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LAS VEGAS, March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ACME Inc. (NYSE: ) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.

For the fourth quarter 2010, we reported a net loss of $7.1 million, or $0.08 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.0 million, or $0.01 per share, in the same period last year.

Adjusted Earnings(1) for the fourth quarter 2010 reflect a loss of $3.9 million, or $0.05 per share, compared to earnings of $0.2 million, or less than $0.01 per share, for the same period in 2009. Certain pre-tax items included in Adjusted Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2010 resulted in a net increase in income of $4.9 million ($3.2 million, net of tax, or $0.03 per share). By comparison, certain pre-tax items included in Adjusted Earnings for the fourth quarter 2009 resulted in a net increase in income of $2.0 million ($1.2 million, net of tax, or $0.01 per share). Pre-tax items included in adjusted earnings are listed in a table at the end of this press release.

Net revenues were $551.9 million for the fourth quarter 2010, compared to $560.4 million(2) during the same quarter in 2009, a decrease of 1.5%. Total Adjusted EBITDA was $100.0 million for the quarter, a decrease of 3.1% from $103.2 million(2) in the prior year.

Commenting on the quarter, Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of ACME Inc., said, "As expected, fourth-quarter comparisons were the best of the year, as business conditions and consumer confidence continued to improve. As the economic recovery gains momentum, we anticipate we will see increases in both visitation and spend-per-visit, resulting in a return to consistent growth across our business this year."

(1) See footnotes at the end of the release for additional information relative to non-GAAP financial measures.

(2) See financial schedules at the end of this release for reconciliations relative to the pro forma effect of the consolidation of Borgata as if such consolidation had occurred as of the beginning of the period presented.


Full-Year 2010 Results

We reported net income for the year ended December 31, 2010, of $10.3 million, or $0.12 per share. By comparison, we reported net income of $4.2 million, or $0.05 per share for the full year ended December 31, 2009.

Adjusted Earnings for the full year 2010 were $10.6 million, or $0.12 per share, compared to $31.6 million, or $0.37 per share for the full year 2009.

Net revenues as reported were $2.14 billion and $1.64 billion for the full year ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. Total Adjusted EBITDA was $420.3 million for 2010, as compared to $389.5 million in 2009. The 2010 results reflect the consolidation of Borgata, effective March 24, 2010.

Consolidating Borgata on a pro forma basis for the full year 2010 and 2009, net revenues were $2.30 billion and $2.42 billion, respectively, and Adjusted EBITDA on a comparable basis was $445.2 million and $527.7 million for those periods, respectively.

Key Operations Review

Las Vegas Locals

In our Las Vegas Locals segment, fourth-quarter 2010 net revenues were $152.1 million versus $155.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2009. Fourth-quarter 2010 Adjusted EBITDA was $34.1 million, compared to $34.7 million reported in the same quarter of 2009. These results marked the region's best year-over-year comparison in 12 quarters, as our operating margins remained consistent and local economic conditions began to stabilize.

Downtown

Our Downtown Las Vegas properties generated net revenues of $57.1 million for the fourth quarter 2010, compared to $58.0 million in the fourth quarter 2009. Adjusted EBITDA was $10.9 million, down from $12.2 million in the fourth quarter 2009. While we continued to expand our leading market share Downtown, business results were impacted by our Hawaiian charter operation.

Midwest and South

In our Midwest and South region, we recorded $172.5 million in net revenues for the fourth quarter 2010, up from $170.3 million for the same period in 2009. Adjusted EBITDA for the current period was $30.4 million, an increase of 3.4% from the $29.4 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2009. This increase was the region's best year-over-year comparison in five quarters. The gain was primarily driven by strong business volumes at our southern Louisiana properties.

Borgata

Borgata's net revenues for the fourth quarter 2010 were $168.8 million, versus $175.4 million in the fourth quarter 2009. Adjusted EBITDA was $34.1 million, down 6.3% from $36.4 million in the comparable period in 2009. While we were encouraged by growth in slot win, non-gaming revenue and overall market share, these gains were offset by higher promotional expense, declines in table game hold and volume, and increased regional competition.

Key Financial Statistics

The following is additional information as of December 31, 2010:

  • Cash, excluding Borgata: $103.2 million
  • Cash at Borgata: $42.1 million
  • Debt, excluding Borgata: $2.39 billion (including $1.43 billion outstanding under ACME Inc.'s bank credit facility)
  • Debt at Borgata: $860.9 million (including $60.9 million outstanding under Borgata's bank credit facility)

Conference Call Information

We will host our fourth-quarter and full-year 2010 conference call today, March 1, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. The conference call number is 888.680.0878 and the passcode is 40848173. Please call up to 15 minutes in advance to ensure you are connected prior to the start of the call.

The conference call will also be available live on the Internet at www.google.com, www.google.com, or:

http://www.google.com/

Following the call's completion, a replay will be available by dialing 888.286.8010 today, March 1, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Eastern and continuing through Tuesday, March 8. The passcode for the replay will be 65093144. The replay will also be available on the Internet at www.google.com.

The results of Borgata for the period from October 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 are included in our condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2010, and its results for the period from March 24, 2010 through December 31, 2010 are included in our condensed consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2010

2009

2010

2009

(In thousands, except per share data)

Revenues

Gaming

$ 468,204

$ 320,377

$ 1,812,487

$ 1,372,091

Food and beverage

92,422

55,950

347,588

229,374

Room

56,799

29,054

211,046

122,305

Other

32,008

24,253

123,603

100,396

Gross revenues

649,433

429,634

2,494,724

1,824,166

Less promotional allowances

97,493

44,686

353,825

183,180

Net revenues

551,940

384,948

2,140,899

1,640,986

Costs and expenses

Gaming

224,357

162,710

859,818

664,739

Food and beverage

48,359

31,306

180,840

125,830

Room

12,556

9,443

49,323

39,655

Other

25,125

19,110

99,458

77,840

Selling, general and administrative

98,576

67,445

369,217

284,937

Maintenance and utilities

35,952

22,185

140,722

92,296

Depreciation and amortization

51,370

39,103

199,275

164,427

Corporate expense

12,225

12,540

48,861

47,617

Preopening expenses

3,415

3,025

8,405

17,798

Write-downs and other items, net

(219)

