Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. Reports Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2017

DOVER, Del.--()--Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: DDE) today reported results for the three months ended September 30, 2017.

Gaming revenues of $39,503,000 were down 4.3% compared to the third quarter of 2016. The revenue decrease was primarily attributable to lower slot machine revenue.

Other operating revenues of $5,591,000 were down 3.9% compared to the third quarter of 2016 from small decreases in most non-gaming operations. Occupancy levels in the Dover Downs Hotel were 89.5% for the third quarter of this year.

General and administrative costs were $1,286,000 for the third quarter compared to $1,228,000 last year.

Net loss was ($137,000), or $.00 per diluted share compared with net earnings of $520,000 or $.02 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2016.

Denis McGlynn, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "It should be apparent that the State’s gaming revenue sharing formula is unsustainable when considering that the Company has paid out $56.4 million to the State and the horsemen, while incurring a pretax loss of $366,000 through the first nine months of this year. We will continue to pursue a more equitable approach to this industry.”

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

Owned by Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: DDE), Dover Downs Hotel & Casino® is a premier gaming and entertainment resort destination in the Mid-Atlantic region. Gaming operations consist of approximately 2,200 slots and a full complement of table games including poker. The AAA-rated Four Diamond hotel is Delaware’s largest with 500 luxurious rooms/suites and amenities including a full-service spa/salon, concert hall and 41,500 sq. ft. of multi-use event space. Live, world-class harness racing is featured November through April, and horse racing is simulcast year-round. Professional football parlay betting is accepted during the season. Additional property amenities include multiple restaurants from fine dining to casual fare, bars/lounges and retail shops. For more information, please visit www.doverdowns.com.

 
DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (LOSS) EARNINGS
In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts
(Unaudited)
           
 
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Revenues:
Gaming (1) $ 39,503 $ 41,295 $ 114,568 $ 119,711
Other operating (2)   5,591     5,815     17,979     18,340  
  45,094     47,110     132,547     138,051  
Expenses:
Gaming 37,863 39,015 109,702 113,251
Other operating 3,856 3,895 12,543 12,594
General and administrative 1,286 1,228 3,906 3,851
Depreciation   2,096     1,959     6,128     5,799  
  45,101     46,097     132,279     135,495  
 
Operating (loss) earnings (7 ) 1,013 268 2,556
 
Interest expense   (217 )   (214 )   (634 )   (661 )
 
(Loss) earnings before income taxes (224 ) 799 (366 ) 1,895
 
Income tax benefit (expense)   87     (279 )   77     (818 )
 
Net (loss) earnings $ (137 ) $ 520   $ (289 ) $ 1,077  
 
Net (loss) earnings per common share:
- Basic $ -   $ 0.02   $ (0.01 ) $ 0.03  
- Diluted $ -   $ 0.02   $ (0.01 ) $ 0.03  
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
- Basic 32,322 32,202 32,321 32,201
- Diluted 32,322 32,202 32,321 32,201
 
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(1)  

Gaming revenues from the Company’s slot machine and table game operations include the total win from such operations. The Delaware State Lottery Office collects the win and remits a portion thereof to the Company as its commission for acting as a Licensed Agent. The difference between total win and the amount remitted to the Company is reflected in gaming expenses.

(2)

Other operating revenues do not include the retail amount of promotional allowances which are provided to customers on a complimentary basis.

 
       
DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In Thousands
(Unaudited)
 
 
September 30, December 31,
2017 2016
ASSETS
 
Current assets:
Cash $ 10,590 $ 11,677
Accounts receivable 2,778 3,507
Due from State of Delaware 7,739 7,285
Inventories 2,074 1,910
Prepaid expenses and other 3,562 2,365
Receivable from Dover Motorsports, Inc. - 7
Income taxes receivable   172     221  
Total current assets 26,915 26,972
 
Property and equipment, net 136,137 140,714
Other assets 587 594
Deferred income taxes   2,190     2,020  
Total assets $ 165,829   $ 170,300  
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 4,201 $ 3,749
Purses due horsemen 7,764 7,649
Accrued liabilities 8,990 9,732
Payable to Dover Motorsports, Inc. 27 -
Deferred revenue 334 361
Revolving line of credit   21,500     25,250  
Total current liabilities 42,816 46,741
 
Liability for pension benefits   7,387     7,897  
Total liabilities   50,203     54,638  
 
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock 1,828 1,814
Class A common stock 1,487 1,487
Additional paid-in capital 5,824 5,669
Retained earnings 110,999 111,288
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (4,512 )   (4,596 )
Total stockholders’ equity   115,626     115,662  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 165,829   $ 170,300  
 
       
DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
In Thousands
(Unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2017 2016
 
Operating activities:
Net (loss) earnings $ (289 ) $ 1,077

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation 6,128 5,799
Amortization of credit facility origination fees 42 77
Stock-based compensation 243 252
Deferred income taxes (227 ) 54
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 729 902
Due from State of Delaware (454 ) (421 )
Inventories (164 ) (238 )
Prepaid expenses and other (1,185 ) (820 )
Income taxes receivable/payable 50 194
Accounts payable 665 788
Purses due horsemen 115 937
Accrued liabilities (742 ) (839 )
Payable to/receivable from Dover Motorsports, Inc. 34 (88 )
Deferred revenue (27 ) (34 )
Liability for pension benefits   (379 )   (294 )
Net cash provided by operating activities   4,539     7,346  
 
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures (1,764 ) (2,469 )
Purchase of available-for-sale securities (47 ) (47 )
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities   44     44  
Net cash used in investing activities   (1,767 )   (2,472 )
 
Financing activities:
Borrowings from revolving line of credit 58,670 37,880
Repayments of revolving line of credit (62,420 ) (41,880 )
Repurchase of common stock (74 ) (66 )
Credit facility fees   (35 )   (40 )
Net cash used in financing activities   (3,859 )   (4,106 )
 
Net (decrease) increase in cash (1,087 ) 768
Cash, beginning of period   11,677     10,496  
Cash, end of period $ 10,590   $ 11,264  
 

Contacts

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.
Timothy R. Horne - Sr. Vice President-Finance
302-857-3292

Contacts

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.
Timothy R. Horne - Sr. Vice President-Finance
302-857-3292