8-K/A
Bally's Corp (BALY)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K/A
(Amendment No. 2)
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2021 (July 2, 2020)
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Bally's Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-38850 | 20-0904604 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 100 Westminster Street | ||
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| Providence | RI | 02903 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code) |
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(401) 475-8474
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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| Common stock, $0.01 par value | BALY | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
Bally’s Corporation (the “Company”) completed its acquisition of the outstanding equity securities of IOC-Kansas City, Inc. (subsequently rebranded “Casino KC”) and Rainbow Casino-Vicksburg Partnership, L.P. (subsequently rebranded “Casino Vicksburg”) from Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (“Eldorado”) on July 2, 2020. The Company filed the financial statements and pro forma financial for the acquisitions on September 14, 2020.
The Company acquired Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino (“Bally’s AC”) from Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (“Caesars”) and Vici Properties, Inc. on November 18, 2020. As a result of Caesars merger with Eldorado, the Company determined that the acquisition of Bally’s AC was a related transaction to the Casino KC and Casino Vicksburg acquisitions and updated its significance tests to include Bally’s AC in accordance with Regulation S-X 3-05 as of the date of the Bally’s AC acquisition and determined that additional audited annual, unaudited interim and pro forma financial statements of Casino KC and Casino Vicksburg were required. These financial statements are filed as Exhibits 99.1 through 99.4.
This Amendment No. 2 should be read in conjunction with the Company’s July 2, 2020 Current Report on Form 8-K, as amended, and the Company’s SEC filings.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a)Financial Statements of business acquired.
The unaudited combined financial statements of Casino KC and Casino Vicksburg as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and the notes related thereto are filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
The audited combined financial statements of Casino KC and Casino Vicksburg as of and for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and the notes related thereto are filed as Exhibit 99.2 and Exhibit 99.3, respectively, hereto.
(b)Pro forma financial information.
The unaudited pro forma combined statements of income of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2019 and the nine months ended September 30, 2020, in each case giving pro forma effect to the Company’s acquisition of all outstanding equity securities of Casino KC and Casino Vicksburg, and the notes related thereto are filed as Exhibit 99.4 hereto and are incorporated herein by reference.
(d)Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
(d) Exhibits
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| BALLY'S CORPORATION | |
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| By: | /s/ Stephen H. Capp |
| Name: | Stephen H. Capp |
| Title: | Executive Vice President and <br>Chief Financial Officer |
Date: February 3, 2021
Document
Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the use of our report dated June 4, 2020, with respect to the combined financial statements of IOC – Kansas City, Inc., d/b/a Isle of Capri Kansas City, and Rainbow Casino-Vicksburg Partnership, L.P., d/b/a Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg included in this Form 8-K/A of Bally’s Corporation.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
| Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| February 3, 2021 |
Document
Exhibit 23.2
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the use of our report dated February 2, 2021, with respect to the combined financial statements of IOC – Kansas City, Inc., d/b/a Isle of Capri Kansas City, and Rainbow Casino-Vicksburg Partnership, L.P., d/b/a Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg included in this Form 8-K/A of Bally’s Corporation.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 3, 2021
Document
Exhibit 99.1
COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IOC - Kansas City, Inc., d/b/a Isle of Capri Kansas City and
Rainbow Casino-Vicksburg Partnership, L.P. d/b/a Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg
As of and for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
| TABLE OF CONTENTS | |
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| Combined Financial Statements: | |
| Combined Balance Sheets | 1 |
| Combined Statements of Income | 2 |
| Combined Statements of Changes in Net Parent Investment | 3 |
| Combined Statements of Cash Flows | 4 |
| Notes to Combined Financial Statements | 5 |
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
(dollars in thousands)
| ASSETS | June 30, 2020 | June 30, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 4,362 | $ | 4,971 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 594 | 642 | ||
| Inventories | 164 | 198 | ||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 709 | 552 | ||
| Total current assets | 5,829 | 6,363 | ||
| Property and equipment, net | 65,062 | 69,470 | ||
| Gaming licenses and other intangibles, net | 92,950 | 93,037 | ||
| Goodwill | 48,429 | 48,429 | ||
| Right-of-use assets | 37,425 | 40,676 | ||
| Other assets, net | 3,967 | 3,975 | ||
| Total assets | $ | 253,662 | $ | 261,950 |
| LIABILITIES AND NET PARENT INVESTMENT | ||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 615 | $ | 726 |
| Accrued property, gaming and other taxes | 918 | 1,064 | ||
| Accrued payroll and related | 695 | 1,244 | ||
| Accrued income taxes payable | 347 | 52 | ||
| Short-term lease obligation | 2,291 | 2,302 | ||
| Intercompany debt | — | 58,000 | ||
| Accrued other liabilities | 1,193 | 1,546 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 6,059 | 64,934 | ||
| Deferred income taxes | 18,400 | 23,959 | ||
| Long-term lease obligation | 34,370 | 37,610 | ||
| Other long term liabilities | 306 | 116 | ||
| Total liabilities | 59,135 | 126,619 | ||
| Net parent investment | 194,527 | 135,331 | ||
| Total liabilities and net parent investment | $ | 253,662 | $ | 261,950 |
| See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements. |
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(dollars in thousands)
| For the three months ended June 30, | For the six months ended June 30, | |||||||
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| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||
| Revenue: | ||||||||
| Casino | $ | 6,400 | $ | 19,701 | $ | 23,231 | $ | 39,429 |
| Food and beverage | 234 | 969 | 1,033 | 2,096 | ||||
| Hotel | 103 | 334 | 397 | 628 | ||||
| Other | 115 | 411 | 469 | 813 | ||||
| Total revenues | 6,852 | 21,415 | 25,130 | 42,966 | ||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Casino | 2,707 | 7,757 | 9,048 | 15,454 | ||||
| Food and beverage | 295 | 839 | 1,171 | 1,761 | ||||
| Hotel | 63 | 120 | 193 | 247 | ||||
| Other | 12 | 56 | 81 | 123 | ||||
| Marketing and promotions | 264 | 850 | 1,144 | 1,895 | ||||
| General and administrative | 3,874 | 5,340 | 9,068 | 10,281 | ||||
| Management fee | 125 | 460 | 514 | 907 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,432 | 1,648 | 2,913 | 3,525 | ||||
| Total operating expenses | 8,772 | 17,070 | 24,132 | 34,193 | ||||
| Operating (loss) income | (1,920) | 4,345 | 998 | 8,773 | ||||
| Interest expenses on intercompany note | (429) | (1,301) | (1,730) | (2,589) | ||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (2,349) | 3,044 | (732) | 6,184 | ||||
| (Benefit) provision for income taxes | (34) | 1,064 | 322 | 1,884 | ||||
| Net (income) loss | $ | (2,315) | $ | 1,980 | $ | (1,054) | $ | 4,300 |
| See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements. |
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET PARENT INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)
| Balance at December 31, 2018 | $ | 137,493 |
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| Net income | 2,320 | |
| Net distributions to parent | (914) | |
| Balance at March 31, 2019 | 138,899 | |
| Net income | 1,980 | |
| Net distributions to parent | (5,548) | |
| Balance at June 30, 2019 | $ | 135,331 |
| Balance at December 31, 2019 | $ | 134,291 |
| Net income | 1,261 | |
| Net distributions to parent | (3,973) | |
| Balance at March 31, 2020 | 131,579 | |
| Net loss | (2,315) | |
| Net contribution from parent | 65,263 | |
| Balance at June 30, 2020 | $ | 194,527 |
| See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. |
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in thousands)
| 2020 | 2019 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (1,054) | $ | 4,300 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash | ||||
| provided by operating activities | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,913 | 3,525 | ||
| Stock compensation expense | 1 | 7 | ||
| Deferred income taxes | (6,911) | (78) | ||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | ||||
| Accounts receivable | (236) | (369) | ||
| Inventory | 7 | 19 | ||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (291) | 1,354 | ||
| Income taxes payable | 258 | (85) | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 1,231 | 184 | ||
| Net cash used in (provided by) operating activities | (4,082) | 8,857 | ||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Purchase of property and equipment, net of reimbursements | (278) | (3,298) | ||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (278) | (3,298) | ||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Net contribution to parent | 3,289 | (6,347) | ||
| Net provided by (used in) financing activities | 3,289 | (6,347) | ||
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | (1,071) | (788) | ||
| Cash, cash equivalents at beginning of year | 5,433 | 5,759 | ||
| Cash, cash equivalents at end of year | $ | 4,362 | $ | 4,971 |
| Non-cash investing and financing activities | ||||
| Capital expenditures included in accounts payable | $ | 5 | $ | 9 |
| Capital expenditures contributed from parent | $ | — | $ | 109 |
| Settlement of intercompany debt | $ | 58,000 | $ | — |
| See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. |
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts and transactions of IOC – Kansas City, Inc. (“Kansas City”) and Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg (“Vicksburg”), collectively, the Companies, all of which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (“Parent” or “ERI”). Each of the entities comprising the Companies own and operate gaming, hospitality and entertainment businesses.
The accompanying combined financial statements as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 include the accounts and transactions of the Companies and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). The results for the period reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of operating results.
All intercompany transactions and accounts between the Companies’ have been eliminated in the presentation of the combined financial statements. The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared from separate records maintained by ERI and may not necessarily be indicative of the conditions that would have existed or the results of operations if the Companies had been operated as entities unaffiliated with the Parent. Portions of certain expenses represent allocations from the Parent. See Note 6, “Related-Party Transactions.”
Kansas City consists of a dockside casino and two dining venues. It is the closest gaming facility to downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City attracts customers primarily from the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Vicksburg is located off Interstate 20 and Highway 61 in western Mississippi, approximately 50 miles west of Jackson, Mississippi, and consists of a dockside casino, a race and sportsbook, a hotel and four dining venues. Vicksburg’s customers are drawn primarily from within a 60-mile radius of the property.
On July 11, 2019, ERI entered into a definitive agreement to sell the real property and outstanding equity interests relating to Kansas City and Vicksburg to Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Twin”) for approximately $230.0 million, subject to a customary working capital adjustment. The sale closed on July 1, 2020.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates—The preparation of combined financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, (ii) the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the combined financial statements, and (iii) the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates used by management included, among other things, the useful lives for depreciable assets, the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, income tax provisions, the evaluation of the future realization of deferred tax assets, cash flows in assessing the recoverability of long-lived assets, asset impairments, goodwill, and other intangible assets, and contingencies and litigation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents—The Companies consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents includes cash maintained for gaming operations.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Inventories—Inventories are stated at the lower of average cost, using a first-in, first-out basis, or net realizable value. Inventory consists primarily of uniforms, food and beverage and retail merchandise.
