-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, R0vfvpXGmbHxk0Wqo0wQNnbZPsaVat5fGx8TB6b3gO5QPe7xJdcp3yh7KovFmvx1 O9Gy1NtJnk2M+gxj863e0g== 0001125282-02-003522.txt : 20021118 0001125282-02-003522.hdr.sgml : 20021118 20021115162103 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001125282-02-003522 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020930 FILED AS OF DATE: 20021114 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GB PROPERTY FUNDING CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000912906 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: HOTELS & MOTELS [7011] IRS NUMBER: 752502290 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-16403 FILM NUMBER: 02830142 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O SANDS HOTEL & CASINO STREET 2: 136 SOUTH KENTUCKY AVENUE CITY: ATLANTIC CITY STATE: NJ ZIP: 08401 BUSINESS PHONE: 6094414517 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O SANDS HOTEL & CASINO STREET 2: 136 SOUTH KENTUCKY AVENUE CITY: ATLANTIC CITY STATE: NJ ZIP: 08401 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GREATE BAY HOTEL & CASINO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000906595 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: HOTELS & MOTELS [7011] IRS NUMBER: 222242014 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NJ FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-31657 FILM NUMBER: 02830143 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O SANDS HOTEL & CASINO STREET 2: 136 SOUTH KENTUCKY AVENUE CITY: ATLANTIC CITY STATE: NJ ZIP: 08401 BUSINESS PHONE: 6094414517 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O SANDS HOTEL & CASINO STREET 2: 136 SOUTH KENTUCKY AVENUE CITY: ATLANTIC CITY STATE: NJ ZIP: 08401 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GB HOLDINGS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000912926 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: HOTELS & MOTELS [7011] IRS NUMBER: 752502293 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-15064 FILM NUMBER: 02830144 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O SANDS HOTEL & CASINO STREET 2: 136 SOUTH KENTUCKY AVENUE CITY: ATLANTIC CITY STATE: NJ ZIP: 08401 BUSINESS PHONE: 6094414517 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O SANDS HOTEL & CASINO STREET 2: 136 SOUTH KENTUCKY AVENUE CITY: ATLANTIC CITY STATE: NJ ZIP: 08401 10-Q 1 b321376_10q.txt QUARTERLY REPORT SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. FORM 10-Q (Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002 --------------------------- 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 33-69716 ------------------------------------------------ GB PROPERTY FUNDING CORP. GB HOLDINGS, INC. GREATE BAY HOTEL AND CASINO, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of each Registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 75-2502290 DELAWARE 75-2502293 NEW JERSEY 22-2242014 ------------------------------ --------------------- (States or other jurisdictions of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.'s) c/o Sands Hotel & Casino Indiana Avenue & Brighton Park Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 - -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (Registrants" telephone number, including area code): (609) 441-4517 -------------------------- (Not Applicable) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.) Indicate by check mark whether each of the Registrants (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 Registrants were 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 filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes X No --- --- Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the last practicable date.
Registrant Class Outstanding at November 8, 2002 - --------------------------------------- --------------------------------- -------------------------------- GB Property Funding Corp. Common stock, $1.00 par value 100 shares GB Holdings, Inc. Common stock, $.01 par value 10,000,000 shares Greate Bay Hotel and Casino, Inc. Common stock, no par value 100 shares
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS ASSETS
September 30, December 31, 2002 2001 --------------- --------------- (Unaudited) Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 50,037,000 $ 57,369,000 Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $12,406,000 and $14,406,000, respectively 5,371,000 8,911,000 Inventories 2,003,000 2,431,000 Income tax deposits 1,144,000 759,000 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,018,000 2,266,000 --------------- --------------- Total current assets 62,573,000 71,736,000 --------------- --------------- Property and Equipment: Land 54,814,000 54,814,000 Buildings and improvements 91,720,000 84,890,000 Equipment 42,595,000 27,321,000 Construction in progress 5,724,000 17,003,000 --------------- --------------- 194,853,000 184,028,000 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization (21,940,000) (13,016,000) --------------- --------------- Property and equipment, net 172,913,000 171,012,000 --------------- --------------- Other Assets: Obligatory investments, net of allowances of $9,941,000 and $9,290,000, respectively 9,979,000 9,302,000 Other assets 3,307,000 3,872,000 --------------- --------------- Total other assets 13,286,000 13,174,000 --------------- --------------- $ 248,772,000 $ 255,922,000 =============== ===============
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 2 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
September 30, December 31, 2002 2001 --------------- ---------------- (Unaudited) Current Liabilities Current maturities of long-term debt $ 22,000 $ 19,000 Accounts payable 4,627,000 6,843,000 Accrued liabilities - Salaries and wages 3,526,000 4,144,000 Interest 67,000 3,092,000 Insurance 1,766,000 1,670,000 Other 5,012,000 5,421,000 Other current liabilities 3,239,000 3,873,000 --------------- ---------------- Total current liabilities 18,259,000 25,062,000 --------------- ---------------- Long-Term Debt 110,336,000 110,352,000 --------------- ---------------- Other Noncurrent Liabilities 3,374,000 3,839,000 --------------- ---------------- Commitments and Contingencies Shareholders' Equity: Preferred stock, $.01 par value per share; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares outstanding - - Common Stock, $.01 par value per share; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 10,000,000 shares outstanding 100,000 100,000 Additional paid-in capital 124,900,000 124,900,000 Accumulated deficit (8,197,000) (8,331,000) --------------- ---------------- Total shareholders' equity 116,803,000 116,669,000 --------------- ---------------- $ 248,772,000 $ 255,922,000 =============== ================
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 3 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended September 30, --------------------------------- 2002 2001 -------------- -------------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenues: Casino $ 53,921,000 $ 65,667,000 Rooms 2,870,000 3,302,000 Food and beverage 6,083,000 7,961,000 Other 897,000 1,338,000 -------------- -------------- 63,771,000 78,268,000 Less - promotional allowances (13,974,000) (17,283,000) -------------- -------------- Net revenues 49,797,000 60,985,000 Expenses: Casino 36,859,000 43,916,000 Rooms 377,000 742,000 Food and beverage 3,184,000 2,765,000 Other 651,000 761,000 General and administrative 2,988,000 2,755,000 Depreciation and amortization 3,776,000 2,836,000 -------------- -------------- Total expenses 47,835,000 53,775,000 -------------- -------------- Income from operations 1,962,000 7,210,000 -------------- -------------- Non-operating income (expense): Interest income 308,000 743,000 Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $144,000, for the three months ended September 30, 2002) (2,959,000) (3,136,000) Loss on asset disposal (24,000) (23,000) -------------- -------------- Total non-operating expense, net (2,675,000) (2,416,000) -------------- -------------- Income (loss) before income taxes (713,000) 4,794,000 Income tax provision (193,000) (1,708,000) -------------- -------------- Net income (loss) $ (906,000) $ 3,086,000 ============== ============== Basic/diluted income (loss) per common share $ (0.09) $ 0.31 ============== ============== Basic/diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 10,000,000 10,000,000 ============== ==============
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 4 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Nine Months Ended September 30, --------------------------------- 2002 2001 -------------- -------------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenues: Casino $ 161,445,000 $ 180,832,000 Rooms 8,665,000 8,903,000 Food and beverage 18,300,000 22,525,000 Other 2,875,000 3,644,000 -------------- -------------- 191,285,000 215,904,000 Less - promotional allowances (38,662,000) (49,430,000) -------------- -------------- Net revenues 152,623,000 166,474,000 -------------- -------------- Expenses: Casino 108,982,000 126,933,000 Rooms 2,497,000 2,657,000 Food and beverage 8,496,000 7,424,000 Other 2,059,000 2,520,000 General and administrative 9,932,000 9,679,000 Depreciation and amortization 10,641,000 8,652,000 Loss on impairment of fixed assets 1,282,000 - -------------- -------------- Total expenses 143,889,000 157,865,000 -------------- -------------- Income from operations 8,734,000 8,609,000 -------------- -------------- Non-operating income (expense): Interest income 838,000 2,293,000 Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $676,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002) (8,641,000) (9,373,000) Gain (loss) on asset disposal 28,000 (17,000) -------------- -------------- Total non-operating expense, net (7,775,000) (7,097,000) -------------- -------------- Income before income taxes 959,000 1,512,000 Income tax benefit (825,000) (645,000) -------------- -------------- Net income $ 134,000 $ 867,000 ============== ============== Basic/diluted income per common share $ 0.01 $ 0.09 ============== ============== Basic/diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 10,000,000 10,000,000 ============== ==============
