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Exhibit 99.1

MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES

THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2014 OPERATING RESULTS

Uncasville, Connecticut, July 29, 2014 – The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, or the Authority, the owner and operator of Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, announced today the operating results for its third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2014.

“Although we were able to gain market share in both Connecticut and Pennsylvania during the quarter, the overall lack of confidence in the economy and decline in discretionary dollars continue to be a challenge,” said Mitchell Grossinger Etess, Chief Executive Officer of the Authority. “However, we remain focused on improving efficiencies at our properties to reflect the current environment. In addition, we are aggressively pursuing opportunities for gaming licenses in new markets such as Revere and Philadelphia, both of which are expected to be resolved in the not too distant future, as well as the Catskills, which is on a slightly longer timeframe.”

Consolidated operating results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2014 (unaudited):

 

  Net revenues of $326.3 million, a 5.2% decrease from the third quarter of fiscal 2013

 

  Gaming revenues of $284.8 million, a 6.5% decrease from the third quarter of fiscal 2013

 

  Gross slot revenues of $199.9 million, a 6.9% decrease from the third quarter of fiscal 2013

 

  Table game revenues of $81.9 million, a 5.0% decrease from the third quarter of fiscal 2013

 

  Non-gaming revenues of $67.0 million, a 2.9% increase over the third quarter of fiscal 2013

 

  Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure described below, of $69.1 million, an 18.7% decrease from the third quarter of fiscal 2013

 

  Income from operations of $49.0 million, a 23.7% decrease from the third quarter of fiscal 2013

 

  Net income attributable to the Authority of $13.9 million, a 37.7% decrease from the third quarter of fiscal 2013

The reductions in Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations primarily resulted from lower slot revenues at Mohegan Sun due to lower slot volumes. We believe slot volumes at both Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs were negatively impacted by a continued sluggish regional economic environment and competitive gaming markets. The declines in Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations also reflected increased Corporate expenses resulting from our pursuit of a Massachusetts casino license, as well as lower table game revenues at Mohegan Sun. The reduction in net income resulted from the decline in income from operations, partially offset by lower interest expense.

Mohegan Sun

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
             June 30,        
2014
             June 30,        
2013
             Variance                     Percentage        
Variance
 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 63,746       $ 74,790       $ (11,044     (14.8%

Income from operations

   $ 47,088       $ 57,396       $ (10,308     (18.0%

Operating costs and expenses

   $ 201,778       $ 209,303       $ (7,525     (3.6%

Net revenues

   $ 248,866       $ 266,699       $ (17,833     (6.7%

Gaming revenues

   $ 213,600       $ 232,161       $ (18,561     (8.0%

Non-gaming revenues

   $ 55,186       $ 55,274       $ (88     (0.2%

The declines in Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations were primarily attributable to lower slot revenues driven by a reduction in slot volumes. We believe slot volumes were negatively impacted by a continued sluggish regional economic environment and a competitive gaming market in Connecticut. The declines in Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations also reflected lower table game revenues. These results were partially offset by lower payroll costs and casino marketing and promotional expenses. Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 25.6% for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 from 28.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2013.


Selected gaming data (in thousands, except where noted, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
    Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Slots:

        

Handle

   $ 1,783,186      $ 1,923,281      $ (140,095     (7.3%

Gross revenues

   $ 143,698      $ 158,129      $ (14,431     (9.1%

Net revenues

   $ 138,304      $ 152,086      $ (13,782     (9.1%

Free promotional slot plays (1)

   $ 18,279      $ 17,624      $ 655        3.7%   

Weighted average number of machines (in units)

     5,448        5,530        (82     (1.5%

Hold percentage (gross)

     8.1     8.2     (0.1%     (1.2%

Win per unit per day (gross) (in dollars)

   $ 290      $ 314      $ (24     (7.6%

Table games:

        

Drop

   $ 437,992      $ 467,768      $ (29,776     (6.4%

Revenues

   $ 71,384      $ 76,176      $ (4,792     (6.3%

Weighted average number of games (in units)

     292        284        8        2.8%   

Hold percentage (2)

     16.3     16.3     —          —     

Win per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 2,685      $ 2,944      $ (259     (8.8%

Poker:

        

Revenues

   $ 2,262      $ 2,314      $ (52     (2.2%

Weighted average number of tables (in units)

     42        42        —          —     

Revenue per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 592      $ 606      $ (14     (2.3%

 

(1) Free promotional slot plays are included in slot handle, but not reflected in slot revenues.
(2) Table game hold percentage is relatively predictable over longer periods of time, but can significantly fluctuate over shorter periods.

