0000891482-16-000046.txt : 20160729 0000891482-16-000046.hdr.sgml : 20160729 20160729152727 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000891482-16-000046 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20160513 ITEM INFORMATION: Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20160729 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20160729 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FULL HOUSE RESORTS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000891482 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: HOTELS & MOTELS [7011] IRS NUMBER: 133391527 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-32583 FILM NUMBER: 161793850 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4670 S. FORT APACHE ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 190 CITY: LAS VEGAS STATE: NV ZIP: 89147 BUSINESS PHONE: 7022217800 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4670 S. FORT APACHE ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 190 CITY: LAS VEGAS STATE: NV ZIP: 89147 8-K/A 1 a8-kaproformabroncobillys.htm 8-K/A Document


 

UNITED STATES 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
  

FORM 8-K/A
(Amendment No. 2)
 
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 13, 2016
 
FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
1-32583
 
13-3391527
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
4670 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 190
Las Vegas, Nevada
 
89147
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (702) 221-7800
 
N/A
 
 
(Former name or former address,
if changed since last report)
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) 
o
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) 
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) 
 






Item 2.01         Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

Explanatory Note

This Amendment No. 2 to Current Report on Form 8-K/A (this "Amendment No. 2") of Full House Resorts, Inc. (the "Company"), amends and supplements the Company's original Current Report on Form 8-K ("Initial Form 8-K") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 13, 2016 (Film No. 161647827) as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Current Report on Form 8-K/A ("Amendment No. 1") filed on May 18, 2016 (Film No. 161660718). The Initial Form 8-K reported under Item 2.01 that the Company completed the acquisition of Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel ("Bronco Billy's") in Cripple Creek, Colorado (the "Transaction"). Amendment No. 1 included each of the material agreements relating to the amendment and restatement of the Company's first and second lien credit facilities as an exhibit.

This Amendment No. 2 provides the financial statements and unaudited pro forma financial information as required by Item 9.01 of Form 8-K, which were excluded from the Initial Form 8-K in reliance on paragraph (a)(4) of Item 9.01 of Form 8-K.

No other modification to the Company's Initial Form 8-K or Amendment No. 1 is being made by this Amendment No. 2.

Forward-Looking Statements

All of the pro forma financial and other information and other statements included in Item 9.01 of this Amendment No. 2, other than historical information or statements of historical fact, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. These forward-looking statements include, among others, all of the pro forma financial information, the notes related thereto, and the statements regarding the Company’s expectations with respect to the Transaction. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made herein. These risks and uncertainties include the Company’s ability to integrate the operations of Bronco Billy's and other anticipated benefits of the Transaction, and the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, which the Company filed with the SEC on March 30, 2016. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s analysis as of the date of this Amendment No. 2 and the Company does not undertake to revise these statements to reflect subsequent developments, except as required under the federal securities laws. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.


Item 9.01         Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a)
 
Financial Statements of Business Acquired
 
 
The audited financial statements of Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 and the related independent auditor's report are included as Exhibit 99.1.

Additionally, the unaudited financial statements of Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, are included as Exhibit 99.2.
 
 
 
(b)
 
Pro Forma Financial Information
 
 
The unaudited pro forma financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 and the interim period ended March 31, 2016, and the notes thereto, reflecting the Transaction, are included as Exhibit 99.3.
 
 
 
 





(d)
 
Exhibits
 
 
23.1
Consent of BKD, LLP, as independent auditor for Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary.
 
 
99.1
Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary audited financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.
 
 
99.2
Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary unaudited financial statements as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.
 
 
99.3
Unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of March 31, 2016, unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2015 and the three months ended March 31, 2016 and the notes thereto.








SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
Full House Resorts, Inc.
 
 
 
Date: July 29, 2016
 
/s/ Lewis A. Fanger 
 
 
Lewis A. Fanger, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer





EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
 
Description
23.1
 
Consent of BKD, LLP, as independent auditor for Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary.
99.1
 
Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary audited financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 2015 and 2014.
99.2
 
Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary unaudited financial statements as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.
99.3
 
Unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of March 31, 2016, unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2015 and the three months ended March 31, 2016 and the notes thereto.



EX-23.1 2 exhibit231new.htm EXHIBIT 23.1 Exhibit


Exhibit 23.1




CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR 


Board of Directors
Full House Resorts, Inc.
Las Vegas, Nevada

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-203046 and 333-204312 of Full House Resorts, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated April 19, 2016, relating to the financial statements of Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, which appears in this Form 8-K/A. 

/s/ BKD, LLP

Colorado Springs, Colorado

July 29, 2016 



EX-99.1 3 exhibit991new.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit


Exhibit 99.1









Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary

Independent Auditor's Reports and Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015 and 2014






Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
December 31, 2015 and 2014

Contents
Independent Auditor's Report
1
 
 
Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Balance Sheets
3
Statements of Earnings
5
Statements of Shareholders' Equity
6
Statements of Cash Flows
7
Notes to Financial Statements
8
 
 
Independent Auditor's Report on Supplementary Information
16
 
 
Supplementary Information
 
Consolidating Statement of Earnings Segregated by Licensee/Subsidiary Information - 2015
17





Independent Auditor's Report


Board of Directors
Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Cripple Creek, Colorado

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary (collectively, the Company), which comprise the related consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, shareholders' equity and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements.

Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.





Board of Directors
Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary


Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


/s/ BKD, LLP

Colorado Springs, Colorado
April 19, 2016


2



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2015 and 2014

Assets
 
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
Current Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
2,906,770

 
$
3,109,435

Other receivables
421,208

 
328,704

Prepaids and other
228,485

 
229,721

Casino inventories
144,974

 
119,104

Total current assets
3,701,437

 
3,786,964

 
 
 
 
Property and Equipment, at Cost
 
 
 
Furniture and equipment
14,949,208

 
14,427,580

Buildings and improvements
14,207,330

 
13,549,621

 
29,156,538

 
27,977,201

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
(18,483,049
)
 
(17,131,118
)
 
10,673,489

 
10,846,083

Land
7,919,126

 
7,919,126

 
18,592,615

 
18,765,209

 
 
 
 
Other Assets
 
 
 
Real estate inventories
150,000

 
150,000

Equity method investment
59,585

 

Related party note receivable
30,000

 
30,000

Deferred loan costs, net of accumulated amortization;
2015 - $86,528 and 2014 - $76,358
35,509

 
45,679

 
275,094

 
225,679

 
$
22,569,146

 
$
22,777,852


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

3



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued)
December 31, 2015 and 2014

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
816,313

 
$
939,945

Related party payables
7,003

 
30,543

Accrued wages and benefits
668,993

 
485,167

Other accrued liabilities
1,570,642

 
1,389,740

Current portion of long-term debt
1,252,917

 
1,252,720

Total current liabilities
4,315,868

 
4,098,115

 
 
 
 
Long-term Obligations, Net of Current Portion
 
 
 
Long-term debt
2,958,514

 
3,706,431

Total long-term liabilities
2,958,514


3,706,431

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
7,274,382

 
7,804,546

 
 
 
 
Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
Common stock (no par value, 2,500 shares authorized; 1,000 shares issued; 806 shares outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 2014)
1,260,579

 
1,260,579

Retained earnings
16,883,193

 
16,561,735

 
18,143,772

 
17,822,314

Less common stock in treasury - at cost;
194 shares at December 31, 2015 and 2014
(2,849,008
)
 
