CENTURY CASINOS INC /CO/ - Quarter Report: 2013 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

þ  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013

 

OR

 

 ¨  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from ____________ to ___________

 

Commission file number            0-22900

 

CENTURY CASINOS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

 

 

455 E Pikes Peak Ave, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(719) 527-8300

(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 þ  No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes þ  No ¨    

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes ¨  No þ 

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date:

 

24,377,761 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, were outstanding as of October 25, 2013.

 

 

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

 

CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

 

 

 

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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (LOSS) (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

 

 

 

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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

 

1.DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Century Casinos, Inc. (“CCI” or the “Company”) is an international casino entertainment company. As of September 30, 2013, the Company owned casino operations in North America, managed cruise ship-based casinos on international waters, and had a management contract to manage the casino in the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa. In addition, on  April 8, 2013, the Company’s subsidiary Century Casinos Europe GmbH (“CCE”) acquired from LOT Polish Airlines an additional 33.3% ownership interest in Casinos Poland Ltd (“CPL”).  The Company currently owns 66.6%  of CPL, and on April 8, 2013 began consolidating CPL as a majority-owned subsidiary for which the Company has a controlling financial interest  (Note 3).

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) for interim financial reporting, the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission which apply to interim financial statements and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP have been condensed or omitted. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements to conform to the current presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or retained earnings. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company have been included. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The results of operations for the period ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

 

Presentation of Foreign Currency Amounts

 

The Company’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar (“USD” or “$”).  Foreign subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar translate assets and liabilities at current exchange rates at the end of the reporting periods, while income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates for the respective periods.  The Company and its subsidiaries enter into various transactions made in currencies different from their functional currencies.  These transactions are typically denominated in the Canadian dollar (“CAD”), Euro (“EUR”) and Polish zloty (“PLN”).  Gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates related to these transactions are included in income from operations as they occur. 

 

The exchange rates to the U.S. dollar used to translate balances at the end of the reported periods are as follows:

 

 

 

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The average exchange rates to the U.S. dollar used to translate balances during each reported period are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

2. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

 

In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-11, Income Taxes. This update applies to the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this FASB update and is considering applying the update for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

 

3.ACQUISITION

 

Casinos Poland

On April 8, 2013, the Company’s subsidiary CCE acquired from LOT Polish Airlines an additional 33.3% ownership interest in CPL for cash consideration of $6.8 million. The acquisition of CPL furthers the Company’s mission to grow and develop mid-size casinos and increase company value. CPL is the owner and operator of nine casinos throughout Poland with a total of 354 slot machines and 69 gaming tables.  The Company paid for the purchase through borrowings under its credit agreement with the Bank of Montreal (“BMO Credit Agreement”) (Note 6). There was no contingent consideration for the transaction.

 

Prior to April 8, 2013, the Company owned 33.3% of CPL and accounted for the ownership interest as an equity investment. The Company currently owns a 66.6%  interest in CPL and on April 8, 2013 began consolidating CPL financial information as a majority-owned subsidiary for which the Company has a controlling financial interest. As a result, the Company changed its accounting for CPL from an equity method investment to a consolidated subsidiary. CPL contributed a total of $22.0 million in net operating revenue and $0.4 million in earnings from the date of acquisition through September 30, 2013. Polish Airports Company (“Polish Airports”) owns the remaining 33.3% ownership interest in CPL and the Company accounts for and reports the Polish Airports ownership interest as a non-controlling financial interest.

 

Upon consolidation, the fair value of the Company’s initial 33.3% equity investment was determined to be $5.2 million as of the acquisition date. The $5.2 million was greater than the carrying value of the equity investment, resulting in a gain of $2.1 million, net of foreign currency translation.  The Company recorded the gain in “Gain on business combination” in the second quarter 2013 consolidated statement of earnings. The fair value was determined based on the controlling interest obtained through the additional 33.3% interest acquired and on the Company’s internal valuation of CPL using the following methods, which the Company believes provide the most appropriate indicators of fair value:    

 

 

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Details of the purchase in the table below are based on estimated fair values of assets and liabilities as of April 8, 2013, the date of acquisition.  Allocation of the purchase consideration is preliminary and subject to adjustment as the Company obtains additional information during the measurement period (a period up to one year from the date of acquisition) that could change the fair value allocation as of the acquisition date.

 

The assets and liabilities recognized as a result of the acquisition are as follows:

 

 

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The Company accounted for the transaction as a step acquisition, and accordingly, CPL's assets of $27.3 million (including $2.2 million in cash) and liabilities of $18.3 million were included in the Company's consolidated balance sheet at April 8, 2013.  The goodwill is attributable to the expected synergies and economies of scale of incorporating CPL with the Company.  The acquisition also combines the specialties of the Company’s management expertise in the gaming industry with the brand awareness of Casinos Poland. Goodwill is not a tax deductible item for the Company.    

 

 

Non-controlling interest

The Company recognized the Polish Airports non-controlling interest in CPL at its fair value as of the acquisition. The Company estimated the fair value of the non-controlling interest by determining the value of a controlling interest in the entity. Having control over a company gives additional rights to the holder of the controlling interest as opposed to the holder of the non-controlling interest. The Company then applied a 22.5% discount for lack of control to determine the value of the non-controlling interest.

 

The discount for lack of control was estimated based on an analysis of the transactions in the casinos and gaming industry in the past five years. The resulting value of the non-controlling interest was PLN 16.5 million ($5.2 million).

 

Purchase Consideration – cash outflow

 

 

 

Acquisition-related costs

The Company incurred acquisition costs of approximately $0.2 million during the second and third quarters of 2013. These costs include legal, accounting and valuation fees and have been recorded as general and administrative expenses.

 

Contingent liability

 

In March 2011, the Polish Internal Revenue Service (“Polish IRS”) conducted a tax audit of CPL to review the calculation and payment of personal income tax by CPL employees covering January 2011. Based on this audit, the Polish IRS concluded that CPL should calculate, collect and remit to the Polish IRS personal income tax on tips received by CPL employees from casino customers. After proceedings between CPL and the Polish IRS, the Director of the Tax Chamber in Warsaw confirmed the opinion of the Polish IRS on November 19, 2012, and on November 30, 2012 CPL paid PLN 125,269 (less than $0.1 million) to the Polish IRS resulting from the decision. CPL appealed the decision to the Regional Administrative Court in Warsaw on December 21, 2012. On September 16, 2013, the Regional Administrative Court in Warsaw denied CPL’s appeal. CPL plans to appeal the decision to the Supreme Administration Court. If the Supreme Administration Court ultimately decides against CPL, the Company believes that the Polish IRS may seek to assess a liability for all periods from January 2007 to present. A final decision is not expected in 2013. Similar litigation involving competitors concerning the treatment of tips is ongoing.

 

Management has determined that it is reasonably possible that the litigation will be unfavorable for CPL. Accounting guidance requires pre-acquisition contingent liabilities to be recognized at fair value at the acquisition date if the liability can be determined. Based on management’s assessment using a probability weighted cash flow analysis, the fair value of the potential liability for all open periods is estimated at PLN 18.3 million ($5.9 million). As a result, PLN 18.3 million ($5.9 million) has been recorded as a contingent liability as of September 30, 2013 on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.  

