Adjusted EBITDA Increases 50%
Washington Gold and South Dakota Gold Operations Both Perform Well
HOUSTON, Sept. 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (NYSE MKT:UWN) today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2013, ended July 31, 2012.
First Quarter 2013 Financial Highlights
- Net revenues increased 31.8% to $16.8 million
- Operating income of $0.7 million compared to $0.01 million in the prior-year period
- Net income per share from continuing operations of $0.01 compared to $0.00 in the prior-year period
- Adjusted EBITDA(1) from continuing operations increased 50% to $1.3 million
"Nevada Gold started the new fiscal year on a strong note," said Interim President Ernest East. "We are very pleased with the performance of the South Dakota Gold slot route business we acquired in January 2012. The many steps we took to re-energize and ramp up its operations had a very positive impact and business during the summer tourism season exceeded our expectations. South Dakota Gold contributed more than $400,000 to the company's adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter, and we remain on track to realize more than $1 million in adjusted EBITDA annually through its operations. This morning's announcement about the addition of The Midnight Star to our Deadwood, SD slot machine route provides additional confirmation of the progress we have made."
Mr. East added, "Our Washington Gold casino operations also performed well, with a solid increase in net revenues and adjusted EBITDA due to a 17% increase in table drop. As expected, our hold percentage in Washington Gold stabilized and met our expectations for the period. Our addition of a tenth mini-casino, the Red Dragon, in July 2011 strengthened our portfolio, contributing to our year-over-year adjusted EBITDA improvement. With a strong first quarter behind us, we continue to work towards achieving Nevada Gold's previously stated operational and financial goals."
Financial Results
As previously announced, Nevada Gold completed the sale of the Colorado Grande Casino in Cripple Creek, Colorado in May 2012. As a result, the Colorado Grande's results have been reclassified as discontinued operations. Financial information presented below represents results from continuing operations.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2013, net revenues increased to $16.8 million compared to $12.8 million in the prior-year period. Operating expenses increased to $16.1 million from $12.7 million in the prior-year period. Operating income totaled $0.7 million compared to operating income of $77,400. Net income was $0.2 million compared to a net loss of $0.2 million in the 2012 quarter. On a per share basis, net income for continuing operations was $0.01 in the 2013 first quarter compared to $0.00 in the prior-year period. On a per share basis, net loss for discontinued operations was $0.00 in the 2013 quarter compared to $0.02 in the 2012 quarter.
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 were 16.4 million compared to 13.9 million in the prior-year period.
Conference Call and Webcast
The Company will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2013 financial results today at 11:00 AM ET. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (888) 378-4353, or, for international callers, (719) 325-2456. The conference ID is #8908340. A replay will be available one hour after the call and can be accessed by dialing (877) 870-5176, or for international callers, (858) 384-5517; the conference ID is #8908340. The replay will be available through Wednesday, September 19, 2012. The call will be webcast live from the Company's website at www.NevadaGold.com under the Investor Relations section.
(1) Non-GAAP Information
The term "adjusted EBITDA" is used by us in presentations, quarterly earnings calls, and other instances as appropriate. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash goodwill and other long-lived asset impairment charges, write-offs of project development costs, litigation charges, non-cash foreign currency transaction gains and losses, non-cash stock option grants, exclusion of net income or loss from operations held for sale, and net losses/gains from asset dispositions. Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account greater or less than expected hold percentages in the gaming operations. Adjusted EBITDA is presented because it is a required component of financial ratios reported by us to our lenders, and it is also frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties, in addition to and not in lieu of, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") results to compare to the performance of other companies that also publicize this information. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indicator of our operating performance or any other measure of performance derived in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation for the three months ended July 31, 2012 and July 31, 2011:
| Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation to net income (loss): | ||
| For the three months ended | ||
| July 31, 2012 | July 31, 2011 | |
| Net income (loss) | $ 168,125 | $ (191,859) |
| Add: | ||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 88,689 | (283,927) |
| Net interest expense | 462,144 | 348,050 |
| Loss on sale of assets | 1,245 | 314 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 538,981 | 438,663 |
| Deferred rent | 19,034 | -- |
| Stock option and ESPP grants | 4,077 | 289,838 |
| Loss on operations held for sale | 321 | 204,841 |
| Acquisition expenses | -- | 51,945 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 1,282,616 | $ 857,865 |
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We use words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "future," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, our ability to increase income streams, to grow revenue and earnings, and to obtain additional gaming and other projects. These statements are only predictions and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are identified and described in the Company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About Nevada Gold
Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (NYSE MKT:UWN) of Houston, Texas is a developer, owner and operator of 10 gaming operations in Washington ("Washington Gold") and a 950-machine slot route operation in Deadwood, South Dakota ("South Dakota Gold"). The Company also has a gaming license in Nevada and an interest in Buena Vista Development Company, LLC, which is working on a Native American casino project to be developed in Ione, California. For more information, visit www.nevadagold.com.
