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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 29, 2020
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to             .
Commission File Number: 1-9444
CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
 
34-1560655
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, Ohio 44870-5259
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(419) 626-0830
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Depositary Units (Representing
Limited Partner Interests)
FUN
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   x    No  ☐ 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  x    No  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
 
x
  
Accelerated filer
 
Non-accelerated filer
 
  
Smaller reporting company
 
 
 
 
 
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. ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes      No  x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.


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Title of Class
 
Units Outstanding as of May 1, 2020
Depositary Units
(Representing Limited Partner Interests)
 
56,703,355

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
FORM 10-Q CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  



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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
 
 
March 29, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
March 31, 2019
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
26,295

 
$
182,252

 
$
60,272

Receivables
 
25,652

 
63,106

 
44,331

Inventories
 
7,394

 
32,902

 
42,629

Prepaid advertising
 
17,435

 
4,095

 
24,487

Other current assets
 
16,183

 
11,826

 
13,826

 
 
92,959

 
294,181

 
185,545

Property and Equipment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land
 
435,677

 
441,038

 
269,813

Land improvements
 
457,922

 
460,534

 
437,241

Buildings
 
811,048

 
816,780

 
735,286

Rides and equipment
 
1,893,596

 
1,907,544

 
1,837,270

Construction in progress
 
114,740

 
70,731

 
102,072

 
 
3,712,983

 
3,696,627

 
3,381,682

Less accumulated depreciation
 
(1,836,870
)
 
(1,855,019
)
 
(1,734,928
)
 
 
1,876,113

 
1,841,608

 
1,646,754

Goodwill
 
274,659

 
359,654

 
179,939

Other Intangibles, net
 
51,658

 
59,899

 
36,642

Right-of-Use Asset
 
13,688

 
14,324

 
72,594

Other Assets (See Note 1)
 
80,406

 
11,479

 
10,996

 
 
$
2,389,483

 
$
2,581,145

 
$
2,132,470

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
 
$
7,500

 
$
7,500

 
$
7,500

Accounts payable
 
39,000

 
29,344

 
47,254

Deferred revenue
 
30,381

 
151,377

 
151,336

Accrued interest
 
28,617

 
21,442

 
20,886

Accrued taxes
 
6,656

 
39,237

 
9,883

Accrued salaries, wages and benefits
 
16,866

 
29,549

 
13,996

Self-insurance reserves
 
25,127

 
24,665

 
23,579

Other accrued liabilities
 
23,692

 
21,024

 
19,745

 
 
177,839

 
324,138

 
294,179

Deferred Tax Liability
 
59,021

 
82,046

 
82,518

Derivative Liability
 
34,298

 
18,108

 
13,083

Lease Liability
 
10,310

 
10,600

 
65,399

Non-Current Deferred Revenue (See Note 1)
 
164,137

 
9,401

 
9,767

Other Liabilities
 
806

 
935

 
547

Long-Term Debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revolving credit loans
 
70,000

 

 
120,000

Term debt
 
714,685

 
714,150

 
718,168

Notes
 
1,432,601

 
1,431,733

 
938,407

 
 
2,217,286

 
2,145,883

 
1,776,575

Partners’ Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special L.P. interests
 
5,290

 
5,290

 
5,290

General partner
 
(3
)
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
Limited partners, 56,703, 56,666 and 56,587 units outstanding as of March 29, 2020, December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2019, respectively
 
(305,152
)
 
(25,001
)
 
(133,118
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
25,651

 
9,746

 
18,232

 
 
(274,214
)
 
(9,966
)
 
(109,598
)
 
 
$
2,389,483

 
$
2,581,145

 
$
2,132,470

    
The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands, except per unit amounts)
 
Three months ended
 
March 29, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
Net revenues:
 
 
 
Admissions
$
26,649

 
$
33,217

Food, merchandise and games
19,947

 
24,704

Accommodations, extra-charge products and other
7,039

 
9,056


53,635

 
66,977

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
Cost of food, merchandise, and games revenues
6,385

 
7,649

Operating expenses
106,368

 
98,205

Selling, general and administrative
24,809

 
31,666

Depreciation and amortization
5,088

 
13,589

Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net
6,767

 
1,424

Loss on impairment of goodwill and other intangibles
88,181

 

Gain on sale of investment

 
(617
)

237,598

 
151,916

Operating loss
(183,963
)
 
(84,939
)
Interest expense
27,219

 
20,920

Net effect of swaps
19,779

 
6,379

Loss (gain) on foreign currency
34,202

 
(8,669
)
Other (income) expense
(179
)
 
89

Loss before taxes
(264,984
)
 
(103,658
)
Benefit for taxes
(49,007
)
 
(19,985
)
Net loss
(215,977
)
 
(83,673
)
Net loss allocated to general partner
(2
)
 
(1
)
Net loss allocated to limited partners
$
(215,975
)
 
$
(83,672
)
 
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(215,977
)
 
$
(83,673
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), (net of tax):
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
15,905

 
(3,050
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), (net of tax)
15,905

 
(3,050
)
Total comprehensive loss
$
(200,072
)
 
$
(86,723
)
Basic loss per limited partner unit:
 
 
 
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding
56,414

 
56,310

Net loss per limited partner unit
$
(3.83
)
 
$
(1.49
)
Diluted loss per limited partner unit:
 
 
 
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding
56,414

 
56,310

Net loss per limited partner unit
$
(3.83
)
 
$
(1.49
)
The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands)
For the three months ended
Limited Partnership Units Outstanding
 
Limited Partners’ Equity
 
General Partner’s Equity
 
Special L.P. Interests
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Total Partners’ Equity
Balance as of December 31, 2018
56,564

 
$
5,845

 
$
(1
)
 
$
5,290

 
$
21,282

 
$
32,416

Net loss

 
(83,672
)
 
(1
)
 

 

 
(83,673
)
Partnership distribution declared ($0.925 per unit)

 
(52,334
)
 

 

 

 
(52,334
)
Issuance of limited partnership units related to compensation
23

 
(1,536
)
 

 

 

 
(1,536
)
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions

 
(1,421
)
 

 

 

 
(1,421
)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax ($874)

 

 

 

 
(3,050
)
 
(3,050
)
Balance as of March 31, 2019
56,587

 
$
(133,118
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
5,290

 
$
18,232

 
$
(109,598
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2019
56,666

 
$
(25,001
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
5,290

 
$
9,746

 
$
(9,966
)
Net loss

 
(215,975
)
 
(2
)
 

 

 
(215,977
)
Partnership distribution declared ($0.935 per unit)

 
(53,022
)
 

 

 

 
(53,022
)
Issuance of limited partnership units related to compensation
37

 
(9,413
)
 

 

 

 
(9,413
)
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions

 
(1,741
)
 

 

 

 
(1,741
)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax $2,851

 

 

 

 
15,905

 
15,905

Balance as of March 29, 2020
56,703

 
$
(305,152
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
5,290

 
$
25,651

 
$
(274,214
)
The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
 
Three months ended
 
March 29, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
CASH FLOWS FOR OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(215,977
)
 
$
(83,673
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash for operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
5,088

 
13,589

Loss on impairment of goodwill and other intangibles
88,181

 

Non-cash foreign currency loss (gain) on debt
35,332

 
(9,438
)
Non-cash equity based compensation expense
(4,827
)
 
2,543

Non-cash deferred income tax benefit
(27,727
)
 
(2,530
)
Net effect of swaps
19,779

 
6,379

Other non-cash expenses
5,995

 
1,883

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
(Increase) decrease in receivables
13,233

 
7,240

(Increase) decrease in inventories
(14,098
)
 
(11,827
)
(increase) decrease in other assets
(23,052
)
 
(27,395
)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
8,640

 
18,829

Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue
34,602

 
43,938

Increase (decrease) in accrued interest
7,580

 
12,856

Increase (decrease) in accrued taxes
(25,093
)
 
(17,235
)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
(12,795
)
 
(11,901
)
Net cash for operating activities
(105,139
)
 
(56,742
)
CASH FLOWS FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(58,032
)
 
(53,397
)
Proceeds from sale of investment

 
617

Net cash for investing activities
(58,032
)
 
(52,780
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Net borrowings on revolving credit loans
70,000

 
120,000

Distributions paid to partners
(53,022
)
 
(52,334
)
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions
(1,741
)
 
(1,421
)
Payments related to tax withholding for equity compensation
(4,618
)
 
(4,079
)
Net cash from financing activities
10,619

 
62,166

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(3,405
)
 
2,279

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
 
 
Net decrease for the period
(155,957
)
 
(45,077
)
Balance, beginning of period
182,252

 
105,349

Balance, end of period
$
26,295

 
$
60,272

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
Cash payments for interest expense
$
19,342

 
$
8,117

Interest capitalized
465

 
1,118

Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds
4,000

 
176

Capital expenditures in accounts payable
11,365

 
9,382

The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
INDEX FOR NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 


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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the financial records of Cedar Fair, L.P. (the "Partnership," "we," "us," or "our") without audit and reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the results of the interim periods covered in this report. Due to the seasonal nature of our amusement and water park operations, the results for any interim period may not be indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year.

(1) Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies:
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, on March 13, 2020, we announced the closure of certain parks and the decision to delay the opening of other parks in response to the federal and local recommendations and restrictions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. As of May 6, 2020, all our parks remain closed. Even after our parks are able to reopen, there may be longer-term negative impacts to our business, results of operations and financial condition as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including changes in consumer behavior and preferences causing significant volatility or reductions in demand for or interest in our parks, damage to our brand and reputation, increases in operating expenses to comply with additional hygiene-related protocols, limitations on our ability to recruit and train sufficient employees to staff our parks, limitations on our employees' ability to work and travel, and significant changes in the economic or political conditions in areas in which we operate. Despite our efforts to manage these impacts, their ultimate impact may be material, and will depend on factors beyond our knowledge or control, including the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken to contain its spread and mitigate its public health effects.

We have taken steps to secure additional liquidity and address any potential debt covenant issues, in the event that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue. These steps include reducing operating expenses, including labor costs; suspending $75 million to $100 million of non-essential capital expenditures planned for both the 2020 and 2021 operating seasons; and suspending quarterly distribution payments. In addition, subsequent to March 29, 2020, we issued senior secured notes and further amended the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement, including expanding our senior secured revolving credit facility capacity and revising certain financial covenants. See the Subsequent Event footnote at Note 15 for further details.

Management has made significant estimates and assumptions to determine our liquidity requirements and estimate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, including financial results in the near and long-term. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, we had been preparing for our 2020 operating season. As of March 29, 2020, our working capital accounts were at normal seasonal levels, in particular receivables for our installment purchase plans, inventories and deferred revenue for season-long products. For purposes of preparing our financial statements, as of March 29, 2020, we estimated that some or all of our parks may remain closed throughout 2020 due to the imposition of external operating restrictions or due to the time it may take to implement additional hygiene protocols and prepare our parks for operation. As a result, we estimated that the following working capital amounts would be realized greater than 12 months from the balance sheet date and they have been classified as non-current as of March 29, 2020. These amounts represent our best estimate and include material assumptions, including the time frame to reopen our parks, which may differ materially as the COVID-19 pandemic and the related actions taken to contain its spread progress.
(In thousands)
Balance Sheet Location
 
March 29, 2020
Receivables
Other Assets
 
$
23,968

Inventories
Other Assets
 
39,364

Prepaid advertising and other current assets
Other Assets
 
5,177

 
 
 
$
68,509

 
 
 
 
Deferred revenue (See Note 4)
Non-Current Deferred Revenue
 
$
154,946


Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies
Except for the changes described below, our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q report have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies described in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, which were included in the Form 10-K filed on February 21, 2020. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Form 10-K referred to above.

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Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASC 2016-13"). ASU 2016-13 replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period. We adopted ASU 2016-13 as of January 1, 2020. The standard did not have an effect on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes ("ASU 2019-12"). ASU 2019-12 simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing specific exceptions and clarifying and amending existing guidance under Topic 740, Income Taxes. ASU 2019-12 is effective for fiscal years after December 15, 2020 and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period, but all amendments must be adopted in the same period. The allowable adoption methods differ under the various amendments. We are in the process of evaluating the effect this standard will have on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-04, Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting ("ASU 2020-04"). ASU 2020-04 provides optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. ASU 2020-04 is effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. We are in the process of evaluating the effect this standard will have on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

(2) Interim Reporting:
We are one of the largest regional amusement park operators in the world with 13 properties in our portfolio consisting of amusement parks, water parks and complementary resort facilities. Our parks operate seasonally except for Knott's Berry Farm. Our seasonal parks are generally open during weekends beginning in April or May, and then daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day. After Labor Day, our seasonal parks are open during select weekends in September and, in most cases, in the fourth quarter for Halloween and winter events. As a result, a substantial portion of our revenues from these seasonal parks are generated during an approximate 130- to 140-day operating season with the major portion concentrated in the third quarter during the peak vacation months of July and August. Knott's Berry Farm is open daily on a year-round basis.

To assure that these highly seasonal operations will not result in misleading comparisons of current and subsequent interim periods, we have adopted the following accounting and reporting procedures: (a) revenues from multi-use products are recognized over the estimated number of uses expected for each type of product; and the estimated number of uses is reviewed and may be updated periodically during the operating season prior to the ticket or product expiration, which generally occurs no later than the close of the operating season; (b) depreciation, certain advertising and certain seasonal operating costs are expensed over each park’s operating season, including some costs incurred prior to the season, which are deferred and amortized over the season; and (c) all other costs are expensed as incurred or ratably over the entire year. If the COVID-19 pandemic prevents us from opening our parks during the second quarter of 2020, we anticipate recognizing depreciation and certain other operating costs, which are typically expensed over each park's operating season and which will still be incurred, over the calendar year instead of over each park's operating season. This change in accounting procedure would more accurately reflect incurred expense during this unprecedented shutdown.


