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Exhibit 99.1

MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES

FOURTH QUARTER FISCAL 2014 OPERATING RESULTS

Uncasville, Connecticut, November 20, 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 fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2014.

“Our results for the fourth quarter, which reflect what appears to be a stabilizing revenue environment, are certainly encouraging,” said Mitchell Grossinger Etess, Chief Executive Officer of the Authority. “This trend, combined with continued efforts to streamline operating costs and expenses, allowed us to grow property Adjusted EBITDA and margin. In addition, we are now approximately two months from the expiration of the relinquishment agreement, which will substantially improve free cash flow and accelerate debt reduction. Finally, we remain extremely excited about our development pipeline given the recent positive progress with our Cowlitz Project in Washington and pending decision on our proposed Concord Resort in New York.”

Consolidated operating results for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2014 (unaudited):

 

  Net revenues of $338.6 million, a 2.0% decrease from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013

 

  Gaming revenues of $297.3 million, a 2.4% decrease from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013

 

  Gross slot revenues of $209.6 million, a 2.9% decrease from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013

 

  Table game revenues of $85.4 million, a 0.2% increase over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013

 

  Non-gaming revenues of $67.7 million, a 0.4% increase over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013

 

  Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure described below, of $77.2 million, flat compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013

 

  Income from operations of $57.6 million, a 0.8% increase over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013

 

  Net income attributable to the Authority of $23.1 million, a 375.3% increase over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013

Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations reflected lower operating costs and expenses principally driven by continued changes in operations designed to improve profitability and focus on managing expenses and enhancing operating efficiencies. Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations also benefited from the growth in table game and non-gaming revenues. These results were offset by lower slot revenues at both Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs driven by lower slot volumes. We believe slot volumes continued to be affected by a sluggish regional economic environment. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations reflected higher Corporate expenses resulting from our unsuccessful pursuit of a Massachusetts casino license. Substantially all expenditures related to this pursuit were terminated in mid-September. The increase in net income attributable to the Authority resulted from lower interest expense and a non-recurring loss on early extinguishment of debt related to our July and August 2013 consent solicitation and refinancing transactions.


Mohegan Sun

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

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

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 73,588       $ 70,702       $ 2,886        4.1

Income from operations

   $ 57,428       $ 54,026       $ 3,402        6.3

Operating costs and expenses

   $ 205,113       $ 215,481       $ (10,368     (4.8 %) 

Net revenues

   $ 262,541       $ 269,507       $ (6,966     (2.6 %) 

Gaming revenues

   $ 227,894       $ 233,900       $ (6,006     (2.6 %) 

Non-gaming revenues

   $ 55,841       $ 57,619       $ (1,778     (3.1 %) 

The increases in Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations were primarily attributable to the reduction in operating costs and expenses. The reduction in operating costs and expenses primarily reflected continued changes in operations designed to improve profitability and focus on managing expenses and enhancing operating efficiencies resulting in reduced casino advertising, marketing and promotional expenses and payroll costs. These results were partially offset by lower slot revenues driven by a decrease in slot volumes. We believe slot volumes continued to be affected by a sluggish regional economic environment. Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations increased despite lower entertainment revenues due to a reduction in the number of shows held at the Mohegan Sun Arena during the quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 28.0% for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 from 26.2% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.

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

 

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

Slots:

        

Handle

   $ 1,890,079      $ 1,995,560      $ (105,481     (5.3 %) 

Gross revenues

   $ 155,324      $ 160,901      $ (5,577     (3.5 %) 

Net revenues

   $ 149,932      $ 155,581      $ (5,649     (3.6 %) 

Free promotional slot plays (1)

   $ 16,069      $ 19,842      $ (3,773     (19.0 %) 

Weighted average number of machines (in units)

     5,429        5,533        (104     (1.9 %) 

Hold percentage (gross)

     8.2     8.1     0.1     1.2

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

   $ 311      $ 316      $ (5     (1.6 %) 

