Gambling in the USA
Century Casinos, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results
Century Casinos, Inc. announced its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019.
Fourth Quarter 2019 Highlights*
- Net operating revenue was $67.2 million, an increase of 49% from the three months ended December 31, 2018.
- Loss from operations was ($14.7) million, a decrease of 846% from the three months ended December 31, 2018.
- Net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders was ($20.1) million, a decrease of 4080% from the three months ended December 31, 2018.
- Adjusted EBITDA** was $9.8 million, an increase of 69% from the three months ended December 31, 2018.
- Loss per share was ($0.68).
2019 Highlights*
- Net operating revenue was $218.2 million, an increase of 29% from the year ended December 31, 2018.
- Loss from operations was ($5.2) million, a decrease of 155% from the year ended December 31, 2018.
- Net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders was ($19.2) million, a decrease of 664% from the year ended December 31, 2018.
- Adjusted EBITDA** was $30.3 million, an increase of 30% from the year ended December 31, 2018.
- Basic loss per share was ($0.65), a decrease of 642% from the year ended December 31, 2018.
- Diluted loss per share was ($0.65), a decrease of 691% from the year ended December 31, 2018.
- Book value per share*** at December 31, 2019 was $5.54.
In December 2019, the Company determined that the intangible and tangible assets at Century Casino Bath were impaired. The impairment, which totaled $16.5 million, was determined after evaluating losses incurred by the casino since operations began and future forecasts of continued losses due to the current regulatory environment for casinos in England.
On December 6, 2019, the Company completed its acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of the operations of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau, located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Lady Luck Caruthersville, located in Caruthersville, Missouri, and Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort located in New Cumberland, West Virginia (collectively, the “Acquired Casinos”), from Eldorado Resorts, Inc. for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $110.6 million. Immediately prior to the Acquisition, the real estate assets underlying the Acquired Casinos were sold to an affiliate of VICI Properties Inc. (“VICI PropCo”). On the closing date, the Company and VICI PropCo entered into a triple net lease agreement (the “Master Lease”) for the three Acquired Casino properties. The Master Lease has an initial annual rent of approximately $25.0 million and an initial term of 15 years, with four five-year renewal options.
The consolidated results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:
For the three months |
For the year |
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Amounts in thousands, except per share data |
ended December 31, |
ended December 31, |
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Consolidated Results: |
2019 |
2018 |
% Change |
2019 |
2018 |
% Change |
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Net Operating Revenue |
$ |
67,236 |
$ |
45,106 |
49% |
$ |
218,227 |
$ |
168,938 |
29% |
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(Loss) Earnings from Operations |
(14,745) |
1,976 |
(846%) |
(5,220) |
9,459 |
(155%) |
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Net (Loss) Earnings Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders |
$ |
(20,140) |
$ |
506 |
(4080%) |
$ |
(19,155) |
$ |
3,394 |
(664%) |
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Adjusted EBITDA** |
$ |
9,776 |
$ |
5,801 |
69% |
$ |
30,281 |
$ |
23,377 |
30% |
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(Loss) Earnings Per Share Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders: |
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Basic |
$ |
(0.68) |
$ |
0.02 |
(3500%) |
$ |
(0.65) |
$ |
0.12 |
(642%) |
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Diluted |
$ |
(0.68) |
$ |
0.02 |
(3500%) |
$ |
(0.65) |
$ |
0.11 |
(691%) |
“We are pleased with the fourth quarter results and the immediate impact the addition of the three casinos acquired from Eldorado Resorts had on our operating results,” Erwin Haitzmann and Peter Hoetzinger, Co-Chief Executive Officers of Century Casinos remarked. “The acquired casinos have had very encouraging initial results, and we are excited to continue integrating the operations into the Century brand and to see anticipated meaningful growth from this acquisition on Century Casinos in the future,” Messrs. Haitzmann and Hoetzinger concluded.
The Company is carefully monitoring the situation caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Although the entire situation is unpredictable, our management teams are prepared to control what they can control. Our casinos are following and implementing the recommendations from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which include everyday preventative actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, such as washing your hands often with soap and water, avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue, cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces and of course staying home when you are sick. We are also putting an extra effort into straight-forward and realistic guest messaging and have stepped-up employee trainings to ensure strict compliance with our policies and procedures. We are in constant communication with our employees to reinforce our sanitation safety procedures in both guest-facing and back-of-house areas. We are sanitizing high-traffic public areas at an increased frequency. Proper procedures are posted in all back-of-house work areas.
