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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2002

OR

o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ______ to ______

Commission File No.: 333-643

TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

22-3213714
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
(609) 449-6515
(Address, Including Zip Code and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)

Not Applicable
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report:

TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY FUNDING, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

22-3418939
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
(609) 449-6515
(Address, Including Zip Code and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)

Not Applicable
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report:  

TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY FUNDING II, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

22-3550202
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
(609) 449-6515
(Address, Including Zip Code and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of  Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)

Not Applicable
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report:  

TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY FUNDING III, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

22-3550203
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
(609) 449-6515

(Address, Including Zip Code and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)

Not Applicable
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report:  

     Indicate by check mark whether the Registrants (1) have 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 Registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes

x

No

o

     As of November 14, 2002, there were 100 shares of Trump Atlantic City Funding, Inc.’s Common Stock outstanding.
     As of November 14, 2002, there were 100 shares of Trump Atlantic City Funding II, Inc.’s Common Stock outstanding.
     As of November 14, 2002, there were 100 shares of Trump Atlantic City Funding III, Inc.’s Common Stock outstanding.
     Each of Trump Atlantic City Associates, Trump Atlantic City Funding, Inc., Trump Atlantic City Funding II, Inc. and Trump Atlantic City Funding III, Inc. meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction (H)(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this form with the reduced disclosure format.



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TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 

 

Page No.

 

 


PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1 -- Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2001 and September 30, 2002 (unaudited)

1

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2002 (unaudited)

2

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Capital/(Deficit) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002 (unaudited)

3

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2002 (unaudited)

4

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

5-7

 

ITEM 2 -- Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

8-15

 

ITEM 3 -- Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

15

 

ITEM 4 -- Controls and Procedures

15

 

 

 

PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1 -- Legal Proceedings

16

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2 -- Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

16

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3 -- Defaults Upon Senior Securities

16

 

 

 

 

ITEM 4 -- Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

16

 

 

 

 

ITEM 5 -- Other Information

16

 

 

 

 

ITEM 6 -- Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

16

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

 

 

 

 

Signature -- Trump Atlantic City Associates

17

 

 

 

 

Signature -- Trump Atlantic City Funding, Inc.

17

 

 

 

 

Signature -- Trump Atlantic City Funding II, Inc.

17

 

 

 

 

Signature -- Trump Atlantic City Funding III, Inc.

17

 

 

 

CERTIFICATIONS

18-25

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

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PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 -- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

 

 

December 31,
2001

 

September 30,
2002

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

70,909

 

$

125,029

 

 

Receivables, net

 

 

31,888

 

 

27,803

 

 

Inventories

 

 

8,620

 

 

8,481

 

 

Advances to affiliates, net (Note 6)

 

 

88,842

 

 

—  

 

 

Other current assets

 

 

6,278

 

 

8,875

 

 

 



 



 

 

Total Current Assets

 

 

206,537

 

 

170,188

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

 

1,277,002

 

 

1,269,271

 

DEFERRED LOAN COSTS, NET

 

 

14,839

 

 

11,669

 

OTHER ASSETS (Note 2)

 

 

42,075

 

 

43,446

 

 

 



 



 

 

Total Assets

 

$

1,540,453

 

$

1,494,574

 

 

 



 



 

LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

$

7,266

 

$

10,226

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

103,893

 

 

88,817

 

 

Accrued interest payable

 

 

24,375

 

 

60,938

 

 

Due to affiliates, net (Note 6)

 

 

—  

 

 

9,457

 

 

 



 



 

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

 

135,534

 

 

169,438

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities

 

 

1,307,643

 

 

1,313,876

 

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

 

 

17,070

 

 

16,906

 

 

 



 



 

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

1,460,247

 

 

1,500,220

 

 

 



 



 

CAPITAL/(DEFICIT):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partners’ Capital (Note 6)

 

 

329,691

 

 

228,350

 

 

Accumulated Deficit

 

 

(249,485

)

 

(233,996

)

 

 



 



 

 

Total Capital/(Deficit)

 

 

80,206

 

 

(5,646

)

 

 



 



 

 

Total Liabilities and Capital/(Deficit)

 

$

1,540,453

 

$

1,494,574

 

 

 



 



 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 AND 2002
(unaudited)
(in thousands)

 

 

Three Months
Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months
Ended September 30,

 

 

 






 






 

 

 

2001

 

2002

 

2001

 

2002

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaming

 

$

237,323

 

$

239,678

 

$

650,294

 

$

667,940

 

 

Rooms

 

 

16,649

 

 

16,580

 

 

44,896

 

 

45,742

 

 

Food and Beverage

 

 

26,027

 

 

25,274

 

 

72,949

 

 

71,007

 

 

Other

 

 

7,968

 

 

8,138

 

 

19,765

 

 

21,538

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

Gross Revenues

 

 

287,967

 

 

289,670

 

 

787,904

 

 

806,227

 

 

Less--Promotional allowances (Note 4)

 

 

63,255

 

 

56,913

 

 

174,038

 

 

164,968

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

Net Revenues

 

 

224,712

 

 

232,757

 

 

613,866

 

 

641,259

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaming (Note 4)

 

 

103,662

 

 

102,192

 

 

303,137

 

 

294,780

 

 

Rooms

 

 

6,218

 

 

6,315

 

 

18,848

 

 

19,372

 

 

Food and Beverage

 

 

8,216

 

 

8,457

 

 

22,734

 

 

24,050

 

 

General and Administrative

 

 

41,095

 

 

45,046

 

 

124,041

 

 

127,673

 

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

 

11,452

 

 

14,729

 

 

36,621

 

 

41,532

 

 

Debt Renegotiation Costs (Note 5)

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

1,570

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

170,643

 

 

176,739

 

 

505,381

 

 

508,977

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

Income from operations

 

 

54,069

 

 

56,018

 

 

108,485

 

 

132,282

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

NON-OPERATING INCOME AND (EXPENSES):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and Other non-operating income

 

 

463

 

 

251

 

 

2,144

 

 

809

 

Interest expense

 

 

(38,529

)

 

(38,383

)

 

(115,294

)

 

(114,834

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

Non-Operating expense, net

 

 

(38,066

)

 

(38,132

)

 

(113,150

)

 

(114,025

)

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

Income (Loss) before Income Tax Provision

 

 

16,003

 

 

17,886

 

 

(4,665

)

 

18,257

 

 

Income Tax Provision (Note 7)

 

 

—  

 

 

(2,768

)

 

—  

 

 

(2,768

)

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

 

$

16,003

 

$

15,118

 

$

(4,665

)

$

15,489

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CAPITAL/(DEFICIT)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002
(unaudited)
(in thousands)

 

 

Partners’
Capital

 

Accumulated
Deficit

 

Total
Capital/(Deficit)

 

 

 



 



 



 

Balance, December 31, 2001

 

$

329,691

 

$

(249,485

)

$

80,206

 

Partnership Distribution (Note 6)

 

 

(101,341

)

 

—  

 

 

(101,341

)

Net Income

 

 

—  

 

 

15,489

 

 

15,489

 

 

 



 



 



 

Balance, September 30, 2002

 

$

228,350

 

$

(233,996

)

$

(5,646

)

 

 



 



 



 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this condensed consolidated financial statement.

