INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2007
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Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the transition period from to
INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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FLORIDA
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O-2384
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59-0709342 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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1801 WEST INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BOULEVARD, DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (386) 254-2700
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
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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.
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Large accelerated filer þ
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Accelerated filer o
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
YES o NO þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practical
date:
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Class A Common Stock
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31,206,747 shares
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as of February 28, 2007. |
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Class B Common Stock
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21,963,363 shares
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as of February 28, 2007 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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November 30, 2006 |
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February 28, 2007 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In Thousands) |
ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
59,681 |
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$ |
98,626 |
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Short-term investments |
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78,000 |
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200 |
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Receivables, less allowance of $1,000 in 2006 and $1,000 in 2007 |
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52,699 |
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122,346 |
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Inventories |
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3,976 |
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6,583 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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995 |
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1,125 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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8,251 |
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16,373 |
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Total Current Assets |
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203,602 |
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245,253 |
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Property and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $371,219 and $388,222, respectively |
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1,157,313 |
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1,302,453 |
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Other Assets: |
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Equity investments |
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175,915 |
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129,623 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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149,314 |
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195,070 |
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Goodwill |
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99,507 |
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99,507 |
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Deposits with Internal Revenue Service |
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110,813 |
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117,936 |
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Other |
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25,595 |
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27,849 |
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561,144 |
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569,985 |
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Total Assets |
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$ |
1,922,059 |
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$ |
2,117,691 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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$ |
770 |
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$ |
2,584 |
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Accounts payable |
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29,577 |
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23,012 |
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Deferred income |
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124,254 |
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197,413 |
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Income taxes payable |
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22,477 |
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31,651 |
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Other current liabilities |
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19,226 |
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23,445 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
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196,304 |
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278,105 |
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Long-Term Debt |
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367,324 |
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441,641 |
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Deferred Income Taxes |
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191,642 |
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196,308 |
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Long-Term Deferred Income |
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10,808 |
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16,075 |
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Other Long-Term Liabilities |
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866 |
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4,663 |
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Commitments and Contingencies |
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Shareholders Equity: |
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Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized;
31,078,307 and 31,011,622 issued and outstanding in 2006 and 2007, respectively |
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311 |
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310 |
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Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized;
22,100,263 and 21,963,363 issued and outstanding in 2006 and 2007, respectively |
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221 |
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220 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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698,396 |
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688,363 |
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Retained earnings |
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456,187 |
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492,006 |
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Total Shareholders Equity |
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1,155,115 |
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1,180,899 |
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
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$ |
1,922,059 |
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$ |
2,117,691 |
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See accompanying notes.
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INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Operations
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Three Months Ended |
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February 28, 2006 |
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February 28, 2007 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) |
REVENUES: |
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Admissions, net |
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$ |
55,520 |
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$ |
55,310 |
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Motorsports related |
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114,323 |
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108,433 |
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Food, beverage and merchandise |
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21,863 |
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19,164 |
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Other |
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2,228 |
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2,272 |
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193,934 |
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185,179 |
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EXPENSES: |
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Direct: |
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Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees |
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34,536 |
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32,462 |
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Motorsports related |
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30,814 |
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30,943 |
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Food, beverage and merchandise |
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13,165 |
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10,849 |
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General and administrative |
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23,493 |
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27,248 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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13,463 |
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17,907 |
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115,471 |
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119,409 |
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Operating income |
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78,463 |
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65,770 |
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Interest income |
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934 |
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1,358 |
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Interest expense |
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(4,068 |
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(4,040 |
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Equity in net loss from equity investments |
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(2,497 |
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(4,317 |
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes |
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72,832 |
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58,771 |
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Income taxes |
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28,701 |
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22,932 |
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Income from continuing operations |
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44,131 |
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35,839 |
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefits of $83 and $48 |
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(78 |
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(20 |
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Net income |
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$ |
44,053 |
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$ |
35,819 |
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Basic earnings per share: |
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Income from continuing operations |
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0.83 |
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$ |
0.67 |
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Loss from discontinued operations |
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Net income |
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$ |
0.83 |
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$ |
0.67 |
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Diluted earnings per share: |
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Income from continuing operations |
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$ |
0.83 |
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$ |
0.67 |
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Loss from discontinued operations |
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Net income |
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$ |
0.83 |
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$ |
0.67 |
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Dividends per share |
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$ |
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$ |
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Basic weighted average shares outstanding |
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53,144,014 |
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53,093,944 |
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Diluted weighted average shares outstanding |
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53,249,635 |
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53,216,404 |
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See accompanying notes.
3
INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders Equity
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Class A Common |
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Class B Common |
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Total |
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Stock $.01 |
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Stock $.01 |
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Additional |
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Retained |
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Shareholders |
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Par Value |
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Par Value |
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Paid-in Capital |
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Earnings |
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Equity |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In Thousands) |
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Balance at November 30, 2006 |
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$ |
311 |
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$ |
221 |
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$ |
698,396 |
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$ |
456,187 |
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$ |
1,155,115 |
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Activity 12/1/06 - 2/28/07: |
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Comprehensive income: |
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Net income |
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35,819 |
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35,819 |
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Exercise of stock options |
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256 |
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256 |
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Reacquisition of previously issued
common stock |
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(2 |
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(10,998 |
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(11,000 |
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Conversion of Class B Common Stock
to Class A Common Stock |
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1 |
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(1 |
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Income tax
benefit related to stock-based
compensation |
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14 |
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14 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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695 |
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695 |
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Balance at February 28, 2007 |
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$ |
310 |
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$ |
220 |
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$ |
688,363 |
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$ |
492,006 |
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$ |
1,180,899 |
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See accompanying notes.
4
INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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Three Months Ended |
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February 28, 2006 |
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February 28, 2007 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In Thousands) |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net income |
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$ |
44,053 |
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$ |
35,819 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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13,463 |
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17,907 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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620 |
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695 |
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Amortization of financing costs |
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141 |
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128 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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5,674 |
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4,536 |
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Loss from equity investments |
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2,497 |
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4,317 |
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Other, net |
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42 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Receivables, net |
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(82,749 |
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(67,775 |
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Inventories, prepaid expenses and other assets |
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(7,476 |
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(10,217 |
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Deposits with Internal Revenue Service |
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(7,123 |
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Accounts payable and other liabilities |
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12,154 |
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8,260 |
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Deferred income |
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54,282 |
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63,614 |
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Income taxes |
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14,466 |
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9,188 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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57,125 |
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59,391 |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Capital expenditures |
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(22,811 |
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(37,107 |
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Proceeds from asset disposals |
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49 |
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Purchase of equity investments |
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(124,476 |
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Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired |
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(87,002 |
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Proceeds from affiliate |
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67 |
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Proceeds from short-term investments |
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28,000 |
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83,250 |
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Purchases of short-term investments |
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(20,000 |
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(5,450 |
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Other, net |
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523 |
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(8 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(138,715 |
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(46,250 |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Proceeds under credit facility |
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80,000 |
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65,000 |
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Payments under credit facility |
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(30,000 |
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Payment of long-term debt |
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(28,452 |
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Exercise of Class A common stock options |
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43 |
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256 |
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Reacquisition of previously issued common stock |
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(11,000 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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50,043 |
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25,804 |
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
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(31,547 |
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38,945 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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130,758 |
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59,681 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
99,211 |
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$ |
98,626 |
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See accompanying notes.
5
International Speedway Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
February 28, 2007
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with Rule 10-01
of Regulation S-X and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States but do not
include all of the information and disclosures required for complete financial statements. The
balance sheet at November 30, 2006, has been derived from the audited financial statements at that
date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. The statements should be
read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the
latest annual report on Form 10-K for International Speedway Corporation and its wholly owned
subsidiaries (the Company). In managements opinion, the statements include all adjustments which
are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. All such adjustments
are of a normal recurring nature.
Unless indicated otherwise, all disclosures in the notes to the consolidated financial statements
relate to continuing operations.
Because of the seasonal concentration of racing events, the results of operations for the three
month periods ended February 28, 2006 and 2007 are not indicative of the results to be expected for
the year.
2. New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2006 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in
income taxes recognized in an enterprises financial statements in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. The interpretation
prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement
recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This
interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties,
accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. This interpretation is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the potential
impact that the adoption of this interpretation will have on its financial position and results of
operations.
In June 2006 the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) reached a consensus on Issue No. 06-03, How
Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the
Income Statement. EITF No. 06-03 addresses the accounting for externally imposed taxes on
revenue-producing transactions that take place between a seller and its customer, including, but
not limited to sales, use, value added, and certain excise taxes. EITF No. 06-03 also provides
guidance on the disclosure of an entitys accounting policies for presenting such taxes on a gross
or net basis and the amount of such taxes reported on a gross basis. EITF No. 06-03 is effective
for interim and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The adoption of this EITF will not
have a significant impact on the Companys financial statements.
In September 2006 the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements which establishes a
framework for measuring fair value in accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No 157 applies under other
accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and, accordingly, SFAS No.
157 does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within
those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact that the adoption of
this statement will have on its financial position and results of operations.
In February 2007 the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities, Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 which, among other things,
permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair
value. SFAS No. 159 was issued to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the
opportunity to
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mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities
differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. Most of the provisions of
SFAS No. 159 apply only to entities that elect the fair value option. However, the amendment of
SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, applies to all
entities with available-for-sale and trading securities. SFAS No. 159 is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently
evaluating the potential impact that the adoption of this statement will have on its financial
position and results of operations.
3. Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the
three month periods ended February 28 (in thousands, except share amounts):
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Three Months Ended |
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February 28, |
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February 28, |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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Basic and diluted: |
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Income from continuing operations |
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$ |
44,131 |
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$ |
35,839 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
|
|
(78 |
) |
|
|
(20 |
) |
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
44,053 |
|
|
$ |
35,819 |
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per share denominator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
53,144,014 |
|
|
|
53,093,944 |
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations |
|
$ |
0.83 |
|
|
$ |
0.67 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
0.83 |
|
|
$ |
0.67 |
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per share denominator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
53,144,014 |
|
|
|
53,093,944 |
|
Common stock options |
|
|
13,776 |
|
|
|
18,763 |
|
Contingently issuable shares |
|
|
91,845 |
|
|
|
103,697 |
|
|
|
|
Diluted weighted average shares
outstanding |
|
|
53,249,635 |
|
|
|
53,216,404 |
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations |
|
$ |
0.83 |
|
|
$ |
0.67 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
0.83 |
|
|
$ |
0.67 |
|
|
|
|
Anti-dilutive shares excluded in the
computation of diluted earnings per share |
|
|
39,122 |
|
|
|
46,764 |
|
|
|
|
4. Acquisition of Businesses
Raceway Associates, LLC
On February 2, 2007, the Company acquired the 62.5 percent ownership interest in Raceway
Associates, LLC (Raceway Associates) it did not previously own, bringing its ownership to 100.0
percent. Raceway Associates operates Chicagoland Speedway (Chicagoland) and Route 66 Raceway
(Route 66). The total purchase price of approximately $102.4 million including acquisition costs
was paid with cash on hand and approximately $65.0 million in borrowings on the Companys revolving
credit facility.
In connection with these transactions, the Company acquired Raceway Associates net assets,
including approximately $39.7 million in third party debt. These transactions have been accounted
for as a business combination and are included in our consolidated operations subsequent to the
date of acquisition.
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The purchase price for the Raceway Associates acquisition will be allocated to the assets acquired
and liabilities assumed based on their fair market values at the acquisition date as determined by
an independent appraisal. Included in this acquisition are certain indefinite-lived intangible
assets attributable to the sanction agreements in place at the time of acquisition. The intangible
assets are included in the Motorsports Event segment and are expected to be deductible for income
tax purposes. The Company has engaged an independent appraisal firm to assist in the determination
of the fair market value of such assets and liabilities and expects such valuation to be completed
prior to the end of our fiscal quarter ending May 31, 2007. As the acquisition is not considered
significant, pro forma and preliminary purchase price allocation financial information are not
presented.
5. Discontinued Operations
After the completion of Nazareth Speedways (Nazareth) fiscal 2004 events, the Company suspended
indefinitely major motorsports event operations at the facility. The National Association for Stock
Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Busch Series and Indy Racing League (IRL) IndyCar Series events, then
conducted at Nazareth, were realigned to other motorsports entertainment facilities within the
companys portfolio.