Property and Equipment—Property and equipment are stated at cost or fair value if acquired in a business combination. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset or the term of the lease, whichever is less. Costs of major improvements are capitalized, while costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on dispositions of property and equipment are included in operating income.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets:
| Land improvements............................................. | 10 to 20 years |
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| Buildings and improvements............................... | 10 to 40 years |
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment....................... | 3-15 years |
| Riverboat............................................................. | 5 to 25 years |
The Companies evaluate their property and equipment and other long-lived assets to be held and used for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. The Companies compare the estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, then an impairment charge is recorded. All recognized impairment losses are recorded as operating expenses. No impairment was recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair market value of net assets acquired in business combinations and has been allocated to each reporting units. Each of the Companies are considered separate reporting units. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually and between annual test dates in certain circumstances. No impairments were indicated as a result of the annual impairment review for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets in 2020 and 2019.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of expenditures associated with obtaining racing and gaming licenses. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not subject to amortization but are subject to an annual impairment test. If the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess amount. No impairment was recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.
Finite-lived intangible assets consist of trade names and player loyalty programs acquired in business combinations. Amortization is completed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. The Companies evaluate for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. When indicators are noted, the Companies then compare estimated undiscounted future cash flows to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted future cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is recorded. No impairment charges were recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Outstanding Chip Liability—The Companies recognize the impact on gaming revenues on an annual basis to reflect an estimate of the change in the value of outstanding chips that are not expected to be redeemed. This estimate is determined by measuring the difference between the total value of chips placed in service less the value of chips under the Companies’ control. This measurement is performed on an annual basis utilizing a methodology in which a consistent formula is applied to estimate the percentage value of chips not in custody that are not expected to be redeemed. In addition to the formula, certain judgments are made with regard to various denominations and souvenir chips. The outstanding chip liability is included in accrued other liabilities on the combined balance sheets.
Loyalty Program—The Companies offer programs whereby participating customers can accumulate points for wagering that can be redeemed for credits for free play on slot machines, food and beverage, merchandise and in limited situations, cash. The incentives earned by customers under these programs are based on previous revenue transactions and represent separate performance obligations. Points earned, less estimated breakage, are recorded as a reduction of casino revenues at the retail value of such benefits owed to the customer and recognized as departmental revenue based on where such points are redeemed, upon fulfillment of the performance obligation. The loyalty program liability represents a deferral of revenue until redemption occurs, which is typically less than one year.
For purposes of allocating the transaction price in a wagering contract between the wagering performance obligation and the obligation associated with the loyalty points earned, the Companies allocate an amount to the loyalty point liability based on the stand-alone selling price of the points earned, which is determined by the value of a point that can be redeemed for a non-gaming good or service. An amount is allocated to the gaming wager performance obligation using the residual approach as the stand-alone price for wagers is highly variable and no set established price exists for such wagers. The allocated revenue for gaming wagers is recognized when the wagers occur as all such wagers settle immediately. The loyalty point liability is deferred and recognized as revenue when the customer redeems the points for the non-gaming good or service at the time such goods or services are delivered to the customer.
Casino Revenue—The Companies recognize as casino revenue the net win from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses, not the total amount wagered. Progressive jackpots are accrued and charged to revenue at the time the obligation to pay the jackpot is established. Gaming revenues are recognized net of certain cash and free play incentives.
Gaming wager contracts involve two performance obligations for those customers earning points under the Companies’ loyalty program and a single performance obligation for customers who don’t participate in the program. The Companies apply a practical expedient by accounting for its gaming contracts on a portfolio basis as such wagers have similar characteristics and the Companies reasonably expects the effects on the financial statements of applying the revenue recognition guidance to the portfolio to not differ materially from that which would result if applying the guidance to an individual wagering contract.
Complimentaries—The Companies offer discretionary coupons and other discretionary complimentaries to customers outside of the loyalty program. The retail value of complimentary food, beverage and other services provided to customers, including loyalty point redemptions, is recognized in revenues when the goods or services are transferred to the customer. Complimentaries provided by third parties at the discretion and under the control of the Companies is recorded as an expense when incurred. The Companies’ revenues included complimentaries and loyalty point redemptions of $0.2 million and $0.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively and $1.0 million and $2.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 respectively.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Non-gaming Revenue—Hotel, food and beverage and other operating revenues are recognized as services are performed. The transaction price for hotel, food and beverage contracts is the net amount collected from the customer for such goods and services. Food and beverage services have been determined to be separate, stand-alone performance obligations and the transaction price for such contracts is recorded as revenue as the good or service is transferred when the delivery is made for the food and beverage. The Companies also provide goods and services that may include multiple performance obligations, such as packages, for which revenues are allocated on a pro rata basis based on each service's stand-alone selling price.
Advertising—Advertising costs are expensed the first time the related advertisement appears. Total advertising costs, including direct mail costs, totaled $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively and $0.3 million and $0.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively.
Income Taxes –The Companies, as either a wholly-owned corporate subsidiary or as disregarded entities (single member LLCs) of ERI, file U.S. and state income tax returns as part of the ERI consolidated group. The Parent is ultimately responsible for the taxes payable of the combined group. For these financial statements, the federal and state tax was computed as if each entity filed on a separate, stand-alone basis, only in the jurisdiction in which the property is located. Each Company was treated as a taxable C corporation, and the tax expense and associated payable were recorded on each separate entity’s books. The Companies made no income tax payments to the Parent during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.
Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740, Income Taxes (ASC 740). ASC 740 requires the recognition of deferred income tax liabilities and deferred income tax assets for the difference between the book basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities. Recognizable future tax benefits are subject to a valuation allowance, unless such tax benefits are determined to be more likely than not realizable. The Companies have recorded valuation allowances related to certain temporary differences that would create capital losses upon settlement. The Companies recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
Under the applicable accounting standards, the Companies may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The accounting standards also provide guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and disclosure requirements for uncertain tax positions. The Companies have recorded no liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions at June 30, 2020 and 2019.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts—The Companies reserve for receivables that may not be collected. Methodologies for estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts range from specific reserves to various percentages applied to aged receivables. Historical collection rates are considered, as are customer relationships, in determining specific reserves.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 3. Leases
The Companies have operating leases for various real estate and equipment. Certain of the Companies’ lease agreements include rental payments based on a percentage of sales over specified contractual amounts, and rental payments are adjusted periodically for inflation and based on usage. The Companies’ leases include options to extend the lease term one month to one year.
The components of lease expense are as follows (amounts are in thousands):
| For the three months ended June 30, | For the six months ended June 30, | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lease Expense: | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||
| Operating lease expense | $ | 381 | $ | 381 | $ | 763 | $ | 764 |
| Short-term and variable lease expense | 445 | 685 | 1,069 | 1,359 | ||||
| Total lease expense | $ | 826 | $ | 1,066 | $ | 1,832 | $ | 2,123 |
Note 4. Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consists of the following at June 30, (amounts are in thousands):
| Property and equipment: | 2020 | 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land and land improvements | $ | 18,752 | $ | 17,319 |
| Buildings and other leasehold improvements | 37,142 | 36,438 | ||
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment | 16,162 | 15,825 | ||
| Riverboat | 13,295 | 13,281 | ||
| Construction in progress | 1,112 | |||
| Total property and equipment | 85,351 | 83,975 | ||
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (20,289) | (14,505) | ||
| Property and equipment, net | $ | 65,062 | $ | 69,470 |
The Companies recorded depreciation expense of $1.4 million and $2.9 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively and $1.6 million and $3.5 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 5. Intangible Assets, Net and Other Long-Term Assets
Intangible assets, net, include the following amounts at June 30, (dollar amounts are in thousands):
| 2020 | 2019 | Useful Life | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | $ | 48,429 | $ | 48,429 | Indefinite |
| Gaming licenses | $ | 82,000 | $ | 82,000 | Indefinite |
| Trade names | 10,950 | 10,950 | Indefinite | ||
| Player loyalty programs | 311 | 311 | 3 years | ||
| Subtotal | 93,261 | 93,261 | |||
| Accumulated amortization player loyalty programs | (311) | (224) | |||
| Total gaming licenses and other intangible assets, net | $ | 92,950 | $ | 93,037 |
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquiring Kansas City and Vicksburg over the fair market value of the net assets acquired.
Gaming licenses represent intangible assets acquired from the purchase of a gaming entity located in a gaming jurisdiction where competition is limited, such as when only a limited number of gaming operators are allowed to operate in the jurisdiction. These gaming license rights are not subject to amortization as the Companies have determined that they have indefinite useful lives.
Amortization expense with respect to player loyalty programs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 totaled $26 thousand and $35 thousand, respectively and June 30, 2020 totaled $26 thousand and $52 thousand, respectively, which is included in depreciation and amortization in the combined Statement of Operations.
Other assets, net, include the following amounts at June 30, (amounts are in thousands):
| 2020 | 2019 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-operating real property | $ | 3,850 | $ | 3,850 |
| Long-term deposits | 101 | 101 | ||
| Long-term prepaid expenses | 16 | 24 | ||
| Total other assets, net | $ | 3,967 | $ | 3,975 |
Note 6. Related Party Transactions
Net parent investment—Net parent investments primarily arise from cash transfers between the Companies and ERI related to casino operations.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Intercompany debt—Vicksburg had a $58.0 million revolving note with ERI that bore interest, payable monthly, at the fixed rate of 9% per annum. The related credit agreement had a termination date of June 1, 2020. During the three months ended June 30, 2020, the note was relieved via a non-cash contribution from ERI. Interest expense on the note was $0.4 million and $1.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively and $1.3 million and $2.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively,.
Overhead charges and management fees—The Companies have shared services agreements with ERI. Under the agreements, the Companies are charged a fixed overhead rate to cover information systems, marketing, e-commerce and other corporate activities. The Companies expensed $0.5 million and $1.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, and $0.6 million and $1.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, in overhead charges, which is included in general and administrative expense in the combined Statement of Income. In addition, under the agreements, ERI provides certain management, administrative and corporate services to the Companies in exchange for a fee. The Companies expensed $0.1 million and $0.5 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, and $0.5 million and $0.9 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, for shared services, which is included in management fees in the combined Statement of Operations
Insurance—ERI and certain of its subsidiaries, including Kansas City and Vicksburg, have established a captive insurance company, Capri Insurance Companies (the “Captive”). The Captive underwrites the self-insured portion of the workers’ compensation and general liability claims and charges an annual insurance premium to the subsidiaries for first layer claims exposure up to the certain stop loss amounts. Kansas City and Vicksburg paid the Captive $0.1 million and $0.1 million related to premiums for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.3 million related to premiums for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, which is included in general and administrative expense in the Statement of Income.
