UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of April 29, 2024 was
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
BOYD GAMING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
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| Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
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| Accounts payable | $ | $ | ||||||
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| Preferred stock, $ par value, shares authorized | ||||||||
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| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
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| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
BOYD GAMING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
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| Income before income taxes |
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| Net income |
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| Basic net income per common share |
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| Diluted net income per common share |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
BOYD GAMING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
BOYD GAMING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)
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| Balances, January 1, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income, net of tax | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Release of restricted stock units, net of tax | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Release of performance stock units, net of tax | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shares repurchased and retired | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared ($ per share) | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Balances, March 31, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||
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| Balances, January 1, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||
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| Balances, March 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
BOYD GAMING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
BOYD GAMING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization
Boyd Gaming Corporation (and together with its subsidiaries, the "Company," "Boyd," "Boyd Gaming," "we" or "us") was incorporated in the state of Nevada in 1988 and has been operating since 1975. The Company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "BYD".
We are a geographically diversified operator of
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and, therefore, do not include all information and footnote disclosures necessary for complete financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 26, 2024.
The results for the periods indicated are unaudited but reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the results that would be achieved during a full year of operations or in future periods.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, which are 50% or less owned and do not meet the controlling financial interest consolidation criteria of the authoritative accounting guidance for voting interest or variable interest entities, are accounted for under the equity method. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments, which include cash on hand and in banks, interest-bearing deposits and money market funds with maturities of three months or less at their date of purchase. The instruments are not restricted as to withdrawal or use and are on deposit with high credit quality financial institutions. Although these balances may at times exceed the federal insured deposit limit, we believe such risk is mitigated by the quality of the institution holding such deposit. The carrying values of these instruments approximate their fair values as such balances are generally available on demand.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash consists primarily of: (i) amounts restricted by regulation for gaming and racing purposes; (ii) amounts restricted by regulation for the value in players' online casino gaming accounts; and (iii) advance payments received for future bookings with our Hawaiian travel agency. These restricted cash balances are invested in highly liquid instruments with a maturity of 90 days or less. These restricted cash balances are held by high credit quality financial institutions. The carrying values of these instruments approximate their fair values due to their short maturities.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balances reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets to the total balance shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) — (Continued)
as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
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Leases
Management determines if a contract is or contains a lease at inception or modification of a contract. A contract is or contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period in exchange for consideration. Control over the use of the identified asset means the lessee has both (a) the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the asset and (b) the right to direct the use of the asset. Operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the discount rate for the lease at the commencement date. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. For our operating leases for which the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable, we generally use an incremental borrowing rate based on information available at the commencement date to determine the present value of future lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is determined based on the weighted average incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement or modification date that is commensurate with the rate of interest in a similar economic environment that we would have to pay to borrow an amount equal to our future lease payments on a collateralized basis over a similar term, including reasonably certain options to extend or terminate. The determination of the incremental borrowing rate could materially impact our lease liabilities. Operating right-of-use ("ROU") assets and finance lease assets are recognized based on the amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease and non-lease components are accounted for separately.
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s revenue contracts with customers consist of gaming wagers (including both those made at our gaming entertainment properties and online B2C wagers), hotel room sales, food & beverage offerings and other amenity transactions. See Collaborative Arrangements below for further discussion of revenues earned under our online collaborative arrangements. The transaction price for a gaming wagering contract is the difference between gaming wins and losses, not the total amount wagered. Cash discounts, commissions and other cash incentives to customers related to gaming play are recorded as a reduction of gaming revenues. The transaction price for hotel, food & beverage and other contracts is the net amount collected from the customer for such goods and services. Hotel, food & beverage and other services have been determined to be separate, stand-alone performance obligations and the transaction price for such contracts is recorded as revenue as the good or service is transferred to the customer over their stay at the hotel, when the delivery is made for the food & beverage or when the service is provided for other amenity transactions.
We have established a player loyalty point program to encourage repeat business from frequent and active slot machine customers and other patrons. Members earn points based on gaming activity and such points can be redeemed for complimentary slot play, food & beverage, hotel rooms and other free goods and services.
Gaming wager contracts involve two performance obligations for those customers earning points under the Company’s player loyalty program and a single performance obligation for customers who do not participate in the program. The Company applies a practical expedient by accounting for its gaming contracts on a portfolio basis as such wagers have similar characteristics and the Company reasonably expects the effects on the financial statements of applying the revenue recognition guidance to the portfolio to not differ materially from that which would result if applying the guidance to an individual wagering contract. For purposes of allocating the transaction price in a wagering contract between the wagering performance obligation and the obligation associated with the loyalty points earned, the Company allocates an amount to the player loyalty contract liability based on the stand-alone selling price of the points earned, which is determined by the value of a point that can be redeemed for a hotel room stay, food & beverage or other amenities. Sales and usage-based taxes are excluded from revenues. An amount is allocated to the gaming wager performance obligation using the residual approach as the stand-alone price for wagers is highly variable and no set established price exists for such wagers. The allocated revenue for gaming wagers, excluding race and sports wagers, is recognized when the wagers occur as all such wagers settle immediately. The allocated revenue for race and sports wagers is recognized when the specific event or game occurs. The player loyalty contract liability amount is deferred and recognized as revenue when the customer redeems the points for a hotel room stay, food & beverage or other amenities and such goods or services are delivered to the customer. See Note 4, Accrued Liabilities, for the balance outstanding related to the player loyalty program.
The Company collects advance deposits from hotel customers for future hotel reservations and other future events such as banquets and ticketed events. These advance deposits represent obligations of the Company until the hotel room stay is provided to the customer or the banquet or ticketed event occurs. See Note 4, Accrued Liabilities, for the balance outstanding related to advance deposits.
The Company's outstanding chip liability represents the amounts owed in exchange for gaming chips held by a customer. Outstanding chips are expected to be recognized as revenue or redeemed for cash within one year of being purchased. See Note 4, Accrued Liabilities, for the balance related to outstanding chips.
The retail value of hotel accommodations, food & beverage, and other services furnished to guests without charge is recorded as departmental revenues. Gaming revenues are net of incentives earned in our player loyalty program and the estimated retail value of complimentary goods and services provided to customers (such as complimentary rooms and food & beverage). The estimated retail values related to goods and services provided to customers without charge or upon redemption of points under our player loyalty program, included in departmental revenues, and therefore reducing our gaming revenues, are as follows:
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BOYD GAMING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) — (Continued)
as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
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Gaming Taxes
We are subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which we operate. These gaming taxes are assessed based on our gaming revenues and are recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as a gaming expense for gaming entertainment properties and online expense for Boyd Interactive operations. Gaming taxes recorded as gaming expense totaled approximately $
Income Taxes
Income taxes are recorded under the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. We reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized. Use of the term "more likely than not" indicates the likelihood of occurrence is greater than 50%. Accordingly, the need to establish valuation allowances for deferred tax assets is continually assessed at a minimum quarterly, and as facts and circumstances change, based on a more-likely-than-not realization threshold. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of profitability and taxable income, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, our experience with the utilization of operating loss and tax credit carryforwards before expiration and tax planning strategies. In making such judgments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified.
Other Long-Term Tax Liabilities
The Company's income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other tax authorities in the locations where it operates. The Company assesses potentially unfavorable outcomes of such examinations based on accounting standards for uncertain income taxes, which prescribe a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements.
Uncertain tax position accounting standards apply to all tax positions related to income taxes. These accounting standards utilize a two-step approach for evaluating tax positions. Recognition occurs when the Company concludes that a tax position, based on its technical merits, is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. Measurement is only addressed if the position is deemed to be more likely than not to be sustained. The tax benefit is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon settlement.