In January 2006, the Company entered into an agreement with NZSW, LLC for the sale of 158 acres, on
which Nazareth Speedway is located, for approximately $18.8 million. Under the terms of the
contract the sale transaction is expected to close during fiscal 2007. Upon closing the
transaction, the Company expects to record an after-tax gain from discontinued operations of
approximately $6.0 million to $7.0 million, or $0.11 to $0.13 per diluted share.
The operations of Nazareth were included in the Motorsports Event segment. In accordance with SFAS
No. 144 the results of operations of Nazareth are presented as discontinued operations in all
periods presented. There were no revenues recognized by Nazareth for the three months ended
February 28, 2006 and 2007. Nazareths pre-tax loss during the three months ended February 28, 2006
and 2007 was approximately $161,000 and $89,000, respectively. Nazareths assets held for sale
included in property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, totaled approximately $6.8
million at November 30, 2006 and February 28, 2007. Unless indicated otherwise, all disclosures in
the notes to the consolidated financial statements relate to continuing operations.
6. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The gross carrying value, accumulated amortization and net carrying value of the major classes of
intangible assets relating to the Motorsports Event segment are as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 30, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
Gross Carrying |
|
Accumulated |
|
Net Carrying |
|
|
Amount |
|
Amortization |
|
Amount |
|
|
|
Amortized intangible assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customer database |
|
$ |
500 |
|
|
$ |
200 |
|
|
$ |
300 |
|
Food, beverage and merchandise contracts |
|
|
276 |
|
|
|
185 |
|
|
|
91 |
|
|
|
|
Total amortized intangible assets |
|
|
776 |
|
|
|
385 |
|
|
|
391 |
|
Non-amortized intangible assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NASCAR sanction agreements |
|
|
148,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
148,000 |
|
Other |
|
|
923 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
923 |
|
|
|
|
Total non-amortized intangible assets |
|
|
148,923 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
148,923 |
|
|
|
|
Total intangible assets |
|
$ |
149,699 |
|
|
$ |
385 |
|
|
$ |
149,314 |
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
February 28, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
Gross Carrying |
|
Accumulated |
|
Net Carrying |
|
|
Amount |
|
Amortization |
|
Amount |
|
|
|
Amortized intangible assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customer database |
|
$ |
500 |
|
|
$ |
225 |
|
|
$ |
275 |
|
Food, beverage and merchandise contracts |
|
|
251 |
|
|
|
160 |
|
|
|
91 |
|
|
|
|
Total amortized intangible assets |
|
|
751 |
|
|
|
385 |
|
|
|
366 |
|
Non-amortized intangible assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NASCAR sanction agreements |
|
|
193,781 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
193,781 |
|
Other |
|
|
923 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
923 |
|
|
|
|
Total non-amortized intangible assets |
|
|
194,704 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
194,704 |
|
|
|
|
Total intangible assets |
|
$ |
195,455 |
|
|
$ |
385 |
|
|
$ |
195,070 |
|
|
|
|
The following table presents current and expected amortization expense of the existing intangible
assets as of February 28, 2007 for each of the following periods (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization expense for the three months ended
February 28, 2007
|
|
$ |
25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated amortization expense for the year
ending November 30: |
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
143 |
|
2008
|
|
|
143 |
|
2009
|
|
|
101 |
|
2010
|
|
|
1 |
|
2011
|
|
|
1 |
|
There were no changes in the carrying value of goodwill during the three months ended February 28,
2007.
7. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 30, |
|
February 28, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
|
|
4.2% Senior Notes |
|
$ |
150,915 |
|
|
$ |
150,820 |
|
5.4% Senior Notes |
|
|
149,917 |
|
|
|
149,920 |
|
4.9% Bank Loan |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,288 |
|
6.3% Bank Loan |
|
|
|
|
|
|
271 |
|
5.8% Revenue Bond |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,445 |
|
6.8% Revenue Bond |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,200 |
|
Credit Facility |
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,000 |
|
TIF bond debt service funding commitment |
|
|
67,262 |
|
|
|
67,281 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
368,094 |
|
|
|
444,225 |
|
Less: current portion |
|
|
770 |
|
|
|
2,584 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
367,324 |
|
|
$ |
441,641 |
|
|
|
|
On April 23, 2004, the Company completed an offering of $300.0 million principal amount of
unsecured senior notes in a private placement. On September 27, 2004, the Company completed an
offer to exchange these unsecured senior notes for registered senior notes with substantially
identical terms (2004 Senior Notes). At February 28, 2007, outstanding 2004 Senior Notes totaled
approximately $300.7 million, net of unamortized discounts and premium, which is comprised of
$150.0 million principal amount unsecured
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senior notes, which bear interest at 4.2 percent and are
due April 2009 (4.2 percent Senior Notes), and $150.0 million principal amount unsecured senior
notes, which bear interest at 5.4 percent and are due April 2014. The 2004 Senior Notes require
semi-annual interest payments on April 15 and October 15 through their maturity. The 2004 Senior
Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, at the option of the Company, at any time or from time
to time at redemption prices as defined in the indenture. The Companys subsidiaries are guarantors
of the 2004 Senior Notes. The 2004 Senior Notes also contain various restrictive covenants. Total
gross proceeds from the sale of the 2004 Senior Notes were $300.0 million, net of discounts of
approximately $431,000 and approximately $2.6 million of deferred financing fees. The deferred
financing fees are being treated as additional interest expense and amortized over the life of the
2004 Senior Notes on a straight-line method, which approximates the effective yield method. In
March 2004, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements to effectively lock in the
interest rate on approximately $150.0 million of the 4.2 percent Senior Notes. The Company
terminated these interest rate swap agreements on April 23, 2004 and received approximately $2.2
million, which is being amortized over the life of the 4.2 percent Senior Notes.
In January 1999, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas (Unified
Government), issued approximately $71.3 million in taxable special obligation revenue (TIF)
bonds in connection with the financing of construction of Kansas Speedway. At February 28, 2007,
outstanding TIF bonds totaled approximately $67.3 million, net of the unamortized discount, which
is comprised of a $18.7 million principal amount, 6.2 percent term bond due December 1, 2017 and
$49.7 million principal amount, 6.8 percent term bond due December 1, 2027. The TIF bonds are
repaid by the Unified Government with payments made in lieu of property taxes (Funding
Commitment) by the Companys wholly-owned subsidiary, Kansas Speedway Corporation (KSC).
Principal (mandatory redemption) payments per the Funding Commitment are payable by KSC on October
1 of each year. The semi-annual interest component of the Funding Commitment is payable on April 1
and October 1 of each year. KSC granted a mortgage and security interest in the Kansas project for
its Funding Commitment obligation. The bond financing documents contain various restrictive
covenants.
In connection with the Companys February 2, 2007, acquisition of the 62.5 percent ownership
interest in Raceway Associates it did not previously own, it assumed approximately $39.7 million in
third party debt, consisting of three bank term loans and two revenue bonds payable.
The first bank term loan (Chicagoland Term Loan) was a construction loan for the development of
Chicagoland with principal outstanding at the date of acquisition of approximately $28.4 million.
The Chicagoland Term Loan had an original ten year term and was due November 15, 2012, with equal
payments of principal, in the amount of $1.2 million, and interest due quarterly. The Company paid
the remaining principal and accrued interest on the Chicagoland Term Loan subsequent to the
acquisition in February 2007. The second bank term loan (4.9 percent Bank Loan) consists of a
construction and mortgage note with principal outstanding at the date of acquisition of
approximately $3.3 million, original 20 year term due June 2018, with a current interest rate of
4.9 percent and a monthly payment of $48,000 principal and interest. Interest adjustment dates will
occur on June 1, 2008, and 2013. On those dates the interest rate and the monthly payments will be
adjusted. At February 28, 2007, outstanding principal on the 4.9 percent Bank Loan was
approximately $3.3 million. The third bank term loan (6.3 percent Bank Loan) consists of a
mortgage note with principal outstanding at the date of acquisition of approximately $271,000,
original five year term due February 2008, with a fixed interest rate of 6.3 percent and a monthly
payment of $25,000 principal and interest. At February 28, 2007, outstanding principal on the 6.3
percent Bank Loan was approximately $271,000. The first revenue bonds payable (5.8 percent Revenue
Bonds) consist of economic development revenue bonds issued by the City of Joliet, Illinois to
finance certain land improvements with principal outstanding at the date of acquisition of
approximately $2.5 million. The 5.8 percent Revenue Bonds have an initial interest rate of 5.8
percent and a monthly payment of $29,000 principal and interest. The interest rate will be
recalculated on June 1, 2008 and will continue until maturity in June 2018. At February 28, 2007,
outstanding principal on the 5.8 percent Revenue Bonds was approximately $2.4 million. The second
revenue bonds payable (6.8 percent Revenue Bonds) are special service area revenue bonds issued
by the City of Joliet, Illinois to finance certain land improvements with principal outstanding at
the date of acquisition of approximately $5.2 million. The 6.8 percent Revenue
Bonds are billed and paid as a special assessment on real estate taxes. Interest payments are due
on a semi-annual basis at 6.8 percent with principal payments due annually. Final maturity of the
6.8 percent Revenue Bonds is January 1, 2012. At February 28, 2007, outstanding principal on the
6.8 percent Revenue Bonds was approximately $5.2 million.
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On June 16, 2006, the Company entered into a $300.0 million revolving credit facility (2006 Credit
Facility). The 2006 Credit Facility allows the Company to increase the credit facility to a total
of $500.0 million, subject to certain conditions. The 2006 Credit Facility is scheduled to mature
in June 2011, and accrues interest at LIBOR plus 30.0-80.0 basis points, based on the Companys
highest debt rating as determined by specified rating agencies. The 2006 Credit Facility contains
various restrictive covenants. At February 28, 2007, the Company had $65.0 million in borrowings
outstanding under the 2006 Credit Facility. As of April 2, 2007, the Company has repaid the $65.0
million in borrowings under the 2006 Credit Facility.
Total interest expense from continuing operations incurred by the Company was approximately $4.1
million and $4.0 million for the three months ended February 28, 2006 and 2007, respectively. Total
interest capitalized for the three months ended February 28, 2006 and 2007, was approximately $1.9
million and $1.2 million, respectively.
Financing costs of approximately $6.5 million and $6.3 million, net of accumulated amortization,
have been deferred and are included in other assets at November 30, 2006 and February 28, 2007,
respectively. These costs are being amortized on a straight line method, which approximates the
effective yield method, over the life of the related financing.
8. Capital Stock
Stock Purchase Plan
In December 2006 the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a share
repurchase program (Stock Purchase Plan) under which it may purchase up to $50.0 million of its
outstanding Class A common shares through November 30, 2007. The timing and amount of any shares
repurchased under the Stock Purchase Plan will depend on a variety of factors, including price,
corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability and other market conditions. The Stock
Purchase Plan may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. No shares have
been or will be knowingly purchased from Company insiders or their affiliates. During the first
fiscal quarter of 2007 the Company purchased 209,736 shares of its Class A common shares, at an
average of approximately $52.41 per share, for a total of approximately $11.0 million under the
Stock Purchase Plan.
9. Related Party Disclosures and Transactions
All of the racing events that take place during the Companys fiscal year are sanctioned by various
racing organizations such as the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association, the American
Motorcyclist Association, the Automobile Racing Club of America, the American Sportbike Racing
Association Championship Cup Series, Grand American Road Racing Association, Historic Sportscar
Racing, the International Race of Champions, IRL, NASCAR, the National Hot Rod Association, the
Porsche Club of America, the Sports Car Club of America, the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association,
the United States Auto Club and the World Karting Association. NASCAR, which sanctions some of the
Companys principal racing events, is controlled by members of the France Family Group which, in
turn, controls in excess of 60.0 percent of the combined voting power of the outstanding stock of
the Company. Additionally, some members of the France Family Group serve as directors and officers
of the Company. Standard NASCAR sanction agreements require racetrack operators to pay sanction
fees and prize and point fund monies for each sanctioned event conducted. The prize and point fund
monies are distributed by NASCAR to participants in the events. Prize and point fund monies paid by
the Company to NASCAR from continuing operations for disbursement to competitors, which are
exclusive of NASCAR sanction fees, totaled approximately $31.2 million and $28.9 million for the
three months ended February 28, 2006 and 2007, respectively. There were no prize and point fund
monies paid by the Company to NASCAR related to the discontinued operations for the three months
ended February 28, 2006 and 2007, respectively.
