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UNITED STATES
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, 1998
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___________ to ___________
Commission file number 333-17795
WATERFORD GAMING, L.L.C.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 06-1465402
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
914 Hartford Turnpike, P.O. Box 715
Waterford, CT 06385
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (860)442-4559
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered
NONE
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
NONE
(Title of Class)
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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: Not applicable.
WATERFORD GAMING, L.L.C.
INDEX TO FORM 10-K
PART I. PAGE
Item 1. Business 1
Item 2. Properties 23
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 23
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 23
PART II.
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and
Related Stockholder Matters 24
Item 6. Selected Financial Data 25
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 27
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 35
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on
Accounting and Financial Disclosure 35
PART III.
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant 36
Item 11. Executive Compensation 37
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management 38
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 38
PART IV.
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and
Reports on Form 8-K 39
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
A. GENERAL
Waterford Gaming, L.L.C. (the "Company") is a special purpose company, formed
solely for the purpose of holding its partnership in Trading Cove Associates
("TCA"), a Connecticut general partnership and the manager of the Mohegan Sun
Casino (the "Mohegan Sun") and investments in certain financial instruments
issued by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (the "Authority"). The Company is
a Delaware limited liability company formed on September 30, 1996. Waterford
Gaming Finance Corp. ("Finance"), a Delaware corporation, is a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company. The principal executive offices of the Company and
Finance are located at 914 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, Connecticut 06385 and
their telephone number is (860)442-4559.
The Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Company (the "Agreement") is
effective until September 30, 2020 and may be terminated by unanimous decision
of the members or upon the occurrence of events as stated in the Agreement. The
Agreement provides for the property, affairs and business of the Company to be
managed by a four-member Board of Directors which consists of two directors
appointed by Slavik Suites, Inc. ("Slavik") and two directors appointed by LMW
Investments, Inc.("LMW") (the "Board of Directors"). A quorum for the Board of
Directors requires all four members. LMW and Slavik initially contributed
capital to the Company consisting of all of their respective interests in TCA.
Additional capital contributions may be made to the Company by its members on a
pro rata basis. If it is determined that the Company requires additional funds,
such funds may be loaned to the Company by certain members pursuant to the terms
set forth in the Agreement; however, the indenture, between the Company and
Finance, as the Issuers, and Fleet National Bank, as Trustee, relating to
$65,000,000 12-3/4% Senior Notes due November 15, 2003 (the "Indenture"),
prohibits the Company from incurring additional indebtedness. The Agreement also
provides that any disputes which arise under the Agreement and which remain
unresolved after 30 days will be settled through arbitration. LMW, one of the
two members of the Company, is a development firm based in southeastern
Connecticut. LMW is owned by Len Wolman and Mark Wolman. The other member of the
Company, Slavik, is based in Detroit,
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Michigan and is a developer and operator of hotels. The principals of Slavik
were some of the first developers of "way-of-life" communities (i.e.,
communities with a mix of single-family and multiple family housing, golf
courses or marinas and supportive office and commercial facilities). The
principals of Slavik own over 4,900 apartment units which they developed and
built. Slavik owns interests in the Company and other partnerships that operate
hotels. The directors of Slavik are Stephan F. Slavik, Sr., Len Wolman and Del
J. Lauria. Mr. Slavik is the managing member of Slavik Enterprises, LLC, a
residential development company that has developed and constructed more than
6,000 single family homes, 15,000 multiple-family housing units and several
planned developments. Mr. Lauria, who has an accounting and finance background,
is the Executive Vice President of Slavik. Prior to the offering of the 12-3/4%
Senior Notes due November 15, 2003, of which $65,000,000 in aggregate principal
amount was issued on November 8, 1996 (the "Senior Notes"), Slavik and LMW were
partners of TCA. In connection with the formation of the Company, Slavik and LMW
each contributed to the Company their interests in TCA in exchange for a 66-2/3%
and 33-1/3% ownership interest, respectively, of the Company. Upon consummation
of the offering of the Senior Notes, (i) $6,666,667 of the proceeds were
distributed directly to Slavik for the purpose of redeeming certain ownership
interests in Slavik, and (ii) $3,333,333 of the proceeds were distributed to
LMW, which in turn loaned such proceeds to Len and Mark Wolman, as individuals,
who used such funds to purchase certain interests in Slavik. The Company used
$10.6 million of the proceeds from the offering of the Senior Notes to purchase
RJH Development Corp.'s ownership interest in TCA. As a result of these
transactions (collectively the "Reorganization"), each of Slavik and LMW own
67.7967% and 32.2033% of the Company, respectively. The Company is a managing
general partner of TCA. In connection with the Reorganization, TCA distributed
$850,000 in principal amount of 15% subordinated notes receivable from the
Authority to the Company. As a result of the Reorganization, the only two
partners of TCA are the Company and Sun Cove Limited ("Sun").
The Company, together with Finance has issued the Senior Notes. The Senior Notes
bear interest at a rate of 12-3/4% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears
on May 15 and November 15 of each year, which commenced on May 15, 1997. The
Senior Notes will be redeemable at the option of the Company in whole or in part
at any time on or after November 15, 1999. The Company is required to make a
mandatory redemption of Senior Notes on November 15 and May 15 of each year,
which commenced on November 15, 1997 using 100% of Company Excess Cash (as
defined in the Indenture) held by the Company in excess of $10,000,000 as of the
preceding September 30 and March 31.
On February 24, 1999, the Company and Finance launched a tender offer for all of
the outstanding Senior Notes and are soliciting consents from the registered
holders of the Senior Notes to effect certain amendments to the Indenture.
The purchase price to be paid by the Company and Finance for Senior Notes
validly tendered and accepted for purchase will be an amount that is the
greater of $1,124.67 and the price that will be determined in accordance with a
pricing formula that is based on a fixed spread of 50 basis points over the
yield of the 5.875% U.S. Treasury Note due November 15, 1999 as of 2:00 p.m.,
New York City time, on March 3, 1999, as well as accrued and unpaid interest up
to, but not including, the payment date.
Holders who provide consents to the proposed amendments will receive a consent
payment of $30 per $1,000 principal amount of Senior Notes tendered and accepted
for purchase pursuant to the offer if they provide their consents on or prior to
5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 3, 1999, unless such date is extended.
The Company's and Finance's obligation to accept for purchase and to pay for
Senior Notes in the tender offer is conditioned on, among other things, consents
by holders of the requisite principal amount to effect the desired Indenture
modifications.
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As a result of the proposed expansion project at the Mohegan Sun a Waiver and
Acknowledgement (the "Waiver") was delivered by the holders of the Senior Notes
and accepted by the Company, under the Indenture during April 1998. The
following is a summary of the material terms of the Waiver and is qualified in
its entirety by the actual terms of the Waiver, which has been filed as an
exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report, for the quarter ended March 31, 1998
on Form 10-Q, Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") File No.
333-17795, as accepted by the Commission on May 14, 1998. In consideration of
the receipt of 1.5% (one hundred and fifty basis points) of the principal amount
of Senior Notes beneficially owned by the holders of the Senior Notes (the
"Fee") the holders acknowledged, declared and agreed as follows:
i) The holders of the Senior Notes are familiar with i) the
Indenture, ii) the Relinquishment Agreement, as defined, iii)
the Letter, as defined, iv) the Development Agreement, as
defined, v) the Side Letter relating to various waivers, dated
February 7, 1998 between the Authority and TCA (the "Waiver Side
Letter"), and together with the Relinquishment Agreement, as
defined, the Letter, as defined, and the Development Agreement,
as defined, (the "Transaction Agreements") and vi) the
excerpt (the "Excerpt") from the Memorandum, as defined.
ii) The Transaction Agreements and the Excerpt and the transactions
contemplated thereby do not terminate, amend or waive any provision of
an Operative Document in a manner adverse to the economic interest of
the Holders (as defined in the Indenture), or otherwise violate or
conflict with any provision of the Indenture.
iii) The payment of the Fee ($922,065) does not violate or conflict with
any provisions of the Indenture.
iv) The Company may pay up to $5,000,000 to fund certain development
expenses in connection with the proposed expansion project at the
Mohegan Sun.
v) Payment of the Fee is subject to receipt of regulatory approvals of
the Transaction Agreements. The Fee was paid during December, 1998.
The Company has two primary sources of revenues: payments from TCA and payments
under the Authority Subordinated Notes, as defined, that it holds.
Trading Cove Associates
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TCA was organized on July 27, 1993. The primary purpose of TCA has been to
assist the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut (the "Tribe") and the
Authority, an instrumentality of the Tribe, in obtaining federal recognition,
negotiate the tribal-state compact with the State of Connecticut, obtain
financing for the development of the Mohegan Sun located on certain Tribal land
in Uncasville, Connecticut, negotiate the Amended and Restated Gaming Facility
Management Agreement (the "Management Agreement") and participate in the design
and development of the Mohegan Sun which commenced operations on October 12,
1996. Since the opening of the Mohegan Sun, TCA has overseen the Mohegan Sun's
day-to-day operations. The TCA partnership will terminate on December 31, 2040,
or earlier, in accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement. The
Company now has a 50% voting and profits interest in TCA. The remaining 50%
interest is owned by Sun, an affiliate of Sun International Hotels Limited ("Sun
International"). Sun International is a publicly traded international resort and
gaming company which develops premier resort and gaming properties throughout
the world.
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Trading Cove Associates - Material Agreements
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Management Agreement
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The Management Agreement between TCA and the Tribe was entered into on August
30, 1995 and was approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission (the "NIGC")
on September 29, 1995. The Tribe has assigned its rights and obligations in this
agreement to the Authority. The Authority and TCA have consented to this
assignment.
Until January 1, 2000, Trading Cove will continue as the exclusive manager of
the Mohegan Sun. Under the Management Agreement, the Tribe has granted to TCA
the exclusive right and obligation to develop, manage, operate and maintain the
Mohegan Sun and all other related facilities that are owned by the Tribe or any
of its instrumentalities, including the Authority and to train members of the
Tribe and others in the management of the Mohegan Sun. The Management Agreement
is not assignable by either party without the prior consent of the other party
and the National Indian Gaming Commission. Pursuant to the terms of the
Management Agreement, the Tribe and TCA have agreed that neither party may
establish or operate any other gaming facility within the states of Connecticut
or Rhode Island without first obtaining the consent of the other party, which
consent may not be unreasonably withheld. In addition, TCA has agreed to use its
best efforts to promote and manage the Mohegan Sun and the Tribe has agreed
that, except as required by law, it will not adopt any amendments to its gaming
ordinances that would materially adversely affect TCA's right to operate and
maintain the Mohegan Sun. The Management Agreement provides that neither the
Tribe nor any of its agents, affiliates or representatives will impose any
taxes, fees, assessments or other charges on payments of any debt service to TCA
or any lender, on the Mohegan Sun or the revenues therefrom or on the management
fee payable to TCA thereunder and, if any such tax is imposed, TCA has the right
to obtain compensation from the Tribe in an amount equal to the tax.
