Nevada Gold & Casinos Reports Fiscal 2015 Results

LAS VEGAS, July 27, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UWN) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended April 30, 2015.

For the fiscal year 2015, the company reported net revenues of $64.3 million compared to $62.8 million in fiscal year 2014. Operating expenses were $61.1 million compared to $60.5 million in the prior year. Operating income increased by $1.0 million, to $3.3 million compared to $2.3 million in fiscal 2014. Income before taxes was $2.7 million compared to $0.7 million in the prior year period. Net income increased by $1.4 million to $1.8 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to $0.4 million, or $0.03 per share in the prior year.

Net revenues from Washington state gaming operations increased $2.3 million, or 4.3% to $56.0 million, while EBITDA increased $1.1 million to $7.4 million. South Dakota route operation revenues decreased $0.7 million to $8.4 million while EBITDA decreased $0.2 million to $0.6 million. Corporate expenses were unchanged at $2.3 million. Consolidated EBITDA increased $0.9 million, or 20%, to $5.6 million.

"Fiscal 2015 reflects strong operating performance from our Washington portfolio despite continued cost increases for payroll and health care. Our South Dakota operations continue to be pressured by reduced units and a soft gaming and tourist market," said President and CEO Michael Shaunnessy. "Combined, our operations generated an additional $1.0 million of operating income. Our improved financing structure with reduced interest rates and using free cash flow to reduce debt, contributed an additional $1.0 million to our pretax income."

The company reduced its outstanding bank debt by $5.0 million in the fiscal year, and as of April 30, 2015, had unrestricted cash on hand of $8.5 million, and outstanding bank debt of $7.4 million.

The company is progressing on the previously announced acquisition of Club Fortune Casino in Henderson, NV. A financing commitment has been obtained from Mutual of Omaha sufficient to close the transaction. The licensing process in Nevada is under way and we anticipate receiving the necessary regulatory approvals to allow for a closing during the third quarter of our fiscal year.

Fourth Quarter Results. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, the company reported net revenues of $16.3 million compared to $16.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. Operating expenses increased to $15.2 million compared to $14.8 million in the prior year period. Net income was $0.6 million, or $0.04 per share for both periods.  

During the fourth quarter, net revenues from Washington increased to $14.5 million from the $14.1 million in the prior year period, however, EBITDA decreased to $2.1 million compared to $2.3 million in the prior year period primarily due to increased payroll, health care and gaming taxes. South Dakota route operation revenues decreased to $1.7 million from $1.9 million in the prior year period, primarily due to a reduction in units. EBITDA declined to $42,000 for the quarter, compared to EBITDA of $83,000 in the prior year. Corporate expenses were $0.6 million compared to $0.5 million in the prior year period. On a consolidated basis, adjusted EBITDA was $1.6 million compared to $1.9 million in the prior year period. Cash paid interest expense decreased $59,000 compared to the prior year period.

Non-GAAP Information

The term "adjusted EBITDA" is used by us in presentations, quarterly earnings calls, and other instances as appropriate. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash goodwill and other long-lived asset impairment charges, write-offs of project development costs, litigation charges, non-cash stock grants, non-cash employee stock purchase plan discounts, exclusion of net income or loss from operations held for sale, and net losses/gains from asset dispositions. Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account greater or less than expected hold percentages in the gaming operations. Adjusted EBITDA is presented because it is a required component of financial ratios reported by us to our lenders, and it is also frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties, in addition to and not in lieu of, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") results to compare to the performance of other companies that also publicize this information. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indicator of our operating performance or any other measure of performance derived in accordance with GAAP.

Adjusted EBITDA reconciliations for the three months and fiscal years ended April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014 are shown below:

Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation to net income:
	For the three months ended
	April 30, 2015	April 30, 2014
Net income	$588,872	$646,089
Adjustments:
Net interest expense	164,158	156,669
Income tax expense	292,688	399,239
Depreciation and amortization	524,438	571,245
(Gain) Loss on settlements - sale of assets	(9,006)	11,676
Deferred rent	19,677	(3,537)
Stock option amortization	29,943	13,620
Employee stock purchase discount	1,977	1,391
(Increase) Decrease in swap fair value	(27,129)	58,352
Adjusted EBITDA	$1,585,618	$1,854,744

Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation to net income:
	For the fiscal year ended
	April 30, 2015	April 30, 2014
Net Income	$1,807,077	$447,981
Adjustments:
Net interest expense	587,872	1,222,904
Income tax expense	885,819	282,758
Depreciation and amortization	2,168,003	2,263,499
Write downs and other charges	32,694	84,564
Deferred rent amortization	23,744	14,536
Stock option amortization	113,526	54,479
Employee stock purchase discount	7,331	7,384
Decrease in swap fair value	10,600	58,352
Write off of marketable securities	7,539	--
Loss on extinguishment of debt	--	283,550
Adjusted EBITDA	$5,644,205	$4 ,720, 007

Conference Call and Webcast

The company will host a conference call at 4:30 PM ET (1:30 PM PT) on July 27, 2015 to discuss the financial results and to provide a corporate update. The call can be accessed live by dialing (888) 417-8533. International callers can access the call by dialing (719) 785-1765. A simultaneous webcast of the call will be available by visiting http://www.nevadagold.com.