(2,849,008
)
 
15,294,764

 
14,973,306

 
$
22,569,146

 
$
22,777,852


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


4



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014

 
2015
 
2014
Operating Revenues
 
 
 
Casino
$
27,704,239

 
$
25,731,445

Food and beverage, net of cost of sales of $2,125,203 and $2,062,785 in 2015 and 2014, respectively
2,194,472

 
1,735,792

Hotel
380,771

 
208,580

Other, net of cost of sales of $176,023 and $156,912 in 2015 and 2014, respectively
348,748

 
238,546

Total operating revenues
30,628,230

 
27,914,363

Less cash promotional allowances
5,261,180

 
5,346,345

Less noncash promotional allowances
2,979,150

 
2,547,399

Net revenues
22,387,900

 
20,020,619

 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses
 
 
 
Operating departments
12,074,669

 
10,905,364

Selling, general and administrative
5,967,294

 
4,913,695

Depreciation and amortization
1,854,002

 
1,659,116

Loss on disposal of assets
11,511

 
37,026

Other operating expense
21,152

 
112,281

Total operating expenses
19,928,628

 
17,627,482

Income from Operations
2,459,272

 
2,393,137

 
 
 
 
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
 
 
 
Interest income
3,855

 
879

Interest expense
(139,708
)
 
(165,513
)
Other expense
(1,959
)
 
(105,830
)
Total nonoperating income (expense)
(137,812
)
 
(270,464
)
Net earnings
$
2,321,460

 
$
2,122,673


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


5



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014

 
Common Stock
 
Retained
 
Treasury Stock
 
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Earnings
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Total
Balance as of January 1, 2014
1,000

 
$
1,260,579

 
$
15,839,065

 
194

 
$
(2,849,008
)
 
$
14,250,636

Net earnings

 

 
2,122,673

 

 

 
2,122,673

Distributions to shareholders

 

 
(1,400,003
)
 

 

 
(1,400,003
)
Balance as of December 31, 2014
1,000

 
1,260,579

 
16,561,735

 
194

 
(2,849,008
)
 
14,973,306

Net earnings

 

 
2,321,460

 

 

 
2,321,460

Distributions to shareholders

 

 
(2,000,002
)
 

 

 
(2,000,002
)
Balance as of December 31, 2015
1,000

 
$
1,260,579

 
$
16,883,193

 
194

 
$
(2,849,008
)
 
$
15,294,764


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


6



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014

 
2015
 
2014
Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
2,321,460

 
$
2,122,673

Items not providing (requiring) cash
 
 
 
Net loss on disposal of property and equipment
11,511

 
37,026

Depreciation and amortization
1,854,002

 
1,659,116

Real estate inventory impairment loss

 
100,000

Changes in
 
 
 
Receivables
(92,504
)
 
90,507

Prepaids and other assets
11,406

 
(99,564
)
Inventories
(25,870
)
 
(1,967
)
Accounts payable
(67,509
)
 
(190,996
)
Accrued liabilities
364,728

 
(102,678
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
4,377,224

 
3,614,117

 
 
 
 
Investing Activities
 
 
 
Acquisition of property and equipment
(1,772,582
)
 
(651,198
)
Advances made on related party notes receivable

 
(30,000
)
Purchase of equity method investment
(59,585
)
 

Proceeds from sales of property and equipment

 
1,410

Net cash used in investing activities
(1,832,167
)
 
(679,788
)
 
 
 
 
Financing Activities
 
 
 
Distributions paid to shareholders
(2,000,002
)
 
(1,400,003
)
Principal payments on long-term debt
(1,247,720
)
 
(1,252,537
)
Proceeds from long-term debt
500,000

 

Net cash used in financing activities
(2,747,722
)
 
(2,652,540
)
 
 
 
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(202,665
)
 
281,789

 
 
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year
3,109,435

 
2,827,646

 
 
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year
$
2,906,770

 
$
3,109,435

 
 
 
 
Supplemental Cash Flows Information
 
 
 
Cash paid for interest
$
141,483

 
$
169,298

Additions to fixed assets through increase to accounts payable
$
176,119

 
$
255,782


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

7



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014

Note 1:    Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Organization

Pioneer Group, Inc. operates three casinos located in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Pioneer Group, Inc. is organized under the laws of the State of Nevada. The casino and restaurant operating under the name of Bronco Billy's Casino (Bronco Billy's) began operations during October 1991. In July 1998, a second casino separately licensed as Buffalo Billy's Casino (Buffalo Billy's) began operations. That same year Buffalo Billy's opened its steakhouse. In April 2008, a third casino separately licensed under the name Billy's Casino (Billy's) began operations, with its restaurant beginning operations in May 2008.

Pioneer Group, Inc. purchased 100% of Elk Grove Village, LLC during 2003, from three shareholders of Pioneer Group, Inc. Elk Grove Village, LLC was formed under the laws of the State of Colorado and operates under a limited liability company agreement. Elk Grove Village, LLC was acquired for the purpose of improving, developing, selling and otherwise using land in Woodland Park, Colorado. Elk Grove Village, LLC was to initially construct 34 townhomes on the land. As of December 31, 2015, 12 of the 34 townhomes have been constructed, of which all 12 have been sold. Unless dissolved earlier, the term of Elk Grove Village, LLC is 50 years, or until February 12, 2051.

Cripple Creek is one of three cities in the State of Colorado permitted to have limited stakes gaming. Limited stakes gaming is defined in Colorado as the use of slot, keno and video poker machines, craps, roulette and the card games blackjack and poker, each with a maximum single bet up to one hundred dollars. Casinos in Cripple Creek draw patrons primarily from the Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado areas and, to a lesser extent, from the greater Denver, Colorado metropolitan area. Cripple Creek is a mountain tourist town and its gaming market is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Typically, Pioneer Group, Inc.'s gaming revenues are greater in the summer tourist season and are lower from October through April. As all of Pioneer Group, Inc.ís casino operations are located in Cripple Creek, the casinos are exposed to conditions that are specific to Colorado and the Cripple Creek market. These conditions include complications caused by weather.

Casino operations are subject to extensive regulation in the State of Colorado by the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission. Management believes that Pioneer Group, Inc.ís procedures for supervising casino operations and recording casino and other revenues comply, in all material respects, with the applicable regulations in Colorado.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Pioneer Group, Inc. and Elk Grove Village, LLC (collectively, the Company). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.


8



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, cash and cash equivalents consisted primarily of cash on hand and demand deposits subject to immediate withdrawal. The Company is required by Colorado Gaming Regulations to maintain cash and cash equivalents in an amount sufficient to protect the Company's patrons against defaults in gaming debts owed by the Company.

At December 31, 2015, the Company's cash accounts at financial institutions exceeded federally insured limits by approximately $182,000.

Other Receivables

Other receivables consist primarily of returned checks and amounts contained in redemption kiosks within the facility. If necessary, the Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts, which is based on a review of outstanding receivables, historical collection information and existing economic conditions. Accounts past due more than 120 days are considered delinquent. Delinquent receivables are written off based on individual credit evaluation and specific circumstances of the customer.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost and are being depreciated and amortized on the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. Leased property under capital leases is amortized over the shorter of the lives of the respective leases or over the service lives of the assets for those leases which substantially transfer ownership. Interest incurred on debt outstanding related to expansion and during the construction period has been capitalized. Capitalized interest is included in building and improvements.

