S-4
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
June 21, 2005
Registration
No. 333-
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form S-4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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6512 |
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13-3398766 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) |
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(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number) |
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE FINANCE CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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6512 |
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20-1059842 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) |
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(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number) |
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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13-3398767 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) |
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(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number) |
100 South Bedford Road
Mt. Kisco, New York 10549
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of registrants principal executive
offices)
John P. Saldarelli
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
100 South Bedford Road
Mt. Kisco, New York 10549
Telephone: (914) 242-7700
Facsimile: (914) 242-9282
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of agent for service)
Copies to:
Steven L. Wasserman, Esq.
James T. Seery, Esq.
DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP
1251 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10020
Telephone: (212) 835-6000
Facsimile: (212) 835-6001
Approximate
date of commencement of the proposed sale to the public: As
soon as practicable after the effective date of this
Registration Statement.
If the
securities being registered on this form are being offered in
connection with the formation of a holding company and there is
compliance with General Instruction G, check the following
box. o
If this form is
filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant
to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, check the
following box and list the Securities Act registration statement
number of the earlier effective registration statement for the
same
offering. o
If this form is
a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d)
under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box and
list the Securities Act registration statement number of the
earlier effective registration statement for the same
offering. o
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Proposed Maximum |
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Offering Price |
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71/8% Senior
Notes due 2013
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$56,496 |
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Guarantees(3)
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Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration
fee pursuant to Rule 457 under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended. |
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Pursuant to Rule 457(f)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended, the registration fee has been estimated based on the
book value of the securities to be received by the registrant in
exchange for the securities to be issued hereunder in the
exchange offer described herein. |
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Pursuant to Rule 457(n) under the Securities Act, no
separate fee is payable with respect to the guarantees. |
The
Registrants hereby amend this Registration Statement on such
date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date
until the Registrants shall file a further amendment which
specifically states that this Registration Statement shall
thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a)
of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until this
Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as
the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said
Section 8(a), may determine.
The information in
this Preliminary Prospectus is not complete and may be changed.
We may not exchange these securities until the Registration
Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is
effective. This Preliminary Prospectus is not an offer to
exchange these securities and is not soliciting offers to
exchange these securities in any State where the exchange is not
permitted.
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SUBJECT TO COMPLETION DATED
JUNE 21, 2005
PROSPECTUS
$480,000,000
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P.
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE FINANCE CORP.
OFFER TO EXCHANGE OUR
71/8%
SENIOR NOTES DUE 2013, WHICH HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, FOR ANY AND ALL OF OUR OUTSTANDING
71/8% SENIOR
NOTES DUE 2013
MATERIAL TERMS OF THE EXCHANGE OFFER
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The terms of the new notes are substantially identical to the
outstanding notes, except that the transfer restrictions and
registration rights relating to the outstanding notes will not
apply to the new notes and the new notes will not provide for
the payment of liquidated damages under circumstances related to
the timing and completion of the exchange offer. |
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Expires 5:00 p.m., New York City time,
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2005, unless extended. |
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We will exchange your validly tendered unregistered notes for an
equal principal amount of a new series of notes which have been
registered under the Securities Act of 1933. |
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The exchange offer is not subject to any condition other than
that the exchange offer not violate applicable law or any
applicable interpretation of the staff of the Securities and
Exchange Commission and other customary conditions. |
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You may withdraw your tender of notes at any time before the
exchange offer expires. |
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The exchange of notes should not be a taxable exchange for
U.S. federal income tax purposes. |
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We will not receive any proceeds from the exchange offer. |
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The new notes will not be traded on any national securities
exchange and, therefore, we do not anticipate that an active
public market in the new notes will develop. |
Please refer to Risk Factors beginning on
page 12 of this document for certain important
information.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state
securities commission has approved or disapproved of the notes
to be issued in the exchange offer or passed upon the adequacy
or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the
contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this
prospectus ,
2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
We have not authorized any dealer, salesperson or other person
to give any information or to make any representations to you
other than the information contained in this prospectus. You
must not rely on any information or representations not
contained in this prospectus as if we had authorized it. This
prospectus does not offer to sell or solicit any offer to buy
any securities other than the registered notes to which it
relates, nor does it offer to buy any of these notes in any
jurisdiction from any person to whom it is unlawful to make such
offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction.
The information contained in this prospectus is current only as
of the date on the cover page of this prospectus, and may change
after that date. We do not imply that there has been no change
in the information contained in this prospectus or in our
affairs since that date by delivering this prospectus.
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PROSPECTUS
You should read the entire prospectus, including Risk
Factors and the financial statements and related notes,
before making an investment decision. Unless the context
indicates otherwise, all references to American Real
Estate Partners, L.P., AREP, we,
our, ours and us refer to
American Real Estate Partners, L.P. and, unless the context
otherwise indicates, include our subsidiaries. Our general
partner is American Property Investors, Inc., or API.
American Real Estate Partners, L.P. is a diversified holding
company engaged in a variety of businesses. Our primary business
strategy is to continue to grow our core businesses, including
real estate, gaming and entertainment, and oil and gas. Our
businesses currently include rental real estate; real estate
development; hotel and resort operations; hotel and casino
operations; oil and gas exploration and production; and
investments in equity and debt securities. In addition, we seek
to acquire undervalued assets and companies that are distressed
or in out of favor industries. We may also seek opportunities in
other sectors, including energy, industrial manufacturing and
insurance and asset management.
Our general partner is American Property Investors, Inc., a
Delaware corporation, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Beckton Corp., a Delaware corporation. All of the outstanding
capital stock of Beckton Corp. is owned by Carl C. Icahn.
Substantially all of our businesses are conducted and our assets
held through a subsidiary limited partnership, American Real
Estate Holdings Limited Partnership, or AREH, in which we own a
99% limited partnership interest. API also acts as the general
partner for AREH. API has a 1% general partnership interest in
each of us and AREH. As of May 1, 2005, affiliates of
Mr. Icahn beneficially owned 39,896,836 units
representing AREP limited partner interests, or the depositary
units, representing approximately 86.5% of the outstanding
depositary units, and 9,346,044 cumulative pay-in-kind
redeemable preferred units, representing AREP limited partner
interests, or the preferred units, representing approximately
86.5% of the outstanding preferred units.
The Acquisitions
In continuation of our strategy to grow our core businesses, we
have recently acquired, and have entered into agreements to
acquire, additional gaming and entertainment and oil and gas
assets from affiliates of Mr. Icahn. The completed or
pending acquisitions are described as the
Acquisitions.
Recently Completed Acquisition
On April 6, 2005, we acquired TransTexas Gas Corporation,
or TransTexas, pursuant to a merger agreement dated
January 21, 2005, for a purchase price of
$180.0 million in cash. TransTexas was owned by Highcrest
Investors Corp., or Highcrest, an entity indirectly wholly-owned
by Mr. Icahn.
TransTexas and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Galveston Bay
Pipeline Company, or Galveston Bay Pipeline, and Galveston Bay
Processing Company, or Galveston Bay Processing, are engaged in
the exploration, production and transmission of natural gas and
oil, primarily in South Texas, including the Eagle Bay field in
Galveston Bay and the Southwest Bonus field in Wharton County.
Its exploration and production activities consist of geological
and geophysical evaluation of current and prospective
properties, the acquisition of mineral interests in prospects
and the drilling, development and operation of leased properties
for the production and sale of natural gas, condensate and crude
oil. TransTexas operates substantially all of its producing
properties.
Pending Acquisitions
The following describes the terms of the agreements for the
acquisitions of NEG Holding LLC, or NEG Holding, Panaco, Inc.,
or Panaco, and GB Holding, Inc., or GB Holding, which
acquisitions have not been completed.
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On January 21, 2005, we entered into a membership interest
purchase agreement, or the NEG purchase agreement, with Gascon
Partners, or Gascon, Cigas Corp., or Cigas, and Astral Gas
Corp., or Astral, pursuant to which we will purchase
Gascons managing membership interest in NEG Holding for a
purchase price of up to 11,344,828 of our depositary units,
valued at $29.00 per unit, or an aggregate of up to
$329.0 million. Gascon, Cigas and Astral are all directly
or indirectly wholly owned by Mr. Icahn. The number of
depositary units to be issued was based on NEG Holdings
estimates of its and its subsidiaries oil and gas
reserves. The reserve estimates are subject to confirmation by
independent oil and gas reserve engineers, and the number of
depositary units to be issued is subject to reduction, but not
an increase, in accordance with the reserves determined by the
engineers. The other member of NEG Holding is National Energy
Group, Inc., or NEG, of which we own 50.01% of the common stock.
NEG Holding is developing and exploiting existing properties by
drilling development and exploratory wells, and recompleting and
reworking existing wells. NEG Holding anticipates that it will
continue its drilling operations on existing properties and will
selectively participate in drilling opportunities generated by
third parties. NEG Holding also seeks to acquire existing
producing properties or interests in them.
On January 21, 2005, we and National Offshore LP, or
National Offshore, the 1% general partnership interest of which
and the 99% limited partnership interest of which are owned,
respectively, by two limited liability companies, each of which
is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AREP, entered into an agreement
and plan of merger with Highcrest, Arnos Corp., or Arnos, and
Panaco, or the Panaco merger agreement, pursuant to which Panaco
will merge with and into National Offshore, all of the common
stock of Panaco will be canceled and cease to exist, and
Highcrest and Arnos will be paid merger consideration of up to
4,310,345 depositary units, valued at $29.00 per unit, or
an aggregate of up to $125.0 million. Highcrest and Arnos
are indirectly wholly-owned by Mr. Icahn. The number of
depositary units to be issued was based on Panacos
estimates of its oil and gas reserves. The reserve estimates are
subject to confirmation by independent oil and gas reserve
engineers, and the number of depositary units to be issued is
subject to reduction, but not an increase, in accordance with
the reserves determined by the engineers.
Panaco is an oil and gas exploration and production company
focused primarily on opportunities in the Gulf Coast Region and
offshore opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico. Panaco is in the
business of selling oil and gas produced on properties it
leases, to third party purchasers. It obtains reserves of crude
oil and gas by either buying them from others or drilling
developmental and exploratory wells on acquired properties. It
acquires producing properties with a view toward further
exploitation and development, capitalizing on 3-D seismic and
advanced directional drilling technology to recover reserves
that were bypassed or previously overlooked.
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On January 21, 2005, we entered into a purchase agreement,
or the Sands purchase agreement, with Cyprus, LLC, or Cyprus
pursuant to which we will purchase 4,121,033 shares of
common stock of GB Holdings and 1,133,284 shares of common
stock of Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc., or
Atlantic Holdings. Cyprus is indirectly wholly-owned by
Mr. Icahn. The purchase price to be paid for these
securities is 413,793 depositary units, valued at
$29.00 per unit, or an aggregate of $12.0 million,
plus up to an additional 206,897 depositary units, valued at
$29.00 per unit, or an aggregate of $6.0 million, to
be paid after closing if Atlantic Holdings meets certain
earnings targets during 2005 and 2006.
GB Holdings has no operating activities. Its significant asset
is approximately 2,882,937 shares of common stock of
Atlantic Holdings, representing approximately 41.7% of the
currently outstanding Atlantic Holdings common stock and 28.8%
of the Atlantic Holdings common stock on a fully diluted basis.
Atlantic Holdings is the parent company of ACE Gaming LLC. The
principal business activity of ACE Gaming is its ownership and
operation of The Sands Hotel and Casino. The Sands Hotel and
Casino is located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on approximately
6.1 acres of land one-half block from the Boardwalk at
Brighton Park
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between Indiana Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Boulevard. The Sands Hotel and Casino facility currently
consists of: a casino and simulcasting facility with
approximately 78,000 square feet of gaming space containing
approximately 2,200 slot machines and 73 table games;
two hotels with a total of 620 rooms, including
170 suites; five restaurants; two cocktail lounges; two
private lounges for invited guests; an 800-seat cabaret theater;
retail space; an adjacent nine-story office building with
approximately 77,000 square feet of office space for its
executive, financial and administrative personnel; the
People Mover, an elevated, enclosed, one-way moving
sidewalk connecting The Sands Hotel and Casino to the Boardwalk
using air rights granted by an easement from the City of
Atlantic City and garage and surface parking for approximately
1,750 vehicles.
Under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange, on which our
depositary and preferred units are listed, the issuance of
depositary units pursuant to the NEG purchase agreement, the
Panaco merger agreement and the Sands purchase agreement
requires the approval of the holders of our depositary units.
The solicitation of consent of holders of our depositary units
expires at 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on June 28,
2005. The written consent of affiliates of Mr. Icahn, as record
owners of more than a majority of the depositary units, is
sufficient to approve the issuance of the depositary units in
connection with the Acquisitions. Mr. Icahn intends to have
consents executed and delivered that approve the issuance of the
depositary units.
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Summary of the Exchange Offer
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The Offering of the Private Notes |
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On February 7, 2005, we issued $480 million aggregate
principal amount of our private notes in an offering not
registered under the Securities Act of 1933. At the time we
issued the private notes, we entered into a registration rights
agreement in which we agreed to offer to exchange the private
notes for new notes which have been registered under the
Securities Act of 1933. This exchange offer is intended to
satisfy that obligation. |
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The Exchange Offer |
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We are offering to exchange the new notes which have been
registered under the Securities Act of 1933 for the private
notes. As of this date, there is $480 million aggregate
principal amount of private notes outstanding. |
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Required Representations |
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In order to participate in this exchange offer, you will be
required to make certain representations to us in a letter of
transmittal, including that: |
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any new notes will be acquired by you in the
ordinary course of your business; |
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you have not engaged in, do not intend to engage in,
and do not have an arrangement or understanding with any person
to participate in a distribution of the new notes; and |
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you are not an affiliate of our company. |
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Resale of New Notes |
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We believe that, subject to limited exceptions, the new notes
may be freely traded by you without compliance with the
registration and prospectus delivery provisions of the
Securities Act of 1933, provided that: |
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you are acquiring new notes in the ordinary course
of your business; |
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you are not participating, do not intend to
participate and have no arrangement or understanding with any
person to participate in the distribution of the new
notes; and |
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you are not an affiliate of our company. |
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If our belief is inaccurate and you transfer any new note issued
to you in the exchange offer without delivering a prospectus
meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 or
without an exemption from registration of your new notes from
such requirements, you may incur liability under the Securities
Act of 1933. We do not assume, or indemnify you against, such
liability. |
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Each broker-dealer that is issued new notes for its own account
in exchange for private notes which were acquired by such
broker-dealer as a result of market-making or other trading
activities also must acknowledge that it has not entered into
any arrangement or understanding with us or any of our
affiliates to distribute the new notes and will deliver a
prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of
1933 in connection with any resale of the new notes issued in
the exchange offer. |
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We have agreed in the registration rights agreement that a
broker-dealer may use this prospectus for an offer to resell,
resale or other retransfer of the new notes issued to it in the
exchange offer. |
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Expiration Date |
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The exchange offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City
time,
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date shall mean the latest date and time to which we
extend the exchange offer. |
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Conditions to the Exchange Offer |
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The exchange offer is subject to certain customary conditions,
which may be waived by us. The exchange offer is not conditioned
upon any minimum principal amount of private notes being
tendered. |
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Procedures for Tendering Private Notes |
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If you wish to tender your private notes for exchange, you must
transmit to Wilmington Trust Company, as exchange agent, at the
address set forth in this prospectus under the heading The
Exchange Offer Exchange Agent, and on the
front cover of the letter of transmittal, on or before the
expiration date, a properly completed and duly executed letter
of transmittal, which accompanies this prospectus, or a
facsimile of the letter of transmittal and either: |
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the private notes and any other required
documentation, to the exchange agent; or |
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a computer generated message transmitted by means of
The Depository Trust Companys Automated Tender Offer
Program system and received by the exchange agent and forming a
part of a confirmation of book entry transfer in which you
acknowledge and agree to be bound by the terms of the letter of
transmittal. |
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If either of these procedures cannot be satisfied on a timely
basis, then you should comply with the guaranteed delivery
procedures described below. By executing the letter of
transmittal, each holder of private notes will make certain
representations to us described under The Exchange
Offer Procedures for Tendering. |
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Special Procedures for Beneficial Owners |
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If you are a beneficial owner whose private notes are registered
in the name of a broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company
or other nominee and you wish to tender your private notes in
the exchange offer, you should contact such registered holder
promptly and instruct such registered holder to tender on your
behalf. If you wish to tender on your own behalf, you must,
prior to completing and executing the letter of transmittal and
delivering your private notes, either make appropriate
arrangements to register ownership of the private notes in your
name or obtain a properly completed bond power from the
registered holder. The transfer of registered ownership may take
considerable time and may not be able to be completed prior to
the expiration date. |
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Guaranteed Delivery Procedures |
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If you wish to tender private notes and time will not permit the
documents required by the letter of transmittal to reach the
exchange agent prior to the expiration date, or the procedure
for book-entry transfer cannot be completed on a timely basis,
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must tender your private notes according to the guaranteed
delivery procedures described under The Exchange
Offer Guaranteed Delivery Procedures. |
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Acceptance of Private Notes and Delivery of New Notes |
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Subject to the conditions described under The Exchange
Offer Conditions, we will accept for exchange
any and all private notes which are validly tendered in the
exchange offer and not withdrawn, prior to 5:00 p.m., New
York City time, on the expiration date. |
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Withdrawal Rights |
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You may withdraw your tender of private notes at any time prior
to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the expiration date,
subject to compliance with the procedures for withdrawal
described in this prospectus under heading The Exchange
Offer Withdrawal of Tenders. |
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Federal Income Tax Consequences |
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For a discussion of the material federal income tax
considerations relating to the exchange of private notes for the
new notes as well as the ownership of the new notes, see
Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences. |
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Exchange Agent |
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The Wilmington Trust Company is serving as the exchange agent.
The address, telephone number and facsimile number of the
exchange agent are set forth in this prospectus under the
heading The Exchange Offer Exchange
Agent. |
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Consequences of Failure to Exchange Private Notes |
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If you do not exchange private notes for new notes, you will
continue to be subject to the restrictions on transfer provided
in the private notes and in the indenture governing the private
notes. In general, the unregistered private notes may not be
offered or sold, unless they are registered under the Securities
Act of 1933, except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a
transaction not subject to, the Securities Act of 1933 and
applicable state securities laws. |
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The New Notes
The terms of the new notes we are issuing in this exchange offer
and the private notes that are outstanding are identical in all
material respects except:
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The new notes will be registered under the Securities Act of
1933; |
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The new notes will not contain transfer restrictions and
registration rights that relate to the private notes. |
The new notes will evidence the same debt as the old notes and
will be governed by the same indenture. References to notes
include both private notes and new notes.
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Issuer |
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AREP is a holding company. Its operations are conducted through
its subsidiaries and substantially all of its assets consist of
a 99% limited partnership interest in its subsidiary, American
Real Estate Holdings Limited Partnership, or AREH, which is a
holding company for its operating subsidiaries and investments.
The new notes will be guaranteed by AREH. |
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Co-Issuer |
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American Real Estate Finance Corp., or AREP Finance, is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of AREP. It was formed solely for the
purpose of serving as a co-issuer of debt securities of AREP in
order to facilitate offerings of the debt securities. Other than
as a co-issuer of the notes, AREP Finance does not and will not
have any operations or assets and will not have any revenues. As
a result, holders of the notes should not expect AREP Finance to
participate in servicing any obligations on the new notes. |
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Notes Offered |
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$480.0 million in aggregate principal amount of
71/8% senior
notes due 2013. |
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Maturity |
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February 15, 2013. |
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Interest Payment Dates |
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February 15 and August 15 of each year, commencing
August 15, 2005. |
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Ranking |
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The new notes and the guarantee will rank equally with all of
our and the guarantors existing and future senior
unsecured indebtedness, and will rank senior to all of our and
the guarantors existing and future subordinated
indebtedness. The new notes and the guarantee will be
effectively subordinated to all of our and the guarantors
existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the
collateral securing such indebtedness. The new notes and the
guarantee also will be effectively subordinated to all
indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, of
all our subsidiaries other than AREH. As of March 31, 2005,
the new notes and the guarantee would have been effectively
subordinated to an aggregate of $295.2 million of
AREHs secured debt and our subsidiaries debt,
excluding trade payables. |
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Guarantee |
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If we cannot make payments on the new notes when they are due,
AREH must make them instead. Other than AREH, none of our
subsidiaries will guarantee payments on the new notes. |
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Optional Redemption |
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We may, at our option, redeem some or all of the new notes at
any time on or after February 15, 2009, at the redemption
prices listed under Description of Notes
Optional Redemption. |
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In addition, prior to February 15, 2008, we may, at our
option, redeem up to 35% of the new notes with the proceeds of
certain sales of our equity at the redemption price listed under
Description of Notes Optional
Redemption. We may make the redemption only if, after the
redemption, at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of
the notes issued remains outstanding. |
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Redemption Based on Gaming Laws |
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The new notes are subject to mandatory disposition and
redemption requirements following certain determinations by
applicable gaming authorities. |
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Certain Covenants |
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We will issue the new notes under an indenture with AREH and
Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee acting on your behalf. The
indenture will, among other things, restrict our and AREHs
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Incur additional debt; |
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Pay dividends and make distributions; |
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Repurchase equity securities; |
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Create liens; |
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Enter into transactions with affiliates; and |
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Merge or consolidate. |
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Our subsidiaries other than AREH will not be restricted in their
ability to incur debt, create liens or merge or consolidate. |
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Absence of Established Market for Notes |
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The new notes will be new securities for which there is
currently no market. We cannot assure you that a liquid market
for the new notes will develop or be maintained. |
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AREP, AREH and AREP Finance Information
AREP is a publicly traded master limited partnership formed in
Delaware on February 17, 1987. Mr. Icahn, through
affiliates, owns approximately 86.5% of our depositary units and
preferred units. Our general partner is American Property
Investors, Inc., or API, a Delaware corporation, which is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Beckton Corp., a Delaware
corporation. All of the outstanding capital stock of Beckton is
owned by Mr. Icahn. Affiliates of Mr. Icahn acquired
API in 1990. Substantially all of our businesses are conducted
and assets are held through a Delaware limited partnership,
AREH, formed on February 17, 1987, in which we own a 99%
limited partnership interest. API also acts as the general
partner for AREH. API has a 1% general partnership interest in
each of us and AREH. Our, AREHs and APIs principal
business address is 100 South Bedford Road, Mt. Kisco,
New York 10549, and our, AREHs and APIs telephone
number is (914) 242-7700.
Substantially all of our businesses and assets are held through
AREH, in which we own a 99% limited partnership interest. For
that reason, no separate disclosure information for AREH is
provided, unless otherwise indicated.
AREP Finance, a Delaware corporation, is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of AREP. AREP Finance was incorporated on
April 19, 2004 and was formed solely for the purpose of
serving as a co-issuer of debt securities of AREP in order to
facilitate offerings of the debt securities. Other than as a
co-issuer of the notes, AREP Finance does not have any
operations or assets and does not have any revenues. As a
result, prospective holders of the notes should not expect AREP
Finance to participate in servicing any obligations on the
notes. AREP Finances principal business address is
100 South Bedford Road, Mt. Kisco, New York 10549 and its
telephone number is (914) 242-7700.
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Structure Chart
The following is a chart of our ownership and the structure of
the entities through which we conduct our operations, giving
effect to the Acquisitions.
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Our partnership units consist of depositary units, representing
limited partnership interests, and preferred units, representing
preferred limited partnership interests. As of March 31,
2005, there were 46,098,284 depositary units outstanding and
10,800,397 preferred units outstanding. As consideration for the
acquisition of the other managing membership interest in NEG
Holding, of Panaco and of GB Holdings and Atlantic Holdings
common stock, affiliates of Mr. Icahn will receive up to
16,068,966 depositary units. If all such units were issued,
there would be 62,374,147 depositary units outstanding and
10,800,397 preferred units outstanding and Mr. Icahn would
be the beneficial owner of 46,172,699 depositary units
representing approximately 90.1% of the depositary units. The
number of depositary units to be issued does not include up to
an additional 206,897 depositary units which may be issued to
affiliates of Mr. Icahn if Atlantic Holdings meets certain
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and rental real estate properties are owned, directly or
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We anticipate that AREH will contribute its 50.01% interest in
NEG to its wholly-owned subsidiary, AREP Oil & Gas. NEG
is a publicly held company, the stock of which currently trades
on the OTC Bulletin Board. NEG owns a membership interest
in NEG Holding. Upon completion of the Acquisitions, AREP
Oil & Gas will, directly or indirectly, own the other
membership interest in NEG Holding and 100% of the equity of
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AREH, through direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, is
engaged in real estate investment, management and development,
focused primarily on the acquisition, development, construction
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AREH, through direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries,
owns Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor, waterfront communities located
in Vero Beach, Florida. |
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AREH, through direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries,
owns a 381 acre resort community in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. |
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indirect subsidiaries, owns three Las Vegas hotels and casinos. |
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AREP Sands owns approximately 36.3% of the outstanding common
stock of GB Holdings, 41.9% of the outstanding common stock
of Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc. and approximately
$35.0 million principal amount of the Atlantic Holdings
3% notes due 2008, or the Atlantic Holdings Notes, or
approximately 93.5% of the outstanding principal amount of the
notes. Upon completion of the Acquisitions, AREP Sands will own
approximately 77.5% of the outstanding GB Holdings common stock,
approximately 58.3% of the outstanding Atlantic Holdings common
stock and approximately $35.0 million principal amount of
the Atlantic Holdings Notes. If all outstanding Atlantic
Holdings notes were converted and warrants exercised, AREP Sands
would own approximately 63.4% of Atlantic Holdings common stock,
GB Holdings would own approximately 28.8% of the Atlantic
Holdings common stock and the remaining shares would be owned by
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NEG and Gascon each owns a membership interest in NEG Holding.
We have agreed to purchase from Gascon its membership interest
in NEG Holding. Pursuant to the NEG Holding operating agreement,
NEG is required to be paid guaranteed payments, calculated at an
annual interest rate of 10.75% on the outstanding priority
amount, which includes all outstanding debt owed to entities
owned or controlled by Mr. Icahn, including the amount of
the NEG Notes. As of March 31, 2005, the priority amount
was $148.6 million. The NEG Holding operating agreement
provides that the priority amount is required to be paid to NEG
by November 6, 2006. After NEG is paid the guaranteed
payments and the priority amount, Gascon is paid an amount equal
to the guaranteed payments and the priority amount plus
interest. After these distributions have been made, any
additional distributions will be made in accordance with the
ratio of NEGs and Gascons respective capital
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RISK FACTORS
You should consider carefully each of the following risks and
all other information contained in this prospectus before
deciding to invest in the notes.
Risks Relating to the Exchange Offer
Holders who fail to exchange their private notes will
continue to be subject to restrictions on transfer.
If you do not exchange your private notes for new notes in the
exchange offer, you will continue to be subject to the
restrictions on transfer of your private notes described in the
legend on your private notes. The restrictions on transfer of
your private notes arise because we issued the private notes
under exemptions from, or in transactions not subject to, the
registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and
applicable state securities laws. In general, you may only offer
or sell the private notes if they are registered under the
Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, or are
offered and sold under an exemption from these requirements. We
do not plan to register the private notes under the Securities
Act.
Broker-dealers or holders of notes may become subject to
the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the
Securities Act.
Any broker-dealer that:
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may be deemed to have received restricted securities and may be
required to comply with the registration and prospectus delivery
requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 in connection with
any resale transaction by that broker-dealer. Any profit on the
resale of the new notes and any commission or concessions
received by a broker-dealer may be deemed to be underwriting
compensation under the Securities Act. In addition to
broker-dealers, any holder of notes that exchanges its private
notes in the exchange offer for the purpose of participating in
a distribution of the new notes may be deemed to have received
restricted securities and may be required to comply with the
registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the
Securities Act in connection with any resale transaction by that
holder.
We cannot guarantee that there will be a trading market
for the new notes.
The new notes are a new issue of securities and currently there
is no market for them. We do not intend to apply to have the new
notes listed or quoted on any exchange or quotation system.
Accordingly, we cannot assure you that a liquid market will
develop for the new notes.
The liquidity of any market for the new notes will depend on a
variety of factors, including:
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A liquid trading market may not develop for the new notes.
Historically, the market for non-investment grade debt has been
subject to disruptions that have caused substantial volatility
in the prices of securities similar to the new notes. The
market, if any, for the new notes may experience similar
disruptions that may adversely affect the prices at which you
may sell your new notes. If an active trading market does not
develop or is not maintained, the market price and liquidity of
the new notes may be adversely affected.
To the extent private notes are tendered and accepted in the
exchange offer, the trading market, if any, for the private
notes that are not so tendered would be adversely affected.
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Risks Relating to Our Structure and Indebtedness
We and AREH are holding companies and will depend on the
businesses of our subsidiaries to satisfy our obligations under
the notes.
We and AREH are holding companies. In addition to cash and cash
equivalents, U.S. government and agency obligations,
marketable equity and debt securities and rental real estate
properties, our assets consist primarily of investments in our
subsidiaries. Moreover, if we make significant investments in
operating businesses, it is likely that we will reduce the
liquid assets at AREP and AREH in order to fund those
investments and their ongoing operations. Consequently, our cash
flow and our ability to meet our debt service obligations likely
will depend on the cash flow of our subsidiaries and the payment
of funds to us by our subsidiaries in the form of loans,
dividends, distributions or otherwise. If we invest our cash, we
may become dependent on our subsidiaries to provide cash to us
to service our debt.
The operating results of our subsidiaries may not be sufficient
to make distributions to us. In addition, our subsidiaries are
not obligated to make funds available to us for payment on the
notes or otherwise, and distributions and intercompany transfers
from our subsidiaries to us may be restricted by applicable law
or covenants contained in debt agreements and other agreements
to which these subsidiaries may be subject or enter into in the
future. The terms of any borrowings of our subsidiaries or other
entities in which we own equity may restrict dividends,
distributions or loans to us. For example, the notes issued by
ACEP, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of AREH, contain
restrictions on dividends and distributions and loans to us, as
well as other transactions with us. ACEP also has a credit
agreement which contains financial covenants that have the
effect of restricting dividends or distributions. The operating
subsidiary of NEG Holding, of which we have agreed to acquire a
membership interest, has a credit agreement which contains
financial covenants that have the effect of restricting
dividends or distributions. These likely will preclude our
receiving payments from the operations of our hotel and casino
and certain of our oil and gas properties. To the degree any
distributions and transfers are impaired or prohibited, our
ability to make payments on the notes will be limited.
We, AREH or our subsidiaries may be able to incur
substantially more debt.
We, AREH or our subsidiaries may be able to incur substantial
additional indebtedness in the future. The terms of the
indenture do not prohibit us or our subsidiaries from doing so.
We and AREH may incur additional indebtedness if we comply with
certain financial tests contained in the indenture. As of
March 31, 2005, based upon these tests, we and AREH could
have incurred up to approximately $1.5 billion of
additional indebtedness ($1.4 billion on a pro forma basis
after giving effect to the Acquisitions). Our subsidiaries other
than AREH are not subject to any of the covenants contained in
the indenture, including the covenant restricting debt
incurrence. If new debt is added to our, AREHs and our
subsidiaries current debt levels, the related risks that
we, AREH and they now face could intensify. In addition, certain
important events, such as leveraged recapitalizations that would
increase the level of our indebtedness, would not constitute a
Change of Control under the indenture.
The notes will be effectively subordinated to any secured
indebtedness, and all the indebtedness and liabilities of our
subsidiaries other than AREH.
The notes will be effectively subordinated to our and
AREHs existing and future secured indebtedness to the
extent of the collateral securing such indebtedness. We and AREH
may be able to incur substantial additional secured indebtedness
in the future. The terms of the indenture permit us and AREH to
do so. The notes will be effectively subordinated to our and
AREHs existing and future secured indebtedness to the
extent of the collateral securing such indebtedness. The notes
will also be effectively subordinated to all the indebtedness
and liabilities, including trade payables, of all of our
subsidiaries, other than AREH. In the event of a bankruptcy,
liquidation or reorganization of any of our subsidiaries, other
than AREH, holders of their indebtedness and their trade
creditors will generally be entitled to payment of their claims
from the assets of those subsidiaries before any assets are made
available for distribution to us. Assuming we had completed the
Acquisitions on March 31, 2005, the notes and the guarantee
would have been effectively subordinated to an aggregate of
$295.2 million of AREHs secured debt and our
subsidiaries debt, excluding trade payables.
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Our subsidiaries, other than AREH, will not be subject to
any of the covenants in the indenture for the notes and only
AREH will guarantee the notes. We may not be able to rely on the
cash flow or assets of our subsidiaries to pay our
indebtedness.
Our subsidiaries, other than AREH, will not be subject to the
covenants under the indenture for the notes. We may form
additional subsidiaries in the future which will not be subject
to the covenants under the indenture for the notes. Of our
existing and future subsidiaries, only AREH is required to
guarantee the notes. Our existing and future non-guarantor
subsidiaries may enter into financing arrangements that limit
their ability to make dividends, distributions, loans or other
payments to fund payments in respect of the notes. Accordingly,
we may not be able to rely on the cash flow or assets of our
subsidiaries to pay the notes.
Risks Relating to the Notes
Our failure to comply with the covenants contained under
one of our debt instruments or the indenture governing the
notes, including our failure as a result of events beyond our
control, could result in an event of default which would
materially and adversely affect our financial condition.
If there were an event of default under one of our debt
instruments, the holders of the defaulted debt could cause all
outstanding amounts of that debt to be due and payable
immediately. In addition, any event of default or declaration of
acceleration under one debt instrument could result in an event
of default under one or more of our other debt instruments,
including the notes. It is possible that, if the defaulted debt
is accelerated, our assets and cash flow may not be sufficient
to fully repay borrowings under our outstanding debt instruments
and we cannot assure you that we would be able to refinance or
restructure the payments on those debt securities.
To service our indebtedness, we will require a significant
amount of cash. Our ability to maintain our current cash
position or generate cash depends on many factors beyond our
control.
Our ability to make payments on and to refinance our
indebtedness, including the notes, and to fund operations will
depend on existing cash balances and our ability to generate
cash in the future. This, to a certain extent, is subject to
general economic, financial, competitive, regulatory and other
factors that are beyond our control.
The businesses or assets we acquire may not generate sufficient
cash to service our debt, including the notes. In addition, we
may not generate sufficient cash flow from operations or
investments and future borrowings may not be available to us in
an amount sufficient to enable us to service our indebtedness,
including the notes, or to fund our other liquidity needs. We
may need to refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness,
including the notes, on or before maturity. We cannot assure you
that we will be able to refinance any of our indebtedness,
including the notes, on commercially reasonable terms or at all.
The indenture does not restrict our ability to change our
lines of business or invest the proceeds of asset sales and
allows for the sale of all or substantially all of our and
AREHs assets without the notes being assumed by the
acquirers.
The indenture does not restrict in any way the businesses in
which we may engage and if we were to change our current lines
of business, in whole or in part, you would not be entitled to
accelerated repayment of the notes. We also are not required to
offer to purchase notes with the proceeds from asset sales,
including in the event of the sale of all or substantially all
of our assets or AREHs assets, and we may reinvest the
proceeds without the approval of noteholders. In addition, we
and AREH may sell all or substantially all of our and its assets
without the notes being assumed by the acquirers.
We may not have sufficient funds necessary to finance the
change of control offer required by the indenture.
Upon the occurrence of certain specific kinds of change of
control events, we will be required to offer to repurchase all
outstanding notes at 101% of their principal amount plus accrued
and unpaid interest and
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liquidated damages, if any, to the date of repurchase.
Mr. Icahn, through affiliates, currently owns 100% of API
and approximately 86.5% of our outstanding depositary units and
preferred units, and will own approximately 90.1% of our
depositary units if all of the Acquisitions are completed
(assuming no reduction in the number of Depositary Units issued
in connection with the acquisitions of the NEG Holding
membership interest and Panaco and assuming no additional
Depositary Units are issued in connection with the acquisition
of GB Holdings common stock and Atlantic Holdings common stock).
If he were to sell or otherwise transfer some or all of his
interests in us to unrelated parties, a change of control could
be deemed to have occurred under the terms of the indenture
governing the notes. However, it is possible that we will not
have sufficient funds at the time of the change of control to
make the required repurchase of notes.
Federal and state statutes allow courts, under specific
circumstances, to void guarantees and require noteholders to
return payments received from the guarantor.
Under the federal bankruptcy law and comparable provisions of
state fraudulent transfer laws, a guarantee could be voided, or
claims in respect of a guarantee could be subordinated to all
other debts of that guarantor if, among other things, the
guarantor, at the time it incurred the indebtedness evidenced by
its guarantee:
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was engaged in a business or transaction for which the
guarantors remaining assets constituted unreasonably small
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In addition, any payment by that guarantor pursuant to its
guarantee could be voided and required to be returned to the
guarantor, or to a fund for the benefit of the creditors of the
guarantor.
The measures of insolvency for purposes of these fraudulent
transfer laws will vary depending upon the law applied in any
proceeding to determine whether a fraudulent transfer has
occurred. Generally, however, a guarantor would be considered
insolvent if:
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the sum of its debts, including contingent liabilities, was
greater than the fair saleable value of all of its
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the present fair saleable value of its assets was less than the
amount that would be required to pay its probable liability on
its existing debts, including contingent liabilities, as they
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On the basis of historical financial information, recent
operating history and other factors, we believe that AREH, after
giving effect to its guarantee of these notes, will not be
insolvent, will not have unreasonably small capital for the
businesses in which it is engaged and will not have incurred
debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they mature. We
cannot assure you, however, as to what standard a court would
apply in making these determinations or that a court would agree
with our conclusions in this regard.
As a noteholder you may be required to comply with
licensing, qualification or other requirements under gaming laws
and could be required to dispose of the notes.
Currently, we and AREH indirectly own the equity of subsidiaries
that hold the licenses for three hotels and casinos in Nevada.
We and AREH indirectly own Stratosphere Corporation, which owns
Stratosphere Gaming Corp. Stratosphere Gaming holds the gaming
license for the Stratosphere. We and AREH also indirectly own
the equity of subsidiaries that hold the licenses for the two
Arizona Charlies hotels and casinos. We and AREH also
indirectly own approximately 41.9% of the outstanding common
stock of Atlantic
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Holdings which indirectly owns The Sands Hotel and Casino.
Following the completion of the Acquisitions, we will indirectly
own approximately 58.3% of such common stock.
We may be required to disclose the identities of the holders of
the notes to the New Jersey and Nevada gaming authorities upon
request. The New Jersey Casino Control Act, or NJCCA, imposes
substantial restrictions on the ownership of our securities and
our subsidiaries. A holder of the notes may be required to meet
the qualification provisions of the NJCCA relating to financial
sources and/or security holders. The indenture governing the
notes provide that if the New Jersey Casino Control Commission,
or New Jersey Commission, requires a holder of the notes
(whether the record or beneficial owner) to qualify under the
NJCCA and the holder does not so qualify, then the holder must
dispose of his interest in the notes within 30 days after
receipt by us of notice of the finding that the holder does not
so qualify, or we may redeem the notes at the lower of the
outstanding principal amount or the notes value calculated
as if the investment had been made on the date of
disqualification of the holder (or such lesser amount as may be
required by the New Jersey Commission). If a holder is found
unqualified by the New Jersey Commission, it is unlawful for the
holder:
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remuneration, in any form, from its affiliated casino licensee
for services rendered or otherwise. |
The Nevada Gaming Commission may, in its discretion, require a
holder of the notes to file an application, be investigated and
be found suitable to hold the notes. In addition, the Nevada
Gaming Commission may, in its discretion, require the holder of
any debt security of a company registered by the Nevada Gaming
Commission as a publicly-traded corporation to file an
application, be investigated and be found suitable to own such
debt security.
If a record or beneficial holder of a note is required by the
Nevada Gaming Commission to be found suitable, such owner will
be required to apply for a finding of suitability within
30 days after request of such gaming authority or within
such earlier time prescribed by such gaming authority. The
applicant for a finding of suitability must pay all costs of the
application and investigation for such finding of suitability.
If the Nevada Gaming Commission determines that a person is
unsuitable to own such security, then, pursuant to the Nevada
Gaming Control Act, we can be sanctioned, including the loss of
our approvals, if, without the prior approval of the Nevada
Gaming Commission, we:
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distribution whatsoever; |
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to such securities; |
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make any payment to the unsuitable person by way of principal,
redemption, conversion, exchange, liquidation or similar
transaction. |
Each holder of the notes will be deemed to have agreed, to the
extent permitted by law, that if the Nevada gaming authorities
determine that a holder or beneficial owner of the notes must be
found suitable, and if that holder or beneficial owner either
refuses to file an application or is found unsuitable, that
holder shall, upon our request, dispose of its notes within
30 days after receipt of our request, or earlier as may be
ordered by the Nevada gaming authorities. We will also have the
right to call for the redemption of notes of any holder at any
time to prevent the loss or material impairment of a gaming
license or an application for a gaming license at a redemption
price equal to:
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the lesser of the cost paid by the holder or the fair market
value of the notes, in each case, plus accrued and unpaid
interest and liquidated damages, if any, to the earlier of the
date of redemption, or earlier as may be required by the Nevada
gaming authorities or the finding of unsuitability by the Nevada
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We will notify the trustee under the indenture in writing of any
redemption as soon as practicable. We will not be responsible
for any costs or expenses you may incur in connection with your
application for a license, qualification or a finding of
suitability, or your compliance with any other requirement of a
gaming authority. The indenture also provides that as soon as a
gaming authority requires you to sell your notes, you will, to
the extent required by applicable gaming laws, have no further
right:
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to receive from us any interest, dividends or any other
distributions or payments, or any remuneration in any form,
relating to the notes, except the redemption price we refer to
above. |
Our general partner and its control person could exercise
their influence over us to your detriment.
Mr. Icahn, through affiliates, currently owns 100% of API,
our general partner, and approximately 86.5% of our outstanding
Depositary Units and preferred units, and will own approximately
90.0% of our Depositary Units if all of the Acquisitions are
completed (assuming no reduction in the number of Depositary
Units issued in connection with the acquisitions of the NEG
Holding membership interest and Panaco and assuming no
additional Depositary Units are issued in connection with the
acquisition of GB Holdings and Atlantic Holdings common stock)
and, as a result, has and will have the ability to influence
many aspects of our operations and affairs. API also is the
general partner of AREH.
We have agreed to acquire the other membership interest in NEG
Holding, the equity of Panaco, and the common stock of GB
Holdings and of Atlantic Holdings owned by affiliates of
Mr. Icahn. Upon completion of these acquisitions, all of
Mr. Icahns and his affiliates interests in each
of NEG Holding, TransTexas, Panaco, GB Holdings and Atlantic
Holdings will be owned through AREP.
We may invest in entities in which Mr. Icahn also invests
or purchase investments from him or his affiliates. Although API
has never received fees in connection with our investments, our
partnership agreement allows for the payment of these fees.
Mr. Icahn may pursue other business opportunities in which
we compete and there is no requirement that any additional
business opportunities be presented to us.
The interests of Mr. Icahn, including his interests in
entities in which he and we have invested or may invest in the
future, may differ from your interests as a noteholder and, as
such, he may take actions that may not be in your interest. For
example, if we encounter financial difficulties or are unable to
pay our debts as they mature, Mr. Icahns interests
might conflict with your interests as a noteholder.
In addition, if Mr. Icahn were to sell, or otherwise
transfer, some or all of his interests in us to an unrelated
party or group, a change of control could be deemed to have
occurred under the terms of the indenture governing the notes
which would require us to offer to repurchase all outstanding
notes at 101% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid
interest and liquidated damages, if any, to the date of
repurchase. However, it is possible that we will not have
sufficient funds at the time of the change of control to make
the required repurchase of notes.
Certain of our management are committed to the management
of other businesses.
Certain of the individuals who conduct the affairs of API,
including our chairman, Mr. Icahn, and our chief executive
officer, Keith A. Meister, are, and will in the future be,
committed to the management of other businesses owned or
controlled by Mr. Icahn and his affiliates. Accordingly,
these individuals will not be devoting all of their professional
time to the management of us, and conflicts may arise between
our interests and the other entities or business activities in
which such individuals are involved. Conflicts of interest may
arise in the future as such affiliates and we may compete for
the same assets, purchasers and sellers of assets or financings.
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Since we are a limited partnership, you may not be able to
pursue legal claims against us in U.S. federal
courts.
We are a limited partnership organized under the laws of the
state of Delaware. Under the rules of federal civil procedure,
you may not be able to sue us in federal court on claims other
than those based solely on federal law, because of lack of
complete diversity. Case law applying diversity jurisdiction
deems us to have the citizenship of each of our limited
partners. Because we are a publicly traded limited partnership,
it may not be possible for you to sue us in a federal court
because we have citizenship in all 50 U.S. states and
operations in many states. Accordingly, you will be limited to
bringing any claims in state court. Furthermore, AREP Finance,
our corporate co-issuer for the notes, has only nominal assets
and no operations. While you may be able to sue the corporate
co-issuer in federal court, you are not likely to be able to
realize on any judgment rendered against it.
We may be subject to the pension liabilities of our
affiliates.
Mr. Icahn, through certain affiliates, currently owns 100%
of API and approximately 86.5% of our outstanding Depositary
Units and preferred units. Applicable pension and tax laws make
each member of a controlled group of entities,
generally defined as entities in which there is at least an 80%
common ownership interest, jointly and severally liable for
certain pension plan obligations of any member of the controlled
group. These pension obligations include ongoing contributions
to fund the plan, as well as liability for any unfunded
liabilities that may exist at the time the plan is terminated.
In addition, the failure to pay these pension obligations when
due may result in the creation of liens in favor of the pension
plan or the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, or the PBGC,
against the assets of each member of the controlled group.
As a result of the more than 80% ownership interest in us by
Mr. Icahns affiliates, we and our subsidiaries, are
subject to the pension liabilities of all entities in which
Mr. Icahn has a direct or indirect ownership interest of at
least 80%. One such entity, ACF Industries LLC, is the
sponsor of several pension plans which are underfunded by a
total of approximately $23.7 million on an ongoing
actuarial basis and $175.4 million if those plans were
terminated, as most recently reported by the plans
actuaries. These liabilities could increase or decrease,
depending on a number of factors, including future changes in
promised benefits, investment returns, and the assumptions used
to calculate the liability. As members of the controlled group,
we would be liable for any failure of ACF to make ongoing
pension contributions or to pay the unfunded liabilities upon a
termination of the ACF pension plans. In addition, other
entities now or in the future within the controlled group that
includes us may have pension plan obligations that are, or may
become, underfunded and we would be liable for any failure of
such entities to make ongoing pension contributions or to pay
the unfunded liabilities upon a termination of such plans.
The current underfunded status of the ACF pension plans
requires ACF to notify the PBGC of certain reportable
events, such as if we cease to be a member of the
ACF controlled group, or if we make certain extraordinary
dividends or stock redemptions. The obligation to report could
cause us to seek to delay or reconsider the occurrence of such
reportable events.
Starfire Holding Corporation, which is 100% owned by
Mr. Icahn, has undertaken to indemnify us and our
subsidiaries from losses resulting from any imposition of
pension funding or termination liabilities that may be imposed
on us and our subsidiaries or our assets as a result of being a
member of the Icahn controlled group. The Starfire indemnity
provides, among other things, that so long as such contingent
liabilities exist and could be imposed on us, Starfire will not
make any distributions to its stockholders that would reduce its
net worth to below $250.0 million. Nonetheless, Starfire
may not be able to fund its indemnification obligations to us.
We are subject to the risk of possibly becoming an
investment company.
