Penn National Gaming Inc. Reports Unaudited Consolidated Earnings Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2014; Provides Earnings Guidance for the First Quarter Ending March 31, 2015 and for the Year Ending December 31, 2015; Announces Impairment Losses for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2014
January 29, 2015 at 05:30 pm IST
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Penn National Gaming Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014. For the quarter, the company reported adjusted EBITDAR of $171.8 million, adjusted EBITDA of $64.0 million and net loss of $250.4 million or $3.18 per diluted share on net revenues of $651.4 million compared to adjusted EBITDAR of $153.2 million, adjusted EBITDA of $83.7 million and net loss of $888.7 million or $11.40 per diluted share on net revenues of $644.7 million reported a year ago. Loss from operations was $304.686 million compared to $1,045.45 million reported a year ago. Loss from operations before income taxes was $312.6 million compared to $1,120.75 million reported a year ago.
For the year, the company reported adjusted EBITDAR of $706.5 million, adjusted EBITDA of $285.1 million and net loss of $233.2 million or $2.97 per diluted share on net revenues of $2,590.5 million compared to adjusted EBITDAR of $776.1 million, adjusted EBITDA of $706.6 million and net loss of $794.3 million or $10.17 per diluted share on net revenues of $2,918.8 million reported a year ago. Loss from operations was $240.42 million compared to $771.97 million reported a year ago. Loss from operations before income taxes was $271.78 million compared to $915.88 million reported a year ago.
For the first quarter ending March 31, 215, the company expects to report adjusted EBITDAR of $183.8 million, adjusted EBITDA of $74.6 million and net income of $9.4 million or $0.10 per diluted share on net revenues of $670.6 million. Depreciation and amortization charges in 2015 are expected to be $44.3 million. Interest expense in 2015 is expected to be $11.6 million. Maintenance CapEx for first quarter of 2015 is estimated at $21 million.
For the year ending December 31, 215, the company expects to report adjusted EBITDAR of $739.8 million, adjusted EBITDA of $305.7 million and net income of $41.3 million or $0.46 per diluted share on net revenues of $2,742.3 million. Depreciation and amortization charges in 2015 are expected to be $177.2 million. Interest expense in 2015 is expected to be $57.2 million. GAAP basis effective tax rate for 2015 is currently estimated at 39% and free cash flow before project CapEx and principal repayments of $138 million for the year. Maintenance CapEx for 2015 is estimated at $75 million.
For the quarter, the company recorded impairment losses of $316.529 million against $1,060.571 million a year ago.
PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences. The Company operates over 43 properties in 20 states, online sports betting in 18 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of brands, including Hollywood Casino, LâAuberge, ESPN BET, and theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino. Its segments include Northeast, South, West, Midwest, and Interactive. The Northeast segment include Ameristar East Chicago, Hollywood Casino Columbus, Hollywood Casino at Greektown, and Hollywood Casino at PENN National Race Course. The South segment includes 1st Jackpot Casino, Ameristar Vicksburg, Boomtown New Orleans, and LâAuberge Baton Rouge. The West segment include Ameristar Black Hawk, M Resort, and Zia Park Casino. The Midwest segment includes Ameristar Council Bluffs, Hollywood Casino Aurora, and River City Casino. Its Interactive segment includes online sports betting, iCasino and online social gaming operations.
Penn National Gaming Inc. Reports Unaudited Consolidated Earnings Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2014; Provides Earnings Guidance for the First Quarter Ending March 31, 2015 and for the Year Ending December 31, 2015; Announces Impairment Losses for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2014