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TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 AND 2002
(unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 






 

 

 

2001

 

2002

 

 

 



 



 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(4,665

)

$

15,489

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities --

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncash charges —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

36,621

 

 

41,532

 

 

Accretion of discounts on indebtedness

 

 

411

 

 

368

 

 

Provisions for losses on receivables

 

 

4,657

 

 

5,762

 

 

Amortization of deferred loan offering costs

 

 

3,552

 

 

3,170

 

 

Valuation allowance of CRDA investments

 

 

3,119

 

 

3,246

 

 

Increase in receivables

 

 

(3,751

)

 

(1,677

)

 

Decrease in inventories

 

 

49

 

 

139

 

 

Increase in advances to affiliates

 

 

(1,934

)

 

(3,041

)

 

Increase in other current assets

 

 

(905

)

 

(2,793

)

 

Increase in other assets

 

 

(1,495

)

 

(330

)

 

Increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

31,503

 

 

22,313

 

 

 



 



 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

67,162

 

 

84,178

 

 

 



 



 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

 

(5,588

)

 

(14,405

)

 

Purchase of CRDA investments

 

 

(7,664

)

 

(7,940

)

 

 



 



 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(13,252

)

 

(22,345

)

 

 



 



 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments and current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(4,338

)

 

(7,713

)

 

 



 



 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(4,338

)

 

(7,713

)

 

 



 



 

NET INCREASE IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

 

49,572

 

 

54,120

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

 

67,205

 

 

70,909

 

 

 



 



 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

 

$

116,777

 

$

125,029

 

 

 



 



 

CASH INTEREST PAID

 

$

74,953

 

$

74,734

 

 

 



 



 

Supplemental Disclosure of noncash activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment under capitalized lease obligations

 

$

12,596

 

$

16,610

 

 

 

 



 



 

 

Partnership Distribution

 

$

—  

 

$

101,341

 

 

 



 



 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)

(1) Organization and Operations

     The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include those of Trump Atlantic City Associates, a New Jersey general partnership (“Trump AC”), and its subsidiaries: (i) Trump Plaza Associates, a New Jersey general partnership (“Plaza Associates”) which owns and operates the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino located in Atlantic City, New Jersey (“Trump Plaza”), (ii) Trump Taj Mahal Associates, a New Jersey general partnership (“Taj Associates”) which owns and operates the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort located in Atlantic City, New Jersey (the “Taj Mahal”), (iii) Trump Atlantic City Funding, Inc.  (“Trump AC Funding”), (iv) Trump Atlantic City Funding II, Inc. (“Trump AC Funding II”), (v) Trump Atlantic City Funding III, Inc. (“Trump AC Funding III”), (vi) Trump Atlantic City Corporation (“TACC”), and (vii) Trump Administration, a separate division of Taj Associates (“Trump Administration”).  Trump AC’s sole sources of liquidity are distributions in respect of its interests in Plaza Associates and Taj Associates.  Trump AC is 100% beneficially owned by Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“THCR Holdings”) of which Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“THCR”), is the sole general partner.  Trump AC, Trump AC Funding, Trump AC Funding II and Trump AC Funding III have no independent operations and, therefore, their ability to service debt is dependent upon the successful operations of Plaza Associates and Taj Associates.  There are no restrictions on the ability of Plaza Associates and Taj Associates, the primary guarantors (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”) of the 11¼% First Mortgage Notes due 2006 issued by (i) Trump AC and Trump AC Funding, (ii) Trump AC and Trump AC Funding II and (iii) Trump AC and Trump AC Funding III (collectively, the “Trump AC Mortgage Notes”) to distribute funds to Trump AC in respect of the guaranteed debt.

     The separate financial statements of the Subsidiary Guarantors have not been included because (i) the Subsidiary Guarantors constitute all of Trump AC’s direct and indirect subsidiaries; (ii) the Subsidiary Guarantors have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Trump AC Mortgage Notes on a joint and several basis; (iii) the aggregate assets, liabilities, earnings and equity of the Subsidiary Guarantors are substantially equivalent to the assets, liabilities, earnings and equity of Trump AC on a consolidated basis; and (iv) the separate financial and other disclosures concerning the Subsidiary Guarantors are not deemed by management to be material.  The assets and operations of the nonguarantor subsidiaries are not significant.

     All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

     The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented, have been made.

     The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  Accordingly, certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted.

     These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Registrants’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 filed with the SEC and available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov.

     The casino industry in Atlantic City is seasonal in nature; therefore, results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for a full year.

     Reclassifications

     Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.

(2) Other Assets

     Plaza Associates is appealing a real estate tax assessment by the City of Atlantic City.  Included in other assets at December 31, 2001 and September 30, 2002 is $8,014,000 which Plaza Associates believes will be recoverable on settlement of the appeal.

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TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)

(3) Combined Financial Information—Trump AC Funding, Trump AC Funding II, and Trump AC Funding III.

     Combined financial information relating to Trump AC Funding, Trump AC Funding II and Trump AC Funding III is as follows:

 

 

December 31,
2001

 

September 30,
2002

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Total Assets (including notes receivable of $1,298,266,000 at December 31, 2001 and $1,298,632,000 at September 30, 2002 and related interest receivable)

 

$

1,322,641,000

 

$

1,359,570,000

 

 

 



 



 

Total Liabilities and Capital (including notes payable of $1,298,266,000 at December 31, 2001 and $1,298,632,000 at September 30, 2002 and related interest payable)

 

$

1,322,641,000

 

$

1,359,570,000

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 






 

 

 

2001

 

2002

 

 

 



 



 

Interest Income

 

$

109,687,000

 

$

109,687,000

 

 

 



 



 

Interest Expense

 

 

109,687,000

 

 

109,687,000

 

 

 



 



 

Net Income

 

$

—  

 

$

—  

 

 

 



 



 

(4) Recent Accounting Pronouncement

     During 2001, the Company adopted the provisions of Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 22, “Accounting for “Points” and Certain Other Time-Based Sales Incentive Offers, and Offers for Free Products or Services to be Delivered in the Future”.  Accordingly, volume-based cash rebates of $21,913,000 and $60,711,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001 have been reclassified as promotional allowances from gaming expenses.