Because we are a holding company and a significant portion of
our assets consists of investments in companies in which we own
less than a 50% interest, we run the risk of inadvertently
becoming an investment company that is required to register
under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Registered investment
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companies are subject to extensive, restrictive and potentially
adverse regulation relating to, among other things, operating
methods, management, capital structure, dividends and
transactions with affiliates. Registered investment companies
are not permitted to operate their business in the manner in
which we operate our business, nor are registered investment
companies permitted to have many of the relationships that we
have with our affiliated companies.
To avoid regulation under the Investment Company Act, we monitor
the value of our investments and structure transactions with an
eye toward the Investment Company Act. As a result, we may
structure transactions in a less advantageous manner than if we
did not have Investment Company Act concerns, or we may avoid
otherwise economically desirable transactions due to those
concerns. In addition, events beyond our control, including
significant appreciation or depreciation in the market value of
certain of our publicly traded holdings, could result in our
inadvertently becoming an investment company.
If it were established that we were an investment company, there
would be a risk, among other material adverse consequences, that
we could become subject to monetary penalties or injunctive
relief, or both, in an action brought by the SEC, that we would
be unable to enforce contracts with third parties or that third
parties could seek to obtain rescission of transactions with us
undertaken during the period it was established that we were an
unregistered investment company.
We may become taxable as a corporation.
We operate as a partnership for federal income tax purposes.
This allows us to pass through our income and deductions to our
partners. We believe that we have been and are properly treated
as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. However, the
Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, could challenge our
partnership status and we could fail to qualify as a partnership
for past years as well as future years. Qualification as a
partnership involves the application of highly technical and
complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended. For example, a publicly traded partnership is generally
taxable as a corporation unless 90% or more of its gross income
is qualifying income, which includes interest,
dividends, real property rents, gains from the sale or other
disposition of real property, gain from the sale or other
disposition of capital assets held for the production of
interest or dividends, and certain other items. We believe that
in all prior years of our existence at least 90% of our gross
income was qualifying income and we intend to structure our
business in a manner such that at least 90% of our gross income
will constitute qualifying income this year and in the future.
However, there can be no assurance that such structuring will be
effective in all events to avoid the receipt of more than 10% of
non-qualifying income. If less than 90% of our gross income
constitutes qualifying income, we may be subject to corporate
tax on our net income at regular corporate tax rates. Further,
if less than 90% of our gross income constituted qualifying
income for past years, we may be subject to corporate level tax
plus interest and possibly penalties. In addition, if we
register under the Investment Company Act of 1940, it is likely
that we would be treated as a corporation for U.S. federal
income tax purposes and subject to corporate tax on our net
income at regular corporate tax rates. The cost of paying
federal and possibly state income tax, either for past years or
going forward, would be a significant liability and would reduce
our funds available to make interest and principal payments on
the notes.
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Risks Relating to Our Business
Real Estate Operations
Our investment in property development may be more costly
than anticipated.
We have invested and expect to continue to invest in unentitled
land, undeveloped land and distressed development properties.
These properties involve more risk than properties on which
development has been completed. Unentitled land may not be
approved for development. Undeveloped land and distressed
development properties do not generate any operating revenue,
while costs are incurred to develop the properties. In addition,
undeveloped land and development properties incur expenditures
prior to completion, including property taxes and development
costs. Also, construction may not be completed within budget or
as scheduled and projected rental levels or sales prices may not
be achieved and other unpredictable contingencies beyond our
control could occur. We will not be able to recoup any of such
costs until such time as these properties, or parcels thereof,
are either disposed of or developed into income-producing assets.
Competition for acquisitions could adversely affect us and
new acquisitions may fail to perform as expected.
We seek to acquire investments that are undervalued. Acquisition
opportunities in the real estate market for value-added
investors have become competitive to source and the increased
competition may negatively impact the spreads and the ability to
find quality assets that provide returns that we seek. These
investments may not be readily financeable and may not generate
immediate positive cash flow for us. There can be no assurance
that any asset we acquire, whether in the real estate sector or
otherwise, will increase in value or generate positive cash flow.
We may not be able to sell our rental properties, which
would reduce cash available for other purposes.
We are currently marketing for sale our rental real estate
portfolio. As of March 31, 2005, we owned 67 rental
real estate properties with a book value of approximately
$164.8 million, individually encumbered by mortgage debt
which aggregated approximately $80.2 million. As of
March 31, 2005, we had entered into conditional sales
contracts or letters of intent for 11 rental real estate
properties. Selling prices for the properties covered by the
contracts or letters of intent would total approximately
$45.5 million. These properties are encumbered by mortgage
debt of approximately $25.3 million. Generally, these
contracts and letters of intent may be terminated by the buyer
with little or no penalty. We may not be successful in obtaining
purchase offers for our remaining properties at acceptable
prices and sales may not be consummated. Many of our properties
are net-leased to single corporate tenants, and it may be
difficult to sell those properties that existing tenants decline
to re-let. Our attempt to market the real estate portfolio may
not be successful. Even if our efforts are successful, we cannot
be certain that the proceeds from the sales can be used to
acquire businesses and investments at prices or at projected
returns which are deemed favorable. From April 1, through
May 31, we sold five of these rental real estate properties
for approximately $3.1 million. These properties were
unencumbered by mortgage debt.
We face potential adverse effects from tenant bankruptcies
or insolvencies.
The bankruptcy or insolvency of our tenants may adversely affect
the income produced by our properties. If a tenant defaults, we
may experience delays and incur substantial costs in enforcing
our rights as landlord. If a tenant files for bankruptcy, we
cannot evict the tenant solely because of such bankruptcy. A
court, however, may authorize a tenant to reject or terminate
its lease with us.
We may be subject to environmental liability as an owner
or operator of development and rental real estate.
Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and
regulations, an owner or operator of real property may become
liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain
hazardous substances, pollutants and contaminants released on,
under, in or from its property. These laws often impose
liability without regard
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to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible
for, the release of such substances. To the extent any such
substances are found in or on any property invested in by us, we
could be exposed to liability and be required to incur
substantial remediation costs. The presence of such substances
or the failure to undertake proper remediation may adversely
affect the ability to finance, refinance or dispose of such
property. We generally conduct a Phase I environmental site
assessment on properties in which we are considering investing.
A Phase I environmental site assessment involves record
review, visual site assessment and personnel interviews, but
does not typically include invasive testing procedures such as
air, soil or groundwater sampling or other tests performed as
part of a Phase II environmental site assessment.
Accordingly, there can be no assurance that these assessments
will disclose all potential liabilities or that future property
uses or conditions or changes in applicable environmental laws
and regulations or activities at nearby properties will not
result in the creation of environmental liabilities with respect
to a property.
Hotel and Casino Operations
The gaming industry is highly regulated. The gaming
authorities and state and municipal licensing authorities have
significant control over our operations.
Our properties currently conduct licensed gaming operations in
Nevada. In addition, we have entered into an agreement to
acquire shares of GB Holdings and shares of Atlantic Holdings,
that together with the shares we currently own, will result in
our owning approximately 77.5% of the common stock of GB
Holdings and approximately 58.3% of the stock of Atlantic
Holdings. Atlantic Holdings through its wholly-owned subsidiary
owns and operates The Sands Hotel and Casino. Various regulatory
authorities, including the Nevada State Gaming Control Board,
Nevada Gaming Commission and the New Jersey Casino Control
Commission, require our properties and The Sands Hotel and
Casino to hold various licenses and registrations, findings of
suitability, permits and approvals to engage in gaming
operations and to meet requirements of suitability. These gaming
authorities also control approval of ownership interests in
gaming operations. These gaming authorities may deny, limit,
condition, suspend or revoke our gaming licenses, registrations,
findings of suitability or the approval of any of our ownership
interests in any of the licensed gaming operations conducted in
Nevada and New Jersey, any of which could have a significant
adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results
of operations, for any cause they may deem reasonable. If we
violate gaming laws or regulations that are applicable to us, we
may have to pay substantial fines or forfeit assets. If, in the
future, we operate or have an ownership interest in casino
gaming facilities located outside of Nevada or New Jersey, we
may also be subject to the gaming laws and regulations of those
other jurisdictions.
The sale of alcoholic beverages at our Nevada properties is
subject to licensing and regulation by the City of
Las Vegas and Clark County, Nevada. The City of
Las Vegas and Clark County have full power to limit,
condition, suspend or revoke any such license, and any such
disciplinary action may, and revocation would, reduce the number
of visitors to our Nevada casinos to the extent the availability
of alcoholic beverages is important to them. If our alcohol
licenses become in any way impaired, it would reduce the number
of visitors. Any reduction in our number of visitors will reduce
our revenue and cash flow.
Rising operating costs for our gaming and entertainment
properties could have a negative impact on our
profitability.
The operating expenses associated with our gaming and
entertainment properties could increase due to some of the
following factors:
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our properties use significant amounts of electricity, natural
gas and other forms of energy, and energy price increases may
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our Nevada properties use significant amounts of water and a
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an increase in the cost of health care benefits for our
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some of our employees are covered by collective bargaining
agreements and we may incur higher costs or work slow-downs or
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our reliance on slot machine revenues and the concentration of
manufacturing of slot machines in certain companies could impose
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We face substantial competition in the hotel and casino
industry.
The hotel and casino industry in general, and the markets in
which we compete in particular, are highly competitive.
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greater name recognition, different attractions, amenities and
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we compete with the continued growth of gaming on Native
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the existence of legalized gambling in other jurisdictions may
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certain states have legalized, and others may legalize, casino
gaming in specific venues, including race tracks and/or in
specific areas, including metropolitan areas from which we
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Many of our competitors have greater financial, selling and
marketing, technical and other resources than we do. We may not
be able to compete effectively with our competitors and we may
lose market share, which could reduce our revenue and cash flow.
Economic downturns, terrorism and the uncertainty of war,
as well as other factors affecting discretionary consumer
spending, could reduce the number of our visitors or the amount
of money visitors spend at our casinos.
The strength and profitability of our business depends on
consumer demand for hotel-casino resorts and gaming in general
and for the type of amenities we offer. Changes in consumer
preferences or discretionary consumer spending could harm our
business.
During periods of economic contraction, our revenues may
decrease while some of our costs remain fixed, resulting in
decreased earnings, because the gaming and other leisure
activities we offer at our properties are discretionary
expenditures, and participation in these activities may decline
during economic downturns because consumers have less disposable
income. Even an uncertain economic outlook may adversely affect
consumer spending in our gaming operations and related
facilities, as consumers spend less in anticipation of a
potential economic downturn. Additionally, rising gas prices
could deter non-local visitors from traveling to our properties.
The terrorist attacks which occurred on September 11, 2001,
the potential for future terrorist attacks and wars in
Afghanistan and Iraq have had a negative impact on travel and
leisure expenditures, including lodging, gaming and tourism.
Leisure and business travel, especially travel by air, remain
particularly susceptible to global geopolitical events. Many of
the customers of our properties travel by air, and the cost and
availability of air service can affect our business.
Furthermore, insurance coverage against loss or business
interruption resulting from war and some forms of terrorism may
be unavailable or not available on terms that we consider
reasonable. We cannot predict the extent to which war, future
security alerts or additional terrorist attacks may interfere
with our operations.
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Our hotels and casinos may need to increase capital
expenditures to compete effectively.
Capital expenditures, such as room refurbishments, amenity
upgrades and new gaming equipment, may be necessary from time to
time to preserve the competitiveness of our hotels and casinos.
The gaming industry market is very competitive and is expected
to become more competitive in the future. If cash from
operations is insufficient to provide for needed levels of
capital expenditures, the competitive position of our hotels and
casinos could deteriorate if our hotels and casinos are unable
to raise funds for such purposes.
Increased state taxation of gaming and hospitality
revenues could adversely affect our hotel and casinos
results of operations.
The casino industry represents a significant source of tax
revenues to the various jurisdictions in which casinos operate.
Gaming companies are currently subject to significant state and
local taxes and fees in addition to normal federal and state
corporate income taxes. For example, casinos in Atlantic City
pay for licenses as well as special taxes to the city and state,
including taxes on annual gaming revenues, an annual investment
alternative tax on annual gaming revenues, on casino
complimentaries and on casino service industry multi-casino
progressive slot machine revenue, a daily fee on each hotel room
in a casino hotel facility that is occupied by a guest for
consideration or as a complimentary item and a hotel parking
charge.
Future changes in state taxation of casino gaming companies
cannot be predicted and any such changes could adversely affect
the operating results of our hotels and casino.
GB Holdings may be unable to pay the interest or principal
on its 11% notes due 2005 at maturity.
GB Holdings ability to pay (1) interest on its notes is
dependent upon it receiving payments from Atlantic Holdings,
which payments are subject to a number of conditions, including
that payments by Atlantic Holdings may be made only in respect
of interest due on the Atlantic Holdings Notes prior to the
maturity date of the GB Holdings notes and that, at the time of
any payment and after giving effect to it, no event of default
exists and no event that could result in an event of default has
occurred or is incipient under the indenture for the Atlantic
Holdings Notes and (2) the interest and principal amount of the
GB Holdings Notes at maturity in September 2005 will depend upon
its ability to refinance such notes on favorable terms or at all
or to derive sufficient funds from the sale of its Atlantic
Holdings common stock or otherwise. If GB Holdings does not pay
its notes at maturity, it could result in, among other things,
GB Holdings seeking bankruptcy protection.
The Sands Hotel and Casinos operating results are
subject to seasonality.
The Sands Hotel and Casinos quarterly operating results
are highly volatile and subject to unpredictable fluctuations.
The Sands historically experienced greater revenues in the
summer. Future results may be more or less seasonal than
historical results. The Sands Hotel and Casinos operating
results for any given quarter may not meet expectations or
conform to the operating results of The Sands Hotel and
Casinos local, regional or national competitors.
Conversely, favorable operating results in any given quarter may
be followed by an unexpected downturn in subsequent quarters.
The Sands is exposed to certain risks related to the
creditworthiness of its patrons.
Historically, The Sands Hotel and Casino has extended credit on
a discretionary basis to certain qualified patrons. For the year
ended December 31, 2004, gaming credit extended to The
Sands Hotel and Casinos table game patrons accounted for
approximately 21.8% of overall table game wagering, and table
game wagering accounted for approximately 12.1% of overall
casino wagering during the period. At December 31, 2004,
gaming receivables amounted to $7.8 million before an
allowance for uncollectible gaming receivables of
$3.5 million. There can be no assurance that defaults in
the repayment of credit by patrons of The Sands Hotel and Casino
would not have a material adverse effect on the results of
operations of The Sands Hotel and Casino.
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Oil and Gas
We face substantial risks in the oil and gas
industry.
The exploration for and production of oil and gas involves
numerous risks. The cost of drilling, completing and operating
wells for oil or gas is often uncertain, and a number of factors
can delay or prevent drilling operations or production,
including:
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The oil and gas industry is subject to environmental
regulation by state and federal agencies.
Our existing operations and the operations that we expect to
acquire are affected by extensive regulation through various
federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the
exploration for and development, production, gathering and
marketing of oil and gas. Matters subject to regulation include
discharge permits for drilling operations, drilling and
abandonment bonds or other financial responsibility
requirements, reports concerning operations, the spacing of
wells, unitization and pooling of properties, and taxation. From
time to time, regulatory agencies have imposed price controls
and limitations on production by restricting the rate of flow of
oil and gas wells below actual production capacity in order to
conserve supplies of oil and gas.
Our operations are also subject to numerous environmental laws,
including but not limited to, those governing management of
waste, protection of water, air quality, the discharge of
materials into the environment, and preservation of natural
resources. Non-compliance with environmental laws and the
discharge of oil, natural gas, or other materials into the air,
soil or water may give rise to liabilities to the government and
third parties, including civil and criminal penalties, and may
require us to incur costs to remedy the discharge. Oil and gas
may be discharged in many ways, including from a well or
drilling equipment at a drill site, leakage from pipelines or
other gathering and transportation facilities, leakage from
storage tanks, and sudden discharges from oil and gas wells or
explosion at processing plants. Hydrocarbons tend to degrade
slowly in soil and water, which makes remediation costly, and
discharged hydrocarbons may migrate through soil and water
supplies or adjoining property, giving rise to additional
liabilities. Laws and regulations protecting the environment
have become more stringent in recent years, and may in certain
circumstances impose retroactive, strict, and joint and several
liabilities rendering entities liable for environmental damage
without regard to negligence or fault. In the past, we have
agreed to indemnify sellers of producing properties against
certain liabilities for environmental claims associated with
those properties. We cannot assure you that new laws or
regulations, or modifications of or new interpretations of
existing laws and regulations, will not substantially increase
the cost of compliance or otherwise adversely affect our oil and
gas operations and financial condition or that material
indemnity claims will not arise with respect to properties that
we acquire. While we do not anticipate incurring material costs
in connection with environmental compliance and remediation, we
cannot guarantee that material costs will not be incurred.
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additional reserves and be unable to compensate for the
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Our future success and growth depends upon the ability to find
or acquire additional oil and gas reserves that are economically
recoverable. Except to the extent that we conduct successful
exploration or development activities or acquire properties
containing proved reserves, our proved reserves will generally
decline as they are produced. The decline rate varies depending
upon reservoir characteristics and other factors. Our future oil
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and gas reserves and production, and, therefore, cash flow and
income are highly dependent upon the level of success in
exploiting our current reserves and acquiring or finding
additional reserves. The business of exploring for, developing
or acquiring reserves is capital intensive. To the extent cash
flow from operations is reduced and external sources of capital
become limited or unavailable, our ability to make the necessary
capital investments to maintain or expand this asset base of oil
and gas reserves could be impaired. Development projects and
acquisition activities may not result in additional reserves. We
may not have success drilling productive wells at economic
returns sufficient to replace our current and future production.
We may acquire reserves which contain undetected problems or
issues that did not initially appear to be significant to us.
Reservoir engineering is a subjective process of estimating the
volumes of underground accumulations of oil and gas which cannot
be measured precisely. The accuracy of any reserve estimates is
a function of the quality of available data and of engineering
and geological interpretation and judgment. Reserve estimates
prepared by other engineers might differ from the estimates
contained herein. Results of drilling, testing, and production
subsequent to the date of the estimate may justify revision of
such estimate. Future prices received for the sale of oil and
gas may be different from those used in preparing these reports.
The amounts and timing of future operating and development costs
may also differ from those used. Accordingly, reserve estimates
are often different from the quantities of oil and gas that are
ultimately recovered.
Proved reserves are the estimated quantities of natural gas,
condensate and oil that geological and engineering data
demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in
future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and
operating conditions. Proved developed reserves are proved
reserves that can be expected to be recovered through existing
wells with existing equipment and operating methods. The
estimation of reserves requires substantial judgment on the part
of petroleum engineers, resulting in imprecise determinations,
particularly with respect to recent discoveries. The accuracy of
any reserve estimate depends on the quality of available data
and engineering and geological interpretation and judgment.
Results of drilling, testing and production after the date of
the estimate may result in revisions of the estimate.
Accordingly, estimates of reserves are often materially
different from the quantities of natural gas, condensate and oil
that are ultimately recovered, and these estimates will change
as future production and development information becomes
available. The reserve data represent estimates only and should
not be construed as being exact.
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The costs of drilling all types of wells are uncertain, as are
the quantity of reserves to be found, the prices that NEG
Holding, TransTexas or Panaco will receive for the oil or
natural gas and the costs of operating each well. While each of
NEG Holding, TransTexas and Panaco has successfully drilled
wells, you should know that there are inherent risks in doing
so, and those difficulties could materially affect our financial
condition and results of operations. Also, just because we
complete a well and begin producing oil or natural gas, we
cannot assure you that we will recover our investment or make a
profit.
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Our revenues, profitability and the carrying value of oil and
gas properties are substantially dependent upon prevailing
prices of, and demand for, oil and gas and the costs of
acquiring, finding, developing and producing reserves.
Historically, the markets for oil and gas have been volatile.
Markets for oil and gas likely will continue to be volatile in
the future. Prices for oil and gas are subject to wide
fluctuations in response to: (1) relatively minor changes
in the supply of, and demand for, oil and gas; (2) market
uncertainty; and (3) a variety of additional factors, all
of which are beyond our control. These factors include, among
others: domestic and foreign political conditions; the price and
availability of domestic and imported oil and gas; the level of
consumer and industrial demand; weather, domestic and foreign
government relations; and the price and availability of
alternative fuels and overall economic conditions. Our
production is weighted toward natural gas, making earnings and
cash flow more sensitive to natural gas price fluctuations.
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The basis for the success and long-term prospects for our oil
and gas business is the price that we receive for our oil and
gas. These prices are the primary factors for all aspects of our
business including reserve values, future net cash flows,
borrowing availability and results of operations. The reserve
valuations are prepared annually by independent petroleum
consultants, including the Pretax PV-10 values included
elsewhere in this prospectus. However, there are many
uncertainties inherent in preparing these reports and the third
party consultants rely on information we provide them. The
Pretax PV-10 calculations assume constant oil and gas prices,
operating expenses and capital expenditures over the lives of
the reserves. They also assume certain timing for completion of
projects and that we will have the financial ability to conduct
operations and capital expenditures without regard to factors
independent of the reserve report. The actual results realized
by the operations we propose to acquire may have historically
varied from these reports and may do so in the future. The
volumes estimated in these reports may also vary due to a
variety of reasons including incorrect assumptions, unsuccessful
drilling and the actual oil and gas prices that we receive.
You should not assume that the Pretax PV-10 values of reserves
represent the market value for those reserves. These values are
prepared in accordance with strict guidelines imposed by the
SEC. These valuations are the estimated discounted future net
cash flows from our proved reserves. These estimates use prices
that the operations we propose to acquire received or would have
received on December 31, 2004 and use costs for operating
and capital expenditures in effect at that date. These
assumptions are then used to calculate a future cash flow stream
that is discounted at a rate of 10%.
The base prices used for the Pretax PV-10 calculation were
public spot prices on December 31, 2004 adjusted by
differentials to those spot market prices. These price
adjustments were done on a property-by-property basis for the
quality of the oil and gas and for transportation to the
appropriate location.
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Operating hazards and uninsured risks are inherent to the
oil and gas industry. |
Our oil and gas business involves a variety of operating risks,
including, but not limited to, unexpected formations or
pressures, uncontrollable flows of oil, natural gas, brine or
well fluids into the environment (including groundwater
contamination), blowouts, fires, explosions, pollution and other
risks, any of which could result in personal injuries, loss of
life, damage to properties and substantial losses. Although we
carry insurance at levels we believe are reasonable, we are not
fully insured against all risks. Losses and liabilities arising
from uninsured or under-insured events could have a material
adverse effect on our financial condition and operations.
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Our use of hedging arrangements could reduce our
income. |
NEG Holding and TransTexas typically hedge a portion of oil and
gas production during periods when market prices for products
are higher than historical average prices. During 2004, NEG
Holding and TransTexas hedged 61% and 57%, respectively, of
annual natural gas production and 96% and 81%, respectively, of
annual oil production.
Typically, NEG Holding, TransTexas and Panaco have used swaps,
cost-free collars and options to put products to a purchaser at
a specified price, or floor. In these transactions, NEG Holding,
TransTexas and Panaco will usually have the option to receive
from the counterparty to the hedge a specified price or the
excess of a specified price over a floating market price. If the
floating price exceeds the fixed price, the hedging party is
required to pay the counterparty all or a portion of this
difference multiplied by the quantity hedged.
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Government regulations and lease terms require all oil and gas
producers to plug and abandon platforms and production
facilities at the end of the properties lives. The reserve
valuations for NEG Holding, TransTexas and Panaco do not include
the estimated costs of plugging the wells and abandoning the
platforms and equipment on their properties, less any cash
deposited in escrow accounts for these obligations. These costs
are usually higher on offshore properties, as are most
expenditures on offshore properties. As of
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December 31, 2004, the total estimated abandonment costs,
net of $23.5 million already in escrow, were approximately
$33.1 million. Those future liabilities are accounted for
by accruing for them in depreciation, depletion and amortization
expense over the lives of each propertys total proved
reserves.
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The oil and gas industry is highly competitive. |
There are many companies and individuals engaged in the
exploration for and development of oil and gas properties.
Competition is particularly intense with respect to the
acquisition of oil and gas producing properties and securing
experienced personnel. We encounter competition from various oil
and gas companies in raising capital and in acquiring producing
properties. Many of our competitors have financial and other
resources considerably larger than ours.
Investments
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We may not be able to identify suitable investments, and
our investments may not result in favorable returns or may
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Our partnership agreement allows us to take advantage of
investment opportunities we believe exist outside of the real
estate market. The equity securities in which we may invest
include common stocks, preferred stocks and securities
convertible into common stocks, as well as warrants to purchase
these securities. The debt securities in which we may invest
include bonds, debentures, notes, or non-rated mortgage-related
securities, municipal obligations, bank debt and mezzanine
loans. Certain of these securities may include lower rated or
non-rated securities which may provide the potential for higher
yields and therefore may entail higher risk and may include the
securities of bankrupt or distressed companies. In addition, we
may engage in various investment techniques, including
derivatives, options and futures transactions, foreign currency
transactions, short sales and leveraging for either
hedging or other purposes. We may concentrate our activities by
owning one or a few businesses or holdings, which would increase
our risk. We may not be successful in finding suitable
opportunities to invest our cash and our strategy of investing
in undervalued assets may expose us to numerous risks.
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Our investments may be subject to significant
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Our investments may not be successful for many reasons
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Some statements in this prospectus and the documents
incorporated by reference are known as forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may
relate to, among other things, future performance generally,
business development activities, future capital expenditures,
financing sources and availability and the effects of regulation
and competition.
When we use the words believe, intend,
expect, may, will,
should, anticipate, could,
estimate, plan, predict,
project, or their negatives, or other similar
expressions, the statements which include those words are
usually forward-looking statements. When we describe strategy
that involves risks or uncertainties, we are making
forward-looking statements.
We warn you that forward-looking statements are only
predictions. Actual events or results may differ as a result of
risks that we face, including those set forth in the section of
this prospectus called Risk Factors. Those risks are
representative of factors that could affect the outcome of the
forward-looking statements. These and the other factors
discussed elsewhere in this prospectus and the documents
incorporated by reference herein are not necessarily all of the
important factors that could cause our results to differ
materially from those expressed in our forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date
they were made and we undertake no obligation to update them.
INDUSTRY DATA
We refer to market and industry data throughout this prospectus
that we have obtained from publicly available information and
industry publications and other data that is based on the good
faith estimates of our management, which estimates are based
upon their review of internal surveys, independent industry
publications and other publicly available information. Although
we believe that these sources are reliable, we have not verified
the accuracy or completeness of this information. We are not
aware of any misstatements regarding the market and industry
data presented in this prospectus, however, our estimates
involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based
on various factors, including those discussed under the heading
Risk Factors.
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USE OF PROCEEDS
We will not receive any proceeds from the exchange of the new
notes for the private notes pursuant to the exchange offer. On
February 7, 2005, we issued and sold the private notes in a
private offering, receiving net proceeds of approximately
$471.5 million, after deducting selling and offering
expenses.
We intend to use the net proceeds of the private offering for
general business purposes, including to pursue our primary
business strategy of acquiring undervalued assets in either our
existing lines of business or other businesses and to provide
additional capital to grow our existing business.
We will use the net proceeds of the private offering and conduct
our activities in a manner so as not to be deemed an investment
company under the Investment Company Act. Generally, this means
that we do not intend to enter the business of investing in
securities and that no more than 40% of our total assets will be
invested in securities. The portion of our assets invested in
each type of security or any single issuer or industry will not
be limited.
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THE EXCHANGE OFFER
Purpose of the Exchange Offer
In connection with the sale of the private notes, we and the
initial purchaser entered into a registration rights agreement
in which we and AREH agreed to:
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file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange
Commission with respect to the exchange of the private notes for
new notes, or the exchange offer registration statement, no
later than 180 days after the date we issued the private
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use all commercially reasonable efforts to have the exchange
offer registration statement declared effective by the SEC on or
prior to 300 days after the issuance date; and |
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commence the offer to exchange new notes for the private notes
and use all commercially reasonable efforts to issue on or prior
to 30 business days, or longer if required by the federal
securities laws, after the date on which the exchange offer
registration statement was declared effective by the SEC, new
notes in exchange for all private notes tendered prior to that
date in the exchange offer. |
We are making the exchange offer to satisfy certain of our
obligations under the registration rights agreement. We filed a
copy of the registration rights agreement as an exhibit to the
exchange offer registration statement.
Resale of Exchange Notes
Under existing interpretations of the Securities Act of 1933 by
the staff of the SEC contained in several no-action letters to
third parties, we believe that the new notes will generally be
freely transferable by holders who have validly participated in
the exchange offer without further registration under the
Securities Act of 1933 (assuming the truth of certain
representations required to be made by each holder of notes, as
set forth below). For additional information on the staffs
position, we refer you to the following no-action letters: Exxon
Capital Holdings Corporation, available April 13, 1988;
Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, available
June 5, 1991; and Shearman & Sterling, available
July 2, 1993. However, any purchaser of private notes who
is one of our affiliates or who intends to
participate in the exchange offer for the purpose of
distributing the new notes or who is a broker-dealer who
purchased private notes from us to resell pursuant to
Rule 144A or any other available exemption under the
Securities Act of 1933:
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will not be able to rely on the interpretations of the staff of
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must comply with the registration and prospectus delivery
requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 in connection with
any sale or transfer of the private notes unless such sale or
transfer is made pursuant to an exemption from these
requirements. |
If you wish to exchange private notes for new notes in the
exchange offer, you will be required to make representations in
a letter of transmittal which accompanies this prospectus,
including that:
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you are not our affiliate (as defined in
Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933); |
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any new notes to be received by you will be acquired in the
ordinary course of your business; |
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you have no arrangement or understanding with any person to
participate in the distribution of the new notes in violation of
the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933; |
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if you are not a broker-dealer, you are not engaged in, and do
not intend to engage in, a distribution of new notes; and |
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if you are a broker-dealer, you acquired the private notes for
your own account as a result of market-making or other trading
activities (and as such, you are a participating
broker-dealer), you have not entered into any arrangement
or understanding with American Real Estate Partners, L.P. or an
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of American Real Estate Partners, L.P. to distribute the new
notes and you will deliver a prospectus meeting the requirements
of the Securities Act of 1933 in connection with any resale of
the new notes. |
Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933 provides that an
affiliate of, or person affiliated with,
a specified person, is a person that directly, or indirectly
through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled
by, or is under common control with, the person specified.
The SEC has taken the position that participating broker-dealers
may be deemed to be underwriters within the meaning
of the Securities Act of 1933, and accordingly may fulfill their
prospectus delivery requirements with respect to the new notes,
other than a resale of an unsold allotment from the original
sale of the notes, with the prospectus contained in the exchange
offer registration statement. Under the registration rights
agreement, we have agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts
to allow participating broker-dealers and other persons, if any,
subject to similar prospectus delivery requirements, to use the
prospectus contained in the exchange offer registration
statement in connection with the resale of the new notes for a
period of 270 days from the issuance of the new notes.
Terms of the Exchange Offer
This prospectus and the accompanying letter of transmittal
contain the terms and conditions of the exchange offer. Upon the
terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this prospectus
and in the accompanying letter of transmittal, we will accept
for exchange all private notes which are properly tendered and
not withdrawn on or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time,
on the expiration date. After authentication of the new notes by
the trustee or an authentication agent, we will issue and
deliver $1,000 principal amount of new notes in exchange for
each $1,000 principal amount of outstanding private notes
accepted in the exchange offer. Holders may tender some or all
of their private notes in the exchange offer in denominations of
$1,000 and integral multiples thereof.
The form and terms of the new notes are identical in all
material respects to the form and terms of the private notes,
except that:
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restrictions or have registration rights; and |
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the private notes provided for under certain circumstances will
be eliminated. |
The new notes will evidence the same debt as the private notes.
The new notes will be issued under and entitled to the benefits
of the indenture.
As of the date of this prospectus, $480 million aggregate
principal amount of the private notes is outstanding. In
connection with the issuance of the private notes, we made
arrangements for the private notes to be issued and transferable
in book-entry form through the facilities of the Depository
Trust Company acting as a depositary. The new notes will also be
issuable and transferable in book-entry form through the
Depository Trust Company.
The exchange offer is not conditioned upon any minimum aggregate
principal amount of private notes being tendered. However, our
obligation to accept private notes for exchange pursuant to the
exchange offer is subject to certain customary conditions that
we describe under Conditions below.
Holders who tender private notes in the exchange offer will not
be required to pay brokerage commissions or fees or, subject to
the instructions in the letter of transmittal, transfer taxes
with respect to the exchange of private notes pursuant to the
exchange offer. We will pay all charges and expenses, other than
certain applicable taxes, in connection with the exchange offer.
See Solicitation of Tenders; Fees and
Expenses for more detailed information regarding the
expenses of the exchange offer.
By executing or otherwise becoming bound by the letter of
transmittal, you will be making the representations described
under Procedures for Tendering below.
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Expiration Date; Extensions; Amendments
The term expiration date will mean 5:00 p.m.,
New York City time,
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2005, unless we, in our sole discretion, extend the exchange
offer, in which case the term expiration date will
mean the latest date and time to which we extend the exchange
offer.
To extend the exchange offer, we will:
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notify the registered holders of the private notes by means of a
press release or other public announcement, each before
9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day
after the previously scheduled expiration date. |
We reserve the right, in our reasonable discretion:
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if any conditions listed below under
Conditions are not satisfied, to
terminate the exchange offer by giving oral or written notice of
the delay, extension or termination to the exchange agent. |
We will follow any delay in acceptance, extension or termination
as promptly as practicable by oral or written notice to the
registered holders. If we amend the exchange offer in a manner
we determine constitutes a material change, we will promptly
disclose the amendment in a prospectus supplement that we will
distribute to the registered holders.
Interest on the New Notes
Interest on the new notes will accrue from the last interest
payment date on which interest was paid on the private notes
surrendered in exchange for new notes or, if no interest has
been paid on the private notes, from the issue date of the
private notes, February 7, 2005. Interest on the new notes
will be payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of
each year, commencing on August 15, 2005.
Procedures for Tendering
You may tender your private notes in the exchange offer only if
you are a registered holder of private notes. To tender in the
exchange offer, you must:
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complete, sign and date the letter of transmittal or a facsimile
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have the signatures thereof guaranteed if required by the letter
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mail or otherwise deliver the letter of transmittal or such
facsimile to the exchange agent, at the address listed below
under Exchange Agent for receipt prior
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In addition, either:
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the exchange agent must receive certificates for the private
notes along with the letter of transmittal into its account at
the Depository Trust Company pursuant to the procedure described
under Book-Entry Transfer before the
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the exchange agent must receive a timely confirmation of a
book-entry transfer, if the procedure is available, into its
account at the Depository Trust Company pursuant to the
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Guaranteed Delivery Procedures. |
Your tender, if not withdrawn before the expiration date, will
constitute an agreement between you and us in accordance with
the terms and subject to the conditions described in this
prospectus and in the letter of transmittal.
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The method of delivery of private notes and the letter of
transmittal and all other required documents to the exchange
agent is at your election and risk. We recommend that, instead
of delivery by mail, you use an overnight or hand delivery
service. In all cases, you should allow sufficient time to
ensure delivery to the exchange agent prior to the expiration
date. You should not send letters of transmittal or private
notes to us. You may request that your respective brokers,
dealers, commercial banks, trust companies or nominees effect
the transactions described above for you.
If you are a beneficial owner whose private notes are registered
in the name of a broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company
or other nominee and you wish to tender your private notes, you
should contact such registered holder promptly and instruct such
registered holder to tender on your behalf. If you wish to
tender on your own behalf, prior to completing and executing the
letter of transmittal and delivering your private notes, you
must either:
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obtain a properly completed bond power from the registered
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The transfer of record ownership may take considerable time
unless private notes are tendered:
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by a registered holder who has not completed the box entitled
Special Registration Instructions or Special
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otherwise an eligible guarantor institution within
meaning of Rule 17Ad-15 under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. |
An Eligible Institution must guarantee the signatures on a
letter of transmittal or a notice of withdrawal described below
under Withdrawal of Tenders.
If the letter of transmittal is signed by a person other than
the registered holder, such private notes must be endorsed or
accompanied by appropriate bond powers which authorize such
person to tender the private notes on behalf of the registered
holder, in either case signed as the name of the registered
holder or holders appears on the private notes.
If the letter of transmittal or any private notes or bond powers
are signed or endorsed by trustees, executors, administrators,
guardians, attorneys-in-fact, officers of corporations or others
acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, such persons
should so indicate when signing, and unless waived by us, they
must submit evidence satisfactory to us of their authority to so
act with the letter of transmittal.
The letter of transmittal will include representations to us as
set forth under Resale of Exchange Notes.
You should note that:
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All questions as to the validity, form, eligibility, including
time of receipt, acceptance and withdrawal of the tendered
private notes will be determined by us in our sole discretion,
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We reserve the absolute right to reject any and all private
notes not properly tendered or any private notes the acceptance
of which would, in our judgment or the judgment of our counsel,
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We also reserve the absolute right to waive any irregularities
or conditions of tender as to particular private notes. Our
interpretation of the terms and conditions of the exchange
offer, including the instructions in the letter of transmittal,
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defects or irregularities in connection with tenders of private
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Although we intend to notify holders of defects or
irregularities with respect to any tender of private notes,
neither we, the exchange agent nor any other person shall be
under any duty to give notification of any defect or
irregularity with respect to tenders of private notes, nor shall
any of them incur any liability for failure to give such
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Tenders of private notes will not be deemed to have been made
until such irregularities have been cured or waived. Any private
notes received by the exchange agent that we determine are not
properly tendered or the tender of which is otherwise rejected
by us and as to which the defects or irregularities have not
been cured or waived by us will be returned by the exchange
agent to the tendering holder unless otherwise provided in the
letter of transmittal, as soon as practicable following the
expiration date. |
Book-Entry Transfer
The exchange agent will make a request promptly after the date
of this prospectus to establish accounts with respect to the
private notes at the Depository Trust Company for the purpose of
facilitating the exchange offer. Any financial institution that
is a participant in the Depository Trust Companys system
may make book-entry delivery of private notes by causing the
Depository Trust Company to transfer such private notes into the
exchange agents account with respect to the private notes
in accordance with the Depository Trust Companys Automated
Tender Offer Program procedures for such transfer. However, the
exchange for the private notes so tendered will only be made
after timely confirmation of such book-entry transfer of private
notes into the exchange agents account, and timely receipt
by the exchange agent of an agents message and any other
documents required by the letter of transmittal. The term
agents message means a message, transmitted by
the Depository Trust Company and received by the exchange agent
and forming a part of the confirmation of a book-entry transfer,
which states that the Depository Trust Company has received an
express acknowledgment from a participant that is tendering
private notes that such participant has received the letter of
transmittal and agrees to be bound by the terms of the letter of
transmittal, and that we may enforce such agreement against the
participant.
Although delivery of private notes may be effected through
book-entry transfer into the exchange agents account at
the Depository Trust Company, you must transmit and the exchange
agent must receive, the letter of transmittal (or facsimile
thereof) properly completed and duly executed with any required
signature guarantee and all other required documents prior to
the expiration date, or you must comply with the guaranteed
delivery procedures described below. Delivery of documents to
the Depository Trust Company does not constitute delivery to the
exchange agent.
Guaranteed Delivery Procedures
If you wish to tender your private notes but your private notes
are not immediately available, or time will not permit your
private notes or other required documents to reach the exchange
agent before the expiration date, or the procedure for
book-entry transfer cannot be completed on a timely basis, you
may effect a tender if:
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receives from such Eligible Institution a properly completed and
duly executed notice of guaranteed delivery, by facsimile
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stating the name and address of the holder, the certificate
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guaranteeing that, within three New York Stock Exchange trading
days after the expiration date, the letter of transmittal, or a
facsimile thereof, together with the certificate(s) representing
the private notes to be tendered in proper form for transfer, or
confirmation of a book-entry transfer into the exchange
agents account at the Depository Trust Company of private
notes delivered electronically, and any other documents required
by the letter of transmittal, will be deposited by the Eligible
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(3) such properly completed and executed letter of
transmittal, or a facsimile thereof, together with the
certificate(s) representing all tendered private notes in proper
form for transfer, or confirmation of a book-entry transfer into
the exchange agents account at the Depository Trust
Company of private notes delivered electronically and all other
documents required by the letter of transmittal are received by
the exchange agent within three New York Stock Exchange trading
days after the expiration date. |
Upon request, the exchange agent will send to you a notice of
guaranteed delivery if you wish to tender your private notes
according to the guaranteed delivery procedures described above.
Withdrawal of Tenders
Except as otherwise provided in this prospectus, you may
withdraw tenders of private notes at any time prior to the
expiration date.
For a withdrawal to be effective, the exchange agent must
receive a written or facsimile transmission notice of withdrawal
at its address set forth this prospectus prior to the expiration
date. Any such notice of withdrawal must:
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identify the private notes to be withdrawn, including the
certificate number or number and principal amount of such
private notes or, in the case of private notes transferred by
book-entry transfer, the name and number of the account at the
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letter of transmittal by which such private notes were tendered,
including any required signature guarantee. |
We will determine in our sole discretion all questions as to the
validity, form and eligibility, including time of receipt, of
such withdrawal notices, and our determination shall be final
and binding on all parties. We will not deem any properly
withdrawn private notes to have been validly tendered for
purposes of the exchange offer, and we will not issue new notes
with respect those private notes unless you validly retender the
withdrawn private notes. You may retender properly withdrawn
private notes following one of the procedures described above
under Procedures for Tendering at any
time prior to the expiration date.
Conditions
Notwithstanding any other term of the exchange offer, we will
not be required to accept for exchange, or exchange the new
notes for, any private notes, and may terminate the exchange
offer as provided in this prospectus before the acceptance of
the private notes, if:
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the exchange offer violates applicable law, rules or regulations
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an action or proceeding has been instituted or threatened in any
court or by any governmental agency which might materially
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there has been proposed, adopted or enacted any law, rule or
regulation that, in our reasonable judgment would impair
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all governmental approvals which we deem necessary for the
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If we determine in our reasonable discretion that any of these
conditions are not satisfied, we may:
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refuse to accept any private notes and return all tendered
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before the exchange offer expires, subject, however, to your
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waive the unsatisfied conditions with respect to the exchange
offer and accept all properly tendered private notes that have
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If the waiver constitutes a material change to the exchange
offer, we will promptly disclose the waiver by means of a
prospectus supplement that we will distribute to the registered
holders of the private notes.
Exchange Agent
We have appointed Wilmington Trust Company, the trustee under
the indenture, as exchange agent for the exchange offer. You
should send all executed letters of transmittal to the exchange
agent at one of the addresses set forth below. In such capacity,
the exchange agent has no fiduciary duties and will be acting
solely on the basis of directions of our company. You should
direct questions, requests for assistance and requests for
additional copies of this prospectus or of the letter of
transmittal and requests for a notice of guaranteed delivery to
the exchange agent addressed as follows:
By Certified or Registered Mail:
Wilmington Trust Company
DC-1626 Processing Unit
P.O. Box 8861
Wilmington, DE 19899-8861
By Overnight Courier or Hand Delivery:
Wilmington Trust Company
Corporate Capital Markets
1100 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19890-1626
By Facsimile:
(302) 636-4145
Confirm By Telephone:
(302) 636-6470
Delivery to an address or facsimile number other than those
listed above will not constitute a valid delivery.
The trustee does not assume any responsibility for and makes no
representation as to the validity or adequacy of this prospectus
or the notes.
Solicitation of Tenders; Fees And Expenses
We will pay all expenses of soliciting tenders pursuant to the
exchange offer. We are making the principal solicitation by
mail. Our officers and regular employees may make additional
solicitations in person or by telephone or telecopier.
We have not retained any dealer-manager in connection with the
exchange offer and will not make any payments to brokers,
dealers or other persons soliciting acceptances of the exchange
offer. We will, however, pay the exchange agent reasonable and
customary fees for its services and will reimburse the exchange
agent for its reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses in
connection therewith.
We also may pay brokerage houses and other custodians, nominees
and fiduciaries the reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred
by them in forwarding copies of this prospectus, letters of
transmittal and related documents to the beneficial owners of
the private notes and in handling or forwarding tenders for
exchange.
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We will pay the expenses to be incurred in connection with the
exchange offer, including fees and expenses of the exchange
agent and trustee and accounting and legal fees and printing
costs.
We will pay all transfer taxes, if any, applicable to the
exchange of private notes for new notes pursuant to the exchange
offer. If, however, certificates representing new notes or
private notes for principal amounts not tendered or accepted for
exchange are to be delivered to, or are to be registered or
issued in the name of, any person other than the registered
holder of the private notes tendered, or if tendered private
notes are registered in the name of any person other than the
person signing the letter of transmittal, or if a transfer tax
is imposed for any reason other than the exchange of private
notes pursuant to the exchange offer, then the amount of any
such transfer taxes, whether imposed on the registered holder or
any other persons, will be payable by the tendering holder. If
satisfactory evidence of payment of such taxes or exemption
therefrom is not submitted with the letter of transmittal, the
amount of such transfer taxes will be billed by us directly to
such tendering holder.
Consequences of Failure to Exchange
Participation in the exchange offer is voluntary. We urge you to
consult your financial and tax advisors in making your decisions
on what action to take. Private notes that are not exchanged for
new notes pursuant to the exchange offer will remain restricted
securities. Accordingly, those private notes may be resold only:
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to a person whom the seller reasonably believes is a qualified
institutional buyer in a transaction meeting the requirements of
Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933; |
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in a transaction meeting the requirements of Rule 144 under
the Securities Act of 1933; |
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outside the United States to a foreign person in a transaction
meeting the requirements of Rule 903 or 904 of
Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933; |
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in accordance with another exemption from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and based upon an
opinion of counsel if we so request; |
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to us; or |
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pursuant to an effective registration statement. |
In each case, the private notes may be resold only in accordance
with any applicable securities laws of any state of the United
States or any other applicable jurisdiction.
37
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA OF
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial
statement information set forth below is presented to reflect
the pro forma effects of the following transactions as if they
occurred on the dates indicated as discussed below:
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(i) The Acquisitions; and |
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(ii) The issuance of $480.0 million of Senior Notes
due 2013 at an interest rate of
71/8% per
annum in February 2005. |
The Acquisitions will be accounted for as a combination of
entities under common control and are recorded at the historical
basis of the entities as of the date acquired by AREP. AREP will
prepare restated financial statements to include the historical
financial position and results of operations up to the date of
the Acquisitions for periods that the entities were under common
control. The unaudited condensed historical combined balance
sheet at March 31, 2005 included herein includes the
combination of NEG Holding, GB Holdings and Panaco, which
presentation AREP anticipates will be materially consistent with
AREPs presentation of its actual consolidated balance
sheet after the consummation of the Acquisitions.
The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet has
been prepared as if the Acquisitions had occurred on
March 31, 2005. The unaudited pro forma condensed
consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2005 gives
effect to the unaudited pro forma adjustments necessary to
account for the Acquisitions.
The unaudited pro forma condensed historical combined statements
of earnings for each of the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002 (1) combine the historical consolidated
statements of earnings of NEG Holding and GB Holdings for each
such year, which financial statements are included elsewhere in
this prospectus, and (2) reflects the combination of such
companies during a period of common control, which presentation
AREP anticipates will be materially consistent with AREPs
presentation of restated consolidated statements of earnings
after the consummation of the Acquisitions.
