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Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise Announces 2002 Annual Results.


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CHOCTAW Choctaw (chŏk`tô), Native North Americans whose language belongs to the Muskogean branch of the Hokan-Siouan linguistic stock (see Native American languages).  RESERVATION A clause in a deed of real property whereby the grantor, one who transfers property, creates and retains for the grantor some right or interest in the estate granted, such as rent or an Easement ,a right of use over the land of another. , Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 23, 2002

The Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise (CRDE CRDE Certified Rooms Division Executive (American Hotel & Motel Association certification)
CRDE Centre de Recherche et Developpement en Economique (University of Montreal)
CRDE Common Rail Diesel Engine
) today announced revenues and results for its fiscal year, which ended September September: see month.  30, 2002.

Net revenues for the year were $248.2 million compared to $237.6 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001. The $10.6 million, or 4.5%, increase in net revenues was primarily due to an increase in gaming revenues attributable attributable

emanating from or pertaining to attribute.


attributable proportion
see attributable risk (below).

attributable risk
 to the opening of the Golden Moon on August 26, 2002.

"With the grand opening of the Golden Moon, we have taken another step towards our goal of creating a world-class world-class
adj.
1. Ranking among the foremost in the world; of an international standard of excellence; of the highest order: a world-class figure skater.

2.
 resort and destination and furthering the economic development in the region," said Jay Dorris Dorris may refer to:
  • Dorris, California
  • Dorris Motors Corporation
  • Michael Dorris
, president of the CRDE. "The successful reception received by the Golden Moon and other attractions like the newly-opened Geyser geyser (gī`zər) [Icel.], hot spring from which water and steam are ejected periodically to heights ranging from a few to several hundred feet.  Falls demonstrates strong support for the path we have chosen."

All revenue sources increased for the year, including casino casino or cassino (both: kəsē`nō).

1 Card game played with a full deck by two to four players. Its origins are obscure though it probably traces back to the Italian game of Scopa.
 revenues increasing $6.4 million or 2.9%, food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods.  increasing by $1.6 million or 7.6%, room revenues by $0.9 million or 10.6% and other revenues by $1.8 million or 19.0%.

Costs and expenses increased to $151.2 million for 2002 compared to $128.3 million for 2001 for an increase of $22.9 million or 17.9% primarily attributable to pre-opening costs related to the Golden Moon and Geyser Falls.

The Enterprise plans to file its Annual Report on form 10-K Form 10-K

A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information.


Form 10-K

See 10-K.
 for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2002 on or about December December: see month.  27, 2002.

Operating income Operating Income

The profit realized from a business' own operations.

Notes:
This would not include income from things such as investments in other firms. Also referred to as operating profit or recurring profit.
 was $97 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002 compared to operating income of $109.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, a decrease of $12.3 million. The decrease was due primarily to pre-opening costs incurred related to the Golden Moon.

EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) A metric used to show a company's profitability, but not its cash flow. EBITDA became popular in the 1980s to show the potential profitability of leveraged buyouts, but has become  for fiscal year ended September 30, 2002 was $121.7 million compared to $122.1 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, a decrease of $0.4 million or 0.3%.

"EBITDA" means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, certain non-cash expenses Noun 1. non-cash expense - an expense (such as depreciation) that is not paid for in cash
disbursal, disbursement, expense - amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
 and certain non-recurring items. EBITDA is presented because management believes it is widely used as a measure of operating performance in the gaming industry. EBITDA is not a measure under generally accepted accounting principles The standard accounting rules, regulations, and procedures used by companies in maintaining their financial records.

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) provide companies and accountants with a consistent set of guidelines that cover both broad accounting
 ("GAAP GAAP

See: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles


GAAP

See generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
") and should not be construed as an alternative to operating income (as determined in accordance Accordance is Bible Study Software for Macintosh developed by OakTree Software, Inc.[]

As well as a standalone program, it is the base software packaged by Zondervan in their Bible Study suites for Macintosh.
 with GAAP) as an indicator Indicator

Anything used to predict future financial or economic trends.

Notes:
In the context of technical analysis, an indicator is a mathematical calculation based on a securities price and/or volume. The result is used to predict future prices.
 of cash flows or a measure of liquidity. All companies do not calculate EBITDA in the same manner. As a result, EBITDA as presented here may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure presented by other companies.


EBITDA is calculated as follows:

                        Year Ended     Year Ended      Year Ended
                      September 30,   September 30,   September 30,
                          2002            2001            2000
                      -------------   -------------   -------------

Net Income            $  90,261,667   $  98,041,535    $ 36,893,638
Depreciation             14,236,527      12,368,395      12,212,702
Other income (expense)    6,752,349      11,273,482       3,156,426
Preopening expense       10,498,580         375,206               -
                      -------------   -------------   -------------

EBITDA                $ 121,749,123   $ 122,058,618    $ 52,262,766
                      =============   =============   =============


Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.