     During the third quarter of 2002, the Company reclassified additional costs (primarily bus coin) from gaming expenses to promotional allowances to be consistent with prevailing industry practice pursuant to EITF 01-9, “Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer (Including a Reseller of the Vendor’s Products)” which totaled $4,795,000 and $5,220,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and June 30, 2002 and $6,344,000 $6,125,000, and $6,592,000 for the three months ended, March 31, 2001 June 30, 2001, and September 30, 2001, respectively.

(5) Debt Renegotiation Costs

     During the first quarter of 2002, Trump AC was seeking to refinance or modify the terms of the Trump AC Mortgage Notes which were approximately $1,300,000,000 aggregate principal amount as of September 30, 2002.  Trump AC incurred approximately $1,570,000 in Debt Renegotiation Costs during this time period and has since terminated such efforts.  Accordingly, the debt renegotiation  costs have been expensed in the accompanying statements of operations.  Trump AC may renew its efforts to refinance or modify the Trump AC Mortgage Notes at a later date if and when capital market conditions are favorable.

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TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)

(6) Partnership Distribution

     Pursuant to the indentures governing the Trump AC Mortgage Notes, Trump AC is permitted to reimburse THCR for its operating and interest expenses.  These reimbursements are subject to limitations set forth in such indentures, including an annual limitation of $10,000,000 in operating expense reimbursements and a life-time limitation of $50,000,000 in interest expense reimbursements.  During the quarter ended June 30, 2002, Trump AC declared a non-cash partnership distribution to THCR of $101,341,000, consisting of $50,000,000 of prior years interest reimbursements and $51,341,000 of prior years operating expense reimbursements.  Previously these amounts were presented as Advances to Affiliates on the balance sheet.  As of September 30, 2002, THCR is entitled to $5,872,000 of the $10,000,000 current year operating expense reimbursements.

(7) State of New Jersey Income Taxes

     On July 3, 2002, the State of New Jersey passed the New Jersey Tax Act (the “Act”).  This Act, among other things, requires the suspension of the use of the New Jersey net operating loss carryforwards for two years and the introduction of a new Alternative Minimum Assessment amount under the New Jersey corporate business tax based on gross receipts or gross profits, as defined.  The Act is retroactive to January 1, 2002.  As a result of the change in the tax law, Trump AC has recorded a charge to tax expense of $2,768,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, which represents the cumulative tax due from January 1, 2002 to September 30, 2002.  This charge was recorded beginning in the period in which the tax law was passed (third quarter) pursuant to the accounting literature in Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement Number 109, Accounting For Income Taxes.

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Item 2--

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL C ONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     This report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this report regarding the prospects of our industry or our prospects, plans, financial position or business strategy, may constitute forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plans,” “forecasts,” “continue” or “could” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terms. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that these expectations will prove to be correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include business, competition, regulatory and other uncertainties and contingencies discussed in this report that are difficult or impossible to predict and which are beyond our control.  All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in this document.  These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report. We do not intend to update these statements unless the securities laws require us to do so.

     In this section, the words “Company,” “we,” “our,” “ours,” and “us” refer to Trump Atlantic City Associates (“Trump AC”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, unless otherwise noted.  Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Trump AC owns and operates the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino (“Trump Plaza”) and the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort (the “Taj Mahal” and together with Trump Plaza, the “Trump AC Properties”).  Terms not defined in this section shall have the meanings ascribed to them elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

     General

     Our business is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, some of which are discussed below.

     The Company Has Substantial Indebtedness.

     The Company’s indebtedness consists primarily of the Trump AC Mortgage Notes.  At September 30, 2002, the outstanding principal balance of the Trump AC Mortgage Notes was approximately $1.3 billion.  Interest expense as a percentage of net revenues was 18.8% and 17.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2002, respectively.

     The Company has previously announced that it may seek to refinance or modify the terms of the Trump AC Mortgage Notes.  No transaction is imminent and there can be no assurances that a transaction will occur or be proposed in the future.  The primary reason to refinance or modify the Trump AC Mortgage Notes would be to extend their May 2006 maturity date and to reduce the high levels of interest expense in order to devote more resources to capital expenditures at the Trump AC Properties.  The Atlantic City market is very competitive and is anticipated to become more competitive in the future, especially when the Borgata opens in 2003 (as discussed below).  Capital expenditures, such as room refurbishments, amenity upgrades and new gaming equipment, are necessary from time to time to preserve the competitiveness of the Trump AC Properties.  Management believes that the Company must provide for capital expenditures to compete effectively.  See “Financial Condition - Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

     The ability of Trump AC and its subsidiaries to pay interest on the Trump AC Mortgage Notes depends primarily on the ability of Trump Plaza and the Taj Mahal to generate sufficient amounts of cash from operations.  Management believes that, based upon its current cash flow forecasts for 2002, Trump AC will have sufficient cash flows to meet its debt service and operating expense requirements throughout 2002 without a transaction.  The future operating performance of Trump Plaza and the Taj Mahal is subject to general economic conditions, industry conditions, including competition and regulatory matters, and numerous other factors, many of which are unforeseeable or are beyond the control of management.  There can be no assurance that the future operating performance of Trump Plaza and the Taj Mahal will be sufficient to generate the cash flows required to meet the debt service obligations of Trump Plaza, Taj Mahal or Trump AC.  Also, the ability of the Company to pay the principal amount of the Trump AC Mortgage Notes at maturity (whether scheduled or by acceleration thereof) is primarily dependent upon its ability to obtain refinancing.  There is also no assurance that the general state of the economy, the status of the capital markets generally, or the receptiveness of the capital markets to the gaming industry in general or to the Company in particular will be conducive to refinancing debt at any given time or on more favorable terms.

     We Do Not Know How the Borgata, When Opened, Will Affect Us.

     In September 2000, Boyd Gaming and MGM Mirage commenced their joint development of a 25-acre site located in the marina district of Atlantic City for the construction of the “Borgata,” a casino expected to feature a 40-story tower with 2,010 rooms and suites, as well as a 135,000 square-foot casino, restaurants, retail shops, a spa and pool, and entertainment venues. Construction of the Borgata is scheduled to be completed in the third or fourth quarter of 2003.  While we believe that the

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opening of the Borgata will attract additional visitors to Atlantic City, it is also possible that the Borgata could have an adverse effect on the business and operations of the Trump AC Properties.  This potential adverse effect could include a reduction in net revenues caused by a loss of gaming patrons.  Also, substantial new expansion and development activity has recently been completed, is under construction or has been announced in Atlantic City which further intensifies competitive pressure in the Atlantic City market and which could also have an adverse effect on our patronage and revenues.  See “Financial Condition - Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

     New York Has Enacted Gaming Legislation Which May Harm Our Trump Atlantic City Properties and Other States May Do So In The Future.