The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of
earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2005
(1) combine the historical consolidated statements of
earnings of NEG Holding, GB Holdings and Panaco for the three
months ended March 31, 2005 which financial statements are
included elsewhere in this prospectus, and (2) reflect the
combination of such companies during a period of common control,
which presentation AREP anticipates will be materially
consistent with AREPs presentation of restated
consolidated statements of earnings after the consummation of
the Acquisitions.
The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial
statement information is based on, and should be read together
with (1) AREPs consolidated financial statements as
of March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and for the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and for the
years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002,
(2) AREPs supplemental consolidated financial
statements included elsewhere in this prospectus, giving effect
to the acquisition of TransTexas on April 6, 2005 for
$180.0 million of cash, (3) the consolidated financial
statements as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and for the
three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004
(unaudited) and for the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002 of each of NEG Holding and GB Holdings, and
(4) the financial statements as of December 31, 2004
and for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004
(unaudited) and for the year ended December 31, 2004
of Panaco.
38
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
March 31, 2005
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|
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|
Historical(1) | |
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Pro Forma | |
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Pro Forma | |
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AREP | |
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NEG | |
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GB | |
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Intercompany | |
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Historical | |
|
Adjustments | |
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Intercompany | |
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(Supplemental)(2) | |
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Holding | |
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Panaco | |
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Holdings | |
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Adjustments | |
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Combined | |
|
Acquisitions(1)(2) | |
|
Adjustments(3) | |
|
Pro Forma | |
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(In thousands) | |
ASSETS |
Current Assets
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|
|
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|
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$ |
1,250,074 |
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$ |
10,999 |
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$ |
9,721 |
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$ |
14,929 |
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$ |
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|
$ |
1,285,723 |
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$ |
(180,000 |
) |
|
$ |
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|
|
$ |
1,105,723 |
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Investment in U.S. Government and Agency obligations
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68,894 |
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68,894 |
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|
|
|
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|
|
68,894 |
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Marketable equity and debt securities
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68,497 |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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68,497 |
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|
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|
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68,497 |
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Due from brokers
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|
147,223 |
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
147,223 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
147,223 |
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Restricted cash
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28,537 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
28,537 |
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|
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|
|
|
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|
|
28,537 |
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Receivables and other assets
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52,567 |
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19,992 |
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25,642 |
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16,421 |
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(11,549 |
) |
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|
103,073 |
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|
|
|
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|
103,073 |
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Real estate leased to others under the financing method
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3,740 |
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|
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|
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|
|
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|
3,740 |
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
3,740 |
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Properties held for sale
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33,995 |
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|
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|
|
|
|
33,995 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,995 |
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Current portion of investment in debt securities of affiliates
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5,429 |
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|
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|
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|
|
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(5,429 |
) |
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Current portion of deferred tax asset
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|
2,685 |
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|
|
|
|
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|
3,567 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,252 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,252 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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Total current assets
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|
1,661,641 |
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|
|
30,991 |
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|
|
38,930 |
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|
|
31,350 |
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|
(16,978 |
) |
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|
1,745,934 |
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|
(180,000 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
1,565,934 |
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|
Investment in U.S. Government and Agency obligations
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|
5,533 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,533 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,533 |
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Other investments
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|
|
244,602 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
244,602 |
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|
|
466,000 |
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|
(466,000 |
) |
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|
244,602 |
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Land and construction-in- progress
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106,000 |
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|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
106,000 |
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|
|
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|
|
|
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|
106,000 |
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Real estate leased to others:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Accounted for under the financing method
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75,949 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
75,949 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
75,949 |
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|
Accounted for under the operating method, net
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|
|
51,127 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
51,127 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
51,127 |
|
|
Oil and gas properties, net
|
|
|
180,241 |
|
|
|
245,216 |
|
|
|
96,319 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
521,776 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
521,776 |
|
Hotel, casino and resort operating properties, net:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Hotel and Casino
|
|
|
288,890 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
168,237 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
457,127 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
457,127 |
|
|
Hotel and resorts
|
|
|
46,041 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
46,041 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
46,041 |
|
|
Deferred finance costs and other assets
|
|
|
24,831 |
|
|
|
4,052 |
|
|
|
19,632 |
|
|
|
17,467 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,982 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,982 |
|
|
Long-term portion of investment in debt securities of affiliates
|
|
|
91,864 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(91,864 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
97,693 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(97,693 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
9,138 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,138 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity investment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,170 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,170 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,170 |
|
|
Deferred tax asset
|
|
|
52,147 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,340 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
73,487 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
73,487 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,935,697 |
|
|
$ |
282,429 |
|
|
$ |
176,221 |
|
|
$ |
217,054 |
|
|
$ |
(215,673 |
) |
|
$ |
3,395,728 |
|
|
$ |
286,000 |
|
|
$ |
(466,000 |
) |
|
$ |
3,215,728 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
39
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Continued)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Historical(1) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Pro Forma | |
|
Pro Forma | |
|
|
|
|
AREP | |
|
NEG | |
|
|
|
GB | |
|
Intercompany | |
|
Historical | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Intercompany | |
|
|
|
|
(Supplemental)(2) | |
|
Holding | |
|
Panaco | |
|
Holdings | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Combined | |
|
Acquisitions(1)(2) | |
|
Adjustments(3) | |
|
Pro Forma | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
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(In thousands) | |
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS/ SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
Current Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of mortgages payable
|
|
$ |
4,205 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
4,205 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
4,205 |
|
|
Mortgages on properties held for sale
|
|
|
20,372 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,372 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,372 |
|
|
Due to affiliate
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Line of credit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
Current portion note payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43,741 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43,741 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43,741 |
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,429 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,429 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and other liabilities
|
|
|
96,814 |
|
|
|
35,699 |
|
|
|
15,029 |
|
|
|
22,500 |
|
|
|
(207 |
) |
|
|
169,835 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
169,835 |
|
|
Securities sold not yet purchased
|
|
|
83,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
83,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
83,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
215,141 |
|
|
|
35,699 |
|
|
|
20,458 |
|
|
|
70,241 |
|
|
|
(15,636 |
) |
|
|
325,903 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
325,903 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
28,133 |
|
|
|
13,782 |
|
|
|
2,258 |
|
|
|
5,881 |
|
|
|
(1,342 |
) |
|
|
48,712 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
48,712 |
|
|
Mortgages payable:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real estate leased to others
|
|
|
55,614 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
55,614 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
55,614 |
|
|
Senior secured notes payable and credit facility
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
Senior unsecured notes payable, net
|
|
|
350,679 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
350,679 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
350,679 |
|
|
Senior unsecured notes payable
|
|
|
480,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
480,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
480,000 |
|
|
Long-term debt, net of current portion
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
66,834 |
|
|
|
31,214 |
|
|
|
66,259 |
|
|
|
(95,138 |
) |
|
|
69,169 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
69,169 |
|
|
Asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
3,999 |
|
|
|
3,116 |
|
|
|
33,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,715 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,715 |
|
|
Preferred limited partnership units
|
|
|
108,006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
108,006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
108,006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term liabilities
|
|
|
1,241,431 |
|
|
|
83,732 |
|
|
|
67,072 |
|
|
|
72,140 |
|
|
|
(96,480 |
) |
|
|
1,367,895 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,367,895 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warrants in Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43,587 |
|
|
|
(43,587 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,808 |
|
|
|
16,808 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,808 |
|
Partners/Shareholders Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited partners equity
|
|
|
1,383,913 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,383,913 |
|
|
|
466,000 |
|
|
|
(6,773 |
) |
|
|
1,843,140 |
|
|
General partner equity
|
|
|
107,133 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
107,133 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(433,230 |
) |
|
|
(326,097 |
) |
|
Treasury units at cost
|
|
|
(11,921 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,921 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,921 |
) |
|
Shareholders equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
162,998 |
|
|
|
88,691 |
|
|
|
31,086 |
|
|
|
(76,778 |
) |
|
|
205,997 |
|
|
|
(180,000 |
) |
|
|
(25,997 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners/ Shareholders equity
|
|
|
1,479,125 |
|
|
|
162,998 |
|
|
|
88,691 |
|
|
|
31,086 |
|
|
|
(76,778 |
) |
|
|
1,685,122 |
|
|
|
286,000 |
|
|
|
(466,000 |
) |
|
|
1,505,122 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,935,697 |
|
|
$ |
282,429 |
|
|
$ |
176,221 |
|
|
$ |
217,054 |
|
|
$ |
(215,673 |
) |
|
$ |
3,395,728 |
|
|
$ |
286,000 |
|
|
$ |
(466,000 |
) |
|
$ |
3,215,728 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Historical(1) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
AREP | |
|
NEG | |
|
|
|
GB | |
|
Intercompany | |
|
Historical | |
|
Debt | |
|
|
|
|
(Supplemental)(2) | |
|
Holding | |
|
Panaco | |
|
Holdings | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Combined | |
|
Offering(5) | |
|
Pro Forma | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In thousands, except unit and per unit data) | |
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating income
|
|
$ |
82,838 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
39,965 |
|
|
$ |
(136 |
) |
|
$ |
122,667 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
122,667 |
|
|
Land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
8,279 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,279 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,279 |
|
|
Interest income on financing leases
|
|
|
1,966 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,966 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,966 |
|
|
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency obligations
and other investments
|
|
|
12,902 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
132 |
|
|
|
107 |
|
|
|
(602 |
) |
|
|
12,539 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,539 |
|
|
Rental income
|
|
|
2,035 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,035 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,035 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating income
|
|
|
5,563 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,563 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,563 |
|
|
Oil and gas operating income
|
|
|
15,422 |
|
|
|
25,490 |
|
|
|
12,707 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
53,619 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
53,619 |
|
|
Accretion of investment in NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
9,893 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,893 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NEG management fee
|
|
|
2,108 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,108 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend and other income
|
|
|
4,206 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,206 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,206 |
|
|
Equity in losses of equity method investees
|
|
|
(986 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
986 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
144,226 |
|
|
|
25,490 |
|
|
|
12,839 |
|
|
|
40,072 |
|
|
|
(11,753 |
) |
|
|
210,874 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
210,874 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating expenses
|
|
|
57,624 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,468 |
|
|
|
(304 |
) |
|
|
94,788 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
94,788 |
|
|
Cost of land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
7,047 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,047 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,047 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating expenses
|
|
|
5,405 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,405 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,405 |
|
|
Oil and gas operating expenses
|
|
|
2,866 |
|
|
|
6,449 |
|
|
|
5,551 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,108 |
) |
|
|
12,758 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,758 |
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
19,265 |
|
|
|
916 |
|
|
|
604 |
|
|
|
2,451 |
|
|
|
(1,074 |
) |
|
|
22,162 |
|
|
|
3,575 |
|
|
|
25,737 |
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
16,167 |
|
|
|
6,688 |
|
|
|
4,842 |
|
|
|
4,026 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,723 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,723 |
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
7,610 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,610 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,610 |
|
|
Property expenses
|
|
|
952 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
952 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
952 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
116,936 |
|
|
|
14,053 |
|
|
|
10,997 |
|
|
|
43,945 |
|
|
|
(3,486 |
) |
|
|
182,445 |
|
|
|
3,575 |
|
|
|
186,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss)
|
|
|
27,290 |
|
|
|
11,437 |
|
|
|
1,842 |
|
|
|
(3,873 |
) |
|
|
(8,267 |
) |
|
|
28,429 |
|
|
|
(3,575 |
) |
|
|
24,854 |
|
Other gains and (losses):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other losses
|
|
|
(180 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(180 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(180 |
) |
|
Unrealized gains on securities sold short
|
|
|
21,704 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,704 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,704 |
|
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate and other assets
|
|
|
186 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
190 |
|
|
Debt restructuring/ reorganization costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(24 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(24 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(24 |
) |
|
Change in fair value of derivative contracts
|
|
|
(9,813 |
) |
|
|
(22,620 |
) |
|
|
(6,336 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(38,769 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(38,769 |
) |
|
Minority interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
932 |
|
|
|
932 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
932 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
|
|
|
39,187 |
|
|
|
(11,183 |
) |
|
|
(4,494 |
) |
|
|
(3,893 |
) |
|
|
(7,335 |
) |
|
|
12,282 |
|
|
|
(3,575 |
) |
|
|
8,707 |
|
|
Income tax (expense) benefit
|
|
|
(4,782 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,624 |
|
|
|
(247 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,405 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,405 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
34,405 |
|
|
$ |
(11,183 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,870 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,140 |
) |
|
$ |
(7,335 |
) |
|
$ |
8,877 |
|
|
$ |
(3,575 |
) |
|
$ |
5,302 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations attributable to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited partners
|
|
$ |
38,940 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
10,416 |
|
|
General partner
|
|
|
(4,535 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,114 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
34,405 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,302 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations per LP unit:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations per LP unit
|
|
$ |
0.84 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average units outstanding
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
62,167,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations per LP unit
|
|
$ |
0.81 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average units and equivalent partnership units
outstanding
|
|
|
49,857,622 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
62,167,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
41
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
Year Ended December 31, 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Pro Forma Adjustments | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Panaco | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Historical(1) | |
|
|
|
Intercompany | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
and | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
AREP | |
|
NEG | |
|
GB | |
|
Intercompany | |
|
Historical | |
|
|
|
Bankruptcy | |
|
Debt | |
|
Prior Debt | |
|
|
|
|
(Supplemental)(2) | |
|
Holding | |
|
Holdings | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Combined | |
|
Panaco(1) | |
|
Adjustment(4) | |
|
Offering(5) | |
|
Offering(6) | |
|
Pro Forma | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In thousands, except unit and per unit data) | |
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating income
|
|
$ |
299,981 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
171,243 |
|
|
$ |
(359 |
) |
|
$ |
470,865 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
470,865 |
|
|
Land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
26,591 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,591 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,591 |
|
|
Interest income on financing leases
|
|
|
9,880 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,880 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,880 |
|
|
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency obligations
and other investments
|
|
|
44,376 |
|
|
|
449 |
|
|
|
422 |
|
|
|
(156 |
) |
|
|
45,091 |
|
|
|
684 |
|
|
|
(684 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,091 |
|
|
Rental income
|
|
|
7,916 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,916 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,916 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating income
|
|
|
16,211 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,211 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,211 |
|
|
Accretion of investment in NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
34,432 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(34,432 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NEG management fee
|
|
|
6,887 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,887 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend and other income
|
|
|
3,616 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,616 |
|
|
|
48 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,664 |
|
|
Equity in losses of equity method investees
|
|
|
(2,113 |
) |
|
|
(519 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,113 |
|
|
|
(519 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(519 |
) |
|
Oil and gas operating income
|
|
|
58,419 |
|
|
|
78,727 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
137,146 |
|
|
|
51,234 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
188,380 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
506,196 |
|
|
|
78,657 |
|
|
|
171,665 |
|
|
|
(39,721 |
) |
|
|
716,797 |
|
|
|
51,966 |
|
|
|
(684 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
768,079 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating expenses
|
|
|
227,603 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
154,252 |
|
|
|
(639 |
) |
|
|
381,216 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
381,216 |
|
|
Cost of land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
18,486 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,486 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,486 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating expenses
|
|
|
12,730 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,730 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,730 |
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
49,669 |
|
|
|
2,716 |
|
|
|
11,115 |
|
|
|
(4,754 |
) |
|
|
58,746 |
|
|
|
2,517 |
|
|
|
(2,321 |
) |
|
|
35,263 |
|
|
|
12,285 |
|
|
|
106,490 |
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
68,291 |
|
|
|
21,647 |
|
|
|
14,898 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
104,836 |
|
|
|
25,965 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
130,801 |
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
20,952 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,952 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,952 |
|
|
Property expenses
|
|
|
4,340 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,340 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,340 |
|
|
Oil and gas operating expenses
|
|
|
13,816 |
|
|
|
25,172 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,162 |
) |
|
|
32,826 |
|
|
|
18,095 |
|
|
|
(725 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,196 |
|
|
Provision for loss on real estate
|
|
|
3,150 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,150 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,150 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
419,037 |
|
|
|
49,535 |
|
|
|
180,265 |
|
|
|
(11,555 |
) |
|
|
637,282 |
|
|
|
46,577 |
|
|
|
(3,046 |
) |
|
|
35,263 |
|
|
|
12,285 |
|
|
|
728,361 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss)
|
|
|
87,159 |
|
|
|
29,122 |
|
|
|
(8,600 |
) |
|
|
(28,166 |
) |
|
|
79,515 |
|
|
|
5,389 |
|
|
|
2,362 |
|
|
|
(35,263 |
) |
|
|
(12,285 |
) |
|
|
39,718 |
|
Other gains and (losses):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sale of other assets
|
|
|
1,680 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,680 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,680 |
|
|
Gain on sale of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments
|
|
|
40,159 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,159 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,159 |
|
|
Unrealized losses on securities sold short
|
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
|
Gain on retirement/ restructuring of debt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
51,268 |
|
|
|
(51,268 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on restructuring of payables
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,495 |
|
|
|
(12,495 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain (loss) on sale and disposition of real estate and other
assets
|
|
|
5,262 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(152 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,110 |
|
|
|
(76 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,034 |
|
|
Severance tax refund
|
|
|
4,468 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,468 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,468 |
|
|
Debt restructuring/ reorganization costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,084 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,084 |
) |
|
|
(7,355 |
) |
|
|
7,355 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,084 |
) |
|
Minority interest
|
|
|
(812 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,886 |
|
|
|
2,074 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,074 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
42
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
EARNINGS (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Pro Forma Adjustments | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Panaco | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Historical(1) | |
|
|
|
Intercompany | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
and | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
AREP | |
|
NEG | |
|
GB | |
|
Intercompany | |
|
Historical | |
|
|
|
Bankruptcy | |
|
Debt | |
|
Prior Debt | |
|
|
|
|
(Supplemental)(2) | |
|
Holding | |
|
Holdings | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Combined | |
|
Panaco(1) | |
|
Adjustment(4) | |
|
Offering(5) | |
|
Offering(6) | |
|
Pro Forma | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In thousands, except unit and per unit data) | |
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
|
|
|
98,697 |
|
|
|
29,122 |
|
|
|
(11,836 |
) |
|
|
(25,280 |
) |
|
|
90,703 |
|
|
|
61,721 |
|
|
|
(54,046 |
) |
|
|
(35,263 |
) |
|
|
(12,285 |
) |
|
|
50,830 |
|
|
Income tax (expense) benefit
|
|
|
(17,326 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(986 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(18,312 |
) |
|
|
22,877 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,565 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
81,371 |
|
|
$ |
29,122 |
|
|
$ |
(12,822 |
) |
|
$ |
(25,280 |
) |
|
$ |
72,391 |
|
|
$ |
84,598 |
|
|
$ |
(54,046 |
) |
|
$ |
(35,263 |
) |
|
$ |
(12,285 |
) |
|
$ |
55,395 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations attributable to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited partners
|
|
$ |
71,456 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
45,997 |
|
|
General partner
|
|
|
9,915 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,398 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
81,371 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
55,395 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations per LP unit:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations per LP unit
|
|
$ |
1.55 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.74 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average units outstanding
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
62,167,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations per LP unit
|
|
$ |
1.48 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.74 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average units and equivalent partnership units
outstanding
|
|
|
51,542,312 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
62,167,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
Year Ended December 31, 2003
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Historical(1) | |
|
|
| |
|
|
AREP | |
|
NEG | |
|
|
|
Intercompany | |
|
Historical | |
|
|
(Supplemental)(2) | |
|
Holding | |
|
GB Holdings | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Combined | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In $000s) | |
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating income
|
|
$ |
262,811 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
167,749 |
|
|
$ |
(191 |
) |
|
$ |
430,369 |
|
|
Land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
13,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,265 |
|
|
Interest income on financing leases
|
|
|
13,115 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,115 |
|
|
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
obligations and other investments
|
|
|
22,592 |
|
|
|
587 |
|
|
|
627 |
|
|
|
(115 |
) |
|
|
23,691 |
|
|
Rental income
|
|
|
7,092 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,092 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating income
|
|
|
12,376 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,376 |
|
|
Accretion of investment in NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
30,142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(30,142 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
NEG management fee
|
|
|
6,629 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,629 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend and other income
|
|
|
3,211 |
|
|
|
125 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,336 |
|
|
Equity in losses of equity method investees
|
|
|
(3,466 |
) |
|
|
(102 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,466 |
|
|
|
(102 |
) |
|
Oil and gas operating income
|
|
|
20,899 |
|
|
|
77,606 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
98,505 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
388,666 |
|
|
|
78,216 |
|
|
|
168,376 |
|
|
|
(33,611 |
) |
|
|
601,647 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating expenses
|
|
|
216,857 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
156,556 |
|
|
|
(191 |
) |
|
|
373,222 |
|
|
Cost of land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
9,129 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,129 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating expenses
|
|
|
8,773 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,773 |
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
27,057 |
|
|
|
1,538 |
|
|
|
12,581 |
|
|
|
(7,147 |
) |
|
|
34,029 |
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
40,571 |
|
|
|
23,686 |
|
|
|
14,123 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
78,380 |
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
14,081 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,081 |
|
|
Property expenses
|
|
|
4,472 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,472 |
|
|
Oil and gas operating expenses
|
|
|
5,028 |
|
|
|
23,080 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,629 |
) |
|
|
21,479 |
|
|
Provision for loss on real estate
|
|
|
750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
326,718 |
|
|
|
48,304 |
|
|
|
183,260 |
|
|
|
(13,967 |
) |
|
|
544,315 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss)
|
|
|
61,948 |
|
|
|
29,912 |
|
|
|
(14,884 |
) |
|
|
(19,644 |
) |
|
|
57,332 |
|
Other gains and (losses):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain (loss) on sale of marketable equity and debt securities and
other investments
|
|
|
2,607 |
|
|
|
(954 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,653 |
|
|
Loss on sale of other assets
|
|
|
(1,503 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,531 |
) |
|
Write-down of equity securities available for sale
|
|
|
(19,759 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,759 |
) |
|
Gain on sale and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
7,121 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,121 |
|
|
Debt restructuring/reorganization costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,843 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,843 |
) |
|
Minority interest
|
|
|
(1,266 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,987 |
|
|
|
2,721 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
|
|
|
49,148 |
|
|
|
28,958 |
|
|
|
(16,755 |
) |
|
|
(15,657 |
) |
|
|
45,694 |
|
|
Income tax benefit (expense)
|
|
|
16,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(958 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,792 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
65,898 |
|
|
$ |
28,958 |
|
|
$ |
(17,713 |
) |
|
$ |
(15,657 |
) |
|
$ |
61,486 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations attributable to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited partners
|
|
$ |
48,573 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
44,249 |
|
|
General partner
|
|
|
17,325 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,237 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
65,898 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
61,486 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations per LP unit:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations per LP unit
|
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.72 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average units outstanding
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,856,905 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations per LP unit
|
|
$ |
0.94 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.70 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average units and equivalent partnership units
outstanding
|
|
|
54,489,943 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
66,248,564 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
44
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P.
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
Year Ended December 31, 2002
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|
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|
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|
Historical(1) | |
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| |
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|
Intercompany | |
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Historical | |
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|
AREP | |
|
NEG Holding | |
|
GB Holdings | |
|
Adjustments | |
|
Combined | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In thousands) | |
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating income
|
|
$ |
250,023 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
$189,917 |
|
|
$ |
(28 |
) |
|
|
439,912 |
|
|
Land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
76,024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
76,024 |
|
|
Interest income on financing leases
|
|
|
14,722 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,722 |
|
|
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency obligations
and other investments
|
|
|
30,569 |
|
|
|
1,791 |
|
|
|
1,067 |
|
|
|
(546 |
) |
|
|
32,881 |
|
|
Rental income
|
|
|
6,852 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,852 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating income
|
|
|
12,921 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,921 |
|
|
Accretion of investment in NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
32,879 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(32,879 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
NEG management fee
|
|
|
7,637 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,637 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend and other income
|
|
|
2,720 |
|
|
|
175 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,895 |
|
|
Equity in earnings of equity method investees
|
|
|
305 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(305 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and gas operating income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,901 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,901 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
434,652 |
|
|
|
37,867 |
|
|
|
190,984 |
|
|
|
(41,395 |
) |
|
|
622,108 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating expenses
|
|
|
217,938 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
170,567 |
|
|
|
(28 |
) |
|
|
388,477 |
|
|
Cost of land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
54,640 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54,640 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating expenses
|
|
|
10,536 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,536 |
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
27,297 |
|
|
|
96 |
|
|
|
12,195 |
|
|
|
(7,578 |
) |
|
|
32,010 |
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
23,646 |
|
|
|
15,509 |
|
|
|
13,292 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
52,447 |
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
14,134 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,134 |
|
|
Property expenses
|
|
|
3,862 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,862 |
|
|
Oil and gas operating expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,556 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,637 |
) |
|
|
8,919 |
|
|
Provision for loss on real estate
|
|
|
3,212 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,212 |
|
|
Loss on impairment of fixed assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,282 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,282 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
355,265 |
|
|
|
32,161 |
|
|
|
197,336 |
|
|
|
(15,243 |
) |
|
|
569,519 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income(loss)
|
|
|
79,387 |
|
|
|
5,706 |
|
|
|
(6,352 |
) |
|
|
(26,152 |
) |
|
|
52,589 |
|
Other gains and (losses):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sale of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,712 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,712 |
|
|
Loss on sale of other assets
|
|
|
(353 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(185 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(538 |
) |
|
Write-down of equity securities available for sale
|
|
|
(8,476 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8,476 |
) |
|
Gain on sale and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
|
Unrealized loss on financial instruments/short sale
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(347 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(347 |
) |
|
Loss on limited partnership interests
|
|
|
(3,750 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,750 |
) |
|
Dividend expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(145 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(145 |
) |
|
Minority interest
|
|
|
(1,943 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,648 |
|
|
|
(295 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income(loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
|
|
|
73,855 |
|
|
|
13,926 |
|
|
|
(6,537 |
) |
|
|
(24,504 |
) |
|
|
56,740 |
|
|
Income tax expense
|
|
|
(10,096 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(784 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,880 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income(loss) from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
63,759 |
|
|
$ |
13,926 |
|
|
$ |
(7,321 |
) |
|
$ |
(24,504 |
) |
|
$ |
45,860 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income(loss) from continuing operations attributable to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited partners
|
|
$ |
56,369 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
38,826 |
|
|
General partner
|
|
|
7,390 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,034 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
63,759 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
45,860 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income(loss) from continuing operations per LP unit:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.59 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average units outstanding
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,856,905 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income(loss) from continuing operations per LP unit
|
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.57 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average units and equivalent partnership units
outstanding
|
|
|
56,466,698 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
68,225,319 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION
(1) Gives effect to the following pending transactions:
We have entered into purchase agreements with affiliates of
Mr. Icahn to acquire the following:
|
|
|
|
|
The membership interest in NEG Holding for 11,344,828 Depositary
Units valued at $329.0 million. |
|
|
|
100% of the equity of Panaco for 4,310,345 Depositary Units
valued at $125.0 million. |
|
|
|
Approximately 41.2% of the outstanding common stock of GB
Holdings and approximately 11.3% of the fully diluted common
stock of Atlantic Holdings for 413,793 Depositary Units valued
at $12.0 million, plus 206,897 units valued at
$6.0 million if certain earnings targets are met during
2005 and 2006. |
The Acquisitions will be accounted for as a combination of
entities under common control and are recorded at the historical
basis of the entities being acquired as of and for the periods
for which the entities were under common control.
Although Panaco emerged from bankruptcy on November 16,
2004, the six weeks of operations during this period were not
material. For purposes of the pro forma financial statements,
the acquisition of Panaco was considered effective as of
December 31, 2004.
None of the pending Acquisitions is conditioned upon the closing
of the others. We may not complete all or any of the pending
Acquisitions. For purposes of the pro forma presentations, we
have assumed the closing of all pending Acquisitions.
The intercompany adjustments reflect the elimination of
intercompany amounts necessary to prepare consolidated financial
statements. These adjustments are summarized as follows:
|
|
(a) |
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at
March 31, 2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $97.7 million investment in
NEG Holding, since NEG Holding is now consolidated. |
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $9.1 million equity interest
in GB Holdings, since GB Holdings is now consolidated. |
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $63.9 million investment in
the Atlantic Holdings 3% Notes due 2008 or the Atlantic
Holdings Notes, and the elimination of the corresponding debt of
Atlantic Holdings. |
|
|
|
The elimination of $2.2 million of deferred consent fees
for both AREP and GB Holdings related to AREPs
consent, in July 2004, to an exchange of GB Holdings
11% notes due 2005 for the Atlantic Holdings Notes. |
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs share of warrants in Atlantic
Holdings, valued at $33.8 million. The warrants owned by
AREP after the Acquisitions represent approximately 77.5% of the
outstanding warrants. The remaining approximate 22.5% of the
warrants in Atlantic Holdings, valued at $9.8 million, have
been reclassified to minority interests. |
|
|
|
The recording of the minority interest in GB Holdings of
$7.0 million. |
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $36.6 million investment in
the outstanding term loans of Panaco, Inc., or the Panaco Debt,
plus accrued interest and the elimination of the corresponding
debt of Panaco. |
|
|
|
The elimination of a $10.0 million receivable/payable
between AREP and Panaco. |
|
|
(b) |
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings for
the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $9.9 million accretion of
investment in NEG Holding, since NEG Holding is now consolidated. |
46
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $1.0 million equity in
losses of GB Holdings, since GB Holdings is now consolidated. |
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $2.1 million management fee
from NEG Holding, since NEG Holding is now consolidated. |
|
|
|
The elimination of a $0.1 million administrative charge
between ACEP and GB Holdings. |
|
|
|
The elimination of $0.2 million of amortization of deferred
consent fees between AREP and GB Holdings. |
|
|
|
The elimination of $0.5 million of related party interest
expense paid by GB Holdings to Mr. Icahn and affiliates. |
|
|
|
The recording of a credit to minority interest expense on
GB Holdings of $0.9 million. |
|
|
|
The elimination of $0.6 million of interest expense/income
recorded by Panaco/ AREP on the term loans of Panaco. |
|
|
(c) |
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings for
the Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
|
|
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $34.4 million accretion of
investment in NEG Holding, since NEG Holding is now consolidated. |
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $2.1 million equity in
losses of GB Holdings, since GB Holdings is now
consolidated. |
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $6.2 million management fee
from NEG Holding, since NEG Holding is now consolidated. |
|
|
|
The elimination of a $0.3 million administrative charge
between ACEP and GB Holdings. |
|
|
|
The elimination of $0.3 million of amortization of deferred
consent fees between AREP and GB Holdings. |
|
|
|
The elimination of $4.8 million of related party interest
expense paid by GB Holdings to Mr. Icahn and
affiliates. |
|
|
|
The recording of a credit to minority interest expense on
GB Holdings of $2.9 million. |
|
|
(d) |
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings for
the Year Ended December 31, 2003 |
|
|
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $30.1 million accretion of
investment in NEG Holding, since NEG Holding is now consolidated. |
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $3.5 million equity in
losses of GB Holdings, since GB Holdings is now
consolidated. |
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $6.6 million management fee
from NEG Holding, since NEG Holding is now consolidated. |
|
|
|
The elimination of a $0.2 million administrative charge
between ACEP, a consolidated subsidiary of AREP and
GB Holdings. |
|
|
|
The elimination of $0.1 million of interest income and
expense between NEG Holding and NEG, Inc., a consolidated
subsidiary of AREP. |
|
|
|
The elimination of $7.0 million of related party interest
expense paid by GB Holdings to Mr. Icahn and affiliates. |
|
|
|
The recording of a credit to minority interest expense on GB
Holdings of $4.0 million, representing 22.5% of the loss of
GB Holdings. |
47
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION (Continued)
(e) Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Earnings for the Year Ended December 31, 2002
|
|
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $32.9 million accretion of
investment in NEG Holding, since NEG Holding is now consolidated. |
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $0.3 million equity in
earnings of GB Holdings, since GB Holdings is now consolidated. |
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $7.6 million management fee
from NEG Holding, since NEG Holding is now consolidated. |
|
|
|
The elimination of $0.5 million of interest income and
expense between NEG Holding and NEG. |
|
|
|
The elimination of $7.0 million of related party interest
expense paid by GB Holdings to Mr. Icahn and affiliates. |
|
|
|
The recording of a debit to minority interest on GB Holdings of
$2.9 million, representing 22.5% of the loss of GB Holdings. |
(2) Gives effect to the following completed transaction:
On April 6, 2005, we purchased from affiliates of
Mr. Icahn 100% of the equity of TransTexas for
$180.0 million in cash. The acquisition was accounted for
as a combination of entities under common control and the
supplemental consolidated financial statements for the three
months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and
the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 give effect to
the inclusion of the results of TransTexas since August 28,
2003, the date it emerged from bankruptcy. The supplemental
consolidated financial statements are included elsewhere in this
prospectus.
(3) The pro forma intercompany adjustments also reflect the
elimination of intercompany amounts necessary to prepare
consolidated financial statements. These adjustments are
summarized as follows:
|
|
|
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at
March 31, 2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
The elimination of AREPs $466 million pro forma
investment in the Acquisitions. |
|
|
|
The allocation of the change in equity as a result of the
transaction between the general partner and the limited partners. |
(4) Reflects the following adjustments for Panaco:
|
|
|
|
|
The reduction of interest expense and interest income that
results from the effect of its bankruptcy. |
|
|
|
The elimination of related party interest expense following
emergence from bankruptcy in November 2004. |
|
|
|
The elimination of $0.7 million management fee paid to
AREP, following emergence from bankruptcy. |
|
|
|
The elimination of $51.3 million of gain on
retirement/restructuring of debt, $12.5 million gain on
restructuring of payables and $7.4 million debt
restructuring/reorganization costs related to the emergence from
bankruptcy. |
(5) Reflects interest expense related to the issuance of
$480.0 million of Senior Notes.
(6) Reflects interest expense and amortization of costs
from the beginning of the period presented, (January 1), related
to the issuance of notes from prior debt offerings. The prior
debt offerings consisted of 7.85% senior secured notes due
2012 in the principal amount of $215.0 million, issued by
American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC and
American Casino & Entertainment Properties Finance Corp
in January 2004, and
81/8% senior
notes due 2012 in the principal amount of $353.0 million
issued by AREP and AREP Finance in May 2004.
48
SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table summarizes certain selected historical
consolidated financial data of AREP, which you should read in
conjunction with its financial statements and the related notes
contained in this prospectus and Managements
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations incorporated by reference from the
Form 8-K filed on June 20, 2005. The selected
historical consolidated financial data as of December 31,
2004 and 2003, and for the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002, have each been derived from our audited
consolidated financial statements at those dates and for those
periods, contained elsewhere in this prospectus. The selected
historical consolidated financial data as of December 31,
2002 and 2001 and for the year ended December 31, 2001 have
each been derived from our audited consolidated financial
statements at that date and for that period, not contained in
this prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial
data as of and for the year ended December 31, 2000 has
been derived from our consolidated financial statements
(unaudited) at that date and for that period. The selected
historical consolidated financial data as of March 31, 2005
and for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 are
unaudited. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2005
and 2004, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring
adjustments, which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair
presentation of the interim consolidated financial statements,
have been included. Results for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 are not necessarily indicative of
the results for the full year.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
2001 | |
|
2000 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In $000s, except per unit amounts) | |
Total revenues
|
|
$ |
130,623 |
|
|
$ |
102,219 |
|
|
$ |
452,012 |
|
|
$ |
368,946 |
|
|
$ |
434,652 |
|
|
$ |
414,545 |
|
|
$ |
378,179 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
$ |
25,670 |
|
|
$ |
24,142 |
|
|
$ |
88,837 |
|
|
$ |
68,979 |
|
|
$ |
79,387 |
|
|
$ |
63,938 |
|
|
$ |
66,356 |
|
Other gains (losses):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sale of marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,857 |
|
|
|
40,159 |
|
|
|
2,607 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,749 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities sold short
|
|
|
21,704 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) gain on sale of other assets
|
|
|
(180 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,503 |
) |
|
|
(353 |
) |
|
|
27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
186 |
|
|
|
6,047 |
|
|
|
5,262 |
|
|
|
7,121 |
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
|
|
1,737 |
|
|
|
6,763 |
|
|
Write-down of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,759 |
) |
|
|
(8,476 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) gain on limited partnership interests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,750 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,461 |
|
|
Minority interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,943 |
) |
|
|
(450 |
) |
|
|
(2,747 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
|
|
|
47,380 |
|
|
|
59,042 |
|
|
|
95,039 |
|
|
|
57,445 |
|
|
|
73,855 |
|
|
|
72,001 |
|
|
|
73,833 |
|
Income tax (expense) benefit
|
|
|
(7,650 |
) |
|
|
(6,169 |
) |
|
|
(16,763 |
) |
|
|
1,573 |
|
|
|
(10,096 |
) |
|
|
25,664 |
|
|
|
379 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
|
39,730 |
|
|
|
52,873 |
|
|
|
78,276 |
|
|
|
59,018 |
|
|
|
63,759 |
|
|
|
97,655 |
|
|
|
74,212 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discontinued operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
957 |
|
|
|
3,218 |
|
|
|
7,500 |
|
|
|
7,653 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
|
|
7,944 |
|
|
|
6,260 |
|
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
18,723 |
|
|
|
6,929 |
|
|
|
75,197 |
|
|
|
3,353 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
19,680 |
|
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
82,697 |
|
|
|
11,006 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
|
|
7,944 |
|
|
|
6,260 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
$ |
59,410 |
|
|
$ |
63,020 |
|
|
$ |
160,973 |
|
|
$ |
70,024 |
|
|
$ |
70,696 |
|
|
$ |
105,609 |
|
|
$ |
80,472 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Earnings Attributable to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited partners
|
|
$ |
58,228 |
|
|
$ |
57,608 |
|
|
$ |
152,507 |
|
|
$ |
59,360 |
|
|
$ |
63,168 |
|
|
$ |
66,190 |
|
|
$ |
72,225 |
|
|
General partner
|
|
|
1,182 |
|
|
|
5,412 |
|
|
|
8,466 |
|
|
|
10,664 |
|
|
|
7,528 |
|
|
|
39,419 |
|
|
|
8,247 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
$ |
59,410 |
|
|
$ |
63,020 |
|
|
$ |
160,973 |
|
|
$ |
70,024 |
|
|
$ |
70,696 |
|
|
$ |
105,609 |
|
|
$ |
80,472 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
49
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002(1) | |
|
2001(1) | |
|
2000(1) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In $000s except per unit amounts) | |
Net earnings per limited partnership unit:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
0.84 |
|
|
$ |
1.03 |
|
|
$ |
1.55 |
|
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
$ |
1.17 |
|
|
$ |
1.35 |
|
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
0.42 |
|
|
|
0.22 |
|
|
|
1.76 |
|
|
|
0.24 |
|
|
|
0.15 |
|
|
|
0.17 |
|
|
|
0.13 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per LP Unit
|
|
$ |
1.26 |
|
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
$ |
3.31 |
|
|
$ |
1.24 |
|
|
$ |
1.27 |
|
|
$ |
1.34 |
|
|
$ |
1.48 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average limited partnership units outstanding
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
0.81 |
|
|
$ |
0.93 |
|
|
$ |
1.48 |
|
|
$ |
0.94 |
|
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
|
$ |
1.05 |
|
|
$ |
1.18 |
|
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
0.39 |
|
|
|
0.19 |
|
|
|
1.57 |
|
|
|
0.19 |
|
|
|
0.12 |
|
|
|
0.14 |
|
|
|
0.11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per LP Unit
|
|
$ |
1.20 |
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
$ |
3.05 |
|
|
$ |
1.13 |
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
$ |
1.19 |
|
|
$ |
1.29 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average limited partnership units and equivalent
partnership units outstanding
|
|
|
49,857,622 |
|
|
|
52,499,303 |
|
|
|
51,542,312 |
|
|
|
54,489,943 |
|
|
|
56,466,698 |
|
|
|
55,599,112 |
|
|
|
56,157,079 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other financial data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures (excluding property acquisitions)
|
|
$ |
4,781 |
|
|
$ |
1,658 |
|
|
$ |
16,221 |
|
|
$ |
33,324 |
|
|
$ |
21,896 |
|
|
$ |
68,199 |
|
|
$ |
52,598 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, | |
|
|
At March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002(1) | |
|
2001(1) | |
|
2000(1) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In $000s) | |
Balance Sheet Data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
1,245,762 |
|
|
$ |
762,708 |
|
|
$ |
487,498 |
|
|
$ |
79,540 |
|
|
$ |
83,975 |
|
|
$ |
172,621 |
|
Hotel, casino and resort operating properties
|
|
|
334,931 |
|
|
|
339,492 |
|
|
|
340,229 |
|
|
|
335,121 |
|
|
|
339,201 |
|
|
|
264,566 |
|
Investment in U.S. Government and Agency obligations
|
|
|
5,533 |
|
|
|
102,331 |
|
|
|
61,573 |
|
|
|
336,051 |
|
|
|
313,641 |
|
|
|
475,267 |
|
Other investments
|
|
|
244,602 |
|
|
|
245,948 |
|
|
|
50,328 |
|
|
|
54,216 |
|
|
|
10,529 |
|
|
|
4,289 |
|
Total assets
|
|
|
2,775,685 |
|
|
|
2,263,057 |
|
|
|
1,646,606 |
|
|
|
1,706,031 |
|
|
|
1,721,100 |
|
|
|
1,566,597 |
|
Mortgages payable
|
|
|
4,205 |
|
|
|
91,896 |
|
|
|
180,989 |
|
|
|
171,848 |
|
|
|
166,808 |
|
|
|
182,049 |
|
Senior secured notes payable 7.85%
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior unsecured notes payable 8 1/8%
|
|
|
830,679 |
|
|
|
350,598 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior unsecured notes payable 7 1/8%
|
|
|
480,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liability for preferred limited partnership units(1)
|
|
|
108,006 |
|
|
|
106,731 |
|
|
|
101,649 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners equity
|
|
$ |
1,360,142 |
|
|
$ |
1,303,126 |
|
|
$ |
1,270,214 |
|
|
$ |
1,245,437 |
|
|
$ |
1,136,452 |
|
|
$ |
1,154,400 |
|
|
|
(1) |
On July 1, 2003, we adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 150 (SFAS 150), Accounting
for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both
Liabilities and Equity. SFAS 150 requires that a financial
instrument, which is an unconditional obligation, be classified
as a liability. Previous guidance required an entity to include
in equity financial instruments that the entity could redeem in
either cash or stock. Pursuant to SFAS 150, our preferred
units, which are an unconditional obligation, have been
reclassified from Partners equity to a
liability account in the consolidated balance sheets and the
preferred pay-in-kind distribution for the period from
July 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003 of $2.4 million
and all future distributions have been and will be recorded as
Interest expense in the consolidated statements of
earnings. |
50
SELECTED SUPPLEMENTAL AND PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
DATA
The following table summarizes certain supplemental and
unaudited pro forma consolidated financial data for AREP, to
give effect to the acquisition of TransTexas accounted for in a
manner similar to a pooling of interests, which you should read
in conjunction with AREPs supplemental financial
statements and the related notes contained in this prospectus
and Managements Discussion and Analysis of
Supplemental Financial Condition and Results of
Operations. The selected historical supplemental
consolidated financial data as of December 31, 2004 and
2003, and for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003,
have each been derived from our audited supplemental
consolidated financial statements at those dates and for those
periods, contained elsewhere in this prospectus. The selected
historical supplemental consolidated financial data as of
March 31, 2005 and for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 have each been derived from our
unaudited supplemental consolidated financial statements
contained elsewhere in this prospectus. For the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, all adjustments consisting
only of normal recurring adjustments, which are, in our opinion,
necessary for a fair presentation of the interim supplemental
consolidated financial statements have been included. Results
for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 are not
necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. The
selected unaudited pro forma consolidated financial data as of
March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004 and
2003 and for the three months ended March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and
2002 should be read in conjunction with the unaudited pro forma
consolidated financial data and related notes contained
elsewhere in this prospectus.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, | |
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Supplemental) | |
|
(Supplemental) | |
|
(Pro Forma) | |
|
(Supplemental) | |
|
(Pro Forma) | |
|
(Supplemental) | |
|
(Pro Forma) | |
|
(Pro Forma) | |
|
|
(In $000s, except per unit amounts) | |
Total revenues
|
|
$ |
144,226 |
|
|
$ |
116,452 |
|
|
$ |
210,874 |
|
|
$ |
506,196 |
|
|
$ |
768,079 |
|
|
$ |
388,666 |
|
|
$ |
601,647 |
|
|
$ |
622,108 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
$ |
27,290 |
|
|
$ |
22,533 |
|
|
$ |
24,854 |
|
|
$ |
87,159 |
|
|
$ |
39,718 |
|
|
$ |
61,948 |
|
|
$ |
57,332 |
|
|
$ |
52,589 |
|
Other gains (losses):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sale of marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,857 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,159 |
|
|
|
40,159 |
|
|
|
2,607 |
|
|
|
1,653 |
|
|
|
8,712 |
|
|
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities sold short
|
|
|
21,704 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,704 |
|
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(347 |
) |
|
Change in fair market value of derivative contract
|
|
|
(9,813 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(38,769 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) gain on sale of other assets
|
|
|
(180 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
(180 |
) |
|
|
1,680 |
|
|
|
1,680 |
|
|
|
(1,503 |
) |
|
|
(1,531 |
) |
|
|
(538 |
) |
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
186 |
|
|
|
6,047 |
|
|
|
190 |
|
|
|
5,262 |
|
|
|
5,034 |
|
|
|
7,121 |
|
|
|
7,121 |
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
|
Write-down of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,759 |
) |
|
|
(19,759 |
) |
|
|
(8,476 |
) |
|
Loss on limited partnership interests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,750 |
) |
|
Debt restructuring/ reorganization costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(24 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,084 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,843 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Severance tax refund
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,468 |
|
|
|
4,468 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(145 |
) |
|
Minority interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(39 |
) |
|
|
932 |
|
|
|
(812 |
) |
|
|
2,074 |
|
|
|
(1,266 |
) |
|
|
2,721 |
|
|
|
(295 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
|
|
|
39,187 |
|
|
|
57,394 |
|
|
|
8,707 |
|
|
|
98,697 |
|
|
|
50,830 |
|
|
|
49,148 |
|
|
|
45,694 |
|
|
|
56,740 |
|
Income tax (expense) benefit
|
|
|
(4,782 |
) |
|
|
(5,966 |
) |
|
|
(3,405 |
) |
|
|
(17,326 |
) |
|
|
4,565 |
|
|
|
16,750 |
|
|
|
15,792 |
|
|
|
(10,880 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
34,405 |
|
|
$ |
51,428 |
|
|
$ |
5,302 |
|
|
$ |
81,371 |
|
|
$ |
55,395 |
|
|
$ |
65,898 |
|
|
$ |
61,486 |
|
|
$ |
45,860 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
51
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, | |
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Supplemental) | |
|
(Supplemental) | |
|
(Pro Forma) | |
|
(Supplemental) | |
|
(Pro Forma) | |
|
(Supplemental) | |
|
(Pro Forma) | |
|
(Pro Forma) | |
|
|
(In $000s, except per unit amounts) | |
|
Discontinued operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
957 |
|
|
|
3,218 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,653 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
18,723 |
|
|
|
6,929 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
75,197 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,353 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
19,680 |
|
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
82,697 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
$ |
54,085 |
|
|
$ |
61,575 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
164,068 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
76,904 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings attributable to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited partners
|
|
$ |
58,228 |
|
|
$ |
57,608 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
152,507 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
59,360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General partner
|
|
|
(4,143 |
) |
|
|
3,967 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,561 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,544 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
$ |
54,085 |
|
|
$ |
61,575 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
164,068 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
76,904 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings per limited partnership unit:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
0.84 |
|
|
$ |
1.03 |
|
|
$ |
0.17 |
|
|
$ |
1.55 |
|
|
$ |
0.74 |
|
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
|
$ |
0.72 |
|
|
$ |
0.59 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
0.42 |
|
|
|
0.22 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.76 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.24 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per LP unit
|
|
$ |
1.26 |
|
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3.31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1.24 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average limited partnership units outstanding
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
62,167,250 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
62,167,250 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
57,856,905 |
|
|
|
57,856,905 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
0.81 |
|
|
$ |
0.93 |
|
|
$ |
0.17 |
|
|
$ |
1.48 |
|
|
$ |
0.74 |
|
|
$ |
0.94 |
|
|
$ |
0.70 |
|
|
$ |
0.57 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
0.39 |
|
|
|
0.19 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.57 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.19 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per LP unit
|
|
$ |
1.20 |
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3.05 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1.13 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average limited partnership units outstanding
|
|
|
49,857,622 |
|
|
|
52,499,303 |
|
|
|
62,167,250 |
|
|
|
51,542,312 |
|
|
|
62,167,250 |
|
|
|
54,489,942 |
|
|
|
66,248,564 |
|
|
|
68,225,319 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other financial data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures (excluding property acquisitions)
|
|
$ |
25,852 |
|
|
$ |
6,106 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
63,749 |
|
|
$ |
150,854 |
|
|
$ |
33,957 |
|
|
$ |
86,841 |
|
|
$ |
60,776 |
|
|
Book value per unit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
30.97 |
|
|
$ |
23.76 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
52
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, | |
|
At December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2005 (Pro | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 (Pro | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
(Supplemental) | |
|
Forma) | |
|
(Supplemental) | |
|
Forma) | |
|
(Supplemental) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In $000s) | |
Balance Sheet Data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
1,250,074 |
|
|
$ |
1,105,723 |
|
|
$ |
768,918 |
|
|
$ |
1,097,810 |
|
|
$ |
504,369 |
|
|
Hotel, casino and resort operating properties
|
|
|
334,931 |
|
|
|
503,168 |
|
|
|
339,492 |
|
|
|
511,132 |
|
|
|
340,229 |
|
|
Oil and gas properties
|
|
|
180,241 |
|
|
|
521,776 |
|
|
|
168,136 |
|
|
|
506,900 |
|
|
|
168,921 |
|
|
Investment in U.S. Government and Agency Obligations
|
|
|
74,427 |
|
|
|
74,427 |
|
|
|
102,331 |
|
|
|
102,331 |
|
|
|
61,573 |
|
|
Other investments
|
|
|
244,602 |
|
|
|
244,602 |
|
|
|
245,948 |
|
|
|
245,948 |
|
|
|
50,328 |
|
|
Total assets
|
|
|
2,935,697 |
|
|
|
3,215,728 |
|
|
|
2,408,189 |
|
|
|
3,179,167 |
|
|
|
1,831,573 |
|
|
Mortgages payable
|
|
|
80,191 |
|
|
|
80,191 |
|
|
|
91,896 |
|
|
|
91,896 |
|
|
|
180,989 |
|
|
Senior secured note payable 7.85% due 2012
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior unsecured notes payable
81/8%
due 2012
|
|
|
350,679 |
|
|
|
350,679 |
|
|
|
350,598 |
|
|
|
830,598 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior unsecured notes payable
71/8%
due 2013
|
|
|
480,000 |
|
|
|
480,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liability for preferred limited partnership units
|
|
|
108,006 |
|
|
|
108,006 |
|
|
|
106,731 |
|
|
|
106,731 |
|
|
|
101,649 |
|
|
Partners equity
|
|
|
1,479,125 |
|
|
|
1,505,122 |
|
|
|
1,427,435 |
|
|
|
1,477,355 |
|
|
|
1,393,347 |
|
|
Capital Expenditures:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As reported
|
|
$ |
25,852 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
$ |
63,750 |
|
|
$ |
63,750 |
|
|
$ |
33,957 |
|
|
Panaco
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
1,994 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
GB Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
17,378 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
NEG Holding
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
67,732 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
25,852 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
$ |
63,750 |
|
|
$ |
150,854 |
|
|
$ |
33,957 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
53
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
We are a diversified holding company engaged in a variety of
businesses. Our primary business strategy is to continue to grow
our core businesses, including real estate, gaming and
entertainment, and oil and gas. In addition, we seek to acquire
undervalued assets and companies that are distressed or in out
of favor industries.
