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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 February 28, 2002
or
/ / Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Commission File Number: 0-20840
PRESIDENT CASINOS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 51-0341200
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
802 North First Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63102
Address of principal executive offices
314-622-3000
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, $.06 par value
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Sections 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 Registration S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to
the best of the registrant's knowledge, in the definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or
amendment to this Form 10-K. / /
As of May 28, 2002, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by
non-affiliates of the Registrant was approximately $2,159,418.*
As of May 28, 2002, the number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's
Common Stock was approximately 5,033,161.
* Calculated by excluding all shares that may be deemed to be beneficially
owned by executive officers and directors of the Registrant, without conceding
that all such persons are "affiliates" of the Registrant for purposes of the
federal securities laws.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE - None.
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PART I
Item 1. and Item 2. Business and Properties.
General
President Casinos, Inc. owns, operates and develops dockside gaming casinos
through its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"). The Company's current
gaming facilities and operations are summarized as follows:
Biloxi, Mississippi
Operating entity - The President Riverboat Casino-
Mississippi, Inc.
Vessel - "President Casino-Broadwater"
Slots - 890
Gaming tables - 38
Opening of casino - August 13, 1992
Opening of current facility - June 30, 1995
St. Louis, Missouri
Operating entity - President Riverboat Casino-
Missouri, Inc.
Vessel - "Admiral"
Slots - 1,254
Gaming tables - 48
Opening of casino without slots - May 27, 1994
Opening of casino with slots - December 9, 1994
In addition to its gaming operations, the Company owns and manages certain
hotel and ancillary facilities associated with its casino operations in
Biloxi, Mississippi. The Company also from time to time charters certain of
its unused vessels to third parties.
The Company was incorporated in the State of Delaware in June 1992 and
completed the initial public offering of its Common Stock in December 1992.
The Company is the successor to businesses operated in St. Louis, Missouri
since 1985 and Biloxi, Mississippi since August 1992. The Company's principal
executive offices are located in an approximately 36,000 square foot building
owned by the Company at 802 North First Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63102, of
which the Company occupies approximately 30,800 square feet and leases the
remainder to an unrelated party. The Company's telephone number is (314) 622-
3000. Information regarding the Company can be found at its web page
www.presidentcasino.com.
On October 10, 2000, the Company sold the assets of its former Davenport,
Iowa casino and hotel operations for aggregate consideration of $58.2 million
in cash. The Company recognized a gain of approximately $34.5 million on the
transaction. The Davenport casino operations were managed by the Company's
wholly-owned subsidiary, President Riverboat Casino-Iowa, Inc. ("PRC Iowa"),
which is the general partner of the 95% Company-owned operating partnership,
The Connelly Group, L.P. ("TCG"). The Blackhawk Hotel operations in
Davenport, which were also sold in the transaction, were managed by a wholly-
owned subsidiary of the Company.
On April 30, 2001, the Company executed an agreement to sell the assets of
Gateway Riverboat Cruises, the Company's non-gaming cruise operations which
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provide dinner cruise, excursion and sightseeing on two riverboats on the
Mississippi River. The transaction was consummated on July 17, 2001. The
Company recognized a gain of $0.8 million on the sale of these assets.
The Company continues to experience difficulty generating sufficient cash
flow to meet its debt obligations and sustain its operations. As a result of
the Company's relatively high degree of leverage and the need for significant
capital expenditures at its St. Louis property, the Company was unable to pay
the regularly scheduled interest payments of $6.4 million that were each due
and payable March 15, and September 15, 2000 on its $75.0 million 13% Senior
Exchange Notes (the "Senior Exchange Notes") and $25.0 million 12% Secured
Notes (the "Secured Notes," and collectively with the Senior Exchange Notes,
the "Notes"). Under the Indentures pursuant to which the Senior Exchange
Notes and the Secured Notes were issued, an Event of Default occurred on April
15, 2000, and is continuing as of the date hereof. Additionally, the Company
did not pay the $25.0 million principal payment due September 15, 2000 on the
Senior Exchange Notes. The holders of at least 25% of the Senior Exchange
Notes and the Secured Notes have been notified of the defaults and have
instructed the Indenture Trustee to accelerate the Senior Exchange Notes and
the Secured Notes and declare the unpaid principal and interest to be due and
payable.
On November 22, 2000, the Company entered into an agreement with a majority
of the holders of the Senior Exchange Notes and a majority of the holders of
the Secured Notes. The agreement provided for a proposed restructuring of the
Company's debt obligations under the Notes and the application of certain of
the proceeds received by the Company from the sale of the Company's Davenport,
Iowa assets. Approximately $43.0 million of the proceeds from the sale were
deposited with a trustee. Of this amount, $12.8 million was used to pay
missed interest payments due March 15, 2000 and September 15, 2000 on the
Senior Exchange Notes and the Secured Notes; $25.0 million was used to
partially redeem the Senior Exchange Notes and the Secured Notes; and $5.2
million was used to pay interest due March 15, 2001 on the Senior Exchange
Notes and the Secured Notes.
Subsequently, the Company was unable to make the principal and interest
payments due September 15, 2001 and interest payments due March 15, 2002, on
its Senior and Secured Notes. As of February 28, 2002, principal due on the
Senior and Secured Notes was $56.2 million and $18.8 million, respectively.
To date, the proposed restructuring has not been implemented and the Company
is continuing discussions with the Noteholders. The Company has informed the
Noteholders that the Company intends to continue with the sale of certain
properties and the pursuit of refinancing opportunities as primary sources of
retiring debt obligations. In July 2001, the Company completed the sale of
its non-gaming cruise operations in St. Louis, Missouri for $1.7 million. The
Company is continuing its efforts to identify purchasers for other assets
available for sale. Management is unable to predict whether the heretofore
given notice to accelerate the Senior Exchange Notes and Secured Notes will
result in any further action by the Noteholders or whether the Notes can be
restructured or refinanced under terms satisfactory to the Company and the
Noteholders.
In addition to the foregoing, President Broadwater Hotel, LLC ("PBLLC"), a
limited liability company in which the Company has a Class A ownership
interest, is in default under the terms of a $30.0 million promissory note and
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associated $7.0 million loan fee incurred in connection with the July 1997
purchase by PBLLC of the real estate and improvements utilized in the
Company's operations in Biloxi, Mississippi. On April 19, 2001, PBLLC filed a
voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
in Biloxi, Mississippi. PBLLC continues its possession and use of its assets
as a debtor in possession and has entered into an agreement with its lender
approved by the bankruptcy court which allows PBLLC use of its cash
collateral. See "Item 3. Legal Proceedings." The bankruptcy is proceeding
and the Company anticipates that the subsidiary will ultimately emerge from
bankruptcy with restructured debt obligations. The Company is unable to offer
any assurance that this will occur or that the restructured debt, if it is
restructured, will be paid in accordance with its revised terms.
Due to certain debt covenants and cross default provisions associated with
other debt agreements, the Company is also currently in default under the
terms of its $2.2 million M/V "President Casino-Mississippi" note.
Management is pursuing various strategic financing alternatives in order to
fund its debt obligations and the Company's continuing operations. The
Company is pursuing alternatives, including the restructuring and refinancing
of outstanding debt obligations and/or the sale of all or a portion of its
assets. The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on
its ability to restructure successfully, including refinancing its debts,
selling or chartering assets on a timely basis under acceptable terms and
conditions, and the ability of the Company to generate sufficient cash to fund
future operations. There can be no assurance in this regard.
Current Operations
The Company's management views its current operations in three operating
segments: Biloxi Operations, St. Louis Operations and, to a much lesser
extent, Corporate Leasing Operations, each of which is discussed more fully
below. Prior to the sale of the Company's Davenport properties in fiscal
2001, Davenport operations were considered to be a fourth operating segment.
Revenues, results of operations and identifiable assets of each of these
segments can be found in Note 13 of the accompanying consolidated financial
statements.
St. Louis, Missouri Operations
In May 1994, the Missouri Gaming Commission licensed the Company to conduct
dockside gaming operations on the Company-owned vessel, "Admiral," in St.
Louis through its wholly-owned subsidiary, President Riverboat Casino-
Missouri, Inc. ("President Missouri"). The Company's initial license was
subsequently renewed and was last renewed in May 2002 for a period of two
years. The "Admiral" is approximately 400 feet long, continuously docked
north of the base of the Gateway Arch in Laclede's Landing, at a mooring site
subleased by the Company from the City of St. Louis Port Commission.
During July 1998, the Company and the City of St. Louis reached an agreement
for the relocation of the "Admiral" approximately 1,000 feet north from its
former location on the Mississippi River. The casino was closed at midnight
December 3, 2000 to prepare for the move and reopened on December 7, 2000.
The new location provides guests with improved parking and valet service, and
better ingress/egress including improved access from major highways into St.
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Louis. This site is also less susceptible to the negative economic impact and
to flooding than the previous mooring site.
The aggregate cost to relocate the "Admiral" and construct ancillary
facilities was approximately $8.7 million. Under the terms of the agreement,
the City funded $3.0 million of the relocation costs, $2.4 million of which
amount was financed through bank debt. The Company paid for the remaining
costs. It is anticipated that the City will repay the debt from annual
allocations of $0.6 million from the City's annual home dock city public
safety fund that is funded by admission taxes from the "Admiral." The Company
has guaranteed repayment of the bank debt if the City fails to pay the
obligation. As of February 28, 2002, the Company guaranteed balance was $1.6
million.
Rent under the terms of the new lease consists of base rent plus a percent
of adjusted gross receipts. The base rent is $27,000 annually and is subject
to rate change every five years based on the recommendation of the Port
Commission. The percentage rent is 2% of adjusted gross receipts for any
lease year equal to or less than $80.0 million, plus 3% of that portion of
adjusted gross receipts for such lease year which exceed $80.0 million but
which are equal to or less than $100.0 million, plus 4% of that portion of
adjusted gross receipts for such lease year, if any, which exceed $100.0
million.
Competition is intense in the St. Louis market area. There are presently
four other casino companies operating five casinos in the market area. Many
of these competitors have significantly greater name recognition and financial
and marketing resources than the Company. Two of these are Illinois casino
companies operating single casino vessels on the Mississippi River, one across
the Mississippi River from the "Admiral" and the second 20 miles upriver.
There are two Missouri casino companies, each of which operates casino vessels
approximately 20 miles west of St. Louis on the Missouri River. One company
operates one casino in the City of St. Charles, Missouri and the other company
operates two casinos in Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Applications were submitted to the Missouri Gaming Commission for approval
of potential new licenses at four different locations within the St. Louis
metropolitan area along the Mississippi River. Three of the locations are
within 20 miles of the "Admiral." In July 2000, the Gaming Commission
announced its decision to award an additional license to the applicant
proposing a site at the greatest distance from the "Admiral" of the proposed
four locations. The Commission's decision was being challenged by one of the
applicants whose proposal was not selected and certain other entities. In
September 2001, the applicant selected by the Gaming Commission announced it
would not proceed with the development of the project. Management believes
that the opening of one or more additional casinos in the St. Louis market
would have a negative impact on the Company's results of operations.
Missouri regulations limit the loss per simulated cruise per passenger by
limiting the amount of chips or tokens a guest may purchase during each two-
hour gaming session to $500. Companies that operate adjacent casinos are able
to offer guests who reach the two-hour loss limit the ability to move to the
adjacent casino and continue to play. The lack of a statutory loss limit on
Illinois casinos allows them to attract higher stake players. Additionally,
their guests are not burdened with the administrative requirements related to
the loss limits.
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During the summer of 1998, all Missouri casinos in the St. Louis market,
except the "Admiral," migrated from a manual/paper system of regulating the
Missouri $500 loss limit to an electronic system. This paperless loss
tracking system is more accommodating to guests and allows for the use of bill
validators on slot machines, a convenience that the "manual/paper" system does
not accommodate. The slot machines offered by the "Admiral" lacked bill
validators until the end of August 2000. As a result, the Company could not
provide guests the convenience of using bill validators nor adapt to the
paperless loss tracking system, putting the "Admiral" at a significant
competitive disadvantage with the other casinos in the market. Effective
August 28, 2000, Missouri began to allow credits generated through use of the
bill validators to go directly to the slot "credit meter" for use by the
guests. Previously, a guest using a bill validator received tokens in the
tray and fed these tokens into the machine. The regulatory change provided a
significant added convenience to slot players.
Biloxi, Mississippi Operations
The Company manages its Biloxi gaming operations through its wholly-owned
subsidiary, The President Riverboat Casino-Mississippi, Inc. ("President
Mississippi"). Biloxi is located on the Gulf of Mexico 75 miles east of New
Orleans. The Mississippi Gulf Coast area has a population of approximately
300,000. The Company's Mississippi gaming license was last renewed in March
2001 for a two-year period.
Since gaming began in Mississippi in August 1992, competition has steadily
increased. There are currently twelve casinos operating in the Mississippi
Gulf Coast area. The twelfth casino opened in March 1999 and is the largest
casino in the market. The Company also faces competition from gaming
operations in the metropolitan New Orleans area and elsewhere in Louisiana and
Mississippi. The New Orleans metropolitan area currently has four casinos in
operation.
Management believes the Mississippi Gulf Coast is becoming a major
destination point for gaming entertainment. The area is becoming more widely
known with many guests coming long distances to enjoy the weather, beaches,
golfing and other entertainment. During recent years, several large gaming
companies have built large hotel/casino complexes and have captured a
significant portion of the Mississippi Gulf Coast market. Many of these
competitors have substantially greater name recognition and financial and
marketing resources than the Company. Management believes that as newer and
larger casino complexes enter the market, it will become increasingly more
difficult to compete and maintain market share. Thus, management continues to
study strategic alternatives for its Biloxi operations. See "Potential Growth
Opportunities-Biloxi, Mississippi."
The Company began dockside gaming operations in Biloxi on August 13, 1992.
In February 1995, in order to provide the Company with the opportunity to
compete more effectively in the Mississippi Gulf Coast market, the Company
executed a charter agreement to lease a dockside casino to be utilized by its
Biloxi gaming operations. In June 1995, the Company replaced the M/V
"President Casino-Mississippi" with the chartered facility, "President Casino-
Broadwater". The chartered vessel allowed for an increase in casino square
footage and the addition of a full service buffet and a steak and seafood
restaurant. In August 1999, the Company purchased "President Casino-
Broadwater."
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Prior to July 1997, the Company was party to an operating lease with BH
Acquisition Corporation ("BHAC") for its Biloxi mooring site, parking
facilities, offices and a warehouse. BHAC was a wholly-owned entity of John
E. Connelly, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and principal stockholder of
the Company. Rent under the operating lease agreement was approximately $3.0
million annually, on a triple net basis. In July 1997, President Broadwater
Hotel, LLC ("PBLLC"), a limited liability company in which the Company has a
Class A ownership interest, and a wholly-owned entity of Mr. Connelly which
has certain preferred rights to certain cash flows, acquired the real estate
and improvements from BHAC for $40.5 million. The property comprises
approximately 260 acres and includes a 111-slip marina which contains the
mooring site of "President Casino-Broadwater," two hotels with approximately
500 rooms and an adjacent 18-hole golf course (collectively, the "Broadwater
Property").
The marina at the Broadwater Property consists of both "tidelands" and "fast
lands" under the Mississippi Trust Tidelands Act (the "Tidelands Act"). The
Tidelands Act provides that land designated as tidelands is deemed to be owned
by the State of Mississippi in trust. Under Mississippi law, riparian owners
of land designated as tidelands or fast lands are provided the first
opportunity to negotiate with the State of Mississippi for a lease on the
property.
During August 1992, BHAC entered into a ten-year lease agreement with the
State of Mississippi for the tidelands (the "Tidelands Lease") for an annual
rental fee of $295,000, with an option for a renewal term of five years,
subject to renegotiation of the annual rent. In November 1993, the Tidelands
Lease was amended to allow a new or second vessel to be moored, among other
items, for an annual rent of $525,000. Effective in August 1995, in
conjunction with the replacement of the M/V "President Casino-Mississippi"
with the "President Casino-Broadwater," BHAC exercised its rights under the
agreement and the Company's annual rent increased to $525,000. Effective
August 1997, the state adjusted the annual rent to $598,000 in accordance with
the terms of the lease.
During December 1996, BHAC entered into a 40-year lease agreement (the "Fast
Lands Lease") with the State of Mississippi for the fast lands for an annual
rental fee of $21,000, adjustable every five years as defined in the lease
agreement. Concurrent with the purchase of PBLLC, BHAC sold its interest in
the Tidelands Lease and the Fast Lands Lease to PBLLC.
Leasing Operations
In addition to the vessels currently owned and utilized in its gaming
operations, the Company owns the M/V "President Casino-Mississippi" and the
M/V "Surfside Princess" (formerly the "New Yorker").
The M/V "President Casino-Mississippi" was previously utilized at the
Company's Biloxi and Davenport operations. The M/V "President Casino-
Mississippi" is 292-feet long and 65-feet wide, containing approximately
22,000 square feet of gaming space on three decks and formerly accommodated
620 slot machines and 43 table games. The Company is currently seeking to
sell or charter this vessel.
On March 29, 2001, the Company executed an installment sale agreement for
the M/V "Surfside Princess". Under the terms of the agreement, the Company
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would receive an aggregate of $9.0 million principal installment payments over
a period of thirty months commencing on March 29, 2001, which included a final
principal balloon payment of $4.4 million due October 2003. The note bore an
annual interest rate of 10.5%. On October 3, 2001, the Company terminated the
installment sale agreement and repossessed the M/V "Surfside Princess," due to
the inability of the purchasing party to meet the terms of the agreement.
Management intends to continue to aggressively seek another buyer or find
other uses for the vessel. See "Item 3. Legal Proceedings."
Potential Growth Opportunities
The Company continues to selectively explore gaming developments in current
gaming markets. Pursuit of such opportunities by the Company is dependant
upon a number of economic and regulatory factors including the Company's
ability to secure required federal, state and local governmental licenses and
approvals and the availability of financing for such projects on acceptable
terms. In addition, the Company is subject to intense competition for the
development of new gaming opportunities from companies that have significantly
greater financial, marketing and other resources than the Company.
Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to pursue
successfully other gaming opportunities or recover its investment in any such
new opportunities.
Biloxi, Mississippi Development
As discussed in "Current Operations-Biloxi, Mississippi," in July 1997, the
Company purchased the Broadwater Property in Biloxi for $40.5 million. The
property comprises approximately 260 acres and includes two hotels, an
adjacent 18-hole golf course and a 111-slip marina. The marina is the site of
the Company's Biloxi casino operations and was formerly leased by the Company
under a long-term lease agreement.
Management believes that this site is ideal for development of "Destination
Broadwater," a full-scale luxury destination resort offering an array of
entertainment attractions in addition to gaming. The plans for the resort
feature a village which will include a cluster of casinos, hotels,
restaurants, theaters and other entertainment attractions. Management
believes that with its beachfront location and contiguous golf course, the
property is the best site for such a development in the Gulf Coast market.
In January 1999, the Company received the permit from the Mississippi
Department of Marine Resources ("DMR") for development of the full-scale
destination resort. This was the first of three permit approvals required of
the Joint Permit Application submitted in August 1998 to the DMR, the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers (the "Corps") and the Mississippi Department of
Environment Quality. The two remaining permit approvals are still pending and
awaiting the completion of the Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS"). The
Company has received the Draft EIS, the notice of which was posted in the
Federal Register in June 2000 for public comment. The comment period has been
closed and the Company is currently working with the Corps to resolve the
comments in order to facilitate the completion of the Final EIS.
In connection with the Company's proposed Destination Broadwater development
plan, to date, the Company has not identified any specific financing
alternatives or sources as the necessary regulatory approvals have not been
obtained. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain
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the regulatory approvals or the requisite financing. Should the Company fail
to raise the required capital, such failure would materially and adversely
impact the Company's business plan.
Marketing and Sales
The Company targets its marketing efforts at middle income, recreational
gaming customers. The Company relies on a mix of billboards, television,
radio and print advertisements in both the local and regional markets to
attain a high recognition level. The Company also has preferred slot player
programs, together with electronic slot player tracking, a table player
tracking and rating system, hosts, gaming tournaments, special events, direct
mailing, telemarketing and other casino marketing techniques to identify,
recognize and cultivate frequent and better casino customers. This effort is
supported by direct marketing, a targeted trade advertising schedule and
attendance at industry trade shows and sales gatherings. The Company also
utilizes its web site at www.presidentcasino.com to enhance its marketing
programs.
Regulatory Matters
Gaming Regulations
General. The ownership and operation of gaming facilities are subject to
extensive state and local regulation. The Company's Biloxi gaming operations
are regulated by the Mississippi Gaming Commission and its St. Louis gaming
operations are regulated by the Missouri Gaming Commission. As a condition to
obtaining and maintaining a gaming license, the Company must pay fees and
taxes, observe stringent regulations on operations, submit and update
comprehensive applications and submit detailed financial, operating and other
reports to each such Commission. Each such Commission has broad powers to
suspend or revoke licenses in which event operations would be terminated or
suspended. In addition, substantially all of the Company's material
transactions are subject to prior notice to review, and in some instances,
approval by such Commission. Any person acquiring 5% or more of the Common
Stock or equity securities of any gaming entity must be found suitable by the
appropriate regulatory body.
Various license fees and taxes are payable to the jurisdictions in which the
Company conducts gaming operations. These taxes are calculated in various
ways, and may be based upon (i) a percentage of the gross gaming revenues
received by the casino operation, (ii) the number of slot machines operated by
the casino, (iii) the number of table games operated by the casino and/or (iv)
passenger counts. A casino entertainment tax is also paid by the licensee
where entertainment is furnished in connection with the selling of food or
refreshments. In addition, certain other fees are imposed.
The Company, its subsidiaries, its employees and other individuals or
entities having material relationships with the Company are required to obtain
and hold various licenses and approvals in Mississippi and Missouri and will
most likely be required to do so in each other jurisdiction in which the
Company may conduct a gaming operation. If a gaming authority were to find a
director, officer or key employee unsuitable for licensing or unsuitable to
continue to have a relationship with the Company, the Company would have to
suspend or dismiss such person. The failure of the Company, or any of its key
personnel, to obtain or retain a license in any jurisdiction could have a
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material adverse effect on the Company and its prospects or its ability to
obtain or retain licenses in other jurisdictions. Generally, regulatory
authorities have broad discretion in granting, renewing and revoking licenses.
Moreover, any jurisdiction into which the Company may seek to expand its
gaming operations may require the Company to apply for and obtain regulatory
approvals with respect to the construction, design and operational features of
the structure it intends to utilize. Obtaining such licenses and approvals
may be costly, time consuming and cannot be assured.
The Company may be subject to substantial fines for each violation of a
gaming law or regulation. In addition, a violation of a gaming law or
regulation may subject a license to suspension or revocation. Limitation,
conditioning or suspension of a gaming license could (and revocation of any
gaming license would) materially adversely affect the financial position and
results of operations of the Company.
Missouri Gaming Regulations. Gaming on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers
in the State of Missouri was originally authorized pursuant to a statewide
referendum on November 3, 1992. On April 29, 1993, Missouri enacted revised
legislation (as amended, the "Missouri Gaming Law") which amended the existing
legislation. The Missouri Gaming Law also established the Missouri Gaming
Commission (the "Missouri Commission"), which is responsible for the licensing
and regulation, and enforcement with respect to some aspects of gaming in
Missouri.
Opponents of gaming in Missouri have brought several legal challenges to
gaming in the past and may possibly bring similar challenges in the future.
On November 25, 1997, the Missouri Supreme Court overturned a state lower
court and held that a portion of the Missouri Gaming Law that authorized
excursion gaming facilities in "artificial basins" up to 1,000 feet from the
Mississippi or Missouri rivers was unconstitutional. This ruling created
uncertainty as to the legal status of several excursion gaming riverboat
facilities in the state; however, as President Missouri facilities were fully
on the Mississippi River, they did not appear to be affected. On November 3,
1998, a statewide referendum was held, whereby the voters amended the
constitution to allow "artificial basins" for existing facilities, effectively
overturning the above Missouri Supreme Court decision. There can be no
assurances that any future challenges, if brought, would not further interfere
with full-scale gaming operations in Missouri, including the operations of
President Missouri.
Under the Missouri Gaming Law, the ownership and operation of riverboat
gaming facilities are subject to extensive state and local regulation. The
Company, its parent, subsidiaries and certain of its officers and employees
are subject to various regulations.
President Missouri must be licensed by the Missouri Commission in order to
conduct its operations. Licenses issued by the Missouri Commission to conduct
gaming operations are subject to two year renewals and may not be transferred
or pledged as collateral. In addition to the information required of the
operator, the operator's directors, officers and other key persons (which
include individuals and related companies designated by the Missouri
Commission) must submit applications which include detailed personal and
financial information and are subject to thorough investigations and
licensing. Also, all gaming employees must obtain an occupational license
issued by the Missouri Commission. Each applicant has an ongoing duty to
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update the information provided to the Missouri Commission in the application.
Applications filed with the Missouri Commission are continuously "pending" and
any issue may be reopened at any time. License fees are a minimum of $25,000
annually after the initial license application. In addition, each licensee
must pay the entire cost of Missouri Highway Patrol officers and gaming
enforcement agents assigned to it. President Missouri was re-licensed by the
Missouri Commission in May 2002.
The Missouri Gaming Law regulations impose restrictions on the use and
transfer of the gaming licenses as well as limitations on transactions engaged
in by licensees. The Missouri Gaming Law regulations bar a licensee from
taking any of the following actions without prior notice to, and approval by,
the Missouri Commission: any transfer or issuance of an ownership interest of
five percent or more of the issued and outstanding ownership interest, any
private incurrence of debt by the licensee or any holding company of $1.0
million or more, any public issuance of debt by a licensee or its holding
company, and certain defined "significant related party transactions." In
addition, the licensee must notify the Missouri Commission of other
transactions, including the transfer of five percent or more of an ownership
interest in the licensee or holding company, and any transaction of at least
$1.0 million. The restrictions on transfer of ownership apply to the parent
as well as the direct licensee, President Missouri. Gaming equipment and
corporate stock of some licensees may not be pledged except in narrow
circumstances and subject to some regulatory conditions.
The Missouri Gaming Law imposes operational requirements on riverboat
operators, including a charge of two dollars per gaming customer per excursion
that licensees must pay to the Missouri Commission, a 20% tax on adjusted
gross receipts (in addition to other state taxes and license fees),
requirements regarding minimum payouts, prohibitions against providing credit
to gaming customers (except for the use of credit cards and cashing checks)
and a requirement that each licensee reimburse the Missouri Commission for all
costs of all Missouri Commission staff, including Missouri Highway Patrol
Officers, necessary to protect the public on the licensee's riverboat.
Licensees must also submit monthly and annual reports of financial and
statistical data and quarterly and annual audited financial information and
compliance reports to the Missouri Commission and pay the associated auditing
fees.
Other areas of operation which are subject to regulation under the Missouri
Gaming Law rules are the color, denomination and handling of chips and tokens;
the surveillance methods and computer monitoring of electronic games;
accounting and audit methods and procedures; and approval of an extensive
internal control system. The internal operating procedures and controls of
each facility are subject to the approval of the Missouri Commission. The
purchase and sale of slot machines and other gaming equipment is subject to
regulation, and must be purchased from a licensed supplier. The Missouri
Commission requires comprehensive safety inspections and compliance with local
ordinances and federal safety requirements. The Missouri Commission regulates
security and surveillance, and the control of cash and chips. Liquor licenses
are issued and regulated by the Missouri Commission, not local or other state
agencies.
The Missouri Commission has the authority to investigate any potential
violation of the Missouri Gaming Law. In addition, the Missouri Commission
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may take enforcement action against a licensee for the failure of that
licensee to comply with any other law.
The Missouri Commission has the power and broad discretion in exercising
this power to revoke or suspend gaming licenses and impose other penalties for
violation of the Missouri Gaming Law and the rules and regulations promulgated
thereunder. These penalties may include forfeiture of all gaming equipment
used for improper gaming and fines of up to three times a licensee's highest
daily gross adjusted receipts during the preceding twelve months.
Although the Missouri Gaming Law does not limit the amount of riverboat
space that may be used for gaming, the Missouri Commission is empowered to
impose such space limitations through the adoption of rules and regulations.
The Missouri Gaming Law provides for a loss limit of five hundred dollars per
person per each two-hour gaming session. In order to establish an excursion
schedule which allows patrons to enter and exit the gaming floor at any time
during the excursion, the licensee must prove to the Missouri Commission that
it can enforce the $500 loss limit.
Mississippi Gaming Regulations. Gaming was authorized in Mississippi in
June 1990 but gaming operations did not commence until August 1992. The
ownership and operation of casino gaming facilities in Mississippi are subject
to extensive state and local regulation. The Company is registered as a
publicly traded holding company under the Mississippi Gaming Control Act and
its gaming operations are subject to the licensing and regulatory control of
the Mississippi Gaming Commission (the "Mississippi Commission") and various
local, city and county regulatory agencies.
Licenses to conduct gaming operations in the State of Mississippi are not
transferable and are required to be renewed on a periodic basis. The
Mississippi Commission may at any time revoke, suspend, condition, limit or
restrict a license or deny approval to own shares of stock in the Company or
President Mississippi for any cause it deems reasonable.
The Mississippi Gaming Law imposes state and local gaming taxes of
approximately 12% of gaming revenues. In addition, certain other fees are
imposed.
The Mississippi Commission has the authority to require a finding of
suitability with respect to any Company or President Mississippi stockholder
regardless of such stockholder's percentage of ownership. The stockholder is
required to pay all costs of investigation. In this regard, the Company's
Restated Certificate of Incorporation provides that the Company may redeem any
shares of the Company's capital stock held by any person or entity whose
holding of shares may cause the loss or non-reinstatement of a governmental
license held by the Company. Such redemption shall be at fair market value,
as defined in the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation, regardless
of the price the stockholder paid for the shares. Mississippi law also
contains a provision which requires any Company or President Mississippi
stockholder found unsuitable by the Mississippi Commission to immediately
offer its shares to the Company/President Mississippi for purchase and the
Company/President Mississippi to purchase the shares for cash within ten days
of the offer. In either case, the stockholder is required to pay all costs of
investigation. In addition, any individual who is found to have a material
relationship to, or material involvement with, the Company or President
Mississippi may be required to be investigated in order to be found suitable
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or to be licensed as a business associate. Key employees, controlling persons
or others who exercise significant influence upon the management or affairs of
the Company or President Mississippi may be deemed to have such a relationship
or involvement.
In connection with President Mississippi's license, the Company and
President Mississippi are required to submit detailed financial, operating and
other reports to the Mississippi Commission. Substantially all loans, leases,
sales of securities and similar financing transactions entered into by
President Mississippi and the Company must be reported to or approved by the
Mississippi Commission. In addition, the Mississippi Commission regulates the
Company's ability to engage in certain types of transactions. For example, a
change in control of the Company or a plan of reorganization (as defined in
the Mississippi Commission regulations) by the Company may not occur without
the prior approval of the Mississippi Commission. Similarly,
Mississippi gaming legislation requires that each person employed by President
Mississippi as a gaming employee obtain a valid work permit issued by the
Mississippi Commission.