Non-gaming data (in thousands, except where noted, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
    Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage:

        

Revenues

   $ 15,799      $ 15,341      $ 458        3.0%   

Meals served

     767        708        59        8.3%   

Average price per meal served (in dollars)

   $ 15.75      $ 16.38      $ (0.63     (3.8%

Hotel:

        

Revenues

   $ 10,855      $ 10,318      $ 537        5.2%   

Rooms occupied

     104        104        —          —     

Occupancy rate

     97.8     96.7     1.1     1.1%   

Average daily room rate (in dollars)

   $ 97      $ 95      $ 2        2.1%   

Revenue per available room (in dollars)

   $ 95      $ 92      $ 3        3.3%   

Retail, entertainment and other:

        

Revenues

   $ 28,532      $ 29,615      $ (1,083     (3.7%

Arena events (in events)

     29        26        3        11.5%   

Arena tickets

     178        174        4        2.3%   

Average price per Arena ticket (in dollars)

   $ 55.28      $ 61.45      $ (6.17     (10.0%


Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
         June 30,    
2014
         June 30,    
2013
         Variance             Percentage    
Variance
 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 13,012       $ 15,730       $ (2,718     (17.3%

Income from operations

   $ 9,936       $ 12,435       $ (2,499     (20.1%

Operating costs and expenses

   $ 67,258       $ 64,793       $ 2,465        3.8%   

Net revenues

   $ 77,194       $ 77,228       $ (34     (0.0%

Gaming revenues

   $ 71,201       $ 72,421       $ (1,220     (1.7%

Non-gaming revenues

   $ 11,487       $ 9,457       $ 2,030        21.5%   

The reductions in Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations resulted from the increase in operating costs and expenses primarily due to additional costs and operating expenses necessary to support our new hotel and convention center. The increase in operating costs and expenses also reflected higher Pennsylvania regulatory fee assessments which were temporarily suspended in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. In addition, we believe Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations were negatively impacted by an overall sluggish economic environment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. These results were partially offset by higher non-gaming and table game revenues which benefited from the opening of the new hotel and convention center. Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 16.9% for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 from 20.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2013.

Selected gaming data (in thousands, except where noted, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
    Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Slots:

        

Handle

   $ 693,303      $ 774,897      $ (81,594     (10.5 %) 

Gross revenues

   $ 56,235      $ 56,600      $ (365     (0.6 %) 

Net revenues

   $ 56,237      $ 56,575      $ (338     (0.6 %) 

Free promotional slot plays (1)

   $ 13,502      $ 23,327      $ (9,825     (42.1 %) 

Weighted average number of machines (in units)

     2,330        2,332        (2     (0.1 %) 

Hold percentage (gross)

     8.1     7.3     0.8     11.0

Win per unit per day (gross) (in dollars)

   $ 265      $ 267      $ (2     (0.7 %) 

Table games:

        

Drop

   $ 55,751      $ 51,437      $ 4,314        8.4

Revenues

   $ 10,514      $ 10,048      $ 466        4.6

Weighted average number of games (in units)

     69        66        3        4.5

Hold percentage (2)

     18.9     19.5     (0.6 %)      (3.1 %) 

Win per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 1,675      $ 1,673      $ 2        0.1

Poker:

        

Revenues

   $ 870      $ 900      $ (30     (3.3 %) 

Weighted average number of tables (in units)

     18        18        —          —     

Revenue per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 531      $ 549      $ (18     (3.3 %) 

 

(1) Free promotional slot plays are included in slot handle, but not reflected in slot revenues.
(2) Table game hold percentage is relatively predictable over longer periods of time, but can significantly fluctuate over shorter periods.


