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Exhibit 99.1

 

A. Executive summary

Transaction overview

On March 3, 2014, Caesars Growth Partners, LLC (“CGP”), the indirect parent of Caesars Growth Properties Holdings, LLC (“CGPH” or the “Company”), announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire four casino properties (Bally’s Las Vegas, The Cromwell (formerly known as Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon), The Quad (formerly known as The Imperial Palace) and Harrah’s New Orleans (collectively, the “Purchased Properties”) from Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc. (“CEOC”), a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corporation (“CEC”; NASDAQ: CZR). The total purchase price for the Purchased Properties is approximately $2.2 billion, which includes $185 million of assumed debt related to The Cromwell and planned capital expenditures of $223 million, resulting in cash consideration of approximately $1.8 billion. The definitive agreement was fully negotiated by and between a Special Committee of CEC Board of Directors (the “CEC Special Committee”) and a Special Committee of Caesars Acquisition Company’s (“CAC”) Board of Directors (the “CAC Special Committee”), each comprised solely of independent directors, and was recommended by both committees and approved by the Boards of Directors of CEC and CAC. The CEC Special Committee and the CAC Special Committee each was advised by its own legal and financial advisors. The CEC Special Committee, the CAC Special Committee and the Boards of Directors of CEC and CAC each received fairness opinions from firms with experience in valuation matters, which stated that, based upon and subject to (and in reliance on) the assumptions made, matters considered and limits of such review, in each case as set forth in the opinions, the purchase price was fair from a financial point of view to CEC and CGP, respectively.

Concurrently with the closing of the acquisition, CGP, which currently owns Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino (“PHW” or “Planet Hollywood” and, together with the Purchased Properties, the “Properties”), will contribute its equity ownership in Planet Hollywood, along with approximately $471 million of new cash equity (subject to fluctuations), into CGPH. The Cromwell will remain an unrestricted subsidiary outside of the credit. The acquisition of the Purchased Properties, as well as the refinancing of Planet Hollywood’s $485 million of existing CMBS debt, will be funded with $2.0 billion of debt financing that will be comprised of:

 

    $150 million First Lien Revolving Credit Facility (the “Revolver”)

 

    $1,175 million First Lien Term Loan Facility (the “Term Loan”)

 

    $675 million of Second Lien Notes (the “Notes”)

Summary of the credit facilities

 

   

Revolver

 

Term Loan

Amount:

  $150 million   $1,175 million

Pricing:

  TBD   TBD

LIBOR floor:

  TBD   TBD

Upfront fee / issue price:

  TBD   TBD

Tenor:

  5 years   7 years

Company overview

The parent of CGPH, Caesars Growth Partners, LLC, is a casino asset and entertainment company focused on acquiring and developing a portfolio of high-growth operating assets and equity and debt investments in the gaming and interactive entertainment industries. CGP is a joint venture between Caesars Acquisition Company (NASDAQ: CACQ), which owns a 42% economic interest (and 100% of the voting interest) in CGP. Two subsidiaries of Caesars Entertainment Corporation own a 58% economic interest (and 0% of the voting interest) in CGP. As of 3/25/14, CAC had a public equity market value of $2.2 billion, which implies a total equity value of $5.2 billion for CGP. CAC was formed to make an equity investment in CGP. CAC has a separate board of directors from Caesars Entertainment Corporation. In FY 2013, the Company generated revenue and an estimated range of projected run-rate adjusted EBITDA (incl. development projects) – Pro forma of $1,039 million and $287 million – $320 million(1), respectively.

 

(1) Includes pro forma adjustments for Bally’s South Tower renovation, CGPH’s share of unrealized property-level cost savings and unallocated corporate cost savings and expenses, the Grand Bazaar lease, Harrah’s New Orleans resort fees, end of construction disruption related to the Linq and The Quad renovation and the impact of The Quad’s full renovation, less CEOC’s 50% share of anticipated management fees. See pages 29-33 for details of pro forma adjustments.


B. Sources & uses

($ in millions)

            % of  

Sources

   Amount      total  

Revolver (1)

     —           —     

First lien term loan

     1,175         43

Second lien notes

     675         25

Rollover Cromwell debt

     185         7

Completion funds at Cromwell (2)

     67         2

Cash equity (3)

     628         23
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sources

   $ 2,730         100
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
            % of  

Uses

   Amount      total  

Acquisition of four casino properties

   $ 1,815         66

Prefunded cash for Quad capex

     100         4

Repay existing Planet Hollywood debt

     485         18

Rollover Cromwell debt

     185         7

Completion funds at Cromwell (2)

     67         2

Estimated fees, OID and expenses

     78         3
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total uses

   $ 2,730         100
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
 

 

(1) Capacity of $150 million, undrawn at close.
(2) Completion funds balance as of 3/21/14.
(3) Includes $471 million (subject to fluctuation) of new cash equity from Caesars Growth Partners and $157 million of cash that was previously held at Planet Hollywood.

 

C. Capitalization and credit statistics(1)

 

($ in millions)                    
     As of December 31, 2013  
     Actual      Adjustments     Adjusted  

Capitalization

       

Cash (incl. cage cash)

   $ 40         —        $ 40   

Pre-funded Quad capex

     —           100        100   

Existing Planet Hollywood debt

   $ 485       ($ 485     —     

New revolver (2)

     —           —          —     

New first lien term loan (3)

     —           1,175        1,175   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total first lien debt

   $ 485       $ 690      $ 1,175   

New second lien notes

     —           675        675   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total debt

   $ 485       $ 1,365      $ 1,850   

Operating statistics

       

FY 2013 Estimated range of projected run-rate adjusted EBITDAM (incl. development projects) - Pro forma

        $ 311 - $345   

FY 2013 Estimated range of projected run-rate adjusted EBITDA (incl. development projects) - Pro forma

          287 - 320   

Net cash interest expense

          144   

Maintenance capex

          32   

Credit statistics (4)

       

Net first lien debt / Adj. EBITDAM

          3.3x - 3.7x   

Net total debt / Adj. EBITDAM

          5.3x - 5.8 x   

Adj. EBITDAM / Net cash interest expense

          2.2x - 2.4x   

(Adj. EBITDAM - capex) / Net cash interest expense

          1.9x - 2.2x   
       

 

 

 

Net first lien debt / Adj. EBITDA

          3.5x - 3.9x   

Net total debt / Adj. EBITDA

          5.7x - 6.3x   

Adj. EBITDA / Net cash interest expense

          2.0x - 2.2x   

(Adj. EBITDA - capex) / Net cash interest expense

          1.8x - 2.0x   
       

 

 

 

Note: See pages 29-33 for detail on adjusted EBITDA adjustments and page 75 for a reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA.

