UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 22, 2020
MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Not Applicable | 033-80655 | 06-1436334 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer | ||
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
One Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT | 06382 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(860) 862-8000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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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).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Trading Symbol(s) |
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None | None | None |
Section 2 Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority d/b/a Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) today issued a press release announcing the operating results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2020. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The press release and related information also may be found on MGEs website at www.mohegangaming.com, under the Financial Information/Financial Updates section.
The information, including the exhibit attached hereto, in this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Section 9 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibit is furnished as part of this Current Report:
99.1 Press Release of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, dated December 22, 2020.
Exhibit Index
Exhibit |
Description | |
99.1 | Press Release of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, dated December 22, 2020. |
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.
MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY D/B/A | ||||||
MOHEGAN GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT | ||||||
Date: December 22, 2020 | By: | /s/ Ralph James Gessner Jr. | ||||
Ralph James Gessner Jr. | ||||||
Chairman, Management Board |
Exhibit 99.1
MOHEGAN GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT
ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER FISCAL 2020 OPERATING RESULTS
Uncasville, Connecticut, December 22, 2020 Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE or the Company), a master developer and operator of premier global integrated entertainment resorts, including Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Mohegan Sun Pocono in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, the MGE Niagara Resorts in Niagara Falls, Canada and INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea, announced today operating results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2020.
The MGE team and our property portfolio performed remarkably well during the fiscal fourth quarter. Despite re-opening the majority of our properties in the summer with COVID-related reductions in capacity and entertainment offerings, consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the September quarter was only down modestly compared to last year, demonstrating the overall resilience of our business and the strength of our product and brand, said Mario Kontomerkos, President & Chief Executive Officer of MGE. Importantly, excluding the impact of the MGE Niagara Resorts, which were closed during the period, same-store adjusted EBITDA grew 15.9% over the prior year, while same-store Adjusted EBITDA margins improved over 800bps. Recent steep increases in infections in virtually all of our markets globally has resulted in temporary weakness in business volumes at our operations and has slowed progress in both the construction of Inspire Korea and in the re-opening of the MGE Niagara Resorts and the Mohegan Sun Casino in Las Vegas. Looking beyond the virus, however, we remain quite positive as our business has been optimized to benefit from what we foresee to be significant pent-up demand for leisure consumption in the months and years ahead.
Selected consolidated operating results for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2020 and prior year period (unaudited):
| Net revenues of $294.0 million vs. $414.0 million in the prior year period, a 29.0% decrease; |
| Income from operations of $50.2 million vs. $15.7 million in the prior year period, a 219.7% increase; and |
| Adjusted EBITDA of $82.8 million vs. $89.4 million in the prior year period, a 7.4% decrease. |
Consolidated net revenues decreased 29% driven primarily by the continued closure of MGE Niagara Resorts along with declines in retail, F&B and entertainment revenues at Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Pocono. These declines can be largely attributed to COVID-related closures and reductions in capacity or similar protocols. Declines in revenue were partially offset by positive growth in gaming revenues at Mohegan Sun. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 7.4% during the quarter, reflecting the impact of the continued closure of MGE Niagara Resorts. Excluding the impact of Niagara Resorts, which were closed during the quarter, consolidated net revenues decreased by 12.8% and Adjusted EBITDA increased 15.9%, reflecting stronger EBITDA performance both from Mohegan Sun and in the Management, Development and Other segment. Margin performance was driven by lower overall payroll and marketing expenses, permanently reducing the overall cost structure at MGE.
Mohegan Sun
Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | Percentage | ||||||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | Variance | Variance | |||||||||||||
Net revenues |
$ | 211,814 | $ | 249,928 | $ | (38,114 | ) | (15.2 | %) | |||||||
Income from operations |
$ | 62,498 | $ | 43,488 | $ | 19,010 | 43.7 | % | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ | 80,113 | $ | 64,811 | $ | 15,302 | 23.6 | % |
Net revenues declined 15.2% during the quarter, driven by declines in non-gaming revenues due to COVID-related closures and voluntary reductions in non-gaming capacity. Declines in non-gaming revenues were partially offset by a 4.8% increase in gaming revenues during the period. Slot volumes declined 9.7%, while table volumes decreased 4.8%, with declines in volumes offset by a 71 basis point and 234 basis point increase in net hold rate, respectively, highlighting the reduction in the promotional activity in the period. Adjusted EBITDA increased during the quarter, reflecting significantly better margin performance due to declines in overall labor, marketing and promotional expenses. Overall EBITDA margin at the property improved to 37.8%, up 1,189 basis points from 25.9% in the prior year quarter. Assuming stable revenues, we expect to retain a material portion of this expense improvement going forward.