Note 7. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation—The Companies are engaged in various litigation matters. Although the ultimate liability of this litigation and these claims cannot be determined at this time, the Companies believe there will not be a material adverse effect on the Companies’ financial position or results of operations.
Note 8. Subsequent Event
In preparing these financial statements, the Companies evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through February 2, 2021, the date the Companies’ financial statements were available to be issued.
In January 2020, an outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was identified and has since spread throughout much of the world, including the United States. All of ERI’s casino properties, including Kansas City and Vicksburg, were temporarily closed beginning in the latter half of March 2020 due to orders issued by various state government agencies in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of these closures, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse effect on the Companies’ business, financial condition and results of operations. ERI continued to pay its full-time employees through April 10, 2020, including tips and tokes. Effective April 11, 2020, ERI furloughed approximately 90% of its employees, implemented salary reductions and committed to continue to provide benefits to its employees through July 31, 2020. The extent of the ongoing and future effects of the COVID-19
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
pandemic on the Companies’ business and the casino resort industry generally is uncertain, but the Companies expect that it will continue to have a significant impact on its business, results of operations and financial condition. The extent and duration of the impact of COVID-19 will ultimately depend on future developments, including but not limited to, the duration and severity of the outbreak, the length of time that the Companies remain closed, the Companies’ abilities to adapt to new operating procedures upon re-opening of its casinos, the impact on consumer demand and discretionary spending, the length of time it takes for demand to return and the Companies’ abilities to adjust its cost structures for the duration of the outbreak’s impact on its operations.
Vicksburg resumed operations on May 21, 2020 and implemented the Mississippi Gaming Commission’s regulations that limit the number of guests to no greater that 50% of the property’s maximum occupancy. Kansas City resumed operations on June 1, 2020 and implemented Missouri’s procedures that limit gaming capacity to 50% of prior levels with proper social distancing regulations in place as directed by Missouri’s Governor.
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Exhibit 99.2
COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IOC - Kansas City, Inc., d/b/a Isle of Capri Kansas City and
Rainbow Casino-Vicksburg Partnership, L.P. d/b/a Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg
As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2019
With Report of Independent Auditors
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Report of Independent Auditors 1
Combined Financial Statements:
Combined Balance Sheet 2
Combined Statement of Income 3
Combined Statement of Changes in Net Parent Investment 4
Combined Statement of Cash Flows 5
Notes to Combined Financial Statements 6
Report of Independent Auditors
To the Board of Directors of
Eldorado Resorts, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying combined financial statements of IOC – Vicksburg, Inc., IOC – Vicksburg, L.L.C., Rainbow Casino Vicksburg Partnership, L.P., and IOC – Kansas City, Inc., which comprise the combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2019, and the related combined statements of income, changes in net parent investment and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the combined financial statements.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; this includes the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position of IOC – Vicksburg, Inc., IOC – Vicksburg, L.L.C., Rainbow Casino Vicksburg Partnership, L.P., and IOC – Kansas City, Inc. at December 31, 2019, and the combined results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
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IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
(dollars in thousands)
| ASSETS | December 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,433 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 358 | |
| Inventories | 171 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 414 | |
| Total current assets | 6,376 | |
| Property and equipment, net | 67,662 | |
| Gaming licenses and other intangibles, net | 92,985 | |
| Goodwill | 48,429 | |
| Right-of-use assets | 36,135 | |
| Other assets, net | 3,971 | |
| Total assets | $ | 255,558 |
| LIABILITIES AND NET PARENT INVESTMENT | ||
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable | $ | 684 |
| Accrued property, gaming and other taxes | 916 | |
| Accrued payroll and related | 1,089 | |
| Accrued income taxes payable | 89 | |
| Short-term lease obligation | 764 | |
| Accrued other liabilities | 1,220 | |
| Intercompany debt | 58,000 | |
| Total current liabilities | 62,762 | |
| Deferred income taxes | 25,311 | |
| Long-term lease obligation | 33,080 | |
| Other long term liabilities | 114 | |
| Total liabilities | 121,267 | |
| Net parent investment | 134,291 | |
| Total liabilities and net parent investment | $ | 255,558 |
| See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. |
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(dollars in thousands)
| For the year ended December 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Revenues: | ||
| Casino | $ | 77,045 |
| Food and beverage | 3,926 | |
| Hotel | 1,249 | |
| Other | 1,595 | |
| Total revenues | 83,815 | |
| Operating expenses: | ||
| Casino | 28,363 | |
| Food and beverage | 3,418 | |
| Hotel | 486 | |
| Other | 237 | |
| Marketing and promotions | 3,594 | |
| General and administrative | 23,343 | |
| Management fee | 1,774 | |
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 21 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 6,534 | |
| Total operating expenses | 67,770 | |
| Operating income | 16,045 | |
| Interest expense on intercompany note | (5,220) | |
| Income before income taxes | 10,825 | |
| Provision for income taxes | (3,024) | |
| Net income | $ | 7,801 |
| See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. |
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET PARENT INVESTMENT
(dollars in thousands)
| Balance at December 31, 2018 | $ | 137,493 |
|---|---|---|
| Net income | 7,801 | |
| Net distributions to parent | (11,003) | |
| Balance at December 31, 2019 | $ | 134,291 |
| See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. |
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in thousands)
| For the year ended December 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
| Net income | $ | 7,801 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash | ||
| provided by operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 6,534 | |
| Stock compensation expense | 9 | |
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 21 | |
| Deferred income taxes | 1,274 | |
| Other | 21 | |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
| Accounts receivable | (107) | |
| Inventory | 46 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (31) | |
| Income taxes payable | (50) | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (524) | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 14,994 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
| Purchase of property and equipment, net of reimbursements | (4,471) | |
| Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 2 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (4,469) | |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
| Net distribution to parent | (10,851) | |
| Net used in financing activities | (10,851) | |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | (326) | |
| Cash, cash equivalents at beginning of period | 5,759 | |
| Cash, cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 5,433 |
| Non-cash investing and financing activities | ||
| Capital expenditures included in accounts payable | $ | 87 |
| Contribution of capital asset to parent | $ | 161 |
| See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. |
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts and transactions of IOC – Kansas City, Inc. (“Kansas City”) and Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg (“Vicksburg”), collectively, the Companies, all of which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (“Parent” or “ERI”). Each of the entities comprising the Companies own and operate gaming, hospitality and entertainment businesses.
The accompanying combined financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019 include the accounts and transactions of the Companies and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). The results for the period reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of operating results.
All intercompany transactions and accounts between the Companies’ have been eliminated in the presentation of the combined financial statements. The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared from separate records maintained by ERI and may not necessarily be indicative of the conditions that would have existed or the results of operations if the Companies had been operated as entities unaffiliated with the Parent. Portions of certain expenses represent allocations from the Parent. See Note 8, “Related-Party Transactions.”
Kansas City consists of a dockside casino and two dining venues. It is the closest gaming facility to downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City attracts customers primarily from the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Vicksburg is located off Interstate 20 and Highway 61 in western Mississippi, approximately 50 miles west of Jackson, Mississippi, and consists of a dockside casino, a race and sportsbook, a hotel and four dining venues. Vicksburg’s customers are drawn primarily from within a 60-mile radius of the property.
On July 11, 2019, ERI entered into a definitive agreement to sell the real property and outstanding equity interests relating to Kansas City and Vicksburg to Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Twin”) for approximately $230.0 million, subject to a customary working capital adjustment. The sale is expected to occur in early July 2020.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates—The preparation of combined financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, (ii) the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the combined financial statements, and (iii) the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates used by management included, among other things, the useful lives for depreciable assets, the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, income tax provisions, the evaluation of the future realization of deferred tax assets, cash flows in assessing the recoverability of long-lived assets, asset impairments, goodwill, and other intangible assets, and contingencies and litigation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Cash and Cash Equivalents—The Companies consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents includes cash maintained for gaming operations.
Inventories—Inventories are stated at the lower of average cost, using a first-in, first-out basis, or net realizable value. Inventory consists primarily of uniforms, food and beverage and retail merchandise.
Property and Equipment—Property and equipment are stated at cost or fair value if acquired in a business combination. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset or the term of the lease, whichever is less. Costs of major improvements are capitalized, while costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on dispositions of property and equipment are included in operating income.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets:
| Land improvements..................................................... | 10 to 20 years |
|---|---|
| Buildings and improvements....................................... | 10 to 40 years |
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment............................... | 3-15 years |
| Riverboat..................................................................... | 5 to 25 years |
The Companies evaluate their property and equipment and other long-lived assets to be held and used for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. The Companies compare the estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, then an impairment charge is recorded. All recognized impairment losses are recorded as operating expenses. No impairment was recorded during the year ended December 31, 2019.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair market value of net assets acquired in business combinations and has been allocated to each reporting units. Each of the Companies are considered separate reporting units. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually and between annual test dates in certain circumstances. No impairments were indicated as a result of the annual impairment review for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets in 2019.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of expenditures associated with obtaining racing and gaming licenses. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not subject to amortization but are subject to an annual impairment test. If the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess amount. No impairment was recorded during the year ended December 31, 2019.
Finite-lived intangible assets consist of trade names and player loyalty programs acquired in business combinations. Amortization is completed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. The Companies evaluate for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. When indicators are noted, the Companies then compare estimated undiscounted future cash flows to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted future cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is recorded. No impairment charges were recorded during the year ended December 31, 2019.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Outstanding Chip Liability—The Companies recognize the impact on gaming revenues on an annual basis to reflect an estimate of the change in the value of outstanding chips that are not expected to be redeemed. This estimate is determined by measuring the difference between the total value of chips placed in service less the value of chips under the Companies’ control. This measurement is performed on an annual basis utilizing a methodology in which a consistent formula is applied to estimate the percentage value of chips not in custody that are not expected to be redeemed. In addition to the formula, certain judgments are made with regard to various denominations and souvenir chips. The outstanding chip liability is included in accrued other liabilities on the combined balance sheets.