 

(1) Excludes The Cromwell.
(2) Capacity of $150 million, undrawn at close.
(3) LIBOR floor of 1%.
(4) References to Adjusted EBITDAM and Adjusted EBITDA below are to the estimated range of projected run-rate adjusted EBITDAM (incl. development projects) - Pro forma and the estimated range of projected run-rate adjusted EBITDA (incl. development projects) - Pro forma, respectively.


D. Reconciliation to estimated projected run-rate adjusted EBITDA – Pro forma

The projections included below are based on current estimates of the Company, but they involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the projections. These projections reflect Management’s estimated range of projected run-rate adjusted EBITDA – pro forma once the projects described below are open or fully implemented and operated at a steady state, which may not occur until 12 to 24 months after the projects are completed and operations at each respective property commence. Prospective financial information is necessarily speculative in nature, and it can be expected that some or all of the assumptions of the information described below may not materialize or will vary significantly from actual results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason after the date of this document to conform these statements to actual results or to changes to its expectations.

($ in millions)

 

         Combined
FY 2013
  Adjusted EBITDA (1)    $249
  Plus: Planet Hollywood historical management fees (2)    18
  Plus: Cromwell 2013A EBITDA (3)    1
    

 

 

Adjusted EBITDAM

   $267
  Pro forma EBITDAM adjustments   
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Plus: PF adj. for the full year benefit from Bally’s South Tower renovation

   $6
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Plus: PF adj. for CGPH property-level cost savings yet to be realized

   3
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Plus: PF adj. for lease payments received for the Grand Bazaar

   3
    

 

 

Adjusted EBITDAM - Pro forma

   $279
  Estimated range for projected run-rate EBITDAM adjustments   
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Less: CGPH’s share of unallocated corporate expenses, net of cost savings

   ($6) - ($13)
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Plus: Implementation of Harrah’s New Orleans resort fees

   0 - 1
    

 

 

Estimated range of projected run-rate adjusted EBITDAM - Pro forma

   $266 - $273
 

Estimated range for development project run-rate EBITDAM adjustments

  
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Plus: End of construction disruption related to the Linq and The Quad renovation

   $14 - $25
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Plus: Impact of The Quad’s full renovation

   31 - 47
    

 

 

Estimated range of projected run-rate adjusted EBITDAM (incl. development project) - Pro forma

   $311 - $345
  Less: CEOC’s 50% share of management fees (proposed) (4)    (23) - (24)
    

 

 

Estimated range of projected run-rate adjusted EBITDA (incl. development project) - Pro forma

   $287 - $320
    

 

 

(1) Refer to page 75 for reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA.
(2) Historical management fees paid by Planet Hollywood to CEOC during FY 2013.
(3) The Cromwell is an unrestricted subsidiary outside of the credit group.
(4) CGP’s 50% of management fees will remain in the credit group.


LOGO    Completed Bally’s South Tower renovation

At the end of Q3 2013, Bally’s Las Vegas completed a $32 million renovation of all 756 rooms in its South Tower (The Jubilee Tower). These renovated rooms are expected to generate a ~$40 increase in ADR.

 

CGPH estimates that this increase in ADR for the renovated rooms would result in a $7.5 million increase in annualized Adjusted EBITDAM.

 

If Bally’s had benefited from the increase in ADR in the South Tower for the entirety of FY 2013, CGPH estimates that Adjusted EBITDAM would have been higher by $5.6 million.

($ in millions)       

Actual Q4 2013 South Tower uplift

   $ 1.9   

(x) 9 months (Q1 - Q3 2013)

     3.0
  

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDAM pro forma adjustment

   $ 5.6   
  

 

 

 
 

 

LOGO    CGPH’s share of unrealized property-level cost savings

Allocated savings

•   $2.6 million of property-level annualized run-rate cost savings and estimated future cost savings to be realized

 

•   Cost savings attributable to CGPH are consistent with cost saving initiatives previously disclosed in CZR public filings

Details

•   Cost savings for acceleration of scheduling, LEED tax abatement and other initiatives to be fully realized by the end of FY 2014

 

•   Cost savings at Bally’s Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood, and Harrah’s New Orleans

 

 

LOGO    Grand Bazaar lease income

($ in millions)       
     Annual lease  

Lease period (1)

   payment to CGPH  

Year 1

   $ 3.0   

Year 2

     4.0   

Years 3-5 (2)

     5.0   

The Grand Bazaar is a $50 million outdoor retail development that is currently under construction expected to be completed in late 2014. The development is a new outdoor retail and dining complex with more than 150 retail outlets across two acres of land located directly outside of Bally’s Las Vegas Resort and Casino. It is owned and operated by a third party.

In connection with the Grand Bazaar development, the third-party developer, who is constructing and operating the Grand Bazaar, will make annual lease payments to CGPH pursuant to a 10-year ground lease agreement, with two 5-year options exercisable by CGPH.

The developer will pay Bally’s $3 million for the first 12 months after opening, $4 million for the second year of the lease and $5 million for the third, fourth and fifth years, with annual increases based on CPI beginning in the sixth year after opening.

See page 60 for further detail.

 
(1) The rent commencement date is the earlier of the opening date or February 28, 2015. The Company expects the opening date will occur in late 2014.
(2) Subject to increases based on CPI beginning the sixth year after opening.

