations. The most significant reclassifications include the
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following: marketing costs that had been in casino expense are now included in selling, general and administrative expense; cash and coin incentives that were included in promotional allowances are now included in casino revenues; and certain complimentary expenses that were included in casino expense are now included in promotional allowances.
(2) Liquidity Matters
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed below, the Company has suffered recurring net losses, has a net working capital deficiency and significant current debt obligations. These factors raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Managements plans in regard to these matters are also described below. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
In connection with a consent solicitation and offer to exchange, $66,258,970 of the $110 million 11% Notes due 2005 (11% Notes) were exchanged and $43,741,030 principal amount of the 11% Notes remain outstanding and will mature on September 29, 2005. GB Holdings ability to pay the interest and principal amount of the remaining 11% Notes at maturity in September 2005 will depend upon its ability to refinance such Notes on favorable terms or at all or to derive sufficient funds from the sale of Atlantic Holdings common stock or from a borrowing. If GB Holdings is unable to pay the interest and principal due on the remaining 11% Notes at maturity it could result in, among other things, the possibility of GB Holdings seeking bankruptcy protection or being forced into bankruptcy or reorganization. The status of the 11% Notes is currently being reviewed by the Company and various alternatives are being evaluated.
Since emerging from bankruptcy in 2000, the Company has invested in refurbishments to the hotel product, gaming equipment and related technology and building infrastructure. Although the investments have improved the condition of the property and the investment in gaming technology has resulted in significant labor efficiencies and cost savings, those efficiencies and cost savings were not enough to offset the increased competition within the Atlantic City market. Since 2003, the Borgata opened in the marina district of Atlantic City and expansions which have added both hotel room and retail capacity to the Atlantic City market have occurred at the Showboat, Resorts and Tropicana casinos. Although these expansions have caused the gaming market to expand in Atlantic City, the expansion has not exceeded the added capacity, which has put substantial pressure on the Company to maintain gaming revenue market share. The Company continues to face competitive market conditions. During the three years ended December 31, 2004, the Company incurred net losses of $37,856,000.
(3) Related Party Transactions
As of May 26, 2004, the Company has entered into an intercompany services arrangement with American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC (ACEP), which is controlled by affiliates of Carl C. Icahn, whereby ACEP provides management and consulting services. The Company is billed based upon an allocation of salaries plus an overhead charge of 15% of the salary allocation plus reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. For the three months ended March 31, 2005, the Company was billed approximately $136,000.
The Company has entered into an agreement with XO Communications, Inc., a long-distance phone carrier affiliated with Mr. Icahn. Payments for such charges incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 amounted to $40,000 and $56,000, respectively. The agreement is currently continuing on a monthly basis.
(4) Line of Credit
On November 12, 2004, Atlantic Holdings and ACE entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the Loan Agreement), by and among Atlantic Holdings, as borrower, ACE, as guarantor, and Fortress Credit Corp., as lender, and certain related ancillary documents, pursuant to which, Fortress agreed to make available to Atlantic Holdings a senior secured revolving credit line providing for working capital loans of up to $10 million (the Loans), to be used for working capital purposes in the operation of The Sands.
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All Loans under the Loan Agreement are payable in full by no later than the day immediately prior to the one-year anniversary of the Loan Agreement, or any earlier date on which the Loans are required to be paid in full, by acceleration or otherwise, pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
The borrower and guarantor on the Loan Agreement are required to maintain certain financial covenants. As of March 31, 2005, Atlantic Holdings had borrowed $4.0 million under the Loans and was in compliance with these covenants.
(5) Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
Tax appeals challenging the amount of ACEs real property assessments for tax years 1996 through 2004 are pending before the New Jersey Tax Court. A trial in this matter commenced on May 3, 2005.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULT OF OPERATIONS.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements about the business, financial condition and prospects of GB Holdings, Inc. (GB Holdings), Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (Atlantic Holdings) and ACE Gaming LLC (ACE) and collectively with GB Holdings and Atlantic Holdings the Company). The actual results could differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties are beyond managements ability to control and, in many cases, cannot be predicted by management. When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the words believes, estimates, anticipates, expects, intends and similar expression as they relate to GB Holdings, Atlantic Holdings, ACE or their management are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All references herein to the Company and GB Holdings are on a consolidated basis and all operating assets, including cash, are owned by GB Holdings subsidiaries, Atlantic Holdings and ACE, and GB Holdings sole asset is 2,882,938 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the Atlantic Holdings Common Stock), of Atlantic Holdings.
