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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 August 31, 2010
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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 |
(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation)
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File Number)
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Identification No.) |
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ONE DAYTONA BOULEVARD, |
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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
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32114 |
(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.
YES þ NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12
months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
YES þ NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated
filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
(Check one):
Large accelerated filer þ |
Accelerated filer o |
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Smaller reporting company o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act).
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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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27,698,001 shares
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as of August 31, 2010 |
Class B Common Stock
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20,466,599 shares
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as of August 31, 2010 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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November 30, 2009 |
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August 31, 2010 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts) |
ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
158,572 |
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$ |
89,225 |
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Short-term investments |
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200 |
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Receivables, less allowance of $1,200 in 2009 and 2010, respectively |
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41,934 |
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38,391 |
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Inventories |
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2,963 |
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3,668 |
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Income taxes receivable |
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4,015 |
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5,260 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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2,172 |
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10,168 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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8,100 |
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14,105 |
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Total Current Assets |
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217,956 |
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160,817 |
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Property and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $540,176 and
$585,491, respectively |
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1,353,636 |
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1,378,412 |
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Other Assets: |
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Long-term restricted cash and investments |
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10,144 |
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1,001 |
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Equity investments |
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33,768 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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178,610 |
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178,610 |
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Goodwill |
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118,791 |
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118,791 |
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Other |
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29,766 |
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9,092 |
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337,311 |
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341,262 |
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Total Assets |
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$ |
1,908,903 |
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$ |
1,880,491 |
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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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$ |
3,387 |
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$ |
3,022 |
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Accounts payable |
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18,801 |
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28,080 |
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Deferred income |
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63,999 |
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87,549 |
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Income taxes payable |
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8,668 |
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169 |
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Other current liabilities |
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19,062 |
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43,867 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
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113,917 |
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162,687 |
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Long-Term Debt |
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343,793 |
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265,581 |
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Deferred Income Taxes |
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239,767 |
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263,159 |
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Long-Term Tax Liabilities |
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20,917 |
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5,516 |
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Long-Term Deferred Income |
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12,775 |
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11,132 |
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Other Long-Term Liabilities |
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30,481 |
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3,411 |
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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;
27,810,169 and 27,560,000 issued and outstanding in 2009 and 2010,
respectively |
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278 |
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276 |
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Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized;
20,579,682 and 20,466,599 issued and outstanding in 2009 and 2010,
respectively |
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205 |
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204 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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493,765 |
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483,533 |
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Retained earnings |
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665,274 |
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696,879 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(12,269 |
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(11,887 |
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Total Shareholders Equity |
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1,147,253 |
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1,169,005 |
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
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$ |
1,908,903 |
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$ |
1,880,491 |
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See accompanying notes
2
INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Operations
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Three Months Ended |
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August 31, 2009 |
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August 31, 2010 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts) |
REVENUES: |
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Admissions, net |
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$ |
52,354 |
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$ |
42,518 |
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Motorsports related |
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105,965 |
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102,997 |
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Food, beverage and merchandise |
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12,625 |
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11,789 |
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Other |
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1,969 |
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2,890 |
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172,913 |
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160,194 |
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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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41,228 |
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39,607 |
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Motorsports related |
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49,194 |
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45,209 |
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Food, beverage and merchandise |
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8,857 |
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8,069 |
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General and administrative |
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26,462 |
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26,421 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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17,888 |
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18,910 |
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Impairment of long-lived assets |
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13,716 |
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405 |
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157,345 |
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138,621 |
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Operating income |
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15,568 |
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21,573 |
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Interest income |
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237 |
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31 |
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Interest expense |
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(3,793 |
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(17,614 |
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Equity in net loss from equity investments |
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(3,239 |
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(85 |
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Other income |
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97 |
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes |
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8,870 |
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3,905 |
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Income taxes |
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4,414 |
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296 |
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Income from continuing operations |
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4,456 |
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3,609 |
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax
benefits of $32 and $0, respectively |
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(43 |
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Net income |
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$ |
4,413 |
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$ |
3,609 |
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Basic earnings per share: |
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Income from continuing operations |
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$ |
0.09 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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Loss from discontinued operations |
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Net income |
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$ |
0.09 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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Diluted earnings per share: |
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Income from continuing operations |
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$ |
0.09 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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Loss from discontinued operations |
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Net income |
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$ |
0.09 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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Basic weighted average shares outstanding |
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48,523,495 |
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48,026,599 |
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Diluted weighted average shares outstanding |
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48,627,020 |
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48,110,000 |
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See accompanying notes.
3
INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Operations
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Nine Months Ended |
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August 31, 2009 |
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August 31, 2010 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts) |
REVENUES: |
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Admissions, net |
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$ |
143,870 |
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$ |
116,750 |
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Motorsports related |
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301,407 |
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293,311 |
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Food, beverage and merchandise |
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39,426 |
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36,156 |
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Other |
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6,707 |
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8,169 |
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491,410 |
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454,386 |
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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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110,760 |
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107,683 |
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Motorsports related |
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110,256 |
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105,071 |
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Food, beverage and merchandise |
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27,583 |
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25,336 |
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General and administrative |
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76,966 |
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76,913 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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54,768 |
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55,694 |
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Impairment of long-lived assets |
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13,801 |
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1,061 |
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394,134 |
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371,758 |
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Operating income |
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97,276 |
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82,628 |
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Interest income |
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932 |
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131 |
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Interest expense |
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(15,572 |
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(28,369 |
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Equity in net loss from equity investments |
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(62,152 |
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(1,634 |
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Other income |
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430 |
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes |
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20,914 |
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52,756 |
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Income taxes |
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22,965 |
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13,398 |
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(Loss) income from continuing operations |
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(2,051 |
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39,358 |
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax
benefits of $96 and $25, respectively |
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(130 |
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(47 |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ |
(2,181 |
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$ |
39,311 |
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Basic earnings per share: |
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(Loss) income from continuing operations |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
0.82 |
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Loss from discontinued operations |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
0.82 |
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Diluted earnings per share: |
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(Loss) income from continuing operations |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
0.82 |
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Loss from discontinued operations |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
0.82 |
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Dividends per share |
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$ |
0.14 |
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$ |
0.16 |
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Basic weighted average shares outstanding |
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48,545,757 |
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48,147,824 |
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Diluted weighted average shares outstanding |
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48,545,757 |
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48,244,493 |
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See accompanying notes.
4
INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders Equity
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Class A |
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Class B |
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Common |
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Common |
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Accumulated |
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Stock |
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Stock |
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Additional |
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Other |
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Total |
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$.01 Par |
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$.01 Par |
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Paid-in |
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Retained |
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Comprehensive |
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Shareholders |
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Value |
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Value |
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Capital |
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Earnings |
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Loss |
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Equity |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In Thousands) |
Balance at November
30, 2009 |
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$ |
278 |
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$ |
205 |
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$ |
493,765 |
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$ |
665,274 |
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$ |
(12,269 |
) |
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$ |
1,147,253 |
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Activity 12/1/09
8/31/10: |
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Comprehensive income |
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Net income |
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39,311 |
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39,311 |
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Gain on currency
translation, net
of income taxes
of $15 |
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24 |
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24 |
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Interest rate
swap
amortization,
net of income
taxes of $5,295 |
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8,145 |
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8,145 |
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Interest rate
swap fair value,
including tax
benefit of $5,062 |
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(7,787 |
) |
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(7,787 |
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Total
comprehensive income |
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39,693 |
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Cash dividends
($0.16 per share) |
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(7,706 |
) |
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(7,706 |
) |
Reacquisition of
previously issued
common stock |
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(3 |
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(11,039 |
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(11,042 |
) |
Conversion of Class
B Common Stock to
Class A Common Stock |
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1 |
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(1 |
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Income tax benefit
related to
stock-based
compensation |
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(585 |
) |
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(585 |
) |
Stock-based
compensation |
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1,392 |
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1,392 |
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Balance at August
31, 2010 |
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$ |
276 |
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$ |
204 |
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$ |
483,533 |
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$ |
696,879 |
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$ |
(11,887 |
) |
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$ |
1,169,005 |
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See accompanying notes.
5
INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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Nine Months Ended |
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August 31, 2009 |
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August 31, 2010 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In Thousands) |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ |
(2,181 |
) |
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$ |
39,311 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net
cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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54,768 |
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55,694 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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1,663 |
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1,392 |
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Amortization of financing costs |
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431 |
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457 |
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Amortization of interest rate swap |
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8,145 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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6,296 |
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3,519 |
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Loss from equity investments |
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62,152 |
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1,634 |
|
Impairment of long-lived assets, non-cash |
|
|
13,801 |
|
|
|
1,061 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
(641 |
) |
|
|
33 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Receivables, net |
|
|
1,250 |
|
|
|
3,543 |
|
Inventories, prepaid expenses and other assets |
|
|
(6,833 |
) |
|
|
(13,495 |
) |
Deposits with the Internal Revenue Service |
|
|
111,984 |
|
|
|
|
|
Payments on interest rate swap |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(17,872 |
) |
Accounts payable and other liabilities |
|
|
7,736 |
|
|
|
7,426 |
|
Deferred income |
|
|
7,486 |
|
|
|
21,907 |
|
Income taxes |
|
|
(18,340 |
) |
|
|
(3,546 |
) |
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
239,572 |
|
|
|
109,209 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures |
|
|
(65,519 |
) |
|
|
(74,744 |
) |
Proceeds from equity investments/affiliates |
|
|
12,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
Equity investments and advances to affiliates |
|
|
(632 |
) |
|
|
(21,354 |
) |
Decrease in restricted cash |
|
|
24,986 |
|
|
|
9,143 |
|
Proceeds from short-term investments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
200 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
(1,027 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(29,692 |
) |
|
|
(86,755 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payments under credit facility |
|
|
(50,000 |
) |
|
|
(75,000 |
) |
Payment of long-term debt |
|
|
(151,550 |
) |
|
|
(3,640 |
) |
Cash dividend paid |
|
|
(6,822 |
) |
|
|
(7,706 |
) |
Reacquisition of previously issued common stock |
|
|
(3,020 |
) |
|
|
(5,455 |
) |
|
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
|
(211,392 |
) |
|
|
(91,801 |
) |
|
|
|
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(1,512 |
) |
|
|
(69,347 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
|
|
218,920 |
|
|
|
158,572 |
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
|
$ |
217,408 |
|
|
$ |
89,225 |
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes.
6
International Speedway Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
August 31, 2010
(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, 2009, 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.
Reclassifications. Certain prior year amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of
Operations have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
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 and
nine months ended August 31, 2009 and 2010 are not indicative of the results to be expected for the
year.
2. New Accounting Pronouncements
In accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 805-50, Business Combinations,
the topic was issued to retain the purchase method of accounting for acquisitions, but requires a
number of changes, including changes in the way assets and liabilities are recognized in the
purchase accounting. It also changes the recognition of assets acquired and liabilities assumed
arising from contingencies, requires the capitalization of in-process research and development at
fair value, and requires the expensing of acquisition-related costs as incurred. ASC 805-50 is
effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of
the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Companys adoption
of this statement in fiscal 2010 did not have an impact on its financial position and results of
operations.
In accordance with the ASC 810-10, Consolidation, minority interests will be recharacterized as
noncontrolling interests and will be reported as a component of equity separate from the parents
equity, and purchases or sales of equity interests that do not result in a change in control will
be accounted for as equity transactions. In addition, net income attributable to the noncontrolling
interest will be included in consolidated net income on the face of the income statement and upon a
loss of control, the interest sold, as well as any interest retained, will be recorded at fair
value with any gain or loss recognized in earnings. This portion of ASC 810-10 is effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods
within those fiscal years, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which will
apply retrospectively. The Companys adoption of this statement in fiscal 2010 did not have an
impact on its financial position and results of operations.
Also, in accordance with ASC 810-10, the improvement of financial reporting by enterprises involved
with variable interest entities was made by addressing (1) the effects on certain provisions of
FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,
as a result of the elimination of the qualifying special-purpose entity concept in the ASC 860-10,
Transfers and Servicing, and (2) constituent concerns about the application of certain key
provisions of Interpretation 46(R), including those in which the accounting and disclosures under
the Interpretation do not always provide timely and useful information about an enterprises
involvement in a variable interest entity. This portion of ASC 810-10 is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009, with earlier adoption
prohibited. The Companys adoption of this statement in fiscal 2010 did not have an impact on its
financial position and results of operations.
In accordance with the ASC 260-10-45, Earnings Per Share, instruments granted in share-based
payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be
included in computing earnings per share under the two-class method. ASC 260-10-45 affects entities
that accrue dividends on share-based payment awards during the associated service period when the
return of dividends is not required if employees forfeit such awards. ASC 260-10-45 is effective
for fiscal years and interim
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periods beginning after December 15, 2008. The Companys adoption of this statement in fiscal 2010
did not have an impact on its financial position and results of operations.
In accordance with the ASC 323-10, Investments Equity Method and Joint Ventures, questions
that have arisen regarding the application of the equity method subsequent to the issuance of SFAS
No. 141R and SFAS No. 160. This portion of ASC 323-10 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years. Early application is not permitted. The
Companys adoption of this statement in fiscal 2010 did not have an impact on its financial
position and results of operations.
Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2010-06, Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements,
an amendment to ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, was issued to provide more
information regarding the transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 inputs as well as additional
disclosures about Level 3 inputs. The disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting
periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales,
issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements.
Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim
periods within those fiscal years. The Companys adoption of these amendments in fiscal 2010 did
not have an impact 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 and nine months ended August 31, 2009 and 2010 (in thousands, except share and per share
amounts):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
August 31, |
|
|
August 31, |
|
|
August 31, |
|
|
August 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Basic and diluted: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing
operations |
|
$ |
4,456 |
|
|
$ |
3,609 |
|
|
$ |
(2,051 |
) |
|
$ |
39,358 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
|
|
(43 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(130 |
) |
|
|
(47 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
4,413 |
|
|
$ |
3,609 |
|
|
$ |
(2,181 |
) |
|
$ |
39,311 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per share denominator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
48,523,495 |
|
|
|
48,026,599 |
|
|
|
48,545,757 |
|
|
|
48,147,824 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing
operations |
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
|
$ |
0.82 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
|
$ |
0.82 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per share denominator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
48,523,495 |
|
|
|
48,026,599 |
|
|
|
48,545,757 |
|
|
|
48,147,824 |
|
Common stock options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,106 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,355 |
|
Contingently issuable shares |
|
|
103,525 |
|
|
|
79,295 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
94,314 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted weighted average
shares outstanding |
|
|
48,627,020 |
|
|
|
48,110,000 |
|
|
|
48,545,757 |
|
|
|
48,244,493 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing
operations |
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
|
$ |
0.82 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
|
$ |
0.82 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anti-dilutive shares excluded in the
computation of diluted earnings per
share |
|
|
259,746 |
|
|
|
275,572 |
|
|
|
355,929 |
|
|
|
269,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8
4. Equity and Other Investments
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway
On December 1, 2009, Kansas Entertainment, LLC, (Kansas Entertainment) a 50/50 joint venture of
Penn Hollywood Kansas, Inc. (Penn), a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, Inc. and Kansas
Speedway Development Corporation (KSDC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ISC, was selected by the
Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board to develop and operate a gaming facility in the
Northeast Zone (Wyandotte County, Kansas). On February 12, 2010, Kansas Entertainment received the
final approval under the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, along with its gaming license from the Kansas
Racing and Gaming Commission. Construction of the Hollywood-themed and branded entertainment
destination facility, overlooking turn two of Kansas Speedway, began in April 2010 with a planned
opening in the first half of 2012.
The initial phase of this project, including certain changes to the scope and mix of gaming
operations and amenities approved by the Kansas Lottery Commission in August 2010, features an
82,000 square foot casino with 2,000 slot machines and 52 table games (including 12 poker tables),
a 1,253 space parking structure as well as a sports-themed bar, dining and entertainment options.
Kansas Entertainment anticipates funding the initial phase of the development with a mix of equity
contributions from each partner as well third party financing, preferably on a project secured
non-recourse basis, which it is currently pursuing. KSDC and Penn will share equally in the cost of
developing and constructing the facility. The Company currently estimates that its share of
capitalized development costs for the project, excluding the Companys contribution of the land,
will be approximately $155.0 million. In addition, the Company expects to continue to incur certain
other start up and related costs through opening, a number of which will be expensed through equity
in net loss from equity investments. Penn is the managing member of Kansas Entertainment and will
be responsible for the development and operation of the casino and hotel.
The Company has accounted for Kansas Entertainment as an equity investment in its financial
statements as of August 31, 2010. The Companys 50.0 percent portion of Kansas Entertainments net
loss is approximately $0.1 million and $1.6 million, for the three and nine months ended August 31,
2010, related to certain start up costs, and is included in equity in net loss from equity
investments in its consolidated statements of operations. There were no operations included in its
consolidated statements of operations in the same period in fiscal 2009.
Motorsports Authentics
The Company is partners with Speedway Motorsports, Inc. in a 50/50 joint venture, SMISC, LLC,
which, through its wholly owned subsidiary Motorsports Authentics, LLC conducts business under the
name Motorsports Authentics (MA). MA designs, promotes, markets and distributes motorsports
licensed merchandise.
In fiscal 2009, MA management and ownership considered various approaches to optimize performance
in MAs various distribution channels. As the challenges were assessed, it became apparent that
there was significant risk in future business initiatives in mass apparel, memorabilia and other
yet to be developed products. These initiatives had previously been deemed achievable and were
included in projections that supported the carrying value of inventory, goodwill and other
intangible assets on MAs balance sheet. This analysis, combined with a long-term macroeconomic
outlook that was less robust than previously expected, triggered MAs review of certain assets
under ASC 350 and ASC 360 and our evaluation under ASC 320-10.
In the fiscal third quarter 2009, MA, suffering financial stress from the recession, ceased paying
certain guaranteed royalties under several license agreements where estimated royalties payable
based on projected sales were less than stipulated guaranteed minimum royalties payable (unearned
royalties). All earned royalties that were due have been paid. MA had received notices from
certain licensors alleging default under the license agreements should MA not pay unearned
royalties within stipulated cure periods.
As a result of the foregoing which triggered the Companys evaluation performed under ASC 320-10 it
recognized significant impairments of its equity investment in MA during the second and fourth
quarters of fiscal 2009, resulting in a reduction to the carrying value of its investment in MA to
zero at November 30, 2009. MAs management, with the assistance of an independent appraisal firm,
completed its review in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, concluding that the fair value of MAs
goodwill and intangible assets should be reduced to zero.
Going into fiscal 2010, MA management and ownership continued to explore business strategies in
conjunction with certain motorsports industry stakeholders that allow the possibility for MA to
operate profitably in the future. As with any business in an adverse economic environment,
management must find the optimal business model for long-term viability. In addition to revisiting
the business vision for MA, management, with support of ownership, has undertaken certain
initiatives to improve inventory controls and
9
buying cycles, as well as implemented changes to make MA a more efficiently operated and profitable
company. The Company believes a revised MA business vision, which includes the successful
resolution of license agreement terms and favorable license terms in the future, along with a focus
on its core competencies, streamlined operations, reduced operating costs and inventory risk, are
necessary for MA to survive as a profitable operation in the future.
In July 2010, certain industry stakeholders created the NASCAR Licensing Trust (Trust) that is
represented by a Board of Directors that includes representatives from NASCAR, the sanctioning
body, and from NASCAR Teams. Under this new agreement, the Trust brings a new structure to the
licensing business that will be more efficient for the industry. The benefit to the licensees is a
more focused and streamlined licensing business that will reduce cost, foster more efficient
administrative processes, and allow for more cohesive retail and marketing strategies.
The Trust represents four key categories die-cast, toys, apparel and trackside retail rights
and grants the rights of any NASCAR driver that is participating in the licensing categories
included in the Trust. The revenues will be distributed based on percentage of licensed sales and
allocated according to actual earnings to each licensor. This should allow the industry to more
efficiently manage costs and increase revenues, while providing a wider selection of products for
fans.
Concurrent with the creation of the Trust, MA management, ownership and industry stakeholders
negotiated MAs release from future guaranteed minimum royalties as well as the current unearned
guaranteed minimum royalties payable to NASCAR team licensors. With respect to the one agreement
secured by parent company guarantees, MA and the parent companies negotiated a settlement amount to
eliminate future guaranteed minimum royalties.
As a result of the settlement, the Companys remaining guaranty exposure, to one NASCAR team
licensor, has been reduced to approximately $5.5 million and will be satisfied upon MA making
certain payments to the team through January 2013. While it is possible that some obligation under
this guarantee may occur in the future, the amount the Company will ultimately pay cannot be
estimated at this time. In any event, the Company does not believe that the ultimate financial
outcome will have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
The Companys 50.0 percent portion of MAs net loss from operations, including the previously
discussed impairment recognized in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, are approximately $3.2
million and approximately $62.1 million, for the three month and nine month periods ended August
31, 2009, and are included in equity in net loss from equity investments in its consolidated
statements of operations. The Company did not recognize any net income or loss from operations of
MA during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010, respectively.
Staten Island Property
In connection with the Companys efforts to develop a major motorsports entertainment facility in
the New York metropolitan area, its subsidiary, 380 Development, LLC (380 Development), purchased
676 acres located in the New York City borough of Staten Island in early fiscal 2005 and began
improvements including fill operations on the property. In December 2006, the Company announced its
decision to discontinue pursuit of the speedway development on Staten Island. In October 2009, the
Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement with KB Marine Holdings LLC (KB
Holdings) under which KB Holdings would acquire 100.0 percent of the outstanding equity membership
interests of 380 Development. The purchase and sale agreement (Agreement) called for the
transaction to close no later than February 25, 2010, subject to certain conditions, including KB
Holdings securing the required equity commitments to acquire the property and performing its
obligations under the Agreement. As a result of KB Holdings failure to perform its obligations,
the closing did not occur on February 25, 2010.
On September 2, 2010, the Company executed a second amendment to the Agreement which provided an
extension to KB Holdings to close the transaction on or before November 30, 2010. Under the terms
of that extension, the purchase price to be paid by KB Holdings is $88.0 million, $33.6 million of
which, in non-refundable deposits and cash, is to be received at or prior to closing, and $54.4
million of which will be in the form of a promissory note payable on or before August 31, 2011. The
promissory note will have a market-based interest rate and will be secured by a first priority
security interest in the outstanding equity membership interests of 380 Development. The Company
expects the proceeds from the sale, net of applicable broker commissions and other closing costs
will result in an immaterial gain or loss on the transaction upon closing.
While the Company remains optimistic that a closing will occur, there can be no assurance that KB
Holdings will secure the required equity commitments and proceed to closing.
10
5. 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, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
Gross Carrying |
|
Accumulated |
|
Net Carrying |
|
|
Amount |
|
Amortization |
|
Amount |
|
|
|
Amortized intangible assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Food, beverage and merchandise contracts |
|
$ |
10 |
|
|
$ |
6 |
|
|
$ |
4 |
|
|
|
|
Total amortized intangible assets |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
Non-amortized intangible assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NASCAR sanction agreements |
|
|
177,813 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
177,813 |
|
Other |
|
|
793 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
793 |
|
|
|
|
Total non-amortized intangible assets |
|
|
178,606 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
178,606 |
|
|
|
|
Total intangible assets |
|
$ |
178,616 |
|
|
$ |
6 |
|
|
$ |
178,610 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
August 31, 2010 |
|
|
|
|
Gross Carrying |
|
Accumulated |
|
Net Carrying |
|
|
Amount |
|
Amortization |
|
Amount |
|
|
|
Amortized intangible assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Food, beverage and merchandise contracts |
|
$ |
10 |
|
|
$ |
6 |
|
|
$ |
4 |
|
|
|
|
Total amortized intangible assets |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
Non-amortized intangible assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NASCAR sanction agreements |
|
|
177,813 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
177,813 |
|
Other |
|
|
793 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
793 |
|
|
|
|
Total non-amortized intangible assets |
|
|
178,606 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
178,606 |
|
|
|
|
Total intangible assets |
|
$ |
178,616 |
|
|
$ |
6 |
|
|
$ |
178,610 |
|
|
|
|
The following table presents current and expected amortization expense of the existing
intangible assets as of August 31, 2010 for each of the following periods (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization expense for the nine months ended August 31, 2010 |
|
$ |
0 |
|
Estimated amortization expense for the year ending November 30: |
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
$ |
1 |
|
2011 |
|
|
1 |
|
2012 |
|
|
1 |
|
2013 |
|
|
1 |
|
There were no changes in the carrying value of goodwill during the three months ended August 31,
2010.
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6. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 30, |
|
August 31, |
|
|
2009 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
5.4 percent Senior Notes |
|
$ |
149,950 |
|
|
$ |
149,959 |
|
5.8 percent Bank Loan |
|
|
2,109 |
|
|
|
|
|
4.8 percent Revenue Bonds |
|
|
1,807 |
|
|
|
1,609 |
|
6.8 percent Revenue Bonds |
|
|
2,285 |
|
|
|
1,180 |
|
6.3 percent Term Loan |
|
|
51,300 |
|
|
|
51,071 |
|
TIF bond debt service funding commitment |
|
|
64,729 |
|
|
|
64,784 |
|
2006 Credit Facility |
|
|
75,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
347,180 |
|
|
|
268,603 |
|
Less: current portion |
|
|
3,387 |
|
|
|
3,022 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
343,793 |
|
|
$ |
265,581 |
|
|
|
|
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 August 31, 2010, outstanding 2004 Senior Notes totaled
approximately $150.0 million, net of unamortized discounts, which is comprised of $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 wholly owned domestic 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 the interest rate swap agreements
on April 23, 2004 and received approximately $2.2 million, which was amortized over the life of the
4.2 percent Senior Notes that matured in April 2009.
In June 2008, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to effectively lock in a
substantial portion of the interest rate exposure on approximately $150.0 million notional amount
in anticipation of refinancing the $150.0 million 4.2 percent Senior Notes that matured in April
2009. This interest rate swap was designated and qualified as a cash flow hedge under ASC 815,
Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging. As a result of the uncertainty with the U.S. credit
markets, in February 2009, the Company amended and re-designated its interest rate swap agreement
as a cash flow hedge with an expiration in February 2011.
In August 2010, based on its current financial position, the Company discontinued approximately
$50.0 million notional amount of the cash flow hedge and settled the related liability for
approximately $12.4 million, as it became probable that the original forecasted amount of the
transaction will be reduced from $150.0 million to $100.0 million. The Company did not
re-designate the remaining $100.0 million notional amount of the remaining interest rate swap and
as a result recognized the subsequent change in fair value of the swap through August 31, 2010,
totaling approximately $3.1 million, as additional interest expense in its consolidated income
statement during the third quarter of fiscal 2010. Also, in August 2010, the Company settled an
additional $20.0 million notional amount of the cash flow hedge and paid the related liability for
approximately $5.4 million. As a result of these transactions, the remaining notional amount of
the swap was $80.0 million and had an estimated fair value of a liability totaling approximately
$22.6 million at August 31, 2010. The estimated fair value is based on relevant market information
and quoted market prices at August 31, 2010 and is recognized in other comprehensive loss or
interest expense in the consolidated financial statements. In September 2010 the Company settled an
additional $20.0 million notional amount of the cash flow hedge resulting in a payment of
approximately $5.4 million. As part of the re-designation in February 2009 and the discontinuance
of a portion of the hedged transaction in August 2010, the change in the fair value of the interest
rate swap arrangement totaling approximately $32.6 million was deferred in other comprehensive
income. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010, as a result of the above
transactions, the Company recognized approximately $10.9 million and $13.4 million, respectively,
of this balance which is reflected in interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations.
Based on the current assumptions of the Companys future debt issuance, it expects to recognize
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up to approximately $2.1 million of this balance in interest expense over the next 12 months in the
consolidated statement of operations.