 


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CGPH’s share of unallocated corporate expenses, net of cost savings(1)

   

  Allocated savings and expenses

           $1.8 million – $3.0 million of previously unallocated corporate cost savings
                 Unallocated corporate cost savings to be allocated to CGPH are subject to approval of the CEC and CAC Special Committees
        Cost savings attributable to CGPH are consistent with cost saving initiatives previously disclosed in CZR public filings
 

Details

         At the corporate level, Caesars is enacting reductions in consolidated unallocated corporate expenses
               CGPH’s share of the cost reductions ranges from $1.8 million – $3.0 million
      Actions expected to be fully taken by the end of 2014
 
             ($9.3) million – ($15.2) million of previously unallocated corporate expenses
                            Unallocated corporate expenses to be allocated to CGPH are subject to approval of the CEC and CAC Special Committees
         CGPH’s share of unallocated costs incurred at CEOC currently shared across all Caesars properties including:
     

•    Development costs

 

•    Lobbying expense

 

•    Corporate human resources

 

•    Corporate legal expense

 
             ($6.3) million – ($13.4) million
           CGPH’s total share of unallocated net corporate expense
 
(1) Previously unallocated corporate cost savings and expenses will become allocated upon the implementation of ServicesCo, which is subject to regulatory approval and the review and approval of the CEC and CAC Special Committees.

 

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Harrah’s New Orleans resort fees

 

($ in millions, except daily resort fee per cash room night)  

Rooms

      450     

(x) Days

      365     

Available room nights

      164,250     

(x) Historical occupancy

    95     —          100

Rooms nights occupied

    156,038          164,250   

(x) Historical cash room %

    20     —          30

Cash rooms nights

    31,208          49,275   

(x) Daily resort fee per cash room night

    $ 15     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Annual resort fee impact

  $ 0.5        —        $ 0.7   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CGPH anticipates introducing resort fees at Harrah’s New Orleans in late 2014. $15 resort fees will be charged per room in addition to current rates.

Based on historical occupancy of 95% - 100% and cash room percentage of 20% - 30%, the adjusted EBITDAM pro forma impact of introducing resort fees at Harrah’s New Orleans is estimated to be $0.5 million - $0.7 million. These historical ranges are consistent with historical performance at Harrah’s New Orleans.

 


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Impact of Linq construction and The Quad renovation disruptions

 

Comparable LV CZR properties(1) – net revenue

 

The Quad – net revenue

($ in millions)   ($ in millions)
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(1) Includes Harrah’s Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas and Bally’s Las Vegas.

From 2011 to 2013, The Quad experienced a 27% decline in net revenue. During the same timeframe, comparable Las Vegas CZR properties experienced a 5.5% decrease in net revenue. Caesars management attributes the decline in The Quad’s net revenue during this timeframe to disruption related to CEOC’s $90 million renovation of The Quad and construction of the Linq project (which encompassed The Quad gaming floor as well as areas directly adjacent to The Quad).

CGPH estimates the negative revenue impact of Linq construction and The Quad renovation disruption was $26 million – $33 million in FY 2013. Assuming 55% - 75% of net revenue flow through to Adjusted EBITDAM, CGPH estimates the Adjusted EBITDAM impact of Linq disruption was $14 million - $25 million in FY 2013.

Impact of Linq construction and The Quad renovation disruptions

 

 

($ in millions)                   

Net revenue % decline 2011 to 2013

      

Las Vegas CZR comparable properties (1)

       (5.5 %)   

The Quad

       (27.0 %)   
    

 

 

   

The Quad’s estimated % net revenue decline due to construction disruption

       (21.4 %)   

The Quad 2011 net revenue

     $ 138     

(x) The Quad’s estimated net revenue decline due to construction disruption

     19     —          24
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenue impact from construction disruption

   $ 26        —        $ 33   

(x) % Flowthrough

     55     —          75
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDAM impact of disruption

   $ 14        —        $ 25   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes Harrah’s Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas and Bally’s Las Vegas.


LOGO     Impact of The Quad’s full renovation

 

 

CGPH plans to invest an additional $223 million towards a full renovation of The Quad. Construction is scheduled to be completed by mid-2015. CGPH anticipates gaming and lodging performance at The Quad will improve as a result of the renovation. See pages 58-59 for further detail on renovation at The Quad.

Based on the average performance of CZR properties in Las Vegas, CGPH estimates cash ADR will increase to $70 - $110 and WPD will increase to $240 - $320. As of FY 2013, The Quad has the lowest WPD of Caesars’ eight Las Vegas gaming properties. Caesars estimates the renovation of the property would improve The Quad to the fourth highest WPD among Caesars’ eight Las Vegas gaming properties.

Based on these assumptions, Caesars estimates the resulting annual Adjusted EBITDAM uplift will be approximately $31 million - $47 million. Based on $223 million of invested capital, this implies a ROIC of 14% - 21%.

Weighted average slot and table WPD

 

 

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Cash ADR

 

 

 

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Renovation Adjusted EBITDAM uplift (2)

 

 

($ in millions, except WPD and cash ADR)

 

    Weighted average slot and table WPD  
           $240      $260      $280      $300      $320  
  $         70       $         31       $         33       $         35       $         37       $         39   
    80         33         35         37         39         41   
Cash ADR     90         35         37         39         41         43   
    100         36         39         41         43         45   
    110         38         41         43         45         47   

 

(1) CZR Las Vegas average from CZR 2013 10-K.
(2) Based on The Quad 2011 Adjusted EBITDAM margin of 27%.


E. Summary of CGPH historical financials (including The Cromwell f.k.a. Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon)(1)

 

Net revenue

 

Adj. EBITDA

($ in millions)   ($ in millions)

 

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(1) The Cromwell is an unrestricted subsidiary, outside of the credit.


F. Summary corporate structure

Corporate structure chart

 

 

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Note: Assumes (a) management agreements moved to ServicesCo, (b) management fee will go from ServicesCo to CEOC and (c) implementation of ServicesCo, which is subject to regulatory approval and the approval of the CEC and CAC Special Committees.