Non-gaming revenues (in thousands, except where noted, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage:

         

Revenues

   $ 7,474      $ 7,059       $ 415        5.9

Meals served

     207        209         (2     (1.0 %) 

Average price per meal served (in dollars)

   $ 16.54      $ 15.84       $ 0.70        4.4

Hotel (1):

         

Revenues

   $ 1,305      $ —         $ 1,305        100.0

Rooms occupied

     20        —           20        100.0

Occupancy rate

     94.9     —           94.9     100.0

Average daily room rate (in dollars)

   $ 62      $ —         $ 62        100.0

Revenue per available room (in dollars)

   $ 58      $ —         $ 58        100.0

Retail, entertainment and other:

         

Revenues

   $ 2,708      $ 2,398       $ 310        12.9

 

(1) Hotel operations commenced on November 15, 2013.

Corporate

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
    Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ (7,640   $ (5,469   $ (2,171     (39.7 %) 

Loss from operations

   $ (8,042   $ (5,644   $ 2,398        42.5

Operating costs and expenses

   $ 9,591      $ 5,962      $ 3,629        60.9

Net revenues (1)

   $ 1,549      $ 318      $ 1,231        387.1

 

(1) Increase represents inter-segment revenues.

The increase in loss from operations resulted from higher operating costs and expenses primarily reflecting increased professional and development related expenditures associated with our pursuit of a Massachusetts casino license.

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Property Information

 

(in thousands, unaudited)    Adjusted EBITDA
For the Three Months
Ended
    Income (Loss) from
Operations

For the Three Months
Ended
    Net Revenues
For the Three Months
Ended
 
     June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
    June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
    June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
 

Mohegan Sun

   $   63,746      $   74,790      $   47,088      $   57,396      $ 248,866      $ 266,699   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

     13,012        15,730        9,936        12,435        77,194        77,228   

Corporate

     (7,640     (5,469     (8,042     (5,644     1,549        318   

Inter-segment revenues

     —          —          —          —          (1,273     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 69,118      $ 85,051      $ 48,982      $ 64,187      $ 326,336      $ 344,245   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Adjusted EBITDA
For the Nine Months
Ended
    Income (Loss) from
Operations

For the Nine Months
Ended
    Net Revenues
For the Nine Months
Ended
 
     June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
    June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
    June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 177,489      $ 210,147      $ 127,459      $ 158,654      $ 734,277      $ 772,571   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

     37,042        41,876        26,555        32,441        220,863        221,155   

Corporate

     (25,530     (15,888     (26,676     (18,743     3,780        969   

Inter-segment revenues

     —          —          —          —          (3,078     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 189,001      $ 236,135      $ 127,338      $ 172,352      $ 955,842      $ 994,695   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


Other Information

Liquidity

As of June 30, 2014, the Authority held cash and cash equivalents of $71.7 million compared to $63.6 million as of September 30, 2013. As of June 30, 2014, $20.0 million was drawn on the Authority’s $100 million revolving credit facility. As of June 30, 2014, no amounts were drawn on the Authority’s $16.5 million line of credit. As of June 30, 2014, letters of credit issued under the Authority’s revolving credit facility totaled $2.9 million, of which no amounts were drawn. Inclusive of letters of credit, which reduce borrowing availability under the Authority’s revolving credit facility, and after taking into account restrictive financial covenant requirements, the Authority had approximately $76.2 million of borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility and line of credit as of June 30, 2014.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased by $6.0 million, or 14.0%, to $36.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 compared to $42.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. The reduction in interest expense was attributable to lower weighted average interest rate driven by the Authority’s August and November 2013 refinancing transactions. Weighted average interest rate was 8.2% for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 compared to 10.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Weighted average outstanding debt was $1.78 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 compared to $1.70 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2013.