OVERVIEW
GB Holdings owns Atlantic Holdings and Atlantic Holdings owns ACE, the owner and operator of The Sands Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey (The Sands). The Company primarily generates revenues from gaming operations at The Sands. Although the Companys other business activities including hotel, entertainment, retail store, food and beverage operations also generate revenues, these revenues are nominal in comparison to the casino operations. The non-casino operations primarily support the casino operation by providing complimentary goods and services to deserving casino customers. The Company competes in a capital intensive industry that requires continual reinvestment in its facility and technology.
The Company faces a number of competitive challenges during fiscal 2005, including increased competition from other existing casinos that invested in capital improvements, and a corresponding increase in competition for both table game and slot machine players.
Pursuant to a Consent Solicitation and Offer to Exchange commenced by Atlantic Holdings (the Transaction), holders of $110 million of 11% Notes due 2005 (the 11% Notes) issued by a wholly owned subsidiary of GB Holdings were given the opportunity to exchange such notes on a dollar for dollar basis, for $110 million of 3% Notes due 2008 (the 3% Notes) issued by Atlantic Holdings and guaranteed by ACE. The Transaction was consummated in July of 2004, and $66,258,970 of the $110 million 11% Notes were exchanged for an equal amount of 3% Notes and $43,741,030 principal amount of the 11% Notes remain outstanding and will mature on September 29, 2005. The Transaction included, among other things, the transfer of substantially all of the assets of GB Holdings, and certain of its subsidiaries, to Atlantic Holdings. In connection with the transfer of assets and certain liabilities of GB Holdings, and certain of its subsidiaries, Atlantic Holdings issued to GB Holdings 2,882,937 shares of Atlantic Holdings Common Stock, which is the sole asset of GB Holdings. Also as part of the Transaction, an aggregate of 10,000,000 warrants (the Warrants) were distributed pro rata to the stockholders of GB Holdings. Such Warrants allow the holders to purchase from Atlantic Holdings, at an exercise price of $0.01 per share, an aggregate of 2,750,000 shares of Atlantic Holdings Common Stock following the occurrence of certain conditions. GB Holdings ability to pay the interest and principal amount of the remaining 11% Notes at maturity in September 2005 will depend upon its ability to refinance such Notes on favorable terms or at all or to derive sufficient funds from the sale of Atlantic Holdings Common Stock or from a borrowing. If GB Holdings is unable to pay the interest and principal due on the remaining 11% Notes at maturity it could result in, among other things, the possibility of GB Holdings seeking bankruptcy protection or being forced into bankruptcy or reorganization. The status of the 11% Notes is currently being reviewed by the Company and various alternatives are being evaluated.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues
Overall casino revenues decreased $778,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to the same prior year period. The decrease in casino revenue is a result of decreased slot win of $2,163,000, partially offset by increased table game win of $1,385,000. Table game drop increased by $192,000 (0.3%) during the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared with the same prior year period despite a highly competitive Atlantic City market. The Companys increase in table game drop is a result of a combination of enhanced player development efforts, especially in Asian marketing, and an increase in the number of table games, which included games favored by Asian players. The table game hold percentage increased 2.3 percentage points to 17.7% for the three month period ended March 31, 2005 compared to the same period for the prior year. Slot machine handle decreased $30.8 million (7.1%) during the three months ended March 31, 2005, compared with the same period of 2004. The Companys 2005 decrease in handle is primarily attributed to the effect of an increased capacity in slots, hotel, and parking at existing Atlantic City Casinos. This decrease in slot machine handle is partially offset by an increase in hold percentage.
Food and beverage revenue decreased $124,000 (2.5%) for the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to the same prior year period. This decrease is due to decreased food revenue ($153,000) partially offset by an increase in beverage revenue ($29,000).
Promotional Allowances
Promotional allowances are comprised of the estimated retail value of goods and services provided to casino customers under various marketing programs. As a percentage of casino revenues, promotional allowances increased to 14.3% during the three months ended March 31, 2005 from 14.0% during the same prior year period. The increase in this ratio is attributable to the Companys efforts to retain casino gaming market share due to the competitiveness within the Atlantic City market.
Departmental Expenses
Casino expenses decreased by $387,000 (3.2%) for the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to the same prior year period. The decrease in casino expenses is primarily due to the reduction in payroll and related expenses ($459,000) due to labor efficiencies. This was partially offset by an increase in regulatory fees ($272,000) due to a credit received from surplus CCC funds in 2004.