Table games:

        

Drop

   $ 465,536      $ 490,604      $ (25,068     (5.1 %) 

Revenues

   $ 74,159      $ 74,526      $ (367     (0.5 %) 

Weighted average number of games (in units)

     288        283        5        1.8

Hold percentage (2)

     15.9     15.2     0.7     4.6

Win per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 2,798      $ 2,866      $ (68     (2.4 %) 

Poker:

        

Revenues

   $ 2,471      $ 2,408      $ 63        2.6

Weighted average number of tables (in units)

     42        42        —          —     

Revenue per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 640      $ 623      $ 17        2.7

 

(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  
     September 30,
2014
    September 30,
2013
    Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage:

        

Revenues

   $ 15,711      $ 15,738      $ (27     (0.2 %) 

Meals served

     741        751        (10     (1.3 %) 

Average price per meal served (in dollars)

   $ 16.04      $ 15.84      $ 0.20        1.3

Hotel:

        

Revenues

   $ 11,051      $ 10,510      $ 541        5.1

Rooms occupied

     107        105        2        1.9

Occupancy rate

     98.5     97.5     1.0     1.0

Average daily room rate (in dollars)

   $ 98      $ 96      $ 2        2.1

Revenue per available room (in dollars)

   $ 96      $ 94      $ 2        2.1

Retail, entertainment and other:

        

Revenues

   $ 29,079      $ 31,371      $ (2,292     (7.3 %) 

Arena events (in events)

     31        37        (6     (16.2 %) 

Arena tickets

     200        224        (24     (10.7 %) 

Average price per Arena ticket (in dollars)

   $ 49.53      $ 48.28      $ 1.25        2.6

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

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

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 13,554       $ 14,626       $ (1,072     (7.3 %) 

Income from operations

   $ 10,401       $ 11,322       $ (921     (8.1 %) 

Operating costs and expenses

   $ 65,314       $ 64,171       $ 1,143        1.8

Net revenues

   $ 75,715       $ 75,493       $ 222        0.3

Gaming revenues

   $ 69,433       $ 70,700       $ (1,267     (1.8 %) 

Non-gaming revenues

   $ 11,458       $ 9,414       $ 2,044        21.7

The declines in Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations resulted from the increase in operating costs and expenses. The increase in operating costs and expenses was primarily driven by additional costs and operating expenses necessary to support our new hotel and convention center. We believe Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations also were affected by a continued sluggish regional economic environment. 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 17.9% for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 from 19.4% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.


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

 

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

Slots:

        

Handle

   $ 656,389      $ 715,113      $ (58,724     (8.2 %) 

Gross revenues

   $ 54,276      $ 55,026      $ (750     (1.4 %) 

Net revenues

   $ 54,313      $ 55,083      $ (770     (1.4 %) 

Free promotional slot plays (1)

   $ 12,184      $ 18,493      $ (6,309     (34.1 %) 

Weighted average number of machines (in units)

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

Hold percentage (gross)

     8.3     7.7     0.6     7.8

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

   $ 253      $ 257      $ (4     (1.6 %) 

Table games:

        

Drop

   $ 58,768      $ 52,597      $ 6,171        11.7

Revenues

   $ 11,229      $ 10,692      $ 537        5.0

Weighted average number of games (in units)

     69        66        3        4.5

Hold percentage (2)

     19.1     20.3     (1.2 %)      (5.9 %) 

Win per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 1,769      $ 1,761      $ 8        0.5

Poker:

        

Revenues

   $ 768      $ 855      $ (87     (10.2 %) 

Weighted average number of tables (in units)

     18        18        —          —     

Revenue per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 464      $ 517      $ (53     (10.3 %) 

 

(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  
     September 30,
2014
    September 30,
2013
     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage:

         

Revenues

   $ 7,339      $ 7,109       $ 230        3.2

Meals served

     195        197         (2     (1.0 %) 

