Trump Entertainment Resorts Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2006 Results.* Q4 2006 Adjusted 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 Increases Nearly 42% over Q4 2005 * Operating Margins Operating Margin A ratio used to measure a company's pricing strategy and operating efficiency. Calculated by: Improve at All Properties * Continued Improvement in Net Revenues * First Phase of Capital Improvement Projects Nearing Completion ATLANTIC CITY Atlantic City, city (1990 pop. 37,986), Atlantic co., SE N.J., an Atlantic resort and convention center; settled c.1790, inc. 1854. Situated on Absecon Island, a barrier island 10 mi (16. , N.J. -- Trump Entertainment Resorts Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. is a holding company which owns, operates and manages casinos/hotels in the United States The company was formed in 2005 as a result of the restructing of its predecessor Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts. Donald J. , Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on NMS See NetWare Management System. : TRMP TRMP Tribal Resource Management Plans TRMP The Reconstructive Memory Project (blog) ) today reported its operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. The Company reported a loss from continuing operations continuing operations Parts of a business that are expected to be maintained as an ongoing segment of an overall business operation. Income and losses from continuing operations are reported separately if any segments have been discontinued during the of ($10.3 million) or ($0.33) per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 compared to a loss from continuing operations of ($26.1 million) or ($0.86) per share for the three months ended December 31, 2005. A summary of quarterly results follows: [TABLE OMITTED] (1) Adjusted EBITDA presented in this table is income from operations excluding depreciation and amortization, reorganization expenses and related costs, development costs, and stock-based compensation expenses. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not 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). ") measurements, but are commonly used in the gaming industry as measures of performance and as a basis for valuation of gaming companies. Refer to the selected financial information accompanying this press release for a reconciliation of income (loss) from operations to Adjusted EBITDA. The Company reported fourth quarter 2006 Adjusted EBITDA of $38.7 million, a 41.8% increase over $27.3 million for 2005. Net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2006 of $244.2 million were $9.5 million higher than net revenues of $234.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2005. Before corporate and other expenses, the three operating properties reported Adjusted EBITDA of $44.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2006, a 26.8% increase over Adjusted EBITDA of $35.4 million in 2005. Corporate and other costs were $10.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2006 compared to $13.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. Included in corporate and other costs for the fourth quarter of 2006 is stock-based compensation expense of $1.0 million and development costs of $3.6 million. Included in corporate and other costs for the fourth quarter of 2005 is stock-based compensation expense of $2.8 million, development costs of $1.1 million and reorganization costs of $1.4 million. The Company's loss from continuing operations was ($19.1 million) or ($0.62) per share for the year ended December 31, 2006. As a result of the Company's reorganization completed on May 20, 2005 and the application of fresh-start accounting principles, the financial results for 2005 are presented separately for the Predecessor Company (through May 19, 2005) and the Reorganized re·or·gan·ize v. re·or·gan·ized, re·or·gan·iz·ing, re·or·gan·iz·es v.tr. To organize again or anew. v.intr. To undergo or effect changes in organization. Company (period from May 20, 2005 through December 31, 2005). As such, the financial results for the year ended December 31, 2006 are not comparable to the results for the similar period in 2005, except for the purpose of comparing property level operating performance as discussed herein. Furthermore, the Company began recording minority interest subsequent to the Reorganization. A summary of results follows: [TABLE OMITTED] (2) Adjusted EBITDA presented in this table is income from operations excluding depreciation and amortization, reorganization (income) expenses and related costs, development costs, a favorable fa·vor·a·ble adj. 1. Advantageous; helpful: favorable winds. 2. Encouraging; propitious: a favorable diagnosis. 3. legal settlement, expense of the ten year warrants issued in 2005 and stock-based compensation. The Company is presenting Adjusted EBITDA to highlight differences that exist between periods due to the reorganization of the Company and new accounting pronouncements. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not GAAP measurements, but are commonly used in the gaming industry as measures of performance and as a basis for valuation of gaming companies. Refer to the selected financial information accompanying this press release for a reconciliation of income (loss) from operations to Adjusted EBITDA. For purposes of comparing operating performance of the three properties, the Company has combined the 2005 results for the Predecessor Company and the Reorganized Company for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2005, as the Company believes it provides the best comparison to the twelve months ended December 31, 2006. For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company reported Adjusted EBITDA of $180.6 million on net revenues of $1,026.2 million compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $166.3 million on net revenues of $992.2 million in 2005. Before corporate and other expenses, the three operating properties reported Adjusted EBITDA of $203.3 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006 compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $187.6 million in 2005, an increase of 8.4%. In addition to the aforementioned a·fore·men·tioned adj. Mentioned previously. n. The one or ones mentioned previously. aforementioned Adjective mentioned before Adj. 1. items, operating results from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2006 were impacted by the following items: * From July 5th through July 7th, all Atlantic City casino operations were forced closed as a result of the New Jersey budget stalemate stale·mate n. 1. A situation in which further action is blocked; a deadlock. 