EX-99.1 2 d629508dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES

FOURTH QUARTER FISCAL 2013 OPERATING RESULTS

Uncasville, Connecticut, November 20, 2013 – The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, or the Authority, the owner and operator of Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, announced today the operating results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2013.

“We are pleased with our operating results for the quarter,” said Mitchell Grossinger Etess, Chief Executive Officer of the Authority. “More importantly, the successful refinancing of our bank credit facilities and second lien senior secured notes, as well as our third lien senior secured notes and a portion of our senior subordinated notes, is extremely significant to the Authority as these transactions further strengthen our balance sheet and improve our free cash flows. Annualized interest savings are estimated to be at least $16 million. In addition, the recent opening of our much anticipated new hotel at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is another extremely positive event for us.”

Consolidated operating results for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2013 (unaudited):

 

    Net revenues of $345.3 million, a 1.9% decrease from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012

 

    Gaming revenues of $304.6 million, a 2.9% decrease from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012

 

    Gross slot revenues of $215.9 million, a 6.2% decrease from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012

 

    Table game revenues of $85.2 million, a 4.9% increase over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012

 

    Non-gaming revenues of $67.4 million, a 6.4% increase over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012

 

    Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure described below, of $77.2 million, a 4.7% decrease from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012

 

    Income from operations of $57.2 million, a 1.6% decrease from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012

 

    Net income attributable to the Authority of $4.9 million, a 67.1% decrease from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012

The declines in Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations resulted primarily from increased Corporate expenses due to higher professional and development related expenditures, including expenditures associated with our pursuit of a Massachusetts casino license, combined with increased refinancing related costs. The reduction in net income was principally attributable to a loss on early exchange of debt and write-off of debt issuance costs, combined with the decline in income from operations.

Mohegan Sun

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     September 30,
2013
     September 30,
2012
     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 70,702       $ 69,670       $ 1,032        1.5

Income from operations

   $ 54,026       $ 50,934       $ 3,092        6.1

Operating costs and expenses

   $ 215,481       $ 221,245       $ (5,764     (2.6 %) 

Net revenues

   $ 269,507       $ 272,179       $ (2,672     (1.0 %) 

Gaming revenues

   $ 233,900       $ 239,548       $ (5,648     (2.4 %) 

Non-gaming revenues

   $ 57,619       $ 53,834       $ 3,785        7.0

The increases in Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations were primarily attributable to higher table game revenues, combined with the reduction in operating costs and expenses, reflecting, in part, cost saving initiatives implemented in September 2012. These results were partially offset by lower slot revenues, which we believe reflected the continuation of a sluggish economic environment, the impact of competition and continued changes in our operations designed to improve profitability. Table game revenues benefited primarily from higher volumes and, to a lesser extent, a slight increase in table game hold during the quarter. The growth in Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations also reflected higher entertainment revenues due to an increase in the number of shows held at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 60 basis points to 26.2% for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 from 25.6% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.


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

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2012
    Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Slots:

        

Handle

   $ 1,995,560      $ 2,096,087      $ (100,527     (4.8 %) 

Gross revenues

   $ 160,901      $ 171,022      $ (10,121     (5.9 %) 

Net revenues

   $ 155,581      $ 163,964      $ (8,383     (5.1 %) 

Free promotional slot plays (1)

   $ 19,842      $ 18,120      $ 1,722        9.5

Weighted average number of machines (in units)

     5,533        5,897        (364     (6.2 %) 

Hold percentage (gross)

     8.1     8.2     (0.1 %)      (1.2 %) 

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

   $ 316      $ 315      $ 1        0.3

Table games:

        

Drop

   $ 490,604      $ 474,507      $ 16,097        3.4

Revenues

   $ 74,526      $ 71,301      $ 3,225        4.5

Weighted average number of games (in units)

     283        303        (20     (6.6 %) 

Hold percentage (2)

     15.2     15.0     0.2     1.3

Win per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 2,866      $ 2,554      $ 312        12.2

Poker:

        

Revenues

   $ 2,408      $ 2,575      $ (167     (6.5 %) 

Weighted average number of tables (in units)

     42        42        —          —     

Revenue per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 623      $ 666      $ (43     (6.5 %) 

 

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

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2012
    Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage:

