UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x

 

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006.

 

 

 

or

 

 

 

o

 

Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from                         to                        

Commission File Number: 333-88829

DIAMOND JO, LLC

 

PENINSULA GAMING, LLC

 

PENINSULA GAMING CORP.

(Exact name of registrants
as specified in their charter)

 

(Exact name of registrants
as specified in their charter)

 

(Exact name of registrants
as specified in their charter)

 

 

 

 

 

DELAWARE

 

DELAWARE

 

DELAWARE

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

 

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

 

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

 

 

 

 

 

42-1483875

 

20-0800583

 

25-1902805

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

3rd Street Ice Harbor, PO Box 1750

Dubuque, Iowa 52001

(563) 583-7005

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of principal executive offices)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes  o   No  x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes  o   No  x

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 twelve 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  x   No  o

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

Large Accelerated Filer  o         Accelerated Filer  o         Non-Accelerated Filer  x

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

All of the common equity interests of Peninsula Gaming, LLC (the “Company”) are held by Peninsula Gaming Partners, LLC. All of the common equity interests of Diamond Jo, LLC, The Old Evangeline Downs, L.L.C., Diamond Jo Worth Holdings, LLC and Peninsula Gaming Corp. are held by the Company. All of the common equity interests of Diamond Jo Worth, LLC and Diamond Jo Worth Corp. are held by Diamond Jo Worth Holdings, LLC.

 




PENINSULA GAMING, LLC
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

Part I - Financial Information

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1 - Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

Peninsula Gaming, LLC:

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4 - Controls and Procedures

 

 

 

 

 

Part II - Other Information

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings

 

 

Item 1A - Risk Factors

 

 

Item 2 - Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

 

Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

 

Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

 

Item 5 - Other Information

 

 

Item 6 - Exhibits

 

 

 

 

 

Signatures

 

 

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PENINSULA GAMING, LLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

 

September 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

25,816

 

$

12,778

 

Restricted cash—purse settlements

 

5,040

 

5,119

 

Restricted cash—interest reserve

 

 

 

2,281

 

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $57 and $73 respectively

 

5,949

 

2,801

 

Inventories

 

675

 

493

 

Prepaid expenses

 

1,197

 

1,259

 

Total current assets

 

38,677

 

24,731

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESTRICTED CASH - WORTH PROJECT

 

19,457

 

16,848

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

158,981

 

143,393

 

OTHER ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred financing costs, net of amortization of $5,876 and $3,863, respectively

 

13,210

 

14,263

 

Goodwill

 

53,083

 

53,083

 

Licenses and other intangibles

 

35,407

 

34,003

 

Deposits and other assets

 

2,676

 

1,307

 

Total other assets

 

104,376

 

102,656

 

TOTAL

 

$

321,491

 

$

287,628

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S DEFICIT

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

5,530

 

$

4,742

 

Construction payable

 

4,427

 

6,117

 

Purse settlement payable

 

6,642

 

7,320

 

Accrued payroll and payroll taxes

 

10,658

 

4,267

 

Accrued interest

 

12,766

 

5,864

 

Other accrued expenses

 

11,089

 

7,605

 

Payable to affiliate

 

2,398

 

969

 

Current maturities of long-term debt and leases

 

13,025

 

11,002

 

Total current liabilities

 

66,535

 

47,886

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

8 3 ¤ 4 % senior secured notes, net of discount

 

230,512

 

230,259

 

11% senior secured notes

 

60,000

 

40,000

 

13% senior secured notes, net of discount

 

6,827

 

6,813

 

Senior secured credit facilities

 

15,400

 

23,800

 

Term loan

 

1,667

 

4,667

 

Notes and leases payable

 

4,203

 

4,465

 

Other accrued expenses

 

691

 

345

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

319,300

 

310,349

 

Total liabilities

 

385,835

 

358,235

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEMBER’S DEFICIT:

 

 

 

 

 

Common member’s interest

 

9,000

 

9,000

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(73,344

)

(79,607

)

Total member’s deficit

 

(64,344

)

(70,607

)

TOTAL

 

$

321,491

 

$

287,628

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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PENINSULA GAMING, LLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

 

Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2006

 

Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2005

 

Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2006

 

Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2005

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

$

54,007

 

$

35,238

 

$

150,326

 

$

105,203

 

Racing

 

5,330

 

5,694

 

18,562

 

12,770

 

Video poker

 

1,045

 

508

 

2,667

 

1,664

 

Food and beverage

 

4,123

 

3,760

 

11,747

 

9,958

 

Other

 

3,013

 

629

 

7,846

 

1,176

 

Less promotional allowances

 

(2,117

)

(1,917

)

(5,948

)

(5,026

)

Total net revenues

 

65,401

 

43,912

 

185,200

 

125,745

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

24,075

 

17,452

 

70,380

 

53,539

 

Racing

 

4,716

 

4,786

 

15,685

 

10,937

 

Video poker

 

891

 

387

 

2,139

 

1,303

 

Food and beverage

 

3,106

 

2,648

 

8,892

 

7,373

 

Other

 

2,023

 

383

 

5,181

 

563

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

12,532

 

7,164

 

31,623

 

20,588

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

5,379

 

4,179

 

15,188

 

12,084

 

Pre-opening expense

 

86

 

76

 

960

 

177

 

Development expense

 

275

 

(20

)

405

 

516

 

Affiliate management fees

 

1,233

 

428

 

3,267

 

1,041

 

Loss on disposal of assets

 

105

 

5

 

148

 

98

 

Total expenses

 

54,421

 

37,488

 

153,868

 

108,219

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

 

10,980

 

6,424

 

31,332

 

17,526

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

216

 

228

 

532

 

269

 

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

 

(8,605

)

(7,746

)

(24,090

)

(21,211

)

Interest expense related to preferred member’s interest, redeemable

 

(90

)

(90

)

(270

)

(270

)

Total other expense

 

(8,479

)

(7,608

)

(23,828

)

(21,212

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) TO COMMON MEMBER’S INTEREST

 

$

2,501

 

$

(1,184

)

$

7,504

 

$

(3,686

)

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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PENINSULA GAMING, LLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

 

Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2006

 

Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2005

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,504

 

$

(3,686

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

15,188

 

12,084

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

122

 

95

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs and bond discount

 

2,666

 

2,295

 

Stock based compensation

 

5,375

 

307

 

Loss on disposal of assets

 

148

 

98

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

(3,270

)

(2,024

)

Inventories

 

(182

)

(229

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(1,308

)

86

 

Accounts payable

 

92

 

(1,796

)

Accrued expenses

 

9,891

 

7,515

 

Payable to affiliate

 

1,726

 

87

 

Net cash flows from operating activities

 

37,952

 

14,832

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted cash—purse settlements, net

 

79

 

1,378

 

Proceeds from restricted cash, net

 

(328

)

(29,823

)

Business acquisition and licensing costs

 

(1,405

)

(1,303

)

Construction project development costs

 

(16,863

)

(15,939

)

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(10,347

)

(4,367

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

46

 

37

 

Net cash flows from investing activities

 

(28,818

)

(50,017

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred financing costs

 

(64

)

(2,942

)

Principal payments on debt

 

(6,392

)

(6,686

)

Payments on senior credit facilities

 

(25,685

)

(7,488

)

Proceeds from senior credit facilities

 

17,285

 

13,200

 

Proceeds from senior secured notes

 

20,000

 

40,000

 

Proceeds from note payable

 

 

 

24

 

Member distributions

 

(1,240

)

(1,834

)

Net cash flows from financing activities

 

3,904

 

34,274

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

13,038

 

(911

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

12,778

 

10,504

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

 

$

25,816

 

$

9,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for interest

 

$

15,971

 

$

13,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Property additions acquired by construction payable and accrued expenses which were accrued, but not paid

 

$

3,788

 

$

6,180

 

Property and equipment purchased in exchange for indebtedness

 

4,786

 

 

 

Deferred financing costs which were accrued, but not paid

 

904

 

334

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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PENINSULA GAMING, LLC
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1. Organization and Basis of Presentation

Peninsula Gaming, LLC (“PGL” or the “Company”), a Delaware limited liability company, is a holding company with no independent operations. PGL’s subsidiaries consist of: (i) Diamond Jo, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“DJL”), which owns and operates the Diamond Jo riverboat casino in Dubuque, Iowa; (ii) The Old Evangeline Downs, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company (“OED”), which owns and operates the Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino, or racino, in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and four off-track betting (“OTB”) parlors in Louisiana; (iii) Diamond Jo Worth Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“DJWH”), and (iv) Peninsula Gaming Corp. (“PGC”), a Delaware corporation with no assets or operations. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Peninsula Gaming Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“PGP”).

DJWH is a holding company with no independent operations whose sole assets are its equity interests in its subsidiaries. DJWH’s subsidiaries consist of: (i) Diamond Jo Worth, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“DJW”), which owns a gaming license in Worth County, Iowa and constructed a new casino in Worth County, Iowa which opened in April 2006, and (ii) Diamond Jo Worth Corp. (“DJWC”), a Delaware corporation with no assets or operations.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring entries unless otherwise disclosed, necessary to present fairly the financial information of the Company for the interim periods presented and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The interim results reflected in the financial statements are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the full year or other periods.

The financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and accompanying notes to the financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. Accordingly, footnote disclosure which would substantially duplicate the disclosure in the audited financial statements has been omitted in the accompanying unaudited financial statements.

Recent Developments

On July 13, 2006, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved DJW’s request to expand its new casino facility by approximately 30,000 square feet.  The proposed expansion is expected to add an additional 300 slot machines, 11 table games, a new poker room, a new buffet restaurant, an expanded casino bar and additional parking.  Construction of the expansion has commenced and is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2007 for an aggregate cost of approximately $30 million. 

On September 27, 2006, DJL entered into an Offer to Purchase Real Estate, Acceptance and Lease (“Offer”) with the Dubuque County Historical Society (“Historical Society”). The Offer provides for, among other things, the purchase by DJL of 2.4 acres of real property (the “Expansion Tract”) for its fair market value in an amount not to exceed $2 million to facilitate DJL’s building of a new moored barge facility to expand its existing casino operations. In addition, DJL agreed to make a charitable contribution at closing in an amount equal to the difference between $2 million and the fair market value of the property. DJL will also make a charitable contribution of $1 million over ten annual installments, the first of such installments being due on the first anniversary of the closing of the real property purchase. The Offer also provides for the Historical Society to lease DJL’s existing building for 99 years at $1 per year and for DJL to transfer all of its rights, title and interest in the existing Diamond Jo vessel to the Historical Society at the Historical Society’s option. The lease and the transfer of the vessel are conditioned upon DJL commencing operation of its new moored barge facility. Closing of the Offer is contingent upon DJL receiving regulatory approval and satisfactory completion of its due diligence relating to its purchase of the Expansion Tract.

DJL’s proposed new moored barge facility is expected to include approximately 1,000 slot machines, 20 table games and a five table poker room.  Additional amenities are expected to include a 36 lane bowling center, three restaurants and an entertainment center.  Total cost of the project is expected to be approximately $55 million.

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In addition, OED intends to develop and construct a 116 room hotel and 30,000 square foot events center contiguous to its racino.  The total cost of the development is anticipated to be approximately $24 million and construction is expected to begin during the fourth quarter of 2006.

The Company is currently evaluating its financing options related to funding the casino development at DJL and the hotel and events center at OED.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Goodwill and Licenses and Other Intangible Assets—    Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired in connection with the acquisition of the Diamond Jo riverboat casino operations. Goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed at least annually for impairment and written down and charged to income when its recorded value exceeds its estimated fair value. During the first quarter of 2006 and 2005, DJL performed its annual impairment test on goodwill and determined that the estimated fair value of the DJL reporting unit exceeded its carrying value as of that date. Goodwill is subject to impairment by, among other things, significant changes in the gaming tax rates in Iowa, significant new competition which could substantially reduce profitability, non-renewal of DJL’s gaming license due to regulatory matters or lack of approval of gaming by the county electorate at scheduled referendums, and regulatory changes that could adversely affect DJL’s business.

Licenses and other intangibles as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 consist of the acquired licenses and tradename associated with the purchase of OED and the first two payments in June 2005 and May 2006, respectively, for DJW’s gaming license under an executory agreement with the State of Iowa. The licenses and tradename have indefinite lives as the Company has determined that there are no legal, regulatory, contractual, economic or other factors that would limit their useful lives, and the Company intends to renew and operate the licenses and use the tradename indefinitely. In addition, other key factors in the Company’s assessment that these licenses have an indefinite life include: (1) the Company’s license renewal experience confirms that the renewal process is perfunctory and renewals would not be withheld except under extraordinary circumstances; (2) the renewals related to these licenses confirm the Company’s belief that the renewal process could be completed without substantial cost and without material modification of the licenses; (3) the economic performance of the operations related to the licenses support the Company’s intention of operating the licenses indefinitely; and (4) the continued limitation of gaming licenses in the States of Louisiana and Iowa limits competition in the jurisdictions where these licenses are maintained. Indefinite lived intangible assets are not amortized but are reviewed at least annually for impairment and written down and charged to income when their recorded value exceeds their estimated fair value. The Company’s annual impairment testing performed during the quarters ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 resulted in no impairments.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets—  Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment when management plans to dispose of assets or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable. Assets held for disposal are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Management determines fair value using an undiscounted future cash flow analysis or other accepted valuation techniques. Long-lived assets held for use are reviewed for impairment by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to the undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset over its remaining useful life. If an asset is considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. During the quarter ended June 30, 2006, management determined the undiscounted future cash flows of its Alexandria OTB did not support the recoverability of the fixed assets attributable to the OTB’s operation. As such, the Company recognized an impairment charge for the OTB’s assets that exceeded their estimated fair market value. The impairment charge of $0.4 million is included in depreciation and amortization in the consolidated statement of operations and is part of the OED operating segment.

As discussed in Note 1, DJL entered into the Offer with the Historical Society and the Offer, as of September 30, 2006, was subject to significant contingencies.  DJL may be required to accelerate depreciation on certain depreciable assets that will either be contributed to the Historical Society or will  not be utilized at its new facility.  Beginning on the date the significant contingencies are satisfied or become probable of resolution and through the period that DJL estimates commencing operations at the new facility, DJL will  depreciate the remaining net book value of those assets less their estimated fair market value at the date of contribution or estimated net realizable value.

Stock Based Compensation—    Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2004) Shared-Based Payment (“SFAS No. 123R”). As allowed under the provisions of SFAS

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No. 123R the Company has applied SFAS No. 123R prospectively to new awards and to awards modified, repurchased, or cancelled after the required effective date. The Company continues to account for any portion of awards outstanding at the date of initial application of SFAS No. 123R using the accounting principles historically applied to those awards, Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 , Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees . The Company did not have any new awards and there were no modifications, repurchases, or cancellations of awards issued prior to January 1, 2006 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. There were no payments to employees related to awards during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. As of September 30, 2006, there was approximately $7.5 million related to nonvested awards not yet recognized in the consolidated statement of operations. The unrecognized value of awards is expected to vest over approximately two years unless vested earlier per the terms of the awards. See footnote 6 for more information regarding the terms of outstanding awards.

The following table illustrates the effect on net income (loss) to common member’s interest if the Company had accounted for employee stock-based compensation using the fair value method for all periods (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2006

 

Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2005

 

Nine Months 
Ended
September 30,
2006

 

Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2005

 

Net income (loss) to common member’s interest, as reported

 

$

2,501

 

$

(1,184

)

$

7,504

 

$

(3,686

)

Stock-based employee compensation expenses included in reported net income (loss)

 

2,232

 

159

 

5,375

 

307

 

Stock-based employee compensation expense determined under the fair value method

 

(2,232

)

(159

)

(5,375

)

(307

)

SFAS 123R pro forma net income (loss) to common member’s interest

 

$

2,501

 

$

(1,184

)

$

7,504

 

$

(3,686

)

Units granted by PGP to Company employees contain a put option exercisable by the employee and are recorded at their fair market value (based on a market multiple of total segment operating earnings) with a corresponding expense recorded within the statement of operations based on the percentage vested.

Use of Estimates—    The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates involve the periodic review of the carrying value of assets for impairment, the estimated useful lives for depreciable assets and the estimated liability for slot club awards.

In addition, an estimated loss from a loss contingency is recorded when information available prior to issuance of the financial statements indicates that it is probable that a liability has been incurred at the date of the financial statements and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Accounting for contingencies such as legal matters requires the use of judgment. Many of these legal contingencies can take years to be resolved. An adverse outcome could have a material impact on financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Reclassifications—    Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation. These reclassifications did not have any effect on the Company’s financial position or net income or loss to common member’s interest in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.  In our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, we classified certain accrued expenses related to our player loyalty program as casino expenses.  We previously presented such changes as promotional allowances.  In the consolidated statement of operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2005, we reclassified $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively, from promotional allowances to casino expense to be consistent with our 2006 presentation.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards—    In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework from measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. SFAS 157 indicates, among other things, a fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absense of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. SFAS 157 is effective for the Company’s year ending December 31, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 157 on the Company’s financial statements.

3. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 is summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

Land and land improvements

 

$

16,296

 

$

15,381

 

Buildings and improvements

 

114,177

 

84,138

 

Riverboat and improvements

 

8,408

 

8,387

 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

56,073

 

43,112

 

Computer equipment

 

8,431

 

6,095

 

Vehicles

 

335

 

209

 

Construction in progress

 

4,309

 

21,020

 

Subtotal

 

208,029

 

178,342

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

(49,048

)

(34,949

)

Property and equipment, net

 

$

158,981

 

$

143,393

 

 

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Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $5.4 million and $4.2 million, respectively.  Depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $15.2 million and $12.1 million, respectively.

Included in the total amount of depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 is an impairment charge of approximately $0.4 million associated with long-lived assets at OED’s Alexandria OTB.  Based on historic and expected future cash flows of the Alexandria OTB operations, the carrying value of the leasehold improvements and certain other assets are not expected to be recovered by future cash flows and were written down by the amount the carrying value of the assets exceeded their estimated fair market value.  OED closed the Alexandria OTB in July of 2006 and recorded a lease termination loss of approximately $0.1 million.

4. Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

8 3 ¤ 4 % senior secured notes due April 15, 2012, net of discount of $2,488 and $2,741 respectively, secured by assets and equity of DJL and OED

 

$

230,512

 

$

230,259

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11% senior secured notes of DJW due April 15, 2012, secured by substantially all the assets of DJW and a pledge of equity of DJW and DJWC

 

60,000

 

40,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13% senior secured notes of OED due March 1, 2010 with contingent interest, net of discount of $83 and $97 respectively

 

6,827

 

6,813

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$50,000 revolving line of credit under a loan and security agreement of DJL and OED with Wells Fargo Foothill, Inc., interest rate at prime plus a margin of 0.5 - 1.0% (current rate of 8.75% at September 30, 2006), maturing June 16, 2008, secured by substantially all the assets of DJL and OED

 

15,400

 

23,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$2,500 revolving line of credit under a loan and security agreement of DJW with a bank, interest rate at prime less a margin of 1.0% (current rate of 7.25% at September 30, 2006), maturing March 1, 2010, secured by substantially all the assets of DJW and guaranteed by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term loan under a loan and security agreement of DJL and OED with Wells Fargo Foothill, Inc., interest rate at prime plus 2.5% (current rate of 10.75% at September 30, 2006), due in equal monthly installments of $333 beginning July 1, 2004, maturing June 16, 2008, secured by certain assets of DJL and OED

 

5,667

 

8,667

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promissory note payable to third party, interest at 8.75% payable monthly in arrears, annual principal payments of $1,100 in 2005 and $550 each year thereafter, secured by a mortgage on certain real property of OED

 

2,750

 

2,750

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable to third party, net of discount of $18 and $234, interest rate at 0% for the first 24 months (discounted at 7.4%) and 7.4% thereafter, monthly payments of principal of $229 through October 2006 followed by monthly payments of principal and interest of $233, through October 2007, secured by certain assets of DJL and OED

 

2,895

 

4,697

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable to third party, net of discount of $225, interest rate at 0% for the first 24 months (discounted at 7.25%) and 7.25% thereafter, monthly payments of principal of $101 through March 2008 followed by monthly payments of principal and interest of $105, through March 2009, secured by certain assets of DJW

 

2,807

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable to third party, net of discount of $12, interest rate at 0% (discounted at 7.25%), monthly payments of principal of $70 through April 2007, secured by certain assets of DJW.

 

476

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital lease obligation of DJW to third party, net of discount of $5 (discounted at 7.25%), monthly lease payments of $59 through February 2007 with a dollar bargain purchase option.

 

287

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note payable to third party, net of discount of $1, interest rate at 0% (discounted at 4.9%), monthly payments of principal of $1, through August 2008

 

13

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred membership interests-redeemable, interest at 9%, due October 13, 2006

 

4,000

 

4,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total debt

 

331,634

 

321,006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less current portion

 

(13,025

)

(11,002

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total long term debt

 

$

318,609

 

$

310,004

 

 

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Principal maturities of debt (excluding discount and debt repaid during the period January 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006) for each of the years ended December 31 are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

2006

 

$

13,287

 

2007

 

8,422

 

2008

 

26,271

 

2009

 

865

 

2010

 

8,845

 

Thereafter

 

293,000

 

 

 

$

350,690

 

On August 31, 2006, DJW entered into the First Supplemental Indenture to the Indenture dated as of July 19, 2005 (the “DJW Supplemental Indenture”) which permitted, among other things, the issuance by DJW on August 31, 2006 of an additional $20 million principal amount of DJW Notes, the proceeds of which are to be used in part to fund the DJW casino expansion as discussed in Note 1. In addition, the DJW Supplemental Indenture also eliminates certain restrictions on DJW’s ability to pay certain fees under various management agreements, increased the amount of indebtedness permitted to be incurred under DJW’s senior credit facility from $2.5 million to $5.0 million and requires DJW to offer to buy back a portion of the DJW Notes on a semi-annual basis, beginning March 31, 2007, with 50% of Excess Cash Flow (as defined therein).

As of September 30, 2006, the Company had $15.4 million outstanding under its $50.0 million senior secured credit facility (“PGL Credit Facility”). As of September 30, 2006, DJW did not have any outstanding advances under its $2.5 million senior secured credit facility. In addition, as of September 30, 2006, the Company had outstanding letters of credit under the PGL Credit Facility and the DJW Credit Facility of approximately $0.7 and $0.3 million, respectively, resulting in available borrowings thereunder of $33.9 and $2.2 million, respectively.

The Company’s 8 ¾% senior secured notes due 2012 (the “Peninsula Gaming Notes”), the DJW Notes, the PGL Credit Facility and the DJW Credit Facility each contain various restrictive covenants, all with which the Company was in compliance as of September 30, 2006.

5. Commitments and Contingencies

Under the Company’s and PGP’s operating agreements, the Company and PGP have agreed, subject to a few exceptions, to indemnify and hold harmless PGP and PGP’s members from liabilities incurred as a result of their positions as members of the Company and as members of PGP, respectively.

In October 2003, OED filed a Petition for Declaratory Judgment in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, naming as opposing parties the Secretary of the Department of Revenue and Taxation for the State of Louisiana, the St. Landry Parish School Board and the City of Opelousas. OED seeks a judgment declaring that sales taxes are not due to the defendants on purchases made by OED and its contractors in connection with the construction and furnishing of the Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino, which was constructed in St. Landry Parish in 2003-2004. OED’s action is based on Louisiana statutory law which provides that racetracks are not required to pay taxes and fees other than those provided in the racing statutes, and that taxes and fees provided in the racing statutes are in lieu of, among other things, all state and local sales taxes. The St. Landry Parish School

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Board and the City of Opelousas have questioned the application of the racing statutes to the construction and furnishing of the casino portion of the facility, thereby leading to the filing of this action. OED anticipates that the Secretary of the Department of Revenue and Taxation for the State of Louisiana may take the same position.

OED filed a motion for summary judgment, which was scheduled for hearing in July 2005. The defendants filed responses, generally arguing that the exemption under the racing statutes should not extend to the purchase of goods, materials and services which were unrelated to horse racing. Prior to the hearing, it was discovered by OED that OED’s contractor (and the contractor’s subcontractors) had paid sales taxes on many purchases related to the construction of the new racetrack and casino, and that OED, in its payments to the contractor, had reimbursed the contractor for such sales taxes. In light of this discovery, the parties agreed to continue indefinitely the hearing on the motion for summary judgment. In November and December 2005, OED filed refund claims totaling $0.6 million. There has not yet been a ruling on OED’s refund claims, and as a result, OED has not recorded the refund claims.

While OED has paid certain sales taxes on the construction of the new racetrack and casino and relating to the purchase of slot machines at the casino, it has not paid sales taxes on many purchases associated with the construction and furnishing of the facility. Accordingly, an adverse ruling on this matter may result in OED being required to pay sales taxes to the defendants and having its refund claims denied. In October 2006, the Louisiana Department of Revenue and Taxation notified OED that additional taxes and interest totaling approximately $0.3 million were due for the period January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2004.  Based on this information, during the three months ended September 30, 2006, the Company accrued the $0.3 million and an additional $1.1 million related to sales taxes that the Company may be required to pay for the years 2005 and 2006 and for local parish and city taxes.  Of the accrued amount, approximately $0.6 and $0.4 million was recorded in general and administrative expense and interest expense, respectively, in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2006. The remaining balance of the accrued amount totaling approximately $0.4 million was capitalized in fixed assets.  In accordance with Louisiana law, OED plans to protest this assessment and is requesting a ruling on its refund claims.  OED plans to appeal should its written protest prove unsuccessful.

In October 2005, OED filed a request to arbitrate certain claims against the general contractor of its racino relating to improper construction of the horse racetrack at the racino. OED is pursuing a claim for damages of approximately $7.1 million against the general contractor to recoup its track reconstruction costs and other related damages. OED believes it is too early to determine the results of the arbitration and, accordingly, has not recorded any damage claim as an asset.

Other than as described above, neither the Company nor its subsidiaries are parties to, and none of the Company’s or its subsidiaries’ property is the subject of, any pending legal proceedings other than litigation arising in the normal course of business. Management does not believe that adverse determinations in any or all such other litigation would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In accordance with legislation passed in Iowa in 2004, all excursion gambling boat licensees, including DJL, were subject to a one time assessment in an amount based on the licensee’s adjusted gross receipts to be deposited into the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund. DJL’s total assessment is $2.1 million, which was paid in two equal payments of $1.1 million in May 2005 and May 2006, respectively, and DJL recorded the payments as a long term deposit on its consolidated balance sheet. Beginning in July 2010, DJL may offset gaming taxes in an amount equal to 20% of the total assessment in each of the succeeding five fiscal years thereafter. DJW was not included in this assessment as it did not have a gaming license at the time of the assessment.

Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd. (the “DRA”) holds a joint license with DJL to conduct gambling games under Iowa statutes. The DRA owns Dubuque Greyhound Park (“DGP”), a traditional greyhound racetrack with 1,000 slot machines, 20 table games and amenities including a gift shop, restaurant and clubhouse. During 2005, DJL entered into an amendment to its operating agreement under the joint gambling license (the “Amended Operating Agreement”) with the DRA. The Amended Operating Agreement provides for, among other things, that beginning on February 17, 2006, the day that DGP began operating video poker machines, and continuing until August 30, 2006, DRA shall pay to DJL $0.33 for each $1.00 of reduction in DJL’s adjusted gross gaming receipts, subject to a maximum 15% decline and certain payment deferral conditions. On August 31, 2006, a gambling operation commenced business within 125 miles of Dubuque, Iowa.  As such, in accordance with the Amended Operating Agreement, DJL’s adjusted gross receipts must first be reduced by 7% prior to calculating the reduction in adjusted gross receipts on which the $0.33 calculation is based. Pursuant to the Amended Operating Agreement, the DRA shall continue to pay DJL $.33 for each $1.00 until the earlier of December 31, 2008 or when

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DJL opens its new gaming facility. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, DJL recorded revenues of approximately $0.5 million and $1.2 million, respectively related to this agreement, of which approximately $1.0 million was included in accounts receivable on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2006.

In connection with obtaining its gaming license, DJW is required to pay the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission under an executory agreement a license fee of $5.0 million due in five annual installments of $1.0 million. DJW paid the first two $1.0 million installments in June 2005 and May 2006, respectively, with the remaining installments due in May 2007, 2008 and 2009. Also, DJW is required to pay its qualified sponsoring organization, Worth County Development Authority (“WCDA”) which holds the joint gaming license with DJW, 5.76% of the casino’s adjusted gross receipts on an ongoing basis.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, DJW expensed approximately $1.0 million and $1.9 million, respectively, related to this obligation.

In addition, DJW is required to construct, or cause a third party to construct, a 100 room hotel near the casino within 18 months of opening the casino to maintain its gaming license. In April 2006, DJW entered into a lease agreement with a third party developer in which DJW agreed to lease a parcel of land adjacent to the casino to the third party developer. In addition, the third party developer agreed to construct a 102 room hotel on that parcel of land. The lease is for an initial term of 20 years and 6 months and includes an option for the developer to extend the lease for an additional 15 years. Lease payments shall be equal to 2% of adjusted gross revenue (as defined in the lease agreement) of the hotel plus payments of additional rent to reimburse DJW for utilities and common area costs and expenses incurred by DJW. The lease also contains a purchase option whereby, at any time during the first seven years subsequent to the opening of the hotel, DJW can elect to purchase the hotel from the third party developer for a purchase price established in the lease agreement. The hotel is expected to open in November 2006.

During the first quarter of 2006, DJW entered into various agreements with the State of Iowa and a local business in which DJW has agreed, in exchange for land and other assets, to build an elevated water storage and water treatment facility at an estimated cost of approximately $1 million and to provide, at no charge, water and sanitary service to the State of Iowa for its interstate rest service located near the casino and to the local business.  The estimated cost of the free services has been accrued as a liability and capitalized as a cost of the land and other asset acquisitions.

On September 27, 2006, DJL entered into an agreement with the Historical Society which provides for, among other things, (i) the purchase by DJL of the Expansion Tract for its fair market value in an amount not to exceed $2 million, (ii) DJL’s making a charitable contribution at closing of the purchase of the Expansion Tract in an amount equal to the difference between $2 million and the fair market value of the property and (iii) DJL’s making a charitable contribution of $1 million over ten annual installments, the first of such installments being due on the first anniversary of closing.   The agreement also provides for the Historical Society to lease DJL’s existing building for 99 years at $1 per year and for DJL to transfer all of its right, title and interest in the existing Diamond Jo vessel to the Historical Society at the Historical Society’s option. Closing of the agreement is contingent upon DJL receiving regulatory approval and satisfactory completion of its due diligence relating to its purchase of the Expansion Tract.

6. Related Party Transactions

During the three months ended September 30, 2005 and the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company recorded distributions of $0.5 million, $1.2 million and $1.8 million, respectively, to PGP primarily for (i) certain consulting and financial advisory services related to PGP’s development expenses, (ii) board fees and actual out-of-pocket expenses incurred by members of the board of managers of PGP in their capacity as a board member and (iii) tax, accounting, legal and administrative costs and expenses related to PGP. These amounts were recorded as member distributions. Net distributions were zero for the three months ended September 30, 2006. In addition, during the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 and the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company expensed $0.1 million, $0.1 million, $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, as an affiliate management fee, related to other compensation and board fees payable to board members of PGP representing services provided to PGL.

In accordance with a management services agreement between OED Acquisition LLC (“OEDA”), a wholly owned subsidiary of PGP, and OED, under which OED pays to OEDA a base management fee of 0.44% of net revenue (less net food and beverage revenue) plus an incentive fee based on earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and other non-recurring charges, OED expensed $0.2 million, $0.2 million, $0.7 million and $0.5 million in affiliate management fees payable to OEDA during the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 and the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

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In accordance with a management services agreement between DJW and PGP, DJW accrued $0.5 million and $1.2 million in affiliate management fees payable to PGP during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, respectively.

OED and PGP are parties to separate consulting agreements with a board member of PGP. Under the consulting agreements, OED and DJW must each pay the board member a fee equal to 2.5% of OED’s and DJW’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and other non-recurring charges during the preceding calendar year commencing on January 1, 2004 and May 1, 2006, respectively. Under the consulting agreements, the board member is also entitled to reimbursement of reasonable business expenses as approved by the board of managers of PGP. OED expensed $0.2 million, $0.2 million, $0.8 million and $0.5 million of affiliate management fees during the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, related to its consulting agreement. DJW expensed $0.2 million and $0.4 million of affiliate management fees for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, respectively, related to its consulting agreement.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company paid or accrued fees and expenses owed to its investment banking firm, which employs the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, in connection with the offering of the DJW Notes.

At a meeting of the board of managers of PGP held on February 25, 2005, PGP approved grants of profits interests under PGP’s Amended and Restated 2004 Incentive Unit Plan (the “IUP”) to two executive officers of PGL aggregating 2.50% of the outstanding membership units of PGP on a fully diluted basis. In addition, at a meeting of the board of managers of PGP held on September 12, 2005, PGP approved additional grants under the IUP to the executive officers of PGL aggregating 5% of the outstanding membership units of PGP on a fully diluted basis. The terms of the awards include specified vesting schedules, acceleration of vesting upon the occurrence of certain events, anti-dilution protection, transfer restrictions and other customary terms and provisions. The profits interests awarded under the IUP entitle the holders thereof to receive distributions from operating profits on a pro rata basis with holders of common units of PGP (but only to the extent of profits allocated to holders of profits interests after the date of grant) and distributions on liquidation (but only to the extent of their pro rata share of any undistributed operating profits allocated to holders of profits interests and any further appreciation in the fair market value of PGP after the date of grant). Upon any termination of their employment, the respective executive officers are entitled, at their option, to cause the Company to redeem all such vested profits interests granted to them for cash at their fair market value at the time of termination of employment. Quarterly, the Company estimates the fair value of the incentive units and compares that value to the value of the incentive units at the date of grant. Any appreciation in the value of the incentive units is expensed based on the percentage of the grant vested. The Company expensed $2.2 million, $0.2 million, $5.4 million and $0.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, with respect to these incentive units.

7. Subsequent Events

In October 2006, DJW amended the DJW Credit Facility which, among other things, increases the maximum available revolver amount from $2.5 million to $5.0 million and consents to the transactions contemplated in the DJW Supplemental Indenture.

8. Segment Information

The Company is organized around geographical areas and operates three reportable segments: (1) Diamond Jo operations, which comprise the Diamond Jo casino operations in Dubuque, Iowa, (2) Diamond Jo Worth operations, which comprise the Diamond Jo Worth casino operations in Worth County, Iowa, and (3) Evangeline Downs operations, which comprise the casino, racetrack and OTBs operated by OED in Louisiana.

The accounting policies for each segment are the same as those described in Note 2 above and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based upon, among other considerations, segment operating earnings (as defined below).