Capital Expenditures

The following table presents data related to capital expenditures (in millions, including capitalized interest):

 

     Capital Expenditures  
     Nine Months Ended
June 30, 2014
     Remaining Forecasted
Fiscal Year 2014
     Forecasted
Fiscal Year 2014
 

Mohegan Sun:

        

Maintenance

   $ 11.8       $ 5.4       $ 17.2   

Development

     3.4         —           3.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     15.2         5.4         20.6   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs:

        

Maintenance

     2.8         1.7         4.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     2.8         1.7         4.5   

Corporate:

        

Expansion - Project Sunlight

     9.0         —           9.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     9.0         —           9.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 27.0       $ 7.1       $ 34.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions to the Tribe

Distributions to the Tribe totaled $12.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 compared to $15.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Distributions to the Tribe are anticipated to total $50 million for fiscal 2014.


Conference Call

The Authority will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast regarding its third quarter fiscal 2014 operating results on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).

Those interested in participating in the call should dial as follows:

(877) 756-4274

(706) 643-0107 (International)

Conference ID: 77488056

Please call five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the initiation of the call. Questions and answers will be reserved for call-in analysts and investors.

Parties who want to listen to the live conference call on the Internet may do so through a web link on the Authority’s website at www.mtga.com, under the “Investor Relations/Financial News” section. Interested parties also may listen to a taped replay of the entire conference call commencing two hours after the call’s completion on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. This replay will run through August 14, 2014.

The access number for a taped replay of the conference call is as follows:

(855) 859-2056

(404) 537-3406 (International)

Conference ID: 77488056

A transcript will be available on the Authority’s website for a period of 90 days following the conference call.

About the Authority

The Authority is an instrumentality of the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, or the Tribe, a federally-recognized Indian tribe with an approximately 544-acre reservation situated in southeastern Connecticut, adjacent to Uncasville, Connecticut. The Authority has been granted the exclusive authority to conduct and regulate gaming activities on the existing reservation of the Tribe, including the operation of Mohegan Sun, a gaming and entertainment complex located on a 185-acre site on the Tribe’s reservation. Through its subsidiary, Downs Racing, L.P., the Authority also owns and operates Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, a gaming and entertainment facility located on a 400-acre site in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, and several off-track wagering facilities located elsewhere in Pennsylvania.

The Tribe’s gaming operation at Mohegan Sun is one of only two legally authorized gaming operations in southern New England offering traditional slot machines and table games. Mohegan Sun currently operates in an approximately 3.1 million square-foot facility, which includes Casino of the Earth, Casino of the Sky, Casino of the Wind, 100,000 square feet of retail space, including The Shops at Mohegan Sun, a 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena, a 350-seat Cabaret Theatre, 100,000 square feet of meeting and convention space and the 1,200-room luxury Sky Hotel Tower. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs operates in an approximately 400,000 square-foot facility, offering traditional slot machines and table games, live harness racing and simulcast and off-track wagering, a 238-room hotel, 20,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, several dining and retail options and a bus passenger lounge. More information about the Authority and its properties can be obtained by visiting www.mohegansun.com, www.mohegansunpocono.com or www.mtga.com.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Some information included in this press release may contain forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements can sometimes be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect” or “intend” and similar expressions. Such forward-looking information may involve important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Authority. Information concerning potential factors that could affect the Authority’s financial results is included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year


ended September 30, 2013, as well as in the Authority’s other reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this release. The Authority does not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The Authority cannot assure that projected results or events will be achieved or will occur.

MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

    

For the

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2014

   

For the

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2013

   

For the

Nine Months Ended

June 30, 2014

   

For the

Nine Months Ended

June 30, 2013

 

Revenues:

        

Gaming

   $ 284,801      $ 304,582      $ 837,954      $ 885,602   

Food and beverage

     23,273        22,400        68,605        63,404   

Hotel

     12,160        10,318        34,763        30,363   

Retail, entertainment and other

     31,542        32,346        87,065        84,521   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross revenues

     351,776        369,646        1,028,387        1,063,890   

Less—Promotional allowances

     (25,440     (25,401     (72,545     (69,195
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

     326,336        344,245        955,842        994,695   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating costs and expenses:

        