Tax positions failing to qualify for initial recognition are recognized in the first subsequent interim period that they meet the "more likely than not" standard. If it is subsequently determined that a previously recognized tax position no longer meets the "more likely than not" standard, it is required that the tax position is derecognized. Accounting standards for uncertain tax positions specifically prohibit the use of a valuation allowance as a substitute for derecognition of tax positions. As applicable, the Company will recognize accrued penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes. If applicable, accrued interest and penalties are included in other long-term tax liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
Collaborative Arrangements
We hold a five percent equity ownership in and have a strategic partnership with FanDuel Group ("FanDuel"), the nation's leading sports-betting operator, to pursue sports-betting opportunities across the country, both at our gaming entertainment properties and online. Subject to state law and regulatory approvals, we have established a presence in the sports wagering industry, both at our gaming entertainment properties and online, by leveraging FanDuel's technology and related services. We offer online sports wagering under the FanDuel brand or under market access agreements with other companies in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We also operate sportsbooks under the FanDuel brand at one of our Downtown Las Vegas gaming entertainment properties, our gaming entertainment properties in Mississippi and all of the gaming entertainment properties in the states where we offer online sports wagering. Under our online collaborative arrangements, we receive a revenue share from the third-party operator based on actual wagering wins and losses. The activities under these collaborative arrangements related to online wagering, are recorded in online revenue and online expense on the consolidated statements of operations. The activities under these collaborative arrangements related to sportsbooks at our gaming entertainment properties, are recorded in gaming revenue and gaming expense.
Under certain of our collaborative arrangements, we are the primary obligor and are responsible for paying gaming taxes and other license payments owed as the gaming licensee for the related online gaming activities. We are reimbursed for these taxes and other payments by the third-party operators. We report these gaming taxes and other expenses paid as online expense and the reimbursements we receive as online revenues. These taxes and other payments totaled approximately $
Our five percent equity ownership in FanDuel is recorded at cost in accordance with the measurement alternative allowed under Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 321, Accounting for Investments in Equity Securities. We do not have the ability to exercise significant influence over FanDuel's operating and financial policies. We evaluate the investment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We evaluate the recorded value of the investment when any observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment would require an adjustment of the investment to fair value.
BOYD GAMING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) — (Continued)
as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
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Currency Translation
The Company translates the financial statements of its foreign subsidiary that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Balance sheet accounts are translated at the exchange rate in effect at each balance sheet date. Income statement accounts are translated at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period. If a material income statement event occurs, the transaction would be translated at the exchange rate in effect on the date of occurrence. Translation adjustments are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). Gains or losses from foreign currency transaction remeasurements are recorded as other non-operating income (expense).
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently being studied by standard-setting organizations and certain regulatory agencies. Because of the tentative and preliminary nature of such proposed standards, we have not yet determined the effect, if any, that the implementation of such proposed standards would have on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 2. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment, net consists of the following:
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BOYD GAMING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) — (Continued)
as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
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NOTE 3. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Intangible assets, net consist of the following:
| March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Useful Life | Gross | Accumulated | Effect of Foreign | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Remaining | Carrying | Accumulated | Impairment | Currency | Intangible | |||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | (in years) | Value | Amortization | Losses | Exchange | Assets, Net | ||||||||||||||||||
| Amortizing intangibles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Customer relationships | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Host agreements | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Development agreement | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed technology | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| B2B relationships | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| B2C relationships | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indefinite lived intangible assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trademarks | Indefinite | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gaming license rights | Indefinite | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, March 31, 2024 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Useful Life | Gross | Accumulated | Effect of Foreign | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Remaining | Carrying | Accumulated | Impairment | Currency | Intangible | |||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | (in years) | Value | Amortization | Losses | Exchange | Assets, Net | ||||||||||||||||||
| Amortizing intangibles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Customer relationships | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Host agreements | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Development agreement | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed technology | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| B2B relationships | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| B2C relationships | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indefinite lived intangible assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trademarks | Indefinite | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gaming license rights | Indefinite | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, December 31, 2023 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
The following table presents the future amortization expense for our amortizing intangible assets as of March 31, 2024:
| (In thousands) | Customer Relationships | Host Agreements | Development Agreement | Developed Technology | B2B Relationships | B2C Relationships | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
| For the year ending December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 (excluding three months ended March 31, 2024) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2028 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thereafter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total future amortization | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) — (Continued)
as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
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During the three months ended March 31, 2024, as a result of our first quarter 2024 impairment review, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $
Goodwill consists of the following:
| March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross | Accumulated | Foreign | ||||||||||||||||||
| Carrying | Accumulated | Impairment | Currency | Goodwill, | ||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Value | Amortization | Losses | Exchange | Net | |||||||||||||||
| Goodwill, net by Segment | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Las Vegas Locals | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
| Downtown Las Vegas | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Midwest & South | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Online | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Managed & Other | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, March 31, 2024 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | |||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross | Accumulated | Foreign | ||||||||||||||||||
| Carrying | Accumulated | Impairment | Currency | Goodwill, | ||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Value | Amortization | Losses | Exchange | Net | |||||||||||||||
| Goodwill, net by Segment | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Las Vegas Locals | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
| Downtown Las Vegas | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Midwest & South | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Online | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Managed & Other | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, December 31, 2023 | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | |||||||||||
NOTE 4. ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Payroll and related | $ | $ | ||||||
| Interest | ||||||||
| Gaming | ||||||||
| Player loyalty program | ||||||||
| Advance deposits | ||||||||
| Outstanding chips | ||||||||
| Dividends payable | ||||||||
| Operating leases | ||||||||
| Other | ||||||||
| Total accrued liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
BOYD GAMING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) — (Continued)
as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
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NOTE 5. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs, consists of the following:
| March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest | Unamortized | |||||||||||||||
| Rates at | Origination | |||||||||||||||
| March 31, | Outstanding | Fees and | Long-Term | |||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2024 | Principal | Costs | Debt, Net | ||||||||||||
| Credit facility | % | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||
| 4.750% senior notes due 2027 | % | ( | ) | |||||||||||||
| 4.750% senior notes due 2031 | % | ( | ) | |||||||||||||
| Other | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total long-term debt | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Less current maturities | ||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt, net | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest | Unamortized | |||||||||||||||
| Rates at | Origination | |||||||||||||||
| December 31, | Outstanding | Fees and | Long-Term | |||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2023 | Principal | Costs | Debt, Net | ||||||||||||
| Credit facility | % | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||
| 4.750% senior notes due 2027 | % | ( | ) | |||||||||||||
| 4.750% senior notes due 2031 | % | ( | ) | |||||||||||||
| Other | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total long-term debt | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Less current maturities | ||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt, net | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||
The outstanding principal amounts under the Credit Facility are comprised of the following:
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Revolving Credit Facility | $ | $ | ||||||
| Term A Loan | ||||||||
| Swing Loan | ||||||||
| Total outstanding principal amounts | $ | $ | ||||||
With a total revolving credit commitment of $
Covenant Compliance
As of March 31, 2024, we were in compliance with the financial covenants of our debt instruments.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) — (Continued)
as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
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NOTE 6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
NOTE 7. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Shares repurchased (2) | ||||||||
| Total cost, including brokerage fees (3) | $ | $ | ||||||
| Average repurchase price per share (4) | $ | $ | ||||||
(1) Shares repurchased reflect repurchases settled during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. These amounts exclude repurchases, if any, traded but not yet settled on or before March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(2) All shares repurchased have been retired and constitute authorized but unissued shares.
(3) Costs exclude 1% excise tax on corporate stock buybacks.
(4) Amounts in the table may not recalculate exactly due to rounding. Average repurchase price per share is calculated based on unrounded numbers and excludes the 1% excise tax.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) — (Continued)
as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
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Dividends
The dividends declared by the Board of Directors and reflected in the periods presented are:
| Declaration date | Record date | Payment date | Amount per share | |||||
| December 8, 2022 | | | $ | |||||
| February 14, 2023 | | | ||||||
| December 7, 2023 | | | ||||||
| February 28, 2024 | | | ||||||
Share-Based Compensation
We account for share-based awards exchanged for employee services in accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance for share-based payments. Under the guidance, share-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award, and is recognized as expense, net of estimated forfeitures, over the employee's requisite service period.