365

4,713

41,780

Total costs and expenses

511,716

367,232

1,960,632

1,556,919

Operating income from Borgata

-

8,205

8,146

72,126

Operating income

40,224

25,921

188,413

156,193

Other expense (income)

Interest income

(1)

(1)

(5)

(6)

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

55,016

33,024

164,454

146,830

Fair value adjustment of derivative instruments

480

-

480

-

(Gain) loss on early retirements of debt, net

1,191

(3,223)

(2,758)

(15,284)

Gain on equity distribution

-

-

(2,535)

-

Other income

-

-

(10,000)

-

Other non-operating expenses

-

3

-

33

Other non-operating expenses from Borgata, net

-

3,073

3,133

19,303

Total other expense, net

56,686

32,876

152,769

150,876

Income (loss) before income taxes

(16,462)

(6,955)

35,644

5,317

Income taxes

7,296

5,931

(8,236)

(1,076)

Net income (loss)

(9,166)

(1,024)

27,408

4,241

Noncontrolling interest

2,068

-

(17,098)

-

Net income (loss) attributable to ACME Inc.

$ (7,098)

$ (1,024)

$ 10,310

$ 4,241

Basic net income (loss) per common share

$ (0.08)

$ (0.01)

$ 0.12

$ 0.05

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

86,877

86,276

86,601

86,429

Diluted net income (loss) per common share

$ (0.08)

$ (0.01)

$ 0.12

$ 0.05

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

86,877

86,276

86,831

86,517


The following table sets forth the consolidation of Borgata from a basis comparable to the historical reporting by ACME Inc.. For purposes of this presentation, and consistent with GAAP, Borgata has been consolidated for the entire period presented, or for the period from October 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. The historical column reflects equity method accounting for Borgata. The consolidating columns are presented for purposes of additional disclosure and as a reconciliation to the current GAAP presentation of ACME Inc..

Three Months Ended December 31, 2010

ACME Inc.

ACME Inc.

Historical

Borgata

Adjustments

Consolidated

(In thousands, except per share data)

Revenues

Gaming

$ 319,445

$ 148,759

$ -

$ 468,204

Food and beverage

58,260

34,162

-

92,422

Room

29,795

27,004

-

56,799

Other

22,303

9,705

-

32,008

Gross revenues

429,803

219,630

-

649,433

Less promotional allowances

46,649

50,844

-

97,493

Net revenues

383,154

168,786

-

551,940

Costs and expenses

Gaming

162,044

62,313

-

224,357

Food and beverage

31,963

16,396

-

48,359

Room

9,343

3,213

-

12,556

Other

17,444

7,681

-

25,125

Selling, general and administrative

68,066

30,510

-

98,576

Maintenance and utilities

21,376

14,576

-

35,952

Depreciation and amortization

34,797

16,573

-

51,370

Corporate expense

12,225

-

-

12,225

Preopening expenses

3,415

-

-

3,415

Write-downs and other items, net

(203)

(16)

-

(219)

Total costs and expenses

360,470

151,246

-

511,716

Operating income from Borgata

8,770

-

(8,770)

-

Operating income

31,454

17,540

(8,770)

40,224

Other expense (income)

Interest income

(1)

-

-

(1)

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

33,225

21,791

-

55,016

Fair value adjustment of derivative instruments

480

-

-

480

Gain on early retirements of debt

1,191

-

-

1,191

Other income

-

-

-

-

Other non-operating expenses from Borgata, net

10,838

-

(10,838)

-

Total other expense, net

45,733

21,791

(10,838)

56,686

Income (loss) before income taxes

(14,279)

(4,251)

2,068

(16,462)

Income taxes

7,181

115

-

7,296

Net income (loss)

(7,098)

(4,136)

2,068

(9,166)

Noncontrolling interest

-

-

2,068

2,068

Net income (loss) attributable to ACME Inc.

$ (7,098)

$ (4,136)

$ 4,136

$ (7,098)

Basic net income (loss) per common share

$ (0.08)

$ (0.08)

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

86,877

86,877

Diluted net income (loss) per common share

$ (0.08)

$ (0.08)

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

86,877

86,877


The following supplemental pro forma information presents the financial results as if the effective control of Borgata had occurred on October 1, 2009 for the three months ended December 31, 2009, to provide a basis of comparability to the three months ended December 31, 2010. This supplemental pro forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes and does not purport to be indicative of what the actual results would have been had the consolidation of Borgata been completed as of the earlier dates, nor are they indicative of any future results.

Three Months Ended December 31, 2009

ACME Inc.

ACME Inc.

Historical

Borgata

Adjustments

Pro Forma

(In thousands, except per share data)

Revenues

Gaming

$ 320,377

$ 153,387

$ -

$ 473,764

Food and beverage

55,950

32,297

-

88,247

Room

29,054

26,087

-

55,141

Other

24,253

10,124

-

34,377

Gross revenues

429,634

221,895

-

651,529

Less promotional allowances

44,686

46,487

-

91,173

Net revenues

384,948

175,408

-

560,356

Costs and expenses

Gaming

162,710

65,352

-

228,062

Food and beverage

31,306

15,395

-

46,701

Room

9,443

2,942

-

12,385

Other

19,110

8,323

-

27,433

Selling, general and administrative

67,445

31,914

-

99,359

Maintenance and utilities

22,185

15,034

-

37,219

Depreciation and amortization

39,103

19,380

324

58,807

Corporate expense

12,540

-

-

12,540

Preopening expenses

3,025

-

-

3,025

Write-downs and other items, net

365

10

-

375

Total costs and expenses

367,232

158,350

324

525,906

Operating income from Borgata

8,205

-

(8,205)

-

Operating income

25,921

17,058

(8,529)

34,450

Other expense (income)

Interest income

(1)

-

-

(1)

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

33,024

5,787

-

38,811

Gain on early retirements of debt

(3,223)

-

-

(3,223)

Other non-operating expenses

3

-

-

3

Other non-operating expenses from Borgata, net

3,073

-

(3,073)

-

Total other expense, net

32,876

5,787

(3,073)

35,590

Income (loss) before income taxes

(6,955)

11,271

(5,456)

(1,140)

Income taxes

5,931

(359)

-

5,572

Net income (loss)

(1,024)

10,912

(5,456)

4,432

Noncontrolling interest

-

-

(5,456)

(5,456)

Net income (loss) attributable to ACME Inc.