To date, COVID-19 has not had a significant impact on our US or Canadian markets, while the market in Poland has been weakening by approximately ten percent. Our customer base is very diversified within North America. Our casinos are ‘local’ casinos in urban and suburban locations, with the vast majority of our business from customers who live within an hour from our facilities. Our casinos have negligible meeting and convention business and few of our customers travel by air to visit us. This may temper the impact of COVID-19 on our business, but this situation continues to evolve and could adversely impact us until the virus runs its course.
Reportable Segment Results*
The table below shows the Company’s operating segments that are included in each of the Company’s reportable segments as of December 31, 2019:
Reportable Segment |
Operating Segment |
Reporting Unit |
United States |
Colorado |
Century Casino & Hotel – Central City |
Century Casino & Hotel – Cripple Creek |
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West Virginia |
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort |
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Missouri |
Century Casino Cape Girardeau |
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Century Casino Caruthersville |
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Canada |
Edmonton |
Century Casino & Hotel – Edmonton |
Century Casino St. Albert |
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Century Mile Racetrack and Casino |
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Calgary |
Century Casino Calgary |
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Century Downs Racetrack and Casino |
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Century Bets! Inc. |
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Poland |
Poland |
Casinos Poland |
Corporate and Other |
Corporate and Other |
Cruise Ships & Other |
Century Casino Bath |
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Corporate Other |
The Company’s net operating revenue increased by $22.1 million, or 49%, and by $49.3 million, or 29%, for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019, compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2018. Following is a summary of the changes in net operating revenue by reportable segment for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019, compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2018:
Net Operating Revenue |
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For the three months |
For the year |
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ended December 31, |
ended December 31, |
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Amounts in thousands |
2019 |
2018 |
$ Change |
% Change |
2019 |
2018 |
$ Change |
% Change |
||||||||||||||
United States |
$ |
23,926 |
$ |
7,938 |
$ |
15,988 |
201% |
$ |
49,998 |
$ |
33,483 |
$ |
16,515 |
49% |
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Canada |
20,291 |
15,678 |
4,613 |
29% |
80,650 |
61,361 |
19,289 |
31% |
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Poland |
21,675 |
19,514 |
2,161 |
11% |
81,894 |
68,209 |
13,685 |
20% |
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Corporate and Other |
1,344 |
1,976 |
(632) |
(32%) |
5,685 |
5,885 |
(200) |
(3%) |
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Consolidated |
$ |
67,236 |
$ |
45,106 |
$ |
22,130 |
49% |
$ |
218,227 |
$ |
168,938 |
$ |
49,289 |
29% |
The Company’s earnings from operations decreased by ($16.7) million, or (846%), and by ($14.7) million, or (155%), for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019, compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2018. Following is a summary of the changes in earnings (loss) from operations by reportable segment for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019, compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2018:
Earnings (Loss) from Operations |
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For the three months |
For the year |
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ended December 31, |
ended December 31, |
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Amounts in thousands |
2019 |
2018 |
$ Change |
% Change |
2019 |
2018 |
$ Change |
% Change |
||||||||||||||
United States |
$ |
4,685 |
$ |
1,033 |
$ |
3,652 |
354% |
$ |
9,478 |
$ |
5,882 |
$ |
3,596 |
61% |
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Canada |
4,000 |
3,675 |
325 |
9% |
16,115 |
14,633 |
1,482 |
10% |
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Poland |
1,627 |
460 |
1,167 |
254% |
5,915 |
145 |
5,770 |
3979% |
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Corporate and Other |
(25,057) |
(3,192) |
(21,865) |
(685%) |
(36,728) |
(11,201) |
(25,527) |
(228%) |
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Consolidated |
$ |
(14,745) |
$ |
1,976 |
$ |
(16,721) |
(846%) |
$ |
(5,220) |
$ |
9,459 |
$ |
(14,679) |
(155%) |
Net earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders decreased by ($20.6) million, or (4080%), and by ($22.5) million, or (664%), for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019, compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2018. Following is a summary of the changes in net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders by reportable segment for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019, compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2018:
Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders |
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For the three months |
For the year |
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ended December 31, |
ended December 31, |
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Amounts in thousands |
2019 |
2018 |
$ Change |
% Change |
2019 |
2018 |
$ Change |
% Change |
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United States |
$ |
2,261 |
$ |
767 |
$ |
1,494 |
195% |
$ |
5,825 |
$ |
4,373 |
$ |
1,452 |
33% |
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Canada |
948 |
2,077 |
(1,129) |
(54%) |
6,669 |
7,715 |
(1,046) |
(14%) |
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Poland |
1,352 |
179 |
1,173 |
655% |
3,466 |
(153) |
3,619 |
2365% |
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Corporate and Other |
(24,701) |
(2,517) |
(22,184) |
(881%) |
(35,115) |
(8,541) |
(26,574) |
(311%) |
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Consolidated |
$ |
(20,140) |
$ |
506 |
$ |
(20,646) |
(4080%) |
$ |
(19,155) |
$ |
3,394 |
$ |
(22,549) |
(664%) |
Items deducted from or added to earnings from operations to arrive at net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders include interest income, interest expense, gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and other, income tax expense and non-controlling interests.