Certain information included in this release and other materials filed or to be filed by the Enterprise with the Securities and Exchange Commission contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements include information relating to relating to relate prepconcernant

relating to relate prepbezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc 
 plans for future expansion and other business development activities as well as other capital spending capital spending

Spending for long-term assets such as factories, equipment, machinery, and buildings that permits the production of more goods and services in future years.
, financing sources and the effects of regulation (including gaming and tax regulation) and competition. Such forward-looking for·ward-look·ing
adj.
Concerned with or making provision for the future: forward-looking educators; a forward-looking corporate plan.

Adj. 1.
 information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Enterprise. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating to development and construction activities, dependence on existing management, leverage and debt service, domestic or global economic conditions, pending litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute.

When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation.
, changes in federal tax laws or the administration of such laws and changes in gaming laws Gaming law can be described as the set of rules and regulations that apply to the gaming or gambling industry. Gaming law is not exactly a branch of law in the traditional sense but rather a transversal gathering of a range of legal topics related to gaming which encompasses  or regulations (including the legalization LEGALIZATION. The act of making lawful.
     2. By legalization, is also understood the act by which a judge or competent officer authenticates a record, or other matter, in order that the same may be lawfully read in evidence. Vide Authentication.
 of gaming in certain jurisdictions). -0-


                 CHOCTAW RESORT DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE
                            BALANCE SHEETS
                      September 30, 2002 and 2001

                                           September 30, September 30,
                  Assets                       2002          2001
                                           ------------- -------------
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                 $72,783,499   $81,822,543
  Short term investments                              -    81,949,037
  Accounts receivable (net of allowance of
   $2,411,237 and $1,685,009)                 3,961,599     3,085,106
  Inventories                                 2,120,422     1,517,052
  Prepaid expenses and other                  1,403,550     1,784,209
                                           ------------- -------------
     Total current assets                    80,269,070   170,157,947

  Property and equipment, net               410,892,145   206,222,932
  Restricted cash                             2,617,915     2,568,256
  Deferred loan costs, net                    5,617,005     6,595,249
  Other assets                                2,631,964     1,302,131
                                           ------------- -------------
     Total assets                          $502,028,099  $386,846,515
                                           ------------- -------------

      Liabilities and Owner's Equity

Current liabilities:
  Current maturities of long-term debt         $300,000      $300,000
  Accounts payable                            8,209,279     2,519,767
  Construction accounts payable              17,375,937    15,883,132
  Due to Tribe                                3,875,465        81,401
Accrued liabilities:
  Accrued payroll and related                 8,195,759     5,247,757
  Accrued expenses and other liabilities      9,047,224     7,991,053
  Accrued interest expense                    9,808,719     9,597,633
                                           ------------- -------------
     Total current liabilities               56,812,383    41,620,743

Long-term debt, less current maturities     275,000,000   200,000,000

Commitments and contingencies                         -             -

Owner's equity:
  Contributed capital                       199,888,916   181,552,126
  Retained earnings (deficit)               (29,439,139)  (35,932,309)
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss         (234,061)     (394,045)
                                           ------------- -------------
     Total owner's equity                   170,215,716   145,225,772
                                           ------------- -------------
     Total liabilities and owner's equity  $502,028,099  $386,846,515
                                           ------------- -------------


                 CHOCTAW RESORT DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE
                       STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
         For the Years Ended September 30, 2002, 2001 and 2000

                              Year Ended    Year Ended    Year Ended
                             September 30, September 30, September 30,
                                 2002          2001          2000
                             ------------- ------------- -------------
Revenue:
  Casino                     $227,725,191  $221,262,983  $231,764,213
  Food and beverage            22,622,518    20,983,807    19,566,492
  Rooms                         9,435,982     8,463,478     8,763,236
  Other                        11,253,652     9,521,734     8,340,032
                             ------------- ------------- -------------
Gross revenue                 271,037,343   260,232,002   268,433,973
Less promotional allowances   (22,789,333)  (22,612,559)  (20,206,918)
                             ------------- ------------- -------------
    Net revenue               248,248,010   237,619,443   248,227,055
                             ------------- ------------- -------------
Costs and expenses:
  Casino                       61,000,541    60,086,718    58,990,590
  Food and beverage             8,289,854     7,680,105     6,912,038
  Rooms                         1,769,729     1,500,193     1,404,184
  Other                         9,156,762     7,363,497     7,170,758
  Selling, general and
   administrative              40,192,773    33,559,800    28,272,380
  Maintenance and utilities     6,089,228     5,370,512     4,800,747
  Preopening expense           10,498,580       375,206             -
  Management fee                        -             -    16,413,592
  Depreciation                 14,236,527    12,368,395    12,212,702
  Management agreement
   termination fee                      -             -    72,000,000
                             ------------- ------------- -------------
    Total                     151,233,994   128,304,426   208,176,991
                             ------------- ------------- -------------