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 5 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Months Ended September 30, --------------------------------- 2002 2001 -------------- -------------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 134,000 $ 867,000 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 10,641,000 8,652,000 Loss on impairment of fixed assets 1,282,000 - (Gain) loss on asset disposal (28,000) 17,000 Provision for doubtful accounts 1,253,000 2,624,000 Increase in income tax deposits (385,000) - Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable 2,287,000 (2,994,000) Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (6,172,000) (113,000) Net change in other current assets and liabilities (2,328,000) 1,300,000 Net change in other noncurrent assets and liabilities 429,000 149,000 -------------- -------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 7,113,000 10,502,000 -------------- -------------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property and equipment (12,729,000) (14,487,000) Proceeds from disposition of assets 79,000 7,000 Proceeds from sale of investments 213,000 114,000 Purchase of obligatory investments (1,995,000) (2,019,000) -------------- -------------- Net cash used in investing activities (14,432,000) (16,385,000) -------------- -------------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Repayments of long-term debt (13,000) (462,000) -------------- -------------- Net cash used in financing activities (13,000) (462,000) -------------- -------------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (7,332,000) (6,345,000) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 57,369,000 77,903,000 -------------- -------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 50,037,000 $ 71,558,000 ============== ==============
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 6 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) 1) Organization, Business and Basis of Presentation GB Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings") is a Delaware corporation and was a wholly owned subsidiary of Pratt Casino Corporation ("PCC") through December 31, 1998. PCC, a Delaware corporation, was incorporated in September 1993 and was wholly owned by PPI Corporation ("PPI"), a New Jersey corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Greate Bay Casino Corporation ("GBCC"). Effective after December 31, 1998, PCC transferred 21% of the stock ownership in Holdings to PBV, Inc. ("PBV"), a newly formed entity controlled by certain stockholders of GBCC. As a result of a certain confirmed plan of reorganization of PCC and others in October 1999, the remaining 79% stock interest of PCC in Holdings was transferred to Greate Bay Holdings, LLC ("GBLLC"), whose sole member as a result of the same reorganization was PPI. In February 1994, Holdings acquired Greate Bay Hotel and Casino, Inc. ("GBHC"), a New Jersey corporation, through a capital contribution by its then parent. GBHC's only business activity is its ownership of the Sands Hotel and Casino located in Atlantic City, New Jersey (the "Sands"). GB Property Funding Corp. ("GB Property Funding"), a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings, was incorporated in September 1993 as a special purpose subsidiary of Holdings for the purpose of borrowing funds for the benefit of GBHC. Holdings has no operating activities and its only significant assets are its investment in GBHC and cash and cash equivalents of $33.7 million and $37.9 million as of September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively. Effective September 2, 1998, GBHC acquired the membership interests in Lieber Check Cashing LLC ("Lieber"), a New Jersey limited liability company that owned a land parcel adjacent to GBHC. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts and operations of Holdings and its subsidiaries (Holdings, GBHC and GB Property Funding, collectively, the "Company"). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Throughout this document, references to Notes refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein. On January 5, 1998, the Company filed petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (the "Bankruptcy Court"). On August 14, 2000, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order (the "Confirmation Order") confirming the Modified Fifth Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code Proposed by the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors and High River Limited Partnership and its Affiliates (the "Plan") for the Company. High River Limited Partnership ("High River") is an entity controlled by Carl C. Icahn. On September 13, 2000, the New Jersey Casino Control Commission (the "Commission") approved the Plan. On September 29, 2000, the Plan became effective (the "Effective Date"). All material conditions precedent to the Plan becoming effective were satisfied on or before September 29, 2000. A significant amount of the Company's revenues are derived from patrons living in northern New Jersey, southeastern Pennsylvania and metropolitan New York City. Competition in the Atlantic City gaming market is intense and management believes that this competition will continue or intensify in the future. 7 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) (Unaudited) 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. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies described in the Company's 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, the Company suggests these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements which appear in that report. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting only of a normal recurring nature), which are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any future interim period or for the entire fiscal year. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year's consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year's consolidated financial statement presentation. (2) Long-Term Debt Long-term debt is comprised of the following: September 30, December 31, 2002 2001 ----------------- ----------------- 11% notes, due 2005 $ 110,000,000 $ 110,000,000 Other 358,000 371,000 ----------------- ----------------- Total 110,358,000 110,371,000 Less - current maturities (22,000) (19,000) ----------------- ----------------- Total long-term debt $ 110,336,000 $ 110,352,000 ================= ================= As a result of the Confirmation Order and the occurrence of the Effective Date and under the terms of the Plan, GB Property Funding issued $110,000,000 of 11% notes due 2005 (the "New Notes"). Interest on the New Notes is payable on March 29 and September 29, beginning March 29, 2001. The outstanding principal is due on September 29, 2005. The New Notes are unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by both Holdings and GBHC, and are secured by substantially all of the assets, as of the Effective Date, other than cash and gaming receivables of Holdings and GBHC. The original indenture for the New Notes contained various provisions, which, among other things, restricted the ability of Holdings, and GBHC to incur certain senior secured indebtedness beyond certain limitations and contained certain other limitations on the ability to merge, consolidate, or to sell substantially all of their assets, to make certain restricted payments, to incur certain additional senior liens, and to enter into certain sale-leaseback transactions. 8 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) (Unaudited) In a Consent Solicitation Statement and Consent Form dated September 14, 2001, GB Property Funding sought the consent of holders of the New Notes to make certain changes to the original indenture (the "Modifications"). The Modifications included, but were not limited to, a deletion of, or changes to, certain provisions the result of which would be (i) to permit Holdings and its subsidiaries to incur any additional indebtedness without restriction, to issue preferred stock without restriction, to make distributions in respect of preferred stock and to prepay indebtedness without restriction, to incur liens without restriction and to enter into sale-leaseback transactions without restriction, (ii) to add additional exclusions to the definition of "asset sales" to exclude from the restrictions on "asset sales" sale-leaseback transactions, conveyances or contributions to any entity in which Holdings or its subsidiaries has or obtains equity or debt interests, and transactions (including the granting of liens) made in accordance with another provision of the Modifications relating to collateral release and subordination or any documents entered into in connection with an "approved project" (a new definition included as part of the Modifications which includes, if approved by the Board of Directors of Holdings, incurrence of indebtedness or the transfer of assets to any person if Holdings or any of its subsidiaries has or obtain debt or equity interests in the transferee or any similar, related or associated event, transaction or activity) in which a release or subordination of collateral has occurred including, without limitation, any sale or other disposition resulting from any default or foreclosure, (iii) to exclude from the operation of covenants related to certain losses to collateral any assets and any proceeds thereof, which have been subject to the release or subordination provisions of the