The Mississippi Commission has the authority to approve or disapprove the
Company's future operations outside of Mississippi. On May 24, 1993, the
Company received all requisite approvals from the Mississippi Commission to
conduct gaming operations in the jurisdictions in which it was then operating
or proposing to operate without further action by the Mississippi Commission.
The Mississippi regulations require that the Company notify the Mississippi
Commission prior to conducting gaming operations in any additional
jurisdictions and provide certain documentation to the Mississippi Commission
relating to proposed gaming operations.
A 1998 amendment to a Mississippi Commission regulation requires as a
condition of licensure or license renewal that a gaming establishment's
development plan include a 500-car or larger parking facility in close
proximity to the casino complex and infrastructure facilities, the
expenditures for which will amount to at least 100% of the higher of the
appraised value or construction cost of the casino. The regulation formerly
required infrastructure expenditures amounting to 25% of the casino cost.
Such infrastructure facilities shall include any of the following: a 250-room
or larger hotel of at least a two-star rating as defined by the current
edition of the Mobil Travel Guide, a theme park, golf courses, marinas, tennis
complex, entertainment facilities, or any other such facility as approved by
the Mississippi Commission as infrastructure. Parking facilities, roads,
sewage and water systems, or facilities normally provided by cities and/or
counties are excluded. The Mississippi Commission may in its discretion
reduce the number of rooms required, where it is shown to the Mississippi
Commission's satisfaction that sufficient rooms are available to accommodate
the anticipated visitor load, and parking spaces may also be reduced as needed
for small casinos. Because the amended regulation "grandfathers" in existing
licensees (and applicants for a license receiving a finding of site
suitability from the Mississippi Commission) prior to February 20, 1999, the
amendment imposes no new requirement on the Company or President Mississippi.
Non-Gaming Regulations
The Company is subject to certain federal, state and local safety and health
laws, regulations and ordinances that apply to non-gaming businesses
generally, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Clean Air Act,
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Clean Water Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, Resource and Conservation
Recovery Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act. The Company has not made material expenditures with respect to
such laws and regulations. However, the coverage and attendant compliance
costs associated with such laws, regulations and ordinances may result in
future additional costs to the Company's operations. For example, in 1990 the
U.S. Congress enacted the Oil Pollution Act to consolidate and rationalize
mechanisms under various oil spill response laws. The Department of
Transportation has proposed regulations requiring owners and operators of
certain vessels to establish through the U.S. Coast Guard evidence of
financial responsibility in the amount of $5.5 million for clean-up of oil
pollution. This requirement would be satisfied by either proof of adequate
insurance (including self-insurance) or the posting of a surety bond or
guaranty.
Certain of the vessels operated by the Company must comply with U.S. Coast
Guard requirements as to safety and must hold a Certificate of Inspection.
Loss of a vessel's Certificate of Inspection would preclude its use as a
motorized carrier of passengers. Every five years the vessels which require a
Certificate of Inspection must undergo a hull inspection, which generally
requires the vessel be dry-docked. Currently neither of the vessels on which
the Company conducts gaming operations are subject to the regulations which
require a Certificate of Inspection.
Applicable provisions of the Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law of
the State of Mississippi require that each employee of a licensed retailer who
handles alcoholic beverages obtain a valid permit issued by the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Division of the Mississippi State Tax Division. All
employees of President Mississippi who are required to obtain such permits
have either obtained such permits or have completed applications therefore and
are permitted to act in the positions for which they were hired pending
approval of such applications.
Employees
As of February 28, 2002, the Company had approximately 1,800 employees.
In April 1999, certain gaming, service and maintenance employees of
President Missouri ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement
setting out wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment. The
labor agreement covers approximately 400 of the Company's 830 St. Louis
employees.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
Litigation
--Whalen Litigation
On January 16, 1997 a case entitled "Whalen v. John E. Connelly, J. Edward
Connelly and Associates, Inc., President Casinos, Inc. and PRC-Iowa, Inc."
("Whalen III") was filed in the Iowa District Court for Scott County by
Michael L. Whalen ("Whalen"), who is a five percent limited partner in TCG.
Whalen filed this lawsuit after accepting from Della III, Inc., the former
general partner, shares of Common Stock and cash to which he was determined to
be entitled pursuant to a previous judgment. Whalen claimed in this lawsuit
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that because he asked for the stock and cash while he was appealing the
judgment in a previous lawsuit and was not given the stock or cash until after
the judgment was affirmed, the named defendants committed the tort of
conversion. Whalen sought as damages the difference in the value of the stock
on the date of its "highest valuation" and the date he accepted the stock in
1996. In November 1998, the District Court granted the Company's motion for
summary judgment and dismissed Whalen's claim for conversion. Whalen appealed
the District Court's decision. The Supreme Court of the State of Iowa
reversed the order of the District Court, found that there had been committed
the tort of conversion and remanded the case to the District Court to
determine damages. PRC Iowa filed a Motion of Summary Judgment and Resistance
to a Cross Motion of Summary Judgment on the Issues of Damages. On May 8,
2001, the District Court determined it was compelled by the Supreme Court
decision to grant Whalen's motion and found PRC Iowa and J. Edward Connelly
Associates, Inc. liable. The Court also denied the motion for Summary
Judgment on damages of PRC Iowa. In addition, the Court denied Whalen's
motion for Summary Judgment on the issue of damages. The Court held a bench
trial on the issue of damages in December 2001, and entered an order on
February 20, 2002 determining the amount of damages. In May 2002, the
Company, its affiliates, Mr. Connelly and JECA reached a settlement with
Whalen. Under the term of the settlement, Whalen agreed to release any claims
he had against the Company, its affiliates, or Mr. Connelly or JECA with
respect to any of the matters at issue in Whalen III as well as any claims
with respect to the disposition of the remaining assets of TCG. The Company,
its affiliates, Mr. Connelly and JECA agreed to release any claims they had
against Whalen with respect to any matters at issue in the lawsuit. The
Company and its affiliates agreed that Whalen would receive his share as
limited partner of 5% of any distributions made to the partners of TCG and
that PRC Iowa would pay Whalen $0.5 million in consideration of the
settlement.
"Michael L. Whalen v. The Connelly Group, LP, President Riverboat Casino-
Iowa, Inc. and President Casinos, Inc.," No. 96350, Iowa District Court for
Scott County ("Whalen IV"). This case followed Whalen III and represented an
effort to prevent PRC Iowa as general partner of TCG from distributing the
proceeds from the sale of the Davenport operations of TCG. While a
substantial amount was distributed prior to the filing of this action,
approximately $1.5 million remained undistributed as of February 28, 2002.
Whalen IV sought injunctive relief to prevent its distribution until a
judgment was entered in Whalen III. A temporary injunction was issued. Upon
execution of the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release in the aforementioned
case, "Whalen III," Whalen and defendants jointly filed a stipulated consent
order, releasing the injunction and dismissing the case with prejudice.
Subsequently, TCG made a $1.4 million distribution to its partners, inclusive
of Whalen's 5% share.
--Poulos Litigation
In 1994, William H. Poulos filed a class-action lawsuit in the United States
District Court for the Middle District of Florida against over thirty-eight
(38) casino operators, including the Company, and certain suppliers and
distributors of video poker and electronic slot machines. This lawsuit was
followed by several additional lawsuits of the same nature against the same,
as well as additional, defendants, all of which have now been consolidated
into a single class-action pending in the United States District Court for the
District of Nevada. Following a court order dismissing all pending pleadings
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and allowing the plaintiffs to re-file a single complaint, a complaint has
been filed containing substantially identical claims, alleging that the
defendants fraudulently marketed and operated casino video poker machines and
electronic slot machines, and asserting common law fraud and deceit, unjust
enrichment and negligent misrepresentation. Various motions were filed by the
defendants seeking to have this new complaint dismissed or otherwise limited.
On December 19, 1997, the Court, in general, ruled on all motions in favor of
the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs then filed a motion seeking class
certification and the defendants have opposed it. Briefing has been
completed. The presiding judge announced he had reached a decision on class
certification but had placed it under seal pending appointment of a new judge.
If a new judge is not appointed, he will unseal his decision. Extensive paper
discovery has occurred. Although the outcome of litigation is inherently
uncertain, management, after consultation with counsel, believes the action
will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or
results of operations.
--Mizel Shareholder Derivative Action
A shareholder derivative suit captioned "Mizel v. John E. Connelly et. al."
was filed on September 11, 1998, in the Court of Chancery of the State of
Delaware alleging that the Board of Directors of the Company failed to
exercise informed business judgment and wasted corporate assets in connection
with the July 1997 acquisition by the Company of certain real estate and
improvements in Biloxi, Mississippi, including the Broadwater Resort,
Broadwater Towers and a related golf course, from an entity controlled by Mr.
Connelly, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
The suit requests rescission of the transaction, a constructive trust upon all
benefits received by Mr. Connelly in the transaction, an award of damages to
the Company and attorneys' fees and costs. The Company filed a motion to
dismiss this action for failure by the plaintiff to make a demand for relief
upon the Board of Directors. The court denied the motion. The Company has
made substantial paper discovery in response to requests for production. The
Company filed a motion to dismiss for failure to join an indispensable party,
PBLLC. This motion was denied. A motion for summary judgment was also
denied. Trial is set for July 8, 2002. Based on management's evaluation of
the lawsuit, the Company believes that it has meritorious defenses to the
allegations set forth in the suit, and intends to defend this action
vigorously. The suit is covered under the Company's directors and officers
insurance policy. Because this is a derivative action, the result of a
successful judgment would be a reimbursement to the Company from the Directors
on account of their alleged breaches of their duty to exercise an informed
business judgment and because of their waste of corporate assets.
--"New Yorker" Charter Litigation
On March 29, 2001, President Riverboat Casino-New York, Inc. ("President New
York") entered into a Bareboat Charter and Purchase Agreement ("Charter") for
the M/V "New Yorker" (renamed the M/V "Surfside Princess") ("Vessel") with
Southern Gaming, LLC ("Southern Gaming") and its assignee Southern Texas
Gaming, LLC ("Southern Texas") (collectively, "the Charterers"). On October
12, 2001, President New York sued the Charterers in the United States District
Court for the Middle District of Florida ("President Riverboat Casino-New
York, Inc. v. Southern Texas Gaming, LLC et al.," No. 6:01-CV-1204-ORL-31KRS)
("Charter Action"). The Charter Action seeks compensatory damages, interest
and attorneys fees for breaches by the Charters of the Charter.
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President New York took possession of the Vessel and obtained a maritime
writ of attachment against gaming devices and money located on the Vessel.
Gaim-Ko, Inc. ("Gaim-Ko"), which claims to be the owner of the gaming devices,
contested the attachment. A Magistrate issued a report and recommendation on
November 27, 2001 recommending that the attachment be vacated. President New
York has filed objections to the recommendation and also filed a separate
motion for release and removal of the gaming devices from the Vessel. Gaim-Ko
has filed a separate motion seeking damages and attorneys fees from President
New York for its actions in previously removing the gaming devices under the
original writ of attachment. President New York also filed a motion for
summary judgment against Southern Texas and Southern Gaming on its breach of
contract claim. All of these motions, and President New York's objections to
the Magistrate's recommendation, are now pending before the District Judge.
On October 19, 2001, Southern Texas filed an action in admiralty in the
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida ("Southern
Texas Gaming, LLC v. M/V Surfside Princess et al.," No. 6:01-CV-1228-ORL-
31KRS) ("Admiralty Action") alleging that President New York breached the
Charter by unlawfully terminating it and retaking possession of the Vessel.
Southern Texas seeks compensatory damages, arrest of the Vessel, and
appointment of a substitute custodian of the vessel. The Magistrate issued a
warrant for the arrest of the Vessel on December 3, 2001. The company that
managed the Vessel during the Charter, Sophlex Enterprises, Inc., ("Sophlex")
intervened in the case and sought to be appointed as substitute custodian, a
request which President New York supported. The Court granted that request on
January 8, 2002.
This case was consolidated with the Charter Action on January 7, 2002.
President New York has since entered into an agreement with Sophlex regarding
the payment of crew wages. Gaim-Ko has also intervened in the case with
claims against President New York for wrongful attachment.
President New York filed a separate lawsuit in the United States District
Court for the Eastern District of Missouri against the principals of Southern
Gaming who personally guaranteed the obligations of Southern Gaming under the
Charter ("President Riverboat Casino-New York v. Ferrell et al.," No.
4:01CV01982ERW) ("Guaranty Action"). The Guaranty Action remains pending.
--General
The Company is also from time to time party to litigation, which may or may
not be covered by insurance, arising in the ordinary course of its business.
Based on the advice of legal counsel, management does not believe that the
outcome of such litigation will have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Other
--Biloxi Bankruptcy Action
On April 19, 2001, PBLLC (the "Debtor") filed a voluntary petition for
relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. That same day, the Bankruptcy
Court authorized the Debtor's interim use of cash collateral pursuant to a
Cash Collateral Stipulation and Agreement between the Debtor and its largest
creditor, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ("Lehman"). Subsequent orders of the
Bankruptcy Court have extended the Debtor's authorized use of cash collateral
indefinitely until further order of the Court. The Debtor is operating its
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businesses and managing its properties as a debtor-in-possession, and no
trustee has been appointed in the Debtor's case. The first meeting of
creditors was held on June 21, 2001, and an official committee of unsecured
creditors (the "Creditors Committee") has been appointed in the case. The
Bankruptcy Court fixed August 20, 2001 as the final date for creditors to file
proofs of claim in the Debtor's case, except that October 16, 2001 was fixed
as the final date for governmental units to file proofs of claim. The Debtor
is current with the filings of its monthly operating reports in the case, with
the report for April 2002 having been filed on May 15, 2002. Within its
exclusive period for filing a disclosure statement and plan of reorganization
as set by the Bankruptcy Court, the Debtor filed its Debtor's Plan of
Reorganization on October 31, 2001 (the "Plan") and its First Amended
Disclosure Statement on February 7, 2002 (the "Disclosure Statement").
The Plan provides that, following the confirmation of the Plan, PBLLC and
the Company will enter into a loan agreement under which the Company will be
obligated to loan to PBLLC such amounts as shall be necessary for PBLLC to
make certain payments due under the Plan. Additionally, if the Plan is
confirmed the Class B membership interest of PBLLC held by JECA (an entity
controlled by Mr. Connelly, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer) will, in respect of its payment right against PBLLC of approximately
$14.6 million, be entitled to receive in satisfaction thereof a cash payment
of $1.5 million and a one-year interest bearing promissory note from PBLLC in
the principal amount of $1.5 million. The Company would be required to loan
such amounts to PBLLC to the extent that PBLLC is unable to fund such amounts.
By its order dated February 20, 2002, the Bankruptcy Court approved the
adequacy of the Disclosure Statement and established the procedure for
creditors to vote to accept or reject the terms of the Plan by March 27, 2002.
All voting ballots cast by creditors impaired under the Plan voted to accept
the terms of the Plan, except that the ballot cast by Lehman as the only
creditor in Class 7 of the Plan voted to reject the Plan. Lehman has also
filed its objection to confirmation of the Plan. The Creditors Committee also
filed an objection to confirmation, but an agreement in principle has been
made by the Debtor and the Creditors Committee for resolving the Creditors
Committee's objection by agreement. The Bankruptcy Court has set September
30, 2002 for commencement of the hearing on confirmation of the Plan, and the
Debtor intends to prosecute the Plan toward confirmation under the "cram-down"
provisions of Bankruptcy Code Section 1129(b) as quickly as practicable.
There can be no assurance that PBLLC will be able to restructure its debt
obligations and emerge from bankruptcy or continue as a going concern.
By its letter dated April 19, 2002, Lehman asserted an indemnity claim
against the Company and President Mississippi (the "Indemnitors') for
"Incurred Costs" of $1.1 million through April 18, 2002, which Lehman
allegedly incurred in connection with its claims against the Debtor in the
Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of PBLLC, with such claim against the Indemnitors
being alleged by Lehman to be based on a certain Indemnity and Guaranty
Agreement dated July 22, 1997 of the Indemnitors in favor of Lehman. Such
claim by Lehman against the Indemnitors duplicates a portion of the secured
claim of Lehman against the Debtor in said Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. The
Indemnitors have not yet responded to Lehman's letter dated April 19, 2002,
but the Indemnitors presently intend to deny their obligation for the amount
claimed by Lehman and to defend vigorously against their being required to pay
same. Although the Company denies their obligation for the amount claimed by
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Lehman, as of February 28, 2002, the Company has accrued $1.0 million for said
costs.
--St. Louis Administrative Action
On May 1, 2001, the Missouri Gaming Commission issued a preliminary order of
discipline in DC-01-004 - DC-01-012 proposing that the Company be assessed
administrative penalties totaling $129,000 for numerous alleged violations of
internal gaming control standards and one alleged violation of making
political contributions prohibited by an ordinance of the City of St. Louis.
None of the alleged violations of internal control standards involve any loss
of funds or affect the integrity of gaming. The Company is contesting the
proposed discipline. Management anticipates that these matters will be
resolved with no material impact on its financial position.
--General
The ownership and operation of casino gaming facilities are subject to
extensive state and local regulation. As a condition to obtaining and
maintaining a gaming license, the Company must submit detailed financial,
operating and other reports to state gaming commissions, all of which have
broad powers to suspend or revoke licenses. In addition, substantially all of
the Company's material transactions are subject to review and/or approval by
the various regulatory bodies. Any person acquiring 5% or more of the Common
Stock or of the equity securities of any gaming entity must be found suitable
by the appropriate regulatory body. The Biloxi license was last renewed in
April 2001 and expires April 2004. The St. Louis license was last renewed in
May of 2002 and expires in May of 2004.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2002.
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PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters.
The Company's Common Stock was delisted from the Nasdaq National Market
effective the close of business November 19, 1998, because the Company no
longer met certain listing requirements. The stock continues to trade on the
OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "PREZ.OB." The following table sets
forth, for the fiscal quarters indicated, the high and low sale or bid prices
for the Common Stock, as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board:
High Low
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Fiscal 2002
First Quarter................ $ 0.5400 $ 0.3000
Second Quarter............... $ 1.0000 $ 0.3100
Third Quarter................ $ 0.8400 $ 0.5500
Fourth Quarter............... $ 1.2000 $ 0.6000
Fiscal 2001
First Quarter................ $ 1.0625 $ 0.1875
Second Quarter............... $ 1.0000 $ 0.6250
Third Quarter................ $ 0.7500 $ 0.2500
Fourth Quarter............... $ 0.5469 $ 0.1875
The market bid quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-
up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual
transactions. Bid quotations are derived from Commodity Systems, Inc. through
Yahoo.com Historical Quotes.
On May 27, 2002, there were approximately 1,390 holders of record of the
Company's Common Stock.
The Company has never paid any dividends on its Common Stock. The Company
anticipates that for the foreseeable future all earnings, if any, will be used
for the repayment of debt or retained for the operations and expansion of its
business. Accordingly, the Company does not anticipate paying any cash
dividends in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends by the Company
is restricted under the terms of the indenture governing the Company's Senior
Exchange Notes due 2001. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Position and Results of Operations."
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Item 6. Selected Consolidated Financial Data.
The following selected financial data of the Company is qualified by
reference to and should be read in conjunction with Item 7. "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and
the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere
herein. The selected consolidated statement of operations and balance sheet
data are derived from the Company's consolidated financial statements certain
of which are included elsewhere herein.
Years Ended February 28/29,
2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
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(in thousands, except share data)
Consolidated Statement of Operations Data:
Total operating revenues (1).............. $129,184 $152,098 $188,516 $192,185 $177,636
Operating income (loss)
before (gain)/loss on disposal
of property and equipment (2).......... $ (4,736) $(12,219) $ 7,623 $ 5,871 $ 2,101
Gain/(loss) on disposal of property
and equipment (3)...................... $ 771 $ 33,985 $ (99) $ (14) $ (726)
Net loss.................................. $(20,748) $ (206) $(13,373) $(14,892) $(15,037)
Basic and dilutive loss per share......... $ (4.12) $ (0.04) $ (2.66) $ (2.69) $ (2.99)
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets.............................. $120,450 $135,744 $165,394 $172,744 $187,256
Current liabilities (4)................... $145,883 $141,657 $171,755 $ 27,109 $ 31,510
Long-term liabilities..................... $ -- $ -- $ -- $139,379 $135,084
Stockholders' equity (deficit)............ $(40,535) $(19,787) $(19,581) $ (6,208) $ 8,684
(1) Accounting guidance issued in and effective for fiscal year 2001 (EITF
00-22) requires that the cost of the cash-back component of the Company's
players' programs be treated as a reduction of revenue. Further guidance
(EITF 00-25), which the Company elected during fiscal 2001, requires that
coupons which are redeemed for tokens be similarly classified as a
reduction of revenue. This guidance impacts only the income statement
classification of these costs. The prior years' results have been
restated to reflect the impact of implementing this new guidance.
(2) Management's evaluation of the net realizable value of its assets, based
on their intended future use and current market conditions, resulted in
impairments of long-lived assets of $7,068 and $12,709, respectively,
during fiscal years 2002 and 2001, on two casino vessels held for sale.
The assets are accounted for in the Company's leasing segment.
(3) On October 10, 2000, the assets of the Company's Davenport hotel and
casino operations were sold. A gain of $34,465 was recognized on the
transaction. On July 17, 2001, the assets of Gateway Riverboat Cruises,
the Company's non-gaming cruise operations in St. Louis were sold. A
gain of $778 was recognized on the transaction.
(4) PBLLC did not pay the $30,000 note and the associated $7,000 loan fee due
July 22, 2000 related to the Broadwater Property. PBLLC is the owner of
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the marina in which the Company operates its Biloxi casino operations
barge. On April 15, 2001, PBLLC filed for reorganization under Chapter
11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for
the Southern District of Mississippi. See "Item 3. Legal Proceedings."
Gaming operations commenced in Davenport, Iowa on April 1, 1991, in Biloxi,
Mississippi on August 13, 1992 and in St. Louis, Missouri on May 27, 1994.
Hotel operations commenced in Davenport, Iowa on October 30, 1990 and in
Biloxi, Mississippi on July 27, 1997. The assets of the Davenport operations
were sold on October 10, 2000. The assets of Gateway Riverboat Cruises, the
Company's non-gaming cruise operations in St. Louis, were sold on July 17,
2001.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.
The following discussion, which covers fiscal years 2000 through 2002,
should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of
the Company and the separate financial statements of The Connelly Group, L.P.
and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this report.
The Company continues to experience difficulty generating sufficient cash
flow to meet its debt obligations and sustain its operations. During fiscal
2000, as a result of the Company's relatively high degree of leverage and the
need for significant capital expenditures at its St. Louis property,
management determined that, pending a restructuring of its indebtedness, the
Company was unable to pay the regularly scheduled interest payments on its
$75.0 million 13.0% Senior Exchange Notes (the "Senior Exchange Notes") and
the $25.0 million 12% Secured Notes (the "Secured Notes" and collectively with
the Senior Exchange Notes, the "Notes"). Accordingly, the Company was unable
to pay the regularly scheduled interest payments of $6.4 million that were
each due and payable March 15, and September 15, 2000. Under the indenture
pursuant to which the Senior Exchange Notes and Secured Notes were issued, an
Event of Default occurred on April 15, 2000, and is continuing as of the date
hereof. Additionally, the Company was unable to pay the $25.0 million
principal payment due September 15, 2000 on the Senior Exchange Notes. The
holders of at least 25% of the Senior Exchange Notes and the Secured Notes
were notified of the defaults and instructed the Indenture Trustee to
accelerate the Senior Exchange Notes and the Secured Notes and declare the
unpaid principal and interest to be due and payable.
On October 10, 2000, the Company sold the assets of its Davenport operations
for aggregate consideration of $58.2 million in cash. On November 22, 2000,
the Company entered into an agreement with a majority of the holders of the
Senior Exchange Notes and a majority of the holders of the Secured Notes. The
agreement provided for a proposed restructuring of the Company's debt
obligations under the Notes and the application of certain of the proceeds
received by the Company from the sale of the Company's Davenport, Iowa assets.
Approximately $43.0 million of the proceeds from the sale were deposited with
a trustee. Of this amount, $12.8 million was used to pay missed interest
payments due March 15, 2000 and September 15, 2000 on the Senior Exchange
Notes and the Secured Notes; $25.0 million was used to partially redeem the
Senior Exchange Notes and the Secured Notes; and $5.2 million was used to pay
interest due March 15, 2001 on the Senior Exchange Notes and the Secured
Notes.
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Subsequently, the Company was unable to make the principal and interest
payments due September 15, 2001 and its interest payment due March 15, 2002,
on its Senior and Secured Notes. As of February 28, 2002, principal due on
the Senior and Secured Notes was $56.2 million and $18.8 million,
respectively.
To date, the proposed restructuring has not been implemented and the Company
is continuing discussions with the Noteholders. In November 2001, the
majority of the holders of both the Senior Exchange Notes and the Secured
Notes expressed increasing concern over the inability to reach a consensual
agreement with the Company.
The Company has informed the Noteholders that the Company intends to
continue with the sale of certain properties and the pursuit of refinancing
opportunities as primary sources of retiring debt obligations. In July 2001,
the Company completed the sale of its non-gaming cruise operations in St.
Louis, Missouri for $1.7 million. The Company is continuing its efforts to
identify purchasers for other assets for sale. Management is unable to
predict whether the heretofore given notice to accelerate the Senior Exchange
Notes and Secured Notes will result in any further action by the Noteholders
or whether the Notes can be restructured or refinanced under terms
satisfactory to the Company and the Noteholders.
On March 29, 2001, the Company executed an installment sale agreement for
the M/V "Surfside Princess" (formerly, the "New Yorker"). On October 3, 2001,
as a result of the purchasing party's inability to comply with the terms of
the agreement, the Company terminated the agreement and repossessed the
vessel. Management intends to continue to aggressively seek another buyer or
find other uses for the vessel. Until the Company is able to do so, the
Company will continue to incur legal fees, insurance and maintenance costs on
the vessel.
In addition to the foregoing, President Broadwater Hotel, LLC ("PBLLC"), a
limited liability company in which a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company
has a Class A ownership interest, is in default under a $30.0 million
promissory note and associated $7.0 million loan fee incurred in connection
with the July 1997 purchase by PBLLC of the real estate and improvements
utilized in the Company's operations in Biloxi, Mississippi. On April 19,
2001, PBLLC filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Mississippi in Biloxi, Mississippi. PBLLC continues its
possession and use of its assets as a debtor in possession and has entered
into an agreement with its lender approved by the Bankruptcy Court which
allows PBLLC use of its cash collateral. On October 31, 2001, PBLLC filed a
Debtors' Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan") which will permit PBLLC to
restructure its debt obligations in a manner which will permit it to continue
as a going concern. The Bankruptcy Court has set September 30, 2002 for
commencement of the hearing on confirmation of the Plan.
The Plan provides that, following the confirmation of the Plan, PBLLC and
the Company will enter into a loan agreement under which the Company will be
obligated to loan to PBLLC such amounts as shall be necessary for PBLLC to
make certain payments due under the Plan. Additionally, if the Plan is
confirmed the Class B membership interest of PBLLC held by JECA (an entity
controlled by John E. Connelly, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer) will, in respect of its payment right against PBLLC of approximately
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$14.6 million, be entitled to receive in satisfaction thereof a cash payment
of $1.5 million and a one-year interest bearing promissory note from PBLLC in
the principal amount of $1.5 million. The Company would be required to loan
such amounts to PBLLC to the extent that PBLLC is unable to fund such amounts.
There can be no assurance that PBLLC will be able to restructure its debt
obligations and emerge from bankruptcy or continue as a going concern.
Due to certain debt covenants and cross default provisions associated with
other debt agreements, the Company is also currently in default under its $2.2
million M/V "President Casino-Mississippi" note. See Liquidity and Capital
Resources.
Management believes that unless the holders of the Company's various debt
obligations take further action with respect to the Company's defaults, the
Company's liquidity and capital resources will be sufficient to maintain its
normal operations at current levels and does not anticipate any adverse impact
on its operations, customers or employees. However, costs previously incurred
and which will be incurred in the future in connection with restructuring the
Company's debt obligations have been and will continue to be substantial and,
in any event, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
restructure successfully its indebtedness or that its liquidity and capital
resources will be sufficient to maintain its normal operations during the
restructuring period.
The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its
ability to restructure successfully, including refinancing its debts, selling
or chartering its assets on a timely basis under acceptable terms and
conditions, and the ability of the Company to generate sufficient cash to fund
future operations. There can be no assurance in this regard. Management
believes that the long-term viability of the Company is dependent on either
the lifting or eliminating of loss limits in Missouri and/or the obtaining of
required environmental permits and securing of new financing for the Biloxi
destination resort. The 2002 Missouri legislature adjourned before voting on
proposed legislation to repeal loss limits. No assurance is possible that any
subsequent legislative session will vote favorably to lift such limits nor can
there be assurance that the Company will be able to obtain regulatory
approvals or the requisite financing for the Biloxi destination resort.
Overview
The Company's operating results are affected by a number of factors,
including competitive pressures, changes in regulations governing the
Company's activities, the results of pursuing various development
opportunities and general weather conditions. Consequently, the Company's
operating results may fluctuate from period to period and the results for any
period may not be indicative of results for future periods. The Company's
operations in St. Louis, Missouri were temporarily suspended from May 13 to
May 20, 2002 as a result of flooding on the Mississippi River. The Company's
operations are not significantly affected by seasonality.
--Competition
Intensified competition for patrons continues to occur at each of the
Company's properties.
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Since gaming began in Biloxi in August 1992, there has been steadily
increasing competition along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, in nearby New Orleans
and elsewhere in Louisiana and Mississippi. Several large hotel/casino
complexes have been built in recent years with the largest single resort in
the area opening in March 1999. There are currently twelve casinos operating
on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. See "Potential Growth Opportunities" regarding
a master plan for a destination resort the Company is developing in Biloxi,
Mississippi.