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(3) Acquisitions:
On July 1, 2019, we completed the acquisition of two water parks and one resort in Texas, the Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort New Braunfels and the Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston ("Schlitterbahn parks"), for a cash purchase price of $257.7 million. The acquisition increased our presence in growing and attractive markets and further diversified our portfolio of properties. The Schlitterbahn parks are included within our single reportable segment of amusement/water parks with accompanying resort facilities.

The purchase price was allocated to the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon management's estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. To the extent the purchase price exceeded the estimated fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired, such excess was allocated to goodwill. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $178.0 million, property and equipment of $58.1 million, an indefinite-lived trade name of $23.2 million, covenants not to compete of $0.2 million and a net working capital deficit of $3.3 million were recorded. We also assumed a lease commitment for the land on which Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston is located. This land lease resulted in the recognition of an additional right-of-use asset totaling $6.8 million and an additional corresponding lease liability totaling $5.3 million. All goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

Due to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our expected future operating results, we tested the long-lived assets, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets of the Schlitterbahn parks for impairment as of March 29, 2020. This resulted in impairment charges at the Schlitterbahn parks of $2.7 million for long-lived assets, $73.6 million for goodwill and $7.9 million for the Schlitterbahn trade name (see Note 5 and Note 6).

The results of the Schlitterbahn parks' operations, including $0.9 million of net revenues and $91.3 million of net loss, are included within the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 29, 2020. If we had acquired the Schlitterbahn parks on January 1, 2019, our results for the three months ended March 31, 2019 would have included net revenues and net loss of approximately $2 million and $6 million, respectively. Related acquisition transaction costs totaled $7.0 million for the third and fourth quarter of 2019 and were included within Selling, general and administrative expenses.

(4) Revenue Recognition:
As disclosed within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, revenues are generated from sales of (1) admission to our amusement parks and water parks, (2) food, merchandise and games both inside and outside the parks, and (3) accommodations, extra-charge products, and other revenue sources. Admission revenues include amounts paid to gain admission into our parks, including parking fees. Revenues related to extra-charge products, including premium benefit offerings such as front-of-line products, and online transaction fees charged to customers are included in "Accommodations, extra-charge products and other".

The following table presents net revenues disaggregated by revenues generated within the parks and revenues generated from out-of-park operations less amounts remitted to outside parties under concessionaire arrangements for the periods presented:
 
Three months ended
(In thousands)
March 29, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
In-park revenues
$
43,027

 
$
54,213

Out-of-park revenues
12,091

 
14,761

Concessionaire remittance
(1,483
)
 
(1,997
)
Net revenues
$
53,635

 
$
66,977


Due to our highly seasonal operations, a substantial portion of our revenues are generated during an approximate 130- to 140-day operating season. Most revenues are recognized on a daily basis based on actual guest spend at our properties. Revenues from multi-use products, including season-long products for admission, dining, beverage and other products, are recognized over the estimated number of uses expected for each type of product. The estimated number of uses is reviewed and may be updated periodically during the operating season prior to the ticket or product expiration, which generally occurs no later than the close of the operating season. The number of uses is estimated based on historical usage adjusted for expected usage. For any bundled products that include multiple performance obligations, revenue is allocated using the retail price of each distinct performance obligation and any inherent discounts are allocated based on the gross margin and expected redemption of each performance obligation. We do not typically provide for refunds or returns.

In some instances, we arrange with outside parties ("concessionaires") to provide goods to guests, typically food and merchandise, and we act as an agent, resulting in net revenues recorded within the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Concessionaire arrangement revenues are recognized over the operating season and are variable. Sponsorship revenues and marina revenues, which are classified as "Accommodations, extra-charge products and other," are recognized over the park operating season which represents the period in which the performance obligations are satisfied. Sponsorship revenues are typically fixed. However, some sponsorship revenues are variable based on achievement of specified operating metrics. We estimate variable revenues and perform a constraint analysis using both historical information and current trends to determine the amount of revenue that is not probable of a significant reversal.

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Many products, including season-long products, are sold to customers in advance, resulting in a contract liability ("deferred revenue"). Deferred revenue is at its highest immediately prior to the peak summer season, and at its lowest at the beginning of the calendar year following the close of our parks' operating seasons, as well as at the end of the third quarter after the peak summer season and at the beginning of the selling season for the next year's products. Season-long products represent most of the deferred revenue balance in any given period.

Of the $151.4 million of deferred revenue recorded as of January 1, 2020, 91% was related to season-long products. The remainder was related to deferred online transaction fees charged to customers, advanced ticket sales, marina deposits, advanced resort reservations, and other deferred revenue. During the three months ended March 29, 2020, approximately $6.3 million of the deferred revenue balance as of January 1, 2020 was recognized.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have estimated that some or all of our parks may remain closed throughout 2020. We have announced our intention to extend the validity of our season pass products through the 2021 operating season to compensate for lost days in 2020. As a result, we have classified a portion of our deferred revenue as non-current as of March 29, 2020. The following table discloses when we expect to recognize our outstanding deferred revenue:
(In thousands)
March 29, 2020
Balance Sheet Location
Estimated to be recognized in 2020
$
30,381

Deferred revenue
 
 
 
Estimated to be recognized in 2021
155,435

Other Non-Current Deferred Revenue
Estimated to be recognized from 2022 through 2039 (1)
8,702

Other Non-Current Deferred Revenue
 
164,137

 
 
 
 
Total Deferred Revenue
$
194,518

 

(1)
We lease a portion of the California's Great America parking lot to the Santa Clara Stadium Authority during Levi's Stadium events. The lease is effective through the life of the stadium, or approximately 25 years, from the opening of the stadium through 2039. The lease payments were prepaid, and the corresponding revenue is being recognized over the life of the stadium.

Payment is due immediately on the transaction date for most products. Our receivable balance includes outstanding amounts on installment purchase plans which are offered for season-long products (and other select products for specific time periods), and includes sales to retailers, group sales and catering activities which are billed. Installment purchase plans vary in length from three monthly installments to 12 monthly installments. Payment terms for billings are typically net 30 days. Receivables are highest in the peak summer months and the lowest in the winter months. We are not exposed to a significant concentration of customer credit risk. As of March 29, 2020, December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2019, we recorded a $6.0 million, $3.4 million and $3.9 million allowance for doubtful accounts, respectively, representing estimated defaults on installment purchase plans. The default estimate is calculated using the historical default rate adjusted for current period trends, including an adjustment for the impact of COVID-19 on our customers' ability to pay based on March 2020 collection rates. The allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded as a reduction of deferred revenue to the extent revenue has not been recognized on the corresponding season-long products.

As mentioned above, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have estimated that some or all of our parks may remain closed throughout 2020. We have announced a suspension of collections on our installment purchase plans until our parks re-open. As a result, we have classified $24.0 million of our installment purchase plan receivables as non-current as of March 29, 2020.


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(5) Long-Lived Assets:
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment upon the occurrence of events or changes in circumstances that would indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. In order to determine if an asset has been impaired, assets are grouped and tested at the lowest level for which identifiable, independent cash flows are available. A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. Such indicators may include, among others: a significant decline in expected future cash flows; a sustained, significant decline in equity price and market capitalization; a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate; unanticipated competition; and slower growth rates. Any adverse change in these factors could have a significant impact on the recoverability of these assets and could have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Non-operating assets are evaluated for impairment based on changes in market conditions. When changes in market conditions are observed, impairment is estimated using a market-based approach. If the estimated fair value of the non-operating assets is less than their carrying value, an impairment charge is recorded for the difference.

Due to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our expected future operating results, we tested our long-lived assets for impairment as of March 29, 2020. We concluded the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the long-lived assets at the Schlitterbahn parks no longer exceeded the related carrying values. Therefore, we recorded a $2.7 million impairment charge equal to the difference between the fair value and the carrying amounts of the assets in "Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets" within the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income as of March 29, 2020. The fair value of our long-lived assets was determined using a real and personal property appraisal which was performed in accordance with ASC 820 - Fair Value Measurement.

During the third quarter of 2016, we ceased operations of one of our separately gated outdoor water parks, Wildwater Kingdom, located near Cleveland in Aurora, Ohio. At the date that Wildwater Kingdom ceased operations, the only remaining long-lived asset was approximately 670 acres of land. The Wildwater Kingdom acreage, reduced by acreage sold, is recorded within "Other Assets" in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet ($9.0 million as of March 29, 2020, December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2019).

(6) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets:
Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, including trade names, are reviewed for impairment annually, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. Due to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our expected future operating results, we tested our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment as of March 29, 2020. We concluded the estimated fair value of goodwill at the Schlitterbahn parks and Dorney Park reporting units, and the estimated fair value of the Schlitterbahn trade name no longer exceeded their carrying values. Therefore, we recorded a $73.6 million, $6.8 million and $7.9 million impairment of goodwill at the Schlitterbahn parks, goodwill at Dorney Park, and the Schlitterbahn trade name, respectively, during the first quarter of 2020. The impairment charges were equal to the amount by which the carrying amounts exceeded the assets' fair value and were recorded in "Loss on impairment of goodwill and other intangibles" within the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income.

The fair value of our reporting units was established using a combination of an income (discounted cash flow) approach and market approach. The income approach used each reporting unit's projection of estimated operating results and discounted cash flows using a weighted-average cost of capital that reflected current market conditions. Estimated operating results were established using our best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period including growth rates in revenues and costs, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures, the anticipated time frame to re-open our parks following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the related demand upon re-opening our parks following the COVID-19 pandemic. Other significant estimates and assumptions included terminal value growth rates, future estimates of capital expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements. The market approach estimated fair value by applying cash flow multiples to each reporting unit's operating performance. The multiples were derived from comparable publicly traded companies with similar operating and investment characteristics of the reporting units. The impairment charge recognized was for the amount by which the reporting unit's carrying amount exceeded its fair value.

Our indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of trade names. The fair value of our trade names was calculated using a relief-from-royalty model. The impairment charge recognized was for the amount by which the trade name's carrying amount exceeded its fair value.

Management made significant estimates in calculating the fair value of our reporting units and trade names. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates.


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Changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the three months ended March 29, 2020 and March 31, 2019 were:
(In thousands)
 
Goodwill
Balance as of December 31, 2019
 
$
359,654

Impairment
 
(80,331
)
Foreign currency translation
 
(4,664
)
Balance as of March 29, 2020
 
$
274,659

 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2018
 
$
178,719

Foreign currency translation
 
1,220

Balance as of March 31, 2019
 
$
179,939



Goodwill included $104.4 million and $178.0 million as of March 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, of goodwill related to the Schlitterbahn parks which were acquired on July 1, 2019, see Note 3.

As of March 29, 2020, December 31, 2019, and March 31, 2019, other intangible assets consisted of the following:
(In thousands)
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying
Value
March 29, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
Other intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Trade names
$
50,361

 
$

 
$
50,361

License / franchise agreements
4,255

 
(2,958
)
 
1,297

Total other intangible assets
$
54,616

 
$
(2,958
)
 
$
51,658

 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
Other intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Trade names
$
59,249

 
$

 
$
59,249

License / franchise agreements
3,583

 
(2,933
)
 
650

Total other intangible assets
$
62,832

 
$
(2,933
)
 
$
59,899

 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
Other intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Trade names
$
35,665

 
$

 
$
35,665

License / franchise agreements
3,389

 
(2,412
)
 
977

Total other intangible assets
$
39,054

 
$
(2,412
)
 
$
36,642



Other intangible assets included $15.4 million and $23.2 million as of March 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, for the Schlitterbahn trade name acquired on July 1, 2019, see Note 3. The Schlitterbahn trade name is an indefinite-lived intangible asset. Amortization expense of finite-lived other intangible assets is expected to continue to be immaterial going forward.


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(7) Long-Term Debt:
Long-term debt as of March 29, 2020, December 31, 2019, and March 31, 2019 consisted of the following:
(In thousands)
March 29, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
March 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revolving credit facility (due 2022)
$
70,000

 
$

 
$
120,000

U.S. term loan averaging 3.43% YTD 2020; 4.01% in 2019; 4.25% YTD 2019 (due 2017-2024) (1)
729,375

 
729,375

 
735,000

Notes
 
 
 
 
 
2024 U.S. fixed rate notes at 5.375%
450,000

 
450,000

 
450,000

2027 U.S. fixed rate notes at 5.375%
500,000

 
500,000

 
500,000

2029 U.S. fixed rate notes at 5.250%
500,000

 
500,000

 

 
2,249,375

 
2,179,375

 
1,805,000

Less current portion
(7,500
)
 
(7,500
)
 
(7,500
)
 
2,241,875

 
2,171,875

 
1,797,500

Less debt issuance costs and original issue discount
(24,589
)
 
(25,992
)
 
(20,925
)
 
$
2,217,286

 
$
2,145,883

 
$
1,776,575

(1)
The average interest rates do not reflect the effect of interest rate swap agreements (see Note 8).

Term Debt and Revolving Credit Facilities
In April 2017, we amended and restated our existing credit agreement (the "2017 Credit Agreement"). As of March 29, 2020, the 2017 Credit Agreement included a $750 million senior secured term loan facility and a $275 million senior secured revolving credit facility. The 2017 Credit Agreement was amended on March 14, 2018 (subsequently referred to as the "Amended 2017 Credit Agreement"). Specifically, the interest rate for the senior secured term loan facility was amended to London InterBank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 175 basis points (bps). The pricing terms for the 2018 amendment reflected $0.9 million of Original Issue Discount ("OID"). The senior secured term loan facility matures April 15, 2024 and, as of March 29, 2020, $7.5 million was payable annually. The facilities provided under the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement are collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the Partnership.