The estimated useful lives are as follows:
 
Years
Leased property and equipment
5 - 30
Furniture and equipment
5
Buildings and improvements
30 - 40

Real Estate Inventories

Real estate inventories recorded by Elk Grove Village, LLC include five undeveloped real estate lots that are carried at the lower of cost or market. The Company reviews this inventory for possible impairment on an annual basis. No impairment losses were recognized in 2015. An impairment loss of $100,000 was recognized in 2014 based on the declines in the real estate market for this type of property. This loss is included in other expense in the accompanying 2014 consolidated statement of earnings. Fair value was determined by comparing listing and sales prices of comparable properties to the carrying value of the real estate inventory.


9



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014

Deferred Loan Costs

Costs incurred in conjunction with the issuance of long-term debt are being amortized over the respective lives of the issues on a straight-line basis.

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

The Company reviews long-lived assets for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If there is an indication of impairment, which is estimated as the difference between anticipated undiscounted future cash flows and carrying value, the carrying amount of the asset is written down to its estimated fair value by a charge to operations. Fair value is estimated based on the present value of estimated future cash flows using a discount rate commensurate with the risk involved. Estimates of future cash flows are inherently subjective and are based on management's best assessment of expected future conditions.

Slot Club Liability

The Company has a slot club for its preferred players. To earn "points," slot club members insert a special card into slot, keno and video poker machines while playing in Bronco Billy's, Buffalo Billy's and Billy's casinos. Based on their point totals, members may receive cash. The Company accrues the cost of cash points as such points are earned by members of the slot club and expenses the complementary points as they are redeemed. The slot club liability of $375,542 and $387,635 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, is included in other accrued liabilities on the balance sheets.

Outstanding Gaming Chip Liability

When customers exchange cash for gaming chips, the Company has a liability for the face amount of the chips as long as they are outstanding and not redeemed or won by the house. That liability is established by determining the difference between the total chips placed in service and the actual inventory of chips in custody or under the control of the casino. The outstanding gaming chip liability of $122,835 and $139,667 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, is included in other accrued liabilities on the balance sheets.

Tokens and Chips

The cost of tokens and chips used in casino play are expensed as incurred.

Casino Revenue Recognition

Casino revenue is the net win from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses.


10



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014

Promotional Allowances

Food and beverage revenues include the retail value of complimentary food and beverage provided gratuitously to patrons. The retail value of the promotional allowances is deducted to arrive at net revenues. Promotional allowances also include the value of coupons redeemed and the value of complimentary services and/or cash rebates to customers based on the volume of the customers' gaming activity.

Income Taxes

The Company's shareholders have elected to have the Company's income taxed as an "S" Corporation under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and a similar section of the Nevada income tax law. Therefore, taxable income or loss is reported to the individual shareholders for inclusion in their respective tax returns and no provision for federal and state income taxes is included in these statements. Elk Grove Village, LLC's net earnings or losses are taxed at the member level and Pioneer Group, Inc. was the sole member of Elk Grove Village, LLC as of 2015 and 2014. With a few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2011.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2014 consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2015 consolidated financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net earnings.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date of the Independent Auditor's Report, which is the date the financial statements were available to be issued.


11



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014

Note 2: Pending Sale of the Company's Casino Operations

On September 27, 2015, the Company entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell certain assets related to the casino operations of the Company and the buyer has agreed to assume certain liabilities related to the casino operations. As of April 19, 2016, the sale has not closed.

Note 3: Inventories

The Company records casino food, beverage and merchandise inventories at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out method. The components of casino inventories as of December 31 are as follows:
        
 
2015
 
2014
Food and beverage
$
112,599

 
$
91,635

Merchandise and other
32,375

 
27,469

 
$
144,974

 
$
119,104


Real estate inventories consist of the following as of December 31:
    
 
2015
 
2014
Land
$
93,326

 
$
93,326

Land improvements
56,674

 
56,674

 
$
150,000

 
$
150,000



12



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014

Note 4: Long-term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following as of December 31:
        
 
2015
 
2014
Nevada State Bank note (A)
$
4,075,000

 
$
4,820,000

Note payable (B)
136,431

 
139,151

 
4,211,431

 
4,959,151

 
(1,252,917
)
 
(1,252,720
)
 
$
2,958,514

 
$
3,706,431


(A)
A reducing revolving note held by a bank with a maximum commitment of $5,000,000 and $6,250,000 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The commitment is reduced by $625,000 semi-annually. Principal payments are required to reduce the outstanding principal balance to be consistent with the reduction in maximum commitment. In addition, monthly interest-only payments are required. The interest rate was set at 7.376% until July 1, 2012. On July 1, 2012, per the terms of the agreement, the rate was adjusted to 2.823% which was 1.90% in excess of the LIBOR/Swap rate on July 1, 2012. That rate is fixed until July 1, 2017, at which time it will be adjusted to a rate of 1.90% in excess of the lender's five-year LIBOR/Swap rate index, as defined in the agreement. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the note contained no prepayment penalties. All outstanding principal and accrued interest is due July 1, 2019; the debt is collateralized by the Company's assets and deeds of trust and is personally guaranteed by certain shareholders.

The note contains various covenants related to the parties of the agreements, including a maximum funded debt to EBITDA ratio of no greater than 3.50 to 1.00, annual capital expenditures of no less than 2% and no more than 8% of the Company's net revenues for the immediately prior year and a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.10 to 1.00. Management believes the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants as of December 31, 2015.

(B)
Due February 15, 2037; payable $1,031 monthly; including interest at 7.00%; secured by real property.

Maturities of long-term debt as of December 31, 2015 are as follows:
        
2016
$
1,252,917

2017
1,253,128

2018
1,253,354

2019
328,596

2020
3,856

Thereafter
119,580

 
$
4,211,431



13



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014

Note 5: Operating Leases

The Company leases a building, parking lots and equipment under short- and long-term operating leases expiring at various dates through January 2019. The building lease contains renewal options for periods up to 18 years and requires the Company to pay all executory costs (property taxes, maintenance and insurance).

Future minimum lease payments at December 31, 2015 were:
    
2016
$
233,127

2017
48,127

2018
29,627

2019
20,357

 
$
331,238


Rent expense under the operating leases totaled $222,265 and $132,000 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Note 6: Significant Estimates and Concentrations

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents; however, the Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality institutions, primarily with banks located in the State of Colorado, to limit its credit exposure. The State of Colorado does not permit the extension of credit for gaming purposes.

Note 7: Pension Plan

The Company participates in a defined contribution 401(k) retirement plan (the Plan). Employees who are eligible for the Plan must have completed one year of service (1,000 hours) and be at least 21 years of age. Participants may contribute a maximum of 100% of their annual wages to the Plan, subject to IRS limits. The Company may make discretionary contributions to the Plan. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company made discretionary contributions to the Plan of $22,036 and $14,729, respectively.


14



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2015 and 2014

Note 8: Related-party Transactions

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, total billings for management fees were $180,000 and $144,000, respectively. Management fees are paid to certain shareholders of the Company.

A note receivable was issued in December 2014 to a shareholder for $30,000 for a term of 18 months. Interest is payable monthly at 10% per annum, while the full principal amount is due at the end of the 18-month term.