Hotel expenses increased $48,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to the same prior year period. The increases were due to fewer costs allocated to casino expenses ($134,000) as a result of decreased room complimentaries generated by casino promotions. Total complimentary room nights decreased by 1,044 or 3.2% over the same prior year period. Rooms payroll and benefits decreased $110,000 year to year due to labor efficiencies.
Food and beverage expenses decreased $461,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to the same prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to decreases in payroll and related expenses ($325,000) due to increased labor efficiencies. The decreases were also due to decreases in food and beverage cost of sales ($214,000) as a result of decreased food revenue, which was offset slightly by a reduction of allocable costs of complimentaries ($76,000) to casino expense.
General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005, compared to the same period last year. The increases were due to increased advertising and promotions expenses ($1.5 million), legal fees ($324,000), and repairs and maintenance expense ($130,000).
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Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $459,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2005, compared to the same prior year period due to an increase in depreciation expense as a result of the continued investment in infrastructure and equipment during the current and preceding year.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased $738,000 during the three month period ended March 31, 2005, compared to the same period in 2004. The decrease is primarily due to the reduced interest rate on debt associated with the exchange of approximately $66.3 million of 11% Notes for an equal amount of 3% Notes.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Summary
In connection with the Consent Solicitation and Offer to Exchange described above,, $66,258,970 of the 11% Notes were exchanged and $43,741,030 principal amount of the 11% Notes remain outstanding and will mature on September 29, 2005. GB Holdings ability to pay the interest and principal amount of the remaining 11% Notes at maturity in September 2005 will depend upon its ability to refinance such Notes on favorable terms or at all or to derive sufficient funds from the sale of Atlantic Holdings Common Stock or from a borrowing. If GB Holdings is unable to pay the interest and principal due on the remaining 11% Notes at maturity it could result in, among other things, the possibility of GB Holdings seeking bankruptcy protection or being forced into bankruptcy or reorganization. The status of the 11% Notes is currently being reviewed by the Company and various alternatives are being evaluated.
Management believes that cash flows generated from operations of the subsidiaries of the Company during 2005, as well as available cash reserves, will be sufficient to meet these subsidiaries operating plan. Based upon expected cash flow generated from operations, management determined that it would be prudent for the subsidiaries of the Company to obtain a line of credit to provide additional cash availability, to meet the working capital needs of the subsidiaries of the Company, in the event that anticipated cash flow is less than expected or expenses exceed those anticipated. As a result of this determination, on November 12, 2004, Atlantic Holdings and ACE entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility with Fortress Credit Corp. (Fortress), which provides for working capital loans of up to $10 million to be used for working capital purposes, in the operation of The Sands. The loan agreement and the loans thereunder have been designated by the Board of Directors of Atlantic Holdings and Atlantic Holdings, as manager of ACE, as Working Capital Indebtedness (as that term is defined in the Indenture, dated as of July 22, 2004, among Atlantic Holdings, as issuer, ACE, as guarantor, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee). As of March 31, 2005, Atlantic Holdings had borrowed $4.0 million from the $10 million credit facility. All Loans under the Loan Agreement are payable in full by no later than the day immediately prior to the one-year anniversary of the Loan Agreement, or any earlier date on which the Loans are required to be paid in full, by acceleration or otherwise, pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
Atlantic Holdings and ACE are currently exploring various plans for potential expansion and improvements. If they decide to expand and improve the facilities, they will need to obtain additional financing since internally generated funds and amounts available for borrowing under existing facilities would not be sufficient. They may not be able to obtain the required consents or additional financing.
Operating Activities
At March 31, 2005, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $14.9 million. The Company used $747,000 of net cash from operations during the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to using $2.8 million during the same prior year period. The 2005 decrease in net cash used in operations was primarily due to a reduction in amounts used for accounts payable and accrued expenses and a decrease in interest expense associated with the reduced interest rate on debt associated with the exchange of approximately $66.3 million of 11% Notes for an equal amount of 3% Notes.
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Investing Activities
Capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2005 amounted to approximately $571,000 compared to $2.1 million in 2004. In order to enhance its competitive position in the market place, the Company may determine to incur additional substantial costs and expenses to maintain, improve and expand its facilities and operations.
The Company is required by the CCC to make certain quarterly deposits based on gross revenue with the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) in lieu of a certain investment alternative tax. Deposits for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 amounted to $553,000 and $517,000, respectively.
