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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005

 

or

 

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

 

For the transition period from              to             

 

Commission File Number 000-50635

 


 

COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 


 

NEVADA   41-2120123

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

3000 PARADISE ROAD    
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA   89109
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

702-732-5111

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 


 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   x    No  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).    Yes  ¨    No  x

 

As of May 10, 2005, there were 0.90 Class A Membership Units held by Colony Resorts LVH Coinvestment Voteco, LLC and 0.60 Class A Membership Units held by Colony Resorts LVH VoteCo, LLC.

 



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Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC

Form 10Q

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PART I.

  FINANCIAL INFORMATION     

ITEM 1.

  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS     

COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

    
    UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:     
    CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF MARCH 31, 2005 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2004    1
    UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 AND 2004    2
    UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS’ EQUITY FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 AND 2004    3
    UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 AND 2004    4
    NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS    5

LVH CORPORATION (Predecessor)

    
    UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:     
    UNAUDITED BALANCE SHEET AS OF MARCH 31, 2004    15
    UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND ACCUMULATED DEFICIT FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2004    16
    UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2004    17
    NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS    18

ITEM 2.

  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS    19

ITEM 3.

  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK    23

ITEM 4.

  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES    23

PART II.

  OTHER INFORMATION     

ITEM 6.

  EXHIBITS    25

SIGNATURES

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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

UNAUDITED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

 

    

March 31,

2005


  

December 31,

2004


Assets              

CURRENT ASSETS:

             

Cash and equivalents

   $ 19,644    $ 12,888

Restricted cash

     1,901      1,420

Accounts receivable, net

     16,973      16,625

Inventories

     2,635      3,276

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     5,247      4,909
    

  

Total current assets

     46,400      39,118

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     297,061      296,490

RESTRICTED CASH

     26,153      26,151

OTHER ASSETS, NET

     3,115      3,638
    

  

Total assets

   $ 372,729    $ 365,397
    

  

Liabilities and members’ equity

             

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

             

Accounts payable

   $ 4,196    $ 2,035

Accrued expenses

     33,631      34,117
    

  

Total current liabilities

     37,827      36,152

TERM LOAN

     200,000      200,000
    

  

Total liabilities

     237,827      236,152
    

  

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

             

REDEEMABLE MEMBERS’ EQUITY

     60,000      60,000

MEMBERS’ EQUITY

     74,902      69,245
    

  

Total liabilities and members’ equity

   $ 372,729    $ 365,397
    

  

 

See notes to the unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except unit data)

 

    

For the three

months ended

March 31,

2005


   

For the three

months ended

March 31,

2004


 

Revenues:

                

Casino

   $ 26,162     $ —    

Rooms

     28,048       —    

Food and beverage

     17,435       —    

Other revenue

     6,714       —    
    


 


Total revenue

     78,359       —    

Less: promotional allowances

     (5,702 )     ( —   )
    


 


Net revenues

     72,657       —    

Expenses:

             —    

Casino

     18,444       —    

Rooms

     7,291       —    

Food and beverage

     13,582       —    

Other expense

     3,380       —    

General & administrative

     16,997       —    

Depreciation

     2,373       —    

Pre-opening expenses

     —         1,902  
    


 


       62,067       1,902  
    


 


Operating income (loss)

     10,590       (1,902 )

Interest expense

     (4,933 )     —    
    


 


Net income (loss)

   $ 5,657     $ (1,902 )
    


 


Net income allocation

                

Allocable to Class A

   $ —       $ —    

Allocable to Class B

   $ 5,657     $ —    

Basic weighted average Class A membership units outstanding

     1.50       —    

Basic weighted average Class B membership units outstanding

     1,500,000.00       —    

Diluted weighted average membership units outstanding

     1,500,001.50       —    

Net income per Class A membership unit-basic

   $ 3.77     $ —    

Net income per Class B membership unit-basic

   $ 3.77     $ —    

Per membership unit-diluted

   $ 3.77     $ —    

 

See notes to the unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF MEMBERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands)

 

    

Capital

Contribution


  

Accumulated

Deficit


   

Total

Members’

Equity


Balance, December 31, 2004

   $ 90,000    $ (20,755 )   $ 69,245

Net income

     —        5,657       5,657
    

  


 

Balance, March 31, 2005

   $ 90,000    $ (15,098 )   $ 74,902
    

  


 

 

See notes to the unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands)

 

    

For the three

months ended

March 31,

2005


   

For the three

months ended

March 31,

2004


 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

                

Net income (loss)

   $ 5,657     $ (1,902 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

                

Depreciation

     2,373       —    

Provision for bad debts

     383       —    

Interest rate cap

     (24 )     —    

Amortization of debt issuance cost

     557       —    

Changes in assets and liabilities:

                

Accounts receivable

     (2,770 )     —    

Inventories, prepaid expenses and other current assets

     295       —    

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     1,674       —    

Due to/from affiliates

     2,038       7,588  
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     10,183       5,686  

CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

                

Additions to property and equipment

     (2,944 )     (1,010 )
    


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     (2,944 )     (1,010 )
    


 


CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES

                

Restricted cash

     (483 )     (4,676 )
    


 


Net cash (used in) financing activities

     (483 )     (4,676 )

Increase in cash and equivalents

     6,756       —    

Cash and equivalents at beginning of period

     12,888       —    
    


 


Cash and equivalents at end of period

   $ 19,644     $ —    
    


 


Non-cash financing activity:

                

Cash paid for interest

   $ 4,414     $ —    
    


 


 

See notes to the unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (the “Company”), was formed at the direction of Colony Investors VI, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Colony VI”) and an affiliate of Colony Capital, LLC (“Colony Capital”), under the laws of the State of Nevada on December 18, 2003. Pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated Operating Agreement, dated June 18, 2004 (the “Operating Agreement”), the Company will continue in existence perpetually. Members of the Company, however, may terminate the Operating Agreement and dissolve the Company at any time.

 

The Company’s members consist of Colony Resorts LVH Holdings, LLC (“Holdings”), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Colony VI, a discrete investment fund managed by an affiliate of Colony Capital, Colony Resorts LVH Co-Investment Partners, L.P. (“Co-Investment Partners”), Colony Resorts LVH Coinvestment Voteco, LLC (“Coinvestment Voteco”) and Colony Resorts LVH VoteCo, LLC (“Voteco”), each of which purchased Class A or Class B Membership Units on June 18, 2004 in connection with the equity financing described in Note 8.