Under current agreements, NASCAR contracts directly with certain network providers for television
rights to the entire NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck series schedules. Event promoters
share in the television rights fees in accordance with the provision of the sanction agreement for
each NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck series event. Under the terms of this
arrangement, NASCAR retains 10.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees allocated to each NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, Busch
and Craftsman Truck series event as a component of its sanction fees and remits the remaining 90.0
percent to the event promoter. The event promoter pays 25.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights
fees allocated to the event as part of the previously discussed prize money paid to NASCAR for
disbursement to
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competitors. The Companys television broadcast and ancillary rights fees from
continuing operations received from NASCAR for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Truck series events
conducted at its wholly-owned facilities were approximately $70.4 million and $61.1 million for the
three months ended February 28, 2006 and 2007, respectively. There were no television broadcast and
ancillary rights fees received from NASCAR related to discontinued operations during the three
months ended February 28, 2006 and 2007, respectively.
10. Commitments and Contingencies
In October 2002, the Unified Government issued subordinate sales tax special obligation revenue
bonds (2002 STAR Bonds) totaling approximately $6.3 million to reimburse the Company for certain
construction already completed on the second phase of the Kansas Speedway project and to fund
certain additional construction. The 2002 STAR Bonds, which require annual debt service payments
and are due December 1, 2022, will be retired with state and local taxes generated within the
speedways boundaries and are not the Companys obligation. KSC has agreed to guarantee the payment
of principal, any required premium and interest on the 2002 STAR Bonds. At February 28, 2007, the
Unified Government had approximately $3.8 million outstanding on 2002 STAR Bonds. Under a keepwell
agreement, the Company has agreed to provide financial assistance to KSC, if necessary, to support
KSCs guarantee of the 2002 STAR Bonds.
The Company has guaranteed minimum royalty payments under certain agreements through December 2015,
with a remaining maximum exposure at February 28, 2007, of approximately $12.5 million.
In connection with the Companys automobile and workers compensation insurance coverages and
certain construction contracts, the Company has standby letter of credit agreements in favor of
third parties totaling approximately $2.5 million at February 28, 2007. At February 28, 2007, there
were no amounts drawn on the standby letters of credit.
The Internal Revenue Service (the Service) is currently performing a periodic examination of the
Companys federal income tax returns for the years ended November 30, 1999 through 2005 and has
challenged the tax depreciation treatment of a significant portion of its motorsports entertainment
facility assets. Through February 28, 2007, the Company has received reports from the Service
requesting downward adjustments to its tax depreciation expense for the fiscal years ended November
30, 1999 through 2005, which could potentially result in the reclassification of approximately
$101.1 million of income taxes from deferred to current. Including related interest, the combined
after-tax cash flow impact of these requested adjustments is approximately $117.9 million. In order
to prevent incurring additional interest, the Company has approximately $117.9 million on deposit
with the Service as of February 28, 2007, which is classified as long-term assets in the Companys
consolidated financial statements. The Companys deposits are not a payment of tax, and it will
receive accrued interest on any of these funds ultimately returned to it. Including related
interest, the Company estimates the combined after-tax cash flow impact of future additional
federal tax adjustments expected for fiscal 2006, and related state tax revisions and interest for
all periods, to range between $30.0 million and $40.0 million at February 28, 2007. Once commenced
by the Service, the administrative appeals process is expected to take six to fifteen months to
complete. If the Companys appeal is not resolved satisfactorily, the Company will evaluate all of
its options, including litigation. The Company believes that its application of the federal income
tax regulations in question, which have been applied consistently since being adopted in 1986 and
have been subjected to previous IRS audits, is appropriate, and it intends to vigorously defend the
merits of its position. In accordance with SFAS No. 109 Accounting for Income Taxes, the Company
has accrued a deferred tax liability based on the differences between its financial reporting and
tax bases of such assets in its consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 2007. While an
adverse resolution of these matters could result in a material negative impact on cash flow,
including payment of taxes from amounts currently on deposit with the Service, the Company believes
that it has provided adequate reserves related to these matters including interest charges through
February 28, 2007 totaling approximately $12.9 million, and, as a result, does not expect that such
an outcome would have a material adverse effect on results of operations.
Current Litigation
The Company is from time to time a party to routine litigation incidental to its business.
Management does not believe that the resolution of any or all of such litigation will have a
material adverse effect on the Companys financial condition or results of operations.
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In addition to such routine litigation incident to its business, the Company is a party to
litigation described below.
In July 2005, Kentucky Speedway, LLC filed a civil action in the Eastern District of Kentucky
against NASCAR and the Company alleging that NASCAR and ISC have acted, and continue to act,
individually and in combination and collusion with each other and other companies that control
motorsports entertainment facilities hosting NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, to illegally restrict the
award of ... NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series [races]. The complaint was recently amended to seek, in
addition to damages, an injunction requiring NASCAR to develop objective factors for the award of
NEXTEL Cup races, divestiture of ISC and NASCAR so that the France Family and anyone else does
not share ownership of both companies or serve as officers or directors of both companies, ISCs
divestiture of at least 8 of its 12 racetracks that currently operate a NEXTEL Cup race and
prohibiting further violations of the antitrust laws. Curiously, the complaint does not ask the
court to cause NASCAR to award a NEXTEL Cup race to the Kentucky Speedway. Other than some vaguely
conclusory allegations, the complaint fails to specify any specific unlawful conduct by
International Speedway Corporation (ISC). The Company believes the allegations to be without
legal or factual merit and intends to defend itself vigorously. The Company continues to pursue
defenses to the suit while maintaining potential counterclaim remedies available to it to recover
the damages caused by the filing of the suit. Based upon the current timeline established by the
court a trial on the merits of the case is scheduled for no earlier than Fall 2007. While it is
premature to quantify either the likelihood or the potential magnitude of an adverse decision, the
fees and expenses associated with the defense of this suit are not covered by insurance and could
adversely impact the Companys financial condition or results of operations and cash flows, even if
the Company ultimately prevails. Further, the time devoted to this matter by management and the
possible impact of litigation on business negotiations occurring prior to resolution of this matter
could also adversely impact our financial condition or results of operations and cash flows.
Finally, even if the direct effect of the resolution of this case does not result in a material
adverse impact on us, it is possible that the resolution of this case could result in industry wide
changes in the way race schedules are determined by sanctioning bodies, which could indirectly have
a material adverse impact on the Company.
11. Segment Reporting
The following tables provide segment reporting of the Company for the three-month periods ended
February 28, 2006 and 2007 (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended February 28, 2006 |
|
|
Motorsports |
|
All |
|
|
|
|
Event |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
185,309 |
|
|
$ |
11,461 |
|
|
$ |
196,770 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
11,676 |
|
|
|
1,787 |
|
|
|
13,463 |
|
Operating income |
|
|
75,569 |
|
|
|
2,894 |
|
|
|
78,463 |
|
Capital expenditures |
|
|
18,616 |
|
|
|
4,195 |
|
|
|
22,811 |
|
Total assets |
|
|
1,722,551 |
|
|
|
254,384 |
|
|
|
1,976,935 |
|
Equity investments |
|
|
173,139 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
173,139 |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended February 28, 2007 |
|
|
Motorsports |
|
All |
|
|
|
|
Event |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
176,257 |
|
|
$ |
10,297 |
|
|
$ |
186,554 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
13,968 |
|
|
|
3,939 |
|
|
|
17,907 |
|
Operating income |
|
|
67,251 |
|
|
|
(1,481 |
) |
|
|
65,770 |
|
Capital expenditures |
|
|
23,762 |
|
|
|
13,345 |
|
|
|
37,107 |
|
Total assets |
|
|
1,830,336 |
|
|
|
287,355 |
|
|
|
2,117,691 |
|
Equity investments |
|
|
129,623 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
129,623 |
|
Intersegment revenues were approximately $2.8 million and $1.4 million for the three months ended
February 28, 2006 and 2007, respectively.
12. Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
In connection with the 2004 Senior Notes, the Company is required to provide condensed
consolidating financial information for its subsidiary guarantors. All of the Companys
subsidiaries have, jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed, to each holder of
2004 Senior Notes and the trustee under the Indenture for the 2004 Senior Notes, the full and
prompt performance of the Companys obligations under the indenture and the 2004 Senior Notes,
including the payment of principal (or premium, if any) and interest on the 2004 Senior Notes, on
an equal and ratable basis.
The subsidiary guarantees are unsecured obligations of each subsidiary guarantor and rank equally
in right of payment with all senior indebtedness of that subsidiary guarantor and senior in right
of payment to all subordinated indebtedness of that subsidiary guarantor. The subsidiary guarantees
are effectively subordinated to any secured indebtedness of the subsidiary guarantor with respect
to the assets securing the indebtedness.
In the absence of both default and notice, there are no restrictions imposed by the Companys 2006
Credit Facility, 2004 Senior Notes, or guarantees on the Companys ability to obtain funds from its
subsidiaries by dividend or loan. The Company has not presented separate financial statements for
each of the guarantors, because it has deemed that such financial statements would not provide the
investors with any material additional information.
Included in the tables below, are condensed consolidating balance sheets as of November 30, 2006
and February 28, 2007, condensed consolidating statements of operations for the three-month periods
ended February 28, 2006 and 2007, and condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the
three-month periods ended February 28, 2006 and 2007, of: (a) the Parent; (b) the guarantor
subsidiaries; (c) elimination entries necessary to consolidate Parent with guarantor subsidiaries;
and (d) the Company on a consolidated basis (in thousands).