Mohegan Sun Pocono
Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
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2020 | 2019 | Variance | Variance | |||||||||||||
Net revenues |
$ | 55,592 | $ | 63,629 | $ | (8,037 | ) | (12.6 | %) | |||||||
Income (loss) from operations (1) |
$ | 7,562 | $ | (31,263 | ) | $ | 38,825 | N.M. | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ | 10,804 | $ | 11,759 | $ | (955 | ) | (8.1 | %) |
(1) | Loss from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2019, includes a $39.5 million impairment charge related to Mohegan Sun Poconos goodwill. |
N.M. - Not Meaningful. |
Net revenues declined 12.6% during the quarter, primarily driven by declines in non-gaming revenues which were adversely impacted by COVID-related closures and mandated reductions in capacity. Gaming revenues experienced a more modest 1.9% decline, reflecting positive contributions from iGaming and Unibet Sportsbook. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 8.1% during the quarter, reflecting better margin performance due to declines in overall labor, marketing and promotional expenses. Assuming stable revenues, we expect to retain a material portion of this expense improvement going forward.
MGE Niagara Resorts
Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):
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2020 (1) | 2019 | Variance | Variance | |||||||||||||
Net revenues |
$ | 12,423 | $ | 91,237 | $ | (78,814 | ) | N.M. | ||||||||
Income (loss) from operations |
$ | (14,513 | ) | $ | 4,784 | $ | (19,297 | ) | N.M. | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ | (9,071 | ) | $ | 10,191 | $ | (19,262 | ) | N.M. |
(1) | The MGE Niagara Resorts were temporarily closed during the three months ended September 30, 2020 due to COVID-19. |
N.M. - Not Meaningful. |
EBITDA losses at MGE Niagara reflect the impact of the property being temporarily closed for the three months ending September 30, 2020, due to restrictive COVID-19 mandated measures implemented by the Ontario Government. Despite the decline in Adjusted EBITDA, cash flows from the MGE Niagara Resorts during the quarter were approximately breakeven, as the properties continue to receive both the Fixed Service Provider Fee as well as Permitted Capital Expenditures while closed. Additionally, Fallsview rent payments have been deferred to the end of the initial lease term while closed, minimizing the overall cash flow impact on MGE during the quarter and while the property is closed. Efforts to reopen the properties continue, but we are unable to predict when they will reopen at this time.
Management, Development and Other
Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):
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2020 | 2019 | Variance | Variance | |||||||||||||
Net revenues |
$ | 13,177 | $ | 9,961 | $ | 3,216 | 32.3 | % | ||||||||
Income (loss) from operations |
$ | (286 | ) | $ | 820 | $ | (1,106 | ) | N.M. | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ | 6,028 | $ | 4,806 | $ | 1,222 | 25.4 | % |
N.M. - Not Meaningful.
Net revenues increased due to continued growth in management fees from ilani, driven by continued EBITDA growth at the property despite several disturbances during the quarter in the nearby Portland, Oregon feeder market and COVID-related impacts. EBITDA performance also reflects higher expenses associated with ongoing domestic and international development efforts.
Corporate
Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | Percentage | ||||||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | Variance | Variance | |||||||||||||
Net revenues |
$ | 303 | $ | 20 | $ | 283 | N.M. | |||||||||
Loss from operations |
$ | (5,079 | ) | $ | (1,468 | ) | $ | (3,611 | ) | N.M. | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ | (5,057 | ) | $ | (1,450 | ) | $ | (3,607 | ) | N.M. |
N.M. - Not Meaningful.
The decline in Adjusted EBITDA was principally due to the impact of certain non-recurring payroll and consulting credits in the prior year.