Financing Activities
In connection with the Consent Solicitation and Offer to Exchange described above, holders of approximately $66,259,000 of 11% Notes exchanged such notes for an equal principal amount of 3% Notes. As a result, approximately $43,741,000 of principal amount of the 11% Notes remain outstanding and mature on September 29, 2005. GB Holdings ability to pay the interest and principal amount of the remaining 11% Notes at maturity on September 29, 2005 will depend upon its ability to refinance such Notes on favorable terms or at all or to derive sufficient funds from the sale of Atlantic Holdings common stock or from a borrowing. If GB Holdings is unable to pay the interest and principal due on the remaining 11% Notes at maturity it could result in, among other things, the possibility of GB Holdings seeking bankruptcy protection or being forced into bankruptcy or reorganization. The 3% Notes mature on July 22, 2008.
At March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, accrued interest on the 11% Notes was $13,000 and $1,216,000, respectively. Interest on the 11% Notes is due semi-annually on March 29th and September 29th. Accrued interest on the 3% Notes was $1,378,000 at March 31, 2005. Interest on the 3% Notes is due at maturity, on July 22, 2008.
On November 12, 2004, Atlantic Holdings and ACE entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the Loan Agreement), by and among Atlantic Holdings, as borrower, ACE, as guarantor, and Fortress Credit Corp., as lender, and certain related ancillary documents, pursuant to which, Fortress agreed to make available to Atlantic Holdings a senior secured revolving credit line providing for working capital loans of up to $10 million (the Loans), to be used for working capital purposes in the operation of The Sands. The Loan Agreement and the Loans thereunder have been designated by the Board of Directors of Atlantic Holdings and Atlantic Holdings, as manager of ACE, as Working Capital Indebtedness (as that term is defined in the Indenture) (the Indenture), dated as of July 22, 2004, among Atlantic Holdings, as issuer, ACE, as guarantor, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (the Trustee).
The aggregate amount of the Loans shall not exceed $10 million plus interest. All Loans under the Loan Agreement are payable in full by no later than the day immediately prior to the one-year anniversary of the Loan Agreement, or any earlier date on which the Loans are required to be paid in full, by acceleration or otherwise, pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
The outstanding principal balance of the Loan Agreement will accrue interest at a fixed rate to be set monthly which is equal to one month LIBOR (but not less than 1.5%), plus 8% per annum. In addition to interest payable on the principal balance outstanding from time to time under the Loan Agreement, Atlantic Holdings is required to pay to Fortress an unused line fee for each preceding three-month period during the term of the Loan Agreement in an amount equal to .35% of the excess of the available commitment over the average outstanding monthly balance during such preceding three-month period.
The Loans are secured by a first lien and security interest on all of Atlantic Holdings and ACEs personal property and a first mortgage on The Sands. Fortress entered into an Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of November 12, 2004, with the Trustee pursuant to the Loan Agreement. The Liens (as that term is defined in the Indenture) of the Trustee on the Collateral (as that term is defined in the Indenture), are subject and inferior to Liens which secure Working Capital Indebtedness such as the Loans.
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Fortress may terminate its obligation to advance and declare the unpaid balance of the Loans, or any part thereof, immediately due and payable upon the occurrence and during the continuance of customary defaults which include payment default, covenant defaults, bankruptcy type defaults, attachments, judgments, the occurrence of certain material adverse events, criminal proceedings, and defaults by Atlantic Holdings or ACE under certain other agreements.
Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, Atlantic Holdings and ACE, are required to maintain the following financial covenants; (1) a minimum EBITDA (as defined in the Loan Agreement) of $12.5 million, which shall be measured and confirmed as of the twelve month period ended each respective January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year until the full and final satisfaction of the loan and (2) a Minimum Leverage Ratio of which Atlantic Holdings shall not permit its ratio of defined Total Debt to EBITDA, as measured and confirmed annually on a trailing twelve month basis to exceed 6.25:1. As of March 31, 2005, Atlantic Holdings had borrowed $4.0 million under the Loans and Atlantic Holdings and ACE were in compliance with these covenants.
Pursuant to New Jersey law, the corporate owner of The Sands is required to maintain a casino license in order to operate The Sands. The gaming licenses required to own and operate The Sands were required to be renewed in 2004, which required that the CCC determine that among other things, Atlantic Holdings and ACE are financially stable. In order to be found financially stable under the NJCCA, Atlantic Holdings and ACE must demonstrate among other things, their ability to pay, exchange, or refinance debts that mature or otherwise become due and payable during the license term, or to otherwise manage such debts. During July 2004, a timely renewal application of its casino license for a four year term was filed. The CCC approved the casino license renewal application for a four year term on September 29, 2004 with certain conditions, including monthly written reports on the status of the 11% Notes, a definitive plan by GB Holdings to address the maturity of the 11% Notes, to be submitted no later than August 1, 2005 as well as other standard industry reporting requirements.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this Form 10-Q and other materials filed or to be filed by GB Holdings, GB Property Funding or GBHC with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made by such companies) contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to future expansion plans, future construction costs and other business development activities including other capital spending, economic conditions, financing sources, competition and the effects of tax regulation and state regulations applicable to the gaming industry in general or GB Holdings, GB Property Funding and GBHC in particular. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of GB Holdings, GB Property Funding or GBHC. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating to development and construction activities, dependence on existing management, leverage and debt service (including sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates), domestic or global economic conditions, activities of competitors and the presence of new or additional competition, fluctuations and changes in customer preference and attitudes, changes in federal or state tax laws or the administration of such laws and changes in gaming laws or regulations (including the legalization of gaming in certain jurisdictions).
