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EXHIBIT 99

 

News Release

For further information contact:
Fitzhugh Taylor / Raphael Gross of ICR
203-682-8261 / 203-682-8253

 

Dave & Buster’s, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2012 Results

-Achieves Adjusted EBITDA Growth of 19%-

 

DALLAS, TX—(BUSINESS WIRE)—December 11, 2012—Dave & Buster's, Inc., a leading operator of high volume entertainment/dining complexes, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended October 28, 2012.

 

Key highlights from the third quarter 2012 compared to the third quarter 2011 include:

 

§Total revenues increased 8.9% to $131.1 million from $120.3 million.
§Comparable store sales increased 3.9%.
§Adjusted EBITDA* increased 18.7% to $18.0 million from $15.1 million. As a percentage of total revenues, Adjusted EBITDA increased approximately 110 basis points to 13.7%.
§One new store opened during the third quarter of 2012.

 

Key highlights for year-to-date 2012 compared to year-to-date 2011 include:

 

§Total revenues increased 11.3% to $442.5 million from $397.6 million.
§Comparable store sales increased 2.8%.

§Adjusted EBITDA* increased 23.3% to $84.4 million from $68.4 million. As a percentage of total revenues, Adjusted EBITDA increased approximately 190 basis points to 19.1%.

 

* A reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable financial measure presented in accordance with GAAP, is set forth in the attachment to this release.

 

“We are encouraged by the overall strength and ongoing momentum of our business,” said Steve King, Chief Executive Officer of Dave & Buster’s, Inc. “Despite a challenging external macro environment, we delivered strong same store sales growth, which led to a 19% increase in Adjusted EBITDA during the third quarter. We continue to accelerate our growth plans, having opened our second small format prototype in September and a new Dallas, TX flagship store in December. Our team remains committed to driving strong returns through new development, as well as expanding our overall new unit potential by utilizing our small format as a complement to our traditional prototype.”

 

 
 

 

Review of Third Quarter 2012 Operating Results

Total revenues increased 8.9% to $131.1 million in the third quarter of 2012 compared to $120.3 million in the third quarter of 2011. Across all stores, Food and Beverage revenues increased 6.0% and Amusements and Other revenues increased 11.8%.

 

Comparable store sales increased 3.9% in the third quarter of 2012. The increase was driven by a 4.3% increase in comparable walk-in sales and a 0.4% increase in comparable special events business sales. Non-comparable store revenues increased $6.4 million during the third quarter.

 

Adjusted EBITDA increased 18.7% to $18.0 million in the third quarter of 2012 from $15.1 million in last year’s third quarter. As a percentage of total revenues, adjusted EBITDA increased approximately 110 basis points to 13.7%.

 

Development

During the third quarter, one new Dave & Buster’s store opened in Orland Park, IL. The Company has opened three new stores year-to-date, including a relocation in Dallas, TX, which re-opened subsequent to the third quarter. One additional store is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2012. The Company also anticipates opening five new stores during 2013.

 

Conference Call

Management will hold a conference call to discuss third quarter 2012 results today at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time). The conference call can be accessed over the phone by dialing 1-888-230-5498 or for international callers by dialing 1-913-312-0719. A replay will be available after the call for one year beginning at 1:00 p.m. Central Time (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time) and can be accessed by dialing 1-877-870-5176 or for international callers by dialing 1-858-384-5517; the passcode is 8129949.

 

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at www.daveandbusters.com under the Investor Relations section.

 

About Dave & Buster’s, Inc.

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Dave & Buster’s is the premier national owner and operator of 60 high-volume venues that offer interactive entertainment options for adults and families, such as skill/sports-oriented redemption games and technologically advanced video and simulation games, combined with a full menu of high quality food and beverages. Dave & Buster’s currently has stores in 25 states and Canada. For additional information on Dave & Buster’s, please visit www.daveandbusters.com.

 

The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and, consequently, could be affected by our level of indebtedness, general business and economic conditions, the impact of competition, the seasonality of the company’s business, adverse weather conditions, future commodity prices, guest and employee complaints and litigation, fuel and utility costs, labor costs and availability, changes in consumer and corporate spending, changes in demographic trends, changes in governmental regulations, unfavorable publicity, our ability to open new stores, and acts of God.