     In October 2001, the New York State legislature passed extensive legislation that could adversely affect the Company. The legislation permits three new casinos in western New York, one in Niagara Falls, one in Buffalo and one on land owned by the Seneca Indian Nation, all of which would be owned by the Seneca Indian Nation.  The legislation also permits up to three casinos in the Catskills in Ulster and Sullivan counties, also to be owned by Native Americans, which could open as early as mid-2005.  In addition, slot machines would be allowed to be placed in Indian-owned casinos.  Video lottery terminals would be installed in five horse racing tracks across the state of New York and, if local governments approve, at certain other tracks. Finally, the law provides for New York joining the Powerball lottery that operates in 26 states with large jackpots.  The net effect of these facilities and other items, when operational, on Atlantic City cannot be predicted.  The Company believes, however, that a substantial amount of existing and potential new gaming customers could patronize such facilities instead of Atlantic City, at least occasionally. On January 29, 2002, a lawsuit was commenced contesting the above legislation package on the grounds that certain of its provisions were adopted in violation of the State’s constitution.  The likely outcome of this lawsuit cannot be ascertained at this time.

     We also believe that Maryland and Virginia are among the other states currently contemplating some form of gaming legislation.  In addition, several legislative proposals have been introduced in Pennsylvania that would potentially allow for a wide range of gaming activities, including riverboat gaming, slots at racetracks, video lottery terminals at liquor stores and the formation of a gaming commission.  The results of the recent gubernatorial elections in Pennsylvania and Maryland may also increase the likelihood of gaming legislation in such states.  Since our market is primarily a drive-to market, legalized gambling in one or more states neighboring or within close proximity to New Jersey could have a material adverse effect on the Atlantic City gaming industry overall, including THCR and the Trump AC Properties.

     Our Business is Subject to a Variety of Other Risks and Uncertainties.

     Our financial condition and results of operations could be affected by many events that are beyond our control, such as (i) capital market conditions which could affect our ability to raise capital for refinancing debt or pursuing other alternatives, (ii) future acts of terrorism and their impact on capital markets, the economy, consumer behavior and operating expenses, including insurance premiums, (iii) war, including the possible invasion of Iraq, (iv) competition from existing and potential new competitors in Atlantic City and other markets, which is likely to increase over the next five years, (v) regulatory changes, (vi) state tax law changes that increase the tax liability of the Company, (vii) possible increases in gasoline prices which could discourage auto travel to Atlantic City, and (viii) adverse weather conditions.  Good weather is particularly important to the relative performance of our Trump AC Properties in the winter months and our improved performance in the first quarter of 2002 is partially attributable to mild weather conditions in the Northeast during such period.

     In connection with insurance renewals subsequent to September 11, 2001, the availability of insurance coverage for certain types of damages or occurrences has been adversely affected.  Consequently, the Company is self-insured for certain risks.  The lack of insurance for certain types or levels of risk could expose us to significant losses in the event that an uninsured catastrophe occurred.

Critical Accounting Policies

     The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Our estimates, judgments and assumptions are continually evaluated based on available information and experience.  Because of the use of estimates inherent in the financial reporting process, actual results could differ from those estimates.

     Certain of our accounting policies require higher degrees of judgment than others in their application.  These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 filed with the SEC.

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Financial Condition -

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     Cash flows from operating activities of Trump Plaza and the Taj Mahal are the Company’s primary source of liquidity.  To a lesser extent, the Company has relied on capital lease financing for its capital resource needs.  The Company’s ability to borrow funds for its liquidity needs is severely restricted by covenants in the indentures governing the Trump AC Mortgage Notes and by its already high levels of indebtedness.  Sources of the Company’s short-term and long-term liquidity include casino gaming revenues and room, food and beverage sales.  Although we expect the Company to have sufficient liquidity from the operating activities of Trump Plaza and the Taj Mahal to meet its short-term obligations, there can be no assurances in this regard.  A variety of factors, including a decrease or change in the demand for our services, could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and our ability to service our debt obligations including the Trump AC Mortgage Notes.

     Trump Plaza and the Taj Mahal also compete with other Atlantic City casino/hotels based on the quality of customer service, the array of games offered, the attractiveness of a casino/hotel and the extent and quality of the facilities and amenities.  Because of the high levels of  interest expense related to the Trump AC Mortgage Notes, the Company’s capital expenditures in recent years at Trump Plaza and the Taj Mahal have been limited and have prohibited the Company from pursuing various capital expansion plans, such as the addition of more hotel rooms.

     Capital expenditures at the Trump AC Properties for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2002 are as follows:

TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES
CONSOLIDATING CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
(IN THOUSANDS)

 

 

TAJ
ASSOCIATES

 

PLAZA
ASSOCIATES

 

TOTAL
TRUMP AC

 

 

 



 



 



 

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of Property & Equipment

 

$

3,962

 

$

1,626

 

$

5,588

 

Capital Lease Additions (a)

 

 

6,128

 

 

6,468

 

 

12,596

 

 

 



 



 



 

Total Capital Expenditures

 

$

10,090

 

$

8,094

 

$

18,184

 

 

 



 



 



 

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of Property & Equipment

 

$

10,021

 

$

4,384

 

$

14,405

 

Capital Lease Additions (a)

 

 

8,269

 

 

8,341

 

 

16,610

 

 

 



 



 



 

Total Capital Expenditures

 

$

18,290

 

$

12,725

 

$

31,015

 

 

 



 



 



 

     (a)     Capital lease additions for Trump AC were principally slot machines.

     Pursuant to the indentures governing the Trump AC Mortgage Notes, Trump AC is permitted to reimburse THCR for its operating and interest expenses.  These reimbursements are subject to limitations set forth in such indentures, including an annual limitation of $10.0 million in operating expense reimbursement and a life time limitation of $50.0 million in interest expense reimbursements.  During the quarter ended June 30, 2002, Trump AC declared a non-cash partnership distribution to THCR of $101.3 million, consisting of $50.0 million of prior years interest reimbursements and $51.3 million of prior years operating expense reimbursements.  Previously these amounts were presented as Advances to Affiliates on the balance sheet. 