$ (1,024)

$ 10,912

$ (10,912)

$ (1,024)

Basic net income (loss) per common share

$ (0.01)

$ (0.01)

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

86,276

86,276

Diluted net income (loss) per common share

$ (0.01)

$ (0.01)

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

86,276

86,276


The following table sets forth the consolidation of Borgata from a basis comparable to the historical reporting by ACME Inc.. For purposes of this presentation, and consistent with GAAP, Borgata has been consolidated for the period from March 24, 2010 through December 31, 2010. The historical column reflects the equity method accounting for Borgata. The consolidating columns are presented for purposes of additional disclosure and as a reconciliation to the current GAAP presentation of ACME Inc..

Year Ended December 31, 2010

ACME Inc.

Borgata

ACME Inc.

Historical

Stub

Eliminations

Consolidated

(In thousands, except per share data)

Revenues

Gaming

$ 1,306,414

$ 506,073

$ -

$ 1,812,487

Food and beverage

231,054

116,534

-

347,588

Room

120,000

91,046

-

211,046

Other

89,851

33,752

-

123,603

Gross revenues

1,747,319

747,405

-

2,494,724

Less promotional allowances

186,561

167,264

-

353,825

Net revenues

1,560,758

580,141

-

2,140,899

Costs and expenses

Gaming

655,856

203,962

-

859,818

Food and beverage

124,851

55,989

-

180,840

Room

37,517

11,806

-

49,323

Other

72,249

27,209

-

99,458

Selling, general and administrative

274,234

94,983

-

369,217

Maintenance and utilities

90,809

49,913

-

140,722

Depreciation and amortization

146,389

52,886

-

199,275

Corporate expense

48,861

-

-

48,861

Preopening expenses

8,405

-

-

8,405

Write-downs and other items, net

4,721

(8)

-

4,713

Total costs and expenses

1,463,892

496,740

-

1,960,632

Operating income from Borgata

49,846

-

(41,700)

8,146

Operating income

146,712

83,401

(41,700)

188,413

Other expense (income)

Interest income

(5)

-

-

(5)

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

119,316

45,138

-

164,454

Fair value adjustment of derivative instruments

480

-

-

480

Gain on early retirements of debt

(2,758)

-

-

(2,758)

Gain on equity distribution

(2,535)

-

-

(2,535)

Other income

(10,000)

-

-

(10,000)

Other non-operating expenses from Borgata, net

27,736

-

(24,603)

3,133

Total other expense, net

132,234

45,138

(24,603)

152,769

Income before income taxes

14,478

38,263

(17,097)

35,644

Income taxes

(4,168)

(4,068)

-

(8,236)

Net income

10,310

34,195

(17,097)

27,408

Noncontrolling interest

-

-

(17,098)

(17,098)

Net income attributable to ACME Inc.

$ 10,310

$ 34,195

$ (34,195)

$ 10,310

Basic net income per common share

$ 0.12

$ 0.12

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

86,601

86,601

Diluted net income per common share

$ 0.12

$ 0.12

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

86,831

86,831


The following supplemental pro forma information presents the financial results as if the effective control of Borgata had occurred on January 1, 2010 (as opposed to March 24, 2010) for the year ended December 31, 2010. This supplemental pro forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes and does not purport to be indicative of what the actual results would have been had the consolidation of Borgata been completed as of the earlier dates, nor are they indicative of any future results.

Year Ended December 31, 2010

ACME Inc.

Borgata

ACME Inc.

Historical

Historical

Eliminations

Pro Forma

(In thousands, except per share data)

Revenues

Gaming

$ 1,306,414

$ 643,904

$ -

$ 1,950,318

Food and beverage

231,054

147,751

-

378,805

Room

120,000

115,199

-

235,199

Other

89,851

42,931

-

132,782

Gross revenues

1,747,319

949,785

-

2,697,104

Less promotional allowances

186,561

211,356

-

397,917

Net revenues

1,560,758

738,429

-

2,299,187

Costs and expenses

Gaming

655,856

263,823

-

919,679

Food and beverage

124,851

69,489

-

194,340

Room

37,517

13,992

-

51,509

Other

72,249

34,334

-

106,583

Selling, general and administrative

274,234

123,963

-

398,197

Maintenance and utilities

90,809

63,435

-

154,244

Depreciation and amortization

146,389

69,640

-

216,029

Corporate expense

48,861

-

-

48,861

Preopening expenses

8,405

-

-

8,405

Write-downs and other items, net

4,721

60

-

4,781

Total costs and expenses

1,463,892

638,736

-

2,102,628

Operating income from Borgata

49,846

-

(49,846)

-

Operating income

146,712

99,693

(49,846)

196,559

Other expense (income)

Interest income

(5)

-

-

(5)

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

119,316

50,199

-

169,515

Fair value adjustment of derivative instruments

480

-

480

Gain on early retirements of debt

(2,758)

-

-

(2,758)

Gain on controlling interest in Borgata

(2,535)

-

(2,535)

Other income

(10,000)

-

-

(10,000)

Other non-operating expenses from Borgata, net

27,736

-

(27,736)

-

Total other expense, net

132,234

50,199

(27,736)

154,697

Income before income taxes

14,478

49,494

(22,110)

41,862

Income taxes

(4,168)

(5,273)

-

(9,441)

Net income

10,310

44,221

(22,110)

32,421

Noncontrolling interest

-

-

(22,111)

(22,111)

Net income attributable to ACME Inc.