The Companys wholly owned subsidiary, Raceway Associates, which owns and operates Chicagoland
Speedway and Route 66 Raceway, has the following debt outstanding at August 31, 2010:
|
|
|
Revenue bonds payable (4.8 percent Revenue Bonds) consisting of
economic development revenue bonds issued by the City of Joliet,
Illinois to finance certain land improvements. The 4.8 percent Revenue
Bonds have an interest rate of 4.8 percent and a monthly payment of
$29,000 principal and interest. At August 31, 2010, outstanding
principal on the 4.8 percent Revenue Bonds was approximately $1.6
million. |
|
|
|
|
Revenue bonds payable (6.8 percent Revenue Bonds) that are special
service area revenue bonds issued by the City of Joliet, Illinois to
finance certain land improvements. 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 2012. At August 31, 2010, outstanding principal on the 6.8
percent Revenue Bonds was approximately $1.2 million. |
In July 2008, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a construction term loan
agreement (6.3 percent Term Loan) to finance the construction of the International Motorsports
Center, the Companys headquarters building. The 6.3 percent Term Loan has a 25 year term due
October 2034, an interest rate of 6.3 percent, and a current monthly payment of approximately
$292,000. At August 31, 2010, the outstanding principal on the 6.3 percent Term Loan was
approximately $51.1 million.
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 August 31, 2010,
outstanding TIF bonds totaled approximately $64.8 million, net of the unamortized discount, which
is comprised of a $15.9 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.
The Company currently has a $300.0 million revolving credit facility (2006 Credit Facility) which
contains a feature that 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 August 31, 2010, the Company had no outstanding amounts under the Credit
Facility.
Total interest expense from continuing operations incurred by the Company was approximately $3.8
million and $17.6 million for the three months ended August 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively, and
approximately $15.6 million and $28.4 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2009 and 2010,
respectively. Interest expense for the fiscal 2010 three and nine month periods ended August 31,
2010, include approximately $14.1 million and $16.6 million, respectively, related to the interest
rate swap settlements. Total interest capitalized for the three months ended August 31, 2009 and
2010 was approximately $0.7 million and $0.7 million, respectively, and approximately $2.0 million
and $1.5 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively.
Financing costs of approximately $4.3 million and $3.9 million, net of accumulated amortization,
have been deferred and are included in other assets at November 30, 2009 and August 31, 2010,
respectively. These costs are being amortized on a straight-line method, which approximates the
effective yield method, over the life of the related financing.
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7. Financial Instruments
Various inputs are considered when determining the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents,
accounts receivable, short-term investments, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities which
approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities. These
inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
|
|
|
Level 1 observable market inputs that are unadjusted quoted prices for identical
assets or liabilities in active markets |
|
|
|
|
Level 2 other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar
securities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.) |
|
|
|
|
Level 3 significant unobservable inputs (including the Companys own assumptions in
determining the fair value of investments) |
At August 31, 2010, the Company had money market funds totaling approximately $45.7 million which
are included in cash and cash equivalents in its consolidated balance sheets. All inputs used to
determine fair value are considered level 1 inputs.
Fair values of long-term debt are based on quoted market prices at the date of measurement. The
Companys credit facilities approximate fair value as they bear interest rates that approximate
market. Fair value related to the interest rate swap is based on quoted market prices and
discounted cash flow methodology. These inputs used to determine fair value are considered level 2
inputs. The fair value of the remaining long-term debt, as determined by quotes from financial
institutions, was approximately $275.9 million compared to the carrying amount of approximately
$272.2 million and approximately $274.3 million compared to the carrying amount of approximately
$268.6 million at November 30, 2009 and August 31, 2010, respectively. The Company carries its
interest rate swap agreement at its estimated fair value of a liability totaling approximately
$22.6 million at August 31, 2010.
The Company had no level 3 inputs as of August 31, 2010.
8. Capital Stock
Stock Purchase Plan
The Companys approved stock purchase plan (the Plan) allows the Company to purchase up to $250.0
million of its outstanding Class A common shares. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased
under the Plan will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and regulatory
requirements, capital availability and other market conditions. The 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.
Since inception of the Plan through August 31, 2010, the Company has purchased 5,099,797 shares of
its Class A common shares, for a total of approximately $218.0 million. Included in these totals
are the purchases of 185,070 shares of its Class A common shares during the nine months ended
August 31, 2010, at an average cost of approximately $28.53 per share (including commissions), for
a total of approximately $5.3 million. There were no purchases of its Class A common shares during
the three months ended August 31, 2010. At August 31, 2010, the Company has approximately $32.0
million remaining repurchase authority under the current Plan.
9. Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan
In May 2010, the Company awarded and issued a total of 35,008 restricted shares of the Companys
Class A common shares to certain officers and managers under the Companys Long-Term Stock
Incentive Plan (the 2006 Plan). The shares of restricted stock awarded in May 2010, vest at the
rate of 50.0 percent on the third anniversary of the award date and the remaining 50.0 percent on
the fifth anniversary of the award date. The weighted average grant date fair value of these
restricted share awards was $30.56 per share. In accordance with ASC 718, Compensation Stock
Compensation the Company is recognizing stock-based compensation on its restricted shares awarded
on the accelerated method over the requisite service period.
In July 2010, the Company granted a total of 31,332 options to the non-employee directors to
purchase the Companys Class A Common Stock. The exercise price of these options is $25.68 per
share. The non-employee directors options become exercisable one year after the date of grant and
expire on the tenth anniversary of the date of grant. In accordance with ASC 718 the Company is
recognizing stock-based compensation on its stock options granted on the straight-line method over
the requisite service period. The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the grant date
using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing valuation model that uses the assumptions in the
following table:
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|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average volatility |
|
|
31.44 |
% |
Expected dividends |
|
|
0.6 |
% |
Expected term (in years) |
|
|
7.3 |
|
Risk-free rate |
|
|
2.3 |
% |
The weighted average grant-date fair value of the options granted in July 2010 was $9.20 per
option.
10. Income Taxes
As of August 31, 2010, in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, the Company has a total
liability of approximately $5.5 million for uncertain tax positions, inclusive of tax, interest,
and penalties. Of this amount, approximately $4.2 million represents income tax liability for
uncertain tax positions related to various federal and state income tax matters. If the accrued
liability was de-recognized, approximately $2.7 million of taxes would impact the Companys
consolidated statement of operations as a reduction to its effective tax rate. Included in the
balance sheet at August 31, 2010 are approximately $1.5 million of items of which, under existing
tax laws, the ultimate deductibility is certain but for which the timing of the deduction is
uncertain. Because of the impact of deferred income tax accounting, a deduction in a subsequent
period would result in a deferred tax asset. Accordingly, upon de-recognition, the tax benefits
associated with the reversal of these timing differences would have no impact, except for related
interest and penalties, on the Companys effective income tax rate.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as part of its
provision for federal and state income taxes. As of August 31, 2010, the Company has accrued
approximately $1.2 million of interest and $0.1 million of penalties related to uncertain tax
positions. If the accrued interest was de-recognized, approximately $0.8 million would impact the
Companys consolidated statement of operations as a reduction to its effective tax rate.
Settlement with Internal Revenue Service
Effective May 28, 2009, the Company entered into a definitive settlement agreement (the
Settlement) with the Internal Revenue Service (the Service). The Settlement concludes an
examination process the Service opened in fiscal 2002 that challenged the tax depreciation
treatment of a significant portion of the Companys motorsports entertainment facility assets. The
Company believes the Settlement reached an appropriate compromise on this issue. As a result of the
Settlement, the Company is currently pursuing settlements on similar terms with the appropriate
state tax authorities. Based on settlements and ongoing discussions with certain states during the
nine months ended August 31, 2010, the Company de-recognized potential interest and penalties
totaling approximately $6.3 million or $0.13 per diluted share. This de-recognition of interest
and penalties was recognized in the income tax expense in the Companys consolidated statement of
operations. Under these terms, the Company expects to pay between $0.5 million and $1.5 million in
total to finalize the remaining settlements with various states. The Company believes that it has
provided adequate reserves related to these various state matters including interest charges
through August 31, 2010, and, as a result, does not expect that such an outcome would have a
material adverse effect on results of operations.
Effective Income Tax Rates
The tax treatment of providing a valuation allowance related to losses incurred by our MA equity
investment, partially offset by the reduction in income taxes due to the interest income related to
the Settlement with the Service, are the principal causes of the increased effective income tax
rate during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2009. The de-recognition of potential
interest and penalties associated with the aforementioned state settlements is the principal cause
of the reduced effective income tax rate during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010.
As a result of the above items, the Companys effective income tax rate increased from the
statutory income rate to approximately 49.8 percent and 109.8 percent for the three and nine months
ended August 31, 2009, respectively, and decreased from the statutory income rate to approximately
7.6 percent and 25.4 percent for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010, respectively.
11. 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; AMA Pro Racing;
the Automobile Racing Club of America; the American Sportbike Racing Association Championship
Cup Series; the Federation Internationale de LAutomobile; the Federation Internationale
Motocycliste; Grand American Road Racing Association (Grand American); Historic Sportscar Racing;
IndyCar; National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR); National Hot Rod Association
(NHRA); 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, Grand American
and AMA Pro Racing, each of which sanctions some of the Companys principal racing events, are
entities controlled by one or more members of the France Family Group which controls approximately
70.0 percent
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of the combined voting power of the outstanding stock of the Company, as of August 31, 2010, and
some members of which serve as directors and officers of the Company. Standard NASCAR sanction
agreements require event promoters 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 and its
subsidiaries from continuing operations for disbursement to competitors, which are exclusive of
sanction fees from NASCAR and its subsidiaries, totaled approximately $33.2 million and $31.9
million for the three months ended August 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively, and $92.6 million and
$90.2 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively. There were no prize
and point fund monies paid by the Company to NASCAR or its subsidiaries related to the discontinued
operations for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2009, respectively, and the nine months
ended August 31, 2010.
Under current agreements, NASCAR contracts directly with certain network providers for television
rights to the entire NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series schedules. Event
promoters share in the television rights fees in accordance with the provision of the sanction
agreement for each NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series event. Under the
terms of this arrangement, NASCAR retains 10.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees allocated
to each NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series event as a component of its
sanction fees. The promoter records 90.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees as revenue and
then records 25.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees as part of its awards to the
competitors. Ultimately, the promoter retains 65.0 percent of the net cash proceeds from the gross
broadcast rights fees allocated to the event. The Companys television broadcast and ancillary
rights fees from continuing operations received from NASCAR for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide
and Camping World Truck series events conducted at its wholly owned facilities, and recorded as
part of motorsports related revenue, were approximately $60.0 million and $61.5 million for the
three months ended August 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively, and $182.6 million and $187.7 million
for the nine months ended August 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively. There were no television
broadcast and ancillary rights fees received from NASCAR related to discontinued operations during
the three and nine months ended August 31, 2009, respectively, and the nine months ended August 31,
2010.
12. 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 and any required premium and interest on the 2002 STAR Bonds. At August 31, 2010, the
Unified Government had approximately $2.6 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.
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 $3.9 million at August 31, 2010. At August 31, 2010, there were no amounts
drawn on the standby letters of credit.
Current Litigation
From time to time, the Company is a party to routine litigation incidental to its business. The
Company does not believe that the resolution of any or all of such litigation will have a material
adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations.
In addition to such routine litigation incident to its business, the Company was 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 the Company which alleged 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 amended in 2007 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 eight of its 12 racetracks that currently operate a NEXTEL Cup race and
prohibiting further alleged violations of the antitrust laws. The complaint did 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 failed to specify any specific unlawful conduct by the
Company. Pre-trial discovery in the case was concluded and based upon all of the factual and
expert evidentiary materials adduced the Company was more firmly convinced than ever that the case
was without legal or factual merit.
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On January 7, 2008, the Companys position was vindicated when the Federal District Court Judge
hearing the case ruled in favor of ISC and NASCAR and entered a judgment which stated that all
claims of the plaintiff, Kentucky Speedway, LLC, were thereby dismissed, with prejudice, at the
cost of the plaintiff. The Opinion and Order of the court entered on the same day concluded that
Kentucky Speedway had failed to make its case.
On January 11, 2008, Kentucky Speedway filed a Notice of Appeal to the United States Court of
Appeal for the Sixth Circuit. In a written opinion dated December 11, 2009, the Sixth Circuit
Court of Appeals agreed with the District Court that Kentucky Speedway had failed to make out its
case and affirmed the judgment of the District Court in favor of us and NASCAR. On December 28,
2009, Kentucky Speedway filed a petition for rehearing with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
wherein Kentucky Speedway requested the Sixth Circuit to reconsider its ruling in favor of us and
NASCAR. On February 18, 2010, this petition for rehearing was denied. On May 19, 2010, the 90 day
period that Kentucky Speedway had to petition the United States Supreme Court for a writ of
certiorari expired. Accordingly, this litigation has now concluded.