 

Pro Forma Results

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The following table provides unaudited pro forma information of the Company as if the acquisition of CPL had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented. This pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the combined results of operations that actually would have been realized had the acquisition been consummated during the periods for which the pro forma information is presented, or of future results.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Goodwill

We test goodwill for impairment as of October 1 each year, or more frequently as circumstances indicate it is necessary.  Testing compares the estimated fair values of our reporting units to the reporting units’ carrying values.  Our reporting units with goodwill balances as of September 30, 2013 include our Edmonton casino property and our CPL casino operations.  We consider a variety of factors when estimating the fair value of our reporting units, including estimates about the future operating results of each reporting unit, various market analyses, and recent sales of comparable businesses, if such information is available to us.  The Company makes a variety of estimates and judgments about the relevance and comparability of these factors to the reporting units in estimating the fair value of our reporting units.

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill related to the Company’s Edmonton property and CPL for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:

 

 

Goodwill related to the purchase of additional ownership in CPL was $8.4 million as of September 30, 2013 (Note 3).  

 

Intangible Assets

 

Trademarks

The Company currently owns two trademarks, the Century Casinos trademark and the Casinos Poland trademark. As of April 8, 2013, the Company began reporting the Casinos Poland trademark as an intangible asset on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2013, the carrying amounts of the trademarks were as follows:

 

 

 

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The Company has determined both trademarks have indefinite useful lives and therefore the trademarks are not amortized.

 

Casino Licenses

Casinos Poland currently has nine casino licenses each with an original term of six years. As of April 8, 2013, the Company began reporting the Polish casino licenses as intangible assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the carrying amount of the Casinos Poland licenses from the date of acquisition to September 30, 2013 are as follows:

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2013, estimated amortization expense for the CPL casino licenses over the next five years is as follows:

 

 

 

Such estimates do not reflect the impact of future foreign exchange rate changes or the renewal of the licenses. The weighted average period before the next renewal is 4.2 years. 

 

 

5.PROMOTIONAL ALLOWANCES

 

Hotel accommodations, bowling and food and beverage furnished without charge to customers are included in gross revenue at a value which approximates retail and are then deducted as complimentary services to arrive at net operating revenue.

 

The Company issues coupons for the purpose of generating future revenue. The cost of the coupons redeemed is applied against the revenue generated on the day of the redemption. In addition, members of the Company’s casinos’ player clubs earn points based on, among other things, their volume of play at the Company’s casinos. Players can accumulate points over time that they may redeem at their discretion under the terms of the program. Points can be redeemed for cash and/or various amenities at the casino, such as meals, hotel stays and gift shop items. The cash value of the points is offset against the revenue in the period in which the points were earned. The value of unused or unredeemed points is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The expiration of unused points results in a reduction of the liability. The outstanding balance of this liability was $0.9 million as of September 30, 2013 and $1.0 million as of December 31, 2012.

 

Promotional allowances presented in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings include the following:

 

 

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6.  LONG-TERM DEBT

 

Long-term debt as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 consisted of the following:

 

 

As of September 30, 2013, scheduled maturities related to long-term debt are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

The consolidated weighted average interest rate on all Company debt was 4.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

Credit Agreement – Bank of Montreal

On May 23, 2012, the Company, through its Canadian subsidiaries, entered into a CAD 28.0 million ($27.5 million) credit agreement with the Bank of Montreal (the “BMO Credit Agreement”).  On May 23, 2012, the Company borrowed $3.7 million from the BMO Credit Agreement to repay the Company’s mortgage loan related to the Edmonton property (the “Edmonton Mortgage”). The Company can also use the proceeds to pursue the development or acquisition of new gaming opportunities and for general corporate purposes. The BMO Credit Agreement has a term of five years and is guaranteed by the Company. On February 21, 2013, the Company borrowed an additional $7.3 million to pay for the additional 33.3% investment in CPL (Note 3).  The shares of the Company’s subsidiaries in Edmonton and Calgary are pledged as collateral for the BMO Credit Agreement. The BMO Credit Agreement contains a number of financial covenants applicable to the Canadian subsidiaries, in addition to covenants restricting their incurrence of additional debt. The Company was in compliance with all covenants of the BMO Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2013. As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $9.9 million and the Company had approximately $14.9 million available under the BMO Credit Agreement. The $11.0 million the Company has borrowed cannot be re-borrowed once it is repaid. 

 

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Amortization expenses relating to deferred financing charges were less than $0.1 million for both the three months ended September 30, 2013 and the three months ended September 30, 2012 and $0.1 million for both the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012. These costs are included in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

 

The Company pays a floating interest rate on its borrowings under the BMO Credit Agreement. As of September 30, 2013, the interest rate under the BMO Credit Agreement was 4.0%.

 

Casinos Poland

Through the CPL acquisition, the Company acquired an additional $6.2 million in debt as of September 30, 2013. The debt includes two bank loans, two bank lines of credit and nine capital lease agreements. 

 

The first bank loan is with Bank Pocztowy. CPL entered into the five-year term loan in 2010 at an interest rate of Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate (“WIBOR”) plus 3.0%.  Proceeds from the loan were used to refinance the loan provided to CPL by ING Bank Slaski and finance current operations.  As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $1.6 million, and CPL had no further borrowing availability under the loan. The loan matures in November 2015. The second bank loan is with BRE Bank. CPL entered into the 2-year term loan in 2012 at an interest rate of WIBOR plus 2.5%.  Proceeds from the loan were used to finance current operations.  As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $1.1 million, and CPL had no further borrowing availability under the loan.  The BRE Bank loan matures in September 2014. The BRE Bank loan agreement contains a number of financial covenants applicable to CPL, in addition to covenants restricting incurrence of additional debt. CPL complied with all covenants of the BRE Bank agreement as of September 30, 2013.

 

The two bank lines of credit are short-term facilities.  CPL used both lines of credit to finance current operations. The first line of credit is with BRE Bank, which is a short-term revolving credit facility entered into in 2004 and renewed on a yearly basis. The last renewal approved in February 2013 at an interest rate of WIBOR plus 2.0%. As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $0.6 million and CPL had no availability under the agreement. The BRE Bank facility contains a number of financial covenants applicable to CPL, in addition to covenants restricting incurrence of additional debt. CPL complied with all covenants of the BRE Bank line of credit as of September 30, 2013. The second line of credit is with BPH Bank, which also is a short-term revolving credit facility that was entered into in 2012 at an interest rate of WIBOR plus 1.95%. As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $2.7 million and CPL has approximately $0.2 million available under the agreement. The BPH Bank facility contains a number of financial covenants applicable to CPL, in addition to covenants restricting incurrence of additional debt. CPL complied with all covenants of the BPH Bank line of credit as of September 30, 2013.

