Century Casinos, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results
2025 Looks Promising After Opening of New Land-Based Casino in
Third Quarter 2024 Highlights*
Compared to the three months ended
- Net operating revenue was
$155.7 million , a decrease of 3%. - Earnings from operations were
$17.9 million , an increase of 24%. - Net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders was
($8.1) million , a decrease in net loss of 43%, and basic net loss per share was ($0.26 ). - Adjusted EBITDAR** was
$32.9 million , a decrease of (1%).
"Earnings from operations were in line with our expectations for the third quarter and grew 24% compared to the third quarter of 2023. This past Friday we opened the new land-based casino and hotel in
UPDATES
Caruthersville Project – The Company opened its new land-based casino and hotel in
RESULTS
The consolidated results for the three and nine months ended
For the three months | For the nine months | |||||||||||||||
Amounts in thousands, except per share data | ended | % | ended | % | ||||||||||||
Consolidated Results: | 2024 | 2023 | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change | ||||||||||
Net Operating Revenue | $ | 155,701 | $ | 161,179 | (3 %) | $ | 438,147 | $ | 406,448 | 8 % | ||||||
Earnings from Operations | 17,918 | 14,467 | 24 % | 40,466 | 51,494 | (21 %) | ||||||||||
Net Loss Attributable to Century | $ | (8,119) | $ | (14,175) | 43 % | $ | (63,276) | $ | (17,377) | (264 %) | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDAR** | $ | 32,902 | $ | 33,347 | (1 %) | $ | 81,598 | $ | 88,686 | (8 %) | ||||||
Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.26) | $ | (0.47) | 45 % | $ | (2.07) | $ | (0.57) | (264 %) | ||||||
Diluted | $ | (0.26) | $ | (0.47) | 45 % | $ | (2.07) | $ | (0.57) | (264 %) | ||||||
RESULTS BY REPORTABLE SEGMENT*
Following is a summary of the changes in net operating revenue by reportable segment for the three and nine months ended
Net Operating Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||||
For the three months | For the nine months | |||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts in | ended | $ | % | ended | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||
thousands | 2024 | 2023 | Change | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change | Change | ||||||||||||||
$ | 117,139 | $ | 116,861 | $ | 278 | — | $ | 319,680 | $ | 277,636 | $ | 42,044 | 15 % | |||||||||
20,275 | 20,921 | (646) | (3 %) | 58,425 | 56,262 | 2,163 | 4 % | |||||||||||||||
18,287 | 23,397 | (5,110) | (22 %) | 60,029 | 72,489 | (12,460) | (17 %) | |||||||||||||||
Corporate and | — | — | — | — | 13 | 61 | (48) | (79 %) | ||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 155,701 | $ | 161,179 | $ | (5,478) | (3 %) | $ | 438,147 | $ | 406,448 | $ | 31,699 | 8 % | ||||||||
Following is a summary of the changes in earnings (loss) from operations by reportable segment for the three and nine months ended
Earnings (Loss) from Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Amounts in | ended | $ | % | ended | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||
thousands | 2024 | 2023 | Change | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change | Change | ||||||||||||||
$ | 18,195 | $ | 19,812 | $ | (1,617) | (8 %) | $ | 40,760 | $ | 51,614 | $ | (10,854) | (21 %) | |||||||||
3,811 | 2,080 | 1,731 | 83 % | 12,203 | 10,727 | 1,476 | 14 % | |||||||||||||||
(1,214) | 1,271 | (2,485) | (196 %) | (1,416) | 5,138 | (6,554) | (128 %) | |||||||||||||||
Corporate and | (2,874) | (8,696) | 5,822 | 67 % | (11,081) | (15,985) | 4,904 | 31 % | ||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 17,918 | $ | 14,467 | $ | 3,451 | 24 % | $ | 40,466 | $ | 51,494 | $ | (11,028) | (21 %) | ||||||||
Following is a summary of the changes in net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders by reportable segment for the three and nine months ended
Net (Loss) Earnings Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||
For the three months | For the nine months | |||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts in | ended | $ | % | ended | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||
thousands | 2024 | 2023 | Change | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change | Change | ||||||||||||||