As of March 29, 2020, the senior secured revolving credit facility under the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement had a combined limit of $275 million with a Canadian sub-limit of $15 million. Borrowings under the senior secured revolving credit facility bore interest at LIBOR or Canadian Dollar Offered Rate ("CDOR") plus 200 bps during the financial statement periods presented. The revolving credit facility is scheduled to mature in April 2022 and also provides for the issuance of documentary and standby letters of credit. As of March 29, 2020, $70.0 million was outstanding under the revolving credit facility. The Amended 2017 Credit Agreement requires the payment of a 37.5 bps commitment fee per annum on the unused portion of the credit facilities.

Subsequent to March 29, 2020, we further amended the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. See the Subsequent Event footnote at Note 15 for further details.

Notes
In June 2014, we issued $450 million of 5.375% senior unsecured notes ("2024 senior notes"). The 2024 senior notes pay interest semi-annually in June and December, with the principal due in full on June 1, 2024. The notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at various prices depending on the date redeemed.

In April 2017, we issued $500 million of 5.375% senior unsecured notes ("2027 senior notes"). The 2027 senior notes pay interest semi-annually in April and October, with the principal due in full on April 15, 2027. The notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time prior to April 15, 2022 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus a "make-whole" premium together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the redemption date. Thereafter, the notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at various prices depending on the date redeemed.

In June 2019, in conjunction with the acquisition of the Schlitterbahn parks (see Note 3), we issued $500 million of 5.250% senior unsecured notes maturing in 2029 ("2029 senior notes"). The net proceeds from the offering of the 2029 senior notes were used to complete the acquisition, complete the purchase of land at California's Great America (see Note 12), to pay transaction fees and expenses, and for general corporate purposes and repayment of the revolving credit facility.

The 2029 senior notes pay interest semi-annually in January and July, with the principal due in full on July 15, 2029. Prior to July 15, 2022, up to 35% of the notes may be redeemed with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at a price equal to 105.250% of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any. The notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time prior to July 15, 2024 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus a "make-whole" premium together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the redemption date. Thereafter, the notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at various prices depending on the date redeemed.

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As market conditions warrant, we may from time to time repurchase debt securities issued in privately negotiated or open market transactions, by tender offer, exchange offer or otherwise.

Subsequent to March 29, 2020, we issued $1.0 billion of 5.500% senior secured notes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. See the Subsequent Event footnote at Note 15 for further details.

Covenants
As of March 29, 2020, the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement included a Consolidated Leverage Ratio, which if breached for any reason and not cured could result in an event of default. The ratio was set at a maximum of 5.50x Consolidated Total Debt-to-Consolidated EBITDA. As of March 29, 2020, we were in compliance with this financial condition covenant and all other financial covenants under the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement.

Our long-term debt agreements include Restricted Payment provisions, which could limit our ability to pay partnership distributions. Pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the 2024 senior notes, which included the most restrictive of these Restricted Payments provisions as of March 29, 2020, if our pro forma Total-Indebtedness-to-Consolidated-Cash-Flow Ratio was greater than 5.00x, we could still make Restricted Payments of $60 million annually so long as no default or event of default had occurred and was continuing. If our pro forma Total-Indebtedness-to-Consolidated-Cash-Flow Ratio was less than or equal to 5.00x, we could make Restricted Payments up to our Restricted Payment pool. Our pro forma Total-Indebtedness-to-Consolidated-Cash-Flow Ratio was less than or equal to 5.00x as of March 29, 2020.

See the Subsequent Event footnote at Note 15 for a discussion of changes to our financial covenants made in connection with our April 2020 financing events.

(8) Derivative Financial Instruments:
Derivative financial instruments are used within our overall risk management program to manage certain interest rate and foreign currency risks. By utilizing a derivative instrument to hedge exposure to LIBOR rate changes, we are exposed to counterparty credit risk, in particular the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. To mitigate this risk, hedging instruments are placed with a counterparty that we believe poses minimal credit risk. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

We have four interest rate swap agreements that mature on December 31, 2020 and convert $500 million of variable-rate debt to a rate of 4.39%. We also have four additional interest rate swap agreements that convert the same notional amount to a rate of 4.63% for the period December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2023. None of the interest rate swap agreements are designated as hedging instruments. The fair market value of our swap portfolio, including the location within the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, for the periods presented were as follows:
(In thousands)
Balance Sheet Location
 
March 29, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
March 31, 2019
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Rate Swaps
Other accrued liabilities
 
$
(8,718
)
 
$
(5,129
)
 
$

 
Derivative Liability
 
(34,298
)
 
(18,108
)
 
(13,083
)
 
 
 
$
(43,016
)
 
$
(23,237
)
 
$
(13,083
)

Instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting or were de-designated are prospectively adjusted to fair value each reporting period through "Net effect of swaps" within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.


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(9) Fair Value Measurements:
The table below presents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of March 29, 2020, December 31, 2019, and March 31, 2019 on a recurring basis as well as the fair values of other financial instruments, including their locations within the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:
(In thousands)
Balance Sheet Location
Fair Value Hierarchy Level
 
March 29, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
March 31, 2019
 
Carrying Value
Fair 
Value
 
Carrying Value
Fair 
Value
 
Carrying Value
Fair 
Value
Financial assets (liabilities) measured on a recurring basis:
Short-term investments
Other current assets
Level 1
 
$
99

$
99

 
$
275

$
275

 
$
492

$
492

Interest rate swaps
Derivative Liability (1)
Level 2
 
$
(43,016
)
$
(43,016
)
 
$
(23,237
)
$
(23,237
)
 
$
(13,083
)
$
(13,083
)
Other financial assets (liabilities):
Term debt
Long-Term Debt (2)
Level 2
 
$
(721,875
)
$
(620,813
)
 
$
(721,875
)
$
(725,484
)
 
$
(727,500
)
$
(723,863
)
2024 senior notes
Long-Term Debt (2)
Level 1
 
$
(450,000
)
$
(382,500
)
 
$
(450,000
)
$
(462,375
)
 
$
(450,000
)
$
(457,875
)
2027 senior notes
Long-Term Debt (2)
Level 1
 
$
(500,000
)
$
(410,000
)
 
$
(500,000
)
$
(535,000
)
 
$
(500,000
)
$
(505,000
)
2029 senior notes
Long-Term Debt (2)
Level 2
 
$
(500,000
)
$
(417,500
)
 
$
(500,000
)
$
(539,375
)
 


(1)
As of March 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $8.7 million and $5.1 million of the fair value of our swap portfolio, respectively, was classified as current and recorded in "Other accrued liabilities".
(2)
Carrying values of long-term debt balances are before reductions for debt issuance costs and original issue discount of $24.6 million, $26.0 million, and $20.9 million as of March 29, 2020, December 31, 2019, and March 31, 2019, respectively.

Fair values of the interest rate swap agreements are determined using significant inputs, including the LIBOR forward curves, which are considered Level 2 observable market inputs.

Due to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our expected future operating results, we tested our long-lived assets, goodwill, and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment as of March 29, 2020. We concluded the estimated fair value of the Schlitterbahn parks reporting unit and its related long-lived assets and trade name, and of the Dorney Park reporting unit no longer exceeded their carrying values. Therefore, as of March 29, 2020, these assets were measured at fair value. We recorded a $2.7 million, $73.6 million and $7.9 million impairment charge to long-lived assets, goodwill and the trade name at the Schlitterbahn parks, respectively, and an $6.8 million impairment charge to goodwill at Dorney Park during the first quarter of 2020. The long-lived asset impairment charge was recorded in "Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets", and the goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges were recorded in "Loss on impairment of goodwill and other intangibles" within the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income as of March 29, 2020.

The fair value determination for our long-lived assets, reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets included numerous assumptions based on Level 3 inputs. The fair value of our long-lived assets was determined using a real and personal property appraisal of which the principal assumptions included the principal market and market participants upon sale. The primary assumptions used to determine the fair value of our reporting units included growth rates in revenues and costs, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures, the anticipated time frame to re-open our parks following the COVID-19 pandemic, the related demand upon re-opening our parks following the COVID-19 pandemic, terminal value growth rates, future estimates of capital expenditures, changes in future capital requirements, and a weighted-average cost of capital that reflected current market conditions. The fair value of our indefinite-lived intangible assets was determined using a relief-from-royalty method of which the principal assumptions included royalty rates, growth rates in revenues, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins, the anticipated time frame to re-open our parks following the COVID-19 pandemic, the related demand upon re-opening our parks following the COVID-19 pandemic, terminal value growth rates, and a discount rate based on a weighted-average cost of capital that reflected current market conditions.

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, revolving credit loans, accounts receivable, current portion of term debt, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. There were no other assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of March 29, 2020, December 31, 2019 or March 31, 2019.

(10) Earnings per Unit:
Net loss per limited partner unit was calculated based on the following unit amounts:
 
Three months ended
(In thousands, except per unit amounts)
March 29, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
Basic weighted average units outstanding
56,414

 
56,310

Diluted weighted average units outstanding
56,414

 
56,310

Net loss per unit - basic
$
(3.83
)
 
$
(1.49
)
Net loss per unit - diluted
$
(3.83
)
 
$
(1.49
)


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(11) Income and Partnership Taxes:
We are subject to publicly traded partnership tax (PTP tax) on certain partnership level gross income (net revenues less cost of food, merchandise, and games revenues), state and local income taxes on partnership income, U.S. federal, state and local income taxes on income from our corporate subsidiaries and foreign income taxes on our foreign subsidiary. As such, the total provision (benefit) for taxes includes amounts for the PTP gross income tax and federal, state, local and foreign income taxes. Under applicable accounting rules, the total provision (benefit) for income taxes includes the amount of taxes payable for the current year and the impact of deferred tax assets and liabilities, which represents future tax consequences of events that are recognized in different periods in the financial statements than for tax purposes.

The total tax provision (benefit) for interim periods is determined by applying an estimated annual effective tax rate to the applicable quarterly income (loss). Our consolidated estimated annual effective tax rate differs from the statutory federal income tax rate primarily due to state, local and foreign income taxes, certain partnership level income not being subject to federal tax and beneficial rate differences on loss carrybacks enacted by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") on March 27, 2020.

Unrecognized tax benefits, including accrued interest and penalties, were not material in any period presented. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense.

(12) Lease Commitments and Contingencies:
Prior to the second quarter of 2019, our most significant lease commitment was for the land on which California's Great America is located in the City of Santa Clara, which had an initial term through 2039 with renewal options through 2074. On June 28, 2019, we purchased the land at California's Great America from the lessor, the City of Santa Clara, for $150.3 million.


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(13) Consolidating Financial Information of Guarantors and Issuers of 2024 Senior Notes:
Cedar Fair, L.P., Canada's Wonderland Company ("Cedar Canada"), and Magnum Management Corporation ("Magnum") are the co-issuers of the 2024 senior notes (see Note 7). The notes have been fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by each 100% owned subsidiary of Cedar Fair (other than Cedar Canada and Magnum). There are no non-guarantor subsidiaries.

The following consolidating schedules present condensed financial information for Cedar Fair, L.P., Cedar Canada, and Magnum, the co-issuers, and each 100% owned subsidiary of Cedar Fair (other than Cedar Canada and Magnum), the guarantors (on a combined basis), as of March 29, 2020, December 31, 2019, and March 31, 2019 and for the three month periods ended March 29, 2020 and March 31, 2019. In lieu of providing separate unaudited financial statements for the guarantor subsidiaries, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidating financial statements have been included.


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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
March 29, 2020
(In thousands)
 
 
Cedar Fair L.P.
(Parent)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$

 
$

 
$
22,316

 
$
6,097

 
$
(2,118
)
 
$
26,295

Receivables
 

 
1,383

 
40,143

 
1,038,924

 
(1,054,798
)
 
25,652

Inventories
 

 

 
498

 
6,896

 

 
7,394

Other current assets
 
74

 
18,577

 
5,279

 
30,988

 
(21,300
)
 
33,618

 
 
74

 
19,960

 
68,236

 
1,082,905

 
(1,078,216
)
 
92,959

Property and Equipment, net
 

 
690

 
169,548

 
1,705,875

 

 
1,876,113

Investment in Park
 
397,743

 
1,159,177

 
289,440

 
174,148

 
(2,020,508
)
 

Goodwill
 
674

 

 
56,718

 
217,267

 

 
274,659

Other Intangibles, net
 

 

 
12,643

 
39,015

 

 
51,658

Deferred Tax Asset
 

 
43,179

 

 

 
(43,179
)
 

Right-of-Use Asset
 

 

 
128

 
13,560

 

 
13,688

Other Assets
 

 

 
4,411

 
75,995

 

 
80,406

 
 
$
398,491

 
$
1,223,006

 
$
601,124

 
$
3,308,765

 
$
(3,141,903
)
 
$
2,389,483

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
 
$

 
$
1,313

 
$

 
$
6,187

 
$

 
$
7,500

Accounts payable
 
664,545

 
393,124

 
1,660

 
36,587

 
(1,056,916
)
 
39,000

Deferred revenue
 

 

 
3,430

 
26,951

 

 
30,381

Accrued interest
 
268

 
179

 
7,966

 
20,204

 

 
28,617

Accrued taxes
 
1,071

 

 

 
26,885

 
(21,300
)
 
6,656

Accrued salaries, wages and benefits
 

 
15,682

 
1,184

 

 

 
16,866

Self-insurance reserves
 

 
10,345

 
1,476

 
13,306

 

 
25,127

Other accrued liabilities
 
6,821

 
9,404

 
136

 
7,331

 

 
23,692

 
 
672,705

 
430,047

 
15,852

 
137,451

 
(1,078,216
)
 
177,839

Deferred Tax Liability
 

 

 
13,711

 
88,489

 
(43,179
)
 
59,021

Derivative Liability
 

 
34,298

 

 

 

 
34,298

Lease Liability
 

 