Competition is intense in the St. Louis market area. Management believes
the significant increase in EBITDA in St. Louis is directly attributable to
(i) the change in Missouri gaming regulations in August 2000, which allows for
use of bill validators on slot machines, (ii) the move of the "Admiral," which
greatly increases its visibility and affords substantially more adjacent
parking, and, (iii) the updating of the slot machines. In addition,
substantial attention and resources have been devoted to staffing, marketing
and refurbishing the vessel. There are presently four other casino companies
operating five casinos in the market area. Many of these competitors have
significantly greater name recognition and financial and marketing resources
than the Company. Two of these are Illinois casino companies operating single
casino vessels on the Mississippi River, one across the Mississippi River from
the "Admiral" and the second 20 miles upriver. There are two Missouri casino
companies, each of which operates casino vessels approximately 20 miles west
of St. Louis on the Missouri River. One company operates one casino in the
City of St. Charles, Missouri and the other company operates two casinos in
Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Applications were submitted to the Missouri Gaming Commission for approval
of potential new licenses at four different locations within the St. Louis
Metropolitan Area along the Mississippi River, three of which were within 20
miles of the "Admiral." In July 2000, the Gaming Commission announced its
decision to award an additional license to the applicant proposing a site at
the greatest distance from the "Admiral" of the proposed locations. The
Commission's decision was being challenged by one of the applicants whose
proposal was not selected and by other entities. In September 2001, the
applicant selected by the Gaming Commission announced it would not proceed
with the development of the project. Management believes that the opening of
one or more additional casinos in the St. Louis market would have a negative
impact on the revenues and the results of operations of the Company.
--Regulatory Matters
Missouri regulations limit the loss per "simulated" cruise per passenger by
limiting the amount of chips or tokens a guest may purchase during each two-
hour gaming session to $500 (the "loss limit"). The company that operates
adjacent casinos is able to offer guests who reach the two-hour loss limit the
ability to move to the adjacent casino and continue to play. The lack of a
statutory loss limit on Illinois casinos allows them to attract higher stake
players. Additionally, their guests are not burdened with the administrative
requirements related to the loss limits. Any easing of the loss limits in
Missouri would be expected to have a positive impact on the Company's St.
Louis operations.
--Weather Conditions
The Company's operating results are susceptible to the effects of floods,
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hurricanes and adverse weather conditions. Historically, the Company has
temporarily suspended operations on various occasions as a result of such
adversities. In St. Louis, high river levels have historically reduced
parking and caused a general public perception of diminished access to the
casino resulting in decreased revenues. Management believes the move of the
"Admiral" diminished the negative effects of high water on operations.
However, on May 13, 2002, at 4:00 a.m. the St. Louis operations were
temporarily suspended due to high water levels. The "Admiral" was reopened on
May 20, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. During the same period for the prior year, the
Company recorded $1.4 million in St. Louis gaming revenue.
--Potential Growth Opportunities
Biloxi, Mississippi
In July 1997, the Company, through a newly created subsidiary, President
Broadwater Hotel, LLC ("PBLLC"), purchased for $40.5 million certain real
estate and improvements located on the Gulf Coast in Biloxi, Mississippi from
an entity which was wholly-owned by John E. Connelly, Chairman, Chief
Executive Officer and principal stockholder of the Company. The property
comprises approximately 260 acres and includes two hotels, a 111-slip marina
and the adjacent 18-hole Sun Golf Course (collectively, the "Broadwater
Property"). The marina is the site of the Company's casino operations in
Biloxi and was formerly leased by the Company under a long-term lease
agreement. Broadwater Hotel, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company
("BHI"), invested $5.0 million in PBLLC.
PBLLC financed the purchase of the Broadwater Property with $30.0 million of
financing from a third party lender, evidenced by a non-recourse promissory
note (the "Indebtedness") and issued a $10.0 million membership interest to
the seller. Except as set forth in the promissory note and related security
documents, PBLLC's obligations under the Indebtedness are non-recourse and are
secured by the Broadwater Property, its improvements and leases thereon. The
Indebtedness bears interest at a variable rate per annum equal to the greater
of (i) 8.75%, or (ii) 4% plus the LIBOR 30-day rate. The membership interest
grows at the same rate. The accrued balance of the membership account and
unpaid growth as of February 28, 2002 was $15.0 million and is included on the
balance sheet in minority interest. Cash payments relating to this membership
interest have totaled $0.2 million since its inception.
PBLLC was obligated to make monthly payments of interest accruing under the
Indebtedness, and was obligated to repay the Indebtedness in full on July 22,
2000. In addition, PBLLC was obligated to pay to the lender a loan fee in the
amount of $7.0 million which was fully earned and nonrefundable when the
Indebtedness was due. See Liquidity and Capital Resources for a discussion of
the repayment of this obligation.
The Company has developed a master plan for the Broadwater Property.
Management believes that this site is ideal for the development of
"Destination Broadwater," a full-scale luxury destination resort offering an
array of entertainment attractions in addition to gaming. The plans for the
resort feature a village which will include a cluster of casinos, hotels,
restaurants, theaters and other entertainment attractions. Management
believes that with its beachfront location and contiguous golf course, the
property is the best site for such a development in the Gulf Coast market.
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In January 1999, the Company received the permit from the Mississippi
Department of Marine Resources (the "DMR") for development of the full-scale
destination resort. This is the first of three permit approvals required of
the Joint Permit Application submitted in August 1998 to the DMR, the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers (the "Corps") and the Mississippi Department of
Environment Quality. The two remaining permit approvals are still pending and
awaiting the completion of the Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS"). The
Draft EIS has been completed, notice of which was posted in the Federal
Register in June 2000 for public comment. The comment period has been closed
and the Company is currently working with the Corps to resolve the comments in
order to facilitate the completion of the Final EIS.
In connection with the Company's proposed Destination Broadwater development
plan, to date, the Company has not identified any specific financing
alternatives or sources as the necessary regulatory approvals have not been
obtained. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain
the regulatory approvals or the requisite financing. Should the Company fail
to raise the required capital, such failure would materially and adversely
impact the Company's business plan.
St. Louis, Missouri
Slot Machine Upgrade and Loss Limit Card Tracking System
During the summer of 1998, all Missouri casinos in the St. Louis market,
except the "Admiral," migrated from a manual/paper system of regulating the
Missouri $500 loss limit to an electronic system. This electronic loss
tracking system is more accommodating to guests and allows for the use of bill
validators on slot machines, a convenience that the "manual/paper" system does
not accommodate.
The slot machines offered by the "Admiral" until the end of August 2000
lacked bill validators. As a result, the Company could not previously provide
guests the convenience of bill validators nor adapt to the electronic loss
tracking system, putting the "Admiral" at a significant competitive
disadvantage with the other casinos in the market.
Effective August 28, 2000, Missouri began to allow credits generated through
use of the bill validators to go directly to the slot "credit meter" for use
by the guests. Previously in Missouri, a guest using a bill validator
received tokens in the tray and fed these tokens into the machine. The
regulatory change provided a significant added convenience to slot players.
In March 2000, the Company purchased 850 slot machines that are equipped
with bill validators and are fitted to operate with an electronic loss limit
system. Effective August 28, 2000, approximately 700 of these machines were
installed on the "Admiral," all of which are currently operational with the
electronic loss limit system. Management has continued to update and upgrade
its slot floor to provide its guests with a superior gaming experience.
Approximately 90% of the 1,254 slot machines are currently equipped with bill
validators. Management believes the Company is better positioned to compete
in the St. Louis market with these additions.
Relocation of the "Admiral"
During 1998, the Company and the City of St. Louis reached an agreement for
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the relocation of the "Admiral" approximately 1,000 feet north from its former
location on the Mississippi River, to the Laclede's Landing District. The
casino was closed at midnight December 3, 2000 to prepare for the move and
reopened December 7, 2000. Management believes the Company has experienced
increased revenues as a result of this move, which in turn results in
increased rent and tax revenues for the City of St. Louis. The City funded
the first $3.0 million in costs to relocate and improve the "Admiral." Of the
$3.0 million City-funded relocation costs, $2.4 million was financed through
bank debt. The Company paid for the remaining $5.7 million costs associated
with the relocation. It is anticipated that the City will repay the debt from
gaming taxes it receives based upon gaming revenues of the "Admiral." The
Company has guaranteed repayment of the bank debt if the City fails to pay it.
As of February 28, 2002, the Company guaranteed balance was $1.6 million.
The benefits of relocating the "Admiral" include:
o Traffic ingress to and egress from the casino, at its former location,
was difficult. Significant improvements in exit and entrance ramps to
the Laclede's Landing area from the main highway and road improvements
within the Laclede's Landing area have been completed. Four roads to and
from the main highway provide improved ingress to and egress from the
new location.
o Parking in the former location was limited and not controlled by the
Company. All parking facilities, including the valet parking areas,
were operated by third parties. Guests had to either use the parking
garages in the proximity of the casino and walk considerable distances
or park on the levee. The new location provides the potential for
significantly improved parking facilities with parking garages and lots
conveniently located, and the potential to expand and control the
parking.
o Flooding and high water on the Mississippi River negatively impacted the
financial results of the "Admiral" every year since it opened prior to
the move. The impact first occurs as the river rises and reduces or
totally eliminates parking on the levee, which formerly was the closest
parking to the casino. Periodically the river level has reached levels
that made the construction of costly scaffolding necessary to keep
access to the casino open. The new location is four feet higher and is
less susceptible to the negative economic impact of flooding, although
the casino was closed from May 13 to May 20, 2002 due to high water.
o Laclede's Landing is a historic area located north of the Arch on the
Mississippi River and is an entertainment destination. The "Admiral"
was formerly located south of Laclede's Landing. The casino was not
visible from the downtown area, major highways or the Laclede's Landing
entertainment area due to a flood wall and other infrastructure. The
relocated "Admiral" is centrally positioned in the entertainment district
and readily visible to those coming to the Laclede's Landing area.
o There has been significant commercial development in recent years in
Laclede's Landing. The number of conventions and entertainment at the
nearby convention center and Edward D. Jones Dome continues to be a
catalyst for business in the area. Management believes that the
relocated "Admiral" will serve as a catalyst for further commercial and
entertainment growth in Laclede's Landing.
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Management believes the results of the move, the slot upgrade and the change
of the Missouri gaming regulation allowing credits to go directly to the meter
have resulted in increased operating results. Gaming revenues have increased
31% compared to the prior year. In addition, EBITDA before impairment of
long-lived assets and gain/loss on disposal of property and equipment has
increased a combined 198% compared to the prior fiscal year.
Results of Operations
The results of operations for the years ended February 28/29, 2002, 2001 and
2000 include the gaming results for the Company's operations in St. Louis,
Missouri and Biloxi, Mississippi and, of much lesser significance, the hotel
operations in Biloxi (the Broadwater Property) and the non-gaming cruise
operations in St. Louis (Gateway Riverboat Cruises) through the date of sale.
The results of operations also include the Company's gaming operations in
Davenport, Iowa and, to a much lesser significance, the non-gaming operations
in Davenport (the Blackhawk Hotel) through the date of sale. The assets of
the Davenport operations were sold on October 10, 2000 and the assets of
Gateway Riverboat Cruises ("Gateway") were sold July 17, 2001.
The following table highlights the results of the Company's operations.
Twelve Months Ended February 28/29,
2002 2001 2000
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(in millions)
St. Louis, Missouri Operations
Operating revenues (1) $ 79.1 $ 62.4 $ 63.8
Operating income (loss) 6.1 (0.7) 1.6
Biloxi, Mississippi Operations
Operating revenues (1) 50.1 50.2 54.8
Operating income 1.9 2.7 4.6
Davenport, Iowa Operations
Operating revenues (1) -- 39.5 68.1
Operating income (loss) (2) (0.5) 5.8 8.0
Corporate Leasing Operations
Operating revenues -- -- 1.8
Operating loss (8.1) (15.1) (1.6)
Corporate Administration
and Development
Operating loss (4.1) (4.9) (5.0)
(1) Accounting guidance issued in and effective for fiscal year 2001 (EITF
00-22) requires that the cost of the cash-back component of the Company's
players' programs be treated as a reduction of revenue. Further guidance
(EITF 00-25), which the Company elected during fiscal 2001, requires that
coupons which are redeemed for tokens be similarly classified as a
reduction of revenue. This guidance impacts only the income statement
classification of these costs. The prior year's results have been
restated to reflect the impact of implementing this new guidance.
(2) During fiscal 2002, the Company's Davenport operations reflect a net loss
of $0.5 million, of which, $0.7 million relates to attorneys fees and
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settlement of the "Whalen" legal proceedings which were incurred by PRC
Iowa, the general partner of the 95% Company-owned operating partnership,
TCG. TCG managed the Company's Davenport casino operations until the
sale of the Davenport operations in fiscal 2001. The $0.7 million legal
costs and settlement were offset by a net reduction of expense of $0.2
million primarily related to an adjustment to estimated accrued
liabilities.
The following table highlights cash flows of the Company's operations.
Twelve Months Ended February 28/29,
2002 2001 2000
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(in millions)
Cash flows provided by (used in)
operating activities $ 3,766 $(8,540) $ 7,471
Cash flows provided by (used in)
investing activities 449 39,847 (8,954)
Cash flows used in
financing activities (2,664) (35,156) (3,219)
Cash paid for interest 6,377 17,089 15,993
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The following table provides a reconciliation of operations EBITDA (before
development and impairment expenses and gain/loss on sale of property and
equipment) to net income:
Twelve Months Ended February 28/29,
2002 2001 2000
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(in millions)
OPERATIONS EBITDA:
St. Louis operations................ $ 11.9 $ 4.2 $ 6.4
Biloxi operations................... 4.5 5.3 7.0
Davenport operations................ (0.5) 7.3 12.4
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Gaming and ancillary operations..... 15.9 16.8 25.8
Leasing operations.................. (1.1) (1.1) 0.7
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Operations EBITDA................. 14.8 15.7 26.5
CORPORATE EBITDA:
Corporate administration............ (3.7) (4.6) (4.7)
Corporate development............... (0.4) (0.3) (0.2)
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Total EBITDA..................... 10.7 10.8 21.6
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OTHER COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Depreciation and amortization....... 8.4 10.3 14.0
Loss on impairment.................. 7.0 12.7 --
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Total other costs and expenses... 15.4 23.0 14.0
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS).......... (4.7) (12.2) 7.6
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest, net....................... (14.1) (18.6) (19.6)
Reorganization costs................ (1.4) -- --
Gain on sale of assets.............. 0.7 34.0 (0.1)
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Total other income (expense)..... (14.8) 15.4 (19.7)
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE
MINORITY INTEREST.................. (19.5) 3.2 (12.1)
Minority interest................... 1.2 3.4 1.3
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NET INCOME (LOSS)................... $ (20.7) $ (0.2) $ (13.4)
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St. Louis EBITDA margin............. 15.0% 6.7% 10.0%
Biloxi EBITDA margin................ 9.0% 10.6% 12.8%
* "EBITDA" consists of earnings from operations before interest, income
taxes, depreciation and amortization and gain (loss) on disposal of
property and equipment. For the purposes of this presentation,
EBITDA margin is calculated as EBITDA divided by operating revenue.
EBITDA and EBITDA margin are not determined in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. Since not all companies
calculate these measures in the same manner, the Company's EBITDA
measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported
by other companies.
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EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating income
as an indicator of the Company's operating performance, or as an
alternative to cash flows from operational activities as a measure of
liquidity. The Company has presented EBITDA solely as a supplemental
disclosure to facilitate a more complete analysis of the Company's
financial performance. The Company believes that this disclosure
enhances the understanding of the financial performance of a company
with substantial interest, depreciation and amortization.
Fiscal 2002 Compared to Fiscal 2001
Operating revenues. The Company generated consolidated operating revenues
of $129.2 million during fiscal 2002 compared to $152.1 million during fiscal
2001, a decrease of $22.9 million. The St. Louis casino operations
experienced an increase in revenue of $17.7 million and the Biloxi combined
operations experienced a decrease in revenue of $0.1 million. Excluding the
Davenport and Gateway operations, revenues increased $17.6 million, or 15.9%.
Gaming revenues in the Company's St. Louis operations increased $18.7
million, or 31.4%, during fiscal 2002, compared to fiscal 2001. The St. Louis
operations experienced an increase in market share to approximately 10.1% in
fiscal 2002 from approximately 8.6% for the prior year. Management believes
this increase is primarily attributable to the relocation of the "Admiral" and
an improved slot product which takes advantage of the August 2000 change in
the Missouri gaming regulations, improving the ease of playing multiple coin
slot machines. Additionally, the St. Louis casino operations increased
staffing levels, focusing on providing a heightened level of quality guest
service. Gaming revenues at the Company's Biloxi operations increased $0.1
million, or less than 1.0%, during 2002 compared to prior year.
The Company's revenues from food and beverage, hotel, retail and other were
$25.5 million during fiscal 2002, compared to $31.3 million during fiscal
2001, a decrease of $5.8 million, or 18.5%. Excluding the Davenport and
Gateway operations, revenues from food and beverage, hotel, retail and other
increased $2.1 million, or 9.2%. The increase was primarily attributable to
an increase of food and beverage, retail and other revenue of approximately
$1.0 million in St. Louis as a result of the increase in the number of guests
as a result of the "Admiral" relocation and improved slot product, and an
increase of $1.1 million in Biloxi primarily as a result of an increase in the
number of patrons resulting from increased promotions.
Promotional allowances were $22.6 million during fiscal 2002 compared to
$27.0 million during fiscal 2001. Excluding the Davenport operations,
promotional allowances were $22.6 million during fiscal 2002 compared to $19.4
million during fiscal 2001, an increase of $3.2 million, or 16.5%.
Promotional allowances in St. Louis and Biloxi increased $2.0 million and $1.2
million, respectively, in fiscal 2002 primarily as a result of (i) increased
cash back and coupon promotions in both locations, (ii) an increase in valet
and buffet complementaries in St. Louis and (iii) an increase in room and food
and beverage complementaries in Biloxi.
Operating costs and expenses. The Company's consolidated gaming costs and
expenses were $72.8 million during fiscal 2002, compared to $83.1 million
during fiscal 2001. Excluding the Davenport operations, gaming costs
increased $8.7 million, or 13.6%. The increase in gaming costs was primarily
attributable to a $8.2 million increase in gaming costs in St. Louis as a
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result of (i) a $5.0 million increase in gaming and admissions taxes which was
attributable to increased gaming revenues, (ii) a $2.3 million increase in
payroll and benefit costs, and (iii) $0.9 million in other costs associated
with increased revenues. Gaming costs increased $0.5 million in Biloxi
primarily as a result an increase in rooms provided to casino patrons and an
increase in player development events. Excluding the Davenport operations, as
a percentage of gaming revenues, gaming and gaming cruise costs decreased to
57.7% during fiscal 2002 from 59.6% during fiscal 2001.
The Company's costs and expenses for food and beverage, hotel, retail and
other were $12.9 million during fiscal 2002, compared to $17.1 million during
fiscal 2001. Excluding the Davenport and Gateway operations, these costs were
$12.5 million during fiscal 2002 compared to $12.2 million during fiscal 2001,
an increase of $0.3 million, or 2.5%.
The Company's consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses were
$32.3 million during fiscal 2002, compared to $40.7 million during fiscal
2001, a decrease of $8.4 million. Excluding the Davenport and Gateway
operations, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $31.6
million during fiscal 2002 from $31.0 million during fiscal 2001, an increase
of $0.6 million, or 1.9%. The St Louis casino operations experienced an
increase in selling, general and administrative costs of $1.3 million
primarily due to $0.9 million related to increased revenue and $0.4 million
due to increased payroll and payroll benefits. Biloxi combined operations
experienced an increase of $0.3 million primarily as a result of increased
insurance costs. These increases were offset by decreases in corporate and
leasing operations' selling, general and administration costs of $0.9 million
and $0.1 million, respectively. Corporate expenses decreased primarily as a
result in a reduction in legal fees associated with the negotiations with the
Company's Noteholders and reduction in payroll expenses. Leasing operations
experienced a decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses as a
result of the vessel M/V "Surfside Princess" (formerly the "New Yorker") being
under contract for an installment sale for six months during fiscal 2002,
during which time the purchaser incurred the ongoing costs to maintain the
vessel, offset by the legal fees incurred after the vessel was repossessed.
Excluding the Davenport and Gateway operations, as a percentage of
consolidated revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased
to 24.6% during fiscal 2002, from 27.8% during fiscal 2001.
Depreciation and amortization expenses were $8.4 million during fiscal 2002
compared to $10.4 million during fiscal 2001, a decrease of $2.0 million, or
19.2%. The sale of Davenport assets contributed to $1.5 million of the
decrease and the decision to sell the assets of the leasing operations
contributed $1.3 million to the decrease. These decreases were offset by an
increase in depreciation expense of $1.0 million as a result of placing assets
associated with the relocation of the "Admiral" into service in December 2000.
The Company incurred development costs of $0.4 million during fiscal 2002,
compared to $0.3 million during fiscal 2001. During both fiscal years, the
costs were incurred for the Destination Broadwater project.
During fiscal 2002 and 2001, management's ongoing evaluation of the net
realizable value of its assets, based on their intended future use and current
market conditions, resulted in the recognition of an impairments of long-lived
assets of $7.1 million and $12.7 million, respectively, on two casino vessels
not used in the Company's gaming operations and accounted for in the Company's
leasing segment.
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Operating income. As a result of the foregoing items, the Company had an
operating loss of $4.7 million during fiscal 2002, compared to an operating
loss of $12.2 million during fiscal 2001.
Interest expense, net. The Company incurred net interest expense of $14.1
million during fiscal 2002, compared to $18.6 million during fiscal 2001, a
decrease of $4.5 million or 24.2%. Decreased principal balances and decreased
variable interest rates primarily contributed to the decrease.
Reorganization costs. The Company incurred reorganization costs resulting
from the bankruptcy proceedings of PBLLC of $1.4 million during fiscal 2002.
There were no comparable costs in the prior year.
Gain/loss on disposal of fixed assets. As previously discussed, during
fiscal 2002, the Company sold the assets of its St. Louis-based non-gaming
cruise riverboats and recognized a gain of $0.8 million. During fiscal 2001,
the Company sold the assets of its Davenport operations resulting in a gain of
$34.5 million. This was partially offset by a loss of $0.5 million resulting
from the disposal of certain assets that were not suitable for the new
location in conjunction with the relocation of the "Admiral."
Minority interest expense. The Company incurred $1.2 million in minority
interest expense during fiscal 2002, compared to $3.4 million during fiscal
2001, a decrease of $2.2 million. The decrease is the result of selling the
assets of the Company's 95% owned partnership in Davenport and a decreased
interest rate on the redeemable priority return on the PBLLC minority
interest.
Net loss. The Company incurred a net loss of $20.7 million during fiscal
2002, compared to a net loss of $0.2 million during fiscal 2001.
Fiscal 2001 Compared to Fiscal 2000
On October 10, 2000, the Company sold the assets of its Davenport operations
for aggregate consideration of $58.2 million in cash. The Company recognized
a gain of $34.5 million on the transaction.
Operating revenues. The Company generated consolidated operating revenues
of $152.1 million during fiscal 2001 compared to $188.5 million during fiscal
2000, a decrease of $36.4 million. The St. Louis and Biloxi operations
experienced decreases in revenues of $1.4 million and $4.6 million,
respectively. Additionally, the corporate leasing operation experienced a
$1.8 million decrease in operating revenues as a result of a charter agreement
with a third party terminating in July 1999. Excluding the Davenport
operations, revenues decreased $7.8 million, or 6.4%.
Gaming revenues from the Company's St. Louis and Biloxi operations decreased
$1.0 and $2.0 million, respectively, during fiscal 2001, compared to fiscal
2000. In St. Louis, the disruption to the slot floor resulting from the swap
out of 850 slot machines, the addition of bill validators, the implementation
of the new accompanying electronic loss limit slot tracking system and
preparation and delays on the move of the Admiral contributed to the $1.0
million reduction of gaming revenues over the prior year. During the last
quarter of the fiscal year that included five days during which the casino was
closed for its relocation and two and one half months of post move results,
St. Louis gaming revenues were $1.1 million over the prior years ending
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quarter. In Biloxi, changes in marketing campaigns of competitors negatively
impacted gaming revenues and market share.
The Company's revenues from food and beverage, hotel, retail and other were
$31.3 million during fiscal 2001, compared to $40.2 million during fiscal
2000, a decrease of $8.9 million. Excluding the Davenport operations,
revenues from these sources were $24.5 million during fiscal 2001 compared to
$28.9 million during fiscal 2000, a decrease $4.4 million or 15.2%. The
decrease was primarily attributable to: (i) a decrease of food and beverage
revenue of $0.6 million as a result of changes in the buffet coupon policy in
St. Louis, (ii) a decrease of food and beverage revenue of $0.8 million in
Biloxi as a result of the increased competition resulting in fewer guests,
(iii) a decrease of $1.8 million in charter revenue as previously discussed,
and (iv) insurance proceeds of $0.9 million recognized in fiscal 2000.
Promotional allowances were $27.0 million during fiscal 2001 compared to
$33.4 million during fiscal 2000. Excluding the Davenport operations,
promotional allowances were $19.4 million during fiscal 2001 compared to $18.9
million during fiscal 2000, an increase of $0.5 million or 2.6%. Promotional
allowances in St. Louis decreased $0.7 million as a result of increased
promotions in the prior year primarily related to the change to "continuous
boarding." In Biloxi, promotional allowances increased $1.2 million primarily
as a result of response to the competitive pressures in the market.
Operating costs and expenses. The Company's consolidated gaming and gaming
cruise operating costs and expenses were $83.1 million during fiscal 2001,
compared to $99.1 million during fiscal 2000, a decrease of $16.0 million.
Excluding the Davenport operations, gaming and gaming cruise operating costs
and expenses decreased $1.0 million, or 1.0%. Excluding the Davenport
operations, as a percentage of gaming revenues, gaming and gaming cruise costs
increased to 59.6% in fiscal 2001 from 58.9% during fiscal 2000. The decrease
in gaming expense is primarily the result of decreased gaming revenues
resulting in lower gaming taxes. The increase as a percent of revenue is
primarily the result of the fixed cost components of operations.
The Company's costs and expenses for food and beverage, hotel, retail and
other were $17.1 million during fiscal 2001, compared to $20.2 million during
fiscal 2000, a decrease of $3.1 million. Excluding the Davenport operations,
these costs were $13.1 million during fiscal 2001 compared to $13.4 million
during fiscal 2000, a decrease of $0.3 million or 2.2%.
The Company's consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses were
$40.7 million during fiscal 2001, compared to $47.4 million during fiscal
2000, a decrease of $6.7 million. Excluding the Davenport operations,
selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $31.6 million during
fiscal 2001 from $32.5 million during fiscal 2000, a decrease of $0.9 million
or 2.8%. St Louis experienced an increase in selling, general and
administrative costs of $0.9 million primarily due to a prior year adjustment
which resulted in a reduction of property taxes of $0.8 million related to a
successful tax protest of prior years' assessments. Biloxi experienced a
decrease of $1.7 million primarily as a result of (i) reduced lease expense of
$0.9 million and reduced property tax of $0.3 million as a result of
purchasing the casino barge in August 1999, and (ii) labor efficiencies of
$0.5 million. Excluding the Davenport operations, as a percentage of
consolidated revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses increased
to 28.0% during fiscal 2001, from 26.4% during fiscal 2000.
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Depreciation and amortization expenses were $10.4 million during fiscal 2001
compared to $14.0 million during fiscal 2000, a decrease of $3.6 million. The
sale of Davenport assets contributed to $2.9 million of the decrease and the
decision to sell the assets of the leasing operations contributed $1.1 million
to the decrease. These decreases were offset by additions to property and
equipment in St. Louis and Biloxi, including the new porte cochere in St.
Louis and the purchase of the Biloxi casino barge.
The Company incurred development costs of $0.3 million during fiscal 2001,
compared to $0.2 million during fiscal 2000. During both fiscal years, the
costs were incurred primarily for the ongoing Destination Broadwater project.
During fiscal 2001, management's ongoing evaluation of the net realizable
value of its assets, based on their intended future use and current market
conditions, resulted in the recognition of an impairment of long-lived assets
of $12.7 million on two casino vessels not currently used by the Company's
operations and accounted for in the Company's leasing segment. Specifically,
the Company entered into an option to sell one vessel and, with the sale of
the Davenport operations, the need to maintain a reserve vessel for the
upcoming hull inspection was eliminated. The Company had no comparable
expense during fiscal 2000.
Operating income. As a result of the foregoing items, the Company had
operating loss of $12.2 million during fiscal 2001, compared to operating
income of $7.6 million during fiscal 2000.
Interest expense, net. The Company incurred net interest expense of $18.6
million during fiscal 2001, compared to $19.6 million during fiscal 2000, a
decrease of $1.0 million or 5.0%. This reduction is primarily the result of
the reduction of $30.0 of debt.
Gain/loss on disposal of property and equipment. The Company sold the
assets of the Davenport operations in October 2000 resulting in a gain of
$34.5 million. Additionally, in conjunction with the relocation of the
"Admiral," the Company disposed of certain assets that were not suitable for
the new location, resulting in a loss of $0.5 million.
Minority interest expense. The Company incurred $3.4 million in minority
interest expense during fiscal 2001, compared to $1.3 million during fiscal
2000, an increase of $2.1 million. The increase is primarily the result of
the Davenport casino's 5% limited partner's share of the Davenport sale
proceeds.
Net loss. The Company incurred a net loss of $0.2 million during fiscal
2001, compared to a net loss of $13.4 million during fiscal 2000.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company meets its working capital requirements from a combination of
internally generated sources including cash from operations and the sale or
charter of assets no longer utilized in the Company's casino operations.
Management believes that it presently has adequate sources of liquidity to
meet its normal operating requirements. However, as a result of the Company's
high degree of leverage and the need for significant capital expenditures at
its St. Louis property, the Company was unable to make the regularly scheduled
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interest payments of $6.4 million that were each due and payable March 15 and
September 15, 2000. Under the Indentures pursuant to which the Senior
Exchange Notes and Secured Notes were issued, an Event of Default occurred on
April 15, 2000, and is continuing as of the date hereof. Additionally the
Company did not pay the $25.0 million principal payment due September 15, 2000
on the Senior Exchange Notes. The holders of at least 25% of the Senior
Exchange Notes and Secured Notes were notified and instructed the Indenture
Trustee to accelerate the Senior Exchange Notes and Secured Notes and declare
the unpaid principal and interest to be due and payable.
Subsequently, the Company was unable to make the principal and interest
payments due September 15, 2001 and the interest payment due March 15, 2002,
on its Senior and Secured Notes. As of February 28, 2002, principal due on
the Senior and Secured Notes was $56.2 million and $18.8 million,
respectively.
By suspending the interest payments on the Senior Exchange Notes and Secured
Notes until such time as either a restructuring plan has been negotiated and
implemented or the Company pursues a voluntary liquidation of assets approved
by its lenders, management presently believes that its liquidity and capital
resources will be sufficient to maintain all of its normal operations at
current levels and does not anticipate any adverse impact on its operations,
customers or employees. However, costs previously incurred and to be incurred
in the future in connection with any restructuring or voluntary liquidation
plan have been and will continue to be substantial and, in any event, there
can be no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully restructure
its indebtedness and that lenders will allow the Company to voluntarily
liquidate assets or that its liquidity and capital resources will be
sufficient to maintain its normal operations during the period. Additionally,
any significant interruption or decrease in the revenues derived by the
Company from its operations would have a material adverse effect on the
Company's liquidity and the ability to maintain the Company's operations as
presently conducted.