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Under the Management Agreement, certain decision-making authority and oversight
duties are delegated to a committee comprised of an equal number of
representatives of the Tribe and of TCA (the "Business Board") but in no event
more than four persons. Actions by the Business Board require the unanimous
approval of its members or their respective designees. The Tribe and TCA have
agreed that, in the event that the Business Board is unable to reach a mutual
decision or compromise, any disputes will be submitted to summary arbitration
before a single arbitrator who shall render a decision within 48 hours of
submission of the dispute.
TCA's primary source of revenue is management fees under the Management
Agreement (the "Management Fees"). The Management Fees are paid monthly and are
calculated in three tiers based upon Net Revenues, as defined, of the Mohegan
Sun set forth below (in thousands):
I II III
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40% of Net Revenues in Tier I Revenues in
Revenues up to plus Tiers I &
35% of Net II plus 30% of
Revenues Net Revenues
between above
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Year 1............ $50,546 $50,547-$63,183 $63,183
Year 2............ $73,115 $73,116-$91,394 $91,394
Year 3............ $91,798 $91,799-$114,747 $114,747
Year 4............ $95,693 $95,694-$119,616 $119,616
Year 5............ $104,107 $104,108-$130,134 $130,134
Year 6 (subject to
Buyout Option).... $114,335 $114,336-$142,919 $142,919
Year 7 (subject to
Buyout Option).... $130,944 $130,945-$163,680 $163,680
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As defined in the Management Agreement, "Net Revenues" of the Mohegan Sun means
the amount of the gross revenues of the facility less operating expenses and
certain specified categories of revenue, such as income from any financing or
refinancing, taxes or charges received from patrons on behalf of and remitted to
a governmental entity, proceeds from the sale of capital assets, insurance
proceeds and interest on the capital replacement reserve. Net Revenues also
include Net Gaming Revenues, which are equal to the amount of the "net win" from
Class III Gaming operations (i.e., the difference between gaming wins and
losses) less all gaming-related operational expenses excluding the Management
Fees. Within 25 days after the end of each calendar month, TCA is required to
calculate and report to the Tribe, the gross revenues, operating expenses and
net revenues.
In addition, TCA is required to fund $1.2 million per year ($100,000 per month)
from its Management Fees into a capital replacement reserve.
TCA and the Authority have agreed to terminate the Management Agreement
effective January 1, 2000. The Management Agreement is terminable by the
Authority prior to January 1, 2000 if (a) TCA fails to perform any material duty
or obligation after notice, or (b) TCA's gaming license is withdrawn as a result
of the conviction of any director or officer of TCA for a criminal felony or
misdemeanor gaming offense directly related to the performance of TCA's duties.
TCA and the Authority agreed that in connection with the termination of the
Management Agreement (the "Waiver Side Letter") for purposes of calculating the
Management Fees between February 7, 1998 and the Relinquishment Date, as
defined, i) the term accrued interest expense as that term is defined in the
Authority Senior Secured Notes Indenture shall continue to be calculated based
on the amount of interest expense that would be payable on the existing
Authority Senior Secured Notes notwithstanding any refinancing of any such
indebtedness or any additional financing obtained by the Authority prior to the
Relinquishment Date, as defined; ii) any bond premium or other expense
associated with any repayment or repurchase of the Authority Senior Secured
Notes as a result of any refinancing of the Authority Senior Secured Notes or
any additional financing raised by the Authority prior to the Relinquishment
Date, as defined, would not constitute an operating expense, and iii) no effect
shall be given to any charge that the Authority is required to make in
connection with the Relinquishment Agreement, as defined, and/or the Development
Agreement, as defined.
On February 7, 1998, TCA and the Tribe and the Authority finalized contract
negotiations and are prepared to move forward with an estimated $750 million
expansion project at the Mohegan Sun.
Under the terms of the new agreement (the "Relinquishment Agreement"), TCA will
continue to manage the Mohegan Sun under the existing Management Agreement until
January 1, 2000. On January 1, 2000 the existing Management Agreement will
terminate and the Authority will assume day-to-day management of the Mohegan
Sun. Under this "Relinquishment Agreement" to compensate TCA for terminating its
management rights, the Authority has agreed to pay to TCA 5% of gross revenues
(the "Relinquishment Fee") generated by the Mohegan Sun during the 15-year
period commencing on January 1, 2000. Gross revenues include revenues generated
by the planned expansion, and exclude revenues generated by any other expansion
of the Mohegan Sun and bingo revenues.
On October 23, 1998 the BIA determined that the Relinquishment Agreement is not
subject to the approval authority of the Secretary of the Interior (United
States Department of the Interior). The final approval is a stipulated
declaratory judgement by the Gaming Disputes Court of the Tribe upholding the
validity and enforceability of the Relinquishment Agreement. During February
1999 the parties received the stipulated declaratory judgement, however, the
Relinquishment Agreement is not effective until the Authority's refinancing has
been consummated, which is expected to occur on March 3, 1999.
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Relinquishment Agreement
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The payments under the Relinquishment Agreement will be divided into senior
relinquishment payments and junior relinquishment payments, each of which will
be 2.5% of "revenues." "Revenues" are defined as gross gaming revenues (other
than Class II gaming revenue, i.e. bingo) and all other facility revenues
(including, without limitation, hotel revenues, food and beverage sales, parking
revenues, ticket revenues and other fees or receipts from the convention/events
center in the expansion and all rental or other receipts from lessees, licensees
and concessionaires operating in the facility but not the gross receipts of such
lessees, licensees and concessionaires). Senior relinquishment payments will be
payable quarterly in arrears commencing on April 25, 2000 for the quarter ended
March 31, 2000, and the junior relinquishment payments will be payable
semi-annually in arrears commencing on July 25, 2000 for the six months
ended June 30, 2000.
The Relinquishment Agreement provides that each of the senior and junior
relinquishment payments are subordinated in right of payment to payment of
senior secured obligations including the Authority's bank credit facility, and
that the junior relinquishment payments are further subordinated to payment of
all other senior obligations including the Authority's 8 1/2% Senior Notes due
2006. The Relinquishment Agreement also provides that all relinquishment
payments are subordinated in right of payment to an annual minimum priority
distribution to the Tribe from the operations of the Mohegan Sun. The minimum
priority distribution currently is $14.0 million and will be adjusted annually
to reflect the cumulative increase in the consumer price index.
Under the Relinquishment Agreement, the Authority makes certain covenants for
the benefit of TCA, including the following:
(1) Payments to the Tribe. Except for payments of the minimum priority
distributions and reasonable charges for utilities or other governmental
services supplied by the Tribe to the Authority, the Authority may not make any
distributions to the Tribe or its members at any time any relinquishment
payments are outstanding.
(2) Affiliate Transactions. Except for payments of the minimum priority
distributions and reasonable charges for utilities or other governmental
services supplied by the Tribe to the Authority, the Authority agrees to abide
by certain restrictions on transactions with the Tribe and its members, all as
set forth in the relinquishment agreement.
(3) Replacement/Restoration of the Mohegan Sun. If any portion of the
Mohegan Sun's facilities is damaged by fire or other casualty, the Authority
shall replace or restore such facilities to substantially the same condition as
prior to such casualty, but only to the extent insurance proceeds are available
to do so. If sufficient insurance proceeds are not available, the Authority will
use reasonable efforts to obtain the required financing, on commercially
reasonable terms, to undertake and complete such replacement or restoration.
(4) Business Purpose. The Authority has agreed that during the term of the
Relinquishment Agreement it will only engage in the casino gaming and resort
business (and any incidental business or activity) and will continue to operate
the Mohegan Sun as currently operated.
Under the Relinquishment Agreement, the Authority and TCA agree to cooperate
with each other to effect an orderly transition of the operations of the Mohegan
Sun to the Authority. Each of the parties also agrees that it will not solicit
any employee of the other party or any affiliate of the other party for five
years.
TCA has granted to the Authority an exclusive and perpetual license with respect
to trademarks and other similar rights, including the "Mohegan Sun" name, used
at or developed for the Mohegan Sun. The Authority has agreed, however, that it
will only use the word "Sun" in conjunction with the Mohegan Sun and together
with "Mohegan" or "Mohegan Tribe."
With certain limitations set forth in the Relinquishment Agreement, both the
Tribe and the Authority waive immunity from unconsented suit for certain
enforcement rights of TCA arising under the Relinquishment Agreement.
The Relinquishment Agreement shall automatically terminate and be of no further
force and effect if on or prior to January 1, 2000, Sun International's
qualification under the New Jersey Casino Control Act is irrevocably revoked,
unless within 30 days of such revocation an entity approved by the Authority, in
its sole and absolute discretion, is assigned Sun International's interest in
TCA and otherwise satisfies the provisions of the Management Agreement.
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Development Services Agreement
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TCA and the Authority entered into a development services agreement on February
7, 1998. Under this "Development Agreement", TCA agreed to oversee the design,
construction, furnishing, equipping and staffing of the Mohegan Sun expansion
for a $14.0 million development fee.
TCA expects to enter into a subcontract with Sun International Management
Limited, to provide a portion of the services under the development services
agreement. Sun International Management Limited intends to enter into a
subcontract with Wolman Construction, L.L.C. related to the performance of such
services and Wolman Construction, L.L.C., in turn, plans to subcontract with the
Slavik Company for a portion of its fee. See "Certain Transactions."
During the design phase, TCA will assist the Authority in the engagement of the
architect and the construction manager, the preparation of design, construction,
and furnishings budgets, preliminary program evaluation, design development and
the approval of final detailed plans and specifications prepared by the
architect. The Authority has chosen Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC as the
architect for the expansion. The Authority has agreed to assign to TCA its
responsibilities under any architectural and/or engineering agreements to allow
TCA to supervise and administer directly the duties of the architect and/or
engineer thereunder.