 
100

 
10,210

 

 
10,310

Other Liabilities
 

 
546

 
7,447

 
156,950

 

 
164,943

Long-Term Debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revolving credit loans
 

 

 

 
70,000

 

 
70,000

Term debt
 

 
125,478

 

 
589,207

 

 
714,685

Notes
 

 

 
447,194

 
985,407

 

 
1,432,601

 
 

 
125,478

 
447,194

 
1,644,614

 

 
2,217,286

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Partners' (Deficit) Equity
 
(274,214
)
 
632,637

 
116,820

 
1,271,051

 
(2,020,508
)
 
(274,214
)
 
 
$
398,491

 
$
1,223,006

 
$
601,124

 
$
3,308,765

 
$
(3,141,903
)
 
$
2,389,483


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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 2019
(In thousands)
 
 
Cedar Fair L.P.
(Parent)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$

 
$

 
$
66,357

 
$
116,428

 
$
(533
)
 
$
182,252

Receivables
 

 
1,299

 
35,309

 
1,077,688

 
(1,051,190
)
 
63,106

Inventories
 

 

 
2,786

 
30,116

 

 
32,902

Other current assets
 
182

 
1,269

 
541

 
13,929

 

 
15,921

 
 
182

 
2,568

 
104,993

 
1,238,161

 
(1,051,723
)
 
294,181

Property and Equipment, net
 

 
769

 
183,468

 
1,657,371

 

 
1,841,608

Investment in Park
 
641,068

 
1,356,149

 
292,744

 
246,629

 
(2,536,590
)
 

Goodwill
 
674

 

 
61,382

 
297,598

 

 
359,654

Other Intangibles, net
 

 

 
13,682

 
46,217

 

 
59,899

Deferred Tax Asset
 

 
24,308

 

 

 
(24,308
)
 

Right-of-Use Asset
 

 

 
157

 
14,167

 

 
14,324

Other Assets
 

 

 
38

 
11,441

 

 
11,479

 
 
$
641,924

 
$
1,383,794

 
$
656,464

 
$
3,511,584

 
$
(3,612,621
)
 
$
2,581,145

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
 
$

 
$
1,313

 
$

 
$
6,187

 
$

 
$
7,500

Accounts payable
 
644,839

 
407,384

 
2,799

 
26,045

 
(1,051,723
)
 
29,344

Deferred revenue
 

 

 
10,930

 
140,447

 

 
151,377

Accrued interest
 
7

 
5

 
2,054

 
19,376

 

 
21,442

Accrued taxes
 
448

 
1,656

 
2,819

 
34,314

 

 
39,237

Accrued salaries, wages and benefits
 

 
27,080

 
2,469

 

 

 
29,549

Self-insurance reserves
 

 
10,549

 
1,624

 
12,492

 

 
24,665

Other accrued liabilities
 
6,596

 
6,389

 
279

 
7,760

 

 
21,024

 
 
651,890

 
454,376

 
22,974

 
246,621

 
(1,051,723
)
 
324,138

Deferred Tax Liability
 

 

 
16,621

 
89,733

 
(24,308
)
 
82,046

Derivative Liability
 

 
18,108

 

 

 

 
18,108

Lease Liability
 

 

 
125

 
10,475

 

 
10,600

Other Liabilities
 

 
935

 

 
9,401

 

 
10,336

Long-Term Debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Term debt
 

 
125,425

 

 
588,725

 

 
714,150

Notes
 

 

 
446,781

 
984,952

 

 
1,431,733

 
 

 
125,425

 
446,781

 
1,573,677

 

 
2,145,883

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Partners' (Deficit) Equity
 
(9,966
)
 
784,950

 
169,963

 
1,581,677

 
(2,536,590
)
 
(9,966
)
 
 
$
641,924

 
$
1,383,794

 
$
656,464

 
$
3,511,584

 
$
(3,612,621
)
 
$
2,581,145



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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
March 31, 2019
(In thousands)
 
 
Cedar Fair L.P.
(Parent)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$

 
$

 
$
24,305

 
$
36,437

 
$
(470
)
 
$
60,272

Receivables
 

 
1,765

 
33,390

 
931,790

 
(922,614
)
 
44,331

Inventories
 

 

 
2,553

 
40,076

 

 
42,629

Other current assets
 
73

 
7,158

 
10,382

 
34,569

 
(13,869
)
 
38,313

 
 
73

 
8,923

 
70,630

 
1,042,872

 
(936,953
)
 
185,545

Property and Equipment, net
 

 
794

 
182,520

 
1,463,440

 

 
1,646,754

Investment in Park
 
489,463

 
1,076,487

 
257,859

 
188,484

 
(2,012,293
)
 

Goodwill
 
674

 

 
59,660

 
119,605

 

 
179,939

Other Intangibles, net
 

 

 
13,302

 
23,340

 

 
36,642

Deferred Tax Asset
 

 
18,310

 

 

 
(18,310
)
 

Right-of-Use Asset
 

 

 
31

 
72,563

 

 
72,594

Other Assets
 

 

 
37

 
10,959

 

 
10,996

 
 
$
490,210

 
$
1,104,514

 
$
584,039

 
$
2,921,263

 
$
(2,967,556
)
 
$
2,132,470

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
 
$

 
$
1,313

 
$

 
$
6,187

 
$

 
$
7,500

Accounts payable
 
593,593

 
331,881

 
2,779

 
42,085

 
(923,084
)
 
47,254

Deferred revenue
 

 
500

 
11,009

 
139,827

 

 
151,336

Accrued interest
 
4

 
2

 
8,033

 
12,847

 

 
20,886

Accrued taxes
 
1,111

 

 

 
22,641

 
(13,869
)
 
9,883

Accrued salaries, wages and benefits
 

 
13,087

 
909

 

 

 
13,996

Self-insurance reserves
 

 
9,602

 
1,441

 
12,536

 

 
23,579

Other accrued liabilities
 
3,201

 
4,297

 
148

 
12,099

 

 
19,745

 
 
597,909

 
360,682

 
24,319

 
248,222

 
(936,953
)
 
294,179

Deferred Tax Liability
 

 

 
13,312

 
87,516

 
(18,310
)
 
82,518

Derivative Liability
 
1,899

 
11,184

 

 

 

 
13,083

Lease Liability
 

 

 
20

 
65,379

 

 
65,399

Other Liabilities
 

 
547

 

 
9,767

 

 
10,314

Long-Term Debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revolving credit loans
 

 

 

 
120,000

 

 
120,000

Term debt
 

 
126,250

 

 
591,918

 

 
718,168

Notes
 

 

 
446,339

 
492,068

 

 
938,407

 
 

 
126,250

 
446,339

 
1,203,986

 

 
1,776,575

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Partners' (Deficit) Equity
 
(109,598
)
 
605,851

 
100,049

 
1,306,393

 
(2,012,293
)
 
(109,598
)
 
 
$
490,210

 
$
1,104,514

 
$
584,039

 
$
2,921,263

 
$
(2,967,556
)
 
$
2,132,470




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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 29, 2020
(In thousands)
 
 
Cedar Fair L.P.
(Parent)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenues
 
$
(50,355
)
 
$
(49,885
)
 
$
100

 
$
33,309

 
$
120,466

 
$
53,635

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of food, merchandise, and games revenues
 

 

 
3

 
6,382

 

 
6,385

Operating expenses
 
1

 
53,895

 
6,046

 
(74,040
)
 
120,466

 
106,368

Selling, general and administrative
 
(362
)
 
8,851

 
1,017

 
15,303

 

 
24,809

Depreciation and amortization
 

 
8

 
35

 
5,045

 

 
5,088

Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net
 

 

 
1,536

 
5,231

 

 
6,767

Loss on impairment of goodwill and other intangibles
 

 

 

 
88,181

 

 
88,181

 
 
(361
)
 
62,754

 
8,637

 
46,102

 
120,466

 
237,598

Operating loss
 
(49,994
)
 
(112,639
)
 
(8,537
)
 
(12,793
)
 

 
(183,963
)
Interest expense, net
 
6,030

 
4,769

 
5,897

 
10,175

 

 
26,871

Net effect of swaps
 
2,154

 
17,625

 

 

 

 
19,779

Loss on foreign currency
 

 
7

 
34,195

 

 

 
34,202

Other expense (income)
 
59

 
(8,200
)
 
(152
)
 
8,462

 

 
169

Loss from investment in affiliates
 
157,190

 
69,205

 
3,304

 
49,048

 
(278,747
)
 

Loss before taxes
 
(215,427
)
 
(196,045
)
 
(51,781
)
 
(80,478
)
 
278,747

 
(264,984
)
Provision (benefit) for taxes
 
550

 
(38,857
)
 
(2,730
)
 
(7,970
)
 

 
(49,007
)
Net loss
 
$
(215,977
)
 
$
(157,188
)
 
$
(49,051
)
 
$
(72,508
)
 
$
278,747

 
$
(215,977
)
Other comprehensive income, (net of tax):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
15,905

 

 
15,905

 

 
(15,905
)
 
15,905

Other comprehensive income, (net of tax)
 
15,905

 

 
15,905

 

 
(15,905
)
 
15,905

Total comprehensive loss
 
$
(200,072
)
 
$
(157,188
)
 
$
(33,146
)
 
$
(72,508
)
 
$
262,842

 
$
(200,072
)

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
(In thousands)
 
 
Cedar Fair L.P.
(Parent)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenues
 
$
(15,642
)
 
$
3,285

 
$
296

 
$
59,905

 
$
19,133

 
$
66,977

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of food, merchandise, and games revenues
 

 

 
52

 
7,597

 

 
7,649

Operating expenses
 

 
48,172

 
5,711

 
25,189

 
19,133

 
98,205

Selling, general and administrative
 
1,439

 
14,552

 
1,018

 
14,657

 

 
31,666

Depreciation and amortization
 

 
8

 

 
13,581

 

 
13,589

Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net
 

 

 
10

 
1,414

 

 
1,424

Gain on sale of investment
 

 
(617
)
 

 

 

 
(617
)
 
 
1,439

 
62,115

 
6,791

 
62,438

 
19,133

 
151,916

Operating loss
 
(17,081
)
 
(58,830
)
 
(6,495
)
 
(2,533
)
 

 
(84,939
)
Interest expense, net
 
6,391

 
5,030

 
5,713

 
3,553

 

 
20,687

Net effect of swaps
 
991

 
5,388

 

 

 

 
6,379

Gain on foreign currency
 

 
(11
)
 
(8,658
)
 

 

 
(8,669
)
Other expense (income)
 
59

 
(11,506
)
 
1,099

 
10,670

 

 
322

Loss from investment in affiliates
 
58,449

 
14,659

 
4,603

 
6,190

 
(83,901
)
 

Loss before taxes
 
(82,971
)
 
(72,390
)
 
(9,252
)
 
(22,946
)
 
83,901

 
(103,658
)
Provision (benefit) for taxes
 
702

 
(13,939
)
 
(3,059
)
 
(3,689
)
 

 
(19,985
)
Net loss
 
$
(83,673
)
 
$
(58,451
)
 
$
(6,193
)
 
$
(19,257
)
 
$
83,901

 
$
(83,673
)
Other comprehensive loss, (net of tax):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
(3,050
)
 

 
(3,050
)
 

 
3,050

 
(3,050
)
Other comprehensive loss, (net of tax)
 
(3,050
)
 

 
(3,050
)
 

 
3,050

 
(3,050
)
Total comprehensive loss
 
$
(86,723
)
 
$
(58,451
)
 
$
(9,243
)
 
$
(19,257
)
 
$
86,951

 
$
(86,723
)



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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 29, 2020
(In thousands)
 
 
Cedar Fair L.P.
(Parent)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET CASH FROM (FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
$
33,452

 
$
9,386

 
$
(19,350
)
 
$
(126,885
)
 
$
(1,742
)
 
$
(105,139
)
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intercompany receivables (payments) receipts
 

 

 

 
3,370

 
(3,370
)
 

Proceeds from returns on investments
 

 
20,000

 

 

 
(20,000
)
 

Capital expenditures
 

 
70

 
(1,286
)
 
(56,816
)
 

 
(58,032
)
Net cash from (for) investing activities
 

 
20,070

 
(1,286
)
 
(53,446
)
 
(23,370
)
 
(58,032
)
CASH FLOWS (FOR) FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intercompany payables (payments) receipts
 
19,727

 
(23,097
)
 

 

 
3,370

 

Payments for returns of capital
 

 

 
(20,000
)
 

 
20,000

 

Net borrowings on revolving credit loans
 

 

 

 
70,000

 

 
70,000

Distributions paid to partners
 
(53,179
)
 

 

 

 
157

 
(53,022
)
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions
 

 
(1,741
)
 

 

 

 
(1,741
)
Payments related to tax withholding for equity compensation
 

 
(4,618
)
 

 

 

 
(4,618
)
Net cash (for) from financing activities
 
(33,452
)
 
(29,456
)
 
(20,000
)
 
70,000

 
23,527

 
10,619

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 

 

 
(3,405
)
 

 

 
(3,405
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net decrease for the period
 

 

 
(44,041
)
 
(110,331
)
 
(1,585
)
 
(155,957
)
Balance, beginning of period
 

 

 
66,357

 
116,428

 
(533
)
 
182,252

Balance, end of period
 
$

 
$

 
$
22,316

 
$
6,097

 
$
(2,118
)
 
$
26,295


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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
(In thousands)
 
 
Cedar Fair L.P.
(Parent)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET CASH FROM (FOR) OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
 
$
24,410

 
$
(6,580
)
 
$
(6,077
)
 
$
(68,489
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
(56,742
)
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intercompany receivables (payments) receipts
 

 

 

 
(1,585
)
 
1,585

 

Proceeds from returns on investments
 

 
38,030

 

 

 
(38,030
)
 

Capital expenditures
 

 

 
(7,193
)
 
(46,204
)
 

 
(53,397
)
Proceeds from sale of investment
 

 
617

 

 

 

 
617

Net cash from (for) investing activities
 

 
38,647

 
(7,193
)
 
(47,789
)
 
(36,445
)
 
(52,780
)
CASH FLOWS (FOR) FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intercompany payables (payments) receipts
 
28,152

 
(26,567
)
 

 

 
(1,585
)
 

Payments for returns of capital
 

 

 
(38,030
)
 

 
38,030

 

Net borrowings on revolving credit loans
 

 

 

 
120,000

 

 
120,000

Distributions paid to partners
 
(52,562
)
 

 

 

 
228

 
(52,334
)
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions
 

 
(1,421
)
 

 

 

 
(1,421
)
Payments related to tax withholding for equity compensation
 

 
(4,079
)
 

 

 

 
(4,079
)
Net cash (for) from financing activities
 
(24,410
)
 
(32,067
)
 
(38,030
)
 
120,000

 
36,673

 
62,166

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 

 

 
2,279

 

 

 
2,279

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (decrease) increase for the period
 

 

 
(49,021
)
 
3,722

 
222

 
(45,077
)
Balance, beginning of period
 

 

 
73,326

 
32,715

 
(692
)
 
105,349

Balance, end of period
 
$

 
$

 
$
24,305

 
$
36,437

 
$
(470
)
 
$
60,272




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(14) Consolidating Financial Information of Guarantors and Issuers of 2027 and 2029 Senior Notes:
Cedar Fair, L.P., Canada's Wonderland Company ("Cedar Canada"), Magnum Management Corporation ("Magnum"), and Millennium Operations LLC ("Millennium") are the co-issuers of the 2027 and 2029 senior notes (see Note 7). The notes have been fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by each 100% owned subsidiary of Cedar Fair (other than Cedar Canada, Magnum and Millennium) that guarantees the senior secured credit facilities. There are no non-guarantor subsidiaries.