 

CPL’s remaining debt consists of nine capital lease agreements. The lease agreements are for various vehicles and television systems that are replaced on an ongoing basis. As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $0.2 million.  

 

7.  FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS FOR PROJECT INVESTMENTS

 

Calgary

On November 30, 2012, CCE signed credit and management agreements with United Horsemen of Alberta Inc. (“UHA”) in connection with the development of a proposed Racing Entertainment Center (“REC”) in Balzac, north metropolitan area of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We would manage the REC upon completion.

 

CCE has agreed to loan to UHA up to CAD 13 million for the exclusive use of developing the REC project. The loan has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 800 basis points and a term of five years and is convertible at CCE’s option into an ownership position in UHA of up to 60%. The loan is secured by a leasehold mortgage on the REC property and a pledge of UHA’s stock by the majority of UHA shareholders. We intend to fund the loan with borrowings under our BMO Credit Agreement.

 

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As of September 30, 2013, we paid $0.2 million in deferred financing costs related to legal fees incurred for the UHA loan and placed $0.3 million in escrow related to UHA credit agreement.  In October 2013, the $0.2 million in deferred financing costs were converted to the first advance on the UHA credit agreement, the $0.3 million in escrow was released to UHA under the UHA credit agreement and an additional $0.3 million was advanced to UHA under the UHA credit agreement for operational expenses. Once the REC is developed and operational and for as long as CCE has not converted the UHA loan into a majority ownership position in UHA, CCE will receive 60% of UHA’s net profit before tax as a management fee.

 

After UHA and CCE signed the credit and management agreements,  litigation was brought by a third party against UHA relating to prior business arrangements between that party and UHA seeking to block the REC project.  CCE was not a party to the litigation. The litigation has been settled, allowing the REC project to move forward.  

 

CCE is currently negotiating with UHA to loan additional monies needed to fund the REC project, estimated at CAD 11 million, and the Company is in negotiations with BMO for an additional credit facility under the BMO credit agreement that would be used to fund the additional UHA loan.  

 

The REC project is subject to development and licensing approvals from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (“AGLC”). Horse Racing Alberta, the governing authority for horseracing in Alberta, has approved the REC project and approved a  license. We anticipate that UHA will complete the REC in 12 to 18 months.

 

Southeast Asia

On February 5, 2013, the Company signed a credit agreement and loaned $0.5 million to an Asian company in connection with a proposed casino project in Southeast Asia. The credit agreement has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 8% and a term of three years. Interest revenue is payable quarterly. As of September 30, 2013, less than $0.1 million has been recorded as interest revenue. Principal payments are payable quarterly with the first payment due on June 30, 2014.  The $0.5 million loan is included in notes receivable on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company has completed due diligence on the project and has decided not to move forward with the project. Repayment terms of the $0.5 million loan in connection with the project will remain the same.

 

 

8.INCOME TAXES

 

The Company records deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the difference between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities using the enacted statutory tax rate in effect for the year these differences are expected to be taxable or reversed. Deferred income tax expenses or credits are based on the changes in the asset or liability from period to period. The recorded deferred tax assets are reviewed for impairment on a quarterly basis by reviewing the Company’s internal estimates for future taxable income.

 

As of September 30, 2013, the Company had a valuation allowance for its U.S. deferred tax assets of $4.8 million, a $0.8 million valuation allowance on deferred tax assets related to its Calgary property and a $0.9 million valuation allowance on the CCE deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of future taxable income. The Company assesses the continuing need for a valuation allowance that results from uncertainty regarding its ability to realize the benefits of the Company’s deferred tax assets. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets depends on generation of future taxable income in the jurisdiction where the assets are present during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. If the Company concludes that its prospects for the realization of its deferred tax assets changes, the Company will then adjust its valuation allowance as appropriate after considering the following factors: 

 

The Company’s provision for income taxes from operations consists of the following:

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The Company’s pre-tax income by jurisdiction is summarized in the table below:

The Company’s worldwide effective income tax rate is 9.4%. A substantial portion of the Company’s earnings are from Canada, which has a 25%  income tax rate.  In addition, the effective income tax rate in Poland is significantly lower than the statutory rate of 19% due to the $2.1 million gain related to the CPL acquisition, which is not taxable.  Finally,  the movement of exchange rates for intercompany loans denominated in U.S. dollars further impacts the Company’s effective income tax rate because foreign currency gains and losses generally are not taxed until realized. Therefore, the Company’s overall effective income tax rate can be significantly impacted by foreign currency gains or losses.  

 

9.EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

The calculation of basic earnings per share considers only weighted average outstanding common shares in the computation. The calculation of diluted earnings per share gives effect to all potentially dilutive securities. The calculation of diluted earnings per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, plus, if dilutive, the assumed exercise of stock options using the treasury stock method. Weighted average shares outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

 

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The following stock options are anti-dilutive and have not been included in the weighted average shares outstanding calculation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Company follows fair value measurement authoritative accounting guidance for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value. That authoritative accounting guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Market or observable inputs are the preferred sources of values, followed by assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs. The fair value hierarchy for grouping these assets and liabilities is based on the significance level of the following inputs:

 

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.  The Company reflects transfers between the three levels at the beginning of the reporting period in which the availability of observable inputs no longer justifies classification in the original level. 

 

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

We had no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of 9/30/13 and 12/31/12. 

 

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

We have applied the provisions of the fair value measurement standard to our nonrecurring, non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value.  These assets and liabilities consist of those acquired by the Company in connection with our increased ownership in CPL. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis, but are subject to fair value measurement only in certain circumstances.  The following table presents information about our non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2013, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those assets fall.  

 

 

 

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There were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value at December 31, 2012.

 

Contingent liability – Level 3 fair value measurements include the measurement of the contingent liability recorded for CPL. The company measures the fair value of the contingent liability using a probability weighted cash flow analysis. Because of the significance of the unobservable inputs in the fair value measurements of the liability, such measurements have been classified as Level 3.

 

Noncontrolling interest - Noncontrolling interests are measured primarily by a market comparables analysis that considers key financial inputs and recent public and private transactions and other available measures.

 

Property and equipment, net –The Company measured the fair value of property and equipment by using the direct market value approach and the direct and indirect cost approach. Because of the significance of the unobservable inputs in the fair value measurements of the liability, such measurements have been classified as Level 3.

 

Casino licenses– The Company measured casino licenses acquired from CPL by using a replacement cost method. Because of the significance of the unobservable inputs in the fair value measurements of the liability, such measurements have been classified as Level 3.

 

Trademark – The Company measured the Casinos Poland trademark acquired from CPL by using the relief from royalty method. Because of the significance of the unobservable inputs in the fair value measurements of the liability, such measurements have been classified as Level 3.

 

Long-term debt – The carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt approximates fair value at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 because it bears interest at the lenders’ variable rate. 

 

Other Estimated Fair Value Measurements – The estimated fair value of our other assets and liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventory, accrued payroll and accounts payable, have been determined to approximate carrying value based on the short-term nature of those financial instruments.    