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The tables below present information about reported segments as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 (in thousands):

 

 

Net Revenues
Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Net Revenues
Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

Diamond Jo

 

$

12,111

 

$

13,579

 

$

36,801

 

$

40,586

 

Diamond Jo Worth

 

19,499

 

303

 

40,111

 

303

 

Evangeline Downs

 

33,791

 

30,030

 

108,288

 

84,856

 

Total

 

$

65,401

 

$

43,912

 

$

185,200

 

$

125,745

 

 

 

 

Segment Operating Earnings
Three Months Ended September 30, (1)

 

Segment Operating Earnings
Nine Months Ended September 30, (1)

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

General corporate

 

$

(2,737

)

$

(752

)

$

(6,900

)

$

(1,940

)

Diamond Jo

 

4,291

 

4,767

 

11,723

 

13,215

 

Diamond Jo Worth

 

8,182

 

3

 

15,925

 

3

 

Evangeline Downs

 

8,322

 

7,074

 

30,552

 

20,164

 

Total Segment Operating Earnings (1)

 

18,058

 

11,092

 

51,300

 

31,442

 

General corporate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(3

)

 

 

(3

)

 

 

Affiliate management fees

 

(87

)

(98

)

(227

)

(98

)

Development expense

 

 

 

63

 

 

 

(223

)

Diamond Jo:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(981

)

(1,075

)

(2,950

)

(3,113

)

Development expense

 

(198

)

(37

)

(252

)

(110

)

Gain (loss) on disposal of assets

 

(42

)

(1

)

(16

)

(70

)

Interest expense, net

 

(2,331

)

(2,481

)

(7,031

)

(7,333

)

Diamond Jo Worth:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(1,199

)

(6

)

(2,295

)

(6

)

Development expense

 

 

 

 

 

(44

)

 

 

Pre-opening expense

 

(86

)

(28

)

(941

)

(41

)

Affiliate management fees

 

(750

)

 

 

(1,594

)

 

 

Loss on sale of assets

 

 

 

 

 

(75

)

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

(1,307

)

(633

)

(2,896

)

(640

)

Evangeline Downs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(3,196

)

(3,098

)

(9,940

)

(8,965

)

Development expense

 

(77

)

(6

)

(109

)

(183

)

Pre-opening expense

 

 

 

(48

)

(19

)

(136

)

Affiliate management fees

 

(396

)

(330

)

(1,446

)

(943

)

Gain (loss) on sale of assets

 

(63

)

(4

)

(57

)

(28

)

Interest expense, net

 

(4,841

)

(4,494

)

(13,901

)

(13,239

)

Net income (loss) to common member’s interest

 

$

2,501

 

$

(1,184

)

$

7,504

 

$

(3,686

)

 


(1)             Segment operating earnings is defined as net income (loss) to common member’s interest plus depreciation and amortization (including impairment charges), pre-opening expense, development expense, affiliate management fees, gain (loss) on disposal of assets, and interest expense (net).

 

 

Total Assets

 

 

 

September 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General corporate

 

$

365

 

$

 

 

Diamond Jo

 

79,311

 

79,267

 

Diamond Jo Worth

 

83,381

 

45,462

 

Evangeline Downs

 

158,434

 

162,899

 

Total

 

$

321,491

 

$

287,628

 

 

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Cash Expenditures for Additions to
Long-Lived Assets

 

 

 

September 30,
2006

 

September 30,
2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General corporate

 

$

118

 

$

 

 

Diamond Jo

 

1,466

 

1,484

 

Diamond Jo Worth

 

20,367

 

8,393

 

Evangeline Downs

 

5,259

 

10,429

 

Total

 

$

27,210

 

$

20,306

 

 

9. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of the Company’s financial instruments consisting of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables, and payables approximate their recorded amounts due to the short term nature of the instruments. The fair value and recorded amounts for the Company’s debt instruments at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

September 30, 2006

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

Recorded
Amount

 

Fair Value

 

Recorded
Amount

 

8 3 ¤ 4 % senior secured notes

 

$

233,000

 

$

230,512

 

$

229,505

 

$

230,259

 

11% senior secured notes

 

60,000

 

60,000

 

40,000

 

40,000

 

13% senior secured notes

 

6,910

 

6,827

 

6,910

 

6,813

 

Senior secured credit facilities

 

15,400

 

15,400

 

23,800

 

23,800

 

Term loan

 

5,667

 

5,667

 

8,667

 

8,667

 

Notes payable

 

9,489

 

9,228

 

7,702

 

7,467

 

Preferred member’s interests

 

4,000

 

4,000

 

4,000

 

4,000

 

Fair value information is based on current market interest rates and estimates of market conditions for instruments with similar terms, maturities, and degrees of risk.

10.  Consolidating Financial Statements

The Company, DJL and PGC (which has no assets or operations) are co-issuers of the Peninsula Gaming Notes which are registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). OED is a guarantor of the Peninsula Gaming Notes, and the equity of DJL and OED is pledged as collateral securing obligations under the Peninsula Gaming Notes. In July 2005, in connection with the offering of the DJW Notes, DJW was designated as an “unrestricted subsidiary” under the indenture governing the Peninsula Gaming Notes and the liens on the assets and capital stock of DJW under the Peninsula Gaming Notes were released.

15




CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

(in thousands)

 

 

At September 30, 2006

 

(in thousands)

 

Parent
Co-Issuer -
PGL

 

Subsidiary
Co-Issuer -
DJL

 

Subsidiary
Guarantor -
OED

 

Subsidiary
Non-Guarantor -
DJW

 

Consolidating
Adjustments

 

Consolidated

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

(56

)

$

4,260

 

$

7,655

 

$

13,957

 

 

 

$

25,816

 

Restricted cash-purse settlements

 

 

 

 

 

5,040

 

 

 

 

 

5,040

 

Restricted cash-interest reserve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

2

 

1,086

 

4,634

 

227

 

 

 

5,949

 

Receivables from affiliates

 

 

 

1,977

 

25

 

 

 

$

(2,002

)

 

 

Inventories

 

 

 

136

 

326

 

213

 

 

 

675

 

Prepaid expenses

 

43

 

337

 

521

 

296

 

 

 

1,197

 

Total current assets

 

(11

)

7,796

 

18,201

 

14,693

 

(2,002

)

38,677

 

RESTRICTED CASH — WORTH PROJECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,457

 

 

 

19,457

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

120

 

14,349

 

100,396

 

44,116

 

 

 

158,981

 

OTHER ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

(57,429

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

57,429

 

 

 

Deferred financing costs, net

 

 

 

3,859

 

6,334

 

3,017

 

 

 

13,210

 

Goodwill

 

 

 

53,083

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53,083

 

Licenses and other intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

33,383

 

2,024

 

 

 

35,407

 

Deposits and other assets

 

256

 

2,201

 

145

 

74

 

 

 

2,676

 

Total other assets

 

(57,173

)

59,143

 

39,862

 

5,115

 

57,429

 

104,376

 

TOTAL

 

$

(57,064

)

$

81,288

 

$

158,459

 

$

83,381

 

$

55,427

 

$

321,491

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S DEFICIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

 

$

579

 

$

4,227

 

$

724

 

 

 

$

5,530

 

Construction payable

 

 

 

6

 

2,134

 

2,287

 

 

 

4,427

 

Purse settlement payable

 

 

 

 

 

6,642

 

 

 

 

 

6,642

 

Accrued payroll and payroll taxes

 

$

7,267

 

1,039

 

1,666

 

686

 

 

 

10,658

 

Accrued interest

 

 

 

3,575

 

6,160

 

3,031

 

 

 

12,766

 

Other accrued expenses

 

13

 

1,564

 

7,207

 

2,305

 

 

 

11,089

 

Payable to affiliate

 

 

 

25

 

2,394

 

1,981

 

$

(2,002

)

2,398

 

Current maturity of long-term debt and leases

 

 

 

5,303

 

5,919

 

1,803

 

 

 

13,025

 

Total current liabilities

 

7,280

 

12,091

 

36,349

 

12,817

 

(2,002

)

66,535

 

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 ¾% senior secured notes, net of discount

 

 

 

86,954

 

143,558

 

 

 

 

 

230,512

 

11% senior secured notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

60,000

 

 

 

60,000

 

13% senior secured notes, net of discount

 

 

 

 

 

6,827

 

 

 

 

 

6,827

 

Senior secured credit facilities

 

 

 

 

 

15,400

 

 

 

 

 

15,400

 

Term loan

 

 

 

 

 

1,667

 

 

 

 

 

1,667

 

Notes and leases payable

 

 

 

120

 

2,318

 

1,765

 

 

 

4,203

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

 

150

 

 

 

541

 

 

 

691

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

 

 

87,224

 

169,770

 

62,306

 

 

 

319,300

 

Total liabilities

 

7,280

 

99,315

 

206,119

 

75,123

 

(2,002

)

385,835

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEMBER’S DEFICIT

 

(64,344

)

(18,027

)

(47,660

)

8,258

 

57,429

 

(64,344

)

TOTAL

 

$

(57,064

)

$

81,288

 

$

158,459

 

$

83,381

 

$

55,427

 

$

321,491

 

 

16




 

 

 

At December 31, 2005

 

(in thousands)

 

Parent
Co-Issuer -
PGL

 

Subsidiary
Co-Issuer -
DJL

 

Subsidiary
Guarantor -
OED

 

Subsidiary
Non-Guarantor -
DJW

 

Consolidating
Adjustments

 

Consolidated

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

(52

)

$

3,253

 

$

9,011

 

$

566

 

 

 

$

12,778

 

Restricted cash-purse settlements

 

 

 

 

 

5,119

 

 

 

 

 

5,119

 

Restricted cash-interest reserve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,281

 

 

 

2,281

 

Receivables

 

 

 

168

 

2,495

 

138

 

 

 

2,801

 

Receivables from affiliates

 

 

 

6,651

 

 

 

 

 

$

(6,651

)

 

 

Inventories

 

 

 

114

 

258

 

121

 

 

 

493

 

Prepaid expenses

 

38

 

461

 

617

 

143

 

 

 

1,259

 

Total current assets

 

(14

)

10,647

 

17,500

 

3,249

 

(6,651

)

24,731

 

RESTRICTED CASH — WORTH PROJECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,848

 

 

 

16,848

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

 

 

16,503

 

104,900

 

21,990

 

 

 

143,393

 

OTHER ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

(68,521

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

68,521

 

 

 

Deferred financing costs, net

 

 

 

4,536

 

7,362

 

2,365

 

 

 

14,263

 

Goodwill

 

 

 

53,083

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53,083

 

Licenses and other intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

33,003

 

1,000

 

 

 

34,003

 

Deposits and other assets

 

3

 

1,160

 

134

 

10

 

 

 

1,307

 

Total other assets

 

(68,518

)

58,779

 

40,499

 

3,375

 

68,521

 

102,656

 

TOTAL

 

$

(68,532

)

$

85,929

 

$

162,899

 

$

45,462

 

$

61,870

 

$

287,628

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S DEFICIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

11

 

$

1,087

 

$

3,500

 

$

144

 

 

 

$

4,742

 

Construction payable

 

 

 

 

 

2,500

 

3,617

 

 

 

6,117

 

Purse settlement payable

 

 

 

 

 

7,320

 

 

 

 

 

7,320

 

Accrued payroll and payroll taxes

 

1,753

 

1,175

 

1,331

 

8

 

 

 

4,267

 

Accrued interest

 

 

 

1,672

 

3,251

 

941

 

 

 

5,864

 

Other accrued expenses

 

13

 

1,524

 

5,979

 

89

 

 

 

7,605

 

Payable to affiliate

 

298

 

 

 

7,158

 

164

 

$

(6,651

)

969

 

Current maturity of long-term debt

 

 

 

5,197

 

5,805

 

 

 

 

 

11,002

 

Total current liabilities

 

2,075

 

10,655

 

36,844

 

4,963

 

(6,651

)

47,886

 

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 ¾% senior secured notes, net of discount

 

 

 

86,858

 

143,401

 

 

 

 

 

230,259

 

11% senior secured notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,000

 

 

 

40,000

 

13% senior secured notes, net of discount

 

 

 

 

 

6,813

 

 

 

 

 

6,813

 

Senior secured credit facilities

 

 

 

6,700

 

17,100

 

 

 

 

 

23,800

 

Term loan

 

 

 

 

 

4,667

 

 

 

 

 

4,667

 

Notes payable

 

 

 

1,107

 

3,358

 

 

 

 

 

4,465

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

 

199

 

 

 

146

 

 

 

345

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

 

 

94,864

 

175,339

 

40,146

 

 

 

310,349

 

Total liabilities

 

2,075

 

105,519

 

212,183

 

45,109

 

(6,651

)

358,235

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEMBER’S DEFICIT

 

(70,607

)

(19,590

)

(49,284

)

353

 

68,521

 

(70,607

)

TOTAL

 

$

(68,532

)

$

85,929

 

$

162,899

 

$

45,462

 

$

61,870

 

$

287,628

 

 

17




CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2006

 

(in thousands)

 

Parent
Co-Issuer - 
PGL

 

Subsidiary
Co-Issuer - 
DJL

 

Subsidiary
Guarantor -
OED

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantor -
DJW

 

Consolidating
Adjustments

 

Consolidated

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

 

 

$

11,333

 

$

25,736

 

$

16,938

 

 

 

$

54,007

 

Racing

 

 

 

 

 

5,330

 

 

 

 

 

5,330

 

Video poker

 

 

 

 

 

1,045

 

 

 

 

 

1,045

 

Food and beverage

 

 

 

678

 

2,860

 

585

 

 

 

4,123

 

Management fee income

 

 

 

584

 

 

 

 

 

$

(584

)

 

 

Other

 

 

 

564

 

304

 

2,145

 

 

 

3,013

 

Less promotional allowances

 

 

 

(464

)

(1,484

)

(169

)

 

 

(2,117

)

Total net revenues

 

 

 

12,695

 

33,791

 

19,499

 

(584

)

65,401

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

 

 

5,139

 

12,661

 

6,275

 

 

 

24,075

 

Racing

 

 

 

 

 

4,716

 

 

 

 

 

4,716

 

Video poker

 

 

 

 

 

891

 

 

 

 

 

891

 

Food and beverage

 

 

 

620

 

1,939

 

547

 

 

 

3,106

 

Other

 

 

 

7

 

78

 

1,938

 

 

 

2,023

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

$

750

 

2,054

 

5,185

 

2,556

 

1,987

 

12,532

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

3

 

981

 

3,196

 

1,199

 

 

 

5,379

 

Pre-opening expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

86

 

 

 

86

 

Development expense

 

 

 

198

 

77

 

 

 

 

 

275

 

Affiliate management fees

 

87

 

 

 

980

 

750

 

(584

)

1,233

 

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets

 

 

 

42

 

63

 

 

 

 

 

105

 

Corporate expense allocation

 

 

 

737

 

625

 

625

 

(1,987

)

 

 

Total expenses

 

840

 

9,778

 

30,411

 

13,976

 

(584

)

54,421

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS

 

(840

)

2,917

 

3,380

 

5,523

 

 

 

10,980

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

 

13

 

27

 

176

 

 

 

216

 

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

 

 

 

(2,254

)

(4,868

)

(1,483

)

 

 

(8,605

)

Interest expense related to preferred member’s interest, redeemable

 

 

 

(90

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(90

)

Income from equity investment in subsidiaries

 

3,341

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,341

)

 

 

Total other expense

 

3,341

 

(2,331

)

(4,841

)

(1,307

)

(3,341

)

(8,479

)

NET INCOME (LOSS) TO COMMON MEMBER’S INTEREST

 

$

2,501

 

$

586

 

$

(1,461

)

$

4,216

 

$

(3,341

)

$

2,501

 

 

18




 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2005

 

(in thousands)

 

Parent
Co-Issuer -
PGL

 

Subsidiary
Co-Issuer -
DJL

 

Subsidiary
Guarantor -
OED

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantor -
DJW

 

Consolidating
Adjustments

 

Consolidated

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

 

 

$

13,194

 

$

22,044

 

 

 

 

 

$

35,238

 

Racing

 

 

 

 

 

5,694

 

 

 

 

 

5,694

 

Video poker

 

 

 

 

 

508

 

 

 

 

 

508

 

Food and beverage

 

 

 

725

 

3,035

 

 

 

 

 

3,760

 

Management fee income

 

 

 

489

 

 

 

 

 

$

(489

)

 

 

Other

 

 

 

80

 

246

 

$

303

 

 

 

629

 

Less promotional allowances

 

 

 

(420

)

(1,497

)

 

 

 

 

(1,917

)

Total net revenues

 

 

 

14,068

 

30,030

 

303

 

(489

)

43,912

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

 

 

5,738

 

11,714

 

 

 

 

 

17,452

 

Racing

 

 

 

 

 

4,786

 

 

 

 

 

4,786

 

Video poker

 

 

 

 

 

387

 

 

 

 

 

387

 

Food and beverage

 

 

 

647

 

2,001

 

 

 

 

 

2,648

 

Other

 

 

 

10

 

73

 

300

 

 

 

383

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

$

342

 

2,417

 

3,995

 

 

 

410

 

7,164

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

1,075

 

3,098

 

6

 

 

 

4,179

 

Pre-opening expense

 

 

 

 

 

48

 

28

 

 

 

76

 

Development expense

 

(62

)

37

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

(20

)

Affiliate management fees

 

98

 

 

 

819

 

 

 

(489

)

428

 

Loss on disposal of assets

 

 

 

1

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

Corporate expense allocation

 

 

 

221

 

189

 

 

 

(410

)

 

 

Total expenses

 

378

 

10,146

 

27,119

 

334

 

(489

)

37,488

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS

 

(378

)

3,922

 

2,911

 

(31

)

 

 

6,424

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

 

4

 

20

 

204

 

 

 

228

 

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

 

 

 

(2,395

)

(4,514

)

(837

)

 

 

(7,746

)

Interest expense related to preferred member’s interest, redeemable

 

 

 

(90

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(90

)

Loss from equity investment in subsidiaries

 

(806

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

806

 

 

 

Total other expense

 

(806

)

(2,481

)

(4,494

)

(633

)

806

 

(7,608

)

NET INCOME (LOSS) TO COMMON MEMBER’S INTEREST

 

$

(1,184

)

$

1,441

 

$

(1,583

)

$

(664

)

$

806

 

$

(1,184

)

 

19




 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006

 

(in thousands)

 

Parent
Co-Issuer - 
PGL

 

Subsidiary
Co-Issuer - 
DJL

 

Subsidiary
Guarantor -
OED

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantor -
DJW

 

Consolidating
Adjustments

 

Consolidated

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

 

 

$

34,681

 

$

81,874

 

$

33,771

 

 