 

Prior to June 18, 2004, the Company had conducted no business other than in connection with the execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement (as defined below), relating to the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of LVH Corporation, a Nevada corporation (“LVH”) (the “Acquisition”). LVH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., formerly Park Place Entertainment Corporation (“Caesars”) that prior to the Acquisition operated the Las Vegas Hilton, a casino resort located in Las Vegas, Nevada (the “Hotel” or the “Property”). Commencing June 18, 2004, the revenue and expense of the Property are included in the Company’s statement of operations.

 

Interim Financial Statements

 

The accompanying condensed financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary for the fair presentation of the results for the interim periods have been made. The results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004, are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year.

 

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2004, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (filed March 31, 2005 (File Number 0-50635) (the “Form 10K”). Pursuant to Rule 3-02 of Regulation S-X, the Company has included financial statements and the notes thereto of LVH (the Company’s predecessor) for the three months ended March 31, 2004.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the unaudited condensed financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, including related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, management evaluates those estimates, including those related to asset impairments, accruals for slot marketing points, compensation and related benefits, revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, contingencies and litigation. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short-term investments with original maturities not in excess of 90 days.

 

Restricted Cash

 

The Company has on deposit $28,054,000 in various escrow accounts as of March 31, 2005, of which $26,000,000 is to be used for renovation projects and the remaining amounts are held for insurance and property taxes.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts Receivable are due within one year and are recorded net of amounts estimated to be uncollectible. The Company allows for an estimated amount of receivables that may not be collected. The Company estimates an allowance for doubtful accounts using a specific formula applied to aged receivables as well as a specific review of large balances. Historical experience is considered, as are customer relationships, in determining specific reserves.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of short-term investments and receivables. The short-term investments (including restricted cash equivalents) are placed with high credit quality financial institutions, which invest such cash primarily in money market funds.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out and specific identification methods. Inventories consist primarily of food, beverage and retail products.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

 

Building and improvements

  15 to 40 Years

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

  3 to 15 Years

 

Maintenance, repairs and renewals that neither materially add to the value of the property nor appreciably prolong its life are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on disposition of property and equipment are included in the statements of operations.

 

Management evaluates property and equipment and other long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets exceeds their fair value in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets.” Impairment losses are recognized when estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition are less than their carrying amounts.

 

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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Capitalized interest

 

The interest cost associated with major construction projects is capitalized and are included in the cost of the project. When no debt is incurred specifically for a project, interest is capitalized on amounts expended on the project using the weighted-average cost of the Company’s outstanding borrowings. Capitalization of interest ceases when the project is substantially complete or development activity is suspended for more than a brief period. During the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company did not have capitalized interest as there were no significant construction projects.

 

Deferred Financing Costs

 

Deferred financing costs of $4.5 million relate to the Company’s financing of the Acquisition. The Company has commenced amortization of these costs since the closing of the Acquisition using the effective interest method. Amortization expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 was $557,188, which is included within interest expense.

 

Casino Revenue and Promotional Allowances

 

Casino revenue is the aggregate of gaming wins and losses. In accordance with industry practice, the retail value of accommodations, food and beverage, and other services furnished to hotel/casino guests without charge is included in gross revenue and then deducted as promotional allowances.

 

Hotel, Food and Beverage Revenues

 

Hotel revenue recognition criteria are generally met at the time of occupancy. Food and beverage revenue recognition criteria are generally met at the time of service. Deposits for future hotel occupancy or food and beverage services contracts are recorded as deferred income until revenue recognition criteria are met. Cancellation fees for hotel and food and beverage services are recognized upon cancellation by the customer as defined by a written contract entered into with the customer.

 

Slot Club Promotion and Progressive Jackpot Payouts

 

The Company has established a promotional club to encourage repeat business from frequent and active slot machine customers and table games patrons. Members earn points based on gaming activity and such points can be redeemed for cash. The Company accrues for club points as a reduction to revenue based upon the estimates for expected redemptions. The Company maintains a number of progressive slot machines and table games. As wagers are made on the respective progressive games, the amount available to win (to be paid out when the appropriate jackpots are hit) increases. The Company has recorded the progressive jackpots as a liability with a corresponding charge against casino revenue.

 

Advertising Costs

 

Costs for advertising are expensed as incurred, except costs for direct-response advertising, which are capitalized and amortized over the period of the related program. Direct-response advertising consists primarily of mailing costs associated with the direct-mail programs. Advertising cost that was expensed during the three months ended March 31, 2005 was $1,425,000.

 

Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

The Company uses an interest rate cap to assist in managing interest incurred on its Term Loan. The difference between amounts received and amounts paid under such agreement, as well as any costs or fees, is recorded as a reduction of, or addition to, interest expense as incurred over the life of the interest rate cap.

 

The Company has a policy aimed at managing interest rate risk associated with its current and anticipated future borrowings. This policy enables the Company to use any combination of interest rate swaps, futures, options, cap and similar instruments. To the extent the Company employs such financial instruments pursuant to this policy, and the instruments qualify for hedge accounting, they are accounted for as hedging instruments.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

In order to qualify for hedge accounting, the underlying hedged item must expose the Company to risks associated with market fluctuations and the financial instrument used must be designated as a hedge and must reduce the Company’s exposure to market fluctuation throughout the hedge period. If these criteria are not met, a change in the market value of the financial instrument is recognized as a gain or loss in the period of change. Otherwise, gains and losses are not recognized except to the extent that the financial instrument is disposed of prior to maturity. Net interest paid or received pursuant to the financial instrument is included as interest expense in the period.

 

The Company has not designated its interest rate cap as a hedge therefore changes in the market value of the interest rate cap are recognized as gain or losses in the period of the change. During the quarter ended March 31, 2005, the Company recognized a gain of $24,000 included in the unaudited condensed statement of operations.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company is a limited liability company and will be treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes was recorded because the taxable income or loss is included in the income tax return of the members.

 

Income Per Membership Unit

 

The Company’s income per membership unit was calculated using the two-class method. Under the two-class method, income is allocated to each class of membership unit based on the respective members’ participation rights in undistributed income.