The following table provides classification detail of the total costs related to our share-based employee compensation plans reported in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Gaming | $ | $ | ||||||
| Food & beverage | ||||||||
| Room | ||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | ||||||||
| Corporate expense | ||||||||
| Total share-based compensation expense | $ | $ | ||||||
Performance Shares
Our stock incentive plan provides for the issuance of Performance Share Units ("PSU") grants which may be earned, in whole or in part, upon passage of time and the attainment of performance criteria. We periodically review our estimates of performance against the defined criteria to assess the expected payout of each outstanding PSU grant and adjust our stock compensation expense accordingly.
The PSU grants awarded in third quarter 2021 and fourth quarter 2019 fully vested during the first quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively. Common shares under the 2021 grant were issued based on the determination by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors ("Compensation Committee") of our actual achievement of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization and Rent under master leases ("EBITDAR") and return on invested capital for the two-year performance period from July 2021 to June 2023. Common shares under the 2019 grant were issued based on the determination by the Compensation Committee of net revenue growth and EBITDAR growth for the three-year performance period of the grant. As provided under the provisions of our stock incentive plan, certain of the participants elected to surrender a portion of the shares to be received to pay the withholding and other payroll taxes payable on the compensation resulting from the vesting of the PSUs.
The PSU grant awarded in July 2021 resulted in a total of
The PSU grant awarded in December 2019 resulted in a total of
Unamortized Stock Compensation Expense and Recognition Period
As of March 31, 2024, there was approximately $
NOTE 8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
We have adopted the authoritative accounting guidance for fair value measurements, which does not determine or affect the circumstances under which fair value measurements are used, but defines fair value, expands disclosure requirements around fair value and specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company's market assumptions.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) — (Continued)
as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
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These inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.
Level 3: Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.
As required by the guidance for fair value measurements, financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Thus, assets and liabilities categorized as Level 3 may be measured at fair value using inputs that are observable (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable (Level 3). Management's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.
Balances Measured at Fair Value
The following tables show the fair values of certain of our financial instruments:
| March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Balance | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Restricted cash | ||||||||||||||||
| Investment available for sale | ||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Balance | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Restricted cash | ||||||||||||||||
| Investment available for sale | ||||||||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
The fair values of our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, classified in the fair value hierarchy as Level 1, are based on statements received from our banks as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Investment Available for Sale
We have an investment in a single municipal bond issuance of $
The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of the Company's Level 3 investment available for sale asset:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Balance at beginning of reporting period | $ | $ | ||||||
| Total gains (realized or unrealized): | ||||||||
| Included in interest income | ||||||||
| Included in other comprehensive income | ||||||||
| Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements: | ||||||||
| Settlements | ||||||||
| Balance at end of reporting period | $ | $ | ||||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) — (Continued)
as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
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We are exposed to valuation risk on our Level 3 financial instruments. We estimate our risk exposure using a sensitivity analysis of potential changes in the significant unobservable inputs of our fair value measurements. Our Level 3 financial instruments are most susceptible to valuation risk caused by changes in the discount rate. If the discount rate in our fair value measurements increased or decreased by 100 basis points, the change would not cause the value of our fair value measurements to change significantly.
The fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets, classified in the fair value hierarchy as Level 3, is utilized in performing the Company's impairment analyses.
Balances Disclosed at Fair Value
The following tables provide the fair value measurement information about our obligation under assessment agreements and note receivable. As of March 31, 2024, the outstanding principal balance under the note receivable was paid in full.
| March 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Outstanding | Carrying | Estimated | Fair Value | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Face Amount | Value | Fair Value | Hierarchy | |||||||||
| Liabilities | |||||||||||||
| Obligation under assessment arrangements | $ | $ | $ | Level 3 | |||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Outstanding | Carrying | Estimated | Fair Value | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Face Amount | Value | Fair Value | Hierarchy | |||||||||
| Asset | |||||||||||||
| Note receivable | $ | $ | $ | Level 3 | |||||||||
| Liabilities | |||||||||||||
| Obligation under assessment arrangements | Level 3 | ||||||||||||
The following tables provide the fair value measurement information about our long-term debt:
| March 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Outstanding | Carrying | Estimated | Fair Value | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Face Amount | Value | Fair Value | Hierarchy | |||||||||
| Credit facility | $ | $ | $ | Level 2 | |||||||||
| 4.750% senior notes due 2027 | Level 1 | ||||||||||||
| 4.750% senior notes due 2031 | Level 1 | ||||||||||||
| Other | Level 3 | ||||||||||||
| Total debt | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Outstanding | Carrying | Estimated | Fair Value | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Face Amount | Value | Fair Value | Hierarchy | |||||||||
| Credit facility | $ | $ | $ | Level 2 | |||||||||
| 4.750% senior notes due 2027 | Level 1 | ||||||||||||
| 4.750% senior notes due 2031 | Level 1 | ||||||||||||
| Other | Level 3 | ||||||||||||
| Total debt | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
The estimated fair value of our obligation under assessment arrangements is based on a discounted cash flows approach after giving consideration to the changes in market rates of interest, creditworthiness of both parties and credit spread. The fair value of our note receivable as of December 31, 2023, was estimated to equal its carrying value after consideration of the expected repayment timing of the remaining balance. The estimated fair value of our Credit Facility is based on a relative value analysis performed on or about March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The estimated fair values of our senior notes are based on quoted market prices as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The other debt is fixed-rate debt consisting of finance leases with various maturity dates from 2024 to 2025. The other debt is not traded and does not have an observable market input; therefore, we have estimated fair value to be equal to the carrying value for these obligations.
There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 measurements during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) — (Continued)
as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
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NOTE 9. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company has the following reportable segments: (i) Las Vegas Locals; (ii) Downtown Las Vegas; (iii) Midwest & South; and (iv) Online, (collectively "Reportable Segments"). The Las Vegas Locals, Downtown Las Vegas and Midwest & South segments include the operating results of our gaming entertainment properties. The table below lists the Reportable Segment classification of each of our gaming entertainment properties that were aggregated based on their similar economic characteristics, types of customers, types of services and products provided, the regulatory environments in which they operate and their management and reporting structure. The Online segment includes the operating results of our online gaming operations through collaborative arrangements with third parties throughout the United States and the operations of Boyd Interactive. To reconcile Reportable Segments information to the condensed consolidated information, the Company has aggregated nonreportable operating segments into a Managed & Other category. The Managed & Other category includes management fees earned under our management contract with Wilton Rancheria for the management of Sky River Casino in northern California and the operating results of Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC, our Illinois distributed gaming operator.
| Las Vegas Locals | ||
| Gold Coast Hotel and Casino | Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| The Orleans Hotel and Casino | Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall | Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Suncoast Hotel and Casino | Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel (1) | Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa | North Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Cannery Casino Hotel | North Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Jokers Wild | Henderson, Nevada | |
| Downtown Las Vegas | ||
| California Hotel and Casino | Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Fremont Hotel & Casino | Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Main Street Station Hotel and Casino | Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Midwest & South | ||
| Par-A-Dice Casino | East Peoria, Illinois | |
| Belterra Casino Resort (2) | Florence, Indiana | |
| Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa | Michigan City, Indiana | |
| Diamond Jo Casino | Dubuque, Iowa | |
| Diamond Jo Worth | Northwood, Iowa | |
| Kansas Star Casino | Mulvane, Kansas | |
| Amelia Belle Casino | Amelia, Louisiana | |
| Delta Downs Racetrack Hotel & Casino | Vinton, Louisiana | |
| Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino | Opelousas, Louisiana | |
| Sam's Town Shreveport | Shreveport, Louisiana | |
| Treasure Chest Casino | Kenner, Louisiana | |
| IP Casino Resort Spa | Biloxi, Mississippi | |
| Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall Tunica | Tunica, Mississippi | |
| Ameristar Casino * Hotel Kansas City (2) | Kansas City, Missouri | |
| Ameristar Casino * Resort * Spa St. Charles (2) | St. Charles, Missouri | |
| Belterra Park (2) | Cincinnati, Ohio | |
| Valley Forge Casino Resort | King of Prussia, Pennsylvania |
(1) Due to the current levels of demand in the market, Eastside Cannery remains closed since it was closed on March 18, 2020, in compliance with orders issued by state officials as precautionary measures intended to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
(2) Property is subject to a master lease agreement with a real estate investment trust.