 

$

150,326

 

Racing

 

 

 

 

 

18,562

 

 

 

 

 

18,562

 

Video poker

 

 

 

 

 

2,667

 

 

 

 

 

2,667

 

Food and beverage

 

 

 

2,003

 

8,448

 

1,296

 

 

 

11,747

 

Management fee income

 

 

 

2,039

 

 

 

 

 

$

(2,039

)

 

 

Other

 

 

 

1,490

 

1,013

 

5,343

 

 

 

7,846

 

Less promotional allowances

 

 

 

(1,373

)

(4,276

)

(299

)

 

 

(5,948

)

Total net revenues

 

 

 

38,840

 

108,288

 

40,111

 

(2,039

)

185,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

 

 

16,646

 

41,220

 

12,514

 

 

 

70,380

 

Racing

 

 

 

 

 

15,685

 

 

 

 

 

15,685

 

Video poker

 

 

 

 

 

2,139

 

 

 

 

 

2,139

 

Food and beverage

 

 

 

1,852

 

5,832

 

1,208

 

 

 

8,892

 

Other

 

 

 

23

 

224

 

4,934

 

 

 

5,181

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

$

1,906

 

6,559

 

12,635

 

5,528

 

4,995

 

31,623

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

3

 

2,950

 

9,940

 

2,295

 

 

 

15,188

 

Pre-opening expense

 

 

 

 

 

19

 

941

 

 

 

960

 

Development expense

 

 

 

252

 

109

 

44

 

 

 

405

 

Affiliate management fees

 

227

 

 

 

3,485

 

1,594

 

(2,039

)

3,267

 

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets

 

 

 

16

 

57

 

75

 

 

 

148

 

Corporate expense allocation

 

 

 

1,855

 

1,570

 

1,570

 

(4,995

)

 

 

Total expenses

 

2,136

 

30,153

 

92,915

 

30,703

 

(2,039

)

153,868

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS

 

(2,136

)

8,687

 

15,373

 

9,408

 

 

 

31,332

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

 

39

 

94

 

399

 

 

 

532

 

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

 

 

 

(6,800

)

(13,995

)

(3,295

)

 

 

(24,090

)

Interest expense related to preferred member’s interest, redeemable

 

 

 

(270

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(270

)

Income from equity investment in subsidiaries

 

9,640

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,640

)

 

 

Total other expense

 

9,640

 

(7,031

)

(13,901

)

(2,896

)

(9,640

)

(23,828

)

NET INCOME TO COMMON MEMBER’S INTEREST

 

$

7,504

 

$

1,656

 

$

1,472

 

$

6,512

 

$

(9,640

)

$

7,504

 

 

20




 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005

 

(in thousands)

 

Parent
Co-Issuer - 
PGL

 

Subsidiary
Co-Issuer - 
DJL

 

Subsidiary
Guarantor -
OED

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantor -
DJW

 

Consolidating
Adjustments

 

Consolidated

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

 

 

$

39,398

 

$

65,805

 

 

 

 

 

$

105,203

 

Racing

 

 

 

 

 

12,770

 

 

 

 

 

12,770

 

Video poker

 

 

 

 

 

1,664

 

 

 

 

 

1,664

 

Food and beverage

 

 

 

2,033

 

7,925

 

 

 

 

 

9,958

 

Management fee income

 

 

 

1,390

 

 

 

 

 

$

(1,390

)

 

 

Other

 

 

 

210

 

663

 

$

303

 

 

 

1,176

 

Less promotional allowances

 

 

 

(1,055

)

(3,971

)

 

 

 

 

(5,026

)

Total net revenues

 

 

 

41,976

 

84,856

 

303

 

(1,390

)

125,745

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

 

 

18,091

 

35,448

 

 

 

 

 

53,539

 

Racing

 

 

 

 

 

10,937

 

 

 

 

 

10,937

 

Video poker

 

 

 

 

 

1,303

 

 

 

 

 

1,303

 

Food and beverage

 

 

 

1,890

 

5,483

 

 

 

 

 

7,373

 

Other

 

 

 

29

 

234

 

300

 

 

 

563

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

$

939

 

7,361

 

11,287

 

 

 

1,001

 

20,588

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

3,113

 

8,965

 

6

 

 

 

12,084

 

Pre-opening expense

 

 

 

 

 

136

 

41

 

 

 

177

 

Development expense

 

223

 

110

 

183

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

Affiliate management fees

 

98

 

 

 

2,333

 

 

 

(1,390

)

1,041

 

Loss on disposal of assets

 

 

 

70

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

98

 

Corporate expense allocation

 

 

 

543

 

458

 

 

 

(1,001

)

 

 

Total expenses

 

1,260

 

31,207

 

76,795

 

347

 

(1,390

)

108,219

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS

 

(1,260

)

10,769

 

8,061

 

(44

)

 

 

17,526

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

 

17

 

48

 

204

 

 

 

269

 

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

 

 

 

(7,080

)

(13,287

)

(844

)

 

 

(21,211

)

Interest expense related to preferred member’s interest, redeemable

 

 

 

(270

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(270

)

Loss from equity investment in subsidiaries

 

(2,426

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,426

 

 

 

Total other expense

 

(2,426

)

(7,333

)

(13,239

)

(640

)

2,426

 

(21,212

)

NET INCOME (LOSS) TO COMMON MEMBER’S INTEREST

 

$

(3,686

)

$

3,436

 

$

(5,178

)

$

(684

)

$

2,426

 

$

(3,686

)

 

21




CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006

 

(in thousands)

 

Parent
Co-Issuer - 
PGL

 

Subsidiary
Co-Issuer - 
DJL

 

Subsidiary
Guarantor -
OED

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantor -
DJW

 

Consolidating
Adjustments

 

Consolidated

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,504

 

$

1,656

 

$

1,472

 

$

6,512

 

$

(9,640

)

$

7,504

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

3

 

2,950

 

9,940

 

2,295

 

 

 

15,188

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

 

 

122

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

122

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs and bond discount

 

 

 

879

 

1,315

 

472

 

 

 

2,666

 

Stock based compensation

 

5,375

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,375

 

Loss on disposal of assets

 

 

 

16

 

57

 

75

 

 

 

148

 

Income from equity investment in subsidiaries

 

(9,640

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,640

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

(2

)

(1,041

)

(2,139

)

(88

)

 

 

(3,270

)

Intercompany receivables

 

 

 

4,988

 

(25

)

 

 

(4,963

)

 

 

Intercompany payables

 

 

 

25

 

(5,147

)

159

 

4,963

 

 

 

Inventories

 

 

 

(22

)

(68

)

(92

)

 

 

(182

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(258

)

(918

)

85

 

(217

)

 

 

(1,308

)

Accounts payable

 

(12

)

(160

)

(61

)

325

 

 

 

92

 

Accrued expenses

 

(164

)

1,733

 

3,956

 

4,366

 

 

 

9,891

 

Payable to affiliate

 

 

 

 

 

383

 

1,343

 

 

 

1,726

 

Net cash flows from operating activities

 

2,806

 

10,228

 

9,768

 

15,150

 

 

 

37,952

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted cash — purse settlements, net

 

 

 

 

 

79

 

 

 

 

 

79

 

Proceeds from restricted cash, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(328

)

 

 

(328

)

Business acquisition and licensing costs

 

 

 

 

 

(380

)

(1,025

)

 

 

(1,405

)

Construction project development costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(16,863

)

 

 

(16,863

)

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(118

)

(1,466

)

(5,259

)

(3,504

)

 

 

(10,347

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

 

 

25

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

46

 

Net cash flows from investing activities

 

(118

)

(1,441

)

(5,539

)

(21,720

)

 

 

(28,818

)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred financing costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(64

)

 

 

(64

)

Principal payments on debt

 

 

 

(987

)

(4,036

)

(1,369

)

 

 

(6,392

)

Proceeds from senior secured notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

20,000

 

Proceeds from senior credit facilities

 

 

 

4,600

 

11,300

 

1,385

 

 

 

17,285

 

Payments on senior credit facilities

 

 

 

(11,300

)

(13,000

)

(1,385

)

 

 

(25,685

)

Member contributions (distributions)

 

(2,692

)

(93

)

151

 

1,394

 

 

 

(1,240

)

Net cash flows from financing activities

 

(2,692

)

(7,780

)

(5,585

)

19,961

 

 

 

3,904

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(4

)

1,007

 

(1,356

)

13,391

 

 

 

13,038

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

(52

)

3,253

 

9,011

 

566

 

 

 

12,778

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

 

$

(56

)

$

4,260

 

$

7,655

 

$

13,957

 

 

 

$

25,816

 

 

22




 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005

 

(in thousands)

 

Parent
Co-Issuer - 
PGL

 

Subsidiary
Co-Issuer - 
DJL

 

Subsidiary
Guarantor -
OED

 

Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantor -
DJW

 

Consolidating
Adjustments

 

Consolidated

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(3,686

)

$

3,436

 

$

(5,178

)

$

(684

)

$

2,426

 

$

(3,686

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

3,113

 

8,965

 

6

 

 

 

12,084

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

 

 

95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

95

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs and bond discount

 

 

 

922

 

1,292

 

81

 

 

 

2,295

 

Stock based compensation

 

307

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

307

 

Loss on disposal of assets

 

 

 

70

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

98

 

Loss from equity investment in subsidiaries

 

2,426

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,426

)

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

 

 

(108

)

(1,750

)

(166

)

 

 

(2,024

)

Receivables from affiliates

 

 

 

(1,425

)

 

 

 

 

1,425

 

 

 

Inventories

 

 

 

(3

)

(118

)

(108

)

 

 

(229

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(26

)

(313

)

579

 

(154

)

 

 

86

 

Accounts payable

 

117

 

(277

)

(1,739

)

103

 

 

 

(1,796

)

Accrued expenses

 

64

 

1,463

 

5,186

 

802

 

 

 

7,515

 

Payables to affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

1,512

 

 

 

(1,425

)

87

 

Net cash flows from operating activities

 

(798

)

6,973

 

8,777

 

(120

)

 

 

14,832

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted cash — purse settlements, net

 

 

 

 

 

1,378

 

 

 

 

 

1,378

 

Proceeds from restricted cash, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(29,823

)

 

 

(29,823

)

Business acquisition and licensing costs

 

 

 

 

 

(303

)

(1,000

)

 

 

(1,303

)

Construction project development costs

 

 

 

 

 

(7,546

)

(8,393

)

 

 

(15,939

)

Purchase of property and equipment

 

 

 

(1,484

)

(2,883

)

 

 

 

 

(4,367

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

 

 

25

 

8

 

4

 

 

 

37

 

Net cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

(1,459

)

(9,346

)

(39,212

)

 

 

(50,017

)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred financing costs

 

 

 

(212

)

(212

)

(2,518

)

 

 

(2,942

)

Principal payments on debt

 

 

 

(1,074

)

(5,612

)

 

 

 

 

(6,686

)

Proceeds from senior credit facilities

 

 

 

4,700

 

8,500

 

 

 

 

 

13,200

 

Proceeds from senior secured notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,000

 

 

 

40,000

 

Proceeds from note payable

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

Payments on senior credit facilities

 

 

 

(4,918

)

(2,570

)

 

 

 

 

(7,488

)

Member distributions

 

790

 

(4,277

)

(417

)

2,070

 

 

 

(1,834

)

Net cash flows from financing activities

 

790

 

(5,757

)

(311

)

39,552

 

 

 

34,274

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(8

)

(243

)

(880

)

220

 

 

 

(911

)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

(1

)

3,434

 

7,071

 

 

 

 

 

10,504

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

 

$

(9

)

$

3,191

 

$

6,191

 

$

220

 

 

 

$

9,593

 

 

23




ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.

Forward Looking Statements

Some statements contained in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include the words “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect,” or “anticipate” and other similar words. These forward-looking statements generally relate to plans and objectives for future operations and are based upon management’s reasonable estimates of future results or trends. Although we believe that the plans and objectives reflected in or suggested by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such plans or objectives may not be achieved. Actual results may differ from projected results due to, but not limited to, unforeseen developments, including developments relating to the following:

·                   the availability and adequacy of our cash flows to satisfy our obligations, including payment obligations under the Peninsula Gaming Notes, the DJW Notes, the PGL Credit Facility, the DJW Credit Facility and additional funds required to support capital improvements and development;

·                   economic, competitive, demographic, business and other conditions in our local and regional markets;

·                   changes or developments in the laws, regulations or taxes in the gaming and horse racing industry or a decline in the public acceptance of gaming or horse racing;

·                   actions taken or omitted to be taken by third parties, including our customers, suppliers, competitors and members, as well as legislative, regulatory, judicial and other governmental authorities;

·                   changes in business strategy, capital expenditure requirements, development plans, including those due to environmental liabilities or remediation concerns, or changes in personnel or their compensation, including federal, state and local minimum wage requirements;

·                   the loss of any license or permit, including the failure to obtain an unconditional renewal of a required gaming license on a timely basis;

·                   the termination of our operating agreements with the DRA and the WCDA or the failure of the DRA and the Worth County Development Authority to continue as our “qualified sponsoring organizations;”

·                   the loss of our excursion gambling boat or land-based facilities due to casualty, weather, mechanical failure or any extended or extraordinary maintenance or inspection that may be required;

·                   unforeseen cost or expenses, liabilities or other difficulties associated with the expansion of existing gaming operations or the development of new gaming projects or other ventures;

·                   adverse circumstances, changes, developments or events relating to or resulting from our ownership and control of OED, DJL and DJW; and

·                   other factors discussed in our other filings with the SEC.

Overview

We own and operate (i) the Diamond Jo riverboat casino in Dubuque, Iowa with 777 slot machines and 19 table games, (ii) the Evangeline Downs racino development with 1,627 slot machines and a one-mile dirt horse racetrack in Opelousas, Louisiana and four OTBs located throughout south central Louisiana and (iii) an excursion gambling boat casino in Worth County, Iowa with 577 slot machines and 15 table games which opened to the public on April 4, 2006.

24




Results of Operations

Our results of operations discussed below include the consolidated results of operations of the Company, DJL, OED and DJW for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.

Statement of Operations Data

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

General corporate

 

$

(2,827

)

$

(788

)

Diamond Jo

 

3,070

 

3,654

 

Diamond Jo Worth

 

6,148

 

(31

)

Evangeline Downs

 

4,589

 

3,589

 

Income from operations

 

$

10,980

 

$

6,424

 

 

 

 

Diamond Jo
Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Diamond Jo
Worth
Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Evangeline Downs
Three Months
Ended September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

$

11,333

 

$

13,194

 

$

16,938

 

 

 

$

25,736

 

$

22,044

 

Racing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,330

 

5,694

 

Video poker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,045

 

508

 

Food and beverage

 

678

 

725

 

585

 

 

 

2,860

 

3,035

 

Other

 

564

 

80

 

2,145

 

$

303

 

304

 

246

 

Less promotional allowances

 

(464

)

(420

)

(169

)

 

 

(1,484

)

(1,497

)

Net revenues

 

12,111

 

13,579

 

19,499

 

303

 

33,791

 

30,030

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

5,139

 

5,738

 

6,275

 

 

 

12,661

 

11,714

 

Racing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,716

 

4,786

 

Video poker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

891

 

387

 

Food and beverage

 

620

 

647

 

547

 

 

 

1,939

 

2,001

 

Other

 

7

 

10

 

1,938

 

300

 

78

 

73

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

2,054

 

2,417

 

2,556

 

 

 

5,185

 

3,995

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

981

 

1,075

 

1,199

 

6

 

3,196

 

3,098

 

Pre-opening expense

 

 

 

 

 

86

 

28

 

 

 

48

 

Development expense

 

198

 

37

 

 

 

 

 

77

 

5

 

Loss on disposal of assets

 

42

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

63

 

4

 

Affiliate management fees

 

 

 

 

 

750

 

 

 

396

 

330

 

Total expenses

 

9,041

 

9,925

 

13,351

 

334

 

29,202

 

26,441

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

$

3,070

 

$

3,654

 

$

6,148

 

$

(31

)

$

4,589

 

$

3,589

 

 

Three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to three months ended September 30, 2005

Net revenues increased $21.5 million, or 49%, to $65.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 from $43.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. This increase was primarily derived from $16.9 million in casino revenues at DJW’s new casino which opened to the public on April 4, 2006 for the three months ended September 30, 2006. Net revenues also increased due to an increase of $3.7 million in OED’s casino revenues to $25.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 from $22.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005 attributable primarily to an increase in our admissions to the casino as well as an increase in the average amount spent by our customers per trip which we believe is attributable to our continued focus during the period on marketing and player development programs and promotions.  Daily casino win per position at OED increased 17% to $172 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 from $147 for the three months ended September 30, 2005.

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DJL’s casino revenues decreased by $1.9 million to $11.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 from $13.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. We believe this decrease was primarily attributed to the expansion of a local competitor’s gaming facility by increasing the number of slot machines in May 2005 and introducing video poker in February 2006 and table games in March 2006. In addition, a new casino facility located approximately 110 miles from DJL’s casino opened to the public on August 31, 2006 further increasing competition in the Eastern Iowa market.  DJL’s slot revenue decreased to $10.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 from $11.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. DJL’s table game revenue decreased 35% to $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005 primarily due to the addition of table games at a local competitor in March 2006.  Casino revenues at the Diamond Jo were derived 91% from slot machines and 9% from table games for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to 88% from slot machines and 12% from table games for the three months ended September 30, 2005. DJL’s casino win per gaming position per day at the DJL decreased to $136 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 from $156 for the three months ended September 30, 2005. For the three months ended September 30, 2006, our casino win per admission at DJL increased to $53 from $50 for the three months ended September 30, 2005.

DJW’s casino revenues of $16.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 was comprised of slot revenues of $15.6 million and table game revenues of $1.3 million.  DJW’s slot win per unit per day was $295 for the three months ended September 30, 2006.  Including table games, DJW’s casino win per gaming position per day was $265 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006.