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| Contacts: |
| Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. |
| Jim Kohn, CFO |
| (713) 621-2245 |
| LHA |
| Harriet Fried / Jody Burfening |
| (212) 838-3777 |
| hfried@lhai.com |
| Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. | ||
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||
|
July 31, 2012 |
April 30, 2012 |
|
| (unaudited) | ||
| ASSETS | ||
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 6,265,107 | $ 5,200,161 |
| Restricted cash | 1,957,114 | 1,787,068 |
| Accounts receivable | 990,919 | 653,433 |
| Prepaid expenses | 1,471,516 | 909,834 |
| Notes receivable, current portion | 104,058 | 20,600 |
| Other current assets | 360,591 | 354,817 |
| Assets of operations held for sale | -- | 33,601 |
| Total current assets | 11,149,305 | 8,959,514 |
| Investments in development projects | 264,360 | 255,355 |
| Real estate held for sale | 1,100,000 | 1,100,000 |
| Notes receivable, net of current portion | 2,239,703 | -- |
| Goodwill | 16,103,584 | 16,090,799 |
| Identifiable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $3,509,262 and $3,201,868 at July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012, respectively | 7,475,059 | 7,782,453 |
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,965,835 and $1,785,064 at July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012, respectively | 5,238,267 | 5,399,103 |
| Deferred tax asset, net | 5,162,547 | 5,251,236 |
| Other assets | 1,165,861 | 1,219,356 |
| Assets of discontinued operations | -- | 3,115,097 |
| Total assets | $ 49,898,686 | $ 49,172,913 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ 2,371,932 | $ 2,176,545 |
| Accrued interest payable | 56,875 | 61,141 |
| Other accrued liabilities | 2,810,702 | 2,632,067 |
| Long-term debt, current portion | 2,512,573 | 1,400,324 |
| Liabilities of operations held for sale | 145,062 | 23,699 |
| Total current liabilities | 7,897,144 | 6,293,776 |
| Other long term liabilities | 356,883 | 337,849 |
| Long-term debt, net of current portion | 14,045,000 | 15,155,000 |
| Total liabilities | 22,299,027 | 21,786,625 |
| Stockholders' equity: | ||
| Common stock, $0.12 par value per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 16,707,205 and 16,707,205 shares issued and 15,960,174 and 15,924,368 shares outstanding at July 31, 2012, and April 30, 2012, respectively | 2,009,161 | 2,004,865 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 24,196,108 | 24,155,158 |
| Retained earnings | 8,331,964 | 8,163,839 |
| Treasury stock, 782,837 shares at July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012, respectively, at cost | (6,932,035) | (6,932,035) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (5,539) | (5,539) |
| Total stockholders' equity | 27,599,659 | 27,386,288 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 49,898,686 | $ 49,172,913 |
| Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. | ||
| Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||
| (unaudited) | ||
| Three Months Ended | ||
| July 31, | July 31, | |
| 2012 | 2011 | |
| Revenues: | ||
| Casino | $ 14,761,259 | $ 10,921,276 |
| Food and beverage | 2,557,601 | 2,592,780 |
| Other | 668,699 | 515,487 |
| Gross revenues | 17,987,559 | 14,029,543 |
| Less promotional allowances | (1,176,856) | (1,279,073) |
| Net revenues | 16,810,703 | 12,750,470 |
| Expenses: | ||
| Casino | 8,048,694 | 5,312,352 |
| Food and beverage | 1,185,087 | 977,363 |
| Marketing and administrative | 4,385,228 | 3,918,345 |
| Facility | 543,621 | 489,579 |
| Corporate expense | 873,774 | 1,082,764 |
| Legal expense | 38,862 | 6,933 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 538,981 | 438,663 |
| Deferred rent | 19,034 | -- |
| Acquisition costs | -- | 51,945 |
| Excise taxes | 313,320 | 292,251 |
| Other | 143,578 | 102,856 |
| Total operating expenses | 16,090,179 | 12,673,051 |
| Operating income | 720,524 | 77,419 |
| Non-operating income (expenses): | ||
| Loss on sale of assets | (1,245) | (314) |
| Interest income | 900 | 42,849 |
| Interest expense | (385,501) | (379,649) |
| Amortization of loan issue costs | (77,543) | (11,250) |
| Income (loss) before income tax benefit (expense) | 257,135 | (270,945) |
| Income tax benefit (expense) | (88,689) | 283,927 |
| Net income from continuing operations | $ 168,446 | $ 12,982 |
| Net loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes | (321) | (204,841) |
| Net income (loss) | $ 168,125 | $ (191,859) |
| Per share information: | ||
| Net income per common share - basic and diluted for continuing operations | $ 0.01 | $ 0.00 |
| Net loss per common share - basic and diluted for discontinued operations | $ (0.00) | $ (0.01) |
| Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding | 15,935,655 | 12,856,030 |
| Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding | 16,355,655 | 13,916,030 |