Results of Operations - Total Reportable Segment Revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR
We evaluate profitability based on Adjusted EBITDAR, which represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, deferred rent, share-based compensation expense, project development, preopening and writedown expenses, impairments of assets, other operating items, net, gain or loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt, other items, net and master lease rent expense, as applicable. Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR is the aggregate sum of the Adjusted EBITDAR for each of the gaming entertainment properties included in our Las Vegas Locals, Downtown Las Vegas and Midwest & South segments and Adjusted EBITDAR related to the online operations in our Online segment. Results for Downtown Las Vegas include the results of our Hawaii-based travel agency and captive insurance company as our Downtown Las Vegas properties focus their marketing efforts on gaming customers from Hawaii.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) — (Continued)
as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
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EBITDAR is a commonly used measure of performance in our industry that we believe, when considered with measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, facilitates comparisons between us and our competitors and provides our investors a more complete understanding of our operating results before the impact of investing transactions, financing transactions and income taxes. Management has historically adjusted EBITDAR when evaluating operating performance because we believe that the inclusion or exclusion of certain recurring and non-recurring items is necessary to provide a full understanding of our core operating results and as a means to evaluate period-to-period results.
The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, departmental revenues for our Reportable Segments and our Managed & Other category to reconcile to total revenues:
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Food & | Management | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gaming | Beverage | Room | Online | Fee | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Revenue | Revenue | Revenue | Revenue | Revenue | Revenue | Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Las Vegas Locals | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Downtown Las Vegas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Midwest & South | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Online | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Managed & Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Gaming | Beverage | Room | Online | Fee | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Revenue | Revenue | Revenue | Revenue | Revenue | Revenue | Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Las Vegas Locals | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Downtown Las Vegas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Midwest & South | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Online | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Managed & Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) — (Continued)
as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
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The following table reconciles, for the periods indicated, our Reportable Segments and our Managed & Other category Adjusted EBITDAR to net income, as reported in our accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDAR | ||||||||
| Las Vegas Locals | $ | $ | ||||||
| Downtown Las Vegas | ||||||||
| Midwest & South | ||||||||
| Online | ||||||||
| Managed & Other | ||||||||
| Corporate expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDAR | ||||||||
| Other operating costs and expenses | ||||||||
| Deferred rent | ||||||||
| Master lease rent expense | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | ||||||||
| Project development, preopening and writedowns | ( | ) | ||||||
| Impairment of assets | ||||||||
| Other operating items, net | ||||||||
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| Interest income | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized | ||||||||
| Other, net | ||||||||
| Total other expense, net | ||||||||
| Income before income taxes | ||||||||
| Income tax provision | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net income | $ | $ | ||||||
For purposes of this presentation, corporate expense excludes its portion of share-based compensation expense. Corporate expense represents unallocated payroll, professional fees, rent, aircraft expenses and various other expenses that are not directly related to our casino, hotel and online operations.
Total Reportable Segment Assets
The Company's assets by Reportable Segment and Managed & Other category consisted of the following amounts:
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
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| Assets | ||||||||
| Las Vegas Locals | $ | $ | ||||||
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| Online | ||||||||
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| Corporate | ||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | $ | ||||||
NOTE 10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
We have evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after March 31, 2024. During this period, up to the filing date, we did not identify any subsequent events, the effects of which would require disclosure or adjustment to our financial position or results of operations.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Executive Overview
Boyd Gaming Corporation (and together with its subsidiaries, the "Company," "Boyd," "Boyd Gaming," "we" or "us") was incorporated in the state of Nevada in 1988 and has been operating since 1975. The Company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "BYD".
We are a geographically diversified operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, we have gaming operations in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio and Pennsylvania. In addition, we own and operate Boyd Interactive, a business-to-business ("B2B") and business-to-consumer ("B2C") online gaming business. We also manage the Sky River Casino located in California under a management agreement with Wilton Rancheria. We have the following four reportable segments: (i) Las Vegas Locals; (ii) Downtown Las Vegas; (iii) Midwest & South; and (iv) Online, (collectively "Reportable Segments"). The Las Vegas Locals, Downtown Las Vegas and Midwest & South segments include the operating results of our gaming entertainment properties. The table below lists the Reportable Segment classification of each of our gaming entertainment properties that were aggregated based on their similar economic characteristics, types of customers, types of services and products provided, the regulatory environments in which they operate and their management and reporting structure. The Online segment includes the operating results of our online gaming operations through collaborative arrangements with third parties throughout the United States and the operations of Boyd Interactive. To reconcile Reportable Segments information to the condensed consolidated information, the Company has aggregated nonreportable operating segments into a Managed & Other category. The Managed & Other category includes management fees earned under our management contract with Wilton Rancheria for the management of Sky River Casino in northern California and the operating results of Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC, our Illinois distributed gaming operator ("Lattner").
| Las Vegas Locals |
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| Gold Coast Hotel and Casino |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| The Orleans Hotel and Casino |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Suncoast Hotel and Casino |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel (1) |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa |
North Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Cannery Casino Hotel |
North Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Jokers Wild |
Henderson, Nevada |
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| Downtown Las Vegas |
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| California Hotel and Casino |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Fremont Hotel & Casino |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Main Street Station Hotel and Casino |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Midwest & South |
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| Par-A-Dice Casino |
East Peoria, Illinois |
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| Belterra Casino Resort (2) |
Florence, Indiana |
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| Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa |
Michigan City, Indiana |
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| Diamond Jo Casino |
Dubuque, Iowa |
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| Diamond Jo Worth |
Northwood, Iowa |
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| Kansas Star Casino |
Mulvane, Kansas |
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| Amelia Belle Casino |
Amelia, Louisiana |
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| Delta Downs Racetrack Hotel & Casino |
Vinton, Louisiana |
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| Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino |
Opelousas, Louisiana |
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| Sam's Town Shreveport |
Shreveport, Louisiana |
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| Treasure Chest Casino |
Kenner, Louisiana |
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| IP Casino Resort Spa |
Biloxi, Mississippi |
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| Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall Tunica |
Tunica, Mississippi |
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| Ameristar Casino * Hotel Kansas City (2) |
Kansas City, Missouri |
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| Ameristar Casino * Resort * Spa St. Charles (2) |
St. Charles, Missouri |
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| Belterra Park (2) |
Cincinnati, Ohio |
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| Valley Forge Casino Resort |
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania |
(1) Due to the current levels of demand in the market, Eastside Cannery remains closed since it was closed on March 18, 2020, in compliance with orders issued by state officials as precautionary measures intended to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
(2) Property is subject to a master lease agreement with a real estate investment trust.
We also own a travel agency and a captive insurance company that underwrites travel-related insurance, each located in Hawaii. As our Downtown Las Vegas properties focus their marketing efforts on gaming customers from Hawaii, financial results for these operations are included in our Downtown Las Vegas segment.
Most of our gaming entertainment properties also include hotel, dining, sportsbook, retail and other amenities. Our main business emphasis is on slot revenues, which are highly dependent upon the number of visits and spending levels of customers at our properties.