Modifications, (iv) to permit the sale or other conveyances of Casino Reinvestment Development Authority investments in accordance with the terms of a permitted security interest whether or not such sale was made at fair value, (v) to exclude from the operation of covenants related to the deposit into a collateral account of certain proceeds of "asset sales" or losses to collateral any assets and any proceeds thereof, which have been subject to the release or subordination provisions of the Modifications, (vi) to add new provisions authorizing the release or subordination of the collateral securing the New Notes in connection with, in anticipation of, as a result of, or in relation to, an "approved project", and (vii) various provisions conforming the text of the original indenture to the intent of the preceding summary of the Modifications. Holders representing approximately 98% in principal amount of the New Notes provided consents to the Modifications. Under the terms of the original indenture, the consent of holders representing a majority in principal amount of New Notes was a necessary condition to the Modifications. Accordingly, GB Property Funding, as issuer, and Holdings and GBHC, as guarantors, and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee, entered into an Amended and Restated Indenture dated as of October 12, 2001, containing the Modifications to the original indenture described in the Consent Solicitation Statement (the "Amended and Restated Indenture"). In accordance with the terms of the Consent Solicitation Statement, holders of New Notes, who consented to the Modifications and who did not revoke their consents ("Consenting Noteholders"), were entitled to $17.50 per $1,000 in principal amount of New Notes, subject to certain conditions including entry into the Amended and Restated Indenture. Upon entry into the Amended and Restated Indenture on October 12, 2001, the Company transferred approximately $1.9 million to the Trustee for distribution to Consenting Noteholders. 9 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) (Unaudited) Total scheduled maturities of long-term debt as of September 30, 2002, are set forth below: 2002 (three months) $ 6,000 2003 21,000 2004 23,000 2005 110,026,000 2006 28,000 Thereafter 254,000 ---------------- Total $ 110,358,000 ================ At September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, accrued interest on the New Notes was $67,000 and $3,092,000, respectively. (3) Income Taxes The components of the benefit (provision) for income taxes are as follows: Nine Months Ending September 30, ------------------------------ 2002 2001 ------------- ------------ Federal income tax provision: Current $ (215,000) $ (645,000) Deferred - - State income tax provision: Current (610,000) - Deferred - - ------------- ------------ $ (825,000) $ (645,000) ============= ============ Prior to 1997, the Company was included in the consolidated federal income tax return of Hollywood Casino Corporation ("HCC"). The Company's operations were included in GBCC's consolidated federal income tax returns for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, but GBCC agreed to allow the Company to become deconsolidated from the GBCC group effective after December 31, 1998. In accordance therewith, PCC transferred 21% of the stock ownership in Holdings to PBV, effecting the deconsolidation of the Company from the GBCC group for federal income tax purposes (the "Deconsolidation"). Accordingly, beginning in 1999, the Company's provision for federal income taxes has been calculated and paid on a consolidated basis. 10 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) (Unaudited) At September 30, 2002, the Company had deferred tax assets including State net operating losses, Federal credit carryforwards and temporary differences. The enactment of the New Jersey Business Tax Reform Act ("BTR") on July 2, 2002 deferred the State net operating losses ("State NOL's"), set to begin expiring in 2003, for a two year period. A portion of the credit carryforwards, if not utilized, will begin to expire each year through 2004. The remaining credit carryforwards expire through the year 2019. In addition, as part of a certain settlement agreement, GBCC may utilize Federal net operating losses ("Federal NOL's") of the Company through December 31, 1998 to offset federal taxable income of GBCC and other members of its consolidated tax group. The Company has utilized the balance of its Federal NOL's in its 1999 (amended) and 2000 consolidated Federal tax returns. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 ("FAS 109") requires that the tax benefit of NOL's and deferred tax assets resulting from temporary differences be recorded as an asset and, to the extent that management can not assess that the utilization of all or a portion of such NOL's and deferred tax assets is more likely than not, requires the recording of a valuation allowance. Due to various uncertainties, management is unable to determine that realization of the Company's deferred tax asset is more likely than not and, thus, has provided a valuation allowance for the entire amount at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001. The Internal Revenue Service has examined the consolidated federal income tax returns of HCC for the years 1995 and 1996 and the consolidated federal income tax returns for GBCC for the years 1997 and 1998 in which the Company was included (the "Audit"). GBCC management has disclosed in its annual SEC Form 10-K, filed for the year ended December 31, 2001, that the Audit is substantially complete and has resulted in adjustments to GBCC's Federal NOL's and deferred tax assets. The Company is dependent on HCC and was dependent on GBCC for information as to their operations including their affiliates and the impact of those operations on the former HCC and GBCC consolidated groups' Federal NOL's. The Company has not yet received information regarding the details of the Audit adjustments and, therefore, is unable to estimate their impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. In addition, GBCC filed a petition for relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in 2001 and a plan was confirmed in 2002. GBCC's Plan provided for the liquidation of GBCC, and GBHC was notified that the Plan became effective in July 2002. The State of New Jersey is examining the state corporate business tax return of GBHC for the years 1996, 1997 and 1998. It is management's position that any claims by the State of New Jersey against GBHC attributable to anytime prior to January 5, 1998 are barred by applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code. Management is presently unable to estimate the impact of New Jersey's tax audit on the financial position or results of operations of GBHC. Federal and State income tax benefits or provisions are based upon the results of operations for the current period and the estimated adjustments for income tax purposes of certain nondeductible expenses. The Federal income tax provision of $215,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 is a result of applying the statutory Federal income tax rate of 35% to the pretax income after adjustments for income tax purposes. 11 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) (Unaudited) On July 2, 2002, the BTR was signed into law. The BTR revises and updates the New Jersey corporation business tax and establishes filing fees for certain returns. Included in the BTR is a deferral on the use of State NOL's until tax year 2005. Those State NOL's that would have been utilized in tax years 2002 and 2003 will be granted a two year extension of their expiration period. Additionally, the BTR imposes an alternative minimum assessment ("AMA") based on gross receipts or gross profits. The taxpayer pays the greater of the AMA or the regular corporate business tax (CBT). The AMA provision is discontinued after 2006 and any portion of the AMA in excess of the regular CBT is allowed as a non-expiring future credit carryforward. Due to various uncertainties, management is unable to determine that realization of the future credit carryforward is more likely than not and, thus, has provided a valuation allowance for the entire amount at September 30, 2002. The State income tax provision of $610,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 is a result of retroactively applying the statutory AMA rate of .4% to gross receipts, as defined in the BTR. Since the BTR was enacted in the third quarter of 2002, its entire impact is included in the State income tax provision of the consolidated statements of operations for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002. (4) Transactions with Related Parties GBHC's rights to the trade name "Sands" (the "Trade Name") were derived from a license agreement between GBCC and an unaffiliated third party. Amounts payable by the Sands for these rights were equal to the amounts paid to the unaffiliated third party. As a result of the Confirmation Order and the occurrence of the Effective Date and under the terms of the Plan, GBHC was assigned by High River the rights under a certain agreement with the owner of the Trade Name to use the Trade Name as of the Effective Date through May 19, 2086 subject to termination rights for a fee after a certain minimum term. High River received no payments for its assignment of these rights. Payment is made directly to the owner of the Trade Name. The calculation of the license fee is the same as under the previous agreement. Such charges amounted to $212,000 and $207,000, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002, GBHC borrowed $4.5 million from Holdings. This borrowing is eliminated in the consolidation of, and has no impact on, the accompanying consolidated financial statements. (5) Legal Proceedings The Company filed tax