EX-99.1 2 d384027dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES

SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2017 OPERATING RESULTS

Uncasville, Connecticut, April 27, 2017 – The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, or the Authority, the owner and operator of Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, and Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, announced today the operating results for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2017.

“We were pleased with our second quarter results which reflect strong underlying operating fundamentals, particularly in Connecticut,” said Mitchell Grossinger Etess, Chief Executive Officer of the Authority. “Subsequent to the quarter end, our operating performance continues to be strong, and with the successful repricing of our bank credit facility, the commencement of construction of the Mohegan Sun Expo Center, the receipt of our first development fee proceeds from Project Inspire and the opening of ilani Casino Resort this past week, we continue to execute on our core diversification and deleveraging strategies and position the Authority on strong footing moving forward.”

Consolidated operating results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2017 (unaudited):

 

  Net revenues of $336.8 million, a 1.5% increase over the second quarter of fiscal 2016

 

  Gaming revenues of $293.7 million, relatively flat compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2016

 

  Gross slot revenues of $198.6 million, a 2.2% decrease from the second quarter of fiscal 2016

 

  Table game revenues of $94.6 million, a 1.3% increase over the second quarter of fiscal 2016

 

  Non-gaming revenues of $66.2 million, a 15.0% increase over the second quarter of fiscal 2016

 

  Income from operations of $59.4 million, a 1.4% decrease from the second quarter of fiscal 2016

 

  Net income attributable to the Authority of $31.5 million, a 3.2% increase over the second quarter of fiscal 2016

 

  Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure described below, of $85.2 million, a 3.5% decrease from the second quarter of fiscal 2016

Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations declined slightly relative to the second quarter of fiscal 2016 principally due to a strong comparison in the prior year in which we experienced higher than normal table games hold percentage in Connecticut, combined with higher Corporate expenses. These results were largely offset by increases in both gaming and non-gaming revenues at Mohegan Sun driven by strong overall business volumes. The increase in net income attributable to the Authority was primarily attributable to lower interest expense, partially offset by the decrease in income from operations.


Mohegan Sun

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     March 31,      March 31,             Percentage  
     2017      2016      Variance      Variance  

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 81,988      $ 77,837      $ 4,151        5.3

Income from operations

   $ 66,485      $ 61,677      $ 4,808        7.8

Operating costs and expenses

   $ 198,509      $ 194,509      $ 4,000        2.1

Net revenues

   $ 264,994      $ 256,186      $ 8,808        3.4

Gaming revenues

   $ 229,912      $ 228,119      $ 1,793        0.8

Non-gaming revenues

   $ 53,467      $ 45,047      $ 8,420        18.7

The growth in Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations was primarily driven by strong non-gaming results. Mohegan Sun experienced significant year-over-year increases in hotel, entertainment and food and beverage revenues reflecting robust overall business activity. The growth in Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations also reflected higher gaming revenues, combined with lower payroll costs and casino marketing and promotional expenses. Overall results for the quarter benefited from additional hotel room capacity added by our new 400-room Earth Hotel which opened on November 10, 2016. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 30.9% for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 from 30.4% in the second quarter of fiscal 2016.

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     March 31,     March 31,           Percentage  
     2017     2016     Variance     Variance  

Slots:

        

Handle

   $ 1,794,537     $ 1,812,771     $ (18,234     (1.0 %) 

Gross revenues

   $ 147,464     $ 147,399     $ 65       0.0

Net revenues

   $ 142,213     $ 141,524     $ 689       0.5

Free promotional slot plays (1)

   $ 14,593     $ 15,288     $ (695     (4.5 %) 

Weighted average number of machines (in units)

     5,009       5,140       (131     (2.5 %) 

Hold percentage (gross)

     8.2     8.1     0.1     1.2

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

   $ 327     $ 315     $ 12       3.8

Table games:

        