The Company requires approximately $6.5 million of cash to fund daily
operations. As of February 28, 2002, the Company had $3.6 million of non-
restricted cash in excess of the $6.5 million. The Company is heavily
dependant on cash generated from operations to continue to operate as planned
in its existing jurisdictions and to make capital expenditures. Management
believes that unless the debt holders take further action with respect to the
Company's defaults, that its existing available cash and cash equivalents and
its anticipated cash generated from operations will be sufficient to fund all
of its ongoing operating properties, but will not meet all its debt
obligations. To the extent cash generated from operations is less than
anticipated, the Company may be required to curtail certain planned
expenditures or seek other sources of financing.
The Company had $6.9 million in restricted cash as of February 28, 2002. Of
that amount, $3.1 million relates to the Broadwater Property. Prior to the
filing for reorganization under Chapter 11, PBLLC deposited revenues into
lockboxes that were controlled by its lender. Expenditures from the lockboxes
were limited to the operating expenses, capital improvements and debt service
of the Broadwater Property as defined by its loan agreement. The lender
continues to control the capital improvements lockbox. PBLLC currently
operates under a cash collateral stipulation and agreement, which allows PBLLC
to use its cash collateral for normal operations in accordance with certain
terms as defined by the cash collateral agreement. Revenues of PBLLC include
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the operations of the hotels and golf course and $3.1 million annually of
proceeds from rental of the Biloxi casino's mooring site. Pursuant to the
bankruptcy reorganization plan submitted by PBLLC, the Company will be
obligated to loan to PBLLC certain amounts necessary to make payments under
the Plan. See "Item 3. Legal Proceedings." The Company has $1.7 million
restricted for payment as a partial redemption of its obligation under PBLLC's
plan of reorganization and $0.6 million restricted for payment of interest on
the Company's Notes.
Additionally, TCG had $1.5 million of restricted cash which is pending the
outcome of the litigation, "Whalen IV." The funds were restricted pursuant to
an injunction obtained by the plaintiff in this action to serve as a source of
potential recovery. Subsequent to year end, all cases related to the Whalen
litigation were settled for $0.5 million. See the description of such
litigation in the Notes to the Company's Financial Statements.
The Company had $0.8 million in restricted short-term investments as of
February 28, 2002, consisting of certificates of deposit guaranteeing certain
performance obligations of the Company.
The Company generated $3.8 million of cash from operating activities during
fiscal 2002, compared to using $8.5 million in fiscal 2001. Accrued and
unpaid interest contributed to $8.3 million of the cash generated from
operating activities.
The Company generated $0.5 million of cash from investing activities during
fiscal year 2002. During fiscal 2002, the Company received $1.7 million of
proceeds from the sale of the St. Louis non-gaming cruise operations and $0.6
million of proceeds from an installment sale. The Company expended $4.5
million on property and equipment, of which approximately $2.2 million related
the St. Louis operations, $2.2 million was spent in Biloxi, and $0.1 million
was spent on development for Destination Broadwater. Additionally, $5.4
million was generated from the maturity of short-term investments used to
guarantee the payment of the March 15, 2001 interest obligation on the Senior
Exchange Notes and the Secured Notes, and $0.3 million was used to purchase
short-term investments.
The Company used $2.7 million of cash from financing activities during
fiscal year 2002 primarily related to payments of debt obligations of the St.
Louis property.
The indenture governing the Company's Senior Exchange Notes (the
"Indenture"), restricts the ability of PCI, TCG and PCI's wholly-owned
subsidiaries which are guarantors of the Senior Exchange Notes (collectively,
the "Guarantors"), among other things, to dispose of or create liens on
certain assets, to make certain investments and to pay dividends. Under the
Indenture, the Guarantors have the ability to seek to borrow additional funds
of $15.0 million and may borrow additional funds for certain uses. The
Indenture also provides that the Guarantors must use cash proceeds from the
sale of certain assets within 180 days to either (i) permanently reduce
certain indebtedness or (ii) contract with an unrelated third party to make
investments or capital expenditures or to acquire long-term tangible assets,
in each case, in gaming and related businesses (provided any such investment
is substantially complete in 270 days). In the event such proceeds are not so
utilized, the Company must make an offer to all holders of Senior Exchange
Notes to repurchase at par value an aggregate principal amount of Senior
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Exchange Notes equal to the amount by which such proceeds exceeds $5.0
million. Certain provisions of the Indenture do not apply to the Company's
consolidated entities which do not guarantee the Senior Exchange Notes.
In conjunction with the purchase of the Broadwater Property, PBLLC borrowed
the sum of $30.0 million from a third party lender, evidenced by a non-
recourse promissory note (the "Indebtedness"). Except as set forth in the
promissory note and related security and guarantee documents, PBLLC's
obligations under the Indebtedness are nonrecourse and are secured by the
Broadwater Property, its improvements and leases thereon. The Indebtedness
bears interest at a variable rate per annum equal to the greater of (i) 8.75%
or (ii) 4% plus the LIBOR 30-day rate.
PBLLC is obligated under the Indebtedness to make monthly payments of
interest accruing under the Indebtedness, and was obligated to repay the
Indebtedness in full on July 22, 2000. In addition, PBLLC was obligated to
pay to the lender a loan fee in the amount of $7.0 million which was fully
earned and non-refundable when the Indebtedness was due. As of the default
date, the Company is accruing, but has not paid, interest on the unpaid loan
fee at the stipulated rate. The Company continued to make the monthly
interest payments accruing on the $30.0 million principal through April 19,
2001, when the Company announced that PBLLC had filed for reorganization under
Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court
for the Southern District of Mississippi. The Bankruptcy Court has set
September 30, 2002 for commencement of the hearing on confirmation of the
Plan. The Company is unable to offer any assurance that this will occur or
that the restructured debt, if it is restructured, will be paid in accordance
with its revised terms.
The 5.7% term note payable is collateralized by the vessel M/V "President
Casino-Mississippi" and various equipment and is personally guaranteed by Mr.
Connelly. This note also contains certain covenants which, among other
things, require the Company to maintain a minimum tangible net worth of $40.0
million. The aforementioned default on the Company's Senior Exchange Notes
and Secured Notes also constituted a default under this note. The Company has
continued to make the quarterly principal and interest payments related to
this note. No action has been taken by the lender to accelerate the note and
declare the unpaid principal due and payable. Under the terms of the 5.7%
term note payable, $2.1 million principal becomes due and payable in August
2002. Management intends to renegotiate the terms of the note with the lender
to extend the payment terms. There can be no assurance that the Company will
be able to renegotiate the terms successfully.
In connection with the Company's proposed "Destination Broadwater"
development plan, to date, the Company has not identified any particular
financing alternatives or sources as the necessary regulatory approvals have
not been obtained. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
obtain the regulatory approvals or the requisite financing. Should the
Company fail to raise the required capital, such failure would materially and
adversely impact the Company's business plan.
In the event the Company identifies a potential growth opportunity, project
financing will be required. Capital investments may include all or some of
the following: acquisition and development of land; acquisition of vessels and
lease options on land and other facilities; and construction of vessels and
other facilities in anticipation of the approval of gaming operations in
potential new jurisdictions. In connection with development activities
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relating to potential jurisdictions, the Company also makes expenditures for
professional services which are expensed as incurred. The Company's financing
requirements would depend upon actual development costs, the amounts and
timing of such expenditures, the amount of available cash flow from operations
and the availability of other financing arrangements.
Critical Accounting Policies
--Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company prepares the consolidated financial statements in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Certain
of the Company's accounting policies, including the determination of bad debt
reserves, the estimated useful lives assigned to property, plant and
equipment, asset impairment, insurance reserves and player point liability
require that management apply significant judgment in defining the appropriate
assumptions for calculating financial estimates. By their nature, these
judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. Management's
judgements are based on historical experience, terms of existing contracts,
observance of trends in the gaming industry and information available from
other outside sources. There can be no assurance that actual results will not
differ from our estimates. To provide an understanding of the methodology
applied, significant accounting policies and basis of presentation are
discussed where appropriate in this discussion and analysis and in the notes
of the consolidated financial statements.
The carrying values of the Company's assets are reviewed when events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not
be recoverable. Asset impairment is determined to exist if estimated future
cash flows, undiscounted and without interest charges, are less than the
carrying amount. If it is determined that an impairment loss has occurred,
then an impairment loss is recognized in the statement of operations. The
resulting impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying
amount of the asset exceeds its fair value, estimated using quoted market
prices, if available, or other acceptable valuation methodologies, including
discounted cash flows or comparable sales.
--Recently Issued Accounting Standards
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or
Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" during August 2001. SFAS 144 requires one
accounting model be used for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale and
broadens the presentation of discontinued operations to include more disposal
transactions. The requirements of SFAS No. 144 are effective for fiscal years
beginning after March 1, 2002. The adoption of SFAS No. 144 is not expected
to have a material effect on the Company's financial position or results of
operations.
Forward Looking Statements
This Annual Report on Form 10-K and certain information provided
periodically in writing and orally by the Company's designated officers and
agents contain certain statements which constitute "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.
The terms "Company," "we," "our" and "us" refer to President Casinos, Inc.
The words "expect," "believe," "goal," "plan," "intend," "estimate," and
similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to specifically
identify forward-looking statements. Those statements appear in this Annual
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Report on Form 10-K and the documents incorporated herein by reference,
particularly "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations," and include statements regarding the intent, belief or
current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers with
respect to, among other things: (i) our financial prospects; (ii) our
financing plans and our ability to meet our obligations under our debt
obligations and obtain satisfactory operating and working capital; (iii) our
operating and restructuring strategy; and (iv) the effect of competition and
regulatory developments on our current and expected future revenues. You are
cautioned that any such forward looking statements are not guarantees of
future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual
results may differ materially from those projected in the forward looking
statements as a result of various factors. The factors that might cause such
differences include, among others, the following: (i) continuation of future
operating and net losses by the Company; (ii) the inability of the Company to
restructure its debt obligations and facilitate PBLLC's successful emergence
from bankruptcy; (iii) the inability of the Company to obtain sufficient cash
from its operations and other resources to fund ongoing obligations and
continue as a going concern; (iv) developments or new initiatives by our
competitors in the markets in which we compete; (v) our stock price; (vi)
adverse governmental or regulatory changes or actions which could negatively
impact our operations; and (vii) other factors including those identified in
the Company's filings made from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise
forward looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date
of this Annual Report on Form 10-K or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
As of February 28, 2002, the Company had $114.2 million of debt, including a
loan fee of $7.0 million associated with the $30.0 million note related to the
Broadwater Property. Of this amount $75.0 million bears interest at fixed
rates. The remaining $39.2 million bears interest at variable rates. The
$30.0 million Broadwater Property note payable and associated $7.0 million
loan fee bear interest at a stipulated variable rate at the greater of (i)
8.75% or (ii) 4.0% plus the LIBOR 30-day rate. The M/V "President Casino-
Mississippi" note payable of $2.2 million bears interest at 2.0% over the
prime rate of J.P. Morgan Chase & Company. As of February 28, 2002, the
average interest rate applicable to the debt carrying variable rates was
11.64%. An increase of one percentage point in the average interest rate
applicable to the variable rate debt outstanding as of February 28, 2002,
would increase the Company's annual interest costs by approximately $0.4
million. The Company continues to monitor interest rate markets, but has not
engaged in any hedging transactions with respect to such risks.
Although the Company manages its short-term cash assets to maximize return
with minimal risk, the Company does not invest in market rate sensitive
instruments for trading or other purposes and the Company is not exposed to
foreign currency exchange risks or commodity price risks in its transactions.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Reference is made to the Index to Financial Statements and Schedules on page
F-1.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure.
Not applicable.
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Part III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers Registrant
As of the date hereof, the directors and executive officers of the Company,
together with certain information about them, are set forth below.
Name Age Director Since Positions with the Company
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John E. Connelly 76 1992 Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
(Class III)
John S. Aylsworth 51 1995 President, Chief Operating
Officer and Director
(Class III)
Terrence L. Wirginis 50 1993 Vice Chairman of the Board,
Vice President-Marine and
Development and Director
(Class II)
James A. Zweifel 56 -- Executive Vice President
and General Manager
Ralph J. Vaclavik 47 -- Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Karl G. Andren 55 1993 Director (Class I)
Royal P. Walker, Jr. 42 1996 Director (Class I)
W. Raymond Barrett 69 1999 Director (Class II)
The Company has a classified Board of Directors consisting of three classes.
At each annual meeting of stockholders, directors are elected for a term of
three years to succeed those directors whose terms are expiring. Terms of
directors of Class I will expire in 2002, terms of directors of Class II will
expire in 2003 and terms of directors of Class III will expire in 2004.
Mr. Connelly has served as Chairman and a director of the Company and its
predecessors since their inception. Mr. Connelly has also served as Chief
Executive Officer of the Company from its inception until March 1995 and from
July 1995 to the present. Mr. Connelly served as President of the Company
from July 1995 until July 1997. Entities controlled by Mr. Connelly have
owned and operated the Gateway Clipper Fleet in Pittsburgh from its inception
in 1958 through 1996, the Station Square Sheraton Hotel in Pittsburgh from
1981 to 1998 and the Broadwater Beach Resort from 1992 until such time as the
purchase of the property by a limited liability company in which the Company
and Mr. Connelly have interests. In 1984, Mr. Connelly founded World Yacht
Enterprises, a fleet of dinner cruise, sightseeing and excursion boats in New
York City. In 1985, he started Gateway Riverboat Cruises in St. Louis, a
predecessor to the Company. Mr. Connelly is also the founder, owner and Chief
Executive Officer of J. Edward Connelly Associates, Inc., a marketing firm
based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Aylsworth has been President and Chief Operating Officer since July
1997, and a director of the Company since July 1995. Mr. Aylsworth served as
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company from March
1995 to July 1997. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Aylsworth served as an
executive officer for Davis Companies, located in Los Angeles, California.
From January 1992 through October 1994, Mr. Aylsworth was Chief Executive
Officer of The Sports Club Company, a company which operates premier health
and fitness facilities in Los Angeles and Irvine, California.
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Mr. Wirginis has served as Vice Chairman of the Board since July 1997. Mr.
Wirginis has served as Vice President, Marine and Development since August
1995 and as a director since the Company's inception. Prior to his employment
with the Company, Mr. Wirginis provided consulting services to the Company
with respect to the Company's marine operations and the development and
improvement of the Company's facilities. The Company has been advised that
Mr. Wirginis devotes an insubstantial amount of his time to Gateway Clipper
Fleet, a company in which he has an ownership interest. Mr. Wirginis is the
grandson of Mr. Connelly.
Mr. Zweifel has been Executive Vice President and General Manager of the
Company's St. Louis operations since September 2000. Mr. Zweifel was
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company from July
1997 until September 2000. Mr. Zweifel served as Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer from November 1995 until July 1997. Prior to joining the
Company, Mr. Zweifel was Executive Director of FANS, Inc., the organization
formed to bring the Los Angeles Rams to St. Louis. From July 1992 to November
1994, Mr. Zweifel was Vice President and Controller of Clark Refining and
Marketing. From July 1988 to July 1992, Mr. Zweifel was Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Secretary for Engineered Support Systems, a manufacturer
of ground support systems.
Mr. Vaclavik has been Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of
the Company since September 2000. Mr. Vaclavik served as Vice President of
Finance of the Company since its inception in June 1992.
Mr. Andren has been Chairman of Circle-Line Sightseeing Yachts, Inc., a
subsidiary of New York Cruise Lines, Inc. ("NYCL"), which operates the leading
sightseeing cruise line in New York City, since 1981. In addition, NYCL owns
World Yacht, Inc., a fleet of luxury dinner cruise, sightseeing and excursion
boats in New York City. Mr. Andren is a principal stockholder in NYCL. Mr.
Andren is a member of the Company's Audit and Compensation Committees.
Mr. Walker became a member of the Company's Board of Directors on June 4,
1996. Mr. Walker holds a J.D. from Texas Southern University in Houston,
Texas, and since June 1, 1992 has served on the staff of The Institute for
Disability Studies at the University of Southern Mississippi. From June 1991
through May 1992 he served as the first Executive Director of the Mississippi
Gaming Commission. Mr. Walker is a member of the Company's Audit and
Compensation Committees.
Mr. Barrett became a member of the Company's Board of Directors in August
1999. Mr. Barrett founded Biomedical Systems Corporation, a manufacturer of
medical equipment and provider of pharmaceutical data acquisition and
perinatal services, in 1975. Mr. Barrett served as President of Biomedical
Systems Corporation from inception until 1995 and has served as its Chairman
since 1995. Mr. Barrett is a member of the Company's Audit and Compensation
Committees.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company's
directors and executive officers ("Reporting Persons") to file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission initial reports of ownership and reports of
changes in ownership of Common Stock of the Company. The Company has
designated an officer who is available to the Company's Reporting Persons to
assist them in filing the required reports. To the Company's knowledge, based
solely on its review of the copies of such reports furnished to the Company
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and written representations that no other reports were required, during the
year ended February 28, 2002 all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable
to the Reporting Persons were complied with, except Mr. Zweifel filed one late
report in October 2001 covering six transactions not previously reported and
one late report in January 2002 covering nine transactions not previously
reported, Mr. Connelly filed one late report in February 2002 covering three
transactions not previously reported and Mr. Wirginis filed one late report in
July 2001 covering one transaction not previously reported.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to
compensation paid by the Company during the three fiscal years ended February
28/29, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively, to each of the named executive
officers of the Company.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Long-Term
Annual Compensation Compensation
-------------------- ------------
Securities All
Fiscal Underlying Other
Name and Principal Position Year Salary Bonus Options/SARs Compensation (1)
- --------------------------- ------ ------ ----- ------------ ----------------
John E. Connelly 2002 $200,000 $ -- -- $ 2,438
Chairman of the Board and 2001 200,000 33,333 -- 3,385
Chief Executive Officer 2000 200,000 -- -- 3,200
John S. Aylsworth 2002 $450,000 $ 56,251 436,667 (2) $ 3,525
President and Chief 2001 450,000 93,750 -- 3,006
Operating Officer 2000 450,000 150,000 90,000 3,786
Terrence L. Wirginis 2002 $205,000 $ 15,376 112,000 (2) $ 3,438
Vice Chairman of the 2001 205,000 25,625 -- 3,332
Board and Vice President 2000 205,000 41,000 60,000 3,404
- -Marine and Development
James A. Zweifel 2002 $235,000 $ 22,031 86,000 (2) $ 3,488
Executive Vice President 2001 218,269 25,725 -- 3,447
and General Manager 2000 205,000 41,000 60,000 3,404
Ralph J. Vaclavik 2002 $180,000 $ 13,501 31,000 (2) $ 3,526
Senior Vice President and 2001 141,458 15,625 -- 3,493
Chief Financial Officer 2000 125,000 50,000 -- 3,174
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(1) Consists of contributions made to the Company's 401(k) plan for the
account of the named executive.
(2) On August 28, 2001, the Company repriced certain outstanding stock
options with exercise prices ranging from $1.875 to $4.000 per share by
amending the terms of such options to provide for an exercise price of
$0.87 per share. In connection with such repricing each of Messrs.
Aylsworth, Wirginis, Zweifel and Vaclavik had previously granted options
for all shares indicated in the table repriced.
The following table contains information concerning the grant of stock
options during fiscal 2002 to the Company's executive officers named in the
Summary Compensation Table.
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OPTION/SAR GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
Individual Grants
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Potential Realizable
Value at Assumed Annual
Number of Percent of Total Rates of Stock Price
Securities Options/SARs Exercise Appreciation for
Underlying Granted to or Base Option Term (3)
Options/SARs Employees in Price Expiration
Name Granted (1) Fiscal Year (2) ($/Sh) Date 5%($) 10%($)
- ---- ------------- ---------------- -------- ---------- -------- --------
John E. Connelly -- -- $ -- -- $ -- $ --
John S Aylsworth 16,667 (4) 2.05% 0.870 Mar. 2005 2,734 5,818
50,000 (5) 6.16% 0.870 Mar. 2005 8,200 17,455
280,000 (5) 34.50% 0.870 Aug. 2007 82,629 187,389
90,000 (5) 11.09% 0.870 Aug. 2009 37,307 89,324
Terrence L. Wirginis 5,000 (5) 0.62% 0.870 Dec. 2002 282 568
5,000 (5) 0.62% 0.870 Jun. 2006 1,151 2,531
42,000 (5) 5.17% 0.870 Aug. 2007 12,394 28,108
60,000 (5) 7.39% 0.870 Aug. 2009 24,872 59,549
James A. Zweifel 5,000 (5) 0.62% 0.870 Oct. 2005 984 2,128
21,000 (5) 2.59% 0.870 Aug. 2007 6.197 14,054
60,000 (5) 7.39% 0.870 Aug. 2009 24,872 59,549
Ralph J. Vaclavik 7,500 (5) 0.92% 0.870 Nov. 2002 403 810
13,500 (5) 1.66% 0.870 Aug. 2007 3,984 9,035
10,000 (5) 1.23% 0.870 Aug. 2009 4,147 9,930
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(1) On August 28, 2001, the Company repriced certain outstanding stock
options. Pursuant to such repricing, the exercise price of options
previously granted to each of Messrs. Aylsworth, Wirginis, Zweifel and
Vaclavik for 436,667, 112,000, 86,000 and 31,000 shares, respectively,
were repriced at $0.87.
(2) Includes options of all employees that were granted or repriced during
fiscal 2002.
(3) In accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission,
"Potential Realizable Value" has been calculated assuming an aggregate
appreciation of the fair market value of the Company's Common Stock on
the date of the grant through the expiration date, at annual compounded
rates of 5% and 10%, respectively.
(4) Options vest when the trading price of the Company's Common Stock is
$5.50.
(5) As of February 28, 2002, the options of the named executive were fully
vested and exercisable.
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The following table sets forth information regarding the number and value of
options held by each of the Company's executive officers named in the Summary
Compensation Table during fiscal 2002. None of the named executive officers
exercised any stock options during fiscal 2002.
FISCAL YEAR END OPTION/SAR VALUES
Number of Securities
Underlying Unexercised Value of Unexercised
Options/SARs in-the-Money Options/SARs
at Fiscal Year End (#) at Fiscal Year End ($) (1)
------------------------- --------------------------
Name Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable
- ---- -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
John E. Connelly -- -- $ -- $ --
John S. Aylsworth 420,000 16,667 -- --
Terrence L. Wirginis 112,000 -- -- --
James A. Zweifel 86,000 -- -- --
Ralph J. Vaclavik 31,000 -- -- --
(1) As of February 28, 2002, no options were in the money.
Employment Arrangements
In June 1998, the Company entered into separate Amended and Restated
Employment Agreements with each of Messrs. Connelly, Aylsworth, Wirginis and
Zweifel. The agreements with each of Messrs. Connelly, Aylsworth and Wirginis
provide for a term of employment through June 1, 2003, and the agreement with
Mr. Zweifel provides for a term of employment through June 1, 2001. The
agreements are automatically renewable thereafter for successive two-year
terms unless terminated by either party. In September 2000, the Company
amended Mr. Zweifel's Amended and Restated Employment Agreement whereby his
responsibilities became those of Vice President-General Manager of the St.
Louis operations.
In March 1999, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr.
Vaclavik for an employment term through March 1, 2002, continuing in effect
until such time as either party gives 90 days written notice of its or his
intention to terminate the agreement.
The agreements provide for minimum annual base salaries of $200,000 for Mr.
Connelly, $400,000 for Mr. Aylsworth, $180,000 for each of Mr. Wirginis and
Mr. Zweifel and $125,000 for Mr. Vaclavik. Such minimum annual base salaries
are subject to increases at the discretion of the Compensation Committee.
Each such executive officer may also receive incentive bonuses provided
through any incentive compensation plan of the Company.
Each employment agreement provides that if the Company terminates the
employment of the executive without Cause or if the executive terminates his
employment for Good Reason prior to a Change in Control of the Company, the
Company will be required to pay such executive officer severance benefits
including the continuation of the executive's then-current annual salary for a
maximum of two years (except for Mr. Zweifel's and Mr. Vaclavik's agreements,
which provide for salary continuation for a one-year period), and the
continuation of certain employment benefits to which he otherwise would have
been entitled. "Cause" is generally defined as (i) any breach or failure to
perform duties or follow instructions of the Board of Directors, (ii)
commission of fraud, misappropriation, embezzlement or other acts of
dishonesty, alcoholism, drug addiction or dependency or conviction of a felony
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or gross misdemeanor if the Board of Directors determines such conduct is
materially adverse to Company, (iii) breach of the employment agreement by the
executive, or (iv) the refusal by any gaming commission with jurisdiction over
the Company's facilities to grant a license to the executive or any suspension
or revocation of a license previously granted to the executive. "Good Reason"
is generally defined as (i) a significant and adverse change in
the nature or scope of the executive's position, authority, duties or
responsibility, (ii) a failure to continue the executive officer's then-
current participation in benefits or compensation, (iii) within a period of
one year following a Change in Control (as defined), resignation by the
executive in his sole and absolute discretion, or (iv) any material breach of
the agreement by the Company.
The employment agreements of Messrs. Connelly, Aylsworth, Wirginis and
Zweifel additionally provide that each such executive officer will be paid
severance benefits in the event that his employment with the Company is
terminated by the Company without Cause or by the executive for Good Reason
within two years of a Change in Control of the Company. The Change in Control
provisions would require, in addition to any other benefits to which the
executive is entitled, a lump-sum cash payment in an amount equal to 2.99
times the executive officer's average annual base compensation, as determined
pursuant to the employment agreement. If payment of the foregoing amounts and
any other benefits received or receivable upon termination after a Change in
Control would subject such executive officer to the payment of a federal
excise tax, the total amount payable by the Company to such executive officer
would be increased by an amount sufficient to provide such executive officer
(after satisfaction of all excise taxes and federal income taxes attributable
to such increased payment) with a net amount equal to the amount receivable
prior to the federal excise tax and federal income tax owed by the executive
officer.
Change in Control is generally defined as (i) the acquisition by any person
of beneficial ownership of 20% or more of the combined voting power of the
Company's then outstanding securities, (ii) a change in the composition of the
Company's Board of Directors such that during any two consecutive years the
incumbent directors and their nominees do not constitute a majority of the
Board, (iii) a merger or consolidation of the Company in which the Company is
not the continuing or surviving corporation or pursuant to which the holders
of the Common Stock prior to such event do not have the same proportionate
ownership of the common stock of the surviving corporation, (iv) a merger or
consolidation of the Company in which the Company is the continuing or
surviving corporation in which the holders of the Company's Common Stock
immediately prior to such event do not own 50% or more of the outstanding
stock of the surviving corporation, or (v) approval by the stockholders of the
Company of a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company or the sale of
substantially all of the assets of the Company. A transfer by Mr. Connelly
and certain related persons and entities which would otherwise be sufficient
to constitute a Change of Control would not constitute a Change of Control for
the purpose of triggering a payment to Mr. Connelly, but would constitute a
change in control for each of the other executives.
Compensation of Directors
During fiscal 2002, directors who were not employees of the Company received
annual director's fees of $36,000. Directors who are employees of the Company
do not receive director's fees. Directors of the Company are entitled to
receive discretionary grants of stock options. No such grants were made in
fiscal 2002. In addition, under the Company's existing stock option plan,
each non-employee director elected to the Board of Directors receives a grant
of non-qualified stock options to purchase 5,000 shares of Common Stock at the
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fair market value of the Company's Common Stock on the date of grant. These
stock options are exercisable immediately with respect to one-half of the
shares and become exercisable with respect to the remainder of the shares in
two equal annual installments.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the ownership
of the Company's Common Stock as of the May 28, 2002: (i) by each person known
to the Company to own beneficially more than 5% of the outstanding shares of
the Company's Common Stock; (ii) by each of the Company's directors; (iii) by
each of the executive officers of the Company listed in the Summary
Compensation Table, and (iv) by all of directors and executive officers of the
Company as a group.
Name of Beneficial Owner No. of Shares (1) % of Class (1)
------------------------ ------------------ -------------
John E. Connelly 1,656,113 (2) 32.7%
John S. Aylsworth 548,985 (3) 10.0%
Terrence L. Wirginis 214,725 (4) 4.2%
Karl G. Andren 74,500 (5) 1.5%
James A. Zweifel 120,008 (6) 2.3%
Royal J. Walker, Jr. 36,000 (7) *
W. Ray Barrett 30,000 (8) *
Ralph J. Vaclavik 36,614 (9) *
All executive officers and
directors as a group (8 persons) 2,716,945(10) 46.8%
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* Less than 1%
(1) Except as otherwise noted in the footnotes to this table, to the
Company's knowledge each of the persons named in the table has sole
voting and investment power with respect to all shares of Common Stock
shown as beneficially owned by them. The percentage calculations are
based upon 5,033,161 shares of Company Common Stock issued and
outstanding and, for each director or executive officer or the group, the
number of shares subject to options exercisable by such director or
executive or the group.
(2) Includes an aggregate of 1,518,496 shares owned of record by entities
controlled by Mr. Connelly. Also includes 37,500 shares beneficially
owned by Mr. Connelly but subject to purchase options granted to certain
individuals. Mr. Connelly's address is 2180 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh,
PA 15205.
(3) Includes 436,667 shares issuable pursuant to stock options, 420,000 of
which are currently exercisable. Mr. Aylsworth's address is 802 North
First Street, St. Louis, MO 63102.
(4) Includes 112,000 shares issuable pursuant to stock options which are
currently exercisable.
(5) Consists of 12,500 shares owned by New York Cruise Lines, Inc., of which
Mr. Andren is Chairman and a principal stockholder; 62,000 shares
issuable pursuant to stock options which are currently exercisable.
(6) Includes 86,000 shares issuable pursuant to stock options which are
currently exercisable.
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(7) Consists exclusively of shares issuable pursuant to stock options which
are currently exercisable.
(8) Includes 5,000 shares issuable pursuant to stock options which are
currently exercisable.
(9) Includes 31,000 shares issuable pursuant to stock options which are
currently exercisable.
(10) Includes 752,000 shares issuable pursuant to stock options which are
currently exercisable.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
J. Edward Connelly and Associates, Inc. ("JECA"), an entity controlled by
John E. Connelly, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, holds a
Class B membership interest in PBLLC. Under the operating agreement of PBLLC,
such Class B interest is entitled to certain redemption rights and preferred
returns on cash flows. In April 2001, PBLLC filed a voluntary petition for
relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. As part of the plan of
reorganization filed by PBLLC in the bankruptcy proceedings (the "Plan"), JECA
will, in respect of its payment right against PBLLC of approximately $14.6
million, be entitled to receive in satisfaction thereof a cash payment of $1.5
million and a one-year interest bearing promissory note from PBLLC in the
principal amount of $1.5 million. The Plan also provides that, following the
confirmation of the Plan, PBLLC and the Company will enter into a loan
agreement under which the Company will be obligated to loan to PBLLC such
amounts as shall be necessary for PBLLC to make certain payments due under the
Plan. Accordingly, to the extent that PBLLC is unable to fund the payment to
JECA following confirmation of the Plan, the Company would be required to loan
to PBLLC any amounts necessary for PBLLC to make such payment.