appeals with the New Jersey Tax Court challenging the amount of its real property assessment for calendar years 1996 through 2001, inclusive, and filed an appeal for calendar year 2002 with the Atlantic County Tax Board. The City of Atlantic City also appealed the amount of the assessments for the years 1996 through 2001, inclusive, and filed a cross-petition with the Atlantic County Tax Board for calendar year 2002. The Company discovered certain failures relating to currency transaction reporting and self-reported the situation to the applicable regulatory agencies. The Company conducted an internal examination of the matter and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement conducted a separate review. The Company has revised internal control processes and taken other measures to address the situation. The Company may be subjected to regulatory sanctions, which may include cash penalties. However, the potential cash penalties cannot be estimated at this time. 12 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) (Unaudited) The Company is a party in various legal proceedings with respect to the conduct of casino and hotel operations and has received employment related claims. Although a possible range of losses cannot be estimated, in the opinion of management, based upon the advice of counsel, the Company does not expect settlement or resolution of these proceedings or claims to have a material adverse impact upon the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Company, but the outcome of litigation and the resolution of claims is subject to uncertainties and no assurances can be given. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from these uncertainties. (6) Income (Loss) Per Share Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128: "Earnings Per Share", requires, among other things, the disclosure of basic and diluted earnings per share for public companies. Since the capital structure of the Company is simple, in that no potentially dilutive securities were outstanding during the periods presented, basic and diluted income (loss) per share are the same. Basic income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. (7) Supplemental Cash Flow Information Cash paid for interest and income taxes during the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 are set forth below: Nine Months Ended September 30, ------------------------------- 2002 2001 --------------- -------------- Interest paid $ 12,127,000 $ 6,096,000 =============== ============== Income taxes paid $ 1,566,000 $ 55,000 =============== ============== (8) New Accounting Pronouncement In 2001, the Emerging Issues Task Force (the "EITF") reached a consensus on Issue No. 01-09: "Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer (Including a Reseller of the Vendor's Products)" ("EITF 01-09"). For a sales incentive offered voluntarily by a vendor to its patrons, EITF 01-09 requires the vendor to recognize the cost of the sales incentive at the later of the date at which the related revenue is recorded by the vendor, or the date at which the sales incentive is offered. Application of EITF 01-09 is required in annual or interim financial statements for periods beginning after December 15, 2001. EITF 01-09 requires, among other things, that cash or other consideration provided to customers as part of a transaction is presumed to be a reduction in revenue unless the vendor is able to establish both that it received or will receive a separate identifiable benefit and the fair value of the benefit can be reasonably estimated. The Company offers cash inducements to encourage visitation and play at the casino and, as the Company was unable to meet the criteria as discussed in EITF 01-09, these costs have been classified as promotional allowances on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. 13 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) (Unaudited) With the adoption of the new standards, the prior year periods presented have been reclassified to conform to the new presentation. This resulted in a $5.8 million and $16.7 million increase in promotional allowances (and a corresponding reduction in casino expenses) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively. Application of the requirements of EITF 01-09 do not have an impact on previously reported operating income or net income and have no impact on the previously reported consolidated financial statements other than the reclassifications noted above. In 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Statements Nos. 141 and 142 ("FAS 141" and "FAS 142"): "Business Combinations" and "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," respectively. FAS 141 replaces APB 16 and eliminates pooling-of-interests accounting prospectively. It also provides guidance on purchase accounting related to the recognition of intangible assets and accounting for negative goodwill. FAS 142 changes the accounting for goodwill from an amortization method to an impairment-only approach. Under FAS 142, goodwill will be tested annually and whenever events or circumstances occur indicating that goodwill might be impaired. FAS 141 is effective for all business combinations completed after June 30, 2001. Upon adoption of FAS 142, amortization of goodwill recorded for business combinations consummated prior to July 1, 2001 will cease, and intangible assets acquired prior to July 1, 2001 that do not meet the criteria for recognition under FAS 141 will be reclassified to goodwill. Companies are required to adopt FAS 142 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001, but early adoption is permitted. The adoption of these standards did not have any impact on the Company's results of operations or financial position, as the Company does not have intangible assets or goodwill. In 2001, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 143, which addresses accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. Management is currently assessing the impact of this new standard. In 2002, the Company adopted FASB Statement No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("FAS No. 144"), which excludes from the definition of long-lived assets goodwill and other intangibles that are not amortized in accordance with FAS No. 142. FAS No. 144 requires that long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale be measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell, whether reported in continuing operations or in discontinued operations. FAS No. 144 also expands the reporting of discontinued operations to include components of an entity that have been or will be disposed of rather than limiting such discontinuance to a segment of a business. The adoption of FAS No. 144 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. 14 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) (Unaudited) In June 2002, FASB issued FASB Statement No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities" ("FAS 146"). FAS 146 nullifies EITF Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)" ("EITF 94-3") and requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized and measured initially at fair value in the period in which the liability is incurred. Under EITF 94-3, a liability for an exit cost was recognized at the date of an entity's commitment to an exit plan. The adoption of FAS 146 is expected to result in delayed recognition for certain types of costs as compared to the provisions of EITF 94-3. FAS 146 is effective for new exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002. FAS 146 will affect the types and timing of costs included in future restructuring programs, if any, but is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. (9) Common Stock Listing The Company was contacted orally by a representative of the American Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") regarding the continued listing of its common stock. The Exchange representative initially advised that the Company might fail to meet the minimum requirements for continued listing on the Exchange. A representative of the Exchange later advised the Company in another call that the Exchange would not move to delist the Company's securities at this time. 15 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements about the business, financial condition and prospects of the Company. The actual results could differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties are beyond management's ability to control and, in many cases, cannot be predicted by management. When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the words "believes", "estimates", "anticipates", "expects", "intends" and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or its management are intended to identify forward-looking statements (see "Private Securities Litigation Reform Act" below). LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES On January 5, 1998, the Company filed petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court. On August 14, 2000, the Bankruptcy Court entered the Confirmation Order confirming the Plan for the Company. On September 13, 2000, the Commission approved the Plan. The Effective Date of the Plan was September 29, 2000. All material conditions precedent to the Plan becoming effective were satisfied on or before September 29, 2000. On the Effective Date, GB Property Funding's existing debt securities, consisting of its 10 7/8% First Mortgage Notes due January 15, 2004 (the "Old Notes") and all of Holdings' issued and outstanding shares of common stock owned by PBV and GBLLC (the "Old Common Stock") were cancelled. As of the Effective Date, an aggregate of 10,000,000 shares of new common stock of Holdings (the "Common Stock") were issued and outstanding, and $110,000,000 of New Notes were issued. Holders of the Old Notes received a distribution of