2. A drawing position in chess in which the king, although not in check, can move only into check and no other piece can move. tr.v. . * In September, the Company reached an agreement with the South Jersey Transportation Authority The South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) is a quasi-private agency created by the New Jersey Legislature in 1991 to manage transportation-related services in the six South Jersey counties: Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem. to settle certain issues. The $1.7 million cash settlement was recorded as a reduction of general and administrative expenses at Trump Marina Trump Marina Hotel Casino is located in Atlantic City, New Jersey and is managed by Trump Entertainment Resorts. The resort covers a 14.6 acre tract and includes a 74,252 square foot casino; 728 guest rooms (including 571 guest rooms, 60 Bay Tower suites and 97 luxury suites); in the third quarter. * The Company incurred approximately $7.5 million in corporate development expenses in 2006, compared to $5.6 million in 2005 primarily related to our unsuccessful efforts to secure a gaming license in Philadelphia. * For the year ended December 31, 2006, our net interest expense was reduced by $43.7 million and our depreciation and amortization was reduced by $5.1 million compared to 2005. Specifically, in 2006, the Company: * Commenced the $110 million first phase of its renovation capital program; * Began construction of a new, $250 million, 786-room hotel tower at the Taj Mahal Taj Mahal (täzh məhäl`, täj məhŭl`), mausoleum, Agra, Uttar Pradesh state, N India, on the Yamuna River. It is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and the finest example of the late style of Indian ; * Introduced several labor efficiency programs, which led to a $4.8 million reduction in labor costs net of benefit and other cost increases. * Increased cash room, 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. revenues by approximately $10 million; * Completed the installation of a Company-wide data warehouse; and * Completed the installation of a hotel yield management system. Mark Juliano, the Company's Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , commented, "Once again, we were able to post increases in net revenues and adjusted EBITDA for the quarter, as we continue to focus our efforts on streamlined operations and marketing to more profitable customers. "The first phase of our renovation capital projects has made a noticeable physical difference at our properties, particularly at the Taj Mahal and Plaza, and we believe that we will substantially complete the $110 million first phase of our renovation capital in the first quarter of 2007. "Across the Company, we have completed the renovation of all of our standard hotel rooms. At the Taj Mahal, we have completed the first phase of the Spice Road promenade promenade Public place where people walk (or, in the past, rode) at leisure for pleasure, exercise, or display. Promenades are pedestrian avenues pleasingly landscaped or commanding a view, often located along waterfronts and in parks. Vehicular traffic may or may not be restricted. redevelopment project, as well as the new state-of-the-art casino lounge, a new Asian gaming area and a noodle bar. At Trump Plaza Trump Plaza is a name associated with several buildings in the Trump Empire
"We will continue to improve the physical appeal of our properties by beginning the second phase of our renovation capital improvement program, which we expect to occur through the first quarter of 2008 and to cost approximately $140 million. Building upon the momentum we realized in the second half of 2006 as a result of the major overhaul of the casino floor and other areas of the Plaza, this next phase of our capital projects will include significant physical changes at each of our properties. These changes are being designed to significantly enhance our customer experience and add value in customer segments in which we have identified revenue opportunity." Underway and upcoming capital improvement projects include: * Across all three properties, all-new buffet concepts that will target improved results among customers with values of $100 to $300 daily; * The replacement of approximately 20% of our slot product through the introduction of new games or conversion kits; * At the Taj Mahal, the completion of the Spice Road project, complete renovation of the casino floor, seven new luxurious penthouse penthouse Enclosed area on top of a building. A penthouse can be an apartment on the roof or top floor of a building or a structure on the roof housing the top of an elevator shaft, air-conditioning equipment, or stairs leading to the roof. suites, the renovation of the baccarat baccarat (bä`kərä', băk`–, Fr. bäkärä`), French card game formerly widely played in European casinos but now supplanted in popularity by chemin de fer. pit and the poker poker, card game, believed to have originated in Asia and first played in the United States in the 19th cent. A traditional cutthroat gambling game at first, it is now also an internationally popular social pastime. room, and one or more new gourmet restaurants; * At the Plaza, a newly redesigned and refurbished transportation center, through which the majority of our customers arrive; and * At the Marina, the introduction of a new gourmet Italian restaurant room, redevelopment of several additional restaurants and the introduction of a new 24-hour restaurant, a new noodle bar and Asian-themed restaurant and the renovation of convention space and meeting rooms. James B. Perry, Chief Executive Officer and President stated, "2006 was a year of many significant accomplishments for Trump Entertainment Resorts. When I became CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and President of the Company, we outlined a series of specific initiatives that we would undertake to improve our net revenues and our operating margins. Today, we have accomplished many of these important goals, and believe that they will yield additional positive results in 2007." "Across our properties, the introduction of new customer segmentation has given us the ability to focus on higher-value customers while increasing cash sales sales made for ready, money, in distinction from those on which credit is given; stocks sold, to be delivered on the