The Company’s Adjusted EBITDA** increased by $4.0 million, or 69%, and by $6.9 million, or 30%, for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019 compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2018. Following is a summary of the changes in Adjusted EBITDA** by reportable segment for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019 compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2018:
Adjusted EBITDA** |
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For the three months |
For the year |
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ended December 31, |
ended December 31, |
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Amounts in thousands |
2019 |
2018 |
$ Change |
% Change |
2019 |
2018 |
$ Change |
% Change |
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United States |
$ |
5,441 |
$ |
1,582 |
$ |
3,859 |
244% |
$ |
11,825 |
$ |
8,061 |
$ |
3,764 |
47% |
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Canada |
5,378 |
4,991 |
387 |
8% |
21,212 |
19,522 |
1,690 |
9% |
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Poland |
2,484 |
1,733 |
751 |
43% |
9,392 |
4,890 |
4,502 |
92% |
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Corporate and Other |
(3,527) |
(2,505) |
(1,022) |
(41%) |
(12,148) |
(9,096) |
(3,052) |
(34%) |
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Consolidated |
$ |
9,776 |
$ |
5,801 |
$ |
3,975 |
69% |
$ |
30,281 |
$ |
23,377 |
$ |
6,904 |
30% |
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
As of December 31, 2019, the Company had $54.8 million in cash and cash equivalents and $179.0 million in outstanding debt on its balance sheet compared to $45.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and $59.5 million in outstanding debt at December 31, 2018. The outstanding debt as of December 31, 2019 included the following: $170.0 million related to the Company’s credit agreement with a group of lenders led by Macquarie Capital that the Company entered into in December 2019 in connection with the Acquisition, replacing the Company’s credit agreement with the Bank of Montreal; $2.0 million of bank debt related to Casinos Poland; $2.0 million of bank debt related to Century Casino Bath; and $15.0 million related to a long-term land lease for CDR, net of $10.0 million in deferred financing costs.
Conference Call Information
Today the Company will post a copy of its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2019 on its website at www.cnty.com/investor/financials/sec-filings. The Company will also post a presentation on the year end results on its website at www.cnty.com/investor/presentations.
The Company will host its fourth quarter 2019 earnings conference call today, Friday, March 13th, at 8:00 am MDT. U.S. domestic participants should dial 1-844-244-9160. For all international participants, please use 330-931-4670 to dial-in. Participants may listen to the call live at www.centurycasinos.adobeconnect.com/earningsrelease or obtain a recording of the call on the Company’s website until March 31, 2020 at www.cnty.com/investor/financials/sec-filings.
CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Earnings |
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For the three months |
For the year |
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ended December 31, |
ended December 31, |
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Amounts in thousands, except for per share information |
2019 |
2018 |
2019 |
2018 |
||||||||
Operating revenue: |
||||||||||||
Net operating revenue |
$ |
67,236 |
$ |
45,106 |
$ |
218,227 |
$ |
168,938 |
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Operating costs and expenses: |
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Total operating costs and expenses |
81,981 |
43,152 |
223,446 |
159,502 |
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Earnings (loss) from equity investment |
— |
22 |
(1) |
23 |
||||||||
(Loss) earnings from operations |
(14,745) |
1,976 |
(5,220) |
9,459 |
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Non-operating income (expense), net |
(3,569) |
(1,053) |
(6,747) |
(3,536) |
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(Loss) earnings before income taxes |
(18,314) |
923 |
(11,967) |
5,923 |
||||||||
Income tax provision |
(955) |
(133) |
(4,174) |
(1,917) |
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Net (loss) earnings |
(19,269) |
790 |
(16,141) |
4,006 |
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Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests |
(871) |
(284) |
(3,014) |
(612) |
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Net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders |
$ |
(20,140) |
$ |
506 |
$ |
(19,155) |
$ |
3,394 |
||||
(Loss) earnings per share attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders: |
||||||||||||
Basic |
$ |
(0.68) |
$ |
0.02 |
$ |
(0.65) |
$ |
0.10 |
||||
Diluted |
$ |
(0.68) |
$ |
0.02 |
$ |
(0.65) |
$ |
0.10 |
||||
Weighted average common shares |
||||||||||||
Basic |
29,474 |
29,439 |
29,452 |
29,401 |
||||||||
Diluted |
29,474 |
29,861 |
29,452 |
29,962 |
CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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December 31, |
December 31, |
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Amounts in thousands |
2019 |
2018 |
||||
Assets |
||||||
Current assets |
$ |
79,366 |
$ |
54,974 |
||
Property and equipment, net |
503,933 |
187,017 |
||||
Other assets |
143,601 |
36,834 |
||||
Total assets |
$ |
726,900 |
$ |
278,825 |
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Liabilities and Equity |
||||||
Current liabilities |
$ |
56,570 |
$ |
50,020 |
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Non-current liabilities |
498,255 |
45,422 |
||||
Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders’ equity |
163,306 |
176,321 |
||||
Non-controlling interests |
8,769 |
7,062 |
||||
Total liabilities and equity |
$ |
726,900 |
$ |
278,825 |
CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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Constant Currency* Results (unaudited) |
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For the three months |
For the year |
|||||||||||||||
ended December 31, |
ended December 31, |
|||||||||||||||
Amounts in thousands |
2019 |
2018 |
% Change |
2019 |
2018 |
% Change |
||||||||||
Net operating revenue as reported (GAAP) |
$ |
67,236 |
$ |
45,106 |
49% |
$ |
218,227 |
$ |
168,938 |
29% |
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Foreign currency impact vs. 2018 |
559 |
7,207 |
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Net operating revenue constant currency (non-GAAP)* |
$ |
67,795 |
$ |
45,106 |
50% |
$ |
225,434 |
$ |
168,938 |
33% |
||||||
(Loss) earnings from operations (GAAP) |
$ |
(14,745) |
$ |
1,976 |
(846%) |
$ |
(5,220) |
$ |
9,459 |
(155%) |
||||||
Foreign currency impact vs. 2018 |
934 |
955 |
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(Loss) earnings from operations constant currency (non-GAAP)* |
$ |
(13,811) |
$ |
1,976 |
(799%) |
$ |
(4,265) |
$ |
9,459 |
(145%) |
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Net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders as reported (GAAP) |
$ |
(20,140) |
$ |
506 |
(4080%) |
$ |
(19,155) |
$ |
3,394 |
(664%) |
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Foreign currency impact vs. 2018 |
339 |
(40) |
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Net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders constant currency (non-GAAP)* |
$ |
(19,801) |
$ |
506 |
(4013%) |
$ |
(19,195) |
$ |
3,394 |
(666%) |
Gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are added back to net (loss) earnings in the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA** calculations. As such, there is no foreign currency impact to Adjusted EBITDA** when calculating Constant Currency* results.