Average price per meal served (in dollars)

   $ 17.26      $ 16.17       $ 1.09        6.7

Hotel (1):

         

Revenues

   $ 1,496      $ —         $ 1,496        100.0

Rooms occupied

     21        —           21        100.0

Occupancy rate

     94.8     —           94.8     100.0

Average daily room rate (in dollars)

   $ 68      $ —         $ 68        100.0

Revenue per available room (in dollars)

   $ 64      $ —         $ 64        100.0

Retail, entertainment and other:

         

Revenues

   $ 2,623      $ 2,305       $ 318        13.8

 

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

Corporate

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

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

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ (9,975   $ (8,148   $ (1,827     (22.4 %) 

Loss from operations

   $ (10,197   $ (8,194   $ 2,003        24.4

Operating costs and expenses

   $ 11,808      $ 8,527      $ 3,281        38.5

Net revenues (1)

   $ 1,611      $ 333      $ 1,278        383.8

 

(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 unsuccessful pursuit of a Massachusetts casino license. Substantially all expenditures related to this pursuit were terminated in mid-September.

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
 
     September 30,
2014
    September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2014
    September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2014
    September 30,
2013
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 73,588      $ 70,702      $ 57,428      $ 54,026      $ 262,541      $ 269,507   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

     13,554        14,626        10,401        11,322        75,715        75,493   

Corporate

     (9,975     (8,148     (10,197     (8,194     1,611        333   

Inter-segment revenues

     —          —          —          —          (1,273     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 77,167      $ 77,180      $ 57,632      $ 57,154      $ 338,594      $ 345,333   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Adjusted EBITDA
For the Fiscal Year Ended
    Income (Loss) from Operations
For the Fiscal Year Ended
    Net Revenues
For the Fiscal Year Ended
 
     September 30,
2014
    September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2014
    September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2014
    September 30,
2013
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 251,077      $ 280,849      $ 184,887      $ 212,680      $ 996,818      $ 1,042,078   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

     50,596        56,502        36,956        43,763        296,578        296,648   

Corporate

     (35,505     (24,036     (36,873     (26,937     5,391        1,302   

Inter-segment revenues

     —          —          —          —          (4,351     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 266,168      $ 313,315      $ 184,970      $ 229,506      $ 1,294,436      $ 1,340,028   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information

Liquidity

As of September 30, 2014, the Authority held cash and cash equivalents of $49.1 million compared to $63.6 million as of September 30, 2013. As of September 30, 2014, $37.0 million was drawn on the Authority’s $100 million revolving credit facility and $3.0 million was drawn on the Authority’s $16.5 million line of credit. As of September 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 $57.1 million of borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility and line of credit as of September 30, 2014.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased by $5.7 million, or 13.6%, to $36.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 compared to $41.9 million in the fourth 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 8.3% for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 compared to 10.1% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. Weighted average outstanding debt was $1.75 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 compared to $1.70 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.


Capital Expenditures

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

 

     Capital Expenditures  
     Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2014
     Forecasted
Fiscal Year 2015
 

Mohegan Sun:

     

Maintenance

   $ 16.2       $ 30.0   

Development

     3.3         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     19.5         30.0   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs:

     

Maintenance

     3.9         5.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     3.9         5.0   

Corporate:

     

Expansion - Project Sunlight

     9.2         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     9.2         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 32.6       $ 35.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions to the Tribe

Distributions to the Tribe totaled $17.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 compared to $15.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. Distributions to the Tribe are anticipated to total $50 million for fiscal 2015.


Conference Call

The Authority will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast regarding its fourth quarter fiscal 2014 operating results on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

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

(877) 756-4274

(706) 643-0107 (International)

Conference ID: 32198158

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 Thursday, November 20, 2014. This replay will run through December 4, 2014.