14
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet At November 30, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Combined |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Parent |
|
Guarantor |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Eliminations |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
$ |
16,396 |
|
|
$ |
208,430 |
|
|
$ |
(21,224 |
) |
|
$ |
203,602 |
|
Property and equipment, net |
|
|
176,574 |
|
|
|
980,739 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,157,313 |
|
Advances to and investments in subsidiaries |
|
|
1,659,901 |
|
|
|
734,303 |
|
|
|
(2,394,204 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Other assets |
|
|
127,371 |
|
|
|
433,773 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
561,144 |
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
1,980,242 |
|
|
$ |
2,357,245 |
|
|
$ |
(2,415,428 |
) |
|
$ |
1,922,059 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
$ |
39,617 |
|
|
$ |
150,125 |
|
|
$ |
6,562 |
|
|
$ |
196,304 |
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
1,037,135 |
|
|
|
48,411 |
|
|
|
(718,222 |
) |
|
|
367,324 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
58,586 |
|
|
|
133,056 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
191,642 |
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
11,669 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,674 |
|
Total shareholders equity |
|
|
844,899 |
|
|
|
2,013,984 |
|
|
|
(1,703,768 |
) |
|
|
1,155,115 |
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
|
$ |
1,980,242 |
|
|
$ |
2,357,245 |
|
|
$ |
(2,415,428 |
) |
|
$ |
1,922,059 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet At February 28, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Combined |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Parent |
|
Guarantor |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Eliminations |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
$ |
66,073 |
|
|
$ |
216,401 |
|
|
$ |
(37,221 |
) |
|
$ |
245,253 |
|
Property and equipment, net |
|
|
176,112 |
|
|
|
1,126,341 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,302,453 |
|
Advances to and investments in subsidiaries |
|
|
3,060,134 |
|
|
|
926,476 |
|
|
|
(3,986,610 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Other assets |
|
|
134,780 |
|
|
|
435,205 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
569,985 |
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
3,437,099 |
|
|
$ |
2,704,423 |
|
|
$ |
(4,023,831 |
) |
|
$ |
2,117,691 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
$ |
81,158 |
|
|
$ |
224,818 |
|
|
$ |
(27,871 |
) |
|
$ |
278,105 |
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
1,292,215 |
|
|
|
141,216 |
|
|
|
(991,790 |
) |
|
|
441,641 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
63,252 |
|
|
|
133,056 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
196,308 |
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,738 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,738 |
|
Total shareholders equity |
|
|
2,000,474 |
|
|
|
2,184,595 |
|
|
|
(3,004,170 |
) |
|
|
1,180,899 |
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
|
$ |
3,437,099 |
|
|
$ |
2,704,423 |
|
|
$ |
(4,023,831 |
) |
|
$ |
2,117,691 |
|
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations |
|
|
For The Three Months Ended February 28, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Combined |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Parent |
|
Guarantor |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Eliminations |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
628 |
|
|
$ |
250,044 |
|
|
$ |
(56,738 |
) |
|
$ |
193,934 |
|
Total expenses |
|
|
8,051 |
|
|
|
164,158 |
|
|
|
(56,738 |
) |
|
|
115,471 |
|
Operating (loss) income |
|
|
(7,423 |
) |
|
|
85,886 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
78,463 |
|
Interest and other income (expense), net |
|
|
5,848 |
|
|
|
1,646 |
|
|
|
(13,125 |
) |
|
|
(5,631 |
) |
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
|
|
(16,725 |
) |
|
|
73,981 |
|
|
|
(13,125 |
) |
|
|
44,131 |
|
Net (loss) income |
|
|
(16,725 |
) |
|
|
73,903 |
|
|
|
(13,125 |
) |
|
|
44,053 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations |
|
|
For The Three Months Ended February 28, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Combined |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Parent |
|
Guarantor |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Eliminations |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
367 |
|
|
$ |
237,512 |
|
|
$ |
(52,700 |
) |
|
$ |
185,179 |
|
Total expenses |
|
|
9,881 |
|
|
|
162,228 |
|
|
|
(52,700 |
) |
|
|
119,409 |
|
Operating (loss) income |
|
|
(9,514 |
) |
|
|
75,284 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,770 |
|
Interest and other income (expense), net |
|
|
649 |
|
|
|
5,829 |
|
|
|
(13,477 |
) |
|
|
(6,999 |
) |
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
|
|
(20,721 |
) |
|
|
70,037 |
|
|
|
(13,477 |
) |
|
|
35,839 |
|
Net (loss) income |
|
|
(20,721 |
) |
|
|
70,017 |
|
|
|
(13,477 |
) |
|
|
35,819 |
|
16
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows |
|
|
For The Three Months Ended February 28, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Combined |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Parent |
|
Guarantor |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Eliminations |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
$ |
7,089 |
|
|
$ |
62,664 |
|
|
$ |
(12,628 |
) |
|
$ |
57,125 |
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(61,749 |
) |
|
|
(89,594 |
) |
|
|
12,628 |
|
|
|
(138,715 |
) |
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
|
50,043 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,043 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows |
|
|
For The Three Months Ended February 28, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Combined |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Parent |
|
Guarantor |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Eliminations |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
$ |
407 |
|
|
$ |
90,897 |
|
|
$ |
(31,913 |
) |
|
$ |
59,391 |
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(24,566 |
) |
|
|
(53,597 |
) |
|
|
31,913 |
|
|
|
(46,250 |
) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
|
|
54,256 |
|
|
|
(28,452 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13. Subsequent Event
On April 2, 2007, the Company announced that despite agreeing to substantial changes to the
required legislation to help fund the development of a motorsports entertainment facility in Kitsap
County, Washington, it had recently become apparent that additional modifications would be proposed
to the bill. Due to the increased risk that the collective modifications would have a significant
negative impact on the projects financial model, the Company felt it was in its best long-term
interest to discontinue its efforts at the site. As a result, the Company will record a non-cash
pre-tax charge in the fiscal 2007 second quarter of approximately $5.5 million to $6.5 million, or
$0.07 to $0.08 per diluted share after-tax, to reflect the write-off of certain capitalized costs
including legal, consulting, capitalized interest and other project-specific costs. The Company
still believes the Pacific Northwest represents an attractive long-term opportunity, and remains
interested in a motorsports entertainment facility development project in the region.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of Operations
General
The general nature of our business is a motorsports themed amusement enterprise; furnishing
amusement to the public in the form of motorsports themed entertainment. We derive revenues
primarily from (i) admissions to motorsports events and motorsports themed amusement activities
held at our facilities, (ii) revenue generated in conjunction with or as a result of motorsports
events and motorsports themed amusement activities conducted at our facilities, and (iii) catering,
concession and merchandising services during or as a result of these events and amusement
activities.
Admissions, net revenue includes ticket sales for all of our racing events, activities at DAYTONA
USA and other motorsports activities and amusements, net of any applicable taxes.
Motorsports related revenue primarily includes television, radio and ancillary rights fees,
marketing partnership fees, hospitality rentals (including luxury suites, chalets and the
hospitality portion of club seating), advertising, track rentals and royalties from licenses of our
trademarks.
Food, beverage and merchandise revenue includes revenues from concession stands, direct sales of
souvenirs, hospitality catering, programs and other merchandise and fees paid by third party
vendors for the right to occupy space to sell souvenirs and concessions at our facilities.
Direct expenses include (i) prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees, (ii) motorsports
related expenses, which include labor, advertising, costs of competition paid to sanctioning bodies
other than NASCAR and other expenses associated with the promotion of all of our motorsports events
and activities, and (iii) food, beverage and merchandise expenses, consisting primarily of labor
and costs of goods sold.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting
period. While our estimates and assumptions are based on conditions existing at and trends leading
up to the time the estimates and assumptions are made, actual results could differ materially from
those estimates and assumptions. We continually review our accounting policies, how they are
applied and how they are reported and disclosed in the financial statements.
The following is a summary of our critical accounting policies and estimates and how they are
applied in the preparation of the financial statements.
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation. We consolidate all entities we control by ownership of a
majority voting interest. Also, if we ever have variable interest entities for which we are the
primary beneficiary, we will consolidate those entities. We do not currently have variable interest
entities for which we are the primary beneficiary. Our judgment in determining if we are the
primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity includes assessing our level of involvement in
establishing the entity, determining whether we provide more than half of any management,
operational or financial support to the entity, and determining if we absorb the majority of the
entitys expected losses or returns.
We apply the equity method of accounting for our investments in joint ventures and other investees
whenever we can exert significant influence on the investee but do not have effective control over
the investee. Our consolidated net income includes our share of the net earnings or losses from
these investees. Our judgment regarding the level of influence over each equity method investee
includes considering factors such as our ownership interest, board representation and policy making
decisions. We periodically
18
evaluate these equity investments for potential impairment where a decline in value is determined
to be other than temporary.
We use the cost method to account for investments in entities that we do not control and for which
we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies.
We eliminate all significant intercompany transactions from financial results.
Revenue Recognition. Advance ticket sales and event-related revenues for future events are deferred
until earned, which is generally once the events are conducted. The recognition of event-related
expenses is matched with the recognition of event-related revenues.
NASCAR contracts directly with certain network providers for television rights to the entire NASCAR
NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck series schedules. Event promoters share in the television
rights fees in accordance with the provision of the sanction agreement for each NASCAR NEXTEL Cup,
Busch and Craftsman Truck series event. Under the terms of this arrangement, NASCAR retains 10.0
percent of the gross broadcast rights fees allocated to each NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Craftsman
Truck series event as a component of its sanction fees and remits the remaining 90.0 percent to the
event promoter. The event promoter pays 25.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees allocated
to the event as part of awards to the competitors.
Our revenues from marketing partnerships are paid in accordance with negotiated contracts, with the
identities of partners and the terms of sponsorship changing from time to time. Some of our
marketing partnership agreements are for multiple facilities and/or events and include multiple
specified elements, such as tickets, hospitality chalets, suites, display space and signage for
each included event. The allocation of such marketing partnership revenues between the multiple
elements, events and facilities is based on relative fair value. The sponsorship revenue allocated
to an event is recognized when the event is conducted.
Revenues and related costs from the sale of merchandise to retail customers, internet sales and
direct sales to dealers are recognized at the time of sale.
Accounts Receivable. We regularly review the collectibility of our accounts receivable. An
allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on historical experience of write-offs and
future expectations of conditions that might impact the collectibility of accounts.
Business Combinations. All business combinations are accounted for under the purchase method.
Whether net assets or common stock is acquired, fair values are determined and assigned to the
purchased assets and assumed liabilities of the acquired entity. The excess of the cost of the
acquisition over fair value of the net assets acquired (including recognized intangibles) is
recorded as goodwill. Business combinations involving existing motorsports entertainment facilities
commonly result in a significant portion of the purchase price being allocated to the fair value of
the contract-based intangible asset associated with long-term relationships manifest in the
sanction agreements with sanctioning bodies, such as NASCAR, Grand American Road Racing Association
and/or Indy Racing League. The continuity of sanction agreements with these bodies has historically
enabled the facility operator to host motorsports events year after year. While individual sanction
agreements may be of terms as short as one year, a significant portion of the purchase price in
excess of the fair value of acquired tangible assets is commonly paid to acquire anticipated future
cash flows from events promoted pursuant to these agreements which are expected to continue for the
foreseeable future and therefore, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(SFAS) No. 141, are recorded as indefinite-lived intangible assets recognized apart from
goodwill.
Capitalization and Depreciation Policies. Property and equipment are stated at cost. Maintenance
and repairs that neither materially add to the value of the property nor appreciably prolong its
life are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation and amortization for financial statement
purposes are provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. When
we construct assets, we capitalize costs of the project, including, but not limited to, certain
preacquisition costs, permitting costs, fees paid to architects and contractors, certain costs of
our design and construction subsidiary, property taxes and interest.
19
We must make estimates and assumptions when accounting for capital expenditures. Whether an
expenditure is considered an operating expense or a capital asset is a matter of judgment. When
constructing or purchasing assets, we must determine whether existing assets are being replaced or
otherwise impaired, which also is a matter of judgment. Our depreciation expense for financial
statement purposes is highly dependent on the assumptions we make about our assets estimated
useful lives. We determine the estimated useful lives based upon our experience with similar
assets, industry, legal and regulatory factors, and our expectations of the usage of the asset.
Whenever events or circumstances occur which change the estimated useful life of an asset, we
account for the change prospectively.
Interest costs associated with major development and construction projects are capitalized as part
of the cost of the project. Interest is typically capitalized on amounts expended using the
weighted-average cost of our outstanding borrowings, since we typically do not borrow funds
directly related to a development or construction project. We capitalize interest on a project when
development or construction activities begin and cease when such activities are substantially
complete or are suspended for more than a brief period.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Our consolidated balance
sheets include significant amounts of long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets. Our
intangible assets are comprised of assets having finite useful lives, which are amortized over that
period, and goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets with indefinite useful lives.
Current accounting standards require testing these assets for impairment, either upon the
occurrence of an impairment indicator or annually, based on assumptions regarding our future
business outlook. While we continue to review and analyze many factors that can impact our business
prospects in the future, our analyses are subjective and are based on conditions existing at and
trends leading up to the time the estimates and assumptions are made. Actual results could differ
materially from these estimates and assumptions. Our judgments with regard to our future business
prospects could impact whether or not an impairment is deemed to have occurred, as well as the
timing of the recognition of such an impairment charge. Our equity method investees also perform
such tests for impairment of long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets.
Self-Insurance Reserves. We use a combination of insurance and self-insurance for a number of risks
including general liability, workers compensation, vehicle liability and employee-related health
care benefits. Liabilities associated with the risks that we retain are estimated by considering
various historical trends and forward-looking assumptions related to costs, claim counts and
payments. The estimated accruals for these liabilities could be significantly affected if future
occurrences and claims differ from these assumptions and historical trends.
Income Taxes. The tax law requires that certain items be included in our tax return at different
times than when these items are reflected in our consolidated financial statements. Some of these
differences are permanent, such as expenses not deductible on our tax return. However, some
differences reverse over time, such as depreciation expense, and these temporary differences create
deferred tax assets and liabilities. Our estimates of deferred income taxes and the significant
items giving rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect our assessment of actual future
taxes to be paid on items reflected in our financial statements, giving consideration to both
timing and probability of realization. Actual income taxes could vary significantly from these
estimates due to future changes in income tax law or changes or adjustments resulting from final
review of our tax returns by taxing authorities, which could also adversely impact our cash flow.
In the ordinary course of business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate
tax outcome is uncertain. The calculation of tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in
the application of complex tax laws. We recognize probable liabilities for tax audit issues,
including interest and penalties, based on an estimate of the ultimate resolution of whether, and
the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. Although we believe the estimates are
reasonable, no assurance can be given that the final outcome of these matters will not be different
than what is reflected in the historical income tax provisions and accruals. Such differences could
have an impact on the income tax provision and operating results in the period in which such
determination is made.
Contingent Liabilities. Our determination of the treatment of contingent liabilities in the
financial statements is based on our view of the expected outcome of the applicable contingency. In
the ordinary course of business we consult with legal counsel on matters related to litigation and
other experts both within and outside our company. We accrue a liability if the likelihood of an
adverse outcome is probable and the amount of loss is reasonably estimable. We disclose the matter
but do not accrue a liability if either
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the likelihood of an adverse outcome is only reasonably possible or an estimate of loss is not
determinable. Legal and other costs incurred in conjunction with loss contingencies are expensed as
incurred.