13. Segment Reporting
The following tables provide segment reporting of the Company for the three and nine months ended
August 31, 2009 and 2010 (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended August 31, 2009 |
|
|
Motorsports |
|
All |
|
|
|
|
Event |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
162,626 |
|
|
$ |
10,707 |
|
|
$ |
173,333 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
16,326 |
|
|
|
1,562 |
|
|
|
17,888 |
|
Operating income |
|
|
14,657 |
|
|
|
911 |
|
|
|
15,568 |
|
Capital expenditures |
|
|
12,549 |
|
|
|
11,588 |
|
|
|
24,137 |
|
Total assets |
|
|
1,688,806 |
|
|
|
266,794 |
|
|
|
1,955,600 |
|
Equity investments |
|
|
15,456 |
|
|
|
130 |
|
|
|
15,586 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended August 31, 2010 |
|
|
Motorsports |
|
All |
|
|
|
|
Event |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
151,173 |
|
|
$ |
9,502 |
|
|
$ |
160,675 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
16,678 |
|
|
|
2,232 |
|
|
|
18,910 |
|
Operating income |
|
|
21,690 |
|
|
|
(117 |
) |
|
|
21,573 |
|
Capital expenditures |
|
|
21,681 |
|
|
|
1,914 |
|
|
|
23,595 |
|
Total assets |
|
|
1,618,676 |
|
|
|
261,815 |
|
|
|
1,880,491 |
|
Equity investments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,768 |
|
|
|
33,768 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2009 |
|
|
Motorsports |
|
All |
|
|
|
|
Event |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
465,477 |
|
|
$ |
27,327 |
|
|
$ |
492,804 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
48,769 |
|
|
|
5,999 |
|
|
|
54,768 |
|
Operating income |
|
|
97,151 |
|
|
|
125 |
|
|
|
97,276 |
|
Capital expenditures |
|
|
36,189 |
|
|
|
29,330 |
|
|
|
65,519 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2010 |
|
|
Motorsports |
|
All |
|
|
|
|
Event |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
429,644 |
|
|
$ |
26,394 |
|
|
$ |
456,038 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
49,262 |
|
|
|
6,432 |
|
|
|
55,694 |
|
Operating income |
|
|
83,783 |
|
|
|
(1,155 |
) |
|
|
82,628 |
|
Capital expenditures |
|
|
53,605 |
|
|
|
21,139 |
|
|
|
74,744 |
|
17
Intersegment revenues were approximately $0.4 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended
August 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively, and approximately $1.4 million and $1.7 million for the
nine months ended August 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively.
14. 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 wholly
owned domestic 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,
2009 and August 31, 2010, condensed consolidating statements of operations for the three and nine
months ended August 31, 2009 and 2010, and condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the
nine months ended August 31, 2009 and 2010, of: (a) the Parent; (b) the guarantor subsidiaries; (c)
the non-guarantor subsidiaries; (d) elimination entries necessary to consolidate Parent with
guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries; and (e) the Company on a consolidated basis (in
thousands).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet at November 30, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Combined |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Parent |
|
Guarantor |
|
Non-Guarantor |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Eliminations |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
$ |
89,474 |
|
|
$ |
136,326 |
|
|
$ |
1,490 |
|
|
$ |
(9,334 |
) |
|
$ |
217,956 |
|
Property and equipment,
net |
|
|
30,816 |
|
|
|
1,321,580 |
|
|
|
1,240 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,353,636 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advances to and
investments in
subsidiaries |
|
|
3,227,202 |
|
|
|
698,362 |
|
|
|
997 |
|
|
|
(3,926,561 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Other assets |
|
|
24,024 |
|
|
|
313,287 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
337,311 |
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
3,371,516 |
|
|
$ |
2,469,555 |
|
|
$ |
3,727 |
|
|
$ |
(3,935,895 |
) |
|
$ |
1,908,903 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
$ |
4,788 |
|
|
$ |
84,547 |
|
|
$ |
612 |
|
|
$ |
23,970 |
|
|
$ |
113,917 |
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
924,310 |
|
|
|
330,716 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(911,233 |
) |
|
|
343,793 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
5,750 |
|
|
|
233,728 |
|
|
|
289 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
239,767 |
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
45,374 |
|
|
|
18,799 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64,173 |
|
Total shareholders equity |
|
|
2,391,294 |
|
|
|
1,801,765 |
|
|
|
2,826 |
|
|
|
(3,048,632 |
) |
|
|
1,147,253 |
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities
and Shareholders Equity |
|
$ |
3,371,516 |
|
|
$ |
2,469,555 |
|
|
$ |
3,727 |
|
|
$ |
(3,935,895 |
) |
|
$ |
1,908,903 |
|
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet at August 31, 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Combined |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Parent |
|
Guarantor |
|
Non-Guarantor |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Eliminations |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
$ |
84,430 |
|
|
$ |
78,591 |
|
|
$ |
7,045 |
|
|
$ |
(9,249 |
) |
|
$ |
160,817 |
|
Property and equipment,
net |
|
|
34,614 |
|
|
|
1,343,003 |
|
|
|
795 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,378,412 |
|
Advances to and
investments in
subsidiaries |
|
|
1,810,900 |
|
|
|
698,684 |
|
|
|
4,166 |
|
|
|
(2,513,750 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Other assets |
|
|
3,597 |
|
|
|
337,665 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
341,262 |
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
1,933,541 |
|
|
$ |
2,457,943 |
|
|
$ |
12,006 |
|
|
$ |
(2,522,999 |
) |
|
$ |
1,880,491 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
$ |
14,065 |
|
|
$ |
103,856 |
|
|
$ |
7,886 |
|
|
$ |
36,880 |
|
|
$ |
162,687 |
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
852,809 |
|
|
|
212,925 |
|
|
|
3,247 |
|
|
|
(803,400 |
) |
|
|
265,581 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
29,144 |
|
|
|
234,015 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
263,159 |
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
5,516 |
|
|
|
14,543 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,059 |
|
Total shareholders equity |
|
|
1,032,007 |
|
|
|
1,892,604 |
|
|
|
873 |
|
|
|
(1,756,479 |
) |
|
|
1,169,005 |
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities
and Shareholders Equity |
|
$ |
1,933,541 |
|
|
$ |
2,457,943 |
|
|
$ |
12,006 |
|
|
$ |
(2,522,999 |
) |
|
$ |
1,880,491 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations |
|
|
For The Three Months Ended August 31, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Combined |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Parent |
|
Guarantor |
|
Non-Guarantor |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Eliminations |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
331 |
|
|
$ |
186,050 |
|
|
$ |
6,780 |
|
|
$ |
(20,248 |
) |
|
$ |
172,913 |
|
Total expenses |
|
|
8,340 |
|
|
|
161,053 |
|
|
|
8,200 |
|
|
|
(20,248 |
) |
|
|
157,345 |
|
Operating (loss) income |
|
|
(8,009 |
) |
|
|
24,997 |
|
|
|
(1,420 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,568 |
|
Interest and other
expense, net |
|
|
(827 |
) |
|
|
(2,427 |
) |
|
|
(103 |
) |
|
|
(3,341 |
) |
|
|
(6,698 |
) |
(Loss) income from
continuing operations |
|
|
(9,761 |
) |
|
|
19,081 |
|
|
|
(1,523 |
) |
|
|
(3,341 |
) |
|
|
4,456 |
|
Net (loss) income |
|
|
(9,761 |
) |
|
|
19,038 |
|
|
|
(1,523 |
) |
|
|
(3,341 |
) |
|
|
4,413 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations |
|
|
For The Three Months Ended August 31, 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Combined |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Parent |
|
Guarantor |
|
Non-Guarantor |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Eliminations |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
644 |
|
|
$ |
172,192 |
|
|
$ |
6,465 |
|
|
$ |
(19,107 |
) |
|
$ |
160,194 |
|
Total expenses |
|
|
8,342 |
|
|
|
141,413 |
|
|
|
7,973 |
|
|
|
(19,107 |
) |
|
|
138,621 |
|
Operating (loss) income |
|
|
(7,698 |
) |
|
|
30,779 |
|
|
|
(1,508 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,573 |
|
Interest and
other (expense) income, net |
|
|
(13,741 |
) |
|
|
543 |
|
|
|
(26 |
) |
|
|
(4,444 |
) |
|
|
(17,668 |
) |
(Loss) income from continuing
operations |
|
|
(18,732 |
) |
|
|
28,271 |
|
|
|
(1,486 |
) |
|
|
(4,444 |
) |
|
|
3,609 |
|
Net (loss) income |
|
|
(18,732 |
) |
|
|
28,271 |
|
|
|
(1,486 |
) |
|
|
(4,444 |
) |
|
|
3,609 |
|
19
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations |
|
|
For The Nine Months Ended August 31, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Combined |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Parent |
|
Guarantor |
|
Non-Guarantor |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Eliminations |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
1,127 |
|
|
$ |
577,163 |
|
|
$ |
6,810 |
|
|
$ |
(93,690 |
) |
|
$ |
491,410 |
|
Total expenses |
|
|
24,688 |
|
|
|
454,585 |
|
|
|
8,551 |
|
|
|
(93,690 |
) |
|
|
394,134 |
|
Operating (loss) income |
|
|
(23,561 |
) |
|
|
122,578 |
|
|
|
(1,741 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
97,276 |
|
Interest and other income (expense), net |
|
|
4,448 |
|
|
|
(60,611 |
) |
|
|
(437 |
) |
|
|
(19,762 |
) |
|
|
(76,362 |
) |
(Loss) income from continuing
operations |
|
|
(26,963 |
) |
|
|
46,852 |
|
|
|
(2,178 |
) |
|
|
(19,762 |
) |
|
|
(2,051 |
) |
Net (loss) income |
|
|
(26,963 |
) |
|
|
46,722 |
|
|
|
(2,178 |
) |
|
|
(19,762 |
) |
|
|
(2,181 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations |
|
|
For The Nine Months Ended August 31, 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Combined |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Parent |
|
Guarantor |
|
Non-Guarantor |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Eliminations |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
2,014 |
|
|
$ |
530,587 |
|
|
$ |
6,536 |
|
|
$ |
(84,751 |
) |
|
$ |
454,386 |
|
Total expenses |
|
|
23,956 |
|
|
|
424,057 |
|
|
|
8,496 |
|
|
|
(84,751 |
) |
|
|
371,758 |
|
Operating (loss) income |
|
|
(21,942 |
) |
|
|
106,530 |
|
|
|
(1,960 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
82,628 |
|
Interest and other expense, net |
|
|
(11,510 |
) |
|
|
(546 |
) |
|
|
(78 |
) |
|
|
(17,738 |
) |
|
|
(29,872 |
) |
(Loss) income from continuing
operations |
|
|
(33,074 |
) |
|
|
92,160 |
|
|
|
(1,990 |
) |
|
|
(17,738 |
) |
|
|
39,358 |
|
Net (loss) income |
|
|
(33,074 |
) |
|
|
92,113 |
|
|
|
(1,990 |
) |
|
|
(17,738 |
) |
|
|
39,311 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows |
|
|
For The Nine Months Ended August 31, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Combined |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Parent |
|
Guarantor |
|
Non-Guarantor |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Eliminations |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Net cash
provided (used in)
by operating
activities |
|
$ |
79,276 |
|
|
$ |
179,308 |
|
|
$ |
(5,583 |
) |
|
$ |
(13,429 |
) |
|
$ |
239,572 |
|
Net cash provided
by (used in)
investing
activities |
|
|
133,807 |
|
|
|
(183,920 |
) |
|
|
6,992 |
|
|
|
13,429 |
|
|
|
(29,692 |
) |
Net cash used in
financing
activities |
|
|
(209,842 |
) |
|
|
(1,550 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(211,392 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows |
|
|
For The Nine Months Ended August 31, 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Combined |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Parent |
|
Guarantor |
|
Non-Guarantor |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Subsidiaries |
|
Eliminations |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Net cash (used
in) provided by
operating
activities |
|
$ |
(53,624 |
) |
|
$ |
161,290 |
|
|
$ |
1,727 |
|
|
$ |
(184 |
) |
|
$ |
109,209 |
|
Net cash provided
by (used in)
investing
activities |
|
|
128,105 |
|
|
|
(215,060 |
) |
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
184 |
|
|
|
(86,755 |
) |
Net cash used in
financing
activities |
|
|
(88,161 |
) |
|
|
(3,640 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(91,801 |
) |
20
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
500 EXperience and other motorsports activities and amusements, net of any applicable taxes.
Motorsports related revenue primarily includes television and ancillary media rights fees,
promotion and sponsorship fees, hospitality rentals (including luxury suites, chalets and the
hospitality portion of club seating), advertising revenues, royalties from licenses of our
trademarks, parking and camping fees, and track rentals.
Food, beverage and merchandise revenue includes revenues from concession stands, direct sales of
souvenirs, hospitality catering, programs, other merchandise, and fees paid by third-party vendors
for the right to occupy space to sell souvenirs and concessions at our motorsports entertainment
facilities.
Direct expenses include (i) prize and point fund monies and sanction fees for the National
Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and its affiliates, (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 and 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 evaluate these equity investments for potential impairment where a
decline in value is determined to be other than temporary. 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
Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series schedules. Event promoters share in the
television rights fees in accordance with the provision of the
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sanction agreement for each NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series event.
Under the terms of this arrangement, NASCAR retains 10.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees
allocated to each NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series event as a component
of its sanction fees. The promoter records 90.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees as
revenue and then records 25.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees as part of its awards to
the competitors. Ultimately, the promoter retains 65.0 percent of the net cash proceeds from the
gross broadcast rights fees allocated to the event.
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.
Business Combinations. All business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition 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 and IndyCar. 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 Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 805-50, Business
Combinations, 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
pre-acquisition costs, permitting costs, fees paid to architects and contractors, certain costs of
our design and construction subsidiary, property taxes and interest.
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 goodwill and other intangible assets and long-lived assets
which could be subject to impairment.
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As of August 31, 2010, goodwill and other intangible assets and property and equipment accounts for
approximately $1,675.8 million, or 89.1 percent of our total assets. We account for our goodwill
and other intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350 and for our long-lived assets in accordance
with ASC 360.
We follow applicable authoritative guidance on accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets
which specifies, among other things, non-amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets with
indefinite useful lives and requires testing for possible impairment, either upon the occurrence of
an impairment indicator or at least annually. We complete our annual testing in our fiscal fourth
quarter, based on assumptions regarding our future business outlook and expected future discounted
cash flows attributable to such assets (using the fair value assessment provision of applicable
authoritative guidance), supported by quoted market prices or comparable transactions where
available or applicable.
Our latest annual assessment of goodwill and other intangible assets in the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2009 indicated there had been no impairment and that no reporting units were at risk of
failing step one of the goodwill impairment test. In connection with our fiscal 2009 assessment of
goodwill and intangible assets for possible impairment we used the methodology described above.
We believe our methods used to determine fair value and evaluate possible impairment were
appropriate, relevant, and represent methods customarily available and used for such purposes.
