United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Form 10-Q
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004
Commission file number 1-16791
Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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51-0414140 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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1131 North DuPont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(302) 674-4600 |
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(Registrants telephone number, including area code) |
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N/A |
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) |
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 ý No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ý No o
As of July 31, 2004, the number of shares of each class of the registrants common stock outstanding is as follows:
Common Stock - |
10,455,112 shares |
Class A Common Stock - |
16,075,059 shares |
Part I Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended June 30, |
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Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2004 |
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2003 |
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2004 |
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2003 |
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Revenues: |
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Gaming |
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$ |
46,959 |
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$ |
44,292 |
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$ |
94,268 |
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$ |
85,849 |
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Other operating |
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8,460 |
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8,286 |
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16,748 |
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15,084 |
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Gross revenues |
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55,419 |
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52,578 |
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111,016 |
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100,933 |
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Less promotional allowances |
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4,892 |
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4,536 |
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9,929 |
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8,692 |
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50,527 |
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48,042 |
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101,087 |
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92,241 |
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Expenses: |
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Gaming |
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36,913 |
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35,011 |
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74,565 |
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67,532 |
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Other operating |
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3,131 |
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2,750 |
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5,572 |
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5,004 |
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General and administrative |
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1,098 |
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1,115 |
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2,245 |
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2,069 |
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Depreciation |
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1,699 |
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1,523 |
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3,390 |
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3,025 |
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42,841 |
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40,399 |
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85,772 |
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77,630 |
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Operating earnings |
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7,686 |
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7,643 |
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15,315 |
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14,611 |
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Interest expense |
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176 |
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253 |
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329 |
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467 |
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Earnings before income taxes |
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7,510 |
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7,390 |
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14,986 |
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14,144 |
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Income taxes |
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3,052 |
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3,005 |
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6,094 |
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5,752 |
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Net earnings |
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$ |
4,458 |
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$ |
4,385 |
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$ |
8,892 |
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$ |
8,392 |
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Net earnings per common share (Note 3): |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.34 |
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$ |
0.32 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.33 |
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$ |
0.32 |
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The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts
(Unaudited)
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June 30,
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December 31,
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
16,969 |
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$ |
14,138 |
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Accounts receivable |
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2,572 |
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1,914 |
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Due from State of Delaware |
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4,304 |
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8,670 |
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Inventories |
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1,723 |
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1,801 |
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Prepaid expenses and other |
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2,529 |
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2,414 |
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Receivable from Dover Motorsports, Inc. |
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22 |
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Prepaid income taxes |
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487 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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895 |
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878 |
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Total current assets |
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29,501 |
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29,815 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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125,493 |
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122,344 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
154,994 |
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$ |
152,159 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
5,590 |
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$ |
6,516 |
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Purses due horsemen |
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4,059 |
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7,957 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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4,908 |
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6,015 |
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Payable to Dover Motorsports, Inc. |
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96 |
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Income taxes payable |
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53 |
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Deferred revenue |
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355 |
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261 |
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Total current liabilities |
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14,912 |
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20,898 |
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Notes payable to banks |
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32,350 |
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31,225 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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299 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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6,467 |
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5,061 |
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Commitments and contingencies (see Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements) |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, $0.10 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding: none |
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Common stock, $0.10 par value; 74,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding: June 30, 2004-10,455,112 shares; December 31, 2003-10,333,112 shares |
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1,045 |
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1,033 |
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Class A common stock, $0.10 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding: June 30, 2004-16,075,059 shares; December 31, 2003-16,145,059 shares |
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1,608 |
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1,615 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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68,050 |
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67,454 |
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Retained earnings |
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30,848 |
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24,873 |
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Deferred compensation |
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(585 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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100,966 |
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94,975 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
154,994 |
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$ |
152,159 |
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The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
In Thousands
(Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2004 |
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2003 |
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Operating activities: |
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Net earnings |
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$ |
8,892 |
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$ |
8,392 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation |
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3,390 |
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3,025 |
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Amortization of credit facility origination fees |
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31 |
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Amortization of deferred compensation |
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16 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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1,059 |
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522 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(658 |
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2,610 |
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Due from State of Delaware |
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4,366 |
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4,766 |
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Inventories |
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78 |
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(199 |
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Prepaid expenses and other |
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(146 |
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(1,380 |
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Receivable from/payable to Dover Motorsports, Inc. |
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(118 |
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155 |
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Prepaid income taxes/income taxes payable |
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(210 |
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763 |
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Accounts payable |
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(2,717 |
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(1,800 |
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Purses due horsemen |
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(3,898 |
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(4,815 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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(1,107 |
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(2,542 |
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Deferred revenue |
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94 |
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10 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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9,072 |
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9,507 |
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Investing activities: |
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Capital expenditures |
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(4,449 |
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(1,988 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(4,449 |
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(1,988 |
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Financing activities: |
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Borrowings from revolving debt |
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96,930 |
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77,360 |
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Repayments of revolving debt |
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(95,805 |
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(80,625 |
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Dividends paid |
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(2,917 |
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(2,657 |
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Repurchase of common stock |
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(1,523 |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(1,792 |
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(7,445 |
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
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2,831 |
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74 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
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14,138 |
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12,836 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
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$ |
16,969 |
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$ |
12,910 |
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Supplemental information: |
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Interest paid |
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$ |
312 |
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$ |
555 |
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Income taxes paid |
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$ |
5,244 |
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$ |
5,155 |
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The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 Basis of Presentation
References in this document to the Company, Gaming & Entertainment, we, us and our mean Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, but do not include all of the information and disclosures required for audited financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Companys latest Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 9, 2004. In the opinion of management, these statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2004.
NOTE 2 - Business Operations
Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. is a diversified gaming and entertainment company whose operations consist of Dover Downs Slots a 91,000 square foot video lottery (slots) casino complex; the Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center featuring luxury accommodations with conference, banquet, fine dining, ballroom and concert hall facilities; and Dover Downs Raceway a harness racing track with pari-mutuel wagering on live and simulcast horse races.
Gaming & Entertainment has two wholly owned subsidiaries: Dover Downs, Inc. and Dover Downs Management Corp. Dover Downs, Inc. was incorporated in 1967 and began motorsports and harness racing operations in 1969. In June of 1994, legislation authorizing video lottery operations in the State of Delaware (the State) was adopted. The Companys video lottery (slots) casino operations began on December 29, 1995. As a result of several restructurings, Dover Downs, Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Dover Motorsports, Inc. (f/k/a Dover Downs Entertainment, Inc.) (DVD), and became the operating entity for all of DVDs gaming operations.
Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. was incorporated in the State in December of 2001 as a wholly owned subsidiary of DVD. Effective March 31, 2002, DVD completed a tax-free spin-off of its gaming operations by contributing 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of Dover Downs, Inc. to the Company, and subsequently distributing 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company to DVD stockholders. Immediately following the spin-off, Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. became an independent public company.
The Company is authorized to conduct video lottery operations as a Licensed Agent under the Delaware State Lottery Code. Pursuant to Delawares Horse Racing Redevelopment Act, enacted in 1994, the Delaware State Lottery Office administers and controls the operation of the video lottery.
The Companys license from the Delaware Harness Racing Commission (the Commission) to hold harness race meetings on our premises and to offer pari-mutuel wagering on live and simulcast horse races must be renewed on an annual basis. In order to maintain its license to conduct video lottery operations, the Company is required to maintain its harness horse racing license. The Company has received an annual license from the Commission for the past 35 consecutive years and management believes that its relationship with the Commission remains good.
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Our entertainment complex is located in Dover, the capital of the State of Delaware. Approximately 70% of our customers come from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the District of Columbia. In July 2004, Pennsylvania adopted legislation which authorizes up to 61,000 slot machines at various existing and proposed venues throughout the state, predominantly horse racing facilities. It is difficult for us to predict the effect that such legislation will have on us, but we estimate that one or more facilities in Pennsylvania are likely to begin operations in 2006. Pennsylvania will have one of the highest effective tax rates on slot machine gaming in the country and will charge an up front $50,000,000 license fee to the horse racing and casino venues that are granted a gaming license. It is difficult to predict whether these factors will discourage investment in facilities capable of competing with destination facilities, such as ours, that offer luxurious hotel accommodations and various forms of entertainment. Pennsylvania patrons comprise approximately 7% of our customer base.
Due to the nature of the Companys business activities, it is subject to various federal, state and local regulations.
Basis of consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Gaming & Entertainment and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
Revenue and expense recognition Gaming revenues represent (i) the net win from video lottery (slot) machine wins and losses and (ii) commissions from pari-mutuel wagering. Other operating revenues consist of hotel rooms revenue, food and beverage sales and other miscellaneous income.
For the video lottery operations, which account for more than 80% of gross revenues for all periods presented, the difference between the amount wagered by bettors and the amount paid out to bettors is referred to as the win. The win is included in the amount recorded in the Companys consolidated financial statements as gaming revenue. The Delaware State Lottery Office sweeps the win from the video lottery operations, collects the States share of the win and the amount due to the vendors under contract with the State who provide the video lottery (slot) machines and associated computer systems, collects the amount allocable to purses for harness horse racing and remits the remainder to the Company as its commission for acting as a Licensed Agent. Gaming expenses include the amounts collected by the State (i) for the States share of the win, (ii) for remittance to the providers of the video lottery (slot) machines and associated computer systems, and (iii) for harness horse racing purses. The Company recognizes revenues from pari-mutuel commissions earned from live harness horse racing and importing of simulcast signals from other race tracks when the race occurs. Revenues from hotel rooms, food and beverage sales and other miscellaneous income are recognized at the time the service is provided.
The retail value of hotel rooms, food, beverage and other items that are provided to customers without charge has been included in gross revenues, and a corresponding amount has been deducted as promotional allowances. The estimated direct cost of providing these items has been charged to the casino through interdepartmental allocations and is included in gaming expenses in the consolidated statement of earnings.
The Company currently has a point loyalty program for its video lottery customers which allows them to earn points based on the volume of their video lottery activity. The points can be redeemed for various services and merchandise throughout the gaming facility; however, they are not redeemable for cash or casino play. The Company records the points as an expense when they are redeemed by the customers. The value of all points outstanding as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 was $4,920,000 and $4,592,000, respectively.
Earnings per share -Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) are calculated in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement No. 128, Earnings Per Share . Weighted average shares used in computing basic and diluted EPS are as follows:
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Three months ended June 30, |
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Six months ended June 30, |
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2004 |
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2003 |
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2004 |
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2003 |
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Basic EPS |
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26,478,000 |
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26,510,000 |
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26,478,000 |
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26,544,000 |
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Effect of dilutive securities |
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111,000 |
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25,000 |
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89,000 |
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26,000 |
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Diluted EPS |
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26,589,000 |
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26,535,000 |
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26,567,000 |
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26,570,000 |
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Dilutive securities include stock options and unvested restricted stock awards.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2004, options to purchase approximately 252,000 and 274,000 shares of common stock, respectively, were outstanding, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the options exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common stock during the period. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, options to purchase approximately 676,000 shares of common stock were outstanding but not included in the computation for the same reason.
Accounting for stock-based compensation The Company has a stock incentive plan which provides for the grant of stock options and/or restricted stock to officers and key employees. The Company accounts for stock options in accordance with FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, as amended by FASB Statement No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation Transition and Disclosure an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123 . Statement No. 123 defines a fair-value based method of accounting for stock-based compensation plans; however, it allows the continued use of the intrinsic value method under Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees , and related interpretations. The Company has elected to continue to use the intrinsic value method and based on this method did not record any stock-based compensation expense related to its stock options during the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 and 2003. The Companys restricted stock vests based on continued employment with the Company. Restricted stock awards result in compensation expense as discussed in NOTE 6 Stockholders Equity.