MGE 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 |
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Mohegan Sun |
$ | 211,814 | $ | 249,928 | $ | 62,498 | $ | 43,488 | $ | 80,113 | $ | 64,811 | ||||||||||||
Mohegan Sun Pocono |
55,592 | 63,629 | 7,562 | (31,263 | ) | 10,804 | 11,759 | |||||||||||||||||
MGE Niagara Resorts |
12,423 | 91,237 | (14,513 | ) | 4,784 | (9,071 | ) | 10,191 | ||||||||||||||||
Management, development and other |
13,177 | 9,961 | (286 | ) | 820 | 6,028 | 4,806 | |||||||||||||||||
Corporate |
303 | 20 | (5,079 | ) | (1,468 | ) | (5,057 | ) | (1,450 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Inter-segment |
701 | (769 | ) | (32 | ) | (705 | ) | (32 | ) | (705 | ) | |||||||||||||
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$ | 294,010 | $ | 414,006 | $ | 50,150 | $ | 15,656 | $ | 82,785 | $ | 89,412 | ||||||||||||
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Other Information
Liquidity
As of September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, MGE held cash and cash equivalents of $112.7 million and $130.1 million, respectively. Inclusive of letters of credit, which reduce borrowing availability, MGE had $50.8 million of borrowing capacity under its senior secured revolving facility and line of credit as of September 30, 2020.
About Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
MGE is primarily engaged in the ownership, operation and development of integrated entertainment facilities, both domestically and internationally, including: (i) Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, (ii) Mohegan Sun Pocono in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, (iii) Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, Casino Niagara and the 5,000-seat Niagara Falls Entertainment Centre, all in Niagara Falls, Canada, (iv) Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, (v) ilani Casino Resort in Clark County, Washington, (vi) Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, Louisiana and (vii) INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, a first-of-its-kind, multi-billion dollar integrated resort and casino under construction at Incheon International Airport in South Korea. For more information on MGE and our properties, visit www.mohegangaming.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 MGE. Information concerning potential factors that could affect MGEs financial results is included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, as well as in MGEs 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. MGE does not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. MGE cannot assure that projected results or events will be achieved or will occur.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) | ||||||||
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(unaudited) |
For the | For the | For the | For the | |||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Fiscal Year Ended | Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||||||||
September 30, 2020 | September 30, 2019 | September 30, 2020 | September 30, 2019 | |||||||||||||
Revenues: |
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Gaming |
$ | 230,005 | $ | 267,240 | $ | 799,647 | $ | 936,412 | ||||||||
Food and beverage |
12,580 | 52,059 | 103,678 | 157,544 | ||||||||||||
Hotel |
18,820 | 28,459 | 69,113 | 97,235 | ||||||||||||
Retail, entertainment and other |
32,605 | 66,248 | 142,524 | 197,619 | ||||||||||||
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Net revenues |
294,010 | 414,006 | 1,114,962 | 1,388,810 | ||||||||||||
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Operating costs and expenses: |
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Gaming |
114,675 | 161,866 | 444,875 | 551,738 | ||||||||||||
Food and beverage |
12,502 | 42,203 | 91,662 | 123,814 | ||||||||||||
Hotel |
8,967 | 10,595 | 35,578 | 42,476 | ||||||||||||
Retail, entertainment and other |
8,842 | 30,132 | 54,020 | 93,335 | ||||||||||||
Advertising, general and administrative |
53,820 | 74,052 | 226,588 | 223,716 | ||||||||||||
Corporate |
12,218 | 7,152 | 44,177 | 45,880 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
26,220 | 29,975 | 109,067 | 122,657 | ||||||||||||
Impairment of Mohegan Sun Poconos intangible assets |
| | 126,596 | | ||||||||||||
Impairment of Mohegan Sun Poconos goodwill |
| 39,459 | | 39,459 | ||||||||||||
Other, net |
6,616 | 2,916 | 15,616 | 9,273 | ||||||||||||
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Total operating costs and expenses |
243,860 | 398,350 | 1,148,179 | 1,252,348 | ||||||||||||
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Income (loss) from operations |
50,150 | 15,656 | (33,217 | ) | 136,462 | |||||||||||
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
205 | 1,164 | 1,754 | 6,803 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest |
(36,095 | ) | (37,298 | ) | (134,925 | ) | (144,130 | ) | ||||||||
Loss on modification of debt |
(2,888 | ) | | (2,888 | ) | | ||||||||||