        

Revenues

   $ 15,738      $ 16,824      $ (1,086     (6.5 %) 

Meals served

     751        839        (88     (10.5 %) 

Average price per meal served (in dollars)

   $ 15.84      $ 15.70      $ 0.14        0.9

Hotel:

        

Revenues

   $ 10,510      $ 10,085      $ 425        4.2

Rooms occupied

     105        105        —          —     

Occupancy rate

     97.5     97.2     0.3     0.3

Average daily room rate (in dollars)

   $ 96      $ 92        4        4.3

Revenue per available room (in dollars)

   $ 94      $ 89        5        5.6

Retail, entertainment and other:

        

Revenues

   $ 31,371      $ 26,925      $ 4,446        16.5

Arena events (in events)

     37        34        3        8.8

Arena tickets

     224        214        10        4.7

Average price per Arena ticket (in dollars)

   $ 48.28      $ 41.40      $ 6.88        16.6


Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     September 30,
2013
     September 30,
2012
     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 14,626       $ 14,915       $ (289     (1.9 %) 

Income from operations

   $ 11,322       $ 11,636       $ (314     (2.7 %) 

Operating costs and expenses

   $ 64,171       $ 67,735       $ (3,564     (5.3 %) 

Net revenues

   $ 75,493       $ 79,371       $ (3,878     (4.9 %) 

Gaming revenues

   $ 70,700       $ 74,257       $ (3,557     (4.8 %) 

Non-gaming revenues

   $ 9,414       $ 9,135       $ 279        3.1

The slight declines in Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations resulted primarily from lower slot revenues, which we believe reflected a continued sluggish economic environment, the effect of higher local property taxes and construction disruptions associated with our hotel and convention center expansion. These results were partially offset by higher table game revenues, combined with the reduction in operating costs and expenses, reflecting, in part, cost saving initiatives implemented in March 2013. Table game revenues benefited from higher volumes and, to a lesser extent, a slight increase in table game hold during the quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 60 basis points to 19.4% for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 from 18.8% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2012
    Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Slots:

        

Handle

   $ 715,113      $ 740,929      $ (25,816     (3.5 %) 

Gross revenues

   $ 55,026      $ 59,135      $ (4,109     (6.9 %) 

Net revenues

   $ 55,083      $ 59,182      $ (4,099     (6.9 %) 

Free promotional slot plays (1)

   $ 18,493      $ 15,282      $ 3,211        21.0

Weighted average number of machines (in units)

     2,332        2,331        1        0.04

Hold percentage (gross)

     7.7     8.0     (0.3 %)      (3.8 %) 

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

   $ 257      $ 276      $ (19     (6.9 %) 

Table games:

        

Drop

   $ 52,597      $ 49,764      $ 2,833        5.7

Revenues

   $ 10,692      $ 9,947      $ 745        7.5

Weighted average number of games (in units)

     66        66        —          —     

Hold percentage (2)

     20.3     20.0     0.3     1.5

Win per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 1,761      $ 1,638      $ 123        7.5

Poker:

        

Revenues

   $ 855      $ 948      $ (93     (9.8 %) 

Weighted average number of tables (in units)

     18        18        —          —     

Revenue per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 517      $ 573      $ (56     (9.8 %) 

 

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


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

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     September 30,
2013
     September 30,
2012
     Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage:

          

Revenues

   $ 7,109       $ 6,698       $ 411        6.1

Meals served

     197         174         23        13.2

Average price per meal served (in dollars)

   $ 16.17       $ 16.65       $ (0.48     (2.9 %) 

Retail, entertainment and other:

          

Revenues

   $ 2,305       $ 2,437       $ (132     (5.4 %) 

Corporate

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     September 30,
2013
     September 30,
2012
     Variance      Percentage
Variance
 

Loss from operations

   $ 8,194       $ 4,482       $ 3,712         82.8

Net revenues

   $ 333       $ 297       $ 36         12.1

The increase in loss from operations reflected higher professional and development related expenditures, including expenditures associated with our pursuit of a Massachusetts casino license, combined with increased refinancing related costs.