The following table illustrates the effect on net earnings and net earnings per common share if the Company had applied the fair-value recognition provisions of Statement No. 123 to stock-based employee compensation:
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Three months ended June 30, |
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Six months ended June 30, |
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2004 |
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2003 |
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2004 |
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2003 |
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Net earnings, as reported |
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$ |
4,458,000 |
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$ |
4,385,000 |
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$ |
8,892,000 |
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$ |
8,392,000 |
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Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net earnings, net of related tax effects |
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10,000 |
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10,000 |
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Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair-value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects |
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(155,000 |
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(154,000 |
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(301,000 |
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(308,000 |
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Pro forma net earnings |
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$ |
4,313,000 |
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$ |
4,231,000 |
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$ |
8,601,000 |
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$ |
8,084,000 |
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Net earnings per common share: |
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Basic as reported |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.34 |
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$ |
0.32 |
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Basic pro forma |
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$ |
0.16 |
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$ |
0.16 |
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$ |
0.32 |
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$ |
0.30 |
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Diluted as reported |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.33 |
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$ |
0.32 |
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Diluted pro forma |
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$ |
0.16 |
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$ |
0.16 |
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$ |
0.32 |
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$ |
0.30 |
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Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net earnings.
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NOTE 4 Indebtedness
The Company has a $40,000,000 credit facility, as amended effective February 19, 2004, that expires on April 30, 2006. Interest is based, at the Companys option, upon (i) LIBOR plus 0.75% or (ii) the base rate (the greater of the prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.5%) minus 1%. The terms of the credit facility contain, among others, minimum net worth, interest coverage and maximum leverage covenant requirements. Material adverse changes in the Companys results of operation could impact its ability to maintain financial ratios necessary to satisfy these requirements. The facility is for seasonal funding needs, capital improvements and other general corporate purposes. At June 30, 2004, the Company was in compliance with all terms of the facility and there was $32,350,000 outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 2.08%. After consideration of stand by letters of credit outstanding, $7,550,000 was available pursuant to the facility at June 30, 2004.
The Company maintains a non-contributory, tax qualified defined benefit pension plan. All of Gaming & Entertainments full time employees are eligible to participate in the pension plan. Benefits provided by the Gaming & Entertainment pension plan are based on years of service and employees remuneration over their term of employment. Pension costs are funded in accordance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company also maintains a non-qualified, non-contributory defined benefit pension plan for certain employees to restore pension benefits reduced by federal income tax regulations. The cost associated with the plan is determined using the same actuarial methods and assumptions as those used for the Companys qualified pension plan.
The components of net periodic pension cost are as follows:
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Three months ended June 30, |
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Six months ended June 30, |
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2004 |
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2003 |
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2004 |
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2003 |
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Service cost |
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$ |
198,000 |
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$ |
178,000 |
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$ |
396,000 |
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$ |
356,000 |
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Interest cost |
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68,000 |
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52,000 |
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136,000 |
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104,000 |
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Expected return on plan assets |
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(57,000 |
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(36,000 |
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(114,000 |
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(72,000 |
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Recognized net actuarial loss |
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12,000 |
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13,000 |
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24,000 |
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26,000 |
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Amortization of prior service cost |
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2,000 |
|
2,000 |
|
4,000 |
|
4,000 |
|
||||
|
|
$ |
223,000 |
|
$ |
209,000 |
|
$ |
446,000 |
|
$ |
418,000 |
|
The Company expects to contribute approximately $500,000 to its pension plans in 2004, of which $300,000 was contributed during the six months ended June 30, 2004.
Changes in the components of stockholders equity are as follows:
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|
Common
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|
Class A
|
|
Additional
|
|
Retained
|
|
Deferred
|
|
|||||
Balance at December 31, 2003 |
|
$ |
1,033,000 |
|
$ |
1,615,000 |
|
$ |
67,454,000 |
|
$ |
24,873,000 |
|
$ |
|
|
Net earnings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,892,000 |
|
|
|
|||||
Dividends paid, $0.11 per share |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,917,000 |
) |
|
|
|||||
Issuance of restricted stock |
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
596,000 |
|
|
|
(601,000 |
) |
|||||
Amortization of deferred compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,000 |
|
|||||
Conversion of Class A common stock to common stock |
|
7,000 |
|
(7,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Balance at June 30, 2004 |
|
$ |
1,045,000 |
|
$ |
1,608,000 |
|
$ |
68,050,000 |
|
$ |
30,848,000 |
|
$ |
(585,000 |
) |
On July 28, 2004, the Companys Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable on September 10, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 10, 2004.
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On October 23, 2002, the Companys Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 2,000,000 shares of the Companys outstanding common stock. The purchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions as conditions warrant. The repurchase authorization does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares and may be suspended at any time. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, the Company purchased and retired 49,700 and 169,945 shares of its outstanding common stock at an average purchase price of $8.99 and $8.96 per share. Gaming & Entertainment did not repurchase any outstanding shares of its common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2004. At June 30, 2004, the Company had remaining repurchase authority of 1,830,055 shares.
The Company has a stock incentive plan which provides for the grant of up to 1,500,000 shares of stock to our officers and key employees through stock options and/or awards valued in whole or in part by reference to our common stock, such as restricted stock awards. Under the plan, option grants must have an exercise price of not less than 100% of the fair market value of the underlying shares of common stock at the date of the grant. The stock options have eight-year terms and generally vest equally over a period of six years from the date of grant. The restricted stock vests an aggregate of twenty percent each year beginning on the second anniversary date of the grant. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2004, the Company issued 52,000 shares of restricted stock to certain officers and key employees. The aggregate market value of the restricted stock at the date of issuance has been recorded as deferred compensation, a separate component of stockholders equity, and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the six-year service period. As of June 30, 2004, there were 574,859 shares available for granting options or stock awards.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, Gaming & Entertainment allocated costs of $337,000 and $593,000, and $441,000 and $862,000, respectively, to DVD for certain administrative and operating services. Additionally, DVD allocated costs of $33,000 and $62,000, respectively, to Gaming & Entertainment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004. The allocations were based on an analysis of each companys share of the costs. In connection with DVDs June 2004 and 2003 NASCAR event weekends, Gaming & Entertainment provided certain catering services for which DVD was invoiced $445,000 and $343,000, respectively. Additionally, DVD invoiced Gaming & Entertainment $131,000 and $115,000, respectively, for tickets purchased and other services related to the 2004 and 2003 events. As of June 30, 2004, Gaming & Entertainments consolidated balance sheet includes a $22,000 receivable from DVD for the aforementioned costs and for other payments made by the Company on DVDs behalf. The Company has since settled the receivable in the third quarter of 2004. The net costs incurred by each company for these services are not necessarily indicative of the costs that would have been incurred if the companies had been unrelated entities and/or had otherwise independently managed these functions; however, management believes that these costs are reasonable.
The Companys use of DVDs 5/8-mile harness racing track is under an easement granted to the Company by DVD which does not require the payment of any rent. Under the terms of the easement, the Company has exclusive use of the harness track during the period beginning November 1 of each year and ending April 30 of the following year, together with set up and tear down rights for the two weeks before and after such period. The harness track is located on property owned by DVD and is on the inside of DVDs motorsports superspeedway. The Companys indoor grandstands are used by DVD at no charge in connection with its motorsports events. DVD also leases its principal executive office space from the Company. Various easements and agreements relative to access, utilities and parking have also been entered into between DVD and the Company relative to their respective Dover, Delaware facilities.
The Company is a party to ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business. Management does not believe that the resolution of any of these matters is likely to have a serious adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
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During the three months ended June 30, 2004, the Company entered into employment, severance and noncompete agreements with certain of its officers and directors under which certain change of control, severance and noncompete payments and benefits might become payable in the event of a change in control of the Company, defined to include a tender offer or the closing of a merger or similar corporate transactions. In the event of such a change in control of the Company and the subsequent termination of employment of all employees covered under these agreements, the maximum contingent liability would be approximately $4,762,000.
The following discussion is based upon and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. is a diversified gaming and entertainment company whose operations consist of Dover Downs Slots a 91,000 square foot video lottery (slots) casino complex; the Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center featuring luxury accommodations with conference, banquet, fine dining, ballroom and concert hall facilities; and Dover Downs Raceway a harness racing track with pari-mutuel wagering on live and simulcast horse races.
More than 80% of the Companys gross revenue is derived from video lottery (slot) machine win (as defined below). Several factors contribute to the video lottery (slot) machine win for any gaming company, including, but not limited to:
Proximity to major population bases,
Competition in the companys market,
The quantity and types of slot machines available,
The quality of the physical property,
Other amenities offered on site,
Customer service levels, and
Marketing programs.
The Company believes that it holds a strong position in each of these areas. Our entertainment complex is located in Dover, the capital of the State of Delaware. We draw patrons from several major metropolitan areas. Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. are all within a 2 hour drive. According to the 2000 United States Census, approximately 32.8 million people live within 150 miles of the complex. There are significant barriers to entry related to the gaming business in Delaware, such as the statutory limitation of gaming licenses to the three existing horse racing facilities. The Companys property, designed and developed with the assistance of Caesars World Gaming Development Corporation (Caesars) is similar to properties found in the countrys largest gaming markets. The Company offers the only luxury hotel in the Delaware gaming market, providing a strong marketing tool, especially to higher-end players. The Company also utilizes its recently improved slot marketing system to allow for the most efficient marketing programs and the highest levels of customer service.
The biggest risks to the Company are increased competition in surrounding states from the legalization of new or additional casino or other gaming venues and the fact that all of our operations are located at one facility. The Company has therefore focused on creating the regions premier gaming destination and building and rewarding customer loyalty through innovative marketing efforts and unparalleled customer service.
Results of Operations
Gaming revenues represent (i) the net win from video lottery (slot) machine wins and losses and (ii) commissions from pari-mutuel wagering. Other operating revenues consist of hotel rooms revenue, food and beverage sales and other miscellaneous income.
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For the video lottery operations, the difference between the amount wagered by bettors and the amount paid out to bettors is referred to as the win. The win is included in the amount recorded in the Companys financial statements as gaming revenue. The Delaware State Lottery Office sweeps the win from the video lottery operations, collects the States share of the win and the amount due to the vendors under contract with the State who provide the video lottery (slot) machines and associated computer systems, collects the amount allocable to purses for harness horse racing and remits the remainder to the Company as its commission for acting as a Licensed Agent. Gaming expenses include the amounts collected by the State (i) for the States share of the win, (ii) for remittance to the providers of the video lottery (slot) machines and associated computer systems, and (iii) for harness horse racing purses. The Company recognizes revenues from pari-mutuel commissions earned from live harness horse racing and importing of simulcast signals from other race tracks when the race occurs. Revenues from hotel rooms, food and beverage sales and other miscellaneous income are recognized at the time the service is provided.
The retail value of hotel rooms, food, beverage and other items that are provided to customers without charge has been included in gross revenues and a corresponding amount has been deducted as promotional allowances. The estimated direct cost of providing these items has been charged to the casino through interdepartmental allocations and is included in gaming expenses in the consolidated statement of earnings.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2004 vs. Three Months Ended June 30, 2003
Gaming revenues increased by $2,667,000, or 6.0%, to $46,959,000 in the second quarter of 2004, primarily the result of increased play in our casino. During the first quarter of 2004, we added 500 new video lottery (slot) machines which increased our average number of machines from 2,000 in the second quarter of 2003 to 2,500 in the second quarter of 2004. Additionally, we have redirected our marketing efforts to attract more casino customers to our hotel by providing additional complimentary and discounted rooms. We believe that our marketing efforts have been effective at attracting customers to our casino and consequently increasing slot win.
Other operating revenues increased by $174,000, or 2.1%, to $8,460,000 in the second quarter of 2004, primarily due to higher occupancy levels at the Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center and increased concert sales.
Other operating revenues for the second quarter of 2004 and 2003 included $4,892,000 and $4,536,000, respectively, related to promotional items provided to customers without charge. The increase in promotional allowances is primarily due to the Companys expanded marketing efforts to attract more casino customers to the hotel by providing additional complimentary and discounted hotel rooms.
Gaming expenses increased by $1,902,000, or 5.4%, reflecting the higher gaming revenues. Amounts retained by the State of Delaware and the amount collected by the State for payment to the vendors under contract with the State who provide the video lottery (slot) machines and associated computer systems increased by $941,000 and $370,000, respectively. Amounts allocated from the video lottery operation for harness horse racing purses increased from $5,131,000 in the second quarter of 2003 to $5,411,000 in the second quarter of 2004. Collectively, these statutory costs increased as a percentage of gaming revenues in the second quarter of 2004 as compared to the second quarter of 2003 primarily due to a 1.25% surcharge imposed by the State on the Companys share of the video lottery (slot) proceeds that took effect in June of 2003. The remaining $311,000 increase in gaming expenses relates primarily to higher payroll as a result of our casino expansion and increased benefit costs.
