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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

For further information, call:

 

 

Timothy R. Horne - Sr. Vice President-Finance

Dover, Delaware, April 30, 2015

 

(302) 857-3292

 

DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC. REPORTS

LOSS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

TABLE GAMES CUTBACKS ANNOUNCED

 

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: DDE) today reported results for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and announced a cutback in table game operations.

 

The Company’s revenues for the first quarter of 2015 were $44,338,000 compared with $45,477,000 for the first quarter of 2014.

 

Gaming revenues of $38,776,000 were down 2.5% compared to the first quarter of last year, primarily from lower slot machine revenue and lower harness racing commissions.

 

Other operating revenues were $5,562,000 compared to $5,695,000 last year.  Occupancy levels in the Dover Downs Hotel were approximately 76% for the first quarter of 2015 compared with approximately 80% for the first quarter of 2014.

 

General and administrative expenses of $1,496,000 were higher than last year, primarily from employee separation costs.

 

Depreciation expense of $2,152,000 was down compared to $2,295,000 last year.

 

Interest expense decreased to $348,000 during the quarter as a result of lower fees and lower outstanding borrowings.

 

Net loss was ($352,000), or ($.01) per diluted share, compared with net loss of ($1,053,000), or ($.03) per diluted share for the first quarter of 2014.

 

Denis McGlynn, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated:  “Unfortunately, this was yet another disappointing reporting period for the Company as we continue to experience competitive challenges and operate under the current unbalanced and outdated gaming revenue sharing formula under state law.

 

In 2014, prior to mandated payments to the state and horsemen, the company generated a healthy operating profit but, after taking these payments into account and despite expense reductions and the elimination of 21 positions through attrition, the company experienced a net loss for the year.

 



 

During this first quarter we reduced our headcount by an additional 10 employees and created additional efficiencies wherever possible, but were unable once again to overcome our mandated payments to others.

 

In light of our first quarter net loss and in order to comply with our fiduciary responsibility to our shareholders, we are announcing today the curtailment of our unprofitable table games operation.  Effective May 18th we will cease table game operations Mondays through Thursdays between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m.  This action, which we have delayed as long as we can, will eliminate an additional 24 positions and reduce our exposure to table game losses which, we expect, will help to improve performance going forward.  This further cutback is not a pleasant one to make, but unfortunately, in light of our position we must make it.”

 

* * *

 

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 2,500 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 OPERATIONS

In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

Gaming (1)

 

$

38,776

 

$

39,782

 

Other operating (2)

 

5,562

 

5,695

 

 

 

44,338

 

45,477

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Gaming

 

36,762

 

38,354

 

Other operating

 

3,887

 

4,396

 

General and administrative

 

1,496

 

1,393

 

Depreciation

 

2,152

 

2,295

 

 

 

44,297

 

46,438

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating earnings (loss)

 

41

 

(961

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(348

)

(460

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

 

(307

)

(1,421

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

(45

)

368

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(352

)

$

(1,053

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

- Basic

 

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.03

)

- Diluted

 

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.03

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

- Basic

 

32,083

 

31,959

 

- Diluted

 

32,083

 

31,959

 

 


(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)

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

11,782

 

$

10,079

 

Accounts receivable

 

4,454

 

3,838

 

Due from State of Delaware

 

2,655

 

7,258

 

Inventories

 

1,643

 

1,783

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

2,209

 

2,324

 

Receivable from Dover Motorsports, Inc.

 

11

 

22

 

Income taxes receivable

 

 

6

 

Deferred income taxes

 

1,284

 

1,243

 

Total current assets

 

24,038

 

26,553

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

150,427

 

152,107

 

Other assets

 

725

 

752

 

Deferred income taxes

 

376

 

404

 

Total assets

 

$

175,566

 

$

179,816

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

3,396

 

$

3,975

 

Purses due horsemen

 

1,977

 

6,917

 

Accrued liabilities

 

10,633

 

8,196

 

Income taxes payable

 

71

 

 

Deferred revenue

 

592

 

389

 

Revolving line of credit

 

38,000

 

39,010

 

Total current liabilities

 

54,669

 

58,487

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liability for pension benefits

 

8,833

 

8,980

 

Total liabilities

 

63,502

 

67,467

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

1,799

 

1,788

 

Class A common stock

 

1,487

 

1,487

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

5,154

 

5,125

 

Retained earnings

 

108,277

 

108,629

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(4,653

)

(4,680

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

112,064

 

112,349

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

175,566

 

$

179,816

 

 



 

DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

In Thousands

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(352

)

$

(1,053

)

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

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

2,152

 

2,295

 

Amortization of credit facility origination fees

 

27

 

48

 

Stock-based compensation

 

105

 

162

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(31

)

14

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(616

)

(459

)

Due from State of Delaware

 

4,603

 

5,327

 

Inventories

 

140

 

196

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

121

 

187

 

Receivable from/payable to Dover Motorsports, Inc.

 

11

 

(4

)

Accounts payable

 

(579

)

(437

)

Purses due horsemen

 

(4,940

)

(5,779

)

Accrued liabilities

 

2,437

 

(51

)

Income taxes payable/receivable

 

78

 

(383

)

Deferred revenue

 

203

 

(36

)

Liability for pension benefits

 

(109

)

(141

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

3,250

 

(114

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(472

)

(210

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(472

)

(210

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings from revolving line of credit

 

14,820

 

25,690

 

Repayments of revolving line of credit

 

(15,830

)

(27,730

)

Repurchase of common stock

 

(65

)

(104

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(1,075

)

(2,144

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

 

1,703

 

(2,468

)

Cash, beginning of period

 

10,079

 

12,950

 

Cash, end of period

 

$

11,782

 

$

10,482