Our businesses currently include rental real estate; real estate
development; hotel and resort operations; hotel and casino
operations; oil and gas exploration and production; and
investments in equity and debt securities. We may also seek
opportunities in other sectors, including energy, industrial
manufacturing, insurance and asset management.
In continuation of our strategy to grow our core businesses, we
have recently acquired, and have entered into agreements to
acquire, additional gaming and entertainment and oil and gas
assets from affiliates of Mr. Icahn.
To capitalize on favorable real estate market conditions and the
mature nature of our commercial real estate portfolio, we have
offered our rental real estate portfolio for sale. During the
year ended December 31, 2004, we sold 57 rental real
estate properties for approximately $245.4 million. These
properties were encumbered by mortgage debt of approximately
$93.8 million that we repaid from the sale proceeds. As of
December 31, 2004, we owned 71 rental real estate
properties with a book value of approximately
$196.3 million, individually encumbered by mortgage debt
which aggregated approximately $91.9 million. As of
December 31, 2004, we had entered into conditional sales
contracts or letters of intent for 15 rental real estate
properties. Selling prices for the properties covered by the
contracts or letters of intent would total approximately
$97.9 million. These properties are encumbered by mortgage
debt of approximately $36.0 million. Because of the
conditional nature of sales contracts and letters of intent, we
cannot be certain that these properties will be sold. We
continue to seek purchasers for our remaining rental real estate
portfolio. We cannot be certain that we will receive offers
satisfactory to us or, if we receive offers, any of the
properties will ultimately be sold at prices acceptable to us.
In the three months ended March 31, 2005, we sold four
rental real estate properties and a golf resort for
approximately $51.9 million which were encumbered by
mortgage debt of approximately $10.7 million that was
repaid from the sale proceeds.
Of the five properties, we sold one financing lease property for
approximately $8.4 million encumbered by mortgage debt of
approximately $3.8 million. The carrying value of this
property was approximately $8.2 million; therefore, we
recognized a gain on sale of approximately $0.2 million in
the three months ended March 31, 2005, which is included in
income from continuing operations. We sold four operating
properties for approximately $43.5 million encumbered by
mortgage debt of approximately $6.9 million. The carrying
value of these properties was approximately $24.8 million.
We recognized a gain on sale of approximately $18.7 million
in the three months ended March 31, 2005, which is included
in income from discontinued operations.
At March 31, 2005, we had 11 properties under contract or
as to which letters of intent had been executed by potential
purchasers, all of which contracts or letters of intent are
subject to purchasers due diligence and other closing
conditions. Selling prices for the properties covered by the
contracts or letters of intent would total approximately
$45.5 million. These properties are encumbered by mortgage
debt of approximately $25.3 million. At March 31,
2005, the carrying value of these properties is approximately
$29.1 million. In accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, or GAAP, only the real estate operating
properties under contract or letter of intent, but not the
financing lease properties, were reclassified to
Properties Held for Sale and the related income and
expense reclassified to Income from Discontinued
Operations.
Historically, substantially all of our real estate assets leased
to others have been net-leased to single corporate tenants under
long-term leases. With certain exceptions, these tenants are
required to pay all expenses relating to the leased property and
therefore we are not typically responsible for payment of
expenses, such as maintenance, utilities, taxes and insurance
associated with such properties.
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Expenses relating to environmental clean-up related to our
development and rental real estate operations have not had a
material effect on our earnings, capital expenditures or
competitive position. We believe that substantially all such
costs would be the responsibility of the tenants pursuant to
lease terms. While most tenants have assumed responsibility for
the environmental conditions existing on their leased property,
there can be no assurance that we will not be deemed to be a
responsible party or that the tenant will bear the costs of
remediation. Also, as we acquire more operating properties, our
exposure to environmental clean-up costs may increase. We have
completed Phase I environmental site assessments on most of
our properties through third-party consultants. Based on the
results of these Phase I environmental site assessments,
the environmental consultant has recommended that certain sites
may have environmental conditions that should be further
reviewed. We have notified each of the responsible tenants to
attempt to ensure that they cause any required investigation
and/or remediation to be performed and most tenants continue to
take appropriate action. However, if the tenants fail to perform
responsibilities under their leases referred to above, we could
potentially be liable for these costs. Based on the limited
number of Phase II environmental site assessments that have
been conducted by the consultants, there can be no accurate
estimate of the need for or extent of any required remediation,
or the costs thereof. Phase I environmental site
assessments will also be performed in connection with new
acquisitions and with such property refinancings as we may deem
necessary and appropriate. We are in the process of updating our
Phase I environmental site assessments for certain of our
environmentally sensitive properties. Approximately 75 updates
were completed in 2003. No additional material environmental
conditions were discovered. Although we conducted environmental
investigations in 2004 for newly acquired properties and no
environmental concerns were disclosed by such investigations, we
did not conduct any updates to the Phase I environmental
site assessments for our remaining portfolio in 2004.
We have made investments in the gaming industry through our
ownership of Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower in Las
Vegas, Nevada and through our purchase of securities of the
entity which owns The Sands Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City,
New Jersey. One of our subsidiaries, formed for this purpose,
entered into an agreement in January 2004 to acquire two Las
Vegas hotels and casinos, Arizona Charlies Decatur and
Arizona Charlies Boulder, from Mr. Icahn and an
entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn, for aggregate
consideration of $125.9 million. Upon obtaining all
approvals necessary under gaming laws, the acquisition was
completed in May 2004. We have entered into an agreement with
affiliates of Mr. Icahn pursuant to which we will acquire
approximately 41.2% of the outstanding common stock of GB
Holdings and approximately 11.3% of the fully diluted common
stock of Atlantic Holdings, the indirect owner of The Sands
Hotel and Casino. We are considering additional gaming industry
investments. These investments may include acquisitions from, or
be made in conjunction with, our affiliates, provided that the
terms thereof are fair and reasonable to us.
We have entered into agreements with affiliates of
Mr. Icahn to purchase the other membership interest in NEG
Holding and 100% of the equity of Panaco, an oil and gas
exploration and production company. On April 6, 2005, we
completed the purchase of TransTexas for $180.0 million of
cash. NEG Operating, TransTexas and Panaco are affected by
extensive regulation through various federal, state and local
laws and regulations relating to the exploration for and
development, production, gathering and marketing of oil and gas.
NEG Operating, TransTexas and Panaco are also subject to
numerous environmental laws, including but not limited to, those
governing management of waste, protection of water, air quality,
the discharge of materials into the environment, and
preservation of natural resources. Non-compliance with
environmental laws and the discharge of oil, natural gas, or
other materials into the air, soil or water may give rise to
liabilities to the government and third parties, including civil
and criminal penalties, and may require us to incur costs to
remedy the discharge. Laws and regulations protecting the
environment have become more stringent in recent years, and may
in certain circumstances impose retroactive, strict, and joint
and several liabilities rendering entities liable for
environmental damage without regard to negligence or fault. We
cannot assure you that new laws and regulations, or
modifications of or new interpretations of existing laws and
regulations, will not substantially increase the cost of
compliance or otherwise adversely affect our oil and gas
operations and financial condition or that material indemnity
claims will not arise with respect to properties that we
acquire. While we do not anticipate incurring material costs in
connection with environmental compliance and remediation, we
cannot guarantee that material costs will not be incurred.
In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or
GAAP, assets transferred between entities under common control
are accounted for at historical costs similar to a pooling of
interests and the
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financial statements of previously separate companies for
periods prior to the acquisition are (and, in the case of the
pending acquisitions, following the closing of the acquisitions,
will be) restated on a combined basis.
Supplemental Results of Operations
|
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 Compared to Three
Months Ended March 31, 2004 |
Gross revenues increased by $27.8 million, or 23.9%, during
the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the
same period in 2004. This increase reflects increases of
$8.0 million in interest income on U.S. government and
agency obligations and other investments, $7.9 million in
hotel and casino operating income, $4.2 million in hotel
and resort operating income, $3.4 million in dividend and
other income, $3.3 million in land, house and condominium
sales, $2.0 million in accretion of investment in NEG
Holding LLC and $0.6 million in NEG management fees,
partially offset by decreases of $1.0 million in interest
income on financing leases and $0.6 million in equity in
earnings of GB Holdings. The increase in interest income on
U.S. government and agency obligations and other
investments is primarily due to increased interest income from
the senior debt proceeds, increased interest income from other
investment and increased interest income on debt securities of
affiliates. The increase in hotel and casino operating income is
primarily due to an increase in casino, hotel and food and
beverage revenues. Hotel and resort operating income increased
primarily due to the acquisition of the Grand Harbor
development. The increase in land, house and condominium sales
is primarily due to an increase in the number of units sold.
Expenses increased by $23.0 million, or 24.5%, during the
three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same
period in 2004. This increase reflects increases of
$12.1 million in interest expense, $4.0 million in
hotel and resorts operating expenses, $3.7 million in the
cost of land, house and condominium sales, $3.4 million in
hotel and casino operating expenses, and $3.2 million in
general and administrative expenses partially offset by
decreases of $2.2 million in depreciation and amortization
and $0.1 million in property expenses. The increase in
interest expense is primarily attributable to interest on the
senior notes issued by us in May 2004 and February 2005,
respectively. The increase in hotel and resort operating
expenses is primarily due to the Grand Harbor acquisition. The
increase in costs of land, house and condominium sales is due to
increased sales as noted above. The increase in hotel and casino
operating expenses is primarily attributable to increased costs
associated with increased revenues. The increase in general and
administrative expenses is primarily attributable to expenses
incurred by NEG in connection with the increase in NEG
management fees, legal fees, the addition of Grand Harbor and
state and local franchise taxes in connection with the 2004
property sales.
Operating income increased during the three months ended
March 31, 2005 by $4.8 million compared to the same
period in 2004 as detailed above.
Earnings from land, house and condominium operations decreased
by $0.4 million in the three months ended March 31,
2005 compared to the same period in 2004 due to a decrease in
margins on units sold.
Earnings from hotel and casino operating properties increased by
$4.4 million during the three months ended March 31,
2005 due to increased revenues throughout the properties.
A gain on property transactions from continuing operations of
$0.2 million was recorded in the three months ended
March 31, 2005 as compared to $6.0 million in the same
period in 2004.
Other losses of $0.2 million were recorded in the three
months ended March 31, 2005. There were no significant
other losses in 2004.
A gain on sale of marketable equity securities of
$28.9 million was recorded in the three months ended
March 31, 2004. There were no such gains in the comparable
period of 2005.
Unrealized gains on securities sold short of $21.7 million
were recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2005.
There were no such gains in 2004.
Income from continuing operations before income taxes decreased
by $18.2 million in the three months ended March 31,
2005 as compared to the same period in 2004 as detailed above.
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Income tax expense of $4.8 million was recorded in the
three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to
$6.0 million in the same period in 2004. Income tax expense
was recorded by our corporate subsidiaries, NEG, TransTexas and
American Casino.
Income from continuing operations decreased by
$17.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2005
as compared to the same period in 2004 as detailed above.
Income from discontinued operations increased by
$9.5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2005,
as compared to the same period in 2004 due to gains on property
dispositions.
Net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2005
decreased by $7.5 million as compared to the three months
ended March 31, 2004, primarily due to decreased gain on
sales of real estate from continuing operations
($5.9 million) and decreased gain on sale of marketable
equity securities ($28.9 million), partially offset by
unrealized gains on securities sold short ($21.7 million)
and in the 2005 period increased income from discontinued
operations ($9.5 million).
Calendar Year 2004 Compared to Calendar Year 2003
Gross revenues increased by $117.5 million, or 30.2%,
during 2004 as compared to 2003. This increase reflects
increases of $37.5 million in oil and gas operating
revenues, $37.1 million in hotel and casino operating
revenues, $21.8 million in interest income on
U.S. government and agency obligations and other
investments, $13.3 million in land, house and condominium
sales, $4.3 million in accretion of investment in NEG
Holding LLC, $3.8 million in hotel and resort operating
income, $0.3 million in NEG management fees,
$1.4 million in equity in earnings of GB Holdings,
$0.8 million in rental income, and $0.4 million in
dividend and other income. These increases were partially offset
by a decrease of $3.2 million in interest income on
financing leases. The increase in oil and gas operating income
was due to a full year of income for TransTexas compared to four
months in 2003. The increase in hotel and casino operating
income is primarily due to an increase in casino, hotel, and
food and beverage revenues. The increase in interest income on
U.S. government and agency obligations and other
investments is primarily due to the repayment of two mezzanine
loans, on which interest was accruing, and increased interest
income from other investments. The increase in land, house and
condominium sales is primarily due to sales of higher priced
units. The increase in NEG management fees is primarily due to
management fees received from Panaco. NEG entered into a
management agreement with Panaco in November 2004. The decrease
in interest income on financing leases is primarily due to
property sales and reclassifications.
Expenses increased by $92.3 million, or 28.3%, during 2004,
as compared to 2003. This increase reflects increases of
$22.6 million in interest expense, $10.7 million in
hotel and casino operating expenses, $9.4 million in cost
of land, house and condominium sales, $8.8 million in oil
and gas operating expenses, $6.9 million in general and
administrative expenses, $27.7 million in depreciation,
depletion and amortization, $4.0 million in hotel and
resort operating expenses and $2.4 million in provision for
loss on real estate. These increases were partially offset by a
decrease of $0.2 million in property expenses. The increase
in interest expense is primarily attributable to interest on the
$215 million principal amount of 7.85% senior secured
notes issued by American Casino, the $353 million principal
amount of
81/8% senior
notes issued by us in May 2004 and interest expense pertaining
to preferred limited partnership pay-in-kind distribution. The
increase in hotel and casino operating expenses is primarily
attributable to increased costs associated with increased
revenues. The increase in the land, house and condominium
expenses is primarily attributable to increased sales as
discussed above. The increase in oil and gas operating expenses
of $8.8 million was due to a full year of expenses in 2004
compared to four months in 2003. The increase in general and
administrative expenses is primarily attributable to expenses
incurred in connection with the increase in NEG management fees
and as a result of the Grand Harbor acquisition in July 2004.
The increase in depreciation, depletion and amortization is
primarily due to increased depreciation and amortization with
respect to American Casino and a full year of depletion with
respect to TransTexas compared to four months in 2003.
Operating income increased during 2004 by $25.3 million, or
40.9%, to $87.2 million from $61.9 million in 2003, as
detailed above.
Earnings from land, house and condominium operations increased
by $4.0 million or 96.0% to $8.1 million in 2004 due
to sales of higher priced units. Based on current information,
sales are expected to
57
decrease in early 2005. However, we currently expect that the
effects of the acquisition of Grand Harbor, completed in July
2004, and the approval in March 2004 of a 35 unit
sub-division in Westchester County, New York, should provide
increased earnings from these operations in the second half of
2005.
Earnings from hotel and casino operating properties increased by
$26.4 million, or 57.4%, to $72.4 million during 2004
due to increased revenues at each of our three properties.
Earnings from oil and gas operating properties increased by
$28.7 million, or 180.5% to $44.6 million.
Gains on sales of property transactions and other assets from
continuing operations increased by $1.3 million or 23.2%,
to $6.9 million, in 2004.
A gain on sale of marketable debt securities of
$40.2 million was recorded in 2004, as compared to a gain
of $2.6 million in 2003.
A write-down of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments of $19.8 million was recorded in 2003. There
was no such write-down in 2004.
Unrealized losses on securities sold short of $23.6 million
was recorded in 2004. There were no such losses in 2003. At
March 1, 2005, the $23.6 million of unrealized losses
has been reversed and a net gain of $3 million recorded.
An impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc.
of $15.6 million was recorded in 2004. The impairment
reflects the price, $12 million, subject to increases up to
$6 million based upon Atlantic Holdings meeting earnings
targets in 2005 and 2006, used in the agreement to purchase,
from an affiliate of Mr. Icahn, shares of GB Holdings
common stock representing approximately 41.2% of the outstanding
GB Holdings common stock. The purchase price pursuant to
the agreement was less than our carrying value, approximately
$26.2 million, for the approximately 36.3% of the
outstanding GB Holdings common stock that we own. There was
no such loss in 2003.
A severance tax refund of $4.5 million was received in
2004. No such refund was received in 2003.
Minority interest in the net earnings of TransTexas was
$0.8 million in 2004 as compared to $1.3 million
during 2003.
Income from continuing operations before income taxes increased
by $49.5 million in 2004 as compared to 2003, as detailed
above.
Income tax expense of $17.3 million was recorded in 2004 as
compared to a $16.8 million income tax benefit in 2003 due
to a reduction in the tax valuation allowance in 2003. Income
tax expense was recorded by our corporate subsidiaries NEG,
TransTexas and American Casino.
Income from continuing operations increased by
$15.5 million, or 23.5%, to $81.4 million in 2004.
Income from discontinued operations increased by
$71.7 million to $82.7 million in 2004. This reflects
our decision to capitalize on favorable real estate markets and
the mature nature of our commercial real estate portfolio, which
resulted in gains on property dispositions.
Net earnings for 2004 increased by $87.2 million, or
113.3%, to $164.1 million. This primarily was attributable
to increased income from discontinued operations
($71.7 million), increased gain on marketable debt
securities ($37.6 million), increased net oil and gas
operating income ($28.7 million), increased net hotel and
casino operating income ($26.4 million) and increased
interest income ($21.8 million). These gains were partially
offset by increased depreciation, depletion and amortization
($27.7 million) increased interest expense
($22.6 million), increase in unrealized losses on
securities sold short ($23.6 million), increased income tax
expense ($34.1 million) and impairment loss on equity
interest in GB Holdings, Inc. ($15.6 million). Net
earnings in 2003 also was affected by a write down of other
investments of $19.8 million.
Upon completion of the acquisitions described in Note 29 of
the consolidated financial statements, we will consolidate the
financial statements of NEG Holding, Panaco, and
GB Holdings. Certain intercompany transactions will be
eliminated. As a result, certain intercompany transactions will
be eliminated, including, along others, the equity interest in
GB Holdings for which we recorded an impairment loss in
2004, and NEG management fees.
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Calendar Year 2003 Compared to Calendar Year 2002
Gross revenues decreased by $46.0 million, or 10.6%, during
2003 as compared to 2002. This decrease reflects decreases of
(1) $62.8 million in land, house and condominium
sales, (2) $8.0 million in interest income on
U.S. government and agency obligations and other
investments, (3) $3.8 million in equity in earnings of
GB Holdings, Inc., (4) $2.7 million in accretion of
investment in NEG Holding, (5) $1.6 million in
financing lease income, (6) $1.0 million in NEG
management fee and (7) $0.5 million in hotel and
resort operating income, partially offset by increases of
$20.9 million in oil and gas operating income,
$12.8 million in hotel and casino operating income,
$0.2 million in rental income, $0.5 million in
dividend and other income. The decrease in land, house and
condominium sales is primarily due to a decrease in the number
of units sold, as the Grassy Hollow, Gracewood and Stone Ridge
properties were depleted by sales. During 2003, Hammond Ridge
received necessary approvals and, along with Penwood, have
commenced lot sales. The decrease in interest income on
U.S. government and agency obligations and other
investments is primarily attributable to the prepayment of a
loan to Mr. Icahn in 2003 and a decline in interest rates
on U.S. Government and Agency obligations as higher rate
bonds were called in 2002. The decrease in equity in earnings of
GB Holdings, Inc. is due to decreased casino revenue primarily
attributable to a reduction in the number of table games as new
slot machines were added in 2002. This business strategy had a
negative effect on casino operations and was changed in 2003 to
focus on the mid to high-end slot customer with a balanced table
game business. The decrease in accretion of investment in NEG
Holding is primarily attributable to priority distributions
received from NEG Holding in 2003. The decrease in financing
lease income is the result of lease expirations,
reclassifications of financing leases and normal financing lease
amortization. The decrease in NEG management fee was due to a
decrease in costs associated with NEG. The decrease in rental
income is primarily attributable to property dispositions. The
increase in hotel and casino operating income is primarily
attributable to an increase in hotel, food and beverage revenues
and a decrease in promotional allowances. The average daily room
rate, or ADR, at the Stratosphere increased $3 to $51 and
percentage occupancy increased approximately 0.2% to 89.8%. The
ADR at Arizona Charlies Decatur decreased $1 to $43
and percentage occupancy increased 10.9% to 85.3%. The ADR at
Arizona Charlies Boulder increased less than $1
to $43 and percentage occupancy increased 0.5%
to 55.7%.
Expenses decreased by $28.5 million, or 8.0%, during 2003
as compared to 2002. This decrease reflects decreases of
$45.5 million in the cost of land, house and condominium
sales, $1.8 million in hotel and resort operating expenses,
$1.1 million in hotel and casino operating expenses and
$2.5 million in provision for loss on real estate,
partially offset by increases of $5.0 million in oil and
gas operating expenses, $0.6 million in rental property
expenses and $16.9 million in depreciation, depletion and
amortization. The decrease in the cost of land, house and
condominium sales is due to decreased sales. Costs as a
percentage of sales decreased from 72% in 2002 to 69% in 2003.
The decrease in hotel and resort operating expenses is due to a
decrease in payroll and related expenses. The decrease in hotel
and casino operating expenses is primarily attributable to a
decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses. Costs
as a percentage of sales decreased from 87% in 2002 to 83% in
2003. A provision for loss on real estate of $0.8 million
was recorded in 2003 as compared to $3.2 million in 2002.
In 2002, there were more properties vacated due to tenant
bankruptcies than in 2003. The increase in oil and gas operating
expenses was due to no activity during 2002. The increase in
depreciation, depletion and amortization was due to the
inclusion of TransTexas in our operating results for four months
in 2003.
Operating income decreased during 2003 by $17.4 million
compared to 2002 as detailed above.
Earnings from land, house and condominium operations decreased
significantly in 2003 compared to 2002 due to a decline in
inventory of completed units available for sale. Based on
current information, sales will increase moderately during 2004.
However, municipal approval of land inventory or the purchase of
approved land is required to continue this upward trend into
2005 and beyond.
Earnings from hotel, casino and resort properties could be
constrained by recessionary pressures, international tensions
and competition.
Earnings from oil and gas operations were $45.4 million in
2003 as compared to $33.4 million in 2002. The increase was
due to the inclusion of TransTexas in our operating results in
2003.
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Gain on property transactions from continuing operations
decreased by $1.9 million during 2003 as compared to 2002
due to the size and number of transactions.
A loss on sale of other assets of $1.5 million was recorded
in 2003 as compared to $0.4 million loss in 2002.
A write-down of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments of $19.8 million, pertaining to our investment
in the Philip notes, was recorded in 2003 as compared to a
write-down of $8.5 million in 2002. These write downs
relate to our investment in Philip Services Corp., which filed
for bankruptcy protection in June 2003.
A write-down of a limited partnership investment of
$3.8 million was recorded in 2002. There was no such
write-down in 2003.
A gain on sale of marketable equity securities of
$2.6 million was recorded in 2003. There was no such gain
in 2002.
Minority interest in the net earnings of Stratosphere
Corporation was $1.9 million during 2002. As a result of
the acquisition of the minority interest in December 2002, there
was no minority interest in Stratosphere in 2003 or thereafter.
Minority interest in the net earnings of TransTexas was
$1.3 million during 2003.
Income from continuing operations before income taxes decreased
by $24.7 million in 2003 as compared to 2002, as detailed
above.
An income tax benefit of $16.8 million was recorded in 2003
as compared to an expense of $10.1 million in 2002. The
effective tax rate on earnings of taxable subsidiaries was
positively affected in 2003 by a reduction in the valuation
allowance in deferred tax assets. We expect our effective tax
rate on earnings of taxable subsidiaries to increase
significantly in 2004.
Income from continuing operations increased by $2.1 million
in 2003 as compared to 2002, as detailed above.
Income from discontinued operations increased by
$4.1 million in 2003 as compared to 2002, primarily due to
gains on property dispositions.
Net earnings for 2003 increased by $6.2 million as compared
to 2002 primarily due to oil and gas net operating income of
$15.9 million in 2003, decreased income tax expense of
$26.8 million, decreased write-down of limited partnership
interests of $3.8 million, increased earnings from hotel
and casino operations of $13.9 million, increased gain on
the sale of marketable equity securities of $2.6 million
and an increase in income from discontinued operations of
$4.1 million which was partially offset by an increase in
depreciation, depletion and amortization of $16.9 million,
an increase in the write-down of marketable equity and debt
securities and other investments of $11.3 million,
decreased earnings from land, house and condominium operations
of $17.2 million, decreased interest income of
$8.0 million and decreased equity in earnings of
GB Holdings of $3.8 million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
March 31, 2005 and 2004
Net cash provided by operating activities was $37.0 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to
$39.3 million in the comparable period of 2004. This
decrease was primarily due to an increase in restricted cash
($8.7 million), an increase in due from brokers
($2.5 million), a decrease in accounts payable and accrued
expenses ($11.6 million) and a decrease in discontinued
operations ($2.4 million), partially offset by an increase
in cash flow from other operations ($0.1 million), a
decrease in receivables and other assets ($14.1 million), a
decrease in land and construction-in-progress
($6.4 million), and an increase in deferred income tax
expense ($2.3 million).
Net cash provided by operating activities was $98.0 million
for 2004 as compared to $32.9 million for 2003. This
increase of $65.1 million was primarily due to an increase
in oil and gas operations ($28.7 million) and hotel and
casino operations ($26.4 million), an increase in interest
income ($21.8 million), repayment of accounts payable and
accrued expenses in 2003 and increased accounts payable and
accrued expenses in 2004
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($134.6 million) and an increase in cash flow from other
operations ($10.0 million), partially offset by an increase
in interest expense ($22.6 million), an increase in due
from brokers ($123.0 million) and an increase in
receivables and other assets ($14.2 million).
The following table reflects, at March 31, 2005, our
contractual cash obligations, subject to certain conditions, due
over the indicated periods and when they come due (in $millions):
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4.2 |
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8.9 |
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180.0 |
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833.0 |
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307.0 |
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184.2 |
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188.8 |
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Mortgages
During the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004,
approximately $1.0 million and $1.7 million of
mortgage principal amounts were repaid. During the years ended
December 31, 2004 and 2003, approximately $5.2 million
and $6.5 million, respectively, of mortgage principal were
repaid. These amounts do not include mortgage debt repaid in
connection with sales of real estate. In 2004, mortgage
financing proceeds were $10.0 million on commercial condo
units located New York City. In May 2003, we obtained mortgage
financing in the principal amount of $20.0 million on a
distribution facility located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. We
intend to use asset sale, financing and refinancing proceeds for
new investments.
Long-Term Debt
In January 2004, ACEP issued senior secured notes due 2012. The
notes, in the aggregate principal amount of $215.0 million,
bear interest at the rate of 7.85% per annum. ACEP used the
proceeds of the offering for the Arizona Charlies
acquisitions, to repay intercompany indebtedness and for
distributions to AREH. ACEP also has a $20.0 million credit
facility. The restrictions imposed by ACEPs senior secured
notes and the credit facility likely will preclude our receiving
payments from the operations of our principal hotel and gaming
properties. ACEP accounted for 67% of our revenues and 34% of
our operating income in 2004.
ACEPs 7.85% senior secured notes due 2012 restrict
the payment of cash dividends or distributions by ACEP, the
purchase of its equity interests, the purchase, redemption,
defeasance or acquisition of debt subordinated to ACEPs
notes and investments as restricted payments.
ACEPs notes also prohibit the incurrence of debt, or the
issuance of disqualified or preferred stock, as defined, by
ACEP, with certain exceptions, provided that ACEP may incur debt
or issue disqualified stock if, immediately after such
incurrence or issuance, the ratio of consolidated cash flow to
fixed charges (each as defined) for the most recently ended four
full fiscal quarters for which internal financial statements are
available immediately preceding the date on which such
additional indebtedness is incurred or disqualified stock or
preferred stock is issued would have been at least 2.0 to 1.0,
determined on a pro forma basis giving effect to the debt
incurrence or issuance. As of March 31, 2005, this ratio
was 1.1 to 1.0. The ACEP notes also restrict the creation of
liens, the sale of assets, mergers, consolidations or sales of
substantially all of its assets, the lease or grant of a
license, concession, other agreements to occupy, manage or use
our assets, the issuance of capital stock of restricted
subsidiaries and certain related party transactions. The ACEP
notes allow ACEP to incur indebtedness, among other things, of
up to $50 million under credit facilities, non-recourse
financing of up to $15 million to finance the construction,
purchase or lease of personal or real property used in its
business, permitted affiliate subordinated indebtedness (as
defined), the issuance of additional 7.85% senior secured
notes due 2012 in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
2.0 times net cash proceeds received from equity offerings and
permitted affiliate subordinated debt, and additional
indebtedness of up to $10.0 million.
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Additionally, ACEPs senior secured revolving credit
facility allows for borrowings of up to $20.0 million,
including the issuance of letters of credit of up to
$10.0 million. Loans made under the senior secured
revolving facility will mature and the commitments under them
will terminate in January 2008. At March 31, 2005, there
were not any borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under
the facility. The facility contains restrictive covenants
similar to those contained in the 7.85% senior secured
notes due 2012. In addition, the facility requires that, as of
the last date of each fiscal quarter, ACEPs ratio of net
property, plant and equipment for key properties, as defined, to
consolidated first lien debt be not less than 5.0 to 1.0 and
ACEPs ratio of consolidated first lien debt to
consolidated cash flow not be more than 1.0 to 1.0. At
March 31, 2005, these ratios were 86.3 to 1.0 and 0.0 to
1.0, respectively.
On May 12, 2004, we and AREP Finance issued senior notes
due 2012. The notes, in the aggregate principal amount of
$353.0 million, and priced at 99.266% of principal amount,
bear interest at a rate of
81/8% per
annum. The notes are guaranteed by AREH. Net proceeds from the
offering have been and will continue to be used for general
business purposes, including to pursue our primary business
strategy of acquiring undervalued assets in either our existing
lines of business or other businesses and to provide additional
capital to grow our existing businesses.
On February 7, 2005, we and AREP Finance issued senior
notes due 2013. The notes, in the aggregate principal amount of
$480 million, bear interest at a rate of
71/8% per
annum. The notes are guaranteed by AREH. Net proceeds from the
offering have been used to fund the acquisition of TransTexas
and to pay related fees and expenses, and will be used for
general business purposes.
Our
81/8% senior
notes due 2012 and
71/8% notes
due 2013 restrict the payment of cash dividends or
distributions, the purchase of equity interests or the purchase,
redemption, defeasance or acquisition of debt subordinated to
the
81/8% senior
notes due 2012 and
71/8% notes
due 2013. The notes also restrict the incurrence of debt, or the
issuance of disqualified stock, as defined, with certain
exceptions, provided that we may incur debt or issue
disqualified stock if, immediately after such incurrence or
issuance, the ratio of the aggregate principal amount of all
outstanding indebtedness of AREP and its subsidiaries on a
consolidated basis to the tangible net worth of AREP and its
subsidiaries on a consolidated basis would have been less than
1.75 to 1.0. As of March 31, 2005, such ratio was 0.76 to
1.0. In addition, both issues of notes require that on each
quarterly determination date that the Fixed Charge Coverage
Ratio of us and the guarantor of the notes (currently only AREH)
for the four consecutive fiscal quarters most recently completed
prior to such quarterly determination date be at least 1.5 to
1.0. For the four quarters ended March 31, 2005, such ratio
was 2.44 to 1.0. If the ratio is less than 1.5 to 1.0, we will
be deemed to have satisfied this test if there is deposited
cash, which together with cash previously deposited for such
purpose and not released, equal to the amount of interest
payable on the notes for one year. If, at any subsequent
quarterly determination date, the ratio is at least 1.5 to 1.0,
the deposited funds will be released to us. The notes also
require, on each quarterly determination date, that the ratio of
total unencumbered assets, as defined, to the principal amount
of unsecured indebtedness, as defined, be greater than 1.5 to
1.0 as of the last day of the most recently completed fiscal
quarter. As of March 31, 2005, this ratio was 2.90 to 1.0.
The notes also restrict the creation of liens, mergers,
consolidations and sales of substantially all of our assets, and
transactions with affiliates. As of March 31, 2005, based
upon these tests, on a pro forma basis, giving effect to the
issuance of the
71/8% notes
due 2013, we and AREH could have incurred up to approximately
$1.5 billion of additional indebtedness.
The operating subsidiary of NEG Holding, of which we have agreed
to acquire a membership interest, has a credit agreement which
contains covenants that have the effect of restricting dividends
or distributions. These, together with the ACEP indenture and
the indenture governing the notes, likely will preclude our
receiving payments from the operations of our principal hotel
and casino and certain of our oil and gas properties.
Asset Sales and Purchases
In the three months ended March 31, 2005, we sold four
rental real estate properties and a golf resort for
approximately $51.9 million which were encumbered by
mortgage debt of approximately $10.7 million. The mortgage
debt was repaid from the sale proceeds. Net proceeds from the
sale or disposal of portfolio properties
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totaled approximately $41.2 million in the three months
ended March 31, 2005. During the comparable period of 2004,
net proceeds totaled approximately $25.3 million.
Of the five properties, we sold one financing lease property for
approximately $8.4 million which was encumbered by mortgage
debt of approximately $3.8 million. The carrying value of
this property was approximately $8.2 million; therefore, we
recognized a gain on sale of approximately $0.2 million in
the three months ended March 31, 2005, which is included in
income from continuing operations. We sold four operating
properties for approximately $43.5 million which was
encumbered by mortgage debt of approximately $6.9 million.
The carrying value of these properties was approximately
$24.8 million. We recognized a gain on the sale of
approximately $18.7 million in the three months ended
March 31, 2005, which is included in income from
discontinued operations.
During the year ended December 31, 2004, we sold
57 rental real estate properties for approximately
$245.4 million, which were encumbered by mortgage debt of
approximately $93.8 million which was repaid from the sales
proceeds. As of December 31, 2004, we had entered into
conditional sales contracts or letters of intent for 15
additional rental real estate properties, all of which contracts
or letters of intent are subject to purchasers due
diligence and other closing conditions. Selling prices for the
properties covered by the contracts or letters of intent would
total approximately $97.9 million. These properties are
encumbered by mortgage debt of approximately $36.0 million.
Net proceeds from the sale or disposal of portfolio properties
totaled approximately $151.6 million in the year ended
December 31, 2004. During 2003, net sales proceeds totaled
approximately $20.6 million.
At March 31, 2005, we had 11 properties under contract or
as to which letters of intent had been executed by the potential
purchaser, all of which contracts or letters of intent are
subject to purchasers due diligence and other closing
conditions. Selling prices for the properties covered by the
contracts or letters of intent would total approximately
$45.5 million. These properties are encumbered by mortgage
debt of approximately $25.3 million.
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures for real estate, oil and gas operations,
hotel and casino and hotel and resort operations were
approximately $4.8 million and $1.7 million during the
three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively,
and $63.8 million and $34.0 million during the years
ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. In the year
ended December 31, 2004, we acquired a property for
approximately $14.6 million, a hotel and resort property
for approximately $16.5 million and development property
for approximately $62.2 million, the latter two acquired in
the Grand Harbor acquisition.
Leases
In 2003, 17 leases covering 17 rental real estate
properties and representing approximately $2.2 million in
annual rentals expired. Twelve leases originally representing
$1.6 million in annual rental income were renewed for
$1.4 million in annual rentals. Such renewals are generally
for a term of five years. Five properties with annual rental
income of $0.6 million were not renewed.
In 2004, 11 leases covering 11 rental real estate
properties and representing approximately $1.8 million in
annual rentals expired. Eight leases representing
$1.5 million in annual rental income were renewed for
$1.5 million in annual rentals. Such renewals are generally
for a term of five years. Three properties with annual rentals
of $0.3 million were not renewed.
In 2005, 14 leases covering 24 rental real estate
properties representing approximately $3.6 million in
annual rentals are scheduled to expire. Six leases representing
approximately $2.9 million in annual rentals were renewed
for approximately $2.9 million. Such renewals are generally
for a term of 10 years. Three properties with annual
rentals of approximately $0.2 million have not been
renewed. The status of five properties with annual rentals of
approximately $0.5 million has not yet been determined.
On March 31, 2004, we distributed to holders of record of
our preferred units, as of March 12, 2004, 489,657
additional preferred units. Pursuant to the terms of the
preferred units, on March 4, 2005, we declared
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our scheduled annual preferred unit distribution payable in
additional preferred units at the rate of 5% of the liquidation
preference of $10.00. On March 31, 2005, we distributed to
holders of record as of March 15, 2005, 514,133 additional
preferred units. In March 2005, the number of authorized
preferred units was increased to 10,900,000.
Our preferred units are subject to redemption at our option on
any payment date, and the preferred units must be redeemed by us
on or before March 31, 2010. The redemption price is
payable, at our option, subject to the indenture, either all in
cash or by the issuance of depositary units, in either case, in
an amount equal to the liquidation preference of the preferred
units plus any accrued but unpaid distributions thereon.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents |
Our cash and cash equivalents and investment in
U.S. government and agency obligations increased by
$455.1 million during the three months ended March 31,
2005 primarily due to proceeds from the issuance of our
71/8% senior
notes due 2013 ($471.5 million), property sales proceeds
($41.2 million), cash provided by operations
($27.3 million) and repayment of affiliates debt
securities ($2.7 million), partially offset by purchase of
equity securities ($66.3 million), repayment of affiliate
debt ($16.6 million), capital expenditures
($4.8 million) and other ($6.4 million).
Our cash and cash equivalents and investment in
U.S. government and agency obligations increased by
$305.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2004
primarily due to proceeds from the issuance of our
81/8% senior
notes due 2012 and ACEPs 7.85% senior secured notes
due 2012 in the aggregate ($565.4 million), property sales
proceeds ($151.6 million), proceeds from the sale of
marketable equity in the aggregate and debt securities
($90.6 million), repayment of mezzanine loans
($49.1 million), cash provided by operations
($98.0 million), guaranteed payment from NEG Holding
($16.0 million), proceeds from mortgages payable
($10.0 million) and proceeds from the sale of other assets
($3.8 million) partially offset by the purchase of debt
securities ($245.2 million), purchase of the Arizona
Charlies ($125.9 million), the Grand Harbor and Oak
Harbor acquisition ($78.6 million), purchase of debt
securities of affiliates ($65.5 million), purchase of
Atlantic Holdings debt ($36 million), repayment of
affiliate debt ($25.0 million), capital expenditures
($63.8 million), rental real estate acquisitions
($14.6 million), periodic principal payments
($14.6 million) and other ($10.0 million).
Of our cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2004,
approximately $75.2 million is at ACEP. The terms of
ACEPs 7.85% senior secured notes and its revolving
credit facility restrict dividends and distributions to us, as
well as redemptions of equity interests and other transactions
that would make the cash available to AREP and its other
subsidiaries.
We received net proceeds of approximately $471.5 million
from the issuance, in February 2005, of our
71/8% senior
notes due 2013. Our cash has been used to fund the
$180 million acquisition of TransTexas, and for general
business purposes, including to pursue our primary business
strategy of acquiring undervalued assets in either our existing
lines of business or other businesses and to provide additional
capital to grow our businesses.
On April 6, 2005, we acquired 100% of the equity of
TransTexas, an oil and gas exploration and production company,
for a purchase price of $180.0 million in cash.
During December 2004, we acquired the following:
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issued by TransTexas, or the TransTexas Notes, for
$28.2 million in cash, which included $0.7 million of
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All of the membership interests of Mid River, the assets of
which consist of $38.0 million principal amount of term
loans outstanding under the term loan and security agreement,
dated as of November 16, 2004, among Panaco, as borrower,
the lenders (as defined therein) and Mid River as administrative
agent, or the Panaco Debt, and $0.1 million of accrued
interest, through December 6, 2004, for $38.1 million
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$37.0 million principal amount of 3% notes due 2008
issued by Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings LLC, or Atlantic
Holdings, or the Atlantic Holdings Notes, for $36.0 million
in cash. |
On May 26, 2004, ACEP acquired two Las Vegas hotels and
casinos, Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona
Charlies Boulder, from Mr. Icahn and an entity
affiliated with Mr. Icahn, for aggregate consideration of
$125.9 million. At the closing of those acquisitions, AREH
transferred 100% of the common stock of Stratosphere to ACEP. As
a result, ACEP owns and operates three gaming and entertainment
properties in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
In October 2003, pursuant to a purchase agreement dated as of
May 16, 2003, we acquired all of the debt and 50% of the
equity securities of NEG from entities affiliated with
Mr. Icahn for an aggregate consideration of approximately
$148.1 million plus approximately $6.7 million of
accrued interest on the debt securities.
In July 2004, we acquired Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor, two
waterfront communities in Vero Beach, Florida. The communities
include three golf courses, a tennis complex, fitness center,
beach club and an assisted living facility. In addition, we
acquired approximately 400 acres of land to the north of
Grand Harbor which currently has entitlements to build
approximately 600 homes and an 18 hole golf course. The total
purchase price was approximately $75.0 million.
In January 2004, we purchased a 34,422 square foot
commercial condominium unit in New York City for approximately
$14.5 million.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements. As of
March 31, 2005, AREH was the sole guarantor of each of the
81/8%
senior notes due 2012 and the
71/8%
senior notes due 2013 issued by us. In conjunction with our
issuance of each series of the senior notes, we loaned AREH
substantially all of the proceeds from the issuance of those
notes on substantially similar terms as those contained in the
notes. Since AREHs financial statements already reflect
this obligation, AREH does not expect the guarantees to have a
material impact on its financial condition, revenues, expenses
or results of operations.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or
GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities. Among others, estimates are used when accounting
for valuation of investments, recognition of casino revenues and
promotional allowances and estimated costs to complete its land,
house and condominium developments. Estimates and assumptions
are evaluated on an ongoing basis and are based on historical
and other factors believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances. The results of these estimates may form the basis
of the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities and may
not be readily apparent from other sources. Actual results,
under conditions and circumstances different from those assumed,
may differ from estimates.
We accounted for our acquisitions of NEG, TransTexas and the
Arizona Charlies hotels and casinos as assets transferred
between entities under common control which requires that they
be accounted for at historical costs similar to a pooling of
interests. NEGs investment in NEG Holding constitutes a
variable interest entity. In accordance with GAAP, we have
determined that NEG is not the primary beneficiary of NEG
Holding and therefore we do not consolidate NEG Holding in our
consolidated financial statements.
We believe the following accounting policies are critical to our
business operations and the understanding of results of
operations and affect the more significant judgments and
estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial
statements.
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Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of |
Long-lived assets held and used by us and long-lived assets to
be disposed of, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances, such as vacancies and rejected leases,
indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable.
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In performing the review for recoverability, we estimate the
future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset
and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected future
cash flows, undiscounted and without interest charges, is less
than the carrying amount of the asset an impairment loss is
recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss for long-lived
assets that we expect to hold and use is based on the fair value
of the asset. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported
at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.