Other operating expenses increased by $381,000, or 13.9%, reflecting the higher other operating revenues and lower cost of promotions allocated to the gaming segment. As hotel rooms become a larger percentage of our total promotional allowances, the lower cost associated with that promotion results in less cost being allocated to the gaming segment. Payroll and related costs and food costs in the food and beverage department represented the largest increases in other operating expenses.
General and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2004 remained consistent with the second quarter of 2003 at $1,098,000 and $1,115,000, respectively.
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Depreciation expense increased by $176,000, primarily due to the construction of 11,000 additional square feet of gaming space to accommodate the installation of 500 video lottery (slot) machines within our existing casino complex during the first quarter of 2004 and the purchase of a new customer management and slot data system that went into service in April 2004.
Interest expense decreased by $77,000, primarily due to the decrease in outstanding borrowings under our credit facility and the Companys average interest rate being 2.04% during the second quarter of 2004 as compared to 2.17% during the second quarter of 2003.
The Companys effective income tax rate was 40.6% and 40.7% for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
Net earnings were $4,458,000 in the second quarter of 2004 as compared to $4,385,000 in the second quarter of 2003. The increase of $73,000, or 1.7%, was primarily due to the improved results for our gaming operations.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 vs. Six Months Ended June 30, 2003
Gaming revenues increased by $8,419,000, or 9.8%, to $94,268,000 in the first six months of 2004, primarily the result of increased play in our casino. During the first quarter of 2004, we added 500 new video lottery (slot) machines which increased our average number of machines from 2,000 in the first six months of 2003 to 2,362 in the first six months of 2004. Additionally, we have redirected our marketing efforts to attract more casino customers to our hotel by providing additional complimentary and discounted rooms. We believe that our marketing efforts have been effective at attracting customers to our casino and consequently increasing slot win.
Other operating revenues increased by $1,664,000, or 11.0%, to $16,748,000 in the first six months of 2004, primarily due to higher occupancy levels at the Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center and increased food, beverage and concert sales.
Other operating revenues for the first six months of 2004 and 2003 included $9,929,000 and $8,692,000, respectively, related to promotional items provided to customers without charge. The increase in promotional allowances is primarily due to the Companys expanded marketing efforts to attract more casino customers to the hotel by providing additional complimentary and discounted hotel rooms.
Gaming expenses increased by $7,033,000, or 10.4%, reflecting the higher gaming revenues. Amounts retained by the State of Delaware and the amount collected by the State for payment to the vendors under contract with the State who provide the video lottery (slot) machines and associated computer systems increased by $3,268,000 and $796,000, respectively. Amounts allocated from the video lottery operation for harness horse racing purses increased from $9,781,000 in the first six months of 2003 to $10,732,000 in the first six months of 2004. Collectively, these statutory costs increased as a percentage of gaming revenues in the first six months of 2004 as compared to the first six months of 2003 primarily due to a 1.25% surcharge imposed by the State on the Companys share of the video lottery (slot) proceeds that took effect in June of 2003. The remaining $2,018,000 increase in gaming expenses relates primarily to higher payroll as a result of our casino expansion and increased benefit costs, marketing, insurance and utilities.
Other operating expenses increased by $568,000, or 11.4%, reflecting the higher other operating revenues and lower cost of promotions allocated to the gaming segment. Payroll and related costs and food costs in the food and beverage department represented the largest increases in other operating expenses.
General and administrative expenses increased by $176,000 to $2,245,000 from $2,069,000 in the first six months of 2003 primarily the result of higher legal, audit and consulting expenses related to the Companys compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Depreciation expense increased by $365,000, primarily due to the construction of 11,000 additional square feet of gaming space to accommodate the installation of 500 video lottery (slot) machines within our existing casino complex during the first quarter of 2004 and the purchase of a new customer management and slot data system that went into service in April 2004.
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Interest expense decreased by $138,000, primarily due to the decrease in outstanding borrowings under our credit facility and the Companys average interest rate being 2.01% during the first six months of 2004 as compared to 2.18% during the first six months of 2003.
The Companys effective income tax rate was 40.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003.
Net earnings were $8,892,000 in the first six months of 2004 as compared to $8,392,000 in the first six months of 2003. The increase of $500,000, or 6.0%, was primarily due to the improved results for our gaming operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Net cash provided by operating activities was $9,072,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to $9,507,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2003. The decrease was primarily due to the timing of cash receipts from the Delaware State Lottery Office related to our commission, partially offset by the increase in net earnings before depreciation and amortization from $11,417,000 in the first six months of 2003 to $12,329,000 in the first six months of 2004, as well as the timing of payments to vendors.
Net cash used in investing activities was $4,449,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to $1,988,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2003. The increase in 2004 as compared with 2003 was primarily due to the construction of 11,000 additional square feet of gaming space to accommodate the installation of 500 newly authorized video lottery (slot) machines within our existing casino complex and the purchase of a new customer management and slot data system.
Net cash used in financing activities was $1,792,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to $7,445,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2003. The change was primarily due to higher repayments of outstanding borrowings under our credit facility and the repurchase of 169,945 shares of the Companys outstanding common stock during the first six months of 2003. The Company paid $2,917,000 and $2,657,000 in regular quarterly cash dividends during the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
On July 28, 2004, the Companys Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable on September 10, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 10, 2004.
On October 23, 2002, the Companys Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 2,000,000 shares of the Companys outstanding common stock. The purchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions as conditions warrant. The repurchase authorization does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares and may be suspended at any time. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, the Company purchased and retired 49,700 and 169,945 shares of its outstanding common stock at an average purchase price of $8.99 and $8.96 per share. The Company did not repurchase any outstanding shares of its common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2004.
Based on current business conditions, the Company expects to make additional capital expenditures of approximately $2,000,000-$4,000,000 through 2004. These expenditures primarily relate to additional amenities at our luxury hotel and site improvements, such as parking and signage, as well as the conversion of a portion of our casino floor to ticket-in, ticket-out (cashless) technology. Additionally, the Company expects to contribute approximately $500,000 to its pension plans in 2004, of which $300,000 was contributed during the six months ended June 30, 2004.
We have a $40,000,000 unsecured revolving line of credit agreement. At June 30, 2004, $32,350,000 was outstanding under the facility. Based on current business trends, we believe that our cash flows from operations and the funds available pursuant to our revolving credit facility will be sufficient to meet our short and long-term cash needs. Any significant expansion of our gaming facility that we may decide to undertake, any significant acquisitions, or any material adverse change in our operations could cause the need for additional financing. The Company expects that its net cash flows from operating activities and funds available from its credit facility will be sufficient to provide for its working capital needs and capital spending requirements at least through 2004, as well as any cash dividends the Companys Board of Directors may declare. We expect cash flows from operating activities and funds available from our credit facility to also provide for long-term liquidity.
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The introduction or expansion of gaming in nearby states could have a material adverse effect on our cash flows and results of operations. In July 2004, Pennsylvania adopted legislation which authorizes up to 61,000 slot machines at various existing and proposed venues throughout the state, predominantly horse racing facilities. It is difficult for us to predict the effect that such legislation will have on us, but we estimate that one or more facilities in Pennsylvania are likely to begin operations in 2006. Pennsylvania will have one of the highest effective tax rates on slot machine gaming in the country and will charge an up front $50,000,000 license fee to the horse racing and casino venues that are granted a gaming license. It is difficult to predict whether these factors will discourage investment in facilities capable of competing with destination facilities, such as ours, that offer luxurious hotel accommodations and various forms of entertainment. Pennsylvania patrons comprise approximately 7% of our customer base.
See NOTE 7 Related Party Transactions of the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
The accounting policies described below are those the Company considers critical in preparing its consolidated financial statements and/or include significant estimates made by management using information available at the time the estimates are made. However, as described below, these estimates could change materially if different information or assumptions were used. The descriptions below are summarized and have been simplified for clarity.
Points Program
The Company currently has a point loyalty program for its video lottery customers which allows them to earn points based on the volume of their video lottery activity. The Company records the points as an expense when they are redeemed by the customers. The points can be redeemed for various services and merchandise throughout the gaming facility; however, they are not redeemable for cash or casino play. The value of all points outstanding as of June 30, 2004 was $4,920,000.
Accrued Pension Cost
The benefits provided by the Companys defined-benefit pension plans are based on years of service and employees remuneration over their employment with the Company. The Company establishes accrued pension costs in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 87, Employers Accounting for Pensions. Accrued pension costs are developed using actuarial principles and assumptions which consider a number of factors, including estimates for the discount rate, assumed rate of compensation increase, and expected long-term rate of return on assets. Changes in these estimates would impact the amounts that the Company records in its consolidated financial statements.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is provided for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from 5 to 10 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment and up to 40 years for facilities. These estimates require assumptions that are believed to be reasonable. Long-lived assets are evaluated for impairment when an event occurs that indicates an impairment may exist.
Factors That May Affect Operating Results; Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, relating to our financial condition, profitability, liquidity, resources, business outlook, proposed acquisitions, market forces, corporate strategies, consumer preferences, contractual commitments, legal matters, capital requirements and other matters. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. To comply with the terms of the safe harbor, we note that a variety of factors could cause our actual results and
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experience to differ substantially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements. When words and expressions such as: believes, expects, anticipates, estimates, plans, intends, objectives, goals, aims, projects, forecasts, possible, seeks, may, could, should, might, likely, enable or similar words or expressions are used in this document, as well as statements containing phrases such as in our view, there can be no assurance, although no assurance can be given or there is no way to anticipate with certainty, forward-looking statements are being made.
Various risks and uncertainties may affect the operation, performance, development and results of our business and could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in our forward-looking statements, including the following factors:
success of or changes in our growth strategies;
our development and potential acquisition of new facilities;
anticipated trends in the gaming industry;
patron demographics;
general market and economic conditions, including consumer and corporate spending sentiment;
our ability to finance future business requirements;
our ability to effectively compete in the marketplace;
the availability of adequate levels of insurance;
our ability to successfully integrate acquired companies and businesses;
management retention and development;
changes in Federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including environmental, gaming license and tax legislation;
the effect of weather conditions or travel on attendance at our facilities;
military or other government actions; and
national or local catastrophic events.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of future developments, events or conditions. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ significantly from those forecast in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, stockholders should not overly rely or attach undue weight to our forward-looking statements as an indication of our actual future results.
Our Gaming Activities Compete Directly With Other Gaming Facilities And Other Entertainment Businesses
We compete in local and regional markets with horse tracks, off-track betting parlors, state run lotteries, casinos and other gaming facilities. We cannot be certain that we will maintain our market share or compete more effectively with our competitors. The legalization of new or additional casino or other gaming venues in jurisdictions close to Delaware, particularly Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania or New Jersey, could negatively impact our gaming business. From time to time legislation is proposed for adoption in these jurisdictions which if enacted, would further expand state gambling and wagering opportunities, including video
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lottery (slot) machines at racetracks. Enactment of such legislation could increase our competition and could adversely affect our business, financial condition and overall profitability. Approximately 70% of our customers come from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the District of Columbia. In July 2004, Pennsylvania adopted legislation which authorizes up to 61,000 slot machines at various existing and proposed venues throughout the state, predominantly horse racing facilities. It is difficult for us to predict the effect that such legislation will have on us, but we estimate that one or more facilities in Pennsylvania are likely to begin operations in 2006. Pennsylvania will have one of the highest effective tax rates on slot machine gaming in the country and will charge an up front $50,000,000 license fee to the horse racing and casino venues that are granted a gaming license. It is difficult to predict whether these factors will discourage investment in facilities capable of competing with destination facilities, such as ours, that offer luxurious hotel accommodations and various forms of entertainment. Pennsylvania patrons comprise approximately 7% of our customer base.