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Property Information

 

(in thousands, unaudited)    Adjusted EBITDA
For the Three Months Ended
    Income (Loss) from Operations
For the Three Months Ended
    Net Revenues
For the Three Months Ended
 
     September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2012
    September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2012
    September 30,
2013
     September 30,
2012
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 70,702      $ 69,670      $ 54,026      $ 50,934      $ 269,507       $ 272,179   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

     14,626        14,915        11,322        11,636        75,493         79,371   

Corporate

     (8,148     (3,557     (8,194     (4,482     333         297   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 77,180      $ 81,028      $ 57,154      $ 58,088      $ 345,333       $ 351,847   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Adjusted EBITDA
For the Fiscal Year Ended
    Income (Loss) from Operations
For the Fiscal Year Ended
    Net Revenues
For the Fiscal Year Ended
 
     September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2012
    September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2012
    September 30,
2013
     September 30,
2012
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 280,849      $ 270,396      $ 212,680      $ 199,358      $ 1,042,078       $ 1,084,017   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

     56,502        58,575        43,763        43,296        296,648         314,999   

Corporate

     (24,036     (15,063     (26,937     (17,230     1,302         297   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 313,315      $ 313,908      $ 229,506      $ 225,424      $ 1,340,028       $ 1,399,313   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 


Other Information

Liquidity

As of September 30, 2013, the Authority held cash and cash equivalents of $63.6 million compared to $114.1 million as of September 30, 2012. As of September 30, 2013, no amount was drawn on the Authority’s $75.0 million revolving bank credit facility. As of September 30, 2013, letters of credit issued under the Authority’s bank credit facilities totaled $3.4 million, of which no amounts were drawn. Inclusive of letters of credit, which reduce borrowing availability under the Authority’s bank credit facilities, and after taking into account restrictive financial covenant requirements, the Authority had approximately $71.6 million of borrowing capacity under its bank credit facilities as of September 30, 2013. Please refer to “Recent Developments” below for further information regarding recent refinancing transactions.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased by $1.1 million, or 2.5%, to $41.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 compared to $43.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. The decrease in interest expense was primarily attributable to increased capitalized interest, as well as the Authority’s recently completed August 2013 refinancing transaction further discussed below. Weighted average outstanding debt was $1.70 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 compared to $1.71 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. Weighted average interest rate was 10.1% for each of the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

Cost Saving Initiatives

In September 2012, the Authority implemented staffing reductions and other cost saving initiatives at Mohegan Sun. In addition, in March 2013, the Authority implemented a number of cost saving initiatives at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The Authority estimated that these cost saving initiatives yielded consolidated labor and operating cost savings totaling approximately $29 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013.

Capital Expenditures

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

 

     Capital Expenditures  
     Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2013
     Forecasted
Fiscal Year 2014
 

Mohegan Sun:

     

Maintenance

   $ 22.4       $ 29.0   

Development

     5.3         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     27.7         29.0   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs:

     

Maintenance

     4.4         6.3   

Expansion

     0.3         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     4.7         6.3   

Corporate:

     

Expansion - Project Sunlight

     33.0         9.2   

Development

     0.7         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     33.7         9.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 66.1       $ 44.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Project Sunlight

Project Sunlight, a $50 million hotel expansion project located adjacent to the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs casino opened to the public on November 15, 2013. This expansion includes a 238-room hotel and an approximately 20,000-square-foot convention center. The hotel is comprised of a combination of standard guest rooms and suites and features rooms with exclusive views of the race track, as well as a fitness center, an indoor pool and spa and a bistro serving breakfast and light fare. A new porte-cochere also was added for additional guest convenience. The convention center is located adjacent to the hotel and can accommodate a number of different sized groups, including up to 800 for seated banquets. This space also can be converted into a 1,500-seat concert venue. The hotel and convention center was developed and built by Downs Lodging, LLC, or Downs Lodging, a wholly-owned unrestricted subsidiary of the Authority. Project Sunlight was funded through a combination of a $45 million non-recourse term loan obtained by Downs Lodging and a $5 million investment by the Authority.


Distributions to the Tribe

Distributions to the Tribe totaled $15.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 compared to $12.5 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. Distributions to the Tribe are anticipated to total $50 million for fiscal 2014.