The following consolidating schedules present condensed financial information for Cedar Fair, L.P., Cedar Canada, Magnum, and Millennium, the co-issuers, and each 100% owned subsidiary of Cedar Fair (other than Cedar Canada, Magnum and Millennium), the guarantors (on a combined basis), as of March 29, 2020, December 31, 2019, and March 31, 2019 and for the three month periods ended March 29, 2020 and March 31, 2019. In lieu of providing separate unaudited financial statements for the guarantor subsidiaries, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidating financial statements have been included.


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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
March 29, 2020
(In thousands)
 
 
Cedar Fair L.P.
(Parent)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Millennium)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$

 
$

 
$
22,316

 
$
5,962

 
$
135

 
$
(2,118
)
 
$
26,295

Receivables
 

 
1,383

 
40,143

 
20,670

 
1,018,254

 
(1,054,798
)
 
25,652

Inventories
 

 

 
498

 
6,235

 
661

 

 
7,394

Other current assets
 
74

 
18,577

 
5,279

 
25,958

 
5,030

 
(21,300
)
 
33,618

 
 
74

 
19,960

 
68,236

 
58,825

 
1,024,080

 
(1,078,216
)
 
92,959

Property and Equipment, net
 

 
690

 
169,548

 

 
1,705,875

 

 
1,876,113

Investment in Park
 
397,743

 
1,159,177

 
289,440

 
2,177,030

 
174,148

 
(4,197,538
)
 

Goodwill
 
674

 

 
56,718

 
106,050

 
111,217

 

 
274,659

Other Intangibles, net
 

 

 
12,643

 

 
39,015

 

 
51,658

Deferred Tax Asset
 

 
43,179

 

 

 

 
(43,179
)
 

Right-of-Use Asset
 

 

 
128

 
12,988

 
572

 

 
13,688

Other Assets
 

 

 
4,411

 
54,864

 
21,131

 

 
80,406

 
 
$
398,491

 
$
1,223,006

 
$
601,124

 
$
2,409,757

 
$
3,076,038

 
$
(5,318,933
)
 
$
2,389,483

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
 
$

 
$
1,313

 
$

 
$
6,187

 
$

 
$

 
$
7,500

Accounts payable
 
664,545

 
393,124

 
1,660

 
30,086

 
6,501

 
(1,056,916
)
 
39,000

Deferred revenue
 

 

 
3,430

 
25,015

 
1,936

 

 
30,381

Accrued interest
 
268

 
179

 
7,966

 
20,204

 

 

 
28,617

Accrued taxes
 
1,071

 

 

 
7,888

 
18,997

 
(21,300
)
 
6,656

Accrued salaries, wages and benefits
 

 
15,682

 
1,184

 

 

 

 
16,866

Self-insurance reserves
 

 
10,345

 
1,476

 
11,618

 
1,688

 

 
25,127

Other accrued liabilities
 
6,821

 
9,404

 
136

 
5,696

 
1,635

 

 
23,692

 
 
672,705

 
430,047

 
15,852

 
106,694

 
30,757

 
(1,078,216
)
 
177,839

Deferred Tax Liability
 

 

 
13,711

 

 
88,489

 
(43,179
)
 
59,021

Derivative Liability
 

 
34,298

 

 

 

 

 
34,298

Lease Liability
 

 

 
100

 
9,802

 
408

 

 
10,310

Other Liabilities
 

 
546

 
7,447

 
117,309

 
39,641

 

 
164,943

Long-Term Debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revolving credit loans
 

 

 

 
70,000

 

 

 
70,000

Term debt
 

 
125,478

 

 
589,207

 

 

 
714,685

Notes
 

 

 
447,194

 
985,407

 

 

 
1,432,601

 
 

 
125,478

 
447,194

 
1,644,614

 

 

 
2,217,286

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Partners' (Deficit) Equity
 
(274,214
)
 
632,637

 
116,820

 
531,338

 
2,916,743

 
(4,197,538
)
 
(274,214
)
 
 
$
398,491

 
$
1,223,006

 
$
601,124

 
$
2,409,757

 
$
3,076,038

 
$
(5,318,933
)
 
$
2,389,483



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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 2019
(In thousands)
 
 
Cedar Fair L.P.
(Parent)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Millennium)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$

 
$

 
$
66,357

 
$
115,437

 
$
991

 
$
(533
)
 
$
182,252

Receivables
 

 
1,299

 
35,309

 
45,349

 
1,032,339

 
(1,051,190
)
 
63,106

Inventories
 

 

 
2,786

 
25,413

 
4,703

 

 
32,902

Other current assets
 
182

 
1,269

 
541

 
12,617

 
1,312

 

 
15,921

 
 
182

 
2,568

 
104,993

 
198,816

 
1,039,345

 
(1,051,723
)
 
294,181

Property and Equipment, net
 

 
769

 
183,468

 

 
1,657,371

 

 
1,841,608

Investment in Park
 
641,068

 
1,356,149

 
292,744

 
2,141,806

 
246,629

 
(4,678,396
)
 

Goodwill
 
674

 

 
61,382

 
186,381

 
111,217

 

 
359,654

Other Intangibles, net
 

 

 
13,682

 

 
46,217

 

 
59,899

Deferred Tax Asset
 

 
24,308

 

 

 

 
(24,308
)
 

Right-of-Use Asset
 

 

 
157

 
13,460

 
707

 

 
14,324

Other Assets
 

 

 
38

 
2,470

 
8,971

 

 
11,479

 
 
$
641,924

 
$
1,383,794

 
$
656,464

 
$
2,542,933

 
$
3,110,457

 
$
(5,754,427
)
 
$
2,581,145

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
 
$

 
$
1,313

 
$

 
$
6,187

 
$

 
$

 
$
7,500

Accounts payable
 
644,839

 
407,384

 
2,799

 
19,553

 
6,492

 
(1,051,723
)
 
29,344

Deferred revenue
 

 

 
10,930

 
112,544

 
27,903

 

 
151,377

Accrued interest
 
7

 
5

 
2,054

 
19,376

 

 

 
21,442

Accrued taxes
 
448

 
1,656

 
2,819

 
8,791

 
25,523

 

 
39,237

Accrued salaries, wages and benefits
 

 
27,080

 
2,469

 

 

 

 
29,549

Self-insurance reserves
 

 
10,549

 
1,624

 
10,797

 
1,695

 

 
24,665

Other accrued liabilities
 
6,596

 
6,389

 
279

 
5,853

 
1,907

 

 
21,024

 
 
651,890

 
454,376

 
22,974

 
183,101

 
63,520

 
(1,051,723
)
 
324,138

Deferred Tax Liability
 

 

 
16,621

 

 
89,733

 
(24,308
)
 
82,046

Derivative Liability
 

 
18,108

 

 

 

 

 
18,108

Lease Liability
 

 

 
125

 
10,018

 
457

 

 
10,600

Other Liabilities
 

 
935

 

 
87

 
9,314

 

 
10,336

Long-Term Debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Term debt
 

 
125,425

 

 
588,725

 

 

 
714,150

Notes
 

 

 
446,781

 
984,952

 

 

 
1,431,733

 
 

 
125,425

 
446,781

 
1,573,677

 

 

 
2,145,883

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Partners' (Deficit) Equity
 
(9,966
)
 
784,950

 
169,963

 
776,050

 
2,947,433

 
(4,678,396
)
 
(9,966
)
 
 
$
641,924

 
$
1,383,794

 
$
656,464

 
$
2,542,933

 
$
3,110,457

 
$
(5,754,427
)
 
$
2,581,145



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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
March 31, 2019
(In thousands)
 
 
Cedar Fair L.P.
(Parent)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Millennium)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$

 
$

 
$
24,305

 
$
36,256

 
$
181

 
$
(470
)
 
$
60,272

Receivables
 

 
1,765

 
33,390

 
32,871

 
898,919

 
(922,614
)
 
44,331

Inventories
 

 

 
2,553

 
32,774

 
7,302

 

 
42,629

Other current assets
 
73

 
7,158

 
10,382

 
28,086

 
6,483

 
(13,869
)
 
38,313

 
 
73

 
8,923

 
70,630

 
129,987

 
912,885

 
(936,953
)
 
185,545

Property and Equipment, net
 

 
794

 
182,520

 

 
1,463,440

 

 
1,646,754

Investment in Park
 
489,463

 
1,076,487

 
257,859

 
1,559,883

 
188,484

 
(3,572,176
)
 

Goodwill
 
674

 

 
59,660

 
8,388

 
111,217

 

 
179,939

Other Intangibles, net
 

 

 
13,302

 

 
23,340

 

 
36,642

Deferred Tax Asset
 

 
18,310

 

 

 

 
(18,310
)
 

Right-of-Use Asset
 

 

 
31

 
3,479

 
69,084

 

 
72,594

Other Assets
 

 

 
37

 
1,976

 
8,983

 

 
10,996

 
 
$
490,210

 
$
1,104,514

 
$
584,039

 
$
1,703,713

 
$
2,777,433

 
$
(4,527,439
)
 
$
2,132,470

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
 
$

 
$
1,313

 
$

 
$
6,187

 
$

 
$

 
$
7,500

Accounts payable
 
593,593

 
331,881

 
2,779

 
33,811

 
8,274

 
(923,084
)
 
47,254

Deferred revenue
 

 
500

 
11,009

 
109,806

 
30,021

 

 
151,336

Accrued interest
 
4

 
2

 
8,033

 
12,847

 

 

 
20,886

Accrued taxes
 
1,111

 

 

 
8,231

 
14,410

 
(13,869
)
 
9,883

Accrued salaries, wages and benefits
 

 
13,087

 
909

 

 

 

 
13,996

Self-insurance reserves
 

 
9,602

 
1,441

 
10,640

 
1,896

 

 
23,579

Other accrued liabilities
 
3,201

 
4,297

 
148

 
4,236

 
7,863

 

 
19,745

 
 
597,909

 
360,682

 
24,319

 
185,758

 
62,464

 
(936,953
)
 
294,179

Deferred Tax Liability
 

 

 
13,312

 

 
87,516

 
(18,310
)
 
82,518

Derivative Liability
 
1,899

 
11,184

 

 

 

 

 
13,083

Lease Liability
 

 

 
20

 
1,769

 
63,610

 

 
65,399

Other Liabilities
 

 
547

 

 
87

 
9,680

 

 
10,314

Long-Term Debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revolving credit loans
 

 

 

 
120,000

 

 

 
120,000

Term debt
 

 
126,250

 

 
591,918

 

 

 
718,168

Notes
 

 

 
446,339

 
492,068

 

 

 
938,407

 
 

 
126,250

 
446,339

 
1,203,986

 

 

 
1,776,575

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Partners' (Deficit) Equity
 
(109,598
)
 
605,851

 
100,049

 
312,113

 
2,554,163

 
(3,572,176
)
 
(109,598
)
 
 
$
490,210

 
$
1,104,514

 
$
584,039

 
$
1,703,713

 
$
2,777,433

 
$
(4,527,439
)
 
$
2,132,470




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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 29, 2020
(In thousands)
 
 
Cedar Fair L.P.
(Parent)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Millennium)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenues
 
$
(50,355
)
 
$
(49,885
)
 
$
100

 
$
46,355

 
$
(10,356
)
 
$
117,776

 
$
53,635

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of food, merchandise and games revenues
 

 

 
3

 
6,259

 
123

 

 
6,385

Operating expenses
 
1

 
53,895

 
6,046

 
(74,016
)
 
2,666

 
117,776

 
106,368

Selling, general and administrative
 
(362
)
 
8,851

 
1,017

 
14,664

 
639

 

 
24,809

Depreciation and amortization
 

 
8

 
35

 

 
5,045

 

 
5,088

Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net
 

 

 
1,536

 
441

 
4,790

 

 
6,767

Loss on impairment of goodwill and other intangibles
 

 

 

 
80,331

 
7,850

 

 
88,181

 
 
(361
)
 