Despite the current adverse economic trends, particularly credit availability, the decline in
consumer confidence and the rise in unemployment, which have recently contributed to the decrease
in attendance related as well as corporate partner revenues for certain of our motorsports events
during fiscal 2009 and 2010, we believe there has been no significant change in the long-term
fundamentals of our ongoing motorsports event business. We believe our present operational and
cash flow outlook further support its conclusion. While we continue to review and analyze many
factors that can impact our business prospects in the future, our analysis is subjective and is
based on conditions existing at, and trends leading up to, the time the estimates and assumptions
are made. Different conditions or assumptions, or changes in cash flows or profitability, if
significant, could have a material adverse effect on the outcome of the impairment evaluation and
our future condition or results of operations.
In addition, our growth strategy includes investing in certain joint venture opportunities. In
these equity investments we exert significant influence on the investee but do not have effective
control over the investee, which adds an additional element of risk that can adversely impact our
financial position and results of operations.
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. Accruals for uncertain tax positions are provided for in accordance with
the requirements of ASC 740, Income Taxes. Under this guidance, we may recognize the tax benefit
from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be
sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position.
The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured
based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50.0 percent likelihood of being realized upon
the ultimate settlement. This interpretation also provides guidance on de-recognition of income tax
assets and liabilities, classification of current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities,
accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions, and income tax disclosures.
Judgment is required in assessing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized
in our financial statements or tax returns. 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 a
material impact on the income tax provision and operating results in the period in which such
determination is made.
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Derivative Instruments. From time to time, we utilize derivative instruments in the form of
interest rate swaps and locks to assist in managing our interest rate risk. We do not enter into
any interest rate swap or lock derivative instruments for trading purposes. We account for the
interest rate swaps and locks in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging.
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 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.
Equity and Other Investments
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway
On December 1, 2009, Kansas Entertainment, LLC, (Kansas Entertainment) a 50/50 joint venture of
Penn Hollywood Kansas, Inc. (Penn), a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, Inc. and Kansas
Speedway Development Corporation (KSDC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ISC, was selected by the
Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board to develop and operate a gaming facility in the
Northeast Zone (Wyandotte County, Kansas). On February 12, 2010, Kansas Entertainment received the
final approval under the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, along with its gaming license from the Kansas
Racing and Gaming Commission. Construction of the Hollywood-themed and branded entertainment
destination facility, overlooking turn two of our Kansas Speedway, began in April 2010 with a
planned opening in the first half of 2012.
The initial phase of this project, including certain changes to the scope and mix of gaming
operations and amenities approved by the Kansas Lottery Commission in August 2010, features an
82,000 square foot casino with 2,000 slot machines and 52 table games (including 12 poker tables),
a 1,253 space parking structure as well as a sports-themed bar, dining and entertainment options.
Kansas Entertainment anticipates funding the initial phase of the development with a mix of equity
contributions from each partner as well third party financing, preferably on a project secured
non-recourse basis, which it is currently pursuing. KSDC and Penn will share equally in the cost of
developing and constructing the facility. We currently estimate that our share of capitalized
development costs for the project, excluding our contribution of the land, will be approximately
$155.0 million. In addition, we expect to continue to incur certain other start up and related
costs through opening, a number of which will be expensed through equity in net loss from equity
investments. Penn is the managing member of Kansas Entertainment and will be responsible for the
development and operation of the casino and hotel.
We have accounted for Kansas Entertainment as an equity investment in its financial statements as
of August 31, 2010. Our 50.0 percent portion of Kansas Entertainments net loss is approximately
$0.1 million and $1.6 million, for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010, related to
certain start up costs, and is included in equity in net loss from equity investments in its
consolidated statements of operations. There were no operations included in its consolidated
statements of operations in the same period in fiscal 2009.
Motorsports Authentics
We are partners with Speedway Motorsports, Inc. in a 50/50 joint venture, SMISC, LLC, which,
through its wholly owned subsidiary Motorsports Authentics, LLC conducts business under the name
Motorsports Authentics (MA). MA designs, promotes, markets and distributes motorsports licensed
merchandise.
In fiscal 2009, MA management and ownership considered various approaches to optimize performance
in MAs various distribution channels. As the challenges were assessed, it became apparent that
there was significant risk in future business initiatives in mass apparel, memorabilia and other
yet to be developed products. These initiatives had previously been deemed achievable and were
included in projections that supported the carrying value of inventory, goodwill and other
intangible assets on MAs balance sheet. This analysis, combined with a long-term macroeconomic
outlook that was less robust than previously expected, triggered MAs review of certain assets
under ASC 350 and ASC 360 and our evaluation under ASC 320-10.
In the fiscal third quarter 2009, MA, suffering financial stress from the recession, ceased paying
certain guaranteed royalties under several license agreements where estimated royalties payable
based on projected sales were less than stipulated guaranteed minimum
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royalties payable (unearned royalties). All earned royalties that were due have been paid. MA
had received notices from certain licensors alleging default under the license agreements should MA
not pay unearned royalties within stipulated cure periods.
As a result of the foregoing which triggered our evaluation performed under ASC 320-10 we
recognized significant impairments of our equity investment in MA during the second and fourth
quarters of fiscal 2009, resulting in a reduction to the carrying value of our investment in MA to
zero at November 30, 2009. MAs management, with the assistance of an independent appraisal firm,
completed its review in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, concluding that the fair value of MAs
goodwill and intangible assets should be reduced to zero.
Going into fiscal 2010, MA management and ownership continued to explore business strategies in
conjunction with certain motorsports industry stakeholders that allow the possibility for MA to
operate profitably in the future. As with any business in an adverse economic environment,
management must find the optimal business model for long-term viability. In addition to revisiting
the business vision for MA, management, with support of ownership, has undertaken certain
initiatives to improve inventory controls and buying cycles, as well as implemented changes to make
MA a more efficiently operated and profitable company. We believe a revised MA business vision,
which includes the successful resolution of license agreement terms and favorable license terms in
the future, along with a focus on its core competencies, streamlined operations, reduced operating
costs and inventory risk, are necessary for MA to survive as a profitable operation in the future.
In July 2010, certain industry stakeholders created the NASCAR Licensing Trust (Trust) that is
represented by a Board of Directors that includes representatives from NASCAR, the sanctioning
body, and from NASCAR Teams. Under this new agreement, the Trust brings a new structure to the
licensing business that will be more efficient for the industry. The benefit to the licensees is a
more focused and streamlined licensing business that will reduce cost, foster more efficient
administrative processes, and allow for more cohesive retail and marketing strategies.
The Trust represents four key categories die-cast, toys, apparel and trackside retail rights
and grants the rights of any NASCAR driver that is participating in the licensing categories
included in the Trust. The revenues will be distributed based on percentage of licensed sales and
allocated according to actual earnings to each licensor. This should allow the industry to more
efficiently manage costs and increase revenues, while providing a wider selection of products for
fans.
Concurrent with the creation of the Trust, MA management, ownership and industry stakeholders
negotiated MAs release from future guaranteed minimum royalties as well as the current unearned
guaranteed minimum royalties payable to NASCAR team licensors. With respect to the one agreement
secured by parent company guarantees, MA and the parent companies negotiated a settlement amount to
eliminate future guaranteed minimum royalties.
As a result of the settlement, our remaining guaranty exposure, to one NASCAR team licensor, has
been reduced to approximately $5.5 million and will be satisfied upon MA making certain payments to
the team through January 2013. While it is possible that some obligation under this guarantee may
occur in the future, the amount we ultimately pay cannot be estimated at this time. In any event,
we do not believe that the ultimate financial outcome will have a material impact on our financial
position or results of operations.
Our 50.0 percent portion of MAs net loss from operations, including the previously discussed
impairment recognized in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, are approximately $3.2 million and
approximately $62.1 million, for the three month and nine month periods ended August 31, 2009, and
are included in equity in net loss from equity investments in our consolidated statements of
operations. We did not recognize any net income or loss from operations of MA during the three and
nine months ended August 31, 2010.
Stock Purchase Plans
An important component of our capital allocation strategy is returning capital to shareholders. We
have solid operating margins that generate substantial operating cash flow. Using these internally
generated proceeds, we have returned a significant amount of capital to shareholders primarily
through our share repurchase program.
Our approved stock purchase plan (the Plan) allows us to purchase up to $250.0 million of its
outstanding Class A common shares. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased under the Plan
will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and regulatory requirements,
capital availability and other market conditions. The Plan may be suspended or discontinued at any
time without prior notice. No shares have been or will be knowingly purchased from our insiders or
their affiliates.
Since inception of the Plan through August 31, 2010, we have purchased 5,099,797 shares of our
Class A common shares, for a total of approximately $218.0 million. Included in these totals are
the purchases of 185,070 shares of our Class A common shares during
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the nine months ended August 31, 2010, at an average cost of approximately $28.53 per share
(including commissions), for a total of approximately $5.3 million. There were no purchases of its
Class A common shares during the three months ended August 31, 2010. At August 31, 2010, we have
approximately $32.0 million remaining repurchase authority under the current Plan.
Income Taxes
Settlement with Internal Revenue Service
Effective May 28, 2009, we entered into a definitive settlement agreement (the Settlement) with
the Internal Revenue Service (the Service). The Settlement concludes an examination process the
Service opened in fiscal 2002 that challenged the tax depreciation treatment of a significant
portion of our motorsports entertainment facility assets. We believe the Settlement reached an
appropriate compromise on this issue. As a result of the Settlement, we are currently pursuing
settlements on similar terms with the appropriate state tax authorities. Based on settlements and
ongoing discussions with certain states during the nine months ended August 31, 2010, we
de-recognized potential interest and penalties totaling approximately $6.3 million or $0.13 per
diluted share. This de-recognition of interest and penalties was recognized in the income tax
expense in our consolidated statement of operations. Under these terms, we expect to pay between
$0.5 million and $1.5 million in total to finalize the remaining settlements with various states.
We believe that we have provided adequate reserves related to these various state matters including
interest charges through August 31, 2010, and, as a result, do not expect that such an outcome
would have a material adverse effect on results of operations.
Effective Income Tax Rates
The tax treatment of providing a valuation allowance related to losses incurred by our MA equity
investment, partially offset by the reduction in income taxes due to the interest income related to
the Settlement with the Service, are the principal causes of the increased effective income tax
rate during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2009, respectively. The de-recognition of
potential interest and penalties associated with the aforementioned state settlements is the
principal cause of the reduced effective income tax rate during the three and nine months ended
August 31, 2010.
As a result of the above items, our effective income tax rate increased from the statutory income
rate to approximately 49.8 percent and 109.8 percent for the three and nine months ended August 31,
2009, respectively, and decreased from the statutory income rate to approximately 7.6 percent and
25.4 percent for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010.
Future Trends in Operating Results
Economic conditions, including those affecting disposable consumer income and corporate budgets
such as employment, business conditions, interest rates and taxation rates, may impact our ability
to sell tickets to our events and to secure revenues from corporate marketing partnerships. We
believe that adverse economic trends, particularly credit availability, the rise in unemployment
and the decline in consumer confidence, significantly contributed to the decrease in attendance for
certain of our motorsports entertainment events during fiscal 2009. We have seen many of these
trends persist in 2010 and expect they will continue to adversely impact our business, which
negatively impacts our attendance-related as well as corporate partner revenues. We recently
announced an initiative to lower our direct operating expenses, beginning in 2011, by $20 million
to $30 million in sustainable reductions through the streamlining of corporate services,
optimization of event and ancillary business models, and process improvements that will result in a
reduction of workforce and operational costs. These changes will have a positive impact on our
financial position.
Admissions
An important component of our operating strategy has been our long-standing practice of focusing
closely on supply and demand when evaluating ticket pricing and adjusting capacity at our
facilities. By effectively managing ticket prices and seating capacity, we can stimulate 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. With any
ticketing program, we first examine our pricing structure to ensure that prices are in line with
market demand. When determined necessary, as has been the case during this period of sustained
economic downturn, we will adjust pricing on inventory.
While we have not had a sell-out at any of our events since February 2008, we have had capacity
crowds at certain events. We have also experienced a compressed sales cycle with our customers
making their ticket purchasing decisions closer to the event date. To address this and to be
sensitive to the economic challenges that many of our fans face, in 2009, we lowered prices on over
150,000 seats, or 15.0 percent of our grandstand capacity, for NASCAR Sprint Cup events across the
Company. For our 2010 events, we
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expanded our reduced pricing to approximately 500,000 seats throughout our facilities as well as
unbundling a substantial number of tickets to better respond to consumer demand. In addition to
preferred pricing, we are providing our customers that renew early various incentives as well as
special access privileges. We have also created ticket packages that provide added value
opportunities, making it more affordable for our fans to attend live events. As we want to
develop the next generation motorsports fan, we have expanded our youth initiative to encourage
families to attend.
We believe, based on our research and analysis, our current pricing levels and initiatives going
into the 2011 season are on target with demand, providing appropriate price points for all
demographic income levels. Also, based on consumer feedback, we will now allow single-day ticket
purchasing at Kansas and Chicagoland Speedways for all of its events. These facilities previously
required purchasers to purchase season-ticket packages for certain sanctioned racing events
annually, under specified terms and conditions.
It is important that we maintain the integrity of our pricing model by rewarding our best and loyal
customers. We do not adjust pricing inside of the sales cycle and avoid rewarding last-minute
ticket buyers by discounting tickets. Further, we limit and monitor the availability of promotional
tickets. All of these factors could have a detrimental effect on our pricing model and long-term
value of our business. 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.
Corporate Partnerships
With regard to corporate marketing partner relationships, we believe that our presence in key
markets, impressive portfolio of events and attractive fan demographics are beneficial and help to
mitigate adverse economic trends as we continue to pursue renewal and expansion of existing
marketing partnerships and establish new corporate relationships.
Due to the current economic conditions which began to deteriorate in the latter part of fiscal
2008, extended throughout fiscal 2009 and persist in fiscal 2010, we have experienced a slowdown in
corporate spending. In addition, the process of securing sponsorship deals has become more time
consuming as corporations are more closely scrutinizing their marketing budgets. While these trends
continue to impact sales, we are seeing encouraging signs of interest from corporate partners for
2010 and beyond. During the fiscal third quarter, we announced the Air Guard as the NASCAR Sprint
Cup race entitlement sponsor and The Post-9/11 GI Bill as presenting sponsor for Richmond
International Raceways (Richmond) September 2010 NASCAR weekend. For the year, we have sold all
of our 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide series event entitlements. We continue to believe
that revenues from our corporate marketing relationships will grow over the long term, contributing
to strong earnings and cash flow stability and predictability.