their pro rata shares of (i) the New Notes and (ii) 5,375,000 shares of the Common Stock (the "Stock Distribution"). In a Consent Solicitation Statement and Consent Form dated September 14, 2001, GB Property Funding sought the consent of holders of the New Notes to make certain changes to the original indenture (the "Modifications"). The Modifications included, but were not limited to, a deletion of, or changes to, certain provisions the result of which would be (i) to permit Holdings and its subsidiaries to incur any additional indebtedness without restriction, to issue preferred stock without restriction, to make distributions in respect of preferred stock and to prepay indebtedness without restriction, to incur liens without restriction and to enter into sale-leaseback transactions without restriction, (ii) to add additional exclusions to the definition of "asset sales" to exclude from the restrictions on "asset sales" sale-leaseback transactions, conveyances or contributions to any entity in which Holdings or its subsidiaries has or obtains equity or debt interests, and transactions (including the granting of liens) made in accordance with another provision of the Modifications relating to collateral release and subordination or any documents entered into in connection with an "approved project" (a new definition included as part of the Modifications which includes, if approved by the Board of Directors of Holdings, incurrence of indebtedness or the transfer of assets to any person if Holdings or any of its subsidiaries has or obtain debt or equity interests in the transferee or any similar, related or associated event, transaction or activity) in which a release or subordination of collateral has occurred including, without limitation, any sale or other disposition resulting from any default or foreclosure, (iii) to exclude from the operation of covenants related to certain losses to collateral any assets and any proceeds thereof, which have been subject to the release or subordination provisions of the Modifications, (iv) to permit the sale or other conveyances of Casino Reinvestment Development Authority investments in accordance with the terms of a permitted security interest whether or not such sale was made at fair value, (v) to exclude from the operation of covenants related to the deposit into a collateral account of certain proceeds of "asset sales" or losses to collateral any assets and any proceeds thereof, which have been subject to the release or subordination provisions of the Modifications, (vi) to add new provisions authorizing the release or subordination of the collateral securing the New Notes in connection with, in anticipation of, as a result of, or in relation to, an "approved project", and (vii) various provisions conforming the text of the original indenture to the intent of the preceding summary of the Modifications. 16 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) Holders representing approximately 98% in principal amount of the New Notes provided consents to the Modifications. Under the terms of the original indenture, the consent of holders representing a majority in principal amount of New Notes was a necessary condition to the Modifications. Accordingly, GB Property Funding, as issuer, and Holdings and GBHC, as guarantors, and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee, entered into an Amended and Restated Indenture dated as of October 12, 2001, containing the Modifications to the original indenture described in the Consent Solicitation Statement (the "Amended and Restated Indenture"). In accordance with the terms of the Consent Solicitation Statement, holders of New Notes, who consented to the Modifications and who did not revoke their consents ("Consenting Noteholders"), were entitled to $17.50 per $1,000 in principal amount of New Notes, subject to certain conditions including entry into the Amended and Restated Indenture. Upon entry into the Amended and Restated Indenture on October 12, 2001, the Company transferred approximately $1.9 million to the Trustee for distribution to Consenting Noteholders. Operating Activities At September 30, 2002, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $50.0 million. The Company generated $7.1 million of net cash from operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2002 compared to $10.5 million during the same prior year period. During the second quarter of 2002, based upon a periodic review of long-lived assets for impairment in conjunction with a review of the Company's marketing programs and product mix, certain expenditures incurred for property expansion plans, that were included in construction in progress, were determined to be unusable and resulted in a loss on asset impairment in the amount of $1.3 million. Financing Activities The Sands entered into a long-term lease of the Madison House Hotel (the "Madison House"). The initial lease period is from December 2000 to December 2012 with lease payments ranging from $1.8 million per year to $2.2 million per year. The Madison House is physically connected at two floors to the existing Sands casino-hotel complex. The Sands recently completed renovations to upgrade and combine the rooms of the Madison House into a total of 113 suites and 13 single rooms. It is the intention of the Sands to maintain and operate the Madison House at the same quality level as the Sands. 17 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) Total scheduled maturities of long term debt as of September 30, 2002 are set forth below: 2002 (three months) $ 6,000 2003 21,000 2004 23,000 2005 110,026,000 2006 28,000 Thereafter 254,000 ---------------- Total $ 110,358,000 ================ Investing Activities Capital expenditures at the Sands for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 amounted to approximately $12.7 million. In order to enhance its competitive position in the market place, the Sands may determine to incur additional substantial costs and expenses to maintain, improve and expand its facilities and operations. The Company may require additional financing in connection with those activities. In 2000, GBHC also entered into an agreement with the entities controlling the Claridge, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval, to acquire the Claridge Administration Building ("CAB"), which was situated between GBHC's existing main entrance and the new Pacific Avenue entrance completed in June 2000. The purchase price was $3.5 million, consisting of $1.5 million in cash at closing with the remaining $2.0 million consideration tendered through the elimination for 40 months of a $50,000 monthly license fee paid by the Claridge to GBHC under an agreement between the Claridge and GBHC governing the development and operation of the "People Mover" leading from the Boardwalk to the Sands and Claridge (the "PM Agreement"). GBHC and the Claridge also obtained Bankruptcy Court approval of the assumption of the PM Agreement, as modified above, and by the reduction of the monthly license fee to $20,000 a month after the 40 months elimination of the license fee. In April 2000, closing took place on the CAB and the existing structure was subsequently demolished. The Sands is required by the Casino Act to make certain quarterly deposits based on gross revenue with the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority ("CRDA") in lieu of a certain investment alternative tax. Deposits for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 amounted to $738,000 and $2.0 million, respectively. The Sands has agreed to contribute certain of its future investment obligations to the CRDA in connection with the renovation related to the Atlantic City Boardwalk Convention Center. The projected total contribution will amount to $7.0 million, which will be paid through 2011 based on an estimate of certain of the Sands' future CRDA deposit obligations. 18 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) Summary Management believes that cash flows generated from operations during 2002, as well as available cash reserves, will be sufficient to meet its operating plan and provide for scheduled capital expenditures. However, any significant other capital expenditures may require additional financing. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The Company's discussion and analysis of its results of operations and financial condition are based upon its consolidated financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Estimates and assumptions are evaluated on an ongoing basis and are based on historical and other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The results of these estimates may form the basis of the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities and may not be readily apparent from other sources. Actual results, under conditions and circumstances different from those assumed, may differ from estimates. The impact and any associated risks related to estimates, assumptions, and accounting policies are discussed within Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition, as well as in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, if applicable, where such estimates, assumptions, and accounting policies affect the Company's reported and expected financial results. The Company believes the following accounting policies are critical to its business operations and the understanding of results of operations and affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - The Company maintains accounts receivable allowances for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. Additional allowances may be required if the financial condition of the Company's customers deteriorates. Commitments and Contingencies - Litigation - On an ongoing basis, the Company assesses the potential liabilities related to any lawsuits or claims brought against