The Development Agreement provides that the design and construction of the
expansion must comply with all federal and Connecticut statutes and regulations
that otherwise would apply if the expansion were located outside the
jurisdictional boundaries of the Tribe's land.
During the construction phase, TCA will be responsible for the administration
and supervision of the construction manager and the entire construction process.
TCA will act as the Authority's representative in connection with construction
contracts that are approved by the Authority. Specifically, TCA will be
responsible for overseeing all persons performing work on the expansion site,
inspecting the progress of construction, determining completion dates and
reviewing contractor payment requests submitted to the Authority. The
Development Agreement specifically gives TCA the right to include provisions in
construction contracts that impose liquidated damage payments in the event of
failure to meet construction schedules.
As permitted by the Development Agreement, the Authority has elected to engage a
retail consultant to oversee the design and construction of the retail
facilities in the expansion. This work will be under the overall supervision of
TCA, which will integrate the design and construction of the retail facilities
with that of the other components of the expansion.
The Development Agreement requires TCA to implement procedures described in the
Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance. In effect, this requires TCA to give
preference to business entities or persons which have been approved by the
Authority in the selection of all contractors, vendors and suppliers engaged in
the development of the expansion. In addition to the staffing of the operations
of the expansion, the Development Agreement requires that TCA give preference to
qualified members of the Tribe (and their spouses and children) and thereafter
to enrolled members of other federally recognized Indian tribes.
The Authority will purchase equipment, furniture and furnishings required to
operate the expanded facilities from vendors selected by TCA or lease such
equipment, furniture and furnishings on terms arranged by TCA and approved by
the Authority.
The Authority will pay the development fee to TCA quarterly beginning on January
15, 2000 until the completion date of the expansion based on incremental
completion of the expansion as of each payment date. As a result of the
subcontracts described above, Waterford will not receive any distributions of
the development fee.
The Development Agreement terminates after the earlier of completion of the
expansion or 10 years. In addition, each party has the right to terminate the
Development Agreement if there is a default or failure to perform by the other
party. The parties must submit disputes arising under the agreement to
arbitration and have agreed that punitive damages may not be awarded to either
party by any arbitrator. The Authority has also waived sovereign immunity for
the purposes of permitting, compelling or enforcing arbitration and has agreed
to be sued by TCA in any court of competent jurisdiction for the purposes of
compelling arbitration or enforcing any arbitration or judicial award arising
out of the Development Agreement.
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On February 27, 1998, the Development Agreement was approved by the BIA, however
the Development Agreement is not effective until the Authority's refinancing has
been consummated, which is expected to occur on March 3, 1999.
Amended and Restated Omnibus Financing Agreement
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TCA, Waterford and Sun International are negotiating an amendment to the Amended
and Restated Omnibus Financing Agreement as described above. Pursuant to the
current terms of the Amended and Restated Omnibus Financing Agreement, as agreed
to by TCA, the Company and Sun International, dated September 10, 1997
(effective as of September 29, 1995), upon receipt of the Management Fees, TCA
is required to make a number of different types of payments to its
subcontractors. The subcontracts are primarily with TCA's partners or their
affiliates. One of the considerations used by the NIGC in determining whether or
not to approve a management contract is whether TCA is providing a portion of
the capital required. Accordingly, TCA agreed to provide or cause to be provided
$40 million of capital in the form of the Subordinated Notes, as defined.
However, at the time that the subordinated loan was made, the partners of TCA,
including the Company's predecessors-in-interest, did not participate in the
loan in accordance with their economic interests in TCA. Therefore, the partners
of TCA agreed that Sun International, who subscribed for almost all of the
Subordinated Notes, would be entitled to fees for agreeing to participate in the
Mohegan Sun project. Other fees payable are to compensate the recipients for
other subcontracted services provided by them to the Mohegan Sun.
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As of December 31, 1998 the Authority had outstanding the following Authority
Subordinated Notes, as defined.
1. 15% subordinated notes principal amount $40,000,000 due November 2003 (the
"Subordinated Notes"). The rate of the interest payable by the Authority on
the Subordinated Notes is 15% per annum.
2. Completion guarantee subordinated notes principal amount $50,000,000 due
November 2003 (the "Completion Guarantee Subordinated Notes"). The rate of
interest payable by the Authority on the Completion Guarantee Subordinated
Notes is the prime rate per annum announced by Chase Manhattan Bank from
"time to time" plus 1% (the "Base Rate"). The Base Rate is set and revised
at intervals of six months. At December 31, 1998, the Base Rate was 9% per
annum.
For purposes of points (c), (d) and (e) below the Company, Sun International
and TCA have agreed that the Completion Guarantee Subordinated Notes be
split into two principal amounts of $32,500,000 Completion Guarantee
Subordinated Notes (the "Non-PIK Completion Guarantee Notes") and
$17,500,000 Completion Guarantee Subordinated Notes (the "PIK Completion
Guarantee Notes").
The following table sets forth the priority of the distribution from TCA of the
Management Fees to its partners or TCA's subcontractors:
(a) First, for each fiscal year of the Authority, up to $2,000,000 of
the Management Services Fee, as defined, will be paid by TCA for
expenses. A portion of the Management Services Fee, as defined, will
be used to pay the compensation of the officers and directors of the
Company.
(b) Second, to return capital contributions made by the partners of
TCA after September 29, 1995. As of December 31, 1998 no capital
contributions remain outstanding. TCA anticipates making monthly
capital calls to fund expenses related to the development of the
expansion and these capital calls will be repaid in the month
following the month made. These capital contributions aggregated
$3,000,000 and were repaid to the partners, 50% to the
Company and 50% to Sun.
(c) Third, to pay to the Company and Sun International
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every six months, beginning October 31, 1997 an amount equal to the
product of (1) $2,300,000 and (2) a fraction, the numerator of which
is the weighted average principal amount of Subordinated Notes
outstanding including all interest that is not paid in cash by the
Authority on any interest payment date, May 15 and November 15, during
the applicable Semi-Annual Period (defined as the six month periods
ending, respectively, on April 30 and October 31) and the denominator
of which is $40,000,000 (the "Subordinated Notes Fee Amounts"). The
Company and Sun International are entitled to one half of the
Subordinated Notes Fee Amounts. For the years ended December 31, 1998
and 1997, $17,063,886 and $10,605,380, respectively, had been paid by
TCA (50% to the Company and 50% to Sun International) in terms of this
third priority. When the Authority's Subordinated Notes are redeemed
on January 1, 2000, payments under this priority will cease.
(d) Fourth, i) to pay every six months beginning October 31, 1997 an
amount equal to the product of the number arrived at by dividing the
difference between (26 1/2% and the Base Rate) by two (the
"Multiplier") and the weighted average of principal amount of Non-PIK
Completion Guarantee Notes outstanding during the applicable
Semi-Annual Period (the "Completion Guarantee Notes Fee Amounts"), and
ii) payment of an amount equal to the Base Rate on the Non-PIK
Completion Guarantee Notes to the extent the Authority is not
permitted to pay interest thereon (the "Deferred Interest Amounts").
This amount will be paid semi-annually pari passu with the amount
under paragraph (d) i) above. When the Authority can pay such
interest, payment under this paragraph (d) ii) shall be reduced
accordingly. When the Authority's Non-PIK Completion Guarantee Notes
are redeemed on January 1, 2000 payments under this priority will
cease.
In addition when the Authority pays Sun International any amounts
relating to the Non-PIK Completion Guarantee Notes (other than current
interest), such amounts that relate to the Deferred Interest Amounts
acquired by TCA shall be immediately paid over to TCA.
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When the Authority pays the Company any amounts relating to the
Non-PIK Completion Guarantee Notes (other than current interest), such
amounts that relate to the Deferred Interest Amounts acquired by TCA
shall be immediately paid over to TCA.
During September 1997 and on October 12, 1998, the Company purchased
from Sun International $2.5 million principal amount of the
outstanding first funded Non-PIK Completion Guarantee Notes and the
Company is required to purchase from Sun International on October 12,
1999 $2.5 million principal amount of the outstanding first funded
Non-PIK Completion Guarantee Notes owned by Sun International, at the
purchase price equal to the outstanding principal balance of the
Non-PIK Completion Guarantee Notes to be purchased, plus the related
accrued interest and deferred interest amounts which have not been
paid by TCA and Completion Guarantee Notes Fee Amounts.
For the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, $17,745,252
($1,325,000 to the Company and $16,420,252 to Sun International) and
$7,843,502 ($232,078 to the Company and $7,611,424 to Sun
International), respectively, had been paid by TCA in terms of this
fourth priority.
(e) Fifth, to pay Sun International every six months beginning October
31, 1997 an amount equal to the product of the Multiplier and the
weighted average of principal amount of PIK Completion Guarantee Notes
(including the applicable PIK Amounts) outstanding during the
applicable Semi-Annual Period. At December 31, 1998 and 1997,
$6,309,941 and $1,430,000, respectively, had been paid by TCA in terms
of this fifth priority. When the Authority's PIK Completion Guarantee
Notes are redeemed on January 1, 2000 payments under this priority
will cease.
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(f) Sixth, return of capital contributions made before September 29, 1995.
These capital contributions aggregated $6,715,000 (balance as of
December 31, 1998 was $0 and as of December 31, 1997 was approximately
$449,000 and has been repaid to the partners, 50% to the Company and
50% to Sun from repayments by the Tribe to TCA of amounts due in terms
of the promissory note dated September 29, 1995 between TCA and
Tribe).
(g) Seventh, payment of a Development Services Fee to Sun International
Management Limited ("SIML") equal to $8,280,000 constituting 3% of the
total development costs (less land acquisition costs) of the Mohegan
Sun plus $25,000. SIML has subcontracted with certain affiliates of
the Company. The fees payable by SIML to the affiliates of the Company
are equal to 20.83% of the Development Services Fee plus $25,000
(total $1,749,724). At December 31, 1998 and 1997, $8,305,000 and
$2,041,000, respectively, had been paid by TCA as Development Services
Fee.