Loyalty Program—The Companies offer programs whereby participating customers can accumulate points for wagering that can be redeemed for credits for free play on slot machines, food and beverage, merchandise and in limited situations, cash. The incentives earned by customers under these programs are based on previous revenue transactions and represent separate performance obligations. Points earned, less estimated breakage, are recorded as a reduction of casino revenues at the retail value of such benefits owed to the customer and recognized as departmental revenue based on where such points are redeemed, upon fulfillment of the performance obligation. The loyalty program liability represents a deferral of revenue until redemption occurs, which is typically less than one year.
For purposes of allocating the transaction price in a wagering contract between the wagering performance obligation and the obligation associated with the loyalty points earned, the Companies allocate an amount to the loyalty point liability based on the stand-alone selling price of the points earned, which is determined by the value of a point that can be redeemed for a non-gaming good or service. An amount is allocated to the gaming wager performance obligation using the residual approach as the stand-alone price for wagers is highly variable and no set established price exists for such wagers. The allocated revenue for gaming wagers is recognized when the wagers occur as all such wagers settle immediately. The loyalty point liability is deferred and recognized as revenue when the customer redeems the points for the non-gaming good or service at the time such goods or services are delivered to the customer.
Casino Revenue—The Companies recognize as casino revenue the net win from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses, not the total amount wagered. Progressive jackpots are accrued and charged to revenue at the time the obligation to pay the jackpot is established. Gaming revenues are recognized net of certain cash and free play incentives.
Gaming wager contracts involve two performance obligations for those customers earning points under the Companies’ loyalty program and a single performance obligation for customers who don’t participate in the program. The Companies apply a practical expedient by accounting for its gaming contracts on a portfolio basis as such wagers have similar characteristics and the Companies reasonably expects the effects on the financial statements of applying the revenue recognition guidance to the portfolio to not differ materially from that which would result if applying the guidance to an individual wagering contract.
Complimentaries—The Companies offer discretionary coupons and other discretionary complimentaries to customers outside of the loyalty program. The retail value of complimentary food, beverage and other services provided to customers, including loyalty point redemptions, is recognized in revenues when the goods or services are transferred to the customer. Complimentaries provided by third parties at the discretion and under the control of the Companies is recorded as an expense when incurred. The Companies’ revenues included complimentaries and loyalty point redemptions of $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2019.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Non-gaming Revenue—Hotel, food and beverage and other operating revenues are recognized as services are performed. The transaction price for hotel, food and beverage contracts is the net amount collected from the customer for such goods and services. Food and beverage services have been determined to be separate, stand-alone performance obligations and the transaction price for such contracts is recorded as revenue as the good or service is transferred when the delivery is made for the food and beverage. The Companies also provide goods and services that may include multiple performance obligations, such as packages, for which revenues are allocated on a pro rata basis based on each service's stand-alone selling price.
Advertising—Advertising costs are expensed the first time the related advertisement appears. Total advertising costs, including direct mail costs, totaled $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Income Taxes –The Companies, as either a wholly-owned corporate subsidiary or as disregarded entities (single member LLCs) of ERI, file U.S. and state income tax returns as part of the ERI consolidated group. The Parent is ultimately responsible for the taxes payable of the combined group. For these financial statements, the federal and state tax was computed as if each entity filed on a separate, stand-alone basis, only in the jurisdiction in which the property is located. Each Company was treated as a taxable C corporation, and the tax expense and associated payable were recorded on each separate entity’s books. The Companies made no income tax payments to the Parent during the year ended December 31, 2019.
Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740, Income Taxes (ASC 740). ASC 740 requires the recognition of deferred income tax liabilities and deferred income tax assets for the difference between the book basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities. Recognizable future tax benefits are subject to a valuation allowance, unless such tax benefits are determined to be more likely than not realizable. The Companies have recorded valuation allowances related to certain temporary differences that would create capital losses upon settlement. The Companies recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
Under the applicable accounting standards, the Companies may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The accounting standards also provide guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and disclosure requirements for uncertain tax positions. The Companies have recorded no liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2019.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts—The Companies reserve for receivables that may not be collected. Methodologies for estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts range from specific reserves to various percentages applied to aged receivables. Historical collection rates are considered, as are customer relationships, in determining specific reserves.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Implemented in 2019
In February 2016 (as amended through December 2018), the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 codified as Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842, Leases, (“ASC 842”) which addressed the recognition and measurement of leases. Under the new guidance, for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases), at the commencement date, lessees were required to recognize a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis, and a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to control the use of a specified asset for the lease term. Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. ASC 842 required a transition adoption election using either 1) a modified retrospective approach with periods prior to the adoption date being recast or 2) a prospective adoption approach with a cumulative-effect adjustment recognized to the opening balance of retained earnings on the adoption date with prior periods continuing to be reported under current lease accounting guidance.
The Companies adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using the prospective adoption approach, and therefore, comparative periods continue to be reported under current lease accounting guidance consistent with previously issued financial statements. The Companies elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within ASC 842, which among other things, allowed the Companies to carry forward the historical lease identification, lease classification and treatment of initial direct costs for leases entered into prior to January 1, 2019. The Companies also made an accounting policy election to not record short-term leases with an initial term of 12 months or less on the balance sheet for all classes of underlying assets. The Companies also elected to not adopt the hindsight practical expedient for determining lease terms.
The operating leases, in which the Company is the lessee, are recorded on the balance sheet as a ROU asset with a corresponding lease liability. The lease liability is remeasured each reporting period with a corresponding change to the ROU asset. Upon adoption of ASC 842, the Companies recorded a ROU asset and related operating lease liability totaling $40.2 million with no impact on the statement of income or statement of cash flows.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements to Be Implemented in Future Periods
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract. This amendment aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal use software license). This generally means that an intangible asset is recognized for the software license and, to the extent that the payments attributable to the software license are made over time, a liability also is recognized. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the entity should account for the arrangement as a service contract. This generally means that the fees associated with the hosting element (service) of the arrangement are expensed as incurred. The Companies will adopt the new guidance on January 1, 2020. The Companies are evaluating the qualitative and quantitative effects of the new guidance and currently does not believe it will have a significant impact on its financial statements or results of operations.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. This amendment modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The Companies will adopt the new guidance on January 1, 2020. The Companies are evaluating the qualitative and quantitative effect the new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and currently do not believe it will have a significant impact on their financial statements or results of operations.
Note 3. Leases
The Companies’ management determines if a contract is or contains a lease at inception or modification of a contract. A contract is or contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Control over the use of the identified asset means the lessee has both (a) the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the asset and (b) the right to direct the use of the asset.
Finance and operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the expected lease term at commencement date. As the implicit rate is not determinable in most of the Companies’ leases, management uses ERI’s incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. The expected lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain the Companies will exercise such options. Lease expense for operating leases with minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term.
The Companies’ lease arrangements have lease and non-lease components. For leases in which the Companies’ are the lessee, the Companies account for the lease components and non-lease components as a single lease component for all classes of underlying assets. Leases, in which the Companies are the lessor, are substantially all accounted for as operating leases and the lease components and non-lease components are accounted for separately, which is consistent with the Companies’ historical accounting. Leases with an expected or initial term of 12 months or less are not accounted for on the balance sheet and the related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term.
The Companies have operating leases for various real estate and equipment. Certain of the Companies’ lease agreements include rental payments based on a percentage of sales over specified contractual amounts, and rental payments are adjusted periodically for inflation and based on usage. The Companies’ leases include options to extend the lease term one month to one year.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Leases recorded on the balance sheet consist of the following (amounts are in thousands):
| Leases | Classification on the Balance Sheet | December 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Operating lease ROU assets | Right of use assets | $ | 36,135 |
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Current: | |||
| Operating | Short-term lease obligation | $ | 764 |
| Noncurrent: | |||
| Operating | Long-term lease obligation | $ | 33,080 |
Other information related to lease terms and discount rates are as follows as of December 31, 2019:
| Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term | |
|---|---|
| Operating Leases | 27.2 years |
| Weighted Average Discount Rate | |
| Operating Leases(1) | 7.06% |
(1)Upon adoption of the new lease standard, discount rates used for existing operating leases were established on January 1, 2019.
The components of lease expense are as follows for the year ended December 31, 2019 (amounts are in thousands):
| Lease Expense: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Operating lease expense | $ | 3,056 |
| Short-term and variable lease expense | 1,138 | |
| Total lease expense | $ | 4,194 |
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows for the year ended December 31, 2019:
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities (amounts are in thousands): | ||
|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flows for operating leases | $ | 3,056 |
In addition to the payments made for operating leases noted above, the Companies paid $1.3 million for short-term and variable leases.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Maturities of lease liabilities are summarized as follows (amounts are in thousands):
| Year ending December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $ | 3,057 |
| 2021 | 3,055 | |
| 2022 | 3,054 | |
| 2023 | 3,054 | |
| 2024 | 3,054 | |
| Thereafter | 67,189 | |
| Total future minimum lease payments | 82,463 | |
| Less: amount representing interest | (48,619) | |
| Present value of future minimum lease payments | 33,844 | |
| Less: current lease obligations | (764) | |
| Long-term lease obligations | $ | 33,080 |
Note 4. Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consists of the following at December 31, 2019 (amounts are in thousands):
| Property and equipment: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Land and land improvements | $ | 18,516 |
| Buildings and other leasehold improvements | 37,120 | |
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment | 16,163 | |
| Riverboat | 13,280 | |
| Total property and equipment | 85,079 | |
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (17,417) | |
| Property and equipment, net | $ | 67,662 |
The Companies recorded depreciation expense of $6.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2019.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 5. Intangible Assets, Net and Other Long-Term Assets
Intangible assets, net, include the following amounts at December 31, 2019 (dollar amounts are in thousands):
| Useful Life | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | $ | 48,429 | Indefinite |
| Gaming licenses | $ | 82,000 | Indefinite |
| Trade names | 10,950 | Indefinite | |
| Player loyalty programs | 311 | 3 years | |
| Subtotal | 93,261 | ||
| Accumulated amortization player loyalty programs | (276) | ||
| Total gaming licenses and other intangible assets, net | $ | 92,985 |
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquiring Kansas City and Vicksburg over the fair market value of the net assets acquired.
Gaming licenses represent intangible assets acquired from the purchase of a gaming entity located in a gaming jurisdiction where competition is limited, such as when only a limited number of gaming operators are allowed to operate in the jurisdiction. These gaming license rights are not subject to amortization as the Companies have determined that they have indefinite useful lives.
Amortization expense with respect to player loyalty programs for the year ended December 31, 2019 totaled $0.1 million, which is included in depreciation and amortization in the combined statements of operations.