 

(1) Caesars Entertainment Corp indirectly holds a 58% economic interest in Caesars Growth Partners and 100% of the non-voting interest.
(2) Caesars Growth Properties Parent, LLC is a guarantor of the Senior Secured Credit Facility but not a guarantor of the Second Lien Notes.
(3) Represents fully-diluted ownership as of 12/31/13.
(4) Simplified structure chart does not reflect the intermediate holding companies for each casino property.
(5) As a qualified non-recourse subsidiary, The Cromwell (i) will not guarantee the Senior Secured Credit Facilities or the Senior Lien Notes and will not provide any portion of the collateral securing the Senior Secured Credit Facilities or the Second Lien Notes, (ii) has no obligation to pay any amounts due pursuant to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities or the Second Lien Notes and (iii) will not be subject to any of the restrictive covenants in the Credit Agreement or the indenture governing the Notes. In addition, as of December 31, 2013, The Cromwell had approximately $185 million of outstanding secured indebtedness under the Credit Agreement, dated as of November 2, 2012, among The Cromwell and certain other parties thereto, all of which ranks senior to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities and the Second Lien Notes.


Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC

In connection with the transaction, Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc., Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties, LLC and Caesars Growth Properties Holdings, LLC have agreed to use reasonable best efforts to establish a new services joint venture known as Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC (“ServicesCo”). The purpose of ServicesCo, subject to the review and approval of the special committees of CAC and Caesars Entertainment Corporation, is to provide certain centralized services to CEOC, CERP and CGPH, including but not limited to common management of the enterprise-wide intellectual property, which will be provided per a Shared Services Agreement by ServicesCo to each of the three entities, along with shared services operations across the portfolio of properties owned by CEOC, CERP, CGPH and their respective subsidiaries. The implementation of ServicesCo is subject to regulatory approval.

ServicesCo organizational chart

 

 

 

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I. Recent developments

Acquisition transaction

On March 21, 2014, CAC, CGP, CEC and its subsidiaries CEOC and CERP, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CEC, received a letter (the “Letter”) from a law firm acting on behalf of unnamed clients who claim to hold Second-Priority Secured Notes of CEOC, alleging, among other things, that CEOC is insolvent and that CEOC’s owners improperly transferred or seek to transfer valuable assets of CEOC to affiliated entities in connection with: (a) the transaction agreement dated October 21, 2013 by and among CEC, certain subsidiaries of CEC and CEOC, CAC and CGP, which, among other things, provide for the asset transfers from subsidiaries of CEOC to CGP of the Planet Hollywood casino and interests in Horseshoe Baltimore that was consummated in 2013 (the “2013 CGP Transaction”); (b) the transfer by CEOC to CERP of Octavius Tower and Project Linq that was consummated in 2013; and (c) the contemplated transfers by CEOC to CGP of the Properties (the “Contemplated Transaction”). The Letter does not identify the holders or specify the amount of Second-Priority Secured Notes or other securities that they may hold. The Letter includes allegations that these transactions constitute or will constitute voidable fraudulent transfers and represent breaches of alleged fiduciary duties owed to CEOC creditors and that certain disclosures concerning the transactions were inadequate. The Letter demands, among other things, that the transactions be rescinded or terminated, as would be applicable.

CGP strongly believes there is no merit to the Letter’s allegations and will defend itself vigorously and seek appropriate relief should any action be brought. If a court were to order rescission of the 2013 CGP Transaction or enjoin consummation of the Contemplated Transaction, CGP and CGPH may have to return the Properties and/or the assets transferred to CGP in the 2013 CGP Transaction or their value to CEC or CEOC, be forced to pay additional amounts therefor, or to take other actions ordered by the court. In addition, if the Contemplated Transaction were consummated and a court were to find that those transfers were improper, that could trigger a default under CGPH’s credit facilities and notes and a court could fashion a number of remedies, including declaring that the liens on the returned assets securing CGPH’s credit facilities and the notes are not valid or enforceable, or that they may be equitably subordinated or otherwise impaired. These consequences could have a material adverse effect on CGP’s and CGPH’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects and on the ability of lenders and noteholders to recover on claims under the credit facilities and the notes.


A. Diversified revenue streams and well-positioned properties

The Company’s properties consist of well-known, large entertainment facilities that bear some of the most highly recognized brand names in the gaming industry, including Planet Hollywood, Bally’s and Harrah’s. These brands have a strong identity and enjoy widespread customer recognition. The strategic location of the Company’s properties in both Las Vegas and New Orleans offers a variety of competitive advantages.

 

Geographic footprint

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All of CGPH’s operating casinos have a successful track record of strong, stable revenue and free cash flow.


The Company’s Las Vegas assets generate a majority of their revenue from non-gaming sources, which generally tend to be higher-margin, higher-growth offerings. As part of the Company’s focus on expanding non-gaming business, the Company has and continues to invest significant capital towards its lodging, entertainment, food and beverage offerings. Further, the Company’s continued focus on newer and more luxurious offerings in the Las Vegas market is expected to result in higher spend per customer.

Though Harrah’s New Orleans generates the majority of its revenue from gaming, it has a leading market share and benefits from being one of four major gaming properties in the New Orleans market. Additionally, Harrah’s New Orleans is the only land-based casino in its market, and its share of the New Orleans market has improved by nearly 600 basis points over the past three years, from 54% in 2011 to 60% in 2013, based on gross gaming revenue as reported by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. The Company believes the property will continue to benefit from the ongoing significant population growth in New Orleans, as well as strong trends in tourism.

 

Diverse revenue base        
Planet Hollywood     The Quad
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Bally’s Las Vegas     Harrah’s New Orleans
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(1) Includes retail, entertainment, admissions and other revenue.


B. Significant upside from ongoing capital projects

The Company’s Las Vegas properties are located near or adjacent to several new large-scale developments in the city, all of which the Company expects will drive increased visitation to its properties. These projects include the current renovations to The Quad and the ongoing redevelopment of The Cromwell. These improvements to The Quad and The Cromwell, in conjunction with Caesars Entertainment’s Project Linq development, are expected to generate increased foot traffic and result in the presence of additional visitors to the area, which Management expects will improve both gaming and non-gaming revenues at its properties.