$ | 4,701 | $ | 5,273 | $ | (572) | (11 %) | $ | (25,066) | $ | 17,026 | $ | (42,092) | (247 %) | |||||||||
1,134 | (1,730) | 2,864 | 166 % | 3,276 | 2,865 | 411 | 14 % | |||||||||||||||
(681) | 788 | (1,469) | (186 %) | (716) | 3,066 | (3,782) | (123 %) | |||||||||||||||
Corporate and | (13,273) | (18,506) | 5,233 | 28 % | (40,770) | (40,334) | (436) | (1 %) | ||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | (8,119) | $ | (14,175) | $ | 6,056 | 43 % | $ | (63,276) | $ | (17,377) | $ | (45,899) | (264 %) | ||||||||
Items deducted from or added to earnings from operations to arrive at net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders include interest income, interest expense, gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and other, income tax (benefit) expense, and non-controlling interests. Increased interest expense and a valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets in
Following is a summary of the changes in Adjusted EBITDAR** by reportable segment for the three and nine months ended
Adjusted EBITDAR** | ||||||||||||||||||||||
For the three months | For the nine months | |||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts in | ended | $ | % | ended | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||
thousands | 2024 | 2023 | Change | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change | Change | ||||||||||||||
$ | 29,172 | $ | 30,489 | $ | (1,317) | (4 %) | $ | 73,349 | $ | 76,086 | $ | (2,737) | (4 %) | |||||||||
4,889 | 4,706 | 183 | 4 % | 15,482 | 14,380 | 1,102 | 8 % | |||||||||||||||
1,958 | 1,948 | 10 | 1 % | 3,166 | 7,111 | (3,945) | (55 %) | |||||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | (3,117) | (3,796) | 679 | 18 % | (10,399) | (8,891) | (1,508) | (17 %) | ||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 32,902 | $ | 33,347 | $ | (445) | (1 %) | $ | 81,598 | $ | 88,686 | $ | (7,088) | (8 %) | ||||||||
BALANCE SHEET AND LIQUIDITY
As of
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
Today the Company will post a copy of its quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC for the quarter ended
The Company will host its third quarter 2024 earnings conference call today,
* | Amounts presented are rounded. As such, rounding differences could occur in period over period changes and percentages reported. |
** | Adjusted EBITDAR, Adjusted EBITDAR margin and Net Debt are Non-US GAAP financial measures. See discussion and reconciliation of Non-US GAAP financial measures in Supplemental Information below. |
CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION – US GAAP BASIS |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss |
For the three months | For the nine months | |||||||||||
ended | ended | |||||||||||
Amounts in thousands, except for per share information | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
Operating revenue: | ||||||||||||
Net operating revenue | $ | 155,701 | $ | 161,179 | $ | 438,147 | $ | 406,448 | ||||
Operating costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||
Total operating costs and expenses | 137,783 | 146,712 | 397,681 | 356,075 | ||||||||
Earnings from equity investment | — | — | — | 1,121 | ||||||||
Earnings from operations | 17,918 | 14,467 | 40,466 | 51,494 | ||||||||
Non-operating (expense) income, net | (24,977) | (31,001) | (72,599) | (62,915) | ||||||||
Loss before income taxes | (7,059) | (16,534) | (32,133) | (11,421) | ||||||||
Income tax benefit (expense) | 334 | 3,068 | (25,299) | 1,349 | ||||||||
Net loss | (6,725) | (13,466) | (57,432) | (10,072) | ||||||||
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests | (1,394) | (709) | (5,844) | (7,305) | ||||||||
Net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. | $ | (8,119) | $ | (14,175) | $ | (63,276) | $ | (17,377) | ||||
Net loss per share attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders: | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.26) | $ | (0.47) | $ | (2.07) | $ | (0.57) | ||||
Diluted | $ | (0.26) | $ | (0.47) | $ | (2.07) | $ | (0.57) | ||||
Weighted average common shares | ||||||||||||
Basic | 30,683 | 30,340 | 30,595 | 30,245 | ||||||||
Diluted | 30,683 | 30,340 | 30,595 | 30,245 | ||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||
Amounts in thousands | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
Assets | ||||||