Acquisition and Divestitures
Raceway Associates, LLC
On February 2, 2007, we acquired the 62.5 percent ownership interested in Raceway Associates, LLC
(Raceway Associates) we did not previously own, bringing our ownership to 100.0 percent. Raceway
Associates operates Chicagoland Speedway (Chicagoland) and Route 66 Raceway (Route 66). The
total purchase price of approximately $102.4 million including acquisition costs was paid with cash
on hand and approximately $65.0 million in borrowings on our revolving credit facility.
In connection with these transactions, we acquired Raceway Associates net assets, including
approximately $39.7 million in third party debt. These transactions have been accounted for as a
business combination and are included in our consolidated operations subsequent to the date of
acquisition.
We believe that Chicagoland and Route 66 are uniquely attractive assets well-positioned in the
nations third largest media market. The region boasts a strong motorsports fan base, demonstrated
by six consecutive years of season ticket sell-outs at Chicagoland since opening in 2001.
The purchase price for the Raceway Associates acquisition will be allocated to the assets acquired
and liabilities assumed based on their fair market values at the acquisition date as determined by
an independent appraisal. Included in this acquisition are certain indefinite-lived intangible
assets attributable to the sanction agreements in place at the time of acquisition. We have engaged
an independent appraisal firm to assist in the determination of the fair market value of such
assets and liabilities and expect such valuation to be completed prior to the end of our fiscal
quarter ending May 31, 2007.
Nazareth Speedway
After the completion of Nazareth Speedways (Nazareth) fiscal 2004 events we suspended
indefinitely its major motorsports event operations. The NASCAR Busch Series and Indy Racing League
(IRL) IndyCar Series events, then conducted at Nazareth, were realigned to other motorsports
entertainment facilities within our portfolio.
In January 2006, we entered into an agreement with NZSW, LLC for the sale of 158 acres, on which
Nazareth Speedway is located, for approximately $18.8 million. Under the terms of the contract the
sale transaction is expected to close during fiscal 2007. Upon closing the transaction, we expect
to record an after-tax gain from discontinued operations of approximately $6.0 million to $7.0
million, or $0.11 to $0.13 per diluted share.
For all periods presented, the results of operations of Nazareth are presented as discontinued
operations.
Limited Partnership Agreement
In October 2006 we entered into a limited partnership agreement with Group Motorisé International
(GMI) to organize, promote and hold certain racing events at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, including
a NASCAR Busch Series and Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special
Reserve race weekend in the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a road
course located in Montréal, Quebec, at which GMI currently promotes a successful F1 Canadian Grand
Prix event. The agreement is not expected to have a material effect on our financial condition or
results of operations in fiscal 2007.
Stock Repurchases
In December 2006 we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized a share repurchase program
(Stock Purchase Plan) under which we may purchase up to $50.0 million of our outstanding Class A
common shares through November 30, 2007. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased under the
Stock Purchase Plan will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and regulatory
requirements, capital availability and other market conditions. The Stock Purchase Plan may be
suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. No shares have been or will be
knowingly purchased from
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Company insiders or their affiliates. During the first fiscal quarter of 2007 we purchased 209,736
shares of its Class A common shares, at an average of approximately $52.41 per share, for a total
of approximately $11.0 million under the Stock Purchase Plan.
Future Trends in Operating Results
Our success has been, and is expected to remain, dependent on maintaining good working
relationships with the organizations that sanction events at our facilities, particularly with
NASCAR, whose sanctioned events at our wholly-owned facilities accounted for approximately 87.6
percent of our revenues in fiscal 2006. In January 2003, NASCAR announced it would entertain and
discuss proposals from track operators regarding potential realignment of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series
dates to more geographically diverse and potentially more desirable markets where there may be
greater demand, resulting in an opportunity for increased revenues to the track operators. NASCAR
approved realignments of certain NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and other events at our facilities for the 2004,
2005, 2006 and 2007 seasons. We believe that the realignments have provided, and will continue to
provide, incremental net positive revenue and earnings as well as further enhance the sports
exposure in highly desirable markets, which we believe benefits the sports fans, teams, sponsors
and television broadcast partners as well as promoters. NASCAR has indicated that it is open to
discussion regarding additional date realignments. We believe we are well positioned to capitalize
on these future opportunities.
Fiscal 2006 was our last year under NASCARs multi-year consolidated television broadcast rights
agreements with NBC Sports, Turner Sports, FOX and FX. Television broadcast and ancillary rights
fees from continuing operations received from NASCAR for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and NASCAR Busch
series events conducted at our wholly-owned facilities under these agreements for fiscal 2006 were
approximately $273.4 million. NASCAR has entered into new combined eight-year agreements with FOX,
ABC/ESPN, TNT and SPEED beginning in 2007 for the domestic broadcast and related rights for its
NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck series. The agreements are expected to total approximately
$4.5 billion over the eight year period from 2007 through 2014. This results in an approximate
$560.0 million gross average annual rights fee for the industry, a more than 40.0 percent increase
over the previous contract average of $400.0 million annually. The industry rights fees are
expected to approximate $505.0 million for 2007, with increases, on average, of approximately three
percent per year through the 2014 season. The annual increase is expected to vary between two and
four percent per year over the period. While the 2007 industry rights fees will be less than the
2006 industry rights fees of approximately $576.0 million, in our opinion this should not
overshadow the strategic importance and expected long-term benefits of the new contracts. Over the
past several years, there has been a shift of major sports programming from network to cable. The
cable broadcasters can support a higher investment through subscriber fees not available to
networks, which has resulted in increased rights fees for these sports properties. Cable, however,
reaches far fewer households than network broadcasts. We view NASCARs decision to keep
approximately two-thirds of its event schedule on network television as important to the sports
future growth. The structure should continue to drive increased fan and media awareness for all
three racing series, which will help fuel our long-term attendance and corporate-related revenues.
We also welcome the chance to re-establish the sports broadcast relationship with ESPN, which we
believe will result in further exposure for NASCAR racing. First, we believe the NASCAR Busch
Series will significantly benefit from the improved continuity of its season-long presence on ESPN.
In addition, we believe the sport as a whole will benefit from the increased ancillary programming
and nightly and weekly NASCAR-branded programming and promotions, similar to what ESPN does with
the other major sports. The most significant benefit of the new contracts is the substantial
increase in earnings and cash flow visibility for the entire industry over the contract period.
As media rights revenues fluctuate so do the variable costs tied to the percentage of broadcast
rights fees required to be paid to competitors as part of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Craftsman
Truck series sanction agreements. NASCAR prize and point fund monies, as well as sanction fees
(NASCAR direct expenses), are outlined in the sanction agreement for each event and are
negotiated in advance of an event. As previously discussed, included in these NASCAR direct
expenses are 25.0 percent of the gross domestic television broadcast rights fees allocated to our
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck series events as part of prize and point fund money.
These annually negotiated contractual amounts paid to NASCAR contribute to the support and growth
of the sport of NASCAR stock car racing through payments to the teams and sanction fees paid to
NASCAR. As such, we do not expect these costs to decrease in the future as a percentage of
admissions and motorsports related income. We anticipate any operating margin
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improvement to come primarily from economies of scale and controlling costs in areas such as
motorsports related and general and administrative expenses.
Economic conditions may impact our ability to secure revenues from corporate marketing
partnerships. However, we believe that our presence in key markets and impressive portfolio of
events are beneficial as we continue to pursue renewal and expansion of existing marketing
partnerships and establish new corporate marketing partners. We believe that revenues from our
corporate marketing partnerships will continue to grow over the long term.
An important component of our operating strategy has been our long-standing practice of focusing
closely on supply and demand regarding additional capacity at our facilities. We continually
evaluate the demand for our most popular racing events in order to add capacity that we believe
will provide an acceptable rate of return on invested capital. Through prudent expansion, we
attempt to keep demand at a higher level than supply, which stimulates ticket renewals and advance
sales. Advance ticket sales result in earlier cash flow and reduce the potential negative impact of
actual and forecasted inclement weather on ticket sales. While we will join with sponsors to offer
promotions to generate additional ticket sales, we avoid rewarding last-minute ticket buyers by
discounting tickets. We believe it is more important to encourage advance ticket sales and maintain
price integrity to achieve long-term growth than to capture short-term incremental revenue. We
recognize that a number of factors relating to discretionary consumer spending, including economic
conditions affecting disposable consumer income such as employment and other lifestyle and business
conditions, can negatively impact attendance at our events. Accordingly, we have instituted only
modest increases in our weighted average ticket prices for fiscal 2007. In addition, we are
limiting the expansion of our facilities in fiscal 2007 to projects at our Richmond International
Raceway (Richmond) which will be completed in time for its NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and Busch series
spring events. Richmond is removing approximately 2,900 obstructed view grandstand seats from Turns
3 and 4 and adding approximately 7,800 grandstand seats in a new, state-of-the-art, 180 foot tall
structure located in Turn 1. The new, three-tiered grandstand will also include a 700-person,
members-only Club for individual fans looking to enjoy a race weekend in style or businesses
seeking to entertain clients. The Club will also serve as a unique site for special events on
non-race weekends throughout the year. We will continue to evaluate expansion opportunities, as
well as the pricing and packaging of our tickets and other products, on an ongoing basis. Over the
long term, we plan to continue to expand capacity at our speedways.
Since we compete with newer entertainment venues for patrons and sponsors, we will continue to
evaluate opportunities to enhance our facilities, thereby producing additional revenue generating
opportunities for us and improving the experience for our guests. One major example of these
efforts is the infield renovation at Daytona International Speedway (Daytona) that was completed
for the start of the 2005 racing season. The infield renovation features numerous fan amenities and
unique revenue generating opportunities, including garage walk-through areas, additional
merchandise and concessions vending areas, waterfront luxury recreational vehicle parking areas, a
large tunnel to accommodate team haulers and guest recreational vehicles in and out of the infield
and other special amenities such as the infields signature structure, the Daytona 500 Club. The
fan and guest response to our renovation efforts at Daytona has been overwhelmingly positive and
has resulted in incremental direct and, we believe, indirect revenue generation. Another example of
our efforts to enhance the fan experience includes the fiscal 2005 renovation of Michigan
International Speedways (Michigan) front stretch, including new ticket gates, new vendor and
display areas, and several new concession stands, as well as the addition of club seats and luxury
suites. For fiscal 2006, we completed additional renovation projects at California Speedway
(California) and Talladega Superspeedway (Talladega). At California, we renovated and expanded
the facilitys front midway area. The new plaza features a full-service outdoor café with cuisine
by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, in addition to a town center, retail store and concert stage.
Other highlights include shade features, modified entry gates, expanded hospitality areas, radio
broadcast locations, giant video walls, leisure areas and grass and water accents. This project was
the direct result of fan feedback, and further demonstrates our commitment to providing a premium
entertainment environment for our guests. We also repaved Talladegas 2.6 mile oval in time for
that facilitys fall NASCAR NEXTEL Cup weekend. Talladegas racing surface had not been repaved
since 1979, and we believe the newly paved racing surface enhanced the thrilling on-track
competition.
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Current Litigation
From time to time, we are a party to routine litigation incidental to our business. We do not
believe that the resolution of any or all of such litigation will have a material adverse effect on
our financial condition or results of operations.
In addition to such routine litigation incident to our business, we are a party to the litigation
described below.
In July 2005, Kentucky Speedway, LLC filed a civil action in the Eastern District of Kentucky
against NASCAR and us alleging that NASCAR and ISC have acted, and continue to act, individually
and in combination and collusion with each other and other companies that control motorsports
entertainment facilities hosting NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, to illegally restrict the award of ...