(h) Eighth, payment of a monthly Management Services Fee (less the amounts
paid pursuant to paragraph (a) above) equal to the lesser of i) 1% of
the gross revenues of the Mohegan Sun or ii) 25% of the sum of the
Excess Cash (as defined in the Amended and Restated Partnership
Agreement of TCA) of TCA plus 25% of the Organizational and
Administrative Fee, as defined, and the Marketing and Casino
Operations Fee, as defined. After deducting operating expenses (which
will be the following amounts: $2.0 million if the Mohegan Sun's
EBITDA (defined as the Mohegan Sun's net income plus depreciation,
amortization, management fee expense, interest expense and other
non-cash charges less interest income) is $200.0 million or less, $3.0
million if the Mohegan Sun's EBITDA is greater than $200.0 million but
less than $225.0 million, and $4.0 million if the Mohegan Sun's EBITDA
is greater than $225.0 million) the remaining amounts will be
distributed in equal amounts to SIML and the Company. A portion of the
Management Services Fee will be used to pay the compensation of the
officers and directors of the Company.
For the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, $7,323,653 ($3,661,826
to SIML, $521,296 to affiliates of the Company and $3,140,530 to the
Company) and $0, respectively, had been paid by TCA in terms of this
eighth priority.
(i) Ninth, payment of a fee to Sun International of $5,520,000 constituting
2% of the total development costs (less land acquisition costs) of the
Mohegan Sun. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, $5,520,000 and $0,
respectively, had been paid by TCA in terms of this ninth priority.
(j) Tenth, distribution of an amount equal to the state and federal income
tax liability of TCA as if it were an individual paying federal income
tax and the higher of Michigan or Connecticut state income taxes. This
amount will be paid 50% to Sun and 50%
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to the Company. For the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997,
$2,029,090 and $0, respectively, had been paid by TCA in terms of this
tenth priority.
(k) Eleventh, payment of the Organizational and Administrative Fee to the
Company and the Marketing and Casino Operations Fee to SIML which fees
will be paid in equal amounts to the Company and SIML. These fees are
each equal to 1.5% of the gross revenues of the Mohegan Sun if the
Mohegan Sun's fiscal year ending September 30 gross revenues equal or
exceed $300 million and 2% of the gross revenues of the Mohegan Sun if
the Mohegan Sun's fiscal year ending September 30 gross revenues equal
or exceed $400 million. For the years ended December 31, 1998 and
1997, $6,128,527 and $0, respectively, 50% to the Company and 50% to
SIML, had been paid by TCA in terms of this eleventh priority.
(l) Twelfth, all excess cash distributed 50% to Sun and 50% to the
Company.
The Company has the obligation to purchase from Sun International on October 12,
1999, $2.5 million of the outstanding principal amount of the Completion
Guarantee Subordinated Notes owned by Sun International.
On February 7, 1998, a Memorandum of Understanding (the "Memorandum") was
agreed to by the Company, Sun, Sun International and TCA. The Memorandum
provides for the following:
(i) There will be no change in the existing relationship between Sun and
the Company until January 1, 2000.
(ii) If the Relinquishment Agreement becomes effective, during the 7-year
period beginning January 1, 2000, the Company will not be entitled
to receive any fees or cash flows from TCA in any year until
Trading Cove has first paid Sun consideration the amount of $5.0
million in such year, with the exception of (a) the existing
agreement regarding annual operating expenses of TCA which shall not
exceed $2,000,000 and (b) the Company's right to receive $2,000,000
to pay such amount to Leisure Resort Technology, Inc. ("Leisure").
(iii) In terms of the Development Agreement TCA will be paid a development
fee of $14.0 million. TCA will subcontract with SIML who, in turn,
will subcontract with certain affiliates of the Company to provide
certain of the services pursuant to the Development Agreement.
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Payments by the Authority on the Subordinated Notes, Non-PIK Completion
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Guarantee Notes and PIK Completion Guarantee Notes (collectively the
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"Authority Subordinated Notes")
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Interest is calculated semi-annually on the Authority Subordinated Notes.
Interest is deferred (and compounds semi-annually) until the Authority purchases
or offers to purchase or retire at least 50% of its Authority Senior Secured
Notes and certain fixed charge coverage ratios are met. Accrued and deferred
interest payable on the Authority's Subordinated Notes was $31.5 million and
$17.9 million at September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. All the Authority's
Subordinated Notes are due 2003, however principal cannot be paid until the
Authority's Senior Secured Notes have been paid in full, unless certain
conditions are met. During October 1998 and September 1997, a total of $5.0
million of the Non-PIK Completion Guarantee Notes were purchased by the Company
from Sun International. If the holders of the Authority Senior Secured Notes do
not accept the excess cash offer, then such amount of the excess cash must be
offered to purchase the Authority Subordinated Notes. On February 1, 1999 the
Authority made such an offer with excess cash of $51,243,769 to the holders of
the Authority Subordinated Notes. Sun International and the Company did not
accept the offer.
Pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Omnibus Agreement, TCA is
required to pay every six months beginning October 31, 1997, an amount equal to
the product of (1) $2,300,000 and (2) a fraction, the numerator of which is the
weighted average principal amount of Subordinated Notes outstanding including
all interest that is not paid in cash by the Authority on any interest payment
date, May 15 and November 15, during the applicable Semi-Annual Period and the
denominator of which is $40,000,000. Subject to certain priorities set forth in
the Amended and Restated Omnibus Agreement, to the extent that TCA does not
receive sufficient Management Fees to pay the full amount of any such payments
due, TCA shall pay the entire Management Fees as partial payment and any portion
which remains outstanding shall be deferred until TCA receives sufficient
Management Fees. In addition, TCA shall pay every six months beginning October
31, 1997 an amount equal to the product of the number arrived at by dividing the
difference between the Multiplier and the weighted average of principal amount
of Non-PIK Completion Guarantee Notes outstanding during the applicable
Semi-Annual Period and payment of an amount equal to the Base Rate on the
Non-PIK Completion Guarantee Notes to the extent the Authority is not permitted
to pay interest thereon. If the Authority is permitted to accrue and not pay in
cash interest on its Non-PIK Completion Guarantee Subordinated Notes, the
Amended and Restated Omnibus Agreement provides that TCA will pay the
Authority's portion of such interest on such Non-PIK Completion Guarantee
Subordinated Notes.
In connection with the issuance of its 8 1/2% Senior Notes due 2006 and 8 3/4%
Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009, the Authority intends to implement a
covenant defeasance for all of the Authority Subordinated Notes and deposit with
the defeasance agent an amount of securities sufficient to satisfy all
obligations of such Authority Subordinated Notes. The Authority Subordinated
Notes will be defeased to January 1, 2000 when they will be redeemed.
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The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
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The Tribe is a federally recognized Indian tribe with a 390-acre reservation
located in southeastern Connecticut. The Tribe established the Authority on July
15, 1995 with the exclusive power to conduct and regulate gaming activities for
the Tribe. Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, as amended ("IGRA"),
federally recognized Indian tribes are permitted to conduct full-scale casino
gaming operations on tribal-land, subject to, among other things, the
negotiation of a tribal state compact with the affected state. The Tribe and the
State of Connecticut have entered into such a compact (the "Mohegan Compact")
that has been approved by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. The Authority is
governed by a management board (the "Management Board"), which consists of the
nine members of the Tribal Council (the governing body of the Tribe).
The General Manager of the Mohegan Sun is appointed by TCA, subject to the
approval of the Authority; other senior officers of the Mohegan Sun are
appointed by TCA. The following table provides information as of December 31,
1998 with respect to (i) each of the executive officers of the Mohegan Sun, (ii)
the members of the Management Board and (iii) the Director of Regulation.
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NAME POSITION
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Mark F. Brown Member, Management Board
Mitchell Grossinger Etess Senior Vice President, Marketing, Mohegan Sun
Jayne G. Fawcett Vice Chair and Member, Management Board
Carlisle M. Fowler Treasurer and Member, Management Board
Courtland C. Fowler Member, Management Board
Roland J. Harris Chairman and Member, Management Board
Jeffrey E. Hartmann Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial
Officer, Mohegan Sun
Glenn R. LaVigne Member, Management Board
Francis M. Mullen Director of Regulation
Loretta F. Roberge Corresponding Secretary and Member, Management
Board
Maynard L. Strickland Member, Management Board
William J. Velardo Executive Vice President and General Manager,
Mohegan Sun
Shirley M. Walsh Recording Secretary and Member, Management Board
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The Management Board also selects representatives to serve on the Business
Board. The Authority has established the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Commission (the
"Gaming Commission"), which is responsible for the regulation of the Mohegan
Sun. The Gaming Commission ensures the integrity of the gaming operation through
the promulgation and enforcement of appropriate regulations. The Gaming
Commission is responsible for performing background investigations into gaming
license applicants and for issuance and revocation of gaming licenses. The Tribe
and the Authority have entered into a land lease ("Lease") pursuant to which the
Tribe is leasing to the Authority the land on which the Mohegan Sun is located
(the "Site"). The Site is part of the Tribe's 390-acre reservation in
southeastern Connecticut, which was acquired and is held in trust for the Tribe
by the United States of America with the Tribe retaining perpetual rights to the
use of the Site.
The Mohegan Sun
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The Mohegan Sun opened on October 12, 1996, as a gaming and entertainment
facility. The Mohegan Sun conveys an historical northeastern Indian theme
through architectural features and the use of natural design elements such as
timber, stone, and water. The Mohegan Sun is comprised of four quadrants, each
of which has its own unique entrance and reflects a seasonal theme - Winter,
Spring, Summer and Fall - emphasizing the importance of seasonal changes to
Mohegan Tribal life. The 634,500 square foot facility includes 176,500 square
feet of gaming space 3,026 slot machines, 150 table games (including blackjack,
roulette, craps, baccarat, caribbean stud poker and let it ride), 42 poker
tables, and a high stakes bingo hall and a recently opened 9,000 square foot
simulcasting race book facility. Food and beverage amenities include the
680-seat Seasons buffet, three full-service themed gourmet restaurants, a
24-hour coffee shop, a New York-style delicatessen, a 9-station food court
featuring international and domestic cuisine and multiple full and floor service
bars for a total of 1,888 restaurant seats. The 350-seat, 10,000 square foot
Wolf Den Lounge located in the center of the casino hosts musical entertainment
seven days a week. Larger events are currently held in the bingo hall or in
temporary facilities constructed on the grounds of the Mohegan Sun, including
entertainment and casino marketing activities. Six small retail shops covering
2,276 square feet of retail space provide shopping opportunities ranging from
Mohegan Sun souvenirs to clothing to cigars. For non-gaming entertainment, the
Mohegan Sun also offers an arcade-type recreation area and a child care facility
operated by New Horizons Kids Quest, Inc. The Mohegan Sun has parking spaces for
7,500 guests and for 1,700 employees. The Authority opened a 4,000-square foot,
16-pump service station and convenience store in December of 1998.