Current assets | $ | 155,017 | $ | 207,017 | ||
Property and equipment, net | 926,633 | 913,561 | ||||
Other assets | 221,005 | 239,084 | ||||
Total assets | $ | 1,302,655 | $ | 1,359,662 | ||
Liabilities and Equity | ||||||
Current liabilities | $ | 86,825 | $ | 93,619 | ||
Non-current liabilities | 1,066,797 | 1,051,602 | ||||
Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders' equity | 56,805 | 121,392 | ||||
Non-controlling interests | 92,228 | 93,049 | ||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 1,302,655 | $ | 1,359,662 | ||
CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION |
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAR* to Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders by Reportable Segment. |
For the three months ended | |||||||||||||||
Amounts in thousands | United | Corporate | Total | ||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Century | $ | 4,701 | $ | 1,134 | $ | (681) | $ | (13,273) | $ | (8,119) | |||||
Interest expense (income), net (1) | 11,720 | 3,241 | (14) | 10,157 | 25,104 | ||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense | — | (481) | (95) | 242 | (334) | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 10,939 | 1,078 | 409 | 36 | 12,462 | ||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to non- | 1,774 | (39) | (341) | — | 1,394 | ||||||||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation | — | — | — | (280) | (280) | ||||||||||
Loss (gain) on foreign currency | 25 | (44) | (83) | 1 | (101) | ||||||||||
Loss on disposition of fixed assets | 13 | — | 10 | — | 23 | ||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | — | — | 2,753 | — | 2,753 | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDAR | $ | 29,172 | $ | 4,889 | $ | 1,958 | $ | (3,117) | $ | 32,902 | |||||
(1) | See "Summary of Interest Expense (Income), Net" below for a breakdown of interest expense (income), net and "Cash Rent Payments" below for more information on the rent payments related to the Master Lease. |
For the three months ended | |||||||||||||||
Amounts in thousands | United | Corporate | Total | ||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to | $ | 5,273 | $ | (1,730) | $ | 788 | $ | (18,506) | $ | (14,175) | |||||
Interest expense (income), net (1) | 11,951 | 8,706 | (74) | 10,785 | 31,368 | ||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 818 | (3,403) | 378 | (861) | (3,068) | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 10,706 | 1,102 | 653 | 57 | 12,518 | ||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to non- | 1,770 | (1,453) | 392 | — | 709 | ||||||||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation | — | — | — | 1,082 | 1,082 | ||||||||||
(Gain) loss on foreign currency | (85) | 1,484 | (213) | (46) | 1,140 | ||||||||||
Loss on disposition of fixed assets | 56 | — | 24 | — | 80 | ||||||||||
Acquisition costs | — | — | — | 3,693 | 3,693 | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDAR | $ | 30,489 | $ | 4,706 | $ | 1,948 | $ | (3,796) | $ | 33,347 | |||||
(1) | See "Summary of Interest Expense (Income), Net" below for a breakdown of interest expense and "Cash Rent Payments" below for more information on the rent payments related to the Master Lease. |
(2) | Included in the |
CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION |
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAR* to Net (Loss) Earnings Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders by Reportable Segment. |
For the nine months ended | |||||||||||||||
Amounts in thousands | United | Corporate | Total | ||||||||||||
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Century | $ | (25,066) | $ | 3,276 | $ | (716) | $ | (40,770) | $ | (63,276) | |||||
Interest expense (income), net (1) | 35,159 | 9,300 | (70) | 30,927 | 75,316 | ||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 25,340 | 702 | 143 | (886) | 25,299 | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 32,030 | 3,315 | 1,462 | 135 | 36,942 | ||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to non- | 5,327 | 875 | (358) | — | 5,844 | ||||||||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation | — | — | — | 566 | 566 | ||||||||||
Loss (gain) on foreign currency | 24 | (1,950) | (415) | (352) | (2,693) | ||||||||||
Loss (gain) on disposition of fixed assets | 535 | (36) | 367 | — | 866 | ||||||||||