the Company. While it is typically very difficult to determine the timing and ultimate outcome of such actions, the Company uses its best judgment to determine if it is probable that it will incur an expense related to the settlement or final adjudication of such matters and whether a reasonable estimation of such probable loss, if any, can be made. In assessing probable losses, the Company makes estimates of the amount of insurance recoveries, if any. The Company accrues a liability when it believes a loss is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Due to the inherent uncertainties related to the eventual outcome of litigation and potential insurance recovery, it is possible that certain matters may be resolved for amounts materially different from any provisions or disclosures that the Company has previously made. 19 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets - The Company periodically reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Assumptions and estimates used in the determination of impairment losses, such as future cash flows and disposition costs, may affect the carrying value of long-lived assets and possible impairment expense in the Company's consolidated financial statements. Self-Insurance - The Company retains the obligation for certain losses related to customer's claims of personal injuries incurred while on the Company property. The Company accrues for outstanding reported claims, claims that have been incurred but not reported and projected claims based upon management's estimates of the aggregate liability for uninsured claims using historical experience, an adjusting company's estimates and the estimated trends in claim values. Although management believes it has the ability to adequately project and record estimated claim payments, it is possible that actual results could differ significantly from the recorded liabilities. Allowance for Obligatory Investments - The Company maintains obligatory investment allowances for its investments made in satisfaction of its CRDA obligation. The obligatory investments may ultimately take the form of CRDA issued bonds, which bear a below market rate of interest, direct investments or donations. Management bases its reserves on the type of investments the obligation has taken or is expected to take. CRDA bonds bear interest at approximately one-third below market rates. Donations of the Sands' quarterly deposits to the CRDA have historically yielded a 51% future credit or refund of obligations. Therefore, management has reserved the predominant balance of its obligatory investments at between 33% and 49%. 20 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Gaming Operations Information contained herein, regarding Atlantic City casinos other than the Sands, was obtained from reports filed with the Commission. The following table sets forth certain unaudited financial and operating data relating to the Sands' and all other Atlantic City casinos' capacities, volumes of play, hold percentages and revenues:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ---------------------------- ----------------------------- 2002 2001 2002 2001 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------- (Dollars in Thousands) (Dollars in Thousands) Units: (at quarter end) Table Games - Sands 26 71 26 71 - Atlantic City (ex. Sands) 1,062 1,073 1,062 1,073 Slot Machines - Sands 2,434 2,056 2,434 2,056 - Atlantic City (ex. Sands) 35,810 35,640 35,810 35,640 Gross Wagering (1) Table Games - Sands $ 43,826 $ 124,326 $ 203,175 $ 353,332 - Atlantic City (ex. Sands) 1,863,754 1,832,300 5,087,418 5,139,111 Slot Machines - Sands 588,045 638,296 1,728,627 1,793,286 - Atlantic City (ex. Sands) 10,738,490 10,123,514 29,403,374 27,996,054 Hold Percentages (2) (3) Table Games - Sands 14.3% 16.2% 14.8% 15.2% - Atlantic City (ex. Sands) 15.5% 16.1% 15.8% 15.7% Slot Machines - Sands 8.2% 7.0% 7.7% 7.0% - Atlantic City (ex. Sands) 8.1% 8.1% 8.1% 8.1% Revenues (2) Table Games - Sands $ 6,286 $ 20,161 $ 30,089 $ 53,845 - Atlantic City (ex. Sands) 289,817 295,112 807,234 804,458 Slot Machines - Sands 48,466 44,904 133,046 125,013 - Atlantic City (ex. Sands) 862,679 819,589 2,379,205 2,264,479 Other (3) - Sands 193 602 1,205 1,974 - Atlantic City (ex. Sands) N/A N/A N/A N/A
- ------------------------------- (1) Gross wagering consists of the total value of chips purchased for table games (excluding poker) and keno wagering (the "Drop") and coins wagered in slot machines (the "Handle"). (2) Casino revenues consist of the portion of gross wagering that a casino retains and, as a percentage of gross wagering, is referred to as the "hold percentage." The Sands' hold percentages and revenues are reflected on an accrual basis. Comparable accrual basis data for the remainder of the Atlantic City gaming industry as a whole is not available; consequently, industry hold percentages and revenues are based on information available from the Commission and are possibly higher than if computed on the accrual basis. 21 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) (3) Consists of revenues from poker and simulcast horse racing wagering. Comparable information for the remainder of the Atlantic City gaming industry is not available. Patron Gaming Volume Information contained herein, regarding Atlantic City casinos other than the Sands, was obtained from reports filed with the Commission. Table game drop decreased by $80.5 million (64.8%) during the three months ended September 30, 2002 compared with the same prior year period. By comparison, according to Commission reports, table game drop at all other Atlantic City casinos during the same period increased 1.7%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, the Sands table game drop decreased $150.2 million (42.5%) compared with the same prior year period. The decrease in table game drop is attributable to the reduction of the number of table games from 71 in 2001 to 26 by the end of the third quarter 2002. The decrease in the number of table games was necessary in order to make room on the casino floor for the installation of four hundred new slot machines. During the second quarter of 2002, there was considerable disruption of the casino floor related to the removal of table games and their replacement with slot machines. Table game hold percentage decreased 2.0 percentage points to 14.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2002 compared to the same period last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, the table game hold percentage decreased 0.4 percentage points to 14.8% compared to the same prior year period. Aggregate gaming space at all other Atlantic City casinos increased by approximately 26,000 square feet (2.2%) at September 30, 2002 compared to September 30, 2001. The amount of gaming space at the Sands increased approximately 2,000 square feet (2.2%) between periods. Slot machine handle decreased $80.3 million (12.6%) and $64.7 million (3.6%) during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002, respectively, compared with the same periods of 2001. By comparison, the percentage increase in slot machine handle for all other Atlantic City casinos in the third quarter and first nine months of 2002 vs. the same periods in 2001 was 6.1% and 5.0%, respectively. The decreased Sands slot handle during 2002 can be attributed to the disruption of the gaming floor during the reconfiguration and installation of four hundred new slot machines as well as a change in marketing strategy that no longer emphasized the "loosest slots" philosophy. This marketing strategy was evident in the change in the denominational mix of slot machines from higher denomination, lower hold percentage machines, toward lower denomination, higher hold percentage machines. The number of slot machines increased 18.4% at the Sands to 2,434 at September 30, 2002 compared to September 30, 2001. On an industry-wide basis, the number of slot machines increased 0.5% in the third quarter of 2002 compared to the third quarter of 2001. Additionally, during 2002, the Company's marketing direction focused on continued elimination of marketing programs and other promotional activities that were deemed to be less profitable and a continued focus on, and development of, the segments of play that create more value with less expense. Certain marketing programs have been revised to reflect this change. For example, the total cash incentive programs component of promotional allowances for the period has been reduced from $29.2 million in the comparative 2001 period, to $23.4 million, a 20.1% reduction. These types of marketing program changes have a direct impact upon both gross slot wagering and slot revenue. 22 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) The following table sets forth the changes in operating revenues and expenses (unaudited) for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, -------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Increase (Decrease) Increase (Decrease) 2002 2001 $ % 2002 2001 $ % -------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------- --------- --------- -------- (Dollars In Thousands) Revenues: Casino $ 53,921 $ 65,667 $ (11,746) (17.89) $ 161,445 $ 180,832 $ (19,387) (10.72) Rooms 2,870 3,302 (432) (13.08) 8,665 8,903 (238) (2.67) Food and Beverage 6,083 7,961 (1,878) (23.59) 18,300 22,525 (4,225) (18.76) Other 897 1,338 (441) (32.96) 2,875 3,644 (769) (21.10) Promotional Allowances 13,974 17,283 (3,309) (19.15) 38,662 49,430 (10,768) (21.78) Expenses: Casino 36,859 43,916 (7,057) (16.07) 108,982 126,933 (17,951) (14.14) Rooms 377 742 (365) (49.19) 2,497 2,657 (160) (6.02) Food and Beverage 3,184 2,765 419 15.15 8,496 7,424 1,072 14.44 Other 651 761 (110) (14.45) 2,059 2,520 (461) (18.29) General and Administrative 2,988 2,755 233 8.46 9,932 9,679 253 2.61 Depreciation and Amortization 3,776 2,836 940 33.15 10,641 8,652 1,989 22.99 Loss on impairment of fixed assets - - - - 1,282 - 1,282 - Income/(loss) from Operations 1,962 7,210 (5,248) (72.79) 8,734 8,609 125 1.45 Non-operating items, net 2,675 2,416 (259) (10.68) 7,775 7,097 (678) (9.55) Income Tax (Provision) Benefit (193) (1,708) 1,515 88.70 (825) (645) (180) 27.91