All Of Our Facilities Are In One Location
Our facilities are located adjacent to one another at a single location in Dover, Delaware. Any prolonged disruption of operations at these facilities due to destruction of or material damage to the facilities or other reasons could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. We maintain property and business interruption insurance to protect against such types of disruption, but there can be no assurance that the proceeds of such insurance would be adequate to repair or rebuild our facilities in such event or to compensate us for lost profit during the period of any such disruption.
The Revocation, Suspension Or Modification Of Our Gaming Licenses Would Adversely Affect Our Gaming Business
The Delaware State Lottery Office and the Delaware Harness Racing Commission regulate our gaming operations. Our license from the Commission must be renewed on an annual basis. To keep our license for video lottery (slot) machine gaming, we must remain licensed for harness horse racing by the Commission and conduct at least 80 live race days each racing season, subject to the availability of harness race horses. The Commission has broad discretion to reject any application for a license or suspend or revoke a license once it is issued. The Director of the Delaware State Lottery Office (the Lottery Director) has broad discretion to revoke, suspend or modify the terms of a video lottery license. Any modification or termination of existing licensing regulations or any revocation, suspension or modification of our licenses could adversely affect our business, financial condition and overall profitability.
Our Gaming Activities Are Subject To Extensive Government Regulation And Any Additional Government Regulation Or Taxation Of Gaming Activities Could Substantially Reduce Our Revenue Or Profit
Video lottery (slot) machine gaming, harness horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering are subject to extensive government regulation. Delaware law regulates the win we are entitled to retain and the percentage of commission we are entitled to receive from our gaming revenues, which comprises a significant portion of our overall revenues. The State granted us a license to conduct video lottery (slot) machine operations and a license to conduct harness horse races and pari-mutuel wagering. The laws under which these licenses are granted could be modified or repealed at any time and we could be required to terminate our gaming operations. If we are required to terminate our gaming operations or if the amount of the commission we receive from the State for conducting our gaming operations is decreased, our business operations and overall profitability would be significantly impaired.
We believe that the prospect of significant additional tax revenue is one of the primary reasons why jurisdictions have legalized gaming. As a result, gaming operators are typically subject to significant taxes and fees in addition to normal federal and state corporate income taxes. These taxes and fees are subject to increase at any time. We pay substantial taxes and fees with respect to our operations and will likely incur similar burdens in any other jurisdiction in which we may conduct gaming operations in the future. Any material increase in taxes or fees, or the adoption of additional taxes or fees, may have a material adverse effect on our future financial results.
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We Do Not Own Or Lease Our Video Lottery (Slot) Machines And Related Technology
We do not own or lease the video lottery (slot) machines or central computer systems used in connection with our video lottery gaming operations. The Lottery Director enters into contracts directly with the providers of the video lottery (slot) machines and computer systems. The State purchases or leases all equipment and the Lottery Director licenses all technology providers. Our operations could be disrupted if a licensed technology provider violates its agreement with the State or ceases to be licensed for any reason. Such an event would be outside of our control and could adversely affect our gaming revenues.
Item 3. Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company does not utilize financial instruments for trading purposes and holds no derivative financial instruments which could expose it to market risk. Our exposure to market risks related to fluctuations in interest rates is limited to our variable rate borrowings of $32,350,000 at June 30, 2004 under our revolving credit facility. A change in interest rates of one percent on the balance outstanding at June 30, 2004 would cause a change in total annual interest costs of $324,000. The carrying values of these borrowings approximate their fair values at June 30, 2004.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the Exchange Act), the Company carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Companys management, including the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon their evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that material information relating to the Company required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, the Companys management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurances of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in designing and evaluating the controls and procedures. The Company currently is in the process of further reviewing and documenting its disclosure controls and procedures, and its internal control over financial reporting, and may from time to time make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness and to ensure that our systems evolve with our business.
(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of fiscal year 2004 that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting.
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are a party to ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business. Management does not believe that the resolution of any of these matters is likely to have a serious negative effect on our financial condition, cash flows or profitability.
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Item 2. Changes In Securities, Use Of Proceeds And Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
On October 23, 2002, the Companys Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 2,000,000 shares of the Companys outstanding common stock. The purchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions as conditions warrant. The repurchase authorization does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares and may be suspended at any time. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, the Company purchased and retired 49,700 and 169,945 shares of its outstanding common stock at an average price of $8.99 and $8.96 per share, respectively. Gaming & Entertainment did not repurchase any outstanding shares of its common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2004. At June 30, 2004, the Company had remaining repurchase authority of 1,830,055 shares.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission Of Matters To A Vote Of Security Holders
None.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits And Reports On Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
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Non-Compete Agreement between Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. and Patrick J. Bagley dated June 16, 2004. |
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Employment and Non-Compete Agreement between Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. and Klaus M. Belohoubek dated June 16, 2004. |
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Employment and Non-Compete Agreement between Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. and Timothy R. Horne dated June 16, 2004. |
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Non-Compete Agreement between Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. and Melvin L. Joseph dated June 16, 2004. |
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Employment and Non-Compete Agreement between Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. and Denis McGlynn dated June 16, 2004. |
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Employment and Non-Compete Agreement between Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. and Edward J. Sutor dated June 16, 2004. |
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Non-Compete Agreement between Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. and Henry B. Tippie dated June 16, 2004. |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The Company furnished a Form 8-K on April 28, 2004 announcing that it had issued a press release on the same date reporting that the Companys Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $0.06 per share.
The Company furnished a Form 8-K on April 29, 2004 announcing that it had issued a press release on the same date regarding its first quarter 2004 financial results.
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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Exhibit 10.1
NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT
DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
AND
PATRICK J. BAGLEY
THIS AGREEMENT, is by and between Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (the Company) and Patrick J. Bagley (the Director) and is effective as of this 16th day of June 2004 (the Effective Date).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Director is currently a director of the Company and employed by the Company or an affiliate thereof in an executive position; and
WHEREAS, the Director has, in the course of his tenure as a Director, developed relationships with employees and customers of the Company, and learned valuable and sensitive information concerning the Companys operations, policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Director has, in the course of his tenure as a Director, been exposed to valuable and sensitive Company reports, files, memoranda, records, software, and other property; and
WHEREAS, the Company recognizes that the solicitation of its employees and customers, and the use or disclosure of the policies, procedures, information, documents, and property of the Company would be damaging to the Companys interests; and
WHEREAS, the Company has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company to protect its interests through the use of Employment and Non-Compete Agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Company has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders for the Company to agree to provide benefits under the circumstances described below to the Director and other executives who agree to such an agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Announcement shall mean a press release issued by the Company announcing the signing of an agreement whereby the Company will be acquired by or merge with any other entity or a tender offer for the shares of the Company stock will be initiated.
Change in Control shall mean the earlier to occur of (a) ten (10) days following the closing of a tender offer for the Companys stock following the Announcement or (b) the closing of a merger or similar transaction (Transaction) of the Company and any other entity; provided, however, a Transaction the result of which is the shareholders of the Companys voting securities immediately prior to the Transaction own, directly or indirectly in substantially the same proportion, at least 60% of the voting securities of the survivor of such Transaction immediately following such Transaction shall not be a Change in Control.
Change in Control Fee shall mean $100,000.
Code shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date but shall automatically terminate if no Announcement occurs within two (2) years of the Effective Date or if the Directors employment is terminated prior to an Announcement. Renewal of this Agreement for successive two (2) year terms shall require approval of the Companys Compensation and Stock Incentive Committee.
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In addition to the Companys other obligations under this Agreement, the Company shall pay all legal fees and expenses incurred in a legal proceeding (including arbitration) by the Director in seeking to obtain or enforce any right or benefit provided by this Agreement
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(including, without limitation, any rights to a tax gross-up). Such payments are to be made within five days after the Directors request for payment accompanied with such evidence of fees and expenses incurred as the Company reasonably may require; provided, however, that if the Director institutes a proceeding and the judge or other decision-maker presiding over the proceeding affirmatively finds that the Director has failed to prevail substantially, he shall pay his own costs and expenses (and, if applicable, return any amounts theretofore paid on his behalf under this Section).
All disputes with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and the enforcement of rights hereunder shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (the AAA). Each party hereto shall designate one arbitrator (who need not be impartial) within fifteen (15) days after notice of the dispute. The two arbitrators so designated shall endeavor to designate promptly a third, neutral arbitrator. If the two arbitrators have not designated the third arbitrator by the fifteenth (15 th ) day following the designation of the second arbitrator, or if a second arbitrator has not been designated by the (15 th ) day following the designation of the first, either Party may request the AAA to designate the remaining arbitrator(s). The third arbitrator shall take an oath of neutrality. The arbitrators shall not be bound by judicial formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of evidence and shall interpret this Agreement as an honorable engagement and not merely as a legal obligation. The arbitrators shall have the power to render equitable relief as may be available in accordance with applicable law. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, any such arbitration shall take place in such City within the United States as Director may designate, and shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules of the AAA. The determination reached in such arbitration shall be final and binding on both parties without any right of appeal or further dispute. The arbitrators award may be confirmed in, and judgment upon the award entered by, any federal or state court having jurisdiction over the parties.
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If, for any reason, any one or more of the provisions or part of a provision contained in this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision or part of a provision of this Agreement not held so invalid, illegal or unenforceable, and each other provision or part of a provision shall to the fullest extent consistent with law continue in full force and effect.
Except as provided below, this Agreement may not be terminated, modified or amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be any estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, except by written instrument signed by the party charged with such waiver or estoppel. No such written waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver unless specifically stated therein, and each such waiver shall operate only as to the specific term or condition waived and shall not constitute a waiver of such term or condition for the future or as to any act other than that specifically waived.
The Company may withhold from any payments made under this Agreement all federal, state or other taxes as shall be required pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the Company and the Director with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior agreement between the Company and the Director regarding non-compete provisions, except that this Agreement shall
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not affect or operate to reduce any benefit or compensation inuring to the Director of any kind elsewhere provided and not expressly dealt with in this Agreement.
This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the Director and the Company and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to create an agreement between the Company and the Director providing for the Directors tenure with the Company to continue for any fixed period of time prior to a Change in Control. There are no other agreements or understandings between the Company and the Director which guarantee his continued tenure with the Company or guarantee any level of compensation, including incentive or bonus payments, to the Director.
Except as required by law, no right to receive payments under this Agreement shall be subject to anticipation, commutation, alienation, sale, assignment, encumbrance, charge, pledge or hypothecation or to execution, attachment, levy or similar process or assignment by operation of law, and any attempt, voluntary or involuntary, to effect any such action shall be null, void and of no effect.
All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, first class as follows:
or to such address as either party shall have previously specified in writing to the other.
The Director acknowledges that he has read and understands the provisions of this Agreement. The Director further acknowledges that he has been given an opportunity for his legal counsel to review this Agreement and that the provisions of this Agreement are reasonable and that he has received a copy of this Agreement.
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The section headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
This Agreement and its validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware.
This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company through its officer duly authorized, and the
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Director both intending to be legally bound have duly executed and delivered this Agreement, to be effective as of the Effective Date.
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Exhibit 10.2
EMPLOYMENT AND NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT
DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
AND
KLAUS M. BELOHOUBEK
THIS AGREEMENT, is by and between Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (the Company) and Klaus M. Belohoubek (the Executive) and is effective as of this 16th day of June, 2004 (the Effective Date).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Executive is currently employed by the Company or an affiliate thereof in an executive position; and
WHEREAS, the Executive has, in the course of his employment, developed relationships with employees and customers of the Company, and learned valuable and sensitive information concerning the Companys operations, policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Executive has, in the course of his employment, been exposed to valuable and sensitive Company reports, files, memoranda, records, software, and other property; and
WHEREAS, the Company recognizes that the solicitation of its employees and customers, and the use or disclosure of the policies, procedures, information, documents, and property of the Company would be damaging to the Companys interests; and
WHEREAS, the Company has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company to protect its interests through the use of Employment and Non-Compete Agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Company has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders for the Company to agree to provide benefits under the circumstances described below to the Executive and other executives who agree to such an agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Announcement shall mean a press release issued by the Company announcing the signing of an agreement whereby the Company will be acquired by or merge with any other entity or a tender offer for the shares of the Company stock will be initiated.
Board shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company or the ultimate corporate parent entity which owns the Company if the Company is not public.