Drop

   $ 468,837     $ 458,913     $ 9,924       2.2

Revenues

   $ 84,516     $ 83,020     $ 1,496       1.8

Weighted average number of games (in units)

     274       273       1       0.4

Hold percentage (2)

     18.0     18.1     (0.1 %)      (0.6 %) 

Win per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 3,432     $ 3,338     $ 94       2.8

Poker:

        

Revenues

   $ 2,363     $ 2,668     $ (305     (11.4 %) 

Weighted average number of tables (in units)

     42       42       —         —    

Revenue per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 625     $ 698     $ (73     (10.5 %) 

 

(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  
     March 31,
2017
    March 31,
2016
    Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Food and beverage:

        

Revenues

   $ 15,613     $ 14,121     $ 1,492       10.6

Meals served

     721       631       90       14.3

Average price per meal served (in dollars)

   $ 15.62     $ 16.31     $ (0.69     (4.2 %) 

Hotel (1):

        

Revenues

   $ 13,794     $ 10,692     $ 3,102       29.0

Rooms occupied

     135       106       29       27.4

Occupancy rate

     96.5     98.6     (2.1 %)      (2.1 %) 

Average daily room rate (in dollars)

   $ 99     $ 95     $ 4       4.2

Revenue per available room (in dollars)

   $ 95     $ 94     $ 1       1.1

Retail, entertainment and other:

        

Revenues

   $ 24,060     $ 20,234     $ 3,826       18.9

Arena events (in events)

     30       24       6       25.0

Arena tickets

     184       136       48       35.3

Average price per Arena ticket (in dollars)

   $ 38.84     $ 37.31     $ 1.53       4.1

 

(1) The new 400-room Earth Hotel opened on November 10, 2016.

Mohegan Sun Pocono

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     March 31,
2017 (1)
     March 31,
2016
     Variance      Percentage
Variance
 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 12,657      $ 13,696      $ (1,039      (7.6 %) 

Income from operations

   $ 9,691      $ 10,732      $ (1,041      (9.7 %) 

Operating costs and expenses

   $ 58,612      $ 62,954      $ (4,342      (6.9 %) 

Net revenues

   $ 68,303      $ 73,686      $ (5,383      (7.3 %) 

Gaming revenues

   $ 63,824      $ 68,566      $ (4,742      (6.9 %) 

Non-gaming revenues

   $ 9,133      $ 10,553      $ (1,420      (13.5 %) 

 

(1) Includes the operations of Downs Lodging, LLC, which was merged out of existence into Mohegan Sun Pocono.

The declines in Adjusted EBITDA and income from operations primarily resulted from reductions in slot and non-gaming revenues driven by lower overall business volumes. We believe overall business volumes were negatively impacted primarily by unfavorable weather conditions. Despite the decline in net revenues, Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased only slightly to 18.5% for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 from 18.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2016, reflecting our efforts to contain operating costs and expenses.


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

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     March 31,
2017
    March 31,
2016
    Variance     Percentage
Variance
 

Slots:

        

Handle

   $ 626,828     $ 686,530     $ (59,702     (8.7 %) 

Gross revenues

   $ 51,091     $ 55,560     $ (4,469     (8.0 %) 

Net revenues

   $ 51,276     $ 55,472     $ (4,196     (7.6 %) 

Free promotional slot plays (1)

   $ 10,860     $ 11,159     $ (299     (2.7 %) 

Weighted average number of machines (in units)

     2,235       2,331       (96     (4.1 %) 

Hold percentage (gross)

     8.2     8.1     0.1     1.2

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

   $ 255     $ 262     $ (7     (2.7 %) 

Table games:

        

Drop

   $ 47,923     $ 54,137     $ (6,214     (11.5 %) 

Revenues

   $ 10,129     $ 10,399     $ (270     (2.6 %) 

Weighted average number of games (in units)

     73       73       —         —    

Hold percentage (2)