A telephone replay of the conference call will be available after 7:30 PM ET and can be accessed by dialing (877) 870-5176. International callers can access the replay by dialing (858) 384-5517; the pin number is 7930729. The replay will be available through August 3, 2015. The archived webcast will also be available on the company's website at http://ir.nevadagold.com/events.cfm.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We use words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "future," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, our ability to increase income streams, to grow revenue and earnings, and to obtain additional gaming and other projects. These statements are only predictions and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are identified and described in the Company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Nevada Gold & Casinos

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UWN) of Las Vegas, Nevada is a developer, owner and operator of 10 gaming operations in Washington (wagoldcasinos.com) and a slot route operation in Deadwood, South Dakota (dakotaplayersclub.com).  For more information, visit www.nevadagold.com.

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
	April 30,	April 30,
	2015	2014
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$8,541,670	$7,738,985
Restricted cash	1,724,439	1,388,995
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	297,316	252,504
Prepaid expenses	845,505	829,228
Deferred tax asset, current portion	863,366	98,643
Notes receivable, current portion	384,464	332,973
Inventory and other current assets	377,625	344,686
Total current assets	13,034,385	10,986,014
Real estate held for sale	1,100,000	1,100,000
Notes receivable, net of current portion	1,314,467	1,730,246
Goodwill	16,103,583	16,103,583
Identifiable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $6,811,799 and $5,619,009 at April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014, respectively	4,561,377	5,754,167
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $4,451,553 and $3,632,349 at April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014, respectively	3,990,791	4,289,178
Deferred tax asset, net of current portion	2,706,430	4,356,972
Other assets	331,980	486,466
Total assets	$43,143,013	$44,806,626
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$1,222,139	$985,017
Accrued payroll and related	1,581,557	973,328
Accrued player's club points and progressive jackpots	1,993,537	1,684,452
Long-term debt, current portion	--	1,625,000
Total current liabilities	4,797,233	5,267,797
Long-term debt, net of current portion	7,350,000	10,725,000
Other long term liabilities	570,717	486,870
Total liabilities	12,717,950	16,479,667
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.12 par value per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 17,134,928 and 16,980,676 shares issued and 16,352,091 and 16,197,839 shares outstanding at April 30, 2015, and April 30, 2014, respectively	2,056,200	2,037,689
Additional paid-in capital	24,845,094	24,578,117
Retained earnings	10,455,804	8,648,727
Treasury stock, 782,837 shares at April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014, at cost	(6,932,035)	(6,932,035)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	--	(5,539)
Total stockholders' equity	30,425,063	28,326,959
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$43,143,013	$44,806,626

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
	Three Months Ended		Twelve Months Ended
	April 30,	April 30,	April 30,	April 30,
	2015	2014	2015	2014
Revenues:
Casino	$14,309,932	$14,093,561	$56,710,812	$55,332,569
Food and beverage	2,623,876	2,577,761	10,225,484	10,053,883
Other	447,798	447,161	1,782,013	1,742,710
Gross revenues	17,381,606	17,118,483	68,718,309	67,129,162
Less promotional allowances	(1,117,487)	(1,085,552)	(4,368,756)	(4,321,768)
Net revenues	16,264,119	16,032,931	64,349,553	62,807,394
Expenses:
Casino	7,813,471	7,810,946	31,795,905	32,081,242
Food and beverage	1,353,049	1,292,352	5,386,699	5,114,077
Marketing and administrative	4,335,361	3,991,514	16,888,629	16,369,505
Facility	533,493	490,906	2,059,730	1,951,314
Corporate expense	629,559	544,168	2,443,805	2,384,596
Other	65,165	59,775	275,181	263,052
Depreciation and amortization	524,438	571,245	2,168,003	2,263,499
Write downs and other charges	(9,006)	11,676	32,694	84,564
Total operating expenses	15,245,530	14,772,582	61,050,646	60,511,849
Operating income	1,018,589	1,260,349	3,298,907	2,295,545
Non-operating income (expenses):
Interest income	27,056	31,677	117,639	133,404
Interest expense	(191,214)	(188,346)	(705,511)	(1,356,308)
Decrease in swap fair value	27,129	(58,352)	(10,600)	(58,352)
Write-off of marketable securities	--	--	(7,539)	--
Loss on extinguishment of debt	--	--	--	(283,550)
Income before income tax	881,560	1,045,328	2,692,896	730,739
Income tax expense	(292,688)	(399,239)	(885,819)	(282,758)
Net income	$588,872	$646,089	$1,807,077	$447,981
Per share information:
Net income per common share - basic and diluted	$0.04	$0.04	$0.11	$0.03
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding	16,276,403	16,165,930	16,228,396	16,127,654
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding	16,478,445	16,366,283	16,345,795	16,294,487

CONTACT: Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.
         Michael P. Shaunnessy / James Meier
         (702) 685-1000

         Stonegate Capital Partners
         Casey Stegman
         (214) 987-4121

Source: Nevada Gold and Casinos Inc

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