SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
700 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(502)-636-4400 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No____
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YesX No__
The number of shares outstanding of registrant’s common stock at August 13, 2003 was 13,196,573 shares.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Information set forth in this discussion and analysis contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ( the “Act”) provides certain “safe harbor” provisions for forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made pursuant to the Act. These statements represent our judgment concerning the future and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual operating results and financial condition to differ materially. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include: the effect of global economic conditions; the effect (including possible increases in the cost of doing business) resulting from future war and terrorist activities or political uncertainties; the impact of increasing insurance costs; the financial performance of our racing operations; the impact of gaming competition (including lotteries and riverboat, cruise ship and land-based casinos) and other sports and entertainment options in those markets in which we operate; a substantial change in law or regulations affecting our pari-mutuel activities; a substantial change in allocation of live racing days; litigation surrounding the Rosemont, Illinois, riverboat casino; changes in Illinois law that impact revenues of racing operations in Illinois; a decrease in riverboat admissions subsidy revenue from our Indiana operations; the impact of an additional Indiana racetrack and its facilities near our operations; our continued ability to effectively compete for the country’s top horses and trainers necessary to field high-quality horse racing; our continued ability to grow our share of the interstate simulcast market; the impact of interest rate fluctuations; our ability to execute our acquisition strategy and to complete or successfully operate planned expansion projects; the economic environment; our ability to adequately integrate acquired businesses; market reaction to our expansion projects; the loss of our totalisator companies or their inability to keep their technology current; our accountability for environmental contamination; the loss of key personnel and the volatility of our stock price.
You should read this discussion with the financial statements included in this report and the Company’s Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2002, for further information.
We conduct pari-mutuel wagering on live Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse and Standardbred horse racing and simulcast signals of races. Additionally, we offer racing services through our other interests.
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We own and operate the Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky, which has conducted Thoroughbred racing since 1875 and is internationally known as the home of the Kentucky Derby, and Ellis Park Race Course, Inc., a Thoroughbred racing operation in Henderson, Kentucky (collectively referred to as “Kentucky Operations”). We also own and operate Hollywood Park, a Thoroughbred racing operation in Inglewood, California; Arlington Park, a Thoroughbred racing operation in Arlington Heights, Illinois; and Calder Race Course, a Thoroughbred racing operation in Miami, Florida. Additionally, we are the majority owner and operator of Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana, which conducts Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse and Standardbred horse racing. We conduct simulcast wagering on horse racing at eleven simulcast wagering facilities in Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois, as well as at our six racetracks.
The Churchill Downs Simulcast Network (“CDSN”) segment was developed in 2002 to focus on the distribution of the Company’s simulcast signal. CDSN oversees our interstate and international simulcast and wagering opportunities, as well as the marketing, sales, operations and data support efforts related to the Company-owned racing content.
Our revenues and earnings are significantly influenced by our live racing calendar. Therefore, revenues and operating results for any interim quarter are not generally indicative of the revenues and operating results for the year and are not necessarily comparable with results for the corresponding period of the previous year. We historically have very few live racing days during the first quarter of each year, with a majority of our live racing occurring in the second, third and fourth quarters, including the running of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks in the second quarter.
Our pari-mutuel revenues include commissions on pari-mutuel wagering at our racetracks and off-track betting facilities (net of state pari-mutuel taxes), plus simulcast host fees and source market fees generated from contracts with our in-home wagering providers. In addition to the commissions earned on pari-mutuel wagering we earn pari-mutuel related streams of revenues from sources that are not related to wagering. These other revenues are primarily derived from statutory racing regulations in some of the states where our facilities are located and can fluctuate year-to-year. Non-wagering revenues are primarily generated from admissions, sponsorships, licensing rights and broadcast fees, Indiana riverboat admissions subsidy, concessions, lease income and other sources.
Live racing handle includes patron wagers on live races at our tracks and also wagers made at our facilities on imported simulcast signals during live races. Import simulcasting handle includes wagers on imported signals at our racetracks when our respective tracks are not conducting live races and at our OTBs throughout the year. Export handle includes all patron wagers made on our live racing signals sent to other tracks or OTBs.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Our most significant estimates relate to the valuation of property and equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets, which may be significantly affected by changes in the regulatory environment in which the company operates, and to the aggregate costs for self-insured liability claims. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of the Company’s Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2002.
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Our business can be impacted positively and negatively by legislative changes and from alternative gaming competition. Significant negative changes resulting from these activities could result in a significant impairment of our property and equipment and/or our goodwill and intangible assets in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards.