Cause shall mean a unanimous determination by the Board that the Executive has been convicted of a felony, has embezzled from, or committed fraud against, the Company which embezzlement or fraud has a material adverse financial impact on the Company or gross insubordination which has continued after written notice of such from the Board which determination is upheld by a final, non-appealable arbitration award pursuant to Section 6.
Change in Control shall mean the earlier to occur of (a) ten (10) days following the closing of a tender offer for the Companys stock following the Announcement or (b) the closing of a merger or similar transaction (Transaction) of the Company and any other entity; provided, however, a Transaction the result of which is the shareholders of the Companys voting securities immediately prior to the Transaction own, directly or indirectly in substantially the same proportion, at least 60% of the voting securities of the survivor of such Transaction immediately following such Transaction shall not be a Change in Control.
Change in Control Fee shall mean $250, 000.
Code shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Company Information shall mean (i) confidential information including, without limitation, information received from third parties under confidential conditions, (ii) information subject to the Companys and its affiliates attorney-client or work-product privilege; and (iii) other technical, business, legal or financial information (including, without limitation, customer lists), the use or disclosure of which might reasonably be construed to be contrary to the Companys and its affiliates interests.
Date of Termination shall mean the date on which the Executives employment is terminated.
Employment Period shall mean the period of time during the Extension Period the Executive is an employee of the Company.
Extension Period shall mean the 24 month period following the Change in Control.
Good Reason shall mean a (i) reduction in title, responsibilities, administrative support or support services, (ii) relocation of Executives office, (iii) travel at a level that exceeds the travel requirements before the Change in Control, (iv) any breach by the Company of its obligations hereunder, (v) any breach by the purchaser under a merger or acquisition agreement pursuant to which the Change in Control takes place relating to employee benefits or directors
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and officers insurance or indemnification provisions, or (vi) any reason whatsoever two months after the Change in Control.
Monthly Amount shall be an amount equal to one-twelfth of the sum of (a) the Executives then current annual base salary (excluding any incentive or bonus), and (b) the amount of any cash bonus awarded to the Executive for the then most recently concluded fiscal year of the Company.
Non-Compete Monthly Amount shall mean the portion of the Monthly Amount which is paid in consideration of the Executives agreement to the restrictions and other provisions of Section 7, with the remainder of the Monthly Amount and other benefits under this Agreement paid after the Employment Period to be treated as severance. Executives Non-Compete Monthly Amount shall be calculated by multiplying the Monthly Amount by fifty percent.
Retirement Plan shall mean the Companys qualified defined benefit retirement plan(s) in which the Executive participates.
SERP shall mean any and all supplemental retirement plans in which the Executive participates (including, but not limited to, any benefit restoration plan(s) maintained by the Company from time to time).
This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date but shall automatically terminate if no Announcement occurs within two (2) years of the Effective Date or if the Executives employment is terminated prior to an Announcement. Renewal of this Agreement for successive two (2) year terms shall require approval of the Companys Compensation and Stock Incentive Committee.
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In the event that Executives employment is terminated by the Company for Cause (and Executive was not capable of voluntarily terminating for Good Reason at or prior to such time) or if Executive voluntarily terminates without Good Reason, the Company shall remain obligated to pay the Non-Compete Monthly Amount but shall not be obligated to pay the balance of the Monthly Amount. Executive is free to terminate his employment for Good Reason.
Following a Change in Control, the Executive will, except as provided below, continue as an employee during the Extension Period. During the Employment Period:
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No breach or alleged breach of this Section 4 shall constitute grounds for, or otherwise entitle, the Company to offset payments otherwise owing to the Executive under this Agreement.
All payments provided for in this Agreement shall be paid in cash from the general funds of the Company; provided, however, that such payments shall be reduced by the amount of any payments made to the Executive or his dependents, beneficiaries or estate from any trust or special or separate fund established by the Company to assure such payments. The Company shall not be required to establish a special or separate fund or other segregation of assets to assure such payments.
In addition to the Companys other obligations under this Agreement, the Company shall pay all legal fees and expenses incurred in a legal proceeding (including arbitration) by the Executive in seeking to obtain or enforce any right or benefit provided by this Agreement (including, without limitation, any rights to a tax gross-up). Such payments are to be made within five days after the Executives request for payment accompanied with such evidence of fees and expenses incurred as the Company reasonably may require; provided, however, that if the Executive institutes a proceeding and the judge or other decision-maker presiding over the proceeding affirmatively finds that the Executive has failed to prevail substantially, he shall pay his own costs and expenses (and, if applicable, return any amounts theretofore paid on his behalf under this Section 6.
All disputes with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and the enforcement of rights hereunder shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (the AAA). Each party hereto shall designate one arbitrator (who need not be impartial) within fifteen (15) days after notice of the dispute. The two arbitrators so designated shall endeavor to designate promptly a third, neutral arbitrator. If the two arbitrators have not designated the third arbitrator by the fifteenth (15 th ) day following the designation of the second arbitrator, or if a second arbitrator has not been designated by the (15 th ) day following the designation of the first, either Party may request the AAA to designate the remaining arbitrator(s). The third arbitrator shall take an oath of neutrality. The arbitrators shall not be bound by judicial formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of evidence and shall interpret this Agreement as an honorable engagement and not merely as a legal
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obligation. The arbitrators shall have the power to render equitable relief as may be available in accordance with applicable law. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, any such arbitration shall take place in such City within the United States as Executive may designate, and shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules of the AAA. The determination reached in such arbitration shall be final and binding on both parties without any right of appeal or further dispute. The arbitrators award may be confirmed in, and judgment upon the award entered by, any federal or state court having jurisdiction over the parties.
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If, for any reason, any one or more of the provisions or part of a provision contained in this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision or part of a provision of this Agreement not held so invalid, illegal or unenforceable, and each other provision or part of a provision shall to the fullest extent consistent with law continue in full force and effect.
Except as provided below, this Agreement may not be terminated, modified or amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be any estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, except by written instrument signed by the party charged with such waiver or estoppel. No such written waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver unless specifically stated therein, and each such waiver shall operate only as to the specific term or condition waived and shall not constitute a waiver of such term or condition for the future or as to any act other than that specifically waived.
The Company shall require (a) any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company and (b) the parent entity owning or controlling such successor expressly to assume and
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agree to perform under the terms of this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company and its affiliates would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken place (provided that such a requirement to perform which arises by operation of law shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements for such an express assumption and agreement). Except as provided herein, the Executives rights hereunder shall not be assignable.
The Company may withhold from any payments made under this Agreement all federal, state or other taxes as shall be required pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the Company and the Executive with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior agreement between the Company and the Executive regarding non-compete provisions, except that this Agreement shall not affect or operate to reduce any benefit or compensation inuring to the Executive of any kind elsewhere provided and not expressly dealt with in this Agreement.
This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the Executive and the Company and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to create an employment agreement between the Company and the Executive providing for the employment of the Executive by the Company for any fixed period of time prior to a Change in Control. The Executives employment with the Company is terminable at will by the Company or Executive and each shall have the right to terminate Executives employment with the Company at any time, with or without Cause, subject to the Companys obligation to provide any benefits required hereunder. There are no other agreements or understandings between the Company and the Executive which guarantee continued employment to the Executive or guarantee any level of compensation, including incentive or bonus payments, to the Executive.
Except as required by law, no right to receive payments under this Agreement shall be subject to anticipation, commutation, alienation, sale, assignment, encumbrance, charge, pledge or hypothecation or to execution, attachment, levy or similar process or assignment by operation of law, and any attempt, voluntary or involuntary, to effect any such action shall be null, void and of no effect.
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All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, first class as follows:
or to such address as either party shall have previously specified in writing to the other.
The Executive acknowledges that he has read and understands the provisions of this Agreement. The Executive further acknowledges that he has been given an opportunity for his legal counsel to review this Agreement and that the provisions of this Agreement are reasonable and that he has received a copy of this Agreement.
The section headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
This Agreement and its validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware.
This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company through its officer duly authorized, and the
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Executive both intending to be legally bound have duly executed and delivered this Agreement, to be effective as of the Effective Date.
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Exhibit A Office Space
Office Space shall be Suite 203
Concord Plaza
3505 Silverside Road
Plaza Centre Bldg.,
Wilmington, DE 19810
Term shall be through initial lease term with Concord Properties expiring January 31, 2008
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Exhibit 10.3
EMPLOYMENT AND NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT
DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
AND
TIMOTHY R. HORNE
THIS AGREEMENT, is by and between Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (the Company) and Timothy R. Horne (the Executive) and is effective as of this 16th day of June, 2004 (the Effective Date).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Executive is currently employed by the Company or an affiliate thereof in an executive position; and
WHEREAS, the Executive has, in the course of his employment, developed relationships with employees and customers of the Company, and learned valuable and sensitive information concerning the Companys operations, policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Executive has, in the course of his employment, been exposed to valuable and sensitive Company reports, files, memoranda, records, software, and other property; and
WHEREAS, the Company recognizes that the solicitation of its employees and customers, and the use or disclosure of the policies, procedures, information, documents, and property of the Company would be damaging to the Companys interests; and
WHEREAS, the Company has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company to protect its interests through the use of Employment and Non-Compete Agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Company has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders for the Company to agree to provide benefits under the circumstances described below to the Executive and other executives who agree to such an agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Announcement shall mean a press release issued by the Company announcing the signing of an agreement whereby the Company will be acquired by or merge with any other entity or a tender offer for the shares of the Company stock will be initiated.
Board shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company or the ultimate corporate parent entity which owns the Company if the Company is not public.
Cause shall mean a unanimous determination by the Board that the Executive has been convicted of a felony, has embezzled from, or committed fraud against, the Company which embezzlement or fraud has a material adverse financial impact on the Company or gross insubordination which has continued after written notice of such from the Board which determination is upheld by a final, non-appealable arbitration award pursuant to Section 6.
Change in Control shall mean the earlier to occur of (a) ten (10) days following the closing of a tender offer for the Companys stock following the Announcement or (b) the closing of a merger or similar transaction (Transaction) of the Company and any other entity; provided, however, a Transaction the result of which is the shareholders of the Companys voting securities immediately prior to the Transaction own, directly or indirectly in substantially the same proportion, at least 60% of the voting securities of the survivor of such Transaction immediately following such Transaction shall not be a Change in Control.
Change in Control Fee shall mean $250, 000.
Code shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Company Information shall mean (i) confidential information including, without limitation, information received from third parties under confidential conditions, (ii) information subject to the Companys and its affiliates attorney-client or work-product privilege; and (iii) other technical, business, legal or financial information (including, without limitation, customer lists), the use or disclosure of which might reasonably be construed to be contrary to the Companys and its affiliates interests.
Date of Termination shall mean the date on which the Executives employment is terminated.
Employment Period shall mean the period of time during the Extension Period the Executive is an employee of the Company.
Extension Period shall mean the 24 month period following the Change in Control.
Good Reason shall mean a (i) reduction in title, responsibilities, administrative support or support services, (ii) relocation of Executives office, (iii) travel at a level that exceeds the travel requirements before the Change in Control, (iv) any breach by the Company of its obligations hereunder, (v) any breach by the purchaser under a merger or acquisition agreement pursuant to which the Change in Control takes place relating to employee benefits or directors
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and officers insurance or indemnification provisions, or (vi) any reason whatsoever two months after the Change in Control.
Monthly Amount shall be an amount equal to one-twelfth of the sum of (a) the Executives then current annual base salary (excluding any incentive or bonus), and (b) the amount of any cash bonus awarded to the Executive for the then most recently concluded fiscal year of the Company.
Non-Compete Monthly Amount shall mean the portion of the Monthly Amount which is paid in consideration of the Executives agreement to the restrictions and other provisions of Section 7, with the remainder of the Monthly Amount and other benefits under this Agreement paid after the Employment Period to be treated as severance. Executives Non-Compete Monthly Amount shall be calculated by multiplying the Monthly Amount by fifty percent.
Retirement Plan shall mean the Companys qualified defined benefit retirement plan(s) in which the Executive participates.
SERP shall mean any and all supplemental retirement plans in which the Executive participates (including, but not limited to, any benefit restoration plan(s) maintained by the Company from time to time).