 

 

11.SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The Company has determined that its operation of casino facilities, which includes the provision of gaming, hotel accommodations, dining facilities and other amenities, can be aggregated as one reportable segment.

 

The following summary provides information regarding the Company’s principal geographic areas:

 

 

 

 

 

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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

Forward-Looking Statements, Business Environment and Risk Factors

 

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, Century Casinos, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) may make other written and oral communications from time to time that contain such statements. Forward-looking statements include statements as to industry trends and future expectations of the Company and other matters that do not relate strictly to historical facts and are based on certain assumptions by management at the time such statements are made.  These statements are often identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “estimate,” or “continue,” and similar expressions or variations. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of the Company based on information currently available to management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” under Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. We caution the reader to carefully consider such factors. Furthermore, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

 

References in this item to “we,” “our,” or “us” are to the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis unless the context otherwise requires. The term “CAD” refers to Canadian dollars and the term “PLN” refers to Polish zloty.

 

Amounts presented in this Item 2 are rounded. As such, rounding differences could occur in period over period changes and percentages reported throughout this Item 2.

 

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

 

Overview

 

Since our inception in 1992, we have been primarily engaged in developing and operating gaming establishments and related lodging, restaurant and entertainment facilities. Our primary source of revenue is from the net proceeds of our gaming machines and tables, with ancillary revenue generated from hotel, restaurant, bowling and entertainment facilities that are a part of the casinos.

 

We currently own, operate and manage the following casinos through wholly-owned subsidiaries:

 

On April 8, 2013, the Company’s subsidiary Century Casinos Europe (“CCE”) acquired from LOT Polish Airlines an additional 33.3% ownership interest in Casinos Poland Ltd (“CPL”).  Prior to April 8, 2013, the Company owned 33.3% of CPL and accounted for the ownership interest as an equity investment. The Company currently owns a 66.6% interest in CPL, and on April 8, 2013 began consolidating CPL as a majority-owned subsidiary for which the Company has a controlling financial interest. Polish Airports Company (“Polish Airports”) owns the remaining 33.3% ownership interest in CPL, and the Company accounts for and reports the Polish Airports ownership interest as a non-controlling financial interest.

 

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The total cash consideration for the transaction was $6.8 million, which was paid with borrowings under the credit agreement with the Bank of Montreal (the “BMO Credit Agreement”).  There was no contingent consideration for the transaction.

 

The following table summarizes the Polish cities in which CPL operated as of September 30, 2013, each casino’s location, number of slots and tables.

 

 

On August 13, 2013, the management board of CPL decided to close the casino in the Hyatt Hotel in Warsaw.  CPL transferred the Hyatt Hotel casino license to the Marriott Hotel on August 14, 2013 in order to operate two casinos in the Marriott Hotel. CPL opened the second casino in the Marriott Hotel on October 20, 2013, and held a grand opening on November 7, 2013.

 

The management board of CPL is currently evaluating all of its casinos to determine whether CPL will make further licensing or strategic changes. If CPL closes additional casinos or otherwise makes significant changes, we anticipate incurring one-time costs.

 

We also operate 12 ship-based casinos onboard four cruise lines: Oceania Cruises, TUI Cruises, Windstar Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The following table summarizes the cruise lines for which we have entered into agreements and the associated ships on which we operate ship-based casinos.

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*  Our casino operation on board Insignia was suspended on April 5, 2012, because the vessel was leased by Oceania Cruises to a different cruise line. We will not operate this ship-based casino as long as the vessel is leased to a different cruise line.

 

In December 2010, we entered into a long-term management agreement to direct the operation of the casino at the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa. We receive a management fee consisting of a fixed fee, plus a percentage of the casino’s EBITDA. We were not required to invest any amounts under the management agreement.

 

Recent Developments  

 

During the week of September 9-15 2013,  unprecedented flooding devastated the state of Colorado. The flooding, which occurred across 2,000 square miles, had a significant negative impact on our businesses in Cripple Creek and Central City. Several thousand people in Longmont, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs, the metropolitan populations that our Cripple Creek and Central City casinos primarily serve, were evacuated and several main highways were closed or partially closed for several weeks after the flooding.

 

In addition, due to the Waldo Canyon fire that occurred in Colorado Springs in 2012, heavy rains during the months of July through September 2013 forced periodic road closures of the main highway to our Cripple Creek property due to mudslides or threat of mudslides.

 

We estimate these events adversely affected our revenue in Cripple Creek and Central City for the third quarter 2013 by $0.4 million. 

 

Projects under Development

 

Calgary

 

On November 30, 2012, CCE signed credit and management agreements with UHA in connection with the development of a proposed REC in Balzac, north metropolitan area of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We would manage the REC upon completion.

 

CCE has agreed to loan to UHA up to CAD 13 million for the exclusive use of developing the REC project. The loan has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 800 basis points and a term of five years and is convertible at CCE’s option into an ownership position in UHA of up to 60%. The loan is secured by a leasehold mortgage on the REC property and a pledge of UHA’s stock by the majority of UHA shareholders. We intend to fund the loan with borrowings under our BMO Credit Agreement.

 

As of September 30, 2013, we paid $0.2 million in deferred financing costs related to legal fees incurred for the UHA loan and placed $0.3 million in escrow related to the UHA credit agreement.  In October 2013, the $0.2 million in deferred financing costs were converted to the first advance on the UHA credit agreement, the $0.3 million in escrow was released to UHA under the UHA credit agreement and an additional $0.3 million was advanced to UHA under the UHA credit agreement for operational expenses. Once the REC is developed and operational and for as long as CCE has not converted the UHA loan into a majority ownership position in UHA, CCE will receive 60% of UHA’s net profit before tax as a management fee.

 

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After UHA and CCE signed the credit and management agreements,  litigation was brought by a third party against UHA relating to prior business arrangements between that party and UHA seeking to block the REC project. CCE was not a party to the litigation. The litigation has been settled, allowing the REC project to move forward.  

 

CCE is currently negotiating with UHA to loan additional monies needed to fund the REC project, estimated at CAD 11 million, and the Company is in negotiations with BMO for an additional credit facility under the BMO credit agreement that would be used to fund the additional UHA loan.

 

The proposed project would be located less than one mile north of the city limits of Calgary and 4.5 miles from the Calgary International Airport. The location is ideally positioned at an exit off the Queen Elizabeth II Highway, which is the main corridor between Calgary and Edmonton and one of the most heavily used highways in Western Canada. The location is also next to the CrossIron Mills shopping mall, a major regional attraction. The location would allow the REC to capture both the north and the northwest Calgary markets, where there is not currently a casino. The REC would be located approximately 17 miles from Century Casino Calgary and would serve what we believe is a broader customer base, including customers who also are interested in horse racing.

 

The REC project would be the only horse race track in the Calgary area and would consist of a 5.5 furlongs (0.7 miles) race track, a gaming floor with 550 slot machines initially approved by AGLC, with the opportunity to grow to 650 slot machines, a bar, a lounge, restaurant facilities, an off-track-betting area and an entertainment area. The REC license is the only license still available in any metropolitan area of Alberta. The license application for the REC project pre-dates a recent three-year moratorium imposed by the AGLC on new casinos and RECs. The AGLC also has an option to extend the moratorium for an additional two years.