Other assets, net, include the following amounts at December 31, 2019 (amounts are in thousands):
| Non-operating real property | $ | 3,850 |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term deposits | 101 | |
| Long-term prepaid expenses | 20 | |
| Total other assets, net | $ | 3,971 |
Note 6. Income Taxes
The Companies, as either a wholly owned corporate subsidiary or as a disregarded entity (single member LLCs) of ERI, file U.S. and state income tax returns as part of the ERI consolidated group. The Parent is ultimately responsible for the taxes payable of the combined group. For these financial statements, the federal and state taxes were computed as if each entity filed on a separate, stand-alone basis, only in the jurisdiction in which the property is located. The Companies are treated as taxable C corporations, and the tax expense and associated payable were recorded on each separate entity’s books. The Companies made no income tax payments to the Parent during 2019.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The components of the Companies’ provision for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2019 are presented below (amounts are in thousands):
| Current: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Federal | $ | 959 |
| State | 791 | |
| Total current | 1,750 | |
| Deferred: | ||
| Federal | 1,111 | |
| State | 163 | |
| Total deferred | 1,274 | |
| Income tax expense | $ | 3,024 |
The following is a reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the Companies’ effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2019:
| Federal statutory rate | 2100 | % |
|---|---|---|
| State and local taxes | 690 | % |
| Tax credits | — | % |
| Other | 30 | % |
| Effective income tax rate | 2790 | % |
A valuation allowance is recognized if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Management must analyze all available positive and negative evidence regarding realization of the deferred tax assets and make an assessment of the likelihood of sufficient future taxable income. The Companies continues to provide for a valuation allowance against state deferred taxes associated with Vicksburg long-lived assets and net federal and state deferred tax assets associated with non-operating land, the sale of which could result in capital losses that can only be offset against capital gains.
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.
Significant components of the Company’s net deferred taxes related to continuing operations at December 31, 2019 are as follows (amounts are in thousands):
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| Deferred tax assets: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accrued expenses | $ | 1,184 |
| Long-term lease obligations | 8,332 | |
| Other | 25 | |
| Subtotal | 9,541 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | ||
| Identified intangibles | (20,844) | |
| Fixed assets | (2,875) | |
| ROU assets | (8,896) | |
| Other | (30) | |
| Subtotal | (32,645) | |
| Valuation allowance | (2,207) | |
| Net deferred tax liabilities | $ | (25,311) |
As of December 31, 2019, there were no unrecognized tax benefits and the Company does not expect a significant increase or decrease to the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months. The Companies recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal or state and local tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2016.
Note 7. Employee Benefit Plan
The Companies participate in a 401(k) plan sponsored by ERI covering substantially all of the Companies’ employees. The Companies’ contribution expense related to this plan was $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. This plan allows for an employer contribution up to 50 percent of the first six percent of each participating employee’s contribution, subject to statutory and certain other limits.
Note 8. Related Party Transactions
Net parent investment—Net parent investments primarily arise from cash transfers between the Companies and ERI related to casino operations.
Intercompany debt—Vicksburg has a $58.0 million revolving note with ERI that bears interest, payable monthly, at the fixed rate of 9% per annum. The related credit agreement has a termination date of June 1, 2020, and all amounts outstanding under the note are payable on that date. Interest expense on the note was $5.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Overhead charges and management fees—The Companies have shared services agreements with ERI. Under the agreements, the Companies are charged a fixed overhead rate to cover information systems, marketing, e-commerce and other corporate activities. The Companies expensed $2.2 million in overhead charges during the year ended December 31, 2019, which is included in general and administrative expense in the combined Statement of Income. In addition, under the agreements, ERI provides certain management, administrative and corporate services to the Companies in exchange for a fee. The Companies expensed $1.8 million for shared services during the year ended December 31, 2019, which was included in management fees in the combined statements of operations.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Insurance—ERI and certain of its subsidiaries, including Kansas City and Vicksburg, have established a captive insurance company, Capri Insurance Companies (the “Captive”). The Captive underwrites the self-insured portion of the workers’ compensation and general liability claims and charges an annual insurance premium to the subsidiaries for first layer claims exposure up to the certain stop loss amounts. Kansas City and Vicksburg paid the Captive $0.6 million related to premiums for the year ended December 31, 2019, which is included in general and administrative expense in the Statement of Income.
Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation—The Companies are engaged in various litigation matters. Although the ultimate liability of this litigation and these claims cannot be determined at this time, the Companies believe there will not be a material adverse effect on the Companies’ financial position or results of operations.
Note 10. Subsequent Event
In preparing these financial statements, the Companies evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through June 4, 2020, the date the Companies’ financial statements were available to be issued.
In January 2020, an outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was identified and has since spread throughout much of the world, including the United States. All of ERI’s casino properties, including Kansas City and Vicksburg, were temporarily closed beginning in the latter half of March 2020 due to orders issued by various state government agencies in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of these closures, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse effect on the Companies’ business, financial condition and results of operations. ERI continued to pay its full-time employees through April 10, 2020, including tips and tokes. Effective April 11, 2020, ERI furloughed approximately 90% of its employees, implemented salary reductions and committed to continue to provide benefits to its employees through July 31, 2020. The extent of the ongoing and future effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Companies’ business and the casino resort industry generally is uncertain, but the Companies expect that it will continue to have a significant impact on its business, results of operations and financial condition. The extent and duration of the impact of COVID-19 will ultimately depend on future developments, including but not limited to, the duration and severity of the outbreak, the length of time that the Companies remain closed, the Companies’ abilities to adapt to new operating procedures upon re-opening of its casinos, the impact on consumer demand and discretionary spending, the length of time it takes for demand to return and the Companies’ abilities to adjust its cost structures for the duration of the outbreak’s impact on its operations.
Vicksburg resumed operations on May 21, 2020 and implemented the Mississippi Gaming Commission’s regulations that limit the number of guests to no greater that 50% of the property’s maximum occupancy. Kansas City resumed operations on June 1, 2020 and implemented Missouri’s procedures that limit gaming capacity to 50% of prior levels with proper social distancing regulations in place as directed by Iowa’s Governor.
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Exhibit 99.3
COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IOC - Kansas City, Inc., d/b/a Isle of Capri Kansas City and
Rainbow Casino-Vicksburg Partnership, L.P. d/b/a Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg
As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2018
With Report of Independent Auditors
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
| TABLE OF CONTENTS | |
|---|---|
| Report of Independent Auditors | 1 |
| Combined Financial Statements: | |
| Combined Balance Sheet | 2 |
| Combined Statement of Income | 3 |
| Combined Statement of Changes in Net Parent Investment | 4 |
| Combined Statement of Cash Flows | 5 |
| Notes to Combined Financial Statements | 6 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
To the Board of Directors of
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying combined financial statements of IOC - Kansas City, Inc. and Rainbow Casino Vicksburg Partnership, L.P., which comprise the combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2018, and the related combined statements of income, changes in net parent investment and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the combined financial statements.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; this includes the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position of IOC - Kansas City, Inc. and Rainbow Casino Vicksburg Partnership, L.P., at December 31, 2018, and the combined results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
February 2, 2021
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
| ASSETS | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,759 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 274 | |
| Inventories | 217 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 2,667 | |
| Total current assets | 8,917 | |
| Property and equipment, net | 69,891 | |
| Gaming licenses and other intangibles, net | 93,088 | |
| Goodwill | 48,429 | |
| Right-of-use assets | — | |
| Other assets, net | 3,978 | |
| Total assets | $ | 224,303 |
| LIABILITIES AND NET PARENT INVESTMENT | ||
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable | $ | 785 |
| Accrued property, gaming and other taxes | 1,126 | |
| Accrued payroll and related | 1,354 | |
| Accrued income taxes payable | 139 | |
| Short-term lease obligation | — | |
| Accrued other liabilities | 1,251 | |
| Total current liabilities | 4,655 | |
| Deferred income taxes | 24,037 | |
| Intercompany debt | 58,000 | |
| Long-term lease obligation | — | |
| Other long term liabilities | 118 | |
| Total liabilities | 86,810 | |
| Net parent investment | 137,493 | |
| Total liabilities and net parent investment | $ | 224,303 |
| See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. |
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF INCOME
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
| 2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Revenue: | ||
| Casino | $ | 81,803 |
| Food and beverage | 4,444 | |
| Hotel | 1,361 | |
| Other | 1,611 | |
| Total revenues | 89,219 | |
| Operating expenses: | ||
| Casino | 32,268 | |
| Food and beverage | 4,266 | |
| Hotel | 532 | |
| Other | 228 | |
| Marketing and promotions | 6,451 | |
| General and administrative | 21,185 | |
| Management fee | 1,804 | |
| Gain on disposal of property and equipment | (8) | |
| Impairment Charges | 9,815 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 7,177 | |
| Total operating expenses | 83,718 | |
| Operating income | 5,501 | |
| Interest expenses on intercompany note | (5,220) | |
| Income before income taxes | 281 | |
| Benefit for income taxes | 1,058 | |
| Net income | $ | 1,339 |
| See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. |
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET PARENT INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)
| Balance at December 31, 2017 | $ | 147,285 |
|---|---|---|
| Net income | 1,339 | |
| Net distributions to parent | (11,131) | |
| Balance at December 31, 2018 | $ | 137,493 |
| See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. |
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
| 2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
| Net income | $ | 1,339 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash | ||
| provided by operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 7,177 | |
| Impairment | 9,815 | |
| Stock compensation expense | 31 | |
| Gain on disposal of property and equipment | (8) | |
| Deferred income taxes | (2,914) | |
| Other | 21 | |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
| Accounts receivable | 123 | |
| Inventory | 137 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 236 | |
| Income taxes payable | 27 | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (548) | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 15,436 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (4,750) | |
| Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 12 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (4,738) | |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
| Net distribution to parent | (11,133) | |
| Net used in financing activities | (11,133) | |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | (435) | |
| Cash, cash equivalents at beginning of year | 6,194 | |
| Cash, cash equivalents at end of year | $ | 5,759 |
| Non-cash investing and financing activities | ||
| Capital expenditures included in accounts payable | $ | 96 |
| Contribution of capital asset to parent | $ | 25 |
| See accompanying notes to combined financial statements. |
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts and transactions of IOC – Kansas City, Inc. (“Kansas City”) and Rainbow Casino Vicksburg Partnership L.P. (“Vicksburg”), collectively, the Companies, all of which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (“Caesars” or “Parent”). Each of the entities comprising the Companies own and operate gaming, hospitality and entertainment businesses.