This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date but shall automatically terminate if no Announcement occurs within two (2) years of the Effective Date or if the Executives employment is terminated prior to an Announcement. Renewal of this Agreement for successive two (2) year terms shall require approval of the Companys Compensation and Stock Incentive Committee.
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In the event that Executives employment is terminated by the Company for Cause (and Executive was not capable of voluntarily terminating for Good Reason at or prior to such time) or if Executive voluntarily terminates without Good Reason, the Company shall remain obligated to pay the Non-Compete Monthly Amount but shall not be obligated to pay the balance of the Monthly Amount. Executive is free to terminate his employment for Good Reason.
Following a Change in Control, the Executive will, except as provided below, continue as an employee during the Extension Period. During the Employment Period:
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No breach or alleged breach of this Section 4 shall constitute grounds for, or otherwise entitle, the Company to offset payments otherwise owing to the Executive under this Agreement.
All payments provided for in this Agreement shall be paid in cash from the general funds of the Company; provided, however, that such payments shall be reduced by the amount of any payments made to the Executive or his dependents, beneficiaries or estate from any trust or special or separate fund established by the Company to assure such payments. The Company shall not be required to establish a special or separate fund or other segregation of assets to assure such payments.
In addition to the Companys other obligations under this Agreement, the Company shall pay all legal fees and expenses incurred in a legal proceeding (including arbitration) by the Executive in seeking to obtain or enforce any right or benefit provided by this Agreement (including, without limitation, any rights to a tax gross-up). Such payments are to be made within five days after the Executives request for payment accompanied with such evidence of fees and expenses incurred as the Company reasonably may require; provided, however, that if the Executive institutes a proceeding and the judge or other decision-maker presiding over the proceeding affirmatively finds that the Executive has failed to prevail substantially, he shall pay his own costs and expenses (and, if applicable, return any amounts theretofore paid on his behalf under this Section 6.
All disputes with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and the enforcement of rights hereunder shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (the AAA). Each party hereto shall designate one arbitrator (who need not be impartial) within fifteen (15) days after notice of the dispute. The two arbitrators so designated shall endeavor to designate promptly a third, neutral arbitrator. If the two arbitrators have not designated the third arbitrator by the fifteenth (15 th ) day following the designation of the second arbitrator, or if a second arbitrator has not been designated by the (15 th ) day following the designation of the first, either Party may request the AAA to designate the remaining arbitrator(s). The third arbitrator shall take an oath of neutrality. The arbitrators shall not be bound by judicial formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of evidence and shall interpret this Agreement as an honorable engagement and not merely as a legal obligation. The arbitrators shall have the power to render equitable relief as may be available in accordance with applicable law. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, any such arbitration shall take place in such City within the United States as Executive may designate, and shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules of the AAA. The determination reached in such arbitration shall be final and binding on both parties without any right of appeal or further dispute. The arbitrators award may be confirmed in, and judgment upon the award entered by, any federal or state court having jurisdiction over the parties.
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If, for any reason, any one or more of the provisions or part of a provision contained in this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision or part of a provision of this Agreement not held so invalid, illegal or unenforceable, and each other provision or part of a provision shall to the fullest extent consistent with law continue in full force and effect.
Except as provided below, this Agreement may not be terminated, modified or amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be any estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, except by written instrument signed by the party charged with such waiver or estoppel. No such written waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver unless specifically stated therein, and each such waiver shall operate only as to the specific term or condition waived and shall not constitute a waiver of such term or condition for the future or as to any act other than that specifically waived.
The Company shall require (a) any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company and (b) the parent entity owning or controlling such successor expressly to assume and agree to perform under the terms of this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company and its affiliates would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken place (provided that such a requirement to perform which arises by operation of law shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements for such an express assumption and agreement). Except as provided herein, the Executives rights hereunder shall not be assignable.
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The Company may withhold from any payments made under this Agreement all federal, state or other taxes as shall be required pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the Company and the Executive with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior agreement between the Company and the Executive regarding non-compete provisions, except that this Agreement shall not affect or operate to reduce any benefit or compensation inuring to the Executive of any kind elsewhere provided and not expressly dealt with in this Agreement.
This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the Executive and the Company and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to create an employment agreement between the Company and the Executive providing for the employment of the Executive by the Company for any fixed period of time prior to a Change in Control. The Executives employment with the Company is terminable at will by the Company or Executive and each shall have the right to terminate Executives employment with the Company at any time, with or without Cause, subject to the Companys obligation to provide any benefits required hereunder. There are no other agreements or understandings between the Company and the Executive which guarantee continued employment to the Executive or guarantee any level of compensation, including incentive or bonus payments, to the Executive.
Except as required by law, no right to receive payments under this Agreement shall be subject to anticipation, commutation, alienation, sale, assignment, encumbrance, charge, pledge or hypothecation or to execution, attachment, levy or similar process or assignment by operation of law, and any attempt, voluntary or involuntary, to effect any such action shall be null, void and of no effect.
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All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, first class as follows:
or to such address as either party shall have previously specified in writing to the other.
The Executive acknowledges that he has read and understands the provisions of this Agreement. The Executive further acknowledges that he has been given an opportunity for his legal counsel to review this Agreement and that the provisions of this Agreement are reasonable and that he has received a copy of this Agreement.
The section headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
This Agreement and its validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware.
This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company through its officer duly authorized, and the
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Executive both intending to be legally bound have duly executed and delivered this Agreement, to be effective as of the Effective Date.
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Exhibit 10.4
NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT
DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
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MELVIN L. JOSEPH
THIS AGREEMENT, is by and between Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (the Company) and Melvin L. Joseph (the Director) and is effective as of this 16th day of June 2004 (the Effective Date).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Director is currently a director of the Company and employed by the Company or an affiliate thereof in an executive position; and
WHEREAS, the Director has, in the course of his tenure as a Director, developed relationships with employees and customers of the Company, and learned valuable and sensitive information concerning the Companys operations, policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Director has, in the course of his tenure as a Director, been exposed to valuable and sensitive Company reports, files, memoranda, records, software, and other property; and
WHEREAS, the Company recognizes that the solicitation of its employees and customers, and the use or disclosure of the policies, procedures, information, documents, and property of the Company would be damaging to the Companys interests; and
WHEREAS, the Company has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company to protect its interests through the use of Employment and Non-Compete Agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Company has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders for the Company to agree to provide benefits under the circumstances described below to the Director and other executives who agree to such an agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Announcement shall mean a press release issued by the Company announcing the signing of an agreement whereby the Company will be acquired by or merge with any other entity or a tender offer for the shares of the Company stock will be initiated.
Change in Control shall mean the earlier to occur of (a) ten (10) days following the closing of a tender offer for the Companys stock following the Announcement or (b) the closing of a merger or similar transaction (Transaction) of the Company and any other entity; provided, however, a Transaction the result of which is the shareholders of the Companys voting securities immediately prior to the Transaction own, directly or indirectly in substantially the same proportion, at least 60% of the voting securities of the survivor of such Transaction immediately following such Transaction shall not be a Change in Control.
Change in Control Fee shall mean $150,000.
Code shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date but shall automatically terminate if no Announcement occurs within two (2) years of the Effective Date or if the Directors employment is terminated prior to an Announcement. Renewal of this Agreement for successive two (2) year terms shall require approval of the Companys Compensation and Stock Incentive Committee.
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In addition to the Companys other obligations under this Agreement, the Company shall pay all legal fees and expenses incurred in a legal proceeding (including arbitration) by the Director in seeking to obtain or enforce any right or benefit provided by this Agreement
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(including, without limitation, any rights to a tax gross-up). Such payments are to be made within five days after the Directors request for payment accompanied with such evidence of fees and expenses incurred as the Company reasonably may require; provided, however, that if the Director institutes a proceeding and the judge or other decision-maker presiding over the proceeding affirmatively finds that the Director has failed to prevail substantially, he shall pay his own costs and expenses (and, if applicable, return any amounts theretofore paid on his behalf under this Section).
All disputes with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and the enforcement of rights hereunder shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (the AAA). Each party hereto shall designate one arbitrator (who need not be impartial) within fifteen (15) days after notice of the dispute. The two arbitrators so designated shall endeavor to designate promptly a third, neutral arbitrator. If the two arbitrators have not designated the third arbitrator by the fifteenth (15 th ) day following the designation of the second arbitrator, or if a second arbitrator has not been designated by the (15 th ) day following the designation of the first, either Party may request the AAA to designate the remaining arbitrator(s). The third arbitrator shall take an oath of neutrality. The arbitrators shall not be bound by judicial formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of evidence and shall interpret this Agreement as an honorable engagement and not merely as a legal obligation. The arbitrators shall have the power to render equitable relief as may be available in accordance with applicable law. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, any such arbitration shall take place in such City within the United States as Director may designate, and shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules of the AAA. The determination reached in such arbitration shall be final and binding on both parties without any right of appeal or further dispute. The arbitrators award may be confirmed in, and judgment upon the award entered by, any federal or state court having jurisdiction over the parties.
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If, for any reason, any one or more of the provisions or part of a provision contained in this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision or part of a provision of this Agreement not held so invalid, illegal or unenforceable, and each other provision or part of a provision shall to the fullest extent consistent with law continue in full force and effect.
Except as provided below, this Agreement may not be terminated, modified or amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be any estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, except by written instrument signed by the party charged with such waiver or estoppel. No such written waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver unless specifically stated therein, and each such waiver shall operate only as to the specific term or condition waived and shall not constitute a waiver of such term or condition for the future or as to any act other than that specifically waived.
The Company may withhold from any payments made under this Agreement all federal, state or other taxes as shall be required pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the Company and the Director with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior agreement between the Company and the Director regarding non-compete provisions, except that this Agreement shall
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not affect or operate to reduce any benefit or compensation inuring to the Director of any kind elsewhere provided and not expressly dealt with in this Agreement.
This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the Director and the Company and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to create an agreement between the Company and the Director providing for the Directors tenure with the Company to continue for any fixed period of time prior to a Change in Control. There are no other agreements or understandings between the Company and the Director which guarantee his continued tenure with the Company or guarantee any level of compensation, including incentive or bonus payments, to the Director.
Except as required by law, no right to receive payments under this Agreement shall be subject to anticipation, commutation, alienation, sale, assignment, encumbrance, charge, pledge or hypothecation or to execution, attachment, levy or similar process or assignment by operation of law, and any attempt, voluntary or involuntary, to effect any such action shall be null, void and of no effect.
All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, first class as follows:
or to such address as either party shall have previously specified in writing to the other.
The Director acknowledges that he has read and understands the provisions of this Agreement. The Director further acknowledges that he has been given an opportunity for his legal counsel to review this Agreement and that the provisions of this Agreement are reasonable and that he has received a copy of this Agreement.
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The section headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
This Agreement and its validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware.
This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company through its officer duly authorized, and the
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Director both intending to be legally bound have duly executed and delivered this Agreement, to be effective as of the Effective Date.
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Exhibit 10.5
EMPLOYMENT AND NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT
DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
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DENIS MCGLYNN
THIS AGREEMENT, is by and between Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (the Company) and Denis McGlynn (the Executive) and is effective as of this 16th day of June 2004 (the Effective Date).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Executive is currently employed by the Company or an affiliate thereof in an executive position; and
WHEREAS, the Executive has, in the course of his employment, developed relationships with employees and customers of the Company, and learned valuable and sensitive information concerning the Companys operations, policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Executive has, in the course of his employment, been exposed to valuable and sensitive Company reports, files, memoranda, records, software, and other property; and
WHEREAS, the Company recognizes that the solicitation of its employees and customers, and the use or disclosure of the policies, procedures, information, documents, and property of the Company would be damaging to the Companys interests; and
WHEREAS, the Company has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company to protect its interests through the use of Employment and Non-Compete Agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Company has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders for the Company to agree to provide benefits under the circumstances described below to the Executive and other executives who agree to such an agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Announcement shall mean a press release issued by the Company announcing the signing of an agreement whereby the Company will be acquired by or merge with any other entity or a tender offer for the shares of the Company stock will be initiated.