Mr. Connelly and his affiliates guaranteed debt of the Company in fiscal
2002. The highest aggregate sum guaranteed in fiscal 2002 was $2.6 million.
The guaranteed amount as of February 28, 2002 was $2.2 million.
Mr. Connelly formerly owned 100% of President Mississippi. Mr. Connelly
transferred all of the capital stock of President Mississippi to the Company
at the closing of the Company's initial public offering in return for 261,022
shares of PCI Common Stock, a distribution of $4.3 million representing cash
advanced by Mr. Connelly to President Mississippi, and a tax distribution
equal to 37% of President Mississippi S corporation's taxable income from
formation to date of reorganization. The Company agreed to indemnify Mr.
Connelly against any future income tax liability arising as a result of income
tax audit adjustments for the period prior to the reorganization. The
Internal Revenue Service subsequently audited said period. During fiscal
2000, the Company reimbursed Mr. Connelly $0.2 million for the income tax
liability, and related interest, which resulted from the audit.
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PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) 1. Financial Statements.
See the Index to Financial Statements and Schedules on page F-1.
2. Financial Statement Schedules.
See the Index to Financial Statements and Schedules on page F-1.
3. Exhibits.
See Exhibit Index on page F-53.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
Not applicable.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
I. PRESIDENT CASINOS, INC.
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Independent Auditors' Report .....................................F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2002 and 2001......F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years
Ended February 28/29, 2002, 2001 and 2000.......................F-4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)for
the Years Ended February 28/29, 2002, 2001 and 2000.............F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years
Ended February 29/28, 2002, 2001 and 2000.......................F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements........................F-7
Financial Statement Schedule:
Schedule II--Valuation and Qualifying Accounts...................F-41
All other schedules are omitted as the required information is
inapplicable or is presented in the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements or Notes thereto.
II. THE CONNELLY GROUP, L.P.
Financial Statements:
Independent Auditors' Report.....................................F-42
Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2002 and 2001..................F-43
Statements of Operations for the Years
Ended February 28/29, 2002, 2001 and 2000......................F-44
Statements of Partners' Preferred Redeemable Capital and
General Capital for the Years
Ended February 28/29, 2002, 2001 and 2000......................F-45
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years
Ended February 28/29, 2002, 2001 and 2000......................F-46
Notes to Financial Statements....................................F-47
Financial Statement Schedule:
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts..................F-52
All other schedules are omitted as the required information is
inapplicable or is presented in the Company's Financial Statements
or Notes thereto.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Members of the Board of Directors of
President Casinos, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of President Casinos, Inc.,
(the "Company") as of February 28, 2002 and February 28, 2001, and the related
statements of operations, stockholder's deficit, and cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended February 28, 2002. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and
financial statement schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of the Company as of February 28, 2002 and
February 28, 2001, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for
each of the three years in the period ended February 28, 2002 in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1, the Company
has suffered recurring losses, has a net stockholders' deficit, is
experiencing difficulty in generating sufficient cash flow to meet its
obligations and significant amounts of debt are currently due and in default,
which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going
concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in
Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might
result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
financial statements taken as a whole. The Financial Statement Schedule II
listed in the Index to Financial Statements and Schedules on page F-1 is
presented for the purpose of additional analysis and is not a required part of
the basic financial statements. Financial Statement Schedule II is the
responsibility of the Company's management. This schedule has been subjected
to the auditing procedures applied in our audits of the basic financial
statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects when
considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
St. Louis, Missouri
May 8, 2002
(May 20, 2002 as to Note 18)
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PRESIDENT CASINOS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
February 28,
2002 2001
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents............................................. $ 10,110 $ 8,559
Restricted cash and cash equivalents.................................. 6,942 4,404
Restricted short-term investments..................................... 775 5,938
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $180 and $236.. 823 1,116
Inventories........................................................... 1,143 1,150
Prepaid expenses and other current assets............................. 2,050 2,866
--------- ---------
Total current assets.............................................. 21,843 24,033
--------- ---------
Property and Equipment, net............................................. 98,607 111,242
Other Assets............................................................ -- 469
--------- ---------
$120,450 $135,744
========= =========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable...................................................... $ 3,476 $ 5,978
Accrued payroll and benefits.......................................... 5,183 5,377
Accrued interest...................................................... 15,568 7,285
Accrued loan fee...................................................... 7,000 7,000
Other accrued liabilities............................................. 7,451 5,951
Short-term debt....................................................... 5 1,834
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligation..... 107,200 108,232
--------- ---------
Total current liabilities......................................... 145,883 141,657
--------- ---------
Long-Term Liabilities................................................... -- --
--------- ---------
Total liabilities.............................................. 145,883 141,657
--------- ---------
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities.................................. -- --
Minority Interest....................................................... 15,102 13,874
Stockholders' Deficit:
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share; 150,000 shares
authorized; none issued and outstanding............................. -- --
Common Stock, $.06 par value per share; 14,000,000 shares
authorized; 5,033,161 shares issued and outstanding................. 302 302
Additional paid-in capital............................................ 101,729 101,729
Accumulated deficit................................................... (142,566) (121,818)
--------- ---------
Total stockholders' deficit....................................... (40,535) (19,787)
--------- ---------
$120,450 $135,744
========= =========
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PRESIDENT CASINOS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
Years Ended February 28/29,
2002 2001 2000
------ ------ ------
OPERATING REVENUES:
Gaming..................................... $126,269 $147,810 $181,734
Food and beverage.......................... 14,426 18,437 23,374
Hotel...................................... 5,502 6,748 7,349
Retail and other........................... 5,539 6,125 9,499
Less promotional allowances................ (22,552) (27,022) (33,440)
--------- --------- ---------
Total operating revenues................. 129,184 152,098 188,516
--------- --------- ---------
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Gaming and gaming cruise................... 72,812 83,146 99,102
Food and beverage.......................... 9,645 12,657 14,916
Hotel...................................... 1,351 2,134 2,457
Retail and other........................... 1,946 2,343 2,851
Selling, general and administrative........ 32,269 40,676 47,381
Depreciation and amortization.............. 8,413 10,360 13,975
Development................................ 416 292 211
Impairment of long-lived assets............ 7,068 12,709 --
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Total operating costs and expenses....... 133,920 164,317 180,893
--------- --------- ---------
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS).................... (4,736) (12,219) 7,623
--------- --------- ---------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income............................ 834 990 497
Interest expense........................... (14,945) (19,588) (20,083)
Reorganization costs....................... (1,444) -- --
Gain (loss) on sale of
property and equipment.................. 771 33,985 (99)
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Total other income (expense), net.......... (14,784) 15,387 (19,685)
--------- --------- ---------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST..... (19,520) 3,168 (12,062)
Minority interest.......................... 1,228 3,374 1,311
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NET LOSS................................... $(20,748) $ (206) $(13,373)
========= ========= =========
Basic and diluted net loss per share....... $ (4.12) $ (0.04) $ (2.66)
======== ======== ========
Weighted average common and dilutive
potential common shares outstanding....... 5,033 5,033 5,033
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PRESIDENT CASINOS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(in thousands)
Additional
Common Paid-In Accumulated
Stock Capital Deficit Total
----- ------- -------- -----
Years Ended February 28/29,
2000, 2001 and 2002:
Balance as of March 1, 1999....... $ 302 $ 101,729 $(108,239) $ (6,208)
Net loss.......................... -- -- (13,373) (13,373)
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Balance as of February 29, 2000... 302 101,729 (121,612) (19,581)
Net loss.......................... -- -- (206) (206)
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Balance as of February 28, 2001... 302 101,729 (121,818) (19,787)
Net loss.......................... -- -- (20,748) (20,748)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Balance as of February 28, 2002... $ 302 $ 101,729 $(142,566) $ (40,535)
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PRESIDENT CASINOS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Years Ended February 28/29,
2002 2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss............................................ $(20,748) $ (206) $(13,373)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization................... 8,413 10,360 13,975
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets............... (771) (33,985) 99
Impairment of long-lived assets................. 7,068 12,709 --
Amortization of deferred financing
costs and discount............................ 281 1,547 3,287
Amortization of lease option.................... 253 -- --
Minority interest............................... 1,228 3,374 1,311
Net change in working capital accounts.......... 8,042 (2,454) 1,878
Net change in long-term accounts................ -- 115 294
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Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities........................ 3,766 (8,540) 7,471
--------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Expenditures for property and equipment........... (4,482) (9,238) (8,188)
Proceeds from the sale of property
and equipment.................................. 1,710 58,407 159
Proceeds from notes receivable.................... 596 -- --
Changes in restricted cash........................ (2,538) (1,624) 315
Purchase of short-term investments................ (250) (5,663) (685)
Maturity of short-term investments................ 5,413 685 --
Payment of minority interest...................... -- (2,720) (555)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities....................... 449 39,847 (8,954)
--------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from notes payable....................... -- -- 319
Payments on notes payable......................... (2,663) (35,151) (2,632)
Payments on capital lease obligations............. (1) (5) (906)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in financing activities......... (2,664) (35,156) (3,219)
--------- --------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents.................................. 1,551 (3,849) (4,702)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year...... 8,559 12,408 17,110
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year............ $ 10,110 $ 8,559 $ 12,408
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PRESIDENT CASINOS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except share data and unless otherwise stated)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements set forth herein include the accounts
and operations of President Casinos, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiaries, a
95%-owned limited partnership and a limited liability company in which a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company has a Class A ownership interest and in
which an entity wholly-owned by the Chairman of the Board of the Company owns
a Class B Unit and has preferred rights to certain cash flows (collectively,
the "Company"). All material intercompany balances and transactions have been
eliminated.
The Company owns and operates dockside gaming casinos through its
subsidiaries. The Company conducts dockside gaming operations in Biloxi,
Mississippi through its wholly-owned subsidiary The President Riverboat
Casino-Mississippi, Inc. ("President Mississippi") and in St. Louis, Missouri
north of the Gateway Arch through its wholly-owned subsidiary, President
Riverboat Casino-Missouri, Inc. ("President Missouri"). In addition, the
Company owns and manages certain hotel and ancillary facilities associated
with its gaming operations. The President Broadwater Hotel, LLC, a limited
liability company ("PBLLC") in which Broadwater Hotel, Inc. ("BHI") has a
Class A ownership interest, owns approximately 260 acres in Biloxi,
Mississippi, which includes a 111-slip marina which contains the mooring site
of "President Casino-Broadwater", two hotels with approximately 500 rooms and
an adjacent 18-hole golf course (collectively, the "Broadwater Property").
BHI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Prior to July 2001, the
Company also operated two non-gaming dinner cruise, excursion and sightseeing
vessels in St. Louis near the base of the Gateway Arch. The assets of the
non-gaming cruise operations were sold July 17, 2001. See "Note 4. Property
and Equipment."
On October 10, 2000, the Company sold the assets of its Davenport casino and
hotel operations. The Davenport casino operations were managed by the
Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, President Riverboat Casino-Iowa, Inc. ("PRC
Iowa"), which is the general partner of the 95% Company-owned operating
partnership, The Connelly Group, L.P. ("TCG"). The Blackhawk Hotel in
Davenport was owned by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The
operating results of the Davenport casino and hotel operations have been
included in the consolidated operating results of the Company.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. The Company continues to experience
difficulty generating sufficient cash flow to meet its debt obligations. As a
result of the Company's relatively high degree of leverage and the need for
significant capital expenditures at its St. Louis property, the Company was
unable to pay the regularly scheduled interest payments of $6,375 that were
each due and payable March 15, and September 15, 2000. Under the indentures
pursuant to which the $75,000 13% Senior Exchange Notes (the "Senior Exchange
Notes") and $25,000 12% Secured Notes (the "Secured Notes" and, collectively
with the Senior Exchange Notes, the "Notes") were issued, an Event of Default
occurred on April 15, 2000, and is continuing as of the date hereof.
Additionally, the Company was unable to pay the $25,000 principal payment due
September 15, 2000 on the Senior Exchange Notes. The holders of at least 25%
of the Senior Exchange Notes and the Secured Notes were notified of the
defaults and instructed the Indenture Trustee to accelerate the Senior
Exchange Notes and the Secured Notes and declare the unpaid principal and
interest to be due and payable.
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On November 22, 2000, the Company entered into an agreement with a majority
of the holders of the Senior Exchange Notes and a majority of the holders of
the Secured Notes. The agreement provided for a proposed restructuring of the
Company's debt obligations under the Notes and the application of certain of
the proceeds received by the Company from the sale of the Company's Davenport,
Iowa assets. Approximately $43,000 of the proceeds from the sale were
deposited with a trustee. Of this amount, $12,750 was used to pay missed
interest payments due March 15, 2000 and September 15, 2000 on the Senior
Exchange Notes and the Secured Notes; $25,000 was used to partially redeem the
Senior Exchange Notes and the Secured Notes; and $5,250 was used to pay
interest due March 15, 2001 on the Senior Exchange Notes and the Secured
Notes.
The Company was unable to make the principal and interest payments due
September 15, 2001 and the interest payments due March 15, 2002, on the
outstanding debt under the Senior Exchange Notes and Secured Notes. As of
February 28, 2002, the outstanding principal consists of $56,250 of Senior
Notes and $18,750 of Secured Notes.
To date, the Company's the proposed restructuring has not been implemented
and the Company is continuing discussions with the Noteholders. In November
2001, the majority of the holders of both the Senior Exchange Notes and the
Secured Notes expressed increasing concern over the inability to reach a
consensual agreement with the Company.
The Company has informed the Noteholders that the Company intends to
continue with the sale of certain properties and the pursuit of refinancing
opportunities as primary sources of retiring its debt obligations. In July
2001, the Company completed the sale of its non-gaming cruise operations in
St. Louis, Missouri for $1,650. The Company is continuing its efforts to
identify purchasers for other assets available for sale. Management is unable
to predict whether the heretofore given notice to accelerate the Senior
Exchange Notes and the Secured Notes will result in any further action by the
Noteholders or whether the Notes can be restructured or refinanced under terms
satisfactory to the Company and the Noteholders.
In addition to the foregoing, President Broadwater Hotel, LLC, a limited
liability company in which BHI has a Class A ownership interest, is in default
under a $30,000 promissory note and associated $7,000 loan fee incurred in
connection with the July 1997 purchase by PBLLC of the real estate and
improvements utilized in the Company's operations in Biloxi, Mississippi. On
April 19, 2001, PBLLC filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for
the Southern District of Mississippi. PBLLC continues in possession and use
of its assets as a debtor in possession and has entered into an agreement with
its lender approved by the Bankruptcy Court which allows PBLLC use of its cash
collateral. On October 31, 2001, PBLLC filed its plan of reorganization which
will permit PBLLC to restructure its debt obligations in a manner which will
permit it to continue as a going concern. The Bankruptcy Court has set
September 30, 2002 for commencement of the hearing on confirmation of the
Plan. Pursuant to the bankruptcy reorganization plan submitted by PBLLC, the
Company will be obligated to loan to PBLLC certain amounts necessary to make
payments under the Plan. There can be no assurance that PBLLC will be able to
restructure its debt obligations and emerge from bankruptcy or continue as a
going concern. See "Note 9. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities."
Due to certain debt covenants and cross default provisions associated with
other debt agreements, the Company is also in default under its $2,200 M/V
"President Casino-Mississippi" note. This debt is currently due and
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classified in current liabilities. See "Note 5. Short-Term Debt and Current
Portion of Long-Term Debt."
Management believes that unless the holders of the Company's various debt
obligations take further action with respect to the Company's defaults, the
Company's liquidity and capital resources will be sufficient to maintain its
normal operations at current levels and does not anticipate any adverse impact
on its operations, customers or employees. However, costs previously incurred
and which will be incurred in the future in connection with restructuring the
Company's debt obligations have been and will continue to be substantial and,
in any event, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
restructure successfully its indebtedness or that its liquidity and capital
resources will be sufficient to maintain its normal operations during the
restructuring period.
As of February 28, 2002, the Company had $10,110 of unrestricted cash and
cash equivalents. Of this amount, the Company requires approximately $6,500
of cash to fund daily operations. The Company is heavily dependant on cash
generated from operations to continue to operate as planned in its existing
jurisdictions and to make capital expenditures. Management anticipates that
its existing available cash and cash equivalents and its anticipated cash
generated from operations will be sufficient to fund its ongoing operations,
but will not meet all its debt obligations. To the extent cash generated from
operations is less than anticipated, the Company may be required to curtail
certain planned expenditures.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Cash and Cash Equivalents -- Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid
investments with maturities of ninety days or less at date of purchase.
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents -- Restricted cash and cash equivalents
consists of cash and cash equivalents which are held in segregated accounts to
fund potential obligations required by third parties. See "Note 3.
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Short-Term Investments."
Restricted Short-Term Investments -- To fulfill certain regulatory and other
obligations, the Company invests in certificates of deposit with maturities
greater than ninety days at date of purchase. Short-term investments are
stated at cost, which approximates fair value. See Note 3.
Inventories -- Inventories, consisting principally of food, beverage, retail
items and operating supplies, are stated at the lower of first-in, first-out
cost or market.
Property and Equipment -- Property and equipment are recorded at cost and
capitalized lease assets are recorded at their fair market value at the
inception of the lease. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as
incurred. Improvements that extend the useful life or increase the
productivity of the asset are capitalized. Depreciation and amortization,
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except on property held for sale or development in which no depreciation or
amortization is taken, are computed on a straight-line basis over the
following estimated useful lives:
Land and marina improvements 3-20 years
Buildings and improvements 10-40 years
Riverboats, barges and improvements 5-20 years
Leasehold improvements 3-25 years
Furnishings and equipment 5-10 years
Deferred Financing Costs -- Costs associated with the issuance of debt were
deferred and amortized over the life of the related indebtedness using the
effective interest method.
Gaming Revenues and Promotional Allowances -- In accordance with industry
practice, the Company recognizes gaming revenues as the net win from gaming
activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses. All other
revenues are recognized by reference to the service provided. Revenues
include the retail value of food and beverage, rooms and other items provided
on a complimentary basis to customers. The estimated departmental costs of
providing such promotional allowances are included in gaming costs and
expenses and consist of the following:
2002 2001 2000
------ ------ ------
Food and beverage...... $ 4,586 $ 5,619 $ 7,483
Hotel.................. 772 657 474
Other.................. 351 305 213
-------- -------- --------
$ 5,709 $ 6,581 $ 8,170
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Indirect Expenses -- Certain indirect expenses of operating departments such
as selling, general and administrative and depreciation and amortization are
shown separately in the accompanying statements of operations and are not
allocated to departmental operating costs and expenses.
Self-Insurance -- The Company was partially self-insured for employee health
and workers compensation claims and third party liability costs through April
1999. Effective May 1999, the Company became fully insured for workers
compensation claims. The Company continues to be partially self-insured for
employee health and third party liability claims. The self-insurance claim
liability is based on claims reported and claims incurred but not reported
using the Company's historic experience with such matters.
Minority Interest -- The Company recognizes net income (loss) in TCG, in
which the Company has a 95% ownership interest, and PBLLC, in which BHI has
100% interest in the Class A Unit which controls PBLLC. In addition, the
Company accrues minority interest at 5% of net income for TCG and recognizes a
priority return based on a percentage per annum equal to the greater of (i)
8.75% or (ii) 4.0% plus LIBOR, as defined by the terms of the agreement, for
PBLLC. As of February 28, 2002 and 2001, the minority interest on the balance
sheet is comprised of $15,028 and $13,812, respectively, related to its
obligation to redeem the Class B Unit for $10,000, plus any priority return
accrued but not paid. See "Note 10. Minority Interest."
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Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share Information -- Loss per share information
is computed using the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock
outstanding and common stock equivalent shares from diluted stock options from
date of grant, using the treasury stock method. There is no difference
between loss per share under the basic and diluted methods due to the anti-
dilutive nature of the stock options, since the Company has had losses in all
periods presented. See "Note 12. Stock Option Plans."
Fair Value of Financial Instruments -- The Company calculates the fair value
of financial instruments and includes this additional information in the Notes
to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company uses quoted market
prices whenever available to calculate these fair values. When quoted market
prices are not available, the Company uses valuation methodologies which take
into account the present value of estimated future cash flows to determine
fair value.
Recoverability of Long-Lived Assets -- The carrying values of the Company's
assets are reviewed when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Asset impairment is
determined to exist if estimated future cash flows, undiscounted and without
interest charges, are less than the carrying amount. If it is determined that
an impairment loss has occurred, then an impairment loss is recognized in the
statement of operations. The resulting impairment loss is measured as the
amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value,
estimated using quoted market prices, if available, or other acceptable
valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flows or comparable sales.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards -- The Financial Accounting Standards
Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 144,
"Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" during August
2001. SFAS 144 requires one accounting model be used for long-lived assets to
be disposed of by sale and broadens the presentation of discontinued
operations to include more disposal transactions. The requirements of SFAS
No. 144 are effective for fiscal years beginning after March 1, 2002. The
adoption of SFAS No. 144 is not expected to have a material effect on the
Company's financial position or results of operations.
Use of Management Estimates -- The preparation of financial statements in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results may differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications -- Certain amounts for fiscal 2001 and 2000 have been
reclassified to conform with fiscal 2002 financial statement presentation.
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3. RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Restricted cash and cash equivalents consists of the following:
2002 2001
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PBLLC restricted cash.................. $ 3,088 $ 2,581
TCG restricted cash.................... 1,500 1,823
BHI restricted cash.................... 1,702 --
Corporate restricted cash.............. 652 --
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$ 6,942 $ 4,404
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Prior to the filing for reorganization under Chapter 11, PBLLC deposited
revenues into lockboxes that were controlled by its lender. Expenditures from
the lockboxes were limited to the operating expenses, capital improvements and
debt service of the Broadwater Property as defined by certain agreements. The
lender continues to control the capital improvements lockbox. PBLLC currently
operates under a cash collateral stipulation and agreement, which allows PBLLC
to use its cash collateral for normal operations in accordance with certain
terms as defined by the cash collateral agreement.
TCG has restricted cash consisting of $1,500 pending the outcome of the
litigation, "Whalen IV." See "Note 9. Commitments and Contingent
Liabilities." Additionally, as of February 28, 2001, TCG had $323 held in
escrow to guarantee a tax obligation, which amount was subsequently released
based on the outcome of a dispute.
BHI has $1,702 cash restricted for payment to John E. Connelly, the
Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, as partial redemption of its
obligation under the Class B Unit agreement as a component of the Company's
PBLLC plan of reorganization. Corporate restricted cash is comprised of
amounts restricted for interest payments on the Company's Senior Exchange
Notes and the Secured Notes.
Restricted short-term investments consists of the following:
2002 2001
------ ------
Restricted for interest payment........ $ -- $ 5,298
Performance bonds...................... 600 350
Letter of credit....................... 175 290
--------- ---------
$ 775 $ 5,938
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As of February 28, 2001, the Company had short-term investments held in
escrow for the trustee of its bonds to guarantee the March 15, 2001 payment of
interest on the Senior Exchange Notes and the Secured Notes (see "Note 5.
Short-Term Debt and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt"). Additionally, the
Company is required to collateralize a letter of credit and certain
performance bonds. To fulfill these requirements, the Company invests in
certificates of deposit with maturities greater than ninety days at date of
purchase.
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4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment is summarized as follows:
2002 2001
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Owned property:
Land.................................. $ 250 $ 250
Land and marina improvements.......... 6,605 6,599
Buildings and improvements............ 2,937 2,844
Boats, barges and improvements........ 49,968 49,477
Leasehold improvements................ 3,947 3,787
Furnishings and equipment............. 37,224 35,107
Property held for development or
sale, at net book value............. 47,747 56,293
Construction in progress.............. 665 507
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149,343 154,864
Accumulated depreciation
and amortization.................. (50,736) (43,631)
--------- ---------
98,607 111,233
--------- ---------
Property under capital leases.......... -- 16
Accumulated amortization............ -- (7)
--------- ---------
-- 9
--------- ---------
Property and equipment, net....... $ 98,607 $111,242
========= =========
On March 29, 2001, the Company executed an installment sale agreement for
the M/V "Surfside Princess," (formerly the "New Yorker"). Under the terms of
the agreement, the Company would receive an aggregate of $9,000 principal
installment payments over a period of thirty months commencing on March 29,
2001, which included a final principal balloon payment of $4,388 due October
2003. The note bore an annual interest rate of 10.5%. On October 3, 2001,
the installment sale agreement was terminated. The vessel is included in
property and equipment classified as "property held for sale."
On April 30, 2001, the Company executed an agreement to sell the assets of
Gateway Riverboat Cruises, the Company's non-gaming cruise operations which
provides dinner cruise, excursion and sightseeing on two riverboats on the
Mississippi River. The transaction was consummated on July 17, 2001 for
aggregate consideration of $1,650. The Company recognized a gain of $778 on
the sale of these assets.
On October 10, 2000, the Company sold the assets of its Davenport casino and
hotel operations for aggregate consideration of $58,200 in cash. The Company
recognized a net gain of $34,465 on the transaction.
As a result of management's evaluation of the net realizable value of its
assets, based on their intended future use and current market conditions, the
Company recorded an impairment of long-lived assets of $7,068 and $12,709
during fiscal years 2002 and 2001, respectively, on two casino vessels not
used in the Company's gaming operations. The assets are accounted for in the
Company's leasing segment.
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5. SHORT-TERM DEBT AND CURRENT PORTION OF LONG-TERM DEBT
Short-term debt consists of the following:
2002 2001
------ ------
Construction notes payable...................... $ -- $ 1,817
Equipment notes payable......................... 5 17
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Short-term debt............................ $ 5 $ 1,834
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In conjunction with the relocation of the "Admiral," the Company negotiated
extended payment terms with two vendors providing certain services related to
the new site development. Under the terms of the marine construction
agreement, the Company made monthly payments against progress billings and the
outstanding principal balance bore an annual interest rate of 11.0%. The
principal was paid in full in August 2001. Under the terms of the porte
cochere construction agreement, the Company made monthly payments against
progress billings and the outstanding principal balance bore an annual
interest rate of 10.5%. The Company had a $500 deposit held in escrow which
was applied against the final $500 payment in October 2001.
Long-term notes payable, all of which are classified as current liabilities,
are summarized as follows:
2002 2001
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Senior Exchange Notes, 13%, net of discount
of $0 and $123................................ $ 56,250 $ 56,127
Secured Notes, 12%, net of a gain on
modification of terms of $0 and $322.......... 18,750 19,072
Broadwater Hotel note payable, variable
interest rate, 12.75% and 9.688%.............. 30,000 30,000
M/V "President Casino-Mississippi" note payable,
variable interest rate, 5.7% and 10.0%......... 2,200 2,600
Equipment note payable, 11.0%................... -- 432
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$107,200 $108,231
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Senior Exchange Notes and Secured Notes
The Senior Exchange Notes rank equal in right of payment to all present and
future senior debt, as defined in the indenture governing the Senior Exchange
Notes (the "Note Indenture"), of the Company and its subsidiaries and were
payable as follows: 25% of the outstanding principal amount on each of
September 15, 1999 and September 15, 2000 and the remainder of the outstanding
principal amount on September 15, 2001. In addition, the Senior Exchange
Notes are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally on a senior basis,
by all of the Company's then existing wholly-owned subsidiaries (the
"Guarantors"), and, under certain circumstances, the Company's future
subsidiaries, although the subsidiary guarantee from TCG is limited in amount.
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As security for the obligations of the Company and the Guarantors under the
Senior Exchange Notes, the Company and the Guarantors have pledged their
equity interests in each Guarantor and certain indebtedness from, and certain
investments in, certain gaming ventures. The Note Indenture contains certain
restrictive covenants which, among other things, limit the Company's
Guarantors' ability to pay dividends, incur additional indebtedness (exclusive
of $15,000 of senior debt), issue preferred stock, create liens on certain
assets, merge or consolidate with another company and sell or otherwise
dispose of all or substantially all of its properties or assets. On November
22, 2000, the Company and its principal subsidiaries executed an agreement
with a majority of the holders of its Senior Exchange Notes and Secured Notes.
On December 3, 1998, the Company repurchased $25,000 of its Senior Exchange
Notes. The repurchased notes were used to satisfy the $25,000 principal
payment due September 15, 1999 on the Company's $100,000 Senior Exchange
Notes. The repurchase was funded by the issuance of $25,000 of new 12% notes
due September 15, 2001 (the "Secured Notes"). The Secured Notes have no
mandatory redemption obligation and are secured by mortgages on the "Admiral"
and the M/V "Surfside Princess," (formerly, the "New Yorker") as well as
subsidiary guarantees.
See "Note 1. Basis of Presentation" regarding default of the Senior
Exchange Notes and Secured Notes.
In light of the current financial condition of the Company and the fact that
the Notes have not been actively trading, management believes it is
impracticable to determine the current value of the Senior Exchange Notes and
Secured Notes. Management is currently negotiating with the Noteholders to
re-negotiate the terms of the debt. The aggregate market value of the Senior
Exchange Notes and the Secured Notes as of February 28, 2001 was approximately
$62,000 based on quoted market prices.
Broadwater Hotel Note
In conjunction with the purchase of the Broadwater Property, PBLLC borrowed
the sum of $30,000 from a third party (the "Indebtedness"). Except as set
forth in the promissory note and related security and guarantee documents,
PBLLC's obligations under the Indebtedness are nonrecourse and are secured by
the Broadwater Property, its improvements and leases thereon. The
Indebtedness bears interest at a variable rate per annum equal to the greater
of (i) 8.75% or (ii) 4% plus the LIBOR 30-day rate.
PBLLC was obligated under the Indebtedness to make monthly payments of
interest accruing under the Indebtedness, and was obligated to repay the
Indebtedness in full on July 22, 2000. In addition, PBLLC was obligated to
pay to the lender a loan fee in the amount of $7,000 which was fully earned
and non-refundable when the Indebtedness was due. Neither the Indebtedness
nor the loan fee payments were made on the due date and the Indebtedness is in
default. In accordance with the terms of the loan, effective on the default
date, penalty interest of 4.0% is accrued in addition to interest at the
stipulated rate on the $30,000 principal. Additionally, PBLLC has accrued,
but not paid, interest on the unpaid loan fee at the stipulated rate since the
date of default. PBLLC continued to make the monthly interest payments
accruing on the $30,000 principal through April 19, 2001, when the Company
announced that PBLLC had filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
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District of Mississippi. See "Note 9. Commitments and Contingent
Liabilities" regarding the Chapter 11 petition filed by PBLLC.
M/V "President Casino-Mississippi" Note
The 5.7% term note payable is collateralized by the vessel M/V "President
Casino-Mississippi" and various equipment and is personally guaranteed by Mr.