Gaming

     171,533        179,537        513,574        525,409   

Food and beverage

     10,359        10,231        31,207        31,035   

Hotel

     3,950        3,743        11,744        10,674   

Retail, entertainment and other

     13,318        11,858        37,446        31,314   

Advertising, general and administrative

     48,929        48,038        143,740        143,271   

Corporate

     9,259        5,933        29,551        19,624   

Depreciation and amortization

     20,070        20,350        60,067        60,465   

(Gain) loss on disposition of assets

     (64     144        (12     277   

Severance

     —          51        —          29   

Pre-opening

     —          173        1,187        245   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     277,354        280,058        828,504        822,343   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     48,982        64,187        127,338        172,352   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

        

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (552     (1,243     (1,654     (3,730

Interest income

     1,701        1,533        4,947        4,421   

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (36,426     (42,379     (111,692     (128,213

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     (2     —          (62,277     (403

Other income (expense), net

     59        53        (819     (1,732
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expense

     (35,220     (42,036     (171,495     (129,657
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     13,762        22,151        (44,157     42,695   

Loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     130        146        421        2,767   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

   $ 13,892      $ 22,297      $ (43,736   $ 45,462   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended      For the Nine Months Ended  
     June 30,
2014
     June 30,
2013
     June 30,
2014
     June 30,
2013
 

Operating Results:

           

Gross revenues

   $ 351,776       $ 369,646       $ 1,028,387       $ 1,063,890   

Net revenues

   $ 326,336       $ 344,245       $ 955,842       $ 994,695   

Income from operations

   $ 48,982       $ 64,187       $ 127,338       $ 172,352   

Other Data:

           

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 69,118       $ 85,051       $ 189,001       $ 236,135   

Capital expenditures

   $ 7,823       $ 18,619       $ 26,984       $ 43,221   

Cash interest paid

   $ 13,391       $ 45,997       $ 97,197       $ 140,281   

 

Balance Sheet Data:              June 30,
2014
     September 30,
2013
 

Cash and cash equivalents

         $ 71,658       $ 63,624   

Relinquishment liability

         $ 44,819       $ 74,365   

Capital leases

         $ 3,731       $ 5,440   

Long-term debt, including current portion

         $ 1,735,303       $ 1,682,312   

MOHEGAN SUN

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended     For the Nine Months Ended  
     June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
    June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
 

Operating results:

        

Gross revenues (in thousands)

   $ 268,786      $ 287,435      $    791,400      $    829,068   

Net revenues (in thousands)

   $ 248,866      $ 266,699      $ 734,277      $ 772,571   

Income from operations (in thousands)

   $ 47,088      $ 57,396      $ 127,459      $ 158,654   

Operating margin

     18.9     21.5     17.4     20.5

Adjusted EBITDA:

        

Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands)

   $ 63,746      $ 74,790      $ 177,489      $ 210,147   

Adjusted EBITDA margin

     25.6     28.0     24.2     27.2

Capital expenditures (in thousands)

   $ 6,986      $ 8,255      $ 15,204      $ 16,821   

Weighted average number of units:

        

Slot machines

     5,448        5,530        5,483        5,560   

Table games

     292        284        288        286   

Poker tables

     42        42        42        42   

Win per unit per day:

        

Slot machines (gross)

   $ 290      $ 314      $ 285      $ 302   

Table games

   $ 2,685      $ 2,944      $ 2,657      $ 2,893   

Poker tables

   $ 592      $ 606      $ 644      $ 651   

Hold percentage:

        

Slot machines (gross)

     8.1     8.2     8.1     8.3

Table games

     16.3     16.3     15.2     16.5

Food and beverage statistics:

        

Meals served (in thousands)

     767        708        2,210        2,047   

Average price per meal served

   $ 15.75      $ 16.38      $ 16.03      $ 16.26   

Hotel statistics:

        

Rooms occupied (in thousands)

     104        104        311        310   

Occupancy rate

     97.8     96.7     97.0     96.5

Average daily room rate

   $ 97      $ 95      $ 97      $ 94   

Revenue per available room

   $ 95      $ 92      $ 94      $ 90   

Entertainment statistics:

        

Arena events (in events)

     29        26        78        71   

Arena tickets (in thousands)