For the year ended September 30, 1998, the Authority welcomed approximately 7.5
million guests.
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The Mohegan Sun - Expansion
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During 1998, the Authority and the Tribe finalized contract negotiations with
TCA for the expansion of Mohegan Sun (the "Expansion"), which is currently
estimated to cost $750 million (excluding capitalized interest and excluding a
$50 million project contingency). The proposed development plans include
approximately 100,000 square feet of additional gaming space, a hotel with
approximately 1,500 rooms, approximately 100,000 square feet of convention space
an entertainment events center with seating for up to 10,000, nine new
restaurants and lounges, approximately 300,000 additional square feet of retail
space and approximately 6,000 additional guest parking spaces. The Tribe has
chosen a site master planning firm, an architect and a project developer for the
expansion. These firms, in conjunction with the Tribe, are in the process of
developing a construction schedule. As a result, the estimated project cost is
still subject to adjustment. The Expansion is expected to break ground in the
spring of 1999. Under the Development Agreement, TCA will oversee the planning,
design and construction of the Expansion and will receive compensation of $14
million for such services.
The Mohegan Sun - Competition
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The gaming industry is highly competitive. The Mohegan Sun currently competes
primarily with the Foxwoods Resort Casino and, to a lesser extent, with casinos
in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Foxwoods is approximately 10 miles from the
Mohegan Sun and is the largest gaming facility in the United States in terms of
total gaming positions. It is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot
Tribe under a separate compact with the State of Connecticut. Foxwoods offers a
number of amenities that the Mohegan Sun does not offer, including hotel
accommodations, extensive retail shopping and more expansive non-gaming
entertainment offerings. Foxwoods has been in operation for seven years and may
have greater financial resources than the Authority or the Tribe.
Upon the completion of the expansion, the Authority intends to broaden the
Mohegan Sun's market beyond day-trip customers to include guests making
overnight or extended stays. This means that the Mohegan Sun will begin to
compete for customers with casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey and, to a lesser
extent, gaming resorts such as those on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and in
Nevada. Many of these casinos and other gaming resorts have greater resources
and greater name recognition than the Mohegan Sun.
Outside of Atlantic City, New Jersey, casino gaming in the northeastern United
States may be conducted only by federally recognized Indian tribes operating
under federal Indian gaming law. Currently, (1) the Oneida Indian Nation
operates Turning Stone Casino Resort in Verona, New York, approximately 270
miles from the Mohegan Sun and (2) the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has initiatives to
develop gaming facilities both on its reservation in Hogansburg, New York, near
the Canadian border and at the Monticello raceway in the Catskills, located
approximately 90 miles from New York City. In addition, at least two other
federally recognized tribes in New England are each seeking to establish gaming
operations. Several other tribes in New England are seeking federal recognition
in order to establish gaming operations. A number of states, including
Connecticut and New York, have also investigated legalizing casino gaming by
non-Indians in one or more locations. The Authority cannot predict whether any
of these other tribes or other efforts to legalize casino gaming will be
successful in establishing gaming operations, and if established, whether such
gaming operations will have a material adverse effect on the Authority's
operations.
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The Mohegan Sun - Employees and Labor Relations
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As of December 31, 1998, the Mohegan Sun employed 5,070 full time employees and
414 seasonal and part-time employees. In recruiting personnel, the Mohegan Sun
is obligated to give preference first to qualified members of the Tribe (and
qualified spouses and children of members of the Tribe) and second to members of
other federally recognized Indian tribes. Currently, none of the Mohegan Sun's
employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements.
The Mohegan Sun - Material Agreements
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The Mohegan Compact
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The Tribe and the State of Connecticut agreed in April 1994 to resolve all land
disputes and differences and enter into a gaming compact to authorize and
regulate the Tribe's conduct of gaming on the Tribe's lands. This agreement
provides, among other things, as follows:
(1) The Tribe is authorized to conduct certain Class III gaming activities on
its reservation. The forms of Class III gaming authorized under the Mohegan
Compact include (a) certain games of chance, (b) video facsimiles of such
authorized games of chance (i.e. slot machines), (c) off-track pari-mutuel
betting on animal races, (d) pari-mutuel betting, through simulcasting, on
animal races and (e) certain types of pari-mutuel betting on games and
races conducted at the gaming facility (some types of which currently are,
together with off-track pari-mutuel telephone betting on animal races,
under a moratorium).
(2) The Tribe must establish standards of operations and management of all
gaming operations in order to protect the public interest, insure the fair
and honest operation of gaming activities and maintain the integrity of all
Class III gaming activities. The first of such standards were set forth in
the Mohegan Compact and approved by the State of Connecticut gaming agency.
State gaming agency approval is required for any revision to such
standards. The Tribe must supervise the implementation of these standards
by regulation through a Tribal gaming agency.
(3) Law enforcement matters relating to Class III gaming activities will be
under the jurisdiction of the State of Connecticut and the Tribe.
(4) All gaming employees must obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by
the state gaming agency.
(5) Any enterprise providing gaming services or gaming equipment to the Tribe
is be required to hold a current valid registration issued by the
Connecticut Division of Special Revenue.
(6) The State of Connecticut will annually assess the Tribe for the costs
attributable to the State's regulation of the Tribe's gaming operations and
for the provision of law enforcement at the Tribe's gaming facilities.
(7) Net revenues from the Tribe's gaming operations may be applied only for the
certain purposes related to Tribe operations and welfare, charitable
contributions and payments to local governmental agencies.
(8) Tribal ordinances and regulations governing health and safety standards at
the gaming facilities may be no less rigorous than the applicable laws and
regulations of the State of Connecticut.
(9) Service of alcoholic beverages within the Tribe's gaming facilities is
subject to regulation by the State of Connecticut.
(10) The Tribe waived any defense which it may have by virtue of sovereign
immunity in respect to any action in United States District Court
to enforce the Mohegan Compact.
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In addition, along with the Mohegan Compact, the Tribe and the State of
Connecticut entered into a memorandum of understanding providing for the payment
of a portion of the Authority's slot machine revenues to the State of
Connecticut. Commencing July 1, 1995, for each fiscal year such payment to the
State of Connecticut must be the lesser of (a) 30% of gross revenues from slot
machines, or (b) the greater of (i) 25% of gross revenues from slot machines or
(ii) $80.0 million. These payments will not be required if there is a change in
the law to permit the operation of commercial casino games by any other person
in the State of Connecticut, other than the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the
Tribe. The Authority expensed $102.3 million for the slot win contribution to
the State of Connecticut for the year ended September 30, 1998.
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Town of Montville Agreement
On June 16, 1994, the Tribe and the Town of Montville ("Town") entered into an
agreement whereby the Tribe agreed to pay the Town, beginning one year after the
commencement of slot machine gaming activities, an annual payment of $500,000 to
minimize the impact to the Town resulting from the removal of land from the
Town's tax rolls into trust for the Tribe. The first and second annual payments
were remitted to the Town in October, 1997 and 1998, respectively. Additionally,
the Tribe agreed to make a one-time payment of $3,000,000 toward infrastructure
improvements in the Town's water system. The Tribe has assigned its rights and
obligations in this agreement to the Authority. The Town is billing the
Authority for the infrastructure improvements as the Town's costs are incurred.
As of September 30, 1998, the Town had billed and received payment for
approximately $1.1 million of the $3.0 million obligation.
The information concerning Sun International, the Tribe and the Authority has
been derived from publicly filed information.
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Item 2. PROPERTIES
The Company does not have an interest in real property.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
As derived from publicly filed information, the Authority is a defendant in
certain litigations incurred in the normal course of business. In the opinion of
the Authority's management, based on the advise of counsel, the aggregate
liability, if any, arising from such litigation will not have a material adverse
effect on the Authority's financial condition or results of operations.
On December 24, 1998, Leisure wrote a letter to TCA asserting that TCA and/or
certain of TCA's partners breached various fiduciary duties to Leisure and that
TCA's conduct in negotiating the prior settlement constituted a violation of
the anti-fraud provisions of both federal and Connecticut securities laws, as
well as violations of other laws. The Company believes that if such claims are
pursued, it has meritorious defenses; however no litigation has been filed to
date and no assurance can be given that any ultimate claim will be decided in
the Company's favor.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to the Company's security holders for a vote for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1998.
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PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDERS MATTERS
Not applicable.
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Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
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For the Year Ended For the period September 30, 1996
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1998 1997 to December 31,1996
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OPERATING RESULTS
Interest and dividend income $ 4,873,323 $ 4,592,208 $ 623,213
Subordinated notes fee income -
Trading Cove Associates 3,229,253 2,732,530 --
Completion guarantee notes fee income -
Trading Cove Associates 467,500 -- --
Management services income -
Trading Cove Associates 3,584,313 -- --
Organization and Administrative
fee income -
Trading Cove Associates 4,231,768 -- --
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Total revenue 16,386,157 7,324,738 623,213
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Total expenses (9,576,278) (9,340,510) (1,355,985)
Equity in income (loss) of
Trading Cove Associates (482,869) 834,643 (384,826)
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Net income (loss) $ 6,327,010 $ (1,181,129) $ (1,117,598)
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OTHER DATA:
Interest expense $ 7,837,552 $ 8,687,704 $ 1,220,104
Net cash used in
operating activities -- 5,835,475 --
Net cash provided by
operating activities 2,561,515 -- 33,064
Net cash used in
investing activities -- -- 51,345,292
Net cash provided by
investing activities 1,020,625 9,043,282 --
Net cash used in
financing activities 1,031,555 3,816,560 --
Net cash provided by
financing activities -- -- 52,152,740
YEAR-END STATUS:
Total current assets $ 6,459,361 $ 9,980,267 $ 16,737,416
Trading Cove Associates -
equity investment 8,662,198 10,384,292 12,682,469
Beneficial interest - Leisure
Resort Technology Inc. 4,191,909 -- --
15% subordinated notes receivable 32,059,517 27,742,146 25,965,897
Completion guarantee subordinated
notes receivable 5,075,000 2,548,162 --
Deferred financing costs net of
accumulated amortization 3,339,780 2,702,744 2,788,529
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Total assets $ 59,787,765 $ 53,357,611 $ 58,174,311
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Total current liabilities $ 1,037,887 $ 1,081,043 $ 1,273,614
12-3/4% senior notes payable 61,471,000 61,471,000 65,000,000
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Total liabilities $ 62,508,887 $ 62,552,043 $ 66,273,614
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Certain Forward Looking Statements
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Certain information included in this Form 10-K and other materials filed or to
be filed by the Company with the Commission (as well as information included in
oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by the Company)
contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include information relating to the
Mohegan Sun including its recently announced plans for expansion, financing
sources, the effects of regulation (including gaming and tax regulation) and
competition. Any forward-looking statements included herein do not purport to be
predictions of future events or circumstances. Forward-looking statements
generally can be identified by, the use of forward-looking terminology such as
"may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "plan",
"seek", or "continue" the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar
technology. 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 the Company.