     On July 3, 2002, the State of New Jersey passed the New Jersey Tax Act (the “Act”).  This Act, among other things, requires the suspension of the use of the New Jersey net operating loss carryforwards for two years and the introduction of a new Alternative Minimum Assessment amount under the New Jersey corporate business tax based on gross receipts or gross profits, as defined. The Act is retroactive to January 1, 2002.  As a result of the change in the tax law, Trump AC has recorded a charge to tax expense of  $2.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, which represents the cumulative tax due from January 1, 2002 to September 30, 2002.  This charge was recorded beginning in the period in which the tax law was passed (third quarter) pursuant to the accounting literature in Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement Number 109, Accounting For Income Taxes.

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     Summary of the Company’s Public Indebtedness

     Trump AC Mortgage Notes. Trump AC’s debt consists primarily of the Trump AC Mortgage Notes.  The Trump AC Mortgage Notes have an outstanding principal balance of $1.3 billion, bear interest at the rate of 11¼% per annum, payable on May 1st and November 1st of each year, and mature on May 1, 2006.  The Trump AC Mortgage Notes are secured by first priority liens on substantially all of the assets of Trump Plaza and the Taj Mahal.

Results of Operations: Operating Revenues and Expenses

     The financial information presented below reflects the results of operations of Plaza Associates and Taj Associates.  Because Trump AC has no business operations other than its interests in Plaza Associates and Taj Associates, its results of operations are not discussed below. 

     Comparison of Three-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2001 and 2002.  The following tables include selected data of Plaza Associates and Taj Associates for the three months ended September 30, 2001 and 2002.

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2001
Plaza
Associates

 

2002
Plaza
Associates

 

2001
Taj
Associates

 

2002
Taj
Associates

 

2001
Total
Trump AC *

 

2002
Total
Trump AC *

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaming

 

$

88,545

 

$

93,549

 

$

148,778

 

$

146,129

 

$

237,323

 

$

239,678

 

 

Other

 

 

19,507

 

 

18,801

 

 

31,137

 

 

31,191

 

 

50,644

 

 

49,992

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

Gross Revenues

 

 

108,052

 

 

112,350

 

 

179,915

 

 

177,320

 

 

287,967

 

 

289,670

 

 

Less: Promotional Allowances

 

 

24,837

 

 

24,625

 

 

38,418

 

 

32,288

 

 

63,255

 

 

56,913

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

Net Revenues

 

 

83,215

 

 

87,725

 

 

141,497

 

 

145,032

 

 

224,712

 

 

232,757

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Costs & Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaming

 

 

40,900

 

 

40,071

 

 

62,762

 

 

62,121

 

 

103,662

 

 

102,192

 

 

Other

 

 

4,904

 

 

5,430

 

 

9,530

 

 

9,342

 

 

14,434

 

 

14,772

 

 

General & Administrative

 

 

15,854

 

 

16,947

 

 

25,232

 

 

28,067

 

 

41,095

 

 

45,046

 

 

Depreciation & Amortization

 

 

3,083

 

 

4,965

 

 

8,369

 

 

9,764

 

 

11,452

 

 

14,729

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

Total Costs and Expenses

 

 

64,741

 

 

67,413

 

 

105,893

 

 

109,294

 

 

170,643

 

 

176,739

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Income from Operations

 

 

18,474

 

 

20,312

 

 

35,604

 

 

35,738

 

 

54,069

 

 

56,018

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

Interest and Other Non-Operating Income

 

 

98

 

 

76

 

 

122

 

 

39

 

 

463

 

 

251

 

 

Interest Expense

 

 

(12,046

)

 

(13,888

)

 

(23,397

)

 

(24,495

)

 

(38,529

)

 

(38,383

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

Total Non-Operating Expense

 

 

(11,948

)

 

(13,812

)

 

(23,275

)

 

(24,456

)

 

(38,066

)

 

(38,132

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

Income before Income Tax Provision

 

 

6,526

 

 

6,500

 

 

12,329

 

 

11,282

 

 

16,003

 

 

17,886

 

 

Income Tax Provision

 

 

—  

 

 

(978

)

 

—  

 

 

(1,790

)

 

—  

 

 

(2,768

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

Net Income

 

$

6,526

 

$

5,522

 

$

12,329

 

$

9,492

 

$

16,003

 

$

15,118

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 


*

Intercompany eliminations and expenses of Trump Administration, Trump AC, Trump AC Funding, Trump AC Funding II and Trump AC Funding III are not separately shown.

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Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

2001
Plaza
Associates

 

2002
Plaza
Associates

 

2001
Taj
Associates

 

2002
Taj
Associates

 

2001
Total
Trump AC

 

2002
Total
Trump AC

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

Table Game Revenues

 

$

25,522

 

$

27,367

 

$

48,521

 

$

41,550

 

$

74,043

 

$

68,917

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

$

1,845

 

 

 

 

$

(6,971

)

 

 

 

$

(5,126

)

 

Table Game Drop

 

$

154,517

 

$

168,230

 

$

269,852

 

$

257,044

 

$

424,369

 

$

425,274

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

$

13,713

 

 

 

 

$

(12,808

)

 

 

 

$

905

 

 

Table Win Percentage

 

 

16.5

%

 

16.3

%

 

18.0

%

 

16.2

%

 

17.5

%

 

16.2

%

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

 

(0.2

) pts

 

 

 

 

(1.8

) pts

 

 

 

 

(1.3

) pts

 

Number of Table Games

 

 

100

 

 

88

 

 

139

 

 

139

 

 

239

 

 

227

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

 

(12

)

 

 

 

 

—  

 

 

 

 

 

(12

)

 

Slot Revenues

 

$

63,023

 

$

66,182

 

$

94,199

 

$

98,548

 

$

157,222

 

$

164,730

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

$

3,159

 

 

 

 

$

4,349

 

 

 

 

$

7,508

 

 

Slot Handle

 

$

794,048

 

$

820,076

 

$

1,235,099

 

$

1,219,085

 

$

2,029,147

 

$

2,039,161

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

$

26,028

 

 

 

 

$

(16,014

)

 

 

 

$

10,014

 

 

Slot Win Percentage

 

 

7.9

%

 

8.1

%

 

7.6

%

 

8.1

%

 

7.7

%

 

8.1

%

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

 

0.2

pts

 

 

 

 

0.5

pts

 

 

 

 

0.4

pts

 

Number of Slot Machines

 

 

2,868

 

 

2,982

 

 

4,827

 

 

4,823

 

 

7,695

 

 

7,805

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

 

114

 

 

 

 

 

(4

)

 

 

 

 

110

 

 

Poker Revenues

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

$

5,478

 

$

5,428

 