 

    The Quad renovation: Expected to be completed in mid-2015 and drive increased visitation to the casino and hotel, as the property currently has some of the lowest cash ADR and occupancy levels relative to other similarly located properties at the Las Vegas Strip

 

    A significant amount of Adjusted EBITDA at The Quad is expected to be recovered from the $90 million renovation of The Quad and construction disruption due to Project Linq

 

    The Cromwell Hotel: Newly developed as a luxury boutique hotel, the property is currently undergoing refurbishment at the North-East corner of East Flamingo Road and Las Vegas Boulevard

 

    A $235 million investment to renovate and redevelop the former Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon into a new boutique luxury hotel

 

    The casino and hotel are expected to open in April 2014 and will feature 188 luxury hotel rooms

 

    The 65,000 square foot pool and dayclub/nightclub, which will be operated by a third party, is expected to open in May 2014

 

    Project Linq and High Roller observation wheel (owned by Caesars Entertainment): A $533 million large-scale capital project aimed at creating an open-air dining, entertainment and retail development

 

    Project Linq began opening in phases starting in December 2013

 

    Expected to be fully open during Q2 2014

Overview of current and future capital spending projects

 

 

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(1) Represents total development budget. CGPH will not invest any of the capital required to build the Grand Bazaar, but will receive lease payments.


E. Attractive credit profile and strong free cash flow

Upon completion of the transaction, CGPH will have one of the strongest credit profiles relative to its peers.

 

    Low leverage on CGPH assets: CGPH’s net first lien and net total leverage of 3.5x – 3.9x and 5.7x – 6.3x, respectively (excluding The Cromwell) is based on an estimated range of projected run-rate adjusted EBITDA (incl. development projects) – pro forma of $287 million – $320 million

 

    Ample liquidity position: Strong pro forma liquidity position with $150 million available in an undrawn revolver

 

    Significant underlying collateral value: High replacement cost asset base further enhances credit profile

 

    High proportion of non-gaming revenue: Approximately 45% of revenue is from non-gaming sources, which are generally higher growth and higher margin businesses

Select comparable leverage statistics(1)

 

 

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(1) As of FY 2013 for CGP Holdings, MGM Resorts, Boyd Gaming, Station Casinos and Pinnacle Entertainment. CERP as of October 2013 Offering Memorandum.
(2) Based upon the Company’s estimated range of projected run-rate adjusted EBITDA (incl. development projects). The Company’s calculation of the estimated range of projected run-rate adjusted EBITDA (incl. development projects) is not directly comparable to the calculations of adjusted EBITDA by the companies presented below. The comparable companies presented below may include adjustments inconsistent with the Company’s calculation of adjusted EBITDA, or vice versa.
(3) Excludes EBITDA of Fertitta Interactive attributable to Station.
(4) CERP leverage based on mid-point of EBITDA as presented in October 2013 offering memorandum.
(5) Pinnacle pro forma for acquisition of Ameristar Casinos.
(6) Boyd leverage excludes Borgata.
(7) MGM leverage based on Wholly Owned EBITDA.


CGPH benefits from stable EBITDA, consistently strong margins and attractive free cash flow dynamics. Between FY 2012 and FY 2013, CGPH properties averaged a Adjusted EBITDA margin of 24%. Additionally, maintenance capex requirements at CGPH properties have been consistently minimal. On average, maintenance capex has represented only 10% of EBITDA over the last two years leading to an average free cash flow conversion of 90% during the same period.

 

Historical Adjusted EBITDA     Historical free cash flow(1)

($ in millions)

 

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Note: Includes The Cromwell.

 

(1) Free cash flow defined as EBITDA less maintenance capex.


F. Well-capitalized parent with significant liquidity and independent capital structure

The Company’s parent, Caesars Growth Partners, LLC, has an independent capital structure. Certain CGP assets, such as Caesars Interactive Entertainment (and its assets), are currently unencumbered. Pro forma for the transaction, CGP will have approximately $409 million on its balance sheet, which provides it with significant liquidity and the capacity to deploy its cash towards value enhancing investments. Additionally, CGP currently has a portfolio of debt investments, which could provide an additional source of future liquidity.

As of March 25, 2013, CGP’s parent, CAC, has a market capitalization of $2.2 billion, which implies an equity value of $5.2 billion for CGP.

CGPH organizational structure

 

 

 

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Note: Market values as of March 25, 2014.

 

(1) Caesars Entertainment Corp. indirectly owns 58% of the economic interest in Caesars Growth Partners and 100% of the non-voting interest.
(2) Calculated as CACQ market capitalization of $2,176 million divided by CACQ’s 42% economic interest in CGP.
(3) Pro forma for the transactions. Does not include restricted cash at Horseshoe Baltimore and CIE.
(4) Represents fully-diluted ownership.
(5) Reflects estimated range of projected run-rate adjusted EBITDA (incl. development project) – Pro forma. See pages 29-33. Excludes EBITDA and net debt attributable to The Cromwell.
(6) Represents net total debt / Adjusted EBITDA.
(7) As a qualified non-recourse subsidiary, The Cromwell (i) will not guarantee the Senior Secured Credit Facilities or the Senior Lien Notes and will not provide any portion of the collateral securing the Senior Secured Credit Facilities or the Second Lien Notes, (ii) has no obligation to pay any amounts due pursuant to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities or the Second Lien Notes and (iii) will not be subject to any of the restrictive covenants in the Credit Agreement or the indenture governing the Notes. In addition, as of December 31, 2013, The Cromwell had approximately $185 million of outstanding secured indebtedness under the Credit Agreement, dated as of November 2, 2012, among The Cromwell and certain other parties thereto, all of which ranks senior to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities and the Second Lien Notes.


B. Services

Summary of management agreement

In October 2013, CAC and CGP entered into a Management Services Agreement (“CGP MSA”) with CEOC, under which CEOC and its subsidiaries provide certain management services to CAC, CGP and their subsidiaries, in exchange for a service fee. In accordance with the CGP MSA, CAC, CGP and their subsidiaries have the ability, at the request of CAC’s Board of Directors, to receive administrative and operational services from CEOC, while leveraging Caesars Entertainment’s infrastructure, corporate services, various back-office support functions, as well as business advisory services, including assistance with identifying and analyzing opportunistic investments, developing corporate strategies, design and construction consultancy services and analyzing and executing financing activities. The CGP MSA will remain in place after the closing of the acquisitions.