$ 10,310

$ 44,221

$ (44,221)

$ 10,310

Basic net income per common share

$ 0.12

$ 0.12

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

86,601

86,601

Diluted net income per common share

$ 0.12

$ 0.12

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

86,831

86,831


The following supplemental pro forma information presents the financial results as if the effective control of Borgata had occurred on January 1, 2009 for the year ended December 31, 2009, to provide a basis of comparability to the year ended December 31, 2010. This supplemental pro forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes and does not purport to be indicative of what the actual results would have been had the consolidation of Borgata been completed as of the earlier dates, nor are they indicative of any future results.

Year Ended December 31, 2009

ACME Inc.

ACME Inc.

Historical

Borgata

Adjustments

Pro Forma

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

Revenues

Gaming

$ 1,372,091

$ 691,428

$ -

$ 2,063,519

Food and beverage

229,374

143,410

-

372,784

Room

122,305

113,143

-

235,448

Other

100,396

42,620

-

143,016

Gross revenues

1,824,166

990,601

-

2,814,767

Less promotional allowances

183,180

213,193

-

396,373

Net revenues

1,640,986

777,408

-

2,418,394

Costs and expenses

Gaming

664,739

280,620

-

945,359

Food and beverage

125,830

64,217

-

190,047

Room

39,655

11,940

-

51,595

Other

77,840

34,908

-

112,748

Selling, general and administrative

284,937

128,164

-

413,101

Maintenance and utilities

92,296

59,900

-

152,196

Depreciation and amortization

164,427

78,719

1,298

244,444

Corporate expense

47,617

-

-

47,617

Preopening expenses

17,798

699

-

18,497

Write-downs and other items, net

41,780

(28,606)

-

13,174

Total costs and expenses

1,556,919

630,561

1,298

2,188,778

Operating income from Borgata

72,126

-

(72,126)

-

Operating income

156,193

146,847

(73,424)

229,616

Other expense (income)

Interest income

(6)

-

-

(6)

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

146,830

27,668

-

174,498

Gain on early retirements of debt

(15,284)

-

-

(15,284)

Other non-operating expenses

33

-

-

33

Other non-operating expenses from Borgata, net

19,303

-

(19,303)

-

Total other expense, net

150,876

27,668

(19,303)

159,241

Income before income taxes

5,317

119,179

(54,121)

70,375

Income taxes

(1,076)

(10,938)

-

(12,014)

Net income

4,241

108,241

(54,121)

58,361

Noncontrolling interest

-

-

(54,120)

(54,120)

Net income attributable to ACME Inc.

$ 4,241

$ 108,241

$ (108,241)

$ 4,241

Basic net income per common share

$ 0.05

$ 0.05

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

86,429

86,429

Diluted net income per common share

$ 0.05

$ 0.05

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

86,517

86,517


The following table reconciles the net income (loss) in accordance with GAAP to adjusted earnings (loss) and adjusted earnings (loss) per share.

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2010

2009

2010

2009

(In thousands, except per share data)

Net income (loss) attributable to ACME Inc.

$ (7,098)

$ (1,024)

$ 10,310

$ 4,241

Adjustments related to ACME Inc.:

Preopening expenses

3,415

3,025

8,405

17,798

Loss (gain) on early retirements of debt, net

1,191

(3,223)

(2,758)

(15,284)

Other income

-

-

(10,000)

-

Gain on equity distribution

-

-

(2,535)

-

Change in fair value of derivative instruments

480

-

480

-

Write-downs and other items, net

(203)

365

4,721

41,780

Other non-operating expenses

-

3

-

33

Accelerated interest expense for credit facility recommitment

-

1,813

-

1,813

Prior period interest expense related to the finalization

of our purchase price for Dania Jai-Alai

-

-

-

8,883

Adjustments related to Borgata:

Our share of Borgata's preopening expenses

-

-

-

349

Our share of Borgata's write-downs and other items, net

-

5

34

(14,303)

Accelerated amortization of deferred loan fees

-

-

2,012

Write-downs and other items, net

(16)

-

(8)

-

Impact on noncontrolling interest

8

-

(1,002)

-

Income tax effect for above adjustments

(1,721)

(758)

899

(13,680)

Adjusted earnings (loss)

$ (3,944)

$ 206

$ 10,558

$ 31,630

Adjusted earnings (loss) per share (Adjusted EPS)

$ (0.05)

$ 0.00

$ 0.12

$ 0.37

Weighted average shares outstanding

86,877

86,276

86,831

86,517

The following table illustrates the impact of the above adjustments on earnings per share.

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2010

2009

2010

2009

Net income (loss) attributable to ACME Inc.

$ (0.08)

$ (0.01)

$ 0.12

$ 0.05

Adjustments related to ACME Inc.:

Preopening expenses

0.04

0.04

0.10

0.22

Loss (gain) on early retirements of debt

0.01

(0.04)

(0.03)

(0.17)

Other income

-

-

(0.12)

-

Gain on equity distribution

-

-

(0.03)

-

Change in fair value of derivative instruments

-

-

0.01

-

Write-downs and other items, net

-

-

0.05

0.48

Other non-operating expenses

-

-

-

-

Accelerated interest expense for credit facility recommitment

-

0.02

-

0.02

Prior period interest expense related to the finalization

of our purchase price for Dania Jai-Alai

-

-

-

0.10

Adjustments related to Borgata:

Our share of Borgata's preopening expenses

-

-

-

-

Our share of Borgata's write-downs and other items, net

-

-

-

(0.17)

Accelerated amortization of deferred loan fees

-

-

0.02

Write-downs and other items, net

-

-

-

-

Impact on noncontrolling interest

-

-

(0.01)

-

Income tax effect for above adjustments

(0.02)

(0.01)

0.01

(0.16)

Adjusted earnings (loss) per share

$ (0.05)

$0.00

$ 0.12

$ 0.37


The following table presents Net Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA by operating segment and reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) attributable to ACME Inc. on our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months and year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. Note that the results from Dania Jai-Alai are classified as part of total other operating costs and expenses and are not included in Adjusted EBITDA. Additionally, the results for the three months ended December 31, 2010, as reported in the table below, reflect the consolidation of Borgata for the entire period and the results for the year ended December 31, 2010 reflect the consolidation of Borgata for the period from March 24, 2010 through December 31, 2010. The three months and year ended December 31, 2009 are reported on a historical basis.