Our gaming entertainment properties have historically generated significant operating cash flow, with the majority of our revenue being cash-based. While we do provide casino credit and the ability to transfer digital funds from the players' cashless "BoydPay" wallet, subject to certain gaming regulations and jurisdictions, most of our customers wager with cash and pay for non-gaming services with cash or by credit card.
Our industry is capital intensive, and we rely heavily on the ability of our operations to generate operating cash flow to fund maintenance capital expenditures, fund acquisitions, provide excess cash for future development, repay debt financing and associated interest costs, repurchase our debt or equity securities, and pay income taxes and dividends.
Our Strategy
Our strategy is to increase shareholder value by pursuing strategic initiatives that improve and grow our business.
Growing Revenues and Operating Efficiently
We are committed to growing revenues and building loyalty among core customers through targeted marketing investments and a focus on maximizing gaming revenues while operating as efficiently as possible.
Balance Sheet Strength
We are committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet and finding opportunities to diversify and increase our cash flow. We intend to take a balanced approach to our cash flows, with a current emphasis on investing in our business and returning capital to shareholders.
Evaluating Acquisition and Growth Opportunities
Our evaluations of potential investments and growth opportunities are strategic, deliberate, and disciplined. Our goal is to identify and pursue opportunities that grow our business, are available at the right price and deliver a solid return for shareholders. These investments can take the form of expanding and enhancing offerings and amenities at existing properties, development of new properties, expanding and enhancing online sports wagering and online casino offerings as they are legalized in and around the states we operate today, and asset acquisitions.
Maintaining Our Brand
The ability of our Team Members to deliver great customer service helps distinguish our Company and our brands from our competitors. Our Team Members are an important reason that our customers continue to choose our properties over the competition across the country. In addition, we have established nationwide branding and our "Boyd Rewards" loyalty program. Our players use their Boyd Rewards cards to earn and redeem points at all of our gaming entertainment properties and online casino gaming offerings. Boyd Rewards, among other benefits, rewards players for their loyalty by entitling them to qualify for promotions and monetary discounts, earn rewards toward gaming and nongaming activities and receive benefits such as vacations and luxury gifts.
Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR")
We fulfill our commitment to CSR through four core pillars: Environment, People, Communities and Corporate Governance. We invest in the well-being of our communities and future generations through economic contributions and endeavor to reduce our carbon footprint, strive to be an employer of choice where every Team Member is treated with dignity and respect, and have established a culture that promotes conducting business with the highest level of integrity.
Our Key Performance Indicators
We use several key performance measures to evaluate the operations of our gaming entertainment properties. These key performance measures include the following:
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Gaming revenue measures: slot handle, which means the dollar amount wagered in slot machines, and table game drop, which means the total amount of cash, including digital funds transferred from the players' cashless "BoydPay" wallet, deposited in table games drop boxes, plus the sum of markers issued at all table games, are measures of volume and/or market share. Slot win and table game hold, which mean the difference between customer wagers and customer winnings on slot machines and table games, respectively, represent the amount of wagers retained by us and recorded as gaming revenues. Slot win percentage and table game hold percentage, which are not fully controllable by us, represent the relationship between slot handle to slot win and table game drop to table game hold, respectively. |
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Food & beverage revenue measures: average guest check, which means the average amount spent per customer visit and is a measure of volume and product offerings; number of guests served ("food covers"), which is an indicator of volume; and the cost per guest served, which is a measure of operating margin. |
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Room revenue measures: hotel occupancy rate, which measures the utilization of our available rooms; and average daily rate ("ADR"), which is a price measure; and the cost per room, which is a measure of operating margin. |
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
| Three Months Ended |
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| March 31, |
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| (In millions) |
2024 |
2023 |
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| Total revenues |
$ | 960.5 | $ | 964.0 | ||||
| Operating income |
219.4 | 284.9 | ||||||
| Net income |
136.5 | 199.7 | ||||||
Total Revenues
Total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2024 decreased by $3.4 million, or 0.4%, compared to the prior year comparable period, primarily due to a decline in gaming revenue of $30.2 million. The decline in gaming revenues is primarily driven by the first month of the quarter as gaming revenues declined $23.0 million year over year driven by severe winter storms throughout our Midwest & South segment in January. Additionally, we had a difficult prior year comparison in our Las Vegas segments as the first quarter of 2023, and January in particular, was strengthened by increased visitation to Las Vegas as convention business continued to rebuild to pre-pandemic levels and the Hawaiian customer continued to resume traveling after COVID-related restrictions were lifted in Hawaii. Excluding these impacts in January, we saw growth in play from our core customer for the remainder of the quarter, while our retail customer continued to be soft and declined year over year. Additionally, we saw overall market softness and competitive pressures from a new competitor that opened in our Las Vegas Locals market that further contributed to the year over year gaming revenue declines. Offsetting the decrease in gaming revenues, is a $23.3 million increase in online revenues, including an increase of $20.0 million over the prior year of revenues from reimbursements of gaming taxes and other expenses paid on behalf of our online partners, and an increase in Sky River Casino management fees of $2.2 million.
Operating Income
Operating income decreased by $65.5 million, or 23.0%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the prior year comparable period, primarily due to the $30.2 million gaming revenues decline, as discussed above. In addition, while online revenues grew $23.3 million, $20.0 million of the revenue growth is due to reimbursements of gaming taxes and other expenses paid on behalf of our online partners that results in zero operating income as an equal amount is also recorded as an expense. Operating income was also unfavorably impacted by a $6.0 million increase in impairment of assets over the prior year comparable period as the Company recorded an impairment charge of $10.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 related to a gaming license right in the Midwest & South segment, compared to a $4.5 million impairment charge related to goodwill in the Managed & Other category during the three months ended March 31, 2023. In addition, in the prior year, operating income was favorably impacted by a $20.1 million reduction of the allowance on a note receivable with Wilton Rancheria ("Wilton Note") for development advances over the last 10 years as we evaluated the current expected credit losses after an amendment to Wilton Rancheria’s third-party construction loan in March 2023 that allowed for payments to us to begin in March 2023.
| Three Months Ended |
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| March 31, |
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2024 |
2023 |
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| REVENUES |
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| Gaming |
$ | 634.1 | $ | 664.3 | ||||
| Food & beverage |
72.6 | 71.6 | ||||||
| Room |
49.0 | 50.1 | ||||||
| Online |
146.2 | 122.9 | ||||||
| Management fee |
22.2 | 20.0 | ||||||
| Other |
36.4 | 35.1 | ||||||
| Total revenues |
$ | 960.5 | $ | 964.0 | ||||
| DEPARTMENTAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
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| Gaming |
$ | 245.7 | $ | 249.8 | ||||
| Food & beverage |
62.0 | 59.3 | ||||||
| Room |
18.7 | 17.1 | ||||||
| Online |
125.5 | 102.0 | ||||||
| Other |
12.9 | 11.6 | ||||||
| Total departmental operating expenses |
$ | 464.8 | $ | 439.8 | ||||
| MARGINS |
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| Gaming |
61.3 | % | 62.4 | % | ||||
| Food & beverage |
14.6 | % | 17.2 | % | ||||
| Room |
61.8 | % | 65.9 | % | ||||
| Online |
14.2 | % | 17.0 | % | ||||
| Other |
64.6 | % | 67.0 | % | ||||
Gaming
Gaming revenues are comprised primarily of the net win from our slot machine operations and to a lesser extent from table games win. The decrease in gaming revenues of $30.2 million, or 4.5%, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the prior year comparable period, was primarily due to declines in slot handle of 3.5%, slot win of 2.4% and table game hold of 5.6%. Gaming revenues were impacted by winter storms throughout the Midwest & South in January, market softness and competitive pressures in our Las Vegas Locals segment, increased visitation in our Las Vegas segments in the prior year as COVID restrictions were lifted in Hawaii and convention business continued to return and softness in the current year in our retail customers, all as discussed above.