Board shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company or the ultimate corporate parent entity which owns the Company if the Company is not public.
Cause shall mean a unanimous determination by the Board that the Executive has been convicted of a felony, has embezzled from, or committed fraud against, the Company which embezzlement or fraud has a material adverse financial impact on the Company or gross insubordination which has continued after written notice of such from the Board which determination is upheld by a final, non-appealable arbitration award pursuant to Section 6.
Change in Control shall mean the earlier to occur of (a) ten (10) days following the closing of a tender offer for the Companys stock following the Announcement or (b) the closing of a merger or similar transaction (Transaction) of the Company and any other entity; provided, however, a Transaction the result of which is the shareholders of the Companys voting securities immediately prior to the Transaction own, directly or indirectly in substantially the same proportion, at least 60% of the voting securities of the survivor of such Transaction immediately following such Transaction shall not be a Change in Control.
Change in Control Fee shall mean $500,000.
Code shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Company Information shall mean (i) confidential information including, without limitation, information received from third parties under confidential conditions, (ii) information subject to the Companys and its affiliates attorney-client or work-product privilege; and (iii) other technical, business, legal or financial information (including, without limitation, customer lists), the use or disclosure of which might reasonably be construed to be contrary to the Companys and its affiliates interests.
Date of Termination shall mean the date on which the Executives employment is terminated.
Employment Period shall mean the period of time during the Extension Period the Executive is an employee of the Company.
Extension Period shall mean the 60 month period following the Change in Control.
Good Reason shall mean a (i) reduction in title, responsibilities, administrative support or support services, (ii) relocation of Executives office, (iii) travel at a level that exceeds the travel requirements before the Change in Control, (iv) any breach by the Company of its obligations hereunder, (v) any breach by the purchaser under a merger or acquisition agreement pursuant to which the Change in Control takes place relating to employee benefits or directors
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and officers insurance or indemnification provisions, or (vi) any reason whatsoever two months after the Change in Control.
Monthly Amount shall be an amount equal to one-twelfth of the sum of (a) the Executives then current annual base salary (excluding any incentive or bonus), and (b) the amount of any cash bonus awarded to the Executive for the then most recently concluded fiscal year of the Company.
Non-Compete Monthly Amount shall mean the portion of the Monthly Amount which is paid in consideration of the Executives agreement to the restrictions and other provisions of Section 7, with the remainder of the Monthly Amount and other benefits under this Agreement paid after the Employment Period to be treated as severance. Executives Non-Compete Monthly Amount shall be calculated by multiplying the Monthly Amount by fifty percent.
Retirement Plan shall mean the Companys qualified defined benefit retirement plan(s) in which the Executive participates.
SERP shall mean any and all supplemental retirement plans in which the Executive participates (including, but not limited to, any benefit restoration plan(s) maintained by the Company from time to time).
This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date but shall automatically terminate if no Announcement occurs within two (2) years of the Effective Date or if the Executives employment is terminated prior to an Announcement. Renewal of this Agreement for successive two (2) year terms shall require approval of the Companys Compensation and Stock Incentive Committee.
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In the event that Executives employment is terminated by the Company for Cause (and Executive was not capable of voluntarily terminating for Good Reason at or prior to such time) or if Executive voluntarily terminates without Good Reason, the Company shall remain obligated to pay the Non-Compete Monthly Amount but shall not be obligated to pay the balance of the Monthly Amount. Executive is free to terminate his employment for Good Reason.
Following a Change in Control, the Executive will, except as provided below, continue as an employee during the Extension Period. During the Employment Period:
Notwithstanding Executives ability to voluntarily terminate his employment under clauses (i) and (vi) under the definition of Good Reason, Executive agrees, for a 24 month period following the Change of Control, to assist the Company from time to time, at mutually agreeable
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times, with respect to legislative matters within the State of Delaware in terms of sharing his knowledge of the industry, key legislators and regulators and the legislative process in general and in terms of making appropriate introductions within the Delaware community, provided that Executive shall not be required to engage in lobbying activities or assist in day-to-day matters, and further provided that Executive retains the right to completely terminate his employment under any other clause defining Good Reason.
No breach or alleged breach of this Section 4 shall constitute grounds for, or otherwise entitle, the Company to offset payments otherwise owing to the Executive under this Agreement.
All payments provided for in this Agreement shall be paid in cash from the general funds of the Company; provided, however, that such payments shall be reduced by the amount of any payments made to the Executive or his dependents, beneficiaries or estate from any trust or special or separate fund established by the Company to assure such payments. The Company shall not be required to establish a special or separate fund or other segregation of assets to assure such payments.
In addition to the Companys other obligations under this Agreement, the Company shall pay all legal fees and expenses incurred in a legal proceeding (including arbitration) by the Executive in seeking to obtain or enforce any right or benefit provided by this Agreement (including, without limitation, any rights to a tax gross-up). Such payments are to be made within five days after the Executives request for payment accompanied with such evidence of fees and expenses incurred as the Company reasonably may require; provided, however, that if the Executive institutes a proceeding and the judge or other decision-maker presiding over the proceeding affirmatively finds that the Executive has failed to prevail substantially, he shall pay his own costs and expenses (and, if applicable, return any amounts theretofore paid on his behalf under this Section 6.
All disputes with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and the enforcement of rights hereunder shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (the AAA). Each party hereto shall designate one arbitrator (who need not be impartial) within fifteen (15) days after notice of the dispute. The two arbitrators so designated shall endeavor to designate promptly a third, neutral arbitrator. If the two arbitrators have not designated the third arbitrator by the fifteenth (15 th ) day following the designation of the second arbitrator, or if a second arbitrator has not been designated by the (15 th ) day following the designation of the first, either Party may request the AAA to designate the remaining arbitrator(s). The third arbitrator shall take an oath of neutrality. The arbitrators shall not be bound by judicial formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of evidence and shall interpret this Agreement as an honorable engagement and not merely as a legal
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obligation. The arbitrators shall have the power to render equitable relief as may be available in accordance with applicable law. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, any such arbitration shall take place in such City within the United States as Executive may designate, and shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules of the AAA. The determination reached in such arbitration shall be final and binding on both parties without any right of appeal or further dispute. The arbitrators award may be confirmed in, and judgment upon the award entered by, any federal or state court having jurisdiction over the parties.
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If, for any reason, any one or more of the provisions or part of a provision contained in this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision or part of a provision of this Agreement not held so invalid, illegal or unenforceable, and each other provision or part of a provision shall to the fullest extent consistent with law continue in full force and effect.
Except as provided below, this Agreement may not be terminated, modified or amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be any estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, except by written instrument signed by the party charged with such waiver or estoppel. No such written waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver unless specifically stated therein, and each such waiver shall operate only as to the specific term or condition waived and shall not constitute a waiver of such term or condition for the future or as to any act other than that specifically waived.
The Company shall require (a) any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company and (b) the parent entity owning or controlling such successor expressly to assume and
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agree to perform under the terms of this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company and its affiliates would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken place (provided that such a requirement to perform which arises by operation of law shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements for such an express assumption and agreement). Except as provided herein, the Executives rights hereunder shall not be assignable.
The Company may withhold from any payments made under this Agreement all federal, state or other taxes as shall be required pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the Company and the Executive with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior agreement between the Company and the Executive regarding non-compete provisions, except that this Agreement shall not affect or operate to reduce any benefit or compensation inuring to the Executive of any kind elsewhere provided and not expressly dealt with in this Agreement.
This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the Executive and the Company and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to create an employment agreement between the Company and the Executive providing for the employment of the Executive by the Company for any fixed period of time prior to a Change in Control. The Executives employment with the Company is terminable at will by the Company or Executive and each shall have the right to terminate Executives employment with the Company at any time, with or without Cause, subject to the Companys obligation to provide any benefits required hereunder. There are no other agreements or understandings between the Company and the Executive which guarantee continued employment to the Executive or guarantee any level of compensation, including incentive or bonus payments, to the Executive.
Except as required by law, no right to receive payments under this Agreement shall be subject to anticipation, commutation, alienation, sale, assignment, encumbrance, charge, pledge or hypothecation or to execution, attachment, levy or similar process or assignment by operation of law, and any attempt, voluntary or involuntary, to effect any such action shall be null, void and of no effect.
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All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, first class as follows:
or to such address as either party shall have previously specified in writing to the other.
The Executive acknowledges that he has read and understands the provisions of this Agreement. The Executive further acknowledges that he has been given an opportunity for his legal counsel to review this Agreement and that the provisions of this Agreement are reasonable and that he has received a copy of this Agreement.
The section headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
This Agreement and its validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware.
This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company through its officer duly authorized, and the
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Executive both intending to be legally bound have duly executed and delivered this Agreement, to be effective as of the Effective Date.
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Exhibit 10.6
EMPLOYMENT AND NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT
DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
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EDWARD J. SUTOR
THIS AGREEMENT, is by and between Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (the Company) and Edward J. Sutor (the Executive) and is effective as of this 16th day of June, 2004 (the Effective Date).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Executive is currently employed by the Company or an affiliate thereof in an executive position; and
WHEREAS, the Executive has, in the course of his employment, developed relationships with employees and customers of the Company, and learned valuable and sensitive information concerning the Companys operations, policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Executive has, in the course of his employment, been exposed to valuable and sensitive Company reports, files, memoranda, records, software, and other property; and
WHEREAS, the Company recognizes that the solicitation of its employees and customers, and the use or disclosure of the policies, procedures, information, documents, and property of the Company would be damaging to the Companys interests; and
WHEREAS, the Company has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company to protect its interests through the use of Employment and Non-Compete Agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Company has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders for the Company to agree to provide benefits under the circumstances described below to the Executive and other executives who agree to such an agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Announcement shall mean a press release issued by the Company announcing the signing of an agreement whereby the Company will be acquired by or merge with any other entity or a tender offer for the shares of the Company stock will be initiated.
Board shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company or the ultimate corporate parent entity which owns the Company if the Company is not public.
Cause shall mean a unanimous determination by the Board that the Executive has been convicted of a felony, has embezzled from, or committed fraud against, the Company which embezzlement or fraud has a material adverse financial impact on the Company or gross insubordination which has continued after written notice of such from the Board which determination is upheld by a final, non-appealable arbitration award pursuant to Section 6.
Change in Control shall mean the earlier to occur of (a) ten (10) days following the closing of a tender offer for the Companys stock following the Announcement or (b) the closing of a merger or similar transaction (Transaction) of the Company and any other entity; provided, however, a Transaction the result of which is the shareholders of the Companys voting securities immediately prior to the Transaction own, directly or indirectly in substantially the same proportion, at least 60% of the voting securities of the survivor of such Transaction immediately following such Transaction shall not be a Change in Control.
Change in Control Fee shall mean $200, 000.
Code shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Company Information shall mean (i) confidential information including, without limitation, information received from third parties under confidential conditions, (ii) information subject to the Companys and its affiliates attorney-client or work-product privilege; and (iii) other technical, business, legal or financial information (including, without limitation, customer lists), the use or disclosure of which might reasonably be construed to be contrary to the Companys and its affiliates interests.
Date of Termination shall mean the date on which the Executives employment is terminated.
Employment Period shall mean the period of time during the Extension Period the Executive is an employee of the Company.
Extension Period shall mean the 24 month period following the Change in Control.
Good Reason shall mean a (i) reduction in title, responsibilities, administrative support or support services, (ii) relocation of Executives office, (iii) travel at a level that exceeds the travel requirements before the Change in Control, (iv) any breach by the Company of its obligations hereunder, (v) any breach by the purchaser under a merger or acquisition agreement pursuant to which the Change in Control takes place relating to employee benefits or directors
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and officers insurance or indemnification provisions, or (vi) any reason whatsoever two months after the Change in Control.
Monthly Amount shall be an amount equal to one-twelfth of the sum of (a) the Executives then current annual base salary (excluding any incentive or bonus), and (b) the amount of any cash bonus awarded to the Executive for the then most recently concluded fiscal year of the Company.
Non-Compete Monthly Amount shall mean the portion of the Monthly Amount which is paid in consideration of the Executives agreement to the restrictions and other provisions of Section 7, with the remainder of the Monthly Amount and other benefits under this Agreement paid after the Employment Period to be treated as severance. Executives Non-Compete Monthly Amount shall be calculated by multiplying the Monthly Amount by fifty percent.