Adjusted EBITDA Margins *** (unaudited) |
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For the three months |
For the year |
|||
ended December 31, |
ended December 31, |
|||
2019 |
2018 |
2019 |
2018 |
|
United States |
23% |
20% |
24% |
24% |
Canada |
27% |
32% |
26% |
32% |
Poland |
11% |
9% |
11% |
7% |
Corporate and Other |
(262%) |
(127%) |
(214%) |
(155%) |
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Margin |
15% |
13% |
14% |
14% |
CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA ** to Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders by Reportable Segment. |
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For the three months ended December 31, 2019 |
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Amounts in thousands |
United |
Canada |
Poland |
Corporate |
Total |
||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders |
$ |
2,261 |
$ |
948 |
$ |
1,352 |
$ |
(24,701) |
$ |
(20,140) |
|||||
Interest expense (income), net |
1,635 |
1,456 |
55 |
1,020 |
4,166 |
||||||||||
Income taxes (benefit) |
789 |
1,375 |
222 |
(1,431) |
955 |
||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
756 |
1,356 |
781 |
254 |
3,147 |
||||||||||
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests |
— |
195 |
676 |
— |
871 |
||||||||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation |
— |
— |
— |
324 |
324 |
||||||||||
Loss (gain) on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other |
— |
26 |
(678) |
16,704 |
16,052 |
||||||||||
Loss on disposition of fixed assets |
— |
22 |
76 |
1 |
99 |
||||||||||
Acquisition costs |
— |
— |
— |
4,302 |
4,302 |
||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
5,441 |
$ |
5,378 |
$ |
2,484 |
$ |
(3,527) |
$ |
9,776 |
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For the three months ended December 31, 2018 |
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Amounts in thousands |
United |
Canada |
Poland |
Corporate |
Total |
||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders |
$ |
767 |
$ |
2,077 |
$ |
179 |
$ |
(2,517) |
$ |
506 |
|||||
Interest expense (income), net |
— |
1,084 |
50 |
65 |
1,199 |
||||||||||
Income taxes (benefit) |
266 |
435 |
280 |
(848) |
133 |
||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
548 |
779 |
1,025 |
402 |
2,754 |
||||||||||
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests |
— |
174 |
89 |
21 |
284 |
||||||||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation |
— |
— |
— |
255 |
255 |
||||||||||
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions and cost recovery income |
— |
(95) |
(138) |
94 |
(139) |
||||||||||
Loss on disposition of fixed assets |
1 |
4 |
27 |
23 |
55 |
||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses |
— |
533 |
221 |
— |
754 |
||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
1,582 |
$ |
4,991 |
$ |
1,733 |
$ |
(2,505) |
$ |
5,801 |
CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA ** to Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders by Reportable Segment. |
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For the Year ended December 31, 2019 |
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Amounts in thousands |
United |
Canada |
Poland |
Corporate |
Total |
||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders |
$ |
5,825 |
$ |
6,669 |
$ |
3,466 |
$ |
(35,115) |
$ |
(19,155) |
|||||
Interest expense (income), net |
1,635 |
5,312 |
197 |
1,085 |
8,229 |
||||||||||
Income taxes (benefit) |
2,018 |
3,278 |
1,617 |
(2,739) |
4,174 |
||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
2,330 |
4,539 |
3,064 |
910 |
10,843 |
||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests |
— |
1,295 |
1,731 |
(12) |
3,014 |
||||||||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation |
— |
— |
— |
1,303 |
1,303 |
||||||||||
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other |
— |
(439) |
(1,096) |
16,709 |
15,174 |
||||||||||
Loss on disposition of fixed assets |
17 |
20 |
413 |
345 |
795 |
||||||||||
Acquisition costs |
— |
— |
— |
5,366 |
5,366 |
||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses |
— |
538 |
— |
— |
538 |
||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
11,825 |
$ |
21,212 |
$ |
9,392 |
$ |
(12,148) |
$ |
30,281 |
|||||
For the Year ended December 31, 2018 |
|||||||||||||||
Amounts in thousands |
United |
Canada |
Poland |
Corporate |
Total |
||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders |
$ |
4,373 |
$ |
7,715 |
$ |
(153) |
$ |
(8,541) |
$ |
3,394 |
|||||
Interest expense (income), net |
1 |
3,895 |
206 |
12 |
4,114 |
||||||||||
Income taxes (benefit) |
1,508 |
2,536 |
595 |
(2,722) |
1,917 |
||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
2,178 |
3,211 |
3,065 |
945 |
9,399 |
||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests |
— |
722 |
(75) |
(35) |
612 |
||||||||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation |
— |
— |
— |
868 |
868 |
||||||||||
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions and cost recovery income |
— |
(235) |
(428) |
2 |
(661) |
||||||||||
Loss on disposition of fixed assets |
1 |
10 |
1,054 |
25 |
1,090 |
||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses |
— |
1,668 |
626 |
350 |
2,644 |
||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
8,061 |
$ |
19,522 |
$ |
4,890 |
$ |
(9,096) |
$ |
23,377 |
CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
* The impact of foreign exchange rates is highly variable and difficult to predict. The Company uses a Constant Currency basis to show the impact from foreign exchange rates on current period financial information compared to prior period financial information using the prior period’s foreign exchange rates. In order to properly understand the underlying business trends and performance of the Company’s ongoing operations, management believes that investors may find it useful to consider the impact of excluding changes in foreign exchange rates from the Company’s net operating revenue, (loss) earnings from operations and net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders. Constant currency results are calculated by dividing the current quarter or year to date local currency segment results, excluding the local currency impact of foreign currency gains and losses, by the prior year’s average exchange rate for the quarter or year to date and comparing them to actual U.S. dollar results for the prior quarter or year to date. The average exchange rates for the current and prior year are reported in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. The average exchange rates for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 are presented below.