 

The REC project is subject to development and licensing approvals from the AGLC. Horse Racing Alberta, the governing authority for horse racing in Alberta, has approved the REC project and approved a license. We anticipate that UHA will complete the REC in 12 to 18 months.

Austria

On June 10, 2013, we announced that we have applied for a casino license at the Hotel InterContinental in Vienna, Austria. The 450-room Hotel InterContinental is located in the city center of Vienna. We are one of four companies applying for the 15-year license. We expect a decision by the Austrian Minister of Finance during the first quarter of 2014. There is no assurance that we will be granted the license.

We have a contingent 26% share in and management agreement with “Century Betriebs AG”, an entity that would develop and own the Hotel InterContinental casino. If we are granted the license, we expect to invest approximately $7.5 million to develop the casino inside the Hotel InterContinental. After a construction period estimated at nine months, the casino would offer approximately 300 slot machines and 25 gaming tables on a 16,000 square foot gaming floor.  

 

Presentation of Foreign Currency Amounts - The average exchange rates to the U.S. dollar used to translate balances during each reported period are as follows:

 

We recognize in our statement of earnings, foreign currency transaction gains or losses resulting from the translation of casino operations and other transactions that are denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars. Our casinos in Canada and Poland represent a significant portion of our business, and the revenue generated and expenses incurred by these

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operations are generally denominated in Canadian dollars and Polish zloty. A decrease in the value of these currencies in relation to the value of the U.S. dollar would decrease the earnings from our foreign operations when translated into U.S. dollars, and an increase in the value of these currencies in relation to the value of the U.S. dollar would increase the earnings from our foreign operations when translated into U.S. dollars. 

DISCUSSION OF RESULTS

Consolidated results are discussed in further detail in the following pages.

Century Casinos, Inc. and Subsidiaries

 

 

The period over period increases relate primarily to the inclusion of operating results from CPL in the second and third quarters of 2013  as a result of the Company’s purchase of an additional 33.3% ownership interest in CPL in April 2013. Prior to the acquisition of this additional interest in CPL, the Company owned 33.3% of CPL and accounted for the CPL ownership interest as an equity investment. Consolidation of CPL will increase our overall net operating revenue and operating costs and expenses. CPL contributed a total of $22.0 million in net operating revenue and $0.5 million in earnings from operations from the date of acquisition through September 30, 2013.

 

Net operating revenue increased by $10.1 million, or 54.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012 and increased by $21.1 million, or 39.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Following is a breakout of net operating revenue by property or category for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012:  

 

 

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Operating costs and expenses increased by $10.4 million, or 61.0% and $20.0 million, or 40.2%, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. Following is a breakout of total operating costs and expenses by property or category for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012: 

 

 

Earnings from operations decreased by ($0.2) million, or (15.2%) and increased by $0.6 million, or 12.6% or the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. Following is a breakout of earnings from operations by property or category for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012: 

 

 

Net earnings decreased by ($0.1) million, or (9.5%) and increased by $2.9 million, or 84.4% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. Items deducted from or added to earnings from operations to arrive at net earnings include gain on the business combination related to the acquisition of the additional equity interest in CPL,  interest income, interest expense, gains on foreign currency transactions,  income tax expense and non-controlling interest.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recognized a gain of $2.1 million because of measuring at fair value its 33.3% equity interest in CPL held prior to the acquisition of the additional equity interest in CPL. The $2.1 million gain is reported in the Corporate Other category for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  For a discussion of certain of these items, see “Non-Operating Income (Expense)” and “Taxes”  below. 

 

Results by property or category are discussed in further detail in the following pages.

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Casinos

Edmonton

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Net operating revenue at our property in Edmonton increased by less than $0.1 million, or 0.1%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  

In CAD, net operating revenue increased by $0.3 million, or 4.5%, due to increases in all revenue categories for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  

The increase in revenue was due to an increase in table games play and an increase in customer volume for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  

Total operating costs and expenses decreased by ($0.2) million, or (4.1%), for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  

In CAD, total operating costs and expenses increased by less than $0.1 million, or 0.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012 due to a decrease in marketing costs.

Because of the foregoing, earnings from operations increased by $0.2 million, or 10.8%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. In CAD, earnings from operations increased by $0.3 million, or 15.6%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  

Net earnings increased by $0.2 million, or 15.0%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  

In CAD, net earnings decreased by ($0.1) million, or (6.1%), for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. The increase in net earnings of $0.2 million compared to the decrease in earnings from operations in CAD of ($0.1) million was due to a decrease in foreign currency exchange rate gain of $0.3 million.

 

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Net operating revenue at our property in Edmonton increased by $0.7 million, or 4.0%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  

In CAD, net operating revenue increased by $1.1 million, or 6.3%, due to increases in gaming and hotel, food and beverage revenue offset by a decrease in other revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

The increase in gaming revenue was due to 30 additional slot machines added to the gaming floor, an increase in table games play and an increase in customer volume on the gaming floor for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The increase in hotel, food and beverage revenue was due to higher hotel room occupancy and increased customer volumes for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in other revenue is due to decreased lottery and ATM revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Total operating costs and expenses decreased by ($0.2) million, or (1.5%), for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

In CAD, total operating costs and expenses increased by $0.1 million, or 0.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The increase was due to higher food and payroll costs offset by a decrease in marketing costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  

Because of the foregoing, earnings from operations increased by $0.9 million, or 18.0%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. In CAD, earnings from operations increased by $1.1 million, or 20.7%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Net earnings increased by $1.0 million, or 31.4%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

In CAD, net earnings increased by $0.6 million, or 16.7%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The increase in net earnings of $1.0 million compared to the increase in earnings from operations in CAD of $0.6 million was due to an increase in foreign currency exchange rate gain of $0.5 million and an increase in income tax expense of $0.2 million offset by a decrease in interest expense of $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

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Calgary

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Net operating revenue at our property in Calgary decreased by ($0.4) million, or (17.5%), for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.

In CAD, net operating revenue decreased by ($0.3) million, or (13.8%), due to decreases in gaming,  food and beverage and other revenue offset by an increase in bowling revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. 

 

Gaming revenue decreased primarily due to a decrease in Baccarat table games hold percentage and lower customer volumes for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. Beginning in the first quarter of 2013, the property began hosting showroom performances from third party vendors only. The decreases in food, beverage and other revenue are due to the lower number of showroom events and decreased ticket sales from the showroom events for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  These decreases were offset by an increase in bowling revenue due to higher bowling customer volumes for open bowling for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  

Total operating costs and expenses decreased by ($0.7) million, or (23.6%), for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.

In CAD, total operating costs and expenses decreased by ($0.6) million, or (20.2%), due to lower marketing and promotional expenses when the property began hosting showroom performances from third party vendors only. In addition, operating costs decreased due to lower payroll and utility costs for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  

 

Because of the foregoing, loss from operations decreased by ($0.2) million, or (56.6%), for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. In CAD, loss from operations decreased by $0.2 million, or 54.4%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. 