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2010

2009

2010

2009

(In thousands)

Net Revenues

Las Vegas Locals

$ 152,123

$ 154,966

$ 607,366

$ 641,941

Downtown Las Vegas

57,133

58,049

218,221

229,149

Midwest and South

172,546

170,251

728,767

762,336

Atlantic City

168,786

-

580,140

-

Reportable Segment Net revenues

550,588

383,266

2,134,494

1,633,426

Other

1,352

1,682

6,405

7,560

Net revenues

$ 551,940

$ 384,948

$ 2,140,899

$ 1,640,986

Adjusted EBITDA

Las Vegas Locals

$ 34,125

$ 34,736

$ 137,464

$ 155,336

Downtown Las Vegas

10,866

12,247

34,227

46,102

Midwest and South

30,423

29,369

143,699

165,534

Wholly-owned property Adjusted EBITDA

75,414

76,352

315,390

366,972

Corporate expense

(9,500)

(9,581)

(39,565)

(36,934)

Wholly-owned Adjusted EBITDA

65,914

66,771

275,825

330,038

Atlantic City

34,096

-

136,278

-

Our share of Borgata's operating income before net

amortization, preopening and other items

-

8,535

8,180

59,470

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 100,010

$ 75,306

$ 420,283

$ 389,508

Other operating costs and expenses

Deferred rent

1,067

1,088

4,271

4,354

Depreciation and amortization

51,370

39,428

199,275

165,725

Preopening expenses

3,415

3,025

8,405

17,798

Our share of Borgata's preopening expenses

-

-

-

349

Our share of Borgata's write-downs and other items, net

-

5

34

(14,303)

Share-based compensation expense

3,200

4,186

11,324

13,970

Write-downs and other items, net

(219)

365

4,713

41,780

Other

953

1,288

3,848

3,642

Total other operating costs and expenses

59,786

49,385

231,870

233,315

Operating income

40,224

25,921

188,413

156,193

Other non-operating items

Interest expense, net

55,015

33,023

164,449

146,824

Fair value adjustment of derivative instruments

480

-

480

-

Gain on early retirements of debt, net

1,191

(3,223)

(2,758)

(15,284)

Gain on equity distribution

-

-

(2,535)

-

Other income

-

-

(10,000)

-

Other non-operating expenses

-

3

-

33

Our share of Borgata's non-operating expenses, net

-

3,073

3,133

19,303

Total other non-operating costs and expenses, net

56,686

32,876

152,769

150,876

Income (loss) before income taxes

(16,462)

(6,955)

35,644

5,317

Income taxes

7,296

5,931

(8,236)

(1,076)

Net income (loss)

(9,166)

(1,024)

27,408

4,241

Noncontrolling interest

2,068

-

(17,098)

-

Net income loss) attributable to ACME Inc.

$ (7,098)

$ (1,024)

$ 10,310

$ 4,241


The following table sets forth the consolidation of Borgata from a basis comparable to the historical reporting by ACME Inc.. For purposes of this presentation, and consistent with GAAP, Borgata has been consolidated for the entire period presented, or for the period from October 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. The historical column reflects equity method accounting for Borgata. The consolidating columns are presented for purposes of additional disclosure and as a reconciliation to the current GAAP presentation of ACME Inc..

Three Months Ended December 31, 2010

ACME Inc.

ACME Inc.

Historical

Borgata

Adjustments

Consolidated

(In thousands)

Net Revenues

Las Vegas Locals

$ 152,123

$ -

$ -

$ 152,123

Downtown Las Vegas

57,133

-

-

57,133

Midwest and South

172,546

-

-

172,546

Atlantic City

-

168,786

-

168,786

Reportable Segment Net revenues

381,802

168,786

-

550,588

Other

1,352

-

-

1,352

Net revenues

$ 383,154

$ 168,786

$ -

$ 551,940

Adjusted EBITDA

Las Vegas Locals

$ 34,125

$ -

$ -

$ 34,125

Downtown Las Vegas

10,866

-

-

10,866

Midwest and South

30,423

-

-

30,423

Wholly-owned property Adjusted EBITDA

75,414

-

-

75,414

Corporate expense

(9,500)

-

-

(9,500)

Wholly-owned Adjusted EBITDA

65,914

-

-

65,914

Atlantic City

-

34,096

-

34,096

Our share of Borgata's operating income before net

amortization, preopening and other items

8,770

-

(8,770)

-

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 74,684

$ 34,096

$ (8,770)

$ 100,010

Other operating costs and expenses

Deferred rent

1,067

-

-

1,067

Depreciation and amortization

34,797

16,573

-

51,370

Preopening expenses

3,415

-

-

3,415

Our share of Borgata's write-downs and other items, net

-

-

-

-

Share-based compensation expense

3,200

-

-

3,200

Write-downs and other items, net

(203)

(16)

-

(219)

Other

954

-

-

954

Total other operating costs and expenses

43,230

16,557

-

59,787

Operating income

31,454

17,540

(8,770)

40,224

Other non-operating items

Interest expense, net

33,224

21,791

-

55,015

Fair value adjustment of derivative instruments

480

-

-

480

Gain on early retirements of debt

1,191

-

-

1,191

Gain on controlling interest in Borgata

-

-

-

-

Other income

-

-

-

-

Our share of Borgata's non-operating expenses, net

10,838

-

(10,838)

-

Total other non-operating costs and expenses, net

45,733

21,791

(10,838)

56,686

Income (loss) before income taxes

(14,279)

(4,251)

2,068

(16,462)

Income taxes

7,181

115

-

7,296

Net income (loss)

(7,098)

(4,136)

2,068

(9,166)

Noncontrolling interest

-

-

2,068

2,068

Net income (loss) attributable to ACME Inc.