Risk Factors Related to the Business of The Company
GB Holdings may be unable to pay the interest or principal on the 11% Notes at maturity which may impact our ability to continue as a going concern.
GB Holdings ability to pay the interest and principal amount of the remaining 11% Notes at maturity on September 29, 2005 will depend upon its ability to refinance such Notes on favorable terms or at all or to derive sufficient funds from the sale of Atlantic Holdings Common Stock or from a borrowing. If GB Holdings is unable to pay the interest and
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principal due on the remaining 11% Notes at maturity it could result in, among other things, the possibility of GB Holdings seeking bankruptcy protection or being forced into bankruptcy or reorganization.
The Sands must maintain its casino license in order to operate.
Pursuant to New Jersey law, the corporate owner of The Sands is required to maintain a casino license in order to operate The Sands. The gaming licenses required to own and operate The Sands were required to be renewed in 2004, which required that the CCC determine that among other things, Atlantic Holdings and ACE are financially stable. In order to be found financially stable under the NJCCA, Atlantic Holdings and ACE must demonstrate among other things, their ability to pay, exchange, or refinance debts that mature or otherwise become due and payable during the license term, or to otherwise manage such debts. During July 2004, a timely renewal application of its casino license for a four year term was filed. The CCC approved the casino license renewal application for a four year term on September 29, 2004 with certain conditions, including monthly written reports on the status of the 11% Notes, a definitive plan by GB Holdings to address the maturity of the 11% Notes, to be submitted no later than August 1, 2005 as well as other standard industry reporting requirements.
Going Concern Consideration.
Our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern. Our independent registered public accounting firms report on our consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2004, includes an explanatory paragraph relating to substantial doubt as to the ability of GB Holdings to continue as a going concern, due to GB Holdings recurring net losses, net working capital deficiency and significant current debt obligations. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. On September 29, 2005, the 11% Notes will mature and GB Holdings will owe approximately $46.1 million in interest and principal payments. If GB Holdings is unable to pay the interest and principal due at maturity it will be in default on the 11% Notes.
The Company may need to increase capital expenditures to compete effectively.
Capital expenditures, such as room refurbishments, amenity upgrades and new gaming equipment, are necessary from time to time to preserve the competitiveness of the Company. The gaming industry is very competitive and is expected to become more competitive in the future. If cash from operations is insufficient to provide for needed levels of capital expenditures, The Sands competitive position could deteriorate if the Company is unable to borrow funds for such purposes.
If the Company fails to offer competitive products and services or maintain the loyalty of The Sands patrons, its business will be adversely affected.
In addition to capital expenditures, the Company is required to anticipate the changing tastes of The Sands patrons and offer both competitive and innovative products and services to ensure that repeat patrons return and new patrons visit The Sands. The demands of meeting the Companys debt service payments and the need to make capital expenditures limits the available cash to finance such products and services. In addition, the consequences of incorrect strategic decisions may be difficult or impossible to anticipate or correct in a timely manner.
The Companys quarterly operating results are subject to fluctuations and seasonality, and if the Company fails to meet the expectations of securities analysts or investors, the Companys share price may decrease significantly.
The Companys quarterly operating results are highly volatile and subject to unpredictable fluctuations due to unexpectedly high or low losses, changing customer tastes and trends, unpredictable patron gaming volume, the proportion of table game revenues to slot game revenues, weather and discretionary decisions by The Sands patrons regarding frequency of visits and spending amounts. The Companys operating results for any given quarter may not meet analyst expectations or conform to the operating results of the Companys local, regional or national competitors. If the Companys
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operating results do not conform to such expectations our share price may be adversely affected. Conversely, favorable operating results in any given quarter may be followed by an unexpected downturn in subsequent quarters.
GB Holdings may seek to de-register the GB Holdings Common Stock.