     21.1     19.2     1.9     9.9

Win per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 1,542     $ 1,565     $ (23     (1.5 %) 

Poker:

        

Revenues

   $ 655     $ 846     $ (191     (22.6 %) 

Weighted average number of tables (in units)

     18       18       —         —    

Revenue per unit per day (in dollars)

   $ 404     $ 516     $ (112     (21.7 %) 

 

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

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     March 31,     March 31,           Percentage  
     2017     2016     Variance     Variance  

Food and beverage:

        

Revenues

   $ 6,118     $ 7,062     $ (944     (13.4 %) 

Meals served

     121       158       (37     (23.4 %) 

Average price per meal served (in dollars)

   $ 21.42     $ 19.97     $ 1.45       7.3

Hotel:

        

Revenues

   $ 1,125     $ 1,388     $ (263     (18.9 %) 

Rooms occupied

     19       21       (2     (9.5 %) 

Occupancy rate

     90.9     95.7     (4.8 %)      (5.0 %) 

Average daily room rate (in dollars)

   $ 55     $ 62     $ (7     (11.3 %) 

Revenue per available room (in dollars)

   $ 50     $ 60     $ (10     (16.7 %) 

Retail, entertainment and other:

        

Revenues

   $ 1,890     $ 2,103     $ (213     (10.1 %) 


Corporate

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     March 31,      March 31,             Percentage  
     2017 (1)      2016      Variance      Variance  

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ (9,439    $ (3,274    $ (6,165      (188.3 %) 

Loss from operations

   $ (16,752    $ (12,151    $ (4,601      (37.9 %) 

Operating costs and expenses

   $ 20,339      $ 15,341      $ 4,998        32.6

Net revenues

   $ 3,587      $ 3,190      $ 397        12.4

 

(1) Excludes the operations of Downs Lodging, LLC, which was merged out of existence into Mohegan Sun Pocono.

Adjusted EBITDA and loss from operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 reflect certain one-time expenditures and a lower loss attributable to non-controlling interests. The year-over-year increase in operating costs and expenses also reflected the impact of a gain on foreign currency exchange rate that was recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2016.


Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Property Information

 

(in thousands, unaudited)    Net Revenues
For the Three Months Ended
    Income (Loss) from Operations
For the Three Months Ended
    Adjusted EBITDA
For the Three Months Ended
 
     March 31,
2017
    March 31,
2016
    March 31,
2017
    March 31,
2016
    March 31,
2017
    March 31,
2016
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 264,994     $ 256,186     $ 66,485     $ 61,677     $ 81,988     $ 77,837  

Mohegan Sun Pocono

     68,303       73,686       9,691       10,732       12,657       13,696  

Corporate

     3,587       3,190       (16,752     (12,151     (9,439     (3,274

Inter-segment revenues

     (60     (1,273     —         —         —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 336,824     $ 331,789     $ 59,424     $ 60,258     $ 85,206     $ 88,259  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Net Revenues
For the Six Months Ended
    Income (Loss) from Operations
For the Six Months Ended
    Adjusted EBITDA
For the Six Months Ended
 
     March 31,
2017
    March 31,
2016
    March 31,
2017
    March 31,
2016
    March 31,
2017
    March 31,
2016
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 524,197     $ 511,269     $ 115,834     $ 120,731     $ 147,162     $ 152,933  

Mohegan Sun Pocono

     136,721       146,710       17,601       19,738       23,616       25,742  

Corporate

     7,018       9,542       (24,591     (10,135     (16,429     (6,771

Inter-segment revenues

     (120     (2,546     —         —         —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 667,816     $ 664,975     $ 108,844     $ 130,334     $ 154,349     $ 171,904  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