For the three months |
||||||
ended December 31, |
||||||
Average Rates |
2019 |
2018 |
% Change |
|||
Canadian dollar (CAD) |
1.3199 |
1.3218 |
0.1% |
|||
Euros (EUR) |
0.9032 |
0.8763 |
(3.1%) |
|||
Polish zloty (PLN) |
3.8702 |
3.7668 |
(2.7%) |
|||
British pound (GBP) |
0.7766 |
0.7773 |
0.1% |
|||
Source: Pacific Exchange Rate Service |
||||||
Constant currency information is not a measure of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP) and should not be considered a substitute for net operating revenue, (loss) earnings from operations or net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders as determined in accordance with GAAP.
SOURCE Century Casinos, Inc.
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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – April 8-14
Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
FanDuel Group, the premier online gaming company in North America and an Official Partner of Churchill Downs Inc., announced five time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan and Grammy award-winning R&B singer Ne-Yo as the headlining performers at FanDuel’s inaugural Kentucky Derby Party. The exclusive, invite-only event will take place on Friday, May 3 at Paristown Arts and Entertainment District in Louisville, Kentucky from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
TPI, a leading provider of innovative player communication solutions for the casino industry, has appointed Joe Tingson as its new Vice President of Customer Success. With his unparalleled dedication to his customers, Joe will play a pivotal role as a leader for our digital Customer Success and Product teams.
PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, has announced plans for its new 33,000 square foot Atlanta Headquarters, which will be located in the Star Metals Building in Midtown Atlanta. The company plans to grow its workforce by 1000 new jobs over the next seven years, the economic impact of which will be $25M to the state of Georgia.
Century Casinos Inc. has announced that it opened its hotel in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, The Riverview. The Riverview is a 69 room, six-story building with 68,000 square feet that is adjacent to and connected with Century Casino Cape Girardeau. The project cost $30.5 million and was financed with cash on hand.
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has announced the opening of Terre Haute Casino Resort in Terre Haute, Indiana. The $290 million investment includes a casino floor with 1000 slot machines, 36 table games, and a state-of-the-art sportsbook. The 400,000-square-foot entertainment venue also features regionally inspired bars and restaurants including: Four Cornered Steakhouse, Rockwood Bar & Grill, The Soda Shoppe, Crossroads Center Bar and High Limit Bar.
Bragg Gaming Group Inc., a global B2B gaming technology and content provider, announced that Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Ronen Kannor, has notified Bragg’s board of directors (Board) that he will resign from his position to pursue other career opportunities, effective June 3, 2024. The Company confirms that the search for a replacement CFO has commenced.
Partnerships
EQL Games has partnered with global aggregation leader and NeoGames company, Pariplay, to provide the Virginia Lottery, through an agreement with NeoPollard Interactive, with a series of eInstant iLottery games for their industry-leading digital platform.
JACK Entertainment LLC announced the selection of Konami Gaming Inc.’s SYNKROS to power industry-leading systems technology across its 1.5 million square feet of casino entertainment space. The Ohio-based gaming operator’s portfolio includes a combined 2600+ gaming machines and 85 table games at JACK Cleveland Casino in downtown Cleveland, and at JACK Thistledown Racino, located approximately 10 miles to the southeast.
PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced that the company has reunited with the Atlanta Braves as the club’s Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner for the 2024 season. The partnership extends a longstanding relationship that dates back to 2020, with the two Atlanta-based companies continuing to work together on unique opportunities for their dedicated fans.
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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) announced that it will showcase its performance-focused portfolio of games and solutions for tribal casinos at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (IGA) 2024, April 9-11 in Anaheim, Calif. Under the theme “We’ve Got Game,” IGT’s booth #536 will feature a compelling array of gaming solutions designed to engage players and drive growth.
Caesars Sportsbook announced its receipt of the prestigious RG Check accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC). The certification includes an assessment of Caesars Sportsbook’s commitment to Responsible Gaming, including areas such as player and Team Member education, public awareness advertisements and funding for organisations dedicated to Responsible Gaming research, awareness and education.