Summary of property management agreements

At closing, each of the four acquired properties will enter into Property Management Agreements (“PMA”) with management subsidiaries of CEOC (the “Property Managers”). Planet Hollywood’s current PMA with a subsidiary of CEOC will remain in place. The ongoing management fees payable by each of the four acquired properties will consist of the following:

 

    Base management fee of 2% of net operating revenues

 

    Incentive management fee equal to 5% of EBITDA for each operating year

Planet Hollywood’s management fee structure includes:

 

    Base management fee of 3% of net operating revenues

 

    Incentive management fee equal to 4.5% of EBITDA for each operating year

Following the closing of the acquisitions, at CGP’s request and subject to receipt of any required regulatory approvals, the PMAs will be assigned to ServicesCo, which will thereafter perform the obligations of the Property Managers (in which case CEOC’s guarantee of the obligations under the assigned PMAs will be released).

Overview of Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC

In connection with the transaction, Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc., Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties, LLC and Caesars Growth Properties Holdings, LLC have agreed to use reasonable best efforts to establish a new services joint venture known as Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC (“ServicesCo”). The purpose of ServicesCo, subject to the review and approval of the special committees of CAC and Caesars Entertainment Corporation, is to provide certain centralized services to CEOC, CERP and CGPH, including but not limited to common management of the enterprise-wide intellectual property, which will be provided per the Shared Services Agreement by ServicesCo to each of the three entities, along with shared services operations across the portfolio of properties owned by CEOC, CERP, CGPH and their respective subsidiaries. The implementation of ServicesCo is subject to regulatory approval and the review and approval of the CEC and CAC Special Committees.


Licensing of intellectual property

Upon the implementation of ServicesCo, CEOC, CERP, CGP, ServicesCo and Caesars License Company, LLC (“CLC”), will use reasonable best efforts to enter into a Cross-License Agreement (the “CLA”). Pursuant to the CLA:

 

    CEOC and CLC will grant a non-exclusive, irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free license in and to certain intellectual property assets to ServicesCo

 

    CEOC will receive an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free license to certain intellectual property that is:

 

    Specific to any of the Properties and any other property controlled by CGP, CERP or their respective subsidiaries

 

    Owned by CGP, CERP or their respective subsidiaries

 

    CGP or the relevant owner of each Property (except Planet Hollywood), will receive licenses from ServicesCo of certain agreed upon intellectual property in respect of the Properties

 

    CERP will receive licenses from ServicesCo of the intellectual property currently licensed to CERP

CGP, CERP and the relevant owner of each Property (except Planet Hollywood) will license any intellectual property specific to each such Property that is owned by CGP, CERP or any such owner to ServicesCo and CEOC in connection with uses that are not specifically tied to the Properties and consistent with such current uses.

In addition, CEOC, CERP, CGP and Caesars Entertainment will continue to have access to corporate and other shared services provided by ServicesCo. Further, ServicesCo will assign to CGP, CERP or a subsidiary designated by CGP or CERP, all property-specific intellectual property (with respect to a CGP- or CERP-owned property, respectively) that is created from time to time by or on behalf of ServicesCo.

ServicesCo organizational chart

 

 

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A. Planet Hollywood

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is a leading Hollywood themed casino and entertainment facility, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Planet Hollywood was originally constructed in 2001 and renovated in 2007. The property was acquired in 2010 by Caesars Entertainment and then sold to CGP in October 2013, as part of a rights offering by CAC.

Planet Hollywood is CGPH’s premium offering, benefitting from its prime location on a 35-acre site on the east side of the Las Vegas Strip, as part of a contiguous strip of casinos owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment. Planet Hollywood caters to a growing younger demographic that values the offerings of the non-gaming entertainment that complements PHW’s gaming offerings.

 

Property highlights

 

 

    Steady performance: Track record of stable revenue and EBITDAM despite a weak macroeconomic environment

 

    Focus F&B and Entertainment offerings: PHW benefits from its close proximity to over 170 specialty stores in the Miracle Mile shops (which are owned and operated by third parties), and has continued to focus on high-end entertainment offerings, such as Britney Spears and Meat Loaf

 

    Exclusive Las Vegas partnership with Live Nation to secure high-profile entertainers

 

    Contract with Britney Spears for 96 performances through 2015, starting in December 2013

 

    Currently negotiating other high-profile acts

 

    Capital improvements have contributed to upside: PHW recently completed F&B renovations including a pool remodel and a remodel of Gordon Ramsay’s BURGR restaurant

 

    Renovated PH Live into The AXIS, a 7,000 seat theater with 2,200 sq. ft. of high-definition LED walls and state-of-the-art sound system

 

 

Key property statistics
Casino floor sq. footage    100,000
Slots    1,102
Tables    80
Number of rooms / suites    2,496
F&B offerings    10 restaurants and bars
Shows / theaters    The AXIS, Britney Spears
Additional amenities    Gift shops operated by the Marshall Retail Group; 7,000 seat theater (The AXIS); Gordon Ramsay’s BURGR

 

 

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B. The Quad Resort and Casino

Located on the Las Vegas Strip and adjacent to Project Linq and nearby to The Cromwell, The Quad Resort and Casino, formerly known as the Imperial Palace until it was re-named in 2012 as part of an initial $90 million renovation to upgrade the complex. The Quad is currently undergoing a second renovation, which the Company estimates will cost approximately $223 million and be finished by mid-2015. Once complete, the renovations will transform The Quad from a lower-tier product to one targeting younger guests, trend seekers and trend setters. The property, along with the adjacent Project Linq entertainment complex, plans to appeal to the region’s growing Generation X and Generation Y clientele, whose market share is estimated to grow in the future.

The Quad is ideally located on The Las Vegas Strip, which, combined with its large scale renovation, should drive increased visitation to the property and attract a higher quality customer. Recent results at The Quad have been hindered by the ongoing renovations, as well as the construction disruption stemming from the adjacent Project Linq.

Property highlights

 

 

    Ongoing capital improvements: $223 million renovation (currently underway), expected to be completed by mid–2015

 

    Remodel will include renovation of hotel, parking, pool, convention, F&B, retail and entertainment offerings

 

    Immediate Adjusted EBITDAM upside: Approximately $14 million – $25 million of Adjusted EBITDAM is expected to be recovered from the end of the disruption associated with the construction of Project Linq and $90 million recent capex spend at the property

 

    Expected total Adjusted EBITDAM uplift of $31 million – $47 million represents a 14%–21% ROI based on estimated $223 million of capex

 

    Proximity to Linq: The Quad’s close proximity to Project Linq is expected to increase foot traffic and visitation, resulting in an expected uplift to overall revenue and Adjusted EBITDAM

 

 

Key property statistics

 

Casino floor sq. footage    95,300
Slots    863
Tables    67
Number of rooms /suites    2,319
F&B offerings    12 F&B amenities and O’Shea’s(1)
Meeting space sq. ft.    40,000
Other   

Spa and Fitness Center

Several retail outlets

 

(1) O’Shea’s is owned and operated by a third party.