Certain Risk Factors
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Lack of Operations; Dependence on the Mohegan Sun
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The Company does not conduct any business operations other than in connection
with its role as a managing general partner of TCA and activities incidental to
the Company's ownership of the Authority Subordinated Notes, the issuance of the
Senior Notes and the making of temporary investments. The Company is prohibited
by the terms of the Indenture from engaging in any other business activities.
The Company intends to fund its operating debt service and capital needs from
cash flows from TCA and until January 1, 2000, payments of principal and
interest under the Authority Subordinated Notes to the extent that such payments
are payable in cash.
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TCA has one current source of revenue, Management Fees under the Management
Agreement. After January 1, 2000, TCA will no longer be entitled to receive such
Management Fees. Although TCA is entitled to a $14.0 million development fee
under the Development Agreement, it intends to enter into subcontracts with
affiliates of Sun International and with affiliates of the Company to provide
the services required by such agreement and is expected to pay such
subcontractors a development services fee and incur expenses equal to 3% of the
total cost of the expansion. Based upon the estimated cost of the expansion of
$750 million, such fees and expenses are expected to be approximately $22.5
million. Such fees are only payable to the extent of available cash flow. Thus,
ultimately TCA may pay more in development services fees and expenses to its
subcontractors than it will receive under the Development Agreement. Although
the Authority has passed a resolution that the total costs of the expansion
cannot exceed $800 million, the actual costs of the expansion may exceed such
amounts. If the total costs of the expansion increase, then the total
development services fees and expenses paid by TCA will increase
proportionately, which reduces the cash flow distributable to the Company.
Commencing on January 1, 2000, TCA will receive relinquishment fees based on a
percentage of gross revenues generated by the Mohegan Sun. There can be no
assurance that the Mohegan Sun will continue to generate sufficient revenues for
the Authority to be profitable or to service its debt obligations, including its
obligations under the Authority Subordinated Notes, or to pay Management and/or
Relinquishment Fees. The Company is entirely dependent upon the performance of
the Mohegan Sun, which is subject to matters over which the Authority, TCA and
the Company have no control including, without limitation, general economic
conditions, effects of competition, political, regulatory and other factors, and
the actual number of gaming customers and the amount wagered.
While the Company expects its future operating cash flows will be sufficient to
cover its expenses, including interest costs, the Company cannot give any
assurance that it will be able to do so.
Overview of Current and Future Cash Flows
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The Company expects to fund its operating, debt service and capital needs from
cash flows from the Company's share of payments from TCA, the Subordinated Notes
(to the extent interest and Subordinated Notes Fee Amounts are payable in cash
on the Subordinated Notes and to the extent of principal payments on the
Subordinated Notes), Non-PIK Completion Guarantee Notes (to the extent interest
and Completion Guarantee Notes Fee Amounts are payable in cash on the Non-PIK
Completion Guarantee Notes and to the extent of principal payments on the
Non-PIK Completion Guarantee Notes) and from the Company's available cash. Based
upon the Company's anticipated future operations, management believes that
available cash flow will be sufficient to meet the Company's anticipated
requirements for future operating expenses, future scheduled payments of
principal and interest on the Senior Notes and additional investments in TCA
that may be required in connection with the proposed expansion of the Mohegan
Sun (See point 4 of the Waiver, as described in A. General included in Item 1.)
No assurance, however, can be given that the operating cash flow will be
sufficient for that purpose.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in
its entirety by, the Company's financial statements and the notes thereto
included elsewhere herein.
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Sources of Revenues
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The Company has two primary sources of revenues: payments from TCA and payments
under the Authority Subordinated Notes that it holds. The Company anticipates
regular payments from TCA based on the results of the Mohegan Sun and Management
Fee payments by the Authority and from relinquishment fee payments by the
Authority.
Distributions on the Company's partnership interest in TCA
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For the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company received $11,876,129 from TCA
and $1,611,288 was due from TCA, which represents the Company's share under the
Amended and Restated Omnibus Financing Agreement of approximately $53,683,000 in
net Management Fees earned by TCA from the Authority pursuant to the terms of
the Management Agreement for the same period. The actual amount of Management
Fees earned by TCA for any annual period of the Authority ending September 30,
are subject to year-end adjustment. For the year ended December 31, 1997 the
Company received $7,302,296 under the Amended and Restated Omnibus Financing
Agreement from TCA and $293,923 was due from TCA, which represents the Company's
share of approximately $28,657,000 in net management fees earned by TCA from the
Authority pursuant to the terms of the Management Agreement for the same period.
For the three month period ended December 31, 1996, the Company received
$623,213 from TCA which represents the Company's share of approximately
$1,990,000 in net management fees earned by TCA from the Authority pursuant to
the terms of the Management Agreement for the same period. For the three month
period ended December 31, 1996, the Company received $623,213 from TCA which
represents the Company's share of approximately $1,990,000 in net management
fees earned by TCA from the Authority pursuant to the terms of the Management
Agreement for the same period.
For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and the three month period ended
December 31, 1996, the Company also received $224,680, $524,254 and $0,
respectively, in cash distributions from TCA which represents the Company's
share of repayments by the Tribe to TCA of amounts due under the terms of the
promissory note dated September 29, 1995 between TCA and the Tribe.
Payments on the Authority Subordinated Notes
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For the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 the Company did not receive any
cash payments on the Authority Subordinated Notes from the Authority. The
Authority has agreed to redeem the Authority Subordinated Notes on January 1,
2000.
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Results of Operations
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Comparison of operating results for the years ended
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December 31, 1998 and 1997
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Total revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, was $16,386,157
compared with $7,324,738 for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997. This
increase was primarily attributable to a substantial increase in gross revenues
and profitability of the Mohegan Sun which resulted in higher Management Fees
paid to Trading Cove, an increase in subordinated notes fee income - Trading
Cove Associates, as detailed under point (c) of the table set forth in Item 1
above under "Amended and Restated Omnibus Financing Agreement", of $496,723, an
increase in completion guarantee notes fee income - Trading Cove Associates, as
detailed under point (d) of the table set forth in Item 1 above under "Amended
and Restated Omnibus Financing Agreement", of $467,500, an increase in
management services income - Trading Cove Associates, as detailed under point
(h) of the table set forth in Item 1 above under "Amended and Restated Omnibus
Financing Agreement", of $3,584,313 and an increase in organization and
administrative fee income - Trading Cove Associates, as detailed under point (k)
of the table set forth in Item 1 above under "Amended and Restated Omnibus
Financing Agreement", of $4,231,768. In addition, interest and dividend income
increased by $281,115.
Total expenses for the year ended December 31, 1998 were $9,576,278 compared
with $9,340,510 for the year ended December 31, 1997. Interest expense decreased
by $850,152, as a result of the redemption of $3,529,000 principal amount of
Senior Notes on November 15, 1997, general and administrative costs increased by
$139,144 primarily attributable to an increase in accounting fees of
approximately $60,300 (during the year ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 the
Company paid accounting fees to an affiliate totaling $146,300 and $86,000,
respectively, which was funded by capital contributions of the members) an
increase in legal fees of approximately $42,700 and an increase in insurance
expense of approximately $32,600, amortization of beneficial interest - Leisure
Resort Technology, Inc. increased by $865,302 and amortization on deferred
financing costs increased by $81,474 due to additional deferred financing costs
incurred.
Equity in income (loss) of Trading Cove Associates for the year ended December
31, 1998 was $(482,869) compared with $834,643 for the year ended December 31,
1997, as a result of the decrease in income from Trading Cove Associates of
$1,317,512 due to the timing of payments by TCA pursuant to the Amended and
Restated Omnibus Financing Agreement.
As a result of the foregoing factors the Company experienced net income of
$6,327,010 for the twelve months ended December 31, 1998 compared with net loss
of $(1,181,129) for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997.
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Comparison of operating results for the year ended December 31, 1997 and
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for the period from September 30, 1996 (commencement of operations) to
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December 31, 1996
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Total revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997 was $7,324,738
compared with $623,213 for the period September 30, 1996 to December 31, 1996.
The increase was attributable to an increase in interest and divided income of
$3,968,995 and an increase in subordinated notes fee income - Trading Cove
Associates, as detailed under point (c) of the table set forth in Item 1 above
under "Amended and Restated Omnibus Financing Agreement", of $2,732,530.
Total expenses for the year ended December 31, 1997 were $9,340,510 compared
with $1,355,985 for the period September 30, 1996 to December 31, 1996. Interest
expense increased by $7,467,600 (the Senior Notes were issued on November 8,
1996), general and administrative costs increase by $116,311 primarily
attributable to an increase in accounting fees of approximately $86,000 (during
the year ended December 31, 1997 the Company paid accounting fees to an
affiliate totaling $86,000, $0 for the period ended December 31, 1996, which
were funded by capital contributions of the members), an increase in legal fees
of approximately $19,700 and an increase in investment managers fees of
approximately $13,400 and amortization on deferred financing costs increased by
$400,614.
Equity in income (loss) of Trading Cove Associates for the year ended December
31, 1997 was $834,643 compared with $(384,826) for the period September 30, 1996
to December 31, 1996 as a result of the increase in income (loss) from Trading
Cove Associates of $2,530,638 due to the timing of payments by TCA pursuant to
the Amended and Restated Omnibus Financing Agreement and offset by the increase
in amortization of interest purchased of $1,311,169.
As a result of the foregoing factors the Company experienced a net loss of
$(1,181,129) for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997 compared to a net
loss of $(1,117,598) for the period September 30, 1996 to December 31, 1996.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
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The initial capital of the Company consists of the partnership interests in TCA
contributed by Slavik and LMW in forming the Company. In connection with the
offering of the Senior Notes, the Company used approximately $25.1 million to
purchase from Sun International $19.2 million in principal amount of
Subordinated Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest and Subordinated Notes Fee
Amounts. In addition, TCA distributed approximately $850,000 in principal amount
of Subordinated Notes to the Company. During September 1997 and on October 12,
1997 the Company purchased from Sun International $2.5 million Non-PIK
Completion Guarantee Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest and Non-PIK
Completion Guarantee Fee Amounts (total cost for each purchase approximately
$2.8 million). On January 6, 1998 the Company paid $5,000,000 to Leisure whereby
Leisure gave up its beneficial interest in 5% of the Organizational and
Administrative Fee and Excess Cash of TCA and any other claims it may have had
against the Company, TCA and TCA's partners and former partner.