Other Information

Liquidity

As of March 31, 2017, the Authority held cash and cash equivalents of $80.8 million compared to $83.7 million as of September 30, 2016. As of March 31, 2017, $17.0 million was drawn on the Authority’s $170.0 million revolving credit facility, while $5.9 million was drawn on the Authority’s $25.0 million line of credit. As of March 31, 2017, letters of credit issued under the revolving credit facility totaled $2.3 million, of which no amounts were drawn. Inclusive of letters of credit, which reduce borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility, the Authority had approximately $144.8 million of borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility and line of credit as of March 31, 2017.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased by $5.6 million, or 16.4%, to $28.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 compared to $34.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2016. The reduction in interest expense was attributable to lower weighted average interest rate driven by the Authority’s October 2016 refinancing transactions. Weighted average interest rate was 6.4% for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 compared to 7.7% in the second quarter of fiscal 2016. Weighted average outstanding debt was $1.77 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 compared to $1.78 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2016.

Capital Expenditures

The following table presents data related to capital expenditures (in millions):

 

     Capital Expenditures  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2017
     Remaining Forecasted
Fiscal Year 2017 (1)
     Forecasted
Fiscal Year 2017
 

Mohegan Sun:

        

Maintenance

   $ 16.5      $ 18.5      $ 35.0  

Development

     0.8        0.1        0.9  

Expansion - Mohegan Sun Exposition Center

     2.5        16.7        19.2  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     19.8        35.3        55.1  

Mohegan Sun Pocono:

        

Maintenance

     3.0        4.3        7.3  

Development

     (0.1      0.8        0.7  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     2.9        5.1        8.0  

Corporate:

        

Maintenance

     0.1        0.1        0.2  

Development

     —          0.7        0.7  

Other - Project Inspire

     6.8        —          6.8  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     6.9        0.8        7.7  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 29.6      $ 41.2      $ 70.8  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Excludes forecasted capital expenditures for Project Inspire.

Distributions to the Tribe

Distributions to the Tribe totaled $12.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 compared to $10.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2016. Distributions to the Tribe are anticipated to total $60.0 million for fiscal 2017.


Conference Call

The Authority will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast regarding its second quarter of fiscal 2017 operating results on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).

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

(877) 756-4274

(706) 643-0107 (International)

Conference ID: 12227054

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

Parties who want to listen to the live conference call on the Internet may do so through a web link on the Authority’s website at www.mtga.com, under the “Investor Relations/Financial News” section. Interested parties also may listen to a taped replay of the entire conference call commencing two hours after the call’s completion on Thursday, April 27, 2017. This replay will run through May 11, 2017.

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

(855) 859-2056

(404) 537-3406 (International)

Conference ID: 12227054

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 595-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 an approximately 185-acre site on the Tribe’s reservation. Through its subsidiary, Downs Racing, L.P., the Authority also owns and operates Mohegan Sun Pocono, a gaming and entertainment facility located on an approximately 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 5 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, the 1,200-room luxury Sky Hotel Tower and the 400-room Earth Hotel Tower. Mohegan Sun Pocono operates in an approximately 400,000 square-foot facility, offering traditional slot machines and table games, live harness racing and simulcast and off-track wagering, a 238-room hotel, 20,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, several dining and retail options and a bus passenger lounge. More information about the Authority and its properties can be obtained by visiting www.mohegansun.com, www.mohegansunpocono.com or www.mtga.com.


Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Some information included in this press release may contain forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements can sometimes be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect” or “intend” and similar expressions. Such forward-looking information may involve important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Authority. Information concerning potential factors that could affect the Authority’s financial results is included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, as well as in the Authority’s other reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this release. The Authority does not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The Authority cannot assure that projected results or events will be achieved or will occur.

MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     For the
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2017
    For the
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2016
    For the
Six Months Ended
March 31, 2017
    For the
Six Months Ended
March 31, 2016
 

Revenues:

        

Gaming

   $ 293,736     $ 296,685     $ 578,811     $ 589,082  

Food and beverage

     21,731       21,183       44,787       43,200  

Hotel

     14,919       12,080       29,622       24,417  

Retail, entertainment and other

     29,508       24,276       63,973       54,745  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross revenues

     359,894       354,224       717,193       711,444  

Less - Promotional allowances

     (23,070     (22,435     (49,377     (46,469
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

     336,824       331,789       667,816       664,975  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating costs and expenses:

        

Gaming

     160,200       163,765       329,582       330,758  

Food and beverage

     10,241       9,809       20,570       20,133  

Hotel

     6,971       3,686       13,174       7,502  

Retail, entertainment and other

     11,582       8,330       26,969       17,819  

Advertising, general and administrative

     50,193       51,846       100,589       101,222  

Corporate

     20,260       15,069       31,448       19,081  

Depreciation and amortization

     18,090       18,669       36,302       37,797  

(Gain) loss on disposition of assets

     (111     357       (91     329  

Pre-opening

     (26     —         429       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     277,400       271,531       558,972       534,641  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     59,424       60,258       108,844       130,334  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

        

Interest income

     2,678       2,055       5,578       4,185  

Interest expense

     (28,594     (34,198     (58,629     (68,345

Loss on modification and early extinguishment of debt

     —         —         (73,796     (207

Loss from unconsolidated affiliates

     (2,114     (451     (2,845     (844

Other income (expense), net

     2       (7     3       (16
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expense

     (28,028     (32,601     (129,689     (65,227
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     31,396       27,657       (20,845     65,107  

(Income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     74       2,828       693       (2,703
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

   $ 31,470     $ 30,485     $ (20,152   $ 62,404  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended      For the Six Months Ended  
     March 31,      March 31,      March 31,      March 31,  
     2017      2016      2017      2016  

Operating Results:

           

Gross revenues

   $ 359,894      $ 354,224      $ 717,193      $ 711,444  

Net revenues

   $ 336,824      $ 331,789      $ 667,816      $ 664,975  

Income from operations

   $ 59,424      $ 60,258      $ 108,844      $ 130,334  

Other Data:

           

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 85,206      $ 88,259      $ 154,349      $ 171,904  

Capital expenditures

   $ 18,974      $ 12,592      $ 29,621      $ 20,139  

Cash interest paid

   $ 17,394      $ 48,893      $ 42,220      $ 70,070  

Distributions to the Tribe

   $ 12,000      $ 10,600      $ 24,000      $ 21,200  

 

     March 31,
2017
     September 30,
2016
 

Balance Sheet Data:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 80,846      $ 83,743  

Capital leases

   $ —        $ 1,521  

Long-term debt, including current portion

   $ 1,696,901      $ 1,685,167  

MOHEGAN SUN

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
     March 31,     March 31,     March 31,     March 31,  
     2017     2016     2017     2016  

Operating results:

        

Gross revenues (in thousands)

   $ 283,379     $ 273,166     $ 563,643     $ 546,883  

Net revenues (in thousands)

   $ 264,994     $ 256,186     $ 524,197     $ 511,269  

Income from operations (in thousands)

   $ 66,485     $ 61,677     $ 115,834     $ 120,731  

Operating margin

     25.1     24.1     22.1     23.6

Adjusted EBITDA:

        

Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands)

   $ 81,988     $ 77,837     $ 147,162     $ 152,933  

Adjusted EBITDA margin

     30.9     30.4     28.1     29.9

Capital expenditures (in thousands)

   $ 12,949     $ 11,902     $ 19,843     $ 17,988  

Weighted average number of units:

        

Slot machines

     5,009       5,140       5,053       5,143  

Table games

     274       273       273       270  

Poker tables

     42       42       42       42  

Win per unit per day:

        

Slot machines (gross)

   $ 327     $ 315     $ 321     $ 308  

Table games

   $ 3,432     $ 3,338     $ 3,250     $ 3,354  

Poker tables

   $ 625     $ 698     $ 593     $ 662  

Hold percentage:

        

Slot machines (gross)