GB Holdings may determine to de-register the GB Holdings common stock because a company with less than 300 record holders may elect to de-register under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. If GB Holdings de-registers the GB Holdings common stock, it will not be obligated to file quarterly and annual reports and de-registration may impact your ability to trade your shares.
Increased state taxation of gaming and hospitality revenues could adversely affect the Companys results of operations.
The casino industry represents a significant source of tax revenues to the various jurisdictions in which casinos operate. Gaming companies are currently subject to significant state and local taxes and fees in addition to normal federal and state corporate income taxes. For example, casinos in Atlantic City pay for licenses as well as special taxes to the city and state. New Jersey taxes annual gaming revenues at the rate of 8.0%. New Jersey also levies an annual investment alternative tax of 2.5% on annual gaming revenues in addition to normal federal and state income taxes. This 2.5% obligation, however, can be satisfied by purchasing certain bonds or making certain investments in the amount of 1.25% of annual gaming revenues. On July 3, 2002, the State of New Jersey passed the New Jersey Business Tax Reform Act, which, among other things, suspended the use of the New Jersey net operating loss carryforwards for two years and introduced a new alternative minimum assessment under the New Jersey corporate business tax based on gross receipts or gross profits.
On July 1, 2003, the State of New Jersey amended the NJCCA to impose various tax increases on Atlantic City casinos, including The Sands. Among other things, the amendments to the NJCCA include the following new tax provisions: (i) a new 4.25% tax on casino complimentaries, with proceeds deposited to the Casino Revenue Fund; (ii) an 8% tax on casino service industry multi-casino progressive slot machine revenue, with the proceeds deposited to the Casino Revenue Fund; (iii) a 7.5% tax on adjusted net income of licensed casinos (the Casino Net Income Tax) in State fiscal years 2004 through 2006, with the proceeds deposited to the Casino Revenue Fund; (iv) a fee of $3.00 per day on each hotel room in a casino hotel facility that is occupied by a guest, for consideration or as a complimentary item, with the proceeds deposited into the Casino Revenue Fund in State fiscal years 2004 through 2006, and beginning in State fiscal year 2007 $2.00 of the fee deposited into the Casino Revenue Fund and $1.00 transferred to the CRDA; (v) an increase of the minimum casino hotel parking charge from $2 to $3, with $1.50 of the fee to be deposited into the Casino Revenue Fund in State fiscal years 2004 through 2006, and beginning in State fiscal year 2007, $0.50 to be deposited into the Casino Revenue Fund and $1.00 to be transferred to the CRDA for its purposes pursuant to law, and for use by the CRDA to post a bond for $30 million for deposit into the Casino Capital Construction Fund, which was also created by the July 1, 2003 Act; and (vi) the elimination of the deduction from casino licensee calculation of gross revenue for uncollectible gaming debt. These changes to the NJCCA, and the new taxes imposed on The Sands and other Atlantic City casinos, has reduced the Companys profitability.
Future changes in New Jersey state taxation of casino gaming companies cannot be predicted and any such changes could adversely affect the Companys profitability.
Energy price increases may adversely affect the Companys costs of operations and revenues of The Sands.
The Sands uses significant amounts of electricity, natural gas and other forms of energy. While no shortages of energy have been experienced, substantial increases in the cost of forms of energy in the U.S. will negatively affect the Companys operating results. The extent of the impact is subject to the magnitude and duration of the energy price increases, but this impact could be material. In addition, higher energy and gasoline prices which affect The Sands customers may result in reduced visitation to The Sands property and a reduction in revenues.
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A downturn in general economic conditions may adversely affect the Companys results of operations.
The Companys business operations are affected by international, national and local economic conditions. A recession or downturn in the general economy, or in a region constituting a significant source of customers for The Sands property, could result in fewer customers visiting the Companys property and a reduction in spending by customers who do visit the Companys property, which would adversely affect the Companys revenues while some of its costs remain fixed, resulting in decreased earnings.
A majority of The Sands patrons arrive by automobile travel and bus tours. Higher gasoline prices could reduce automobile travel to The Sands location and could increase bus fares to The Sands. In addition, adverse winter weather conditions could reduce automobile travel to The Sands location and could reduce bus travel. Accordingly, the Companys business, assets, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected by a weakening of regional economic conditions and higher gasoline prices or adverse winter weather conditions.
Acts of terrorism and the uncertainty of the outcome and duration of the activity in Iraq and elsewhere, as well as other factors affecting discretionary consumer spending, have impacted the gaming industry and may harm the Companys operating results and the Companys ability to insure against certain risks.