 

Net losses decreased by ($0.2) million, or (55.6%), for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. 

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In CAD, net losses decreased by ($0.1) million, or (75.2%), for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in net losses of ($0.2) million compared to the decrease in losses from operations in CAD of ($0.1) million was due to a decrease in foreign currency exchange rate gain of ($0.1) million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Net operating revenue at our property in Calgary decreased by ($0.9) million, or (12.9%), for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

In CAD, net operating revenue decreased by ($0.8) million, or (11.0%), due to decreases in gaming and bowling, food and beverage revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

 

Gaming revenue decreased due to a decrease in Baccarat table games hold percentage and lower customer volumes during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and flooding that occurred in the city of Calgary from June 21 - 27, 2013. Table games at the property were closed for three days from June 21 – 23, 2013 and slots were closed on June 21, 2013. In addition, road closures due to flooding were in effect from June 21 - 27, 2013, making it difficult for customers to get to the casino. The decrease in food and beverage revenue was due to a lower number of showroom events offset by an increase in bowling revenue due to higher bowling customer volumes for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Total operating costs and expenses decreased by ($1.4) million, or (18.0%), for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

In CAD, total operating costs and expenses decreased by ($1.3) million, or (16.2%), primarily due to lower marketing and promotional expenses when the property began hosting showroom performances from third party vendors only. In addition, operating costs decreased due to lower payroll and utility costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Because of the foregoing, losses from operations decreased by ($0.5) million, or (84.4%), for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. In CAD, losses from operations decreased by ($0.5) million, or (83.8%), for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Net losses decreased by ($0.5) million, or (98.1%), for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

In CAD, net losses decreased by less than ($0.1) million, or (12.3%), for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in net losses of ($0.5) million compared to the decrease in losses from operations in CAD of less than ($0.1) million was due to a decrease in foreign currency exchange rate gain of $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

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Central City

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Net operating revenue at our property in Central City decreased by ($0.5) million, or (9.8%), for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in net operating revenue was due to a decrease in gaming revenue from lower customer volumes for the three months ended September 20, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  Lower customer volumes occurred primarily due to flooding across the state of Colorado in September 2013 that caused evacuations and road closures in and around the metropolitan populations we serve in Central City and road construction on Interstate 70 during the three months ended September 30, 2013  that caused delays and impeded customer traffic to the casino.

The Central City market decreased by 11.7% and our market share at our property in Central City increased by less than 1.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. We believe the market decreased due to the flooding and road construction described above. Although the market in Central City remains particularly competitive, our property has maintained market share.  

 

Total operating costs and expenses decreased by ($0.2) million, or (5.6%), for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in total operating costs and expenses was due to a decrease in marketing costs and overall operating efficiencies for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  

 

Because of the foregoing, earnings from operations decreased by ($0.3) million, or (29.8%), for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012, and net earnings decreased by ($0.2) million, or (30.0%), for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Net operating revenue at our property in Central City decreased by ($0.7) million, or (5.2%), for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in net operating revenue was due to a decrease in gaming, and hotel, food and beverage revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

 

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The decrease in gaming revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was due to lower customer volumes and flooding across the state of Colorado that occurred in September 2013 that caused evacuations and road closures in and around the metropolitan populations the Central City property serves.  

The decrease in hotel, food and beverage revenue was due to increased food offerings and specials from competitor casinos for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  

 

The Central City market decreased by 9.0% and our market share at our property in Central City increased by 3.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. We believe the market decreased due to the flooding and the road construction described above.  Although the market in Central City remains particularly competitive, our property has maintained market share.

 

Total operating costs and expenses decreased by ($0.3)  million, or (2.4%), for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in total operating costs and expenses was due to a decrease in marketing and depreciation expenses and overall operating efficiencies for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  

 

Because of the foregoing, earnings from operations decreased by ($0.4) million, or (20.8%), for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012, and net earnings decreased by ($0.3) million, or (20.8%), for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  

 

Cripple Creek

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Net operating revenue at our property in Cripple Creek decreased by ($0.1) million, or (2.0%) for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  The decrease in net operating revenue was due to a decrease in gaming revenue from lower customer volumes due to road closures from the flooding across the state of Colorado that occurred in September 2013 and the mudslides and threat of mudslides that occurred from July through September 2013, which adversely affected customer traffic from the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.

 

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The Cripple Creek market decreased by 7.9% and our market share at our property in Cripple Creek City increased by 6.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. We believe the market decreased due to flooding in September 2013. We initiated an aggressive marketing campaign during the third quarter of 2013 that we believe increased our market share in Cripple Creek.  

 

Total operating costs and expenses increased by less than $0.1 million, or 0.2%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.

 

Because of the foregoing, earnings from operations decreased by ($0.1) million, or (11.7%), and net earnings decreased by ($0.1) million, or (12.0%) for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Net operating revenue at our property in Cripple Creek decreased by less than ($0.1), or (0.3%) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The decrease in net operating revenue was due to a decrease in gaming revenue from lower customer volumes due to road closures from the flooding across the state of Colorado that occurred in September 2013 and the mudslides and threat of mudslides that occurred from July through September 2013, which adversely affected customer traffic from the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.

 

The Cripple Creek market decreased by 3.1% and our market share at our property in Cripple Creek increased by 1.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. We believe the market decreased due to flooding in September 2013 from the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. In addition, we believe our marketing campaigns and more consistent food offerings resulted in increased market share in Cripple Creek for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  

 

Total operating costs and expenses decreased by ($0.3) million, or (3.6%), due to the overall management of marketing and operating costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

 

Because of the foregoing, earnings from operations increased by $0.3 million, or 19.2%, and net earnings increased by $0.2 million, or 19.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  

Casinos Poland

 

*We acquired a controlling interest in Casinos Poland on April 8, 2013.

 

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Through April 7, 2013, CCE owned 33.3% of all shares issued by CPL and our portion of CPL’s earnings was recorded as earnings from equity investment in Corporate Other. We recorded a decrease in earnings from our investment in CPL of less than $0.1 million from April 1, 2013 through April 7, 2013. The decrease in earnings was primarily due to the decision to close the Gdynia casino effective August 14, 2013. Operations at the Gdynia casino were minimal beginning June 30, 2013. CPL recognized $0.3 million in closing expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2013, which reduced earnings from CPL. 

 

On April 8, 2013, CCE acquired from LOT Polish Airlines an additional 33.3% ownership interest in CPL.  We currently own a 66.6% interest in CPL. As of April 8, 2013, we began consolidating CPL as a majority-owned subsidiary for which we have a controlling financial interest rather than reporting as an equity investment. We account for and report the 33.3% Polish Airports ownership interest as a non-controlling financial interest. Earnings from operations are reduced by the non-controlling interest to arrive at net earnings.