For our business insurance renewal effective March 1, 2002, we assumed more risk than in the prior years, primarily through higher retentions and higher maximum losses for stop-loss insurance for certain coverages. Our March 1, 2003 business insurance renewals included substantially the same coverages and retentions as the 2002 renewal. Based on our historical loss experience, management does not anticipate that this increased risk assumption will materially impact our results of operations.
During December 2002, we reduced the carrying value of the buildings, equipment and furniture and fixtures of Ellis Park to reflect their estimated fair value in a divestiture transaction. Should a transaction not be completed at the currently estimated sales price, an additional write down of these assets could occur.
Legislative Changes
During the 2003 session of the Indiana legislature, legislation was introduced to evenly split the riverboat subsidy between Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs. Additionally, a second bill was introduced, as part of the state budget, which sought to cap the total horse industry share from the riverboat subsidy at $17 million. Both of these bills subsequently failed. Under current Indiana Horse Racing Commission (“IHRC”) rules, which can be changed by the IHRC or by the enactment of legislation, the riverboat subsidy for purses and operating costs will be split evenly during 2003 and 2004 between the two racetracks in Indiana reducing Hoosier Park’s subsidy revenues by approximately $5 million in 2003 compared to 2002.
Indiana Downs is also seeking to receive riverboat subsidies for operating costs for amounts earned in 2002 based on the 2003 ruling, which would evenly split the subsidy between Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs. These riverboat subsidies for operating costs were accrued by Hoosier Park during 2002. The IHRC is expected to act on this allocation during the third quarter of 2003.
In the 2003 session of the Illinois General Assembly, Chicago-area racetracks, including Arlington Park, were unsuccessful in their attempt to pass legislation that would authorize the Illinois Gaming Board to award unlimited gaming to riverboat casinos and allow racetracks to operate slot machines and video lottery terminals. Discussions are ongoing between racetracks, horsemen and riverboat operators, with the goal of introducing a similar bill in the 2004 session of the Illinois General Assembly.
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During January and February when there is no live racing in Illinois, the Illinois Racing Commission (“IRC”) appoints a Thoroughbred racetrack as the host track in Illinois. The IRC appointed Arlington Park as the host track in Illinois during January 2003 resulting in increased pari-mutuel revenues compared to the prior period. Arlington Park’s future appointment as the host track is subject to the annual approval by the IRC.
Pari-mutuel wagering information, including intercompany transactions, for our CDSN segment and five live racing segments including on-site simulcast facilities and separate OTBs, which are included in their respective segments, during the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, is as follows ($ in thousands):
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As a result of the reorganization for internal reporting during 2002, this summary above is now reported on a new basis, which separates our CDSN operations into a separate segment.
*Arlington Park’s seventh OTB opened during June 2003 and the sixth OTB opened during December 2002.
** CDSN export simulcasting includes all interstate handle activity at our live racing segments except Hoosier Park. Hoosier Park export simulcasting includes interstate and intrastate handle activity for Hoosier Park racetrack.
*** Pari-mutuel revenues for live racing, export simulcasting and import simulcasting include commissions from wagering (net of state pari-mutuel taxes) and simulcast host fees. Other revenues includes source market fees from in-home wagering and other statutory racing revenues.
Net Revenues
Net revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2003 increased $10.7 million from $203.6 million in 2002 to $214.3 million in 2003. Arlington Park revenues increased $7.6 million primarily due to a change in the racing schedule resulting in an additional 19 days of live racing during the first six months of 2003 compared to 2002. Additionally, during January and February when there is no live racing in Illinois, the IRC appoints a Thoroughbred racetrack as the host track in Illinois. The IRC appointed Arlington Park as the host track in Illinois during January 2003 resulting in increased pari-mutuel revenues compared to the prior period. Kentucky Operations revenues increased $4.7 million primarily due to record wagering for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks and revenues from our new Jockey Club luxury suites for Kentucky Derby and Oaks days. Calder Race Course revenues increased $0.7 million primarily due to one additional day of live racing in 2003 compared to 2002. CDSN revenues increased $7.2 million primarily due to increases in overall interstate export simulcasting activity as well as the additional one day of racing at Calder Race Course, 19 additional live race days at Arlington Park and record wagering on the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby days. These increases were partially offset by a $4.9 million decrease in Indiana riverboat admissions subsidy at Hoosier Park resulting from regulatory changes requiring Hoosier Park to split the subsidy revenues with Indiana Downs. Hoosier Park also had a decrease in pari-mutuel revenues of $0.9 million due to seven fewer live Standardbred race days during 2003 compared to 2002.