Food & Beverage
Food & beverage revenues increased $1.1 million, or 1.5%, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the prior year comparable period, primarily due to an increase in average guest check of 6.2%, which offset a similar decline in the number of guests served.
Room
Room revenues decreased $1.1 million, or 2.2%, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the prior year comparable period, primarily due to a decline of 5.2% in average daily rate, while hotel occupancy rate remained relatively flat.
Online
Online revenuesincreased $23.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the prior year comparable period, primarily driven by an increase of $20.0 million in reimbursements of gaming taxes and other expenses paid on behalf of our online partners.
Management fee
Management fee revenues during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 of $22.2 million and $20.0 million, respectively, relate to our management agreement with Wilton Rancheria to manage the Sky River Casino in northern California.
Other
Other revenues relate to patronage visits at the other amenities at our properties, including entertainment and nightclub revenues, retail sales, theater tickets and other venues. Other revenues increased $1.3 million, or 3.6%, as compared to the corresponding period of the prior year.
Revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR by Reportable Segment
We determine each property's profitability based on Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization and Rent ("Adjusted EBITDAR"), which represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, deferred rent, master lease rent expense, other operating items, net, share-based compensation expense, project development, preopening and writedown expenses, impairments of assets, loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt and other items, net, as applicable. Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR is the aggregate sum of the Adjusted EBITDAR for each of the gaming entertainment properties comprising our Las Vegas Locals, Downtown Las Vegas and Midwest & South segments and our Online segment. Results for Downtown Las Vegas include the results of our travel agency and captive insurance company in Hawaii. Results for our nonreportable operating segments, including Lattner and our Sky River Casino management fees, are aggregated in the Managed & Other category. Corporate expense represents unallocated payroll, professional fees, rent, aircraft expenses and various other expenses that are not directly related to our casino, hotel and online operations. Furthermore, for purposes of this presentation, corporate expense excludes its portion of share-based compensation expense.
EBITDAR is a commonly used measure of performance in our industry that we believe, when considered with measures calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), facilitates comparisons between us and our competitors and provides our investors a more complete understanding of our operating results before the impact of investing transactions, financing transactions and income taxes. Management has historically adjusted EBITDAR when evaluating operating performance because we believe that the exclusion of certain recurring and non-recurring items is necessary to provide a full understanding of our core operating results and as a means to evaluate period-to-period results.
The following table presents total revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR by our Reportable Segments and our Managed & Other category to reconcile to total revenues and total Adjusted EBITDAR:
| Three Months Ended |
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| March 31, |
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| (In millions) |
2024 |
2023 |
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| Total revenues |
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| Las Vegas Locals |
$ | 225.6 | $ | 240.3 | ||||
| Downtown Las Vegas |
53.5 | 56.5 | ||||||
| Midwest & South |
500.8 | 512.2 | ||||||
| Online |
146.2 | 122.9 | ||||||
| Managed & Other |
34.4 | 32.1 | ||||||
| Total revenues |
$ | 960.5 | $ | 964.0 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDAR (1) |
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| Las Vegas Locals |
$ | 110.4 | $ | 126.1 | ||||
| Downtown Las Vegas |
17.8 | 22.4 | ||||||
| Midwest & South |
181.0 | 198.7 | ||||||
| Online |
20.5 | 20.6 | ||||||
| Managed & Other |
24.8 | 21.5 | ||||||
| Corporate expense |
(24.0 | ) | (22.2 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDAR |
$ | 330.5 | $ | 367.1 | ||||
(1) Refer to Note 9, Segment Information, in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAR to net income, as reported in accordance with GAAP in our accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Las Vegas Locals
Total revenues decreased by $14.6 million, or 6.1%, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year comparable period, due primarily to a $14.9 million decline in gaming revenues. The decrease in gaming revenues was attributable to declines in table game hold of 11.2%, slot handle of 6.1% and slot win of 5.5% over the prior year comparable period. As discussed earlier, the Las Vegas Locals segment was impacted by competitive pressures with a new competitor recently entering the market and overall market softness, particularly driven by softness in the retail customer. In addition, the Las Vegas Locals segment had a difficult comparison this quarter with record first quarter revenues in the prior year.
Midwest & South
Total revenues decreased by $11.4 million, or 2.2%, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the corresponding period of the prior year, due primarily to an $11.8 million decline in gaming revenues. The decrease in gaming revenues was attributable to declines in table game hold of 2.9%, table game drop of 1.4%, slot handle of 2.1% and slot win of 1.0% over the prior year comparable period. The gaming revenues decline is primarily driven by the severe winter storms across the segment in January, as discussed earlier. Absent January, which was impacted by the winter weather, gaming revenues increased for the latter two months of the quarter.
Adjusted EBITDAR decreased by $17.7 million, or 8.9%, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the corresponding prior year period, due primarily to the gaming revenues decline, as discussed above, as well as increased wages and property insurance, as noted above as impacting both Las Vegas segments.
Online
Online revenues increased $23.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year comparable period, primarily due to an increase of $20.0 million in reimbursements of gaming taxes and other expenses paid on behalf of our online partners.
Adjusted EBITDAR remained generally consistent during the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the corresponding period of the prior year. As discussed earlier, there is an equal amount of expense recorded for the revenue recorded related to the reimbursement of gaming taxes and other expenses, thus resulting in no impact to EBITDAR.
The following costs and expenses, as presented in our condensed consolidated statements of operations, are further discussed below:
| Three Months Ended |
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| March 31, |
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2024 |
2023 |
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| Selling, general and administrative |
$ | 108.2 | $ | 100.3 | ||||
| Master lease rent expense |
27.2 | 26.8 | ||||||
| Maintenance and utilities |
34.7 | 36.0 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization |
62.9 | 61.6 | ||||||
| Corporate expense |
29.4 | 28.7 | ||||||
| Project development, preopening and writedowns |
3.0 | (18.9 | ) | |||||
| Impairment of assets |
10.5 | 4.5 | ||||||
| Other operating items, net |
0.4 | 0.2 | ||||||
Selling, General and Administrative
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, as a result of our first quarter impairment review, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $10.5 million for a gaming license right related to our Midwest & South segment. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, as a result of our first quarter impairment review, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $4.5 million for goodwill related to our Managed & Other category.
Other operating items, net, is generally comprised of miscellaneous non-recurring operating charges, including severance payments to separated employees, natural disasters and severe weather impact, including hurricane and flood expenses, and subsequent recoveries of such costs, as applicable.
Other Expenses
Interest Expense, net
The following table summarizes information with respect to our interest expense on outstanding indebtedness:
| Three Months Ended |
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| March 31, |
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| (In millions) |
2024 |
2023 |
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| Interest expense, net of capitalized interest and interest income |
$ | 41.9 | $ | 25.7 | ||||
| Average long-term debt balance (1) |
2,895.0 | 3,035.6 | ||||||
| Weighted average interest rates |
5.6 | % | 5.3 | % | ||||
(1) Average debt balance calculation does not include the related discounts or deferred finance charges.
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest and interest income, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, increased $16.1 million, or 62.8%, from the prior year comparable period primarily due to a $17.7 million interest income decline driven by a reduction of the allowance for the expected loss for interest on the Wilton Note and interest earned on such note during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The outstanding principal under the Wilton Note was paid in full during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and thus interest earnings related to the Wilton Note were minimal in the current year. In addition, interest expense declined by $1.6 million which was driven by a decrease in the weighted average debt balance of $140.6 million offset by an approximately 25 basis point increase in the weighted average interest rate.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rates during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were 23.1% and 22.9%, respectively. Our tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was unfavorably impacted by state taxes, nondeductible expenses including nondeductible compensation and employee benefit expenses which were partially offset by excess tax benefits, and tax credits. Our tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2023, was unfavorably impacted by state taxes and certain nondeductible expenses which were partially offset by the inclusion of excess tax benefits, related to equity compensation, as a component of the provision for income taxes.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Financial Position
We generally operate with minimal or negative levels of working capital in order to minimize borrowings and related interest costs. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had balances of cash and cash equivalents of $283.5 million and $304.3 million, respectively. In addition, we held restricted cash balances of $4.5 million and $3.7 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Our working capital deficit at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, was $120.0 million and $67.0 million, respectively.