     178        174        484        451   

Average price per Arena ticket

   $ 55.28      $ 61.45      $ 57.08      $ 56.20   


MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended     For the Nine Months Ended  
     June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
    June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
 

Operating results:

        

Gross revenues (in thousands)

   $ 82,688      $ 81,878      $ 236,215      $ 233,794   

Net revenues (in thousands)

   $ 77,194      $ 77,228      $ 220,863      $ 221,155   

Income from operations (in thousands)

   $ 9,936      $ 12,435      $ 26,555      $ 32,441   

Operating margin

     12.9     16.1     12.0     14.7

Adjusted EBITDA:

        

Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands)

   $ 13,012      $ 15,730      $ 37,042      $ 41,876   

Adjusted EBITDA margin

     16.9     20.4     16.8     18.9

Capital expenditures (in thousands)

   $ 814      $ 714      $ 2,808      $ 3,260   

Weighted average number of units:

        

Slot machines

     2,330        2,332        2,331        2,332   

Table games

     69        66        67        66   

Poker tables

     18        18        18        18   

Win per unit per day:

        

Slot machines (gross)

   $ 265      $ 267      $ 258      $ 259   

Table games

   $ 1,675      $ 1,673      $ 1,655      $ 1,601   

Poker tables

   $ 531      $ 549      $ 536      $ 631   

Hold percentage:

        

Slot machines (gross)

     8.1     7.3     8.3     7.6

Table games

     18.9     19.5     19.6     20.0

Food and beverage statistics:

        

Meals served (in thousands)

     207        209        573        534   

Average price per meal served

   $ 16.54      $ 15.84      $ 17.19      $ 16.49   

Hotel statistics (1):

        

Rooms occupied (in thousands)

     20        —          47        —     

Occupancy rate

     94.9     —          90.4     —     

Average daily room rate

   $ 62      $ —        $ 59      $ —     

Revenue per available room

   $ 58      $ —        $ 53      $ —     

 

(1) Hotel operations commenced on November 15, 2013.

CORPORATE

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended      For the Nine Months Ended  
     June 30,
2014
     June 30,
2013
     June 30,
2014
     June 30,
2013
 

Capital expenditures (in thousands)

   $ 23       $ 9,650       $ 8,972       $ 23,140   

Capitalized interest (in thousands)

   $ —         $ 584       $ 735       $ 1,067   

MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATIONS

(unaudited)

Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (Loss):

Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), a financial measure determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, are shown below (in thousands):

 

     For the Three Months Ended     For the Nine Months Ended  
     June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
    June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 69,118      $ 85,051      $ 189,001      $ 236,135   

Depreciation and amortization

     (20,070     (20,350     (60,067     (60,465

Gain (loss) on disposition of assets

     64        (144     12        (277

Severance

     —          (51     —          (29

Pre-opening

     —          (173     (1,187     (245

Loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     (130     (146     (421     (2,767
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     48,982        64,187        127,338        172,352   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (552     (1,243     (1,654     (3,730

Interest income

     1,701        1,533        4,947        4,421   

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (36,426     (42,379     (111,692     (128,213

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     (2     —          (62,277     (403

Other income (expense), net

     59        53        (819     (1,732
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 13,762      $ 22,151      $ (44,157   $ 42,695   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


Reconciliations of Income (Loss) from Operations to Adjusted EBITDA (unaudited):

Reconciliations of income (loss) from operations, a financial measure determined in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA, are shown below (in thousands):

 

     For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014  
     Income (Loss)
from
Operations
    Depreciation
and
Amortization
     (Gain) loss on
Disposition of
Assets
    Severance     Pre-opening      Loss attributable to
Non-controlling
Interests
     Adjusted
EBITDA
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 47,088      $ 16,722       $ (64   $ —        $ —         $ —         $ 63,746   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