Other, net |
3,470 | 830 | 566 | (482 | ) | |||||||||||
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Total other expense |
(35,308 | ) | (35,304 | ) | (135,493 | ) | (137,809 | ) | ||||||||
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Income (loss) before income tax |
14,842 | (19,648 | ) | (168,710 | ) | (1,347 | ) | |||||||||
Income tax benefit (provision) |
3,678 | (1,029 | ) | 6,694 | (1,029 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net income (loss) |
18,520 | (20,677 | ) | (162,016 | ) | (2,376 | ) | |||||||||
(Income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests |
70 | 29 | (139 | ) | (169 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net income (loss) attributable to Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment |
$ | 18,590 | $ | (20,648 | ) | $ | (162,155 | ) | $ | (2,545 | ) | |||||
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MOHEGAN GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT
ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATIONS
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, unaudited):
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
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Net income (loss) |
$ | 18,520 | $ | (20,677 | ) | |||
Income tax (benefit) provision |
(3,678 | ) | 1,029 | |||||
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest |
36,095 | 37,298 | ||||||
Loss on modification of debt |
2,888 | | ||||||
Interest income |
(205 | ) | (1,164 | ) | ||||
Other, net |
(3,470 | ) | (830 | ) | ||||
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Income from operations |
50,150 | 15,656 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to non-controlling interests |
(201 | ) | (122 | ) | ||||
Depreciation and amortization |
26,220 | 29,975 | ||||||
Impairment of Mohegan Sun Poconos goodwill |
| 39,459 | ||||||
Other, net |
6,616 | 4,444 | ||||||
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Adjusted EBITDA |
$ | 82,785 | $ | 89,412 | ||||
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Reconciliations of Income (Loss) from Operations to Adjusted EBITDA:
Reconciliations of income (loss) from operations, a financial measure determined in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA, are shown below (in thousands, unaudited):
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Mohegan Sun |
$ | 62,498 | $ | 17,563 | $ | | $ | 52 | $ | | $ | 80,113 | ||||||||||||
Mohegan Sun Pocono |
7,562 | 3,269 | | (27 | ) | | 10,804 | |||||||||||||||||
MGE Niagara Resorts |
(14,513 | ) | 5,356 | | 86 | | (9,071 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Management, development and other |
(286 | ) | 10 | | 6,505 | (201 | ) | 6,028 | ||||||||||||||||
Corporate |
(5,079 | ) | 22 | | | | (5,057 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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$ | 50,150 | $ | 26,220 | $ | | $ | 6,616 | $ | (201 | ) | $ | 82,785 | |||||||||||
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Mohegan Sun |
$ | 43,488 | $ | 21,065 | $ | | $ | 258 | $ | | $ | 64,811 | ||||||||||||
Mohegan Sun Pocono |
(31,263 | ) | 3,473 | 39,459 | 90 | | 11,759 | |||||||||||||||||
MGE Niagara Resorts |
4,784 | 5,407 | | | | 10,191 | ||||||||||||||||||
Management, development and other |
820 | 12 | | 4,096 | (122 | ) | 4,806 | |||||||||||||||||
Corporate |
(1,468 | ) | 18 | | | | (1,450 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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$ | 15,656 | $ | 29,975 | $ | 39,459 | $ | 4,444 | $ | (122 | ) | $ | 89,412 | |||||||||||
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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. MGE historically has evaluated its operating performance with the non-GAAP measure, Adjusted EBITDA, which as used in this press release, primarily represents net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and impairment charges.
Adjusted EBITDA provides an additional way to evaluate MGEs operations and, when viewed with both MGEs GAAP results and the reconciliations provided, MGE 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) MGE believes it enhances an overall understanding of MGEs past and current financial performance; (2) MGE 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 MGEs 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) MGE 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 MGEs performance) or cash flows provided by operating activities (as an indicator of MGEs liquidity), nor should it be considered as an indicator of MGEs overall financial performance. MGEs 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 MGEs results. MGE 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. MGE strongly encourages investors to review its financial information in its entirety and not to rely on a single financial measure.
Contact:
Christopher Jones
Vice President, Corporate Finance
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
(860) 862-8000