Television Broadcast and Ancillary Media Rights
Domestic broadcast and ancillary media rights fees revenues are an important component of our
revenue and earnings stream. Starting in 2007, NASCAR entered into new combined eight-year
agreements with FOX, ABC/ESPN, TNT and SPEED for the domestic broadcast and related rights for its
three national touring series Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck. The agreements
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 will be approximately $545.0 million for 2010, and will increase, on average, by 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.
FOX and TNT have been strong supporters of NASCAR racing since 2001, and both have played a major
role in the sports climb in popularity. We have, and expect to continue to see, ongoing broadcast
innovation in their coverage of NASCAR racing events. Also notable was the return of ESPN to the
sport in 2007, which it helped build throughout the 1980s and 1990s. ESPNs coverage and weekly
ancillary NASCAR-related programming continues to promote the sport across various properties.
Further, ESPN broadcasts substantially all of the NASCAR Nationwide Series, providing that series
with the continuity and promotional support that will allow it to flourish. We are pleased with
ABCs decision to broadcast the majority of its NASCAR Sprint Cup series events on its cable
channel, ESPN. ESPN, with a subscriber base at approximately 100 million, has the proven ability to
attract younger viewers as well as create more exposure. Also, cable broadcasters can support a
higher investment through subscriber fees not available to traditional networks, which is a
potential benefit when NASCAR negotiates the next consolidated domestic broadcast and ancillary
media rights contract.
While the media landscape continues to evolve, we continue to believe NASCARs position in the
sports and entertainment landscape remains strong. It is expected that ratings will fluctuate year
to year. The long-term ratings health of NASCAR Sprint Cup series events remains robust as it is
the second highest-rated regular season sport on television. In addition, the NASCAR Nationwide
series is the second-highest rated motorsports series on television and the NASCAR Camping World
Truck series is the third-highest rated motorsports series on cable television.
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These long-term contracts provide significant cash flow visibility to us, race teams and NASCAR
over the contract term. Television broadcast and ancillary rights fees from continuing operations
received from NASCAR for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series events
conducted at our wholly owned facilities under these agreements, and recorded as part of
motorsports related revenue, were approximately $60.0 million and $61.5 million for three months
ended August 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively, and $182.6 million and $187.7 million for the nine
months ended August 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively. Operating income generated by these media
rights were approximately $43.9 million and $45.2 million for the three months ended August 31,
2009 and 2010, respectively, and $133.9 million and $137.9 million for the nine months ended August
31, 2009 and 2010, respectively.
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 Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping
World 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 amounts equal to 25.0 percent of the gross domestic television broadcast rights fees
allocated to our NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series events, as part of
prize and point fund money (See Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Revenue
Recognition). 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 materially decrease in the
future as a percentage of admissions and motorsports related income. We anticipate any operating
margin improvement to come primarily from economies of scale and controlling costs.
Sanctioning Bodies
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 89.7
percent of our revenues in fiscal 2009. NASCAR continues to entertain and discuss proposals from
track operators regarding potential realignment of NASCAR Sprint 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 has recently
approved our request for realignment and beginning in 2011, Kansas Speedway (Kansas) will now
host two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekends. We believe that these 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.
Capital Improvements
From a capital expenditure at existing facilities standpoint, we anticipate annual capital spending
levels to be in the range of our annual expense for depreciation and amortization. Our top
priority in capital expenditures will always be fan and competitor safety, as well as critical
maintenance and regulatory compliance. In addition, as we compete for the consumers discretionary
dollar with other entertainment options, we may make prudent enhancements to our facilities with
the intention of improving the guest experience to keep the top line revenues from weakening.
Major examples of these efforts include:
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We repaved Darlington Raceway (Darlington) and constructed a tunnel in Turn 3 that
provides improved access for fans and allows emergency vehicles to easily enter and exit
the infield area of the track. These collective projects mark the largest one-time
investment in the 50-year history of the storied South Carolina facility; |
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We enhanced seating at Michigan International Speedway (Michigan) to provide wider
seats, seatbacks and more leg room for fans. We also added incremental camping capacity and
new shower/restroom facilities for our on-site overnight guests, as well as installed a
state-of-the-art 110-foot, three-sided LED scoreboard for fans to more easily follow the
on-track competition. Finally, we added additional branded way-finding signage to help
pedestrians, motorists and campers find their way in, out and around the 1,400-acre
racetrack property; |
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We constructed new media centers at Watkins Glen International (Watkins Glen) and
Homestead, which we believe increased appeal to media content providers, sports
journalists, racing team owners and drivers and others involved in the motorsports
industry; and
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We constructed a new leader board at Martinsville Speedway. |
Fiscal 2009
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We enhanced the fan experience in the frontstretch grandstand seats at Daytona by
replacing bench seats with new wider stadium style seats and greater legroom; |
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We completed a multi-phased project at Michigan to improve facility way finding and
branding signage. In addition, to enhance fan enjoyment we updated the PA system throughout
the grandstands at Michigan; and |
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We constructed a new leader board at Homestead, which is the prototype for future
tracks. |
Fiscal 2010
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We constructed a new media center at Michigan as part of the terrace suite
redevelopment project which we believe has increased appeal to media content providers,
sports journalists, racing team owners and drivers and others involved in the motorsports
industry. To further enhance our guest experience, we made further grandstand enhancements
at Michigan to provide wider seats, seatbacks and more leg room for fans; |
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We made frontstretch fan improvements and superstretch hospitality improvements at
Daytona which included the addition of the Superstretch Fan Zone and improved tram
infrastructure. In addition, we constructed a new 1/4 mile Flat Track facility which hosted
successful AMA motorcycle events this spring; |
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We completed the first phase of a major seat enhancement project at Talladega by
installing new wider stadium style seats and increased leg room. Phase II is underway and
will be completed for the fall event weekend; and |
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We have constructed a new state of the art LED leader board and video screens at
Richmond. |
In addition, we anticipate capital spending on a variety of other projects.
Growth Strategies
Our growth strategies also include exploring ways to grow our businesses through acquisitions, new
market development, and ancillary real estate development. This has most recently been demonstrated
through the acquisitions of the additional interests in Raceway Associates, owner and operator of
Chicagoland and Route 66, and our planned real estate development joint venture (see Hollywood
Casino at Kansas Speedway).
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
its financial condition or results of operations.
In addition to such routine litigation incident to its business, we were 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 which alleged 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 amended in 2007 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 eight of its 12 racetracks that currently operate a NEXTEL Cup race and
prohibiting further alleged violations of the antitrust laws. The complaint did 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 failed to specify any specific unlawful conduct by us.
Pre-trial discovery in the case was concluded and based upon all of the factual and expert
evidentiary materials adduced we were more firmly convinced than ever that the case was without
legal or factual merit.
On January 7, 2008, our position was vindicated when the Federal District Court Judge hearing the
case ruled in favor of ISC and NASCAR and entered a judgment which stated that all claims of the
plaintiff, Kentucky Speedway, LLC, were thereby dismissed, with prejudice, at the cost of the
plaintiff. The Opinion and Order of the court entered on the same day concluded that Kentucky
Speedway had failed to make its case.
On January 11, 2008, Kentucky Speedway filed a Notice of Appeal to the United States Court of
Appeal for the Sixth Circuit. In a
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written opinion dated December 11, 2009, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with the
District Court that Kentucky Speedway had failed to make out its case and affirmed the judgment of
the District Court in favor of us and NASCAR. On December 28, 2009, Kentucky Speedway filed a
petition for rehearing with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals wherein Kentucky Speedway requested
the Sixth Circuit to reconsider its ruling in favor of us and NASCAR. On February 18, 2010, this
petition for rehearing was denied. On May 19, 2010, the 90 day period that Kentucky Speedway had
to petition the United States Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari expired. Accordingly, this
litigation has now concluded.
Postponement and/or Cancellation of Major Motorsports Events
We promote outdoor motorsports entertainment events. Weather conditions affect sales of, among
other things, tickets, food, drinks and merchandise at these events. Poor weather conditions prior
to an event, or even the forecast of poor weather conditions, could have a negative impact on us,
particularly for walk-up ticket sales to events which are not sold out in advance. If an event
scheduled for one of our facilities is delayed or postponed because of weather or other reasons
such as, for example, the general postponement of all major sporting events in the United States
following the September 11, 2001 terrorism attacks, we could incur increased expenses associated
with conducting the rescheduled event, as well as possible decreased revenues from tickets, food,
drinks and merchandise at the rescheduled event. If such an event is cancelled, we would incur the
expenses associated with preparing to conduct the event as well as losing the revenues, including
any live broadcast revenues, associated with the event to the extent such losses were not covered
by insurance.
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, in fiscal years 2008 and prior, one of our NASCAR Sprint Cup races was
traditionally held on the Sunday preceding Labor Day. Accordingly, the revenues and expenses for
that race and/or the related supporting events were recognized in either the fiscal quarter ending
August 31 or the fiscal quarter ending November 30 depending on the calendar for Labor Day.
Future schedule changes as determined by NASCAR or other sanctioning bodies, as well as our request
for event realignment or 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 and
nine month periods ended August 31, 2009 and 2010 are not indicative of the results to be expected
for the year.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
The following financial information is presented below using other than U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles (non-GAAP), and is reconciled to comparable information presented using
GAAP. Non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share below are derived by adjusting amounts
determined in accordance with GAAP for certain items presented in the accompanying selected
operating statement data, net of taxes.
We believe such non-GAAP information is meaningful, and is used by investors to assess our core
operations, which consist of the ongoing promotion of racing events at our major motorsports
entertainment facilities. Such non-GAAP information identifies and separately displays the equity
investment earnings and losses and adjusts for items that are not considered to be reflective of
our continuing core operations at our motorsports entertainment facilities. We believe that such
non-GAAP information improves the comparability of the operating results and provides a better
understanding of the performance of our core operations for the periods presented. We use this
non-GAAP information to analyze the current performance and trends and make decisions regarding
future ongoing operations. This non-GAAP financial information may not be comparable to similarly
titled measures used by other entities and should not be considered as an alternative to operating
income, net income or diluted earnings per share, which are determined in accordance with GAAP.
The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered
independent of or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Management uses
both GAAP and non-GAAP information in evaluating and operating the business and as such deemed it
important to provide such information to investors.
The adjustments for 2009 relate to a charge for Motorsports Authentics equity in net loss from
equity investment, accelerated depreciation for certain office and related buildings in Daytona
Beach, impairments of certain other long-lived assets, and interest income related to the
Settlement with the Service.
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The adjustments for 2010 relate to the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway equity in net loss
from equity investment, impairments of certain other long-lived assets, amortization of and
settlements related to an interest rate swap, and de-recognition of interest and penalties related
to the previously discussed state tax settlements.
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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August 31, |
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August 31, |
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August 31, |
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August 31, |
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2009 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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2010 |
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(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) |
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(Unaudited) |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
4,413 |
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$ |
3,609 |
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$ |
(2,181 |
) |
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$ |
39,311 |
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Loss from discontinued operations, net
of tax |
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43 |
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130 |
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47 |
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Income (loss) from continuing operations |
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4,456 |
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|
3,609 |
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(2,051 |
) |
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39,358 |
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Equity in net loss from equity investments,
net of tax |
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3,239 |
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51 |
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62,152 |
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|
990 |
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Consolidated income from continuing
operations excluding equity in net loss from
equity investments |
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7,695 |
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|
3,660 |
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|
60,101 |
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|
40,348 |
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Adjustments, net of tax: |
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Additional depreciation |
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|
638 |
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Impairment of long-lived assets |
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8,229 |
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|
242 |
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|
|
8,281 |
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|
|
643 |
|
Recognition of interest rate swap expense |
|
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8,529 |
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|
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|
|
10,053 |
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Interest income from IRS settlement |
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|
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(8,923 |
) |
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State tax settlements |
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(175 |
) |
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(6,338 |
) |
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Non-GAAP net income |
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$ |
15,924 |
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$ |
12,256 |
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$ |
60,097 |
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$ |
44,706 |
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Per share data: |
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share |
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$ |
0.09 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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$ |
(0.04 |
) |
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$ |
0.82 |
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Loss from discontinued operations, net
of tax |
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0.00 |
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0.00 |
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0.00 |
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Income (loss) from continuing operations |
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0.09 |
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|
0.08 |
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(0.04 |
) |
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|
0.82 |
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Equity in net loss from equity investments,
net of tax |
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0.07 |
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|
0.00 |
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|
1.28 |
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|
0.02 |
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Consolidated income from continuing
operations excluding equity in net loss from
equity investments |
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|
0.16 |
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|
0.08 |
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1.24 |
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|
0.84 |
|
Adjustments, net of tax: |
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Additional depreciation |
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0.01 |
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Impairment of long-lived assets |
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|
0.17 |
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|
0.00 |
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|
0.17 |
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|
0.01 |
|
Recognition of interest rate swap expense |
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|
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|
0.17 |
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|
|
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|
0.21 |
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Interest income from IRS settlement |
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(0.18 |
) |
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State tax settlements |
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0.00 |
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(0.13 |
) |
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Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share |
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$ |
0.33 |
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$ |
0.25 |
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$ |
1.24 |
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$ |
0.93 |
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Comparison of the Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended August 31, 2009 to the Results for
the Three and Nine Months Ended August 31, 2010.