$

5,478

 

$

5,428

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

 

—  

 

 

 

 

$

(50

)

 

 

 

$

(50

)

 

Number of Poker Tables

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

68

 

 

68

 

 

68

 

 

68

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

 

—  

 

 

 

 

 

—  

 

 

 

 

 

—  

 

 

Other Gaming Revenues

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

$

580

 

$

603

 

$

580

 

$

603

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

 

—  

 

 

 

 

$

23

 

 

 

 

$

23

 

 

Total Gaming Revenues

 

$

88,545

 

$

93,549

 

$

148,778

 

$

146,129

 

$

237,323

 

$

239,678

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

$

5,004

 

 

 

 

$

(2,649

)

 

 

 

$

2,355

 

 

Number of Guest Rooms

 

 

904

 

 

904

 

 

1,250

 

 

1,250

 

 

2,154

 

 

2,154

 

 

Occupancy Rate

 

 

94.3

%

 

96.7

%

 

97.4

%

 

98.0

%

 

96.1

%

 

96.4

%

 

Average Daily Rate (Room Revenue)

 

$

85.62

 

$

84.38

 

$

88.69

 

$

86.91

 

$

87.43

 

$

86.75

 

     Gaming revenues are the primary source of Trump AC’s revenues.   The year over year increase in gaming revenues was primarily due to an increase in slot activity. 

     Table game revenues decreased by approximately $5,126,000, or 6.9%, from the comparable period in 2001 due primarily to a decrease in the table game win percentage at the Taj Mahal.  Overall Trump AC’s table win percentage decreased to 16.2% from 17.5% in the comparable period in 2001.  Table game revenues represent the amount retained by Trump AC from amounts wagered at table games.  The table win percentage tends to be fairly constant over the long term, but may vary significantly in the short term, due to large wagers by “high rollers.”  The Atlantic City industry table win percentages were 16.1% and 15.5% for the quarters ended September 30, 2001 and 2002, respectively.

     Slot revenues increased by approximately $7,508,000, or 4.8%, from the comparable period in 2001 primarily as a result of improved slot product on the casino floor and management’s continued focus on marketing initiatives and customer service.

     Promotional Allowances decreased by approximately $6,342,000, or 10.0% from the comparable period in 2001 primarily as a result of decreases in cash complimentaries, coin and coupon expenses at the Taj Mahal.

     General and Administrative costs and expenses increased by approximately $3,951,000, or 9.6%, from the comparable period in 2001.  Expense increases at both the Taj Mahal and Trump Plaza were primarily related to increased real estate taxes, insurance, entertainers and employee benefits expenses.

     On July 3, 2002, the State of New Jersey passed the New Jersey Tax Act (the “Act”).  This Act, among other things, requires the suspension of the use of the New Jersey net operating loss carryforwards for two years and the introduction of a new Alternative Minimum Assessment amount under the New Jersey corporate business tax based on gross receipts or gross profits, as defined.  The Act is retroactive to January 1, 2002.  As a result of the change in the tax law, Trump AC has recorded a charge to tax expense of $2,768,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, which represents the cumulative tax due from January 1, 2002 to September 30, 2002.  This charge was recorded beginning in the period in which the tax law was passed  (third quarter) pursuant to the accounting literature in Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement Number 109, Accounting For Income Taxes.

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     Comparison of Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2001 and 2002.  The following table includes selected data of Plaza Associates and Taj Associates for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2002.

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2001
Plaza
Associates

 

2002
Plaza
Associates

 

2001
Taj
Associates

 

2002
Taj
Associates

 

2001
Total
Trump AC *

 

2002
Total
Trump AC *

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaming

 

$

249,615

 

$

259,433

 

$

400,679

 

$

408,507

 

$

650,294

 

$

667,940

 

 

Other

 

 

55,211

 

 

53,178

 

 

82,399

 

 

85,109

 

 

137,610

 

 

138,287

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

Gross Revenues

 

 

304,826

 

 

312,611

 

 

483,078

 

 

493,616

 

 

787,904

 

 

806,227

 

 

Less: Promotional Allowances

 

 

72,533

 

 

69,731

 

 

101,505

 

 

95,237

 

 

174,038

 

 

164,968

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

Net Revenues

 

 

232,293

 

 

242,880

 

 

381,573

 

 

398,379

 

 

613,866

 

 

641,259

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Costs & Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaming

 

 

123,186

 

 

117,505

 

 

179,951

 

 

177,275

 

 

303,137

 

 

294,780

 

 

Other

 

 

14,348

 

 

16,099

 

 

27,234

 

 

27,323

 

 

41,582

 

 

43,422

 

 

General & Administrative

 

 

49,540

 

 

48,161

 

 

74,422

 

 

79,440

 

 

124,041

 

 

127,673

 

 

Depreciation & Amortization

 

 

11,380

 

 

13,466

 

 

25,241

 

 

28,066

 

 

36,621

 

 

41,532

 

 

Debt Renegotiation Costs

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

1,570

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

Total Costs and Expenses

 

 

198,454

 

 

195,231

 

 

306,848

 

 

312,104

 

 

505,381

 

 

508,977

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Income from Operations

 

 

33,839

 

 

47,649

 

 

74,725

 

 

86,275

 

 

108,485

 

 

132,282

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

Interest and Other Non-Operating Income

 

 

687

 

 

245

 

 

647

 

 

195

 

 

2,144

 

 

809

 

 

Interest Expense

 

 

(36,087

)

 

(38,834

)

 

(69,924

)

 

(71,907

)

 

(115,294

)

 

(114,834

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

Total Non-Operating Expense

 

 

(35,400

)

 

(38,589

)

 

(69,277

)

 

(71,712

)

 

(113,150

)

 

(114,025

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

Income (Loss) before Income Tax Provision

 

 

(1,561

)

 

9,060

 

 

5,448

 

 

14,368

 

 

(4,665

)

 

18,257

 

 

Income Tax Provision

 

 

—  

 

 

(978

)

 

—  

 

 

(1,790

)

 

—  

 

 

(2,768

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

$

(1,561

)

$

8,082

 

$

5,448

 

$

12,773

 

$

(4,665

)

$

15,489

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 


*

Intercompany eliminations and expenses of Trump Administration, Trump AC, Trump AC Funding, Trump AC Funding II and Trump AC Funding III are not separately shown.

