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Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc. Reaches Settlement with Equity Committee; Bondholder Committees Consent to Revised Plan.


NEW YORK New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
 -- Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc. ("THCR THCR Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts, Inc. " or the "Company")

(OTCBB OTCBB

See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB).
:DJTCQ.OB) and the official committee of THCR's equity security holders (the "Equity Committee") appointed in connection with the Company's recapitalization plan (the "Plan") announced today that they have reached a resolution that will result in the Equity Committee agreeing to support the Plan and withdrawing its opposition to the Plan. The settlement, which has also been consented to by the informal committees of the Company's Trump 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.  Associates' First Mortgage Notes and Trump Casino Holdings' First and Second Priority Mortgage Notes, provides for the Company making a $17.5 million cash payment to the Company's unaffiliated common stockholders in connection with the Plan. In addition, Donald J. Trump would exchange his right under the Plan to receive the former World's Fair world's fair: see exposition.
world's fair

Specially constructed attraction showcasing the science, technology, and culture of participating countries and enterprises.
 Site 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
 for additional equity in the recapitalized Company, which would bring Mr. Trump's stake to approximately 30% of the Company's fully diluted common stock (including the Class A Warrants discussed below, and not including any shares to be reserved for issuance under management incentive plans). The World's Fair Site would be sold at auction following the consummation of the Company's recapitalization proceedings, and the net proceeds Net Proceeds

The amount received after all costs are deducted from the sale of a piece of property or security.

Notes:
In the case of an investor selling a security, net proceeds represent the proceeds from the sale minus any trading costs (i.e. commissions).
 would be distributed to the Company's unaffiliated common stockholders. The property would be subject to a perpetual negative covenant A provision found in an employment agreement or a contract of sale of a business that prohibits an employee or seller from competing in the same area or market.

A negative covenant is commonly used by businesses, particularly those that depend upon trade secrets for their
 preventing future owners or any transferee, assignee assignee (assign) n. a person to whom property is transferred by sale or gift, particularly real property. (See: assign)


ASSIGNEE. One to whom an assignment has been made.
     2.
, occupant or lessee from developing any gaming activities on the property.

The Class A Warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of approximately 8.29% of the recapitalized Company's new common stock (on a fully-diluted basis) would be reallocated, with the unaffiliated common stockholders receiving Class A Warrants to purchase up to approximately 5.34% of the recapitalized Company's new common stock and Mr. Trump receiving the remaining warrants to purchase approximately 2.95% of the new common stock. Upon consummation of the Plan and assuming the exercise of all of his warrants received under the Plan, Mr. Trump would be the largest individual holder of THCR common stock. The Company believes that the Equity Committee's support of the Plan will expedite the reorganization process and help the Company meet its initial timeline to emerge from the court process by the beginning of May 2005.

The Company commenced its recapitalization proceedings on November 21, 2004. The Plan calls for an approximately $400 million reduction in the Company's indebtedness with a reduced interest rate of 8.5%, representing an annual interest expense savings of approximately $98 million. The Plan also permits a working capital facility of up to $500 million secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the Company's assets, which is expected to allow the Company to refurbish and expand its current properties and permit the Company to enter into new and emerging markets. For information on the proceedings, including the detailed disclosure statement and the amended plan of reorganization, interested parties are encouraged to visit the Company's website at www.THCRrecap.com. The hearing to confirm the Company's Plan is scheduled to commence on April 5, 2005 in Camden, New Jersey The City of Camden is the county seat of Camden County, New Jersey in the United States. It is located just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 79,904. .

Donald J. Trump, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "I firmly believe in the future of the Company, as evidenced by my increasing my overall ownership in the recapitalized Company to approximately 30%." Scott C. Butera, the Company's President and 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.
, added, "We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the Equity Committee which provides additional value to our shareholders and facilitates the execution of the Company's recapitalization plan. The Company's plan now has overwhelming support from its major equity and fixed income stakeholders."

Any securities proposed to be issued in connection with the Plan (including the Class A Warrants referenced above) have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or any state securities laws and unless so registered may not be offered or sold in 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.  except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and applicable state securities laws. The information contained herein and in the attached exhibit does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of offers to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of any security in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Our Company:

THCR is a leading gaming company that owns and operates four properties. THCR's assets 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 Trump Plaza is a name associated with several buildings in the Trump Empire
  • Trump Plaza (Atlantic City) is the 39-story Trump Plaza Atlantic City Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ built in 1984 owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts.
 Hotel and Casino, located on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, 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);  Hotel Casino, located in Atlantic City's Marina District, and the Trump Casino Hotel, a riverboat casino A Riverboat casino is a type of casino unique to several areas of the United States which use a riverboat as a casino. Several states authorized this type of casino to limit the areas where casinos could be constructed.  located in Gary, Indiana. Together, the properties comprise approximately 371,300 square feet of gaming space and 3,180 hotel rooms and suites. The Company is the sole vehicle through which Donald J. Trump conducts gaming activities and strives to provide customers with outstanding casino resort and entertainment experiences consistent with the Donald J. Trump standard of excellence. THCR is separate and distinct from Mr. Trump's real estate and other holdings.

PSLRA PSLRA Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
PSLRA Public Service Labour Relations Act (Canada) 
 Safe Harbor Safe Harbor

1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated.

2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive.
 for Forward-Looking Statements and Additional Available Information

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements 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 THCR's or its subsidiaries' performance, trends in THCR'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" 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 THCR, THCR notes that there are various factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in any such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this release were prepared by management 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 THCR. 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. The forward-looking statements in this release reflect the opinion of the Company's management as of the date of this release. 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. This 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 THCR 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 THCR 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.trump.com.
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