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  EXHIBIT 99.1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  For further information, call:
   Timothy R. Horne – Sr. Vice President - Finance
Dover, Delaware, July 29, 2021  (302) 883-6592

 

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2021

 

Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) today reported results for the three months ended June 30, 2021.

 

The Company held a NASCAR triple-header weekend at Dover International Speedway in May and a NASCAR triple-header weekend, which included the return of NASCAR Cup Series racing to the Nashville market, at Nashville Superspeedway in June.

 

No events were held during the second quarter of 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic caused the postponement of the Company’s scheduled May NASCAR weekend and the cancelation of the Firefly Music Festival. The three NASCAR events originally scheduled to be held in May 2020 were held without fans in combination with the August 2020 NASCAR weekend events. Accordingly, the results for the second quarter are not comparable to last year.

 

Revenues for the second quarter of 2021 increased to $49,896,000 from $110,000 for the second quarter of 2020, reflecting the timing of events described above.

 

The quarter was highlighted by our reopening of Nashville Superspeedway with a Father’s Day sellout crowd, which required temporary grandstands to accommodate. It was the first full grandstand sellout for NASCAR this year. Broadcast ratings for the ALLY 400 were 22% higher for NBCSN’s telecast compared with the previous year’s same date event and it was the second highest rated sports event on cable that week behind the NBA playoffs. Denis McGlynn, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: “There was an overwhelmingly positive response to the Nashville events from fans, race teams, sponsors and media representatives and we are looking forward to hosting another NASCAR weekend in Nashville next year.”

 

Dover International Speedway’s admissions and per cap related revenues were impacted by state-mandated restrictions that limited attendance to 20,000 patrons. The event was an operational success and had strong corporate sponsorship and contracted increases in broadcast revenue.

 

Operating and marketing expenses were $29,405,000 in the second quarter of 2021 compared to $812,000 in the second quarter of 2020. 

 

General and administrative expenses were $2,203,000 in the second quarter of 2021 compared to $1,877,000 in the second quarter of 2020.

 

Depreciation expense increased to $809,000 for the second quarter of 2021 compared to $765,000 for the second quarter of 2020, primarily from depreciation for the capital expenditures related to the reopening of Nashville Superspeedway.

 

 

 

On May 26, 2021, we closed on the sale of approximately 350 acres of property near Nashville Superspeedway. Proceeds from the sale, less closing costs, were approximately $14,300,000, resulting in a gain of $8,510,000. The purchaser had previously paid a $500,000 deposit that was credited to the purchase price.

 

The adjustment to the contingent obligation relating to the Tennessee revenue bonds was a benefit of $500,000 in the second quarter of 2021, primarily from higher than anticipated sales taxes collected available for debt service. The benefit of $353,000 in the second quarter of 2020 was primarily from changed sales tax assumptions associated with the planned reopening of Nashville Superspeedway.

 

Earnings before income taxes for the second quarter of 2021 were $26,627,000 compared to a loss before income taxes for the second quarter of 2020 of ($2,844,000).

 

The Company’s effective income tax rate was an expense of 25.8% compared to a benefit of 75.8% in the second quarter of 2020. The 2020 benefit was the result of reversing a portion of a previously recorded valuation allowance on Tennessee state deferred tax assets as a result of the reopening of the Nashville Superspeedway.

 

Net earnings for the second quarter of 2021 were $19,745,000, or $0.54 per diluted share, compared to a net loss for the second quarter of 2020 of ($689,000) or ($0.02) per diluted share.

 

At June 30, 2021, the Company had no outstanding indebtedness and approximately $18.6 million in available cash.

 

The Firefly Music Festival is scheduled to return to the Woodlands at Dover International Speedway from September 23-26, 2021.

 

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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 which could cause results to vary materially. Please refer to the Company's SEC filings for a discussion of such factors.

 

Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a promoter of NASCAR sanctioned and other motorsports events in the United States whose subsidiaries own and operate Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tennessee. For further information, log on to dovermotorsports.com.