62,754

 
8,637

 
27,679

 
21,113

 
117,776

 
237,598

Operating (loss) income
 
(49,994
)
 
(112,639
)
 
(8,537
)
 
18,676

 
(31,469
)
 

 
(183,963
)
Interest expense (income), net
 
6,030

 
4,769

 
5,897

 
18,676

 
(8,501
)
 

 
26,871

Net effect of swaps
 
2,154

 
17,625

 

 

 

 

 
19,779

Loss on foreign currency
 

 
7

 
34,195

 

 

 

 
34,202

Other expense (income)
 
59

 
(8,200
)
 
(152
)
 

 
8,462

 

 
169

Loss from investment in affiliates
 
157,190

 
69,205

 
3,304

 

 
49,048

 
(278,747
)
 

Loss before taxes
 
(215,427
)
 
(196,045
)
 
(51,781
)
 

 
(80,478
)
 
278,747

 
(264,984
)
Provision (benefit) for taxes
 
550

 
(38,857
)
 
(2,730
)
 

 
(7,970
)
 

 
(49,007
)
Net loss
 
$
(215,977
)
 
$
(157,188
)
 
$
(49,051
)
 
$

 
$
(72,508
)
 
$
278,747

 
$
(215,977
)
Other comprehensive income, (net of tax):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
15,905

 

 
15,905

 

 

 
(15,905
)
 
15,905

Other comprehensive income, (net of tax)
 
15,905

 

 
15,905

 

 

 
(15,905
)
 
15,905

Total comprehensive loss
 
$
(200,072
)
 
$
(157,188
)
 
$
(33,146
)
 
$

 
$
(72,508
)
 
$
262,842

 
$
(200,072
)

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
(In thousands)
 
 
Cedar Fair L.P.
(Parent)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Millennium)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenues
 
$
(15,642
)
 
$
3,285

 
$
296

 
$
64,587

 
$
8,717

 
$
5,734

 
$
66,977

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of food, merchandise and games revenues
 

 

 
52

 
7,241

 
356

 

 
7,649

Operating expenses
 

 
48,172

 
5,711

 
29,551

 
9,037

 
5,734

 
98,205

Selling, general and administrative
 
1,439

 
14,552

 
1,018

 
13,562

 
1,095

 

 
31,666

Depreciation and amortization
 

 
8

 

 

 
13,581

 

 
13,589

Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net
 

 

 
10

 
386

 
1,028

 

 
1,424

Gain on sale of investment
 

 
(617
)
 

 

 

 

 
(617
)
 
 
1,439

 
62,115

 
6,791

 
50,740

 
25,097

 
5,734

 
151,916

Operating (loss) income
 
(17,081
)
 
(58,830
)
 
(6,495
)
 
13,847

 
(16,380
)
 

 
(84,939
)
Interest expense (income), net
 
6,391

 
5,030

 
5,713

 
13,384

 
(9,831
)
 

 
20,687

Net effect of swaps
 
991

 
5,388

 

 

 

 

 
6,379

Gain on foreign currency
 

 
(11
)
 
(8,658
)
 

 

 

 
(8,669
)
Other expense (income)
 
59

 
(11,506
)
 
1,099

 

 
10,670

 

 
322

Loss from investment in affiliates
 
58,449

 
14,659

 
4,603

 

 
6,190

 
(83,901
)
 

(Loss) income before taxes
 
(82,971
)
 
(72,390
)
 
(9,252
)
 
463

 
(23,409
)
 
83,901

 
(103,658
)
Provision (benefit) for taxes
 
702

 
(13,939
)
 
(3,059
)
 
463

 
(4,152
)
 

 
(19,985
)
Net loss
 
$
(83,673
)
 
$
(58,451
)
 
$
(6,193
)
 
$

 
$
(19,257
)
 
$
83,901

 
$
(83,673
)
Other comprehensive loss, (net of tax):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
(3,050
)
 

 
(3,050
)
 

 

 
3,050

 
(3,050
)
Other comprehensive loss, (net of tax)
 
(3,050
)
 

 
(3,050
)
 

 

 
3,050

 
(3,050
)
Total comprehensive loss
 
$
(86,723
)
 
$
(58,451
)
 
$
(9,243
)
 
$

 
$
(19,257
)
 
$
86,951

 
$
(86,723
)



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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 29, 2020
(In thousands)
 
 
Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Millennium)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET CASH FROM (FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
$
33,452

 
$
9,386

 
$
(19,350
)
 
$
(140,331
)
 
$
13,446

 
$
(1,742
)
 
$
(105,139
)
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intercompany receivables (payments) receipts
 

 

 

 

 
3,370

 
(3,370
)
 

Proceeds from returns on investments
 

 
20,000

 

 

 

 
(20,000
)
 

Capital expenditures
 

 
70

 
(1,286
)
 
(39,144
)
 
(17,672
)
 

 
(58,032
)
Net cash from (for) investing activities
 

 
20,070

 
(1,286
)
 
(39,144
)
 
(14,302
)
 
(23,370
)
 
(58,032
)
CASH FLOWS (FOR) FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intercompany payables (payments) receipts
 
19,727

 
(23,097
)
 

 

 

 
3,370

 

Payments for returns of capital
 

 

 
(20,000
)
 

 

 
20,000

 

Net borrowings on revolving credit loans
 

 

 

 
70,000

 

 

 
70,000

Distributions paid to partners
 
(53,179
)
 

 

 

 

 
157

 
(53,022
)
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions
 

 
(1,741
)
 

 

 

 

 
(1,741
)
Payments related to tax withholding for equity compensation
 

 
(4,618
)
 

 

 

 

 
(4,618
)
Net cash (for) from financing activities
 
(33,452
)
 
(29,456
)
 
(20,000
)
 
70,000

 

 
23,527

 
10,619

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 

 

 
(3,405
)
 

 

 

 
(3,405
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net decrease for the period
 

 

 
(44,041
)
 
(109,475
)
 
(856
)
 
(1,585
)
 
(155,957
)
Balance, beginning of period
 

 

 
66,357

 
115,437

 
991

 
(533
)
 
182,252

Balance, end of period
 
$

 
$

 
$
22,316

 
$
5,962

 
$
135

 
$
(2,118
)
 
$
26,295


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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
(In thousands)
 
 
Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)
 
Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Millennium)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET CASH FROM (FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
$
24,410

 
$
(6,580
)
 
$
(6,077
)
 
$
(76,937
)
 
$
8,448

 
$
(6
)
 
$
(56,742
)
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intercompany receivables (payments) receipts
 

 

 

 

 
(1,585
)
 
1,585

 

Proceeds from returns on investments
 

 
38,030

 

 

 

 
(38,030
)
 

Capital expenditures
 

 

 
(7,193
)
 
(37,470
)
 
(8,734
)
 

 
(53,397
)
Proceeds from sale of investment
 

 
617

 

 

 

 

 
617

Net cash from (for) investing activities
 

 
38,647

 
(7,193
)
 
(37,470
)
 
(10,319
)
 
(36,445
)
 
(52,780
)
CASH FLOWS (FOR) FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intercompany payables (payments) receipts
 
28,152

 
(26,567
)
 

 

 

 
(1,585
)
 

Payments for returns of capital
 

 

 
(38,030
)
 

 

 
38,030

 

Net borrowings on revolving credit loans
 

 

 

 
120,000

 

 

 
120,000

Distributions paid to partners
 
(52,562
)
 

 

 

 

 
228

 
(52,334
)
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions
 

 
(1,421
)
 

 

 

 

 
(1,421
)
Payments related to tax withholding for equity compensation
 

 
(4,079
)
 

 

 

 

 
(4,079
)
Net cash (for) from financing activities
 
(24,410
)
 
(32,067
)
 
(38,030
)
 
120,000

 

 
36,673

 
62,166

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 

 

 
2,279

 

 

 

 
2,279

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (decrease) increase for the period
 

 

 
(49,021
)
 
5,593

 
(1,871
)
 
222

 
(45,077
)
Balance, beginning of period
 

 

 
73,326

 
30,663

 
2,052

 
(692
)
 
105,349

Balance, end of period
 
$

 
$

 
$
24,305

 
$
36,256

 
$
181

 
$
(470
)
 
$
60,272




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(15) Subsequent Event:
On April 27, 2020, we issued $1.0 billion of 5.500% senior secured notes due 2025 ("2025 senior notes") in a private placement. Cedar Fair, L.P., Canada's Wonderland Company ("Cedar Canada"), Magnum Management Corporation ("Magnum"), and Millennium Operations LLC ("Millennium") are the co-issuers of the 2025 senior notes. The notes have been fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by each 100% owned subsidiary of Cedar Fair (other than Cedar Canada, Magnum and Millennium). The 2025 senior notes and the related guarantees are secured by first-priority liens on the issuers' and the guarantors' assets that secure all the obligations under our credit facilities. The net proceeds from the offering of the 2025 senior notes were used to repay $463.3 million of our outstanding senior secured term loan facility under the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement, and the remaining amount will be used for general corporate and working capital purposes, including fees and expenses related to the transaction. Following the prepayment of our senior secured term loan facility, the outstanding balance on our senior secured term loan facility was $264.3 million as of April 27, 2020, and we do not have any required remaining scheduled quarterly payments on our senior secured term loan facility.

In connection with the 2025 senior notes offering and the prepayment of a portion of our outstanding senior secured term loan facility, we further amended the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement (subsequently referred to as the "Second Amended 2017 Credit Agreement" or the "Second Amendment") to, among other things, suspend and revise certain of the financial covenants, in part, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial covenant revisions included: (i) suspended testing of the Consolidated Leverage Ratio (which was previously set at a maximum of 5.50x Consolidated Total Debt-to-Consolidated EBITDA under the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement) after the first quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, (ii) replaced such Consolidated Leverage Ratio testing with a Senior Secured Leverage Ratio of 4.00x Total First Lien Senior Secured Debt-to-Consolidated EBITDA to be tested quarterly starting with the first quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, which will step down to 3.75x in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, with the covenant calculation to include Consolidated EBITDA from the first quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and the second, third and fourth quarters of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 (the "Deemed EBITDA Quarters") until the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, from and after which time the then current Consolidated EBITDA calculations will be used, (iii) added a requirement that we maintain a minimum liquidity level of at least $125.0 million, tested at all times, until the earlier of December 31, 2021 or the termination of the Additional Restrictions Period (which generally includes the period from the effective date of the Second Amendment until December 31, 2021), (iv) suspended certain restricted payments, including partnership distributions, certain payments in respect of senior unsecured debt, cash mergers and/or acquisition investments and the incurrence of incremental loans and commitments under the Second Amended 2017 Credit Agreement until the earlier of the delivery of the compliance certificate for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 or the termination of the Additional Restrictions Period, and (v) permitted the incurrence of the portion of the 2025 senior notes that were issued, the proceeds of which were not applied to repay a portion of the senior secured term loan facility. We may terminate the Additional Restrictions Period prior to December 31, 2021 by achieving compliance with the Senior Secured Leverage Ratio covenant as of the end of a fiscal quarter without giving effect to Deemed EBITDA Quarters for any fiscal quarter.

Additionally, the Second Amendment increased the interest rate for the senior secured revolving credit facility. Previously, borrowings under the senior secured revolving credit facility bore interest at LIBOR or CDOR plus 200 bps. Under the Second Amendment, borrowings under the senior secured revolving credit facility will bear interest at LIBOR plus 300 bps or CDOR plus 200 bps. Lastly, immediately after giving effect to the Second Amendment, we received additional commitments under the U.S. senior secured revolving credit facility of $100.0 million bringing our total senior secured revolving credit facility capacity to $375.0 million with a Canadian sub-limit of $15.0 million.

The 2025 senior notes pay interest semi-annually in May and November, beginning November 1, 2020, with the principal due in full on May 1, 2025. Prior to May 1, 2022, up to 35% of the notes may be redeemed with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at a price equal to 105.500% of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any. The notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time prior to May 1, 2022 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus a "make-whole" premium together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the redemption date. Thereafter, the notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at various prices depending on the date redeemed.


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Business Overview:
We generate our revenues from sales of (1) admission to our amusement parks and water parks, (2) food, merchandise and games both inside and outside our parks, and (3) accommodations, extra-charge products, and other revenue sources. Our principal costs and expenses, which include salaries and wages, operating supplies, maintenance, advertising, utilities and insurance, are relatively fixed for an operating season and do not vary significantly with attendance.

Each of our properties is overseen by a general manager and operates autonomously. Management reviews operating results, evaluates performance and makes operating decisions, including allocating resources, on a property-by-property basis.

Along with attendance and in-park per capita spending statistics, discrete financial information and operating results are prepared at the individual park level for use by the CEO, who is the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), as well as by the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, Regional Vice Presidents and the general managers.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, on March 13, 2020, we announced the closure of certain parks and the decision to delay the opening of other parks in response to the federal and local recommendations and restrictions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. As of May 6, 2020, all our parks remain closed. Even after our parks are able to reopen, there may be longer-term negative impacts to our business, results of operations and financial condition as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including changes in consumer behavior and preferences causing significant volatility or reductions in demand for or interest in our parks, damage to our brand and reputation, increases in operating expenses to comply with additional hygiene-related protocols, limitations on our ability to recruit and train sufficient employees to staff our parks, limitations on our employees' ability to work and travel, and significant changes in the economic or political conditions in areas in which we operate. Despite our efforts to manage these impacts, their ultimate impact may be material, and will depend on factors beyond our knowledge or control, including the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken to contain its spread and mitigate its public health effects. See Risk Factors within Part II for additional detail.