day of transaction. See also: Cash . At the same time, we recognized the continued need to streamline our management processes and achieve payroll savings, and have made substantial progress in realizing these cost savings. "In 2007, we plan to continue to reduce payroll costs and to increase retail cash sales, as well as to continue to reduce our gaming cost of sales, in order to drive continued margin improvement. The installation of our data warehouse and yield management systems should begin to benefit our operations in 2007. "We have substantially refocused our consumer marketing campaigns and introduced new branding initiatives to promote the overall Company, while capitalizing on our physical assets by introducing unique and distinct positioning for each of our properties in the marketplace. "In mid-2007, we plan to introduce a new, unified players' card that will further allow us to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. our diverse and significant marketplace presence. This system will provide the foundation to help drive revenue through new customer loyalty and cross-property play initiatives. "While we were disappointed by not receiving a Pennsylvania gaming license, our development efforts continue in multiple locations as we actively seek opportunities to expand the Trump brand and gaming operations expertise both domestically and abroad. "We expect 2007 to be a year of both opportunities and challenges. In 2007, gaming at Pennsylvania racetracks and the proposed partial smoking ban in Atlantic City will have an impact on our operations. While it is too early to predict the impact, we are actively devising strategies to address them in order to minimize any financial strain, including both capital projects and operational initiatives that are designed to substantially enhance the guest experience at our properties." Capital Structure The Company reported that as of December 31, 2006 it had cash of $100.0 million excluding $27.4 million of cash restricted in use by the agreement governing the sale of Trump Indiana. The Company indicated total debt had decreased by $30.5 million since December 31, 2005 to $1,407.4 million at December 31, 2006. Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2006 were approximately $129.0 million, consisting of $48.0 million maintenance capital, $63.0 million renovation, and $18.0 million for the Taj Mahal Tower. 2007 Outlook The Company provided the following insights into 2007: 1. Continued improvement in operating performance is expected throughout 2007, and the Company continues to pursue the goal of obtaining industry average margins in the second half of the year. 2. Due to the uncertainty of the impact of the competition from Pennsylvania and the proposed partial smoking ban in Atlantic City, the Company does not feel it is prudent to give specific guidance as to operating performance at this time. The Company's intention is to monitor these events and provide more specific guidance by mid-year. 3. The expected expense for stock based compensation for 2007 is approximately $4.0 million. Stock based compensation is a non-cash operating expense Operating Expense The essential things that a company must purchase in order to maintain business. Notes: For example, the payment of employees wages are an operating expense. Also known as OPEX. . 4. Depreciation expense should be approximately $75 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. 5. Interest expense for 2007 will be approximately $120 million to $125 million, net of capitalized interest Capitalized interest Interest that is not immediately expensed, but rather is considered as an asset and is then amortized through the income statement over time. In the context of project financing, interest that is paid by additional borrowing. . 6. In 2007, the Company expects to record a non-cash charge-in-lieu of income taxes of $3.0 million to $5.0 million. 7. Capital expenditures are expected to be as follows: [TABLE OMITTED] 8. The above mentioned items are being supplied under the assumption that there will be no material changes in economic conditions, applicable legislation or regulation, world events or other circumstances beyond the Company's control that may adversely affect the Company's results of operations or financial condition. Conference Call The Company will conduct a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, February 7, 2007, during which management will discuss the results and other matters addressed in the earnings release. Members of the financial community and interested investors are welcome to participate in the conference call by calling toll free (866) 293-8971 or (913) 312-6681 for callers outside the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada, not earlier than 15 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin. A replay of the conference call will be available from 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 until midnight on Saturday, February 17, 2007. The replay number is toll free (888) 203-1112, or (719) 457-0820 for callers outside the United States and Canada. The replay passcode is 3534875. About Our Company Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. is a leading gaming company that owns and operates three properties. The Company's properties include Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort is located at 1000 Boardwalk Avenue, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the bustling casino area. The casino is owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts. and Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, located on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey “Atlantic City” redirects here. For other uses, see Atlantic City (disambiguation). Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, USA. Famous for its boardwalk and casino gambling, it is a resort community located on Absecon Island on the coast of the , and Trump Marina Hotel Casino, located in Atlantic ATLANTIC Cardiology A clinical trial–Angina Treatments–Lasers And Normal Therapies In Comparison City's Marina District. The Company is the sole vehicle through which Donald J. Trump, the Company's Chairman and largest stockholder, conducts gaming activities and strives to provide customers with outstanding casino resort and entertainment experiences consistent with the Donald J. Trump standard of excellence. Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. is separate and distinct from Mr. Trump's real estate and other holdings.