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Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

2001
Plaza
Associates

 

2002
Plaza
Associates

 

2001
Taj
Associates

 

2002
Taj
Associates

 

2001
Total
Trump AC

 

2002
Total
Trump AC

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

Table Game Revenues

 

$

73,890

 

$

77,360

 

$

126,028

 

$

116,067

 

$

199,918

 

$

193,427

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

$

3,470

 

 

 

 

$

(9,961

)

 

 

 

$

(6,491

)

 

Table Game Drop

 

$

436,748

 

$

458,240

 

$

755,024

 

$

700,590

 

$

1,191,772

 

$

1,158,830

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

$

21,492

 

 

 

 

$

(54,434

)

 

 

 

$

(32,942

)

 

Table Win Percentage

 

 

16.9

%

 

16.9

%

 

16.7

%

 

16.6

%

 

16.8

%

 

16.7

%

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

 

—  

 

 

 

 

 

(0.1

) pts

 

 

 

 

(0.1

) pts

 

Number of Table Games

 

 

99

 

 

88

 

 

141

 

 

139

 

 

240

 

 

227

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

 

(11

)

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

 

 

(13

)

 

Slot Revenues

 

$

175,725

 

$

182,073

 

$

257,620

 

$

275,481

 

$

433,345

 

$

457,554

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

$

6,348

 

 

 

 

$

17,861

 

 

 

 

$

24,209

 

 

Slot Handle

 

$

2,269,911

 

$

2,261,239

 

$

3,373,170

 

$

3,476,466

 

$

5,643,081

 

$

5,737,705

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

$

(8,672

)

 

 

 

$

103,296

 

 

 

 

$

94,624

 

 

Slot Win Percentage

 

 

7.7

%

 

8.1

%

 

7.6

%

 

7.9

%

 

7.7

%

 

8.0

%

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

 

0.4

pts

 

 

 

 

0.3

pts

 

 

 

 

0.3

pts

 

Number of Slot Machines

 

 

2,850

 

 

2,912

 

 

4,696

 

 

4,843

 

 

7,546

 

 

7,755

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

 

62

 

 

 

 

 

147

 

 

 

 

 

209

 

 

Poker Revenues

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

$

15,353

 

$

15,309

 

$

15,353

 

$

15,309

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

 

—  

 

 

 

 

$

(44

)

 

 

 

$

(44

)

 

Number of Poker Tables

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

 

67

 

 

68

 

 

67

 

 

68

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

 

—  

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

Other Gaming Revenues

 

 

—  

 

 

—  

 

$

1,678

 

$

1,650

 

$

1,678

 

$

1,650

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

 

—  

 

 

 

 

$

(28

)

 

 

 

$

(28

)

 

Total Gaming Revenues

 

$

249,615

 

$

259,433

 

$

400,679

 

$

408,507

 

$

650,294

 

$

667,940

 

 

Incr (Decr) over Prior Period

 

 

 

 

$

9,818

 

 

 

 

$

7,828

 

 

 

 

$

17,646

 

 

Number of Guest Rooms

 

 

904

 

 

904

 

 

1,250

 

 

1,250

 

 

2,154

 

 

2,154

 

 

Occupancy Rate

 

 

92.2

%

 

94.1

%

 

95.3

%

 

95.9

%

 

94.0

%

 

95.1

%

 

Average Daily Rate (Room Revenue)

 

$

81.56

 

$

82.17

 

$

80.97

 

$

81.45

 

$

81.22

 

$

81.76

 

     Gaming revenues are the primary source of Trump AC’s revenues.   The year over year increase in gaming revenues was primarily due to an increase in slot activity.

     Table game revenues decreased by approximately $6,491,000, or 3.2%, from the comparable period in 2001 due primarily to a decrease in table game drop at the Taj Mahal.  Overall Trump AC’s table win percentage decreased to 16.7% from 16.8% in the comparable period in 2001.  Table game revenues represent the amount retained by Trump AC from amounts wagered at table games.  The table win percentage tends to be fairly constant over the long term, but may vary significantly in the short term, due to large wagers by “high rollers”.  The Atlantic City industry table win percentages were 15.6% and 15.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2002, respectively.

     Slot revenues increased by approximately $24,209,000, or 5.6%, from the comparable period in 2001 primarily as a result of  improved slot product on the casino floor, management’s continued focus on marketing initiatives and customer service as well as favorable weather conditions during the first quarter of 2002.

     Promotional Allowances decreased by approximately $9,070,000, or 5.2% from the comparable period in 2001as a result  of decreased cash complimentaries at the Taj Mahal and decreased food and beverage complimentaries at the Trump Plaza.

     Gaming costs and expenses decreased by approximately $8,357,000, or 2.8%, from the comparable period in 2001.  Expense decreases at both the Taj Mahal and Trump Plaza were primarily related to decreased payroll expense and more efficient marketing programs.

     General and Administrative costs and expenses increased by approximately $3,632,000, or 2.9% from the comparable period in 2001 primarily as a result of increased real estate taxes, insurance, entertainers and employee benefits partially offset by decreases in legal fees and utilities expenses at both the Taj Mahal and Trump Plaza.

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     As previously reported during the first quarter of 2002, Trump AC was seeking to refinance or modify the terms of the Trump AC Mortgage Notes which were approximately $1,300,000,000 aggregate principal amount as of September 30, 2002.  In connection with such efforts, Trump AC has incurred approximately $1,570,000 in debt renegotiation costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2002.  Trump AC has since terminated such efforts but intends to revisit the capital markets at a later time if and when more favorable market conditions exist.  See “General - The Company Has Substantial Indebtedness.”

     On July 3, 2002, the State of New Jersey passed the New Jersey Tax Act (the “Act”).  This Act, among other things, requires the suspension of the use of the New Jersey net operating loss carryforwards for two years and the introduction of a new Alternative Minimum Assessment amount under the New Jersey corporate business tax based on gross receipts or gross profits, as defined.  The Act is retroactive to January 1, 2002.  As a result of the change in the tax law, Trump AC has recorded a charge to tax expense of $2,768,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, which represents the cumulative tax due from January 1, 2002 to September 30, 2002.  This charge was recorded beginning in the period in which the tax law was passed (third quarter) pursuant to the accounting literature in Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement Number 109, Accounting For Income Taxes.

     Seasonality

     The casino industry in Atlantic City is seasonal in nature with the peak season occurring in the second and third quarters.  Accordingly, the results of operations for the period ended September 30, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for a full year.

ITEM 3 -- QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

     Not Applicable.

ITEM 4 -- CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a)

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Based on their evaluation as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Registrants’ principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Registrants’ disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrants in reports that they file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

 

 

 

 

(b)

Changes in Internal Controls. There were no specific changes in the Registrants’ internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

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PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 -- LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     General.  Trump AC, its partners, certain members of its former executive committee, and certain of its employees, have been involved in various legal proceedings.  Such persons and entities are vigorously defending the allegations against them.  In general, Trump AC has agreed to indemnify such persons against any and all losses, claims, damages, expenses (including reasonable costs, disbursements and counsel fees) and liabilities (including amounts paid or incurred in satisfaction of settlements, judgments, fines and penalties) incurred by them in said legal proceedings.