Since closing our parks, we have taken the following proactive measures to reduce operating expenses and cash outflows:
Eliminated nearly all of our seasonal and part-time labor costs until our parks prepare to reopen,
Suspended all advertising and marketing expenses, and reduced general and administrative expenses and other park-level operating expenses to better align with the disruption in operations while still remaining in readiness position to reopen parks,
Reduced the CEO’s base salary by 40% and the base salaries of all other executives by 25%, effective April 27, 2020,
Deferred base salaries for all other salaried employees by 25%, subject to minimum thresholds or other statutory limitations,
Reduced scheduled hours for full-time hourly employees by 25% to 30 hours per week, and
Suspended cash retainer fees for our Board of Directors until business conditions improve.

To provide incremental liquidity and enhanced financial flexibility, we have taken proactive steps to reduce our capital spending for calendar year 2020, including the suspension of at least $75-100 million of non-essential capital projects planned for the 2020 and 2021 operating seasons. As of the date of this Form 10-Q, we anticipate spending $85-100 million on capital improvements in calendar year 2020.

In addition, the Board of Directors has determined that it is in the best interests of unitholders for us to preserve liquidity by suspending the quarterly distribution.

Given the uncertainty around the timing of the parks reopening, and in order to ensure our season pass holders receive a full season of value, we also recently announced we have paused collections of guest payments on installment purchase products, and that we have extended the usage privileges of 2020 season passes through the 2021 season to compensate for lost access to the parks in the current year.

In addition, we have taken steps to secure additional liquidity and address any potential debt covenant issues in the event that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue. On April 27, 2020, we issued $1.0 billion of 5.500% senior secured notes due 2025 and further amended the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement to suspend and revise certain financial covenants, and to adjust the interest rate on and reflect additional commitments and capacity for our revolving credit facility. See the Subsequent Event footnote at Note 15 for further details.

As a result of these steps, we have concluded that we will have sufficient liquidity to satisfy our obligations and remain in compliance with our debt covenants for the next twelve months.


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Critical Accounting Policies:
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These principles require us to make judgments, estimates and assumptions during the normal course of business that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Beyond estimates in the normal course of business, management has also made significant estimates and assumptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic to determine our liquidity requirements and estimate the impact on our business, including financial results in the near and long-term. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions.

Management believes that judgment and estimates related to the following critical accounting policies could materially affect our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements:
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Accounting for Business Combinations
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Self-Insurance Reserves
Revenue Recognition
Income Taxes
In the first quarter of 2020, there were no changes in the above critical accounting policies from those previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Adjusted EBITDA:
We believe that Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, other non-cash items, and adjustments as defined in the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement and prior credit agreements) is a meaningful measure as it is widely used by analysts, investors and comparable companies in our industry to evaluate our operating performance on a consistent basis, as well as more easily compare our results with those of other companies in our industry. Further, management believes Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful measure of park-level operating profitability and we use it for measuring returns on capital investments, evaluating potential acquisitions, determining awards under incentive compensation plans, and calculating compliance with certain loan covenants. Adjusted EBITDA is provided in the discussion of results of operations that follows as a supplemental measure of our operating results and is not intended to be a substitute for operating income, net income or cash flows from operating activities as defined under generally accepted accounting principles. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

The table below sets forth a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net loss for the three-month periods ended March 29, 2020 and March 31, 2019.
 
 
Three months ended
(In thousands)
 
March 29, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
Net loss
 
$
(215,977
)
 
$
(83,673
)
Interest expense
 
27,219

 
20,920

Interest income
 
(348
)
 
(233
)
Benefit for taxes
 
(49,007
)
 
(19,985
)
Depreciation and amortization
 
5,088

 
13,589

EBITDA
 
(233,025
)
 
(69,382
)
Net effect of swaps
 
19,779

 
6,379

Non-cash foreign currency loss (gain)
 
34,203

 
(8,664
)
Non-cash equity compensation expense
 
(4,794
)
 
2,543

Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net
 
6,767

 
1,424

Loss on impairment of goodwill and other intangibles
 
88,181

 

Gain on sale of investment
 

 
(617
)
Other (1)
 
224

 
159

Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
(88,665
)
 
$
(68,158
)

(1)
Consists of certain costs as defined in our Amended 2017 Credit Agreement and prior credit agreements. These items are excluded from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and have included certain legal expenses and severance expenses. This balance also includes unrealized gains and losses on short-term investments.


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Results of Operations:
We believe the following are key operational measures in our managerial and operational reporting, and they are used as major factors in significant operational decisions as they are primary drivers of our financial and operational performance:
Attendance is defined as the number of guest visits to our amusement parks and separately gated outdoor water parks.
In-park per capita spending is calculated as revenues generated within our amusement parks and separately gated outdoor water parks along with related tolls and parking revenues (in-park revenues), divided by total attendance.
Out-of-park revenues are defined as revenues from resort, marina, sponsorship, online transaction fees charged to customers and all other out-of-park operations.
Net revenues consist of in-park revenues and out-of-park revenues less amounts remitted to outside parties under concessionaire arrangements (see Note 4).

Three months ended March 29, 2020
Operating results for the first quarter are historically less than 5% of our full-year revenues and attendance. First quarter results typically include normal off-season operating, maintenance and administrative expenses at our ten seasonal amusement parks and two of our separately gated outdoor water parks, daily operations at Knott's Berry Farm which is open year-round, limited operations at the recently acquired Schlitterbahn parks which are open during portions of March, and Castaway Bay, which is generally open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day plus a limited daily schedule for the balance of the year.

The results for the fiscal three-month period ended March 29, 2020 are not directly comparable with the results for the fiscal three-month period ended March 31, 2019. The current period included results from the operations of the recently acquired Schlitterbahn parks. In addition, the three-month period ended March 29, 2020 included two weeks of disrupted operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in 39 lost scheduled operating days, including the closure of Knott's Berry Farm and the Schlitterbahn parks, and the postponed opening of California's Great America, Carowinds and Kings Dominion (the "COVID-19 closure"). Therefore, the fiscal three-month period ended March 29, 2020 included a total of 90 operating days (including 16 of the 26 scheduled operating days at the Schlitterbahn parks) compared with 101 operating days for the prior period.

The following table presents key financial information for the three months ended March 29, 2020 and March 31, 2019:
 
 
Three months ended
 
Increase (Decrease)
 
 
March 29, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
 
$
 
%
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Net revenues
 
$
53,635

 
$
66,977

 
$
(13,342
)
 
(19.9
)%
Operating costs and expenses
 
137,562

 
137,520

 
42

 
 %
Depreciation and amortization
 
5,088

 
13,589

 
(8,501
)
 
(62.6
)%
Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net
 
6,767

 
1,424

 
5,343

 
N/M

Loss on impairment of goodwill and other intangibles
 
88,181

 

 
88,181

 
N/M

Gain on sale of investment
 

 
(617
)
 
617

 
N/M

Operating loss
 
$
(183,963
)
 
$
(84,939
)
 
$
(99,024
)
 
(116.6
)%
N/M - Not meaningful
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
 
$
(88,665
)
 
$
(68,158
)
 
$
(20,507
)
 
30.1
 %

(1)
For additional information regarding Adjusted EBITDA, including how we define and use Adjusted EBITDA, as well as a reconciliation to net loss, see page 36.
For the three months ended March 29, 2020, net revenues decreased 19.9%, or $13.3 million, to $53.6 million, from $67.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 due to the impact of the COVID-19 closure. Prior to the COVID-19 closure, Knott's Berry Farm was producing net revenues in excess of the prior year by greater than 15%, reflecting the impact of increases in attendance, in-park per capita spending and out-of-park revenues. The Schlitterbahn parks contributed $0.9 million of net revenues during the three months ended March 29, 2020. Currency exchange rates had an immaterial impact on net revenues for the quarter as our Canadian park was not operating during the period.

Operating costs and expenses for the three months ended March 29, 2020 were comparable to the three months ended March 31, 2019. This was the result of a $1.3 million decrease in cost of goods sold, an $8.2 million increase in operating expenses and a $6.9 million decrease in SG&A expense. The decrease in cost of goods sold was due to the decline in sales volume from the COVID-19 closure. The $8.2 million increase in operating expenses was attributable to the inclusion of $6.0 million of operating expenses for the Schlitterbahn parks, as well as a planned increase in full-time head count at a few of our parks. Seasonal wages did not fluctuate materially due to rate increases at Knott's Berry Farm offset by a decrease in labor hours from the COVID-19 closure. The $6.9 million decrease in SG&A expense was attributable to a decline in the anticipated payout of outstanding

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performance units and the value of outstanding deferred units, both of which are part of our equity-based compensation plans. The increase in operating costs and expenses was not materially impacted by foreign currency exchange rates during the first quarter.

Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended March 29, 2020 decreased $8.5 million compared with the three months ended March 31, 2019 due to the prior period change in estimated useful life of a long-lived asset at Kings Dominion, as well as less depreciation expense recognized in the current period due to the COVID-19 closure. The loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets for the three months ended March 29, 2020 was $6.8 million compared with $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The current period included a $2.7 million impairment charge with respect to the Schlitterbahn parks' long-lived assets triggered by the anticipated impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic (see Note 5), as well as the impairment of two specific assets during the first quarter of 2020. Similarly, the loss on impairment of goodwill and other intangibles for the three months ended March 29, 2020 included a $73.6 million, $6.8 million and $7.9 million impairment of goodwill at the Schlitterbahn parks, goodwill at Dorney Park, and the Schlitterbahn trade name, respectively, triggered by the anticipated impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic (see Note 6). During the first quarter of 2019, a $0.6 million gain on sale of investment was recognized for additional proceeds from the liquidation of a preferred equity investment.

After the items above, the operating loss for the three months ended March 29, 2020 increased $99.0 million to $184.0 million compared with an $84.9 million operating loss for the three months ended March 31, 2019.

Interest expense for the three months ended March 29, 2020 increased $6.3 million due to interest incurred on the 2029 senior notes issued in June 2019. The net effect of our swaps resulted in a charge to earnings of $19.8 million for the three months ended March 29, 2020 compared with a $6.4 million charge to earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The difference was attributable to the change in fair market value movements in our swap portfolio. During the current period, we also recognized a $34.2 million net charge to earnings for foreign currency gains and losses compared with an $8.7 million net benefit to earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Both amounts primarily represent remeasurement of the U.S.-dollar denominated debt recorded at our Canadian entity from the U.S.-dollar to the legal entity's functional currency.

During the three months ended March 29, 2020, a benefit for taxes of $49.0 million was recorded to account for PTP taxes and federal, state, local and foreign income taxes compared with a benefit for taxes of $20.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The increase in benefit for taxes was attributable to an increase in pretax loss from our taxable subsidiaries, as well as expected benefits from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"), which was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act resulted in various changes to the U.S. tax law, including, among other things, allowing net operating losses arising in tax years 2018 through 2020 to be carried back to the preceding five taxable years and removing the limitation that such losses only offset 80% of taxable income. As a result of this change, we expect to recognize two benefits. First, we expect to carryback the 2020 losses incurred by our corporate subsidiaries, which will result in the refund of a portion of federal income taxes paid during the carryback period of approximately $78.9 million. Second, as of March 29, 2020, the annual effective tax rate included a net benefit of $29.0 million from carrying back the projected 2020 losses of the corporate subsidiaries. This tax benefit represents an estimated $45.3 million incremental benefit of tax loss carrybacks for periods when the federal income tax rate was greater than 21% resulting in an additional tax benefit if such losses are used to offset income at the current 21% corporate income tax rate. The estimated $45.3 million benefit was decreased by $16.3 million for a projected valuation allowance on foreign tax credits originally utilized during the carryback period which would be released as a result of the loss carryback but which are not expected to be utilized.

After the items above, net loss for the three months ended March 29, 2020 totaled $216.0 million, or $3.83 per diluted limited partner unit, compared with a net loss of $83.7 million, or $1.49 per diluted limited partner unit, for the three months ended March 31, 2019.

For the three months ended March 29, 2020, Adjusted EBITDA loss increased $20.5 million to $88.7 million from $68.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA loss was due to decreased net revenues attributable to the COVID-19 closure.


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Liquidity and Capital Resources:
The working capital ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) was 0.5 as of March 29, 2020 and 0.6 as of March 31, 2019. As of March 29, 2020, our working capital accounts were at normal seasonal levels, in particular receivables for our installment purchase plans, inventories and deferred revenue for season-long products. For purposes of preparing our financial statements, as of March 29, 2020, we estimated that some or all of our parks may remain closed throughout 2020 due to the imposition of external operating restrictions or due to the time it may take to implement additional hygiene protocols and prepare our parks for operation. As a result, we estimated that the following working capital amounts would be realized greater than 12 months from the balance sheet date and have been classified as non-current as of March 29, 2020. These amounts represent our best estimate and include material assumptions, including the time frame to reopen our parks, which may differ materially as the COVID-19 pandemic and the related actions taken to contain its spread progress.
(In thousands)
Balance Sheet Location
 
March 29, 2020
Receivables
Other Assets
 
$
23,968

Inventories
Other Assets
 
39,364

Prepaid advertising and other current assets
Other Assets
 
5,177

 
 
 
$
68,509

 
 
 
 
Deferred revenue
Non-Current Deferred Revenue
 
$
154,946

Operating Activities
During the three-month period ended March 29, 2020, net cash for operating activities was $105.1 million, an increase of $48.4 million compared with the same period a year ago. The increase was largely attributable to lower earnings as a result of the COVID-19 closure and an increase in cash payments for interest attributable to the 2029 senior notes issued in June 2019.
Investing Activities
Net cash for investing activities for the first three months of 2020 was $58.0 million, an increase of $5.3 million compared with the same period in the prior year, due to the timing of cash spent on capital expenditures. As mentioned above, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have taken proactive steps to reduce our capital spending for calendar year 2020, including the suspension of at least $75-100 million of non-essential capital projects planned for the 2020 and 2021 operating seasons. As of the date of this Form 10-Q, we anticipate spending $85-100 million on capital improvements in calendar year 2020.
Financing Activities
Net cash from financing activities for the first three months of 2020 was $10.6 million, a decrease of $51.5 million compared with the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily attributable to less borrowings on our revolving credit facility during the first quarter of 2020.