Recent Developments

On August 15, 2013, the Authority completed a series of refinancing transactions related to certain of its outstanding indebtedness, including a private placement of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes and the consummation of a tender offer and consent solicitation with respect to certain of its outstanding notes. The Authority also entered into a registration rights agreement in connection with these transactions pursuant to which it agreed to offer to exchange the senior unsecured notes within 240 days of issuance for a new issue of substantially identical debt securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

On November 19, 2013, the Authority completed certain additional refinancing transactions relating to its existing bank credit facilities and second lien senior secured notes. Pursuant to a new loan agreement with RBS Citizens, N.A., as administrative agent, the Authority obtained $955 million in new senior secured credit facilities, comprised of a $100 million revolving facility, a $125 million term loan A facility, and a $730 million term loan B facility. Simultaneously, the Authority repurchased or redeemed all of its outstanding second lien senior secured notes and repaid and terminated its existing fourth amended and restated loan agreement, with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and its loan agreement, with Wells Fargo Gaming Capital, LLC, as administrative agent.

The Authority estimates that these refinancing transactions will yield annualized interest savings totaling at least $16 million.


Conference Call

The Authority will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast regarding its fourth quarter fiscal 2013 operating results on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

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

(877) 756-4274

(706) 643-0107 (International)

Conference ID: 11963123

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

Parties who want to listen to the live conference call on the Internet may do so through a web link on the Authority’s website at www.mtga.com, under the “Investor Relations/Financial News” section. Interested parties also may listen to a taped replay of the entire conference call commencing two hours after the call’s completion on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. This replay will run through December 4, 2013.

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

(855) 859-2056

(404) 537-3406 (International)

Conference ID: 11963123

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

About the Authority

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

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


Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Some information included in this press release may contain forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements can sometimes be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect” or “intend” and similar expressions. Such forward-looking information may involve important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Authority. Information concerning potential factors that could affect the Authority’s financial results is included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012, as well as in the Authority’s other reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this release. The Authority does not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The Authority cannot assure that projected results or events will be achieved or will occur.


MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     For the
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2013
    For the
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2012
    For the
Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2013
    For the
Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2012
 

Revenues:

        

Gaming

   $ 304,600      $ 313,805      $ 1,190,202      $ 1,254,558   

Food and beverage

     22,847        23,522        86,251        92,149   

Hotel

     10,510        10,085        40,873        39,609   

Retail, entertainment and other

     34,038        29,736        118,559        112,194   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross revenues

     371,995        377,148        1,435,885        1,498,510   

Less - Promotional allowances

     (26,662     (25,301     (95,857     (99,197
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

     345,333        351,847        1,340,028        1,399,313   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating costs and expenses:

        

Gaming

     183,520        189,892        708,929        771,909   

Food and beverage

     10,540        11,594        41,575        44,949   

Hotel

     3,665        3,590        14,339        14,293   

Retail, entertainment and other

     12,545        10,904        43,859        40,723   

Advertising, general and administrative

     49,402        50,985        192,673        198,171   

Corporate

     8,498        4,726        28,122        17,379   

Depreciation and amortization

     19,852        20,953        80,317        85,030   

(Gain) loss on disposition of assets

     (36     33        241        353   

Severance

     —          12,521        29        12,521   

Pre-opening

     442        —          687        —     

Relinquishment liability reassessment

     (249     (11,439     (249     (11,439
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     288,179        293,759        1,110,522        1,173,889   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     57,154        58,088        229,506        225,424   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

        

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (1,244     (2,062     (4,974     (8,248

Interest income

     1,850        933        6,271        4,492   

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (41,937     (43,010     (170,150     (146,057

Loss on early exchange of debt and write-off of debt issuance costs

     (11,113     (3     (11,516     (14,326

Other income (expense), net

     137        (13     (1,595     (44
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expense

     (52,307     (44,155     (181,964     (164,183
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     4,847        13,933        47,542        61,241   

Loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     17        872        2,784        2,019   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

   $ 4,864      $ 14,805      $ 50,326      $ 63,260   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended      For the Fiscal Year Ended  
     September 30,
2013
     September 30,
2012
     September 30,
2013
     September 30,
2012
 

Operating Results:

           