     Various legal proceedings are now pending against Trump AC.  Trump AC considers all such proceedings to be ordinary litigation incident to the character of its business.  Trump AC believes that the resolution of these claims, to the extent not covered by insurance, will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of Trump AC.

ITEM 2 -- CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

     Not Applicable.

ITEM 3 -- DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

     Not Applicable.

ITEM 4 -- SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

     Not Applicable.

ITEM 5 -- OTHER INFORMATION

     None

ITEM 6 -- EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

a.

Exhibits:

 

 

 

 

99.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of the Registrants Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

 

99.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of the Registrants Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

 

b.

Current Reports on Form 8-K:

 

 

 

 

On July 24, 2002, the Registrants filed a Form 8-K regarding THCR’s earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2002.

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SIGNATURES

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

 

 

 

TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES

 

 

 

 

                             (Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY HOLDING, INC.,
its Managing General Partner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:     November 14, 2002

 

 

By:

/ s / FRANCIS X. MCCARTHY, JR.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

Francis X. McCarthy, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY FUNDING, INC.

 

 

 

 

                            (Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:     November 14, 2002

 

 

By:

/ s / FRANCIS X. MCCARTHY, JR.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

Francis X. McCarthy, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY FUNDING II, INC.

 

 

 

 

                             (Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:     November 14, 2002

 

 

By:

/ s / FRANCIS X. MCCARTHY, JR.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

Francis X. McCarthy, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY FUNDING III, INC.

 

 

 

 

                             (Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:     November 14, 2002

 

 

By:

/ s / FRANCIS X. MCCARTHY, JR.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

Francis X. McCarthy, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)

 

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CERTIFICATION

I, DONALD J. TRUMP, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Trump Atlantic City Associates;

 

 

 

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

 

 

 

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

 

 

 

 

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

 

 

 

 

 

a)

designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and

 

 

 

 

 

 

c)

presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

 

 

 

 

 

a)

all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and

 

 

 

 

 

6.

 

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Date:     November 14, 2002

 

/s/ DONALD J. TRUMP

 

 


 

 

Donald J. Trump
Chief Executive Officer and President
of Trump Atlantic City Holding, Inc.,
the managing general partner of
Trump Atlantic City Associates

 

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CERTIFICATION

I, DONALD J. TRUMP, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Trump Atlantic City Funding, Inc.;

 

 

 

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

 

 

 

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

 

 

 

 

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

 

 

 

 

 

a)

designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and

 

 

 

 

 

 

c)

presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

 

 

 

 

 

a)

all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Date:   November 14, 2002

 

/s/ DONALD J. TRUMP

 

 


 

 

Donald J. Trump
Chief Executive Officer and President
of Trump Atlantic City Funding, Inc.

 

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CERTIFICATION

I, DONALD J. TRUMP, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Trump Atlantic City Funding II, Inc.;

 

 

 

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

 

 

 

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

 

 

 

 

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

 

 

 

 

 

a)

designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and

 

 

 

 

 

 

c)

presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

 

 

 

 

 

a)

all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Date:   November 14, 2002

 

/s/ DONALD J. TRUMP

 

 


 

 

Donald J. Trump
Chief Executive Officer and President
of Trump Atlantic City Funding II, Inc.

 

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CERTIFICATION

I, DONALD J. TRUMP, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Trump Atlantic City Funding III, Inc.;

 

 

 

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

 

 

 

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

 

 

 

 

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

 

 

 

 

 

a)

designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and

 

 

 

 

 

 

c)

presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

 

 

 

 

 

a)

all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Date:   November 14, 2002 

 

/s/ DONALD J. TRUMP

 

 


 

 

Donald J. Trump
Chief Executive Officer and President
of Trump Atlantic City Funding III, Inc.

 

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CERTIFICATION

I, FRANCIS X. MCCARTHY, JR., certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Trump Atlantic City Associates;

 

 

 

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

 

 

 

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

 

 

 

 

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

 

 

 

 

 

a)

designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and

 

 

 

 

 

 

c)

presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

 

 

 

 

 

a)

all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Date:   November 14, 2002

 

/s/ FRANCIS X. MCCARTHY, JR.

 

 


 

 

Francis X. McCarthy, Jr.
Executive Vice President of Finance and
Chief Financial Officer of
Trump Atlantic City Holding, Inc.,
the managing general partner of
Trump Atlantic City Associates

 

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CERTIFICATION

I, FRANCIS X. MCCARTHY, JR., certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Trump Atlantic City Funding, Inc.;

 

 

 

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

 

 

 

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

 

 

 

 

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

 

 

 

 

 

a)

designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and

 

 

 

 

 

 

c)

presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

 

 

 

 

 

a)

all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Date: November 14, 2002

 

/s/ FRANCIS X. MCCARTHY, JR.

 

 


 

 

Francis X. McCarthy, Jr.
Executive Vice President of Finance and
Chief Financial Officer of
Trump Atlantic City Funding, Inc.

 

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CERTIFICATION

I, FRANCIS X. MCCARTHY, JR., certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Trump Atlantic City Funding II, Inc.;

 

 

 

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

 

 

 

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

 

 

 

 

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

 

 

 

 

 

a)

designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and

 

 

 

 

 

 

c)

presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

 

 

 

 

 

a)

all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Date:   November 14, 2002

 

/s/ FRANCIS X. MCCARTHY, JR.

 

 


 

 

Francis X. McCarthy, Jr.
Executive Vice President of Finance and
Chief Financial Officer of Trump Atlantic City Funding II, Inc.

 

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CERTIFICATION

I, FRANCIS X. MCCARTHY, JR., certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Trump Atlantic City Funding III, Inc.;

 

 

 

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

 

 

 

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

 

 

 

 

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

 

 

 

 

 

 

a)

designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and

 

 

 

 

 

 

c)

presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

 

 

 

 

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

 

 

 

 

 

 

a)

all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and

 

 

 

 

6.

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Date:   November 14, 2002

 

/s/ FRANCIS X. MCCARTHY, JR.

 

 


 

 

Francis X. McCarthy, Jr.
Executive Vice President of Finance and
Chief Financial Officer of
Trump Atlantic City Funding III, Inc.

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

 

Description


 


99.1

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of the Registrants Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

99.2

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of the Registrants Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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