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Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation |
On an ongoing basis, we assess the potential liabilities related
to any lawsuits or claims brought against us. While it is
typically very difficult to determine the timing and ultimate
outcome of such actions, we use our best judgment to determine
if it is probable that we will incur an expense related to the
settlement or final adjudication of such matters and whether a
reasonable estimation of such probable loss, if any, can be
made. In assessing probable losses, we make estimates of the
amount of insurance recoveries, if any. We accrue a liability
when we believe a loss is probable and the amount of loss can be
reasonably estimated. Due to the inherent uncertainties related
to the eventual outcome of litigation and potential insurance
recovery, it is possible that certain matters may be resolved
for amounts materially different from any provisions or
disclosures that we have previously made.
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Marketable Equity and Debt Securities and Investment in
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations |
Investments in equity and debt securities are classified as
either held-to-maturity or available for sale for accounting
purposes. Investment in U.S. government and agency
obligations are classified as available for sale. Available for
sale securities are carried at fair value on our balance sheet.
Unrealized holding gains and losses are excluded from earnings
and reported as a separate component of partners equity.
Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at amortized cost.
A decline in the market value of any held-to-maturity security
below cost that is deemed to be other than temporary results in
a reduction in carrying amount to fair value. The impairment is
charged to earnings and a new cost basis for the security is
established. Dividend income is recorded when declared and
interest income is recognized when earned.
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Mortgages and Notes Receivable |
We have generally not recognized any profit in connection with
the property sales in which certain purchase money mortgages
receivable were taken back. Such profits are being deferred and
will be recognized when the principal balances on the purchase
money mortgages are received.
We engage in real estate lending, including making second
mortgage or secured mezzanine loans to developers for the
purpose of developing single-family homes, luxury garden
apartments or commercial properties. These loans are subordinate
to construction financing and we target an interest rate in
excess of 20% per annum. However interest is not paid
periodically and is due at maturity or earlier from unit sales
or refinancing proceeds. We defer recognition of interest income
on mezzanine loans pending receipt of principal and interest
payments.
Revenue from real estate sales and related costs are recognized
at the time of closing primarily by specific identification. We
follow the guidelines for profit recognition set forth by
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement
No. 66, Accounting for Sales of Real Estate.
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Casino Revenues and Promotional Allowances |
We recognize revenues in accordance with industry practice.
Casino revenue is recorded as the net win from gaming
activities, the difference between gaming wins and losses.
Casino revenues are net of accruals for anticipated payouts of
progressive and certain other slot machine jackpots. Revenues
include the retail value of rooms, food and beverage and other
items that are provided to customers on a complimentary basis. A
corresponding amount is deducted as promotional allowances. The
cost of such complimentaries is included in Hotel and
casino operating expenses. We also reward customers,
through the use of loyalty programs, with
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points based on amounts wagered, that can be redeemed for a
specified period of time for cash. We deduct the cash incentive
amounts from casino revenue.
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Natural Gas Production Imbalances |
We account for natural gas production imbalances using the sales
method, whereby we recognize revenue on all natural gas sold to
our customers notwithstanding the fact its ownership may be less
than 100% of the natural gas sold. We record liabilities for
imbalances greater than our proportionate share of remaining
natural gas reserves.
From time to time, we enter into commodity price swap agreements
(the Hedge Agreements) to reduce our exposure to price risk in
the spot market for natural gas. We follow Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 (SFAS 133),
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities, which was amended by Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 138, Accounting for Certain
Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities. These
pronouncements established accounting and reporting standards
for derivative instruments and for hedging activities, which
generally require recognition of all derivatives as either
assets or liabilities in the balance sheet at their fair value.
The accounting for changes in fair value depends on the intended
use of the derivative and its resulting designation. We elected
not to designate these instruments as hedges for accounting
purposes, accordingly both realized and unrealized gains and
losses are included in oil and natural gas sales.
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Oil and Natural Gas Properties |
We utilize the full cost method of accounting for our crude oil
and natural gas properties. Under the full cost method, all
productive and nonproductive costs incurred in connection with
the acquisition, exploration and development of crude oil and
natural gas reserves are capitalized and amortized on the
units-of-production method based upon total proved reserves. The
costs of unproven properties are excluded from the amortization
calculation until the individual properties are evaluated and a
determination is made as to whether reserves exist. Conveyances
of properties, including gains or losses on abandonments of
properties, are treated as adjustments to the cost of crude oil
and natural gas properties, with no gain or loss recognized.
Under the full cost method, the net book value of oil and
natural gas properties, less related deferred income taxes, may
not exceed the estimated after-tax future net revenues from
proved oil and natural gas properties, discounted at
10% per year (the ceiling limitation). In arriving at
estimated future net revenues, estimated lease operating
expenses, development costs, abandonment costs, and certain
production related and ad-valorem taxes are deducted. In
calculating future net revenues, prices and costs in effect at
the time of the calculation are held constant indefinitely,
except for changes, which are fixed and determinable by existing
contracts. The net book value is compared to the ceiling
limitation on a quarterly basis.
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Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations |
We account for our asset retirement obligation under Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143 (SFAS 143),
Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.
SFAS 143 provides accounting requirements for costs
associated with legal obligations to retire tangible, long-lived
assets. Under SFAS 143, an asset retirement obligation is
needed at fair value in the period in which it is incurred by
increasing the carrying amount for the related long-lived asset.
In each subsequent period, the liability is accreted to its
present value and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the
useful life of the related asset.
No provision has been made for federal, state or local income
taxes on the results of operations generated by partnership
activities as such taxes are the responsibility of the partners.
Stratosphere Corporation, NEG and TransTexas, our corporate
subsidiaries, account for their income taxes under the asset and
liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of
existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases
and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards.
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted
tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in
which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered
or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of
a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that
includes the enactment date.
Management periodically evaluates all evidence, both positive
and negative, in determining whether a valuation allowance to
reduce the carrying value of deferred tax assets is still
needed. In 2004 and 2003, we concluded, based on the projected
allocations of taxable income, that our corporate subsidiaries,
NEG, Stratosphere and TransTexas, more likely than not will
realize a partial benefit from their deferred tax assets and
loss carryforwards. Ultimate realization of the deferred tax
asset is dependent upon, among other factors, our corporate
subsidiaries ability to generate sufficient taxable income
within the carryforward periods and is subject to change
depending on the tax laws in effect in the years in which the
carryforwards are used.
Properties held for investment, other than those accounted for
under the financing method, are carried at cost less accumulated
depreciation unless declines in the value of the properties are
considered other than temporary at which time the property is
written down to net realizable value. Properties held for sale
are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Such
properties are no longer depreciated and their operations are
included in discontinued operations. A property is classified as
held for sale at the time we determine that the criteria in
SFAS 144 have been met.
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BUSINESS
Introduction
AREP is a diversified holding company engaged in a variety of
businesses. Our primary business strategy is to continue to grow
our core businesses, including real estate, gaming and
entertainment, and oil and gas. In addition, we seek to acquire
undervalued assets and companies that are distressed or in out
of favor industries.
Our businesses currently include rental real estate; real estate
development; hotel and resort operations; hotel and casino
operations; oil and gas exploration and production; and
investments in equity and debt securities. We may also seek
opportunities in other sectors, including energy, industrial
manufacturing and insurance and asset management.
In continuation of our strategy to grow our core businesses, we
have recently acquired, and have entered into agreements to
acquire, additional gaming and entertainment, real estate and
oil and gas assets from unrelated parties and affiliates of
Mr. Icahn.
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American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC.
On May 26, 2004, our subsidiary, American Casino &
Entertainment Properties LLC, or ACEP, acquired two Las Vegas
hotels and casinos, Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona
Charlies Boulder for aggregate consideration of
$125.9 million. At that date, AREH transferred 100% of the
common stock of Stratosphere Corporation, which owns and
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Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor. In July 2004, we acquired
Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor, two waterfront communities in Vero
Beach, Florida. The communities include three golf courses, a
tennis complex, fitness center, beach club and an assisted
living facility. In addition, we acquired approximately
400 acres of land to the north of Grand Harbor which
currently has entitlements to build approximately 600 homes
and an 18 hole golf course. The total purchase price was
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NEG Holding LLC. We currently own 50.01% of the
outstanding common stock of NEG, and all of its approximately
$148.6 million aggregate principal amount of notes. NEG
owns a membership interest in NEG Holding LLC. NEG Holding owns
100% of NEG Operating LLC, an oil and gas exploration and
production company. We have entered into an agreement to acquire
the other membership interest in NEG Holding for an aggregate of
up to 11,344,828 of depositary units, valued at $29.00 per
unit, or an aggregate of up to $329 million. The number of
depositary units is subject to reduction based upon NEG
Holdings oil and gas reserve reports, as of
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TransTexas Gas Corporation. On December 6, 2004, we
purchased $27.5 million aggregate principal amount of term
notes issued by TransTexas, or the TransTexas Notes, which
constitutes 100% of the outstanding term notes of TransTexas. On
April 6, 2005, we completed the acquisition of 100% of the
equity of TransTexas, an oil and gas exploration and production
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Panaco, Inc. On December 6, 2004, we purchased
$38.0 million aggregate principal amount of term loans
issued by Panaco, which constitutes 100% of the outstanding term
loans of Panaco, or the Panaco Debt. We have entered into an
agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of Panaco, an oil and
gas exploration and production company, for up to 4,310,345
depositary units, valued at $29.00 per unit, or an
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GB Holdings, Inc. We currently own approximately 36.3% of
the outstanding common stock of GB Holdings. On
December 27, 2004, we purchased $37.0 million
principal amount of the 3% notes due September 2008 issued
by GB Holdings subsidiary, Atlantic Holdings, bringing our
ownership of that debt to approximately $63.9 million
principal amount, or approximately 96.4% of the principal amount
outstanding. The notes may be paid in full, at the option of the
holders of a majority of their principal amount, with common
stock of Atlantic Holdings. Atlantic Holdings owns 100% of ACE
Gaming LLC, the owner and operator of The Sands Hotel and Casino
located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. We have entered into an
agreement to acquire an additional approximate 41.2% of the
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common stock of GB Holdings and approximately 11.3% of the fully
diluted common stock of Atlantic Holdings for an aggregate of
413,793 depositary units, valued at $29.00 per unit, or an
aggregate of $12.0 million plus up to an additional 206,897
depositary units, valued at $29.00 per unit, or an
additional $6.0 million, if Atlantic Holdings meets certain
earnings targets during 2005 and 2006. On May 17, 2005, we
(1) converted $28.8 million in principal amount of the
Atlantic Holdings Notes into 1,898,181 shares of Atlantic
Holdings common stock and (2) exercised warrants to acquire
997,620 shares of Atlantic Holdings common stock. Also on
May 17, 2005, affiliates of Mr. Icahn exercised
warrants to acquire 1,133,283 shares of Atlantic Holdings
common stock. As a result of these transactions AREP and the
affiliates of Mr. Icahn collectively own approximately
58.3% of the outstanding common stock of Atlantic Holding. Upon
completion of this acquisition, we will own approximately 77.5%
of the outstanding GB Holdings common stock and approximately
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Pending Acquisitions
The following describes the terms of the agreements for the
acquisitions of NEG Holding, Panaco and GB Holding, which
acquisitions have not been completed.
On January 21, 2005, we entered into a membership interest
purchase agreement with Gascon, Cigas, and Astral, pursuant to
which we will purchase Gascons managing membership
interest in NEG Holding for a purchase price of up to 11,344,828
of our depositary units, valued at $29.00 per unit, or an
aggregate of up to $329.0 million. Gascon, Cigas and Astral
are all directly or indirectly wholly owned by Mr. Icahn. The
number of depositary units to be issued was based on NEG
Holdings estimates of its and its subsidiaries oil
and gas reserves. The reserve estimates are subject to
confirmation by independent oil and gas reserve engineers, and
the number of depositary units to be issued is subject to
reduction, but not an increase, in accordance with the reserves
determined by the engineers. The other member of NEG Holding is
NEG, of which 50.01% of the common stock is owned by us. The NEG
purchase agreement contains customary representations and
warranties, indemnification provisions, covenants regarding the
conduct of business prior to closing and conditions to closing.
The closing of the transactions contemplated by the NEG purchase
agreement is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain
conditions, including, for each of the parties, no action or
proceeding by any governmental authority or other person shall
have been instituted or threatened which (1) might have a
material adverse effect on NEG Holding or (2) could enjoin,
restrain or prohibit, or could result in substantial damages in
respect of, any provision of the purchase agreement or the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by the purchase
agreement. With respect to us, the closing of the transactions
contemplated by the NEG purchase agreement is also subject to
(1) the satisfaction or waiver of the condition that no
material adverse change with respect to NEG Holding shall have
occurred and no event shall have occurred which, in our
reasonable judgment, is reasonably likely to have a material
adverse effect and (2) the receipt of NEG Holdings
oil and gas reserve reports. Gascon has agreed to indemnify us,
up to a maximum liability equal to the purchase price, against,
and agreed to hold us harmless from, any and all losses we incur
associated with any breach of or any inaccuracy in any
representation or warranty made by Cigas and Astral or Gascon,
as applicable, in the purchase agreement, or any breach of or
failure by Cigas and Astral to perform any of their respective
covenants or obligations set out or contemplated in the NEG
purchase agreement. A company wholly-owned by Mr. Icahn has
agreed to guarantee all the duties and obligations of Gascon
under the NEG purchase agreement.
NEG Holding is developing and exploiting existing properties by
drilling development and exploratory wells, and recompleting and
reworking existing wells. NEG Holding anticipates that it will
continue its drilling operations on existing properties and will
selectively participate in drilling opportunities generated by
third parties. NEG Holding also seeks to acquire existing
producing properties or interests in them.
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On January 21, 2005, we and National Offshore LP, or
National Offshore, the 1% general partnership interest of which
and the 99% limited partnership interest of which are owned,
respectively, by two limited liability companies, each of which
is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours, entered into an agreement
and plan of merger with Highcrest, Arnos Corp., or Arnos, and
Panaco pursuant to which Panaco will merge with and into
National Offshore, all of the common stock of Panaco will be
canceled and cease to exist, and Highcrest and Arnos will be
paid merger consideration of up to 4,310,345 depositary units,
valued at $29.00 per unit, or an aggregate of up to
$125.0 million. Highcrest and Arnos are indirectly
wholly-owned by Mr. Icahn. The number of depositary units
to be issued was based on Panacos estimates of its oil and
gas reserves. The reserve estimates are subject to confirmation
by independent oil and gas reserve engineers, and the number of
depositary units to be issued is subject to reduction, but not
an increase, in accordance with the reserves determined by the
engineers. Immediately following the merger, we will contribute
each of the general partner and limited partner interests of
National Offshore to AREH and AREH will contribute such limited
partnership interest to AREP Oil & Gas. The Panaco
merger agreement contains customary representations and
warranties, indemnification provisions, covenants regarding the
conduct of business prior to closing and conditions to closing.
The closing of the transactions contemplated by the Panaco
merger agreement is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of
certain conditions, including, for each of the parties, no
action or proceeding by any governmental authority or other
person shall have been instituted or threatened which
(1) might have a material adverse effect on Panaco or
(2) could enjoin, restrain or prohibit, or could result in
substantial damages in respect of, any provision of the merger
agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated
by the merger agreement. With respect to National Offshore, the
closing of the transactions contemplated by the Panaco merger
agreement is also subject to (1) the satisfaction or waiver
of the condition that no material adverse change with respect to
Panaco shall have occurred and no event shall have occurred
which, in the reasonable judgment of National Offshore, is
reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect and
(2) the receipt of Panacos oil and gas reserve
reports. The condition that Panacos oil and gas reserve
reports be received has been satisfied. Highcrest and Arnos have
agreed to indemnify National Offshore, up to a maximum liability
equal to the purchase price, against, and agreed to hold it
harmless from, any and all losses it incurs associated with any
breach of or any inaccuracy in any representation or warranty
made by Highcrest and Arnos in the merger agreement, or any
breach of or failure by Highcrest and Arnos to perform any of
their covenants or obligations set out or contemplated in the
merger agreement. A company wholly-owned by Mr. Icahn has
agreed to guarantee all duties and obligations of Highcrest and
Arnos under the Panaco merger agreement.
Panaco is an oil and gas exploration and production company
focused primarily on opportunities in the Gulf Coast Region and
offshore opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico. Panaco is in the
business of selling oil and gas, produced on properties it
leases, to third party purchasers. It obtains reserves of crude
oil and gas by either buying them from others or drilling
developmental and exploratory wells on acquired properties. It
acquires producing properties with a view toward further
exploitation and development, capitalizing on 3-D seismic and
advanced directional drilling technology to recover reserves
that were bypassed or previously overlooked. Highcrest and Arnos
acquired Panaco upon its emergence from bankruptcy in November
2004.
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GB Holdings, Inc. (The Sands) |
On January 21, 2005, we entered into a purchase agreement
with Cyprus, LLC, or Cyprus, pursuant to which we will purchase
4,121,033 shares of common stock of GB Holdings and
1,133,284 shares of common stock of Atlantic Holdings.
Cyprus is indirectly wholly-owned by Mr. Icahn. The
purchase price to be paid under the Sands purchase agreement for
these securities is 413,793 depositary units, valued at
$29.00 per unit, or an aggregate of $12.0 million,
plus up to an additional 206,897 depositary units, valued at
$29.00 per unit, or an aggregate of $6.0 million, to
be paid after closing if Atlantic Holdings meets certain
earnings targets during 2005 and 2006. On May 23, 2005, we
entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Sands Purchase
Agreement. The
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amendment amends Annex A to the Sands Purchase Agreement to
include, among the securities to be purchased by us, shares of
Atlantic Holdings common stock acquired by Cyprus through the
exercise of warrants. The Sands purchase agreement contains
customary representations and warranties, indemnification
provisions, covenants regarding the conduct of business prior to
closing and conditions to closing.
The closing of the transactions contemplated by the Sands
purchase agreement is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of
certain conditions, including, for each of the parties, no
action or proceeding by any governmental authority or other
person shall have been instituted or threatened which
(1) might have a material adverse effect on GB Holdings or
Atlantic Holdings or (2) could enjoin, restrain or
prohibit, or could result in substantial damages in respect of,
any provision of the purchase agreement or the consummation of
the transactions contemplated by the purchase agreement. With
respect to us, the closing of the Sands purchase agreement is
also subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions
(1) that no material adverse change with respect to GB
Holdings or Atlantic Holdings shall have occurred and no event
shall have occurred which, in our reasonable judgment, is
reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect and
(2) that the GB Holdings and Atlantic Holdings
Securities are released from a bank pledge. The condition that
the bank pledge encumbering the GB Holdings common stock be
removed has been satisfied. Cyprus has agreed to indemnify us
against, and agreed to hold us harmless from, any and all losses
we incur associated with any breach of or any inaccuracy in any
representation or warranty made by Cyprus in the purchase
agreement, or any breach of or failure by Cyprus to perform any
of its covenants or obligations set out or contemplated in the
purchase agreement. A company wholly-owned by Mr. Icahn has
agreed to guarantee all duties and obligations of Cyprus under
the Sands purchase agreement.
GB Holdings has no operating activities. Its significant asset
is its investment in Atlantic Holdings, which is the parent
company of ACE Gaming LLC. The principal business activity of
ACE Gaming is its ownership and operation of The Sands Hotel and
Casino. The Sands Hotel and Casino is located in Atlantic City,
New Jersey, on approximately 6.1 acres of land one-half
block from the Boardwalk at Brighton Park between Indiana Avenue
and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. The Sands
Hotel and Casino facility currently consists of a casino and
simulcasting facility with approximately 78,000 square feet
of gaming space containing approximately 2,200 slot machines and
73 table games; two hotels with a total of
620 rooms, including 170 suites; five restaurants; two
cocktail lounges; two private lounges for invited guests; an
800-seat cabaret theater; retail space; an adjacent nine-story
office building with approximately 77,000 square feet of
office space for its executive, financial and administrative
personnel; the People Mover, an elevated, enclosed,
one-way moving sidewalk connecting The Sands Hotel and Casino to
the Boardwalk using air rights granted by an easement from the
City of Atlantic City and garage and surface parking for
approximately 1,750 vehicles.
Under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange, the issuance of
depositary units pursuant to the NEG Purchase Agreement, the
Panaco merger agreement and the Sands Purchase Agreement
requires the approval of the holders of our depositary units.
The solicitation of consent of holders of our depositary units
expires at 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on June 28,
2005. The written consent of affiliates of Mr. Icahn, as record
owners of more than a majority of the depositary units, is
sufficient to approve the issuance of the depositary units in
connection with the Acquisitions. Mr. Icahn intends to have
consents executed and delivered that approve the issuance of the
depositary units.
Rental Real Estate Investments
Our rental real estate operations consist primarily of retail,
office and industrial properties leased to single corporate
tenants. Historically, substantially all of our real estate
assets leased to others have been net-leased under long-term
leases. With certain exceptions, these tenants are required to
pay all expenses relating to the leased property and, therefore,
we are not typically responsible for payment of expenses,
including maintenance, utilities, taxes, insurance or any
capital items associated with such properties.
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To capitalize on favorable real estate market conditions and the
mature nature of our commercial real estate portfolio, we have
offered for sale our rental real estate portfolio. During the
year ended December 31, 2004, we sold 57 rental real
estate properties for approximately $245.4 million. These
properties were encumbered by mortgage debt of approximately
$93.8 million that we repaid from the sale proceeds. As of
December 31, 2004, we owned 71 rental real estate
properties with a book value of approximately
$196.3 million, individually encumbered by mortgage debt
which aggregated approximately $91.9 million. As of
March 31, 2005, we had entered into conditional sales
contracts or letters of intent for 11 rental real estate
properties. Selling prices for the properties covered by the
contracts or letters of intent would total approximately
$45.5 million. These properties are encumbered by mortgage
debt of approximately $25.3 million. Because of the
conditional nature of sales contracts and letters of intent, we
cannot be certain that these properties will be sold. We
continue to seek purchasers for our remaining rental real estate
portfolio. We cannot be certain that we will receive offers
satisfactory to us or, if we receive offers, any of the
properties will ultimately be sold at prices acceptable to us.
From April 1, 2005 through May 31, 2005, we sold five
of these rental real estate properties for approximately
$3.1 million. These properties were unencumbered by
mortgage debt.
We continue to seek opportunities to acquire additional rental
real estate properties. While we believe opportunities in real
estate related acquisitions continue to remain available, there
is increasing competition for these opportunities and the
increased competition affects price and the ability to find
quality assets that provide attractive returns.
Real Estate Development
Our residential home development operations focus primarily on
the construction and sale of single-family homes, custom-built
homes, multi-family homes and residential lots in subdivisions
and in planned communities. Our home building business is
managed by Bayswater Development L.L.C., our wholly-owned
subsidiary. Our long-term investment horizon and operational
expertise allow us to acquire properties with limited current
income and complex entitlement and development issues.
Bayswater currently is developing seven residential subdivisions
in New York, Florida and Massachusetts. In New York, Bayswater
is developing two high-end residential subdivisions in
Westchester County: Penwood, located in Bedford, and Hammond
Ridge, located in Armonk and New Castle. Bayswater also is
seeking approval to develop Pondview Estates which is located in
Patterson and Kent in Putnam County, New York. In Naples,
Florida, Bayswater is building, developing and selling Falling
Waters, a condominium development. In Cape Cod, Massachusetts,
Bayswater is pursuing the development of our New Seabury
property, a proposed luxury second-home waterfront community. In
July 2004, we acquired Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor, residential
waterfront communities in Vero Beach, Florida.
Penwood. Located in Bedford, New York, Penwood consists
of 44 lots situated on 297 acres. The development is
approximately one hour from Manhattan. Homes are situated on
lots that range from 2.1 acres to 14.5 acres. Homes
range in size from 5,400 square feet to 9,600 square
feet. The average selling price of a Penwood home is
$2.4 million, with a range of sales prices between
$2.0 million and $3.4 million. As of December 31,
2004, we have sold 33 of the 44 units and one unit was
under contract.
Hammond Ridge. Located in Armonk and New Castle, New
York, Hammond Ridge consists of 37 single-family lots
situated on 220 acres. The development is approximately
40 minutes from Manhattan. We acquired the land through the
purchase and foreclosure of a bank loan. At the time of
acquisition, the land was unentitled. Purchasers of Hammond
Ridge units may select one of many home designs and many options
and upgrades that we offer or customize designs. The average
selling price of a Hammond Ridge home is $2.1 million, with
a range of prices between $1.6 million and
$2.8 million. From January 2004, when sales commenced,
through December 31, 2004, we have executed sale contracts
for 16 of the 37 homes.
Pondview Estates. Located in Patterson and Kent, New
York, Pondview Estates is a townhouse condominium development on
a 91-acre wooded hillside overlooking an on-site pond. We expect
to build a 50-townhouse condominiums once final approvals are
granted. Pre-sales are expected to begin in 2005.
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Falling Waters. Located in Naples, Florida, Falling
Waters is a 793-unit condominium development on 158 acres
located approximately ten minutes from downtown Naples, Florida.
It is a gated community with 24-hour security. The average
selling price is $200,000. As of December 31, 2004, there
were 175 units remaining to be constructed, 170 of which
have been pre-sold and five of which remain to be sold.
Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor. On July 22, 2004, we
completed the acquisition of these two waterfront communities in
Vero Beach, Florida. As of December 31, 2004, approximately
900 homes had been built and sold in the communities. Grand
Harbor and Oak Harbor include properties in various stages of
development, including 364 improved lots and 36 substantially
finished homes ready for sale. In addition, we acquired
approximately 400 acres of land to the north of Grand
Harbor which currently has entitlements to build approximately
600 homes and an 18 hole golf course. The total
purchase price for the Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor communities
and the additional entitled land was approximately
$75.0 million.
New Seabury Development. Located in Cape Cod,
Massachusetts, New Seabury is a 381 acre resort community
overlooking Nantucket Sound and Marthas Vineyard. There
are approximately 178 acres of land for development. We acquired
the property in bankruptcy in 1998 after community members voted
in favor of our involvement.
Construction has been delayed by a dispute with the Cape Cod
Commission, a Massachusetts regional planning body that claims
that it has jurisdiction to review and approve our proposed
development. We commenced litigation to contest the
Commissions decision to exercise jurisdiction and a
Massachusetts court has ruled that a development proposal of up
to 278 residential units and 145,000 square feet of
commercial space is exempt from the Commissions
jurisdiction. The parties began settlement discussions in late
2004 and on May 12, 2005, the Commission voted in favor of
the settlement agreement resolving the litigation. The
settlement agreement defines the limits of New Seaburys
exempt development projects and establishes development
performance standards to preserve the quality of
environmental resource areas. Under these guidelines, the
agreement will allow New Seabury to develop an additional 450
residences, recreational amenities and commercial space within
New Seabury. New Seabury Properties anticipates beginning the
first phase of its development plans during the summer of 2005.
Additional Developments. We have invested and expect to
continue to invest in undeveloped land and development
properties. We are highly selective in making investments in
residential home development. Currently we are reviewing a wide
variety of potential developments in New York and Florida.
Hotel and Resort Operations
New Seabury Resort. New Seabury is a resort community
overlooking Nantucket Sound and Marthas Vineyard in Cape
Cod, Massachusetts. In addition to our residential development
at New Seabury, we operate a full-service resort. The property
currently includes a golf club with two 18 hole championship
golf courses, the Popponesset Inn, which is a casual waterfront
dining and wedding facility, a private beach club, a fitness
center and a 16 court tennis facility.
We invested a total of $28.0 million to acquire our
interest in New Seabury and have invested approximately
$30.0 million in additional improvements through
December 31, 2004. We have replaced an outdated clubhouse
with a 42,000 square foot state of the art facility which
includes indoor and outdoor dining, a clubroom, banquet
facilities, conference capability, a pro shop, locker rooms, a
snack bar and indoor cart storage. We have constructed a 300,000
gallon per day wastewater treatment plant for resort facilities
and future development. We have built a new 2,500 square
foot state of the art poolside fitness center. We have
reconfigured and reconstructed the Dunes Golf Course. We have
invested capital to reconfigure our two championship golf
courses and maintain their status as a high-end private facility.
Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor. In addition to the
residential development at Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor, we
acquired three golf courses, a tennis complex, fitness center,
beach club and clubhouses and an assisted living facility
located adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway in Vero Beach,
Florida.
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Hotel and Casino Operations
Our primary hotel, casino and resort operations consist of our
ownership of Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower, Arizona
Charlies Decatur and Arizona Charlies Boulder in Las
Vegas, Nevada. Since we acquired the Stratosphere in 1998, we
have invested approximately $118.0 million to, among other
things, build a 1,000-room hotel tower. We acquired Arizona
Charlies Decatur and Arizona Charlies Boulder from
Mr. Icahn and his affiliates for approximately
$125.9 million in May 2004. We also own approximately 36.3%
of the common stock of the holding company that indirectly owns
and operates The Sands Hotel and Casino.
The Stratosphere is situated on approximately 31 acres of
land located at the northern end of the Las Vegas Strip. We
believe the Stratosphere is one of the most recognized landmarks
in Las Vegas. The Stratosphere offers the tallest free-standing
observation tower in the United States and, at 1,149 feet,
it is the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. The
Tower includes an award-winning 336-seat revolving restaurant
with unparalleled views of Las Vegas, known as the Top of the
World, and the highest indoor/outdoor observation deck in Las
Vegas. The Tower also features the three highest amusement rides
in the world, for which we charge a price of $5 to $9 per
ride. On March 10, 2005, we launched a fourth thrill ride,
Insanity, designed to spin passengers in a centrifugal motion at
40-miles per hour over the edge of the Tower. In addition, the
Tower has a cocktail lounge, a wedding chapel and event space.
The Stratospheres casino contains approximately
80,000 square feet of gaming space, with approximately
1,400 slot machines, 48 table games and a race and sports book.
Seven themed restaurants and four lounges, two of which feature
live entertainment, are all located adjacent to the casino.
These facilities have been designed to enable convenient access
to the casino. For the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003
and 2002, approximately 70.6%, 70.1% and 72.4%, respectively, of
the Stratospheres gaming revenue was generated by slot
machine play and 27.4%, 28.0% and 26.8%, respectively, by table
games. The Stratosphere derives its other gaming revenue from
the race and sports book, which primarily serves to attract
customers for slot machines and table games.
The hotel has 2,444 rooms, including 131 suites. The hotel
amenities include a 67,000 square foot pool and a
recreation area with a café, cocktail bar, private cabanas
and a fitness center located on the 8th floor. Beach
Club 25, located on the 25th floor, provides a secluded
adult pool. The Stratosphere is currently in the process of
refurbishing approximately 1,400 of its guest rooms, which is
expected to be completed in 2005. In addition, we own land which
is suitable for additional development, if we determine the
opportunity exists.
The retail center, located on the second floor of the base
building, occupies approximately 110,000 square feet of
developed retail space. The retail center contains 43 shops, six
of which are food venues, and 15 merchant kiosks. Adjacent to
the retail center is the 640-seat showroom that currently offers
afternoon and evening shows, which are designed to appeal to the
wide spectrum of value-minded visitors who come to Las Vegas.
The Stratospheres entertainment includes American
Superstars, a celebrity tribute featuring todays and
yesterdays hottest stars, and Viva Las Vegas, Las
Vegas longest-running daytime show now in its twelfth
year, featuring singing, dancing, comedy and specialty acts, and
Bite, a vampire-themed adult review. The retail center also
includes a full-service salon and spa. The parking facility
accommodates approximately 4,000 cars.
The Stratosphere utilizes the unique amenities of its Tower to
attract visitors. Gaming products, hotel rooms, entertainment
and food and beverage products are priced to appeal to the
value-conscious middle-market Las Vegas visitor. The Top of the
World restaurant, however, caters to higher-end customers.
Stratosphere offers competitive payout ratios for its slot
machines and video poker machines and competitive odds for its
table games and sports book products. Stratosphere offers
attractive and often unique table games, including Single Zero
Roulette and Ten Times Odds on Craps, that provide patrons with
odds that are better than the standard odds at other Las Vegas
casinos. The Stratosphere participates in our Ultimate Rewards
Club which provides members with cash and/or complimentaries at
the casino, which can be used at Arizona
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Charlies Decatur or Arizona Charlies Boulder.
Advertising and promotional campaigns are designed to maximize
hotel room occupancy, visits to the Tower and attract and retain
players on property.
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Arizona Charlies Decatur |
Arizona Charlies Decatur opened in April 1988 as a
full-service hotel and casino geared toward residents of Las
Vegas and surrounding communities. Arizona Charlies
Decatur is located on approximately 17 acres of land four
miles west of the Las Vegas Strip in the heavily populated west
Las Vegas area. The property is easily accessible from Route 95,
a major highway in Las Vegas.
Arizona Charlies Decatur contains approximately
52,000 square feet of gaming space with approximately 1,500
slot machines, 15 table games, a race and sports book, a 24-hour
bingo parlor, a Keno lounge and a 16-seat poker lounge.
Approximately 68% of the slot machines at Arizona Charlies
Decatur are video poker games. Arizona Charlies Decatur
emphasizes video poker because it is popular with local players
and generates, as a result, high volumes of play and casino
revenue. For the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and
2002, approximately 90.0%, 90.8% and 91.3%, respectively, of the
propertys gaming revenue was generated by slot machine
play and 5.1%, 5.0% and 5.7%, respectively, by table games.
Arizona Charlies Decatur derives its other gaming revenue
from bingo, Keno, poker and the race and sports book, which
primarily serve to attract customers for slot machines and table
games.
Arizona Charlies Decatur currently has 258 rooms,
including nine suites. Hotel customers include local residents
and their out-of-town guests, as well as those business and
leisure travelers who, because of location and cost
considerations, choose not to stay on the Las Vegas Strip or at
other hotels in Las Vegas.
Arizona Charlies Decatur provides complimentary
entertainment as a component of its overall customer appeal. The
Naughty Ladies Saloon, features a variety of entertainment,
including live bands, musician showcase nights and jam sessions.
Arizona Charlies Decatur has focused on the appeal of its
entertainment programming in order to retain its customers and
increase the play at its casino.
Arizona Charlies Decatur markets its hotel and casino
primarily to local residents of Las Vegas and the surrounding
communities. We believe that the propertys pricing and
gaming odds make it one of the best values in the gaming
industry and that its gaming products, hotel rooms, restaurants
and other amenities attract local customers in search of
reasonable prices, smaller casinos and more attentive service.
Arizona Charlies Decatur also tailors its selection of
slot machines and table games, to local casino patrons. Slot
machines include video poker machines and table games include
double-deck, hand-dealt black jack. In addition, the casino
features a selection of games that invite personal interaction
and which we believe are set for higher payout rates than those
at other Las Vegas casinos generally.
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Arizona Charlies Boulder |
Arizona Charlies Boulder opened in 1988 as a stand-alone
hotel and RV park. The full-service casino opened in May 2000.
Arizona Charlies Boulder is situated on approximately
24 acres of land located on Boulder Highway, in an
established retail and residential neighborhood in the eastern
metropolitan area of Las Vegas. The property is easily
accessible from I-515, the most heavily traveled east/west
highway in Las Vegas.
Arizona Charlies Boulder contains approximately
41,000 square feet of gaming space with approximately
850 slot machines, 14 table games, a race and sports
book and a 24-hour bingo parlor. Approximately 65% of the slot
machines at Arizona Charlies Boulder are video poker
games. Arizona Charlies Boulder emphasizes video poker
because it is popular with local players and generates, as a
result, high volumes of play and casino revenue. For the years
ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 approximately 92.9%,
86.9% and 89.1%, respectively, of gaming revenue was generated
by slot machine play and 10.4%, 9.3% and 7.0%, respectively, by
table games. Arizona Charlies Boulder derives its other
gaming revenue from bingo and the race and sports book, which
primarily serve to attract customers for slot machines and table
games.
Arizona Charlies Boulder currently has 303 rooms,
including 221 suites. Hotel customers include local
residents and their out-of-town guests, as well as those
business and leisure travelers who, because of location
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and cost considerations, choose not to stay on the Las Vegas
Strip or at other hotels in Las Vegas. We recently renovated our
hotel room interiors.
Arizona Charlies Boulder provides complimentary
entertainment as a component of its overall customer appeal.
Palace Grand, features live bands at no charge.
Arizona Charlies Boulder also has an RV park. With 30- to
70-foot pull through stations and over 200 spaces, it is
one of the largest short-term RV parks on the Boulder Strip. The
RV park offers a range of services, including laundry
facilities, game and exercise rooms, swimming pool, whirlpool
and shower facilities, which are included in the nightly, weekly
or monthly rates.
Arizona Charlies Boulder markets its hotel and casino
primarily to residents of Las Vegas and the surrounding
communities. We believe that its pricing and gaming odds make it
one of the best values in the gaming industry and that its
gaming products, hotel rooms, restaurants, and other amenities
attract local customers in search of reasonable prices, smaller
casinos and more attentive service. Arizona Charlies
Boulder also tailors its selection of slot machines, including
many diverse video poker machines, and table games, including
double-deck hand-dealt blackjack, to local casino patrons. In
addition, the casino features a selection of games that invite
personal interaction and which we believe are set for higher
payout rates than those at other Las Vegas casinos generally.
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The Sands Hotel and Casino |
We own approximately 3.6 million shares of common stock of
GB Holdings, representing approximately 36.3% of its outstanding
common stock and, including the recent purchase of
$37.0 million principal amount of the Atlantic Holdings
Notes, own approximately $63.9 million principal amount, or
approximately 96.4%, of the Atlantic Holdings Notes. We also own
approximately 10.0% of the fully diluted common stock of
Atlantic Holdings. GB Holdings owns 100% of Atlantic Holdings.
Atlantic Holdings owns 100% of ACE Gaming, the owner and
operator of The Sands Hotel and Casino. The Sands Hotel and
Casino is located in Atlantic City, New Jersey on approximately
6.1 acres of land one-half block from the Boardwalk at
Brighton Park between Indiana Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Boulevard. The Sands Hotel and Casino facility
currently consists of a casino and simulcasting facility with
approximately 78,000 square feet of gaming space, two
hotels with a total of 620 rooms, and related amenities. ACEP
personnel provide certain executive management services to The
Sands Hotel and Casino.
On July 22, 2004, GB Holdings and Atlantic Holdings
consummated an exchange offer in which Atlantic Holdings offered
to exchange $110.0 million principal amount of its secured
notes due September 2008 with an interest rate of 3% per
annum payable at maturity, for $110.0 million principal
amount of 11% secured notes due September 2005 of GB Property
Funding, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of GB Holdings. In the
exchange offer, holders of 60.2% of the outstanding principal
amount of the 11% secured notes due September 2005, including
the 58.2% held by Mr. Icahn and affiliated companies,
including AREP, exchanged those notes. Upon completion of the
exchange offer, approximately $43.7 million principal
amount of GB Holdings debt was outstanding and approximately
$66.3 million principal amount of Atlantic Holdings debt
was outstanding, $26.9 million of which was owned by AREH
and $37.0 million of which was owned by affiliates of
Mr. Icahn. The Atlantic Holdings Notes may be paid in full,
at the option of the holders of a majority of their principal
amount, with common stock of Atlantic Holdings. The transaction
also included the following:
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The indenture for the 11% secured notes due September 2005 was
amended to remove certain provisions and covenants and release
the liens on The Sands Hotel and Casinos assets that
secured the notes; |
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The Sands Hotel and Casinos assets were transferred to a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Holdings, ACE
Gaming; and |
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The 3% notes due September 2008 were secured by a pledge of
all of the assets of ACE Gaming, including The Sands Hotel and
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The GB Holdings common stockholders received warrants, that are
exercisable, following the occurrence of certain events, for
27.5% of the fully diluted common stock of Atlantic Holdings.
GB Holdings and Atlantic Holdings are reporting companies under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and each separately files
with the Securities and Exchange Commission annual, quarterly
and current reports that are available to the public free of
charge either from the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.
Oil and Gas
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National Energy Group, Inc. |
In October 2003, pursuant to a purchase agreement dated as of
May 16, 2003, we acquired certain debt and equity
securities of NEG from entities affiliated with Mr. Icahn
for an aggregate consideration of approximately
$148.1 million plus approximately $6.7 million of
accrued interest on the debt securities. The agreement was
reviewed and approved by our Audit Committee which was advised
by independent financial advisors and legal counsel. The
securities acquired were $148.6 million in principal amount
of debt securities, or the NEG Notes, representing all of
NEGs outstanding debt securities, and
5,584,044 shares of common stock of NEG. As a result of
this transaction and the acquisition by us of additional shares
of common stock of NEG, we currently beneficially own 50.01% of
the outstanding common stock of NEG. The remaining shares of
common stock of NEG are publicly held. NEG is a reporting
company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and separately
files with the Securities and Exchange Commission annual,
quarterly and current reports that are available to the public
free of charge either from NEG or at the SEC website at
http://www.sec.gov.
NEG owns a membership interest in NEG Holding. The other
membership interest in NEG Holding is held by Gascon, an
affiliate of Mr. Icahn. Gascon is the managing member of
NEG Holding. NEG Holding owns NEG Operating which is engaged in
the business of oil and gas exploration and production with
properties located on-shore in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and
Arkansas. NEG Operatings oil and gas properties are
managed by NEG. We have agreed to acquire the membership
interest in NEG Holding owned by Gascon.
Pursuant to the NEG Holding operating agreement between NEG and
Gascon, distributions from NEG Holding to NEG and Gascon are
made in the following order: (1) Guaranteed payments are to
be paid to NEG, calculated on an annual interest rate of 10.75%
on the outstanding priority amount. The priority amount is equal
to the amount of the NEG Notes due to us. As of
December 31, 2004, the priority amount was
$148.6 million. The guaranteed payments will be made on a
semi-annual basis; (2) The priority amount is to be paid to
NEG. Such payment is to occur by November 6, 2006;
(3) An amount equal to the priority amount and all
guaranteed payments paid to NEG, plus any additional capital
contributions made by Gascon, less any distributions previously
made to Gascon, is to be paid to Gascon; (4) An amount
equal to the aggregate annual interest (calculated at prime plus
1/2% on the sum of the guaranteed payments), plus any unpaid
interest for prior years (calculated at prime plus 1/2% on the
sum of the guaranteed payments), less any distributions
previously made by NEG Holding to Gascon, is to be paid to
Gascon; and (5) After the above distributions have been
made, any additional distributions will be made in accordance
with the ratio of NEGs and Gascons respective
capital accounts, as defined in the operating agreement.
The operating agreement further contains a provision that allows
Gascon, or its successor, at any time, in its sole discretion,
to redeem NEGs membership interest at a price equal to the
fair market value of the interest determined as if NEG Holding
had sold all of its assets for fair market value and liquidated.
A determination of the fair market value of such assets will be
made by an independent third party jointly engaged by Gascon and
NEG, unless otherwise agreed.
The management and operation of NEG Operating is being
undertaken by NEG pursuant to a management agreement which NEG
has entered into with NEG Operating. However, neither NEGs
officers nor directors will control the strategic direction of
NEG Operatings oil and gas business, including oil and gas
drilling and capital investments, which is controlled by the
managing member of NEG Holding, currently Gascon. The management
agreement provides that NEG will manage NEG Operatings oil
and gas assets and
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business until the earlier of November 1, 2006, or such
time as NEG Operating no longer owns any of the managed oil and
gas properties. NEGs employees conduct the day-to-day
operations of NEG Operatings oil and gas properties, and
all costs and expenses incurred in the operation of the oil and
gas properties are borne by NEG Operating; although the
management agreement provides that the salary of NEGs
Chief Executive Officer will be 70% attributable to the managed
oil and gas properties, and the salaries of each of the General
Counsel and Chief Financial Officer will be 20% attributable to
the managed oil and gas properties. In exchange for NEGs
management services, NEG Operating pays NEG a management fee
equal to 115% of the actual direct and indirect administrative
and reasonable overhead costs incurred by NEG in operating the
oil and gas properties which either NEG or NEG Operating may
seek to change within the range of 110%-115%, as such change is
warranted. However, the parties have agreed to consult with each
other to ensure that the administrative and reasonable overhead
costs attributable to the managed properties are properly
reflected in the management fee paid to NEG. In addition, NEG
Operating has agreed to indemnify NEG to the extent it incurs
any liabilities in connection with its operation of the assets
and properties of NEG Operating, except to the extent of its
gross negligence or misconduct. NEG recorded $6.2 million
as a management fee for NEG Operating for the year ended
December 31, 2004.
On August 28, 2003, NEG and TransTexas entered into a
management agreement pursuant to which NEG provides management
and administrative services with respect to TransTexas oil
and gas operations. As consideration for performance of these
services, TransTexas is required to pay to NEG a monthly fee of
$312,500. The agreement will terminate (1) 90 days
following a written notice of termination by NEG, (2) as
may be mutually agreed by NEG and TransTexas,
(3) 30 days following a written notice of termination
by TransTexas or (4) 30 days following any day where a
majority of the TransTexas board of directors ceases to be
comprised of High Rivers designees unless the
newly-constituted board of directors agrees to waive application
of this termination. NEG recorded $4.7 million as a
management fee for TransTexas for the year ended
December 31, 2004.
On November 16, 2004, NEG and Panaco entered into a
management agreement pursuant to which NEG provides management
and administrative services with respect to Panacos oil
and gas operations. As consideration for performance of these
services, Panaco is required to pay to NEG a monthly fee equal
to 115% of the actual direct and indirect administrative costs
incurred by NEG. The agreement will terminate
(1) 90 days following a written notice of termination
by either Panaco or NEG, (2) as may be mutually agreed by
NEG and Panaco or (3) 30 days following any day where
the Panaco board of directors ceases to be comprised of one or
more members who are not affiliates of NEG unless such members
agree to waive application of this termination provision. NEG
recorded $0.7 million as a management fee for Panaco for
the year ended December 31, 2004.
TransTexas Operations
We acquired TransTexas on April 6, 2005. Pursuant to the
TransTexas merger agreement, TransTexas merged with and into
National Onshore and National Onshore was the surviving entity.
The following presents information concerning TransTexas
operations which now are conducted through National Onshore and
its subsidiaries. All references to TransTexas are to such
operations and the related assets.
TransTexas and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Galveston Bay
Pipeline and Galveston Bay Processing engaged in the
exploration, production and transmission of natural gas and oil,
primarily in South Texas, including the Eagle Bay field in
Galveston Bay and the Southwest Bonus field in Wharton County.
Its exploration and production activities consist of geological
and geophysical evaluation of current and prospective
properties, the acquisition of mineral interests in prospects
and the drilling, development and operation of leased properties
for the production and sale of natural gas, condensate and crude
oil. TransTexas operates substantially all of its producing
properties.
On November 14, 2002, TransTexas, Galveston Bay Pipeline
and Galveston Bay Processing filed voluntary petitions for
relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in
the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of
Texas, Corpus Christi Division. The bankruptcy cases were
jointly administered. TransTexas, Galveston Bay Pipeline and
Galveston Bay Processing operated their businesses
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and managed their properties as debtors in possession. On
August 28, 2003, TransTexas, Galveston Bay Processing and
Galveston Bay Pipeline emerged from their joint Chapter 11
bankruptcy proceedings pursuant to the Confirmation Order of the
Bankruptcy Court and the Plan of Reorganization proposed by
Thornwood.
Principal Areas of Operations
The following table sets forth TransTexas proved reserves
of oil and gas by principal areas of operation as of
December 31, 2004.
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Area:
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Eagle Bay
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2,210 |
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8,909 |
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22,166 |
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37.4 |
% |
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Southwest Bonus
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264 |
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12,994 |
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14,579 |
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24.6 |
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Other Areas
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44 |
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22,209 |
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22,475 |
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38.0 |
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Total
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2,518 |
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44,112 |
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59,220 |
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The following table sets forth TransTexas production by
principal area of production for the year ended
December 31, 2004.