For the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 cash provided by (used in)
operating activities (as shown in the Financial Statements - Statements of Cash
Flows) was $2,561,515 and $(5,835,475), respectively.
Current assets decreased from $9,980,267 to $6,459,361 at December 31, 1998. The
decrease was caused primarily by the purchase of the beneficial interest -
Leisure Resort Technology, Inc. out of cash in escrow, the interest payments to
the Senior Notes holders on May 15 and November 15, 1998 and the payment of the
Fee to the Senior Notes holders during December 1998 and partially offset by the
payment of fees and distributions by TCA as a result of the profitable operation
of the Mohegan Sun.
Current liabilities decreased from $1,081,043 to $1,037,887 at December 31,
1998. The decrease was attributable to the decrease in accrued expenses.
For the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 cash provided by investing
activities (as shown in the Financial Statements - Statements of Cash Flows) was
$1,020,625 and $9,043,282, respectively. The decrease was caused primarily by
the payment to Leisure of $5,000,000 in January 1998, the increase in
contributions to Trading Cove Associates of $400,000 (to fund certain
development expenses in connection with the proposed expansion project at the
Mohegan Sun), a decrease in distributions from TCA of $1,493,595 in terms of the
second, sixth and tenth priorities of the Amended and Restated Omnibus Financing
Agreement, by the decrease of sales and (purchases) of temporary investments net
of $9,115,515 and by the decrease in the return on investment in 15%
subordinated notes receivable of $1,957,660.
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The Company is required to purchase from Sun International on October 12, 1999
$2.5 million of the outstanding principal amount of Non-PIK Completion Guarantee
Notes owned by Sun International. The purchase price which is to be paid by the
Company to Sun International will be equal to the outstanding principal balance
of the Non-PIK Completion Guarantee Notes to be purchased plus any amounts due
thereon under points (d) (i) and (d) (ii) of the table set forth in Item 1 above
under "Amended and Restated Omnibus Financing Agreement". As of December 31,
1998, $32.5 million in principal amount was outstanding as Non-PIK Completion
Guarantee Notes.
The Company anticipates that up to $5,000,000 in additional investments in TCA
(as of December 31, 1998, $400,000 had been invested in TCA) may be required by
the Company in connection with the proposed expansion of the Mohegan Sun. See
point 4 of the Waiver, as described in A. General included in Item 1.
For the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 cash used in financing activities
(as shown in the Financial Statements - Statements of Cash Flows) was
$(1,031,555) and $(3,816,560), respectively. The decrease was caused primarily
by the redemption of Senior Notes during November 1997 that did not occur in
1998 partially offset by additional disbursements (principally the Fee paid to
Senior Notes holders in December 1998) that related to deferred financing costs.
For the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, contributions by members totaled
$146,300 and $86,000, respectively.
The Company is required to make a mandatory redemption on November 15 and May 15
of each year, which commenced on November 15, 1997, of Senior Notes using 100%
of Company Excess Cash, as defined in the Indenture, held by the Company in
excess of $10 million, as of the preceding September 30 and March 31.
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Year 2000 Issues
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The Company is negotiating with a Year 2000 issues consultant to address any
Year 2000 compliance issues for TCA and itself. The Company's management at this
time believes that any issues relating to the Company's Year 2000 compliance
will not materially interrupt its operations. The Company estimates that it will
be Year 2000 compliant by the end of June 1999; there can be no assurance that
this will be achieved. The total cost associated with any required modifications
for the Company to become Year 2000 compliant will not have a material impact on
the Company's overall financial position. The Company estimates the total cost
to become Year 2000 compliant to be approximately $20,000.
The failure to correct a material Year 2000 issue could result in an
interruption in, or a failure of, certain normal business activities or
operations. The Company has two primary sources of revenues: payments from TCA
and payments under the Authority Subordinated Notes that it holds. Both of these
sources of revenues are dependent on the level of revenue generated by the
Mohegan Sun.
As derived from publicly filed information the Authority discloses its Year 2000
readiness as follows:
Year 2000 Date Conversion
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The Authority is currently working to verify system readiness for the processing
of date-sensitive information by its computerized information systems to the end
of the century. The "Year 2000" problem impacts computer programs and hardware
timers using two digits (rather than four) to define the applicable year. Any of
the Authority's programs that have time-sensitive functions may recognize a date
using "00" as the year 1900 rather than 2000, or not at all, which could result
in miscalculations or system failures. As a large facility in a relatively
remote location, Mohegan Sun is heavily dependent on a local infrastructure
which may not be adequate to take on the challenges of the Year 2000 problem. It
is especially dependent on that local infrastructure for critical services such
as incoming utilities and outgoing sewage.
The Authority, like many companies, depends on fully operational computer
systems in all areas of its business. Additionally, the Authority is dependent
upon many vendors such as food and beverage suppliers, outside software
suppliers and system integrators to provide uninterrupted service for its
operation to run effectively.
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With the assistance of an outside consultant, the Authority has implemented a
Year 2000 program to provide an independent analysis of the Authority's Year
2000 preparedness and the adequacy of the Authority's Year 2000 plans. The
program includes inventorying entities, identifying problems, planning
compliance and implementation strategies, attempting to correct the problems and
testing the solutions.
As of February 1999, the Mohegan Sun is approximately 64% in conformance with
the Gartner Group Year 2000 best practices model. Mohegan Sun anticipates
completion of the program by March 31, 1999. Although there can be no assurance,
the Authority has stated that it believes the cost of remediation and
verification to become Year 2000 compliant will not exceed $1.0 million and will
not have a material adverse impact on the Authority's financial position,
results of operations, or cash flow.
While the Authority's efforts are designed to be successful, because of the
complexity of the Year 2000 issues and the interdependence of organizations
using computer systems, there can be no assurance that the Authority's efforts,
or those of a third party with whom the Authority interacts, will be
satisfactorily completed in a timely fashion. This could result in a material
adverse effect on future operations.
The Company is negotiating with a Year 2000 issues consultant to address any
Year 2000 compliance issues for TCA and itself. The Company's management at this
time believes that any issues relating to the Company's Year 2000 compliance
will not materially interrupt its operations. The Company estimates that it will
be Year 2000 compliant by the end of June 1999; however there can be no
assurance that this will be achieved. The Company currently expects that the
total cost associated with any required modifications for the Company to become
Year 2000 compliant will not have a material impact on its overall financial
position. The Company estimates the total cost to become Year 2000 compliant to
be approximately $20,000.
Due to the general uncertainty inherent in the Year 2000 issues, and in
particular uncertainty of the Year 2000 compliance of the Mohegan Sun, from
which the Company receives its revenues, the Company is unable to determine at
this time whether the consequences of Year 2000 failures will have a material
impact on its results of operations, liquidity or financial condition.
Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
See Index to Financial Statements on Page 42.
Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
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Part III
Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The following tables set forth certain information with respect to persons who
are members of the Board of Directors of the Company or who are executive
officers of the Company.
Name Age Position
Len Wolman.............. 44 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer
Alan Angel.............. 42 Chief Financial Officer
Del J. Lauria........... 50 Director and Secretary
Stephan F. Slavik, Sr. . 78 Director
Mark Wolman............. 41 Director
Len Wolman. Mr. Wolman has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors and
the Chief Executive of the Company since its formation. Since 1986, Mr. Wolman
has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer
of the Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. Under Mr. Wolman, Waterford Hotel Group, Inc.
has grown from one hotel management contract to 20 properties in six states. Mr.
Wolman was actively involved in the development, construction and operation of
the Mohegan Sun and will be actively involved in the development and
construction of the expansion to the Mohegan Sun. Mr. Wolman was instrumental in
the formation of the relationship of TCA and the Tribe and had been actively
working with the Tribe in connection with obtaining federal recognition,
acquiring the site for the Mohegan Sun and obtaining the financing to construct
the Mohegan Sun. Mr. Wolman has served on the Business Board which makes the
significant business decisions related to the Mohegan Sun since its formation in
1995. Mr. Wolman has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Finance
since its inception. Mr. Wolman is a Director of Slavik Suites, Inc. Mr. Wolman
is the brother of Mark Wolman. Mr. Wolman's wife and Mr. Angel's wife are
sisters.
Alan Angel. Mr. Angel became Chief Financial Officer of Waterford in
January, 1999. Since 1997, Mr. Angel has been the Chief Financial Officer of
Mystic Suites, LLC. Mystic Suites, LLC is a commercial development firm based in
eastern Connecticut which currently holds an ownership interest in six hotels
managed by the Waterford Hotel Group. Prior to joining Mystic Suites, LLC, Mr.
Angel resided in South Africa and served as Chief Financial Officer of Rowan &
Angel cc. Mr. Angel is a certified public accountant and a chartered accountant.
Mr. Angel has over 20 years of accounting experience. Mr. Angel's wife and Mr.
Wolman's wife are sisters.
Del J. Lauria. Mr. Lauria became a director of the Company, Chief
Financial Officer and Secretary upon its formation. Mr. Lauria was succeeded as
Chief Financial Officer in January 1999 by Mr. Alan Angel. Mr. Lauria is also an
Officer and Director of the Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. and is Executive Vice
President and Director of Slavik Suites, Inc., one of the Company's members. Mr.
Lauria first joined the Slavik Organization in 1980 as the Chief Financial
Officer of its real estate property management division. The Slavik Organization
is an affiliated group of full service real estate companies first established
in Michigan in the early 1950s. Mr. Lauria rapidly advanced at the Slavik
Organization and currently holds various key managerial positions within the
enterprise. Prior to joining the Slavik Organization, Mr. Lauria was associated
with the accounting firm now known as Deloitte & Touche and is a certified
public accountant. Mr. Lauria has served as Treasurer and Secretary of Finance
since its inception.
