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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 14, 2012

Greektown Superholdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2012 Financial Results

DETROIT, August 14, 2012– Greektown Superholdings, Inc. (“Greektown” or the “company”) today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2012. Financial highlights for the second quarter include:

 
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Net revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2012 were $83.5 million compared to $84.0 million for the same quarter of 2011, a decrease of 0.5%.
     
 
·
Income from operations for the second quarter increased to $9.9 million compared to $9.3 million a year ago.
     
 
·
Net loss increased to $6.3 million compared to $3.3 million a year ago. Net loss for the second quarter of 2011 included $3.8 million of deferred income tax benefit related to the repeal of the Michigan Business Tax.
     
 
·
EBITDA(1) decreased by 5.4%, to $18.4 million in the second quarter of 2012 from $19.5 million in the same quarter of 2011.

“Although we were affected by the softness of the Detroit gaming market in the second quarter, we increased net revenues in both April and May compared to the same periods a year ago,” said Michael Puggi, Greektown’s president and chief executive officer. “In addition, while we believe the opening of casinos in Ohio has negatively affected the Detroit gaming market, the impact has been consistent with our expectations.”

“We will continue to focus on managing expenses and increasing operating efficiencies,” continued Puggi. “At the same time, we are continuing our efforts to improve the guest experience. Construction of our new 850-space valet garage continues on schedule, and is expected to open in the first quarter of 2013. In addition, we are in the process of enhancing our dining offerings, including the addition of a fine-dining restaurant within the casino and a fresh market-style dining venue. Our guests are excited about the changes, and we expect that the property enhancements we’re making will draw new customers to Greektown Casino-Hotel as well.”
 
 
 

 
 
 
Year-To-Date Results
Net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2012 were $175.4 million compared to $169.4 million for the same period ended of 2011, an increase of 3.5%. Income from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2012 increased to $24.9 million compared to $18.2 million a year ago, and net loss decreased to $7.5 million compared to $11.8 million a year ago. EBITDA(1) increased by 11.7%, to $42.1 million for the six months ended 2012 from $37.7 million in the same period of 2011. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2011 included $1.1 million of expense related to Chapter 11 reorganization items.

Cash and cash equivalents were $58.4 million at June 30, 2012, compared to $45.1 million at June 30, 2011, and the company did not borrow against its revolving loan agreement during the first half of 2012. The company paid semiannual interest of approximately $25.0 million on its senior secured notes on July 2, 2012 and July 1, 2011.

(1) EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is a measurement not in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) but is commonly used in the gaming industry as a measure of performance and as a basis for valuation of gaming companies. Reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA is attached to this release. EBITDA is a supplemental financial measure used by management, as well as industry analysts, to evaluate our operations. However, EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to income from operations (as an indicator of our operating performance) or to cash flows from operating activities (as a measure of liquidity) as determined in accordance with GAAP. All companies do not calculate EBITDA in the same manner. As a result, the Company’s EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

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About Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Greektown Superholdings, Inc. operates, through its subsidiaries, the Greektown Casino-Hotel. Located in the heart of Detroit’s Greektown Dining and Entertainment District, Greektown Casino-Hotel opened on November 10, 2000. Greektown Casino-Hotel offers such amenities as the Eclipz Lounge, Asteria, The Fringe, Shotz Sports Bar & Grill, Bistro 555 and a VIP lounge for players. Greektown Casino-Hotel opened its 400-room hotel tower in February 2009 and recently became the first Michigan casino to debut a smartphone application. For more information, visit greektowncasinohotel.com.
 
 
 

 
 
 
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and may include, but are not limited to, statements about capitalization and performance of Greektown. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking, and words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “will,” “continue,” or other similar words or phrases are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement contained herein, in other press releases, written statements or documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and contingencies, including competitive factors (such as the impact of existing and planned casinos in Ohio), as well as the potential ballot initiative to expand the number of commercial casinos within the state of Michigan, and the successful execution of potential financing transactions, and there can be no assurance that the expected benefits of our new projects will be realized. Many of these risks, uncertainties and contingencies are beyond Greektown’s control, and may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of the date of this release, and Greektown undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after that date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Media Contact:
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Denise Nasierowski
313-223-2999, ext. 5484
dnasierowski@greektowncasino.com

Investor Contact:
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Glen Tomaszewski
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
313-223-2999, ext. 5467
gtomaszewski@greektowncasino.com
 
 
 

 
 
 
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
 
   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Revenues
                       
Casino
  $ 87,861     $ 89,616     $ 183,229     $ 177,919  
Food and beverage
    5,845       5,782       12,265       11,916  
Hotel
    3,110       2,740       6,060       5,392  
Other
    1,361       1,194       2,698       2,494  
Gross revenues
    98,177       99,332       204,252       197,721  
Less promotional allowances
    14,646       15,365       28,884       28,277  
Net revenues
    83,531       83,967       175,368       169,444  
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
Casino
    20,189       19,823       41,430       40,093  
Gaming taxes
    18,880       19,263       39,444       38,339  
Food and beverage
    4,007       4,635       8,765       10,250  
Hotel
    2,493       2,192       5,110       4,630  
Marketing, advertising, and entertainment
    2,459       1,976       3,794       3,697  
Facilities
    4,838       4,891       10,107       10,248  
Depreciation and amortization
    8,548       10,317       17,180       20,587  
General and administrative expenses
    12,050       11,495       24,390       23,169  
Other
    166       105       309       186  
Operating expenses
    73,630       74,697       150,529       151,199  
Income from operations
    9,901       9,270       24,839       18,245  
                                 