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Area:
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Eagle Bay
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869 |
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3,122 |
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8,336 |
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73.8 |
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Southwest Bonus
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44 |
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2,143 |
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2,407 |
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21.3 |
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Other Areas
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6 |
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523 |
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559 |
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4.9 |
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Total
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919 |
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5,788 |
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11,302 |
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Eagle Bay. At December 31, 2004, approximately 37.4%
(22.2 Bcfe) of TransTexas proved reserves were
located in Eagle Bay. As of December 31, 2004, TransTexas
has successfully drilled and completed 12 wells in the
Eagle Bay field. It intends to drill additional development
wells in Eagle Bay as part of its strategy to further increase
reserves and production and has identified additional drilling
locations from 3-D seismic data. As of December 31, 2004,
TransTexas owned a 75% working interest in approximately
6,211 net acres in the Eagle Bay area. Production from the
Eagle Bay field represents 73.8% of TransTexas total
production.
Southwest Bonus. At December 31, 2004, approximately
24.6% (14.6 Bcfe) of TransTexas proved reserves were
located in the Southwest Bonus field. As of
January 31, 2003, TransTexas had successfully drilled
22 wells in the Southwest Bonus field and held a 97%
working interest covering approximately 4,652 net acres in
the Southwest Bonus field. TransTexas has identified additional
drilling locations from 3-D seismic data. Production from the
Southwest Bonus field represents 21.3% of TransTexas
production.
Other Areas. TransTexas also has an inventory of
exploration and exploitation prospects along the Upper Texas
Gulf Coast which it continues to assemble as part of its
strategy to increase reserves and production. Its primary focus
is to seek areas that it believes are under-exploited and are
along the trend with existing proved fields and where 3-D
seismic data indicates additional hydrocarbon potential.
Oil and Gas Reserves
TransTexas reserves are located in the continental United
States. TransTexas reserve report was prepared using
constant prices and costs in accordance with published
guidelines of the SEC. The net weighted average prices used in
TransTexas reserve report as of December 31, 2004
were $38.59 per barrel of
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oil and $5.84 per Mcf of natural gas. As of
December 31, 2004, TransTexas has total proved reserves of
44,112 MMcf of natural gas and 2.518 MBbls of
condensate and oil. The estimation of reserves and future net
revenues can be materially affected by the oil and gas prices
used in preparing the reserve report.
The following table sets forth information for TransTexas
total proved reserves of oil and gas and the PV 10% of
estimated future net revenues from such reserves, as of
December 31, 2004.
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Natural Gas | |
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Proved Developed Reserves
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2,411 |
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26,179 |
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40,645 |
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$ |
143,750 |
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Proved Undeveloped Reserves
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107 |
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17,933 |
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18,575 |
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21,397 |
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Total Proved Reserves
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2,518 |
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44,112 |
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59,220 |
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$ |
165,147 |
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Oil and Gas Production Economics
The following table shows the approximate net production
attributable to TransTexas oil and gas interests, the
average sales price per barrel of oil and Mcf of natural gas
produced, and the average unit economics per Mcfe, or thousand
cubic feet gas equivalent, related to TransTexas oil and gas
production for the periods indicated. Information relating to
properties acquired or disposed of is reflected in this table
only since or up to the closing date of their respective
acquisition or sale.
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Year Ended | |
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2003 | |
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Production:
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Natural Gas (MMcf)
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22.5 |
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10.7 |
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6.5 |
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5.8 |
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Natural Gas Liquids (MMgals)
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40.1 |
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31.3 |
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12.7 |
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13.1 |
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Condensate and oil (MBbls)
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1,286.0 |
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860.0 |
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454.0 |
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370.0 |
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Average sales prices:
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Gas (dry) (per Mcf)
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$ |
3.89 |
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$ |
3.38 |
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$ |
5.03 |
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5.33 |
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Natural Gas Liquids (per gallon)
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0.36 |
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0.33 |
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0.50 |
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.64 |
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Condensate and oil (per Bbl)
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23.63 |
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25.93 |
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31.12 |
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31.21 |
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Average lifting cost per Mcfe(1)
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0.49 |
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0.59 |
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0.61 |
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.58 |
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Condensate and oil are converted to a common unit of measure on
the basis of six Mcf of natural gas to one barrel of condensate
or oil. The components of production costs may vary
substantially among wells depending on the methods of recovery
employed and other factors. |
Productive Wells
The following table sets forth TransTexas interests in
productive wells, by principal area of operation, as of
December 31, 2004.
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Oil | |
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Natural Gas | |
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Total | |
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Gross | |
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Net | |
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Gross | |
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Net | |
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Gross | |
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Net | |
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Area:
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Eagle Bay
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1 |
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.75 |
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7 |
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5.25 |
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8 |
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6.0 |
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Southwest Bonus
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0 |
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0 |
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23 |
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21.00 |
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23 |
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21.0 |
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Other areas
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3 |
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.42 |
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11 |
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7.98 |
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14 |
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8.40 |
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Total
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4 |
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1.17 |
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41 |
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34.23 |
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45 |
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35.40 |
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The following table shows the approximate gross and net acres in
which TransTexas had a leasehold interest, by principal area of
operation, as of December 31, 2004.
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Undeveloped | |
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Developed Acreage | |
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Net | |
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Net | |
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Area:
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Eagle Bay
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3,231 |
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2,412 |
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6,227 |
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3,799 |
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Southwest Bonus
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4,434 |
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4,300 |
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529 |
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352 |
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Other areas
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7,825 |
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5,532 |
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28,744 |
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22,069 |
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Total
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15,490 |
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12,244 |
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35,500 |
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26,220 |
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TransTexas acquires a leasehold interest in the properties to be
explored. The leases grant the lessee the right to explore for
and extract oil and gas from a specified area. Lease rentals
usually consist of a fixed annual charge made prior to obtaining
production. Once production has been established, a royalty is
paid to the lessor based upon the gross proceeds from the sale
of oil and gas. Once wells are drilled, a lease generally
continues as long as production of oil and gas continues. In
some cases, leases may be acquired in exchange for a commitment
to drill or finance the drilling of a specified number of wells
to predetermined depths.
Substantially all of TransTexas producing oil and gas
properties are located on leases held by TransTexas for an
indeterminate number of years as long as production is
maintained. All of TransTexas non-producing acreage is
held under leases from mineral owners or a government entity
which expire at varying dates. TransTexas is obligated to pay
annual delay rentals to the lessors of certain properties in
order to prevent the leases from terminating.
The following table sets forth TransTexas exploration and
development drilling results for the 12 months ended
January 31, 2002 and 2003 and the eleven months ended
December 31, 2003 and twelve months ended December 31,
2004.
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Year Ended January 31, | |
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Ended | |
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Year Ended | |
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December 31, | |
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December 31, | |
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2002 | |
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2003 | |
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2003 | |
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2004 | |
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Gross | |
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Net | |
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Net | |
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Gross | |
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Net | |
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Gross | |
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Net | |
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Gross | |
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Exploratory Wells(1):
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Productive(2)
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1 |
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1 |
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0 |
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0 |
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4.55 |
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5 |
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Non-Productive
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1 |
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1 |
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0 |
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0 |
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.79 |
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3 |
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Total
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2 |
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2 |
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0 |
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0 |
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5.34 |
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8 |
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Development Wells(1):
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Productive(2)
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12 |
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11 |
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1.4 |
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2 |
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1 |
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1 |
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Non-Productive
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1 |
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1 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Total
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13 |
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12 |
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1.4 |
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2 |
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1 |
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1 |
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(1) |
The number of net wells is the sum of the fractional working
interests owned in gross wells. |
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Productive wells consist of producing wells and wells capable of
production, including gas wells awaiting pipeline connection.
Wells that are completed in more than one producing zone are
counted as one well. |
TransTexas business strategy is to utilize its experience
in drilling and operating wells to find, develop and produce
reserves at a low cost. Its long-term goal is to convert
unproven acreage to proved reserves by drilling in
under-exploited areas. In order to meet our long-term goals,
TransTexas strategy is to drill wells in
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areas of the Upper Texas Gulf Coast where 3-D seismic data
indicates productive potential and to drill development wells in
its proven producing areas such as the Eagle Bay field and
Southwest Bonus field.
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Transportation, Processing and Marketing |
TransTexas has entered into various agreements for the
gathering, transportation, processing and sale of substantially
all of its natural gas and natural gas liquids produced from its
Eagle Bay prospects. TransTexas monitors its transportation
needs closely and is actively in discussions with pipeline
companies regarding additional agreements in order to meet
potential future production increases.
Galveston Bay Processing operates onshore facilities, located
60 miles east of Houston at Winnie, Texas, to separate
produced natural gas and condensate, dehydrate and treat natural
gas for the removal of carbon dioxide and stabilize condensate
from Eagle Bay field.
TransTexas has entered into contracts with Kinder Morgan Ship
Channel Pipeline, LP for transportation of its production from
the Eagle Bay field to the Winnie facilities at a fixed
negotiated rate.
TransTexas has entered into a gas purchase contract with Kinder
Morgan Tejas Pipeline, L.P. (formerly Tejas Gas Marketing, LLC)
covering the sale by TransTexas of substantially all of its
residue gas production from the Eagle Bay field. The agreement
provides for a price payable for the first fifty percent (50%)
of the first of the month nominated MMBtu at a price based on a
published first of the month industry index. The remaining fifty
percent (50%) of the first of the month nominated volume is sold
each day at a price based on a published daily industry index.
TransTexas and Duke Energy Field Services, LP entered into a gas
gathering and processing contract to gather and process the
high-Btu natural gas produced from the Eagle Bay field leaving
the Winnie facilities for a negotiated fee. TransTexas can elect
to process ethane, at its sole discretion on a monthly basis,
from the net recovered natural gas liquids attributable to
TransTexas gas and is priced based on prevailing market
prices. TranTexas has the right to market 100% of its allocable
residue gas in kind at the tailgate of the Duke
plant.
For the year ended December 31, 2004, three purchasers
represented approximately 96% of the consolidated natural gas,
condensate and natural gas liquids revenues of TransTexas.
TransTexas believes that the loss of any single purchaser would
not have a material adverse effect on TransTexas due to the
availability of other purchasers for TransTexas production
at comparable prices.
On December 6, 2004, we purchased from affiliates of
Mr. Icahn all the membership interests of Mid River, the
assets of which consist of $38.0 million principal amount,
or 100%, of the Panaco Debt. As noted above, we have entered
into an agreement with affiliates of Mr. Icahn to
purchase 100% of the equity of Panaco.
Investments
We also seek to purchase undervalued securities to maximize our
returns. Undervalued securities are those which we believe may
have greater inherent value than indicated by their then current
trading price and may present the opportunity for
activist bondholders or shareholders to act as
catalysts to realize value. The equity securities in which we
may invest may include common stocks, preferred stocks and
securities convertible into common stocks, as well as warrants
to purchase these securities. The debt securities and
obligations in which we may invest include bonds, debentures,
notes, mortgage-related securities and municipal obligations.
Certain of these securities may include lower rated securities
which may provide the potential for higher yields and therefore
may entail higher risks. In addition, we may engage in various
investment techniques, including options and futures
transactions, foreign currency transactions and leveraging for
hedging or other purposes.
The undervalued securities in which we invest may be undervalued
due to market inefficiencies, may relate to opportunities in
which economic or market trends have not been identified and
reflected in market
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value, or may include complex or not readily followed
securities. Less favorable financial reports, lowered credit
ratings, revised industry forecasts or sudden legal
complications may result in market inefficiencies and
undervalued situations. We may determine to establish an
ownership position through the purchase of debt or equity
securities of such entities and then negotiate for the ownership
or effective control of some or all of the underlying equity in
such assets.
During 2004, our significant investment activity included:
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the purchase for approximately $205.8 million of an
aggregate of approximately $278.1 million principal amount
of secured bank debt of WestPoint Stevens Inc. Approximately
$193.6 million principal amount is secured by a first
priority lien of certain assets of WestPoint, and approximately
$84.5 million principal amount is secured by a second
priority lien. WestPoint currently is operating as a debtor in
possession under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code; |
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the purchase of an aggregate of approximately $71.8 million
of secured bank debt of Union Power Partners L.P. and Panda Gila
River L.P., independent power producers, for a purchase price of
approximately $39.3 million. No interest is currently being
received on this debt; |
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the sale, for $82.3 million, of approximately
$86.9 million principal amount of corporate debt securities
which we purchased for approximately $45.1 million,
recognizing a gain of $37.2 million; and |
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the short sale of approximately 2.5 million shares of
common stock of a company in bankruptcy. |
On February 28, 2005, WestPoint and certain of its
subsidiaries entered into an asset purchase agreement with New
Textile Holding Co. and New Textile Co., for the sale of
substantially all of WestPoints assets pursuant to
Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The
consummation of the transactions contemplated by the asset
purchase agreement is subject to the receipt of any higher or
better offers through a bidding process. We are exploring our
alternatives with respect to WestPoint Stevens which, among
other things, may include bidding for the assets or objecting to
the asset purchase agreements with New Textile Holding Co. and
New Textile Co.
Our real estate lending operations consist of making second
mortgage or secured mezzanine loans to developers and existing
property owners for the purpose of developing single-family
homes, luxury garden apartments or commercial properties. This
financing may provide for a contractual rate of interest to be
paid as well as providing for a participation in the profits of
the development. The security for these loans is a pledge of the
developers ownership interest in the properties and may
also include a second mortgage on the property. These loans are
subordinate to construction financing and are generally referred
to as mezzanine loans. Our mezzanine loans have historically
accrued interest at approximately 22% per annum.
Bayswaters home building infrastructure and expertise
allow us to evaluate financing opportunities relating to
residential properties and complete developments when necessary.
On April 30, 2004, we received approximately
$16.7 million for the prepayment of a mezzanine loan. The
principal amount of the loan was $11.0 million. The
prepayment included approximately $5.7 million of accrued
interest which was recognized as interest income in the year
ended December 31, 2004. In June and July of 2004, we
received approximately $43.3 million in repayment of a
mezzanine loan. The payment included $31.0 million of
principal and accrued interest of approximately
$12.3 million. Interest income of approximately
$12.3 million was recognized in the year ended
December 31, 2004. As of December 31, 2004, we did not
own any mezzanine loans.
We held one second mortgage loan in the principal amount of
$7.0 million which was repaid in August 2004.
We conduct our activities in a manner so as not to be deemed an
investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Generally, this means that we do not intend to invest in
securities as our primary business and that no more than 40% of
our total assets will be invested in investment securities as
such term is defined in the Investment Company Act. In addition,
we intend to structure our investments so as to continue to be
taxed as a partnership rather than as a corporation under the
applicable publicly traded partnership rules of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
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Real Estate Leasing Activities
In 2005, 14 leases covering 24 of our properties representing
approximately $3.6 million in annual rentals are scheduled
to expire. Of the 14 leases, six leases representing
approximately $2.9 million in annual rentals were renewed
for annual rentals of approximately $2.9 million. These
renewals are generally for a term of 10 years. Three
properties with annual rentals of approximately
$0.2 million will not be renewed. The status of five
properties with annual rentals of approximately
$0.5 million has not yet been determined.
In many of our leases, the tenant has an option to renew at the
same rents it is currently paying and in many of the leases the
tenant also has an option to purchase the property. We believe
that tenants acting in their best interests will renew those
leases which are at below market rents, and permit leases for
properties that are less marketable, either as a result of the
condition of the property or its location, or are at
above-market rents to expire. We expect that it may be difficult
and time consuming to re-lease or sell those properties that
existing tenants decline to re-let or purchase and that we may
be required to incur expenditures to renovate such properties
for new tenants. We also may become responsible for the payment
of certain operating expenses, including maintenance, utilities,
taxes, insurance and environmental compliance costs associated
with such properties which are presently the responsibility of
the tenant.
Bankruptcies and Defaults
We are aware that 19 of our present and former tenants in our
rental real estate business have been or are currently involved
in some type of bankruptcy or reorganization. Under the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code, a tenant may assume or reject its
unexpired lease. In the event a tenant rejects its lease, the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code limits the amount of damages a
landlord is permitted to claim in the bankruptcy proceeding as a
result of the lease termination. Generally, a claim resulting
from a rejection of an unexpired lease is a general unsecured
claim. When a tenant rejects a lease, there can be no assurance
that we will be able to relet the property at an equivalent
rental. As a result of tenant bankruptcies, we have incurred and
expect, at least in the near term, to continue to incur certain
property expenses and other related costs. Thus far, these costs
have consisted largely of legal fees, real estate taxes and
property operating expenses. Of our 19 present and former
tenants known to be involved in bankruptcy proceedings or
reorganization, 14 have rejected their leases, affecting 37
properties, all of which have been vacated. These rejections
have had an adverse impact on annual net cash flow including
both the decrease in revenues from lost rents, as well as
increased operating expenses.
Insurance
We carry customary insurance for our properties and business
segments. However, we do not insure net lease properties where
the tenant provides appropriate amounts of insurance. We
determine on a property by property basis whether or not to
obtain terrorism insurance coverage.
Employees
We and our consolidated subsidiaries have approximately 6,000
full and part-time employees, which number fluctuates due to the
seasonal nature of certain of our businesses. Most of the
employees are employed by our subsidiaries. Approximately 1,300
employees of Stratosphere are covered by three collective
bargaining agreements. We believe we currently have sufficient
staffing to operate effectively our day-to-day business.
Competition
Competition in leasing and buying and selling real property
remains strong. Many of our tenants have rights to renew at
prior rental rates. Our experience is that tenants will renew
below market leases and permit leases that are less marketable
or at above market rents to expire, making it difficult for us
to relet or sell on favorable terms properties vacated by
tenants.
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Competition for the acquisition of approved land for development
has intensified and we have not been able to replenish our
approved land inventory. Competition for the sale of developed
land, houses and condominiums is also strong in certain areas of
the country. We compete in these areas with national real estate
developers, some of which have greater financial resources than
we do.
Competition for investments of the types we intend to pursue has
been increasing in recent years, including that from a number of
investment funds and REITS that have raised capital for such
investments, resulting in, among other things, higher prices for
such investments. Such investments have become competitive to
source and the increased competition may have an adverse impact
on the spreads and our ability to find quality assets at
appropriate yields. While we believe our capital base may enable
us to gain a competitive advantage over certain other purchasers
of real estate by allowing us to respond quickly and make all
cash transactions without financing contingencies where
appropriate, there can be no assurance that this will be the
case.
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Hotel and Casino Operations |
Investments in the gaming and entertainment industries involve
significant competitive pressures and political and regulatory
considerations. In recent years, there have been many new gaming
establishments opened as well as facility expansions, providing
increased supply of competitive products and properties in the
industry, which may adversely affect our operating margins and
investment returns. The hotel and casino industry is highly
competitive. Hotels located on or near the Las Vegas Strip
compete primarily with other Las Vegas strip hotels and with a
few major hotels in downtown Las Vegas. Stratosphere also
competes with a large number of hotels and motels located in and
near Las Vegas. Stratospheres Tower competes with all
other forms of entertainment, recreational activities and other
attractions in and near Las Vegas and elsewhere. Many of our
competitors offer more products than we do and have greater name
recognition and may have greater resources.
The Sands Hotel and Casino faces intense competition from the
eleven other existing Atlantic City casinos, including the newly
opened Borgata. According to reports of the Casino Control
Commission, the twelve Atlantic City casinos currently offer
approximately 1.4 million square feet of gaming space. The
Sands Hotel and Casino also competes with legalized gaming from
casinos located on Native American tribal lands. Legalized
casino gaming in the State of New York, northern New Jersey or
certain areas of Pennsylvania or in other venues that are more
convenient to those areas, could have a material adverse effect
on The Sands Hotel and Casino.
Properties
As of March 31, 2005, we owned 67 separate real estate
assets, excluding our real estate development, hotel and resort
operations, hotel and casino operations and real estate assets
related to our oil and gas operations. These primarily consist
of fee and leasehold interests and, to a limited extent,
interests in real estate mortgages, in 22 states. Most of
these properties are net-leased to single corporate tenants.
Approximately 85% of these properties are currently net-leased,
4% are operating properties and 11% are vacant.
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The following table summarizes the type, number per type and
average net effective rent per square foot of such properties:
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Retail
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27 |
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4.54 |
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11 |
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2.51 |
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Office
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18 |
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10.01 |
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Supermarkets
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4 |
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6.44 |
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Banks
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3 |
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3.11 |
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The following table summarizes the number of such properties in
each region specified below:
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Southeast
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34 |
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Northeast
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13 |
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South Central
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3 |
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Southwest
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1 |
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North Central
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15 |
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Northwest
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1 |
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For each of the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and
2002, no single real estate asset or series of assets leased to
the same lessee accounted for more than 10% of our gross
revenues.
We own, primarily through our Bayswater subsidiary, residential
development properties. Bayswater, a real estate investment,
management and development company, focuses primarily on the
construction and sale of single-family houses, multi-family
homes and lots in subdivisions and planned communities and raw
land for residential development.
Our New Seabury development includes land for future residential
and commercial development. See Legal Proceedings.
We own the waterfront communities of Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor
in Vero Beach, Florida. These communities include properties in
various stages of development and we also own 400 acres of
land to the north of Grand Harbor which has entitlements to
build additional homes.
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Hotel and Casino Operations |
We own and operate the Stratosphere Tower, Casino &
Hotel, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is centered
around the Stratosphere Tower, the tallest free-standing
observation tower in the United States. The hotel and
entertainment facility has 2,444 rooms and suites, a
80,000 square foot casino and related amenities.
We own Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona Charlies
Boulder. Arizona Charlies Decatur has 258 hotel rooms and
a 52,000 square foot casino and related amenities. Arizona
Charlies Boulder has 303 hotel rooms and a
41,000 square foot casino and related amenities.
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We own 36.3% of the common stock in GB Holdings, the
indirect parent company of The Sands Hotel and Casino. The Sands
Hotel and Casino, located in Atlantic City, New Jersey,
contains 620 rooms and suites, a 78,000 square foot casino
and related amenities.
Hotel and Resort Operations
We own a resort property in New Seabury, Massachusetts. The New
Seabury resort is comprised of two golf courses, other
recreational facilities, condominium and time share units.
Our Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor properties in Vero Beach,
Florida include golf courses, tennis courts, fitness centers,
beach clubs and clubhouses.
Legal Proceedings
We are from time to time parties to various legal proceedings
arising out of our businesses. We believe however, that other
than the proceedings discussed below, there are no proceedings
pending or threatened against us which, if determined adversely,
would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition, results of operations or liquidity.
New Seabury
In January 2002, the Cape Cod Commission, a Massachusetts
regional planning body created in 1989, concluded that our New
Seabury development is within its jurisdiction for review and
approval. We believe that the proposed residential, commercial
and recreational development is in substantial compliance with a
special permit issued for the property in 1964 and is therefore
exempt from the Commissions jurisdiction and that the
Commission is barred from exercising jurisdiction pursuant to a
1993 settlement agreement between the commission and a prior
owner of the New Seabury property.
In February 2002, New Seabury Properties L.L.C., our
subsidiary and owner of the property, filed in Barnstable County
Massachusetts Superior Court, a civil complaint appealing the
decision by the commission, and a separate civil complaint to
find the commission in contempt of the settlement agreement. The
court subsequently consolidated the two complaints into one
proceeding and in July 2003, the parties each filed cross
motions for summary judgment.
The parties began settlement discussions in late 2004 and on
May 12, 2005, the Commission voted in favor of the
settlement agreement resolving the litigation. The settlement
agreement defines the limits of New Seaburys exempt
development projects and establishes development
performance standards to preserve the quality of
environmental resource areas. Under these guidelines, the
agreement will allow New Seabury to develop an additional 450
residences, recreational amenities and commercial space within
New Seabury. New Seabury Properties anticipates beginning the
first phase of its development plans during the summer of 2005.
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REGULATION
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Rental Real Estate and Real Estate Development |
Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and
regulations, an owner or operator of real property may become
liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain
hazardous substances released on or in its property. Such laws
often impose such liability without regard to whether the owner
or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the release of such
hazardous substances. If any such substances were found in or on
any property invested in by us, we could be exposed to liability
and be required to incur substantial remediation costs. The
presence of such substances or the failure to undertake proper
remediation may adversely affect the ability to finance,
refinance or dispose of such property. We will generally require
that properties in which we invest will be subject to a
Phase I environmental site assessment, which involves
record review, visual site assessment and personnel interviews,
but does not involve invasive procedures such as air and soil
sampling or groundwater analysis. There can be no assurance,
however, that these evaluations will reveal all potential
liabilities or that future property uses or conditions or
changes in applicable environmental laws and regulations or
activities at nearby properties will not result in the creation
of environmental liabilities with respect to a property.
Most of our properties continue to be net-leased to single
corporate tenants, and we believe these tenants would be
responsible for any environmental conditions existing on our
properties they lease. Normally, therefore, such conditions
should not have a material adverse effect on the financial
statements or competitive position. Many of the properties
acquired by us in connection with our formation in 1987 were not
subjected to any type of environmental site assessment at the
time of the acquisition. Consequently, we undertook to have
Phase I environmental site assessments completed on most of
our properties. We believe that under the terms of the net
leases with our tenants, the costs of any environmental problems
would be the responsibility of such tenants. While most tenants
have assumed responsibility for the environmental conditions
existing on their leased property, there can be no assurance
that we will not be deemed to be a responsible party or that the
tenant will bear the cost of remediation. Also, if we acquire
more operating properties, our exposure to environmental cleanup
costs may increase.
In some cases, the Phase I environmental site assessments
completed on certain properties indicate that they may have
environmental conditions that should be further reviewed. We
have notified the responsible tenants to attempt to ensure that
they cause any required investigation and/or remediation to be
performed and most tenants continue to take appropriate action.
However, if the tenants fail to perform responsibilities under
their leases in respect of such sites, we may be liable for
investigation or remediation costs. However, as a limited number
of Phase II environmental site assessments have been
conducted by us, there can be no accurate estimate of the need
for or extent of any required remediation. Approximately 75
updates to Phase I environmental site assessments were
completed in 2003. Although we conducted environmental
investigations in 2004 for newly acquired properties and no
environmental concerns were disclosed by such investigations, we
did not conduct any updates to the Phase I environmental
site assessment for our remaining portfolio in 2004.
We could also become liable for environmental clean-up costs if
a bankrupt or insolvent tenant were unable to pay such costs.
Environmental problems may also delay or impair our ability to
sell, refinance or re-lease particular properties, resulting in
decreased income and increased cost to us. While we attempt to
sell properties as is and transfer any environmental
liability to the purchaser, we could incur liability based on
our past ownership or operation of divested properties.
Under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 and its rules or ADA, in order to protect individuals with
disabilities, owners and certain tenants of public
accommodations including hotels, casinos, resorts, offices and
shopping centers, must remove architectural and communication
barriers which are structural in nature from existing places of
public accommodation to the extent readily
achievable, as defined in the ADA. In addition, under the
ADA, alterations to a place of public accommodation or a
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commercial facility are to be made so that, to the maximum
extent feasible, such altered portions are readily accessible to
and usable by disabled individuals.
Except for certain properties operated by us, we believe that
the existing net leases require the tenants of many of our
properties to comply with the ADA. If a tenant does not comply
with the ADA or rejects its lease in bankruptcy without
complying with the ADA, we may ultimately have to bear the
expense of complying with the ADA.
If we acquire more operating properties, we may be required to
make expenditures to bring such properties into compliance with
the ADA and other applicable laws.
Hotel and Casino Operations
The ownership and operation of casino gaming facilities in the
State of Nevada are subject to the Nevada Gaming Control Act and
the regulations made under such Act, as well as various local
ordinances. The gaming operations of our casinos are subject to
the licensing and regulatory control of the Nevada Gaming
Commission and the Nevada State Gaming Control Board. Our
casinos operations are also subject to regulation by the
Clark County Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board and the City of
Las Vegas. These agencies are referred to herein collectively as
the Nevada Gaming Authorities.
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Policy Concerns of Gaming Laws |
The laws, regulations and supervisory procedures of the Nevada
Gaming Authorities are based upon declarations of public policy.
These public policy concerns include, among other things:
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preventing unsavory or unsuitable persons from being directly or
indirectly involved with gaming at any time or in any capacity; |
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establishing and maintaining responsible accounting practices
and procedures; |
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maintaining effective controls over the financial practices of
licensees, including establishing minimum procedures for
internal fiscal affairs, and safeguarding assets and revenue,
providing reliable recordkeeping and requiring the filing of
periodic reports with the Nevada Gaming Authorities; |
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preventing cheating and fraudulent practices; and |
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providing a source of state and local revenue through taxation
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Changes in these laws, regulations and procedures could have
significant negative effects on our gaming operations and our
financial condition and results of operations.
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Owner and Operator Licensing Requirements |
Our casinos are licensed by the Nevada Gaming Authorities as
corporate and limited liability company licensees, which we
refer to herein as company licensees. Under their gaming
licenses, our casinos are required to pay periodic fees and
taxes. The gaming licenses are not transferable.
To date, our casino properties have obtained all gaming licenses
necessary for the operation of their existing gaming operations;
however, gaming licenses and related approvals are privileges
under Nevada law, and we cannot assure you that any new gaming
license or related approvals that may be required in the future
will be granted, or that any existing gaming licenses or related
approvals will not be limited, conditioned, suspended or revoked
or will be renewed.
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Our Registration Requirements |
We have been registered by the Nevada Gaming Commission as a
publicly traded corporation, which we refer to as a registered
company for the purposes of the Nevada Gaming Control Act. API,
AREH, Beckton and AREHs direct and indirect subsidiaries
AEP, ACEP, Stratosphere Corporation and Charlies Holding,
LLC have been registered by the Nevada Gaming Commission as
holding companies.
Periodically, we will be required to submit detailed financial
and operating reports to the Nevada Gaming Commission and to
provide any other information that the Nevada Gaming Commission
may require. Substantially all of our material loans, leases,
sales of securities and similar financing transactions must be
reported to, or approved by, the Nevada Gaming Commission.
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Individual Licensing Requirements |
No person may become a stockholder or member of, or receive any
percentage of the profits of, a non-publicly traded holding or
intermediary company or company licensee without first obtaining
licenses and approvals from the Nevada Gaming Authorities. The
Nevada Gaming Authorities may investigate any individual who has
a material relationship to or material involvement with us to
determine whether the individual is suitable or should be
licensed as a business associate of a gaming licensee. We and
certain of our officers, directors and key employees are
required to file applications with the Nevada Gaming Authorities
and may be required to be licensed or found suitable by the
Nevada Gaming Authorities. The Nevada Gaming Authorities may
deny an application for licensing for any cause which they deem
reasonable. A finding of suitability is comparable to licensing,
and both require submission of detailed personal and financial
information followed by a thorough investigation. An applicant
for licensing or an applicant for a finding of suitability must
pay or must cause to be paid all the costs of the investigation.
Changes in licensed positions must be reported to the Nevada
Gaming Authorities and, in addition to their authority to deny
an application for a finding of suitability or licensing, the
Nevada Gaming Authorities have the jurisdiction to disapprove a
change in a corporate position.
If the Nevada Gaming Authorities were to find an officer,
director or key employee unsuitable for licensing or unsuitable
to continue having a relationship with us, we would have to
sever all relationships with that person. In addition, the
Nevada Gaming Commission may require us to terminate the
employment of any person who refuses to file appropriate
applications. Determinations of suitability or questions
pertaining to licensing are not subject to judicial review in
Nevada.
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Consequences of Violating Gaming Laws |
If the Nevada Gaming Commission decides that we have violated
the Nevada Gaming Control Act or any of its regulations, it
could limit, condition, suspend or revoke our registrations and
gaming licenses. In addition, we and the persons involved could
be subject to substantial fines for each separate violation of
the Nevada Gaming Control Act, or of the regulations of the
Nevada Gaming Commission, at the discretion of the Nevada Gaming
Commission. Further, the Nevada Gaming Commission could appoint
a supervisor to conduct the operations of our casinos and, under
specified circumstances, earnings generated during the
supervisors appointment (except for the reasonable rental
value of the premises) could be forfeited to the State of
Nevada. Limitation, conditioning or suspension of any of our
gaming licenses and the appointment of a supervisor could, and
revocation of any gaming license would, have a significant
negative effect on our gaming operations.
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Requirements for Beneficial Securities Holders |
Regardless of the number of shares held, any beneficial holder
of our voting securities may be required to file an application,
be investigated and have that persons suitability as a
beneficial holder of voting securities determined if the Nevada
Gaming Commission has reason to believe that the ownership would
otherwise be inconsistent with the declared policies of the
State of Nevada. If the beneficial holder of the voting
securities who must be found suitable is a corporation,
partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company or
trust, it must submit detailed business and
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financial information including a list of its beneficial owners.
The applicant must pay all costs of the investigation incurred
by the Nevada Gaming Authorities in conducting any investigation.
The Nevada Gaming Control Act requires any person who acquires
more than 5% of the voting securities of a registered company to
report the acquisition to the Nevada Gaming Commission. The
Nevada Gaming Control Act requires beneficial owners of more
than 10% of a registered companys voting securities to
apply to the Nevada Gaming Commission for a finding of
suitability within 30 days after the Chairman of the Nevada
State Gaming Control Board mails the written notice requiring
such filing. Under certain circumstances, an institutional
investor, as defined in the Nevada Gaming Control Act,
which acquires more than 10%, but not more than 15%, of the
registered companys voting securities may apply to the
Nevada Gaming Commission for a waiver of a finding of
suitability if the institutional investor holds the voting
securities for investment purposes only. In certain
circumstances, an institutional investor that has obtained a
waiver can hold up to 19% of a registered companys voting
securities for a limited period of time and maintain the waiver.
An institutional investor will not be deemed to hold voting
securities for investment purposes unless the voting securities
were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business as
an institutional investor and not for the purpose of causing,
directly or indirectly, the election of a majority of the
members of the board at directors of the registered company, a
change in the corporate charter, bylaws, management, policies or
operations of the registered company, or any of its gaming
affiliates, or any other action which the Nevada Gaming
Commission finds to be inconsistent with holding the registered
companys voting securities for investment purposes only.
Activities which are not deemed to be inconsistent with holding
voting securities for investment purposes only include:
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voting on all matters voted on by stockholders or interest
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making financial and other inquiries of management of the type
normally made by securities analysts for informational purposes
and not to cause a change in its management, policies or
operations; and |
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other activities that the Nevada Gaming Commission may determine
to be consistent with such investment intent. |
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Consequences of Being Found Unsuitable |
Any person who fails or refuses to apply for a finding of
suitability or a license within 30 days after being ordered
to do so by the Nevada Gaming Commission or by the Chairman of
the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, or who refuses or fails
to pay the investigative costs incurred by the Nevada Gaming
Authorities in connection with the investigation of its
application, may be found unsuitable. The same restrictions
apply to a record owner if the record owner, after request,
fails to identify the beneficial owner. Any person found
unsuitable and who holds, directly or indirectly, any beneficial
ownership of any voting security or debt security of a
registered company beyond the period of time as may be
prescribed by the Nevada Gaming Commission may be guilty of a
criminal offense. We will be subject to disciplinary action if,
after we receive notice that a person is unsuitable to hold an
equity interest or to have any other relationship with, we:
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pay that person any dividend or interest upon any voting
securities; |
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allow that person to exercise, directly or indirectly, any
voting right held by that person; |
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pay remuneration in any form to that person for services
rendered or otherwise; or |
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fail to pursue all lawful efforts to require the unsuitable
person to relinquish such persons voting securities
including, if necessary, the immediate purchase of the voting
securities for cash at fair market value. |
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Gaming Laws Relating to Securities Ownership |
The Nevada Gaming Commission may, in its discretion, require the
holder of any debt or similar securities of a registered company
to file applications, be investigated and be found suitable to
own the debt or other security of the registered company if the
Nevada Gaming Commission has reason to believe that such
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ownership would otherwise be inconsistent with the declared
policies of the State of Nevada. If the Nevada Gaming Commission
decides that a person is unsuitable to own the security, then
under the Nevada Gaming Control Act, the registered company can
be sanctioned, including the loss of its approvals if, without
the prior approval of the Nevada Gaming Commission, it:
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pays to the unsuitable person any dividend, interest or any
distribution whatsoever; |
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recognizes any voting right by the unsuitable person in
connection with the securities; |
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pays the unsuitable person remuneration in any form; or |
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makes any payment to the unsuitable person by way of principal,
redemption, conversion, exchange, liquidation or similar
transaction. |
We are required to maintain a current stock ledger in Nevada
which may be examined by the Nevada Gaming Authorities at any
time. If any securities are held in trust by an agent or by a
nominee, the record holder may be required to disclose the
identity of the beneficial owner to the Nevada Gaming
Authorities. A failure to make the disclosure may be grounds for
finding the record holder unsuitable. We will be required to
render maximum assistance in determining the identity of the
beneficial owner of any of our voting securities. The Nevada
Gaming Commission has the power to require the stock
certificates of any registered company to bear a legend
indicating that the securities are subject to the Nevada Gaming
Control Act and certain subject to restrictions imposed by
applicable gaming laws. To date, this requirement has not been
imposed on us.
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Approval of Public Offerings |
Neither we nor any of our affiliates may make a public offering
of our securities without the prior approval of the Nevada
Gaming Commission if the proceeds from the offering are intended
to be used to construct, acquire or finance gaming facilities in
Nevada, or to retire or extend obligations incurred for those
purposes or for similar transactions. Any offer by us to
exchange notes (including the 7.125% senior notes due 2013
issued on February 7, 2005) for publicly registered notes
will require the review of, and prior approval by, the Nevada
Gaming Authorities. The Nevada Commission has granted us prior
approval to make public offerings for a period of two years
expiring in May 2006, subject to certain conditions. This
approval, the shelf approval, may be rescinded for good cause
without prior notice upon the issuance of an interlocutory stop
order by the Chairman of the Nevada Board and must be renewed at
the end of the two-year approval period. The shelf approval
applies to any affiliated company wholly owned by us, or an
affiliate, which is a publicly traded corporation or would
thereby become a publicly traded corporation pursuant to a
public offering. The shelf approval includes approval for
Stratosphere Gaming Corp. to guarantee any security issued by,
or to hypothecate its assets to secure the payment or
performance of any obligations evidenced by a security issued
by, us or an Affiliate in a public offering under the shelf
approval. The shelf approval also includes approval for us to
place restrictions upon the transfer of, and to enter into
agreements not to encumber the equity securities of our
subsidiaries licensed or registered in Nevada, as applicable, in
conjunction with public offerings made under the shelf approval.
The shelf approval does not constitute a finding, recommendation
or approval by the Nevada Commission or the Nevada Board as to
the accuracy or adequacy of the prospectus or the investment
merits of the securities offered. Any representation to the
contrary is unlawful.
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Approval of Changes in Control |
As a registered company, we must obtain prior approval of the
Nevada Gaming Commission with respect to a change in control
through:
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merger; |
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consolidation; |
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stock or asset acquisitions; |
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management or consulting agreements; or |
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any act or conduct by a person by which the person obtains
control of us. |
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Entities seeking to acquire control of a registered company must
satisfy the Nevada State Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming
Commission with respect to a variety of stringent standards
before assuming control of the registered company. The Nevada
Gaming Commission may also require controlling stockholders,
officers, directors and other persons having a material
relationship or involvement with the entity proposing to acquire
control to be investigated and licensed as part of the approval
process relating to the transaction.
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Approval of Defensive Tactics |
The Nevada legislature has declared that some corporate
acquisitions opposed by management, repurchases of voting
securities and corporate defense tactics affecting Nevada gaming
licenses or affecting registered companies that are affiliated
with the operations permitted by Nevada gaming licenses may be
harmful to stable and productive corporate gaming. The Nevada
Gaming Commission has established a regulatory scheme to reduce
the potentially adverse effects of these business practices upon
Nevadas gaming industry and to further Nevadas
policy to:
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assure the financial stability of corporate gaming operators and
their affiliates; |
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preserve the beneficial aspects of conducting business in the
corporate form; and |
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corporate affairs. |
As a registered company, we may need to obtain approvals from
the Nevada Gaming Commission before we can make exceptional
repurchases of voting securities above our current market price
and before a corporate acquisition opposed by management can be
consummated. The Nevada Gaming Control Act also requires prior
approval of a plan of recapitalization proposed by a registered
companys board of directors in response to a tender offer
made directly to its stockholders for the purpose of acquiring
control.
License fees and taxes, computed in various ways depending on
the type of gaming or activity involved, are payable to the
State of Nevada and to the counties and cities in which the
licensed subsidiaries respective operations are conducted.
Depending upon the particular fee or tax involved, these fees
and taxes are payable either monthly, quarterly or annually and
are based upon:
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the number of gaming devices operated; or |
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the number of table games operated. |
Our casinos are also subject to a state payroll tax based on the
wages paid to their employees.
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Foreign Gaming Investigations |
Any person who is licensed, required to be licensed, registered,
required to be registered, or is under common control with those
persons, or licensees, and who proposes to become involved in a
gaming venture outside of Nevada, is required to deposit with
the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, and thereafter maintain,
a revolving fund in the amount of $10,000 to pay the expenses of
investigation of the Nevada State Gaming Control Board of the
licensees or registrants participation in such
foreign gaming. The revolving fund is subject to increase or
decrease in the discretion of the Nevada Gaming Commission.
Licensees and registrants are required to comply with the
reporting requirements imposed by the Nevada Gaming Control Act.
A licensee or registrant is also subject to disciplinary action
by the Nevada Gaming Commission if it:
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fails to conduct the foreign gaming operation in accordance with
the standards of honesty and integrity required of Nevada gaming
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engages in any activity or enters into any association that is
unsuitable because it poses an unreasonable threat to the
control of gaming in Nevada, reflects, or tends to reflect,
discredit or disrepute upon the State of Nevada or gaming in
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engages in activities or enters into associations that are
harmful to the State of Nevada or its ability to collect gaming
taxes and fees; or |
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employs, contracts with or associates with a person in the
foreign operation who has been denied a license or finding of
suitability in Nevada on the ground of unsuitability. |
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License for Conduct of Gaming and Sale of Alcoholic
Beverages |
The conduct of gaming activities and the service and sale of
alcoholic beverages by our casinos are subject to licensing,
control and regulation by the Clark County Liquor and Gaming
Licensing Board and the City of Las Vegas. In addition to
approving our casinos, the Clark County Liquor and Gaming
License Board and the City of Las Vegas have the authority
to approve all persons owning or controlling the stock of any
corporation controlling a gaming license. All licenses are
revocable and are not transferable. The county and city agencies
have full power to limit, condition, suspend or revoke any
license. Any disciplinary action could, and revocation would,
have a substantial negative impact upon our operations.
Casino gaming is strictly regulated in Atlantic City under the
New Jersey Casino Control Act, or NJCCA, and the
regulations of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, or
New Jersey Commission, which affect virtually all aspects
of the operations of The Sands Hotel and Casino. The NJCCA and
regulations affecting Atlantic City casino licensees concern
primarily the financial stability, integrity and character of
casino operators, their employees, their debt and equity
security holders and others financially interested in casino
operations; the nature of hotel and casino facilities; the
operation methods (including rules of games and credit granting
procedures); and financial and accounting practices used in
connection with casino operations. A number of these regulations
require practices that are different from those in casinos in
Nevada and elsewhere, and some of these regulations result in
casino operating costs greater than those in comparable
facilities in Nevada and elsewhere. The following is only a
summary of the applicable provisions of the NJCCA. It does not
purport to be a full description and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to the NJCCA and such other applicable
laws and regulations.
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New Jersey Gaming Regulations |
In general, the NJCCA and the regulations promulgated thereunder
contain detailed provisions concerning, among other things:
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The ownership and operation of hotel and casino facilities in
Atlantic City are the subject of strict state regulation under
the NJCCA. The New Jersey Commission is empowered to
regulate a wide spectrum of gaming and non-gaming related
activities and to approve the form of ownership and financial
structure of not only a casino licensee, but also its entity
qualifiers and intermediary and holding companies and any other
related entity required to be qualified.
No casino hotel facility may operate unless the appropriate
license and approvals are obtained from the New Jersey
Commission, which has broad discretion with regard to the
issuance, renewal, revocation and suspension of such licenses
and approvals, which are non-transferable. The qualification
criteria with respect to the holder of a casino license include
its financial stability, integrity and responsibility; the
integrity and adequacy of its financial resources which bear any
relation to the casino project; its good character, honesty and
integrity; and the sufficiency of its business ability and
casino experience to establish the likelihood of a successful,
efficient casino operation. A plenary license authorizes the
operation of a casino with the games authorized in an operation
certificate issued by the New Jersey Commission, and the
operation certificate may be issued only on a finding that the
casino conforms to the requirements of the NJCCA and applicable
regulations that the casino is prepared to entertain the public.
Under such determination, ACE Gaming, LLC, trading as The Sands
Casino Hotel, has been issued a plenary casino license. The
plenary license issued to The Sands Hotel and Casino was renewed
by the New Jersey Commission on September 29, 2004 for
four years through September 2008. The New Jersey
Commission may reopen license hearings at any time, and must
reopen a licensing hearing at the request of the New Jersey
Division of Gaming Enforcement.
To be considered financially stable, a licensee must demonstrate
the following abilities: to pay winning wagers when due; to
achieve an annual gross operating profit; to pay all local,
state and federal taxes when due; to make necessary capital and
maintenance expenditures to insure that it has a superior
first-class facility; and to pay, exchange, refinance or extend
debts which will mature or become due and payable during the
license term.
In the event a licensee fails to demonstrate financial
stability, the New Jersey Commission may take such action
as it deems necessary to fulfill the purposes of the NJCCA and
protect the public interest, including: issuing conditional
licenses, approvals or determinations; establishing an
appropriate cure period; imposing reporting requirements;
placing restrictions on the transfer of cash or the assumption
of liabilities; requiring reasonable reserves or trust accounts;
denying licensure; or appointing a conservator. See
Conservatorship.
Pursuant to the NJCCA and the regulations and precedent of the
New Jersey Commission, no entity may hold a casino license
unless each officer, director, principal employee, person who
directly or indirectly holds any beneficial interest or
ownership in the licensee, each person who in the opinion of the
New Jersey Commission has the ability to control or elect a
majority of the board of directors of the licensee (other than a
banking or other licensed lending institution which makes a loan
or holds a mortgage or other lien acquired in the ordinary
course of business) and any lender, underwriter, agent or
employee of the licensee or other person whom the
New Jersey Commission may consider appropriate, obtains and
maintains qualification approval from the New Jersey
Commission. Qualification approval means that such person must,
but for residence, individually meet the qualification
requirements as a casino key employee.
Any entity qualifier or intermediary of a holding company, such
as AREP, is required to register with the New Jersey
Commission and meet the same basic standards for approval as a
casino licensee; provided,
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however, that the New Jersey Commission, with the concurrence of
the Director of the Division of Gaming Enforcement, may waive
compliance by a publicly-traded corporate holding company with
the requirement that an officer, director, lender, underwriter,
agent or employee thereof, or person directly or indirectly
holding a beneficial interest or ownership of the securities
thereof, individually qualify for approval under casino key
employee standards so long as the New Jersey Commission and the
Director of the Division of Gaming Enforcement are, and remain,
satisfied that such officer, director, lender, underwriter,
agent or employee is not significantly involved in the
activities of the casino licensee, or that such security holder
does not have the ability to control the publicly-traded
corporate holding company or elect one or more of its directors.