Acquisition costs | — | — | — | (19) | (19) | ||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | — | — | 2,753 | — | 2,753 | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDAR | $ | 73,349 | $ | 15,482 | $ | 3,166 | $ | (10,399) | $ | 81,598 | |||||
(1) | See "Summary of Interest Expense (Income), Net" below for a breakdown of interest expense (income), net and "Cash Rent Payments" below for more information on the rent payments related to the Master Lease. |
(2) | Included in the |
For the nine months ended | |||||||||||||||
Amounts in thousands | United | Corporate | Total | ||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Century | $ | 17,026 | $ | 2,865 | $ | 3,066 | $ | (40,334) | $ | (17,377) | |||||
Interest expense (income), net (1) | 26,370 | 9,776 | (285) | 31,238 | 67,099 | ||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 4,656 | (624) | 1,398 | (6,779) | (1,349) | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 24,065 | 3,374 | 1,948 | 175 | 29,562 | ||||||||||
Net earnings attributable to non- | 3,562 | 2,212 | 1,531 | — | 7,305 | ||||||||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation | — | — | — | 2,746 | 2,746 | ||||||||||
Gain on foreign currency transactions, | (85) | (3,228) | (572) | (42) | (3,927) | ||||||||||
Loss on disposition of fixed assets | 492 | 5 | 25 | 4 | 526 | ||||||||||
Acquisition costs | — | — | — | 4,101 | 4,101 | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDAR | $ | 76,086 | $ | 14,380 | $ | 7,111 | $ | (8,891) | $ | 88,686 | |||||
(1) | See "Summary of Interest Expense (Income), Net" below for a breakdown of interest expense (income), net and "Cash Rent Payments" below for more information on the rent payments related to the Master Lease. |
(2) | Included in the |
CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION |
Net Earnings (Loss) Margins** and Adjusted EBITDAR Margins*** |
For the three months | For the nine months | ||||||||||||
ended | ended | ||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
Net Operating Revenue | $ | 117,139 | $ | 116,861 | $ | 319,680 | $ | 277,636 | |||||
Net Earnings (Loss) Margin | 4 % | 5 % | (8 %) | 6 % | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDAR Margin | 25 % | 26 % | 23 % | 27 % | |||||||||
Net Operating Revenue | $ | 20,275 | $ | 20,921 | $ | 58,425 | $ | 56,262 | |||||
Net Earnings (Loss) Margin | 6 % | (8 %) | 6 % | 5 % | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDAR Margin | 24 % | 23 % | 27 % | 26 % | |||||||||
Net Operating Revenue | $ | 18,287 | $ | 23,397 | $ | 60,029 | $ | 72,489 | |||||
Net Earnings (Loss) Margin | (4 %) | 3 % | (1 %) | 4 % | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDAR Margin | 11 % | 8 % | 5 % | 10 % | |||||||||
Corporate and Other | Net Operating Revenue | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 13 | $ | 61 | ||||
Net Earnings (Loss) Margin | NM (1) | NM | NM | NM | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDAR Margin | NM | NM | NM | NM | |||||||||
Consolidated | Net Operating Revenue | $ | 155,701 | $ | 161,179 | $ | 438,147 | $ | 406,448 | ||||
Net Earnings (Loss) Margin | (5 %) | (9 %) | (14 %) | (4 %) | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDAR Margin | 21 % | 21 % | 19 % | 22 % | |||||||||
(1) Not meaningful. |
Summary of Interest Expense (Income), Net | ||||||||||||
For the three months | For the nine months | |||||||||||
ended | ended | |||||||||||
Amounts in thousands | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
Interest income | $ | (751) | $ | (75) | $ | (2,110) | $ | (340) | ||||
Interest expense - Credit Agreements | 9,881 | 10,056 | 29,601 | 29,054 | ||||||||
Interest expense - VICI Financing Obligation | 15,212 | 12,902 | 45,586 | 27,344 | ||||||||
Interest expense - CDR Land Lease (1) | — | 400 | — | 1,452 | ||||||||
Interest expense - Deferred Financing Costs | 674 | 674 | 2,022 | 2,021 | ||||||||
Interest expense - Misc | 88 | 87 | 217 | 244 | ||||||||
Interest expense - Other (2) | — | 7,324 | — | 7,324 | ||||||||
Interest expense (income), net | $ | 25,104 | $ | 31,368 | $ | 75,316 | $ | 67,099 | ||||
(1) | The CDR land lease ended on |
(2) | Interest expense – Other is |
CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION |
Cash Rent Payments |
For the three months | For the nine months | |||||||||||