 

April 8, 2013 through September 30, 2013

Net operating revenue from CPL was $22.0 million, total operating costs and expenses were $21.5 million and earnings from operations were $0.5 million from April 8, 2013 through September 30, 2013. The majority of earnings from operations were from casinos in the Marriott Hotel in Warsaw and the Wroclaw and Katowice casinos. Properties that CPL recently opened in Plock, Lodz and Poznan performed under expectations.

 

On August 13, 2013, the management board of CPL decided to close the casino in the Hyatt Hotel in Warsaw.  CPL transferred the Hyatt Hotel casino license to the Marriott Hotel on August 14, 2013 in order to operate two casinos in the Marriott Hotel, and the Hyatt Hotel casino closed on August 13, 2013. CPL opened the second casino in the Marriott Hotel on October 20, 2013, and held a grand opening on November 7, 2013. The management board of CPL is currently evaluating all of its casinos to determine whether CPL will make further licensing or strategic changes. If CPl closes additional casinos or otherwise makes significant changes we anticipate incurring one-time costs.  

Cruise Ships & Other

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Net operating revenue from our ship-based casinos and Aruba management agreement decreased by less than ($0.1) million, or (2.3%), for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease was primarily due to lower revenue from the Mariner ship-based casino offset by an increase in management fee revenue from the Aruba management agreement.

 

Total operating costs and expenses increased by less than ($0.1) million, or (1.9%), for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  

 

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Because of the foregoing, net earnings decreased by ($0.1) million, or (36.9%),  for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Net operating revenue from our ship-based casinos and Aruba management agreement increased by $0.1 million, or 1.6%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The increase was primarily due to additional revenue from the Riviera and Mariner ship-based casinos  and an increase in management fee revenue from the Aruba management agreement.

 

Total operating costs and expenses decreased by ($0.1) million, or (1.3%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  

 

Because of the foregoing, net earnings increased by less than $0.1 million, or 3.1%,  for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  

 

Corporate Other

 

 

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

General and administrative expenses for Corporate Other consist primarily of legal and accounting fees, corporate travel expenses, corporate payroll, the amortization of stock-based compensation and other expenses not directly related to any of our individual properties. General and administrative expenses increased by $0.3 million, or 20.8%,  and $0.6 million, or 15.2%,  for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 due to acquisition costs related to the CPL business combination and higher payroll, accounting and professional services costs.

 

Losses from operations for Corporate Other consist of general and administrative costs as well as an increase in losses from CPL when we accounted for our 33.3% ownership under the equity method. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012, CPL had an increase in losses of $0.5 million. Prior to April 8, 2013, the Company owned 33.3% of CPL and accounted for the ownership interest as an equity investment under Corporate Other. The Company now owns a 66.6% ownership interest in CPL and on April 8, 2013 began consolidating CPL financial information as a majority-owned subsidiary for which the Company has a controlling financial interest. As a result, we changed our accounting for CPL from an equity method investment to a consolidated subsidiary.

 

The Company also recognized a gain of $2.1 million in Corporate Other because of measuring at fair value its 33.3% equity interest in CPL held prior to the acquisition of the additional equity interest in CPL on April 8, 2013. The $2.1 million gain is reported in net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

Non-Operating Income (Expense)

Non-operating income (expense) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:

 

 

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Gain on business combination

We recognized a gain of $2.1 million as a result of measuring at fair value its 33.3% equity interest in CPL held prior to the acquisition date.

 

Interest income

Interest income is directly related to interest earned on our cash reserves and interest earned on the loan in connection with the proposed casino project in Southeast Asia. The decrease in interest income during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012 is due to lower interest earned on our cash reserves.

 

Interest expense

The increase in interest expense of $0.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was due to interest expense paid on CPL debt that was not recorded in the 2012 period because we accounted for CPL as an equity investment. The decrease in interest expense of $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was due to interest expense savings from a lower average debt balance and lower average interest rate on the BMO Credit Agreement offset by interest expense paid on CPL debt.

 

Taxes

Our pre-tax income by jurisdiction is summarized in the table below:

 

 

 

Our worldwide effective income tax rate is 9.2%. A substantial portion of our earnings is from Canada, which has a 25% income tax rate. In addition, the effective income tax rate in Poland is significantly lower than the statutory rate of 19% due to the $2.1 million gain related to the CPL acquisition, which is not taxable. Finally, the movement of exchange rates for intercompany loans denominated in U.S. dollars further impacts our effective income tax rate because foreign currency gains and losses generally are not taxed until realized. Therefore, our overall effective income tax rate can be significantly impacted by foreign currency gains or losses.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Cash Flows

 

Our business is capital intensive, and we rely heavily on the ability of our casinos to generate operating cash flow. We use the cash flows that we generate to maintain operations, fund reinvestment in existing properties for both refurbishment and expansion projects, repay third party debt, and pursue additional growth via new development and acquisition opportunities. When necessary and available, we supplement the cash flows generated by our operations with either cash on hand or funds provided by bank borrowings or other debt or equity financing activities.

 

In May 2012, the Company through its Canadian subsidiaries entered into the CAD 28.0 million ($27.5 million) BMO Credit Agreement. On May 23, 2012, we borrowed $3.7 million from the BMO Credit Agreement to repay the Edmonton Mortgage. We also can use proceeds from the BMO Credit Agreement to pursue the development or acquisition of new gaming opportunities and for general corporate purposes. The BMO Credit Agreement has a term of five years and is guaranteed by the Company. On February 21, 2013, we borrowed an additional $7.3 million from the BMO Credit Agreement to pay for the additional 33.3% investment in CPL. The shares of the Company’s subsidiaries in Edmonton and Calgary are pledged as collateral for the BMO Credit Agreement. The BMO Credit Agreement contains a number of financial covenants applicable to the Canadian subsidiaries, in addition to covenants restricting their incurrence of additional debt. We complied with all covenants of the BMO Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2013.  As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding under the BMO Credit Agreement was $9.9 million and we had approximately $14.9 million available under the BMO Credit Agreement. The $11.0 million we have borrowed cannot be re-borrowed once it is repaid.

 

Through the CPL acquisition, the Company acquired an additional $6.2 million in debt as of September 30, 2013. The debt includes two bank loans, two bank lines of credit and nine capital lease agreements.

 

The first bank loan is with Bank Pocztowy. CPL entered into the five-year term loan in 2010 at an interest rate of Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate (“WIBOR”) plus 3.0%. Proceeds from the loan were used to refinance the loan provided to CPL by ING Bank Slaski and finance current operations. As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $1.6 million, and CPL had no further borrowing availability under the loan. The loan matures in November 2015. The second bank loan is with BRE Bank. CPL entered into the 2-year term loan in 2012 at an interest rate of WIBOR plus 2.5%. Proceeds from the loan were used to finance current operations. As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $1.1 million, and CPL had no further borrowing availability under the loan. The BRE Bank loan matures in September 2014. The BRE Bank loan agreement contains a number of financial covenants applicable to CPL, in addition to covenants restricting incurrence of additional debt. CPL complied with all covenants of the BRE Bank agreement as of September 30, 2013.