The accompanying combined financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018 include the accounts and transactions of the Companies and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). The results for the period reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of operating results.
All intercompany transactions and accounts between the Companies’ have been eliminated in the presentation of the combined financial statements. The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared from separate records maintained by the Parent and may not necessarily be indicative of the conditions that would have existed or the results of operations if the Companies had been operated as entities unaffiliated with the Parent. Portions of certain expenses represent allocations from the Parent. See Note 7, “Related-Party Transactions.”
Kansas City consists of a dockside casino and two dining venues. It is the closest gaming facility to downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City attracts customers primarily from the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Vicksburg is located off Interstate 20 and Highway 61 in western Mississippi, approximately 50 miles west of Jackson, Mississippi, and consists of a dockside casino, a race and sportsbook, a hotel and four dining venues. Vicksburg’s customers are drawn primarily from within a 60-mile radius of the property.
On July 11, 2019, the Parent entered into a definitive agreement to sell the real property and outstanding equity interests relating to Kansas City and Vicksburg to Bally's Corporation ("Bally's") for approximately $230.0 million, subject to a customary working capital adjustment. The sale occurred on July 1, 2020.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates—The preparation of combined financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, (ii) the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the combined financial statements, and (iii) the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates used by management included, among other things, the useful lives for depreciable assets, the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, income tax provisions, the evaluation of the future realization of deferred tax assets, cash flows in assessing the recoverability of long-lived assets, asset impairments, goodwill, and other intangible assets, and contingencies and litigation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents—The Companies consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents includes cash maintained for gaming operations.
Inventories—Inventories are stated at the lower of average cost, using a first-in, first-out basis, or net realizable value. Inventory consists primarily of uniforms, food and beverage and retail merchandise.
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Property and Equipment—Property and equipment are stated at cost or fair value if acquired in a business combination. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset or the term of the lease, whichever is less. Costs of major improvements are capitalized, while costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on dispositions of property and equipment are included in operating income.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets:
| Land improvements............................................. | 10 to 20 years |
|---|---|
| Buildings and improvements............................... | 10 to 40 years |
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment....................... | 3-15 years |
| Riverboat............................................................. | 5 to 25 years |
The Companies evaluate their property and equipment and other long-lived assets to be held and used for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. The Companies compare the estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, then an impairment charge is recorded. All recognized impairment losses are recorded as operating expenses.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair market value of net assets acquired in business combinations and has been allocated to the applicable reporting unit. Each of the Companies are considered separate reporting units. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually and between annual test dates in certain circumstances. A $9.8 million impairment was recorded as a result of the annual impairment review for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets at Vicksburg.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of expenditures associated with obtaining racing and gaming licenses. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not subject to amortization but are subject to an annual impairment test. If the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess amount. No impairments were recognized in 2018.
Finite-lived intangible assets consist of trade names and player loyalty programs acquired in business combinations. Amortization is completed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. The Companies evaluate for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. When indicators are noted, the Companies then compare estimated undiscounted future cash flows to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted future cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is recorded. No impairment charges were recorded during the year ended December 31, 2018.
Outstanding Chip Liability—The Companies recognize the impact on gaming revenues on an annual basis to reflect an estimate of the change in the value of outstanding chips that are not expected to be redeemed. This estimate is determined by measuring the difference between the total value of chips placed in service less the value of chips under the Companies’ control. This measurement is performed on an annual basis utilizing a methodology in which a consistent formula is applied to estimate the percentage value of chips not in custody that are not expected to be redeemed. In addition to the formula, certain judgments are made with regard to various denominations and souvenir chips. The outstanding chip liability is included in accrued other liabilities on the combined balance sheets.
Loyalty Program—The Companies offer programs whereby participating customers can accumulate points for wagering that can be redeemed for credits for free play on slot machines, food and beverage,
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
merchandise and in limited situations, cash. The incentives earned by customers under these programs are based on previous revenue transactions and represent separate performance obligations. Points earned, less estimated breakage, are recorded as a reduction of casino revenues at the retail value of such benefits owed to the customer and recognized as departmental revenue based on where such points are redeemed, upon fulfillment of the performance obligation. The loyalty program liability represents a deferral of revenue until redemption occurs, which is typically less than one year.
For purposes of allocating the transaction price in a wagering contract between the wagering performance obligation and the obligation associated with the loyalty points earned, the Companies allocate an amount to the loyalty point liability based on the stand-alone selling price of the points earned, which is determined by the value of a point that can be redeemed for a non-gaming good or service. An amount is allocated to the gaming wager performance obligation using the residual approach as the stand-alone price for wagers is highly variable and no set established price exists for such wagers. The allocated revenue for gaming wagers is recognized when the wagers occur as all such wagers settle immediately. The loyalty point liability is deferred and recognized as revenue when the customer redeems the points for the non-gaming good or service at the time such goods or services are delivered to the customer.
Casino Revenue—The Companies recognize as casino revenue the net win from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses, not the total amount wagered. Progressive jackpots are accrued and charged to revenue at the time the obligation to pay the jackpot is established. Gaming revenues are recognized net of certain cash and free play incentives.
Gaming wager contracts involve two performance obligations for those customers earning points under the Companies’ loyalty program and a single performance obligation for customers who don’t participate in the program. The Companies apply a practical expedient by accounting for its gaming contracts on a portfolio basis as such wagers have similar characteristics and the Companies reasonably expects the effects on the financial statements of applying the revenue recognition guidance to the portfolio to not differ materially from that which would result if applying the guidance to an individual wagering contract.
Complimentaries—The Companies offer discretionary coupons and other discretionary complimentaries to customers outside of the loyalty program. The retail value of complimentary food, beverage and other services provided to customers, including loyalty point redemptions, is recognized in revenues when the goods or services are transferred to the customer. Complimentaries provided by third parties at the discretion and under the control of the Companies is recorded as an expense when incurred. The Companies’ revenues included complimentaries and loyalty point redemptions of $4.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Non-gaming Revenue—Hotel, food and beverage and other operating revenues are recognized as services are performed. The transaction price for hotel, food and beverage contracts is the net amount collected from the customer for such goods and services. Food and beverage services have been determined to be separate, stand-alone performance obligations and the transaction price for such contracts is recorded as revenue as the good or service is transferred when the delivery is made for the food and beverage. The Companies also provide goods and services that may include multiple performance obligations, such as packages, for which revenues are allocated on a pro rata basis based on each service's stand-alone selling price.
Advertising—Advertising costs are expensed the first time the related advertisement appears. Total advertising costs, including direct mail costs, totaled $2.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Income Taxes –The Companies, as either a wholly-owned corporate subsidiary or as disregarded entities (single member LLCs) of Caesars, file U.S. and state income tax returns as part of the Caesars consolidated group. The Parent is ultimately responsible for the taxes payable of the combined Companies. For these financial statements, the federal and state tax was computed as if each entity filed
IOC - KANSAS CITY, INC. AND
RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
on a separate, stand-alone basis, only in the jurisdiction in which the property is located. Each Company was treated as a taxable C corporation, and the tax expense and associated payable were recorded on each separate entity’s books.
Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740, Income Taxes (ASC 740). ASC 740 requires the recognition of deferred income tax liabilities and deferred income tax assets for the difference between the book basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities. Recognizable future tax benefits are subject to a valuation allowance, unless such tax benefits are determined to be more likely than not realizable. The Companies have recorded valuation allowances related to certain temporary differences that would create capital losses upon settlement. The Companies recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
Under the applicable accounting standards, the Companies may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The accounting standards also provide guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and disclosure requirements for uncertain tax positions. The Companies had recorded no liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2018.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts—The Companies reserve for receivables that may not be collected. Methodologies for estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts range from specific reserves to various percentages applied to aged receivables. Historical collection rates are considered, as are customer relationships, in determining specific reserves.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements to Be Implemented in Future Periods
In February 2016 (as amended through December 2018), the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 codified as Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842, Leases, (“ASC 842”) which addressed the recognition and measurement of leases. Under the new guidance, for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases), at the commencement date, lessees were required to recognize a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis, and a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to control the use of a specified asset for the lease term. Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. ASC 842 required a transition adoption election using either 1) a modified retrospective approach with periods prior to the adoption date being recast or 2) a prospective adoption approach with a cumulative-effect adjustment recognized to the opening balance of retained earnings on the adoption date with prior periods continuing to be reported under current lease accounting guidance.
The Companies adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using the prospective adoption approach, and therefore, comparative periods continue to be reported under current lease accounting guidance consistent with previously issued financial statements. The Companies elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within ASC 842, which among other things, allowed the Companies to carry forward the historical lease identification, lease classification and treatment of initial direct costs for leases entered into prior to January 1, 2019. The Companies also made an accounting policy election to not record short-term leases with an initial term of 12 months or less on the balance sheet for all classes of underlying assets. The Companies also elected to not adopt the hindsight practical expedient for determining lease terms.
The operating leases, in which the Company is the lessee, will be recorded on the balance sheet as a ROU asset with a corresponding lease liability. The lease liability will be remeasured each reporting period
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RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
with a corresponding change to the ROU asset. Upon adoption of ASC 842, the Companies will record a ROU asset and related operating lease liability totaling $40.2 million with no impact on the statement of income or statement of cash flows.
Note 3. Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consists of the following at December 31, 2018 (amounts are in thousands):
| Property and equipment: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Land and land improvements | $ | 17,319 |
| Buildings and other leasehold improvements | 35,736 | |
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment | 14,214 | |
| Riverboat | 13,280 | |
| Construction in progress | 554 | |
| Total property and equipment | 81,103 | |
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (11,212) | |
| Property and equipment, net | $ | 69,891 |
The Companies recorded depreciation expense of $7.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2018.
Note 4. Intangible Assets, Net and Other Long-Term Assets
Intangible assets, net, include the following amounts at December 31, 2018 (dollar amounts are in thousands):
| Useful Life | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | $ | 48,429 | Indefinite |
| Gaming licenses | $ | 82,000 | Indefinite |
| Trade names | 10,950 | Indefinite | |
| Player loyalty programs | 311 | 3 years | |
| Subtotal | 93,261 | ||
| Accumulated amortization player loyalty programs | (173) | ||
| Total gaming licenses and other intangible assets, net | $ | 93,088 |
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquiring Kansas City and Vicksburg over the fair market value of the net assets acquired.
Gaming licenses represent intangible assets acquired from the purchase of a gaming entity located in a gaming jurisdiction where competition is limited, such as when only a limited number of gaming operators are allowed to operate in the jurisdiction. These gaming license rights are not subject to amortization as the Companies have determined that they have indefinite useful lives.