     8.2     8.1     8.2     8.1

Table games

     18.0     18.1     16.4     18.0

Food and beverage statistics:

        

Meals served (in thousands)

     721       631       1,423       1,282  

Average price per meal served

   $ 15.62     $ 16.31     $ 15.92     $ 16.43  

Hotel statistics:

        

Rooms occupied (in thousands)

     135       106       257       212  

Occupancy rate

     96.5     98.6     96.4     98.4

Average daily room rate

   $ 99     $ 95     $ 102     $ 96  

Revenue per available room

   $ 95     $ 94     $ 98     $ 94  

Entertainment statistics:

        

Arena events (in events)

     30       24       60       50  

Arena tickets (in thousands)

     184       136       393       286  

Average price per Arena ticket

   $ 38.84     $ 37.31     $ 49.40     $ 43.95  


MOHEGAN SUN POCONO

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
     March 31,     March 31,     March 31,     March 31,  
     2017     2016     2017     2016  

Operating results:

        

Gross revenues (in thousands)

   $ 72,957     $ 79,119     $ 146,573     $ 157,520  

Net revenues (in thousands)

   $ 68,303     $ 73,686     $ 136,721     $ 146,710  

Income from operations (in thousands)

   $ 9,691     $ 10,732     $ 17,601     $ 19,738  

Operating margin

     14.2     14.6     12.9     13.5

Adjusted EBITDA:

        

Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands)

   $ 12,657     $ 13,696     $ 23,616     $ 25,742  

Adjusted EBITDA margin

     18.5     18.6     17.3     17.5

Capital expenditures (in thousands)

   $ 1,620     $ 674     $ 2,875     $ 2,048  

Weighted average number of units:

        

Slot machines

     2,235       2,331       2,240       2,330  

Table games

     73       73       73       73  

Poker tables

     18       18       18       18  

Win per unit per day:

        

Slot machines (gross)

   $ 255     $ 262     $ 248     $ 258  

Table games

   $ 1,542     $ 1,565     $ 1,558     $ 1,566  

Poker tables

   $ 404     $ 516     $ 407     $ 477  

Hold percentage:

        

Slot machines (gross)

     8.2     8.1     8.1     8.1

Table games

     21.1     19.2     20.9     19.0

Food and beverage statistics:

        

Meals served (in thousands)

     121       158       265       316  

Average price per meal served

   $ 21.42     $ 19.97     $ 22.00     $ 19.87  

Hotel statistics:

        

Rooms occupied (in thousands)

     19       21       39       42  

Occupancy rate

     90.9     95.7     91.7     95.9

Average daily room rate

   $ 55     $ 62     $ 60     $ 61  

Revenue per available room

   $ 50     $ 60     $ 55     $ 59  

CORPORATE

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
     March 31,     March 31,     March 31,     March 31,  
     2017     2016     2017     2016  

Operating results:

        

Gross revenues (in thousands)

   $ 3,618     $ 3,212     $ 7,097     $ 9,587  

Net revenues (in thousands)

   $ 3,587     $ 3,190     $ 7,018     $ 9,542  

Income (loss) from operations (in thousands)

   $ (16,752   $ (12,151   $ (24,591   $ (10,135

Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands)

   $ (9,439   $ (3,274   $ (16,429   $ (6,771

Capital expenditures (in thousands)

   $ 4,405     $ 16     $ 6,903     $ 103  


MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY

ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATIONS

(unaudited)

Reconciliations of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA:

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended      For the Six Months Ended  
     March 31,      March 31,      March 31,      March 31,  
     2017      2016      2017      2016  

Net income (loss)

   $ 31,396      $ 27,657      $ (20,845    $ 65,107  

Other (income) expense, net

     (2      7        (3      16  

Loss from unconsolidated affiliates

     2,114        451        2,845        844  

Loss on modification and early extinguishment of debt

     —          —          73,796        207  

Interest expense

     28,594        34,198        58,629        68,345  

Interest income

     (2,678      (2,055      (5,578      (4,185
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income from operations