Persons holding 5.0% or more of the equity securities of such
holding company are presumed to have the ability to control the
company or elect one or more of its directors and will, unless
this presumption is rebutted, be required to individually
qualify. Equity securities are defined as any voting stock or
any security similar to or convertible into or carrying a right
to acquire any security having a direct or indirect
participation in the profits of the issuer.
The New Jersey Commission may require all financial backers,
investors, mortgagees, bond holders and holders of notes or
other evidence of indebtedness, either in effect or proposed,
which bear any relation to any casino project, including holders
of publicly-traded securities of an entity which holds a casino
license or is an entity qualifier, subsidiary or holding company
of a casino licensee, to qualify as financial sources. In the
past, the New Jersey Commission has waived the
qualification requirement for holders of less than 15.0% of a
series of publicly-traded mortgage bonds so long as the bonds
remained widely distributed and freely traded in the public
market and the holder had no ability to control the casino
licensee. The New Jersey Commission may require holders of
less than 15.0% of a series of debt to qualify as financial
sources even if not active in the management of the issuer or
casino licensee.
An institutional investor is defined by the NJCCA as any
retirement fund administered by a public agency for the
exclusive benefit of federal, state or local public employees;
any investment company registered under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended; any collective investment trust
organized by banks under Part Nine of the Rules of the
Comptroller of the Currency; any closed end investment trust;
any chartered or licensed life insurance company or property and
casualty insurance company; any banking and other chartered or
licensed lending institution; any investment advisor registered
under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended; and such
other persons as the New Jersey Commission may determine
for reasons consistent with the policies of the NJCCA.
An institutional investor may be granted a waiver by the
New Jersey Commission from financial source or other
qualification requirements applicable to a holder of
publicly-traded securities, in the absence of a prima facie
showing by the Division of Gaming Enforcement that there is any
cause to believe that the holder may be found unqualified, on
the basis of New Jersey Commission findings that:
(1) its holdings were purchased for investment purposes
only and, upon request by the New Jersey Commission, it
files a certified statement to the effect that it has no
intention of influencing or affecting the affairs of the issuer,
the casino licensee or its holding or intermediary companies;
provided, however, that the institutional investor will be
permitted to vote on matters put to the vote of the outstanding
security holders; and (2) if (x) the securities are
debt securities of a casino licensees holding or
intermediary companies or another subsidiary company of the
casino licensees holding or intermediary companies which
is related in any way to the financing of the casino licensee
and represent either (A) 20.0% or less of the total
outstanding debt of the company or (B) 50.0% or less of any
issue of outstanding debt of the company, (y) the
securities are equity securities and represent less than 10.0%
of the equity securities of a casino licensees holding or
intermediary companies or (z) the securities so held exceed
such percentages, upon a showing of good cause. There can be no
assurance, however, that the New Jersey Commission will
make such findings or grant such waiver and, in any event, an
institutional investor may be required to produce for the
New Jersey Commission or the Antitrust Division of the
Department of Justice upon request, any document or information
which bears any relation to such debt or equity securities.
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The NJCCA imposes certain restrictions upon the issuance,
ownership and transfer of securities of a regulated company and
defines the term security to include instruments
which evidence a direct or indirect beneficial ownership or
creditor interest in a regulated company including, but not
limited to mortgages, debentures, security agreements, notes and
warrants. AREP is deemed to be a regulated company, and
instruments evidencing a beneficial ownership or creditor
interest therein, including the notes or a partnership interest,
are deemed to be the securities of a regulated company.
If the New Jersey Commission finds that a holder of such
securities is not qualified under the NJCCA, it has the right to
take any remedial action it may deem appropriate, including the
right to force divestiture by such disqualified holder of such
securities. In the event that certain disqualified holders fail
to divest themselves of such securities, the New Jersey
Commission has the power to revoke or suspend the casino license
affiliated with the regulated company which issued the
securities. If a holder is found unqualified, it is unlawful for
the holder (1) to exercise, directly or through any trustee
or nominee, any right conferred by such securities or
(2) to receive any dividends or interest upon such
securities or any remuneration, in any form, from its affiliated
casino licensee for services rendered or otherwise.
With respect to non-publicly-traded securities, the NJCCA and
regulations of the New Jersey Commission require that the
corporate charter or partnership agreement of a regulated
company establish a right in the New Jersey Commission of
prior approval with regard to transfers of securities, shares
and other interests and an absolute right in the regulated
company to repurchase at the market price or the purchase price,
whichever is the lesser, any such security, share or other
interest in the event that the New Jersey Commission
disapproves a transfer. With respect to publicly-traded
securities, such corporate charter or partnership agreement is
required to establish that any such securities of the entity are
held subject to the condition that if a holder thereof is found
to be disqualified by the New Jersey Commission, such
holder shall dispose of such securities.
Under the terms of the indenture governing the notes, if a
holder of the notes does not qualify under the NJCCA when
required to do so, such holder must dispose of its interest in
such securities, and the issuer of such securities may redeem
the securities at the lesser of the outstanding amount or fair
market value.
If, at any time, it is determined that The Sands Hotel and
Casino, AREP or any other holding company, intermediary company
or entity qualifier has violated the NJCCA or that any of such
entities cannot meet the qualification requirements of the
NJCCA, such entity could be subject to fines or the suspension
or revocation of its license or qualification. If a casino
license is suspended for a period in excess of 120 days or
is revoked, or if the New Jersey Commission fails or refuses to
renew such casino license, the New Jersey Commission could
appoint a conservator to operate and dispose of such
licensees casino hotel facilities. A conservator would be
vested with title to all property of such licensee relating to
the casino and the approved hotel subject to valid liens and/or
encumbrances. The conservator would be required to act under the
direct supervision of the New Jersey Commission and would
be charged with the duty of conserving, preserving and, if
permitted, continuing the operation of the casino hotel. During
the period of the conservatorship, a former or suspended casino
licensee is entitled to a fair rate of return out of net
earnings, if any, on the property retained by the conservator.
The New Jersey Commission may also discontinue any
conservatorship action and direct the conservator to take such
steps as are necessary to effect an orderly transfer of the
property of a former or suspended casino licensee. Such events
could result in an event of default under the terms of the
indenture governing the notes.
The oil and gas industry is subject to laws, regulations and
other legal requirements enacted or adopted by federal, state
and local, as well as foreign, authorities relating to
protection of the environment and health and safety matters,
including those legal requirements that govern discharges of
substances into the air and water, the management and disposal
of hazardous substances and wastes, the cleanup of contaminated
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groundwater quality and availability, plant and wildlife
protection, reclamation and restoration of properties after
drilling is completed.
Oil and gas exploration, production, and related operations are
subject to extensive rules and regulations promulgated by
federal and state agencies. Failure to comply with such rules
and regulations can result in substantial penalties and/or the
revocation of permits or licenses necessary for our business.
The regulatory burden on the oil and gas industry increases the
cost of doing business and affects profitability. Because such
rules and regulations are frequently amended or interpreted by
federal and state agencies or jurisdictions, we are not able to
predict the future cost or impact of complying with such laws.
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Exploration and Production |
Exploration and development operations are subject to various
types of regulation at the federal, state, and local levels.
Such regulation includes requiring permits for the drilling of
wells; maintaining bonding requirements in order to drill or
operate wells; and regulating the location of wells, the method
of drilling and casing wells, the surface use and restoration of
properties upon which wells are drilled, and the plugging and
abandoning of wells. Operations are also subject to various
conservation regulations and rules to protect the correlative
rights of mineral interest owners. These include the regulation
of the size of drilling and spacing units or proration units,
the density of wells which may be drilled, and the unitization
or pooling of oil and gas properties. In this regard, some
states allow the forced pooling or integration of tracts to
facilitate exploration, while other states rely on voluntary
pooling of land and leases. In addition, some state conservation
laws establish maximum rates of production from oil and gas
wells, generally prohibit the venting or flaring of natural gas,
and impose certain requirements regarding the ratability of
production. The effect of these regulations is to limit the
amounts of oil and gas that can be produced from wells and to
limit the number of wells or the locations at which wells can be
drilled. Legislation in Oklahoma and regulatory action in Texas
governs the methodology by which the regulatory agencies
establish permissible monthly production allowables. We cannot
predict what effect any change in prorationing regulations might
have on production and sales of natural gas.
Certain oil, gas and mineral leases are granted by the federal
government and administered by various federal agencies. Such
leases require compliance with detailed federal regulations and
orders which regulate, among other matters, drilling and
operations on these leases and calculation and disbursement of
royalty payments to the federal government. The Mineral Lands
Leasing Act of 1920 places limitations on the number of acres
under federal leases that may be owned in any one state.
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Environmental Protection and Occupational Safety |
NEG Holding, Panaco and TransTexas each is subject to numerous
federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the
release of materials into the environment or otherwise relating
to environmental protection. These laws and regulations may
require the acquisition of a permit before drilling commences,
restrict the types, quantities and concentration of various
substances that can be released into the environment in
connection with drilling and production activities, limit or
prohibit drilling activities on certain lands lying within
wilderness, wetlands and other protected areas, and impose
substantial liabilities for pollution resulting from operations.
Moreover, the recent trend toward stricter standards in
environmental legislation and regulation is likely to continue.
Because such laws and regulations are frequently changed, we
cannot predict the ultimate cost and effects of such compliance.
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act, or CERCLA, also known as the
Superfund law, imposes liability, without regard to
fault or the legality of the original conduct, on certain
classes of persons who are considered to have contributed to the
release or threatened release of a hazardous
substance into the environment. These persons include the
owner or operator of the disposal site or sites where the
release occurred and companies that disposed or arranged for the
disposal of the hazardous substances. Under CERCLA, such persons
or companies may be subject to joint and several liability for
the costs of cleaning up the hazardous substances that have been
released into the environment and for damages to natural
resources. Also, it is not uncommon for neighboring landowners
and other third parties to file claims
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for personal injury, property damage, and recovery of response
costs allegedly caused by hazardous substance released into the
environment. In addition, the U.S. Oil Pollution Act of
1990, or OPA, and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto
impose a variety of regulations on responsible parties related
to the prevention of oil spills and liability for damages
resulting from such spills. The OPA establishes strict liability
for owners of facilities that are the site of a release of oil
into waters of the United States. While OPA
liability more typically applies to facilities near substantial
bodies of water, at least one district court has held that OPA
liability can attach if the contamination could enter waters
that may flow into navigable waters. The Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act, or RCRA, and regulations promulgated
thereunder govern the generation, storage, transfer and disposal
of hazardous wastes. RCRA, however, currently excludes from the
definition of hazardous wastes drilling fluids, produced
waters, and other wastes associated with the exploration,
development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or
geothermal energy. Because of this exclusion, many of the
operations of NEG Holding, Panaco and TransTexas are exempt from
RCRA regulation. Nevertheless, each must comply with RCRA
regulations for any of its operations that do not fall within
the RCRA exclusion (such as painting activities or use of
solvents). On August 8, 1998, EPA added four petroleum
refining wastes to the list of RCRA hazardous wastes. The impact
of this change is not likely to be any more burdensome on us
than to any other similarly situated company involved in oil and
gas exploration and production. Because oil and gas exploration,
production and other activities have been conducted at some of
our properties by previous owners and operators, materials from
these operations may remain on some of the properties and in
some instances require remediation. In addition, NEG Holding,
Panaco and TransTexas each has agreed to indemnify some sellers
of producing properties from whom it has acquired reserves
against certain liabilities for environmental claims associated
with such properties. There can be no guarantee that such costs
will not result in future material expenditures. Additionally,
in the course of routine oil and gas operations, surface spills
and leaks, including casing leaks of oil or other materials
occasionally occur, and as a result, NEG Holding, Panaco
and TransTexas could incur costs for waste handling and
environmental compliance. Moreover, NEG Holding, Panaco and
TransTexas are able to control directly the operations of only
those wells for which any of them acts as the operator.
Notwithstanding the lack of control over wells in which any of
them owns an interest but are operated by others, the failure of
the operator to comply with applicable environmental regulations
may, in certain circumstances, be attributable to NEG Holding,
Panaco and TransTexas.
NEG, Panaco and TransTexas also are subject to laws and
regulations concerning occupational safety and health. While it
is not anticipated that we will be required in the near future
to expend amounts that are material in the aggregate to overall
operations by reason of occupational safety and health laws and
regulations, we are unable to predict the ultimate cost of
future compliance.
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MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information, as of
May 1, 2005, concerning the directors and executive
officers of API and American Real Estate Finance Corp.
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Carl C. Icahn
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William A. Leidesdorf
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James L. Nelson
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Jack G. Wasserman
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Keith A. Meister
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Chief Executive Officer of API and Chief Executive Officer and
President of AREP Finance |
Jon F. Weber
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Martin L. Hirsch
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Executive Vice President and Director of Acquisitions and
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John P. Saldarelli
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Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer |
The names, offices held and ages of certain key employees of our
subsidiaries are as follows:
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Bob Alexander
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Richard P. Brown
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President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, American
Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC |
Carl C. Icahn has served as Chairman of the Board and a
director of Starfire Holding Corporation, or Starfire, (formerly
Icahn Holding Corporation), a privately-held holding company,
and Chairman of the Board and a director of various subsidiaries
of Starfire, since 1984. Mr. Icahn is and has been since
1994 a majority shareholder, the Chairman of the Board and a
Director of American Railcar Industries, Inc., or ARI, a
Missouri corporation. ARI is primarily engaged in the business
of manufacturing, managing, leasing and selling of railroad
freight and tank cars. Mr. Icahn has also been Chairman of
the Board and President of Icahn & Co., Inc., a
registered broker-dealer and a member of the National
Association of Securities Dealers, since 1968.
Since November 1990, Mr. Icahn has been Chairman of the
Board of American Property Investors, Inc., the general partner
of American Real Estate Partners, L.P., a public limited
partnership that invests in real estate and holds various other
interests, including the interests in its subsidiaries that are
engaged, among other things, in the oil and gas business and
casino entertainment business. Mr. Icahn has been a
director of Cadus Pharmaceutical Corporation, a firm that holds
various biotechnology patents, since 1993. From August 1998 to
August 2002, Mr. Icahn served as Chairman of the Board of
Maupintour Holding LLC (f/k/a/ Lowestfare.com, LLC), an internet
travel reservations company. From October 1998 through May,
2004, Mr. Icahn was the President and a director of
Stratosphere Corporation, which operates the Stratosphere Hotel
and Casino.
Since September 29, 2000, Mr. Icahn has served as the
Chairman of the Board of GB Holdings, Inc. In January 2003,
Mr. Icahn became Chairman of the Board and a director of XO
Communications, Inc., a telecommunications company. Mr. Icahn
has been a director of Blockbuster, Inc. since May 11, 2005.
William A. Leidesdorf has served as a Director of API
since March 26, 1991 and as a Director of AREP Finance
since inception. Mr. Leidesdorf is also a Director of Renco
Steel Group, Inc. and its subsidiary, WCI Steel, Inc., a steel
producer which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
in September 2003. Since June 1997, Mr. Leidesdorf has been
an owner and a managing director of Renaissance Housing, LLC, a
company primarily engaged in acquiring multifamily residential
properties. From April 1995 through December 1997,
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Mr. Leidesdorf acted as an independent real estate
investment banker. Since December 29, 2003,
Mr. Leidesdorf has served as a Director of American
Entertainment Properties Corp. and American Casino &
Entertainment Properties Finance Corp., or ACEP Finance, which
are our indirect subsidiaries. Since May 20, 2005, Mr.
Leidesdorf has served as a director of Atlantic Coast
Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Mr. Leidesdorf has been
licensed by the New Jersey State Casino Control Commission and
the Nevada State Gaming Control Commission.
James L. Nelson has served as a Director of API since
June 12, 2001 and as a Director of AREP Finance since
inception. From 1986 until the present, Mr. Nelson has been
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eaglescliff Corporation,
a specialty investment banking, consulting and wealth management
company. From March 1998 through 2003, Mr. Nelson was
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Orbit Aviation, Inc. a
company engaged in the acquisition and completion of Boeing
Business Jets for private and corporate clients. From August
1995 until July 1999, he was Chief Executive Officer and
Co-Chairman of Orbitex Management, Inc. Mr. Nelson
currently serves as a Director of Viskase Corporation, a
closely-held supplier for the meat and poultry business. Until
March 2001, he was on the Board of Orbitex Financial Services
Group, a financial services company in the mutual fund sector.
Since December 29, 2003, Mr. Nelson has served as a
Director of American Entertainment Properties Corp. and ACEP
Finance, which are our indirect subsidiaries. Since May 20,
2005, Mr. Nelson has served as a director of Atlantic Coast
Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Mr. Nelson has been licensed
by the New Jersey State Casino Control Commission and the Nevada
State Gaming Control Commission.
Jack G. Wasserman has served as a Director of API since
December 3, 1993 and as a Director of AREP Finance since
inception. Mr. Wasserman is an attorney and a member of the
Bars of New York, Florida and the District of Columbia. From
1966 until 2001, he was a senior partner of Wasserman,
Schneider, Babb & Reed, a New York-based law firm and
its predecessors. Since September 2001, Mr. Wasserman has
been engaged in the practice of law as a sole practitioner.
Mr. Wasserman has been licensed by the New Jersey State
Casino Control Commission and the Nevada State Gaming Control
Commission and, at the latters direction, is an
independent member and Chairman of the Stratosphere Compliance
Committee. Since December 29, 2003, Mr. Wasserman has
served as a Director of American Entertainment Properties Corp.
and ACEP Finance, which are our indirect subsidiaries.
Mr. Wasserman is not a member of the Stratospheres
Board of Directors. Since December 1, 1998,
Mr. Wasserman has been a Director of National Energy Group,
Inc. In 2003, National Energy Group, Inc. became our subsidiary.
Mr. Wasserman is also a Director of Cadus Corporation, a
publicly traded biotechnology company. Since May 20, 2005, Mr.
Wasserman has served as a director of Atlantic Coast
Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Affiliates of Mr. Icahn are
controlling shareholders of each of these companies.
Mr. Wasserman has been a director of Triarc Companies,
Inc., a publicly traded diversified holding company, since March
2004. Mr. Wasserman serves on the Audit and Compensation
Committees of Triarc.
Keith A. Meister has served as President and Chief
Executive Officer of API since August 2003 and of AREP Finance
since inception. He continues to serve as a senior investment
analyst of High River Limited Partnership, a company owned and
controlled by Mr. Icahn, a position he has held since June
2002. Mr. Meister is also a Senior Investment Analyst of
Icahn Partners LP and Icahn Partners Master Fund LP. He is
also a director of Icahn Fund Ltd., which is the feeder
fund of Icahn Partners Master Fund LP. Icahn Partners LP
and Icahn Partners Master Fund LP are private investment
funds controlled by Mr. Icahn. From March 2000 through
2001, Mr. Meister co-founded and served as co-president of
J Net Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on investments in
information technology and enterprise software businesses. From
1997 through 1999, Mr. Meister served as an investment
professional at Northstar Capital Partners, an opportunistic
real estate investment partnership. Prior to Northstar,
Mr. Meister served as an investment analyst in the
investment banking group at Lazard Freres. He also serves on the
Boards of Directors of the following companies: XO
Communications, Inc., a company that is majority-owned by
various entities controlled by Mr. Icahn; TransTexas Gas
Corporation; and Scientia Corporation, a private health care
venture company in which we hold less than a 10% equity
interest. Since December 29, 2003, Mr. Meister has
served as a Director of American Entertainment Properties Corp.
and ACEP Finance, which are our indirect subsidiaries.
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Jon F. Weber has served as President of API since
April 26, 2005. From April 2003 through April 2005,
Mr. Weber served as Head of Portfolio Company Operations
and Chief Financial Officer at Icahn Associates Corp., an entity
controlled by Carl C. Icahn, who controls API and, through
affiliates, owns approximately 86.5% of our depositary units.
Since May 2003, Mr. Weber has been a Director of Viskase
Companies, Inc. and was the Chief Executive Officer of Viskase
Companies, Inc. from May 2003 to October 2004. Since January
2004, he has served as a director of Philip Services
Corporation, a metal recycling and industrial services company
affiliated with Mr. Icahn, and he was the Chief Executive
Officer of Philip Services Corporation from January 2004 though
April 2005. Mr. Weber served as Chief Financial Officer of
venture-backed companies QuantumShift Inc. and Alchemedia Ltd.
from October 2001 to July 2002 and November 2000 to October
2001, respectively. From May 1998 to November 2000,
Mr. Weber served as Managing Director
Investment Banking for JP Morgan Chase and its predecessor,
Chase Manhattan Bank, in São Paulo, Brazil. Previously,
Mr. Weber was an investment banker at Morgan Stanley and
Salomon Brothers. Mr. Weber began his career as a corporate
lawyer.
Martin L. Hirsch has served as a Vice President of API
since 1991 and of AREP Finance since inception. Mr. Hirsch
focuses on investment, management and disposition of real estate
properties and other assets. On March 23, 2000,
Mr. Hirsch was elected to serve as Executive Vice President
and Director of Acquisitions and Development of API. From
January 1986 to January 1991, Mr. Hirsch was a Vice
President of Integrated Resources, Inc. where he was involved in
the acquisition of commercial real estate properties and asset
management. In 1985 and 1986, Mr. Hirsch was a Vice
President of Hall Financial Group where he was involved in
acquiring and financing commercial and residential properties.
Mr. Hirsch has been a director of National Energy Group,
Inc. since 1998. Since September 29, 2000 Mr. Hirsch
served as a director of GB Property Funding Inc. from
September 29, 2000 until July 22, 2004 and of Greate
Bay Hotel and Casino, Inc. from February 28, 2001 until
July 22, 2004. Mr. Hirsch has served as a Director of
GB Holdings, Inc.
John P. Saldarelli has served as Vice President,
Secretary and Treasurer of API since March 18, 1991 and as
Chief Financial Officer since June 2000 and of AREP Finance
since inception. Mr. Saldarelli was President of Bayswater
Realty Brokerage Corp. from June 1987 until November 19,
1993, and Vice President of Bayswater Realty & Capital
Corp. from September 1979 until April 15, 1993.
Mr. Saldarelli served as a Director of Stratosphere from
October, 1998 until May 2004. Mr. Saldarelli served as a
director of GB Property Funding, Inc. and Greate Bay Hotel and
Casino, Inc. from February 28, 2001 until July 22,
2004. Since February 28, 2001, Mr. Saldarelli has
served as a Director of GB Holdings, Inc.
Richard P. Brown has served as the President and Chief
Executive Officer of ACEP; and President, Chief Executive
Officer and a director of American Entertainment Properties
Corp. and ACEP Finance since inception. Mr. Brown has over
12 years experience in the gaming industry. Mr. Brown
has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of each of
the Stratosphere, Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona
Charlies Boulder since June 2002. From January 2001 to
June 2002, he served as Chief Operating Officer for all three
properties. Prior to joining Stratosphere Gaming Corp. in March
2000 as Executive Vice President of Marketing, Mr. Brown
held executive positions with Harrahs Entertainment and
Hilton Hotels Corporation. Mr. Brown also serves as
President and Chief Executive Officer of GB Holdings, Inc., and
of Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc. which owns and
operates The Sands Hotel and Casino.
Bob G. Alexander has served as President and Chief
Executive Officer of NEG since November, 1998.
Mr. Alexander has served as President and Chief Executive
Officer and a director of TransTexas and Panaco since August
2003 and November 2004, respectively. A founder of Alexander
Energy Corporation, Mr. Alexander has served on the Board
of Directors of NEG since Alexander Energy Corporation merged
into NEG on August 29, 1996. From 1998 until the merger, he
served as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Alexander Energy Corporation. From 1976 to 1980, he
served as Vice President and General Manager of the Northern
Division of Reserve Oil, Inc. and President of Basin Drilling
Corp., subsidiaries of Reserve Oil and Gas Company.
Each executive officer and director will hold office until his
successor is elected or qualified.
There are no family relationships between or among any of our
directors and/or executive officers.
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If distributions (which are payable in kind) are not made to the
holders of our 5% cumulative pay-in-kind preferred units on any
two payment dates, which need not be consecutive, the holders of
more than 50% of all outstanding preferred units, including API
and its affiliates, voting as a class, will be entitled to
appoint two nominees for our Board of Directors. Holders of
preferred units owning at least 10% of all outstanding preferred
units, including API and its affiliates to the extent that they
are holders of preferred units, may call a meeting of the
holders of preferred units to elect such nominees. Once elected,
the nominees will be appointed to our Board of Directors by
Mr. Icahn. As directors, the nominees will, in addition to
their other duties as directors, be specifically charged with
reviewing all future distributions to the holders of our
preferred units. Such additional directors shall serve until the
full distributions accumulated on all outstanding preferred
units have been declared and paid or set apart for payment. If
and when all accumulated distributions on the preferred units
have been declared and paid or set aside for payment in full,
the holders of preferred units shall be divested of the special
voting rights provided by the failure to pay such distributions,
subject to revesting in the event of each and every subsequent
default. Upon termination of such special voting rights
attributable to all holders of preferred units with respect to
payment of distributions, the term of office of each director
nominated by the holders of preferred units pursuant to such
special voting rights shall terminate and the number of
directors constituting the entire Board of Directors shall be
reduced by the number of directors designated by the preferred
units. The holders of the preferred units have no other rights
to participate in our management and are not entitled to vote on
any matters submitted to a vote of the holders of depositary
units.
Audit Committee
James L. Nelson, William A. Leidesdorf and Jack G. Wasserman
serve on our audit committee. We believe that the audit
committee members are independent as defined in the
currently applicable listing standards of the New York Stock
Exchange. A copy of the audit committee charter is available on
our website at
www.areplp.com/files/pdf/audit committee charter.pdf
or may be obtained without charge by writing to American Real
Estate Partners, L.P., 100 South Bedford Road, Mount Kisco,
NY 10549, attention John P. Saldarelli.
Our audit committee meets formally at least once every quarter,
and more often if necessary. In addition to the functions set
forth in its charter, the audit committee reviews potential
conflicts of interest which may arise, between us and API and
its affiliates. The General Partner and its affiliates may not
receive duplicative fees.
The functions of our audit committee as set forth in the
Partnership Agreement include (1) the review of our
financial and accounting policies and procedures; (2) the
review of the results of audits of the books and records made by
our outside auditors, (3) the review of allocations of
overhead expenses in connection with the reimbursement of
expenses to API and its affiliates, and (4) the review and
approval of related party transactions and conflicts of interest
in accordance with the terms of our partnership agreement.
Our Board of Directors has determined that we do not have an
audit committee financial expert, within the meaning
of Item 401(h) of Regulation S-K, serving on our audit
committee. We believe that each member of the audit committee is
financially literate and possesses sufficient experience, both
professionally and by virtue of his service as a director and
member of the audit committee of API, to be fully capable of
discharging his duties as a member of our audit committee.
However, none of the members of our audit committee has a
professional background in accounting or preparing,
auditing, analyzing or evaluating financial statements. If
our audit committee determines that it requires additional
financial expertise, it will either engage professional advisers
or seek to recruit a member who would qualify as an audit
committee financial expert within the meaning of
Item 401(h) of Regulation S-K.
Jack G. Wasserman has been chosen to preside and currently
presides at executive sessions of our non-management directors.
Interested parties may directly communicate with the presiding
director or with non-management directors as a group by
directing all inquiries to our ethics hotline at
(877) 888-0002.
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The following table sets forth information in respect of the
compensation of the Chief Executive Officer and each of the
other most highly compensated executive officers of AREP as of
December 31, 2004 for services in all capacities to AREP
for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002.
Summary Compensation Table(1)
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Keith A. Meister(2)
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2004 |
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227,308 |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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2003 |
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73,150 |
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Martin L. Hirsch(2)(3)
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295,000 |
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200,000 |
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4,000 |
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Executive Vice President and Director of Acquisitions and
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2003 |
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269,923 |
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50,000 |
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4,000 |
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231,000 |
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24,500 |
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2004 |
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191,100 |
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22,932 |
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3,819 |
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182,200 |
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18,200 |
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4,000 |
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2002 |
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182,000 |
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8,400 |
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3,666 |
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Richard P. Brown
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461,155 |
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250,000 |
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8,335 |
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316,154 |
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20,000 |
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274,988 |
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20,000 |
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Bob Alexander
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300,000 |
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175,000 |
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President and Chief Executive Officer, National Energy |
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300,000 |
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150,000 |
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(1) |
Pursuant to applicable regulations, certain columns of the
Summary Compensation Table and each of the remaining tables have
been omitted, as there has been no compensation awarded to,
earned by or paid to any of the named executive officers by us,
or by API, which was subsequently reimbursed by us, required to
be reported in those columns or tables, excepted as noted below. |
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On August 18, 2003, Keith A. Meister was elected President
and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Meister devotes
approximately 50% of his time to the performance of services for
AREP and its subsidiaries. Messrs. Saldarelli and Hirsch
devote all of their time to the performance of services for AREP
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(3) |
Represent matching contributions under AREPs 401(k) plan.
In 2004, AREP made matching contributions to the employees
individual plan account in the amount of one-third
(1/3)
of the first six (6%) percent of gross salary contributed by the
employee. |
Each of our executive officers may perform services for our
affiliates which are reimbursed to us. However, Mr. Meister
devotes approximately 50% of his time, to services for our
businesses. He is compensated by affiliates of Mr. Icahn
for the services he provides in connection with their
businesses. His compensation from such affiliates includes a
base salary and additional compensation, including incentive
compensation.
Director Compensation
Directors who are also audit committee members received
quarterly fees of $7,500 in 2004 and may receive additional
compensation for special committee assignments. In 2004,
Messrs. Wasserman, Nelson and Leidesdorf received audit and
special committee fees of $50,030, $41,217 and $41,020,
respectively. Mr. Icahn does not receive directors
fees or other fees or compensation from us.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT
The following table provides information, as of May 1,
2005, as to the beneficial ownership of the Depositary Units and
preferred units for (1) each person known to us to be the
beneficial owner of more than 5% of either our Depositary Units
and preferred units, (2) each director of API,
(3) each of our named executive officers and (4) all
directors and executive officers of API as a group.
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86.5% |
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9,346,044 |
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William A. Leidesdorf
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James L. Nelson
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Jack G. Wasserman
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Keith A. Meister
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Jon F. Weber
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Martin L. Hirsch
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John P. Saldarelli
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Bob Alexander
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Carl C. Icahn, through affiliates, is the beneficial owner of
the 39,896,836 depositary units set forth above and may also be
deemed to be the beneficial owner of the 700 depositary units
owned of record by API Nominee Corp., which in accordance with
state law are in the process of being turned over to the
relevant state authorities as unclaimed property; however,
Mr. Icahn disclaims such beneficial ownership. The
foregoing is exclusive of a 1.99% ownership interest which API
holds by virtue of its 1% general partner interest in each of us
and AREH. Furthermore, pursuant to a registration rights
agreement entered into by affiliates of Mr. Icahn we have
agreed to pay any expenses incurred in connection with two
demand and unlimited piggy-back registrations requested by
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Does not include up to 16,275,863 depositary units that may be
issued upon the closing of the pending Acquisitions. If all such
units were issued, then Mr. Icahn would be the beneficial
owner of 46,172,699 depositary units, representing approximately
90.1% of the depositary units. |
Mr. Icahn, through certain affiliates, currently owns 100%
of API and approximately 86.5% of the outstanding depositary
units and preferred units. Applicable pension and tax laws make
each member of a controlled group of entities,
generally defined as entities in which there is at least an 80%
common ownership interest, jointly and severally liable for
certain pension plan obligations of any member of the controlled
group. These pension obligations include ongoing contributions
to fund the plan, as well as liability for any unfunded
liabilities that may exist at the time the plan is terminated.
In addition, the failure to pay these pension obligations when
due may result in the creation of liens in favor of the pension
plan or the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, or the PBGC,
against the assets of each member of the controlled group.
As a result of the more than 80% ownership interest in us by
Mr. Icahns affiliates, we and our subsidiaries are
subject to the pension liabilities of all entities in which
Mr. Icahn has a direct or indirect ownership interest of at
least 80%. One such entity, ACF Industries LLC, or ACF, is the
sponsor of several pension plans that are underfunded by a total
of approximately $23.7 million on an ongoing actuarial
basis and $175.4 million if those plans were terminated, as
most recently reported by the plans actuaries. These
liabilities could increase or decrease, depending on a number of
factors, including future changes in promised benefits,
investment returns, and the assumptions used to calculate the
liability. As a member of the ACF controlled group, we would be
liable for any failure of ACF to make ongoing pension
contributions or to pay
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the unfunded liabilities upon a termination of the ACF pension
plans. In addition, other entities now or in the future within
the controlled group that includes us may have pension plan
obligations that are, or may become, underfunded and we would be
liable for any failure of such entities to make ongoing pension
contributions or to pay the unfunded liabilities upon a
termination of such plans.
The current underfunded status of the ACF pension plans requires
ACF to notify the PBGC of certain reportable events,
such as if we cease to be a member of the ACF controlled group,
or if we make certain extraordinary dividends or stock
redemptions. This reporting obligation could cause us to seek to
delay or reconsider the occurrence of such reportable events.
Starfire, which is 100% owned by Mr. Icahn, has undertaken
to indemnify us and our subsidiaries from losses resulting from
any imposition of pension funding or termination liabilities
that may be imposed on us and our subsidiaries or our assets as
a result of being a member of the Icahn controlled group. The
Starfire indemnity provides, among other things that so long as
such contingent liabilities exist and could be imposed on AREP.
Starfire will not make any distributions to its stockholders
that would reduce its net worth to below $250 million.
Nonetheless, Starfire may not be able to fund its
indemnification obligations to us.
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Related Transactions with our General Partner and its
Affiliates
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Mr. Icahn, in his capacity as majority unitholder, will not
receive any additional benefit with respect to distributions and
allocations of profits and losses not shared on a pro rata basis
by all other unitholders. In addition, Mr. Icahn has
confirmed to us that neither he nor any of his affiliates will
receive any fees from us in consideration for services rendered
in connection with non-real estate related investments by us. We
may determine to make investments in which Mr. Icahn or his
affiliates have independent investments in such assets. We may
enter into other transactions with API and its affiliates,
including, without limitation, buying and selling assets from or
to API or its affiliates and participating in joint venture
investments in assets with API or its affiliates, whether real
estate or non-real estate related, provided the terms of all
such transactions are fair and reasonable to us. Furthermore, it
should be noted that our partnership agreement provides that API
and its affiliates are permitted to have other business
interests and may engage in other business ventures of any
nature whatsoever, and may compete directly or indirectly with
our business. Mr. Icahn and his affiliates currently invest
in and perform investment management services with respect to
assets that may be similar to those we may invest in and intend
to continue to do so; pursuant to the partnership agreement,
however, we shall not have any right to participate therein or
receive or share in any income or profits derived therefrom.
Pursuant to a registration rights agreement, Mr. Icahn has
certain registration rights with regard to the preferred units.
For the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, we made no
payments with respect to the depositary units owned by API.
However, in 2004 and 2003, API was allocated approximately
$3.3 million and approximately $1.2 million,
respectively, of our net earnings (exclusive of the earnings of
NEG and the Arizona Charlies entities allocated to API
prior to the acquisitions of NEG and of the Arizona
Charlies entities) as a result of its combined 1.99%
general partner interests in us and AREH.
On March 31, 2004, affiliates of Mr. Icahn received
423,856 preferred units as part of our scheduled annual
preferred unit distribution. These affiliates received an
additional 445,043 preferred units on March 31, 2005 as
part of our scheduled annual preferred unit distribution.
Pursuant to a registration rights agreement, Mr. Icahn has
certain registration rights with regard to the depositary units.
Purchase
of Debt
On December 6, 2004, AREP Oil & Gas, which is our
indirect subsidiary, pursuant to a purchase agreement and
related assignment and assumption agreement, each dated as of
that date, with Thornwood, purchased $27.5 million
aggregate principal amount of the TransTexas Notes. The purchase
price for the TransTexas Notes was $28.2 million, which
equaled the principal amount of the TransTexas Notes plus
accrued but unpaid interest. The TransTexas Notes are payable in
five annual installments, the first four of which are of
$5 million, with the final installment of the unpaid
principal payable on August 28, 2008. Interest is payable
semi-annually on March 1 and September 1, at the rate
of 10% per annum. The TransTexas Notes are secured by a
first priority lien on all of TransTexas assets. Thornwood
and TransTexas each was controlled by Mr. Icahn.
On December 6, 2004, AREP Oil & Gas, pursuant to a
membership interest purchase agreement and related assignment
and assumption agreement, each dated as of that date, by and
among AREP Oil & Gas, as purchaser, and Arnos, High
River and Hopper Investments, as sellers, purchased all of the
membership interests of Mid River for an aggregate purchase
price of $38.1 million. The assets of Mid River consisted
of $38.0 million principal amount of the Panaco Debt. The
purchase price for the membership interests in Mid River equaled
the outstanding principal amount of the Panaco Debt, plus
accrued but unpaid interest. The principal is payable in 27
equal quarterly installments of $1.4 million commencing on
March 15, 2005, through
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and including September 15, 2011. Interest is payable
quarterly at a rate per annum equal to the LIBOR daily floating
rate plus four percent. The term loan is secured by first
priority liens on all of Panacos assets. Each of the
sellers and Panaco was controlled by Mr. Icahn.
Each of the purchases described above was separately approved by
our audit committee. Our audit committee was advised as to each
transaction by independent financial advisors and legal counsel.
Our audit committee received fairness opinions which opined
that, as of the date of each transaction, the consideration to
be paid by AREP Oil & Gas was fair, from a financial
point of view, to AREP.
NEG
Holding Ownership
NEG owns a membership interest in NEG Holding. The other
membership interest in NEG Holding is held by Gascon. Gascon is
the managing member of NEG Holding. NEG Holding owns NEG
Operating which is engaged in the business of oil and gas
exploration and production with properties located on-shore in
Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas. NEG Operating owns
interests in wells managed by NEG. Under the NEG Holding
operating agreement, NEG is to receive guaranteed payments of
approximately $32.0 million and a priority distribution of
approximately $148.6 million before Gascon receives any
distributions. The NEG Holding operating agreement contains a
provision that allows Gascon, or its successor, at any time, in
its sole discretion, to redeem NEGs membership interest in
NEG Holding at a price equal to the fair market value of the
interest determined as if NEG Holding had sold all of its assets
for fair market value and liquidated. A determination of the
fair market value of such assets will be made by an independent
third party jointly engaged by Gascon and NEG.
Management
Agreements
The management and operation of each of NEG Operating,
TransTexas (and National Onshore, its successor) and Panaco is
undertaken by NEG pursuant to a separate management agreement
with each. In 2004, NEG recorded management fees of
$6.2 million, $4.7 million and $0.7 million from
NEG Operating, TransTexas and Panaco, respectively.
On January 21, 2005, we entered into a purchase agreement
with Gascon, Cigas and Astral Gas pursuant to which we will
purchase Gascons membership interest in NEG Holding in
consideration for up to 11,344,828 depositary units, valued at
$29.00 per unit, or an aggregate of up to
$329.0 million. The number of depositary units to be issued
was based on NEG Holdings estimates of its and its
subsidiaries oil and gas reserves. The reserve estimates
are subject to confirmation by independent oil and gas reserve
engineers. Alternatively, if we do not obtain the consent of NEG
Operatings bank lenders or refinance such debt, we will
purchase all of Gascons general partnership interests
owned by Cigas and Astral Gas for the same consideration
described above. The only material asset of Gascon consists of
its managing membership interest in NEG Holding. Gascon, Cigas
and Astral are controlled by Mr. Icahn.
On April 6, 2005, National Onshore, an indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary of AREP Oil & Gas, pursuant to
an agreement and plan of merger with Highcrest dated
January 21, 2005 acquired TransTexas for a purchase price
of $180.0 million in cash. Highcrest is controlled by
Mr. Icahn.
On January 21, 2005, National Offshore, an indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary of AREP, entered into an agreement and
plan of merger with Highcrest and Arnos, pursuant to which
Panaco will merge with and into National Offshore in
consideration for up to 4,310,345 depositary units, valued at
$29.00 per unit, or an aggregate of up to
$125.0 million. The number of depositary units to be issued
was based on Panacos estimates of its oil and gas
reserves, and the number of depositary units to be issued is
subject to reduction, but not an increase in accordance with the
reserves determined by the engineers, is subject to reduction
based upon Panacos oil and gas reserve reports as of
January 21, 2005, to be prepared by an independent reserve
engineering firm. Highcrest and Arnos are controlled by
Mr. Icahn.
Each of the acquisition agreements entered into on
January 21, 2005 was separately approved by our audit
committee. Our audit committee was advised as to each
transaction by independent financial advisors and legal counsel.
Our audit committee obtained fairness options which opined that,
as of the date of each
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transaction, the consideration to be paid by the respective
purchasers was fair, from a financial point of view, to AREP.
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Hotel and Casino Operations |
On January 5, 2004, ACEP, our wholly-owned subsidiary,
entered into an agreement to acquire two Las Vegas hotels and
casinos, Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona
Charlies Boulder from Mr. Icahn and an entity
affiliated with Mr. Icahn, for aggregate consideration of
$125.9 million. The closing of the acquisition occurred on
May 26, 2004. The terms of the acquisition were approved by
our audit committee, which received an opinion from its
financial advisors as to the fairness of the consideration to be
paid from a financial point of view.
As of May 26, 2004, we entered into an intercompany
services arrangement with Atlantic Holdings, the owner of The
Sands Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, which is
controlled by affiliates of Mr. Icahn. We are compensated
based upon an allocation of salaries plus an overhead charge of
15% of the salary allocation, and reimbursement of reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses. During 2004, we billed for services
provided in an amount equal to approximately $387,500.
As of December 31, 2004, we were owed approximately
$388,000 for reimbursable expenses from related parties.
On December 27, 2004, AREP Sands, pursuant to a note
purchase agreement, dated as of that date, with Barberry and
Cyprus, purchased $37.0 million principal amount of
3% Notes due 2008 issued by Atlantic Holdings for cash
consideration of $36.0 million. Interest on the notes is
payable in kind, accreting annually at a rate of 3%. The notes
are convertible, under certain circumstances, into
65.909 shares of common stock of Atlantic Holdings for each
$1,000 of principal amount of such notes and are secured by all
existing and future assets of Atlantic Holdings and ACE Gaming.
Each of Cyprus and Barberry is controlled by Mr. Icahn.
The purchase described above was approved by our audit
committee. Our audit committee received advice from its
independent financial advisors and legal counsel. Our audit
committee received a fairness opinion from its financial
advisors to the effect that, as of the date of the transaction,
the consideration to be paid by AREP Sands for the notes was
fair, from a financial point of view, to AREP.
On January 21, 2005, we entered into a purchase agreement
with Cyprus, pursuant to which we will acquire approximately
41.2% of the outstanding common stock of GB Holdings and
approximately 11.3% of the fully diluted common stock of
Atlantic Holdings in consideration for 413,793 depositary units,
valued at $29.00 per unit, or an aggregate of
$12.0 million, plus up to an additional 206,897 depositary
units, valued at $29.00 per unit, or an aggregate of up to
$6.0 million, if Atlantic Holdings meets certain earnings
targets during 2005 and 2006.
The purchase agreement entered into as of January 21, 2005
was separately approved by our audit committee. Our audit
committee was advised as to this transaction by independent
financial advisors and legal counsel. Our audit committee
received a fairness opinion which opined that, as of the date of
this transaction, the consideration to be paid by AREP was fair,
from a financial point of view, to AREP.
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API and its affiliates may receive fees in connection with the
acquisition, sale, financing, development, construction,
marketing and management of new properties acquired by us. As
development and other new properties are acquired, developed,
constructed, operated, leased and financed, API or its
affiliates may perform acquisition functions, including the
review, verification and analysis of data and documentation with
respect to potential acquisitions, and perform development and
construction oversight and other land development services,
property management and leasing services, either on a day-to-day
basis or on an asset management basis, and may perform other
services and be entitled to fees and reimbursement of expenses
relating thereto, provided the terms of such transactions are
fair and reasonable to us in accordance with our partnership
agreement and customary to the industry. It is not possible to
state precisely what role, if any, API or any of its affiliates
may have in the acquisition, development or management of any
new investments. Consequently, it is not possible to state the
amount of the income, fees or commissions API or its affiliates
might be paid in connection therewith since the amount thereof
is dependent upon the specific circumstances
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of each investment, including the nature of the services
provided, the location of the investment and the amount
customarily paid in such locality for such services. Subject to
the specific circumstances surrounding each transaction and the
overall fairness and reasonableness thereof to us, the fees
charged by API and its affiliates for the services described
below generally will be within the ranges set forth below:
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Property Management and Asset Management Services. To the extent
that we acquire any properties requiring active management
(e.g., operating properties that are not net-leased) or asset
management services, including on site services, we may enter
into management or other arrangements with API or its
affiliates. Generally, it is contemplated that under property
management arrangements, the entity managing the property would
receive a property management fee (generally 3% to 6% of gross
rentals for direct management, depending upon the location) and
under asset management arrangements, the entity managing the
asset would receive an asset management fee (generally .5% to 1%
of the appraised value of the asset for asset management
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Brokerage and Leasing Commissions. We also may pay affiliates of
API real estate brokerage and leasing commissions (which
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Lending Arrangements. API or its affiliates may lend money to,
or arrange loans for, us. Fees payable to API or its affiliates
in connection with such activities include mortgage brokerage
fees (generally .5% to 3% of the loan amount), mortgage
origination fees (generally .5% to 1.5% of the loan amount) and
loan servicing fees (generally .10% to .12% of the loan amount),
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also receive fees for development services, generally 1% to 4%
of development costs, and general contracting services or
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There were not any fees paid under these provisions during 2004,
2003 or 2002.
Other Related Transactions
As of December, 2004, we owned approximately
443,000 shares, or 4.4%, of common stock of Philip Services
Corporation and $0.1 million principal amount of unsecured,
subordinated payment-in-kind debt. The debt matures
December 31, 2010 and bears interest at 3.6% per
annum. Philip is an affiliate of Mr. Icahn.
For the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, we paid
approximately $325,000 and $273,000, respectively, to XO
Communications, Inc., our affiliate, for telecommunication
services.
In 1997, we entered into a license agreement for a portion of
office space from an affiliate of API. Pursuant to the license
agreement, we have the non-exclusive use of approximately
2,275 square feet for which we pay monthly rent of $11,185
plus 10.77% of certain additional rent. The
agreement which expired in May 2004, has been extended on a
month-to-month basis. For the year ended December 31, 2004,
we paid an affiliate of API approximately $162,000, of rent in
connection with this licensing agreement. The terms of such
license agreement were reviewed and approved by our audit
committee.
We may also enter into other transactions with API and its
affiliates, including, without limitation, buying and selling
properties and borrowing and lending funds from or to API or its
affiliates, joint venture developments and issuing securities to
API or its affiliates in exchange for, among other things,
assets that they now own or may acquire in the future, provided
the terms of such transactions are fair and reasonable to us.
API is also entitled to reimbursement by us for all allocable
direct and indirect overhead expenses, including, but not
limited to, salaries and rent, incurred in connection with the
conduct of our business.
In addition, our employees may, from time to time, provide
services to affiliates of API, with us being reimbursed
therefor. Reimbursement to us by such affiliates in respect of
such services is subject to review and approval by our audit
committee. For the year ended December 31, 2004, we
received approximately $80,000 for such services. Also, an
affiliate of API provided certain administrative services to us
for the amount of approximately $82,000 in the year ended
December 31, 2004.