Accounts payable to employees was $7,003 and $30,543 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Note 9: Commitments and Contingencies

General Litigation

The Company is subject to claims and lawsuits that arise primarily in the ordinary course of business. It is the opinion of management that the disposition or ultimate resolution of such claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated balance sheets, statements of earnings and cash flows of the Company.

Medical Plan

The Company participates in a self-funded medical plan administered by Pioneer Group, Inc. It pays all medical claims up to $80,000 for 2015 and 2014, per employee for each fiscal year. Stop-loss coverage has been purchased, which covers medical claims in excess of $80,000 per employee for 2015 and 2014, and which limits the plan's aggregate self-insurance exposure to the amount of $1,039,288, or 100% of the Monthly Aggregate Attachment Point for the first month of the policy period times 12, whichever is greater, for each policy year.

All claims are processed by a third-party administrator (Meritain). The estimated liability for outstanding claims of $205,698 and $87,701 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, is reported on the consolidated balance sheets in accrued wages and benefits.

Legislation

There can be no assurances that any gaming initiatives will not be proposed in the future and, if passed, will not have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.



15














Supplementary Information






Independent Auditor's Report
on Supplementary Information


Board of Directors
Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Cripple Creek, Colorado


Our audit of the 2015 financial statements was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements as a whole. The Consolidating Statement of Earnings Segregated by Licensee/Subsidiary Information listed in the table of contents is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements. The information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the financial statements as a whole.


/s/ BKD, LLP

Colorado Springs, Colorado
April 19, 2016





Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidating Statement of Earnings
Segregated by Licensee/Subsidiary
Year Ended December 31, 2015

 
Elk Grove Village, LLC
 
Bronco Billy's Casino
 
Buffalo Billy's Casino
 
Billy's Casino
 
Eliminations
 
Total
Operating Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Casino
$

 
$
16,209,454

 
$
6,445,813

 
$
5,048,972

 
$

 
$
27,704,239

Food and beverage, net of cost of sales

 
1,141,704

 
654,700

 
398,068

 

 
2,194,472

Hotel

 
380,771

 

 

 

 
380,771

Other, net of cost of sales

 
198,523

 
89,323

 
60,902

 

 
348,748

Total operating revenues

 
17,930,452

 
7,189,836

 
5,507,942

 

 
30,628,230

Less cash promotional allowances

 
3,119,682

 
1,229,819

 
911,679

 

 
5,261,180

Less noncash promotional allowances

 
1,673,477

 
666,610

 
639,063

 

 
2,979,150

Net revenues

 
13,137,293

 
5,293,407

 
3,957,200

 

 
22,387,900

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating departments

 
7,339,587

 
2,225,645

 
2,509,437

 

 
12,074,669

Selling, general and administrative

 
3,652,414

 
1,267,275

 
1,047,605

 

 
5,967,294

Depreciation and amortization

 
1,177,216

 
379,610

 
297,176

 

 
1,854,002

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets

 
6,289

 
(191
)
 
5,413

 

 
11,511

Other operating expense

 
16,057

 
2,807

 
2,288

 

 
21,152

Total operating expenses

 
12,191,563

 
3,875,146

 
3,861,919

 

 
19,928,628

Income from Operations

 
945,730

 
1,418,261

 
95,281

 

 
2,459,272

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income

 
9,317

 
3,755

 
2,937

 
(12,154
)
 
3,855

Interest expense
(12,154
)
 
(81,355
)
 
(32,707
)
 
(25,646
)
 
12,154

 
(139,708
)
Other expense
(1,959
)
 

 

 

 

 
(1,959
)
Total nonoperating income (expense)
(14,113
)
 
(72,038
)
 
(28,952
)
 
(22,709
)
 

 
(137,812
)
Net earnings (loss)
$
(14,113
)
 
$
873,692

 
$
1,389,309

 
$
72,572

 
$

 
$
2,321,460



17
EX-99.2 4 exhibit992new.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Exhibit


Exhibit 99.2









Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary

Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015

And for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015





Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015
and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015

Contents
Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
Balance Sheets
1
Statements of Earnings
3
Statements of Shareholders' Equity
4
Statements of Cash Flows
5
Notes to Financial Statements
6





Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

Assets
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Current Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
3,059,680

 
$
2,906,770

Other receivables
384,033

 
421,208

Prepaids and other
427,048

 
228,485

Casino inventories
133,850

 
144,974

Total current assets
4,004,611

 
3,701,437

 
 
 
 
Property and Equipment, at Cost
 
 
 
Furniture and equipment
14,611,420

 
14,949,208

Buildings and improvements
14,234,075

 
14,207,330

 
28,845,495

 
29,156,538

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
(18,588,481
)
 
(18,483,049
)
 
10,257,014

 
10,673,489

Land
7,919,126

 
7,919,126

 
18,176,140

 
18,592,615

 
 
 
 
Other Assets
 
 
 
Real estate inventories
150,000

 
150,000

Equity method investment
60,566

 
59,585

Related party note receivable
30,000

 
30,000

Deferred loan costs, net of accumulated amortization of $89,070 and $86,528
32,967

 
35,509

 
273,533

 
275,094

 
$
22,454,284

 
$
22,569,146


















See notes to consolidated financial statements.

1



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Continued)

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
1,278,296

 
$
816,313

Related party payables
32,684

 
7,003

Accrued wages and benefits
595,407

 
668,993

Other accrued liabilities
1,374,704

 
1,570,642

Current portion of long-term debt
1,252,207

 
1,252,917

Total current liabilities
4,533,298

 
4,315,868

 
 
 
 
Long-term Obligations, Net of Current Portion
 
 
 
Long-term debt
2,638,513

 
2,958,514

Total long-term liabilities
2,638,513

 
2,958,514

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
7,171,811

 
7,274,382

 
 
 
 
Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
Common stock (no par value, 2,500 shares authorized; 1,000 shares issued; 806 shares outstanding)
1,260,579

 
1,260,579

Retained earnings
16,870,902

 
16,883,193

 
18,131,481

 
18,143,772

Less common stock in treasury - at cost
(2,849,008
)
 
(2,849,008
)
 
15,282,473

 
15,294,764

 
$
22,454,284

 
$
22,569,146




















See notes to consolidated financial statements.


2



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited)

 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Operating Revenues
 
 
 
Casino
$
5,795,795

 
$
5,440,204

Food and beverage
1,051,915

 
930,593

Hotel
104,649

 
57,293

Other
67,379

 
59,331

 
7,019,738

 
6,487,421

Less promotional allowances
1,109,515

 
982,709

Net revenues
5,910,223

 
5,504,712

 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses
 
 
 
Casino
2,178,978

 
1,899,525

Food and beverage
1,333,027

 
1,190,129

Hotel
43,109

 
33,627

Other
10,693

 
9,973

Acquisition costs
49,385

 

Selling, general and administrative
1,702,543

 
1,516,768

Depreciation and amortization
462,903

 
393,146

Loss on disposal of assets
8,761

 
4,650

Total operating expenses
5,789,399

 
5,047,818

Income from Operations
120,824

 
456,894

 
 
 
 
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
 
 
 
Interest income
3,724

 
3,864

Interest expense
(32,819
)
 
(37,448
)
Other expense
(4,019
)
 

Total nonoperating income (expense)
(33,114
)
 
(33,584
)
Net earnings
$
87,710

 
$
423,310














See notes to consolidated financial statements.