 

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Historical revenue

  

Historical Adj. EBITDAM

 

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Overview of The Quad capital improvements

Renovation overview

The initial $90 million renovation of The Quad began in 2012 and was completed in 2013. The current estimated $223 million renovation is expected to be finished by mid-2015.

The renovations will reposition The Quad from a lower-tier product to one targeting younger guests and trend seekers. The renovated property will be designed to substantially increase cash ADR levels and to appeal to the Las Vegas region’s growing Generation X and Generation Y clientele.

 

 

 

 

Renovation plan

 

 

    A full renovation of all guest rooms

 

    Enhanced guest circulation and common space

 

    An improved exterior facade

 

    Improved amenities

 

    Modernized elevators and parking

Summary of capital improvements

 

 

($ in millions)       

Hotel Remodel of 2,308 Rooms (Including FF&E)

   $ 102   

Other Hard Costs

     56   
  

 

 

 

Total Hard Costs

   $ 158   

Soft Costs and Other Miscellaneous Costs

   $ 46   

Hotel Infrastructure / Deferred Maintenance

     20   
  

 

 

 

Total Budget

   $ 223   
  

 

 

 

 

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Amenities

 

 

    11 bars and restaurants including the popular Hash House A Go Go

 

    An upgraded pool, salon and spa

 

    9 retail shops

 

    40,000 sq. ft. conference/meeting space

 

    Distinctive entertainment offerings

 

    Divas Las Vegas

 

    Recycled Percussion

 

    Jeff Civillico Comedy Show
 


C. Bally’s Las Vegas Resort and Casino

Originally opened in 1973, Bally’s Las Vegas Resort and Casino is situated on a 43-acre site located at corner of The Las Vegas Strip and Flamingo Boulevard. The property is adjacent to The Cromwell and nearby to Project Linq, and boasts a large convention business and a strong customer loyalty cultivated over the past 30 years. Bally’s is home of the long-running Jubilee! show and the Grand Bazaar retail development (which is owned and operated by a third party) that is currently under construction. The Grand Bazaar will consist of a new outdoor retail and dining complex with more than 150 shops across two acres of land located directly outside of Bally’s.

Property highlights

 

 

    Prime location: Strategically located on the famous Four Corners of the Las Vegas Strip, on the corner of Flamingo and Las Vegas Blvd.

 

    Targeted capital improvements: Completed a $32 million renovation in 2013 to upgrade and rebrand Bally’s South Tower (756 total rooms)

 

    Estimated to result in $40 ADR increase for renovated rooms

 

    Upside from capital projects: Construction of the Grand Bazaar should be completed in late 2014

 

    Expected to increase foot traffic and improve F&B revenue

 

    $50 million total investment CGPH will not invest any of the capital required to build the Grand Bazaar

 

    Bally’s third party partner will pay annual lease payments to CGPH

 

    $3 million for the first 12 months after opening

 

    $4 million in for the second year of the lease

 

    $5 million for the third, fourth and fifth years (subject to increases based on CPI beginning with the sixth year after opening)

 

Key property statistics

 

Casino floor sq. footage    66,187
Slots    1,002
Tables    53
Number of rooms / suites    2,814 (inc. 220 suites)
F&B offerings    11 restaurants, 5 bars and 4 quick service
Meeting space sq. ft.    175,000
Shows / Theaters    3 theaters

 

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D. Harrah’s New Orleans

Opened in 1999, Harrah’s New Orleans is a French-themed resort and casino in the popular destination market of New Orleans, Louisiana. The property is located within close proximity to the French Quarter, the Mississippi Riverfront and the Convention Center in New Orleans. The prime location of Harrah’s New Orleans enables it to attract both tourists and locals to its hotel and casino. Further, Harrah’s is the only land-based casino in Louisiana, which underscores the property’s 60% market share based on 2013 gaming gross win.

Property highlights

 

 

 

    Strong momentum in tourism and trade: New Orleans has continued to regain its place as a viable tourism destination, having reached a 10-year high of 9 million total visitors in 2012, while the population of New Orleans has grown by approximately 28% since 2007

 

    Having capitalized on the strength of tourism, Harrah’s New Orleans has been a beneficiary of this trend, having generated over 40% of its gaming revenue in 2012 and 2013 from tourists

 

    Competitive advantage & leading market share: Harrah’s New Orleans is the only land-based casino in Louisiana, and as a result maintains the leading share of the market relative to peers

 

    Ongoing capital spend to generate upside: Planned hotel room renovation

 

Key property statistics

 

Casino floor sq. footage

   125,119

Slots

   1,763

Tables

   122

Number of rooms / suites

   450

F&B offerings

   9 restaurants and clubs

Meeting space sq. ft.

   43,000

Entertainment

   The theatre at Harrah’s

 

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Historical gaming revenue and market share

 

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Source: Louisiana Gaming Control Board.


E. The Cromwell (unrestricted subsidiary)

Located at the corner of Flamingo Road and the Las Vegas Strip, The Cromwell (formerly known as Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon) is a casino, hotel and club currently undergoing a comprehensive redevelopment expected to open in the second quarter of 2014. The redevelopment of the casino will include a full remodel of all existing hotel rooms and the casino, the extension of the rooftop for a pool and dayclub / nightclub, a facelift the of building’s exterior facade, the construction of a new parking garage and porte-cochere and the construction of a new restaurant. The Cromwell will be a luxurious, modern casino with extensive non-gaming entertainment options catering to younger, affluent and trend-oriented patrons.