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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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months ended |
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August 31, |
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August 31, |
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August 31, |
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August 31, |
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2009 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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2010 |
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(Unaudited) |
Revenues: |
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Admissions, net |
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30.3 |
% |
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26.5 |
% |
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29.3 |
% |
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25.7 |
% |
Motorsports related |
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61.3 |
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64.3 |
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61.3 |
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64.5 |
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Food, beverage and merchandise |
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7.3 |
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7.4 |
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8.0 |
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8.0 |
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Other |
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1.1 |
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1.8 |
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1.4 |
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1.8 |
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Total revenues |
|
|
100.0 |
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|
|
100.0 |
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100.0 |
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100.0 |
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Expenses: |
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Direct expenses: |
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Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction
fees |
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23.8 |
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24.7 |
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22.5 |
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23.7 |
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Motorsports related |
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28.4 |
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28.2 |
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22.4 |
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23.1 |
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Food, beverage and merchandise |
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5.1 |
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5.0 |
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5.6 |
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5.6 |
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General and administrative |
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15.3 |
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16.5 |
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15.7 |
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16.9 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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10.4 |
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11.8 |
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11.2 |
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12.3 |
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Impairment on long-lived assets |
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7.9 |
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0.3 |
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2.8 |
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0.2 |
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Total expenses |
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|
90.9 |
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|
|
86.5 |
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|
80.2 |
|
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|
81.8 |
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Operating income |
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|
9.1 |
|
|
|
13.5 |
|
|
|
19.8 |
|
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|
18.2 |
|
Interest income and other |
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0.1 |
|
|
|
0.0 |
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|
0.2 |
|
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|
0.0 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(2.2 |
) |
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|
(11.0 |
) |
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|
(3.2 |
) |
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|
(6.2 |
) |
Equity in net loss from equity investments |
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|
(1.9 |
) |
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|
(0.1 |
) |
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|
(12.6 |
) |
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|
(0.4 |
) |
Other income |
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|
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.0 |
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|
0.1 |
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0.0 |
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes |
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5.2 |
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|
2.4 |
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4.3 |
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|
11.6 |
|
Income taxes |
|
|
2.6 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
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|
4.7 |
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|
2.9 |
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|
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Income (loss) from continuing operations |
|
|
2.6 |
|
|
|
2.2 |
|
|
|
(0.4 |
) |
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|
8.7 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
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|
0.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.0 |
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|
0.0 |
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|
Net income (loss) |
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|
2.6 |
% |
|
|
2.2 |
% |
|
|
(0.4 |
)% |
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|
8.7 |
% |
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|
Comparability of results for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010 and 2009 was
impacted by the following:
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Economic conditions,
including those affecting
disposable consumer
income and corporate
budgets such as
employment, business
conditions, interest
rates and taxation rates,
impact our ability to
sell tickets to our
events and to secure
revenues from corporate
marketing partnerships.
We believe that
unprecedented adverse
economic trends,
particularly the decline
in consumer confidence
and the rise in
unemployment contributed
to the decrease in
attendance related as
well as corporate partner
revenues for certain of
our motorsports
entertainment events
during the three and nine
months ended August 31,
2010; |
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|
During the second quarter
of fiscal 2009, we
recorded certain charges
related to our joint
venture Motorsports
Authentics (see Equity
and Other Investments); |
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|
During the third quarter
of fiscal 2009, we
determined, based on our
understanding of the real
estate market and ongoing
discussions with
interested parties, that
the current carrying
value of the Staten
Island property was in
excess of the fair market
value. As a result, we
recognized a non-cash,
pre-tax charge in our
results of approximately
$13.0 million, or $0.16
per diluted share
after-tax, and was
recorded in impairment of
long-lived assets in the
consolidated statement of
operations; |
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An IndyCar series event
held at Richmond in the
third quarter of fiscal
2009 was not held in the
third quarter of fiscal
2010; |
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A NASCAR Camping World
Truck series event held
at Auto Club Speedway in
the first quarter of
fiscal 2009 was not held
in fiscal 2010; |
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|
A Grand American series
event was held at
Homestead-Miami Speedway
in the second quarter of
fiscal 2010 that was held
in the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2009; |
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A NASCAR Camping World
Truck series event was
held at Darlington in the
third quarter of fiscal
2010 that was not held in
fiscal 2009; |
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|
During the three and nine
months ended August 31,
2010, we recognized
approximately $14.1
million and $16.6
million, respectively, in
expenses related to an
interest rate swap for
which there were no
comparable expenses in
the same period in the
prior year (see Future
Liquidity). These
expenses were recorded in
interest expense in the
consolidated statement of
operations; and |
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|
As a result of the
previously discussed
favorable settlements and
on-going discussions with
certain states, during
the nine months ended
August 31, 2010, we
de-recognized potential
interest and penalties
totaling approximately
$6.3 million or $0.13 per
diluted share. This
de-recognition of
interest and penalties
was recognized in the
income tax expense in our
consolidated statement of
operations. |
Admissions revenue decreased approximately $9.8 million, or 18.8 percent, and $27.1 million,
or 18.9 percent, during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010, respectively, as compared
to the same periods of the prior year. The decreases for the three and nine month periods were
driven by lower attendance attributable to ongoing adverse economic conditions as well as inclement
weather for certain events, in addition to a decrease in our weighted average ticket price for
certain events associated with the previously discussed value pricing initiatives.
Motorsports related revenue decreased approximately $3.0 million, or 2.8 percent, and $8.1 million,
or 2.7 percent, during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010, respectively, as compared
to the same periods of the prior year. The decreases for the three and nine month periods are
substantially attributable to decreases in sponsorship, suite and hospitality revenues for certain
events. To a lesser extent, contributing to change was the aforementioned Camping World Truck
series event not being held at Auto Club Speedway, and the IndyCar event not being held at
Richmond, in the first and third quarters of fiscal 2010, respectively. Partially offsetting these
decreases was an increase in television broadcast and ancillary rights.
Food, beverage and merchandise revenue decreased approximately $0.8 million, or 6.6 percent, and
$3.3 million, or 8.3 percent, during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010, respectively,
as compared to the same periods of the prior year. The decreases for the three and nine month
periods are substantially attributable to the previously discussed lower attendance. Partially
offsetting the three month decrease and, to a lesser extent, the nine month decrease, was a third
quarter increase in catering sales.
Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees decreased approximately $1.6 million, or 3.9
percent, and $3.1 million, or 2.8 percent, during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010,
respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. The decreases for the three and
nine month periods are primarily attributable to the reduction in overall prize and point fees paid
for the events held in the period as compared to the same period in prior year. Partially
offsetting the decrease in the three month period was the aforementioned Camping World Truck series
event held at Darlington that was not held in fiscal 2009. Also partially offsetting overall
decreases are the increases in television broadcast rights fees for the NASCAR Sprint Cup,
Nationwide and Camping World Truck series events during the periods as standard NASCAR sanctioning
agreements require a specific percentage of television broadcast rights fees to be paid to
competitors.
Motorsports related expenses decreased by approximately $4.0 million, or 8.1 percent, and $5.2
million, or 4.7 percent, during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010, respectively, as
compared to the same periods of the prior year. The decrease for the three and nine month periods
are primarily attributable to the aforementioned IndyCar series event that was not held at Richmond
in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 that was held in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. Contributing
to the decreases for the three and nine month periods, was reduced promotional, advertising and
other race related expenses during the period as a result of focused cost containment. The
decreases are partially offset by the aforementioned Camping World Truck series event held at
Darlington added to the schedule in 2010. Motorsports related expenses as a percentage of combined
admissions and motorsports related revenue remained consistent at approximately 31.0 percent for
the three month period ended August 31, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior year.
Motorsports related expenses as a percentage of combined admissions and motorsports related revenue
increased
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slightly to approximately 25.6 percent for the nine months ended August 31, 2010, as compared to
24.8 percent for the same period in the prior year. The slight margin decrease is primarily due to
the previously discussed lower admissions and motorsports related revenue during the nine month
period.
Food, beverage and merchandise expense decreased approximately $0.8 million, or 8.9 percent, and
$2.2 million, or 8.1 percent, during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010, respectively,
as compared to the same periods of the prior year. The decreases for the three and nine month
periods are primarily attributable to variable costs associated with the lower sales of merchandise
and concessions, as well as catering for the nine month period. Food, beverage and merchandise
expense as a percentage of food, beverage and merchandise revenue decreased to approximately 68.5
percent for the three months ended August 31, 2010, as compared to 70.2 percent for the same period
in the prior year, and remained fairly consistent at approximately 70.1 percent for the nine months
ended August 31, 2010, as compared to 70.0 percent for the same period in the prior year. The
margin improvement for the three months ended August 31, 2010 was primarily attributable to an
increase in catering which improves margin due to the considerable fixed cost components of
catering as compared to merchandise and concessions operations.
General and administrative expenses remained consistent for the three and nine months ended August
31, 2010 as compared to the same period in the prior year. In the three months ended August 31,
2010, we incurred approximately $0.9 million of costs related to organizational and structural
changes in connection with the company-wide initiative to reduce future operational costs.
Offsetting this amount were ongoing cost containment initiatives that were put in place in fiscal
2009. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased to
approximately to 16.5 percent and 16.9 percent for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010,
as compared to 15.3 percent and 15.7 percent for the same respective periods in the prior year.
The decreased margin during the three and nine month periods are primarily due to the previously
discussed decrease in revenues.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased approximately $1.0 million and $0.9 million during
the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010, respectively, as compared to the same periods of
the prior year. The increases for the three and nine month periods are predominately attributable
to our headquarters building (see Future Liquidity) which was put in service in the last month of
fiscal 2009. Partially offsetting the increases are certain assets which have reached the end of
their useful lives as well as accelerated depreciation taken on our prior office building in fiscal
2009 (see Daytona Development Project).
The impairment of long-lived assets, during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010, of
approximately $0.4 million and $1.1 million, respectively, is attributable to the removal of
certain long-lived assets located at our motorsports facilities. During the three months ended
August 31, 2009, we recognized the aforementioned non-cash, pre-tax charge in our results of
approximately $13.0 million, or $0.16 per diluted share after-tax (see Staten Island Property).
Interest income decreased approximately $0.2 million and $0.8 million during the three and nine
months ended August 31, 2010, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. The
decrease was attributable to lower interest rates as compared to the same periods in the prior
year. Slightly offsetting the decrease, during the nine month period ending August 31, 2010, were
higher cash balances in fiscal 2010 as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2009.
Interest expense increased by approximately $13.8 million and $12.8 million, during the three and
nine months ended August 31, 2010, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year.
The increase is primarily due to the recognition of the expense attributable to the aforementioned
interest rate swap (see Future Liquidity) and, to a lesser extent, interest on the construction
loan for our new headquarters building. Partially offsetting the increase is the funding of the
$150 million principal 4.2% Senior Notes maturity in April 2009 and the lower outstanding balance
on our credit facility as compared to the same period in the prior year.
Equity in net loss from equity investments represents our 50.0 percent equity investments in
Motorsports Authentics and Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway during the three and nine months
ended August 31, 2010, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior year. Our 50.0
percent portion of Motorsports Authentics net loss from operations, including the previously
discussed impairment recognized in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, are approximately $3.2
million and approximately $62.1 million, for the three month and nine month periods ended August
31, 2009. We did not recognize any net loss from operations of Motorsports Authentics during the
three and nine months ended August 31, 2010, respectively (see Equity and Other Investments).
Our effective income tax rate was approximately 7.6 percent and 25.4 percent for the three and nine
months ended August 31, 2010, as compared to 49.8 percent and 109.8 percent for the same respective
periods of the prior year (see Income Taxes).
As a result of the foregoing, net income for the three month period ending August 31, 2010, as
compared to the same period in prior year, reflected a decrease of approximately $0.8 million, or
$0.01 per diluted share. Net income for the nine month period ending August 31, 2010, as compared
to the same period in prior year, reflected an increase of approximately $41.5 million, or $0.86
per diluted share.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
We have historically generated sufficient cash flow from operations to fund our working capital
needs and capital expenditure at existing facilities, payments of an annual cash dividend, and more
recently, to repurchase our shares under our Stock Purchase Plan. 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 August 31, 2010, we had cash, and cash equivalents
totaling approximately $89.2 million; $150.0 million principal amount of senior notes outstanding;
debt service funding commitment of approximately $64.8 million principal amount related to the
taxable special obligation revenue (TIF) bonds issued by the Unified Government of Wyandotte
County/Kansas City, Kansas (Unified Government); $51.1 million principal term loan related to our
headquarters office building (the International Motorsports Center, or IMC); and $2.8 million
principal amount of other third party debt. At August 31, 2010, we had a working capital deficit of
$1.9 million, primarily driven by the payments made on the 2006 Credit Facility, as well as
settlements made on the interest rate swap. At November 30, 2009, we had a working capital surplus
of $104.0 million, primarily driven by the $112.0 million recovery of funds previously on deposit
with the Service.
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 August 31, 2010, we have
approximately $296.1 million available to draw upon under our 2006 Credit Facility, if needed. See
Future Liquidity for additional disclosures relating to our 2006 Credit Facility and certain
risks that may affect our near term operating results and liquidity.
As it relates to capital allocation, our top priority is fan and competitor safety as well as
regulatory compliance. In addition, we remain focused on driving incremental earnings by improving
the fan experience with certain upgrades to our facilities to increase ticket sales. We will also
focus on maintaining modest debt levels.
Beyond that, we are also making strategic investments in external projects that complement our core
business and provide value for our shareholders. Those options include acquisitions; new market
development; ancillary real estate development; and share repurchases.
During the nine months ended August 31, 2010, our significant cash flows items include the
following:
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Capital Expenditures
For the nine months ended August 31, 2010, we spent $74.7 million on capital expenditures, compared
to approximately $65.5 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2009, which includes $56.1
million for projects at our existing facilities related to construction of a new media center at
Michigan as part of the terrace suite redevelopment project; construction of a new state of the art
LED leader board and video screens at Richmond; construction of grandstand seating enhancements at
Michigan and Talladega; grandstand seating enhancements and new vehicle parking areas at Daytona;
and a variety of other improvements and renovations. The remaining balance of approximately $18.6
million is associated with approximately $8.6 million related to completion of IMC which is funded
from long-term restricted cash and investments provided by the IMC financing; the purchase of land
in Daytona; and additional capitalized spending for the Staten Island property.