Other expenses
                               
Interest expense
    (12,598 )     (12,631 )     (25,251 )     (25,221 )
Amortization of finance fees
    (1,844 )     (1,703 )     (3,681 )     (3,391 )
Other income (expense), net
    2       3       57       (9 )
Chapter 11 related reorganization items
 
      (95 )  
      (1,149 )
Total other expense, net
    (14,440 )     (14,426 )     (28,875 )     (29,770 )
                                 
Loss before provisions for state income taxes
    (4,539 )     (5,156 )     (4,036 )     (11,525 )
                                 
Income tax expense - current
    (73 )     (313 )     (146 )     (864 )
Income tax (expense) benefit - deferred
    (1,682 )     2,151       (3,364 )     551  
Net loss
  $ (6,294 )   $ (3,318 )   $ (7,546 )   $ (11,838 )
                                 
Loss per share:
                               
Basic
  $ (72.49 )   $ (53.90 )   $ (110.64 )   $ (144.88 )
Diluted
  $ (72.49 )   $ (53.90 )   $ (110.64 )   $ (144.88 )
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    146,028       141,179       145,786       140,957  
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding
    146,028       141,179       145,786       140,957  
 
 
 

 
 
 
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 58,437     $ 50,754  
Accounts receivable – gaming, net
    695       734  
Accounts receivable – other, net
    1,169       1,216  
Inventories
    353       398  
Prepaid expenses
    6,151       5,605  
Prepaid Michigan Gaming Control Board annual fee
    3,695       8,823  
Prepaid municipal services fees
    1,026       3,346  
Deposits
    1,631       1,631  
Total current assets
    73,157       72,507  
                 
Property, building, and equipment, net
    320,996       317,085  
                 
Other assets:
               
Financing fees - net of accumulated amortization
    9,972       11,571  
Deposits and other assets
    30       30  
Casino development rights
    117,800       117,800  
Trade names
    26,300       26,300  
Rated player relationships - net of accumulated amortization
    41,400       48,300  
Goodwill
    110,252       110,252  
                 
Total assets
  $ 699,907     $ 703,845  
                 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
    12,416       15,128  
Accrued interest
    25,082       25,063  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    10,132       9,631  
Total current liabilities
    47,630       49,822  
                 
Long-term liabilities:
               
Other accrued income taxes
    9,018       8,871  
Senior secured notes - net
    369,723       367,748  
Obligation under capital lease
    2,480       2,489  
Deferred income taxes
    13,458       10,094  
Total long-term liabilities
    394,679       389,202  
                 
Total liabilities
    442,309       439,024  
                 
Shareholders’ equity (members’ deficit):
               
Series A-1 preferred stock at $0.01 par value; 1,688,268 shares authorized, 1,463,535 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
    185,396       185,396  
Series A-2 preferred stock at $0.01 par value; 645,065 shares authorized, 162,255 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
    20,551       20,551  
Series A-1 preferred warrants at $0.01 par value; 202,511 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
    25,651       25,651  
Series A-2 preferred warrants at $0.01 par value; 460,587 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
    58,342       58,342  
Series A-1 common stock at $0.01 par value; 4,354,935 shares authorized, 146,028 and 142,423 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively
    1       1  
Series A-2 common stock at $0.01 par value; 645,065 shares authorized, no shares issued
           
Additional paid-in capital
    13,975       13,652  
Accumulated deficit
    (46,318 )     (38,772 )
Total shareholders’ equity
    257,598       264,821  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 699,907     $ 703,845  
 
 
 

 
 
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Operating activities
           
Net loss
  $ (7,546 )   $ (11,838 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    17,180       20,587  
Amortization of finance fees and accretion of discount on senior notes
    3,681       3,391  
Chapter 11 related reorganization items
          1,149  
Deferred income taxes
    3,364       (551 )
Stock based compensation
    323       203  
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable - gaming
    39       (78 )
Accounts receivable - other
    47       499  
Property tax refund receivable
          3,451  
Inventories
    45       9  
Prepaid expenses
    6,902       8,346  
Accounts payable
    (2,712 )     1,208  
Unsecured distribution liability
          (10,000 )
Accrued interest
    19       (101 )
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    945       (975 )
Net cash provided by operating activities before reorganization costs
    22,287       15,300  
Operating cash flows for reorganization costs
          (799 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    22,287       14,501  
                 
Investing activities
               
Decrease in restricted cash
          5,000  
Capital expenditures
    (14,496 )     (5,051 )
Redemption of certificate of deposit
          534  
Net cash (provided by) used in  investing activities
    (14,496 )     483  
                 
Financing activities
               
Financing fees paid
    (108 )     (84 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (108 )     (84 )
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    7,683       14,900  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    50,754       30,195  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 58,437     $ 45,095  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
               
Cash paid during the period for interest
  $ 25,101     $ 25,438  
Cash paid during the period for income taxes
  $     $ 451  
 
 
 

 
 
 
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Reconciliation of Net Loss to EBITDA (1)
(In thousands)
 
   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net loss
  $ (6,294 )   $ (3,318 )   $ (7,546 )   $ (11,838 )
Interest expense
    14,439       14,331       28,932       28,612  
Tax expense (benefit) tax
    1,755       (1,838 )     3,510       313  
Depreciation and amortization
    8,548       10,317       17,180       20,587  
EBITDA (1)
  $ 18,448     $ 19,492     $ 42,076     $ 37,674  
 
(1) EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is a measurement not in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) but is commonly used in the gaming industry as a measure of performance and as a basis for valuation of gaming companies. EBITDA is a supplemental financial measure used by management, as well as industry analysts, to evaluate our operations. However, EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to income from operations (as an indicator of our operating performance) or to cash flows from operating activities (as a measure of liquidity) as determined in accordance with GAAP. All companies do not calculate EBITDA in the same manner. As a result, the Company’s EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.