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

(855) 859-2056

(404) 537-3406 (International)

Conference ID: 32198158

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
September 30, 2014
    For the
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2013
    For the
Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2014
    For the
Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2013
 

Revenues:

       

Gaming

  $ 297,327      $ 304,600      $ 1,135,281      $ 1,190,202   

Food and beverage

    23,050        22,847        91,655        86,251   

Hotel

    12,547        10,510        47,310        40,873   

Retail, entertainment and other

    32,069        34,038        119,134        118,559   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross revenues

    364,993        371,995        1,393,380        1,435,885   

Less - Promotional allowances

    (26,399     (26,662     (98,944     (95,857
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

    338,594        345,333        1,294,436        1,340,028   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating costs and expenses:

       

Gaming

    175,165        183,520        688,739        708,929   

Food and beverage

    10,275        10,540        41,482        41,575   

Hotel

    4,063        3,665        15,807        14,339   

Retail, entertainment and other

    13,499        12,545        50,945        43,859   

Advertising, general and administrative

    46,899        49,402        190,639        192,673   

Corporate

    11,485        8,498        41,036        28,122   

Depreciation and amortization

    20,059        19,852        80,126        80,317   

(Gain) loss on disposition of assets

    3        (36     (9     241   

Severance

    —          —          —          29   

Pre-opening

    —          442        1,187        687   

Impairment of Project Horizon

    1,419        —          1,419        —     

Relinquishment liability reassessment

    (1,905     (249     (1,905     (249
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

    280,962        288,179        1,109,466        1,110,522   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

    57,632        57,154        184,970        229,506   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

       

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

    (551     (1,244     (2,205     (4,974

Interest income

    2,119        1,850        7,066        6,271   

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

    (36,241     (41,937     (147,933     (170,150

Gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt

    236        (11,113     (62,041     (11,516

Other income (expense), net

    (34     137        (853     (1,595
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expense

    (34,471     (52,307     (205,966     (181,964
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

    23,161        4,847        (20,996     47,542   

(Gain) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

    (41     17        380        2,784   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

  $ 23,120      $ 4,864      $ (20,616   $ 50,326   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended      For the Fiscal Year Ended  
     September 30,
2014
     September 30,
2013
     September 30,
2014
     September 30,
2013
 

Operating Results:

           

Gross revenues

   $ 364,993       $ 371,995       $ 1,393,380       $ 1,435,885   

Net revenues

   $ 338,594       $ 345,333       $ 1,294,436       $ 1,340,028   

Income from operations

   $ 57,632       $ 57,154       $ 184,970       $ 229,506   

Other Data:

           

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 77,167       $ 77,180       $ 266,168       $ 313,315   

Capital expenditures

   $ 5,644       $ 22,832       $ 32,628       $ 66,053   

Cash interest paid

   $ 56,284       $ 40,376       $ 153,481       $ 180,657   

Distributions to the Tribe

   $ 17,500       $ 15,000       $ 50,000       $ 50,000   
                   September 30,
2014
     September 30,
2013
 

Balance Sheet Data:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

         $ 49,108       $ 63,624   

Relinquishment liability

         $ 25,194       $ 74,365   

Capital leases

         $ 3,138       $ 5,440   

Long-term debt, including current portion

         $ 1,730,936       $ 1,682,312   

MOHEGAN SUN

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended     For the Fiscal Year Ended  
     September 30,
2014
    September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2014
    September 30,
2013
 

Operating results:

        

Gross revenues (in thousands)

   $ 283,735      $ 291,519      $ 1,075,135      $ 1,120,587   

Net revenues (in thousands)

   $ 262,541      $ 269,507      $ 996,818      $ 1,042,078   

Income from operations (in thousands)

   $ 57,428      $ 54,026      $ 184,887      $ 212,680   

Operating margin

     21.9     20.0     18.5     20.4

Adjusted EBITDA:

        

Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands)

   $ 73,588      $ 70,702      $ 251,077      $ 280,849   

Adjusted EBITDA margin

     28.0     26.2     25.2     27.0

Capital expenditures (in thousands)