Revenues Overall casino revenues decreased $11.7 million and $19.4 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 compared to the same prior year periods. The decrease in revenue is primarily attributable to the reduction in table games and the disruption of gaming operations during the reconfiguration and installation of new slot machines. Rooms revenue decreased $433,000 and $238,000, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 compared to the same prior year periods as a result of a combination of decreased occupancy and a decrease in the average daily room rate. The decrease in occupancy and average daily room rate was primarily a result of marketing programs that focused on the casino customer database. 23 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) Food and beverage revenues decreased $1.9 million and $4.2 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 compared to the same prior year periods due to a decrease in complimentary food and beverage sales. Other revenues decreased $441,000 and $769,000, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 compared to the same prior year periods as a result of a decrease in entertainment revenue. Promotional Allowances Promotional allowances are comprised of (i) the estimated retail value of goods and services provided free of charge to casino customers under various marketing programs, (ii) the cash value of redeemable points earned under a customer loyalty program based on the amount of slot play and (iii) coin and cash coupons and discounts. As a percentage of casino revenues, promotional allowances decreased to 24.0% during the nine months ended September 30, 2002 from 27.3% during the same period of 2001. The decrease is primarily attributable to the elimination of marketing programs and other promotional activities that were deemed less profitable and a continued focus on, and development of, the segments of play that created more volume with less expense. Departmental Expenses Casino expenses at the Sands decreased by $7.1 million and $18.0 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 compared to the same prior year periods. The decrease in casino expenses is primarily due to the reduction of complimentary costs associated with food and beverage provided free of charge. Casino payroll expenses decreased due to the reduction in table games. The decrease in the provision for doubtful accounts expense was caused by a reduction in credit issuance due to lower table game activity. Lower costs for customer transportation were a result of reduced volume in air travel and ground transportation. Reductions in advertising expense and gaming revenue tax also contributed significantly to the decreases in casino expenses in 2002. Rooms expenses decreased $365,000 and $160,000, respectively for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 compared to the same prior year periods. The decreases were due to a decrease in housekeeping supplies expense, amenity package costs, linen and uniform usage and outside maintenance contracts. The decrease in room's expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2002, was also attributed to a larger share of costs allocated to casino expenses as a result of increased room complimentaries generated by casino operations. Food and beverage expenses increased $419,000 and $1.1 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 compared to the same prior year periods. The increases were due to a smaller share of costs allocated to casino expense as a result of a decrease in food and beverage complimentaries generated by casino operations. These were offset slightly by decreases in payroll, benefits and food and beverage cost of sales as a result of the lower volume. 24 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) Other expenses decreased $110,000 and $461,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002, respectively, compared to the same prior year periods as a result of lower entertainment expense and payroll and benefit costs. General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses increased $233,000 and $253,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002, respectively, compared to the same periods last year due to the costs associated with severance packages primarily arising from layoffs in a reorganization of casino operations during the second quarter of 2002, as well as increased costs for property taxes and insurance. Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization expense increased $940,000 and $2.0 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002, respectively, compared to the same prior year periods as a result of the continued investment in infrastructure and equipment during the preceding year. Interest Income and Expense Interest income decreased by $435,000 and $1.5 million during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2001. The decrease was due to earnings on decreased cash reserves and lower interest rates. Interest expense decreased $177,000 and $732,000 during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2001. The decrease is due to the accrual of capitalized interest in 2002 with no similar accrual in 2001. It is the Company's policy to capitalize interest on construction projects in excess of $250,000. Income Tax Benefit (Provision) Prior to 1997, the Company was included in the consolidated federal income tax return of Hollywood Casino Corporation ("HCC"). The Company's operations were included in GBCC's consolidated federal income tax returns for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, but GBCC agreed to allow the Company to become deconsolidated from the GBCC group effective after December 31, 1998. In accordance therewith, PCC transferred 21% of the stock ownership in Holdings to PBV, effecting the deconsolidation of the Company from the GBCC group for federal income tax purposes (the "Deconsolidation"). Accordingly, beginning in 1999, the Company's provision for federal income taxes has been calculated and paid on a consolidated basis. 25 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) At September 30, 2002, the Company had deferred tax assets including State net operating losses, Federal credit carryforwards and temporary differences. The enactment of the New Jersey Business Tax Reform Act ("BTR") on July 2, 2002 deferred the State net operating losses ("State NOL's"), set to begin expiring in 2003, for a two year period. A portion of the credit carryforwards, if not utilized, will begin to expire each year through 2004. The remaining credit carryforwards expire through the year 2019. In addition, as part of a certain settlement agreement, GBCC may utilize Federal net operating losses ("Federal NOL's") of the Company through December 31, 1998 to offset federal taxable income of GBCC and other members of its consolidated tax group. The Company has utilized the balance of its Federal NOL's in its 1999 (amended) and 2000 consolidated Federal tax returns. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 ("FAS 109") requires that the tax benefit of NOL's and deferred tax assets resulting from temporary differences be recorded as an asset and, to the extent that management can not assess that the utilization of all or a portion of such NOL's and deferred tax assets is more likely than not, requires the recording of a valuation allowance. Due to various uncertainties, management is unable to determine that realization of the Company's deferred tax asset is more likely than not and, thus, has provided a valuation allowance for the entire amount at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001. The Internal Revenue Service has examined the consolidated federal income tax returns of HCC for the years 1995 and 1996 and the consolidated federal income tax returns for GBCC for the years 1997 and 1998 in which the Company was included (the "Audit"). GBCC management has disclosed in its annual SEC Form 10-K, filed for the year ended December 31, 2001, that the Audit is substantially complete and has resulted in adjustments to GBCC's Federal NOL's and deferred tax assets. The Company is dependent on HCC and was dependent on GBCC for information as to their operations including their affiliates and the impact of those operations on the former HCC and GBCC consolidated groups' Federal NOL's. The Company has not yet received information regarding the details of the Audit adjustments and, therefore, is unable to estimate their impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. In addition, GBCC filed a petition for relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in 2001 and a plan was confirmed in 2002. GBCC's Plan provided for the liquidation of GBCC, and GBHC was notified that the Plan became effective in July 2002. The State of New Jersey is examining the state corporate business tax return of GBHC for the years 1996, 1997 and 1998. It is management's position that any claims by the State of New Jersey against GBHC attributable to anytime prior to January 5, 1998 are barred by applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code. Management is presently unable to estimate the impact of New Jersey's tax audit on the financial position or results of operations of GBHC. Federal and State income tax benefits or provisions are based upon the results of operations for the current period and the estimated adjustments for income tax purposes of certain nondeductible expenses. The Federal income tax provision of $215,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 is a result of applying the statutory Federal income tax rate of 35% to the pretax income after adjustments for income tax purposes. On July 2, 2002, BTR was signed into law. The BTR revises and updates the New Jersey corporation business tax and establishes filing fees for certain returns. Included in the BTR is a deferral on the use of State NOL's until tax year 2005. Those State NOL's that would have been utilized in tax years 2002 and 2003 will be granted a two year extension of their expiration period. Additionally, the BTR imposes an alternative minimum assessment ("AMA") based on gross receipts or gross profits. The taxpayer pays the greater of the AMA or the regular corporate business tax (CBT). The AMA provision is discontinued after 2006 and any portion of the AMA in excess of the regular CBT is allowed as a non-expiring future credit carryforward. Due to various uncertainties, management is unable to determine that realization of the future credit carryforward is more likely than not and, thus, has provided a valuation allowance for the entire amount at September 30, 2002 26 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) The State income tax provision of $610,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 is a result of retroactively applying the statutory AMA rate of .4% to gross receipts, as defined in the BTR. Since the BTR was enacted in the third quarter of 2002, its entire impact is included in the State income tax provision of the consolidated statements of operations for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002. Inflation Management believes that, in the near term, modest inflation and increased competition within the gaming industry for qualified and experienced personnel will continue to cause increases in operating expenses, particularly labor and employee benefits costs. Seasonality Historically, the Sands' operations have been highly seasonal in nature, with the peak activity occurring from May to September. Consequently, the results of operations for the first and fourth quarters are traditionally less profitable than the other quarters of the fiscal year. In addition, the Sands' operations may fluctuate significantly due to a number of factors, including chance. Such seasonality and fluctuations may materially affect casino revenues and profitability. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this Form 10-Q and other materials filed or to be filed by Holdings, GB Property Funding or GBHC with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made by such companies) contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to future expansion plans, future construction costs and other business development activities including other capital spending, economic conditions, financing sources, competition and the effects of tax regulation and state regulations applicable to the gaming industry in general or Holdings, GB Property Funding and GBHC in particular. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Holdings, GB Property Funding or GBHC. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating to development and construction activities, dependence on existing management, leverage and debt service (including sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates), domestic or global economic conditions, activities of competitors and the presence of new or additional competition, fluctuations and changes in customer preference and attitudes, changes in federal or state tax laws or the administration of such laws and changes in gaming laws or regulations (including the legalization of gaming in certain jurisdictions). 27 GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) Common Stock Listing The Company was contacted orally by a representative of the American Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") regarding the continued listing of its common stock. The Exchange representative initially advised that the Company might fail to meet the minimum requirements for continued listing on the Exchange. A representative of the Exchange later advised the Company in another call that the Exchange would not move to delist the Company's securities at this time. Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Market risk is the risk of loss arising from changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company does not have securities subject to interest rate fluctuations and has not invested in derivative-based financial instruments. Item 4. Controls and Procedures Within the 90 days prior to the filing of this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). Based upon that evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation. 28 PART II: OTHER INFORMATION Item 6.(a) Exhibits Item 6.(b) Reports on Form 8-K SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Section 13 or 15(d) 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, in the City of Atlantic City, State of New Jersey on November 14, 2002. GB HOLDINGS, INC. GB PROPERTY FUNDING CORP. GREATE BAY HOTEL AND CASINO, INC. -------------------------------- Registrants Date: November 14, 2002 By: /s/ Timothy A. Ebling --------------------- -------------------------------- Timothy A. Ebling Chief Financial Officer 29 CERTIFICATIONS Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act") I, Richard Brown, Chief Executive Officer of GB Holdings, Inc., GB Property Funding Corp. and Greate Bay Hotel and Casino, Inc. certify that: (1) I have reviewed the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2002 of the Registrant (the "Report"); (2) Based on my knowledge, the Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by the Report; and (3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in the Report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in the Report. (4) The other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Section 13a-14(c) of the Act) for the issuer and have: (i) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which the periodic reports are being prepared; (ii) evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this Report (the "Evaluation Date"); and (iii) presented in the Report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; (5) The other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the board of directors (or persons fulfilling the equivalent function): (i) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the Registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the Registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and (ii) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant's internal controls; and (6) The other certifying officer(s) and I have indicated in the report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of their most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. /s/ Richard Brown - ------------------------------ Name: Richard Brown Date: November 14, 2002 30 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) I, Richard Brown, Chief Executive Officer of GB Holdings, Inc., GB Property Funding Corp., and Greate Bay Hotel and Casino, Inc. (collectively, the "Registrant") certify that to the best of my knowledge, based upon a review of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2002 of the Registrant (the "Report"): (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13 (a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant. /s/ Richard Brown - ------------------------------------- Name: Richard Brown Date: November 14, 2002 31 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act") I, Timothy A. Ebling, Chief Financial Officer of GB Holdings, Inc., GB Property Funding Corp. and Greate Bay Hotel and Casino, Inc. certify that: (1) I have reviewed the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2002 of the Registrant (the "Report"); (2) Based on my knowledge, the Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by the Report; and (3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in the Report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in the Report. (4) The other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Section 13a-14(c) of the Act) for the issuer and have: (i) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which the periodic reports are being prepared; (ii) evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this Report (the "Evaluation Date"); and (iii) presented in the Report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; (5) The other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the board of directors (or persons fulfilling the equivalent function): (iii) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the Registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the Registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and (iv) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant's internal controls; and (6) The other certifying officer(s) and I have indicated in the report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of their most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. /s/ Timothy A. Ebling - -------------------------------- Name: Timothy A. Ebling Date: November 14, 2002 32 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) I, Timothy A. Ebling, Chief Financial Officer of GB Holdings, Inc., GB Property Funding Corp., and Greate Bay Hotel and Casino, Inc. (collectively, the "Registrant") certify that to the best of my knowledge, based upon a review of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2002 of the Registrant (the "Report"): (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13 (a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant. /s/ Timothy A. Ebling - ----------------------------------------- Name: Timothy A. Ebling Date: November 14, 2002 33 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----