 

The diluted income per membership unit includes the effect of the assumed conversion of the Class B Membership Units into Class A Membership Units at a 1:1 ratio. At March 31, 2005 the 0.182 options to purchase Class A Membership Units and 181,667 options to purchase Class B Membership Units have been excluded from the diluted income per membership unit calculation, because the assumed conversion of these options would be anti-dilutive.

 

2004 Incentive Plan

 

In connection with the closing of the Acquisition, the Company’s board and members approved the Company’s 2004 Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). As of June 18, 2004, the Company had a total of 0.182 Class A Units and 181,667 Class B units reserved for issuance under the Plan.

 

Subsequent to the closing of the Acquisition, the Company granted 0.182 options of Class A Units and 181,667 options of Class B Units to certain executives, in accordance with the Plan. The options have a 10 year life, vest over three to five years and are valued at $100 per unit in both classes.

 

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation, including employee stock option plans, in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Interpretation No. 44, “Accounting for Certain Transactions involving Stock Compensation, an interpretation of APB Opinion No. 25.” Had the Company accounted for these plans under the fair value method allowed by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123”), as amended by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure” (“SFAS 148”), the Company’s net income and income per membership unit would have been as follows on a pro forma basis:

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

For the Three months ended March 31, 2005

(in thousands, except membership unit data)

 

    

Class A Membership

Units


   

Class B Membership

Units


 

Net income as reported

   $ 5,657     $ 5,657  

Stock-based compensation cost

     (118 )     (118 )
    


 


Pro-forma

   $ 5,539     $ 5,539  
    


 


Basic income per membership unit as reported

   $ 3.77     $ 3.77  

Stock-based compensation cost

     (.07 )     (.07 )
    


 


Pro-forma

   $ 3.70     $ 3.70  
    


 


Diluted income per membership as reported

   $ 3.77     $ —    

Stock-based compensation cost

     (.07 )     —    
    


 


Pro-forma

   $ 3.70     $ —    
    


 


 

The fair value of the option grants during 2004 were estimated on the date of grant using an appraisal of the value of the Company and its membership units. The fair value of the option grants were estimated to equal the option strike price on the date of grant. No additional grants were awarded during the three months ended March 31, 2005.

 

As a result of the difference in the option agreements, differing valuing models were used to value the options as of December 31, 2004. The estimated fair value of 15,000 options granted and outstanding as of December 31, 2004 was $17.08 per membership unit and was computed using the binomial lattice valve method with the following weighted average assumptions: risk free interest rate of 2.9%; no expected dividend yields; and expected lives of 18 months. The estimated fair value of 41,688 options granted and outstanding as of December 31, 2004 was $27.73 per membership unit and was computed using the black scholes method with the following weighted average assumptions: risk free interest rate of 3.24%; no expected dividend yields; and expected lives of 30 months.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

 

In September 2004, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) reached a consensus on issue No. 04-08. “The Effect of Contingently Convertible Instruments on Diluted Earnings per Share” (EITF 04-08), which is effective for reporting periods ending after December 15, 2004. EITF 04-08 requires companies to include shares issuable under convertible instruments in diluted earnings per share computations (if dilutive) regardless of whether the market price trigger (or other contingent feature) has been met. As of December 31, 2004 the Company only has the Term Loan that is not convertible to membership units, therefore the adoption of EITF 04-08, will not impact the future diluted earnings per membership of the Company.

 

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment,” which requires all companies to measure compensation costs for all share-based payments (including employee stock options) at fair value. On April 14, 2005 the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it would provide for a phased-in implementation of SFAS No. 123(R). In accordance with the new implementation schedule, we are required to adopt SFAS No. 123(R) no later than January 1, 2006.

 

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, “Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets.” This statement is based on the principle that exchanges of nonmonetary assets should be measured based on fair value of the assets exchanged. This statement is effective for nonmonetary asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after                                         .

 

3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 

Components of accounts receivable were as follows (in thousands):

 

    

March 31,

2005


   

December 31,

2004


 

Casino

   $ 6,879     $ 5,879  

Hotel

     10,051       8,002  

Affiliates

     289       2,327  

Other

     270       550  
    


 


       17,489       16,758  

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts and discounts

     (516 )     (133 )
    


 


     $ 16,973     $ 16,625  
    


 


 

The Company extends credit to approved casino customers following background checks and investigations of creditworthiness.

 

An estimated allowance for doubtful accounts and discounts is maintained to reduce the Company’s receivables to their estimated net realizable value. Although management believes the allowance is adequate, it is possible that the estimated amount of cash collections with respect to the casino accounts receivable could change.

 

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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

Components of property and equipment were as follows (in thousands):

 

    

March 31,

2005


   

December 31,

2004


 

Land and land improvements

   $ 153,982     $ 153,982  

Building and improvements

     104,669       104,669  

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

     43,506       41,133  

Construction in progress

     1,450       879  
    


 


       303,607       300,663  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     (6,546 )     (4,173 )
    


 


     $ 297,061     $ 296,490  
    


 


 

The Company is still evaluating the final allocation of the purchase price of the LVH assets acquired to the various asset categories based on management’s estimates and third party appraisals. Accordingly, the asset values indicated above may be modified in future reporting periods.

 

5. OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES

 

Other accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

 

    

March 31,

2005


  

December 31,

2004


Customer deposits

   $ 10,525    $ 4,639

Payroll and related

     11,538      11,125

Taxes and licenses

     2,793      1,811

Casino

     4,021      5,926

License Fees

     243      876

Interest

     801      767

Other

     3,710      8,973
    

  

     $ 33,631    $ 34,117
    

  

 

6. TERM LOAN

 

On June 18, 2004 in connection with the consummation of the Acquisition, the Company entered into the Goldman Term Loan (the “Term Loan”). The Term Loan is for a principal amount of $200 million and is for an initial term of two (2) years with two one-year extensions. The Term Loan is subject to a $30 million holdback amount: $26 million has been set aside for renovation and construction and $4 million was held as a debt-service reserve. The $26 million plus accrued interest has not been utilized by the Company as of March 31, 2005, the $4 million of debt service was used in 2004. Interest on the Term Loan accrues at a rate of 6.50% plus the greater of (i) one-Month LIBOR or (ii) 1.5%. The Term Loan provides for no amortization during the term. The Term Loan is secured by a first priority deed of trust on the Property.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Term Loan, the Company purchased an interest rate cap at the funding of the Term Loan for $769,000 with LIBOR strike rate of 5% for the first two years of the Term Loan and an interest rate cap with a LIBOR strike rate of 6% for any extension periods. The interest rate cap was valued at $103,000 and $79,000 at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. The interest rate cap is included within other assets on the balance sheet. As a result of the increase in value of the interest rate cap, the Company recorded a corresponding mark to market adjustment of $24,000 which is included in interest income in the accompanying unaudited condensed statement of operations.

