EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  For further information, call:
  Patrick J. Bagley – Sr. Vice President - Finance
Dover, Delaware, April 26, 2007   (302) 883-6530

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC. REPORTS IMPROVED RESULTS

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2007

Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE-Symbol: DVD) today reported its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.

Our net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 was $3,560,000 or $.10 per diluted share compared with $4,393,000 or $.12 per diluted share for the compared period of the prior year.

The Company historically reports a loss in the first quarter due to the seasonality of the motorsports business. No major motorsports events were held during the first quarter of either 2007 or 2006. Track rentals and weekly drag racing events represented the majority of revenues in the first quarter of both years. For the quarter ended March 31, 2007, revenues were $882,000 compared with $801,000 in the first quarter of 2006.

Operating and marketing expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 were $2,394,000 compared with $2,218,000 last year. Higher payroll and related benefit costs and utilities caused the increase in 2007.

In the quarter general and administrative expenses increased by $152,000 to $3,171,000 compared with $3,019,000 in the prior year. Most administrative expense categories experienced minor changes from the prior year, except real estate taxes, which increased by $192,000 from last year. Excluding real estate taxes, general and administrative expenses were slightly lower in the first quarter of 2007 than in the prior year.

Depreciation and amortization decreased by $854,000 in the first quarter of 2007 primarily due to the impact of an impairment charge at the Company’s three Midwest facilities recorded in September 2006. Net interest expense decreased by $228,000 in the first quarter of 2007 primarily due to lower average levels of indebtedness in 2007 as compared with 2006.

Loss before income tax benefit for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 was $7,098,000 compared with $7,933,000 in the prior year. The lower loss in 2007 was largely due to lower depreciation and interest expense.


The effective income tax rate for the first quarter of 2007 was 49.8% compared with 44.6% in the prior year. This 2007 rate reflects the estimated rate for the full year. The increase in the effective tax rate from the comparable period in the prior year was due to a change in the estimated annual consolidated pre-tax earnings for 2007 as compared to 2006 and the impact of a reversal of a tax contingency accrual in 2006.

The financial condition of the Company remained strong during the first quarter of 2007. Despite the pre-tax loss in the first quarter, cash flow provided by operations was a positive $2,095,000. Capital spending was $3,004,000 in the first quarter of 2007 compared with $787,000 in the first quarter of 2006. A substantial amount of capital spending in the first quarter represented various phases of the previously announced “Monster Makeover” in Dover. Also, the Company expects to spend approximately $6.0 – 7.0 million during the remainder of the year on this project.

At March 31, 2007, the Company’s indebtedness was $45,307,000 compared with $53,004,000 at March 31, 2006.

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This release contains or may contain forward-looking statements based on management’s beliefs and assumptions. Such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties which could cause results to vary materially. Please refer to the Company’s SEC filings for a discussion of such factors.

Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a leading promoter of motorsports events in the United States. Its motorsports subsidiaries operate four motorsports tracks in three states and promote motorsports events under the auspices of three of the premier sanctioning bodies in motorsports – NASCAR, IRL, and NHRA. The Company owns and operates Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware; Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Missouri; Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tennessee; and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tennessee. For further information log on to www.dovermotorsports.com.


DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts

(Unaudited)

 

    

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
    
     2007     2006  

Revenues:

    

Admissions

   $ 87     $ 85  

Event-related

     784       690  

Broadcasting

     —         —    

Other

     11       26  
                
     882       801  
                

Expenses:

    

Operating and marketing

     2,394       2,218  

General and administrative

     3,171       3,019  

Depreciation and amortization

     1,529       2,383  
                
     7,094       7,620  
                

Operating loss

     (6,212 )     (6,819 )

Interest income

     43       12  

Interest expense

     (929 )     (1,126 )
                

Loss before income tax benefit

     (7,098 )     (7,933 )

Income tax benefit

     3,538       3,540  
                

Net loss

   $ (3,560 )   $ (4,393 )
                

Net loss per common share:

    

Basic

   $ (0.10 )   $ (0.12 )
                

Diluted

   $ (0.10 )   $ (0.12 )
                

Weighted average shares outstanding:

    

Basic

     35,866       36,099  

Diluted

     35,866       36,099  


DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

In Thousands

(Unaudited)

 

    

March 31,

2007

   

March 31,

2006

   

December 31,

2006

 
                    

ASSETS

      

Current assets:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,312     $ 1,175     $ 298  

Accounts receivable

     5,209       6,512       2,935  

Inventories

     289       249       244  

Prepaid expenses and other

     4,550       3,045       1,808  

Receivable from Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.

     55       —         9  

Income taxes receivable

     —         98       —    

Deferred income taxes

     203       563       193  
                        

Total current assets

     11,618       11,642       5,487  

Property and equipment, net

     153,986       219,419       152,502  

Restricted cash

     2,590       2,070       3,684  

Other assets, net

     1,175       1,139       1,261  

Goodwill

     —         2,487       —    
                        

Total assets

   $ 169,369     $ 236,757     $ 162,934  
                        

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

      

Current liabilities:

      

Accounts payable

   $ 838     $ 984     $ 1,938  

Accrued liabilities

     2,635       3,456       3,400  

Payable to Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.

     —         11       —    

Income taxes payable

     108       —         478  

Current portion of long-term debt

     —         695       695  

Deferred revenue

     24,340       26,274       10,008  

Current liabilities of discontinued operation

     —         103       —    
                        

Total current liabilities

     27,921       31,523       16,519  

Revolving line of credit

     41,100       48,100       39,000  

Bonds payable

     4,207       4,209       4,211  

Liability for pension benefits

     865       —         771  

Other liabilities

     —         21       —    

Noncurrent income taxes payable

     9,109       —         —    

Deferred income taxes

     15,957       45,375       28,173  
                        

Total liabilities

     99,159       129,228       88,674  
                        

Stockholders’ equity:

      

Common stock

     1,647       1,640       1,635  

Class A common stock

     1,977       1,992       1,977  

Additional paid-in capital

     99,496       99,946       99,412  

(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings

     (32,175 )     4,512       (28,071 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (735 )     (561 )     (693 )
                        

Total stockholders’ equity

     70,210       107,529       74,260  
                        

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 169,369     $ 236,757     $ 162,934  
                        


DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

In Thousands

(Unaudited)

 

    

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
     2007     2006  

Operating activities:

    

Net loss

   $ (3,560 )   $ (4,393 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     1,529       2,383  

Amortization of credit facility fees

     45       63  

Stock-based compensation

     124       139  

Deferred income taxes

     (3,088 )     (3,151 )

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     (2,274 )     (4,146 )

Inventories

     (45 )     (19 )

Prepaid expenses and other

     (2,781 )     (1,293 )

Receivable from/payable to Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.

     (46 )     (4 )

Accounts payable

     (1,100 )     (493 )

Accrued liabilities

     (765 )     (1,965 )

Income taxes payable/receivable

     (370 )     (388 )

Deferred revenue

     14,332       16,752  

Other liabilities

     94       (21 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations

     2,095       3,464  
                

Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operation

     —         (41 )
                

Investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (3,004 )     (787 )

Restricted cash

     1,094       1,130  
                

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (1,910 )     343  
                

Financing activities:

    

Borrowings from (repayments on) revolving line of credit, net

     2,100       (1,000 )

Repayments of bonds payable

     (699 )     (874 )

Dividends paid

     (544 )     (548 )

Repurchase of common stock

     (25 )     (1,112 )

Excess tax expense on stock awards

     (3 )     —    

Other

     —         (10 )
                

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     829       (3,544 )
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     1,014       222  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     298       953  
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 1,312     $ 1,175