 

The two bank lines of credit are short-term facilities. CPL used both lines of credit to finance current operations. The first line of credit is with BRE Bank, which is a short-term revolving credit facility entered into in 2004 and renewed on a yearly basis. The last appendix signed in February 2013 at an interest rate of WIBOR plus 2.0%. As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $0.6 million and CPL had no availability under the agreement. The BRE Bank facility contains a number of financial covenants applicable to CPL, in addition to covenants restricting incurrence of additional debt. CPL complied with all covenants of the BRE Bank line of credit as of September 30, 2013. The second line of credit is with BPH Bank, which also is a short-term revolving credit facility that was entered into in 2012 at an interest rate of WIBOR plus 1.95%. As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $2.7 million and CPL has approximately $0.2 million available under the agreement. The BPH Bank facility contains a number of financial covenants applicable to CPL, in addition to covenants restricting incurrence of additional debt. CPL complied with all covenants of the BPH Bank line of credit as of September 30, 2013.

 

CPL’s remaining debt consists of nine capital lease agreements. The lease agreements are for various vehicles and television systems that are replaced on an ongoing basis. As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $0.2 million.

 

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Cash and cash equivalents totaled $30.4 million at September 30, 2013, and we had working capital (current assets minus current liabilities) of $5.9 million compared to cash and cash equivalents of $24.8 million and working capital of $13.4 million at December 31, 2012. The increase in cash and cash equivalents is due to $6.5 million cash provided by operating activities and $6.5 million in proceeds from borrowings net of principal payments. These sources of cash were offset by $4.6 million used in the acquisition of the additional equity interest in CPL,  a $0.5 million loan for a proposed casino project in Southeast Asia, $2.1 million for various capital expenditures and a $0.1 million effect of exchange rate changes on cash.  

 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $6.5 million and $5.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Our cash flows from operations have historically been positive and sufficient to fund ordinary operations. Trends in our operating cash flows tend to follow trends in earnings from operations, excluding non-cash charges. Please refer to the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows and to management’s discussion of the results of operations above for a discussion of earnings from operations.

 

Net cash used in investing activities of $7.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 consisted of $4.6 million used to;  acquire CPL, $0.5 million loaned to pursue the proposed casino project in Southeast Asia, $0.5 million to install new carpet at the casinos in Edmonton, Calgary and Central City, $0.5 million to purchase slot machines for our casinos in Central City, Cripple Creek and for CPL, $0.3 million to lease vehicles for CPL,  $0.3 million to upgrade our slot monitoring systems at our casinos in Central City and Cripple Creek, $0.2 million to upgrade hotel rooms for our properties in Central City and Cripple Creek and $0.3 in cumulative additions at our remaining properties. 

 

Net cash used in investing activities of $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 consisted of $0.6 million used to construct a new poker room and remodel the casino entrance in Calgary, $0.5 million used to purchase slot machines and a kiosk at our two Colorado casinos, $0.5 million used to replace the carpet, a server and a water line at the casino in Edmonton, $0.3 million used for hotel room upgrades in Central City and purchase count equipment in Cripple Creek, $0.3 million used to replace HVAC units and pinsetters in Calgary, $0.2 million used to purchase slot machines for the ship-based casinos and $0.2 million used in cumulative additions at our remaining properties.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities of $6.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 consisted of $6.5 million cash received from various loan agreements net of principal repayments. 

 

Net cash used in financing activities of $5.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 consisted of $9.1 million in the repayment and prepayment of our Edmonton Mortgage and $0.4 million payment of deferred financing costs related to the BMO Credit Agreement offset by $3.6 million cash received from the BMO Credit Agreement and $0.2 million cash received from the exercise of stock options.

 

Common Stock Repurchase Program

 

Since 2000, we have had a discretionary program to repurchase our outstanding common stock. In November 2009, we increased the amount available to be repurchased to $15.0 million. We did not repurchase any common stock during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2013. The total amount remaining under the repurchase program was $14.7 million as of September 30, 2013. The repurchase program has no set expiration or termination date.

 

Potential Sources of Liquidity, Short-Term Liquidity

 

Historically, our primary sources of liquidity and capital resources have been cash flow from operations, bank borrowings, sales of existing casino operations and proceeds from the issuance of equity securities.

 

We expect that the primary source of cash will be from our gaming operations. In addition to the payment of operating costs, expected uses of cash within one year include capital expenditures for our existing properties, interest and principal payments on outstanding debt and potential new projects or dividends, if declared by the Board of Directors. If necessary, we may seek to obtain term loans, mortgages or lines of credit with commercial banks or other debt or equity financings to supplement our working capital and investing requirements.

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We believe that our cash at September 30, 2013 as supplemented by cash flows from operations will be sufficient to fund our anticipated operating costs, capital expenditures at existing properties and current debt repayment obligations for at least the next 12 months. We will continue to evaluate our planned capital expenditures at each of our existing locations in light of the operating performance of the facilities at such locations. From time to time we expect to have cash needs for the development or purchase of new properties that exceed our current borrowing capacity and we may be required to seek additional debt, equity or bank financing.

 

In addition, we expect our U.S. domestic cash resources will be sufficient to fund our U.S. operating activities and cash commitments for investing and financing activities.  While we currently do not have an intent nor foresee a need to repatriate funds, if we require more capital in the U.S. than is generated by our U.S. operations either for operations, capital expenditures or significant discretionary activities such as acquisitions or businesses and share repurchases, we could elect to repatriate earnings from foreign jurisdictions or raise capital in the U.S. through debt or equity issuances, which could have adverse tax consequences as we have not accrued taxes for un-repatriated earnings of our foreign subsidiaries. We estimate that approximately $8.0 million held by our European foreign subsidiary is not available to fund U.S. operations unless repatriated. The determination of the additional deferred taxes that would be provided for undistributed earnings has not been determined because the hypothetical calculation is not practicable.

 

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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk. 

 

We had no significant changes in our exposure to market risks from that previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures –  Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officers and principal financial/accounting officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, for the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our principal executive officers and principal financial/accounting officer have concluded that as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective. 

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting – Except as set forth below, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2013 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

On April 8, 2013, CCE signed a final share sale agreement with LOT Polish Airlines to complete the purchase of an additional 33.3% ownership interest in CPL. The acquisition of the additional 33.3% ownership interest in CPL represents a material change in our internal control over financial reporting since management’s last assessment. We are currently integrating policies, processes, people, technology and operations in relation to CPL. Management will continue to evaluate our internal control over financial reporting as we execute integration activities and anticipate we will complete an evaluation as to whether o include CPL as a part of management’s next assessment of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013.  

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

In March 2000, our board of directors approved a discretionary program to repurchase up to $5.0 million of our outstanding common stock. In November 2009, our board of directors approved an increase of the amount available to be repurchased under the program to $15.0 million. The repurchase program has no set expiration or termination date and had approximately $14.7 million remaining as of September 30, 2013. There were no repurchases of common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

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PART IV

 

Item 6.    Exhibits

 

SIGNATURES

 

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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CENTURY CASINOS, INC.

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

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