 

7. REDEEMABLE MEMBERS’ EQUITY

 

In connection with the closing of the Acquisition, the Company, Voteco, Coinvestment Voteco, Co-Investment Partners and Holdings entered into a Sale Right Agreement, dated June 18, 2004 (the “Sale Right Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of Co-Investment Partners’ partnership agreement, at any time after May 23, 2008, Whitehall (a limited partner in Co-Investment Partners and an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. and Archon Financial, L.P., the lender under the Goldman Term Loan) has the right to request that Co-Investment Partners purchase all of Whitehall’s interest in Co-Investment Partners at a purchase price determined by Whitehall. Pursuant to the Sale Right Agreement, upon receiving notice from Whitehall that it has exercised the sale right above the Company must, within forty-five days elect to either (i) purchase Whitehall’s interest in Co-investment Partners or (ii) sell the Company in its entirety. If the Company elects not to purchase Whitehall’s interest, it must appoint Goldman Sachs & Co. as its sole and exclusive agent for a period of one year to seek to sell the Company at a price extrapolated from the price Whitehall established for its interest in Co-Investment Partners. In addition, on June 18, 2010, if the Company has not been sold pursuant to sale right above or otherwise, the Company shall appoint Goldman Sachs & Co. as its sole agent to seek to sell the Company at the best price obtainable. For purposes of the statement presentation and the diluted membership unit calculation, it is assumed that the redemption of Whitehall’s interest or sale of the property will be consummated at fair value.

 

8. MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS

 

In connection with and immediately prior to the Acquisition, the Company issued Class A Membership Units (“Class A Units”) to Coinvestment VoteCo and VoteCo on a pro rata basis in proportion to the equity contributions made by each entity. In addition, the Company issued Class B Membership Units (“Class B Units” and together with the Class A Units, the “Membership Units”) to Co-Investment Partners and to Holdings, on a pro rata basis in proportion to the equity contributions made by each entity. All of these entities are existing affiliates of the Company.

 

As of March 31, 2005, VoteCo owns 0.60 Class A Units and Coinvestment Voteco owns 0.90 Class A Units. In addition, as of March 31, 2005, Holdings owns 600,000 Class B Units and Co-Investment Partners owns 900,000 Class B Units. Prior to the closing of the Acquisition, the Company executed the Operating Agreement. Pursuant to the Operating Agreement, holders of Class A Units are entitled to one vote per unit in all matters to be voted on by voting members of the Company. Holders of Class B units are not entitled to vote, except as otherwise expressly required by law.

 

On June 18, 2004, the Company issued Class A Units and Class B Units in connection with the organizational structure that was put in place in order to consummate the Acquisition. Pursuant to that organizational structure, Holdings and Co-Investment Partners, through their purchase of the non-voting Class B Units, acquired substantially all of the equity in the Company without having any voting power or other power to control the affairs or operations of the Company, except as otherwise expressly required by law.

 

At the time of the closing of the Acquisition, the Company executed: (1) a Transfer Restriction Agreement by and among Thomas J. Barrack, Jr. (“Barrack”), Nicholas L. Ribis (“Ribis”), Co-Investment Partners and Coinvestment VoteCo (the “Coinvestment Transfer Restriction Agreement”) and (2) a Transfer Restriction Agreement by and among Mr. Barrack, VoteCo and Holdings (the “VoteCo Transfer Restriction Agreement”).

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The Company’s Class A Units issued to Coinvestment VoteCo are subject to the Coinvestment Transfer Restriction Agreement, which provides, among other things, that:

 

  Co-Investment Partners has the right to acquire Class A Units from Coinvestment VoteCo on each occasion that Class B Units held by Co-Investment Partners would be transferred to a proposed purchaser who, in connection with such proposed sale, has obtained all licenses, permits, registrations, authorizations, consents, waivers, orders, findings of suitability or other approvals required to be obtained from, and has made all findings, notices or declarations required to be made with, all gaming authorities under all applicable gaming laws;

 

  A specific purchase price, as determined in accordance with the Coinvestment Transfer Restriction Agreement, will be paid to acquire the Class A Units from Coinvestment VoteCo; and

 

  Coinvestment VoteCo will not transfer ownership of Class A Units owned by it except pursuant to such option of Co-Investment Partners.

 

The Company’s Class A Units issued to VoteCo are subject to the VoteCo Transfer Restriction Agreement, which provides, among other things, that:

 

  Holdings has the right to acquire Class A Units from VoteCo on each occasion that Class B Units held by Holdings would be transferred to a proposed purchaser who, in connection with such proposed sale, has obtained all licenses, permits, registrations, authorizations, consents, waivers, orders, findings of suitability or other approvals required to be obtained from, and has made all findings, notices or declarations required to be made with, all gaming authorities under all applicable gaming laws;

 

  A specific purchase price, as determined in accordance with the VoteCo Transfer Restriction Agreement, will be paid to acquire the Class A Units from VoteCo; and

 

  VoteCo will not transfer ownership of Class A Units owned by it except pursuant to such option of Holdings.

 

It is currently anticipated that any future holders of the Company’s Membership Units will become a party to the Operating Agreement.

 

9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

In 2004, the Company advanced $2.1 million to Resorts International Holdings, Inc, (“RIH”), a company affiliated through common ownership, in connection with the acquisition of four gaming properties. The advance was fully repaid as of February 11, 2005.

 

In connection with the acquisition of these properties, certain employees have provided consulting services to RIH for transition of the properties to RIH. The Company has billed a total of $205,000 for payroll and other expenses incurred on behalf of these employees through December 31, 2004, which was paid on March 30, 2005. During the three months ended March 31, 2005, the Company billed a total of $254,000 for payroll and other expenses incurred on behalf of these employees. As of March 31, 2005 the amount is recorded in accounts receivable in the unaudited condensed balance sheet; the amount was repaid to the Company as of May 10, 2005.