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Stephan F. Slavik, Sr. Mr. Slavik became a Director of the Company
upon its formation. Mr. Slavik is the President of Slavik Suites, Inc. and the
Chief Operating Officer and surviving founder of the Slavik Organization. Over
his ongoing career, Mr. Slavik has developed or constructed more than 6,000
single family homes, in excess of 15,000 multiple-family housing units and
various other real estate developments such as hotels, office buildings, light
industrial, golf courses and has subdivided thousands of lots. Mr. Slavik is
also an Officer and Director in the Waterford Hotel Group, Inc.
Mark Wolman. Mr. Wolman became a Director of the Company upon its
formation. Mr. Wolman is the president of Wolman Homes, Inc. d/b/a Wolman
Construction ("Construction"). Construction is a commercial development and
construction firm based in eastern Connecticut. Mr. Wolman has been working with
the Mohegan Tribe since 1992 and has been instrumental in assisting the Mohegan
Tribe in obtaining a number of governmental approvals in connection with the
development and construction of the Mohegan Sun. Mr. Wolman is the brother of
Len Wolman.
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
On September 28, 1998 the Company entered into an employment agreement with Len
Wolman. The employment agreement precludes the Company from making any payments
to Len Wolman until the Company's obligations to the Senior Note holders in
terms of the Indenture have been satisfied in full. The Company's directors and
officers are not compensated by the Company, but have received compensation as
part of the operating expenses and Management Services Fee of TCA as detailed
under points (a) and (h) of the table set forth above under "Amended and
Restated Omnibus Financing Agreement".
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Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth the beneficial ownership interest in the Company.
Name of % Ownership
Beneficial Owner in the Company
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LMW Investments, Inc. (1) ............. 32.2033%
Slavik Suites, Inc. (2)................ 67.7967%
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100.0000%
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(1) LMW Investments, Inc. is owned 50% by Mr. Len Wolman and 50% by Mr.
Mark Wolman. The address for LMW Investments, Inc. is 914
Hartford Turnpike, P.O. Box 715, Waterford, Connecticut 06385.
(2) Messrs. Len and Mark Wolman each own approximately 11.9% of the outstanding
shares of Slavik Suites, Inc. The address for Slavik Suites, Inc. is 32605
West 12 Mile Road, Suite 350, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334.
Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Pursuant to the Development Agreement between TCA and SIML, TCA shall pay SIML a
Development Services Fee. Pursuant to a subcontract, Construction received
20.83% of the Development Services Fee plus $25,000 (total $1.75 million).
Construction is owned 50% by Len Wolman (the Company's chief executive officer
and chairman of the board of directors) and 50% by Mark Wolman (a member of the
Company's board of directors). Pursuant to a subcontract, Construction paid The
Slavik Company $250,000 of Construction's $1.75 million. Del J. Lauria (the
Company's secretary and member of the Company's board of directors) and Stephan
F. Slavik, Sr. (a member of the Company's board of directors) have a financial
interest in The Slavik Company.
The Company paid an affiliate for accounting services in the amount of $146,300
during the year ended December 31, 1998 and $86,000 for the year ended December
31, 1997 which was funded by capital contributions of the members.
On September 28, 1998, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Len
Wolman. The employment agreement provides for a base annual salary of $250,000
reduced by any amounts Mr. Wolman receives as a salary from TCA for such period.
Pursuant to such employment agreement the Company shall pay to Mr. Wolman an
amount equal to 0.05% of the revenues of the Mohegan Sun including the expansion
to the extent Mr. Wolman has not received such amounts from TCA. On and after
January 1, 2004, if the Relinquishment Agreement has become effective, the
Company shall pay to Mr. Wolman incentive compensation based on the revenues of
the Mohegan Sun, including the expansion, as a percentage (ranging from .00% to
.10%) to be determined using a formula attached to the employment agreement
which compares actual revenues to predetermined revenue targets.
In 1998, approximately $690,000 was paid to the principals and affiliates of the
Company as part of TCA's operating expenses, including the payment of Mr. Len
Wolman's salary and bonus. In addition, for the years ended December 31, 1998
and 1997, $7,323,653 ($3,661,826 to SIML, $521,296 to affiliates of the Company
and $3,140,530 to the Company) and $0, respectively, had been paid by TCA in
monthly Management Services Fees.
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Slavik and the other principals of the Company have interests and may acquire
interests in hotels in southeastern Connecticut which have or may have
arrangements with the Mohegan Sun to reserve and provide hotel rooms to patrons
of the Mohegan Sun.
PART IV
Item 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
3.1 Certificate of Formation, as amended,
of Waterford Gaming, L.L.C. (i)
3.2 Certificate of Incorporation of Waterford
Gaming Finance Corp. (i)
3.3 Bylaws of Waterford Gaming Finance Corp. (i)
4.1 Indenture, dated as of November 8, 1996,
between Waterford Gaming, L.L.C. and Waterford
Gaming Finance Corp., the issuers, and Fleet
National Bank, as trustee, relating to
$65,000,000 12-3/4% Senior Notes due 2003. (i)
4.2 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of November 8,
1996, among, Waterford Gaming, L.L.C., Waterford Gaming
Finance Corp., Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc., and Merrill
Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. (i)
4.3 Note Pledge Agreement, dated as of November
8, 1996, between Waterford Gaming, L.L.C. and
Fleet National Bank, as trustee. (i)
4.4 Cash Collateral and Disbursement Agreement, dated as of
November 8, 1996, among Fleet National Bank, as
trustee, Fleet National Bank, as disbursement agent,
and Waterford Gaming, L.L.C. (i)
4.5 Specimen Form of 12-3/4% Senior Notes due
2003 (the "Private Notes") (included
in Exhibit 4.1). (i)
4.6 Specimen Form of 12-3/4% Senior Notes due 2003
(The "Exchange Note") (included in Exhibit
4.1). (i)
10.1 Omnibus Financing Agreement, dated as of
September 21, 1995, between Trading Cove
Associates and Sun International Hotels
Limited. (i)
10.2 First Amendment to the Omnibus Financing
Agreement, dated as of October 19, 1996,
among Trading Cove Associates, Sun
International Hotels Limited and Waterford
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Gaming, L.L.C. (i)
10.2.1 Amended and Restated Omnibus Financing
Agreement dated September 10, 1997. (ii)
10.3 Amended and Restated Partnership Agreement of
Trading Cove Associates, dated as of September
21, 1994, among Sun Cove Limited, RJH Development
Corp., Leisure Resort Technology, Inc., Slavik
Suites, Inc., and LMW Investments, Inc. (i)
10.4 First Amendment to Amended and Restated
Partnership Agreement of Trading Cove
Associates, dated as of October 22, 1996,
among Sun Cove Limited, Slavik Suites, Inc., RJH
Development Corp., LMW Investments, Inc. and
Waterford Gaming, L.L.C. (i)
10.5 Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 5,
1996, among Waterford Gaming, L.L.C.,
Waterford Gaming Finance Corp., Bear, Stearns
& Co., Inc. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner
and Smith Incorporated. (i)
10.5.1 Agreement with Respect to Redemption or
Repurchase of Subordinated Notes, dated
September 10, 1997. (ii)
10.6 Limited Liability Company Agreement of
Waterford Gaming, L.L.C., dated as of
September 30, 1996, among Slavik Suites, Inc.,
LMW Investments, Inc. and Waterford Gaming,
L.L.C. (i)
10.7 Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of October
19, 1996, among Sun International Hotels
Limited, Waterford Gaming, L.L.C. and Trading
Cove Associates. (i)
10.8 Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of September
29, 1995, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming
Authority and Sun International Hotels Limited
relating to the Subordinated Notes. (i)
10.9 Management Agreement, dated as of July 28,
1994, between the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of
Connecticut and Trading Cove Associates. (i)
10.10 Management Services Agreement, dated September
10, 1997. (ii)
10.11 Development Services Agreement, dated
September 10, 1997. (ii)
10.12 Subdevelopment Services Agreement, dated
September 10, 1997. (ii)
10.13 Completion Guarantee and Investment Banking
and Financing Arrangement Fee Agreement, dated
September 10, 1997. (ii)
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10.14 Settlement and Release Agreement, dated
January 6, 1998, by and among Leisure Resort
Technology, Inc., Lee R. Tyrol, Trading Cove
Associates, Slavik Suites, Inc., LMW
Investments, Inc., RJH Development Corp.,
Waterford Gaming, L.L.C. and Sun Cove,
Limited (iii)
10.15 Waiver and Acknowledgement of Noteholder. (iv)
10.16 Relinquishment Agreement, dated February 7,
1998, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming
Authority and Trading Cove Associates. (v)
10.17 Development Services Agreement, dated February
7, 1998, between the Mohegan Tribal Gaming
Authority and Trading Cove Associates. (v)
10.18 Agreement, dated September 28, 1998, by and
among, Waterford Gaming, L.L.C., Slavik Suites,
Inc., LMW Investments, Inc., Len Wolman, Mark
Wolman, Stephan F. Slavik, Sr. and Del J.
Lauria (Len Wolman's Employment Agreement). (v)
21.1 Subsidiaries of Waterford Gaming, L.L.C. (i)
21.2 Subsidiaries of Waterford Gaming Finance Corp. (i)
27 Financial Data Schedule. (vi)
(i) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement
on Form S-4, Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission")
File No. 333-17795, declared effective on May 15, 1997.
(ii) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the period ended September 30, 1997, Commission File No.
333-17795, as accepted by the Commission on November 14, 1997.
(iii) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, Commission File No.
333-17795, as accepted by the Commission on March 30, 1998.
(iv) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the period ended March 31, 1998, Commission File No.
333-17795, as accepted by the Commission on May 14, 1998.
(v) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the period ended September 30, 1998, Commission File No.
333-17795, as accepted by the Company on November 13, 1998.
(vi) Included in Edgar filing only.
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(b) Financial Statement Schedules
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Accountants.......................... F-1
Financial Statements:
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997............ F-2
Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31,
1998 and 1997 and for the period from September 30, 1996
(commencement of operations) to December 31, 1996........ F-3
Statements of Changes in Member's Deficiency for the years
ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 and for the period from
September 30, 1996 (commencement of operations) to
December 31, 1996........................................ F-4
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31,
1998 and 1997 and for the period from September 30, 1996
(commencement of operations) to December 31, 1996........ F-5
Notes to Financial Statements.............................. F-7
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
TO THE MEMBERS OF
WATERFORD GAMING, L.L.C.
In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheets and the related statements
of operations, changes in member's deficiency and of cash flows present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Waterford Gaming, L.L.C.
(the "Company") at December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31,
1998 and the three-month period ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. 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 of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which 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, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
February 24, 1999
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