$ (7,098)

$ (4,136)

$ 4,136

$ (7,098)


The following supplemental pro forma information presents the financial results as if the effective control of Borgata had occurred on October 1, 2009 for the period through December 31, 2009. This supplemental pro forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes and does not purport to be indicative of what the actual results would have been had the consolidation of Borgata been completed as of the earlier dates, nor are they indicative of any future results.

Three Months Ended December 31, 2009

ACME Inc.

Borgata

ACME Inc.

Historical

Stub

Adjustments

Pro Forma

(In thousands)

Net Revenues

Las Vegas Locals

$ 154,966

$ -

$ -

$ 154,966

Downtown Las Vegas

58,049

-

-

58,049

Midwest and South

170,251

-

-

170,251

Atlantic City

-

175,408

-

175,408

Reportable Segment Net revenues

383,266

175,408

-

558,674

Other

1,682

-

-

1,682

Net revenues

$ 384,948

$ 175,408

$ -

$ 560,356

Adjusted EBITDA

Las Vegas Locals

$ 34,736

$ -

$ -

$ 34,736

Downtown Las Vegas

12,247

-

-

12,247

Midwest and South

29,369

-

-

29,369

Wholly-owned property Adjusted EBITDA

76,352

-

-

76,352

Corporate expense

(9,581)

-

-

(9,581)

Wholly-owned Adjusted EBITDA

66,771

-

-

66,771

Atlantic City

-

36,448

-

36,448

Our share of Borgata's operating income before net

amortization, preopening and other items

8,535

-

(8,535)

-

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 75,306

$ 36,448

$ (8,535)

$ 103,219

Other operating costs and expenses

Deferred rent

1,088

-

-

1,088

Depreciation and amortization

39,428

19,380

-

58,808

Preopening expenses

3,025

-

-

3,025

Our share of Borgata's preopening expenses

-

-

-

-

Our share of Borgata's write-downs and other items, net

5

-

(5)

-

Share-based compensation expense

4,186

-

-

4,186

Write-downs and other items, net

365

10

-

375

Other

1,288

-

-

1,288

Total other operating costs and expenses

49,385

19,390

(5)

68,770

Operating income

25,921

17,058

(8,530)

34,449

Other non-operating items

Interest expense, net

33,023

5,787

-

38,810

Gain on early retirements of debt

(3,223)

-

-

(3,223)

Other non-operating expenses

3

-

-

3

Our share of Borgata's non-operating expenses, net

3,073

-

(3,073)

-

Total other non-operating costs and expenses, net

32,876

5,787

(3,073)

35,590

Income (loss) before income taxes

(6,955)

11,271

(5,457)

(1,141)

Income taxes

5,931

(359)

-

5,572

Net income (loss)

(1,024)

10,912

(5,457)

4,431

Noncontrolling interest

-

-

(5,455)

(5,455)

Net income (loss) attributable to ACME Inc.

$ (1,024)

$ 10,912

$ (10,912)

$ (1,024)


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The following supplemental pro forma information presents the financial results as if the effective control of Borgata had occurred on January 1, 2010, for the year ended December 31, 2010. This supplemental pro forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes and does not purport to be indicative of what the actual results would have been had the consolidation of Borgata been completed as of the earlier dates, nor are they indicative of any future results.

Year Ended December 31, 2010

ACME Inc.

Borgata

ACME Inc.

Consolidated

Stub

Adjustments

Pro Forma

(In thousands)

Net Revenues

Las Vegas Locals

$ 607,366

$ -

$ -

$ 607,366

Downtown Las Vegas

218,221

-

-

218,221

Midwest and South

728,767

-

-

728,767

Atlantic City

580,140

158,290

-

738,430

Reportable Segment Net revenues

2,134,494

158,290

-

2,292,784

Other

6,405

-

-

6,405

Net revenues

$ 2,140,899

$ 158,290

$ -

$ 2,299,189

Adjusted EBITDA

Las Vegas Locals

$ 137,464

$ -

$ -

$ 137,464

Downtown Las Vegas

34,227

-

-

34,227

Midwest and South

143,699

-

-

143,699

Wholly-owned property Adjusted EBITDA

315,390

-

-

315,390

Corporate expense

(39,565)

-

-

(39,565)

Wholly-owned Adjusted EBITDA

275,825

-

-

275,825

Atlantic City

136,278

33,115

-

169,393

Our share of Borgata's operating income before net

amortization, preopening and other items

8,180

-

(8,180)

-

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 420,283

$ 33,115

$ (8,180)

$ 445,218

Other operating costs and expenses

-

-

Deferred rent

4,271

-

-

4,271

Depreciation and amortization

199,275

16,753

-

216,028

Preopening expenses

8,405

-

-

8,405

Our share of Borgata's preopening expenses

-

-

-

-

Our share of Borgata's write-downs and other items, net

34

-

(34)

-

Share-based compensation expense

11,324

-

-

11,324

Write-downs and other items, net

4,713

68

-

4,781

Other

3,848

-

-

3,848

Total other operating costs and expenses

231,870

16,821

(34)

248,657

Operating income

188,413

16,294

(8,146)

196,561

Other non-operating items

Interest expense, net

164,449

5,063

-

169,512

Fair value adjustment of derivative instruments

480

-

-

480

Gain on early retirements of debt

(2,758)

-

-

(2,758)

Gain on equity distribution

(2,535)

-

-

(2,535)

Other income

(10,000)

-

-

(10,000)

Our share of Borgata's non-operating expenses, net

3,133

-

(3,133)

-

Total other non-operating costs and expenses, net

152,769

5,063

(3,133)

154,699

Income before income taxes

35,644

11,231

(5,013)

41,862

Income taxes

(8,236)

(1,206)

-

(9,442)

Net income

27,408

10,025

(5,013)

32,420

Noncontrolling interest

(17,098)

-

(5,012)

(22,110)

Net income attributable to ACME Inc.

$ 10,310

$ 10,025

$ (10,025)

$ 10,310


The following supplemental pro forma information presents the financial results as if the effective control of Borgata had occurred on January 1, 2009, for the year ended December 31, 2009. This supplemental pro forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes and does not purport to be indicative of what the actual results would have been had the consolidation of Borgata been completed as of the earlier dates, nor are they indicative of any future results.