Racing revenues at OED for the three months ended September 30, 2006 were $5.3 million compared to $5.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. This decrease is primarily driven by an 18% decrease in revenue earned from live racing at the racino which is attributable to a 25% decrease in the number of live race days in the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2005.  During a significant portion of the three months ended September 30, 2005, OED ran live races five nights per week in order to complete the minimum required number of race days required by Louisiana horse racing regulations.  During the three months ended September 30, 2006, OED ran live races only four nights per week.

Video poker revenues at OED for the three months ended September 30, 2006 increased 106% to $1.0 million compared to $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. The increase in video poker revenues is attributable to the addition of video poker at our new OTB in Eunice, Louisiana in April 2006 and an increase in admissions at our Port Allen OTB.

Net food and beverage revenues, other revenues and promotional allowances increased $2.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2005 due primarily to (i) an increase in other revenue at DJW of $1.8 million primarily related to gasoline and merchandise sales at a convenience store acquired in September 2005, (ii) food and beverage revenues at DJW of $0.6 million related to the opening of the casino in April 2006, and (iii) an increase in other revenue at DJL of $0.5 million related to the DRA’s contractual obligation under its operating agreement to pay DJL $0.33 for each $1.00 reduction in DJL’s adjusted gross gaming receipts.  This increase was offset by promotional allowances of $0.2 million at DJW.

Casino operating expenses increased $6.6 million to $24.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 from $17.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005 due primarily to an increase in casino operating expenses of $6.3 million at DJW, along with an increase in casino expenses at OED of $1.0 million primarily related to purse supplements and gaming taxes which are based on net casino revenues.  Casino expenses at the Diamond Jo decreased $0.6 million primarily related to a decrease in gaming taxes as a result of the decrease in casino revenues in addition to a decrease in casino related payroll expense of approximately $0.2 million.

Racing expenses remained substantially unchanged for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 at $4.7 million. Racing expenses did not decrease at a similar rate as that of racing revenues due to the impact of racing expenses which do not vary by volume.

Consistent with an increase in video poker revenues as described above, video poker expenses increased $0.5 million to $0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 from $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005.

Food and beverage expenses increased to $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006 from $2.6 million for

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the three months ended September 30, 2005 due primarily to DJW expenses of $0.5 million. Other expenses increased to $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 from $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005 due primarily to the cost of gasoline and merchandise sold at DJW’s convenience store as discussed above.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $5.3 million to $12.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 from $7.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. This increase was due primarily to (i) $2.6 million in expenses associated with operations at DJW, (ii) a $2.1 million increase in expenses associated with an increase in the fair value and additional vesting of PGP membership units granted to certain executive officers of the Company in 2005 which were accrued in the “accrued payroll and payroll taxes” line on the condensed consolidated balance sheet and (iii) expenses of approximately $0.6 million related to an estimated sales tax accrual booked in the three months ended September 30, 2006.  See “Part II; Item I — Legal Proceedings” for more information on the sales tax accrual.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased to $5.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 from $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005 due primarily to depreciation of the value of buildings and equipment related to the opening of DJW’s casino in April 2006.

Pre-opening expenses of $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 are attributed primarily to expenses incurred by DJW with respect to start-up activities surrounding the new casino development in Worth County, Iowa. Affiliate management fees of $1.2 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, relate to management fees paid or accrued to related parties under various management services and consulting agreements at OED and DJW.

Interest income of approximately $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 is primarily related to interest earned on cash deposits invested in interest bearing accounts at DJW.  Interest income of approximately $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005 is primarily related to interest earned on the undistributed net proceeds from the offering of the DJW Notes in July of 2005 which were deposited into interest bearing accounts. Net interest expense, including interest expense related to DJL’s redeemable preferred membership interests, increased $0.9 million to $8.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2006 from $7.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005. This increase is primarily due to (i) interest of approximately $0.4 million related to the sales tax accrual at OED as discussed above, (ii) interest of approximately $0.2 million related to the issuance of $20 million principal amount of DJW Notes in August 2006 and (iii) timing of the issuance of the DJW Notes which occurred in July 2005.

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

General corporate

 

$

(7,131

)

$

(2,261

)

Diamond Jo

 

8,503

 

9,922

 

Diamond Jo Worth

 

10,978

 

(44

)

Evangeline Downs

 

18,982

 

9,909

 

Income from operations

 

$

31,332

 

$

17,526

 

 

 

 

Diamond Jo
Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

Diamond Jo
Worth
Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

Evangeline Downs
Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

$

34,681

 

$

39,398

 

$

33,771

 

 

 

$

81,874

 

$

65,805

 

Racing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,562

 

12,770

 

Video poker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,667

 

1,664

 

Food and beverage

 

2,003

 

2,033

 

1,296

 

 

 

8,448

 

7,925

 

Other

 

1,490

 

210

 

5,343

 

$

303

 

1,013

 

663

 

Less promotional allowances

 

(1,373

)

(1,055

)

(299

)

 

 

(4,276

)

(3,971

)

Net revenues

 

36,801

 

40,586

 

40,111

 

303

 

108,288

 

84,856

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

16,646

 

18,091

 

12,514

 

 

 

41,220

 

35,448

 

Racing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,685

 

10,937

 

Video poker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,139

 

1,303

 

Food and beverage

 

1,852

 

1,890

 

1,208

 

 

 

5,832

 

5,483

 

Other

 

23

 

29

 

4,934

 

300

 

224

 

234

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

6,559

 

7,361

 

5,528

 

 

 

12,635

 

11,287

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,950

 

3,113

 

2,295

 

6

 

9,940

 

8,965

 

Pre-opening expense

 

 

 

 

 

941

 

41

 

19

 

136

 

Development expense

 

252

 

110

 

44

 

 

 

109

 

183

 

Loss on disposal of assets

 

16

 

70

 

75

 

 

 

57

 

28

 

Affiliate management fees

 

 

 

 

 

1,594

 

 

 

1,446

 

943

 

Total expenses

 

28,298

 

30,664

 

29,133

 

347

 

89,306

 

74,947

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

$

8,503

 

$

9,922

 

$

10,978

 

$

(44

)

$

18,982

 

$

9,909

 

 

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Nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2005

Net revenues increased $59.5 million, or 48%, to $185.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from $125.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. This increase was primarily related to casino revenues at DJW of $33.8 million.  Also contributing to this increase in net revenues was an increase in OED’s casino revenues of $16.1 million to $81.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from $65.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 primarily attributable to an increase in our admissions to the casino as well as an increase in the average amount spent by our customers per trip which we believe is attributable to our continued focus during the period on marketing and player development programs and promotions.  Daily casino win per position at OED increased 24% to $184 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from $148 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.

DJL’s casino revenues decreased by $4.7 million to $34.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from $39.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. We believe this decrease was primarily related to the expansion of a local competitor’s gaming facility by increasing its number of slot machines in May 2005 and introducing video poker in February 2006 and table games in March 2006. In addition, a new casino facility located approximately 110 miles from DJL’s casino opened to the public on August 31, 2006 further increasing competition in the Eastern Iowa market.  DJL’s slot revenue decreased to $31.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from $34.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. DJL’s table game revenue decreased 25% to $3.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $4.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 primarily due to the addition of table games at a local competitor as discussed above.  Casino revenues at the Diamond Jo were derived 89% from slot machines and 11% from table games for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to 88% from slot machines and 12% from table games for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. DJL’s casino win per gaming position per day at the DJL decreased to $139 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from $160 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, our casino win per admission at DJL increased to $56 from $53 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.

DJW’s casino revenues of $33.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was comprised of slot revenues of $30.9 million and table game revenues of $2.9 million.  DJW’s slot win per unit was $314 for the period April 4, 2006 (date of opening the casino to the public) through September 30, 2006. Including table games, DJW’s win per gaming position per day was $276 for the period April 4, 2006 (date of opening the casino to the public) through September 30, 2006.

Racing revenues at OED for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 were $18.6 million compared to $12.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. This increase is primarily attributable to OED running 45% more live meets during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2005.  This increase in live meets was necessitated due to damage at the Delta Downs racetrack caused by Hurricane Rita in 2005.  The remaining increase in racing revenues is due to the opening of a new OTB in the second quarter of 2005, another OTB in the fourth quarter of 2005 and another OTB in the first quarter of 2006 as well as an increase in patronage at our Port Allen and New Iberia OTB’s.

Video poker revenues at OED for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 were $2.7 million compared to $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The increase in video poker revenues is attributable to the addition of video poker in our new OTB in Eunice, Louisiana in April 2006 as well as an increase in admissions at our Port Allen OTB.

Net food and beverage revenues, other revenues and promotional allowances increased $7.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2005 due primarily to (i) an increase in other revenue at DJW of $5.0 million primarily related to convenience store gasoline and merchandise sales, (ii) DJW food and beverage revenues of $1.3 million, (iii) an increase in other revenue at DJL of $1.2 million related to the DRA’s

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contractual obligation under its operating agreement to pay DJL $0.33 for each $1.00 reduction in DJL’s adjusted gross gaming receipts, and (iv) an increase in food and beverage revenues at OED of $0.5 million due to an increase in the number of visitors at the racino.

Casino operating expenses increased $16.8 million to $70.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from $53.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 due primarily to DJW expenses of $12.5 million.  Also contributing to this increase was an increase in casino expenses at OED of $5.8 million primarily related to purse supplements and gaming taxes which are based on net casino revenues. Casino expenses at the Diamond Jo decreased $1.4 million primarily related to a decrease in gaming taxes as a result of the decrease in casino revenues in addition to a decrease in casino related payroll expense of approximately $0.5 million.

Consistent with an increase in racing revenues as noted above, racing expenses increased to $15.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from $10.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.

Consistent with an increase in video poker revenues as described above, video poker expenses increased $0.8 million to $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.

Food and beverage expenses increased to $8.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from $7.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 due primarily to DJW expenses of $1.2 million, along with a $0.3 million increase of food and beverage cost of sales at OED associated with an increase in sales. Other expenses increased to $5.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 due primarily to the cost of gasoline and merchandise sold at DJW’s convenience store as discussed above.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $11.0 million to $31.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from $20.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. This increase was due primarily to (i) $5.5 million in expenses at DJW, (ii) a $5.1 million increase in expenses associated with an increase in the fair value and percentage vested of PGP incentive units granted to certain executive officers of the Company in 2005 which were accrued in the “accrued payroll and payroll taxes” line on the condensed consolidated balance sheet and (iii) expenses of approximately $0.6 million related to an estimated sales tax accrual booked in the three nine months ended September 30, 2006.  See “Part II; Item I – Legal Proceedings” for more information on the sales tax accrual.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased to $15.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from $12.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 due primarily to depreciation of buildings and equipment related to the opening of DJW’s casino in April 2006 as well as the opening of two new OTBs during 2005 and one during the first quarter of 2006.  In addition, included in depreciation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 is an impairment charge associated with long-lived assets at OED’s Alexandria OTB of approximately $0.4 million.  During the first quarter of 2006 and 2005, we performed our annual impairment test on goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets and determined that the estimated fair value exceeded its carrying value as of that date. Based on that review, management determined that there was no impairment of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets.

Pre-opening expenses of $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 relate primarily to expenses incurred by DJW with respect to start-up activities surrounding the new casino development in Worth County, Iowa. Affiliate management fees of $3.0 million and $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, relate to management fees paid to related parties under various management services and consulting agreements at OED and DJW.

Interest income of approximately $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 is primarily related to interest earned on cash deposits invested in interest bearing accounts.  Interest income of approximately $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 is primarily related to interest earned on the undistributed net proceeds from the offering of the DJW Notes in July 2005 which were deposited into interest bearing accounts.  Net interest expense, including interest expense related to DJL’s redeemable preferred membership interests, increased $2.9 million to $24.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from $21.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. This increase is primarily due to (i) timing of the issuance of the DJW Notes which occurred in July 2005, (ii) interest of approximately $0.4 million related to the sales tax accrual at OED as discussed above and (iii) interest of approximately $0.2 million related to the issuance of $20 million principal amount of DJW Notes in August 2006. Interest expense of approximately $0.7 million and $0.1 million was capitalized as part of the DJW casino development during the nine months ended September 30,

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2006 and 2005, respectively.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash Flows from Operating, Investing and Financing Activities

Our cash balance increased $13.0 million to $25.8 million at September 30, 2006 from $12.8 million at December 31, 2005.

Cash flows from operating activities were $38.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2006, an increase of $23.1 million when compared to $14.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The increase is primarily due to an increase in net income to common member’s interest (excluding noncash depreciation and amortization and noncash stock based compensation expense) of $19.8 million and an increase in working capital of $3.3 million primarily related to an increase in accrued interest.

Cash flows used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $28.8 million consisting of cash outflows of (i) payments of approximately $16.9 million for construction and other development costs associated with the Worth County casino development project, (ii) net cash outflows of approximately $10.3 million used for capital expenditures mainly related to the development of our new OTB in Eunice, Louisiana, the acquisition of slot machines and slot machine conversions and general maintenance capital expenditures at DJL, OED and DJW, (iii) business acquisition and licensing costs of $1.4 million and (iv) an increase in our restricted cash balance designated for construction and other development costs associated with the Worth County casino development project of $0.3 million.

Cash flows from financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 of $3.9 million reflects proceeds from the offering of $20.0 million in additional DJW Notes and aggregate borrowings under the revolver portion of the PGL Credit Facility and under the DJW Credit Facility of $17.3 million. These inflows were partially offset by (i) aggregate principal payments under the revolver portion of the PGL Credit Facility of $25.7 million, (ii) aggregate principal payments under the term loan portion of the PGL Credit Facility of $3.0 million, (iii) aggregate principal payments on notes payable of $3.4 million and (iv) member distributions of approximately $1.2 million.

As of September 30, 2006, the Company had $15.4 million and $5.7 million outstanding under the revolver portion and term loan portion of the PGL Credit Facility, respectively, and outstanding letters of credit of approximately $0.7 million. In addition, as of September 30, 2006, DJW had no outstanding balances under the DJW Credit Facility and outstanding letters of credit of approximately $0.3 million.

Financing Activities

Our financing activities will have several important effects on our future operations and are described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. There have been no significant changes to the Company’s financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2006.

General

In addition to our cash on hand (which includes net proceeds of approximately $19.5 million at September 30, 2006 from the offering of $20.0 million principal amount of DJW Notes in August 2006), we and our subsidiaries currently have the following sources of funds: (i) cash flows from OED’s casino and racetrack operations, (ii) cash flows from DJL’s casino operations, (iii) cash flows from DJW’s casino operations, (iv) available borrowings under the PGL Credit Facility and (v) available borrowings under the DJW Credit Facility. Aggregate available borrowings under the PGL Credit Facility and the DJW Credit Facility at September 30, 2006, after reductions for amounts borrowed and letters of credit outstanding at OED, DJL and DJW, was $36.1 million.  Contractual restrictions and other provisions contained in the agreements governing our consolidated indebtedness, including our senior credit facilities and the indentures governing the Peninsula Gaming Notes and the DJW Notes, limit or restrict our ability to use the funds available to us at each of our gaming properties.

In September 2006, DJL announced its intent to develop and construct a new casino and entertainment complex near its current casino facility.  The proposed development is expected to include approximately 1,000 slot machines, 20 table games, a 5 table poker room, three restaurants, a 36 lane bowling center and an entertainment center.  The total cost of the

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development is anticipated to be approximately $55 million. In addition, OED intends to develop and construct a 116 room hotel and 30,000 square foot events center contiguous to its racino.  The total cost of the development is anticipated to be approximately $24 million, and construction is expected to begin during the fourth quarter of 2006. We are currently evaluating our finacing options related to funding the casino development and DJL and the hotel and events center at OED. There can be no assurances that we will be able to finance these projects on commercially reasonable terms, or at all, or that such projects will be completed in the proposed time frames or at the estimated costs.

We expect our capital expenditures for the next twelve months, excluding any amounts related to the current expansion of DJW’s gaming facility in Worth County, Iowa and any amounts related to the casino development at DJL and hotel development at OED, to be approximately $8.7 million. Capital expenditures for the next twelve months related to the expansion of our current gaming facility in Worth County, Iowa are expected to be approximately $29.6 million. Our debt maturities for the next twelve months are expected to be approximately $13.0 million (including $4.0 million related to the redemption of DJL’s redeemable preferred member’s interest). Based on our cash on hand, expected cash flows from operations and our available sources of financing, we believe we will have adequate liquidity to satisfy our current operating needs at each of our gaming properties and to service our outstanding indebtedness for the next twelve months.

Our level of indebtedness will have several important effects on our future operations including, but not limited to, the following: (i) a significant portion of our cash flow from operations will be required to pay interest on our indebtedness and the indebtedness of our subsidiaries; (ii) the financial covenants contained in the agreements governing such indebtedness will require us and/or our subsidiaries to meet certain financial tests and may limit our respective abilities to borrow additional funds or to transfer or dispose of assets; (iii) our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or general corporate purposes may be impaired; and (iv) our ability to adapt to changes in the gaming or horse racing industries which affect the markets in which we operate could be limited.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS

Our future contractual obligations and commitments at December 31, 2005, adjusted for the incurrence of $5.2 million principal amount of slot vendor financing debt and the issuance of $20.0 million principal amount of DJW Notes at DJW, are as follows (in millions of dollars):

 

 

Payments due by Period

 

 

 

Total

 

Less Than
1 Year

 

1 - 3 Years

 

4 - 5 Years

 

Thereafter

 

Contractual Obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-Term Debt

 

$

349.3

 

$

13.3

 

$

34.7

 

$

8.3

 

$

293.0

 

Interest on Long-Term Debt

 

166.7

 

28.9

 

55.0

 

50.8

 

32.0

 

Operating Leases

 

3.1

 

0.9

 

1.0

 

0.4

 

0.8

 

Purchase Commitments

 

4.3

 

1.2

 

1.9

 

1.2

 

 

Gaming License

 

4.0

 

1.0

 

2.0

 

1.0

 

 

Litigation Settlement and Other

 

1.7

 

1.5

 

0.1

 

0.1

 

 

Total Contractual Cash Obligations

 

$

529.1

 

$

46.8

 

$

94.7

 

$

61.8

 

$

325.8

 

The following table shows our contingent obligations at September 30, 2006 based on expiration dates (in millions):

 

 

Less Than
1 Year

 

1 - 3 Years

 

4 - 5 Years

 

Thereafter

 

Standby letters of credit

 

$

0.2

 

$

0.8

 

$

 

$

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. We periodically evaluate our policies and the estimates and assumptions related to these policies. All of our subsidiary companies operate in a highly regulated industry. In our Iowa and Louisiana operations, we are subject to regulations that describe and regulate operating and internal control procedures. The majority of our casino revenue is in the form of cash, personal checks or credit cards, which by their nature do not require complex estimates. We estimate the useful lives for our depreciable assets. We also estimate certain liabilities including our slot club and coupon liabilities and self-insured medical and workers compensation liabilities. We believe that these estimates are reasonable based on our past experience with the business and based upon our assumptions related to possible outcomes in the future. Future

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actual results will likely differ from these estimates.