Gross revenues

   $ 371,995       $ 377,148       $ 1,435,885       $ 1,498,510   

Net revenues

   $ 345,333       $ 351,847       $ 1,340,028       $ 1,399,313   

Income from operations

   $ 57,154       $ 58,088       $ 229,506       $ 225,424   

Other Data:

           

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 77,180       $ 81,028       $ 313,315       $ 313,908   

Capital expenditures

   $ 22,832       $ 9,511       $ 66,053       $ 43,642   

Cash interest paid

   $ 40,376       $ 40,106       $ 180,657       $ 118,225   

 

     September 30,
2013
     September 30,
2012
 

Balance Sheet Data:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 63,624       $ 114,084   

Relinquishment liability

   $ 74,365       $ 120,782   

Capital leases

   $ 5,440       $ 8,825   

Long-term debt, including current portion

   $ 1,682,312       $ 1,680,240   

MOHEGAN SUN

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended     For the Fiscal Year Ended  
     September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2012
    September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2012
 

Operating results:

        

Gross revenues (in thousands)

   $ 291,519      $ 293,382      $ 1,120,587      $ 1,167,107   

Net revenues (in thousands)

   $ 269,507      $ 272,179      $ 1,042,078      $ 1,084,017   

Income from operations (in thousands)

   $ 54,026      $ 50,934      $ 212,680      $ 199,358   

Operating margin

     20.0     18.7     20.4     18.4

Adjusted EBITDA:

        

Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands)

   $ 70,702      $ 69,670      $ 280,849      $ 270,396   

Adjusted EBITDA margin

     26.2     25.6     27.0     24.9

Capital expenditures (in thousands)

   $ 10,831      $ 6,575      $ 27,652      $ 36,542   

Weighted average number of units:

        

Slot machines

     5,533        5,897        5,553        6,038   

Table games

     283        303        285        311   

Poker tables

     42        42        42        42   

Win per unit per day:

        

Slot machines (gross)

   $ 316      $ 315      $ 305      $ 306   

Table games

   $ 2,866      $ 2,554      $ 2,886      $ 2,559   

Poker tables

   $ 623      $ 666      $ 644      $ 734   

Hold percentage:

        

Slot machines (gross)

     8.1     8.2     8.2     8.3

Table games

     15.2     15.0     16.1     15.2

Food and beverage statistics:

        

Meals served (in thousands)

     751        839        2,798        3,252   

Average price per meal served

   $ 15.84      $ 15.70      $ 16.15      $ 16.20   

Hotel statistics:

        

Rooms occupied (in thousands)

     105        105        415        413   

Occupancy rate

     97.5     97.2     96.8     96.1

Average daily room rate

   $ 96      $ 92      $ 94      $ 91   

Revenue per available room

   $ 94      $ 89      $ 91      $ 87   

Entertainment statistics:

        

Arena events (in events)

     37        34        108        125   

Arena tickets (in thousands)

     224        214        675        743   

Average price per Arena ticket

   $ 48.28      $ 41.40      $ 53.58      $ 44.05   


MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended     For the Fiscal Year Ended  
     September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2012
    September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2012
 

Operating results:

        

Gross revenues (in thousands)

   $ 80,114      $ 83,392      $ 313,908      $ 331,029   

Net revenues (in thousands)

   $ 75,493      $ 79,371      $ 296,648      $ 314,999   

Income from operations (in thousands)

   $ 11,322      $ 11,636      $ 43,763      $ 43,296   

Operating margin

     15.0     14.7     14.8     13.7

Adjusted EBITDA:

        

Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands)

   $ 14,626      $ 14,915      $ 56,502      $ 58,575   

Adjusted EBITDA margin

     19.4     18.8     19.1     18.6

Capital expenditures (in thousands)

   $ 1,413      $ (15   $ 4,673      $ 3,543   

Weighted average number of units:

        

Slot machines

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

Table games

     66        66        66        66   

Poker tables

     18        18        18        18   

Win per unit per day:

        

Slot machines (gross)

   $ 257      $ 276      $ 259      $ 279   

Table games

   $ 1,761      $ 1,638      $ 1,642      $ 1,620   

Poker tables

   $ 517      $ 573      $ 602      $ 583   

Hold percentage:

        

Slot machines (gross)

     7.7     8.0     7.6     8.0

Table games

     20.3     20.0     20.1     18.5

Food and beverage statistics:

        

Meals served (in thousands)

     197        174        731        727   

Average price per meal served

   $ 16.17      $ 16.65      $ 16.41      $ 15.75   

CORPORATE

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended      For the Fiscal Year Ended  
     September 30,
2013
     September 30,
2012
     September 30,
2013
     September 30,
2012
 

Capital expenditures (in thousands)

   $ 10,588       $ 2,951       $ 33,728       $ 3,557   

Capitalized interest (in thousands)

   $ 909       $ 34       $ 1,976       $ 34   

MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATIONS

(unaudited)

Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income:

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended     For the Fiscal Year Ended  
     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,  
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 77,180      $ 81,028      $ 313,315      $ 313,908   

Depreciation and amortization

     (19,852     (20,953     (80,317     (85,030

Gain (loss) on disposition of assets

     36        (33     (241     (353

Severance

     —          (12,521     (29     (12,521

Pre-opening

     (442     —          (687     —     

Relinquishment liability reassessment

     249        11,439        249        11,439   

Loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     (17     (872     (2,784     (2,019
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     57,154        58,088        229,506        225,424   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability

     (1,244     (2,062     (4,974     (8,248

Interest income

     1,850        933        6,271        4,492   

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (41,937     (43,010     (170,150     (146,057

Loss on early exchange of debt and write-off of debt issuance costs

     (11,113     (3     (11,516     (14,326

Other income (expense), net

     137        (13     (1,595     (44
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 4,847      $ 13,933      $ 47,542      $ 61,241   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


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

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

 

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

Mohegan Sun

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

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

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

Corporate

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

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

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

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012  
     Income (Loss)
from
Operations
    Depreciation
and
Amortization
     (Gain) loss on
Disposition of
Assets
     Severance      Pre-opening      Relinquishment
Liability
Reassessment
    Loss attributable to
Non-controlling
Interests
     Adjusted
EBITDA
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 50,934      $ 17,646       $ 32       $ 12,497       $ —         $ (11,439   $ —         $ 69,670   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

     11,636        3,278         1         —           —           —          —           14,915   

Corporate

     (4,482     29         —           24         —           —          872         (3,557
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 58,088      $ 20,953       $ 33       $ 12,521       $ —         $ (11,439   $ 872       $ 81,028   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

Mohegan Sun

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

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

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

Corporate

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

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

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

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2012  
     Income (Loss)
from
Operations
    Depreciation
and
Amortization
     (Gain) loss on
Disposition of
Assets
     Severance      Pre-opening      Relinquishment
Liability
Reassessment
    Loss attributable to
Non-controlling
Interests
     Adjusted
EBITDA
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 199,358      $ 69,912       $ 68       $ 12,497       $ —         $ (11,439   $ —         $ 270,396   

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

     43,296        14,994         285         —           —           —          —           58,575   

Corporate

     (17,230     124         —           24         —           —          2,019         (15,063
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 225,424      $ 85,030       $ 353       $ 12,521       $ —         $ (11,439   $ 2,019       $ 313,908   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA Explanation:

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

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


The use of Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations. Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, any GAAP financial measure including net income (as an indicator of the Authority’s performance) or cash flows provided by operating activities (as an indicator of the Authority’s liquidity), nor should it be considered as an indicator of the Authority’s overall financial performance. The Authority’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA is likely to be different from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA or other similarly titled measurements used by other casino and hospitality companies, and therefore, comparability may be limited. Adjusted EBITDA eliminates certain items from net income, such as interest, depreciation and amortization and reassessment and accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability. Each of these items has been incurred in the past, will continue to be incurred in the future and should be considered in the overall evaluation of the Authority’s results. The Authority compensates for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of interest, depreciation and amortization, reassessment and accretion of discount to the relinquishment liability and other items excluded in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, both in its reconciliations to the GAAP financial measure of net income and in its consolidated financial statements, all of which should be considered when evaluating its results. The Authority strongly encourages investors to review its financial information in its entirety and not to rely on a single financial measure.

Contacts:

Mitchell Grossinger Etess

Chief Executive Officer

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

(860) 862-8000

Mario C. Kontomerkos

Chief Financial Officer

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

(860) 862-8000