We believe that current cash balances together with the available borrowing capacity under our Revolving Credit Facility (as defined in "Indebtedness" below) and cash flows from operating activities will be sufficient to meet our liquidity and capital resource needs for the next twelve months, including our projected operating requirements and maintenance capital expenditures. See "Indebtedness", below, for further detail regarding funds available through our Credit Facility.
The Company may also seek to secure additional working capital, repay respective current debt maturities, or fund respective development projects, in whole or in part, through incremental bank financing and additional debt or equity offerings, to the extent such offerings are allowed under our debt agreements.
Cash Flows Summary
| Three Months Ended |
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| March 31, |
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| (In millions) |
2024 |
2023 |
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| Net cash provided by operating activities |
$ | 250.7 | $ | 282.2 | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities |
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| Capital expenditures |
(89.6 | ) | (96.1 | ) | ||||
| Payments received on note receivable |
0.2 | 17.3 | ||||||
| Other investing activities |
(0.9 | ) | (1.1 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities |
(90.3 | ) | (79.9 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities |
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| Net payments under credit facility |
(49.3 | ) | (82.8 | ) | ||||
| Share-based compensation activities |
(9.9 | ) | (14.4 | ) | ||||
| Shares repurchased and retired |
(105.5 | ) | (106.3 | ) | ||||
| Dividends paid |
(15.5 | ) | (15.5 | ) | ||||
| Other financing activities |
— | (0.1 | ) | |||||
| Net cash used in financing activities |
(180.2 | ) | (219.1 | ) | ||||
| Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
(0.1 | ) | — | |||||
| Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
$ | (19.9 | ) | $ | (16.8 | ) | ||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we generated operating cash flows of $250.7 million and $282.2 million, respectively. Generally, operating cash flows decreased during 2024 as compared to the prior year comparable period due to revenue declines, after excluding the $20.0 million impact of online revenue for the reimbursement of gaming taxes and other expense as an equal amount was paid out as expenses. In addition, we received $4.9 million less in interest income from the Wilton Note during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Our industry is capital intensive and we use cash flows for acquisitions, facility expansions, investments in future development or business opportunities and maintenance capital expenditures.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we incurred net cash outflows for investing activities of $90.3 million comprised of capital expenditures of $89.6 million, primarily related to our Treasure Chest land-based casino project, various guest room remodels, IT equipment and building projects at various properties. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we incurred net cash outflows for investing activities of $79.9 million comprised of capital expenditures of $96.1 million, primarily related to our Treasure Chest land-based casino project, Fremont food hall and slot floor expansion, IT equipment and building projects at various properties offset by a $17.3 million payment received related to the outstanding principal on the Wilton Note.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
We rely on our financing cash flows to provide funding for investment opportunities, repayments of obligations, returning capital to shareholders and ongoing operations.
The net cash outflows from financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, primarily reflect share repurchases, payments on the outstanding principal under our Credit Facility, share-based compensation and dividends paid.
Indebtedness
The outstanding principal balances of long-term debt, before unamortized discounts and fees, and the changes in those balances are as follows:
| (In millions) |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
Decrease |
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| Credit facility |
$ | 997.0 | $ | 1,046.3 | $ | (49.3 | ) | |||||
| 4.750% senior notes due 2027 |
1,000.0 | 1,000.0 | — | |||||||||
| 4.750% senior notes due 2031 |
900.0 | 900.0 | — | |||||||||
| Other |
0.5 | 0.5 | — | |||||||||
| Total long-term debt |
2,897.5 | 2,946.8 | (49.3 | ) | ||||||||
| Less current maturities |
44.3 | 44.3 | — | |||||||||
| Long-term debt, net |
$ | 2,853.2 | $ | 2,902.5 | $ | (49.3 | ) | |||||
Amounts Outstanding
The outstanding principal amounts under the Credit Facility are comprised of the following:
| March 31, |
December 31, |
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| (In millions) |
2024 |
2023 |
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| Revolving Credit Facility |
$ | 145.0 | $ | 180.0 | ||||
| Term A Loan |
792.0 | 803.0 | ||||||
| Swing Loan |
60.0 | 63.3 | ||||||
| Total outstanding principal amounts |
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With a total revolving credit commitment of $1,450.0 million available under the Credit Facility, $145.0 million and $60.0 million in borrowings outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility and the Swing Loan, respectively, and $13.4 million allocated to support various letters of credit, there was a remaining contractual availability under the Credit Facility of $1,231.6 million as of March 31, 2024.
The blended interest rate for outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility was 7.2% at both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Debt Service Requirements
Debt service requirements for the Term A Loan include amortization in an annual amount equal to 5.00% of the original principal amount thereof, payable on a quarterly basis. Additionally, under the Credit Facility we have monthly to quarterly interest payment obligations, depending on the rates we lock in, for the Term A Loan, unused line interest payments and any outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, including the Swing Loan. Debt service requirements under our current outstanding senior notes consist of semi-annual interest payments (based upon a fixed annual interest rate of 4.750%) and principal repayments of our $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2027 ("4.750% Senior Notes due 2027") and our $0.9 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2031 ("4.750% Senior Notes due 2031").
Covenant Compliance
As of March 31, 2024, we were in compliance with the financial covenants of our debt instruments.
The indentures governing the senior notes contain provisions that allow for the incurrence of additional indebtedness, if after giving effect to such incurrence, the fixed charge coverage ratio (as defined in the respective indentures, which is a ratio of our consolidated EBITDA to fixed charges, including interest) for the trailing four quarter period on a pro forma basis would be at least 2.0 to 1.0. Should this provision prohibit the incurrence of additional debt, we may still borrow under our existing Credit Facility to the extent that borrowing capacity remains under that agreement, as well as from other funding sources as provided under our debt agreements.
Guarantor Financial Information
In connection with the issuance of our 4.750% Senior Notes due 2027 and our 4.750% Senior Notes due 2031 (collectively, the "Guaranteed Notes" or "Senior Notes"), certain of the Company's wholly owned subsidiaries (the "Guarantors") provide guarantees of those indentures. These Guaranteed Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by certain of our current and future domestic restricted subsidiaries, all of which are 100% owned by us.
Summarized combined balance sheet information for the parent company and the Guarantors is as follows:
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Summarized combined results of operations for the parent company and the Guarantors is as follows:
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Share Repurchase Program
On October 21, 2021, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of $300.0 million (the "Share Repurchase Program"). In addition, our Board of Directors authorized increases to the Share Repurchase Program of $500.0 million on June 1, 2022, and $500.0 million on May 4, 2023. As of March 31, 2024, we were authorized to repurchase up to an additional $220.8 million in shares of our common stock under the Share Repurchase Program. We repurchased 1.7 million shares during both the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
Subject to applicable laws, repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program may be made at such times and in such amounts as we deem appropriate. We are subject to certain limitations regarding the repurchase of common stock, such as restricted payment limitations related to our outstanding Senior Notes and our Credit Facility. We are not obligated to repurchase any shares under this program, and purchases under the Share Repurchase Program can be discontinued at any time at our sole discretion. We intend to fund the repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program with existing cash resources, cash generated from operations and availability under our Credit Facility.
We have in the past, and may in the future, acquire our debt or equity securities, through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, tender offers, exchange offers, redemptions or otherwise, upon such terms and at such prices as we may determine.
Quarterly Dividend Program
Dividends are declared at the discretion of our Board of Directors. We are subject to certain limitations regarding payment of dividends, such as restricted payment limitations related to our outstanding Senior Notes and our Credit Facility.