 

 

 

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2021   2020   2021   2020 
Revenues:                
Admissions  $5,786   $-   $5,786   $- 
Event-related   7,040    110    7,197    314 
Broadcasting   37,039    -    37,039    - 
Other   31    -    31    - 
    49,896    110    50,053    314 
                     
Expenses:                    
Operating and marketing   29,405    812    31,001    1,800 
General and administrative   2,203    1,877    4,458    3,864 
Depreciation   809    765    1,572    1,533 
Cost to remove long-lived assets   -    -    -    341 
    32,417    3,454    37,031    7,538 
                     
Gain on sale of land   8,510    -    8,510    - 
                     
Operating earnings (loss)   25,989    (3,344)   21,532    (7,224)
                     
Interest expense, net   (17)   (16)   (32)   (13)
Benefit (provision) for contingent obligation   500    353    534    (16)
Other income, net   155    163    280    25 
                     
Earnings (loss) before income taxes   26,627    (2,844)   22,314    (7,228)
                     
Income tax (expense) benefit   (6,882)   2,155    (5,771)   3,399 
                     
Net earnings (loss)  $19,745   $(689)  $16,543   $(3,829)
                     
Net earnings (loss) per common share:                    
Basic  $0.54   $(0.02)  $0.45   $(0.11)
Diluted  $0.54   $(0.02)  $0.45   $(0.11)
                     
Weighted average shares outstanding:                    
Basic   35,914    35,836    35,914    35,835 
Diluted   35,914    35,836    35,914    35,835 

 

 

 

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

In Thousands

(Unaudited)

 

   June 30,   June 30,   December 31, 
   2021   2020   2020 
ASSETS               
Current assets:               
Cash  $18,636   $2,886   $12,568 
Accounts receivable   17,999    1,035    601 
Inventories   24    18    18 
Prepaid expenses and other   798    1,493    1,557 
Income taxes receivable   -    353    24 
Assets held for sale   -    1,622    5,844 
Total current assets   37,457    7,407    20,612 
                
Property and equipment, net   70,038    68,398    63,075 
Right of use asset   182    150    112 
Deferred income taxes   1,208    -    2,425 
Other assets   1,474    1,156    1,322 
Total assets  $110,359   $77,111   $87,546 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY               
Current liabilities:               
Accounts payable  $2,493   $26   $570 
Accrued liabilities   6,418    2,948    3,463 
Income taxes payable   4,115    -    - 
Contract liabilities   857    3,676    1,395 
Non-refundable deposit   -    500    500 
Total current liabilities   13,883    7,150    5,928 
                
Liability for pension benefits   621    863    871 
Lease liability   85    73    33 
Provision for contingent obligation   2,684    3,404    3,218 
Deferred income taxes   8,874    5,300    8,469 
Total liabilities   26,147    16,790    18,519 
                
Stockholders' equity:               
Common stock   1,793    1,788    1,786 
Class A common stock   1,851    1,851    1,851 
Additional paid-in capital   101,258    101,112    101,207 
Accumulated deficit   (16,947)   (40,797)   (32,032)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (3,743)   (3,633)   (3,785)
Total stockholders' equity   84,212    60,321    69,027 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $110,359   $77,111   $87,546 

 

 

 

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

In Thousands

(Unaudited)

 

   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2021   2020 
Operating activities:          
Net earnings (loss)  $16,543   $(3,829)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
Depreciation   1,572    1,533 
Amortization of credit facility fees   31    28 
Stock-based compensation   175    218 
Deferred income taxes   1,599    (3,399)
Provision for contingent obligation   (534)   16 
(Gains) losses on equity securities   (92)   50 
Gain on sale of land   (8,510)   - 
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (17,398)   (390)
Inventories   (6)   - 
Prepaid expenses and other   701    (321)
Accounts payable   641    (93)
Accrued liabilities   2,964    (762)
Income taxes payable/receivable   4,139    (70)
Contract liabilities   (538)   2,700 
Liability for pension benefits   (184)   (73)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   1,103    (4,392)
           
Investing activities:          
Capital expenditures   (7,253)   (196)
Proceeds from sale of land and equipment, net   13,826    - 
Purchases of equity securities   (8)   (240)
Proceeds from sale of equity securities   13    231 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   6,578    (205)
           
Financing activities:          
Borrowings from revolving line of credit   -    180 
Repayments on revolving line of credit   -    (180)
Dividends paid   (1,458)   - 
Repurchase of common stock   (117)   (94)
Credit facility fees   (38)   - 
Net cash used in financing activities   (1,613)   (94)
           
Net increase (decrease) in cash   6,068    (4,691)
Cash, beginning of period   12,568    7,577 
Cash, end of period  $18,636   $2,886