Connelly. This note also contains certain covenants which, among other
things, require the Company to maintain a minimum tangible net worth of
$40,000. The aforementioned default on the Company's Senior Exchange Notes
and Secured Notes also constituted a default under this note. The Company has
continued to make the quarterly principal and interest payments on this note.
No action has been taken by the lender to accelerate the note and declare the
unpaid principal due and payable.
Under the terms of the 5.7% term note payable, $2,100 principal becomes due
and payable in August 2002. Management intends to renegotiate the terms of
the note with the lender to extend the payment terms. There can be no
assurance that the Company will be able to renegotiate the terms successfully.
Equipment Note Payable
The Company purchased slot machines in March 2000 and financed a portion of
the purchase with an $850 note. The terms of the agreement were for combined
monthly interest and principal payments through August 2001.
The various agreements governing the notes described above generally limit
borrowings by the Company's affiliates without the respective lenders' prior
consent.
6. CAPITAL AND OPERATING LEASES
During fiscal 2002, the Company leased two mooring sites in St. Louis,
Missouri and certain other equipment under operating leases. The operating
leases related to the Company's Davenport operations were either terminated or
assumed by the purchaser upon the sale of the Davenport operations.
The Company's mooring site for Gateway Riverboat Cruises in St. Louis was
for a term of five years commencing August 1986, with four five-year renewal
options. Rent during fiscal years 2002, 2001 and 2000 was $2, $4 and $4,
respectively, and was subject to rate change every five years as recommended
by the Port Commission. The lease was assumed by the purchaser of Gateway
Riverboat Cruises. See "Note 4. Property and Equipment."
Prior to the move of the "Admiral," the Company's lease for the mooring site
of the "Admiral" was for a term of twenty five years and terminated in
December 2008. The lease provided for base rent plus payments of 2% of
adjusted gross receipts (gross receipts net of winnings paid to wagerers).
The base rent was $6 annually and was subject to rate change every five years
as recommended by the Port Commission.
In January 2000, in conjunction with the anticipated move of the "Admiral,"
the Company entered into a sublease agreement with the Port Authority of the
City of St. Louis for a mooring site on the St. Louis river front
approximately 1,000 feet north of the then current location of the "Admiral."
The term of the lease is 25 years commencing on the day the "Admiral" moved to
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the new mooring site. At such time the lease for the former mooring site of
the "Admiral" was surrendered and terminated.
Rent under the terms of the new lease consists of base rent plus a percent
of adjusted gross receipts. The base rent is $27 annually and is subject to
rate change every five years based on the recommendation of the Port
Commission. The percentage rent is 2% of adjusted gross receipts for any
lease year equal to or less than $80,000, plus 3% of that portion of adjusted
gross receipts for such lease year which exceed $80,000 but which are equal to
or less than $100,000, plus 4% of that portion of adjusted gross receipts for
such lease year, if any, which exceed $100,000. Rent expense for the mooring
sites for the years ended February 28/29, 2002, 2001 and 2000 was $1,608,
$1,203 and $1,223, respectively.
The marina where the Company conducts its Biloxi gaming operations has been
determined by the Secretary of State of Mississippi to constitute both
"tidelands" and "fast lands" under the Mississippi Trust Tidelands Act (the
"Tidelands Act"). The tidelands lease is for an initial period of ten years
commencing August 1, 1992, with an option to extend the lease for a term of
five years under the same terms and provisions, subject to renegotiation of
annual rental. The current rent is $598 annually. The fast lands lease is
for a period of 40 years commencing December 31, 1996 for annual rent of $21,
adjustable every five years as defined in the lease agreement.
In February 1995, the Company entered into an operating lease agreement with
American Gaming & Entertainment, Ltd. ("AGEL") to lease the "President Casino-
Broadwater," a fully equipped dockside casino. The lease period under the
agreement commenced on June 15, 1995. Under the initial terms of the
agreement, rent consisted of monthly payments of $458 through July 1997 and
$329 through June 2000, renewable at the option of the Company thereafter if
charter agreement had not terminated.
On April 11, 1997, AGEL filed an action against the Company with respect to
certain disputed charter payments under the agreement. In October of 1998,
this action was dismissed with prejudice pursuant to a settlement agreed upon
by the parties. Pursuant to the settlement, the Company made a lump sum
payment of $3,890 and agreed to ongoing payments of $215 per month through
April 15, 2000. The amended charter period was from December 1, 1997 until
April 15, 2000 and was subject to certain purchase options. On August 10,
1999, the Company executed a purchase agreement for the "President Casino-
Broadwater".
Rental expense incurred under operating leases was $5,434, $4,619 and $6,719
for the years ended February 28/29, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
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Future minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable long-term operating
leases as of February 28, 2002, are as follows:
Non-cancelable
Operating
Leases
------------
Years ending February 28/29:
2003........................ $ 1,411
2004........................ 739
2005........................ 521
2006........................ 311
2007........................ 270
Thereafter.................. 974
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$ 4,226
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7. INCOME TAXES
The Company recognizes deferred tax assets, net of applicable reserves,
related to net operating loss carryforwards and certain temporary differences.
Recognition of future tax benefits is based on the extent the realization of
such benefit is "more likely than not." As such, the realization of the
deferred tax benefit is dependent on the Company's ability to generate future
taxable income. Given the level of operations, the increased competition and
the overall uncertainty as to the timing of the Company's ability to return to
profitability, the Company has determined that the tax benefit does not
satisfy the recognition criteria. Accordingly, a 100% valuation allowance is
maintained against the Company's deferred tax assets. A net tax benefit was
realized during the year ended February 28, 2001, in the amount of $1,413 for
the utilization of a portion of the federal net operating loss carryforward
and $371 for utilization of capital loss and contribution carryforward
deductions. No other benefit has been recognized for all other periods
presented.
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The components of the net deferred tax asset are as follows:
2002 2001
------ ------
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforward....... $ 66,318 $ 60,166
Pre-opening costs and intangible
assets.............................. 3,028 3,441
Accounting reserves and liabilities... 3,058 2,614
Tax credits........................... 280 280
Other................................. 432 249
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73,116 66,750
Less: Valuation allowance............. (67,345) (59,089)
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5,771 7,661
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property.............................. 5,771 7,661
--------- ---------
Net deferred tax asset............. $ -- $ --
========= =========
As of February 28, 2002, the Company had Federal, Missouri and Mississippi
net operating loss carryforwards of $160,302, $205,943 and $44,440,
respectively. These tax benefits will expire between 2008 and 2021 unless
first offset against taxable income. The availability of the loss
carryforwards may be limited in the event of a significant change in ownership
of the company or its subsidiaries.
8. OTHER ACCRUED EXPENSES
The components of other accrued expenses are as follows:
2002 2001
------ ------
Insurance....................... $ 1,117 $ 1,519
Taxes, other than income
and payroll taxes............. 687 1,374
Point liability................. 787 727
Other........................... 4,860 2,331
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$ 7,451 $ 5,951
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9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Litigation
On January 16, 1997 a case entitled "Whalen v. John E. Connelly, J. Edward
Connelly and Associates, Inc., President Casinos, Inc. and PRC-Iowa, Inc."
("Whalen III") was filed in the Iowa District Court for Scott County by
Michael L. Whalen ("Whalen"), who is a five percent limited partner in TCG.
Whalen filed this lawsuit after accepting from Della III, Inc., the former
general partner, shares of Common Stock and cash to which he was determined to
be entitled pursuant to a previous judgment. Whalen claimed in this lawsuit
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that because he asked for the stock and cash while he was appealing the
judgment in a previous lawsuit and was not given the stock or cash until after
the judgment was affirmed, the named defendants committed the tort of
conversion. Whalen sought as damages the difference in the value of the stock
on the date of its "highest valuation" and the date he accepted the stock in
1996. In November 1998, the District Court granted the Company's motion for
summary judgment and dismissed Whalen's claim for conversion. Whalen appealed
the District Court's decision. The Supreme Court of the State of Iowa
reversed the order of the District Court, found that there had been committed
the tort of conversion and remanded the case to the District Court to
determine damages. PRC Iowa filed a Motion of Summary Judgment and Resistance
to a Cross Motion of Summary Judgment on the Issues of Damages. On May 8,
2001, the District Court determined it was compelled by the Supreme Court
decision to grant Whalen's motion and found PRC Iowa and J. Edward Connelly
Associates, Inc. liable. The Court also denied the motion for Summary
Judgment on damages of PRC Iowa. In addition, the Court denied Whalen's
motion for Summary Judgment on the issue of damages. The Court held a bench
trial on the issue of damages in December 2001, and entered an order on
February 20, 2002 determining the amount of damages. In May 2002, the
Company, its affiliates, Mr. Connelly and JECA reached a settlement with
Whalen. Under the term of the settlement, Whalen agreed to release any claims
he had against the Company, its affiliates, or Mr. Connelly or JECA with
respect to any of the matters at issue in Whalen III as well as any claims
with respect to the disposition of the remaining assets of TCG. The Company,
its affiliates, Mr. Connelly and JECA agreed to release any claims they had
against Whalen with respect to any matters at issue in the lawsuit. The
Company and its affiliates agreed that Whalen would receive his share as
limited partner of 5% of any distributions made to the partners of TCG and
that PRC Iowa would pay Whalen $500 in consideration of the settlement.
"Michael L. Whalen v. The Connelly Group, LP, President Riverboat Casino-
Iowa, Inc. and President Casinos, Inc.," No. 96350, Iowa District Court for
Scott County ("Whalen IV"). This case followed Whalen III and represented an
effort to prevent PRC Iowa as general partner of TCG from distributing the
proceeds from the sale of the Davenport operations of TCG. While a
substantial amount was distributed prior to the filing of this action,
approximately $1,500 remained undistributed as of February 28, 2002. Whalen
IV sought injunctive relief to prevent its distribution until a judgment was
entered in Whalen III. A temporary injunction was issued. Upon execution of
the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release in the aforementioned case, Whalen
III, Whalen and defendants jointly filed a stipulated consent order, releasing
the injunction and dismissing the case with prejudice. Subsequently, TCG made
a $1,356 distribution to its partners, inclusive of Whalen's 5% share.
In 1994, William H. Poulos filed a class-action lawsuit in the United States
District Court for the Middle District of Florida against over thirty-eight
(38) casino operators, including the Company, and certain suppliers and
distributors of video poker and electronic slot machines. This lawsuit was
followed by several additional lawsuits of the same nature against the same,
as well as additional, defendants, all of which have now been consolidated
into a single class-action pending in the United States District Court for the
District of Nevada. Following a court order dismissing all pending pleadings
and allowing the plaintiffs to re-file a single complaint, a complaint has
been filed containing substantially identical claims, alleging that the
defendants fraudulently marketed and operated casino video poker machines and
electronic slot machines, and asserting common law fraud and deceit, unjust
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enrichment and negligent misrepresentation. Various motions were filed by the
defendants seeking to have this new complaint dismissed or otherwise limited.
On December 19, 1997, the Court, in general, ruled on all motions in favor of
the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs then filed a motion seeking class
certification and the defendants have opposed it. Briefing has been
completed. The presiding judge announced he had reached a decision on class
certification but had placed it under seal pending appointment of a new judge.
If a new judge is not appointed, he will unseal his decision. Extensive paper
discovery has occurred. Although the outcome of litigation is inherently
uncertain, management, after consultation with counsel, believes the action
will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or
results of operations.
A shareholder derivative suit captioned "Mizel v. John E. Connelly et. al."
was filed on September 11, 1998, in the Court of Chancery of the State of
Delaware alleging that the Board of Directors of the Company failed to
exercise informed business judgment and wasted corporate assets in connection
with the July 1997 acquisition by the Company of certain real estate and
improvements in Biloxi, Mississippi, including the Broadwater Resort,
Broadwater Towers and a related golf course, from an entity controlled by Mr.
Connelly, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
The suit requests rescission of the transaction, a constructive trust upon all
benefits received by Mr. Connelly in the transaction, an award of damages to
the Company and attorneys' fees and costs. The Company filed a motion to
dismiss this action for failure by the plaintiff to make a demand for relief
upon the Board of Directors. The court denied the motion. The Company has
made substantial paper discovery in response to requests for production. The
Company filed a motion to dismiss for failure to join an indispensable party,
PBLLC. This motion was denied. A motion for summary judgment was also
denied. Trial is set for July 8, 2002. Based on management's evaluation of
the lawsuit, the Company believes that it has meritorious defenses to the
allegations set forth in the suit, and intends to defend this action
vigorously. The suit is covered under the Company's directors and officers
insurance policy. Because this is a derivative action, the result of a
successful judgment would be a reimbursement to the Company from the Directors
on account of their alleged breaches of their duty to exercise an informed
business judgment and because of their waste of corporate assets. Because
management believes the Directors have meritorious defenses to the
allegations, it does not anticipate any material recovery in the action.
The Company is also from time to time party to litigation, which may or may
not be covered by insurance, arising in the ordinary course of its business.
Based on the advice of legal counsel, management does not believe that the
outcome of such litigation will have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Other
--Biloxi
On April 19, 2001, PBLLC (the "Debtor") filed a voluntary petition for
relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. That same day, the Bankruptcy
Court authorized the Debtor's interim use of cash collateral pursuant to a
Cash Collateral Stipulation and Agreement between the Debtor and its largest
creditor, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ("Lehman"). Subsequent orders of the
Bankruptcy Court have extended the Debtor's authorized use of cash collateral
indefinitely until further order of the Court. The Debtor is operating its
businesses and managing its properties as a debtor-in-possession, and no
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trustee has been appointed in the Debtor's case. The first meeting of
creditors was held on June 21, 2001, and an official committee of unsecured
creditors (the "Creditors Committee") has been appointed in the case. The
Bankruptcy Court fixed August 20, 2001 as the final date for creditors to file
proofs of claim in the Debtor's case, except that October 16, 2001 was fixed
as the final date for governmental units to file proofs of claim. The Debtor
is current with the filings of its monthly operating reports in the case, with
the report for April 2002 having been filed on May 15, 2002. Within its
exclusive period for filing a disclosure statement and plan of reorganization
as set by the Bankruptcy Court, the Debtor filed its Debtor's Plan of
Reorganization on October 31, 2001 (the "Plan") and its First Amended
Disclosure Statement on February 7, 2002 (the "Disclosure Statement").
The Plan provides that, following the confirmation of the Plan, PBLLC and
the Company will enter into a loan agreement under which the Company will be
obligated to loan to PBLLC such amounts as shall be necessary for PBLLC to
make certain payments due under the Plan. Additionally, if the Plan is
confirmed the Class B membership interest of PBLLC held by JECA (an entity
controlled by Mr. Connelly) will, in respect of its payment right against
PBLLC of approximately $14,600, be entitled to receive in satisfaction thereof
a cash payment of $1,500 and a one-year interest bearing promissory note from
PBLLC in the principal amount of $1,500. The Company would be required to
loan such amounts to PBLLC to the extent that PBLLC is unable to fund such
amounts.
By its order dated February 20, 2002, the Bankruptcy Court approved the
adequacy of the Disclosure Statement and established the procedure for
creditors to vote to accept or reject the terms of the Plan by March 27, 2002.
All voting ballots cast by creditors impaired under the Plan voted to accept
the terms of the Plan, except that the ballot cast by Lehman as the only
creditor in Class 7 of the Plan voted to reject the Plan. Lehman has also
filed its objection to confirmation of the Plan. The Creditors Committee also
filed an objection to confirmation, but an agreement in principle has been
made by the Debtor and the Creditors Committee for resolving the Creditors
Committee's objection by agreement. The Bankruptcy Court has set September
30, 2002 for commencement of the hearing on confirmation of the Plan, and the
Debtor intends to prosecute the Plan toward confirmation under the "cram-down"
provisions of Bankruptcy Code Section 1129(b) as quickly as practicable.
There can be no assurance that PBLLC will be able to restructure its debt
obligations and emerge from bankruptcy or continue as a going concern.
By its letter dated April 19, 2002, Lehman asserted an indemnity claim
against the Company and President-Mississippi (the "Indemnitors') for
"Incurred Costs" of $1,078 through April 18, 2002 which Lehman allegedly
incurred in connection with its claims against the Debtor in the Chapter 11
bankruptcy case of PBLLC, with such claim against the Indemnitors being
alleged by Lehman to be based on a certain Indemnity and Guaranty Agreement
dated July 22, 1997 of the Indemnitors in favor of Lehman. Such claim by
Lehman against the Indemnitors duplicates a portion of the secured claim of
Lehman against the Debtor in said Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. The Indemnitors
have not yet responded to Lehman's letter dated April 19, 2002, but the
Indemnitors presently intend to deny their obligation for the amount claimed
by Lehman and to defend vigorously against their being required to pay same.
Although the Company denies their obligation for the amount claimed by Lehman,
as of February 28, 2002, the Company has accrued $1,000 for said costs.
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The condensed balance sheets and statements of operations of PBLLC are as
follows:
Feb. 28, Feb. 28,
2002 2001
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Restricted cash and cash equivalents.................... $ 3,088 $ 2,581
Related party receivable................................ 346 --
Other current assets.................................... 520 537
Property and equipment, net............................. 41,968 42,181
--------- ---------
Total assets......................................... $ 45,922 $ 45,299
========= =========
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities................ $ 8,356 $ 3,125
Current portion of long-term debt....................... 30,000 30,001
Accrued loan fee........................................ 7,000 7,000
Due to related parties.................................. 46 498
--------- ---------
Total liabilities.................................... 45,402 40,624
--------- ---------
Redeemable Class B capital.............................. 15,028 13,812
Class A capital......................................... (14,508) (9,137)
--------- ---------
Total liabilities and capital........................ $ 45,922 $ 45,299
========= =========
Years Ended February 28/29,
2002 2001 2000
------ ------ ------
OPERATING REVENUES:
Hotel...................................... $ 5,502 $ 5,296 $ 5,448
Related party lease........................ 3,098 2,971 2,971
Retail and other........................... 2,237 2,483 3,230
--------- --------- ---------
Total operating revenues................. 10,837 10,750 11,649
--------- --------- ---------
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Hotel...................................... 2,122 2,274 2,134
Retail and other........................... 1,694 1,803 2,041
Selling, general and administrative........ 4,524 4,376 4,338
Depreciation and amortization.............. 736 811 697
--------- --------- ---------
Total operating costs and expenses....... 9,076 9,264 9,210
--------- --------- ---------
OPERATING INCOME........................... 1,761 1,486 2,439
--------- --------- ---------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income............................ 74 119 109
Interest expense........................... (4,546) (5,403) (5,436)
Reorganization costs....................... (1,444) -- --
--------- --------- ---------
Total other expense, net................... (5,916) (5,284) (5,327)
--------- --------- ---------
NET LOSS................................... $ (4,155) $ (3,798) $ (2,888)
========= ========= =========
-St. Louis
On May 1, 2001, the Missouri Gaming Commission issued a preliminary order of
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discipline in DC-01-004 - DC-01-012 proposing that the Company be assessed
administrative penalties totaling $129 for numerous alleged violations of
internal gaming control standards and one alleged violation of making
political contributions prohibited by an ordinance of the City of St. Louis.
None of the alleged violations of internal control standards involve any loss
of funds or affect the integrity of gaming. The Company is contesting the
proposed discipline. Management anticipates that these matters will be
resolved with no material impact on its financial position.
--General
The ownership and operation of casino gaming facilities are subject to
extensive state and local regulation. As a condition to obtaining and
maintaining a gaming license, the Company must submit detailed financial,
operating and other reports to state gaming commissions, all of which have
broad powers to suspend or revoke licenses. In addition, substantially all of
the Company's material transactions are subject to review and/or approval by
the various regulatory bodies. Any person acquiring 5% or more of the Common
Stock or of the equity securities of any gaming entity must be found suitable
by the appropriate regulatory body. The Biloxi license was last renewed in
April of 2001 and expires April 2004. The St. Louis license was last renewed
in May of 2002 and expires in May of 2004.
10. MINORITY INTEREST
The Connelly Group, LP
The Davenport casino operations were managed by the Company's wholly-owned
subsidiary, PRC Iowa, which is the general partner of the 95% Company-owned
operating partnership, TCG. The partnership agreement provides for the
allocation of income between the general partner and limited partner at 95%
and 5%, respectively.
President Broadwater Hotel, LLC
To effectuate the acquisition of the Broadwater Property, the Company
entered into a Redemption Agreement dated as of July 22, 1997 (the "Redemption
Agreement") by and among J. Edward Connelly Associates, Inc., a company
controlled by Mr. Connelly ("JECA"), Broadwater Hotel, Inc., a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company ("BHI"), and PBLLC, a limited liability company
formed by JECA and BHI for purposes of the transaction.
BH Acquisition Corporation ("BHAC"), a company wholly-owned by Mr. Connelly,
was the sole owner of the Broadwater Property. Prior to the closing of the
transactions, JECA, the successor by merger to BHAC became the sole owner of
the Broadwater Property. In connection with the formation of PBLLC, JECA
transferred its interest in the Broadwater Property to PBLLC as a capital
contribution in exchange for the sole outstanding membership interest in
PBLLC. Pursuant to the Redemption Agreement, BHI made a capital contribution
of $5,000 to PBLLC in exchange for the Class A Unit of PBLLC as described in
the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of
PBLLC (the "Amended Operating Agreement"). The Class A Unit affords BHI
control of PBLLC. Simultaneously with BHI's acquisition of the Class A Unit,
PBLLC redeemed JECA's existing membership interest in PBLLC in exchange for
(i) the cash payment by PBLLC to JECA of $28,484, (ii) redemption of the
$2,016 debt owed by BHAC to the Company and (iii) the issuance by PBLLC to
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JECA of the Class B Unit of PBLLC as described in the Amended Operating
Agreement.
PBLLC is obligated to redeem the Class B Unit from JECA for a redemption
price of $10,000 on the date on which the indebtedness (as defined in "Note 5.
Short-Term Debt and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt") is fully and finally
discharged and the mortgage securing the Indebtedness is released. In
addition, the Class B Unit entitles JECA to a priority return based on a
percentage per annum equal to the greater of (i) 8.75% or (ii) 4.0% plus
LIBOR, as defined by the Redemption Agreement.
11. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company maintains an employee savings plan which covers all eligible
employees as defined by the plan. Pursuant to this savings plan,
participating employees may contribute (defer) a percentage of eligible
compensation. Employee contributions to the savings plan, up to certain
limits, are partially matched by the Company. The expense applicable for the
Company's contribution to the savings plan, net of forfeitures, was $234, 379
and $438 for the years ended February 28/29, 2002, 2001 and 2000,
respectively.
12. STOCK OPTION PLANS
The Company has adopted non-qualified and incentive stock option plans which
provide for the granting of stock options to eligible directors, officers and
employees. In addition, the plans authorize the issuance of tandem stock
appreciation rights in connection with the issuance of certain options. Stock
appreciation rights may only be issued in connection with a non-qualified
stock option. This right will entitle the holder to receive in cash or stock
an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value on the date of exercise
over the exercise price of the tandem stock option. The maximum value of any
stock appreciation right will be limited to the exercise price of the tandem
stock option. A stock appreciation right may be exercisable only at the same
time and to the same extent as the tandem stock option.
The plans are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of
Directors (the "Committee"), whose members determine to whom options will be
granted and the terms of each option. The exercise price of stock options
granted under the plans are established by the Committee, but the exercise
price may not be less than the market price of the Company's Common Stock on
the date the option is granted. Each option granted is exercisable in full at
any time or from time to time as determined by the Committee and provided in
the option agreement, provided that no option may have a term exceeding ten
years. In July 1997 and June 1999, the stockholders of the Company approved
the Company's 1997 and 1999 stock option plans which increased the number of
shares available for grant by 500,000 shares and 300,000 shares, respectively.
On June 19, 1996 and August 22, 1997, the Committee approved amendments to
certain of the outstanding stock option agreements. Pursuant to such
amendments, options to purchase an aggregate of 276,340 shares of Common Stock
at exercise prices ranging from $54.00 to $5.625, per share were repriced at
an exercise price of $11.625 and $2.625, respectively, per share, the market
value of the Common Stock on the date of the repricings. In addition, the
trading price at which certain options granted to an executive officer with
respect to 16,667 shares of Common Stock would vest was amended from $84.00 to
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$5.50 per share. Except for such amendments, the other terms of the stock
options repricing were not changed.
On August 28, 2001, the Committee approved further amendments to certain of
the outstanding stock option agreements. Pursuant to such amendments, options
to purchase an aggregate of 811,618 shares of Common Stock at exercise prices
ranging from $1.875 to $4.000, per share were repriced at an exercise price of
$0.87 per share. Except for such amendments, the other terms of the stock
options were not changed. The Over the Counter fair market value of the
Common Stock on August 28, 2001, was $0.87, based on the terms of the plan.
Pursuant to the guidance of APB 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees", the amendments to certain of the outstanding option agreements
modified the options from being fixed stock option awards to variable stock
option awards. As such, the Company recognizes compensation cost for
increases or decreases in the intrinsic value of the modified award in periods
subsequent to the modification until the award is exercised, forfeited or
expires unexercised. However, compensation cost is not adjusted below the
intrinsic value, if any, of the modified stock option at the date of
modification unless the award is forfeited because the employee fails to
fulfill an obligation. The Over the Counter closing market value of the
Common Stock on February 28, 2002, was $0.85, therefore, as of February 28,
2002, no compensation cost has been recognized.
The Committee believes that the modifications were necessary and appropriate
in light of competitive conditions in the gaming industry and in order to
provide a meaningful long-term incentive compensation opportunity in light of
recent trading prices of the Common Stock to the management team whose efforts
are essential to the Company's success.
The Company applies SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation"
to account for stock compensation arrangements. SFAS No. 123 provides, among
other things, that companies may elect to account for employee stock options
using a fair value-based method or continue to apply the intrinsic value-based
method prescribed by APB No. 25. As permitted, the Company has elected to
continue to apply the intrinsic value-based method for stock options.
Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized.
Under the Company's plans, the Company is authorized to grant options up to
an aggregate of 1,325,000 shares to management team members and directors. As
of February 28, 2002, 100,000 options have been exercised and 235,379 are
available for grant. Options under the plans are generally granted at market
value at the date of the grant and expire ten years from the date of grant.
The outstanding options that have been granted under the plan generally vest
either at (i) a rate of 20% each anniversary date or (ii) 20% on date of grant
and 20% on each anniversary date thereafter. The Company has also granted
stock options to external board members under a non-qualified plan. These
options are granted at market value at the date of the grant; and generally
vest at 50% on date of grant and 25% each anniversary date thereafter or 20%
at the date of grant, 20% on the first anniversary and 60% on the second
anniversary; and expire 10 years from date of grant.
For the purposes of applying the pro forma disclosure requirements of SFAS
No. 123, effective with options granted in 1996 and subsequently, the fair
value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-
Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions
used for grants in 2002 and 2000, respectively: no dividend yield expected;
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volatility of 135.68% and 111.37%, respectively; risk-free interest rates of
3.11%-4.97% and 6.1%, respectively; and the remaining expected lives of the
grants. There were no options granted in fiscal year 2001.
The following table discloses the Company's pro forma net loss and loss per
share assuming compensation cost for stock options had been determined using
the fair value-based method prescribed by SFAS No. 123.
2002 2001 2000
------ ------ ------
Net loss:
As reported............. $(20,748) $ (206) $(13,373)
Pro forma............... $(20,920) $ (668) $(14,164)
Loss per share:
As reported............. $ (4.12) $ (0.04) $ (2.66)
Pro forma............... $ (4.16) $ (0.13) $ (2.81)
A summary of the status of the Company's stock option plans as of February
28/29, 2002, 2001, and 2000, and changes during the years ending on those
dates is presented below:
2002 2001 2000
------------------------- ------------------------- --------------------------
Weighted-Average Weighted-Average Weighted-Average
Fixed Options Shares Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding at
beginning
of year 1,053,022 $ 8.13 1,085,205 $ 7.96 797,020 $10.17
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Granted 811,618 0.87 -- -- 302,007 1.87
Forfeited (875,019) 2.38 (32,183) 2.31 (13,822) 2.57
Expired -- -- -- -- -- --
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding
at end
of year 989,621 7.26 1,053,022 8.13 1,085,205 7.96
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Options
exercisable
at year-end 972,159 1,033,891 886,623
Weighted-
average fair
value of options
granted during
the year $ 0.87 n/a $ 1.87
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The following table summarizes information about variable stock options
outstanding at February 28, 2002:
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Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------
Range of Number Weighted-Average Weighted- Number Weighted-
Exercise Outstanding Remaining Average Exercisable Average
Prices at 02/28/02 Contractual Life Exercise Price at 02/28/02 Exercise Price
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 0.00 - 1.00 811,268 6.12 years $ 0.87 793,806 $ 0.87
1.00 - 1.99 1,829 7.48 years 1.87 1,829 1.87
2.00 - 2.99 1,007 5.09 years 2.48 1,007 2.48
4.00 - 4.99 517 5.59 years 4.00 517 4.00
37.00 -37.99 175,000 0.72 years 37.00 175,000 37.00
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Total 989,621 5.17 years $ 7.26 972,159 $ 7.38
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13. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company evaluates performance based on operations EBITDA. Operations
EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
expense for each of the reportable segments. Corporate and development
expenses, gain/loss on sale of assets and impairment of long-lived assets are
not allocated to the reportable segments and are therefore excluded from
operations EBITDA.
The Company had no inter-segment sales and accounts for transfers of
property and inventory at its net book value at the time of such transfer.
The Company's reportable segments, other than the leasing operation, are
similar in operations, but have distinct and separate regional markets.
The Company's reportable segments are based on its three geographic gaming
operations and its leasing operation. The Biloxi Properties consists of the
Biloxi casino and the Broadwater Property and the St. Louis Properties
consists of the St. Louis casino and Gateway Riverboat Cruises ("Gateway").
On July 17, 2001, the assets of Gateway were sold and operations ceased. The
Davenport Properties consisted of the Davenport casino and the Blackhawk
Hotel, the assets of which were sold, and operations ceased, on October 10,
2000.
During fiscal 2002, the Company's Davenport operations reflect a negative
EBITDA of $468, of which, $656 relates to attorneys fees and settlement of
the "Whalen" legal proceedings which were incurred by PRC Iowa, the general
partner of the 95% Company-owned operating partnership, TCG. TCG managed the
Company's Davenport casino operations until the sale of the Davenport
operations in fiscal 2001. The $656 legal and settlement costs were offset by
a net reduction of expense on TCG of $188 primarily related to an adjustment
to estimated accrued liabilities.