 

The Company entered into a Services Agreement with Resorts International Hotel, Inc. (“Resorts”) an affiliate of the Company (through common ownership) on June 18, 2004 (the “Services Agreement”). The Company entered into an Amended and Restated Joint Services Agreement (the “Joint Services Agreement”) and Amended and Restated Joint Marketing Agreement (the “Marketing Agreement”) with Resorts and Resorts International Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of the Company (through common ownership) on April 26, 2005. The Services Agreement and Joint Services Agreement provide for an initial term of three years with automatic one year renewal periods. The Marketing Agreement provides for an initial term of ten years with automatic one year renewal periods. The agreements provide that the Company and Resorts will cooperatively develop and implement joint services and marketing programs.

 

During the quarter ended March 31, 2005 the Company provided and/or received services from these affiliated companies. The total net value of services received from the affiliated companies was $100,000.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Employment and Services Agreements

 

The Company has entered into a Vice Chairman’s agreement or employment agreements, as amended, with several executives. The employment agreements have initial terms of six months to five years and some are subject to one-year extensions. These agreements provide that the executives will receive a base salary with either mandatory increases or annual adjustments and annual bonus payments.

 

In addition, under the Vice Chairman’s agreement, the Company granted the Vice Chairman an option to purchase 0.125 Class A and 125,000 Class B membership units. The employment agreements provide that the Company grant certain executives options to purchase the Company’s Class A Units and Class B Units that are issued and outstanding as of the date on which the Acquisition was completed. The Options were granted under the 2005 Incentive Plan adopted by the Company. Depending on the terms of the employment agreement, executives were granted options to purchase 0.5% to 7.5% of the Membership Units.

 

Hilton License Agreement.

 

Concurrently with the closing of the Acquisition, the Company entered into a License Agreement pursuant to which the Company licenses from Hilton Inns, Inc. (“Hilton”) the right to use the mark “Hilton” and is part of Hilton’s reservation system and Hilton’s “HHonors Program(TM)”. The License Agreement commenced on the date of the closing of the Acquisition and expires on December 31, 2008. During the term of the License Agreement, the Company is required to pay Hilton an annual fee of $2,000,000 plus 1% of the Hotel’s gross room revenue to fund national and regional group advertising and sales and business promotion efforts by Hilton.

 

Easements

 

The Hilton Grand Vacations property, located adjacent to the Hotel, has an easement for use of approximately 260 parking spaces (out of approximately 4,800 parking spaces). There is also an easement for the use of the monorail that runs through the Hotel property.

 

Environmental

 

An independent environmental consultant performed a Phase I environmental site assessment in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (“ASTM”) standards on the Las Vegas Hilton property in December 2004. This assessment involved visual inspection, interviews with site personnel, review of certain publicly available records and preparation of a written report. The assessment did not include any testing of soil or groundwater at the property. According to certain historical data integrated into the Phase I report, in 2000 it was discovered that there is a plume of tetrachloroethene in the groundwater and the property was listed as a leaking underground storage tank site. The contamination is believed to originate from an off-site source, but the source has not yet been identified.

 

To date, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has not required any additional investigation at the property. The Phase I report states that levels of tetrachloroethene and total petroleum hydrocarbons in the groundwater beneath the property in 2000 exceeded certain limits allowed under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit. The Phase I report indicates that the allowable levels have been exceeded in the past and a treatment system is needed to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. The Phase I report also identified asbestos-containing materials at the Hotel. The Company expects to manage these materials pursuant to an operations and maintenance program.

 

The Company has not determined what the cost, if any, will be with respect to the groundwater or the asbestos issue, however, the Company believes that the issues will not have a material effect upon its financial position or results of operations. There can be no assurance, however, that the estimated capital and operating costs for the treatment system will not be exceeded or that there will be no claims or other liabilities associated with the foregoing conditions.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Litigation

 

The Company is not a party to any material litigation and, it is not aware of any action, suit or proceedings against it that has been threatened by any person.

 

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LVH CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2004

(In Thousands)

 

     2004

 

Assets

        

CURRENT ASSETS:

        

Cash and equivalents

   $ 8,634  

Accounts receivable, net

     11,637  

Inventories

     2,283  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     5,410  
    


Total current assets

     27,964  

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net

     162,281  

OTHER ASSETS

     217  
    


Total assets

   $ 190,462  
    


Liabilities and stockholder’s equity

        

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

        

Accounts payable and bank overdrafts

   $ 2,288  

Due to affiliated companies

     31,538  

Accrued expenses

     31,085  
    


Total current liabilities

     64,911  

OTHER LIABILITIES

     76  
    


Total liabilities

     64,987  
    


COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

        

STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY :

        

Common stock ($1.00 par value, 25,000 shares authorized, 1,000 shares issued and outstanding)

     1  

Additional paid-in capital

     332,747  

Accumulated deficit

     (207,273 )
    


Total stockholder’s equity

     125,475  
    


Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity

   $ 190,462  
    


 

See notes to the unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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LVH CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND ACCUMULATED DEFICIT

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2004

(In Thousands)

 

     2004

 

Revenues

        

Casino

   $ 22,479  

Rooms

     24,809  

Food and beverage

     14,196  

Other revenue

     5,437  
    


       66,921  
    


Expenses

        

Casino

     14,155  

Rooms

     6,922  

Food and beverage

     13,660  

Other expense

     2,438  

General and administrative

     16,259  

Depreciation and amortization

     4,688  

Management fee to parent

     2,036  
    


       60,158  
    


Operating income

     6,763  
    


Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     —    

Net income

     6,763  

Accumulated deficit, beginning of period

     (214,036 )
    


Accumulated deficit, end of period

   $ (207,273 )
    


 

See notes to the unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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LVH CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2004

(In Thousands)

 

     2004

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

        

Net income

   $ 6,763  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation and amortization

     4,688  

Provision for bad debts

     (93 )

Other

     (25 )

Change in working capital components:

        

Accounts receivable

     10,220  

Inventories, prepaid expenses and other current assets

     (1,327 )

Accounts payable, bank overdrafts and accrued expenses

     (15,061 )
    


Net cash provided by operating activities

     5,165  
    


CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

        

Additions to property and equipment

     (810 )
    


CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES—Change in due to affiliated companies

     (8,455 )
    


Decrease in cash and equivalents

     (4,100 )

Cash and equivalents at beginning of period

     12,734  
    


Cash and equivalents at end of period

   $ 8,634  
    


 

See notes to the unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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LVH CORPORATION

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2004

 

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND OPERATIONS

 

The accompanying financial statements present the accounts of LVH Corporation ( “LVH”). LVH is a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., formerly Park Place Entertainment Corporation (“Caesars” or the “Parent”). The accompanying financial statements have been prepared from the separate records maintained by LVH and may not necessarily be indicative of the conditions that would have existed or the results of operations if LVH had been operated as an unaffiliated company.