Veriff, a global identity verification (IDV) provider, announced the appointment of Jeffrey Guy as President and COO. Jeffrey brings a wealth of leadership experience at technology companies in driving profitable growth and expanding product portfolio. Before Veriff, he was Chief Operating Officer at DigitalOcean, a publicly traded cloud computing platform provider.
GAN Limited announced that Mr. Brian Chang has recently been named the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Chang had previously been serving in an interim capacity. Mr. Chang will be focused on guiding the Company towards a timely closing with Sega Sammy Creation Inc. (Sega Sammy).
Partnerships
The Commerce Casino & Hotel, home to the largest poker room in the world, has announced an exciting partnership with the richest, most prestigious and longest-running poker series – the World Series of Poker (WSOP). This collaboration signifies a pivotal moment for the poker community, bringing together two powerhouses to elevate the poker experience for players and fans worldwide.
BetRivers, powered by Rush Street Interactive, a leading US-based online betting and gaming company, has announced its partnership as the title sponsor for the upcoming NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash race at Dover Motor Speedway. The BetRivers 200, set for Saturday, April 27, is being undertaken with the Delaware Lottery and marks the beginning of a thrilling new chapter in NASCAR history, as RSI commits to the long-term support of this top tier sporting event.
Elys BMG Group Inc., an interactive gaming and sports betting technology company, announced the completion of its sportsbook installation at The Ugly Mug restaurant and bar situated at 723 8th St SE, in Washington, DC. This collaboration underscores Elys’ commitment to providing unparalleled sports wagering experiences for small and local businesses across America.
SCCG Management has announced a strategic partnership with mkodo, a leading technology provider in the iGaming space. This collaboration is set to distribute mkodo’s innovative geolocation product, GeoLocs and other leading solutions across the US and key global markets, including Brazil, leveraging SCCG’s robust market presence and industry expertise.
Prove Identity Inc. announced a strategic partnership with BetMGM, a sports betting and iGaming leader, to enhance the security and user experience for BetMGM customers through the cutting-edge Prove Pre-Fill identity solution. Prove Pre-Fill accelerates digital consumer onboarding by up to 79% and is used by more than 1000 businesses globally across diversified industries, including 9 of the top 10 banks.
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Latest News
Bragg Gaming Group is now registered as an approved service provider by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, allowing for the distribution of online casino games, including Bragg’s proprietary and exclusive games portfolio, via the Bragg HUB aggregation platform to operators in the soon-to-be-launched LatAm iGaming market.
PENN Entertainment announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Anuj Dhanda to the Board, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Mr. Dhanda’s appointment expands the size of the Board to ten members, nine of whom satisfy the standards for director independence under the current Listing Rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market.
SlotsCalendar has launched its tailor-made platform for American users: https://www.slotscalendar.us. The brand’s clear aim is to provide a digital environment where impartial and informative content is optimised specifically for the American market.
MGM Resorts International announced that it proposes to offer $750,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2032. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the notes to repay existing indebtedness, including its outstanding 6.750% senior notes due 2025. Pending such use, the Company may invest the net proceeds in short-term interest-bearing accounts, securities, or similar investments.
Genius Sports Limited, the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media, announced that it has been certified by the State of Wisconsin Division of Gaming as a gaming-related contractor with immediate effect.
Win Systems is going to participate in the next edition of GAT with its exclusive distributor in Colombia, Comercializadora Selan S.A.S. The event will be held in Cartagena de India on April 10–11, and the company’s booth will be A11.
Pragmatic Play is set to make another appearance at a Latin American exhibition, at GAT Expo in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. The gaming provider will be on stand A31 and A32 to showcase its diverse portfolio, including Slots, Live Casino, Virtual Sports and Bingo content, alongside its new Sportsbook offering.
Partnerships
DraftKings announced an expanded relationship with Kindbridge Behavioural Health to provide access to therapy and treatment for problem gaming in every jurisdiction where DraftKings operates its online sportsbook and iGaming products. DraftKings and Kindbridge originally joined forces in September 2023 to launch a pilot programme to deliver personalised support for sports bettors in Colorado.
The Connecticut Lottery, in partnership with Fanatics Betting and Gaming, the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings, has opened a new retail sportsbook location at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport. The exciting new location is more than 2300 square feet and features betting windows, self-service betting kiosks from Suzohapp and high-definition TVs situated all around the sportsbook.
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