The potential for future terrorist attacks, the national and international responses to terrorist attacks and other acts of war or hostility have created many economic and political uncertainties which could adversely affect the Companys business and results of operations. Future acts of terror in the U.S. or an outbreak of hostilities involving the United States, may again reduce The Sands guests willingness to travel with the result that the Companys operations will suffer.
The Company may incur losses that would not be covered by insurance and the cost of insurance will increase.
Although the Company is required to maintain insurance customary and appropriate for its business the Company cannot assure you that insurance will be available or adequate to cover all loss and damage to which the Companys business or the Companys assets might be subjected. In connection with insurance renewals subsequent to September 11, 2001, the insurance coverage for certain types of damages or occurrences has been diminished substantially and is unavailable at commercial rates.The Company is self-insured for certain risks. The lack of insurance for certain types or levels of risk could expose the Company to significant losses in the event that an uninsured catastrophe occurred. Any losses the Company incurs that are not covered by insurance may decrease its future operating income, require it to find replacements or repairs for destroyed property and reduce the funds available for payments of its obligations on the 11% Notes and 3% Notes.
There are risks related to the creditworthiness of patrons of the casinos.
The Company is exposed to certain risks related to the creditworthiness of its patrons. Historically The Sands has extended credit on a discretionary basis to certain qualified patrons. For the three months ended March 31, 2005, gaming credit extended to The Sands table game patrons accounted for approximately 17.5% of overall table game wagering, and table game wagering accounted for approximately 13.0% of overall casino wagering during the period. At March 31, 2005, gaming receivables amount to $7.1 million before an allowance for uncollectible gaming receivables of $3.5 million. There can be no assurance that defaults in the repayment of credit by patrons of The Sands would not have a material adverse effect on the results of operations of The Sands and, consequently the Company.
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The Companys success depends in part on the availability of qualified management and personnel and on the Companys ability to retain such employees.
The quality of individuals hired for positions in the hotel and gaming operations will be critical to the success of the Companys business. It may be difficult to attract, retain and train qualified employees due to the competition for employees with other gaming companies and their facilities in the Companys jurisdiction and nationwide. The Borgata opening and other Atlantic City casino expansions has aggravated this problem. Future expansions, in Atlantic City or other neighboring jurisdictions, could further exacerbate this situation. The Company cannot assure you that it will be successful in retaining current personnel or in hiring or retaining qualified personnel in the future. A failure to attract or retain qualified management and personnel at all levels or the loss of any of the Companys key executives could have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial condition and results of operations.
Risk Factors Related to the Gaming Industry
The gaming industry is highly competitive.
The gaming industry is highly competitive and the Companys competitors may have greater resources than the Company. If other properties operate more successfully, if existing properties are enhanced or expanded, or if additional hotels and casinos are established in and around the location in which the Company conducts business, the Company may lose market share. In particular, expansion of gaming in or near the geographic area from which the Company attracts or expects to attract a significant number of customers could have a significant adverse effect on the Companys business, financial condition and results of operations. The Sands competes, and will in the future compete, with all forms of existing legalized gaming and with any new forms of gaming that may be legalized in the future. Additionally, the Company faces competition from all other types of entertainment.
Pending and enacted gaming legislation from neighboring states and New Jersey may harm The Sands.
In the summer of 2003, the State of New Jersey considered approving VLTs at the racetracks in the state and on July 1, 2003, the NJCCA was amended to impose various new and increased taxes on casino license revenues. There is no guarantee that New Jersey will not consider approving VLTs in the future, and if VLTs are approved, it could adversely affect the Companys operations, and an increase in the gross gaming tax without a significant simultaneous increase in revenue would adversely affect the Companys results of operations.
In April 2004, the casino industry, the CRDA and the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority agreed to a plan regarding New Jersey VLTs. Under the plan, casinos will pay a total of $96 million over a period of four years, of which $10 million will fund, through project grants, North Jersey CRDA projects and $86 million will be paid to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority who will then subsidize certain New Jersey horse tracks to increase purses and attract higher-quality races that would allow them to compete with horse tracks in neighboring states. In return, the race tracks and New Jersey have committed to postpone any attempts to install VLTs for at least four years. $52 million of the $86 million would be donated by the CRDA from the casinos North Jersey obligations and $34 million would be paid by the casinos directly. It is currently estimated that the Companys current CRDA deposits for North Jersey projects are sufficient to fund the Companys proportionate obligations with respect to the $10 million and $52 million commitments. The Companys proportionate obligation with respect to the $34 million commitment is estimated to be approximately $1.3 million payable over a four year period. The Companys proportionate obligation with respect to the combined $10 million and $52 million commitment is estimated to be approximately $2.5 million payable over a four year period.