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series [races]. The complaint was recently amended to seek, in addition to
damages, an injunction requiring NASCAR to develop objective factors for the award of NEXTEL Cup
races, divestiture of ISC and NASCAR so that the France Family and anyone else does not share
ownership of both companies or serve as officers or directors of both companies, ISCs
divestiture of at least 8 of its 12 racetracks that currently operate a NEXTEL Cup race and
prohibiting further violations of the antitrust laws. Curiously, the complaint does not ask the
court to cause NASCAR to award a NEXTEL Cup race to the Kentucky Speedway. Other than some vaguely
conclusory allegations, the complaint fails to specify any specific unlawful conduct by us. We
believe the allegations to be without legal or factual merit and intend to defend ourselves
vigorously. We continue to pursue defenses to the suit while maintaining potential counterclaim
remedies to recover the damages caused by the filing of the suit. Based upon the current timeline
established by the court a trial on the merits of the case is scheduled for no earlier than Fall
2007. While it is premature to quantify either the likelihood or the potential magnitude of an
adverse decision, the fees and expenses associated with the defense of this suit are not covered by
insurance and could adversely impact the our financial condition or results of operations and cash
flows, even if we ultimately prevail. Further, the time devoted to this matter by management and
the possible impact of litigation on business negotiations occurring prior to resolution of this
matter could also adversely impact our financial condition or results of operations and cash flows.
Finally, even if the direct effect of the resolution of this case does not result in a material
adverse impact on us, it is possible that the resolution of this case could result in industry wide
changes in the way race schedules are determined by sanctioning bodies, which could indirectly have
a material adverse impact on us.
Postponement and/or Cancellation of Major Motorsports Events
The postponement or cancellation of one or more major motorsports events could adversely impact our
future operating results. A postponement or cancellation could be caused by a number of factors,
including, but not limited to, inclement weather, a widespread outbreak of a severe epidemiological
crisis, a general postponement or cancellation of all major sporting events in this country (as
occurred following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks), a terrorist attack at any mass
gathering or fear of such an attack, conditions resulting from the war in Iraq or other acts or
prospects of war.
Seasonality and Quarterly Results
We derive most of our income from a limited number of NASCAR-sanctioned races. As a result, our
business has been, and is expected to remain, highly seasonal based on the timing of major racing
events. For example, one of our NASCAR NEXTEL Cup races is traditionally held on the Sunday
preceding Labor Day. Accordingly, the revenues and expenses for that race and/or the related
supporting events may be recognized in either the fiscal quarter ending August 31 or the fiscal
quarter ending November 30.
Future schedule changes as determined by NASCAR or other sanctioning bodies, as well as the
acquisition of additional, or divestiture of existing, motorsports facilities could impact the
timing of our major events in comparison to prior or future periods.
Because of the seasonal concentration of racing events, the results of operations for the three
month periods ended February 28, 2006 and 2007 are not indicative of the results to be expected for
the year.
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Comparison of the Results for the Three Months Ended February 28, 2007 to the Results for the Three
Months Ended February 28, 2006.
The following table sets forth, for each of the indicated periods, certain selected statement of
operations data as a percentage of total revenues:
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|
|
|
|
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Three Months Ended |
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February 28, |
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February 28, |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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(Unaudited) |
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Revenues: |
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
Admissions, net |
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28.6 |
% |
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29.9 |
% |
Motorsports related |
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58.9 |
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|
|
58.6 |
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Food, beverage and merchandise |
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11.3 |
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|
|
10.3 |
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Other |
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|
1.2 |
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|
|
1.2 |
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|
|
|
Total revenues |
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100.0 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
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Expenses: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Direct expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR
sanction fees |
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|
17.8 |
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|
|
17.5 |
|
Motorsports related |
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|
15.9 |
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|
|
16.7 |
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Food, beverage and merchandise |
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6.8 |
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5.9 |
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General and administrative |
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12.1 |
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14.7 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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6.9 |
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9.7 |
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Total expenses |
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59.5 |
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64.5 |
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Operating income |
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40.5 |
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35.5 |
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Interest income |
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0.5 |
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0.7 |
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Interest expense |
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(2.1 |
) |
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|
(2.2 |
) |
Equity in net loss from equity investments |
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|
(1.3 |
) |
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|
(2.3 |
) |
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|
|
Income from continuing operations before income taxes |
|
|
37.6 |
|
|
|
31.7 |
|
Income taxes |
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|
14.8 |
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|
|
12.4 |
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations |
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|
22.8 |
|
|
|
19.3 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
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|
(0.1 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
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|
22.7 |
% |
|
|
19.3 |
% |
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|
The comparison of the three months ended February 28, 2007 to the same period of the prior
year is impacted by the following factors:
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Fiscal 2006 was our last year under NASCARs multi-year consolidated television
broadcast rights agreement with NBC Sports, Turner Sports, FOX, and FX. Beginning 2007,
NASCAR has entered into a new combined eight year agreements with FOX, ABC/ESPN, TNT, and
Speed for the domestic broadcast and related rights for its NEXTEL Cup, Busch, and
Craftsman Truck series. While the average annual broadcast rights for the contract
beginning in 2007 is higher than the contract ending in 2006, 2007 rights fees will be
less than the 2006 rights fees. See discussion under Future Trends in Operating Results. |
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On February 2, 2007, we acquired the 62.5 percent ownership interest in Raceway
Associates we did not previously own, bringing our ownership to 100.0 percent. This
acquisition was accounted for as a business combination and the operations of Raceway
Associates are included in our consolidated operations subsequent to the date of
acquisition. Prior to this date, we had accounted for their operations as an equity method
investment. |
Admissions revenue decreased slightly from $55.5 million to $55.3 million, or 0.4 percent, during
the three months ended February 28, 2007, as compared to the same period of the prior year. This is
primarily a result of a slight decrease in attendance partially offset by a higher weighted average ticket
price for certain NASCAR events conducted during Speedweeks at Daytona supporting our sold out
Daytona 500. Certain non-comparable events also contributed to the slight decrease.
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Motorsports related revenue decreased approximately $5.9 million, or 5.2 percent, during the three
months ended February 28, 2007, as compared to the same period of the prior year. The decrease is
primarily attributable to the previously discussed new television broadcast and ancillary rights
contract for our NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, Busch, and Craftsman Truck series events during the three month
period. This decrease is partially offset by increased sponsorship, hospitality and advertising
revenues.
Food, beverage and merchandise revenue decreased approximately $2.7 million, or 12.3 percent,
during the three months ended February 28, 2007, as compared to the same period of the prior year.
The decrease is primarily related to a decrease in attendance for certain NASCAR events conducted
during Speedweeks at Daytona. To a lesser extent, lower internet merchandise sales due to a
transition of the online operation to a third party also contributed to the decrease.
Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees decreased approximately $2.1 million, or 6.0
percent, during the three months ended February 28, 2007, as compared to the same period of the
prior year. The decrease is primarily attributable to the previously discussed decrease in
television broadcast rights fees for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck series events
during the period as standard NASCAR sanctioning agreements require specific percentage of
television broadcast rights fees be paid to competitors.
Motorsports related expenses increased slightly by approximately $129,000, or 0.4 percent, during
the three months ended February 28, 2007, as compared to the same period of the prior year. The
slight increase is a result of effective event management. Motorsports related expenses as a
percentage of combined admissions and motorsports related revenue increased to approximately 18.9
percent for the three months ended February 28, 2007, as compared to 18.1 percent for the same
period in the prior year. The margin decrease is primarily due to previously discussed decrease in
television broadcast and ancillary rights fees for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, Busch, and Craftsman
Truck series events during the three month period.
Food, beverage and merchandise expense decreased approximately $2.3 million, or 17.6 percent during
the three months ended February 28, 2007, as compared to the same period of the prior year. The
decrease is primarily attributable to margin improvement in all areas of this business and variable
costs associated with lower sales related to a decrease in attendance. Food, beverage and
merchandise expense as a percentage of food, beverage and merchandise revenue decreased to
approximately 56.6 percent for the three months ended February 28, 2007, as compared to 60.2
percent for the same period in the prior year.
General and administrative expenses increased approximately $3.8 million, or 16.0 percent, during
the three months ended February 28, 2007, as compared to the same period of the prior year. This
increase is primarily related to legal fees and a net increase in certain costs related to the
growth of our core business. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues
increased to approximately 14.7 percent for the three months ended February 28, 2007, as compared
to 12.1 percent for the same period in the prior year. The increase is primarily due to the
previously discussed decrease in television broadcast and ancillary rights fees for the NASCAR
NEXTEL Cup, Busch, and Craftsman Truck series events during the three month period.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased approximately $4.4 million, or 33.0 percent, during
the three months ended February 28, 2007, as compared to the same period of the prior year. The
increase is primarily attributable to approximately $2.6 million in additional depreciation
associated with a building located in Daytona Beach, Florida which ceased being used in the first
fiscal quarter of 2007 and is not expected to be used in the future. The remaining increase is
related to our acquisition of Raceway Associates in February 2007, Talladega track repaving,
Phoenix International Raceway (Phoenix) suite and seat additions, and other ongoing capital
improvements.
Interest income increased by approximately $424,000, or 45.4 percent, during the three months ended
February 28, 2007, as compared to the same period of the prior year. The increase is primarily due
to higher average cash and short-term investment balances and higher yields in the current period.
Interest expense decreased slightly by approximately $28,000, or 0.7 percent, during the three
months ended February 28, 2007, as compared to the same period of the prior year. The decrease in
the period is primarily due to lower average borrowings on and lower fees related to our credit facility in the
current period. These decreases are almost entirely offset by a decrease in capitalized interest
during the current period.
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Equity in net loss from equity investments represents our 50.0 percent equity investment in SMISC,
LLC, and our pro rata share of the loss from our 37.5 percent equity investment in Raceway
Associates prior to the acquisition in February 2007. Because of the seasonal concentration of
racing events, the results of operations for the three month periods ended February 28, 2007 and
2006 are not indicative of the results to be expected for the year.
Our effective income tax rate decreased from approximately 39.4 percent to approximately 39.0
percent, during the three months ended February 28, 2007 as compared to the same period of the
prior year. This decrease is primarily due to a decrease in our blended state tax rate. Deposits
made during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 and first quarter of fiscal 2007 with the Internal
Revenue Service (Service) to stop the accrual of interest on contested items in our ongoing
federal tax examination also contributed to the decreased rate. See Future Liquidity for further
discussion regarding the examination of our federal income tax returns.
As a result of the foregoing, our income from continuing operations decreased from approximately
$44.1 million to approximately $35.8 million, or 18.8 percent, during the three months ended
February 28, 2007, as compared to the same period of the prior year.
The operations of Nazareth are presented as discontinued operations, net of tax, for all periods
presented in accordance with SFAS No. 144.
As a result of the foregoing, net income decreased from approximately $44.1 million, or $0.83 per
diluted share, to approximately $35.8 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, during the three months
ended February 28, 2007, as compared to the same period of the prior year. The decrease in the
earnings per diluted share is partially offset by the reduction in the weighted average shares
outstanding as a result of the previously discussed stock repurchase program.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
We have historically generated sufficient cash flow from operations to fund our working capital
needs and capital expenditures at existing facilities, as well as to pay an annual cash dividend.
In addition, we have used the proceeds from offerings of our Class A Common Stock, the net proceeds
from the issuance of long-term debt, borrowings under our credit facilities and state and local
mechanisms to fund acquisitions and development projects. At February 28, 2007, we had cash, cash
equivalents and short-term investments totaling approximately $98.8 million and long-term debt
outstanding, including the current portion, of approximately $444.2 million. The long-term debt
includes approximately $65.0 million borrowed by us for the purchase of Raceway Associates and
approximately $11.2 million of Raceway Associates long-term debt which was assumed in the
acquisition. We had a working capital deficit of approximately $32.9 million at February 28, 2007,
primarily as a result of the cash paid in connection with the Raceway Associates acquisition. At
November 30, 2006, we had working capital of approximately $7.3 million.
Our liquidity is primarily generated from our ongoing motorsports operations, and we expect our
strong operating cash flow to continue in the future. In addition, as of February 28, 2007, we have
approximately $235.0 million available to draw upon under our revolving credit facility, if needed.
See Future Liquidity for additional disclosures relating to our credit facility and certain risks
that may affect our near term operating results and liquidity.
Cash Flows
Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $59.4 million for the three months
ended February 28, 2007, compared to approximately $57.1 million for the three months ended
February 28, 2006. The difference between our net income of approximately $35.8 million and the
approximately $59.4 million of operating cash flow was primarily attributable to:
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an increase in deferred income of approximately $63.6 million; |
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depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $17.9 million; |
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an increase in income taxes payable of approximately $9.2 million; |
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an increase in accounts payable and other liabilities of approximately $8.3 million; |
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deferred income taxes of approximately $4.5 million; and |
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loss from equity investments of approximately $4.3 million. |
These differences were partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable of approximately
$67.8 million, an increase in inventories, prepaid expenses and other assets of approximately $10.2
million and deposits with the Internal Revenue Service of approximately $7.1 million.
Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $46.3 million for the three months ended
February 28, 2007, compared to approximately $138.7 million for the three months ended February 28,
2006. Our use of cash for investing activities reflects our acquisition of the remaining 62.5
percent interest in Raceway Associates we did not previously own totaling approximately $87.0
million, net of cash acquired, approximately $37.1 million in capital expenditures and purchases of
short-term investments of approximately $5.5 million. This use of cash is partially offset by
approximately $83.3 million in proceeds from the sale of short-term investments.
Net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $25.8 million for the three months
ended February 28, 2007, compared to approximately $50.0 million for the three months ended
February 28, 2006. Cash provided by financing activities consists primarily of $65.0 million in
borrowings under our 2006 Credit Facility. Partially offsetting the proceeds are payments of
approximately $28.5 million of long-term debt assumed in the acquisition of Raceway Associates and
approximately $11.0 million in acquisitions of previously issued common stock.
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures totaled approximately $37.1 million for the three months ended February 28,
2007, compared to approximately $22.8 million for the three months ended February 28, 2006. Over
one quarter of the capital expenditures during the three months ended February 28, 2007, relate to
the construction of certain buildings supporting our operations and administration functions in
Daytona Beach, Florida. Other capital expenditures include seat and club additions at Richmond and
a variety of other improvements and renovations to our facilities.
At February 28, 2007, we have approximately $36.1 million in capital projects currently approved
for our existing facilities. These projects include the acquisition of land and land improvements
at various facilities for expansion of parking, camping capacity and other uses, the completion of
seat and club additions at Richmond and a variety of other improvements and renovations to our
facilities that enable us to effectively compete with other sports venues for consumer and
corporate spending.
As a result of these currently approved projects and estimated additional approvals in fiscal 2007,
we expect our total fiscal 2007 capital expenditures at our existing facilities will be
approximately $80.0 million to $90.0 million, depending on the timing of certain projects.
We review the capital expenditure program periodically and modify it as required to meet current
business needs.
Future Liquidity
Long-Term Obligations and Commitments
On April 23, 2004, we completed an offering of $300.0 million principal amount of unsecured senior
notes in a private placement. On September 27, 2004, we completed an offer to exchange the senior
notes for registered senior notes with substantially identical terms (2004 Senior Notes). At
November 30, 2006, outstanding 2004 Senior Notes totaled approximately $300.7 million, net of
unamortized discounts and premium, which is comprised of $150.0 million principal amount unsecured
senior notes, which bear interest at 4.2 percent and are due April 2009, and $150.0 million
principal amount unsecured senior notes,
which bear interest at 5.4 percent and are due April 2014. The 2004 Senior Notes require
semi-annual interest payments on April 15 and October 15 through their maturity. The 2004 Senior
Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, at our option, at any time or from time to time at
redemption prices as defined in the indenture. Our subsidiaries are guarantors of the 2004 Senior
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In January 1999, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas (Unified
Government), issued approximately $71.3 million in taxable special obligation revenue (TIF)
bonds in connection with the financing of construction of Kansas Speedway. At February 28, 2007,
outstanding TIF bonds totaled approximately $67.3 million, net of the unamortized discount, which
is comprised of a $18.7 million principal amount, 6.2 percent term bond due December 1, 2017 and a
$49.7 million principal amount, 6.8 percent term bond due December 1, 2027. The TIF bonds are
repaid by the Unified Government with payments made in lieu of property taxes (Funding
Commitment) by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Kansas Speedway Corporation. Principal (mandatory
redemption) payments per the Funding Commitment are payable by Kansas Speedway Corporation on
October 1 of each year. The semi-annual interest component of the Funding Commitment is payable on
April 1 and October 1 of each year. Kansas Speedway Corporation granted a mortgage and security
interest in the Kansas project for its Funding Commitment obligation.
In October 2002, the Unified Government issued subordinate sales tax special obligation revenue
bonds (2002 STAR Bonds) totaling approximately $6.3 million to reimburse us for certain
construction already completed on the second phase of the Kansas Speedway project and to fund
certain additional construction. The 2002 STAR Bonds, which require annual debt service payments
and are due December 1, 2022, will be retired with state and local taxes generated within the
Kansas Speedways boundaries and are not our obligation. Kansas Speedway Corporation has agreed to
guarantee the payment of principal, any required premium and interest on the 2002 STAR Bonds. At
February 28, 2007, the Unified Government had approximately $3.8 million in 2002 STAR Bonds
outstanding. Under a keepwell agreement, we have agreed to provide financial assistance to Kansas
Speedway Corporation, if necessary, to support its guarantee of the 2002 STAR Bonds.
In connection with our February 2, 2007, acquisition of the 62.5 percent ownership interest in
Raceway Associates we did not previously own, we assumed approximately $39.7 million in third party
debt, consisting of three bank term loans and two revenue bonds payable.
The first bank term loan (Chicagoland Term Loan) was a construction loan for the development of
Chicagoland with principal outstanding at the date of acquisition of approximately $28.4 million.
The Chicagoland Term Loan had an original ten year term and was due November 15, 2012, with equal
payments of principal, in the amount of $1.2 million, and interest due quarterly. We paid the
remaining principal and accrued interest on the Chicagoland Term Loan subsequent to the acquisition
in February 2007. The second bank term loan (4.9 percent Bank Loan) consists of a construction
and mortgage note with principal outstanding at the date of acquisition of approximately $3.3
million, original 20 year term due June 2018, with a current interest rate of 4.9 percent and a
monthly payment of $48,000 principal and interest. Interest adjustment dates will occur on June 1,
2008, and 2013. On those dates the interest rate and the monthly payments will be adjusted. At
February 28, 2007, outstanding principal on the 4.9 percent Bank Loan was approximately $3.3
million. The third bank term loan (6.3 percent Bank Loan) consists of a mortgage note with
principal outstanding at the date of acquisition of approximately $271,000, original five year term
due February 2008, with a fixed interest rate of 6.3 percent and a monthly payment of $25,000
principal and interest. At February 28, 2007, outstanding principal on the 6.3 percent Bank Loan
was approximately $271,000. The first revenue bonds payable (5.8 percent Revenue Bonds) consist
of economic development revenue bonds issued by the City of Joliet, Illinois to finance certain
land improvements with principal outstanding at the date of acquisition of approximately $2.5
million. The 5.8 percent Revenue Bonds have an initial interest rate of 5.8 percent and a monthly
payment of $29,000 principal and interest. The interest rate will be recalculated on June 1, 2008
and will continue until maturity in June 2018. At February 28, 2007, outstanding principal on the
5.8 percent Revenue Bonds was approximately $2.4 million. The second revenue bonds payable (6.8
percent Revenue Bonds) are special service area revenue bonds issued by the City of Joliet,
Illinois to finance certain land improvements with principal outstanding at the date of acquisition
of approximately $5.2 million. The 6.8 percent Revenue Bonds are billed and paid as a special
assessment on real estate taxes. Interest payments are due on a semi-annual basis at 6.8 percent
with principal payments due annually. Final maturity of the 6.8 percent Revenue Bonds is January 1,
2012. At February 28, 2007, outstanding principal on the 6.8 percent Revenue Bonds was
approximately $5.2 million.
On June 16, 2006, we entered into a $300.0 million revolving credit facility (2006 Credit
Facility). The 2006 Credit Facility allows us to increase the credit facility to a total of $500.0
million, subject to certain conditions. The 2006 Credit Facility is scheduled to mature in June
2011, and accrues interest at LIBOR plus 30.0-80.0 basis points, based on the our highest debt
rating as determined by specified rating agencies.
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At February 28, 2007, we had $65.0 million in
borrowings outstanding under the 2006 Credit Facility. As of April 2, 2007, we have repaid the
$65.0 million in borrowings under the 2006 Credit Facility.
We have guaranteed minimum royalty payments under certain agreements through December 2015, with a
remaining maximum exposure at February 28, 2007, of approximately $12.5 million.
Speedway Developments
In light of NASCARs publicly announced position regarding additional potential realignment of the
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series schedule, we also believe there are potential development opportunities in
other new, underserved markets across the country. As such, we have been and are exploring
opportunities for public/private partnerships targeted to develop one or more motorsports
entertainment facilities in new markets, including Denver, Colorado, the Northwest US and the New
York Metropolitan area.
Denver Speedway Development
In February 2007, we announced that we are exploring the possibility of pursuing a public-private
partnership to develop a national-level motorsports entertainment facility in Adams County near
Denver International Airport.
Through a wholly-owned subsidiary, we are evaluating a number of land parcels, and look forward to
working with public entities to explore the feasibility of a jointly funded motorsports
entertainment facility that could accommodate approximately 75,000 fans and bring considerable
economic impact to the region.
The project is in a very early phase and no decisions have been made regarding the location, the
potential cost, or how the public-private partnership might be structured if the facility were to
be constructed.
Northwest US Speedway Development
In June 2005, we announced we had identified a preferred site for the development of a motorsports
entertainment facility in Kitsap County, Washington, approximately 20 miles outside of Seattle,
Washington, the countrys 14th largest media market. We had secured an option to purchase
approximately 950 acres for the potential future home of a professional motorsports entertainment
and family recreation facility, including a closed-course speedway, grandstands and other seating
with capacity for at least 83,000 attendees.
State legislation is required to create a Public Speedway Authority and authorize the issuance of
bonds to help finance the project. In early February 2007, the necessary legislation was introduced
into both the Washington State House of Representatives and Senate in hopes of successfully
completing this stage of the process. On April 2, 2007, we announced that despite agreeing to
substantial changes to the required legislation to help fund the development of a motorsports
entertainment facility, it had recently become apparent that additional modifications would be
proposed to the bill. Due to the increased risk that the collective modifications would have a
significant negative impact on the projects financial model, we felt it was in its best long-term
interest to discontinue our efforts at the site. As a result, we will record a non-cash pre-tax
charge in the fiscal 2007 second quarter of approximately $5.5 million to $6.5 million, or $0.07 to
$0.08 per diluted share after-tax, to reflect the write-off of certain capitalized costs including
legal, consulting, capitalized interest and other project-specific costs. We still believe the
Pacific Northwest represents an attractive long-term opportunity, and remain interested in a
motorsports entertainment facility development project in the region.
New York Metropolitan Speedway Development
During fiscal 1999, we announced our intention to search for a site for a major motorsports
entertainment facility in the New York metropolitan area. Our efforts included the evaluation of
many different locations. Most recently, we identified a combination of land parcels in the New
York City borough of Staten Island aggregating approximately 676 acres that we targeted for the
development of a major motorsports entertainment and retail development project. Our then majority-owned subsidiary, 380 Development,
purchased the total 676 acres for approximately $110.4 million in early fiscal 2005.
In December 2006, we announced our decision to discontinue pursuit of a speedway development on
Staten Island. The decision was driven by a variety of factors, including: (1) the inability to
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local political support that is necessary to secure the required land-use
change approvals for a speedway development; (2) even if we had secured the necessary political
support, it became apparent that we would have been faced with unacceptable approval requirements,
including operational restrictions that would have made the facility difficult to operate and a
significant challenge to market; and (3) the increased risk that these unacceptable approval
requirements could result in higher construction spending and annual operating costs, which would
have a significant negative impact on the financial model for the speedway development.
Our operating and development agreements with The Related Companies have been terminated, the note
payable to us from Related which was secured by a pledge of Relateds 12.4 percent proportionate
minority interest in 380 Development has been cancelled and the minority interest surrendered to
us.
The decision to discontinue our speedway development efforts on Staten Island resulted in a
non-cash, pre-tax charge in our fiscal 2006 fourth quarter results of approximately $84.7 million,
or $1.01 per diluted share after-tax. Accounting rules generally accepted in the US require that
the property be valued at its current fair value, which is estimated by an independent appraisal at
approximately $65.0 million. Prior to the write-off, we had capitalized spending of approximately
$150.0 million through November 30, 2006, including: (1) $123.0 million for land and related
improvements, (2) $11.0 million for costs related solely to the development of the speedway, and
(3) $16.0 million for capitalized interest and property taxes. The value of the property is
expected to be in excess of $100.0 million once it is filled and ready for sale. In September 2006,
as a result of communications from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
(DEC) and the New York City Department of Sanitation (DOS), which provide oversight for the
fill operations at the site, we ceased fill operations while we address certain issues they raised,
including the presence of, and potential need to remediate, fill containing constituents above
regulatory thresholds. Recently the DEC directed us to prepare a fill removal plan for the fill
containing constituents above our permitted regulatory thresholds. We are in the early stages of
preparing the plan and discussing the exact parameters of the fill removal with the DEC. At the
present time, due to the fact that we are in the early stages of preparing the removal plan and due
to the existence of other potentially responsible parties, we cannot reasonably estimate the range
of loss associated with this fill removal process, but we do not expect it to be material. We
continue to work with these agencies to resolve these issues and will resume fill operations as
soon as those issues are addressed.