Operating income               97,014,016   109,315,017    40,050,064
                             ------------- ------------- -------------

Other income (expense):
  Interest income               1,718,595     3,682,974       796,614
  Interest expense            (12,387,369)  (13,117,655)   (3,953,040)
  Other income (expense)        3,916,425    (1,838,801)            -
                             ------------- ------------- -------------
    Total                      (6,752,349)  (11,273,482)   (3,156,426)
                             ------------- ------------- -------------

Net income                     90,261,667    98,041,535    36,893,638
Other comprehensive
 income (loss)                    159,984      (394,045)            -
                             ------------- ------------- -------------

Comprehensive income          $90,421,651   $97,647,490   $36,893,638
                             ------------- ------------- -------------


                 CHOCTAW RESORT DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE
                       STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
         For The Years Ended September 30, 2002, 2001 and 2000

                              Year Ended    Year Ended    Year Ended
                             September 30, September 30, September 30,
                                  2002          2001         2000
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
Cash flows from operating
 activities:
  Net income                   $90,261,667   $98,041,535  $36,893,638
  Adjustments to reconcile net
   income to net cash provided
   by operating activities:
  Cumulative effect of
   accounting change                     -      (541,847)           -
  Depreciation and
   amortization                 14,850,104    13,806,760   12,272,518
  (Gain) loss on disposal of
   property and equipment         (425,778)      102,454       71,634
  Change in operating assets
   and liabilities:
    Accounts receivable, net      (876,493)      177,415      295,087
    Inventories                   (603,370)      (99,731)    (405,058)
    Prepaid expenses and other     380,659      (869,535)     561,548
    Other assets                (1,329,833)     (656,790)     (41,764)
    Accounts payable and due
     to Tribe                    4,982,361    (5,229,254)    (253,613)
    Accrued liabilities          4,215,259    12,462,857   (2,909,774)
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
Net cash provided by operating
 activities                    111,454,576   117,193,864   46,484,216
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
Cash flows from investing
 activities:
  Acquisitions of property and
   equipment, net of amounts in
   construction accounts
   payable                    (201,770,447)  (47,610,281)  (5,926,546)
  Proceeds from disposal of
   property and equipment          689,915                     50,709
  Proceeds from sale of short
   term investments             82,513,481    21,392,039            -
  Purchase of short term
   investments                           -  (103,391,616)           -
  Restricted cash                  (49,659)     (124,912)    (148,295)
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
Net cash used in investing
 activities                   (118,616,710) (129,734,770)  (6,024,132)
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
Cash flows from financing
 activities:
  Borrowings on credit
   facility                     75,000,000             -            -
  Proceeds from issuance of
   long-term debt                        -   200,000,000   75,000,000
  Repayment of long-term debt                (62,500,000) (12,500,000)
  Contribution of cash from
   Tribe                         6,931,380    24,707,375    2,128,224
  Distributions to the Tribe   (83,768,497)  (96,905,012) (89,902,518)
  Repayment of note payable to
   Boyd                                  -             -   (1,333,240)
  Loan fees paid                   (39,793)   (5,718,834)    (358,898)
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
Net cash provided by (used in)
 financing activities           (1,876,910)   59,583,529  (26,966,432)
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
Net increase in cash and cash
 equivalents                    (9,039,044)   47,042,623   13,493,652
Cash and cash equivalents at
 beginning of period            81,822,543    34,779,920   21,286,268
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at
 end of period                 $72,783,499   $81,822,543  $34,779,920
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
Supplemental disclosure of
 cash flow information:
  Cash paid for interest       $21,176,781    $3,596,449   $3,863,151
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
  Cash received for interest    $2,414,678    $2,986,891   $        -
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
Supplemental disclosure of
 non-cash investing and
  financing activities:
    Contributions of property
     and equipment from the
     Tribe                     $11,405,410    $3,156,740   $7,308,914
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
    Write-off of fully
     depreciated property and
     equipment                 $         -    $   78,983   $   18,493
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
    Disposals of equipment     $         -      $312,553   $        -
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
    Due to Tribe for property
     and equipment             $         -    $   81,401   $5,562,108
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
    Contributions of other
     assets from the Tribe     $         -    $1,843,927   $        -
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
    Accounts payable for
     construction              $17,375,937   $15,883,132   $        -
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
    Exchange of property and
     equipment for a note due
     to the tribe               $4,501,215   $         -   $        -
                              ------------- ------------- ------------
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