At August 31, 2010, we have approximately $55.0 million remaining in capital projects currently
approved for our existing facilities. These projects include the track repaving
and parking improvements
at Daytona;
grandstand seating enhancements and infield improvements at Michigan; grandstand seating enhancements at Talladega; installation of track lighting and track
enhancements at Kansas; improvements at various facilities for expansion of parking, camping
capacity and other uses; 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.
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As a result of these currently approved projects and anticipated additional approvals in fiscal
2010, we expect our total fiscal 2010 capital expenditures will be approximately $85.0 million to
$95.0 million which includes approximately $70.0 million to $80.0 million of capital expenditures
at our existing facilities, 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
General
As discussed in Future Trends in Operating Results, economic conditions, including those
affecting disposable consumer income and corporate budgets such as employment, business conditions,
interest rates and taxation rates, may impact our ability to sell tickets to our events and to
secure revenues from corporate marketing partnerships. We believe that adverse economic trends,
particularly the decline in consumer confidence and the rise in unemployment, significantly
contributed to the decrease in attendance for certain of our motorsports entertainment events
during fiscal 2009 and substantially all of these trends have continued throughout fiscal 2010.
This will negatively impact year-over-year comparability for most all of our revenue categories for
the full year, with the exception of domestic broadcast and ancillary media rights fees.
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. Despite current economic conditions, 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 remain interested in pursuing further acquisition and/or development opportunities that
would increase shareholder value. The timing, size and success, as well as associated potential
capital 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, over the longer term 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. In addition to local, national, and global economic
and financial market conditions, consumer and corporate spending could be adversely affected by
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 wars in Iraq and Afghanistan 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.
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 these
unsecured senior notes for registered senior notes with substantially identical terms (2004 Senior
Notes). At August 31, 2010, outstanding 2004 Senior Notes totaled approximately $150.0 million,
net of unamortized discounts, which is comprised of $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
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redemption prices as defined in the indenture. Our wholly owned domestic 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, we 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. We terminated the
interest rate swap agreements on April 23, 2004 and received approximately $2.2 million, which was
amortized over the life of the 4.2 percent Senior Notes that matured in April 2009.
In June 2008, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to effectively lock in a substantial
portion of the interest rate exposure on approximately $150.0 million notional amount in
anticipation of refinancing the $150.0 million 4.2 percent Senior Notes that matured in April 2009.
This interest rate swap was designated and qualified as a cash flow hedge under ASC 815,
Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging. As a result of the uncertainty with the U.S. credit
markets, in February 2009, we amended and re-designated our interest rate swap agreement as a cash
flow hedge with an expiration in February 2011.
In August 2010, based on its current financial position, we discontinued approximately $50.0
million notional amount of the cash flow hedge and settled the related liability for approximately
$12.4 million, as it became probable that the original forecasted amount of the transaction will be
reduced from $150.0 million to $100.0 million. Therefore we did not re-designate the remaining
$100.0 million notional amount of the remaining interest rate swap and as a result recognized the
subsequent change in fair value of the swap through August 31, 2010, totaling approximately $3.1
million, as additional interest expense in its consolidated income statement during the third
quarter of fiscal 2010. Also, in August 2010, we settled an additional $20.0 million notional
amount of the cash flow hedge and paid the related liability for approximately $5.4 million. As a
result of these transactions, the remaining notional amount of the swap was $80.0 million and had
an estimated fair value of a liability totaling approximately $22.6 million at August 31, 2010. The
estimated fair value is based on relevant market information and quoted market prices at August 31,
2010 and is recognized in other comprehensive loss or interest expense in the consolidated
financial statements. In September 2010 we settled an additional $20.0 million notional amount of
the cash flow hedge resulting in a payment of approximately $5.4 million. As part of the
re-designation in February 2009 and the discontinuance of a portion of the hedged transaction in
August 2010, the change in the fair value of the interest rate swap arrangement totaling
approximately $32.6 million was deferred in other comprehensive income. During the three and nine
months ended August 31, 2010, as a result of the above transactions, we recognized approximately
$10.9 million and $13.4 million, respectively, of this balance which is reflected in interest
expense in the consolidated statement of operations. Based on the current assumptions of our future
debt issuance, we expect to recognize up to approximately $2.1 million of this balance during the
next 12 months in interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations.
Our wholly owned subsidiary, Raceway Associates, which owns and operates Chicagoland Speedway and
Route 66 Raceway, has the following debt outstanding at August 31, 2010:
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Revenue bonds payable (4.8 percent Revenue Bonds) consisting of
economic development revenue bonds issued by the City of Joliet,
Illinois to finance certain land improvements. The 4.8 percent Revenue
Bonds have an interest rate of 4.8 percent and a monthly payment of
$29,000 principal and interest. At August 31, 2010, outstanding
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Revenue bonds payable (6.8 percent Revenue Bonds) that are special
service area revenue bonds issued by the City of Joliet, Illinois to
finance certain land improvements. 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 2012. At August 31, 2010, outstanding principal on the 6.8
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In July 2008, a wholly owned subsidiary of ours entered into a construction term loan agreement
(6.3 percent Term Loan) to finance the construction of the International Motorsports Center. The
6.3 percent Term Loan has a 25 year term due October 2034, an interest rate of 6.3 percent, and a
current monthly payment of approximately $292,000. At August 31, 2010, the outstanding principal
on the 6.3 percent Term Loan was approximately $51.1 million.
In January 1999, the Unified Government, issued approximately $71.3 million in TIF bonds in
connection with the financing of construction of Kansas Speedway. At August 31, 2010, outstanding
TIF bonds totaled approximately $64.8 million, net of the unamortized discount, which is comprised
of a $15.9 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
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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
August 31, 2010, the Unified Government had approximately $2.6 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.
Our $300.0 million 2006 Credit Facility contains a feature that 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 our highest debt rating as determined by specified rating agencies. At August 31, 2010, we
had no outstanding amounts under the Credit Facility. We are currently in discussions with lenders
regarding entering into a new revolving credit facility agreement and expect to have a new facility
in place no later than the end of the 2011 first fiscal quarter.
Speedway Developments
In light of NASCARs publicly announced position regarding additional potential realignment of the
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule, we believe there are still potential development opportunities
for public/private partnerships in new, underserved markets across the country, which could include
Denver, Colorado, the Northwest U.S. and the New York Metropolitan area.
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway
On December 1, 2009, Kansas Entertainment, LLC, (Kansas Entertainment) a 50/50 joint venture of
Penn Hollywood Kansas, Inc. (Penn), a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, Inc. and Kansas
Speedway Development Corporation (KSDC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ISC, was selected by the
Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board to develop and operate a gaming facility in the
Northeast Zone (Wyandotte County, Kansas). On February 12, 2010, Kansas Entertainment received the
final approval under the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, along with its gaming license from the Kansas
Racing and Gaming Commission. Construction of the Hollywood-themed and branded entertainment
destination facility, overlooking turn two of Kansas Speedway, began in April 2010 with a planned
opening in the first half of 2012.
The initial phase of this project, including certain changes to the scope and mix of gaming
operations and amenities approved by the Kansas Lottery Commission in August 2010, features an
82,000 square foot casino with 2,000 slot machines and 52 table games (including 12 poker tables),
a 1,253 space parking structure as well as a sports-themed bar, dining and entertainment options.
Kansas Entertainment anticipates funding the initial phase of the development with a mix of equity
contributions from each partner as well third party financing, preferably on a project secured
non-recourse basis, which it is currently pursuing. KSDC and Penn will share equally in the cost of
developing and constructing the facility. We currently estimate that our share of capitalized
development costs for the project, excluding our contribution of the land, will be approximately
$155.0 million. In addition, we expect to continue to incur certain other start up and related
costs through opening, a number of which will be expensed through equity in net loss from equity
investments. Penn is the managing member of Kansas Entertainment and will be responsible for the
development and operation of the casino and hotel.
Daytona Development Project
We are exploring development of a mixed-use entertainment destination development on 71 acres
located directly across International Speedway Boulevard from our Daytona motorsports entertainment
facility.
The initial development includes the recently completed approximately 188,000 square foot office
building, the International Motorsports Center, which houses the headquarters of ISC, NASCAR, Grand
American and their related businesses, and additional space for other tenants. The IMC was financed
in July 2008 through a $51.3 million construction term loan obtained by our wholly owned
subsidiary, which was created to own and operate the office building.
Approved land use entitlements for the remaining project allow for a 265,000 square foot mixed-use
retail/dining/entertainment area. Development of the balance of the project is dependent on
several factors, including lease arrangements, availability of project
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financing and overall market conditions. We recognized additional depreciation on this existing
office building of approximately $1.0 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2009. There was
no additional depreciation recognized in fiscal year 2010.
While we continue to believe that a mixed-use retail/dining/entertainment area located across from
our Daytona facility will be a successful project, given the current economic conditions and the
uncertainty associated with the future, development of the project will depend on its economic
feasibility.
Staten Island Property
In connection with our efforts to develop a major motorsports entertainment facility in the New
York metropolitan area, our subsidiary, 380 Development, LLC (380 Development), purchased 676
acres located in the New York City borough of Staten Island in early fiscal 2005 and began
improvements including fill operations on the property. In December 2006, we announced our decision
to discontinue pursuit of the speedway development on Staten Island. In October 2009, we announced
that we had entered into a definitive agreement with KB Marine Holdings LLC (KB Holdings) under
which KB Holdings would acquire 100.0 percent of the outstanding equity membership interests of 380
Development. The purchase and sale agreement (Agreement) called for the transaction to close no
later than February 25, 2010, subject to certain conditions, including KB Holdings securing the
required equity commitments to acquire the property and performing its obligations under the
Agreement. As a result of KB Holdings failure to perform its obligations, the closing did not
occur on February 25, 2010.
On September 2, 2010, we executed a second amendment to the Agreement which provided an extension
to KB Holdings to close the transaction on or before November 30, 2010. Under the terms of that
extension, the purchase price to be paid by KB Holdings is $88.0 million, $33.6 million of which,
in non-refundable deposits and cash, is to be received at or prior to closing, and $54.4 million of
which will be in the form of a promissory note payable on or before August 31, 2011. The promissory
note will have a market-based interest rate and will be secured by a first priority security
interest in the outstanding equity membership interests of 380 Development. We expect the proceeds
from the sale, net of applicable broker commissions and other closing costs will result in an
immaterial gain or loss on the transaction upon closing.
While we remain optimistic that a closing will occur, there can be no assurance that KB Holdings
will secure the required equity commitments and proceed to closing.
Inflation
We do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our operating costs and earnings.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010, there have been no material changes in our
market risk exposures.
From time to time we utilize derivative investments in the form of interest rate swaps and locks to
manage the fixed and floating interest rate mix of our total debt portfolio and related overall
cost of borrowing. The notional amount, interest payment and maturity dates of the swaps and locks
match the terms of the debt they are intended to modify. In June 2008, we entered into an interest
rate swap agreement to effectively lock in a substantial portion of the interest rate exposure on
approximately $150.0 million notional amount in anticipation of refinancing the $150.0 million 4.2
percent Senior Notes that matured in April 2009. This interest rate swap was designated and
qualified as a cash flow hedge under ASC 815, Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging. As a result
of the uncertainty with the U.S. credit markets, in February 2009, we amended and re-designated this
interest rate swap agreement as a cash flow hedge with an expiration in February 2011.
In August 2010, based on its current financial position, we discontinued approximately $50.0
million notional amount of the cash flow hedge and settled the related liability for approximately
$12.4 million, as it became probable that the original forecasted amount of the transaction will be
reduced from $150.0 million to $100.0 million. We did not re-designate the remaining $100.0
million notional amount of the remaining interest rate swap and as a result recognized the
subsequent change in fair value of the swap through August 31, 2010, totaling approximately $3.1
million, as additional interest expense in its consolidated income statement during the third
quarter of fiscal 2010. Also, in August 2010, we settled an additional $20.0 million notional
amount of the cash flow hedge and paid the related liability for approximately $5.4 million. As a
result of these transactions, the remaining notional amount of the swap was $80.0 million and had
an estimated fair value of a liability totaling approximately $22.6 million at August 31, 2010. The
estimated fair value is based on relevant market information and quoted market prices at August 31,
2010 and is recognized in other comprehensive loss or interest expense in the consolidated
financial statements. In September 2010 we settled an additional $20.0 million notional amount of
the cash flow hedge resulting in a payment of approximately $5.4 million. As part of the
re-designation in February 2009 and the discontinuance of a portion of the hedged transaction in
August 2010, the change in the fair value of the interest rate swap
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arrangement totaling approximately $32.6 million was deferred in other comprehensive income. During
the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010, as a result of the above transactions, we
recognized approximately $10.9 million and $13.4 million, respectively, of this balance which is
reflected in interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations. Based on the current
assumptions of our future debt issuance, we expect to recognize up to approximately $2.1 million of
this balance in interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations.
ITEM 4. DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Subsequent to August 31, 2010, 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 August 31, 2010, 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 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, 2009 the important factors that could
cause our actual results to differ from our expectations. There have been no material changes to
those risk factors.
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
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Our approved stock purchase plan (the Plan) allows us to purchase up to $250.0 million of its
outstanding Class A common shares. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased under the Plan
will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and regulatory requirements,
capital availability and other market conditions. The Plan may be suspended or discontinued at any
time without prior notice. No shares have been or will be knowingly purchased from our insiders or
their affiliates. Since inception of the Plan through August 31, 2010, we have purchased 5,099,797
shares of our Class A common shares, for a total of approximately $218.0 million. Included in
these totals are the purchases of 185,070 shares of our Class A common shares during the nine
months ended August 31, 2010, at an average cost of approximately $28.53 per share (including
commissions), for a total of approximately $5.3 million. There were no purchases of its Class A
common shares during the three months ended August 31, 2010. At August 31, 2010, we have
approximately $32.0 million remaining repurchase authority under the current Plan.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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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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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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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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Section 1350 Certification filed herewith |
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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
(Registrant)
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Date: October 7, 2010 |
/s/ Daniel W. Houser
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Daniel W. Houser, Senior Vice President, |
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Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
and Principal Accounting Officer |
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