     9,936        3,076         —          —          —           —           13,012   

Corporate

     (8,042     272         —          —          —           130         (7,640
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 48,982      $ 20,070       $ (64   $ —        $ —         $ 130       $ 69,118   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013  
     Income (Loss)
from
Operations
    Depreciation
and
Amortization
     (Gain) loss on
Disposition of
Assets
    Severance     Pre-opening      Loss attributable to
Non-controlling
Interests
     Adjusted
EBITDA
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 57,396      $ 17,268       $ 126      $ —        $ —         $ —         $ 74,790   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

     12,435        3,053         18        51        173         —           15,730   

Corporate

     (5,644     29         —          —          —           146         (5,469
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 64,187      $ 20,350       $ 144      $ 51      $ 173       $ 146       $ 85,051   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014  
     Income (Loss)
from
Operations
    Depreciation
and
Amortization
     (Gain) loss on
Disposition of
Assets
    Severance     Pre-opening      Loss attributable to
Non-controlling
Interests
     Adjusted
EBITDA
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 127,459      $ 50,043       $ (13   $ —        $ —         $ —         $ 177,489   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

     26,555        9,299         1        —          1,187         —           37,042   

Corporate

     (26,676     725         —          —          —           421         (25,530
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 127,338      $ 60,067       $ (12   $ —        $ 1,187       $ 421       $ 189,001   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013  
     Income (Loss)
from
Operations
    Depreciation
and
Amortization
     (Gain) loss on
Disposition of
Assets
    Severance     Pre-opening      Loss attributable to
Non-controlling
Interests
     Adjusted
EBITDA
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 158,654      $ 51,380       $ 259      $ (146   $ —         $ —         $ 210,147   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

     32,441        8,997         18        175        245         —           41,876   

Corporate

     (18,743     88         —          —          —           2,767         (15,888
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 172,352      $ 60,465       $ 277      $ 29      $ 245       $ 2,767       $ 236,135   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA Explanation:

Net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, is a commonly used measure of performance in the casino and hospitality industry. EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Authority historically has evaluated its operating performance with the non-GAAP measure, Adjusted EBITDA, which as used in this press release, represents net income before interest, depreciation and amortization, gain or loss on disposition of assets, workforce reduction severance, pre-opening costs and expenses, accretion of discount to a relinquishment liability, loss on early extinguishment of debt, other non-operating income and expense and loss attributable to non-controlling interests.

Adjusted EBITDA provides an additional way to evaluate the Authority’s operations and, when viewed with both the Authority’s GAAP results and the reconciliations provided, the Authority believes that it provides a more complete understanding of its business than could be otherwise obtained absent this disclosure. Adjusted EBITDA is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure because: (1) the Authority believes it enhances an overall understanding of the Authority’s past and current financial performance; (2) the Authority believes it is a useful tool for investors to assess the operating performance of the business in comparison to other operators within the casino and hospitality industry since Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain items that may not be indicative of the Authority’s operating results; (3) measures that are comparable to Adjusted EBITDA are often used as an important basis for the valuation of casino and hospitality companies; and (4) the Authority uses Adjusted EBITDA internally to evaluate the performance of its operating personnel and management and as a benchmark to evaluate its operating performance in comparison to its competitors.

The use of Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations. Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, any GAAP financial measure including net income (as an indicator of the Authority’s performance) or cash flows provided by operating activities (as an indicator of the Authority’s liquidity), nor should it be considered as an indicator of the Authority’s overall financial performance. The Authority’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA is likely to be different from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA or other similarly titled measurements used by


other casino and hospitality companies, and therefore, comparability may be limited. Adjusted EBITDA eliminates certain items from net income, such as interest, depreciation and amortization and reassessment and accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability. Each of these items has been incurred in the past, will continue to be incurred in the future and should be considered in the overall evaluation of the Authority’s results. The Authority compensates for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of interest, depreciation and amortization, reassessment and accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability and other items excluded in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, both in its reconciliations to the GAAP financial measure of net income and in its consolidated financial statements, all of which should be considered when evaluating its results. The Authority strongly encourages investors to review its financial information in its entirety and not to rely on a single financial measure.

Contacts:

Mitchell Grossinger Etess

Chief Executive Officer

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

(860) 862-8000

Mario C. Kontomerkos

Chief Financial Officer

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

(860) 862-8000