The dividends declared by the Board of Directors under this program are:
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Other Items Affecting Liquidity
We anticipate funding our capital requirements using cash on hand, cash being generated from our operations and availability under our Credit Facility, to the extent borrowing capacity exists after we meet our working capital needs for the next twelve months. Any additional financing that is needed may not be available to us or, if available, may not be on terms favorable to us. The outcome of the specific matters discussed herein, including our commitments and contingencies, may also affect our liquidity.
Commitments
Capital Spending and Development
We currently estimate that our annual cash capital requirements to perform ongoing refurbishment and maintenance at our properties is approximately $200 million to $250 million. In addition, we expect to spend an additional $100 million in 2024 for hotel renovation projects at six of our gaming entertainment properties. We intend to fund our capital expenditures through cash on hand, availability under our Credit Facility and operating cash flows.
In addition to the maintenance capital spending discussed above, we continue to pursue other potential development projects that may require us to invest significant amounts of capital. We expect to spend an additional $100 million in 2024 on growth projects, which includes the completion of the new land-based facility at Treasure Chest.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the company spent approximately $90 million of the total estimated $400 million to $450 million of capital spend expected in 2024.
Other Opportunities
We regularly investigate and pursue additional expansion opportunities in markets where casino gaming, including online gaming, is currently permitted. We also pursue expansion opportunities in jurisdictions where casino and online gaming is not currently permitted in order to be prepared to develop projects upon approval of casino or online gaming. Such expansions will be affected and determined by several key factors, which may include the following:
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Additional projects may require us to make substantial investments or may cause us to incur substantial costs related to the investigation and pursuit of such opportunities, which we may fund through cash flow from operations or availability under our Credit Facility. To the extent such sources of funds are not sufficient, we may also seek to raise additional funds through public or private equity or debt financings or from other sources to the extent such financing is available.
Contingencies
Legal Matters
We are parties to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We believe that all pending claims, if adversely decided, would not have a material effect on our business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
There have been no material changes to our off balance sheet arrangements described under Part II. Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC on February 26, 2024.
Critical Accounting Estimates
There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies described under Part II. Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC on February 26, 2024.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
For information with respect to recent accounting pronouncements and the impact of these pronouncements on our condensed consolidated financial statements, see Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Such statements contain words such as "may," "will," "might," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "could," "would," "estimate," "pursue," "target," "project," "intend," "plan," "seek," "should," "assume," and "continue," or the negative thereof or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in any such statement. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include:
| • | the general effect, and expectation, of the national and global economy on our business, including but not limited to interest rates and inflationary pressures, as well as the economies where each of our properties are located; | |
| • | the factors that contribute to our ongoing success and our ability to be successful in the future; | |
| • | our business model, areas of focus and strategy for driving business results; | |
| • | our ability to maintain the integrity of our information technology systems and to protect our internal information; | |
| • | impacts caused by public health emergencies and man-made or natural disasters we may encounter; | |
| • | competition, including expansion of gaming into additional markets including online gaming, the impact of competition on our operations, our ability to respond to such competition, and our expectations regarding continued competition in the markets in which we compete; | |
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our expectation regarding the trends that will affect the gaming industry over the next few years and the impact of these trends on growth of the gaming industry, future development opportunities and merger and acquisition activity in general; |
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our intention to pursue expansion opportunities, including acquisitions, that are a good fit for our business, deliver a solid return for stockholders, and are available at the right price; |
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that our credit agreement and our cash flows from operating activities will be sufficient to meet our respective projected operating and maintenance capital expenditures for the next twelve months; |
| • | indebtedness, including our ability to refinance or pay amounts outstanding under our credit agreement and our unsecured notes, when they become due and our compliance with related covenants, and our expectation that we will need to refinance all or a portion of our respective indebtedness at or before maturity; | |
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our belief that all pending litigation claims, if adversely decided, will not have a material effect on our business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows; | |
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our estimates and expectations regarding anticipated taxes, tax credits or tax refunds; | |
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our expectations regarding the expansion of sports betting and online wagering; | |
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our asset impairment analyses and our intangible asset and goodwill impairment tests; |
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the likelihood of interruptions to our rights in the land we lease under long-term leases for certain of our hotels and casinos; |
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that estimates and assumptions made in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles may differ from actual results; and | |
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Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ are discussed in Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and in other current and periodic reports filed from time to time with the SEC. All forward-looking statements in this document are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. We do not hold any market risk sensitive instruments for trading purposes. Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk, specifically long-term U.S. treasury rates and the applicable spreads in the high-yield investment market, short-term and long-term SOFR rates, and their potential impact on our long-term debt. We are exposed to a lesser extent to foreign currency exchange risk for funds held in our Canadian operating and restricted cash accounts. While there is risk of fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and US dollar, our exposure is limited given the size of our Canadian operations and the minimal amount of cash held in Canadian bank accounts. A weakening or strengthening of the US dollar to the Canadian dollar by 2x the current conversion rate, would not cause the value of the funds held in the Canadian operating and restricted cash accounts to change significantly. We do not currently utilize derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
As of March 31, 2024, our long-term variable-rate borrowings represented approximately 34.4% of total long-term debt. Based on March 31, 2024 debt levels, a 100 basis point change in the interest rate would cause our annual interest costs on variable-rate borrowings to change by approximately $10.0 million. We believe there have been no other material changes in our exposure to market risks as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC on February 26, 2024.
See also "Liquidity and Capital Resources" above.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the "Report"), we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on the evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that due to the identification of the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting previously disclosed in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on February 26, 2024, and as further discussed below, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 31, 2024. Notwithstanding the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim consolidated financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
During the first quarter of 2024 evaluation, management concluded that the material weakness identified in the fourth quarter of 2023 related to the preparation and independent review of journal entries, which results in a lack of segregation of duties over the preparation, review, and recording of journal entries was not yet fully remediated. The failure to maintain appropriate segregation of duties has a pervasive impact and consequently, this deficiency impacts control activities over all financial statement account balances, classes of transactions, and disclosures.
Remediation Efforts to Address the Material Weakness
We are committed to maintaining a strong internal control environment and during the first quarter of 2024 executed on all elements of our remediation plan as defined below and in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on February 26, 2024. We will continue to make additional remediation efforts to improve our internal controls. With the oversight of senior management, subsequent to December 31, 2023, a plan to remediate the underlying cause of the material weakness and improve the operating effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting and our disclosure controls was developed and was implemented. Specifically, the following remediation efforts occurred and will continue to occur to ensure there are appropriate levels of independent reviews of journal entries, in order to address proper segregation of duties, including:
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We believe these actions have meaningfully strengthened our internal control over financial reporting, but we will not be able to conclude whether the material weakness has been remediated until sufficient time has elapsed to provide evidence that the enhanced controls are operating effectively.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Except as disclosed above, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2024, that materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
We are parties to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We believe that all pending claims, if adversely decided, would not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
There were no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC on February 26, 2024.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The following table discloses share repurchases that we have made pursuant to our share repurchase program during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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501,322 | $ | 63.17 | 501,322 | $ | 294,639,948 | ||||||||||
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583,969 | 64.22 | 583,969 | 257,138,424 | ||||||||||||
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573,086 | 63.40 | 573,086 | 220,806,549 | ||||||||||||
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1,658,377 | $ | 63.62 | 1,658,377 | $ | 220,806,549 | ||||||||||
(1) All shares repurchased are covered by our share repurchase program as approved by our Board of Directors (the "Share Repurchase Program"). The Board of Directors approved $300.0 million for our Share Repurchase Program on October 21, 2021, and an additional $500.0 million to the Share Repurchase Program on each of June 1, 2022 and May 4, 2023 for a total authorization of $1.3 billion. The Share Repurchase Program has no expiration date.
None of the Company’s directors or officers adopted, modified or terminated a Rule - trading arrangement or a non-Rule - trading arrangement during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024, as such terms are defined under Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on May 3, 2024.
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