Understanding our critical accounting policies and related risks is important in evaluating our financial condition and results of operations. The critical accounting policies used in preparation of the Company’s financial statements involve a significant use of management judgment on matters that are inherently uncertain and are described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. If actual results differ significantly from management’s estimates, there could be a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Management regularly discusses the identification and development of these critical accounting policies with the Audit Committee of the Board of Managers. There have been no significant changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies during the nine months ended September 30, 2006.

Goodwill, Intangible and Other Long-Lived Assets.    We evaluate our goodwill, intangible and other long-lived assets for impairment on a periodic basis. For goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives, we compare the carrying values to fair values on an annual basis or sooner if an indication of impairment exists. Other long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment when management plans to dispose of assets or when events or circumstances indicate a possible impairment. For assets to be disposed of, we recognize the asset at the lower of carrying value or fair market value less costs of disposal, as estimated based on comparable asset sales, solicited offers, or a discounted cash flow model. For assets to be held and used, we review for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. We then compare the estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, then an impairment loss is recorded based on the fair value of the asset, typically measured using a discounted cash flow model. All recognized impairment losses, whether for assets to be disposed of or assets to be held and used, are recorded as operating expenses.

Our intangible assets consist of our tradename and our slot machine and electronic video game and horse racing licenses related to our operations at OED and our gaming license at DJW. We intend to use the OED tradename for the foreseeable future and our OED and DJW licenses are renewable subject to our compliance with state gaming and racing regulations. Our intangible assets, therefore, have been determined to have indefinite lives and are not amortized. Should these assets in the future be determined to have finite lives because of our decision to discontinue the use of the OED tradename or our inability to renew our licenses at OED or DJW, the intangible assets could become impaired and require an impairment charge and any unimpaired amounts would be amortized over their remaining useful lives.

There are several estimates, assumptions and decisions in measuring impairments of long-lived assets. First, management must determine the usage of the asset. To the extent management decides that an asset will be sold, it is more likely that an impairment may be recognized. Assets must be tested at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows exist. This means that some assets must be grouped, and management has some discretion in the grouping of assets. Future cash flow estimates are, by their nature, subjective and actual results may differ materially from our estimates. Our estimates of cash flows are based on the current regulatory, social and economic climates, recent operating information and budgets of the various properties where we conduct operations. These estimates could be negatively impacted by changes in federal, state or local regulations, economic downturns, or other events affecting various forms of travel and access to our properties.

Goodwill and intangible assets are subject to impairment by, among other factors, significant changes in gaming tax rates, competition and regulatory requirements; lack of license renewals; lack of voter reapproval in Iowa; and changes in the way we use our OED tradename. During the first quarter of 2006 and 2005, we completed the annual impairment testing of all of our goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives and no impairments were indicated. We are required to perform an analysis of our goodwill and intangible assets at least on an annual basis. If our ongoing estimates of future cash flows are not met, we may have to record impairment charges in future accounting periods.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.   Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment when management plans to dispose of assets or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable. Assets held for disposal are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Management determines fair value using an undiscounted future cash flow analysis or other accepted valuation techniques. Long-lived assets held for use are reviewed for impairment by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to the undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset over its remaining useful life. If an asset is considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. During the quarter ended June 30, 2006, management determined the undiscounted future cash flows of its Alexandria OTB did not support the recoverability of the fixed assets attributable to the OTB’s operation. As such, the Company recognized an impairment

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charge for the OTB’s assets that exceeded their estimated fair market value. The impairment charge of $0.4 million is included in depreciation and amortization in the consolidated statement of operations and is part of the Evangeline Downs operating segment.

Stock Based Compensation.   Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2004) Shared-Based Payment (“SFAS No. 123R”). As allowed under the provisions of SFAS No. 123R the Company has applied SFAS No. 123R prospectively to new awards and to awards modified, repurchased, or cancelled after the required effective date. The Company continues to account for any portion of awards outstanding at the date of initial application of SFAS No. 123R using the accounting principles historically applied to those awards, Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 , Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees . The Company did not have any new awards and there were no modifications, repurchases, or cancellations of awards issued prior to January 1, 2006 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. There were no payments to employees related to awards during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. As of September 30, 2006, there was approximately $7.5 million related to nonvested awards not yet recognized in the consolidated statement of operations. The unrecognized value of awards is expected to vest over approximately two years unless vested earlier per the terms of the awards. Units granted by PGP to Company employees under the IUP contain a put option exercisable by the employee and are recorded at their fair market value (based on a market multiple of total segment operating earnings) with a corresponding expense recorded within the statement of operations based on the percentage vested.

Litigation.    An estimated loss from a loss contingency is recorded when information available prior to issuance of the financial statements indicates that it is probable that a liability has been incurred at the date of the financial statements and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Accounting for contingencies such as legal matters requires the use of judgment as to the probability of the outcome and the amount. Many legal contingencies can take years to be resolved. An adverse outcome could have a material impact on our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to certain market risks which are inherent in our financial instruments which arise from transactions entered into in the normal course of business. Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and interest rates. We do not currently utilize derivative financial instruments to hedge market risk. We also do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

We are exposed to interest rate risk due to changes in interest rates with respect to our long-term variable interest rate debt borrowing under the PGL Credit Facility and DJW Credit Facility. As of September 30, 2006, the Company had $21.1 million in outstanding borrowings under the PGL Credit Facility and DJW Credit Facility, including borrowings under the term loan portion of the PGL Credit Facility that have variable interest rates. We have estimated our market risk exposure using sensitivity analysis. We have defined our market risk exposure as the potential loss in future earnings and cash flows with respect to interest rate exposure of our market risk sensitive instruments assuming a hypothetical increase in market rates of interest of 100 basis points. Assuming we borrow the maximum amount allowed under the PGL Credit Facility and DJW Credit Facility (currently an aggregate amount of $58.2 million) and if market rates of interest on our variable rate debt increase by 100 basis points, the estimated additional annual interest expense would be approximately $0.6 million.

We are also exposed to fair value risk due to changes in interest rates with respect to our long-term fixed interest rate debt borrowings. Our fixed rate debt instruments are not generally affected by a change in the market rates of interest, and therefore, such changes generally do not have an impact on future earnings. However, future earnings and cash flows may be impacted by changes in interest rates related to indebtedness incurred to fund repayments as such fixed rate debt matures. The following table contains information relating to our fixed and variable rate debt borrowings as of September 30, 2006 (dollars in millions):

Description

 

Maturity

 

Interest
Rate

 

Carrying
Value

 

Fair
Value

 

8 ¾% senior secured notes

 

April 15, 2012

 

%

$

230.5

 

$

233.0

*

13% senior notes with contingent interest of OED

 

March 1, 2010

 

13

%

6.8

 

6.9

 

11% senior secured notes

 

May 11, 2012

 

11

%

60.0

 

60.0

*

Revolving line of credit

 

June 16, 2008

 

8 ¾

%

15.4

 

15.4

 

Term loan

 

June 16, 2008

 

10¾

%

5.7

 

5.7

 

Note payable

 

October 1, 2010

 

%

2.8

 

2.8

 

Note payable

 

October 1, 2007

 

0

%

1.4

 

1.4

 

Note payable

 

October 1, 2007

 

0

%

1.5

 

1.5

 

Note payable

 

March 1, 2009

 

0

%

2.8

 

3.0

 

Note payable

 

April 1, 2007

 

0

%

0.5

 

0.5

 

Capital lease obligation

 

February 1, 2007

 

0

%

0.3

 

0.3

 

Preferred members’ interest, redeemable

 

October 13, 2006

 

9

%

4.0

 

4.0

 

 

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*                     Represents fair value as of September 30, 2006 based on information provided by an independent investment banking firm.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.    The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2006, have concluded that as of such date the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were adequate and effective and designed to ensure that material information relating to the Company and its subsidiaries would be made known to such officers on a timely basis.

Changes in internal controls.    In April 2006, DJW commenced casino operations at its new casino in Worth County, Iowa.  Internal controls over financial reporting at this new property are substantially the same as those at our other existing properties.  Other than noted above, there have been no significant changes (including corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies or material weaknesses) in our internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting during our third quarter.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In October 2003, OED filed a Petition for Declaratory Judgment in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, naming as opposing parties the Secretary of the Department of Revenue and Taxation for the State of Louisiana, the St. Landry Parish School Board and the City of Opelousas. OED seeks a judgment declaring that sales taxes are not due to the defendants on purchases made by OED and its contractors in connection with the construction and furnishing of the Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino, which was constructed in St. Landry Parish in 2003-2004. OED’s action is based on Louisiana statutory law which provides that racetracks are not required to pay taxes and fees other than those provided in the racing statutes, and that taxes and fees provided in the racing statutes are in lieu of, among other things, all state and local sales taxes. The St. Landry Parish School Board and the City of Opelousas have questioned the application of the racing statutes to the construction and furnishing of the casino portion of the facility, thereby leading to the filing of this action. OED anticipates that the Secretary of the Department of Revenue and Taxation for the State of Louisiana may take the same position.

OED filed a motion for summary judgment, which was scheduled for hearing in July 2005. The defendants filed responses, generally arguing that the exemption under the racing statutes should not extend to the purchase of goods, materials and services which were unrelated to horse racing. Prior to the hearing, it was discovered by OED that OED’s contractor (and the contractor’s subcontractors) had paid sales taxes on many purchases related to the construction of the new racetrack and casino, and that OED, in its payments to the contractor, had reimbursed the contractor for such sales taxes. In light of this discovery, the parties agreed to continue indefinitely the hearing on the motion for summary judgment. In November and December 2005, OED filed refund claims totaling $0.6 million. There has not yet been a ruling on OED’s refund claims, and as a result, OED has not recorded the refund claims.

While OED has paid certain sales taxes on the construction of the new racetrack and casino and relating to the purchase of slot machines at the casino, it has not paid sales taxes on many purchases associated with the construction and furnishing of the facility. Accordingly, an adverse ruling on this matter may result in OED being required to pay sales taxes to the defendants and having its refund claims denied. In October 2006, the Louisiana Department of Revenue and Taxation

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notified OED that additional taxes and interest totaling approximately $0.3 million were due for the period January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2004.  Based on this information, during the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company accrued the $0.3 million and an additional $1.1 million related to sales taxes that the Company may be required to pay for the years 2005 and 2006 and for local parish and city taxes.  Of the accrued amount, approximately $0.6 and $0.4 million was recorded in general and administrative expense and interest expense, respectively, in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2006. The remaining balance of the accrued amount totaling approximately $0.4 million was capitalized in fixed assets.  In accordance with Louisiana law, OED plans to protest this assessment and is requesting a ruling on its refund claims.  OED plans to appeal should its written protest prove unsuccessful.

In October 2005, OED filed a request to arbitrate certain claims against the general contractor of its racino relating to improper construction of the horse racetrack at the racino. OED is pursuing a claim for damages of approximately $7.1 million against the general contractor to recoup its track reconstruction costs and other related damages. OED believes it is too early to determine the results of the arbitration and, accordingly, has not recorded any damage claim as an asset.

Other than as described above, neither the Company nor its subsidiaries are parties to, and none of the Company’s or its subsidiaries property is the subject of, any pending legal proceedings other than litigation arising in the normal course of business. Management does not believe that adverse determinations in any or all such other litigation would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

None.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES, USE OF PROCEEDS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS FOR A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

(a)           Exhibits

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

4.1

 

First Supplemental Indenture dated August 31, 2006 by and among Diamond Jo Worth, LLC, Diamond Jo Worth Corp. and US Bank National Association, as trustee

 

 

 

10.1

 

Offer to Purchase Real Estate, Acceptance and Lease, dated September 27, 2006, between Diamond Jo, LLC and Dubuque County Historical Society

 

 

 

10.2

 

Closing Agreement, dated September 27, 2006, between Diamond Jo, LLC and Dubuque County Historical Society

 

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10.3

 

Real Estate Ground Lease, dated September 27, 2006, between Diamond Jo, LLC and Dubuque County Historical Society

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification of M. Brent Stevens, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 15d-l4 of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Natalie A. Schramm, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa on November 14, 2006.

 

PENINSULA GAMING, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ M. BRENT STEVENS

 

 

 

 

 

M. Brent Stevens

 

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ JONATHAN SWAIN

 

 

 

 

 

Jonathan Swain

 

 

 

 

Chief Operating Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ NATALIE A. SCHRAMM

 

 

 

 

 

Natalie A. Schramm

 

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PENINSULA GAMING CORP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ M. BRENT STEVENS

 

 

 

 

 

M. Brent Stevens

 

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ NATALIE A. SCHRAMM

 

 

 

 

 

Natalie A. Schramm

 

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIAMOND JO, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ M. BRENT STEVENS

 

 

 

 

 

M. Brent Stevens

 

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ JONATHAN SWAIN

 

 

 

 

 

Jonathan Swain

 

 

 

 

Chief Operating Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ NATALIE A. SCHRAMM

 

 

 

 

 

Natalie A. Schramm

 

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

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THE OLD EVANGELINE DOWNS, L.L.C.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ M. BRENT STEVENS

 

 

 

 

 

M. Brent Stevens

 

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ JONATHAN SWAIN

 

 

 

 

 

Jonathan Swain

 

 

 

 

Chief Operating Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ NATALIE A. SCHRAMM

 

 

 

 

 

Natalie A. Schramm

 

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit 4.1

 

 

 

 

 

DIAMOND JO WORTH, LLC

AND

DIAMOND JO WORTH CORP.

(as Issuers)

$40,000,000
11% Senior Secured Notes due 2012

_____________

FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

DATED AUGUST 31, 2006

TO THE

INDENTURE

DATED AS OF JULY 19, 2005

_____________

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

(as Trustee)




 

FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

THIS FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, dated as of August 31, 2006 (the “ Supplemental Indenture ”), by and among Diamond Jo Worth, LLC (the “ Company ”, a Delaware limited liability company, Diamond Jo Worth Corp. (“ DJW Corp. ”), a Delaware corporation, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the “ Trustee ”).  Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Indenture (as defined below).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Company, DJW Corp. and the Trustee are parties to that certain Indenture, dated as of July 19, 2005, (the “ Indenture ”), relating to the Company’s and DJW Corp.’s 11% Senior Secured Notes due 2012 (the “ Notes ”);

WHEREAS, Section 9.2 of the Indenture authorizes the Company, DJW Corp. and the Trustee, in accordance with the terms thereof, to enter into this Supplemental Indenture with the consent of the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes;

WHEREAS, the Company has received consents from Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes as of July 19, 2006, the record date established by the Company approving this Supplemental Indenture; and

WHEREAS, the Company has requested the Trustee and the Trustee has agreed to join in the execution of this Supplemental Indenture pursuant to Section 9.2 of the Indenture on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth below;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual agreements herein contained, the Company, DJW Corp. and the Trustee mutually covenant and agree for the equal and proportionate benefit of the Holders from time to time of the Notes as follows:

ARTICLE I
INDENTURE

1.1           Integral Part .  This Supplemental Indenture constitutes an integral part of the Indenture.

ARTICLE II
AMENDMENTS TO THE INDENTURE

2.1           Amendment to Section 1.1 Definitions .

(a)           The text of the definition of “Disqualified Capital Stock” contained in Section 1.1 of the Indenture is hereby modified by adding the words “and Section 4.25” to the last sentence thereof.

(a)           The text of the definition of “Issue Date” contained in Section 1.1 of the Indenture is hereby modified by inserting the following clause at the end of the text of the definition:

“; provided, that, for the purposes of calculating interest in respect of Additional Notes, the term “Issue Date” shall mean the “Additional Notes Issue Date” applicable to such Additional Notes.”.

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(b)           The following definitions are hereby added in alphabetical order to Section 1.1 of the Indenture:

“Additional Notes Issue Date” means, with respect to any Additional Notes, the original issue date of such Additional Notes under this Indenture.”

Excess Cash Flow ” means, with respect to any Person (the referent Person) for any period, Consolidated Net Income of such Person for such period;

plus (i) Consolidated Non-Cash Charges, to the extent deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income;

minus (ii) all capital expenditures (including any amounts paid for or in connection with obtaining any gaming license and any installment payments on FF&E Financing, Purchase Money Obligations or Capital Lease Obligations) made during such period by such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries, provided that, solely for the purpose of this calculation, the aggregate amount of any capital expenditures that may be deducted pursuant to this clause (ii) shall not exceed $4.0 million in any six month period ending March 31 or September 30, provided, further, that if the amount of capital expenditures actually deducted pursuant to this clause (ii) is less than $4.0 million in any six month period ending March 31 or September 30, then the difference between such amount and $4.0 million shall be applied to increase the amount that may be deducted pursuant to this clause (ii) in any subsequent six month period ending March 31 or September 30;

minus (iii) the amount of (x) all payments permitted under Section 4.9 of this Indenture, including without limitation payments under Management Arrangements under clause (v) of Section 4.9(b), and made during such period by such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries to the extent not already deducted in computing Consolidated Net Income and (y) any Permitted Investments made during such period by such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries to the extent not already deducted in computing Consolidated Net Income, provided that, solely for the purpose of this calculation, the aggregate amount that may be deducted pursuant to this clause (iii) shall not exceed $1.0 million in any six month period ending March 31 or September 30, provided, further that if the amount actually deducted pursuant to this clause (iii) is less than $1.0 million in any six month period ending March 31 or September 30, then the difference between such amount and $1.0 million shall be applied to increase the amount that may be deducted pursuant to this clause (iii) in any subsequent six month period ending March 31 or September 30.”