3



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)

 
Common Stock
 
Retained
 
Treasury Stock
 
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Earnings
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Total
Balance as of January 1, 2016
1,000

 
$
1,260,579

 
$
16,883,193

 
194

 
$
(2,849,008
)
 
$
15,294,764

Net earnings

 

 
87,710

 

 

 
87,710

Distributions to shareholders

 

 
(100,001
)
 

 

 
(100,001
)
Balance as of March 31, 2016
1,000

 
$
1,260,579

 
$
16,870,902

 
194

 
$
(2,849,008
)
 
$
15,282,473



See notes to consolidated financial statements.






































4



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
87,710

 
$
423,310

Items not providing (requiring) cash
 
 
 
Net loss on disposal of assets
8,761

 
4,650

Depreciation and amortization
462,903

 
393,146

Changes in
 
 
 
Receivables
37,175

 
70,930

Prepaids and other assets
(196,021
)
 
(648,114
)
Inventories
11,124

 
20,918

Accounts payable
481,914

 
428,193

Accrued liabilities
(269,524
)
 
197,116

Net cash provided by operating activities
624,042

 
890,149

 
 
 
 
Investing Activities
 
 
 
Acquisition of property and equipment
(49,439
)
 
(55,818
)
Net change in equity method investment
(981
)
 

Net cash used in investing activities
(50,420
)
 
(55,818
)
 
 
 
 
Financing Activities
 
 
 
Distributions paid to shareholders
(100,001
)
 
(350,001
)
Principal payments on long-term debt
(320,711
)
 
(415,662
)
Proceeds from long-term debt

 
300,000

Net cash used in financing activities
(420,712
)
 
(465,663
)
 
 
 
 
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
152,910

 
368,668

 
 
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year
2,906,770

 
3,109,435

 
 
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year
$
3,059,680

 
$
3,478,103

 
 
 
 
Supplemental Cash Flows Information
 
 
 
Cash paid for interest
$
32,819

 
$
37,448

Additions to fixed assets through increase to accounts payable
$
5,750

 
$







See notes to consolidated financial statements.


5



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 1:    Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Organization

Pioneer Group, Inc. operates three casinos located in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Pioneer Group, Inc. is organized under the laws of the State of Nevada. The casino and restaurant operating under the name of Bronco Billy's Casino (Bronco Billy's) began operations during October 1991. In July 1998, a second casino separately licensed as Buffalo Billy's Casino (Buffalo Billy's) began operations. That same year, Buffalo Billy's opened its steakhouse. In April 2008, a third casino separately licensed under the name Billy's Casino (Billy's) began operations, with its restaurant beginning operations in May 2008.

Pioneer Group, Inc. purchased 100% of Elk Grove Village, LLC during 2003, from three shareholders of Pioneer Group, Inc. Elk Grove Village, LLC was formed under the laws of the State of Colorado and operates under a limited liability company agreement. Elk Grove Village, LLC was acquired for the purpose of improving, developing, selling and otherwise using land in Woodland Park, Colorado. Elk Grove Village, LLC was to initially construct 34 townhomes on the land. As of March 31, 2016, 12 of the 34 townhomes have been constructed, of which all 12 have been sold. Unless dissolved earlier, the term of Elk Grove Village, LLC is 50 years, or until February 12, 2051.

Cripple Creek is one of three cities in the State of Colorado permitted to have limited stakes gaming. Limited stakes gaming is defined in Colorado as the use of slot, keno and video poker machines, craps, roulette and the card games blackjack and poker, each with a maximum single bet up to one hundred dollars. Casinos in Cripple Creek draw patrons primarily from the Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado areas and, to a lesser extent, from the greater Denver, Colorado metropolitan area. Cripple Creek is a mountain tourist town and its gaming market is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Typically, Pioneer Group, Inc.'s gaming revenues are greater in the summer tourist season and are lower from October through April. As all of Pioneer Group, Inc.'s casino operations are located in Cripple Creek, the casinos are exposed to conditions that are specific to Colorado and the Cripple Creek market. These conditions include complications caused by weather.

Casino operations are subject to extensive regulation in the State of Colorado by the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission. Management believes that Pioneer Group, Inc.'s procedures for supervising casino operations and recording casino and other revenues comply, in all material respects, with the applicable regulations in Colorado.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Pioneer Group, Inc. and Elk Grove Village, LLC (collectively, the Company). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. At March 31, 2016, cash and cash equivalents consisted

6



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

primarily of cash on hand and demand deposits subject to immediate withdrawal. The Company is required by Colorado Gaming Regulations to maintain cash and cash equivalents in an amount sufficient to protect the Company's patrons against defaults in gaming debts owed by the Company.

At March 31, 2016, the Company's cash accounts at financial institutions exceeded federally insured limits by approximately $405,000.

Other Receivables

Other receivables consist primarily of returned checks and amounts contained in redemption kiosks within the facility. If necessary, the Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts, which is based on a review of outstanding receivables, historical collection information and existing economic conditions. Accounts past due more than 120 days are considered delinquent. Delinquent receivables are written off based on individual credit evaluation and specific circumstances of the customer.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost and are being depreciated and amortized on the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. Leased property under capital leases is amortized over the shorter of the lives of the respective leases or over the service lives of the assets for those leases which substantially transfer ownership. Interest incurred on debt outstanding related to expansion and during the construction period has been capitalized. Capitalized interest is included in building and improvements.

The estimated useful lives are as follows:
 
Years
Leased property and equipment
5 - 30
Furniture and equipment
5
Buildings and improvements
30 - 40

Real Estate Inventories

Real estate inventories recorded by Elk Grove Village, LLC include five undeveloped real estate lots that are carried at the lower of cost or market. The Company reviews this inventory for possible impairment on an annual basis. No impairment losses were recognized in the periods January 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016 and January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015.

Deferred Loan Costs

Costs incurred in conjunction with the issuance of long-term debt are being amortized over the respective lives of the issues on a straight-line basis.


7



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

The Company reviews long-lived assets for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If there is an indication of impairment, which is estimated as the difference between anticipated undiscounted future cash flows and carrying value, the carrying amount of the asset is written down to its estimated fair value by a charge to operations. Fair value is estimated based on the present value of estimated future cash flows using a discount rate commensurate with the risk involved. Estimates of future cash flows are inherently subjective and are based on management's best assessment of expected future conditions.

Slot Club Liability

The Company has a slot club for its preferred players. To earn "points," slot club members insert a special card into slot, keno and video poker machines while playing in Bronco Billy's, Buffalo Billy's and Billy's casinos. Based on their point totals, members may receive cash. The Company accrues the cost of cash points as such points are earned by members of the slot club and expenses the complementary points as they are redeemed. The slot club liability of $378,561 as of March 31, 2016 and $375,542 as of December 31, 2015, is included in other accrued liabilities on the balance sheets.

Outstanding Gaming Chip Liability

When customers exchange cash for gaming chips, the Company has a liability for the face amount of the chips as long as they are outstanding and not redeemed or won by the house. That liability is established by determining the difference between the total chips placed in service and the actual inventory of chips in custody or under the control of the casino. The outstanding gaming chip liability of $122,835 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, is included in other accrued liabilities on the balance sheets.

Tokens and Chips

The cost of tokens and chips used in casino play are expensed as incurred.