 

 
 

 

DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

 

   October 28, 2012   January 29, 2012 
   (unaudited)   (audited) 
ASSETS          
           
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $49,693   $33,684 
Other current assets   42,389    41,310 
           
Total current assets  $92,082   $74,994 
           
Property and equipment, net   326,820    323,342 
           
Intangible and other assets, net   376,278    380,326 
           
Total assets  $795,180   $778,662 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
           
Total current liabilities  $98,072   $86,643 
           
Other long-term liabilities   100,048    104,987 
           
Long-term debt, less current liabilities, net unamortized discount   344,263    345,167 
           
Stockholders' equity   252,797    241,865 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $795,180   $778,662 

 

 
 

 

DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

   13 Weeks Ended   13 Weeks Ended 
   October 28, 2012   October 30, 2011 
                 
Food and beverage revenues  $63,159    48.2%  $59,567    49.5%
Amusement and other revenues   67,907    51.8%   60,755    50.5%
Total revenues   131,066    100.0%   120,322    100.0%
                     
Cost of products   26,221    20.0%   24,081    20.0%
Store operating expenses   78,330    59.7%   73,271    60.9%
General and administrative expenses   12,242    9.3%   8,279    6.9%
Depreciation and amortization   15,746    12.0%   13,578    11.3%
Pre-opening costs   1,089    0.8%   587    0.5%
Total operating expenses   133,628    101.8%   119,796    99.6%
                     
Operating income (loss)   (2,562)   -1.8%   526    0.4%
Interest expense, net   7,979    6.1%   8,097    6.7%
                     
Loss before income tax benefit   (10,541)   -7.9%   (7,571)   -6.3%
Income tax benefit   (8,920)   -6.8%   (3,124)   -2.6%
Net loss  $(1,621)   -1.1%  $(4,447)   -3.7%
                     
Other information:                    
Company-owned and operated stores open at end of period (1)   60         57      

 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods shown:

 

   13 Weeks Ended   13 Weeks Ended 
   October 28, 2012   October 30, 2011 
         
Total net loss  $(1,621)  $(4,447)
Add back:  Interest expense, net   7,979    8,097 
Income tax benefit   (8,920)   (3,124)
Depreciation and amortization   15,746    13,578 
EBITDA   13,184    14,104 
Add back:  Loss on asset disposal   13    41 
Share-based compensation   362    231 
Currency transaction loss (gain)   (17)   173 
Pre-opening costs   1,089    587 
Reimbursement of affiliate expenses   481    481 
Deferred amusement revenue and ticket redemption liability adjustments   (134)   (578)
Transaction and other costs   2,999    101 
Adjusted EBITDA (2)  $17,977   $15,140 

 

 
 

 

DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

   39 Weeks Ended   39 Weeks Ended 
   October 28, 2012   October 30, 2011 
                 
Food and beverage revenues  $213,734    48.3%  $197,706    49.7%
Amusement and other revenues   228,747    51.7%   199,883    50.3%
Total revenues   442,481    100.0%   397,589    100.0%
                     
Cost of products   86,563    19.6%   78,125    19.6%
Store operating expenses   249,577    56.4%   228,884    57.6%
General and administrative expenses   30,099    6.8%   25,704    6.5%
Depreciation and amortization   45,573    10.3%   39,873    10.0%
Pre-opening costs   1,798    0.4%   2,758    0.7%
Total operating expenses   413,610    93.5%   375,344    94.4%
                     
Operating income   28,871    6.5%   22,245    5.6%
Interest expense, net   24,372    5.5%   24,553    6.2%
                     
Income (loss) before income tax provision   4,499    1.0%   (2,308)   -0.6%
Income tax benefit   (5,551)   -1.3%   (1,461)   -0.4%
Net income (loss)  $10,050    2.3%  $(847)   -0.2%
                     
Other information:                    
Company-owned and operated stores open at end of period (1)   60         57      

 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods shown:

 

   39 Weeks Ended   39 Weeks Ended 
   October 28, 2012   October 30, 2011 
         
Total net income  (loss)  $10,050   $(847)
Add back:  Interest expense, net   24,372    24,553 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   (5,551)   (1,461)
Depreciation and amortization   45,573    39,873 
EBITDA   74,444    62,118 
Add back:  Loss on asset disposal   1,952    1,018 
Share-based compensation   866    853 
Currency transaction (loss) gain   (13)   16 
Pre-opening costs   1,798    2,758 
Reimbursement of affiliate expenses   855    721 
Deferred amusement revenue and ticket redemption liability adjustments   1,282    390 
Transaction and other costs   3,201    552 
Adjusted EBITDA (2)  $84,385   $68,426 

 

 
 

 

NOTES

 

(1) The store count excludes one franchise location in Canada.

 

(2) EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as net income (loss) before income tax provision (benefit), interest expense (net) and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA, also a non-GAAP measure, is defined as EBITDA plus (gain) loss on asset disposal, share-based compensation expense, pre-opening costs, reimbursement of affiliate expenses, and other non-cash or non-recurring charges. The company believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (collectively, “EBITDA – Based Measures”) provide useful information to debt holders regarding the Company’s operating performance and its capacity to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures. The Company believes that the EBITDA – Based Measures are used by many investors, analysts and rating agencies as a measure of performance. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is approximately equal to “Consolidated EBITDA” as defined in our senior secured credit facility and indentures relating to the Company’s senior notes. Neither of the EBITDA – Based Measures is defined by GAAP and neither should be considered in isolation or as an alternative to other financial data prepared in accordance with GAAP or as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as defined in this release may differ from similarly titled measures presented by other companies.