     59,424        60,258        108,844        130,334  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA attributable to non-controlling interests

     260        2,828        1,296        (2,703

Pre-opening

     (26      —          429        —    

(Gain) loss on disposition of assets

     (111      357        (91      329  

Share-based compensation

     7,569        6,147        7,569        6,147  

Depreciation and amortization

     18,090        18,669        36,302        37,797  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 85,206      $ 88,259      $ 154,349      $ 171,904  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 


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 March 31, 2017  
     Income
(Loss)
from
Operations
    Depreciation
and
Amortization
     Share-based
Compensation
     (Gain)
Loss on
Disposition
of Assets
    Pre-Opening     Adjusted
EBITDA
Attributable to
Non-controlling
Interests
    Adjusted
EBITDA
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 66,485     $ 15,105      $ —        $ (111   $ (26   $ 535     $ 81,988  

Mohegan Sun Pocono

     9,691       2,966        —          —         —         —         12,657  

Corporate

     (16,752     19        7,569        —         —         (275     (9,439
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 59,424     $ 18,090      $ 7,569      $ (111   $ (26   $ 260     $ 85,206  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016  
     Income
(Loss)
from
Operations
    Depreciation
and
Amortization
     Share-based
Compensation
     (Gain)
Loss on
Disposition
of Assets
    Pre-Opening     Adjusted
EBITDA
Attributable to
Non-controlling
Interests
    Adjusted
EBITDA
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 61,677     $ 15,436      $ —        $ 357     $ —       $ 367     $ 77,837  

Mohegan Sun Pocono

     10,732       2,964        —          —         —         —         13,696  

Corporate

     (12,151     269        6,147        —         —         2,461       (3,274
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 60,258     $ 18,669      $ 6,147      $ 357     $ —       $ 2,828     $ 88,259  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2017  
     Income
(Loss)
from
Operations
    Depreciation
and
Amortization
     Share-based
Compensation
     (Gain)
Loss on
Disposition
of Assets
    Pre-Opening     Adjusted
EBITDA
Attributable to
Non-controlling
Interests
    Adjusted
EBITDA
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 115,834     $ 30,246      $ —        $ (91   $ 429     $ 744     $ 147,162  

Mohegan Sun Pocono

     17,601       6,015        —          —         —         —         23,616  

Corporate

     (24,591     41        7,569        —         —         552       (16,429
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 108,844     $ 36,302      $ 7,569      $ (91   $ 429     $ 1,296     $ 154,349  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2016  
     Income
(Loss)
from
Operations
    Depreciation
and
Amortization
     Share-based
Compensation
     (Gain)
Loss on
Disposition
of Assets
    Pre-Opening     Adjusted
EBITDA
Attributable to
Non-controlling
Interests
    Adjusted
EBITDA
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 120,731     $ 31,271      $ —        $ 318     $ —       $ 613     $ 152,933  

Mohegan Sun Pocono

     19,738       5,993        —          11       —         —         25,742  

Corporate

     (10,135     533        6,147        —         —         (3,316     (6,771
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 130,334     $ 37,797      $ 6,147      $ 329     $ —       $ (2,703   $ 171,904  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA Explanation:

Net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, is a commonly used measure of performance in the casino and hospitality industry. EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Authority historically has evaluated its operating performance with the non-GAAP measure, Adjusted EBITDA, which as used in this press release, represents net income (loss) before interest, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense, gain or loss on disposition of assets, pre-opening costs and expenses, loss on modification and early extinguishment of debt, loss from unconsolidated affiliates, other non-operating income and expense and Adjusted EBITDA 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 and depreciation and amortization. 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 relevant disclosures of 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.

Contact:

Mario C. Kontomerkos

Chief Financial Officer

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

(860) 862-8000