   $ 4,314      $ 10,831      $ 19,518      $ 27,652   

Weighted average number of units:

        

Slot machines

     5,429        5,533        5,470        5,553   

Table games

     288        283        288        285   

Poker tables

     42        42        42        42   

Win per unit per day:

        

Slot machines (gross)

   $ 311      $ 316      $ 292      $ 305   

Table games

   $ 2,798      $ 2,866      $ 2,692      $ 2,886   

Poker tables

   $ 640      $ 623      $ 643      $ 644   

Hold percentage:

        

Slot machines (gross)

     8.2     8.1     8.1     8.2

Table games

     15.9     15.2     15.4     16.1

Food and beverage statistics:

        

Meals served (in thousands)

     741        751        2,951        2,798   

Average price per meal served

   $ 16.04      $ 15.84      $ 16.03      $ 16.15   

Hotel statistics:

        

Rooms occupied (in thousands)

     107        105        418        415   

Occupancy rate

     98.5     97.5     97.4     96.8

Average daily room rate

   $ 98      $ 96      $ 97      $ 94   

Revenue per available room

   $ 96      $ 94      $ 95      $ 91   

Entertainment statistics:

        

Arena events (in events)

     31        37        109        108   

Arena tickets (in thousands)

     200        224        684        675   

Average price per Arena ticket

   $ 49.53      $ 48.28      $ 54.88      $ 53.58   


MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended     For the Fiscal Year Ended  
     September 30,
2014
    September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2014
    September 30,
2013
 

Operating results:

        

Gross revenues (in thousands)

   $ 80,891      $ 80,114      $ 317,106      $ 313,908   

Net revenues (in thousands)

   $ 75,715      $ 75,493      $ 296,578      $ 296,648   

Income from operations (in thousands)

   $ 10,401      $ 11,322      $ 36,956      $ 43,763   

Operating margin

     13.7     15.0     12.5     14.8

Adjusted EBITDA:

        

Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands)

   $ 13,554      $ 14,626      $ 50,596      $ 56,502   

Adjusted EBITDA margin

     17.9     19.4     17.1     19.1

Capital expenditures (in thousands)

   $ 1,138      $ 1,413      $ 3,946      $ 4,673   

Weighted average number of units:

        

Slot machines

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

Table games

     69        66        68        66   

Poker tables

     18        18        18        18   

Win per unit per day:

        

Slot machines (gross)

   $ 253      $ 257      $ 256      $ 259   

Table games

   $ 1,769      $ 1,761      $ 1,684      $ 1,642   

Poker tables

   $ 464      $ 517      $ 518      $ 602   

Hold percentage:

        

Slot machines (gross)

     8.3     7.7     8.3     7.6

Table games

     19.1     20.3     19.4     20.1

Food and beverage statistics:

        

Meals served (in thousands)

     195        197        768        731   

Average price per meal served

   $ 17.26      $ 16.17      $ 17.21      $ 16.41   

Hotel statistics (1):

        

Rooms occupied (in thousands)

     21        —          68        —     

Occupancy rate

     94.8     —          91.7     —     

Average daily room rate

   $ 68      $ —        $ 61      $ —     

Revenue per available room

   $ 64      $ —        $ 56      $ —     

 

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

CORPORATE

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended      For the Fiscal Year Ended  
     September 30,
2014
     September 30,
2013
     September 30,
2014
     September 30,
2013
 

Capital expenditures (in thousands)

   $ 192       $ 10,588       $ 9,164       $ 33,728   

Capitalized interest (in thousands)

   $ —         $ 909       $ 735       $ 1,976   

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 Fiscal Year Ended  
     September 30,
2014
    September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2014
    September 30,
2013
 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 77,167      $ 77,180      $ 266,168      $ 313,315   