Year Ended December 31, 2009

ACME Inc.

ACME Inc.

Historical

Borgata

Adjustments

Pro Forma

(In thousands)

Net Revenues

Las Vegas Locals

$ 641,941

$ -

$ -

$ 641,941

Downtown Las Vegas

229,149

-

-

229,149

Midwest and South

762,336

-

-

762,336

Atlantic City

-

777,408

-

777,408

Reportable Segment Net revenues

1,633,426

777,408

-

2,410,834

Other

7,560

-

-

7,560

Net revenues

$ 1,640,986

$ 777,408

$ -

$ 2,418,394

Adjusted EBITDA

Las Vegas Locals

$ 155,336

$ -

$ -

$ 155,336

Downtown Las Vegas

46,102

-

-

46,102

Midwest and South

165,534

-

-

165,534

Wholly-owned property Adjusted EBITDA

366,972

-

-

366,972

Corporate expense

(36,934)

-

-

(36,934)

Wholly-owned Adjusted EBITDA

330,038

-

-

330,038

Atlantic City

-

197,659

-

197,659

Our share of Borgata's operating income before net

amortization, preopening and other items

59,470

-

(59,470)

-

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 389,508

$ 197,659

$ (59,470)

$ 527,697

Other operating costs and expenses

Deferred rent

4,354

-

-

4,354

Depreciation and amortization

165,725

78,719

-

244,444

Preopening expenses

17,798

699

-

18,497

Our share of Borgata's preopening expenses

349

-

(349)

-

Our share of Borgata's write-downs and other items, net

(14,303)

-

14,303

-

Share-based compensation expense

13,970

-

-

13,970

Write-downs and other items, net

41,780

(28,606)

-

13,174

Other

3,642

-

-

3,642

Total other operating costs and expenses

233,315

50,812

13,954

298,081

Operating income

156,193

146,847

(73,424)

229,616

Other non-operating items

Interest expense, net

146,824

27,668

-

174,492

Gain on early retirements of debt

(15,284)

-

-

(15,284)

Other non-operating expenses

33

-

-

33

Our share of Borgata's non-operating expenses, net

19,303

-

(19,303)

-

Total other non-operating costs and expenses, net

150,876

27,668

(19,303)

159,241

Income before income taxes

5,317

119,179

(54,121)

70,375

Income taxes

(1,076)

(10,938)

-

(12,014)

Net income

4,241

108,241

(54,121)

58,361

Noncontrolling interest

-

-

(54,120)

(54,120)

Net income attributable to ACME Inc.

$ 4,241

$ 108,241

$ (108,241)

$ 4,241


The following table reconciles the presentation of corporate expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations to the presentation on the accompanying table.

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2010

2009

2010

2009

(In thousands)

Corporate expense as reported on our

consolidated statements of operations

$ 12,225

$ 12,540

$ 48,861

$ 47,617

Corporate share-based compensation expense

(2,725)

(2,959)

(9,296)

(10,683)

Corporate expense as reported on the accompanying table

$ 9,500

$ 9,581

$ 39,565

$ 36,934


The following table reconciles the presentation of our share of Borgata’s operating income on our consolidated statements of operations to the presentation of our share of Borgata’s results on the accompanying table.

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2010

2009

2010

2009

(In thousands)

Operating income from Borgata, as reported on our

consolidated statements of operations

$ -

$ 8,205

$ 8,146

$ 72,126

Add back:

Net amortization expense related to our

investment in Borgata

-

325

-

1,298

Our share of preopening expenses

-

-

-

349

Our share of write-downs and other items, net

-

5

34

(14,303)

Our share of Borgata's operating income before net

amortization, preopening and other items

as reported on the accompanying table

$ -

$ 8,535

$ 8,180

$ 59,470


The following table reconciles the presentation of depreciation and amortization on our condensed consolidated statements of operations to the presentation on the accompanying table.

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2010

2009

2010

2009

(In thousands)

Depreciation and amortization as reported on our

condensed consolidated statements of operations

$ 51,370

$ 39,103

$ 199,275

$ 164,427

Net amortization expense related to our investment in Borgata

-

325

-

1,298

Depreciation and amortization as reported on

the accompanying table

$ 51,370

$ 39,428

$ 199,275

$ 165,725


The following table presents Borgata's condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2010

2009

2010

2009

(In thousands)

Revenues

Gaming

$ 148,759

$ 153,387

$ 643,904

$ 691,428

Food and beverage

34,162

32,297

147,751

143,410

Room

27,004

26,087

115,199

113,143

Other

9,705

10,124

42,931

42,620

Gross revenues

219,630

221,895

949,785

990,601

Less promotional allowances

50,844

46,487

211,356

213,193

Net revenues

168,786

175,408

738,429

777,408

Costs and expenses

Gaming

62,313

65,352

263,823

280,620

Food and beverage

16,396

15,395

69,489

64,217

Room

3,213

2,942

13,992

11,940

Other

7,681

8,323

34,334

34,908

Selling, general and administrative

30,510

31,914

123,963

128,164

Maintenance and utilities

14,576

15,034

63,435

59,900

Depreciation and amortization

16,573

19,380

69,640

78,719

Preopening expenses

-

-

-

699

Write-downs and other items, net

(16)

10

60

(28,606)

Total costs and expenses

151,246

158,350

638,736

630,561

Operating income

17,540

17,058

99,693

146,847

Other expense (income)

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

21,791

5,787

50,199

27,668

Income (loss) before state income taxes

(4,251)

11,271

49,494

119,179

State income taxes

115

(359)

(5,273)

(10,938)

Net income (loss)

$ (4,136)

$ 10,912

$ 44,221

$ 108,241


The following table reconciles operating income to Adjusted EBITDA for Borgata.