Amortization expense with respect to player loyalty programs for the year ended December 31, 2018 totaled $0.1 million, which is included in depreciation and amortization in the combined statement of operations.
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RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 5. Income Taxes
The components of the Companies’ provision for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2018 (amounts are in thousands) are:
| Current: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Federal | $ | 1,118 |
| State | 738 | |
| Total current | 1,750 | |
| Deferred: | ||
| Federal | (766) | |
| State | (2,148) | |
| Total deferred | (2,914) | |
| Income tax benefit | $ | (1,058) |
The Companies made no income tax payments to the Parent during the year ended December 31, 2018.
The following is a reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax at 21% to the Companies’ actual income tax expense/(benefit) for the year ended December 31, 2018 (amounts are in thousands:
| Federal statutory rate | $ | 59 |
|---|---|---|
| Change in state tax rate | (1,215) | |
| State and local taxes | 101 | |
| Tax credits | (40) | |
| Other | 37 | |
| Income tax benefit | $ | (1,058) |
A valuation allowance is recognized if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Management must analyze all available positive and negative evidence regarding realization of the deferred tax assets and make an assessment of the likelihood of sufficient future taxable income. The Companies continues to provide for a valuation allowance against state deferred taxes associated with Vicksburg long-lived assets and net federal and state deferred tax assets associated with non-operating land, the sale of which could result in capital losses that can only be offset against capital gains.
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.
The significant components of the Company’s deferred taxes at December 31, 2018 (amounts are in thousands) are:
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RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| Deferred tax assets: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accrued expenses | $ | 1,280 |
| Other | 24 | |
| Subtotal | 1,304 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | ||
| Identified intangibles | (20,093) | |
| Fixed assets | (2,883) | |
| Other | (47) | |
| Subtotal | (23,023) | |
| Valuation allowance | (2,318) | |
| Net deferred tax liabilities | $ | (24,037) |
As of December 31, 2018, there were no unrecognized tax benefits and the Company does not expect a significant increase or decrease to the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months. The Companies recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal or state and local tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2017.
Note 6. Employee Benefit Plan
The Companies participate in a 401(k) plan sponsored by Caesars covering substantially all of the Companies’ employees. The Companies’ contribution expense related to this plan was $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. This plan allows for an employer contribution up to 50 percent of the first six percent of each participating employee’s contribution, subject to statutory and certain other limits.
Note 7. Related Party Transactions
Net parent investment—Net parent investments primarily arise from cash transfers between the Companies and Caesars related to casino operations, stock compensation and property and equipment transfers.
Intercompany debt—Vicksburg has a $58.0 million revolving note with the Parent that bears interest, payable monthly, at the fixed rate of 9% per annum. The related credit agreement has a termination date of June 1, 2020, and all amounts outstanding under the note are payable on that date. Interest expense on the note was $5.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. The debt was forgiven by the Parent in June 2020.
Overhead charges and management fees—The Companies have shared services agreements with the Parent. Under the agreements, the Companies are charged a fixed overhead rate to cover information systems, marketing, e-commerce and other corporate activities. The Companies expensed $2.2 million in overhead charges during the year ended December 31, 2018, which is included in general and administrative expense in the combined Statement of Income. In addition, under the agreements, Caesars provides certain management, administrative and corporate services to the Companies in exchange for a fee. The Companies expensed $1.8 million for shared services during the year ended December 31, 2018, which was included in management fees in the combined statements of operations.
Insurance— Caesars and certain of its subsidiaries, including Kansas City and Vicksburg, have established a captive insurance company, Capri Insurance Companies (the “Captive”). The Captive underwrites the self-insured portion of the workers’ compensation and general liability claims and
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RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
charges an annual insurance premium to the subsidiaries for first layer claims exposure up to the certain stop loss amounts. Kansas City and Vicksburg paid the Captive $0.2 million related to premiums for the year ended December 31, 2018 which is included in general and administrative expense in the Statement of Income.
Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation—The Companies are engaged in various litigation matters. Although the ultimate liability of this litigation and these claims cannot be determined at this time, the Companies believe there will not be a material adverse effect on the Companies’ financial position or results of operations.
Operating Leases—The Companies have various operating leases for equipment. Rent expense for operating leases was $4,345 during the year ended December 31, 2018. Future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases with initial terms of one year or more consisted:
| Year ending December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $ | 3,058 |
| 2020 | 3,057 | |
| 2021 | 3,055 | |
| 2022 | 3,054 | |
| 2023 | 3,054 | |
| Thereafter | 70,243 | |
| $ | 85,521 |
Note 9. Subsequent Event
In preparing these financial statements, the Companies evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through February 2, 2021, the date the Companies’ financial statements were available to be issued.
In January 2020, an outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was identified and has since spread throughout much of the world, including the United States. All of Caesars casino properties, including Kansas City and Vicksburg, were temporarily closed beginning in the latter half of March 2020 due to orders issued by various state government agencies in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of these closures, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse effect on the Companies’ business, financial condition and results of operations. Caesars continued to pay its full-time employees through April 10, 2020, including tips and tokes. Effective April 11, 2020, Caesars furloughed approximately 90% of its employees, implemented salary reductions and committed to continue to provide benefits to its employees through July 31, 2020. The extent of the ongoing and future effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Companies’ business and the casino resort industry generally is uncertain, but the Companies expect that it will continue to have a significant impact on its business, results of operations and financial condition. The extent and duration of the impact of COVID-19 will ultimately depend on future developments, including but not limited to, the duration and severity of the outbreak, the length of time that the Companies remain closed, the Companies’ abilities to adapt to new operating procedures upon re-opening of its casinos, the impact on consumer demand and discretionary spending, the length of time it takes for demand to return and the Companies’ abilities to adjust its cost structures for the duration of the outbreak’s impact on its operations.
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RAINBOW CASINO-VICKSBURG PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Vicksburg resumed operations on May 21, 2020 and implemented the Mississippi Gaming Commission’s regulations that limit the number of guests to no greater that 50% of the property’s maximum occupancy. Kansas City resumed operations on June 1, 2020 and implemented Missouri’s procedures that limit gaming capacity to 50% of prior levels with proper social distancing regulations in place as directed by Missouri's Governor.
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Exhibit 99.4
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are presented to illustrate the estimated effects of the acquisition (the “Acquisition”) by Twin River Management Group, a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Bally's Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Bally's” or the “Company”) of all of the outstanding equity securities of each of IOC-Kansas City, Inc. (“IOC-Kansas City”) and Rainbow Casino-Vicksburg Partnership, L.P. (“Rainbow” and, together with IOC-Kansas City, the "Acquired Companies") from Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (“Eldorado”) pursuant to the terms of an Equity Purchase Agreement dated July 10, 2019 by and among Bally's, Eldorado, and various of their affiliates (the “Purchase Agreement”). Eldorado subsequently merged with Caesars Entertainment Corporation and formed Caesars Entertainment Inc. The Acquisition, which closed on July 1, 2020, resulted in Bally's acquiring all of the outstanding equity securities of the Acquired Companies for an aggregate purchase price of $230 million in cash, subject to certain customary post-closing adjustments. The Acquisition is being accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method with Bally's as the accounting acquirer in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). Under this method of accounting the purchase price will be allocated to the Acquired Companies’ assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values at the date of consummation of the Acquisition. The acquisition was funded with available cash on hand at July 1, 2020 the source of which was from borrowings under the Company's existing debt arrangements.
The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 (collectively, the “Pro Forma Statements”) have been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X, as amended by Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC’) Final Rule Release No. 33-10786, Amendments to Financial Disclosures About Acquired and Disposed Businesses using accounting policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is based on Bally's and the Acquired Companies' historical consolidated financial statements as adjusted to give effect to the Acquisition.
Accounting policies used in the preparation of the Pro Forma Statements are based on the unaudited financial statements of Bally's for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and the audited consolidated financial statements of Bally's for the year ended December 31, 2019.
The pro forma adjustments are based on preliminary estimates and currently available information and assumptions that Bally's management believes are reasonable. The notes to the Pro Forma Statements describe how such adjustments were derived and presented in the Pro Forma Statements. Changes in facts and circumstances or discovery of new information may result in revised estimates. As a result, there may be material adjustments to the Pro Forma Statements. Certain historical Acquired Companies' financial statement caption amounts have been reclassified or combined to conform to Bally's presentation and disclosure requirements.
The Pro Forma Statements should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes of Bally's and the Acquired Companies as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and audited consolidated financial statements and related notes of Bally's and the Acquired Companies as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 combines the consolidated statement of operations of Bally’s for the year ended December 31, 2019 with the Acquired Companies consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 and gives effect to the Acquisition as if it had occurred on January 1, 2019. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 combines the condensed consolidated statement of operations of Bally’s for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 with the Acquired Companies condensed consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and gives effect to the Acquisition as if it had occurred on January 1, 2019. Bally’s results of operations included the operations of the Acquired Companies as of July 1, 2020 and through September 30, 2020.
The unaudited Pro Forma Statements reflect transaction related adjustments management believes are necessary to present fairly Bally’s pro forma results of operations assuming the Acquisition had been consummated as of January 1, 2019.
The Pro Forma Statements are presented for illustrative purposes only and may not be indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred if the events reflected therein had been in effect on the dates indicated or the results which may be obtained in the future. In preparing the Pro Forma Statements, no adjustments have been made to reflect the potential operating synergies and administrative cost savings or the costs of integration activities that could result from the combination of Bally's and the Acquired Companies.
The Pro Forma Statements include adjustments to record assets and liabilities of the Acquired Companies at their estimated respective fair values based on available information and to give effect to the financing for the Acquisition. The Pro Forma adjustments included herein are subject to change depending on changes in the components of assets and liabilities and as additional analyses are performed. The final allocation of the purchase price for the Acquired Companies will be determined after completion of a thorough analysis to determine the fair value of the Acquired Companies’ tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities as of the date the purchase was completed. Increases or decreases in the estimated fair values of the net assets as compared with the information shown in the Pro Forma Statements may change the amount of the purchase price allocated to goodwill and other assets and liabilities, and may impact the Company’s statement of operations in future periods.