Casino Revenue Recognition

Casino revenue is the net win from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses.

Promotional Allowances

Food and beverage revenues include the retail value of complimentary food and beverage provided gratuitously to patrons. The retail value of the promotional allowances is deducted to arrive at net revenues. Promotional allowances also include the value of coupons redeemed and the value of complimentary services and/or cash rebates to customers based on the volume of the customers' gaming activity.


8



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Income Taxes

The Company's shareholders have elected to have the Company's income taxed as an "S" Corporation under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and a similar section of the Nevada income tax law. Therefore, taxable income or loss is reported to the individual shareholders for inclusion in their respective tax returns and no provision for federal and state income taxes is included in these statements. Elk Grove Village, LLC's net earnings or losses are taxed at the member level and Pioneer Group, Inc. was the sole member of Elk Grove Village, LLC. With a few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for calendar years before 2011.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Note 2: Inventories

The Company records casino food, beverage and merchandise inventories at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out method. The components of casino inventories are as follows:

 
 
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Food and beverage
 
 
$
103,769

 
$
112,599

Merchandise and other
 
 
30,081

 
32,375

 

 
$
133,850

 
$
144,974


9



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Real estate inventories consist of the following:
    
 
 
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Land
 
 
$
93,326

 
$
93,326

Land improvements
 
 
56,674

 
56,674

 

 
$
150,000

 
$
150,000


Note 3: Long-term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following as of March 31, 2016:
        
 
 
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Nevada State Bank note (A)
 
 
$
3,760,000

 
$
4,075,000

Note payable (B)
 
 
130,720

 
136,431

 

 
3,890,720

 
4,211,431

Less: Current portion
 
 
(1,252,207
)
 
(1,252,917
)
 

 
$
2,638,513

 
$
2,958,514


(A)
A reducing revolving note held by a bank with a maximum commitment of $5,000,000 as of March 31, 2016. The commitment is reduced by $625,000 semi-annually. Principal payments are required to reduce the outstanding principal balance to be consistent with the reduction in maximum commitment. In addition, monthly interest-only payments are required. The interest rate was set at 7.376% until July 1, 2012. On July 1, 2012, per the terms of the agreement, the rate was adjusted to 2.823% which was 1.90% in excess of the LIBOR/Swap rate on July 1, 2012. That rate is fixed until July 1, 2017, at which time it will be adjusted to a rate of 1.90% in excess of the lender's five-year LIBOR/Swap rate index, as defined in the agreement. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the note contained no prepayment penalties. All outstanding principal and accrued interest is due July 1, 2019; the debt is collateralized by the Company's assets and deeds of trust and is personally guaranteed by certain shareholders.

The note contains various covenants related to the parties of the agreements, including a maximum funded debt to EBITDA ratio of no greater than 3.50 to 1.00, annual capital expenditures of no less than 2% and no more than 8% of the Company's net revenues for the immediately prior year and a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.10 to 1.00. Management believes the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants as of March 31, 2016.

Subsequent to March 31, 2016, this note was paid in full in conjunction with the sale transaction. See Note 9.

(B)
Due February 15, 2037; payable $1,031 monthly; including interest at 7.00%; secured by real property. Subsequent to March 31, 2016, this note was paid in full.






10




Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Maturities of long-term debt as of March 31, 2016 are as follows:

Period April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017
$
1,252,207

Period April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018
1,253,128

Period April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019
1,253,354

Period April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020
13,596

Period April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021
3,856

Thereafter
114,579

 
$
3,890,720


Note 4: Operating Leases

The Company leases a building, parking lots and equipment under short- and long-term operating leases expiring at various dates through January 2019. The building lease contains renewal options for periods up to 18 years and requires the Company to pay all executory costs (property taxes, maintenance and insurance).

Future minimum lease payments at March 31, 2016 are as follows:
    
Period April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017
$
217,058

Period April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018
33,558

Period April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019
18,558

Total minimum lease payments
$
269,174


Rent expense under the operating leases totaled $34,931 and $36,736 for the periods January 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016 and January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015, respectively.

Note 5: Significant Estimates and Concentrations

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents; however, the Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality institutions, primarily with banks located in the State of Colorado, to limit its credit exposure. The State of Colorado does not permit the extension of credit for gaming purposes.


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Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 6: Pension Plan

The Company participates in a defined contribution 401(k) retirement plan (the Plan). Employees who are eligible for the Plan must have completed one year of service (1,000 hours). Participants may contribute a maximum of 100% of their annual wages to the Plan, subject to IRS limits. The Company may make discretionary contributions to the Plan. For the periods January 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016 and January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015, the Company made discretionary contributions to the Plan of $5,149 and $8,587, respectively.

Note 7: Related-party Transactions

For the periods January 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016 and January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015, total billings for management fees were $45,000. Management fees are paid to certain shareholders of the Company.

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company has a note receivable from a shareholder for $30,000 for a term of 18 months. Interest is payable monthly at 10% per annum, while the full principal amount is due June 2016.

Accounts payable to employees was $32,684 as of March 31, 2016 and $7,003 as of December 31, 2015.

Note 8: Commitments and Contingencies

General Litigation

The Company is subject to claims and lawsuits that arise primarily in the ordinary course of business. It is the opinion of management that the disposition or ultimate resolution of such claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated balance sheets, statements of earnings and cash flows of the Company.

Medical Plan

The Company participates in a self-funded medical plan administered by Pioneer Group, Inc. It pays all medical claims up to $80,000, per employee for each fiscal year. Stop- loss coverage has been purchased, which covers medical claims in excess of $80,000 per employee, and which limits the plan's aggregate self-insurance exposure to the amount of $1,039,288, or 100% of the Monthly Aggregate Attachment Point for the first month of the policy period times 12, whichever is greater, for each policy year.

All claims are processed by a third-party administrator (Meritain). The estimated liability for outstanding claims of approximately $205,000 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, is reported on the consolidated balance sheets in accrued wages and benefits.


12



Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Legislation

There can be no assurances that any gaming initiatives will not be proposed in the future and, if passed, will not have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Note 9: Subsequent Events

On May 13, 2016, the Company sold substantially all of the assets and transferred substantially all of the liabilities related to its casino and hotel operations to Full House Resorts, Inc. Upon closing of the sale, the Company paid its note to Nevada State Bank in full.




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EX-99.3 5 exhibit993new.htm EXHIBIT 99.3 Exhibit



Exhibit 99.3


Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information 

Full House Resorts, Inc. (the "Company"), through its wholly-owned subsidiary FHR-Colorado, LLC, acquired Bronco Billy's Hotel and Casino ("Bronco Billy's") from Pioneer Group, Inc. for approximately $31.1 million on May 13, 2016. The acquisition was financed primarily through a $35 million increase in our term loan facilities.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, including the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet and unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2016, and for the year ended December 31, 2015, were derived by adjusting the historical financial statements of the Company to give effect to the acquisition of Bronco Billy's and the related financing transactions.  The adjustments are based on currently available information and, therefore, the actual adjustments may differ from the pro forma adjustments. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheets are presented as if the transaction had occurred on March 31, 2016, and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations are presented as if the transaction had occurred on January 1, 2015. 

The unaudited pro forma financial information has been prepared by our management and the assumptions and estimates underlying the unaudited adjustments are described in the accompanying notes. They should be read together with the Company's historical consolidated financial statements, which are included in the Full House Resorts, Inc. 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 30, 2016, the latest quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed on May 5, 2016, and Pioneer Group, Inc. and Subsidiary's historical information included herein. 












FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
As of March 31, 2016
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Historical
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Full House Resorts, Inc.
 
Pioneer Group, Inc. & Subsidiary
 
Pro Forma Adjustments
 
Notes
 
Pro Forma Combined
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents
$
13,115

 
$
3,060

 
$
3,615

 
(a)
 
$
19,790

Restricted cash
569

 

 

 
 
 
569

Accounts receivable, net
1,271

 
384

 
(153
)
 
(b)
 
1,502

Prepaids, inventories and other
4,246

 
561

 
(305
)
 
(b)
 
4,502

Acquisition deposit
2,500

 

 
(2,500
)
 
(b)
 

 
21,701

 
4,005

 
657

 
 
 
26,363

Property and equipment, net
97,401

 
18,176

 
(1,982
)
 
(c)
 
113,595

Other long-term assets
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
16,480

 

 
4,649

 
(e)
 
21,129

Intangible assets, net
2,202

 

 
9,300

 
(d)
 
11,502

Deposits and other
639

 
273

 
(273
)
 
(j)
 
528

 
 
 
 
 
(111
)
 
(p)
 
 
 
19,321

 
273

 
13,565

 
 
 
33,159

Total assets
$
138,423

 
$
22,454

 
$
12,240

 

 
$
173,117

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
3,910

 
$
1,311

 
$
(1,011
)
 
(b)
 
$
4,210

Accrued payroll and other
6,837

 
1,970

 
(265
)
 
(b)
 
8,542

Deferred tax
985

 

 

 
 
 
985

Current portion of long-term debt
4,500

 
1,252

 
(1,252
)
 
(f)
 
2,250

 
 
 
 
 
(2,250
)
 
(f)
 
 
Current portion of capital lease obligation
346

 

 

 
 
 
346

Total current liabilities
16,578

 
4,533

 
(4,778
)
 

 
16,333

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Warrant liability

 

 
574

 
(g)
 
574

Long-term debt, net of current portion
59,476

 
2,638

 
30,449

 
(f)
 
94,677

 
 
 
 
 
2,250

 
(f)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(136
)
 
(i)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion
5,673

 

 

 
 
 
5,673

Deferred tax
446

 

 

 
 
 
446

Total long-term liabilities
82,173

 
7,171

 
28,359

 
 
 
117,703






FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
As of March 31, 2016
(In thousands)
(Continued)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Historical
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Full House Resorts, Inc.
 
Pioneer Group, Inc. & Subsidiary
 
Pro Forma Adjustments
 
Notes
 
Pro Forma Combined
Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
2

 
1,261

 
(1,261
)
 
(k)
 
2

Additional paid-in capital
46,278

 

 

 
 
 
46,278

Treasury stock
(1,654
)
 
(2,849
)
 
2,849

 
(k)
 
(1,654
)
Retained earnings
11,624

 
16,871

 
(17,707
)
 
(k)
 
10,788

Total stockholders' equity
56,250

 
15,283

 
(16,119
)
 
 
 
55,414

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
138,423

 
$
22,454

 
$
12,240

 
 
 
$
173,117






























See accompanying notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information.





FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the three months ended March 31, 2016
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Historical
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Full House Resorts, Inc.
 
Pioneer Group, Inc. & Subsidiary
 
Pro Forma Adjustments
Notes
Pro Forma Combined
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Casino
$
29,130

 
$
5,796

 
$

 
$
34,926

Food and beverage
6,229

 
1,052

 

 
7,281

Hotel
1,965

 
105

 

 
2,070

Other operations
739

 
67

 

 
806

Gross Revenues
38,063

 
7,020

 

 
45,083

Less: Promotional allowances
(6,056
)
 
(1,110
)
 

 
(7,166
)
Net Revenues
32,007

 
5,910

 

 
37,917

Operating Costs and Expenses
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Casino
14,685

 
2,179

 

 
16,864

Food and beverage
1,966

 
1,333

 

 
3,299

Hotel
202

 
43

 

 
245

Other operations
303

 
11

 

 
314

Selling, general and administrative
11,340

 
1,702

 
(45
)
(l)
12,997

Project development, acquisition costs and other
287

 
58

 
(110
)
(n)
235

Depreciation and amortization
1,693

 
463

 
(28
)
(c)
2,128

 
30,476

 
5,789

 
(183
)
 
36,082

Operating Income
1,531

 
121

 
183

 
1,835

Other (Expense) Income, Net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
(1,762
)
 
(33
)
 
(1,595
)
(h)
(3,390
)
Other

 

 
4

(j)
4

 
(1,762
)

(33
)
 
(1,591
)

(3,386
)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
(231
)
 
88

 
(1,408
)
 
(1,551
)
Income tax expense
99

 

 
87

(m)
186

Net Income (Loss)
$
(330
)
 
$
88

 
$
(1,495
)

$
(1,737
)
Basic and diluted loss per share
$
(0.02
)
 
n/a

 
n/a

 
$
(0.09
)
Basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
18,969

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
18,969








See accompanying notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information.






FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the year ended December 31, 2015
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Historical
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Full House Resorts, Inc.
 
Pioneer Group, Inc. & Subsidiary
 
Pro Forma Adjustments
Notes
Pro Forma Combined
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Casino
$
111,920

 
$
27,704

 
$
(3,821
)
(o)
$
135,803

Food and beverage
25,222

 
2,194

 
2,271

(o)
29,687

Hotel
6,675

 
381

 
32

(o)
7,088

Other operations
3,811

 
349

 
24

(o)
4,184

Gross Revenues
147,628

 
30,628

 
(1,494
)
 
176,762

Less: Promotional allowances
(23,040
)
 
(8,240
)
 
3,642

(o)
(27,638
)
Net Revenues
124,588

 
22,388

 
2,148

 
149,124

Operating Costs and Expenses
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Operating departments

 
12,075

 
(12,075
)
(o)

Casino
57,157

 

 
7,813

(o)
64,970

Food and beverage
8,992

 

 
5,199

(o)
14,191

Hotel
1,243

 

 
205

(o)
1,448

Other operations
1,325

 
21

 
23

(o)
1,369

Project development, acquisition costs and other
894

 
12

 
355

(o)
465

 
 
 
 
 
(796
)
(n)
 
Selling, general and administrative
42,040

 
5,967

 
619

(o)
48,446

 
 
 
 
 
(180
)
(l)
 
Depreciation and amortization
7,893

 
1,854

 
(115
)
(c)
9,632

 
119,544

 
19,929

 
1,048

 
140,521

Operating Income
5,044

 
2,459

 
1,100

 
8,603

Other expense, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
(6,715
)
 
(140
)
 
(5,459
)
(h)
(12,331
)
 
 
 
 
 
(17
)
(o)
 
Other
12

 
2

 
14

(j), (o)
28

 
(6,703
)
 
(138
)
 
(5,462
)
 
(12,303
)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
(1,659
)
 
2,321

 
(4,362
)
 
(3,700
)
Income tax (benefit) expense
(342
)
 

 
348

(m)
6

Net Income (Loss)
$
(1,317
)
 
$
2,321

 
$
(4,710
)
 
$
(3,706
)
Basic and diluted loss per share
$
(0.07
)
 
n/a

 
n/a

 
$
(0.20
)
Basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
18,938

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
18,938


See accompanying notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information.






FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION


1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The historical financial statements have been adjusted to give pro forma effect to events that are (i) directly attributable to the business combination, (ii) factually supportable, and (iii) with respect to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations, expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results following the business combination.

The business combination was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. As the acquirer for accounting purposes, the Company has preliminarily estimated the fair value and useful lives of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of Bronco Billy's, and conformed the accounting policies of Bronco Billy's to its own accounting policies.

The pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not necessarily reflect what the combined company's financial condition or results of operations would have been had the acquisition occurred on the dates indicated. They also may not be useful in predicting the future financial condition and results of operations of the combined company. The actual financial position and results of operations may differ significantly from the pro forma amounts reflected herein due to a variety of factors.

The combined pro forma financial information does not reflect the realization of any expected cost savings or other synergies from the acquisition of Bronco Billy's.

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACQUISITION & FINANCING

On May 13, 2016, we completed our acquisition of Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado from Pioneer Group, Inc. for approximately $31.1 million, inclusive of an estimated -$1.6 million working capital adjustment and property cash of $2.7 million (the "Acquisition"). The Acquisition was financed primarily through a $35 million increase in our Second Lien Credit Facility and included substantially all of the assets of Pioneer Group, Inc., which included the three licensed operations known as Bronco Billy's Casino, Buffalo Billy's Casino and Billy's Casino.

Concurrent with the Acquisition, we executed an amended and restated First Lien Credit Facility ("Amended and Restated First Lien Credit Facility") with Capital One Bank, N.A., ("Capital One"), which includes a First Term Loan of $45 million and Revolving Loan of $2 million, a maturity date of May 2019, and an interest rate based on the greater of LIBOR or 1.0%, plus a margin rate of 3.75%. The margin rate of 3.75% shall be increased by 50 basis points if the Company does not refinance the Amended and Restated First Lien Credit Facility by May 13, 2017. Additionally, the margin rate shall be increased by 50 basis points if the Company does not raise at least $5 million of gross equity proceeds by May 13, 2017. Concurrent with the Acquisition, we also executed an amended and restated Second Lien Credit Facility ("Amended and Restated Second Lien Credit Facility") with ABC Funding, LLC, which includes a term loan facility increase from $20 million to $55 million; a maturity date of either November 2022 or six months after the maturity of the Amended and Restated First Lien Credit Facility, whichever occurs earlier; and an interest rate between 12.5% and 13.5%, depending on the total leverage of the Company.

As part of the Amended and Restated Second Lien Credit Facility, the Company granted the second lien lenders warrants representing 5% of the outstanding common equity of the Company, as determined on a fully-diluted basis. The warrants include an exercise price of $1.67, have an expiration date of May 13, 2026 and provide the second lien lenders with certain rights as defined, including registration rights and put rights.









3. PRELIMINARY PURCHASE PRICE ALLOCATION

We are required to allocate the purchase price to acquired tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets, and assumed liabilities based on their fair values. Management has not yet finalized its valuation analysis, and therefore the allocation of the purchase price is still preliminary and subject to change.

The following table reflects the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the acquired tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets, and assumed liabilities, with the excess recorded as goodwill.

As of May 13, 2016
(In thousands, unaudited)
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents
 
$
2,682

Other current assets
 
256

Property and equipment
 
16,194

Identifiable intangible assets
 
9,300

Goodwill
 
4,649

 
 
 
Total assets
 
33,081

 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
2,005

Total liabilities
 
2,005

 
 
 
Net assets acquired
 
$
31,076



4. NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(a) Reflects excess funds that were deposited at closing. Such amount represents the difference between the $35 million of proceeds from the additional debt financing, as discussed in Note 2, and the remaining costs to acquire Bronco Billy's. The excess funds are also net of $0.6 million of acquisition and financing-related costs paid at closing or thereafter.

(b) Reflects working capital adjustments based on the preliminary purchase price allocation as of the acquisition date, as shown in Note 3, and the application of the acquisition deposit to the purchase price.

(c) Reflects a $2.0 million adjustment to decrease the basis in the acquired property, plant and equipment to an estimated fair value of $16.2 million. The estimated useful lives range from 2 years to 39 years. The estimated reduction of depreciation expense was $115,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015, and $28,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

(d) Reflects the provisional adjustment of intangible assets acquired by the Company to their estimated fair values. As part of the preliminary valuation analysis, the Company identified intangible assets, including gaming licenses and trade names. The gaming licenses and trade names were determined to have estimated values of $7.5 million and $1.8 million, respectively. The estimated fair value of identifiable intangible assets is determined primarily using the "income approach", which requires a forecast of all future cash flows. Both the gaming licenses and trade names are estimated to have indefinite useful lives.

(e) Reflects a $4.6 million provisional adjustment to record estimated goodwill associated with the acquisition, as shown in Note 3.






(f) Reflects the Amended and Restated First and Second Lien Credit Facilities, which closed concurrent with the Acquisition. The Amended and Restated Second Lien Credit Facility was increased by $35 million to fund the Acquisition, as discussed in Note 2. The net increase in debt includes the following:
(In thousands, unaudited)
 
 
Issuance of additional term debt proceeds, net of debt issuance costs and discount for warrants
 
$
32,952

Decrease for Pioneer Group's debt not assumed in Acquisition
 
(3,755
)
Pro forma adjustments to debt, net
 
$
29,197


(g) Reflects the adjustment to record the warrant liability, as discussed in Note 2. The change in fair value of the warrants within the statements of operations included herein were not considered.

(h) Reflects the net increase in interest expense due to (i) additional interest on the Amended and Restated First and Second Lien Credit Facilities that were executed to finance the Acquisition, and (ii) the amortization of debt issuance costs and discount.
(In thousands, unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2015
 
Three months ended March 31, 2016
Elimination of interest expense of Pioneer Group, Inc. debt
 
$
157

 
$
34

Estimated interest expense on new debt*
 
(4,725
)
 
(1,407
)
Amortization of new debt issuance costs and discount
 
(891
)
 
(222
)
Pro forma adjustments to interest expense, net
 
$
(5,459
)
 
$
(1,595
)

* Includes additional interest related to the $35 million of additional second lien debt using an estimated interest rate of 13.5% for both periods presented. For the first lien debt, we used an estimated interest rate of 4.75% and 5.25% for the periods ended December 31, 2015 and March 31, 2016, respectively.

(i) Reflects the Company's repayment at closing of assumed debt as part of the Acquisition.

(j) Reflects the elimination of items which were not purchased or assumed in the Acquisition.

(k) Reflects the elimination of the historical equity of Pioneer Group, Inc., and $0.8 million of non-recurring transaction and third-party loan modification expenses not reflected in the historical income statements presented herein.

(l) Reflects the elimination of consulting fees which were incurred under the prior ownership and will not continue.

(m) Reflects the adjustment to income tax expense based on the estimated federal rate of 34% and the Colorado state income tax rate of 5%. The tax calculations also include state income tax expense for other states included within the Company's consolidated operations.

(n) Reflects the elimination of non-recurring transaction expenses incurred of $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, and $0.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.

(o) Represents reclassification adjustments to conform to Full House Resorts Inc.'s presentation.

(p) Reflects the expensing of non-recurring third-party loan modification expenses.