Retirement Plan shall mean the Companys qualified defined benefit retirement plan(s) in which the Executive participates.
SERP shall mean any and all supplemental retirement plans in which the Executive participates (including, but not limited to, any benefit restoration plan(s) maintained by the Company from time to time).
This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date but shall automatically terminate if no Announcement occurs within two (2) years of the Effective Date or if the Executives employment is terminated prior to an Announcement. Renewal of this Agreement for successive two (2) year terms shall require approval of the Companys Compensation and Stock Incentive Committee.
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contest shall be limited to issues with respect to which a Gross-Up Payment would be payable hereunder and the Executive shall be entitled, at Executives expense, to settle or contest, as the case may be, any other issue raised by the Internal Revenue Service or any other taxing authority.
In the event that Executives employment is terminated by the Company for Cause (and Executive was not capable of voluntarily terminating for Good Reason at or prior to such time) or if Executive voluntarily terminates without Good Reason, the Company shall remain obligated to pay the Non-Compete Monthly Amount but shall not be obligated to pay the balance of the Monthly Amount. Executive is free to terminate his employment for Good Reason.
Following a Change in Control, the Executive will, except as provided below, continue as an employee during the Extension Period. During the Employment Period:
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No breach or alleged breach of this Section 4 shall constitute grounds for, or otherwise entitle, the Company to offset payments otherwise owing to the Executive under this Agreement.
All payments provided for in this Agreement shall be paid in cash from the general funds of the Company; provided, however, that such payments shall be reduced by the amount of any payments made to the Executive or his dependents, beneficiaries or estate from any trust or special or separate fund established by the Company to assure such payments. The Company shall not be required to establish a special or separate fund or other segregation of assets to assure such payments.
In addition to the Companys other obligations under this Agreement, the Company shall pay all legal fees and expenses incurred in a legal proceeding (including arbitration) by the Executive in seeking to obtain or enforce any right or benefit provided by this Agreement (including, without limitation, any rights to a tax gross-up). Such payments are to be made within five days after the Executives request for payment accompanied with such evidence of fees and expenses incurred as the Company reasonably may require; provided, however, that if the Executive institutes a proceeding and the judge or other decision-maker presiding over the proceeding affirmatively finds that the Executive has failed to prevail substantially, he shall pay his own costs and expenses (and, if applicable, return any amounts theretofore paid on his behalf under this Section 6.
All disputes with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and the enforcement of rights hereunder shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (the AAA). Each party hereto shall designate one arbitrator (who need not be impartial) within fifteen (15) days after notice of the dispute. The two arbitrators so designated shall endeavor to designate promptly a third, neutral arbitrator. If the two arbitrators have not designated the third arbitrator by the fifteenth (15 th ) day following the designation of the second arbitrator, or if a second arbitrator has not been designated by the (15 th ) day following the designation of the first, either Party may request the AAA to designate the remaining arbitrator(s). The third arbitrator shall take an oath of neutrality. The arbitrators shall not be bound by judicial formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of evidence and shall interpret this Agreement as an honorable engagement and not merely as a legal obligation. The arbitrators shall have the power to render equitable relief as may be available in accordance with applicable law. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, any such arbitration shall take place in such City within the United States as Executive may designate, and shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules of the AAA. The determination reached in such arbitration shall be final and binding on both parties without any right of appeal or further dispute. The arbitrators award may be confirmed in, and judgment upon the award entered by, any federal or state court having jurisdiction over the parties.
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Non-Compete Monthly Amount unless and until all appeals have been exhausted or the time for such has expired). Executive further agrees that Executive shall not, in any equity proceeding relating to the enforcement of this Section, raise the defense that the Company has an adequate remedy at law. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as prohibiting the Company from pursuing any other remedies at law or in equity that it may have under and in respect of this Agreement or any other agreement.
If, for any reason, any one or more of the provisions or part of a provision contained in this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision or part of a provision of this Agreement not held so invalid, illegal or unenforceable, and each other provision or part of a provision shall to the fullest extent consistent with law continue in full force and effect.
Except as provided below, this Agreement may not be terminated, modified or amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be any estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, except by written instrument signed by the party charged with such waiver or estoppel. No such written waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver unless specifically stated therein, and each such waiver shall operate only as to the specific term or condition waived and shall not constitute a waiver of such term or condition for the future or as to any act other than that specifically waived.
The Company shall require (a) any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company and (b) the parent entity owning or controlling such successor expressly to assume and agree to perform under the terms of this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company and its affiliates would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken place (provided that such a requirement to perform which arises by operation of law shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements for such an express assumption and agreement). Except as provided herein, the Executives rights hereunder shall not be assignable.
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The Company may withhold from any payments made under this Agreement all federal, state or other taxes as shall be required pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the Company and the Executive with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior agreement between the Company and the Executive regarding non-compete provisions, except that this Agreement shall not affect or operate to reduce any benefit or compensation inuring to the Executive of any kind elsewhere provided and not expressly dealt with in this Agreement.
This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the Executive and the Company and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to create an employment agreement between the Company and the Executive providing for the employment of the Executive by the Company for any fixed period of time prior to a Change in Control. The Executives employment with the Company is terminable at will by the Company or Executive and each shall have the right to terminate Executives employment with the Company at any time, with or without Cause, subject to the Companys obligation to provide any benefits required hereunder. There are no other agreements or understandings between the Company and the Executive which guarantee continued employment to the Executive or guarantee any level of compensation, including incentive or bonus payments, to the Executive.
Except as required by law, no right to receive payments under this Agreement shall be subject to anticipation, commutation, alienation, sale, assignment, encumbrance, charge, pledge or hypothecation or to execution, attachment, levy or similar process or assignment by operation of law, and any attempt, voluntary or involuntary, to effect any such action shall be null, void and of no effect.
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All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, first class as follows:
or to such address as either party shall have previously specified in writing to the other.
The Executive acknowledges that he has read and understands the provisions of this Agreement. The Executive further acknowledges that he has been given an opportunity for his legal counsel to review this Agreement and that the provisions of this Agreement are reasonable and that he has received a copy of this Agreement.
The section headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
This Agreement and its validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware.
This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company through its officer duly authorized, and the
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Executive both intending to be legally bound have duly executed and delivered this Agreement, to be effective as of the Effective Date.
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Exhibit 10.7
NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT
DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
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HENRY B. TIPPIE
THIS AGREEMENT, is by and between Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (the Company) and Henry B. Tippie (the Director) and is effective as of this 16th day of June 2004 (the Effective Date).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Director is currently Chairman of the Board of the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Director has, in the course of his tenure as a Director, developed relationships with employees and customers of the Company, and learned valuable and sensitive information concerning the Companys operations, policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Director has, in the course of his tenure as a Director, been exposed to valuable and sensitive Company reports, files, memoranda, records, software, and other property; and
WHEREAS, the Company recognizes that the solicitation of its employees and customers, and the use or disclosure of the policies, procedures, information, documents, and property of the Company would be damaging to the Companys interests; and
WHEREAS, the Company has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company to protect its interests through the use of Employment and Non-Compete Agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Company has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders for the Company to agree to provide benefits under the circumstances described below to the Director and other executives and directors who agree to such an agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Announcement shall mean a press release issued by the Company announcing the signing of an agreement whereby the Company will be acquired by or merge with any other entity or a tender offer for the shares of the Company stock will be initiated.
Change in Control shall mean the earlier to occur of (a) ten (10) days following the closing of a tender offer for the Companys stock following the Announcement or (b) the closing of a merger or similar transaction (Transaction) of the Company and any other entity; provided, however, a Transaction the result of which is the shareholders of the Companys voting securities immediately prior to the Transaction own, directly or indirectly in substantially the same proportion, at least 60% of the voting securities of the survivor of such Transaction immediately following such Transaction shall not be a Change in Control.
Change in Control Fee shall mean $750,000.
Code shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date but shall automatically terminate at such time as Director no longer serves as a director of the Company.
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In addition to the Companys other obligations under this Agreement, the Company shall pay all legal fees and expenses incurred in a legal proceeding (including arbitration) by the Director in seeking to obtain or enforce any right or benefit provided by this Agreement (including, without limitation, any rights to a tax gross-up). Such payments are to be made within five days after the Directors request for payment accompanied with such evidence of fees and expenses incurred as the Company reasonably may require; provided, however, that if the Director institutes a proceeding and the judge or other decision-maker presiding over the
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proceeding affirmatively finds that the Director has failed to prevail substantially, he shall pay his own costs and expenses (and, if applicable, return any amounts theretofore paid on his behalf under this Section).
All disputes with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and the enforcement of rights hereunder shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (the AAA). Each party hereto shall designate one arbitrator (who need not be impartial) within fifteen (15) days after notice of the dispute. The two arbitrators so designated shall endeavor to designate promptly a third, neutral arbitrator. If the two arbitrators have not designated the third arbitrator by the fifteenth (15 th ) day following the designation of the second arbitrator, or if a second arbitrator has not been designated by the (15 th ) day following the designation of the first, either Party may request the AAA to designate the remaining arbitrator(s). The third arbitrator shall take an oath of neutrality. The arbitrators shall not be bound by judicial formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of evidence and shall interpret this Agreement as an honorable engagement and not merely as a legal obligation. The arbitrators shall have the power to render equitable relief as may be available in accordance with applicable law. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, any such arbitration shall take place in such City within the United States as Director may designate, and shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules of the AAA. The determination reached in such arbitration shall be final and binding on both parties without any right of appeal or further dispute. The arbitrators award may be confirmed in, and judgment upon the award entered by, any federal or state court having jurisdiction over the parties.
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If, for any reason, any one or more of the provisions or part of a provision contained in this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision or part of a provision of this Agreement not held so invalid, illegal or unenforceable, and each other provision or part of a provision shall to the fullest extent consistent with law continue in full force and effect.
Except as provided below, this Agreement may not be terminated, modified or amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be any estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, except by written instrument signed by the party charged with such waiver or estoppel. No such written waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver unless specifically stated therein, and each such waiver shall operate only as to the specific term or condition waived and shall not constitute a waiver of such term or condition for the future or as to any act other than that specifically waived.
The Company may withhold from any payments made under this Agreement all federal, state or other taxes as shall be required pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the Company and the Director with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior agreement between the Company and the Director regarding non-compete provisions, except that this Agreement shall not affect or operate to reduce any benefit or compensation inuring to the Director of any kind elsewhere provided and not expressly dealt with in this Agreement.
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This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the Director and the Company and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to create an agreement between the Company and the Director providing for the Directors tenure with the Company to continue for any fixed period of time prior to a Change in Control. There are no other agreements or understandings between the Company and the Director which guarantee his continued tenure with the Company or guarantee any level of compensation, including incentive or bonus payments, to the Director.
Except as required by law, no right to receive payments under this Agreement shall be subject to anticipation, commutation, alienation, sale, assignment, encumbrance, charge, pledge or hypothecation or to execution, attachment, levy or similar process or assignment by operation of law, and any attempt, voluntary or involuntary, to effect any such action shall be null, void and of no effect.
All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, first class as follows:
or to such address as either party shall have previously specified in writing to the other.
The Director acknowledges that he has read and understands the provisions of this Agreement. The Director further acknowledges that he has been given an opportunity for his legal counsel to review this Agreement and that the provisions of this Agreement are reasonable and that he has received a copy of this Agreement.
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The section headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
This Agreement and its validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware.
This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company through its officer duly authorized, and the
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Director both intending to be legally bound have duly executed and delivered this Agreement, to be effective as of the Effective Date.
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Exhibit 31.1
I, Denis McGlynn, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) [intentionally omitted]
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors:
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
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Exhibit 31.2
I, Timothy R. Horne, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) [intentionally omitted]
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors:
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
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Exhibit 32.1
Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the Company), on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2004 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), I, Denis McGlynn, President and Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. sec. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
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This certification shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Exhibit 32.2
Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the Company), on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2004 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), I, Timothy R. Horne, Senior Vice President-Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. sec. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
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This certification shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.