The Company also competes with legalized gaming from casinos located on Native American tribal lands. In July 2004, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York unanimously ruled that Native American owned casinos could legally be operated in New York under the New York State law passed in October 2001. That law permits three casinos in Western New York, all of which would be owned by the Seneca Indian Nation. The law also permits up to three casinos in the Catskills in Ulster and Sullivan Counties, also to be owned by Native American Tribes. In addition, the
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legislation allows slot machines to be placed in Native American-owned casinos. The court also ruled that New York could participate in the Multi-State Mega Millions Lottery Game.
The New York law had also permitted the installation of VLTs at five racetracks situated across the State of New York. In the July 2004 ruling, the Appellate Division ruled that a portion of the law was unconstitutional because it required a portion of the VLTs revenues to go to horse-racing, breeding funds and track purses. It is anticipated that ruling will be appealed.
The Pennsylvania legislature passed and the governor signed a bill in July 2004 that will allow for up to 61,000 slot machines state wide in up to 14 different locations, seven or eight of which would be racetracks plus four or five slot parlors in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and two small resorts.
Maryland is among the other states contemplating some form of gaming legislation. Marylands proposed legislation would authorize VLTs at some of Marylands racing facilities. The Maryland Legislature did not enact any legalized gaming legislation during their 2004 legislative sessions which ended September 30, 2004.
The Sands market is primarily a drive-to market, and legalized gambling in Pennsylvania, the Catskills and any other neighboring state within close proximity to New Jersey could have a material adverse effect on the Atlantic City gaming industry overall, including The Sands.
On March 1, 2005, the Acting Governor of the State of New Jersey proposed a state budget for the 2005-2006 fiscal year which includes as a revenue source the proceeds from installation and operation of 1,500 to 2,000 VLTs at the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This location in Northern New Jersey would be in direct competition for gamblers who now frequent the Atlantic City casinos. At this time, there is no certainty that the Legislature of New Jersey will enact the necessary legislation to permit the installation and operation of these VLTs.
Holders of the Companys securities are subject to the CCC and the NJCCA.
The holders of the GB Holding Common Stock, the 11% Notes and the 3% Notes and the Warrants are subject to certain regulatory restrictions on ownership. While holders of publicly traded obligations such as the 11% Notes and the 3% Notes are generally not required to be investigated and found suitable to hold such securities, the CCC has the discretionary authority to (i) require holders of securities of corporations governed by New Jersey gaming law to file applications; (ii) investigate such holders; and (iii) require such holders to be found suitable or qualified to be an owner or operator of a gaming establishment. Pursuant to the regulations of the CCC such gaming corporations may be sanctioned, including the loss of its approvals, if, without prior approval of the CCC, it (i) pays to the unsuitable or unqualified person any dividend, interest or any distribution whatsoever; (ii) recognizes any voting right by such unsuitable or unqualified person in connection with the securities; (iii) pays the unsuitable or unqualified person remuneration in any form; or (iv) makes any payments to the unsuitable or unqualified person by way of principal, redemption, conversion, exchange, liquidation, or similar transaction. If the Company is served with notice of disqualification of any holder, such holder will be prohibited by the NJCCA from receiving any payments on, or exercising any rights connected to, the GB Holdings Common Stock, the 11% Notes, or the 3% Notes, or the Warrants, as applicable.
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company does not have securities subject to interest rate fluctuations and has not invested in derivative-based financial instruments.
No market exists for the 11% Notes since April 16, 2004, the last full trading day prior to the delisting of 11% Notes from trading on the American Stock Exchange. The fair market value of GB Holdings fixed rate debt was $35.4 million compared with its carrying amount of $43.7 million at March 31, 2005.
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Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Companys senior management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a 15 and 15d 15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuers management, including its principal executive officer or officers and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
In accordance with Exchange Act Rules 13a 15 and 15d 15, the Company carried out an evaluation, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as well as other key members of the Companys management, of the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of the end of the period covered by this report, to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the Companys reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2005, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that materially affected, or are likely to affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system are met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote.
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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits
31.1
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.2
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002. | |
32.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the 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.
GB HOLDINGS, INC. |
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Date: May 10, 2005 | /s/ Denise Barton | |||
Denise Barton | ||||
Chief Financial Officer | ||||
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Exhibit Index
EXHIBIT NO. |
DESCRIPTION | |
31.1 |
Certification of Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.2 |
Certification of Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.1 |
Certification of Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002. | |
32.2 |
Certification of Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002. |