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Years Ended February 28/29,
2002 2001 2000
------ ------ ------
OPERATING REVENUES:
St. Louis operations................... $ 79,103 $ 62,462 $ 63,829
Biloxi operations...................... 50,081 50,150 54,829
Davenport operations................... -- 39,486 68,038
--------- --------- ---------
Gaming and ancillary operations....... 129,184 152,098 186,696
Leasing operations..................... - -- 1,820
--------- --------- ---------
Total operating revenues........... $129,184 $152,098 $188,516
========= ========= =========
A reconciliation of operations EBITDA (before development and impairment
expenses and gain/loss on sale of property and equipment) to net income is as
follows:
Years Ended February 28/29,
2002 2001 2000
------ ------ ------
OPERATIONS EBITDA:
St. Louis operations................... $ 11,887 $ 4,226 $ 6,443
Biloxi operations...................... 4,536 5,340 7,019
Davenport operations................... (468) 7,297 12,364
--------- --------- ---------
Gaming and ancillary operations....... 15,955 16,863 25,826
Leasing operations..................... (1,068) (1,139) 699
--------- --------- ---------
Operations EBITDA.................. 14,887 15,724 26,525
CORPORATE EBITDA:
Corporate administration............... (3,726) (4,582) (4,716)
Corporate development.................. (416) (292) (211)
--------- --------- ---------
Total EBITDA...................... 10,745 10,850 21,598
--------- --------- ---------
OTHER COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Depreciation and amortization.......... 8,413 10,360 13,975
Impairment expense..................... 7,068 12,709 --
--------- --------- ---------
Total other costs and expenses.... 15,481 23,069 13,975
--------- --------- ---------
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)........... (4,736) (12,219) 7,623
--------- --------- ---------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense, net.................. (14,111) (18,598) (19,586)
Reorganization costs................... (1,444) -- --
Gain (loss) on sale of assets.......... 771 33,985 (99)
--------- --------- ---------
Total other income (loss)............ (14,784) 15,387 (19,685)
--------- --------- ---------
LOSS BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST.......... (19,520) 3,168 (12,062)
Minority interest...................... (1,228) (3,374) (1,311)
--------- --------- ---------
NET LOSS............................... $(20,748) $ (206) $(13,373)
========= ========= =========
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EBITDA is not determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. Since not all companies calculate these measures in the same
manner, the Company's EBITDA measures may not be comparable to similarly
titled measures reported by other companies.
EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating income as an
indicator of the Company's operating performance, or as an alternative to cash
flows from operational activities as a measure of liquidity. The Company has
presented EBITDA solely as a supplemental disclosure to facilitate a more
complete analysis of the Company's financial performance. The Company
believes that this disclosure enhances the understanding of the financial
performance of a company with substantial interest, depreciation and
amortization.
A summary of assets by segment, is as follows:
February 28,
2002 2001
------ ------
St. Louis operations.................... $ 46,281 $ 49,165
Biloxi operations....................... 61,623 60,709
Davenport operations.................... 1,681 2,330
--------- ---------
Gaming and ancillary operations....... 109,585 112,204
Leasing operations...................... 4,001 11,522
--------- ---------
Operations' assets.................... 113,586 123,726
Corporate assets........................ 3,626 8,597
Development assets...................... 3,238 3,421
--------- ---------
Net assets.......................... $120,450 $135,744
========= =========
A summary of net property and equipment and additions to property and
equipment, by segment, is as follows:
February 28,
2002 2001
------ ------
Property and Equipment
St. Louis operations.................. $ 38,534 $ 43,014
Biloxi operations..................... 52,812 53,259
Davenport operations.................. - --
--------- ---------
Gaming and ancillary operations.... 91,346 96,273
Leasing operations.................... 4,000 11,514
--------- ---------
Operations' assets.................. 95,346 107,787
Corporate assets...................... 23 34
Development assets.................... 3,238 3,421
--------- ---------
Net property and equipment........ $ 98,607 $111,242
========= =========
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Years Ended February 28,
2002 2001
------ ------
Additions to Property and Equipment:
St. Louis operations.................. $ 2,211 $ 11,936
Biloxi operations..................... 2,194 1,291
Davenport operations.................. -- 638
--------- ---------
Gaming and ancillary operations.... 4,405 13,865
Leasing operations.................... -- --
--------- ---------
Operations' assets.................. 4,405 13,865
Corporate assets...................... 8 1
Development assets.................... 71 677
--------- ---------
$ 4,484 $ 14,543
========= =========
Included in additions to property and equipment is $2 and $5,305 of assets
acquired in exchange for debt in the years ended February 28, 2002 and 2001,
respectively,.
14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company is related to certain entities through common ownership by its
principal owners or officers. The Company purchases promotional and various
other products and services, including office rent, from such related parties.
The amounts charged are based on specific identification of the products and
services provided by such entities. In management's opinion, such related
party transactions are equivalent to amounts which would have been charged by
unrelated third parties.
Transactions with such related parties are summarized as follows:
Description 2002 2001 2000
------------- ------ ------ ------
Office rent. ................. $ 4 $ 4 $ 4
Purchase price indemnification -- -- 226
J. Edward Connelly and Associates, Inc. ("JECA"), an entity controlled by
Mr. Connelly, holds a Class B membership interest in PBLLC. Under the
operating agreement of PBLLC, such Class B interest is entitled to certain
redemption rights and preferred returns on cash flows. In April 2001, PBLLC
filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
As part of the plan of reorganization filed by PBLLC in the bankruptcy
proceedings (the "Plan"), JECA will, in respect of its payment right against
PBLLC of approximately $14,600, be entitled to receive in satisfaction thereof
a cash payment of $1,500 and a one-year interest bearing promissory note from
PBLLC in the principal amount of $1,500. The Plan also provides that,
following the confirmation of the Plan, PBLLC and the Company will enter into
a loan agreement under which the Company will be obligated to loan to PBLLC
such amounts as shall be necessary for PBLLC to make certain payments due
under the Plan. Accordingly, to the extent that PBLLC is unable to fund the
payment to JECA following confirmation of the Plan, the Company would be
required to loan to PBLLC any amounts necessary for PBLLC to make such
payment.
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Mr. Connelly formerly owned 100% of President Mississippi. Mr. Connelly
transferred all of the capital stock of President Mississippi to the Company
at the closing of the Company's initial public offering in return for 261,022
shares of PCI Common Stock, a distribution of $4,253 representing cash
advanced by Mr. Connelly to President Mississippi, and a tax distribution
equal to 37% of President Mississippi S corporation's taxable income from
formation to date of reorganization. The Company agreed to indemnify Mr.
Connelly against any future income tax liability arising as a result of income
tax audit adjustments for the period prior to the reorganization. The
Internal Revenue Service subsequently audited the period. During fiscal 2000,
the Company reimbursed Mr. Connelly $226 for the income tax liability, and
related interest, which resulted from the audit.
Mr. Connelly has guaranteed debt of the Company totaling $2,200 and $2,600
as of February 28, 2002 and 2001.
15. GUARANTEE OF CITY OBLIGATION
During 1998, the Company and the City of St. Louis reached an agreement for
the relocation of the "Admiral" approximately 1,000 feet north from its former
location on the Mississippi River. The casino was closed on December 3, 2000
to prepare for the move and reopened on December 7, 2000. The aggregate cost
to relocate the "Admiral" and construct ancillary facilities was approximately
$8,744. Under the terms of an agreement, the City funded $3,000 of the
relocation costs, $2,400 of which was financed through bank debt. It is
anticipated that the City will repay the debt from annual allocations of $600
from the City's annual home dock city public safety fund that is funded by
admission taxes from the "Admiral." The Company has guaranteed repayment of
the bank debt if the City fails to pay the obligation. As of February 28,
2002, the Company's guarantee was $1,550.
16. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW STATEMENT DISCLOSURES
The components of net change in working capital accounts are as follows:
2002 2001 2000
------ ------ ------
Changes in working capital accounts:
Receivables, net........................... $ 293 $ 285 $ 1,187
Inventories................................ 7 (6) 120
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.. 805 (619) 125
Accounts payable........................... (2,502) 2,010 961
Accrued payroll and benefits............... (194) (2,127) (332)
Accrued interest........................... 8,283 840 802
Other accrued expenses..................... 1,350 (2,837) (985)
-------- -------- --------
$ 8,042 $(2,454) $ 1,878
======== ======== ========
During fiscal years 2002, 2001 and 2000, the Company acquired $2, $5,305 and
$6,374 of property and equipment, respectively, in exchange for indebtedness.
During fiscal years 2002, 2001 and 2000, the Company paid no income taxes.
Interest paid by the Company, net of amounts capitalized, was $6,377, $17,089
and $15,993 for the years ended February 28/29, 2002, 2001 and 2000,
respectively.
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17. QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company reclassified
reorganization costs from operating expenses to other income/expense to more
accurately reflect the results of operations.
Accounting guidance, Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") Consensus 00-22,
issued in and effective for fiscal year 2001 requires that the cost of the
cash-back component of the Company's players' programs be treated as a
reduction of revenue. Further guidance (EITF 00-25) requires that coupons
which are redeemed for tokens be similarly classified as a reduction of
revenue. This guidance impacts only the income statement classification of
these costs. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001, the prior periods'
quarterly results were restated to reflect the impact of implementing this
guidance.
During the third quarter of fiscal year 2001, the Company reclassified
gain/loss on disposal of property and equipment from operating expenses to
other income/expense to more accurately reflect the results of operations.
The following table sets forth consolidated income statement data for the
periods indicated. The quarterly information is unaudited, but in
management's opinion reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair
presentation of the information for the periods presented.
Fiscal 2002 Quarters Ended
May 31 Aug. 31 Nov. 30 Feb. 28
-------- --------- --------- ---------
Revenues.......................... $ 33,101 $ 32,761 $ 30,811 $ 32,511
Operating income (loss) as
previously reported............. 1,333 608 (846)
Reclassifications for
reorganization costs............ 50 167 113
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Restated net operating
income (loss)................... 1,383 775 (733) (6,161)
========= ========= ========= =========
Loss before income tax and
minority interest............... (2,198) (1,989) (4,397) (4,783)
Net loss.......................... (2,486) (2,296) (4,710) (11,256)
========= ========= ========= =========
Basic and dilutive net
loss per share.................. $ (0.49) $ (0.46) $ (0.94) $ (2.24)
======== ======== ======== ========
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Fiscal 2001 Quarters Ended
May 31 Aug. 31 Nov. 30 Feb. 28
-------- --------- --------- ---------
Revenues as previously reported... $ 50,451 $ 47,283 $ 36,157 $ 28,105
Reclassifications for:
Adoption of EITF consensuses.... (4,209) (3,933) (3,347)
Other........................... 564 493 534
--------- --------- --------- --------
Restated net operating revenues... 46,806 43,843 33,344 28,105
========= ========= ========= ========
Operating income (loss) as
previously reported.............. 2,238 (10,400) (900) (3,258)
Reclassification of (gain)/loss
on disposal of property and
equipment........................ (6) 17
--------- --------- ---------- --------
Restated net operating
income (loss)................... 2,232 (10,383) (900) (3,258)
========= ========= ========= ========
Income (loss) before income tax
and minority interest........... (2,859) (15,376) 28,396 (6,993)
Net income (loss)................. (3,229) (15,742) 26,151 (7,386)
========= ========= ========= =========
Basic and dilutive net income
(loss) per share................. $ (0.64) $ (3.13) $ 5.20 $ (1.47)
======== ======== ======== ========
18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On May 13, 2002, the Company temporarily suspended operations aboard the
"Admiral" due to high water levels on the Mississippi River. Operations
aboard the "Admiral" resumed on May 20, 2002. During the same period for the
prior year, the Company recorded $1,358 in St. Louis gaming revenue.
19. SUMMARIZED AND CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE COMPANY
The following summarized and condensed financial information presents the
separate financial information of the parent company, the combined financial
information of the Non-Guarantors and the combined financial information of
the Guarantors of the Company's Senior Exchange Notes and Secured Notes as of
the dates presented. See "Note 5. Short-Term Debt and Current Portion of
Long-Term Debt."
The Company has incorporated two wholly-owned subsidiaries which are Non-
Guarantors, Charter Corp. and BHI, and a limited liability company which is a
Non-Guarantor, PBLLC. See "Note 10. Minority Interest."
All of the Guarantors (other than TCG) are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the
Company and are full joint and several guarantors of the Senior Exchange Notes
(limited only to the extent necessary to insure that it does not constitute a
fraudulent conveyance under applicable law). The guarantee of TCG, which is a
95% Company-owned partnership, is limited to the amount owed from time to time
by TCG to PRC Holdings ($0 as of February 28, 2002 and 2001). As security for
the obligations of the Company and the Guarantors under the Senior Exchange
Notes and the Secured Notes, the Company and the Guarantors have pledged their
equity interests in each Guarantor and all of their rights in certain
management agreements with, certain indebtedness from, and certain investments
in, certain gaming ventures. Separate financial information for TCG is
presented elsewhere herein.
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SUMMARIZED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
FEBRUARY 28, 2002
(in thousands)
President Non- Eliminating
Casinos, Inc. Guarantors Guarantor Entries Consolidated
--------- --------- ---------- --------- ---------
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents......... $ 1 $ 10,109 $ -- $ -- $ 10,110
Restricted cash and short-term
investments..................... -- 2,927 4,790 -- 7,717
Related party notes receivable.... 75,000 492,930 46 (567,976) --
Other current assets.............. 10,234 3,777 867 (10,862) 4,016
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total current assets............ 85,235 509,743 5,703 (578,838) 21,843
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET......... -- 56,639 41,968 -- 98,607
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
$ 85,235 $ 566,382 $ 47,671 $(578,838) $ 120,450
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY (DEFICIT)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable.................. $ 8 $ 2,851 $ 617 $ -- $ 3,476
Other current liabilities......... 10,242 9,794 19,028 (10,862) 28,202
Short-term debt................... -- 5 -- -- 5
Current maturities of
long-term debt.................. 75,000 570,176 30,000 (567,976) 107,200
Accrued loan fee.................. -- -- 7,000 -- 7,000
Investments in subsidiaries....... 25,418 -- -- (25,418) --
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total current liabilities....... 110,668 582,826 56,645 (604,256) 145,883
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES............... -- -- -- -- --
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total liabilities............... 110,668 582,826 56,645 (604,256) 145,883
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
MINORITY INTEREST................... 15,102 -- -- -- 15,102
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)...... (40,535) (16,444) (8,974) 25,418 (40,535)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
$ 85,235 $ 566,382 $ 47,671 $(578,838) $ 120,450
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
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SUMMARIZED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
FEBRUARY 28, 2001
(in thousands)
President Non- Eliminating
Casinos, Inc. Guarantors Guarantor Entries Consolidated
--------- --------- ---------- --------- ---------
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents......... $ 1 $ 8,558 $ -- $ -- $ 8,559
Restricted cash and short-term
investments..................... -- 7,761 2,581 -- 10,342
Related party notes receivable.... 75,199 430,509 -- (505,708) --
Other current assets.............. 5,847 5,127 662 (6,504) 5,132
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total current assets............ 81,047 451,955 3,243 (512,212) 24,033
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET......... -- 69,061 42,181 -- 111,242
OTHER ASSETS........................ 469 -- -- -- 469
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
$ 81,516 $ 521,016 $ 45,424 $(512,212) $ 135,744
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY (DEFICIT)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable.................. $ -- $ 5,287 $ 691 $ -- $ 5,978
Other current liabilities......... 5,859 16,202 3,056 (6,504) 18,613
Short-term debt................... -- 1,834 -- -- 1,834
Current maturities of
long-term debt.................. 75,199 508,740 30,001 (505,708) 108,232
Accrued loan fee.................. -- -- 7,000 -- 7,000
Investments in subsidiaries....... 6,371 -- -- (6,371) --
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total current liabilities....... 87,429 532,063 40,748 (518,583) 141,657
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES............... -- -- -- -- --
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total liabilities............... 87,429 532,063 40,748 (518,583) 141,657
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
MINORITY INTEREST................... 13,874 -- -- -- 13,874
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)...... (19,787) (11,047) 4,676 6,371 (19,787)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
$ 81,516 $ 521,016 $ 45,424 $(512,212) $ 135,744
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
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SUMMARIZED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands)
President Non- Eliminating
Casinos, Inc. Guarantors Guarantor Entries Consolidated
--------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------
Year Ended February 28, 2002:
Operating revenues................. $ -- $ 121,445 $ 10,837 $ (3,098) $ 129,184
Operating costs and expenses....... 116 127,798 9,104 (3,098) 133,920
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating income (loss).......... (116) (6,353) 1,733 -- (4,736)
Equity loss in consolidated
subsidiaries..................... (19,404) -- -- 19,404 --
Other income (expense):
Gain on disposal of
property and equipment......... - 771 - - 771
Reorganization costs............. -- -- (1,444) -- (1,444)
Interest expense, net............ -- (9,639) (4,472) -- (14,111)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Other expense.................. - (8,868) (5,916) - (14,784)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Loss before minority interest.... (19,520) (15,221) (4,183) 19,404 (19,520)
Minority interest.................. 1,228 -- -- -- 1,228
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net loss....................... $ (20,748) $ (15,221) $ (4,183) $ 19,404 $ (20,748)
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
Year Ended February 28, 2001:
Operating revenues................. $ -- $ 144,320 $ 10,749 $ (2,971) $ 152,098
Operating costs and expenses....... 176 157,848 9,264 (2,971) 164,317
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating income (loss).......... (176) (13,528) 1,485 -- (12,219)
Equity income in consolidated
subsidiaries..................... 3,344 -- -- (3,344) --
Other income (expense):
Gain on disposal of
property and equipment......... - 33,985 - - 33,985
Interest expense, net............ -- (13,314) (5,284) -- (18,598)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Other income (expense)......... - 20,671 (5,284) - 15,387
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income (loss) before
minority interest.............. 3,168 7,143 (3,799) (3,344) 3,168
Minority interest.................. 3,374 -- -- -- 3,374
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net income (loss).............. $ (206) $ 7,143 $ (3,799) $ (3,344) $ (206)
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
Year Ended February 29, 2000:
Operating revenues................. $ -- $ 179,838 $ 11,649 $ (2,971) $ 188,516
Operating costs and expenses....... 235 174,419 9,210 (2,971) 180,893
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating income (loss).......... (235) 5,419 2,439 -- 7,623
Equity loss in consolidated
subsidiaries..................... (11,827) -- -- 11,827 --
Other income (expense):
Loss on disposal of
property and equipment......... -- (99) -- -- (99)
Interest expense, net............ -- (14,260) (5,326) -- (19,586)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Other income (expense)......... -- (14,359) (5,326) -- (19,685)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Loss before minority interest.... (12,062) (8,940) (2,887) 11,827 (12,062)
Minority interest.................. 1,311 -- -- -- 1,311
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net loss....................... $ (13,373) $ (8,940) $ (2,887) $ 11,827 $ (13,373)
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
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SUMMARIZED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2002
(in thousands)
President Non- Eliminating
Casinos, Inc. Guarantors Guarantor Entries Consolidated
--------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss............................. $(20,748) $(15,221) $ (4,183) $ 19,404 $(20,748)
Adjustments to reconcile net
loss to net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization...... -- 7,677 736 -- 8,413
Gain on sale of fixed assets....... -- (771) -- -- (771)
Impairment of long-lived assets.... - 7,068 - - 7,068
Equity loss in consolidated
subsidiaries..................... 19,404 - -- (19,404) --
Minority interest.................. 1,228 -- -- -- 1,228
Amortization of deferred
financing fees and discount...... 281 -- -- -- 281
Amortization of lease option....... -- 253 -- -- 253
Changes in assets and liabilities.. 4,390 (1,597) 5,249 -- 8,042
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities........... 4,555 (2,591) 1,802 -- 3,766
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Expenditures for property
and equipment..................... -- (3,958) (524) -- (4,482)
Proceeds from the sale of property. -- 1,710 -- -- 1,710
Proceeds from notes receivable..... -- 596 -- -- 596
Change in restricted cash.......... -- (329) (2,209) -- (2,538)
Purchase of short-term investments. -- (250) -- -- (250)
Maturity of short-term investments. - 5,413 - - 5,413
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities........... -- 3,182 (2,733) - 449
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of notes payable......... -- (2,663) -- -- (2,663)
Payments on capital
lease obligations................ -- -- (1) -- (1)
Change in intercompany accounts.... (4,555) 3,623 932 - -
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities........... (4,555) 960 931 - (2,664)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
NET INCREASE IN CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS............... -- 1,551 - -- 1,551
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AT BEGINNING OF YEAR............... 1 8,558 - -- 8,559
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AT END OF YEAR..................... $ 1 $ 10,109 $ -- $ -- $ 10,110
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
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SUMMARIZED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2001
(in thousands)
President Non- Eliminating
Casinos, Inc. Guarantors Guarantor Entries Consolidated
--------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss).................... $ (206) $ 7,143 $ (3,799) $ (3,344) $ (206)
Adjustments to reconcile net
income (loss) to net cash provided
by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization...... -- 9,549 811 -- 10,360
Gain on sale of fixed assets....... -- (33,985) -- -- (33,985)
Impairment of long-lived assets.... - 12,709 - - 12,709
Equity loss in consolidated
subsidiaries..................... (3,344) - -- 3,344 --
Minority interest.................. 3,374 -- -- -- 3,374
Amortization of deferred
financing fees and discount...... 475 10 1,062 -- 1,547
Changes in assets and liabilities.. (183) (3,920) 1,764 -- (2,339)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities........... 116 (8,494) (162) -- (8,540)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Expenditures for property
and equipment..................... -- (8,944) (294) -- (9,238)
Proceeds from the sale of property. -- 58,407 -- -- 58,407
Change in restricted cash.......... -- (1,823) 199 -- (1,624)
Purchase of short-term investments. -- (5,663) -- -- (5,663)
Maturity of short-term investments. - 685 - - 685
Minority interest.................. (2,720) -- -- -- (2,720)
Investment in subsidiaries......... 2,270 (2,270) -- - --
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities........... (450) 40,392 (95) - 39,847
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of notes payable......... (25,000) (10,151) -- -- (35,151)
Payments on capital
lease obligations................ -- -- (5) -- (5)
Change in intercompany accounts.... 25,334 (25,596) 262 - -
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities........... 334 (35,747) 257 - (35,156)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
NET DECREASE IN CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS............... -- (3,849) - -- (3,849)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AT BEGINNING OF YEAR............... 1 12,407 - -- 12,408
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AT END OF YEAR..................... $ 1 $ 8,558 $ -- $ -- $ 8,559
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
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SUMMARIZED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2000
(in thousands)
President Non- Eliminating
Casinos, Inc. Guarantors Guarantor Entries Consolidated
--------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss............................. $(13,373) $ (8,940) $ (2,887) $ 11,827 $(13,373)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
to net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization...... -- 13,278 697 -- 13,975
Gain on sale of fixed assets....... -- 99 -- -- 99
Equity loss in consolidated
subsidiaries..................... 11,827 -- -- (11,827) --
Minority interest.................. 1,311 -- -- -- 1,311
Amortization of deferred
financing fees and discount...... 708 5 2,574 -- 3,287
Changes in assets and liabilities.. 765 2,311 (904) -- 2,172
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities........... 1,238 6,753 (520) -- 7,471
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Expenditures for property
and equipment..................... -- (7,096) (1,092) -- (8,188)
Proceeds from the sale of property. -- 159 -- -- 159
Change in restricted cash.......... -- -- 315 -- 315
Purchase of short-term investments. -- (685) -- -- (685)
Minority interest.................. (555) -- -- -- (555)
Investment in subsidiaries......... (165) -- -- 165 --
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in
investing activities........... (720) (7,622) (777) 165 (8,954)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from notes payable........ -- 319 -- -- 319
Repayment of notes payable......... -- (2,632) -- -- (2,632)
Payments on capital
lease obligations................ -- -- (906) -- (906)
Change in intercompany accounts.... (518) 83 435 -- --
Capital contributions.............. -- (1,818) 1,983 (165) --
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities........... (518) (4,048) 1,512 (165) (3,219)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS............... -- (4,917) 215 -- (4,702)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AT BEGINNING OF YEAR............... 1 17,324 (215) -- 17,110
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AT END OF YEAR..................... $ 1 $ 12,407 $ -- $ -- $ 12,408
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
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PRESIDENT CASINOS, INC.
SCHEDULE II -- VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
For the Years Ended February 28/29, 2001, 2000 and 1999
(in thousands)
Additions
Balance at Charged to
Beginning Costs and Balance at
Description of Year Expenses Deductions End of Year
----------- --------- ---------- --------- ---------
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable:
Year ended February 28, 2002............... $ 236 $ 125 $ (181)(a) $ 180
Year ended February 28, 2001............... 331 415 (510)(a) 236
Year ended February 29, 2000............... 357 364 (390)(a) 331
Allowance for Deferred Income Tax
Asset Valuation:
Year ended February 28, 2002............... 59,089 8,256 (b) -- 67,345
Year ended February 28, 2001............... 57,914 1,175 (b) -- 59,089
Year ended February 29, 2000............... 52,828 5,086 (b) -- 57,914
(a) Write-offs of uncollectible accounts receivable, net of recoveries.
(b) Recognition criteria under SFAS No. 109 not satisfied.
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Deloitte & Touche LLP
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Partners of
The Connelly Group, L.P.:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of The Connelly Group, L.P., a
limited partnership, (the "Partnership") (a 95% owned subsidiary of President
Casinos, Inc., see Note 1) as of February 28, 2002 and February 28, 2001 and
the related statements of operations, partners' preferred redeemable capital
and general capital, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended February 28, 2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of the Partnership as of February 28, 2002
and February 28, 2001, and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended February 28, 2002 in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America.
Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
financial statements taken as a whole. The Financial Statement Schedule II
listed in the Index to Financial Statements and Schedules on page F-1 is
presented for the purpose of additional analysis and is not a required part of
the basic financial statements. Financial Statement Schedule II is the
responsibility of the Partnership's management. This schedule has been
subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our audits of the basic
financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material
respects when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken
as a whole.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
St. Louis, Missouri
May 8, 2002
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THE CONNELLY GROUP, L.P.
BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
Feb. 28, Feb. 28,
2002 2001
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents...................... $ 176 $ 346
Restricted cash................................ 1,500 1,823
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $54 and $108).................... -- 13
Receivables from related parties............... -- 33
Prepaid expenses and other current assets...... -- 6
--------- ---------
Total current assets......................... 1,676 2,221
--------- ---------
$ 1,676 $ 2,221
========= =========
LIABILITIES, PARTNERS' PREFERRED REDEEMABLE
CAPITAL AND GENERAL CAPITAL
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable............................... $ 27 $ 118
Other accrued expenses......................... 238 957
Due to related parties......................... 24 2
--------- ---------
Total current liabilities.................... 289 1,077
--------- ---------
Total liabilities.......................... 289 1,077
--------- ---------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES........... -- --
PARTNERS' GENERAL CAPITAL........................ 1,387 1,144
--------- ---------
$ 1,676 $ 2,221
========= =========
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE CONNELLY GROUP, L.P.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands)
Years Ended February 28/29,
2002 2001 2000
------ ------ ------
OPERATING REVENUES:
Gaming................................. $ -- $ 40,314 $ 71,221
Food and beverage...................... -- 3,510 6,145
Retail and other....................... -- 465 872
Less promotional allowances............ -- (7,662) (14,541)
--------- --------- ---------
Total operating revenues............. -- 36,627 63,697
--------- --------- ---------
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Gaming and gaming cruise............... -- 19,043 33,989
Food and beverage...................... -- 2,107 3,384
Retail and other....................... -- 186 414
Selling, general and administrative.... (188) 8,180 13,261
Depreciation and amortization.......... -- 1,355 3,999
Management fees to related parties..... 2 1,776 3,770
--------- --------- ---------
Total operating costs and expenses... (186) 32,647 58,817
--------- --------- ---------
OPERATING INCOME....................... 186 3,980 4,880
--------- --------- ---------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Gain/(loss) on disposal of assets...... -- 37,359 (17)
Interest income........................ 57 115 38
Interest expense....................... -- (110) (198)
--------- --------- ---------
Total other income (expense)......... 57 37,364 (177)
--------- --------- ---------
NET INCOME............................. $ 243 $ 41,344 $ 4,703
========= ========= =========
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' PREFERRED REDEEMABLE CAPITAL
AND GENERAL CAPITAL
(in thousands)
Partners' General Capital
---------------------------------------
Partner's Limited General Total
Preferred Partner's Partner's Partners'
Redeemable General General General
Capital Capital Capital Capital
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Years Ended February 28/29, 2000,
2001 and 2002:
Balance as of March 1, 1999........... $ -- $ 1,033 $ 19,569 $ 20,602
Capital distributions................. -- (555) (10,545) (11,100)
Net income allocated.................. -- 235 4,468 4,703
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance as of February 29, 2000....... -- 713 13,492 14,205
Capital distributions................. -- (2,720) (51,685) (54,405)
Net income allocated.................. -- 2,067 39,277 41,344
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance as of February 28, 2001....... -- 60 1,084 1,144
Net income allocated.................. -- 12 231 243
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance as of February 28, 2002....... $ -- $ 72 $ 1,315 $ 1,387
========= ========= ========= =========
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE CONNELLY GROUP, L.P.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Years Ended February 28/29,
2002 2001 2000
------ ------ ------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income................................ $ 243 $ 41,344 $ 4,703
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization......... -- 1,355 3,999
(Gain)/loss on disposal of
property and equipment.............. -- (37,359) 17
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables, net.................... 13 52 (44)
Receivables from related parties.... 33 (33) 5
Inventories......................... -- 64 110
Prepaid expenses.................... 6 318 (4)
Other non-current assets............ -- 40 124
Accounts payable.................... (91) (383) 79
Accrued payroll and benefits........ -- (1,529) (310)
Other accrued expenses.............. (719) (2,704) (72)
Due to related parties.............. 22 (951) 641
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities.................... (493) 214 9,248
--------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Expenditures for property and equipment
($0, $11 and $101 to related parties).. -- (280) (1,396)
Proceeds from sales of property and
equipment............................. -- 56,100 6
Change in restricted cash............... 323 (1,823) --
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities.................... 323 53,997 (1,390)
--------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from note payable.............. -- -- 319
Payments on note payable................ -- (2,925) (804)
Capital distributions................... -- (54,405) (11,100)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in financing activities..... -- (57,330) (11,585)
--------- --------- ---------
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS........................ (170) (3,119) (3,727)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT
BEGINNING OF YEAR...................... 346 3,465 7,192
--------- --------- ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR.. $ 176 $ 346 $ 3,465
========= ========= =========
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE CONNELLY GROUP, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands unless otherwise stated)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Connelly Group, L.P. ( the "Partnership") is a Delaware limited
partnership which was organized in January 1990. The Partnership was formed
to own, manage and operate the President Riverboat Casino, a riverboat gaming
operation, and ancillary facilities in Davenport, Iowa.
In December 1992, all preferred and general capital interests, except a
limited partner's general capital interest of 5%, were contributed by the
general partners to a newly formed corporation, President Casinos, Inc.
("PCI") in exchange for common stock of PCI. PCI subsequently transferred its
ownership interest in the Partnership to a wholly-owned subsidiary, President
Riverboat Casino-Iowa, Inc. ("PRC-Iowa"). PCI and its affiliates are engaged
in the business of owning, operating, managing and developing entertainment
oriented operations with its primary focus on riverboat gaming.