 

Prior to the acquisition of substantially all of the LVH assets and assumption of certain of its liabilities comprising the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel and Casino (the “Property”) by Colony Resorts LVH Acquisition, LLC the LVH owned and operated the Property.

 

The condensed financial statements included herein are unaudited and have been prepared by LVH pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although LVH believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management of LVH, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of results for the interim periods have been made. The results for the three month period ended March 31, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for a full fiscal year. These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2004, as provided in the Form 10-K Registration Statement of Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC, filed March 31, 2005 (File No. 000-50635) (the “Form 10-K”).

 

2. INCOME TAXES

 

The taxable income or loss generated by the LVH is included in the consolidated tax return of its Parent. LVH accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability approach required by SFAS No. 109. The asset and liability approach requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of LVH’s assets and liabilities. Future tax benefits attributable to temporary differences are recognized to the extent that realization of such benefits are more likely than not. A valuation allowance for a deferred tax asset was established in prior periods due to the uncertainty related to the realization of such future tax benefits.

 

3. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Litigation

 

LVH is involved in various legal proceedings relating to its business. LVH believes that all the actions brought against it are without merit and will continue to vigorously defend against them. While any proceeding or litigation has an element of uncertainty, LVH believes that the final outcome of these matters is not likely to have a material adverse effect upon its results of operations or financial position.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, the related notes to financial statements and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K Registration Statement and the unaudited interim condensed financial statements and notes thereto included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Overview

 

Prior to June 18, 2004, Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC (“the Company”) conducted no business other than in connection with the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement (as defined below), relating to the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of LVH Corporation, a Nevada corporation (“LVH”) (the “Acquisition”). LVH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., formerly Park Place Entertainment Corporation (“Caesars”) that prior to the Acquisition, operated the Las Vegas Hilton, a casino resort located in Las Vegas, Nevada (the “Hotel” or “Property”).

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Company purchased substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of LVH. The Acquisition closed on June 18, 2004. Since June 18, 2004, the Company has owned and operated the Property and accordingly has a limited operating history. Therefore, the discussion of operations herein focuses on events and the revenues and expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2005 as if there was no change in ownership of the Property on June 18, 2004 compared to the historical operations of the Property for the three months end March 31, 2004. The discussion of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 compares the operations of the Property as operated by the Company to Caesars during the respective periods of ownership.

 

Casino revenue is derived primarily from patrons wagering on slot machines, table games and other gaming activities. Table games generally include Blackjack or Twenty One, Craps, Baccarat and Roulette. Other gaming activities include the Race and Sports Book. Casino revenue is defined as the win from gaming activities, computed as the difference between gaming wins and losses, not the total amounts wagered. “Table game volume,” “table game drop” (terms which are used interchangeably), and “slot handle” are casino industry specific terms that are used to identify the amount wagered by patrons for a casino table game or slot machine, respectively. “Table game hold” and “slot hold” represent the percentage of the total amount wagered by patrons that the casino has won. Hold is derived by dividing the amount won by the casino by the amount wagered by patrons. Casino revenue is recognized at the end of each gaming day.

 

Casino revenues vary from time to time due to general economic conditions, popularity of entertainment offerings, table game hold, slot hold, and occupancy percentages in the hotels. Casino revenues also vary depending upon the amount of gaming activity as well as variations in the odds for different games of chance. The Property also uses technology, such as cashless wagering on slot machines, to increase revenues and/or decrease expenses. Casino revenues, room revenues, food and beverage revenues and other revenues vary due to general economic conditions and competition.

 

Room revenue is derived from rooms and suites rented to guests. “Average daily rate” is an industry specific term used to define the average amount of revenue per rented room per day. “Occupancy percentage” defines the total percentage of rooms occupied, and is computed by dividing the number of rooms occupied by the total number of rooms available. Room revenue is recognized at the time the room is provided to the guest.

 

Food and beverage revenues are derived from food and beverage sales in the food outlets of the Property, including restaurants, room service and banquets. Food and beverage revenue is recognized at the time the food and/or beverage are provided to the guest.

 

Other revenue includes retail sales, entertainment sales, telephone and other miscellaneous income at the casino/hotel. Such revenue is recognized at the time the goods or services are provided to the guest.

 

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Results of Operations

 

The following discussion presents an analysis of the results of operations for the three and three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 of the Property.

 

Comparison of three months ended March 31, 2005 with March 31, 2004

 

Net revenues:

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31

(dollars in thousands)

 

     2005

    2004

    % CHANGE

 

Casino

   $ 26,162     $ 22,479     16 %

Rooms

     28,048       27,394     2 %

Food and beverage

     17,435       17,089     2 %

Other

     6,714       5,781     16 %
    


 


 

       78,359       72,743     9 %

Less – promotional allowance

     (5,702 )     (5,822 )   (2 )%
    


 


 

Total net revenues

   $ 72,657     $ 66,921     9 %
    


 


 

 

Net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 were $72.7 million, representing a net increase of $5.8 million or 8.6% when compared with $66.9 million of net revenues during the same period in 2004. The increase in net revenues was due to: (1) an increase of casino revenue of $3.7 million, primarily as a result of increased table game and slot machine revenue; (2) an increase in room revenue of $.7 million as a result of an increase in average daily hotel room rates from $114 to $115 coupled with a 5.1% increase in hotel room occupancy; and (3) an increase in other revenue (primary entertainment revenue) of $.9 million resulting from the strong demand generated from the opening of Barry Manilow in our showroom on February 23, 2005.