As of March 29, 2020, our outstanding debt, before reduction for debt issuance costs and original issue discount, consisted of the following:

$729 million of senior secured term debt, maturing in April 2024 under our Amended 2017 Credit Agreement. The term debt bears interest at the London InterBank Offering Rate ("LIBOR") plus 175 basis points (bps), under amendments we entered into on March 14, 2018. The pricing terms for the 2018 amendment reflected $0.9 million of Original Issue Discount ("OID"). The term loan was payable $7.5 million annually. We had $7.5 million of current maturities as of March 29, 2020.

$450 million of 5.375% senior unsecured notes, maturing in June 2024, issued at par. The notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at various prices depending on the date redeemed. The notes pay interest semi-annually in June and December.

$500 million of 5.375% senior unsecured notes, maturing in April 2027, issued at par. The notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time prior to April 15, 2022 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus a "make-whole" premium, together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the redemption date. Thereafter, the notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at various prices depending on the date redeemed. The notes pay interest semi-annually in April and October.

$500 million of 5.250% senior unsecured notes, maturing in July 2029, issued at par. Prior to July 15, 2022, up to 35% of the notes may be redeemed with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at a price equal to 105.250% of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any. The notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time prior to July 15, 2024 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus a "make-whole" premium together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the redemption date. Thereafter, the notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at various prices depending on the date redeemed. The notes pay interest semi-annually in January and July.


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$70.0 million of borrowings under the $275 million senior secured revolving credit facility under our Amended 2017 Credit Agreement with a Canadian sub-limit of $15 million. As of March 29, 2020, borrowings under the senior secured revolving credit facility bore interest at LIBOR or Canadian Dollar Offered Rate ("CDOR") plus 200 bps. The revolving credit facility is scheduled to mature in April 2022 and also provides for the issuance of documentary and standby letters of credit. The Amended 2017 Credit Agreement requires the payment of a 37.5 bps commitment fee per annum on the unused portion of the credit facilities. After letters of credit, which totaled $15.3 million as of March 29, 2020, we had $189.7 million of available borrowings under the revolving credit facility and cash on hand of $26.3 million.

On April 27, 2020, we issued $1.0 billion of 5.500% senior secured notes due 2025 and further amended the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Second Amended 2017 Credit Agreement increased the revolving credit facility capacity to $375.0 million with a Canadian sub-limit of $15.0 million, and increased the interest rate on the revolving credit facility to LIBOR plus 300 bps or CDOR plus 200 bps, among other things. We used a portion of the proceeds from the 2025 senior notes offering to repay $463.3 million of our outstanding senior secured term loan facility and will use the remaining proceeds for general corporate and working capital purposes. Following the April 2020 financing events and prepayment of our senior secured term loan facility, we had $264.3 million of senior secured term debt outstanding under the Second Amended 2017 Credit Agreement as of April 27, 2020. See the Subsequent Event footnote at Note 15 for further details.

As of March 29, 2020, we have eight interest rate swap agreements that convert $500 million of variable-rate debt to a fixed rate. Four of these agreements fix that variable-rate debt at 4.39% and mature on December 31, 2020. The other four fix the same notional amount of variable-rate debt at 4.63% for the period December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2023. None of our interest rate swap agreements were designated as cash flow hedges in the periods presented. As of March 29, 2020, $8.7 million of the fair value of our swap portfolio was classified as current and recorded in "Other accrued liabilities", and $34.3 million was classified as long-term and recorded in "Derivative Liability" within the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

As of March 29, 2020, the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement included a Consolidated Leverage Ratio, which if breached for any reason and not cured could result in an event of default. The ratio was set at a maximum of 5.50x Consolidated Total Debt-to-Consolidated EBITDA. As of March 29, 2020, we were in compliance with this financial condition covenant and all other financial covenants under the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement.

Our long-term debt agreements include Restricted Payment provisions which limit our ability to pay partnership distributions. Pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing our 2024 senior notes, which included the most restrictive of these Restricted Payments provisions as of March 29, 2020, if our pro forma Total-Indebtedness-to-Consolidated-Cash-Flow Ratio was greater than 5.00x, we could still make Restricted Payments of $60 million annually so long as no default or event of default had occurred and was continuing. If our pro forma Total-Indebtedness-to-Consolidated-Cash-Flow Ratio was less than or equal to 5.00x, we could make Restricted Payments up to our Restricted Payment pool. Our pro forma Total-Indebtedness-to-Consolidated-Cash-Flow Ratio was less than or equal to 5.00x as of March 29, 2020.

The Second Amendment to the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement in April 2020 suspended the Consolidated Leverage Ratio test after the first quarter of 2020, added a Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test to replace the Consolidated Leverage Ratio test starting with the first quarter of 2021, added a minimum liquidity level requirement until the earlier of December 31, 2021 or the termination of the Additional Restrictions Period, and suspended the ability to make certain restricted payments, including partnership distributions, until the earlier of the delivery of the compliance certificate for the fourth quarter of 2021 or the termination of the Additional Restrictions Period. See the Subsequent Event footnote at Note 15 for further details.

In accordance with the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement debt provisions, on February 19, 2020, we announced the declaration of a distribution of $0.935 per limited partner unit, which was paid on March 17, 2020. The Board of Directors has determined that it is in the best interests of unitholders for us to preserve liquidity by suspending the quarterly distribution until operating visibility improves due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board is committed to reinstituting a quarterly distribution when it is appropriate to do so and it is permissible under the Second Amended 2017 Credit Agreement and our other debt covenants.

Based on the cost-cutting and cash-savings measures taken to date, we anticipate our average cash burn rate going forward, including operating expenses while our parks remain closed, capital expenditures and debt facility costs, after consideration for the recently completed April 2020 refinancing events, will be approximately $30-40 million per month.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements:
We had $15.3 million in letters of credit, which are primarily in place to backstop insurance arrangements, outstanding on our revolving credit facility as of March 29, 2020. We have no other significant off-balance sheet financing arrangements.


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Forward Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this report (including the "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section) that are not historical in nature are 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, including statements as to our expectations, beliefs and strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements may involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, may be beyond our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Important factors, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, general economic conditions, adverse weather conditions, competition for consumer leisure time and spending, unanticipated construction delays, changes in our capital investment plans and projects and other factors we discuss from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") could affect attendance at our parks and could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations or otherwise to fluctuate or decrease. Additional information on risk factors that may affect our business and financial results can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the filings we make from time to time with the SEC, including this Form 10-Q. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the filing date of this document.


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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to market risks from fluctuations in interest rates, and to a lesser extent on currency exchange rates on our operations in Canada, and from time to time, on imported rides and equipment. The objective of our financial risk management is to reduce the potential negative impact of interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations to acceptable levels. We do not acquire market risk sensitive instruments for trading purposes.

We manage interest rate risk through the use of a combination of fixed-rate long-term debt, interest rate swaps that fix a portion of our variable-rate long-term debt, and variable-rate borrowings under our revolving credit facility. Translation exposures with regard to our Canadian operations are not hedged.

None of our interest rate swap agreements are designated as hedging instruments. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting or were de-designated are reported as "Net effect of swaps" in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.

As of March 29, 2020, on an adjusted basis after giving effect to the impact of interest rate swap agreements and before reduction for debt issuance costs and original issue discount, $1.95 billion of our outstanding long-term debt represented fixed-rate debt and $229.4 million represented variable-rate debt before revolving credit borrowings. Assuming an average balance on our revolving credit borrowings of approximately $33.7 million, a hypothetical 100 bps increase in 30-day LIBOR on our variable-rate debt (not considering the impact of our interest rate swaps) would lead to an increase of approximately $7.6 million in annual cash interest costs.

Assuming a hypothetical 100 bps increase in 30-day LIBOR, the amount of net cash interest paid on our derivative portfolio would decrease by $5.0 million over the next twelve months.

A uniform 10% strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar would result in a $3.9 million decrease in annual operating income.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a)Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures - 
We maintain a system of controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the Commission and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As of March 29, 2020, management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 29, 2020.


(b)Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting -
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our employees began working from home during the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2020. We are monitoring and assessing the changing business environment resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the related effect on our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, intensifies certain risks we face, including those discussed in our Form 10-K, has adversely impacted our business and is expected to continue to adversely impact our business. The ultimate extent to which COVID-19 and measures taken in response will impact our business, including our results of operations and financial condition, cannot be predicted due to the ongoing development and fluidity of the COVID-19 situation and its effects.
On March 13, 2020, we announced the closure of certain parks and the decision to delay the opening of other parks in response to the federal and local recommendations and restrictions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Because our parks are our primary sources of net income and operating cash flows, our business and financial results and condition have been, and will continue to be, adversely impacted by these closures, delayed openings and other actions taken to contain or reduce the spread of COVID-19. In addition, we are likely to experience other negative impacts to our business, results of operations and financial condition as a result of COVID-19 that may include: changes in consumer behavior and preferences causing significant volatility or reductions in demand for or interest in our parks, damage to our brand and reputation, increases in operating expenses as we sanitize our parks and implement additional hygiene-related protocols, limitations on our ability to recruit and train employees in sufficient numbers to fully staff our parks, limitations on our employees' ability to work and travel, and significant changes in the economic or political conditions in areas in which we operate. Despite our efforts to manage these impacts, their ultimate effect may be material, and will depend on factors beyond our knowledge or control, including the duration and severity of any such outbreak and actions taken to contain the pandemic spread and mitigate public health effects.

A prolonged closure of our parks and resort properties could materially impact our results, operations and financial condition, which would negatively impact our ability to remain in compliance with our debt covenants.
Our parks are the primary sources of net income and operating cash flows which we rely upon to remain in compliance with debt covenants under our senior secured credit agreement and under our senior notes due in 2024, 2025, 2027 and 2029 and to meet our obligations when due. As noted above, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, operations at our parks and resort properties have been temporarily closed and there is uncertainty as to when we will be able to reopen them. Because we operate in several different jurisdictions, we may be able to reopen some, but not all, of our parks within a certain time frame. Although we believe we have sufficient resources to fund our temporarily idled operations for a period of time that lasts beyond the currently mandated closure periods, we have no control over and cannot predict the length of the closure of our parks due to the pandemic. If we are unable to generate revenues from our parks due to a prolonged period of closure or experience significant declines in business volumes upon reopening, this would negatively impact our ability to remain in compliance with our debt covenants and meet our payment obligations.

Our debt agreements contain restrictions that could limit our flexibility in operating our business.
Our credit agreement and the indentures governing our notes contain, and any future indebtedness of ours will likely contain, a number of covenants that could impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us, including restrictions on our and our subsidiaries' ability to, among other things:
pay distributions on or make distributions in respect of our capital stock or units or make other Restricted Payments;
incur additional debt or issue certain preferred equity;
make certain investments;
sell certain assets;
create restrictions on distributions from restricted subsidiaries;
create liens on certain assets to secure debt;
consolidate, merge, amalgamate, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all our assets;
enter into certain transactions with our affiliates; and
designate our subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries.

As of March 29, 2020, the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement included a Consolidated Leverage Ratio, which if breached for any reason and not cured could result in an event of default, and which was set at a maximum of 5.50x Consolidated Total Debt-to-Consolidated EBITDA. The Second Amendment to the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement suspended the Consolidated Leverage Ratio test after the first quarter of 2020, added a Senior Secured Leverage Ratio test to replace the Consolidated Leverage Ratio test starting with the first quarter of 2021 and added a minimum liquidity level requirement through 2021 or the earlier termination of an additional restrictions period.

Our long-term debt agreements include Restricted Payment provisions which limit our ability to pay partnership distributions. Pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing our 2024 senior notes, which included the most restrictive of these Restricted Payments provisions as of March 29, 2020, if our pro forma Total-Indebtedness-to-Consolidated-Cash-Flow Ratio was greater than

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5.00x, we could still make Restricted Payments of $60 million annually so long as no default or event of default has occurred and was continuing. If our pro forma Total-Indebtedness-to-Consolidated-Cash-Flow Ratio was less than or equal to 5.00x, we could make Restricted Payments up to our Restricted Payment pool. Our Second Amendment to the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement suspended our ability to make certain restricted payments, including partnership distributions, until the earlier of the delivery of the compliance certificate for the fourth quarter of 2021 or the termination of an additional restrictions period.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities:
The following table summarizes repurchases of Cedar Fair, L.P. Depositary Units representing limited partner interests by the Partnership during the three months ended March 29, 2020:
 
 
(a)
 
(b)
 
(c)
 
(d)








Period
 
Total Number of Units Purchased (1)
 
Average Price Paid per Unit
 
Total Number of Units Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Units that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1 - January 31
 

 

 

 
$

February 1 - February 29
 
47,902

 
$
52.76

 

 

March 1 - March 29
 

 

 

 

Total
 
47,902

 
$
52.76

 

 
$


(1)
All repurchased units were reacquired by the Partnership in satisfaction of tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted units which were granted under the Partnership's Omnibus Incentive Plan.


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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
Exhibit (101)
  
The following materials from the Partnership's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 29, 2020 formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income, (ii) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow, (iv) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity, and (v) related notes, tagged as blocks of text and including detailed tags.
 
Exhibit (104)
 
The cover page from the Partnership's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 29, 2020 formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).
 

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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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
 
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By Cedar Fair Management, Inc.
 
 
General Partner
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 6, 2020
/s/ Richard A. Zimmerman
 
 
Richard A. Zimmerman
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 6, 2020
/s/ Brian C. Witherow
 
 
Brian C. Witherow
 
 
Executive Vice President and
 
 
Chief Financial Officer

 

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