 “ Excess Cash Flow Offer ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.25.

Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.25 .

Excess Cash Flow Offer Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.25 .

Excess Cash Flow Offer Purchase Price ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.25 .

Excess Cash Flow Payment Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.25 .”

(c)           The text of the definition of “Management Arrangements” contained in Section 1.1 of the Indenture is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

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Management Arrangements ” means profits interests grants or similar equity interest arrangements, directors’ or managers’ fees, employment agreements, consulting agreements, management agreements, operating agreements and other similar arrangements between any of the Company or any of its Affiliates or any manager, officer, member or employee thereof or consultant thereto and any other such Person and such or similar agreements as may be modified, supplemented, amended, entered into or restated from time to time consistent with industry practice and approved by the Managers of PGP or the Company, provided that the aggregate amount of payments made by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary to an Excluded Person (other than (x) the Company or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries or (y) Parent or PGL solely to the extent such payments are made for the purpose of satisfying payment obligations under employment agreements approved by the Managers of PGP entered into in the ordinary course of business with any Person other than an Excluded Person) pursuant to any such equity interest, employment, consulting, management, operating or similar agreements or arrangements shall not exceed: (i)  for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, $500,000, (ii) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, an amount equal to the product of 1.333333 multiplied by 4.0% of the Consolidated EBITDA of the Company for the nine month period ended December 31, 2006, and (iii) for any fiscal year thereafter, 4.0% of the Consolidated EBITDA of the Company for the immediately preceding fiscal year.”

(d)           The text of the definition of “Management Services Agreement” contained in Section 1.1 of the Indenture is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Management Services Agreement ” means the management services agreement, dated July 19, 2005, by and between Diamond Jo Worth LLC and Peninsula Gaming Partners, LLC, as such agreement may be amended from time to time.”

(e)           The following definition is hereby added in alphabetical order to Section 1.1 of the Indenture:

Parent ” means Diamond Jo Worth Holdings, LLC.

2.2           Amendment to Section 2.6 Transfer and Exchange .  The text of clause (ii) of paragraph (h) in Section 2.6 is hereby modified by adding the words “or 4.25” immediately following the reference to Section 4.15 therein.

2.3           Amendment to Section 3.9 No Mandatory Redemption .  The text of Section 3.9 is hereby modified by adding the words “and 4.25” immediately following the reference to Section 4.15 therein.

2.4           Amendment to Section 4.7 Limitation on Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness and Disqualified Equity Interests .

(a)           The text of clause (i) of Section 4.7(b) of the Indenture is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“(i)          Indebtedness under one or more Senior Credit Facilities; provided , that the aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness so incurred on any date, together with all other Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (i) and outstanding on such date, shall not exceed $5,000,000, less the aggregate amount of commitment reductions contemplated by clause (iii)(C) of Section 4.13(a);

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(b)           The following provision is hereby inserted as a new clause immediately following clause (xiv) in Section 4.7(b):

“(xv)       Indebtedness evidenced by Additional Notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20.0 million (the proceeds of which, notwithstanding any other provision in this Indenture or the Cash Collateral and Disbursement Agreement to the contrary, shall be available to the Issuers and the Restricted Subsidiaries for general corporate or other purposes permitted by the terms of this Indenture and shall not, in whole or in part, be subject to the Cash Collateral and Disbursement Agreement or required to be deposited in the Construction Disbursement Account or the Interest Reserve Account, provided that the proceeds shall be deposited into an account subject to the terms and provisions of that certain Multi-Party Blocked Account Agreement, dated the date hereof, by and among the Issuers, the Trustee and American Trust and Savings Bank, as amended, modified or superseded from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof).”

2.5           Amendment to Section 4.9 Limitation on Restricted Payments .

(a)           The text of clause (iv) of Section 4.9(b) of the Indenture is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“(iv)        the redemption, repurchase or payoff of any Indebtedness of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary with proceeds of any Refinancing Indebtedness permitted to be incurred pursuant to clause (xi) of Section 4.7(b);”

(b)           The text of clause (v) of Section 4.9(b) of the Indenture is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“(v)         distributions or payments to Parent or any Excluded Person for or in respect of (A) tax preparation, accounting, licensure, legal and administrative fees and expenses, including travel and similar reasonable expenses, incurred on behalf of the Issuers or their respective Subsidiaries or in connection with the direct or indirect ownership by Parent, PGL or PGP of the Issuers or their respective Subsidiaries, consistent with industry practice, (B) so long as Section 4.9(a)(i) above is satisfied, distributions pursuant to, and in accordance with, Management Arrangements and (C) so long as Section 4.9(a)(i) above is satisfied, reasonable and customary directors’ or managers’ fees payable to Persons other than Excluded Persons, indemnity provided on behalf of the Managers of PGP, PGL or Parent and the Company, and reimbursement of customary and reasonable travel and similar expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business;”

(c)           The following provision is hereby inserted as a new clause immediately following clause (ix) in Section 4.9(b):

“(x)          so long as Section 4.9(a)(i) above is satisfied, payments made in satisfaction of the Company’s obligations (including any accrued and unpaid obligations) pursuant to the Management Services Agreement as in effect on the date hereof.”

2.6           Amendment to Section 4.12 Limitation on Transactions with Affiliates .  The following provision is hereby inserted as a new clause immediately following clause (vii) in Section 4.12(b):

“(viii)      reasonable and customary compensation (including directors’ fees) paid to, and indemnity and customary employee benefit arrangements (including directors’ and officer’s liability insurance) provided for the benefit of, any director, officer, employee or consultant of

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PGP, PGL, Parent, the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, or Manager of PGP, in each case entered into in the ordinary course of business and for services provided to PGP, PGL, Parent, the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary, respectively, as determined in good faith by the Managers of the Company, in each case, solely to the extent otherwise permitted by clause (v) of Section 4.9(b);”

2.7           Amendment to Section 4.13 Limitation on Asset Sales .

(a)           The text of the second paragraph of Section 4.13(d) of the Indenture is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“Each Excess Proceeds Offer shall remain open for a period of 20 Business Days and no longer, unless a longer period is required by law (the “ Excess Proceeds Offer Period ”). Promptly after the termination of the Excess Proceeds Offer Period, the Issuers shall purchase and mail or deliver payment for the Purchase Amount for the Notes or portions thereof tendered, pro rata or by such other method as may be required by law, or, if less than the Purchase Amount has been tendered, all Notes tendered pursuant to the Excess Proceeds Offer. The principal amount of Notes to be purchased pursuant to an Excess Proceeds Offer may be reduced by the principal amount of Notes acquired by the Issuers through purchase or redemption (other than pursuant to a Change of Control Offer or an Excess Cash Flow Offer) subsequent to the date of the Asset Sale and surrendered to the Trustee for cancellation.”

2.8           Section 4.25 Excess Cash Flow Offer .  The following Section 4.25 is hereby added.

“Section 4.25  EXCESS CASH FLOW OFFER.

(a)           After the end of the six month period ending March 31, 2007 and any six month period ending September 30 or March 31 thereafter with respect to which the Company has Excess Cash Flow, the Issuers shall apply an amount equal to 50% of such Excess Cash Flow (reduced by the Issuers’ estimated expenses in making the Excess Cash Flow Offer, as determined in good faith by the Company’s Manager) (after giving effect to such reduction for expenses, the “ Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount ”) to make an offer to the Holders to repurchase on a pro rata basis all or a portion (in integral multiples of principal amount of $1,000) of their Notes with an aggregate repurchase price in cash equal to the Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount pursuant to and subject to the conditions contained in this Indenture (an “ Excess Cash Flow Offer ”).  Each Excess Cash Flow Offer will remain open for a period of twenty (20) Business Days and no longer, unless a longer period is required by law (the ” Excess Cash Flow Offer Period ”).  Promptly after the termination of the Excess Cash Flow Offer Period, the Issuers will purchase at a purchase price equal to 107.5% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes tendered, plus accrued and unpaid Interest, to the date of repurchase (the “ Excess Cash Flow Offer Purchase Price ”) and mail or deliver payment (up to the Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount) for the Notes or portions thereof tendered, pro rata (based on amounts tendered) or by such other method as may be required by law, or, if less than the Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount has been tendered, all Notes tendered pursuant to the Excess Cash Flow Offer.

(b)           Within 60 days following the end of any six month period ending March 31 or September 30, commencing with the six month period ending March 31, 2007, in which there was Excess Cash Flow, the Issuers must mail or cause to be mailed a notice to each Holder stating, among other things:

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(i)            the purchase price and the purchase date, which shall be no earlier than 10 days nor later than 30 days from the date such notice is mailed (the “ Excess Cash Flow Payment Date ”);

(ii)           that any Holder electing to have Notes purchased pursuant to an Excess Cash Flow Offer shall be required to surrender the Notes, with the form entitled “Option of Holder to Elect Purchase” on the reverse of the Notes completed, to the Paying Agent at the address specified in the notice prior to the close of business on the third Business Day preceding the Excess Cash Flow Payment Date; and

(iii)          that the Holder shall be entitled to withdraw such election if the Paying Agent receives, not later than the close of business on the second Business Day preceding the Excess Cash Flow Payment Date, a telegram, telex, facsimile transmission or letter setting forth the name of the Holder, the principal amount of Notes delivered for purchase, and a statement that such Holder is withdrawing his election to have such Notes purchased.

(c)           The Issuers may at their election make an Excess Cash Flow Offer prior to being obligated to do so and may defer any Excess Cash Flow Offer until the cumulative Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount resulting from Excess Cash Flow from one or more six month periods that has not been applied pursuant to the immediately preceding paragraph is equal to or in excess of $1.0 million, in which case the accumulation of such amount shall constitute an Excess Cash Flow Offer Trigger Date and shall be applied as required pursuant to this Section 4.25.

(d)           The Issuers shall comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent such laws and regulations are applicable in connection with the repurchase of the Notes in connection with an Excess Cash Flow Offer.  To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with this Section 4.25 (which conflict is described in a written notice prepared by outside legal counsel to the Issuers and delivered to the Trustee), the Issuers shall comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and shall not be deemed to have breached their obligations under this Section 4.25 by virtue thereof.

(e)           On the Excess Cash Flow Payment Date, the Issuers shall, to the extent lawful, (i) accept for payment the Notes or portions thereof tendered pursuant to the Excess Cash Flow Offer, (ii) deposit with the Paying Agent an amount equal to the Excess Cash Flow Offer Purchase Price in respect of all Notes or portions thereof so tendered and not withdrawn, and (iii) deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee the Notes so accepted, together with an Officers’ Certificate stating that the Notes or portions thereof tendered to the Issuers are accepted for payment. The Paying Agent shall promptly mail to each Holder of Notes so accepted payment in an amount equal to the purchase price for such Notes, and the Trustee shall authenticate and mail (or cause to be transferred by book entry) to each Holder a new Note equal in principal amount to any unpurchased portion of the Notes surrendered, if any; provided , that each such new Note shall be in the principal amount of $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof. The Issuers shall announce the results of the Excess Cash Flow Offer on or as soon as practicable after the Excess Cash Flow Payment Date.

(f)            If the Excess Cash Flow Payment Date hereunder is on or after an Interest Record Date on which the Holders of record have a right to receive the corresponding Interest due and on or before the associated Interest Payment Date, any accrued and unpaid Interest due on

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such Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name a Note is registered at the close of business on such Interest Record Date.

(g)           If the aggregate repurchase price of Notes tendered pursuant to any Excess Cash Flow Offer is less than the applicable Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount, the Company may, subject to the other provisions of this Indenture, use any such Excess Cash Flow for any other lawful purpose.  Upon completion of any Excess Cash Flow Offer, the Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount will be reset to zero.”

2.9           Section 6.1 Events of Default .  The text of clause (iii) of Section 6.1(a) of the Indenture is hereby modified by adding the words “Section 4.25” immediately following the reference to Section 4.15 therein.

2.10         Section 8.3 Covenant Defeasance .  The text of Section 8.3 of the Indenture is hereby modified by adding a reference to Section “4.25” immediately following the reference to Section 4.24 in the first sentence thereof.

2.11         Section 9.2 With Consent of Holders of Notes .

(a)           The text of the second paragraph of Section 9.2(b) of the Indenture is hereby modified by adding the words “and 4.25” thereto immediately following the reference to Section 4.15 therein.

(b)           The text of Section 9.2(c)(2) of the Indenture is modified by adding the words “and 4.25” thereto immediately following the reference to Section 4.15 therein.

(c)           The text of Section 9.2(c)(3) of the Indenture is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following.

“(3)         alter the price at which repurchases of the Notes may be made pursuant to an Excess Proceeds Offer, a Change of Control Offer or an Excess Cash Flow Offer after the corresponding Asset Sale or Change of Control has occurred or applicable fiscal period has ended;”

(d)           The text of Section 9.2(c)(8) of the Indenture is hereby modified by adding the words “and Section 4.25” thereto immediately following the reference to Section 4.15.

2.12         Section 11.1 Subsidiary Guaranties .  The text of the first paragraph of Section 11.1 of the Indenture is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following.

“On the Issue Date, there will be no Subsidary Guarantors.  With respect to any Person that becomes a Subsidiary Guarantor after the Issue Date as required by Section 4.16, such Subsidiary Guarantor agrees as set forth in this Article XI.  By its execution hereof, each of the Subsidiary Guarantors acknowledges and agrees that it receives substantial benefits from the Issuers and that such party is providing its Subsidiary Guaranty for good and valuable consideration, including, without limitation, such substantial benefits and services.  Accordingly, subject to the provisions of this Article XI, each Subsidiary Guarantor, jointly and severally, hereby unconditionally guarantees on a senior secured basis to each Holder of a Note authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and its successors and assigns that: (i) the principal of, premium, if any, and Interest on the Notes shall be duly and punctually paid in full when due, whether at maturity, by acceleration, call for redemption, upon a Change of Control Offer, an

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Asset Sale Offer, an Excess Cash Flow Offer or otherwise, and Interest on overdue principal, premium, if any, and (to the extent permitted by law) interest on any Interest, if any, on the Notes and all other obligations of the Issuers to the Holders or the Trustee under the Notes, this Indenture, the Security Documents and the Registration Rights Agreement (including fees, expenses or other) shall be promptly paid in full or performed, all in accordance with the terms hereof; and (ii) in case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations under the Notes, this Indenture, the Security Documents or Registration Rights Agreement, the same shall be promptly paid in full when due or performed in accordance with the terms of the extension or renewal, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration, call for redemption, upon a Change of Control Offer, an Asset Sale Offer, an Excess Cash Flow Offer or otherwise, subject, however, in the case of clauses (i) and (ii) above, to the limitations set forth in Section 11.6 hereof (collectively, the “ Subsidiary Guaranty Obligations ”).”

ARTICLE III
MISCELLANEOUS

3.1           The Trustee .  The recitals in this Supplemental Indenture shall be taken as the statements of the Company and DJW Corp. and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for their correctness.  The Trustee makes no representations as to the validity or sufficiency of this Supplemental Indenture.

3.2           Limited Effect .  This Supplemental Indenture shall be deemed to be an amendment to the Indenture, and the Indenture, as amended hereby, is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed in each and every respect. All references to the Indenture in the Notes or any other document, instrument, agreement or writing shall hereafter be deemed to refer to the Indenture as amended hereby.

3.3           Counterparts; Facsimile Signatures .  This Supplemental Indenture may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, including by facsimile, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.

3.4           GOVERNING LAW .  THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCLUDING SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW BUT EXCLUDING TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ALL OTHER CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES AND CHOICE OF LAW RULES OF NEW YORK.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed as of the date and year first written above.

 

DIAMOND JO WORTH LLC

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Natalie Schramm

 

 

Name: Natalie Schramm

 

 

Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

DIAMOND JO WORTH CORP.

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Natalie Schramm

 

 

Name: Natalie Schramm

 

 

Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Raymond Haverstock

 

 

Name: Raymond Haverstock

 

 

Title: Vice President

 

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Exhibit 10.1

OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE, ACCEPTANCE AND LEASE

This Offer To Purchase Real Estate, Acceptance And Lease (“Offer”) will memorialize prior discussions and confirm mutual understanding of the terms and conditions pursuant to which Diamond Jo, LLC, or its affiliate (“Diamond Jo”) agrees to (1) purchase the Dubuque County Historical Society’s (the “Historical Society”) 2.4 acre tract (the “Expansion Tract”) within the Ice Harbor contiguous to Diamond Jo’s real estate (the “Purchase”) and (2) lease to the Historical Society all of its interest in the Portside Building in Dubuque, Iowa (the “Portside Building”) on terms set forth in this Offer (the “Lease”). In this Offer, Diamond Jo and the Historical Society are sometimes called singularly a “Party” and collectively the “Parties;” and the Purchase and the Lease set forth herein are sometimes called the “Transactions”.

The Parties agree as follows:

1.             THE TRANSACTIONS.  The Lease shall be the Ground Lease attached hereto as Exhibit A.  The Historical Society agrees to sell, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, to Diamond Jo (the “Expansion Tract”). The closing of the Transactions (the “Closing”) will occur as soon as possible after satisfaction of the contingencies described below.