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2010

2009

2010

2009

(In thousands)

Operating income

$ 17,540

$ 17,058

$ 99,693

$ 146,847

Depreciation and amortization

16,573

19,380

69,640

78,719

Preopening expenses

-

-

-

699

Write-downs and other items, net

(16)

10

60

(28,606)

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 34,096

$ 36,448

$ 169,393

$ 197,659


Footnotes and Safe Harbor Statements

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Regulation G, "Conditions for Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures," prescribes the conditions for use of non-GAAP financial information in public disclosures. We believe that our presentations of the following non-GAAP financial measures are important supplemental measures of operating performance to investors: earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted Earnings Per Share (Adjusted EPS) and net revenues (excluding the 8 days of consolidation for Borgata). The following discussion defines these terms and why we believe they are useful measures of our performance.

In the accompanying release, and the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dania Jai-Alai's results are included as part of total other operating costs and expenses. In addition, as of the same date, we reclassified the reporting of corporate expense to exclude it from our subtotal for Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA and include it as part of total other operating costs and expenses. Furthermore, in the Company's periodic reports, corporate expense is presented to include its portion of share-based compensation expense.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

EBITDA is a commonly used measure of performance in our industry which we believe, when considered with measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, gives investors a more complete understanding of operating results before the impact of investing and financing transactions and income taxes and facilitates comparisons between us and our competitors. Management has historically adjusted EBITDA when evaluating operating performance because we believe that the inclusion or exclusion of certain recurring and non-recurring items is necessary to provide the most accurate measure of our core operating results and as a means to evaluate period-to-period results. We have chosen to provide this information to investors to enable them to perform more meaningful comparisons of past, present and future operating results and as a means to evaluate the results of core on- going operations. We do not reflect such items when calculating EBITDA; however, we adjust for these items and refer to this measure as Adjusted EBITDA. We have historically reported this measure to our investors and believe that the continued inclusion of Adjusted EBITDA provides consistency in our financial reporting. We use Adjusted EBITDA in this press release because we believe it is useful to investors in allowing greater transparency related to a significant measure used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. Adjusted EBITDA is among the more significant factors in management's internal evaluation of total company and individual property performance and in the evaluation of incentive compensation related to property management. Management also uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measure in determining the value of acquisitions and dispositions. Adjusted EBITDA is also widely used by management in the annual budget process. Externally, we believe these measures continue to be used by investors in their assessment of our operating performance and the valuation of our company. Adjusted EBITDA reflects EBITDA adjusted for deferred rent, preopening expenses, share-based compensation expense, write-downs and other charges, net, increase in value of derivative instruments, gain on early retirements of debt, other non-operating expenses, and our share of Borgata's non-operating expenses, preopening expenses and other items and write-downs, net. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA includes corporate expense. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), based upon GAAP, is included in the financial schedules accompanying this release.

Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted EPS

Adjusted Earnings is net income (loss) before preopening expenses, increase in value of derivative instruments, write-downs and other charges, net, gain on early retirements of debt, prior period interest expense related to the finalization of our purchase price for Dania Jai-Alai, accelerated interest expense related to our bank credit facility amendment, certain one-time permanent tax readjustments, other non-operating expenses, and our share of Borgata's preopening expenses and other items and write-downs, net. Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted EPS are presented solely as supplemental disclosures because management believes that they are widely used measures of performance in the gaming industry. A reconciliation of net loss based upon GAAP to Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted EPS are included in the financial schedules accompanying this release.

Pro Forma Effect of Consolidation of Borgata

The effective change in control of Borgata was triggered at the end of the first quarter 2010. For purposes of comparability throughout this release, when such results are reported on a consolidated basis, the results of the prior year are retroactively recast to present such results on a consolidated basis, comparable to the current period. Additionally, for further purposes of comparability, certain year to date amounts have been presented on a pro forma basis, as if the consolidation of Borgata had occurred as of the beginning of the period presented (i.e. January 1, for the year ended September 30, 2010, or September 30, 2009, as applicable).

Limitations on the Use of Non-GAAP Measures

The use of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted EPS and certain other non-GAAP financial measures has certain limitations. Our presentation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted EPS or certain other non-GAAP financial measures may be different from the presentation used by other companies and therefore comparability may be limited. Depreciation and amortization expense, interest expense, income taxes and other items have been and will be incurred and are not reflected in the presentation of EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA. Each of these items should also be considered in the overall evaluation of our results. Additionally, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not consider capital expenditures and other investing activities and should not be considered as a measure of our liquidity. We compensate for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of our depreciation and amortization, interest and income taxes, capital expenditures and other items both in our reconciliations to the GAAP financial measures and in our consolidated financial statements, all of which should be considered when evaluating our performance.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted EPS and certain other non-GAAP financial measures are used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted EPS and certain other non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income, or any other operating performance measure prescribed by GAAP, nor should these measures be relied upon to the exclusion of GAAP financial measures. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted EPS and certain other non-GAAP financial measures reflect additional ways of viewing our operations that we believe, when viewed with our GAAP results and the reconciliations to the corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business than could be obtained absent this disclosure. Management strongly encourages investors to review our financial information in its entirety and not to rely on a single financial measure.

Forward Looking Statements and Company Information

This press release contains 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. Such statements contain words such as "may," "will," "might," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "could," "would," "estimate," "continue," "pursue," or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, and may include (without limitation) information regarding the Company's expectations, goals or intentions regarding the economic recovery, increases in both visitation and spend-per-visit, and returning to consistent year-over-year growth in the business. Forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in any such statement. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in our operating results; recovery of our properties in various markets; the state of the economy and its effect on consumer spending and our results of operations; the timing for the economic recovery, its effect on our business and the local economies where our properties are located; consumer reaction to fluctuations in the stock market and economic factors; the fact that our expansion, development and renovation projects (including enhancements to improve property performance) are subject to many risks inherent in expansion, development or construction of a new or existing project; the effects of events adversely impacting the economy or the regions from which we draw a significant percentage of our customers; competition; litigation; financial community and rating agency perceptions of the Company; changes in laws and regulations, including increased taxes; the availability and price of energy, weather, regulation, economic, credit and capital market conditions; and the effects of war, terrorist or similar activity. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ are discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" and in other sections of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, filed with the SEC, and in the Company's other current and periodic reports filed from time to time with the SEC. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

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