We have begun to research and develop market demand studies to assist in the evaluation of various
alternative strategies for the Staten Island acreage, including potentially selling the property in
whole or in parts, or developing the property with a third party for some other use. Given that the
property is the largest undeveloped acreage of land in the five boroughs of New York City, we
believe it will be attractive to a wide range of developers and users. The site is currently zoned
as-of-right for industrial use and could provide ease of access through a deep-water dock located
on site. Also, the property can be easily accessed from the local highway system.
Although we are disappointed that our speedway development efforts were unsuccessful on Staten
Island, we remain committed to pursuing the development of a motorsports entertainment facility in
the region. Due to the considerable interest in and support for NASCAR racing in the metro New York
market, we believe a premier motorsports entertainment facility will have a significant positive
impact on the areas economy and prove to be a long-term community asset.
Joint Venture Development
In May 2005, we announced we are pursuing a joint venture for the development of a commercial
mixed-use entertainment shopping center project on approximately 71 acres we currently own. Located
directly across International Speedway Boulevard (U.S. Highway 92) from our Daytona motorsports
entertainment facility, the acreage currently includes several office buildings that house our
corporate headquarters and certain related operations of ours and NASCAR. The total project, which
will be developed by us and a large and well-respected third-party developer as part of a joint
venture, is anticipated to be comprised of retail, entertainment, office and residential components
designed to complement surrounding commercial
developments. If the results of our ongoing feasibility study are favorable and appropriate
leasing considerations are attained and we proceed with the project, it is expected that certain of
our existing corporate headquarter offices and other buildings, which are not currently fully
depreciated, will be razed during the next 6 to 24 months. This will result in a non-cash charge
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approximately $12 million in total, or $0.14 per diluted share after
tax, over the remaining three quarters of fiscal 2007.
Internal Revenue Service Examination
The Service is currently performing a periodic examination of our federal income tax returns for
the years ended November 30, 1999 through 2005 and has challenged the tax depreciation treatment of
a significant portion of our motorsports entertainment facility assets. Through February 28, 2007,
we have received reports from the Service requesting downward adjustments to our tax depreciation
expense for the fiscal years ended November 30, 1999 through 2005, which could potentially result
in the reclassification of approximately $101.1 million of income taxes from deferred to current.
Including related interest, the combined after-tax cash flow impact of these requested adjustments
is approximately $117.9 million. In order to prevent incurring additional interest, we have
approximately $117.9 million on deposit with the Service as of February 28, 2007, which is
classified as long-term assets in our consolidated financial statements. Our deposits are not a
payment of tax, and we will receive accrued interest on any of these funds ultimately returned to
us. Including related interest, we estimate the combined after-tax cash flow impact of future
additional federal tax adjustments expected for fiscal 2006, and related state tax revisions and
interest for all periods, to range between $30.0 million and $40.0 million at February 28, 2007.
Once commenced by the Service, the administrative appeals process is expected to take six to
fifteen months to complete. If our appeal is not resolved satisfactorily, we will evaluate all of
our options, including litigation. We believe that our application of the federal income tax
regulations in question, which have been applied consistently since being adopted in 1986 and have
been subjected to previous IRS audits, is appropriate, and we intend to vigorously defend the
merits of our position. It is important to note the Federal American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
legislation, which was effective on October 23, 2004, provides owners of motorsports entertainment
facility assets a seven-year recovery period for tax depreciation purposes. The motorsports
provision applies prospectively from the date of enactment through January 1, 2008. We and others
in the industry are pursuing a seven-year prospective tax depreciation provision. In accordance
with SFAS No. 109 Accounting for Income Taxes, we have accrued a deferred tax liability based on
the differences between our financial reporting and tax bases of such assets in our consolidated
balance sheet as of February 28, 2007. While an adverse resolution of these matters could result in
a material negative impact on cash flow, including payment of taxes from amounts currently on
deposit with the Service, we believe that we have provided adequate reserves related to these
matters including interest charges through February 28, 2007 totaling approximately $12.9 million,
and, as a result, does not expect that such an outcome would have a material adverse effect on
results of operations.
Future Cash Flows
Our cash flow from operations consists primarily of ticket, hospitality, merchandise, catering and
concession sales and contracted revenues arising from television broadcast rights and marketing
partnerships. We believe that cash flows from operations, along with existing cash, cash
equivalents, short-term investments and available borrowings under our 2006 Credit Facility, will
be sufficient to fund:
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We intend to pursue further development and/or acquisition opportunities (including the possible
development of new motorsports entertainment facilities, such as the New York metropolitan area,
the Northwest US, Denver and other areas), the timing, size and success, as well as associated
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commitments, of which are unknown at this time. Accordingly, a material
acceleration of our growth strategy could require us to obtain additional capital through debt
and/or equity financings. Although there can be no assurance, we believe that adequate debt and
equity financing will be available on satisfactory terms.
While we expect our strong operating cash flow to continue in the future, our financial results
depend significantly on a number of factors relating to consumer and corporate spending, including
economic conditions affecting marketing dollars available from the motorsports industrys principal
sponsors. Consumer and corporate spending could be adversely affected by economic, security and
other lifestyle conditions resulting in lower than expected future operating cash flows. General
economic conditions were significantly and negatively impacted by the September 11, 2001 terrorist
attacks and the war in Iraq and could be similarly affected by any future attacks or fear of such
attacks, or by conditions resulting from other acts or prospects of war. Any future attacks or wars
or related threats could also increase our expenses related to insurance, security or other related
matters. Also, our financial results could be adversely impacted by a widespread outbreak of a
severe epidemiological crisis. The items discussed above could have a singular or compounded
material adverse affect on our financial success and future cash flow.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
During the three months ended February 28, 2007, there have been no material changes in our market
risk exposures.
ITEM 4. DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Subsequent to February 28, 2007, and prior to the filing of this report, we conducted an evaluation
of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures under
the supervision of and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on that evaluation, our management, including the Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and
procedures, subject to limitations as noted below, were effective at February 28, 2007, and during
the period prior to the filing of this report.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection
with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred
during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect
that our disclosure control procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error and all
fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable,
not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent
limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that
all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are a party to routine litigation incidental to our business. We do not
believe that the resolution of any or all of such litigation will have a material adverse effect on
our financial condition or results of operations.
In addition to such routine litigation incident to its business, we are a party to the legal
proceeding described below.
Current Litigation
In July 2005, Kentucky Speedway, LLC filed a civil action in the Eastern District of Kentucky
against NASCAR and us alleging that NASCAR and ISC have acted, and continue to act, individually
and in combination and collusion with each other and other companies that control motorsports
entertainment facilities hosting NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, to illegally restrict the award of ...
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series [races]. The complaint was recently amended to seek, in addition to
damages, an injunction
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requiring NASCAR to develop objective factors for the award of NEXTEL Cup
races, divestiture of ISC and NASCAR so that the France Family and anyone else does not share
ownership of both companies or serve as officers or directors of both companies, ISCs
divestiture of at least 8 of its 12 racetracks that currently operate a NEXTEL Cup race and
prohibiting further violations of the antitrust laws. Curiously, the complaint does not ask the
court to cause NASCAR to award a NEXTEL Cup race to the Kentucky Speedway. Other than some vaguely
conclusory allegations, the complaint fails to specify any specific unlawful conduct by us. We
believe the allegations to be without legal or factual merit and intend to defend ourselves
vigorously. We continue to pursue defenses to the suit while maintaining potential counterclaim
remedies to recover the damages caused by the filing of the suit. Based upon the current timeline
established by the court a trial on the merits of the case is scheduled for no earlier than Fall
2007. While it is premature to quantify either the likelihood or the potential magnitude of an
adverse decision, the fees and expenses associated with the defense of this suit are not covered by
insurance and could adversely impact the our financial condition or results of operations and cash
flows, even if we ultimately prevail. Further, the time devoted to this matter by management and
the possible impact of litigation on business negotiations occurring prior to resolution of this
matter could also adversely impact our financial condition or results of operations and cash flows.
Finally, even if the direct effect of the resolution of this case does not result in a material
adverse impact on us, it is possible that the resolution of this case could result in industry wide
changes in the way race schedules are determined by sanctioning bodies, which could indirectly have
a material adverse impact on us.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
This report and the documents incorporated by reference may contain forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You can identify a forward-looking statement by our
use of the words anticipate, estimate, expect, may, believe, objective, projection,
forecast, goal, and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include our
statements regarding the timing of future events, our anticipated future operations and our
anticipated future financial position and cash requirements. Although we believe that the
expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we do not know whether our
expectations will prove correct. We previously disclosed in response to Item 1A to Part I of our
report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2006 the important factors that could
cause our actual results to differ from our expectations. Except as set forth below there have been
no material changes to those risk factors.
We are subject to changing governmental regulations and legal standards that could increase our
expenses
With the exception of issues concerning the fill operations on Staten Island raised by the New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York City Department of
Sanitation (DOS), including the presence of, and potential need to remediate, fill containing
constituents above permitted regulatory thresholds, we believe that our operations are in material
compliance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental, land use and other laws and
regulations. Recently the DEC directed us to prepare a fill removal plan for the fill containing
constituents above our permitted regulatory thresholds. We are in the early stages of preparing
the plan and discussing the exact parameters of the fill removal with the DEC. At the present
time, due to the fact that we are in the early stages of preparing the removal plan and due to the
existence of other potentially responsible parties, we cannot reasonably estimate the range of loss
associated with this fill removal process, but we do not expect it to be material. Nonetheless, if
it is determined that damage to persons or property or contamination of the environment has been
caused or exacerbated by the operation or conduct of our business or by pollutants, substances,
contaminants or wastes used, generated or disposed of by us, or if pollutants, substances,
contaminants or wastes are found on property currently or previously owned or operated by us, we
may be held liable for such damage and may be required to pay the cost of investigation and/or
remediation of such contamination or any related damage. The amount of such liability as to which
we are self-insured could be material. State and local laws relating to the protection of the
environment also can include noise abatement laws that may be applicable to our racing events. Our
existing facilities continue to be used in situations where the standards for new facilities to
comply with certain laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, are
constantly evolving. Changes in the provisions or application of federal, state or local
environmental, land use or other laws, regulations or requirements to our facilities or operations,
or the discovery of previously unknown conditions, also could require us to make additional material
expenditures to remediate or attain compliance.
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
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In December 2006 we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized a share repurchase
program (Stock Purchase Plan) under which we may purchase up to $50.0 million of our outstanding
Class A common shares through November 30, 2007. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased
under the Stock Purchase Plan will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and
regulatory requirements, capital availability and other market conditions. The Stock Purchase Plan
may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. No shares have been or will be
knowingly purchased from Company insiders or their affiliates. During the first fiscal quarter of
2007 we purchased 209,736 shares of its Class A common shares, at an average of approximately
$52.41 per share, for a total of approximately $11.0 million under the Stock Purchase Plan. The
transactions occurred in open market purchases and pursuant to a trading plan under Rule 10b5-1.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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Exhibit |
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Description of Exhibit |
3.1
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Articles of Amendment of the Restated and Amended Articles of Incorporation of the
Company, as filed with the Florida Department of State on July 26, 1999 (incorporated
by reference from exhibit 3.1 of the Companys Report on Form 8-K dated July 26, 1999) |
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3.2
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Conformed copy of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as
amended as of July 26, 1999 (incorporated by reference from exhibit 3.2 of the
Companys Report on Form 8-K dated July 26, 1999) |
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3.3
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Conformed copy of Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company, as amended as of April
9, 2003. (incorporated by reference from exhibit 3.3 of the Companys Report on Form
10-Q dated April 10, 2003) |
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31.1
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Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer filed herewith |
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31.2
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Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer filed herewith |
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31.3
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Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Accounting Officer filed herewith |
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Section 1350 Certification filed herewith |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: 4/5/2007
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/s/ Susan G. Schandel
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Susan G. Schandel, Senior Vice President |
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& Chief Financial Officer |
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