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Exhibit 99.1
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2012

Greektown Superholdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results

DETROIT, November 13, 2012– Greektown Superholdings, Inc. (“Greektown” or the “company”) today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2012. Financial highlights for the third quarter include:

 
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Net revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2012 were $79.5 million compared to $80.0 million for the same quarter of 2011, a decrease of 0.6%.
     
 
·
Income from operations for the third quarter increased to $9.6 million compared to $9.5 million a year ago.
     
 
·
Net loss decreased to $6.7 million compared to $7.2 million a year ago.
     
 
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EBITDA(1) decreased by 4.5%, to $17.0 million in the third quarter of 2012 from $17.8 million in the same quarter of 2011.

“Although the Detroit gaming market continued to experience softness in the third quarter, we remain committed to advancing the numerous property improvements that are underway,” said Michael Puggi, Greektown’s president and chief executive officer. “Our new 850-space valet garage is on track for an expected first quarter 2013 opening, and several complementary projects are anticipated to be completed in advance of the opening, including expanded dinning options. Our fine-dining restaurant will offer an enticing menu served in a distinctive surrounding, while guests interested in a more casual dining experience will find a diverse selection of items at our new market-style venue. Both will be located within the casino, to allow our guests convenient access to the high quality dining of their choice.”

“We are also enhancing the gaming experience at Greektown,” continued Puggi. “Over 185 new slot machines are expected to be in place by the end of 2012, including the most popular new themes and the most engaging gameplay.”

“These initiatives are designed to work together to move Greektown forward. We expect our current guests to react favorably to the investments we are making, and want to give new guests more reasons to choose Greektown.”
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Year-To-Date Results
Net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were $254.8 million compared to $249.4 million for the same period ended of 2011, an increase of 2.2%. Income from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 increased to $34.4 million compared to $27.7 million a year ago, and net loss decreased to $14.3 million compared to $19.0 million a year ago. EBITDA(1) increased by 6.5%, to $59.1 million for the nine months ended 2012 from $55.5 million in the same period of 2011. Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 included $1.1 million of expense related to Chapter 11 reorganization items and $3.8 million of deferred income tax benefit related to the repeal of the Michigan Business Tax.

Cash and cash equivalents were $44.5 million at September 30, 2012, compared to $45.9 million at September 30, 2011, and the company did not borrow against its revolving loan agreement during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The company paid semiannual interest of approximately $25.0 million on its senior secured notes on July 2, 2012 and July 1, 2011.

(1) EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is a measurement not in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) but is commonly used in the gaming industry as a measure of performance and as a basis for valuation of gaming companies. Reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA is attached to this release. EBITDA is a supplemental financial measure used by management, as well as industry analysts, to evaluate our operations. However, EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to income from operations (as an indicator of our operating performance) or to cash flows from operating activities (as a measure of liquidity) as determined in accordance with GAAP. All companies do not calculate EBITDA in the same manner. As a result, the Company’s EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
 
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About Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Greektown Superholdings, Inc. operates, through its subsidiaries, the Greektown Casino-Hotel. Located in the heart of Detroit’s Greektown Dining and Entertainment District, Greektown Casino-Hotel opened on November 10, 2000. Greektown Casino-Hotel offers such amenities as Asteria, The Fringe, Shotz Sports Bar & Grill, Bistro 555 and a VIP lounge for players. Greektown Casino-Hotel opened its 400-room hotel tower in February 2009 and became the first Michigan casino to debut a smartphone application. For more information, visit greektowncasinohotel.com.

 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and may include, but are not limited to, statements about capitalization and performance of Greektown. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking, and words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “will,” “continue,” or other similar words or phrases are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement contained herein, in other press releases, written statements or documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and contingencies, including competitive factors (such as the impact of existing and planned casinos in Ohio) and unanticipated construction delays, and there can be no assurance that the expected benefits of our new projects will be realized. Many of these risks, uncertainties and contingencies are beyond Greektown’s control, and may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of the date of this release, and Greektown undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after that date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
 
Media Contact:
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Lloryn Love
313-223-2999, ext. 5455
llove@greektowncasino.com

Investor Contact:
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Glen Tomaszewski
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
313-223-2999, ext. 5467
gtomaszewski@greektowncasino.com
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
 
   
Three months ended
September 30,
   
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Revenues
                       
Casino
  $ 83,612     $ 82,184     $ 266,841     $ 260,103  
Food and beverage
    5,232       5,320       17,497       17,236  
Hotel
    3,257       2,848       9,317       8,240  
Other
    1,350       1,060       4,048       3,554  
Gross revenues
    93,451       91,412       297,703       289,133  
Less promotional allowances
    13,999       11,422       42,883       39,699  
Net revenues
    79,452       79,990       254,820       249,434  
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
Casino
    19,228       19,791       60,658       59,884  
Gaming taxes
    18,071       17,719       57,515       56,058  
Food and beverage
    3,377       4,070       12,142       14,320  
Hotel
    2,555       2,288       7,665       6,918  
Marketing, advertising, and entertainment
    1,746       1,732       5,540       5,429  
Facilities
    4,982       4,997       15,089       15,245  
Depreciation and amortization
    7,443       8,301       24,623       28,888  
General and administrative expenses
    12,122       11,525       36,512       34,694  
Other
    323       85       632       271  
Operating expenses
    69,847       70,508       220,376       221,707  
Income from operations
    9,605       9,482       34,444       27,727  
                                 