Property highlights

 

 

    Prime location: The Cromwell is located at the center of eight Caesars properties on the Las Vegas Strip and will offer unparalleled accessibility and rooftop views of the Las Vegas Strip and fountains

 

    High profile non-gaming offerings: The Cromwell will feature a new high-end pool and dayclub / nightclub, a 12,000 sq. ft. restaurant licensed by Giada de Laurentiis and Drai’s Afterhours

 

    Drai’s will be the only mega-club opening in 2014 and will benefit from Victor Drai’s successful track record of operating Las Vegas nightclubs

 

    Giada De Laurentiis’ self-titled restaurant will offer elegant, California-style Italian cuisine and will leverage Laurentiis’ nationally recognized brand

 

    Unique boutique hotel concept: Addresses a gap in the Las Vegas market for a niche, boutique product offering

 

    Near-complete construction with significant financial upside: The construction of The Cromwell is fully-funded and is nearing completion with the hotel and casino set to open in April 2014 and the dayclub / nightclub expected to open in May 2014

 

    Newer, more luxurious offerings will target higher-margin customers than the former Bill’s property, which catered to the smaller and less-profitable Las Vegas locals market

 

    Management estimates The Cromwell will generate an annual rate of Adjusted EBITDAM of $40 million – $50 million(1)

 

 

Key property statistics
Casino floor sq. footage    53,000
Slots    440
Tables    63
Number of rooms /suites    188 rooms; 380 sqft / room
F&B offerings    Giada de Laurentiis Restaurant, rooftop nightclub / pool, Drai’s Afterhours, two casino bars

 

 

 

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(1) Management projections reflect the annual run-rate Adjusted EBITDAM estimated from the property once open or fully implemented and operated at a steady state, which may not occur until 12 to 24 months after the property commences operations. These projections are based on Management’s current estimates and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by projections.


Disclaimer

The following unaudited combined financial data of the Properties for the years ended, and as of, December 31, 2012 and 2013 constitute forward-looking statements and are based upon CGPH’s preliminary internal estimates and best judgment of its performance. The estimates for the years ended, and as of, December 31, 2012 and 2013 may be subject to adjustments in connection with CGPH’s audit procedures. CGPH’s actual results for the years ended, and as of, December 31, 2012 and 2013 may differ materially from its current estimates. The preliminary financial data for the years ended, and as of, December 31, 2012 and 2013 included above has been prepared by, and is the responsibility of, management.


A. Historical financials (unaudited)

Balance sheet (unaudited)

 

($ in millions)

    
     Historical Combined  
     As of December 31,  
     2013     2012  

ASSETS

    

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 168.1      $ 151.7   

Restricted Cash

     23.3        39.3   

Net Receivables

     36.4        33.6   

Deferred Income Taxes

     2.6        1.4   

Prepayments and other current assets

     21.4        18.9   

Inventories

     1.8        2.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

   $ 253.6      $ 247.2   

Property and equipment, net

   $ 1,994.6      $ 1,882.6   

Restricted Cash

     117.1        167.1   

Goodwill

     361.6        361.6   

Intangible assets other than goodwill

     124.3        145.5   

Deferred charges and other

     39.8        28.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 2,891.0      $ 2,832.1   

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 45.3      $ 25.3   

Interest Payable

     4.5        4.3   

Accrued Expenses

     90.0        90.9   

Current portion of long-term debt

     3.9        2.1   

Due to affiliates, net

     13.3        7.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   $ 157.0      $ 129.9   

Long-term debt

     661.9        655.8   

Long-term debt - related party

     139.2        123.7   

Deferred credits and other

     12.4        14.2   

Deferred income taxes

     159.2        165.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   $ 1,129.7      $ 1,089.4   

Commitments and contingencies

    

Net parent investment

   $ 2,048.0      $ 2,084.3   

Retained deficit

     (286.7     (341.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

   $ 1,761.3      $ 1,742.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 2,891.0      $ 2,832.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Income statement (unaudited)

 

($ in millions)

    
     Historical Combined FYE 12/ 31,  
     2013     2012  

Revenues

    

Casino

   $ 663.6      $ 709.7   

Food and beverage

     200.6        198.9   

Rooms

     240.9        240.3   

Other

     94.0        92.7   

Less: casino promotional allowances

     (160.2     (160.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

   $ 1,038.9      $ 1,081.2   

Operating expenses

    

Direct

    

Casino

   $ 341.1      $ 368.3   

Food and beverage

     89.7        92.0   

Rooms

     66.9        72.1   

Property, general, administrative, and other

     293.6        288.6   

Depreciation and amortization

     63.2        64.0   

Write-downs, reserves, and project opening costs, net of recoveries

     16.9        2.5   

Amortization of intangible assets

     20.8        20.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

   $ 892.2      $ 908.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

   $ 146.7      $ 172.9   

Interest expense, net of interest capitalized

   ($ 69.8   ($ 52.2

Gain on early extinguishments of debt

     (1.6     —     

Other income, including interest income

     0.2        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   $ 75.5      $ 120.7   

Provision for income taxes

     (20.6     (41.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 54.9      $ 78.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adj. EBITDA reconciliation (unaudited)

 

($ in millions)

     
     Historical Combined FYE 12/ 31,  
     2013      2012  

Net income

   $ 54.9       $ 78.8   

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest and interest income

     69.6         52.2   

Provision for income taxes

     20.6         41.9   

Depreciation and amortization

     84.0         84.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

EBITDA

   $ 229.1       $ 257.7   

Project opening costs, abandoned projects and development costs

   $ 5.2       $ 1.3   

Gains on early extinguishment of debt

     1.6         —     

Non-cash expense for stock compensation benefits

     0.4         0.4   

Other items

     12.2         2.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 248.5       $ 261.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 


Management’s discussion and analysis

Net revenues for 2013 decreased when compared with 2012, primarily driven by reductions in casino revenues. Disruption in operations at the Quad, and the closure of Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon in 2012, to be renovated and reopened as the Cromwell, drove the significant reduction in gaming revenues. These same impacts caused adverse changes in food and beverage and rooms revenues at the Purchased Properties, which were mostly offset by increased food and beverage and rooms revenues at Planet Hollywood. Income from operations decreased in 2013 when compared with 2012 due to the impact of reduced revenues and the increase in remediation expenses associated with certain of the Purchased Properties. Remediation expenses are not a component of Adjusted EBITDA or Property EBITDA.