 

Casino

 

Casino revenues increased $3.7 million, or 16.4%, to $26.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, compared to $22.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. An increase in gaming volume converted to increased casino revenues, however the hold and win percentages were relatively flat. Table games volume increased approximately 52.6% and slot machine volume increased 25.7% for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2004; which resulted in table games hold to increase 22.4% and slot machine win to increase 24.7% from 2004. The increase in casino volume is primarily due to increased visitation at the Hotel from the Company’s focus on direct marketing efforts to attract new table games players to the Hotel and increased visitation due to the opening of Barry Manilow in our showroom.

 

The Hotel’s casino operating margin decreased to 29.5% for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 compared to 37.0% for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. The decrease in casino margin was primarily attributable to the increase in promotional costs. The Company anticipates that continued increases in convention activity at the Las Vegas Convention Center, as shown by historical data provided by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, combined with the implementation of new promotional programs, will continue to improve casino volume and revenue in future years.

 

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Hotel

 

The Hotel maintained an average daily room rate of $115 in 2005 as compared to $114 in 2004. The Hotel generated revenue per available room of $107 during the quarter ended March 31, 2005 compared to $100 during the same period in 2004. Room revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 were $28.0 million, representing an increase of $.7 million or 2.4% compared to $27.4 million during the same period in 2004. The increase in room revenues was the result of a 5.1% increase in occupancy together with a slight increase in average daily rate. Convention traffic continues to be the mainstay of the Hotel representing 54% of the Hotel’s occupied room nights. The Hotel department’s operating margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 decreased to 74.0% compared to 74.7% for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, which resulted from an increase in labor cost.

 

Food and Beverage

 

Food and beverage revenues were $17.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, representing an increase of $.3 million or 2.0% compared to $17.1 million for 2004. The increase was attributable to an increase in casual dining restaurant revenue which resulted from an increase in pricing the average cover by $1.00 compared to the same period in 2004. The Hotel’s food and beverage operating margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 was 22.1% compared to 20.1% for the quarter ended March 31, 2004.

 

Other

 

Other revenues include retail sales, entertainment sales, telephone and miscellaneous income at the Hotel. Other revenue increased $.9 million or 16.2% to $6.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 from $5.8 million in the same period in 2004. The increase was primarily attributable to the increase in entertainment revenue from the strong attendance at the performances by Barry Manilow. At the present time, Barry Manilow is scheduled to continue to perform in the Hotel’s showroom through the first quarter 2006.

 

Operating expenses

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31

(dollars in thousands)

 

     2005

   2004

   % CHANGE

 

Casino

   $ 18,444    $ 14,155    30 %

Rooms

     7,291      6,922    5 %

Food and beverage

     13,582      13,660    (1 )%

General & Administrative

     16,997      16,259    5 %

Other

     3,380      2,438    39 %

Depreciation & amortization

     2,373      4,688    (49 )%

Pre-opening*

     —        1,902    (100 )%

Management fee to parent

     —        2,036    (100 )%
    

  

  

Total

   $ 62,067    $ 62,060    —   %
    

  

  


* Pre-opening expenses relate to the Company’s pre-acquisition expenses.

 

Fluctuations in the Hotel’s operating expenses are generally based upon the change in volume of guests staying in the Hotel and utilizing the Hotel’s amenities, including the casino, food and beverage, spa and retail outlets. Operating expenses remained unchanged at $62.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004.

 

Operating expenses were unchanged, even though there were increases in Casino, Hotel, and Other Expenses which were offset by decreases in depreciation expense, pre-opening expenses and management fees paid by the former owner of the Hotel to its Parent in 2004.

 

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The increase in Casino Expense is a direct result of increased business volumes at the Hotel compared to the prior year. The increase in Other Expense is a direct result of the increased expenses related to production cost associated with the performances of Barry Manilow in our showroom.

 

General and Administrative

 

The increase in general and administrative expenses results from the cost of services incurred on a stand alone basis by the Company that were previously charged to the Hotel by Caesars corporate infrastructure including legal counsel, information technology, and internal audit services that were covered by the Management Fee charged to LVH.

 

No Management Fee is charged to the Company by any of its existing affiliates.

 

Depreciation

 

The reduction in depreciation expense in 2005 versus 2004 resulted from the Acquisition of the Hotel in June 2004. Based on a third party appraisal, a significant amount of the purchase price was allocated to land from building and improvements.

 

Net Income

 

The Hotel recorded net income of $5.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 compared with a net income of $6.8 million (before pre-opening expenses incurred by the Company) for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. The decrease was primarily attributed to interest expense recognized by the Hotel in the quarter ended March 2005, which offset improved operating income of $10.8 million for the quarter.

 

Financial Condition

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Cash flows of the Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 consisted of the following:

 

Cash Flows - Operating Activities

 

Cash flow provided by operations was $10.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to the $5.7 million used by operations in the three months ended March 31, 2004. The Company received $7.6 million in advances from an affiliate to fund the Acquisition in the quarter ended March 31, 2004. The advances were converted to an equity contribution at the completion of the Acquisition.

 

As of March 31, 2005, the Company had cash and equivalents of $19.6 million of which $5.6 million was cash in the casino used to fund daily operations. For the remainder of 2005, the Company expects to fund Property operations, capital expenditures, and debt service requirements from existing cash balances and operating cash flow.

 

Cash Flows – Investing Activities

 

The Company incurred capital expenditures of $2.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005. The Company anticipates additional capital expenditures of $28 million throughout the remainder of 2005, which most will be funded through the $26.2 million of restricted cash, as permitted under the terms of the Term Loan.

 

Other Factors Affecting Liquidity

 

While the Company believes that its cash flows from operations together with cash on hand will be adequate to fund its activities, including the capital expenditures that the Company plans to make, no assurances can be made that such sources will be sufficient to meet such requirements. Covenants under the Term Loan restrict our future borrowing capacity however subject to certain conditions, the Term Loan does permit the Company to incur additional debt to fund working capital. If circumstances warrant, the Company may seek to obtain a working capital line of credit. A downturn in the economy, increase in revenue or wagering taxes, acts of terrorism, war or military actions would impact the Company’s casino operations and negatively impact its cash flows from operations. If this were to occur, the Company would be required to adjust its capital spending plans.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company is not currently subject to any off-balance sheet arrangements which it believes will have a material adverse impact on its financial condition.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies can be found in Note 2 to financial statements included within this Form 10-Q. The Company’s preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Company to make 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 reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant among those estimates are the useful lives and potential impairment of long-term assets, such as buildings and equipment and the adequacy of the Company’s allowance for uncollectible receivables. These estimated amounts are based on management of the Company’s best judgments using both historical information and known trends of the Property, the City of Las Vegas and the gaming industry. Because of the uncertainty inherent in any estimate, it is likely that the actual results will differ from the initial estimates, and the differences could be material.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

The following discusses the Company’s exposure to market risk related to changes in interest rates, equity prices and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company does not believe that its exposure to market risk is material.