Depreciation and amortization

     (20,059     (19,852     (80,126     (80,317

Gain (loss) on disposition of assets

     (3     36        9        (241

Severance

     —          —          —          (29

Pre-opening

     —          (442     (1,187     (687

Impairment of Project Horizon

     (1,419     —          (1,419     —     

Relinquishment liability reassessment

     1,905        249        1,905        249   

Gain (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

     41        (17     (380     (2,784
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     57,632        57,154        184,970        229,506   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (551     (1,244     (2,205     (4,974

Interest income

     2,119        1,850        7,066        6,271   

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (36,241     (41,937     (147,933     (170,150

Gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt

     236        (11,113     (62,041     (11,516

Other income (expense), net

     (34     137        (853     (1,595
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 23,161      $ 4,847      $ (20,996   $ 47,542   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


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 September 30, 2014  
    Income (Loss)
from
Operations
    Depreciation
and
Amortization
    (Gain) loss on
Disposition of
Assets
    Severance     Pre-opening     Impairment
of
Project Horizon
    Relinquishment
Liability
Reassessment
    (Gain) loss attributable to
Non-controlling

Interests
    Adjusted
EBITDA
 

Mohegan Sun

  $ 57,428      $ 16,643      $ 3      $ —        $ —        $ 1,419      $ (1,905   $ —        $ 73,588   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

    10,401        3,153        —          —          —          —          —          —          13,554   

Corporate

    (10,197     263        —          —          —          —          —          (41     (9,975
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 57,632      $ 20,059      $ 3      $ —        $ —        $ 1,419      $ (1,905   $ (41   $ 77,167   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013  
    Income (Loss)
from
Operations
    Depreciation
and
Amortization
    (Gain) loss on
Disposition of
Assets
    Severance     Pre-opening     Impairment
of
Project Horizon
    Relinquishment
Liability
Reassessment
    (Gain) loss attributable to
Non-controlling

Interests
    Adjusted
EBITDA
 

Mohegan Sun

  $ 54,026      $ 16,962      $ (37   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ (249   $ —        $ 70,702   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

    11,322        2,861        1        —          442        —          —          —          14,626   

Corporate

    (8,194     29        —          —          —          —          —          17        (8,148
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 57,154      $ 19,852      $ (36   $ —        $ 442      $ —        $ (249   $ 17      $ 77,180   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2014  
    Income (Loss)
from
Operations
    Depreciation
and
Amortization
    (Gain) loss on
Disposition of
Assets
    Severance     Pre-opening     Impairment
of
Project Horizon
    Relinquishment
Liability
Reassessment
    (Gain) loss attributable to
Non-controlling

Interests
    Adjusted
EBITDA
 

Mohegan Sun

  $ 184,887      $ 66,686      $ (10   $ —        $ —        $ 1,419      $ (1,905   $ —        $ 251,077   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

    36,956        12,452        1        —          1,187        —          —          —          50,596   

Corporate

    (36,873     988        —          —          —          —          —          380        (35,505
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 184,970      $ 80,126      $ (9   $ —        $ 1,187      $ 1,419      $ (1,905   $ 380      $ 266,168   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2013  
    Income (Loss)
from
Operations
    Depreciation
and
Amortization
    (Gain) loss on
Disposition of
Assets
    Severance     Pre-opening     Impairment
of
Project Horizon
    Relinquishment
Liability
Reassessment
    (Gain) loss attributable to
Non-controlling

Interests
    Adjusted
EBITDA
 

Mohegan Sun

  $ 212,680      $ 68,342      $ 222      $ (146   $ —        $ —        $ (249   $ —        $ 280,849   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

    43,763        11,858        19        175        687        —          —          —          56,502   

Corporate

    (26,937     117        —          —          —          —          —          2,784        (24,036
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 229,506      $ 80,317      $ 241      $ 29      $ 687      $ —        $ (249   $ 2,784      $ 313,315   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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, impairment of Project Horizon, reassessment and accretion of discount to a relinquishment liability, gain or loss on early extinguishment of debt, other non-operating income and expense and gain or 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