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A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. so long as those statements are identified as forward-looking and are accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such statements. All statements, trend analysis and other information contained in this release relative to the Company's or its subsidiaries' performance, trends in the Company's or its subsidiaries' operations or financial results, plans, expectations, estimates and beliefs, as well as other statements including words such as "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "will," "could," "can" and other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In connection with certain forward-looking statements contained in this release and those that may be made in the future by or on behalf of Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc., the Company notes that there are various factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in any such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the ability to fund and execute the Company's master plan for the Company's Atlantic City properties; the ability to obtain gaming licenses in other locations and develop such sites; the effects of the Company's recently completed bankruptcy cases; the ability to attract, retain and compensate key executives and associates; the ability of the Company to attract and retain customers; the effects of environmental and structural building conditions relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the Company's properties; access to available and feasible financing and insurance; changes in laws, regulations or accounting standards, insurance premiums and relations with third parties; approvals and decisions of courts, regulators and governmental bodies and the results of any 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. ; judicial decisions, legislative referenda and regulatory actions, including gaming and tax-related actions; the ability of the Company's customer-tracking programs and marketing to continue to increase or sustain customer loyalty; the Company's ability to recoup recoup To sell an asset at a price sufficient to recover the original outlay or to offset a previous loss. costs of capital investments through higher revenues; the ability to use the "Trump" name; acts of war Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Acts of War is a technothriller by Jeff Rovin Plot introduction The mobile Regional Operations Center (ROC) in Turkey investigates a dam blown up by Kurdish terrorists. or terrorist incidents The following is a timeline of acts and failed attempts that can be considered non-state terrorism. Massacres more generally are listed chronologically at List of massacres; assassinations are listed by location at List of assassinated people. ; high energy and gasoline gasoline or petrol, light, volatile mixture of hydrocarbons for use in the internal-combustion engine and as an organic solvent, obtained primarily by fractional distillation and "cracking" of petroleum, but also obtained from natural gas, by prices and adverse winter weather conditions; abnormal gaming hold percentages; the effects of competition, including locations of competitors and operating and market competition; and the effect of economic, credit and capital market conditions on the economy in general, and on gaming and hotel companies in particular. The forward-looking statements contained in this release reflect the opinion of management as of the date of this release and are qualified by, and subject to, significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other uncertainties and contingencies, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this release will be realized or that actual results will not be significantly higher or lower. Readers are hereby advised that developments subsequent to this release are likely to cause these statements to become outdated with the passage of time or other factors beyond the control of the Company. The Company does not intend, however, to update the guidance provided herein prior to its next release or unless otherwise required to do so. Readers of this release should consider these facts in evaluating the information contained herein. In addition, the business and operations of the Company are subject to substantial risks, including, but not limited to risks relating to liquidity and cash flows, which increase the uncertainty inherent in the forward-looking statements contained in this release. The inclusion of the forward-looking statements contained in this release should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the forward-looking statements contained in the release will be achieved. In light of the foregoing, readers of this release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained herein. Additional information concerning the potential risk factors that could affect the Company's future performance are described from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the SEC, including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Reports 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. and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. . These reports may be viewed free of charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, or on the Company's website, www.trumpcasinos.com. [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] |
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