 

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. The Company’s primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with its long-term debt. The Company attempts to manage its interest rate risk by the use of an interest rate cap on its Term Loan. The ability to enter into interest rate cap allows the Company to manage its interest rate risk associated with its variable rate debt.

 

The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes and does not enter into derivative transactions that would be considered speculative positions. The Company’s derivative financial instruments consist exclusively of the interest rate cap which does not qualify for hedge accounting. Interest differentials resulting from these agreements are recorded on an accrual basis as an adjustment to interest expense.

 

As of March 31, 2005 the Term Loan has a floating interest rate based on 6.50% plus the greater of (i) one-month LIBOR or (ii) 1.5%. The initial term of the Term Loan is two years with two one-year extension options. The Term Loan is subject to interest rate risk and the interest payments associated with the Term Loan will increase if LIBOR increases.

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Term Loan, the Company purchased an interest rate cap with a LIBOR strike rate of 5% for the first two years of the Term Loan and an interest rate cap with a LIBOR strike rate of 6% for any extension periods; therefore, a hypothetical increase in LIBOR of 100 basis points from the rates in effect on the date of this Form 10-Q would not cause the interest payments on the Term Loan to increase significantly. The Company does not currently anticipate a sudden change in LIBOR during the term of the Term Loan.

 

The Company has not had any material changes in its exposure to market risk since December 31, 2004.

 

The Company does not have any significant foreign currency exchange rate risk or commodity price risk and it does not currently trade any market sensitive instruments.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Prior to the closing of the Acquisition, the Company was a development stage company and as such, the management, under the supervision and with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance were developing a system of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) and performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of Company’s disclosure controls and procedures implemented at such time. Since the closing of the Acquisition, a system has been put in place that the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance, believe include disclosure controls and procedures that are effective.

 

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There have been no changes since the closing of the Acquisition in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements relating to future events and future performance of the Company within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s expectations, beliefs, intentions or future strategies that are signified by the words “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes” or similar language. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements.

 

All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. The Company cautions investors that its business and financial performance are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

EXHIBIT

NUMBER


 

Description of Exhibits


2.1   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of December 24, 2003, by and among Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC, LVH Corporation and Caesars Entertainment Corporation*
3.1   Articles of Organization, dated as of December 18, 2003, for Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC*
3.2   Operating Agreement, dated as of December 22, 2003, for Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC*
3.3   Amended and Restated Operating Agreement, dated June 18, 2004, for Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC+
3.4   Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Operating Agreement, dated July 23, 2004, for Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC****
3.5   Amendment to Articles of Organization, dated June 25, 2004, for Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC****
10.1   Deposit Escrow Agreement, dated as of December 24, 2003, by and among LVH Corporation, Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Nevada Title Company*
10.2   Coinvestment Transfer Restriction Agreement, dated June 18, 2004, by and among Mr. Barrack, Mr. Ribis, Co-Investment Partners and Coinvestment VoteCo+
10.3   Transfer Restriction Agreement, dated June 18, 2004, by and among Mr. Barrack, Holdings and VoteCo+
10.4   Employment Agreement, dated as of March 9, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Rodolfo Prieto*
10.5   Employment Agreement, dated as of March 9, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Robert Schaffhauser*
10.6   Employment Agreement, dated as of March 9, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Kenneth Ciancimino*
10.7   Letter Agreement, dated as of March 10, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Rodolfo Prieto*
10.8   Letter Agreement, dated as of March 10, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Robert Schaffhauser*
10.9   Letter Agreement, dated as of March 10, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Kenneth Ciancimino*
10.10   Employment Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Gonzalo De Varona.***
10.11   Employment Agreement, dated as of April 12, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Robert Stewart.***

 

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10.12   Vice Chairman Agreement, dated June 18, 2004, between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Nicholas L. Ribis.****
10.13   Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC 2004 Incentive Plan****
10.14   Loan Agreement, dated June 18, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisition, LLC and Archon Financial, L.P.+
10.15   Sale Right Agreement, dated June 18, 2004, by and among Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC, Colony Resorts LVH Holdings, LLC, Colony Resorts LVH Coinvestment Voteco, LLC, Colony Resorts LVH Voteco, LLC and Colony Resorts LVH Co-Investment Partners, L.P.****
10.16   Services Agreement, dated June 18, 2004, between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Resorts International Hotel and Casino, Inc.****
10.17   Amended and Restated Joint Marketing Agreement, dated April 26, 2005, by and among Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC, Resorts International Hotel, Inc. and Resorts International Holdings, LLC
10.18   Amended and Restated Joint Services Agreement, dated April 26, 2005, by and among Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC, Resorts International Hotel, Inc. and Resorts International Holdings, LLC
10.19   Employment Agreement, dated as of May 11, 2003, between LVH Corporation and Thomas Page.****
10.20   Addendum to Employment Agreement, dated as of June 22, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Thomas Page.****
14.1   Code of Ethics++
31.1   Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2   Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

METHOD OF FILING

* Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Form 10, filed March 15, 2004 (File Number 0-50635).
** Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Amendment No. 1 to Form 10, filed April 26, 2004 (File Number 0-50635).
*** Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form 10, filed June 17, 2004 (File Number 0-50635).
+ Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed June 28, 2004 (File Number 0-50635).
**** Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form 10 filed August 13, 2004 (File Number 0-50635).
***** Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed August 23, 2004 (File Number 0-50635).
++ Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 31, 2005 (File Number 0-50635)

 

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

   

COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

Date: May 13, 2005

 

By:

 

/s/ Rodolfo Prieto


       

Rodolfo Prieto

       

Chief Executive Officer and General Manager

Date: May 13, 2005

 

By:

 

/s/ Robert Schaffhauser


       

Robert Schaffhauser

       

Executive Vice President of Finance

 

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