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Operating Expenses
Operating expenses increased $4.6 million from $162.4 million in 2002 to $167.0 million in 2003 primarily due to increased purse expenses of $4.4 million at Arlington Park resulting from increases in host track pari-mutuel revenues and increased number of live race days noted above. Kentucky Operations and Calder Race Course also had increases in purse expenses of a combined $1.9 million consistent with their increases in pari-mutuel revenues. Hoosier Park purse expenses decreased $3.0 million consistent with the decrease in Indiana riverboat admissions subsidy noted above.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased $6.1 million from $41.2 million in 2002 to $47.3 million in 2003 primarily due to revenue growth during 2003 discussed above.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses decreased by $0.4 million from $17.3 million in 2002 to $16.9 million in 2003 primarily as a result of a decrease in legislative costs for our Kentucky Operations which were incurred during 2002 related to legislative alternative gaming initiatives.
Other Income and Expense
Interest expense decreased $1.7 million from $5.0 million in 2002 to $3.3 million in 2003 due to lower interest rates and the use of available cash to pay down our line of credit.
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Income Tax Provision
Our income tax provision increased $3.9 million as a result of an increase in pre-tax earnings and an increase in our currently estimated effective income tax rate from 40.2% in 2002 to 40.6% in 2003.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2003 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2002
Net revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2003 increased $7.9 million from $172.6 million in 2002 to $180.5 million in 2003. Arlington Park revenues increased $3.3 million resulting from an additional 19 days of live racing due to the racing calendar starting earlier in the year. Calder Race Course had an increase of $0.6 million in revenues primarily due to one additional day of live racing in 2003 compared to 2002. Kentucky Operation revenues also increased $5.4 million as a result of record wagering for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks and revenues from our new Jockey Club luxury suites for Kentucky Derby and Oaks days. CDSN revenues increased $7.1 million primarily due to increases in overall interstate export simulcasting activity as well as the additional one day of racing at Calder Race Course, 19 additional live race days at Arlington Park and record wagering on the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby days. These increases were partially offset by a $2.7 million decrease in Indiana riverboat admissions subsidy at Hoosier Park resulting from legislative changes requiring Hoosier Park to split the subsidy revenues with Indiana Downs. Hoosier Park also had a decrease in pari-mutuel revenues of $0.8 million due to 14 fewer live Standardbred race days during the second quarter of 2003 compared to 2002.
Operating expenses increased $0.7 million from $122.7 million in 2002 to $123.4 million in 2003 primarily due to increased expenses at Calder Race Course and Arlington Park resulting from the increased number of live racing days noted above. Kentucky Operations also had increases in operating expenses of $2.1 million consistent with the increases in pari-mutuel revenues. Hoosier Park operating expenses decreased $2.3 million consistent with the decrease in Indiana riverboat admissions subsidy and 14 fewer live racing days during the second quarter of 2003 compared to 2002.
Gross profit increased $7.2 million from $49.9 million in 2002 to $57.1 million in 2003 primarily due to increased revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2003 discussed above. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $1.3 million in Indiana riverboat admissions subsidy, net of purse expenses, as discussed.
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SG&A expenses decreased slightly by $0.1 million primarily as a result of a decrease in legislative alternative gaming initiative costs.
Interest expense decreased $0.8 million in 2003 due to lower interest rates and the use of available cash to pay down our line of credit.
Our income tax provision increased $3.7 million as a result of an increase in pre-tax earnings and an increase in our currently estimated effective income tax rate from 39.8% in 2002 to 40.4% in 2003.
Restricted cash increased $10.9 million due to the timing of the Hollywood Park and Hoosier Park live meets. Hollywood Park and Hoosier Park’s increases of $12.4 million and $1.7 million, respectively, were offset by a decrease of $3.1 million at Arlington Park for restricted cash balances previously held for the 2002 Breeders’ Cup Championship. Restricted cash represents refundable deposits and amounts due to horsemen for purses, stakes and awards.
Accounts receivable balances increased by $11.3 million in 2003 primarily due to the timing of payments received related to the 2003 live meets for Kentucky Operations, Arlington Park and Hollywood Park with increases in accounts receivable balances of $6.1 million, $3.8 million and $4.4 million, respectively. Hoosier Park also had an increase of $1.0 million and Calder Race Course had a decrease of $4.4 million due to timing of collections.
Net plant and equipment increased $9.3 million primarily as a result of capital expenditures of $12.1 million related to the renovation plan to restore and modernize key areas at our Churchill Downs racetrack facility, referred to as our “Master Plan”. Additional increases were due to routine capital spending at our operating units offset by depreciation of $10.0 million.
Accounts payable increased $33.2 million primarily due to the timing of payments for horsemen accounts, purses payable and other expenses related to the operation of live racing at Arlington Park, Kentucky Operations, Hollywood Park and Hoosier Park.