Other (expenses) income
                               
Interest expense
    (12,657 )     (12,632 )     (37,908 )     (37,853 )
Amortization of finance fees and accretion of discount on senior notes
    (1,929 )     (1,777 )     (5,610 )     (5,168 )
Other income (expense), net
    2       (2 )     59       (11 )
Net loss on Chapter 11 related reorganization items
                        (1,149 )
Total other expense, net
    (14,584 )     (14,411 )     (43,459 )     (44,181 )
                                 
Loss before income taxes
    (4,979 )     (4,929 )     (9,015 )     (16,454 )
                                 
Income tax expense – current
    (74 )     (556 )     (220 )     (1,419 )
Income tax expense - deferred
    (1,682 )     (1,680 )     (5,046 )     (1,130 )
Net loss
  $ (6,735 )   $ (7,165 )   $ (14,281 )   $ (19,003 )
                                 
Loss per share:
                               
Basic
  $ (72.68 )   $ (79.43 )   $ (183.78 )   $ (224.42 )
Diluted
  $ (72.68 )   $ (79.43 )   $ (183.78 )   $ (224.42 )
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    151,716       144,231       147,763       142,048  
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding
    151,716       144,231       147,763       142,048  
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 44,500     $ 50,754  
Accounts receivable – gaming, net
    790       734  
Accounts receivable – other, net
    1,834       1,216  
Inventories
    338       398  
Prepaid expenses
    7,131       5,605  
Prepaid Michigan Gaming Control Board annual fee
    1,095       8,823  
Prepaid municipal services fees
          3,346  
Deposits
    1,632       1,631  
Total current assets
    57,320       72,507  
                 
Property, building, and equipment, net
    331,250       317,085  
                 
Other assets:
               
Financing fees - net of accumulated amortization
    9,104       11,571  
Deposits and other assets
    30       30  
Casino development rights
    117,800       117,800  
Trade names
    26,300       26,300  
Rated player relationships - net of accumulated amortization
    37,950       48,300  
Goodwill
    110,252       110,252  
                 
Total assets
  $ 690,006     $ 703,845  
                 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
    17,860       15,128  
Accrued interest
    12,597       25,063  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    10,930       9,631  
Total current liabilities
    41,387       49,822  
                 
Long-term liabilities:
               
Other accrued income taxes
    9,091       8,871  
Senior secured notes - net
    370,783       367,748  
Obligation under capital lease
    2,476       2,489  
Deferred income taxes
    15,140       10,094  
Total long-term liabilities
    397,490       389,202  
                 
Total liabilities
    438,877       439,024  
                 
Shareholders’ equity (members’ deficit):
               
Series A-1 preferred stock at $0.01 par value; 1,688,268 shares authorized, 1,463,535 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
    185,396       185,396  
Series A-2 preferred stock at $0.01 par value; 645,065 shares authorized, 162,255 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
     20,551        20,551  
Series A-1 preferred warrants at $0.01 par value; 202,511 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
    25,651       25,651  
Series A-2 preferred warrants at $0.01 par value; 460,587 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
    58,342       58,342  
Series A-1 common stock at $0.01 par value;4,354,935 shares authorized,152,054 and 142,423 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively
    1       1  
Series A-2 common stock at $0.01 par value; 645,065 shares authorized, no shares issued
           
Additional paid-in capital
    14,241       13,652  
Accumulated deficit
    (53,053 )     (38,772 )
Total shareholders’ equity
    251,129       264,821  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 690,006     $ 703,845  
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Operating activities
           
Net loss
  $ (14,281 )   $ (19,003 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    24,623       28,888  
Amortization of finance fees and accretion of discount on senior notes
    5,610       5,168  
Chapter 11 related reorganization items
          1,419  
Deferred income taxes
    5,046       1,130  
Stock based compensation
    589       400  
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
             
Accounts receivable - gaming
    (56 )     208  
Accounts receivable - other
    (618 )     529  
Property tax refund receivable
          3,451  
Inventories
    60       (12 )
Prepaid expenses
    9,547       9,481  
Accounts payable
    2,732       1,519  
Unsecured distribution liability
          (10,000 )
Accrued interest
    (12,466 )     (11,808 )
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    (4,585 )     (1,818 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    16,201       9,552  
                 
Investing activities
               
Decrease in restricted cash
          5,000  
Capital expenditures
    (22,347 )     (9,946 )
Disposition of real estate
          10,681  
Redemption of certificate of deposit
          534  
Net cash (provided by) used in investing activities
    (22,347 )     6,269  
                 
Financing activities
               
Financing fees paid
    (108 )     (84 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (108 )     (84 )
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (6,254 )     15,737  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    50,754       30,195  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 44,500     $ 45,932  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
               
Cash paid during the period for interest
  $ 50,268     $ 50,648  
Cash paid during the period for income taxes
  $     $ 556  

 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Reconciliation of Net Loss to EBITDA (1)
(In thousands)
 
   
Three months ended
September 30,
   
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net loss
  $ (6,735 )   $ (7,165 )   $ (14,281 )   $ (19,003 )
Other expense
    14,584       14,411       43,459       43,032  
Income tax expense
    1,756       2,236       5,266       2,549  
Depreciation and amortization
    7,443       8,301       24,623       28,888  
EBITDA (1)
  $ 17,048     $ 17,783     $ 59,067     $ 55,466  
 
(1) EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is a measurement not in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) but is commonly used in the gaming industry as a measure of performance and as a basis for valuation of gaming companies. EBITDA is a supplemental financial measure used by management, as well as industry analysts, to evaluate our operations. However, EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to income from operations (as an indicator of our operating performance) or to cash flows from operating activities (as a measure of liquidity) as determined in accordance with GAAP. All companies do not calculate EBITDA in the same manner. As a result, the Company’s EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.