ended | ended | |||||||||||
Amounts in thousands | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
$ | 13,190 | $ | 11,923 | $ | 37,829 | $ | 25,654 | |||||
CDR Land Lease | — | 275 | — | 1,258 | ||||||||
Nugget Lease (1) | 1,913 | 1,900 | 5,088 | 3,800 | ||||||||
(1) | Represents payments with respect to the 50% interest in the Nugget Lease owned by Marnell Gaming, LLC through Smooth Bourbon, LLC ("Smooth Bourbon"), a 50% owned subsidiary of the Company that owns the real estate assets underlying the Nugget Casino Resort. |
The table below shows the Company's reporting units and operating segments that are included in each of the Company's reportable segments as of
Reportable Segment | Operating Segment | Reporting Unit |
East | Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races | |
Rocky Gap Casino, Resort & Golf | ||
Midwest | Century Casino & Hotel — | |
Century Casino & Hotel — | ||
Century Casino & Hotel — | ||
Century Casino & Hotel — | ||
West | Nugget Casino Resort and Smooth Bourbon, LLC | |
Century Casino & Hotel — | ||
Century Casino St. Albert | ||
Century | ||
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino | ||
Casinos | ||
Corporate and Other | Corporate and Other | Cruise Ships & Other (1) |
Corporate Other (2) | ||
(1) | The Company operated on ship-based casinos through |
(2) | The Company's equity interest in Smooth Bourbon was included in the Corporate Other reporting unit until |
* We define Adjusted EBITDAR as net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders before interest expense (income) (including interest expense related to the Master Lease), net, income taxes (benefit), depreciation, amortization, non-controlling interests net earnings (losses) and transactions, pre-opening expenses, acquisition costs, non-cash stock-based compensation charges, asset impairment costs, loss (gain) on disposition of fixed assets, discontinued operations, (gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other, gain on business combination and certain other one-time transactions. The Master Lease is accounted for as a financing obligation. As such, a portion of the periodic payment under the Master Lease is recognized as interest expense with the remainder of the payment impacting the financing obligation using the effective interest method. Intercompany transactions consisting primarily of management and royalty fees and interest, along with their related tax effects, are excluded from the presentation of net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders and Adjusted EBITDAR reported for each segment. Not all of the aforementioned items occur in each reporting period, but have been included in the definition based on historical activity. These adjustments have no effect on the consolidated results as reported under GAAP.
CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Adjusted EBITDAR is used outside of our financial statements solely as a valuation metric and is not considered a measure of performance recognized under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDAR is an additional metric used by analysts in valuing gaming companies subject to triple net leases such as our
Adjusted EBITDAR should not be construed as an alternative to net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, as indicators of our performance. In addition, Adjusted EBITDAR as used by us may not be defined in the same manner as other companies in our industry, and, as a result, may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures of other companies. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAR should not be viewed as a measure of overall operating performance or considered in isolation or as an alternative to net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders, because it excludes the rent expense associated with our
** The Company defines net earnings (loss) margin as net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders divided by net operating revenue.
*** The Company defines Adjusted EBITDAR margin as Adjusted EBITDAR divided by net operating revenue. Adjusted EBITDAR margins are a non-US GAAP measure. Management uses these margins as one of several measures to evaluate the efficiency of the Company's casino operations.
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