On October 10, 2000, the Partnership sold the assets of its Davenport casino
operations to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and ceased gaming operations at that
time. The Partnership received cash proceeds of $56,100 and recognized a gain
of $37,359 on the transaction.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Cash and Cash Equivalents -- Cash and cash equivalents include interest
earning deposits with maturities of ninety days or less at date of purchase.
Restricted Cash -- Restricted cash consists of $1,500 of cash held in escrow
pending the outcome of litigation, and, during fiscal year 2001, $323 to
guarantee a tax obligation, the amount of which was disputed and subsequently
settled.
Gaming Revenues and Promotional Allowances -- In accordance with industry
practice, the Partnership recognized as gaming revenues the net win from
gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses.
All other revenues were recognized by reference to the service provided.
Revenues include the retail value of food, beverage and other items provided
on a complimentary basis to customers. The estimated departmental costs of
providing such promotional allowances are included in gaming costs and
expenses and consist of the following:
2002 2001 2000
------ ------ ------
Food and beverage......... $ -- $ 1,318 $ 2,338
Other..................... -- 58 215
Indirect Expenses -- Certain indirect expenses of operating departments such
as selling, general and administrative, depreciation and amortization and
management fees are shown separately in the accompanying statements of
operations and are not allocated to their respective departmental operating
costs and expenses.
Income Taxes -- The Partnership is not subject to federal and state income
taxes. Taxable income and losses of the Partnership are reportable on the
income tax returns of the respective partners.
Self-Insurance -- The Partnership was partially self-insured for both
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employee and third party liability costs through April 1999. Effective May
1999, the Partnership became fully insured for workers compensation claims.
The self-insurance claim liability is determined based on claims filed and an
estimate of claims incurred but not reported.
Use of Management Estimates -- The preparation of financial statements in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results may differ from those estimates.
3. OPERATING LEASES
The Partnership leased various office facilities, parking lots, equipment
and levee property. In conjunction with the sale of the Partnership's assets,
the obligations under the operating lease agreements were either assumed by
the purchaser or terminated. There are no future obligations under such
leases.
Rental expense incurred under operating leases was $0, $799 and $2,960 for
the years ended February 28/29, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
4. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN
The Partnership participated in an employee savings plan sponsored by PCI,
which covered all eligible employees as defined by the plan. Pursuant to this
savings plan, participating employees could contribute (defer) a percentage of
eligible compensation. Employee contributions to the savings plan, up to
certain limits, were partially matched by the Partnership. The expense
applicable for the Partnership's contribution to the savings plan, net of
forfeitures, was $0, $85 and $154 for the years ended February 28/29, 2002,
2001 and 2000, respectively.
5. PARTNER'S PREFERRED REDEEMABLE CAPITAL
The preferred redeemable capital was originally recorded at the historical
cost of assets and advances contributed by the partners which were entities
under common control and such carrying value was less than the stated value of
the preferred capital as set forth in the partnership agreement. The
Partnership accrued the difference between the recorded value and stated value
each year to the extent of available net income. The preferred redeemable
capital had cumulative distribution rights of 13% on the stated value which
were accrued as of February 28, 1998. During fiscal year 1999, the
Partnership distributed $13,577 to fully redeem the partner's preferred
capital.
6. PARTNERS' GENERAL CAPITAL
The partnership agreement provides for the allocation of income (losses)
between the general partner and limited partner at 95% and 5%, respectively,
after preferred capital accounts are allocated their cumulative preferred
return and any difference between the carrying value and stated value of
preferred capital is accrued. The limited partner's capital account cannot be
reduced below zero.
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Partnership is related to other entities through common ownership by its
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partners or principal officers. The Partnership purchased various services
property and equipment from such related parties. The amounts charged were
based on specific identification of the products or services provided. In
addition, the Partnership entered into a management advisory agreement with
the general partner for advisory services related to gaming and riverboat
operations. The agreement provides for management fees based on a percentage
of revenues. Transactions with such related parties consisted of the
following:
2002 2001 2000
------ ------ ------
Management fees............ $ 2 $ 1,776 $ 3,770
Property and equipment..... -- 11 101
Hotel, retail and other.... -- 438 678
8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Legal Proceedings
On January 16, 1997 a case entitled "Whalen v. John E. Connelly, J. Edward
Connelly and Associates, Inc., President Casinos, Inc. and PRC-Iowa, Inc."
("Whalen III") was filed in the Iowa District Court for Scott County by
Michael L. Whalen ("Whalen"), who is a five percent limited partner in TCG.
Whalen filed this lawsuit after accepting from Della III, Inc., the former
general partner, shares of Common Stock and cash to which he was determined to
be entitled pursuant to a previous judgment. Whalen claimed in this lawsuit
that because he asked for the stock and cash while he was appealing the
judgment in a previous lawsuit and was not given the stock or cash until after
the judgment was affirmed, the named defendants committed the tort of
conversion. Whalen sought as damages the difference in the value of the stock
on the date of its "highest valuation" and the date he accepted the stock in
1996. In November 1998, the District Court granted the PCI's motion for
summary judgment and dismissed Whalen's claim for conversion. Whalen appealed
the District Court's decision. The Supreme Court of the State of Iowa
reversed the order of the District Court, found that there had been committed
the tort of conversion and remanded the case to the District Court to
determine damages. PRC-Iowa filed a Motion of Summary Judgment and Resistance
to a Cross Motion of Summary Judgment on the Issues of Damages. On May 8,
2001, the District Court determined it was compelled by the Supreme Court
decision to grant Whalen's motion and found PRC-Iowa and J. Edward Connelly
Associates, Inc. liable. The Court also denied the motion for Summary
Judgment on damages of PRC-Iowa. In addition, the Court denied Whalen's
motion for Summary Judgment on the issue of damages. In May 2002, the
Company, its affiliates, Mr. Connelly and JECA reached a settlement with
Whalen. Under the term of the settlement, Whalen agreed to release any claims
he had against PCI, its affiliates, or Mr. Connelly or JECA with respect to
any of the matters at issue in Whalen III as well as any claims with respect
to the disposition of the remaining assets of TCG. PCI, its affiliates, Mr.
Connelly and JECA agreed to release any claims they had against Whalen with
respect to any matters at issue in the lawsuit. PCI and its affiliates agreed
that Whalen would receive his share as limited partner of 5% of any
distributions made to the partners of TCG and that PRC-Iowa would pay Whalen
$500 in consideration of the settlement.
"Michael L. Whalen v. The Connelly Group, LP, President Riverboat Casino-
Iowa, Inc. and President Casinos, Inc.," No. 96350, Iowa District Court for
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Scott County ("Whalen IV"). This case followed Whalen III and represented an
effort to prevent PRC Iowa as general partner of TCG from distributing the
proceeds from the sale of the Davenport operations of TCG. While a
substantial amount was distributed prior to the filing of this action,
approximately $1,500 remained undistributed as of February 28, 2002. Whalen
IV sought injunctive relief to prevent its distribution until a judgment was
entered in Whalen III. A temporary injunction was issued. Upon execution of
the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release in the aforementioned case,
"Whalen III," Whalen and defendants jointly filed a stipulated consent order,
releasing the injunction and dismissing the case with prejudice.
Subsequently, TCG made a $1,356 distribution to its partners, inclusive of
Whalen's 5% share.
The Partnership is a party to legal proceedings arising in the normal
conduct of business. Management believes that the final outcome of these
matters will not have a material adverse effect upon the Partnership's
financial position or results of operations.
Agreement with the City Of Davenport
Prior to the sale of the Partnership's assets, the Partnership and the City
of Davenport (the "City") were parties to an agreement, which provided, among
other things, for the following:
Boarding Fees -- The Partnership, pursuant to Chapter 99F of the Iowa Code
and an ordinance enacted by the City, was required to pay the City an annual
minimum fee equal to the greater of $559 or 50 cents per passenger boarding
the "President."
Docking Fees -- The Partnership was required to make docking fee payments to
the City. The Partnership guaranteed the City an annual lump sum payment of a
base amount plus a per passenger payment for each passenger in excess of
1,117,579 passengers during the period April 1 to March 31. Such base and per
passenger amounts for the periods ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 were $153 and
$147, and 13.7 cents and 13.2 cents, respectively. Both base and per
passenger amounts were subject to an annual increase of 4.0%. The Partnership
was required to prepay such docking fees for the following twelve month
period.
Special Payments in Lieu of Property Taxes -- The Partnership was required
to make a special payment in lieu of property taxes on the guest service
barge. The Partnership guaranteed the City an annual lump sum payment of $124
plus 20.0 cents per passenger for each passenger in excess of 1,117,579 during
each calendar year.
Exclusive Agreement -- The Partnership would not pursue a gaming license in
any other Iowa city or in Rock Island County, Illinois.
Boat Operations -- The Partnership could not substitute another vessel to
replace the "President" in Davenport, Iowa provided that an average of 2,250
passengers per day during the cruise season was maintained. If such passenger
count was not maintained or if there was a material adverse change in the Iowa
gaming law, the Partnership would have been permitted to substitute an 800
passenger boat. However, temporary substitution during U.S. Coast Guard
mandated hull inspections was permitted.
The agreement with the City of Davenport was terminated upon the sale of the
Partnership's assets.
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Operator's Contract
The Partnership and the Riverboat Development Authority (the "Authority"),
an Iowa non-profit corporation, entered into an operator's contract on
December 28, 1989, which enabled the Partnership to be the operator of an
excursion gambling boat pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Iowa
Racing and Gaming Commission ("IRGC"). This contract was last amended on
March 1, 1998. The contract, as amended, required the Partnership to make
payments of $28 weekly and an amount equal to one dollar and fifty cents for
each admission in excess of 1,117,579 admissions for the period April 1
through March 31 of each year. The Partnership was also required to pay an
annual payment of 2% of adjusted gaming receipts in excess of $34,000 for each
of the Authority's fiscal years commencing July 1.
9. SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS DISCLOSURES
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities:
Year ended February 28, 2002 -- No material noncash investing and financing
activities occurred.
Year ended February 28, 2001 -- The Partnership acquired $178 of gaming
equipment financed through non-interest bearing short-term notes.
Year ended February 29, 2000 -- The Partnership acquired $981 of gaming
equipment financed through non-interest bearing short-term notes.
Interest paid by the Partnership was $0, $147 and $192 for the years ended
February 28/29, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
10. RECONCILIATION OF GAMING REVENUE REPORTED ON THE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
TO NET WIN REPORTED TO THE IRGC.
2002 2001 2000
------ ------ ------
Gaming revenue reported on
the Statements of Operations..... $ -- $ 40,314 $ 71,221
Change in progressive
liability (1).................... -- (259) 21
--------- --------- ---------
Net win reported to IRGC....... $ -- $ 40,055 $ 71,242
========= ========= =========
(1) In accordance with industry practice, the Partnership accrues a liability
for progressive jackpots and reduces gaming revenue by an equal amount.
This adjustment is necessary to reconcile gaming revenue reported on an
accrual basis on the Statements of Operations to net win reported on a
cash basis to the IRGC.
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SCHEDULE II--VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
For the Years Ended February 28/29, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(in thousands)
Additions
Balance at Charged to
Beginning Costs and Balance at
Description of Year Expenses Deductions End of Year
----------- --------- ---------- ---------- -----------
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable:
Year ended February 28, 2002............... $ 108 $ -- $ (54)(a) $ 54
Year ended February 28, 2001............... 84 249 (225)(a) 108
Year ended February 29, 2000............... 65 120 (101)(a) 84
(a) Write-offs of uncollectible accounts receivable, net of recoveries.
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PRESIDENT CASINOS, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibits
2.1 Asset Sale Agreement, dated as of July 19, 2000, by and among The
Connelly Group, L.P. ("TCG"), TCG/Blackhawk, Inc. ("Blackhawk")
(collectively, the "Sellers"), and IOC-Davenport, Inc. and Isle
of Capri Casinos, Inc. ("Purchasers"). (28)
3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company. (31)
3.2 By-Laws of the Company, as amended. (16)
4.1 Indenture dated as of August 26, 1994, by and among the Company,
the Guarantors and United States Trust Company of New York ("U.S.
Trust"). (6)
4.1.1 Form of Senior Exchange Note issued pursuant to Indenture. (5)
4.1.2 Warrant Agreement dated as of September 23, 1993, by and between
the Company and U.S. Trust, as Warrant agent. (4)
4.1.3 Warrant Agreement dated as of August 26, 1994, by and between the
Company and U.S. Trust. (6)
4.1.4 Subsidiary Stock Pledge and Collateral Assignment Agreement dated
as of August 26, 1994, by the Company and Subsidiary Pledgors in
favor of U.S. Trust, as collateral agent. (6)
4.2 Rights Agreement, dated as of November 20, 1997, between the
Company and ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, LLC. (19)
4.3 Agreement to Exchange Securities, dated December 3, 1998 by and
among the Company, President Riverboat Casino-Iowa, Inc.
("President Iowa"), President Riverboat Casino-Missouri, Inc.
("President Missouri"), The President Riverboat Casino-
Mississippi, Inc. ("President Mississippi"), Blackhawk, P.R.C.-
Louisiana, Inc., President Riverboat Casino-New York, Inc.
("President New York"), President Casino New Yorker, Inc., PRC
Holdings Corporation, PRC Management, Inc. ("PRC Management"),
PRCX Corporation, President Riverboat Casino-Philadelphia, Inc.
("President Philadelphia"), Vegas, Vegas, Inc., and TCG and each
holder of the Company's 13% Senior Exchange Notes due 2001. (22)
4.3.1 Indenture dated as of December 3, 1998, among The Company,
President Iowa, President Missouri, President Mississippi,
Blackhawk, P.R.C.-Louisiana, Inc., President New York, President
Casino New Yorker, Inc., PRC Holdings Corporation, PRC Management,
PRCX Corporation, President Philadelphia, Vegas, Vegas, Inc. and
TCG and U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A. (22)
4.4.2 President Casinos, Inc. Supplemental Indenture with respect to
$25,000,000 12% Notes due September 15, 2001. (29)
4.4.3 President Casinos, Inc. Supplemental Indenture with respect to
$75,000,000 13% Senior Notes due September 15, 2001. (29)
10.1 Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of TCG. (1)
10.2 Agreement between the Company and John E. Connelly. (2)
10.3 Employment Agreement dated November 4, 1992, between the Company
and Mr. Connelly. (2)
10.3.1 Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement dated December 15, 1994,
between the Company and Mr. Connelly. (8)
10.3.2 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated June 26, 1998 by
by and between the Company and Mr. Connelly. (21)
* 10.4 The Company's 1992 Stock Option Plan, as amended. (5)
* 10.4.1 The Company's 1996 Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan. (13)
* 10.4.2 The Company's 1997 Stock Option Plan. (18)
* 10.4.3 The Company's 1999 Incentive Stock Plan. (26)
10.5 Amended and Restated Davenport-Connelly Development Agreement
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dated November 29, 1990, between TCG and the City of Davenport,
Iowa (the "Development Agreement"). (1)
10.5.1 First Amendment to the Development Agreement dated August 21,
1991.(1)
10.5.2 Second Amendment to the Development Agreement dated April 10,
1992. (1)
10.6 Operator's Contract dated December 28, 1989, between the Riverboat
Development Authority and TCG. (1)
10.6.1 Amendment to Operator's Contract, dated December 29, 1993, between
the Riverboat Development Authority and TCG. (5)
10.6.2 Amendment to the Operator's Agreement dated March 1, 1998. (20)
10. 7 Lease dated November 29, 1990, between the City of Davenport, Iowa
and TCG. (1)
10.8 Management Advisory Agreement for TCG. (1)
10.9 Credit Agreement dated as of March 11, 1991, among TCG, Blackhawk
and Firstar Bank Davenport, N.A. ("Firstar"). (1)
10.9.1 Note dated March 11, 1991, from TCG and Blackhawk to Firstar. (1)
10.9.2 Security Agreement dated March 11, 1991 between TCG and Firstar.
(1)
10.9.3 First Preferred Fleet Mortgage dated March 11, 1991, from TCG to
Firstar. (1)
10.9.4 Mortgage, Security Agreement, Fixture Financing Statement and
Assignment of Leases and Rents, dated March 11, 1991, by TCG to
Firstar on the Landing Promenade Property. A similar mortgage has
been given to Firstar by Blackhawk on the Blackhawk Hotel. (1)
10.9.5 Amendment to Note dated March 16, 1993, from TCG and Blackhawk
to Firstar. (2)
10.9.6 Second Amendment to Note dated March 31, 1997, from TCG and
Blackhawk to Firstar. (14)
10.10 Lease Agreement dated August 7, 1986, between the City of St.
Louis and St. Louis River Cruise Lines, Inc. (the "'Belle'
Lease"). (1)
10.10.1 Amended Lease Agreement dated July 16, 1990, amending the "Belle"
Lease. (1)
10.10.2 Second Amendment to Lease Agreement, effective June 19, 1992,
amending the "Belle" Lease. (1)
10.11 Lease Agreement dated December 20, 1983 between the City of St.
Louis and S.S. Admiral Partners (the "'Admiral' Lease"). (1)
10.11.1 Amendment and Assignment of Mooring Lease dated December 12, 1990,
amending the "Admiral" Lease. (1)
10.11.2 Second Amendment to Lease Agreement effective June 19, 1992,
amending the "Admiral" Lease. (1)
10.12 Promissory Note (Vessel-Term) dated July 8, 1992, from President
Mississippi to Caterpillar. (3)
10.12.1 Loan Agreement dated July 31, 1992, between President Mississippi
and Caterpillar. (1)
10.12.2 Preferred Fleet Mortgage dated July 8, 1992, between President
Mississippi and Caterpillar. (1)
10.13 Form of Indemnification Agreement for Directors and Officers. (1)
10.14 Agreement for Purchase of Partnership Interest dated September 24,
1997, by and among Massena Management Corp., Gary A. Melius,
Native American Management Corp., PRC-St. Regis, Inc. and Naussau
County Native American, Inc. (20)
10.14.1 Agreement dated September 24, 1997, by and among Massena
Management LLC, Native American Management Corp., Gary A. Melius,
PRC-St. Regis, Inc. and Massena Management Corp. (20)
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10.15 Lease Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1993, by and between
Liberty Landing Associates ("Liberty Landing") and President
Philadelphia.(4)
10.15.1 First Amendment to Lease Agreement, dated July 31, 1996, by and
between President Philadelphia and Liberty Landing. (12)
10.15.2 Second Amendment to Lease Agreement, dated July 31, 1996, by and
between Liberty Landing and President Philadelphia. (12)
10.15.3 Modification to First Amendment to Lease Agreement, dated
September 12, 1997, by and between Liberty Landing and President
Philadelphia. (16)
10.15.4 Assignment, dated as of December 14, 1993, pursuant to which
Liberty Landing assigns, transfers and sets over unto President
Philadelphia all of the rights, title and interest of Liberty
Landing in, to and under that certain Master Agreement to Lease,
dated September 25, 1989, by and between Philadelphia Port
Corporation and Liberty Landing, as amended. (4)
10.15.5 Letter Agreement dated May 7, 1996, by and between President
Philadelphia, Liberty Landing, The Sheet Metal Workers'
International Association Local Union #19, Delaware Avenue
Development Corp. and Delaware-Washington Corp. (11)
10.16 Option Agreement dated July 31, 1996, by and between Liberty
Landing and President Philadelphia. (12)
10.16.1 Modification to Option Agreement dated December 12, 1996, by and
between Liberty Landing and President Philadelphia. (13)
10.16.2 Second Modification to Option Agreement, dated September 12,
1997, by and between Liberty Landing and President Philadelphia.
(16)
10.16.3 First Amendment to Corporate Guaranty dated July 31, 1996, by
The Company. (12)
10.16.4 Third Modification to Option Agreement, dated October 22, 1998,
by and between Liberty Landing and President Philadelphia. (23)
10.17 Charter Agreement dated February 17, 1995, by and between American
Gaming & Entertainment, Ltd. ("AGEL") and the President
Mississippi Charter Corporation ("Charter Corp."). (7)
10.17.1 Subcharter Agreement dated February 17, 1995, by and between
Charter Corp. and President Mississippi. (7)
10.17.2 Collateral Assignment Agreement dated February 17, 1995, by
Charter Corp. to AGEL. (7)
10.17.3 First Amendment to Charter, dated October 30, 1998 (effective as
of December 1, l997), by and between AGEL, owner, and Charter
Corp., with the concurrence of the following parties: AmGam
Associates ("AmGam"), American Gaming & Resorts of Mississippi,
Inc. ("AGRM"), the Official Committee of the Unsecured
Creditors of AmGam, the Official Committee of the Unsecured
Creditors of AGRM, AGEL and Shamrock Holdings, Inc. (formerly
known as Bennett Holdings Group, Inc.). (23)
10.18 Employment Agreement dated March 13, 1995, by and between the
Company and John S. Aylsworth. (8)
10.18.1 Option Agreement dated March 13, 1995, by and between Mr.
Aylsworth and the Company. (10)
10.18.2 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated June 26, 1998 by
by and between the Company and Mr. Aylsworth. (21)
10.19 Promissory Note dated February 17, 1995, from BH Acquisition Corp.
("BH") to PRC Management. (10)
10.19.1 Surety Agreement dated February 13, 1995, between Mr. Connelly
and PRC Management. (10)
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10.19.2 Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated February 15, 1996, from
BH to PRC Management. (11)
10.19.3 Promissory Note dated February 15, 1996, from BH to PRC
Management. (11)
10.19.4 Amended and Restated Surety Agreement dated February 15, 1996,
between Mr. Connelly and PRC Management. (11)
10.19.5 Collateral Pledge Agreement dated February 15, 1996, between
Connelly Hotel Associates, Inc. and PRC Management. (11)
10.20 Employment Agreement dated November 1, 1995, by and between the
Company and James A. Zweifel. (9)
10.20.1 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated June 26, 1998 by
by and between the Company and Mr. Zweifel. (21)
10.21 "Natatorium Site" Lease Agreement dated July 20, 1995, by and
between the City of Davenport, Iowa and TCG through the President
Iowa. (9)
10.22 Independent Contractor Consulting Agreement dated May 15, 1996, by
and between the Company and Mr. Wirginis. (11)
10.22.1 Employment Agreement dated May 1, 1996, by and between the Company
and Mr. Wirginis. (11)
10.22.2 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated June 26, 1998 by
by and between the Company and Mr. Wirginis. (21)
* 10.23 1998 Fiscal Year Management Incentive Plan Participant Form. (16)
10.24 Promissory Note dated July 22, 1997, by and between President
Broadwater Hotel, L.L.C. (Broadwater LLC) and Lehman Brothers
Holdings Inc. ("Lehman"). (15)
10.24.1 Redemption Agreement dated July 22, 1997, by and among J. Edward
Connelly Associates, Inc. ("JECA") and Broadwater LLC and
Broadwater Hotel, Inc. (15)
10.24.2 Indemnity Agreement dated July 22, 1997, by Broadwater LLC, the
Company and President Mississippi, jointly and severally, in favor
of Lehman. (15)
10.24.3 Indemnity and Guaranty Agreement dated July 22, 1997, by the
Company and President Mississippi in favor of Lehman. (15)
10.24.4 Unconditional Guaranty of Lease Obligations dated July 22, 1997,
by the Company. (15)
10.24.5 Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating
Agreement, dated as of July 22, 1997, by and between JECA and
President Broadwater Hotel, Inc. (15)
10.25 Public Trust Tidelands Lease Agreement dated August 6, 1992, by
and between the Secretary of State, with the approval of the
Governor, for and on behalf of the State of Mississippi, and BH.
(24)
10.25.1 Amendment to Public Trust Tidelands Lease Agreement dated November
10, 1993, by and between the Secretary of State, with the approval
of the Governor, for and on behalf of the State of Mississippi,
and BH. (24)
10.25.2 Amendment No. 1 to the Lessee's Assignment of Public Trust
Tidelands Lease dated July 22, 1997, between JECA, successor by
merger to BH, and President Broadwater Hotel, LLC. (24)
10.26 Public Trust Tidelands Lease of Fast Lands dated December 31,
1996, by and between the Secretary of State, with approval of the
Governor, for and on behalf of the State of Mississippi, and BH.
(24)
10.26.1 Amendment No. 1 to the Lessee's Assignment of Fast Lands Lease
dated July 22, 1997, between JECA, successor by merger to BH
and President Broadwater Hotel, Inc. (24)
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10.27 Sale and Purchase of Real Estate Agreement dated March 30, 1999,
by and among R. David Sanders, James W. Sanders, Julia Sheila
Sanders and June Sanders Clement and President Casinos, Inc. (25)
10.27.1 Deer Island Agreement dated March 30, 1999, by and between Eric
Clark and President Casinos, Inc. (25)
10.28 Sale Agreement dated July 2, 1999, by and between President
Mississippi, the Company and Charter Corp., on the one hand, and
AGEL, AmGam, AGRM, the Committee for the Unsecured Creditors of
AmGam, the Committee for the Unsecured Creditors of AGRM,
International Game Technology, Inc.("IGT"), and Shamrock Holdings
Group, Inc. (formerly known as Bennett Holdings Group, Inc.)
("Shamrock" and collectively with AGEL, AmGam, AGRM, the Committee
for the Unsecured Creditors of AmGam, the Committee for the
Unsecured Creditors of AGRM and IGT), on the other hand. (26)
10.28.1 Promissory Note dated August 10, 1999, from President
Mississippi to AGEL. (26)
10.28.2 Security Agreement, dated August 10, 1999, between President
Mississippi and AGEL. (26)
10.28.3 Preferred Ship Mortgage dated August 10, 1999, granting by
President Mississippi to and in favor of AGEL. (26)
10.28.4 Guaranty Agreement dated August 10, 1999, made by President
Mississippi, in favor of AGEL. (26)
10.29 Relocation Funding Agreement entered into January 18, 2000, by and
among the City of St. Louis, Missouri, the Port Authority of the
City of St. Louis, President Missouri and Mercantile Bank National
Association. (27)
10.29.1 Lease and Sublease Agreement entered into January 18, 2000, among
the City of St. Louis, the Port Authority of the City of St. Louis
and President Missouri. (27)
10.29.2 Escrow Agreement made as of January 18, 2000, by and among
Mercantile Bank, President Missouri and U.S. Title Guaranty
Company, Inc. (27)
10.29.3 Escrow Agreement made as of January 18, 2000, by and among the
Port Authority of the City of St. Louis, President Missouri and
U.S. Title Guaranty Company, Inc. (27)
10.30 Agreement, dated as of October 10, 2000, entered into by and among
the Company, PRC Holdings Corporation, PRC Management, PRCX, Inc.,
President Philadelphia, P.R.C. Louisiana, Inc., Vegas Vegas, Inc.,
President New York, President Mississippi Charter Corp.,
President Missouri, President Mississippi, Broadwater Hotel, Inc.,
President Iowa, Blackhawk, President Casino New Yorker, Inc.,
TCG, and President Broadwater Hotel, LLC, and each of the
undersigned holders of the US $100.0 million 13% Senior Notes, due
September 15, 2001 issued pursuant to that certain indenture dated
as of August 26, 1994 by and between the Company and United States
Trust Company of New York, as trustee, of which US $75.0 million
in principal amount is outstanding, and holders of the US $25.0
million 12% Notes, due September 15, 2001 issued pursuant to that
certain indenture dated as of December 3, 1998, by and between the
Company and U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A., as trustee. (28)
10.31 Bareboat charter and purchase agreement, dated March, 29, 2001, by
and between President New York and Southern Gaming, LLC. (30)
10.32 Purchase agreement, dated April 30, 2001, by and between President
Missouri and the Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-
Illinois Metropolitan District. (30)
21 Schedule of subsidiaries of the Company.
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23.1 Consent of Deloitte & Touche, L.L.P. with respect to the Company's
Registration Statements on Form S-8, as filed on June 8, 1994,
January 8, 1998 and October 10, 2001.
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(1) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (File No. 33-48446) filed on June 5, 1992.
(2) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-63174), filed on May 21, 1993.
(3) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the Fiscal Year Ended February 28, 1993 filed on June 1, 1993.
(4) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-4 (File No. 33-71332) filed November 5, 1993.
(5) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-8 dated June 8, 1994.
(6) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-4 (File No. 33-86386) filed November 15, 1994.
(7) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated
February 7, 1995.
(8) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated
March 16, 1995.
(9) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended November 30, 1995 filed January 12,
1996.
(10) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the Fiscal Year Ended February 28, 1995 filed on May 30, 1995.
(11) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the Fiscal Year Ended February 29, 1996 filed on May 30, 1996.
(12) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended August 31, 1996 filed October 15,
1996.
(13) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended November 30, 1996 filed January 14,
1997.
(14) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the Fiscal Year Ended February 28, 1997 filed on May 30, 1997.
(15) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated
July 24, 1997.
(16) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended August 31, 1997 filed October 10,
1997.
(17) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended November 30, 1997 filed January 14,
1998.
(18) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement
for the 1997 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
(19) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on
Form 8-A dated December 5, 1997.
(20) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for fiscal year ended February 28, 1998 filed on May 29, 1998.
(21) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended August 31, 1998 filed October 15,
1998.
(22) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Report on Form 8-K
dated December 15, 1998.
(23) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form
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10-Q for the quarterly period ended November 30, 1998 filed January 14,
1999.
(24) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the Fiscal Year Ended February 28, 1999 filed on May 28, 1999.
(25) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended May 31, 1999 filed July 12, 1999.
(26) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended August 31, 1999 filed October 15,
1999.
(27) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the Fiscal Year Ended February 29, 2000 on May 30, 2000.
(28) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended August 31, 2000 filed October 19,
2000.
(29) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated
November 22, 2000.
(30) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the Fiscal Year Ended February 28, 2001 on May 29, 2001.
(31) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-8 dated October 10, 2001.
* Compensatory plan filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 14(c) of this
report.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
PRESIDENT CASINOS, INC.
By: /s/ Ralph J. Vaclavik
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Name: Ralph J. Vaclavik
Title: Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 28, 2002
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed on this 28th day of May, 2002 by the following
persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities indicated.
Signature Capacity
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/s/ John E. Connelly Chief Executive Officer, Chairman
- -------------------------- and Director
John E. Connelly
/s/ John S. Aylsworth President, Chief Operating Officer
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John S. Aylsworth
/s/ Karl G. Andren Director
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Karl G. Andren
/s/ W. Raymond Barrett Director
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W. Raymond Barrett
/s/ Royal P. Walker, Jr. Director
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Royal P. Walker, Jr.
/s/ Terrence L. Wirginis Vice Chairman, Vice President and Director
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Terrence L. Wirginis
/s/ Ralph J. Vaclavik Senior Vice President and
- -------------------------- Chief Financial Officer
Ralph J. Vaclavik
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