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Income - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
| Bally's | Acquired Companies(1) | Transaction Accounting Adjustments | Note 3 | Pro Forma Combined | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $ | 254,696 | $ | 25,130 | $ | — | $ | 279,826 | |
| Operating costs and expenses: | |||||||||
| Gaming, racing, hotel and food and beverage, retail, entertainment and other | 95,295 | 10,493 | — | 105,788 | |||||
| Marketing and promotions | — | 1,144 | (1,144) | (a) | — | ||||
| Advertising, general and administrative | 117,594 | 9,068 | 1,144 | (a) | 127,864 | ||||
| (456) | (b) | ||||||||
| 514 | (c) | ||||||||
| (d) | |||||||||
| Management fee | — | 514 | (514) | (c) | — | ||||
| Acquisition, integration and restructuring | 6,984 | — | (d) | 6,984 | |||||
| Goodwill and asset impairment | 8,554 | — | — | 8,554 | |||||
| Gain on insurance recoveries | (1,036) | — | — | (1,036) | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization of intangibles | 28,054 | 2,913 | 2 | (e) | 30,163 | ||||
| (806) | (f) | ||||||||
| Total operating costs and expenses | 255,445 | 24,132 | (1,260) | 278,317 | |||||
| (Loss) income from operations | (749) | 998 | 1,260 | 1,509 | |||||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||||
| Interest income | 297 | — | — | 297 | |||||
| Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized | (43,688) | (1,730) | 1,730 | (g) | (46,235) | ||||
| (2,547) | (h) | ||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | (43,391) | (1,730) | (817) | (45,938) | |||||
| (Loss) income before provision for income taxes | (44,140) | (732) | 443 | (44,429) | |||||
| (Benefit) provision for income taxes | (18,430) | 322 | (442) | (i) | (18,550) | ||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (25,710) | $ | (1,054) | $ | 885 | $ | (25,879) | |
| Net loss per common share: | |||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.83) | $ | (0.84) | |||||
| Diluted | $ | (0.83) | $ | (0.84) | |||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||||||
| Basic | 30,825 | 30,825 | |||||||
| Diluted | 30,825 | 30,825 |
(1) Amounts reflected represent activity from January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020. Activity from July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020 are included within Bally's results as the Acquired Companies were acquired on July 1, 2020.
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Income - Year Ended December 31, 2019
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
| Bally's | Acquired Companies | Transaction Accounting Adjustments | Note 3 | Pro Forma Combined | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $ | 523,577 | $ | 83,815 | $ | — | $ | 607,392 | |
| Operating costs and expenses: | |||||||||
| Gaming, racing, hotel, food and beverage, retail, entertainment and other | 185,172 | 32,504 | — | 217,676 | |||||
| Marketing and promotions | — | 3,594 | (3,594) | (a) | — | ||||
| Advertising, general and administrative | 180,400 | 23,343 | 3,615 | (a) | 208,220 | ||||
| (912) | (b) | ||||||||
| 1,774 | (c) | ||||||||
| (d) | |||||||||
| Management fee | — | 1,774 | (1,774) | (c) | — | ||||
| Acquisition, integration and restructuring | 12,168 | — | (d) | 12,168 | |||||
| Gain on insurance recoveries | (1,181) | — | — | (1,181) | |||||
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | — | 21 | (21) | (a) | — | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization of intangibles | 32,392 | 6,534 | 56 | (e) | 36,615 | ||||
| (2,367) | (f) | ||||||||
| Total operating costs and expenses | 408,951 | 67,770 | (3,223) | 473,498 | |||||
| Income from operations | 114,626 | 16,045 | 3,223 | 133,894 | |||||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||||
| Interest income | 1,904 | — | — | 1,904 | |||||
| Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized | (39,830) | (5,220) | 5,220 | (g) | (52,158) | ||||
| (12,328) | (h) | ||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt | (1,703) | — | — | (1,703) | |||||
| Other income | 183 | — | — | 183 | |||||
| Total other income (expense) | (39,446) | (5,220) | (7,108) | (51,774) | |||||
| Income before provision for income taxes | 75,180 | 10,825 | (3,885) | 82,120 | |||||
| Provision for income taxes | 20,050 | 3,024 | (1,173) | (i) | 21,901 | ||||
| Net income | $ | 55,130 | $ | 7,801 | $ | (2,712) | $ | 60,219 | |
| Net income per common share: | |||||||||
| Basic | $ | 1.46 | $ | 1.60 | |||||
| Diluted | $ | 1.46 | $ | 1.59 | |||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||||||
| Basic | 37,705 | 37,705 | |||||||
| Diluted | 37,820 | 37,820 |
Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information
Note 1 — Description of Transaction and Basis of Presentation
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information was prepared in accordance with GAAP and pursuant to the rules and regulations of SEC Regulation S-X and presents the pro forma financial position and results of operations of the combined companies based upon the historical financial information of Bally's and the Acquired Companies.
Basis of Presentation
The pro forma financial information has been prepared by Bally’s in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X, as amended by SEC Final Rule Release No. 33-10786, Amendments to Financial Disclosures About Acquired and Disposed Businesses. The pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of what Bally’s consolidated statements of operations or consolidated balance sheet would have been had the Acquisition been completed as of the dates indicated or will be for any future periods. The pro forma financial statements do not purport to project the future financial position or results of operations of Bally’s following the Acquisition. The pro forma financial information reflects transaction related adjustments management believes are necessary to present fairly Bally’s pro forma results of operations assuming the Acquisition had been consummated as of January 1, 2019. The transaction related adjustments are based on currently available information and assumptions management believes are, under the circumstances and given the information available at this time, reasonable, and reflective of adjustments necessary to report Bally’s financial condition and results of operations as a result of the closing of the Acquisition.
Bally's has concluded that the transaction represents a business combination pursuant to ASC 805. Bally's has completed a preliminary external valuation analysis of the fair market value of the Acquired Companies' assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Using the total consideration for the transaction of $230 million, Bally's has preliminarily allocated the purchase price to such assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date. This preliminary purchase price allocation has been used to prepare pro forma adjustments in the Pro Forma Statements. The final purchase price allocation will be determined when Bally's has completed the detailed valuations and other studies and necessary calculations. The final purchase price allocation could differ materially from the preliminary purchase price allocation. The final purchase price allocation may include changes in allocations to intangible assets or goodwill based on the results of certain valuations and other studies that have yet to be completed and other changes to assets and liabilities.
Items Not Adjusted in the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information
Bally's anticipates that the Acquisition will result in increased revenue and operating income as a result of reinvestment in the properties and increased marketing spend. The Company expects to invest approximately $40 million of capital to reposition the IOC- Kansas City's property, in addition to increasing marketing spend to recapture market share at the Acquired Companies. No assurance can be made that Bally's will be able to achieve these revenue and operating income increases, will spend the estimated capital or when any amounts would be realized/incurred, and no such amounts have been reflected in the Pro Forma Statements.
Note 2 — Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation
The Acquisition, which closed on July 1, 2020, resulted in Bally's acquiring all of the outstanding equity securities of the Acquired Companies for an aggregate purchase price of $230 million in cash, subject to certain customary post-closing adjustments. In connection with the consummation of the Acquisition, the Company acquired the operations and real estate of the Acquired Companies.
Bally's has performed a preliminary valuation analysis of the fair market value of the Acquired Companies' assets and liabilities. The following table summarizes the allocation of the preliminary purchase price as of the acquisition date (in thousands):
| Preliminary as of July 1, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cash | $ | 4,362 |
| Accounts receivable | 582 | |
| Inventory | 164 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 686 | |
| Property and equipment | 60,865 | |
| Right of use asset | 10,315 | |
| Intangibles | 138,160 | |
| Other assets | 117 | |
| Goodwill | 53,896 | |
| Accounts payable | (614) | |
| Accrued and other current liabilities | (3,912) | |
| Lease obligations | (34,452) | |
| Other long-term liabilities | (306) | |
| Total purchase price | $ | 229,863 |
Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total purchase price is allocated to the acquired tangible and intangible assets and assumed liabilities of the Acquired Companies based on their estimated fair values as of the Acquisition closing date.
Note 3 — Pro forma adjustments
The pro forma adjustments are based on preliminary estimates and assumptions that are subject to change. The following adjustments have been reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information:
(a) Represents the reclassification of balances included in Marketing and promotions, Loss on disposal of property and equipment and Gaming expenses that Bally's includes in Advertising, general and administrative expenses.
(b) Represents the lease expense adjustment related to the change in fair value of the right of use asset and lease liability for the Port City lease in place in Kansas City.
(c) Represents the reclassification to Advertising general and administrative expenses of management fees paid to Eldorado by the acquired companies of $0.5 million and $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019, respectively, which are not expected to recur. Also included within Advertising, general and administrative expenses for the Acquired Companies are corporate allocations of $1.2 million and $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019, respectively which are not expected to recur.
(d) Included in Advertising, general and administrative expenses for the Acquired Companies were transaction costs of $0.2 million and $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019, respectively. Included in Acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses for Bally's were transaction costs of $0.9 million and $1.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019, respectively. These transaction costs are not expected to recur.
(e) Represents the amortization of intangible assets related to the acquisition of the Acquired Companies over a three- to ten-year period as if the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2019. The estimated useful lives were determined based on a review of the time period over which economic benefit is estimated to be generated as well as additional factors. Factors considered include contractual life, the period over which a majority of cash flow is expected to be generated or management’s view based on historical experience with similar assets.
(f) Represents the depreciation adjustment of acquired “property and equipment” resulting from the fair value adjustment of these assets relating to the Acquisition. Bally's estimated that the fair value of property and equipment was less than the Acquired Companies’ book value by $8.0 million. Therefore, depreciation expense would decrease by $0.8 million and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and $2.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 using the straight-line method of depreciation. The estimated remaining useful lives of acquired property and equipment range from 2 years to 40 years.
(g) Represents the reversal of interest expense on the intercompany loan on the books of the Acquired Companies during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and the years ended December 31, 2019.
(h) Represents interest expense for borrowings that would have been needed to finance the $230 million purchase price on the books of Bally's had the transaction closed on January 1, 2019. The adjustment to record interest expense assumes the additional debt was obtained on January 1, 2019 and was outstanding for the entire year in 2019 and the first three months of 2020 at which point the Company had financing in place to pay cash for the Acquired Companies. The interest rate assumed for purposes of preparing this pro forma financial information is 5.36% for the entire year ended December 31, 2019 and 4.43% for the three months ended March 31, 2020. This rate represents the Company's effective borrowing rate on its existing debt for each respective period. A 1/8 of a percentage point increase or decrease in the benchmark rate would result in a change in interest expense of approximately $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and year ended December 31, 2019, respectively.
(i) Reflects the income tax effect of pro forma adjustments based on the estimated blended federal and state statutory tax rates of 41.8% nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 26.7% for the year ended December 31, 2019.