Dividends payable decreased $6.6 million at June 30, 2003 due to the payment of dividends in the first quarter of 2003.
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Deferred revenue decreased $7.2 million at June 30, 2003, primarily due to the significant amount of admissions and seat revenue that was received prior to December 31, 2002 recognized as income in May 2003 for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks race days.
Accounts receivable balances increased by $9.4 million due to the timing of payments related to Kentucky Operations and Hollywood Park’s live race meets as well as the timing of payments for Hoosier Park’s Indiana riverboat admissions subsidy. Additionally, Kentucky Operations accounts receivable increased $3.2 million for the licensing of our new Jockey Club luxury suites.
Net plant and equipment increased $9.0 million primarily as a result of capital expenditures related to the Master Plan. Additional increases were due to routine capital spending at our operating units offset by depreciation expense.
Accounts payable decreased $10.6 million primarily due to decreases in purses payable at Arlington Park and Hoosier Park resulting from changes in racing schedules. Kentucky Operation purses payable increased as a result of increased handle.
Cash flows provided by operations were $44.2 million and $41.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Cash provided by operations increased slightly as compared to 2002 consistent with results from operations offset by timing of accounts receivable collections.
Cash flows used in investing activities were $19.1 million and $8.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2003 we used $12.1 million in cash for the Master Plan renovation of our Churchill Downs racetrack. We are planning capital expenditures, including $15.5 million for the completion of the first phase and $24.9 million for the second phase of our Master Plan renovation, of approximately $53.0 million in 2003.
Cash flows used in financing activities were $12.6 million and $21.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, reflecting the use of cash flows from operations to minimize net borrowings on our debt facilities.
During April 2003, we refinanced our $250 million revolving loan facility to meet our needs for funding future working capital, capital improvements and potential future acquisitions. The refinancing included a new $200.0 million revolving line of credit through a syndicate of banks with a five-year term and $100.0 million in variable rate senior notes issued by us with a seven-year term, of which $113.2 million was outstanding at June 30, 2003. Both debt facilities are collateralized by substantially all of our assets. The interest rate on the bank line of credit is based upon LIBOR plus a spread of 125 to 225 basis points, determined by certain Company financial ratios. The interest rate on our senior notes is equal to LIBOR plus 155 basis points. These notes require interest only payments during their term with principal due at maturity. Both debt facilities contain financial and other covenant requirements, including specific fixed charge, leverage ratios and maximum levels of net worth. We repaid our previously existing revolving line of credit during the second quarter of 2003 with proceeds from the new facilities. Management believes cash flows from operations and borrowings under our current financing facility will be sufficient to fund our cash requirements for the year.
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The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 146 “Accounting for Exit or Disposal Activities.” SFAS No. 146 addresses the recognition, measurement, and reporting of costs that are associated with exit and disposal activities, including certain lease termination costs and severance-type costs under a one-time benefit arrangement rather than an ongoing benefit arrangement or an individual deferred-compensation contract. SFAS No. 146 requires liabilities associated with exit and disposal activities to be expensed as incurred and will be effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002. Adoption of SFAS No. 146 did not impact our results of operations or financial position.
In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation –Transition and Disclosure, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123.” This Statement amends SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, this Statement amends the disclosure requirements of Statement 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. Management does not currently expect to change its method of accounting treatment for stock options.
In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149 “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” This Statement amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging activities under FASB Statement No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” The changes in SFAS No. 149 improve financial reporting by requiring that contracts with comparable characteristics be accounted for similarly. SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003. Management anticipates that the adoption of SFAS No. 149 will not have a significant effect on our results of operations or financial position.
In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150 “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity.” This statement established standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). This statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. Adoption of SFAS No. 150 did not impact our results of operations or financial position.
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In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others, and interpretation of SFAS No. 5, 57 and 107 and Rescission of FASB Interpretation No. 34” (“FIN 45”). FIN 45 requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, the entity must recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligation it assumes under that guarantee. FIN 45 requires disclosure about each guarantee even if the likelihood of the guarantor’s having to make any payments under the guarantee is remote. The provisions for initial recognition and measurement are effective on a prospective basis for guarantees that are issued or modified after December 31, 2002. Adoption of FIN 45 did not impact our results of operations or financial position.
In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46”). This Interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51 “Consolidated Financial Statements,” requires certain variable interest entities to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity if the equity investors in the entity do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. FIN 46 is effective immediately for all new variable interest entities created or acquired after January 31, 2003. For variable interest entities created or acquired prior to February 1, 2003, the provisions of FIN 46 must be applied for the first interim or annual period beginning after June 15, 2003. Adoption of FIN 46 did not impact our results of operations or financial position.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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