2.             PURCHASE PRICE.  The purchase price for the Expansion Tract shall be its appraised value, but not to exceed Two Million and no/100 U.S. Dollars ($2,000,000) payable in readily available funds (the “Purchase Price”). Diamond Jo shall be entitled to select the appraiser for purposes of appraising the Expansion Tract, the cost of which shall be born by Diamond Jo.  As non-refundable earnest money, Diamond Jo agrees to make monthly payments of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) which will be  applied to the Purchase Price at Closing.

3.             CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS.  Diamond Jo will make a charitable contribution to the Historical Society of the difference, if any, between the Purchase Price and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) payable at Closing.  Additionally, Diamond Jo will execute at Closing a binding pledge agreement whereby it agrees to make a charitable contribution of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to the Historical Society payable in ten (10) annual installments of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000), the first of said installments being due on the anniversary of the Closing, with each future installment becoming due on each yearly anniversary of the Closing.  If at any time the Historical Society ceases its current museum operations in the Ice Harbor District or ceases to be an




organization exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) for reasons within its control, Diamond Jo will be relieved of its obligations under this paragraph.  In the event Diamond Jo sells all or substantially all of its assets, the remaining installments of the charitable contributions shall be accelerated and immediately due and payable, unless at such time Diamond Jo obtains a binding written assumption of said obligation from the purchaser of said assets.

4.                                   CONTINGENCIES.  This Offer shall be subject to the following contingencies, which shall be deemed waived or satisfied upon the Closing:

(a)           Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission shall approve the Transactions including Diamond Jo’s financing, construction and operation of a moored barge facility (as that term is defined under Iowa Code §99F.1(17) and Iowa Administrative Code §491-5.6) in the Ice Harbor on Diamond Jo’s real estate and/or the Expansion Tract (the “Moored Barge Facility”).  Such approval shall not impose any materially burdensome requirements regarding the Transactions or the Moored Barge Facility and shall not be the subject of any challenge (by judicial or administrative proceedings or otherwise).

(b)           Diamond Jo’s satisfactory completion of its due diligence of the Expansion Tract.

5.             PARKING.  The parties acknowledge that they have reviewed a document entitled “Revised Ice Harbor Parking Agreement for Ice Harbor Urban Renewal District” (hereinafter the “Parking Agreement”).  The parties acknowledge that the Expansion Tract is subject to the Parking Agreement.  Diamond Jo acknowledges that it is the Historical Society’s successor under the Parking Agreement and that it will uphold all of the Historical Society’s obligations thereunder with respect to the Expansion Tract, including, but not limited to, the obligation to make the Expansion Tract available for parking on a nonexclusive, first come-first serve basis to the general public, unless and until Diamond Jo can get the other parties to the parking Agreement to release it from said obligation.

6.             EXISTING DIAMOND JO VESSEL/SHOWBOAT.   Diamond Jo will, at the option of the Historical Society, transfer all of its right, title and interest in the existing Diamond Jo vessel thirty (30) days after Diamond Jo commences operation of the Moored Barge Facility.  The Historical Society must exercise the option of accepting title to the existing Diamond Jo vessel within 3 months of the Commencement Date of the Ground Lease.

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7.             COSTS.  Except as otherwise provided herein, Diamond Jo and the Historical Society will be responsible for and bear all of their respective costs and expenses incurred with respect to the Transactions contemplated hereby.

8.             ABSTRACT.  At least thirty (30) days prior to Closing the Parties shall furnish to each other satisfactory evidence of title which shall be an Abstract of Title updated and prepared in accord with title standards of the Iowa State Bar Association, showing good and marketable title to the real estate to be in the name of the appropriate party conveying title (or in the name of Diamond Jo for the purposes of the Lease), free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, except for real estate taxes and assessments not yet delinquent.  Conveyance of title of the Expansion Tract shall be by Warranty Deed.

9.             PROPERTY TAXES.  Diamond Jo will be responsible for all property taxes on the properties covered by this Offer that are attributable to any fiscal year in which Diamond Jo held title to the property.  The Historical Society will make reasonable efforts to obtain a property tax exemption pro rated for any portion of a fiscal year during which it has an ownership or possessory interest in any such property.

10.           ENVIRONMENTAL.  Diamond Jo will assume all responsibility for environmental conditions of the Portside Building and will indemnify The Historical Society for any liability which arises within five (5) years of Closing.  Further, Diamond Jo agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the Historical Society harmless from  any obligation to indemnify Harbor Community Investment LLC for the environmental condition of the Expansion Tract.

11.           TAX AND ACCOUNTING.  Diamond Jo reserves the right to modify any of the transactions contemplated by this Offer in such manner as Diamond Jo deems necessary or desirable for it to maximize favorable tax and accounting treatment of such transactions; provided, however, that Diamond Jo shall not be entitled to modify in any material respect the amount or timing of any payment obligations described in this Offer without the consent of the Historical Society.

12.           RELIANCE.  This Offer is solely for the benefit of the Parties and may not be relied upon by any other person or entity, and nothing in this Offer is intended to confer any rights upon, nor does this Offer create third-party beneficiary status in favor of, any other person or entity as to the matters set forth herein.  This Offer may be assignable by either Party, provided, however, that if the Historical Society or any assignee thereof assigns this Offer to any entity that is not a 501(c)(3) organization or not affiliated with the Historical Society, then Diamond Jo shall not be required to make any charitable contributions as contemplated by this Offer, but the other obligations of the Parties hereunder shall not be affected.

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13.           COUNTERPARTS.  This Offer may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original of this Offer and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their authorized persons as of the date set forth below.

DIAMOND JO, LLC.

 

DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL

 

 

 

SOCIETY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

By:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

 

 

Date:

 

 

 

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Exhibit 10.2

CLOSING AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT, made this                          day of                                    , 2006, by and between Diamond Jo, LLC., or its affiliates (“Diamond Jo”) and the Dubuque County Historical Society (the “Historical Society”).

WHEREAS, the parties have entered an Offer to Purchase Real Estate, Acceptance and Lease dated even date herewith (the “Offer” with other defined terms referenced in the Offer similarly defined below).

WHEREAS, the parties desire to supplement the Offer and provide for the consummation of the Transactions provided for under the Offer.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows:

1.   The Closing of the Transactions will occur as soon as possible after the satisfaction of the contingencies described in Section 4 of the Offer, but no later than twelve  (12) months after the acceptance of the Offer.  For the purposes of Section 4, the development plan of the museum and theatre shall be substantially similar to the plan presented in The Historical Society’s Vision Iowa application.

2.  The Historical Society is party to an agreement with the City of Dubuque concerning the development of property commonly known as The Adams Company property, adjacent to the Expansion Lot.  Diamond Jo will defend (including conducting all negotiations) and indemnify The Historical Society against any legal liability it may incur in connection with the abandonment or alteration of its agreement with the City of Dubuque, included, but not limited to, penalties associated with the cancellation of a roofing contract with Tricon in the amount of $414,000 and costs of demolition of the property if required by the EDA or the City of Dubuque.  Diamond Jo’s costs under this paragraph shall be limited to $600,000.  In the event the Historical Society later utilizes the Adams Company Property and enjoys an economic benefit from such use, the Historical Society will reimburse Diamond Jo for its costs incurred under this paragraph and the non-refundable deposit of $10,000 per month to the extent of such benefit.  Except as herein provided, any monies paid under this paragraph will be non-refundable, regardless of whether the Closing occurs.

3.  Diamond Jo agrees to provide such additional non-exclusive parking for use by the Historical Society as may be required by the City of Dubuque for the operation of the Historical Society’s proposed development as set forth in the Vision Iowa Plan and its current operation as it has existed from July, 2003 to September, 2006.




IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their authorized persons as of the date set forth below.

 

 

DIAMOND JO, LLC.

 

DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL

 

 

 

SOCIETY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

By:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

 

 

Date:

 

 

 

 



Exhibit 10.3


 

REAL ESTATE GROUND LEASE

By and Between

DIAMOND JO, LLC,
an Iowa limited liability company

and

DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

 


 

 

 

 

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THIS REAL  ESTATE GROUND LEASE is made as of the ____ day of                                                  , 2006, by and among Diamond Jo, LLC, an Iowa limited liability company (“Tenant”) and the Dubuque County Historical Society (the “Landlord”).

SECTION 1.  DEFINITIONS

1.1 Agreements.  As used herein the term Agreements shall mean the Offer to Purchase Real Estate, Acceptance and Lease by and between the parties attached hereto as Exhibit A and any other agreements by and between the parties related to the subject matter of this Lease.  Defined terms not referenced below shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreements.

1.2 Commencement Date.   As used herein, the term “Commencement Date” shall mean thirty (30) days after the opening to the public of the Moored Barge Facility.

  1.3 Improvements.   As used herein, the term “Improvements” shall mean the Portside Building and all improvements, structures, buildings, interior improvements, landscaping, paving, pipes, conduits, roads, walkways, fixtures, fencing, on-site utility lines, and all apparatus, machinery, devices, fixtures, appurtenances, and equipment, and all alterations and additions thereto and replacements thereof which may be erected or installed on the Premises by Tenant after the Commencement Date of this Lease, regardless of how such Improvements are affixed to the Premises.

1.4 Landlord’s Estate.   As used herein, the term “Landlord’s Estate” shall mean all of Landlord’s right, title and interest in, under and to this Lease and the Premises.

1.5 Lease Term.   As used herein, the term “Lease Term” shall mean the term of this Lease as described in Subsection 2.2.

1.6 Tenant’s Estate.   As used herein, the term “Tenant’s Estate” shall mean all of Tenant’s right, title and  interest in, under and to this Lease and the Premises.

1.7 Premise.  As used herein, the term “Premise” shall mean all of Landlord’s interest in the Portside Building in Dubuque, Iowa.

SECTION 2.  DEMISE, POSSESSION, TERM

2.1 Demise of Premises.   Landlord hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord, the Premises for the Lease Term upon the terms and conditions contained in this Lease. Landlord warrants and represents to Tenant that Landlord is the owner in fee simple absolute of the Premises free and clear of any leases, liens, mortgages, rights of use or occupancy or any other rights, privileges or encumbrances.

2.2 Term.   The term of this Lease shall be for ninety-nine (99) years commencing on the Commencement Date.

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2.3 Possession.  Possession of the Premises shall be delivered by Landlord to Tenant on the Commencement Date free and clear of tenants and occupants and the rights of either.

SECTION 3. RENT

3.1 Rent .  The Rent shall be the sum of One Dollar ($1) per annum.

SECTION 4. PAYMENT OF IMPOSITIONS AND UTILITY CHARGES

4.1 Impositions.   Tenant shall pay and discharge or cause to be paid and discharged promptly as the same become due and before delinquency all “Impositions” coming due during the Lease Term or any extension thereof.  The term “Impositions” as used herein shall mean all assessments, levies, fees and other charges that are levied or assessed against, or with respect to the use of, all or any portion of the Premises other than real estate taxes, if any, which shall be paid by Landlord.

4.2 Utility Charges.   All statements for water, gas, electricity and other public utilities used upon or furnished to the Premises during the Lease Term or any extension thereof shall be promptly paid by Tenant prior to delinquency.

SECTION 5. USE

5.1 Permitted Use.   Tenant may use the Premises, or permit the Premises to be used, for any lawful purpose except the operation of a casino.

5.2 Compliance with Law.   Tenant shall comply with all laws and regulations of governmental authorities with respect to its use of the Premises.

SECTION 6. IMPROVEMENTS

6.1 Construction of Improvements.   Tenant may modify the Improvements upon the Premises.

6.2 Permits and Easements.   Tenant shall apply for and take reasonable steps to secure at Tenant’s expense from any governmental authority having jurisdiction of the Premises any approvals, permits or licenses required for the development and use of the Premises for the purposes permitted by this Lease.

6.3 Ownership of Improvements.   All Improvements constructed or installed upon the Premises by Tenant at any time during the Lease Term are and shall be the property of Tenant; provided, however, upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, title to such Improvements then existing on the Premises shall vest in Landlord and the same shall become the property of Landlord.

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SECTION 7.  MECHANICS’ LIENS

Tenant covenants and agrees to keep the Premises free and clear of and from any and all mechanics’, materialmen’s and other liens of record for work or labor done, services performed, or materials, appliances or power contributed, used or furnished in the construction of any Improvements upon the Premises or any alterations, repairs or additions thereto which Tenant may make.

SECTION 8.  DEFAULT AND REMEDIES

8.1 Events of Tenant’s Default.   Tenant shall be in default under this Lease if any of the following occurs:

8.1.1 Tenant shall have failed in bad faith to pay any Imposition or any other charge or obligation of Tenant requiring the payment of money under the terms of this Lease within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice from Landlord that such obligation is due and unpaid: or

8.1.2 Tenant shall have failed in bad faith to perform any material term, covenant or condition of this Lease to be performed by Tenant, except those requiring the payment of money, and Tenant shall have failed to substantially cure same within sixty (60) days after written notice from Landlord, delivered in accordance with the provisions of this Lease, where such failure could reasonably be cured within said sixty(60)-day period: provided, however, that where such failure could not reasonably be cured within said sixty(60)-day period, that Tenant shall not be in default unless it has failed to promptly commence and thereafter continue to make diligent and reasonable efforts to substantially cure such failure as soon as practicable: or

8.2 Landlord’s Remedies.   In the event of Tenant’s default pursuant to Subsection 8.1, Landlord may, at Landlord’s election, enforce all of its rights and remedies under the Lease, including the right to recover sums as they become due by appropriate legal action or proceed in equity or at law to compel Tenant to perform its obligations and/or to recover damages proximately caused by such failure to perform.

8.3 Landlord’s Default and Tenant’s Remedies.   In the event Landlord fails to perform any of its obligations under this Lease and fails to cure such default within sixty (60) days after written notice from Tenant specifying the nature of such default where such default could reasonably be cured within said sixty (60) day period, or fails to commence such cure within said sixty (60) day period and thereafter continuously with due diligence prosecute such cure to completion where such default could not reasonably be cured within said sixty (60) day period, then Tenant may, at its option terminate this Lease by providing Landlord written notice of its desire to do so or proceed in equity or at law to compel Landlord to perform its obligations and/or to recover damages proximately caused by such failure to perform.

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SECTION 9.  ASSIGNMENT

9.1 Assignment by Tenant.   This Lease may not be sublet or assigned (in whole or in part) without the express written consent of Landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

SECTION 10. MORTGAGES

10.1 Right to Encumber Tenant’s Estate.   Tenant may at any time and from time to time during the Lease Term encumber Tenant’s Estate by one or more mortgages or deeds of trust, or other proper instruments as security for the repayment of such loan(s) as Tenant may desire, without having Landlord consent to or join in the execution of such instrument.   Tenant and Landlord agree that this Lease may be assigned by Tenant for security or mortgage purposes and Landlord agrees to reasonably cooperate with said assignment.

10.2 Covenant of Cooperation.   Landlord covenants and agrees to execute any documents reasonably required by any lender making a leasehold mortgage or assignment to effectuate the foregoing and to amend this Lease from time to time to the extent reasonably requested by any prospective mortgagee, so long as Landlord assumes no liability whatsoever thereunder.

SECTION 11. TITLE

11.1 Landlord’s Title.   Landlord hereby represents and warrants as of the execution of this Lease:

That Landlord has good and marketable fee simple title to the Premises free and clear of any liens, encumbrances, eases or rights of any kind, and has full authority to lease the Premises as contemplated hereby.

SECTION 12. GENERAL PROVISIONS

12.1 Notices.   Any notice required or desired to be given pursuant to this Lease shall be in writing with copies directed as below indicated and shall be personally served or, in lieu of personal service, by depositing same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered mail with request for return receipt, in which latter event such notice shall be deemed delivered seventy-two (72) hours after same shall have been so deposited in the United States mail, or when actually delivered (if earlier)

12.2 Captions.   The captions used in this Lease are for the purpose of convenience only and shall not be construed to limit or extend the meaning of any part of this Lease.

12.3 Duplicate Originals; Counterparts.  Any executed copy of this Lease shall be deemed an original for all purposes. This Lease may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same Lease.

12.4 Time of the Essence.   Time is of the essence of this Lease.

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12.5 Severability.   In the event any one or more of the provisions contained herein shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, every other provision of this Lease shall remain and subsist in full force and effect, and this Lease shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had not been contained herein.

12.6 Successors Bound.   The covenants and agreements contained in this Lease shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, and permitted assigns.

12.7 No Waiver.   The waiver by Landlord or Tenant of any breach of any term, covenant or condition herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant or condition or any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition herein contained.

12.8 Covenant of Fair Dealing and Nondisparagment.   Each party hereto agrees to act reasonably and in good faith with respect to the performance and fulfillment of the terms of each and every covenant and condition contained in this Lease.  Each party hereto further agrees to use its best efforts to publicly support the other’s efforts and activities.

12.9 Additional Documents. Each party hereto agrees to execute such further agreements and documents as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this Lease.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Real Estate Lease on the respective dates below set forth to be effective as of the Effective Date.

TENANT

 

LANDLORD

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:  ____________________________________

 

By:  ____________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:  __________________________________

 

Date:  __________________________________

 

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EXHIBIT “A”

INSERT OFFER HERE

 

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EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, M. Brent Stevens, certify that:

1.                                        I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Peninsula Gaming, LLC, Peninsula Gaming Corp. and Diamond Jo, LLC;

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 registrants 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 registrants, 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.                                       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

c.                                        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 (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

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.

 

/s/ M. BRENT STEVENS

 

 

 

 

M. Brent Stevens

 

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Date:  November 14, 2006

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EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Natalie A. Schramm, certify that:

1.                                        I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Peninsula Gaming, LLC, Peninsula Gaming Corp. and Diamond Jo, LLC;

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 registrants 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 registrants, 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.                                       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

c.                                        Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants’ internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants’ most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s 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 (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

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.

 

/s/ NATALIE A. SCHRAMM

 

 

 

 

Natalie A. Schramm

 

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Date: November  14, 2006

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