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DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED UNITS AND OF CERTAIN
INDEBTEDNESS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Cumulative Pay-In-Kind Preferred Units
Each cumulative pay-in-kind preferred unit has a liquidation
preference of $10.00 and entitles the holder to receive
distributions, payable solely in additional preferred units, at
the rate of $.50 per preferred unit per annum (which is
equal to a rate of 5% of the liquidation preference of the
unit), payable annually on March 31 of each year, each
referred to as a payment date. On any payment date, we, with the
approval of our audit committee, may opt to redeem all, but not
less than all, of the preferred units for a price, payable
either in all cash or by issuance of additional depositary
units, equal to the liquidation preference of the preferred
units, plus any accrued but unpaid distributions the preferred
units. On March 31, 2010, we must redeem all, but not less
than all, of the preferred units on the same terms as any
optional redemption. As of March 31, 2005, there were
10,800,397 preferred units outstanding, including
514,133 units issued on March 31, 2005 as a dividend
on the previously outstanding preferred units.
In February 2005, we increased the number of authorized
preferred units to 10,900,000.
81/8%
Senior Notes Due 2012
On May 12, 2004, we and AREP Finance issued senior notes
due 2012 in a private placement transaction. The notes, in the
aggregate principal amount of $353.0 million, and priced at
99.266%, bear interest at a rate of
81/8% per
annum. The notes are guaranteed by AREH.
Our
81/8% senior
notes due 2012 restrict the payment of cash dividends or
distributions, the purchase of equity interests or the purchase,
redemption, defeasance or acquisition of debt subordinated to
the
81/8% senior
notes due 2012. The notes also restrict the incurrence of debt,
or the issuance of disqualified stock, as defined, with certain
exceptions, provided that we may incur debt or issue
disqualified stock if, immediately after such incurrence or
issuance, the ratio of the aggregate principal amount of all
outstanding indebtedness to tangible net worth of AREP would
have been less than 1.75 to 1.0. In addition, the notes require
that on each quarterly determination date that the Fixed Charge
Coverage Ratio of us and the guarantor of the notes (currently
only AREH) for the four consecutive fiscal quarters most
recently completed prior to such quarterly determination date be
at least 1.5 to 1.0. If the ratio is less than 1.5 to 1.0, we
will be deemed to have satisfied this test if there is deposited
cash, which together with cash previously deposited for such
purpose and not released, equal to the amount of interest
payable on the notes for one year. If at any subsequent
quarterly determination date, the ratio is at least 1.5 to 1.0,
such deposited funds will be released to us. The notes also
require, on each quarterly determination date, that the ratio of
total unencumbered assets, as defined, to the principal amount
of unsecured indebtedness, as defined, be greater than 1.5 to
1.0 as of the last day of the most recently completed fiscal
quarter. The notes also restrict the creation of liens, mergers,
consolidations and sales of substantially all of our assets, and
transactions with affiliates.
NEG Operating Credit Facility
On December 29, 2003, NEG Operating, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of NEG Holding, entered into the Credit Agreement
with certain commercial lending institutions, including Mizuho
Corporate Bank, Ltd. as the Administrative Agent and the Bank of
Texas, N.A. and the Bank of Nova Scotia as Co-Agents. The Credit
Agreement provides for a loan commitment amount of up to
$100.0 million and a letter of credit commitment of up to
$15.0 million (provided, the outstanding aggregate amount
of the unpaid borrowings, plus the aggregate undrawn face amount
of all outstanding letters of credit may not exceed the
borrowing base under the Credit Agreement). The Credit Agreement
provides further that the amount available to NEG Operating at
any time is subject to certain restrictions, covenants,
conditions and changes in the borrowing base calculation. NEG
Operating has pledged a continuing security interest in all of
its oil and gas properties and its equipment, inventory,
contracts, fixtures and proceeds related to its oil and gas
business.
At NEG Operatings option, interest on borrowings under the
Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate based upon either the
prime rate or the LIBOR rate plus, in each case, an applicable
margin that, in the case
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of prime rate loans, can fluctuate from 0.75%to 1.50% per
annum, and, in the case of LIBOR rate loans, can fluctuate from
1.75% to 2.50% per annum. Fluctuations in the applicable
interest rate margins are based upon NEG Operatings total
usage of the amount of credit available under the Credit
Agreement, with the applicable margins increasing as NEG
Operatings total usage of the amount of the credit
available under the Credit Agreement increases.
Pursuant to the terms of a pledge agreement, in order to secure
the performance of the obligations of NEG Operating
(1) each of NEG and Gascon have pledged their respective
membership interests in NEG Holding (such interests constituting
100% of the outstanding equity membership interest of NEG
Holding); (2) NEG Holding has pledged its 100% equity
membership interest in NEG Operating; and (3) NEG Operating
has pledged its 100% equity membership interest in its
subsidiary, Shana National LLC. If under the Credit Agreement an
event of default occurs and is continuing, the collateral agent
may enforce certain rights and remedies, including, but not
limited to the sale of the collateral (including the pledged
interests), the transfer of all or part of the collateral to the
collateral agent or its nominee and/or the execution of all
endorsements, assignments, stock powers and other instruments of
conveyance or transfer with respect to all or part of the
collateral.
The Credit Agreement requires, among other things, semiannual
engineering reports covering oil and gas properties, and
maintenance of certain financial ratios, including the
maintenance of a minimum interest coverage, a current ratio, and
a minimum tangible net worth. Other than the encumbrance of
their respective membership interests in NEG Holding and their
indemnification of the collateral agent, as set forth in the
pledge agreement, neither NEG nor Gascon has incurred any
obligations under the Credit Agreement, nor does either act as
guarantor of the obligations of NEG Operating or of any other
guarantor or other entity under the Credit Agreement.
American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC
7.85% Senior Secured Notes Due 2012
In January 2004, our subsidiary, ACEP, and its subsidiary, ACEP
Finance, issued senior secured notes due 2012. The notes, in the
aggregate principal amount of $215.0 million, bear interest
at the rate of 7.85% per annum. The notes are guaranteed by
the subsidiaries of ACEP and the notes and guarantees are
secured by a second-priority security interest, subject to
certain customary exceptions, in substantially all of
ACEPs and the guarantors assets, including the
capital stock or other equity interests of the subsidiaries that
own the Stratosphere, Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona
Charlies Boulder.
The notes restrict the ability of ACEP, subject to certain
exceptions, to incur additional debt; pay dividends and make
distributions; make certain investments; repurchase stock;
create liens; enter into transactions with affiliates; enter
into sale and leaseback transactions; merge or consolidate; and
transfer, lease or sell assets. The restrictions, among other
things, limit dividends, distributions and other transfers by
ACEP and its subsidiaries to us, as well as loans and other
transactions between us and ACEP and its subsidiaries.
American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC Bank
Credit Facility
In January 2004, in connection with the $215.0 million
senior secured note offering, a syndicate of lenders provided a
non-amortizing $20.0 million revolving credit facility to
ACEP. The commitments are available to ACEP and its subsidiaries
in the form of revolving loans, and include a letter of credit
facility (subject to a $10.0 million sublimit). Loans made
under the senior secured revolving credit facility will mature
and the commitments under them will terminate on
January 29, 2008.
The senior secured revolving credit facility is jointly,
severally and unconditionally guaranteed by the subsidiaries of
ACEP that also guarantee the notes. This indebtedness is
ACEPs and the guarantors senior secured debt and
ranks equally with all of ACEPs and the guarantors
existing and future senior secured debt. However, the senior
secured revolving credit facility and the guarantees in respect
thereof are secured by a first-priority security interest in the
note collateral, while the notes issued by ACEP are secured by a
second-priority security interest in the note collateral.
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The loans under the senior secured revolving credit facility
will bear interest, at ACEPs option, at a rate per annum
equal to (a) a LIBOR rate plus a spread payable monthly,
bi-monthly or quarterly, or (b) a base rate plus a spread,
payable quarterly. ACEP will pay administration fees, commitment
fees, letter of credit fees and certain expenses and provide
certain indemnities that are customary for a financing of this
type.
The senior secured revolving credit facility contains customary
affirmative covenants. The negative covenants are similar to
those contained in the indenture with respect to ACEPs
notes. However, certain of those covenants are more restrictive
than those contained in the indenture, including certain
financial covenants with which ACEP must comply on an ongoing
basis.
Atlantic Holdings Credit Facility
On November 12, 2004, Atlantic Holdings and ACE Gaming
entered into a Loan and Security Agreement, by and among
Atlantic Holdings, as borrower, ACE Gaming, as guarantor, and
Fortress Credit Corp., as lender, and certain related ancillary
documents, pursuant to which, Fortress agreed to make available
to Atlantic Holdings a senior secured revolving credit line
providing for loans of up to $10 million, to be used for
working capital purposes in the operation of The Sands Hotel and
Casino.
All loans are payable in full by no later than the day
immediately prior to the one-year anniversary of the loan
agreement, or any earlier date on which the loans are required
to be paid in full, by acceleration or otherwise, pursuant to
the loan agreement. The outstanding principal balance of the
loan agreement will accrue interest at a fixed rate to be set
monthly which is equal to one month LIBOR (but not less than
1.5%), plus 8% per annum. In addition to interest payable
on the principal balance outstanding from time to time under the
loan agreement, Atlantic Holdings is required to pay to Fortress
an unused line fee for each preceding three-month period during
the term of the loan agreement in an amount equal to .35% of the
excess of the available commitment over the average outstanding
monthly balance during such preceding three-month period. The
loans are secured by a first lien and security interest on all
of Atlantic Holdings and ACE Gamings personal
property and a first mortgage on The Sands Hotel and Casino.
The loan agreement requires that Atlantic Holdings and ACE
Gaming maintain minimum EBITDA of $12,500,000, for each
12 month period ended each January 1, April 1,
July 1 and October 1. Atlantic Holdings may not permit its
ratio of total debt, as defined, to EBITDA to exceed 6.25
to 1.0, measured annually on a trailing 12 month basis
to the lenders satisfaction. The loan agreement prohibits
a change in the ownership interests of ACE Gaming, the transfer
of any ownership interest in ACE Gaming from that existing on
the date of the loan agreement without the prior written consent
of the lender, any merger, consolidation, disposition or other
reorganization of ACE Gaming and any change in the ownership
interests of Atlantic Holdings or ACE Gaming that exceeds 20%
other than certain specified transfers, including the transfer
of common stock, warrants or notes of Atlantic Holdings by any
existing holder thereof to one or more of its affiliates.
Fortress may terminate its obligation to advance and declare the
unpaid balance of the loans, or any part of them, immediately
due and payable upon the occurrence and during the continuance
of customary defaults which include payment default, covenant
defaults, bankruptcy type defaults, attachments, judgments, the
occurrence of certain material adverse events, criminal
proceedings, and defaults by Atlantic Holdings or ACE Gaming
under certain other agreements.
Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
3% Notes due 2008 and Warrants to Purchase Common
Stock
As of May 17, 2005, Atlantic Holdings had outstanding
approximately $37.5 million principal amount of
3% notes due 2008, of which we owned approximately
$35.1 million, or approximately 93.6%, principal amount.
Interest on the notes accrues annually but is not payable until
maturity. The notes mature (1) September 29, 2008 or
(2) upon demand of holders of a majority of the aggregate
principal amount of the notes outstanding. If holders of a
majority of the aggregate principal amount of notes demand
payment, all principal and accrued interest under all notes will
be satisfied by exchange for Atlantic Holdings common stock. If
holders of a majority of the aggregate principal amount of the
notes elect, each holder may convert its
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notes, in whole or part, into Atlantic Holdings common stock.
The conversion ratio is 65.909 shares of Atlantic Holdings
common stock per $1,000 principal amount, subject to adjustment
for certain events.
The notes are secured by a lien on all of Atlantic
Holdings and ACE Gamings assets. The lien is
subordinate to the lien of the lender under Atlantic
Holdings credit facility. The notes are assumable by a
third party acquirer and will be neither callable (by a third
party acquirer) nor puttable as a result of a sale or change of
control.
The notes prohibit restricted payments, including dividends or
other distributions to direct or indirect holders of capital
stock of Atlantic Holdings, the purchase, defeasance, redemption
or other acquisition or retirement for value of Atlantic
Holdings capital stock or of indebtedness subordinate to the
notes. The notes also limit asset sales, the creation of liens,
sale leaseback transactions and affiliate transactions.
Events of default include: (1) failure to make payments on
any principal or interest of the notes; (2) default or
breach in the performance of any warranty or covenant of the
notes (which remains uncured for more than 60 days
following notice of such breach); (3) defaults on the
payment of principal or premium for any debt of Atlantic
Holdings or its subsidiaries aggregating $5.0 million or
more prior to the stated maturity date of such debt;
(4) notification to the trustee of action to be taken to
collect on any indebtedness in excess of $5.0 million which
resulted from an event of default under an agreement evidencing
such indebtedness; (5) judgment entered into against
Atlantic Holdings or its subsidiaries for more than
$10.0 million under certain conditions; (6) certain
events of bankruptcy or insolvency; (7) alteration of
security documents with respect to the notes which adversely
affects the creditors; (8) all gaming activity at The Sands
Hotel and Casino ceases substantially for more than
60 consecutive days, except if it is a result of an event
of loss; and (9) Atlantic Holdings or its affiliates lose
the legal right to own or operate The Sands Hotel and Casino for
more than 60 consecutive days.
As of May 17, 2005, Atlantic Holdings had outstanding
2.3 million warrants to purchase, at an exercise price of
$0.01 per share, an aggregate of 600,000 shares of
Atlantic Holdings common stock. The warrants are currently
exercisable.
GB Holdings, Inc. 11% Notes due 2005
GB Holdings has outstanding $43.7 million principal amount
of 11% notes due 2005. Interest is payable on September 29
and March 29 of each year and the notes mature on
September 29, 2005. The notes are redeemable, at GB
Holdings option, on not less than 30 days or more
than 60 days notice at the specified redemption price,
together with accrued interest, if any, to the redemption date.
The notes limit the sale of assets. Events of default include
default in payment or principal or premium at maturity or of
interest for 30 days, failure to cure within 60 days
following notice, a default in performance or breach of any of
the covenants or warranties and certain bankruptcy or insolvency
events.
Mortgage Loans
Properties owned by AREP and its subsidiaries are subject to
mortgages in an aggregate principal amount of approximately
$80.2 million as of March 31, 2005. Maturities of the
mortgage loans range from October 2007 through October 31,
2014. Contractual future principal payments are as follows:
2005, $3.2 million; 2006, $4.2 million; 2007,
$4.5 million; 2008, $23.7 million; 2009,
$6.4 million; and 2010-2014, $38.2 million. The
mortgages relate to our rental real estate portfolio, which we
are offering for sale, and we will pay mortgages with respect to
properties that we sell from the related sale proceeds or the
mortgages will be assumed by the purchasers. All mortgages are
non-recourse to us and AREH, except for indemnification
obligations customary for non-recourse financing. Interest rates
range from 4.02% per annum to 8.25% per annum.
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DESCRIPTION OF NOTES
General
You can find the definitions of certain terms used in this
description under the subheading Certain
Definitions. In this description, the word
AREP refers only to American Real Estate Partners,
L.P., the words AREP Finance refer only to AREP
Finance, the word AREH refers only to American Real
Estate Holdings Limited Partnership, and the word
API refers only to American Property Investors, Inc.
and not to any of their respective Subsidiaries. For the
avoidance of doubt, AREH will be deemed to be a Subsidiary of
AREP for so long as AREH remains a Guarantor. The term
Issuers refers to AREP and AREP Finance,
collectively.
The Issuers issued the private notes, and will issue the new
notes, under an indenture among the Issuers, AREH, as guarantor,
and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee. The terms of the
notes include those stated in the indenture and those made part
of the indenture by reference to the Trust Indenture Act of 1939.
The following description is a summary of the material
provisions of the indenture. It does not restate the indenture
in entirety. We urge you to read the indenture because it and
not this description, defines your rights as holders of the
notes. Copies of the indenture are available as set forth below
under Additional Information. Certain
defined terms used in this description but not defined below
under Certain Definitions have the
meanings assigned to them in the indenture and the registration
rights agreement.
For the avoidance of doubt, the inclusion of exceptions to the
provisions (including covenants and definitions) set forth
herein will not be interpreted to imply that the matters
permitted by the exception would be limited by the terms of such
provisions but for such exceptions.
The registered holder of a note will be treated as the owner of
it for all purposes. Only registered holders will have rights
under the indenture.
Brief Description of the Notes and the Note Guarantee
The Notes
The notes:
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The Guarantee of the notes:
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The operations of AREP are conducted through its Subsidiaries
(including AREH) and, therefore, AREP depends on the cash flow
of AREPs Subsidiaries and AREH to meet its obligations,
including its obligations under the notes. The notes will not be
guaranteed by any of AREPs Subsidiaries other than AREH.
The notes and the guarantee will be effectively subordinated in
right of payment to all Indebtedness and other liabilities and
commitments (including trade payables and lease obligations) of
AREPs Subsidiaries (other than AREH). Any right of the
Issuers or AREH to receive assets of any of their Subsidiaries
(other than AREH) upon that Subsidiarys liquidation or
reorganization (and the consequent right of the holders of the
notes to participate in those assets) will be effectively
subordinated to the claims of that Subsidiarys creditors,
except to the extent that any of the Issuers or AREH is itself
recognized as a creditor of that Subsidiary, in which case the
claims of the Issuers and AREH would still be subordinate in
right of payment to any security in the assets of the Subsidiary
and any Indebtedness of the Subsidiary senior to that held by
the Issuers or AREH. The covenants of the notes do not restrict
the ability of AREPs Subsidiaries, other than AREH, from
incurring additional Indebtedness or creating liens, nor do the
covenants of the notes restrict the ability of AREH, AREP or its
Subsidiaries from making investments or entering into sale and
leaseback transactions.
Principal, Maturity and Interest
The Issuers will issue $480.0 million in aggregate
principal amount of notes. The Issuers may issue additional
notes (Additional Notes) from time to time. Any
offering of Additional Notes is subject to the covenant
Certain Covenants Incurrence of
Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock. In the case
of each series, the notes and any Additional Notes subsequently
issued under the indenture will be treated as a single class for
all purposes under the indenture, including, without limitation,
waivers, amendments, redemption and offers to purchase. The
Issuers will issue notes in denominations of $1,000 and integral
multiples of $1,000. The notes will mature on February 15,
2013.
Interest on the notes will accrue at the rate of
71/8% per
annum and will be payable semi-annually in arrears on
February 15 and August 15, commencing on
August 15, 2005. Interest on overdue principal and interest
and Liquidated Damages, if any, will accrue at a rate that is 1%
higher than the then applicable interest rate on the notes. The
Issuers will make each interest payment to the holders of record
on the immediately preceding February 1 and August 1.
Interest on the notes will accrue from the date of original
issuance or, if interest has already been paid, from the date it
was most recently paid. Interest will be computed on the basis
of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months.
Methods of Receiving Payments on the Notes
If a noteholder holds at least $2.0 million aggregate
principal amount of notes, such holder may give wire transfer
instructions to AREP and the Issuers will instruct the trustee
to pay all principal, interest and premium and Liquidated
Damages, if any, on that holders notes in accordance with
those instructions. All other payments on the notes will be made
at the office or agency of the paying agent and registrar within
the City and State of New York unless the Issuers elect to make
interest payments by check mailed to the noteholders at their
address set forth in the register of holders. In addition, all
payments will be subject to the applicable rules and procedures
of the settlement systems (including, if applicable, those of
Euroclear and Clearstream), which may change from time to time.
Paying Agent and Registrar for the Notes
The trustee will initially act as paying agent and registrar.
The Issuers may change the paying agent or registrar without
prior notice to the holders of the notes, and the Issuers or any
of their Subsidiaries (including AREH) may act as paying agent
or registrar.
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Transfer and Exchange
A holder may transfer or exchange notes in accordance with the
provisions of the indenture. The registrar and the trustee may
require a holder, among other things, to furnish appropriate
endorsements and transfer documents in connection with a
transfer of notes. Holders will be required to pay all taxes due
on transfer. The Issuers will not be required to transfer or
exchange any note selected for redemption. Also, the Issuers
will not be required to transfer or exchange any note for a
period of 15 days before a selection of notes to be
redeemed.
Note Guarantee
The notes will be guaranteed by AREH. AREP may, at its option,
add subsidiary Guarantors to the notes. Each Guarantors
obligations under its Note Guarantee will be limited as
necessary to prevent the Note Guarantee from constituting a
fraudulent conveyance under applicable law. See Risk
Factors Federal and state statutes allow courts,
under specific circumstances, to void guarantees and require
noteholders to return payments received from the guarantor.
Any Guarantors Note Guarantee will be released:
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(1) upon the substitution of a successor to AREH or other
release as described under the heading Certain
Covenants Merger, Consolidation or Sale of
Assets; and |
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(2) upon legal defeasance or satisfaction and discharge of
the indenture as provided below under the captions
Covenant Defeasance and
Satisfaction and Discharge. |
Optional Redemption
At any time prior to February 15, 2008, the Issuers may on
one or more occasions redeem up to 35% of the aggregate
principal amount of notes (including Additional Notes) issued
under the indenture at a redemption price of
1071/8%
of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid
interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the redemption date,
with the net cash proceeds of one or more Equity Offerings;
provided, however, that:
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(1) at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of notes
issued under the indenture remains outstanding immediately after
the occurrence of such redemption (excluding notes held by AREP
and its Subsidiaries (including any Guarantor)); and |
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(2) the redemption occurs within 60 days of the date
of the closing of such Equity Offering. |
Except pursuant to the preceding paragraph, the notes will not
be redeemable at the Issuers option prior to
February 15, 2009.
On or after February 15, 2009, the Issuers may redeem all
or a part of the notes upon not less than 15 nor more than
60 days notice, at the redemption prices (expressed
as percentages of principal amount) set forth below plus accrued
and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the notes
redeemed, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during
the twelve-month period beginning on one of the years indicated
below:
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2009
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100.000 |
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Mandatory Disposition Pursuant to Gaming Laws
If any Gaming Authority requires that a holder or Beneficial
Owner of notes be licensed, qualified or found suitable under
any applicable Gaming Law and such holder or Beneficial Owner:
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(1) fails to apply for a license, qualification or a
finding of suitability within 30 days (or such shorter
period as may be required by the applicable Gaming Authority)
after being requested to do so by the Gaming Authority; or |
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(2) is denied such license or qualification or not found
suitable; AREP shall then have the right, at its option: |
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(1) to require each such holder or Beneficial Owner to
dispose of its notes within 30 days (or such earlier date
as may be required by the applicable Gaming Authority) of the
occurrence of the event described in clause (1) or
(2) above, or |
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(2) to redeem the notes of each such holder or Beneficial
Owner, in accordance with Rule 14e-1 of the Exchange Act,
if applicable, at a redemption price equal to the lowest of: |
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(a) the principal amount thereof, together with accrued and
unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the earlier
of the date of redemption, the date 30 days after such
holder or Beneficial Owner is required to apply for a license,
qualification or finding of suitability (or such shorter period
that may be required by any applicable Gaming Authority) if such
holder or Beneficial Owner fails to do so (Application
Date) or of the date of denial of license or qualification
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(b) the price at which such holder or Beneficial Owner
acquired the notes, together with accrued and unpaid interest
and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the earlier of the date of
redemption, the Application Date or the date of the denial of
license or qualification or of the finding of unsuitability by
such Gaming Authority; and |
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(c) such other lesser amount as may be required by any
Gaming Authority. |
Immediately upon a determination by a Gaming Authority that a
holder or Beneficial Owner of the notes will not be licensed,
qualified or found suitable and must dispose of the notes, the
holder or Beneficial Owner will, to the extent required by
applicable Gaming Laws, have no further right:
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(1) to exercise, directly or indirectly, through any
trustee or nominee or any other person or entity, any right
conferred by the notes, the Note Guarantee or the
indenture; or |
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(2) to receive any interest, Liquidated Damages, dividend,
economic interests or any other distributions or payments with
respect to the notes and the Note Guarantee or any remuneration
in any form with respect to the notes and the Note Guarantee
from the Issuers, any Note Guarantor or the trustee, except the
redemption price referred to above. |
AREP shall notify the trustee in writing of any such redemption
as soon as practicable. Any holder or Beneficial Owner that is
required to apply for a license, qualification or a finding of
suitability will be responsible for all fees and costs of
applying for and obtaining the license, qualification or finding
of suitability and of any investigation by the applicable Gaming
Authorities and the Issuers and any Note Guarantor will not
reimburse any holder or Beneficial Owner for such expense.
Mandatory Redemption
The Issuers are not required to make mandatory redemption or
sinking fund payments with respect to the notes.
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Repurchase at the Option of Holders
Change of Control
If a Change of Control occurs, each holder of notes will have
the right to require the Issuers to repurchase all or any part
(equal to $1,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000) of that
holders notes pursuant to a Change of Control offer on the
terms set forth in the indenture. In the Change of Control
offer, the Issuers will offer a Change of Control payment in
cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of notes
repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated
Damages, if any, on the notes repurchased, to the date of
purchase. Within 30 days following any Change of Control,
the Issuers will mail a notice to each holder describing the
transaction or transactions that constitute the Change of
Control and offering to repurchase notes on the Change of
Control payment date specified in the notice, which date will be
no earlier than 30 days and no later than 60 days from
the date such notice is mailed, pursuant to the procedures
required by the indenture and described in such notice.
On the Change of Control payment date, the Issuers will, to the
extent lawful:
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(1) accept for payment all notes or portions of notes
properly tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the Change of
Control offer; |
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(2) deposit with the paying agent an amount equal to the
Change of Control payment in respect of all notes or portions of
notes properly tendered; and |
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(3) deliver or cause to be delivered to the trustee the
notes properly accepted together with an Officers
Certificate stating the aggregate principal amount of notes or
portions of notes being purchased by the Issuers. |
The paying agent will promptly mail to each holder of notes
properly tendered the Change of Control payment for such notes,
and the trustee will promptly authenticate and mail (or cause to
be transferred by book entry) to each holder a new note equal in
principal amount to any unpurchased portion of the notes
surrendered, if any; provided that each new note will be in a
principal amount of $1,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000.
The Issuers will publicly announce the results of the Change of
Control offer on or as soon as practicable after the Change of
Control payment date.
The provisions described above that require the Issuers to make
a Change of Control offer following a Change of Control will be
applicable whether or not any other provisions of the indenture
are applicable. Except as described above with respect to a
Change of Control, the indenture does not contain provisions
that permit the holders of the notes to require that the Issuers
repurchase or redeem the notes in the event of a takeover,
recapitalization or similar transaction.
The Issuers will not be required to make a Change of Control
offer upon a Change of Control if a third party makes the Change
of Control offer in the manner, at the times and otherwise in
compliance with the requirements set forth in the indenture
applicable to a Change of Control offer made by the Issuers and
purchases all notes properly tendered and not withdrawn under
the Change of Control offer.
The definition of Change of Control includes a phrase relating
to the sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition by
AREP or AREH of all or substantially all of its
properties or assets. Although there is a limited body of case
law interpreting the phrase substantially all, there
is no precise established definition of the phrase under
applicable law. Accordingly, the ability of a holder of notes to
require the Issuers to repurchase its notes as a result of a
sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of less
than all of the assets of AREP or AREH to another Person or
group may be uncertain. In addition, under certain circumstances
the definition of Change of Control excludes certain sales,
leases transfers, conveyances or other dispositions even if they
constitute all or substantially all of the
properties or assets of AREP or AREH.
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Certain Covenants
Restricted Payments
AREP will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries
(including any Guarantor) to:
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(1) declare or pay any dividend or make any other
distribution on account of AREPs or any of its
Subsidiaries (including any Guarantors) Equity
Interests or to the holders of AREPs or any of its
Subsidiaries (including AREHs) Equity Interests in
their capacity as such (other than dividends or distributions
payable in Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of
AREP or to AREP or a Subsidiary of AREP (including AREH)); |
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(2) purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire or retire for
value (including, without limitation, in connection with any
merger or consolidation involving AREP) any Equity Interests of
AREP; or |
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(3) make any payment on or with respect to, or purchase,
redeem, defease or otherwise acquire or retire for value any
Indebtedness of AREP or any Guarantor that is contractually
subordinated to the notes or to any Note Guarantee (excluding
any intercompany Indebtedness between or among AREP and any of
its Subsidiaries (including any Guarantor)), except a payment of
interest, Other Liquidated Damages or principal at the Stated
Maturity on such subordinated Indebtedness (all such payments
and other actions set forth in these clauses (1) through
(3) (except as excluded therein) above being collectively
referred to as Restricted Payments), |
unless, at the time of and after giving effect to such
Restricted Payment:
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(1) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing or would occur as a consequence of such Restricted
Payment; |
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(2) AREP or any Guarantor would, at the time of such
Restricted Payment and after giving pro forma effect thereto as
if such Restricted Payment had been made at the beginning of the
most recently ended four-quarter period for which financial
statements are available, have been permitted to incur at least
$1.00 of additional Indebtedness pursuant to the first paragraph
of the covenant described below under the caption
Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of
Preferred Stock; and |
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(3) such Restricted Payment, together with the aggregate
amount of all other Restricted Payments made by AREP and its
Subsidiaries (including any Guarantor) after May 12, 2004
(excluding Restricted Payments permitted by clauses (2),
(3), (4), (6) and (8) of the next succeeding
paragraph) is less than the sum, without duplication, of: |
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(a) 50% of the Consolidated Net Income of AREP for the
period (taken as one accounting period) from July 1, 2006
to the end of AREPs most recently ended fiscal quarter for
which financial statements are available at the time of such
Restricted Payment (or, if such Consolidated Net Income for such
period is a deficit, less 100% of such deficit); provided,
however, that to the extent any payments of Tax Amounts were not
deducted in the calculation of Consolidated Net Income during
the applicable period, for purposes of this clause (a),
such payments of Tax Amounts will be deducted from Consolidated
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(b) 100% of the aggregate net cash proceeds received by
AREP since May 12, 2004 as a contribution to its equity
capital or from the issue or sale of Equity Interests of AREP
(excluding Disqualified Stock) or from the issue or sale of
convertible or exchangeable Disqualified Stock or convertible or
exchangeable debt securities of AREP that have been converted
into or exchanged for such Equity Interests (other than Equity
Interests or Disqualified Stock or debt securities sold to a
Subsidiary of AREP (including AREH)). |
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So long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing or would be caused thereby (except with respect to
clauses (6) and (8), which payments will be permitted
notwithstanding an Event of Default), the preceding provisions
will not prohibit:
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(1) the payment of any dividend or the consummation of any
irrevocable redemption or payment within 60 days after the
date of declaration of the dividend or giving of the redemption
notice or becoming irrevocably obligated to make such payment,
as the case may be, if at the date of declaration or notice or
becoming irrevocably obligated to make such payment, the
dividend or payment would have complied with the provisions of
the indenture; |
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(2) the making of any Restricted Payment in exchange for,
or out of the net cash proceeds of the substantially concurrent
sale (other than to a Subsidiary of AREP (including any
Guarantor)) of, Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock)
or from the substantially concurrent contribution of equity
capital to AREP; provided, however, that the amount of any such
net cash proceeds that are utilized for any such redemption,
repurchase, retirement, defeasance or other acquisition will be
excluded from clause (3)(b) of the preceding paragraph; |
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(3) the repurchase, redemption, defeasance or other
acquisition or retirement for value of Indebtedness of AREP or
any Guarantor that is contractually subordinated to the notes
with the net cash proceeds from a substantially concurrent
incurrence of Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness; |
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(4) the declaration or payment of any dividend or
distribution by a Subsidiary of AREP (including any Guarantor)
to the holders of its Equity Interests; provided, that if any
such dividend or distribution is paid to an Affiliate of the
Principal (other than AREP or any of its Subsidiaries (including
any Guarantor)), that any such dividend or distribution is paid
on a pro rata basis to all holders (including AREP or any of its
Subsidiaries (including any Guarantor)) that hold securities
whose terms (either contractually or by law) entitle them to the
same distribution upon which such dividend or distribution is
paid; |
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(5) the repurchase, redemption or other acquisition or
retirement for value of any Equity Interests of AREP or any
Subsidiary of AREP (including any Guarantor) held by any member
of AREPs (or any of its Subsidiaries (including any
Guarantors)) management pursuant to any management equity
subscription agreement, stock option agreement or similar
agreement; provided that the aggregate price paid for all such
repurchased, redeemed, acquired or retired Equity Interests
shall not exceed $2.0 million; |
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(6) for so long as AREP is a partnership or otherwise a
pass-through entity for federal income tax purposes for any
period, AREP may make cash distributions to its equity holders
or partners in an amount not to exceed the Tax Amount for such
period; provided that a distribution of the Tax Amount shall be
made no earlier than 20 days prior to the due date for such
tax (or the date that quarterly estimated taxes are required to
be paid) that would be payable by AREP if it were a Delaware
corporation; |
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(7) the purchase, redemption or retirement for value of
Capital Stock of AREP not owned by the Principal or any
Affiliate of the Principal, provided that (a) AREP would,
at the time of such Restricted Payment and after giving pro
forma effect thereto as if such Restricted Payment had been made
at the beginning of the most recently ended four-quarter period
for which financial statements are available, have been
permitted to incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness
pursuant to the first paragraph of the covenant described below
under the caption Incurrence of Indebtedness
and Issuance of Preferred Stock and (b) after giving
effect to such purchase, redemption or retirement, the
Partners Equity is at least $1.0 billion; |
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(8) the payment of dividends on the Preferred Units in the
form of additional Preferred Units or other Capital Stock of
AREP (that is not Disqualified Stock) or the payment of cash
dividends on the Preferred Units in lieu of fractional Preferred
Units; provided that the aggregate amount of cash under this
clause (8) does not exceed $100,000 in any calendar year; |
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(9) the purchase, redemption or retirement for value of the
Preferred Units on or before March 31, 2010, provided that
(a) AREP would, at the time of such Restricted Payment and
after giving pro forma effect thereto as if such Restricted
Payment had been made at the beginning of the most recently
ended four-quarter period for which financial statements are
available, have been permitted to incur at least $1.00 of
additional Indebtedness pursuant to the first paragraph of the
covenant described below under the caption
Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of
Preferred Stock and (b) after giving effect to such
purchase, redemption or retirement, the Partners Equity is
at least $1.0 billion; and |
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(10) other Restricted Payments in an aggregate amount not
to exceed $50.0 million since the date of the indenture. |
For purposes of determining compliance with this covenant, in
the event that a proposed Restricted Payment meets the criteria
of more than one of the categories of Restricted Payments
described in clauses (1) through (10) above, or is
permitted to be made pursuant to the first paragraph of this
covenant, AREP shall, in its sole discretion, classify (or later
reclassify, in whole or in part, in its sole discretion) such
Restricted Payment in any manner that complies with this
covenant.
The amount of all Restricted Payments (other than cash) will be
the Fair Market Value on the date of the Restricted Payment of
the assets, property or securities proposed to be transferred or
issued by AREP or such Subsidiary (including AREH), as the case
may be, pursuant to the Restricted Payment.
Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred
Stock
Neither AREP nor any Guarantor will create, incur, issue,
assume, guarantee or otherwise become liable, contingently or
otherwise, with respect to (collectively, incur) any
Indebtedness (including Acquired Debt), and neither AREP nor any
Guarantor will issue any Disqualified Stock; provided, however,
that AREP or any Guarantor may incur Indebtedness (including
Acquired Debt) or issue Disqualified Stock, if immediately after
giving effect to the incurrence of additional Indebtedness
(including Acquired Debt) or issuance of Disqualified Stock
(including a pro forma application of the net proceeds
therefrom), the ratio of the aggregate principal amount of all
outstanding Indebtedness (excluding Indebtedness incurred
pursuant to clauses (4), (7) and (8) of the following
paragraph and any Hedging Obligations of AREPs
Subsidiaries that are not Guarantors) of AREP and its
Subsidiaries (including any Guarantor) on a consolidated basis
determined in accordance with GAAP (including an amount of
Indebtedness equal to the principal amount of any Guarantees by
AREP or its Subsidiaries (including any Guarantor) of any
Indebtedness of a Person (that is not AREP or a Subsidiary) to
the extent such Guarantees were not included in computing
AREPs or its Subsidiaries (including any
Guarantors) outstanding Indebtedness) to the Tangible Net
Worth of AREP and its Subsidiaries (including any Guarantor) on
a consolidated basis, would have been less than 1.75 to 1.
The preceding paragraph of this covenant will not prohibit the
incurrence of any of the following items of Indebtedness
(collectively, Permitted Debt):
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(1) the incurrence by AREP or any Guarantor of Indebtedness
represented by the notes to be issued on the date of the
indenture and the exchange notes to be issued pursuant to the
registration rights agreement; |
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(2) the incurrence by AREP or any Guarantor of Permitted
Refinancing Indebtedness in exchange for, or the net proceeds of
which are used to refund, refinance or replace Indebtedness
(other than intercompany Indebtedness) that was incurred under
the first paragraph of this covenant or clauses (1), (2) or
(9) of this paragraph or any Existing Indebtedness; |
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(3) the incurrence by AREP or any Guarantor of intercompany
Indebtedness between or among AREP and any of its Subsidiaries
(including AREH) or the issuance of Disqualified Stock by any
Guarantor to AREP; |
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(4) the incurrence by AREP or any Guarantor of Hedging
Obligations that are incurred in the normal course of business; |
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(5) the incurrence by AREP or any Guarantor of Indebtedness
arising from the honoring by a bank or other financial
institution of a check, draft or similar instrument
inadvertently drawn against insufficient funds, so long as such
Indebtedness is covered within five business days; |
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(6) the incurrence by AREP or any Guarantor of the Existing
Indebtedness; |
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(7) Indebtedness arising from any agreement entered into by
AREP or AREH providing for indemnification, purchase price
adjustment or similar obligations, in each case, incurred or
assumed in connection with an asset sale; |
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(8) Indebtedness of AREP or any Guarantor attributable to
Bad Boy Guarantees; and |
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(9) the incurrence by AREP or any Guarantor of additional
Indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount at any time
outstanding, including all Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness
incurred to refund, refinance or replace any Indebtedness
incurred pursuant to this clause (9), not to exceed
$10.0 million at any one time outstanding. |
Neither AREP nor any Guarantor will incur any Indebtedness
(including Permitted Debt) that is contractually subordinated in
right of payment to any other Indebtedness of AREP or any
Guarantor unless such Indebtedness is also contractually
subordinated in right of payment to the notes and the Note
Guarantee, as applicable, on substantially identical terms;
provided, however, that no Indebtedness of AREP or any Guarantor
shall be deemed to be contractually subordinated in right of
payment to any other Indebtedness of AREP or any Guarantor for
purposes of this paragraph solely by virtue of being unsecured
or secured to a lesser extent or on a junior Lien basis.
To the extent AREP or any Guarantor incurs any intercompany
Indebtedness, (a) if AREP or any Guarantor is the obligor
on such Indebtedness, such Indebtedness (other than intercompany
Indebtedness of any Guarantor to or from AREP or another
Guarantor) must be expressly subordinated to the prior payment
in full in cash of all Obligations with respect to the notes and
(b)(i) any subsequent issuance or transfer of Equity Interests
that results in any such Indebtedness being held by a Person
other than AREP or a Subsidiary of AREP (including any
Guarantor) and (ii) any sale or other transfer of any such
Indebtedness to a Person that is not either AREP or a Subsidiary
of AREP (including any Guarantor) shall be deemed, in each case,
to constitute an incurrence of such Indebtedness by AREP or any
Guarantor, that is not intercompany Indebtedness; provided that
in the case of clause (a), that no restriction on the
payment of principal, interest or other obligations in
connection with such intercompany Indebtedness shall be required
by such subordinated terms except during the occurrence and
continuation of a Default or Event of Default.
For purposes of determining compliance with this covenant, in
the event that an item of Indebtedness meets the criteria of
more than one of the categories of Permitted Debt described in
clauses (1) through (9) above or is entitled to be incurred
pursuant to the first paragraph of this covenant, in each case,
as of the date of incurrence thereof, AREP shall, in its sole
discretion, classify (or later reclassify in whole or in part,
in its sole discretion) such item of Indebtedness in any manner
that complies with this covenant and such Indebtedness will be
treated as having been incurred pursuant to such clauses or the
first paragraph hereof, as the case may be, designated by AREP.
The accrual of interest, the accretion or amortization of
original issue discount, the payment of interest or Other
Liquidated Damages on any Indebtedness in the form of additional
Indebtedness with the same terms, the reclassification of
preferred stock as Indebtedness due to a change in accounting
principles, and the payment of dividends on Disqualified Stock
in the form of additional shares of the same class of
Disqualified Stock will not be deemed to be an incurrence of
Indebtedness or an issuance of Disqualified Stock for purposes
of this covenant. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
covenant, the maximum amount of Indebtedness that AREP or any
Guarantor may incur pursuant to this covenant shall not be
deemed to be exceeded solely as a result of fluctuations in
exchange rates or currency values.
The amount of any Indebtedness outstanding as of any date will
be:
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(1) the accreted value of the Indebtedness, in the case of
any Indebtedness issued with original issue discount; |
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(2) the principal amount of the Indebtedness, in the case
of any other Indebtedness; and |
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(3) in respect of Indebtedness of another Person secured by
a Lien on the assets of the specified Person, the lesser of: |
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(a) the Fair Market Value of such assets at the date of
determination; and |
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(b) the amount of the Indebtedness of the other Person. |
Limitation on Liens
Neither AREP nor any Guarantor will, (a) issue, assume or
guarantee any Indebtedness if such Indebtedness is secured by a
Lien upon, or (b) secure any then outstanding Indebtedness
by granting a Lien upon, any Principal Property of AREP or any
Guarantor, now owned or hereafter acquired by AREP or any
Guarantor, without effectively providing that the notes and the
Note Guarantee shall be secured equally and ratably with such
Indebtedness, except that the foregoing restrictions shall not
apply to:
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(1) Liens on any Principal Property acquired after the
Issuance Date to secure or provide for the payment of the
purchase price or acquisition cost thereof; |
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(2) Liens on Principal Property acquired after the Issuance
Date existing at the time such Principal Property is acquired; |
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(3) Liens on any Principal Property acquired from a
corporation merged with or into AREP or any Guarantor; |
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(4) Liens in favor of AREP or any Guarantor; |
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(5) Liens in existence on any Principal Property on the
Issuance Date; |
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(6) Liens on any Principal Property constituting unimproved
real property constructed or improved after the Issuance Date to
secure or provide for the payment or cost of such construction
or improvement; |
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(7) Liens in favor of, or required by, governmental
authorities; |
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(8) pledges or deposits in connection with workers
compensation, unemployment insurance and other social security
legislation and deposits securing liability to insure carriers
under insurance arrangements; |
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(9) Liens for taxes, assessments or governmental charges or
statutory liens of landlords, carriers, warehousemen, mechanics,
suppliers, materialmen, repairmen or other similar Liens arising
in the ordinary course of business or in the improvement or
repair of any Principal Property not yet due or which are being
contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings; |
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(10) any judgment attachment or judgment Lien not
constituting an Event of Default; |
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(11) Liens to secure the performance of statutory
obligations, surety or appeal bonds, performance bonds or other
obligations of a like nature incurred in the ordinary course of
business and in the improvement or repair of any Principal
Property and which obligations are not expressly prohibited by
the indenture; |
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(12) Liens to secure Indebtedness of AREP or any Guarantor
attributable to Bad Boy Guarantees; |
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(13) Liens in favor of the trustee and required by the
covenant Maintenance of Interest Coverage; |
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(14) Liens to secure margin Indebtedness; provided that
such Liens are secured solely by the applicable margin
securities; or |
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(15) any extension, renewal, substitution or replacement
(or successive extensions, renewals, substitutions or
replacements), in whole or in part, of any Lien referred to in
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provided that in the case of clauses (1), (2) and (3) such
Liens shall only extend to the Principal Property so acquired
(including through any merger or consolidation) and not to any
other Principal Property of AREP or any Guarantor.
Maintenance of Interest Coverage
On each Quarterly Determination Date, the Fixed Charge Coverage
Ratio of AREP and the Guarantors will be at least 1.5 to 1.0 for
the four consecutive fiscal quarters most recently completed
prior to such Quarterly Determination Date; provided that, in
the event that the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of AREP and the
Guarantors is less than 1.5 to 1.0 for such four consecutive
fiscal quarters, the Issuers shall be deemed to have satisfied
this maintenance test if there is deposited, within 2 Business
Days of such Quarterly Determination Date, an amount in cash
such that the deposited funds, together with any funds
previously deposited pursuant to this covenant (and that have
not been paid out or otherwise released) are in an amount equal
to the Issuers obligations to pay interest on the notes
for one year; provided further, that the Issuers shall grant to
the trustee, on behalf of the holders of the notes, a first
priority security interest in such deposited funds. At any
subsequent Quarterly Determination Date, if the Fixed Charge
Coverage Ratio of AREP and the Guarantors is at least 1.5 to 1.0
for the four consecutive fiscal quarters most recently completed
prior to such Quarterly Determination Date, such deposited funds
will be released from the security interest granted to the
trustee and paid to or at the direction of AREP.
Maintenance of Total Unencumbered Assets
On each Quarterly Determination Date, the ratio of Total
Unencumbered Assets to the then outstanding principal amount of
the Unsecured Indebtedness will be greater than 1.5 to 1.0 as of
the last day of the fiscal quarter most recently completed.
Compliance with Law
AREP will, and will cause its Subsidiaries (including any
Guarantor) to, comply in all material respects with all
applicable laws, rules and regulations.
No Investment Company
Neither AREP nor any Guarantor will register as an
investment company as such term is defined in the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets
AREP will not: (1) consolidate or merge with or into
another Person (whether or not AREP, is the surviving entity) or
(2) sell, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of
all or substantially all of the properties or assets of AREP in
one or more related transactions, to another Person; unless:
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(1) either: (a) AREP is the surviving entity, or
(b) the Person formed by or surviving any such
consolidation or merger (if other than AREP) or to which such
sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition has
been made is a corporation, limited liability company or limited
partnership entity organized or existing under the laws of the
United States, any state of the United States or the District of
Columbia; |
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(2) the Person formed by or surviving any such
consolidation or merger (if other than AREP) or the Person to
which such sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other
disposition has been made assumes all the obligations of AREP
under the notes, the indenture and the registration rights
agreement and upon such assumption such Person will become the
successor to, and be substituted for, AREP thereunder and all
references to AREP in each thereof shall then become references
to such Person and such Person shall thereafter be able to
exercise every right and power of AREP thereunder; |
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(3) immediately after such transaction no Default or Event
of Default exists; |
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(4) AREP or the Person formed by or surviving any such
consolidation or merger (if other than AREP), or to which such
sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition has
been made would, on the date of such transaction after giving
pro forma effect thereto and any related financing transactions
as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the applicable
four-quarter period, be permitted to incur at least $1.00 of
additional Indebtedness pursuant to the first paragraph of the
covenant described above under the caption
Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of
Preferred Stock; and |
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(5) AREP has delivered to the trustee an Officers
Certificate and opinion of counsel, which may be an opinion of
in-house counsel of AREP or an Affiliate, each stating that such
transaction complies with the terms of the indenture. |
Clauses (1), (2) or (4) above will not apply to or be
required to be complied with in connection with any merger or
consolidation or the sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or
other disposition of all or substantially all of AREPs
properties or assets to:
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(1) an Affiliate that has no material assets or liabilities
where the primary purpose of such transaction is to change AREP
into a corporation or other form of business entity or to change
the jurisdiction of formation of AREP and such transaction does
not cause the realization of any material federal or state tax
liability that will be paid by AREP or any of its Subsidiaries
(including AREH). For purposes of this paragraph, the term
material refers to any assets, liabilities or tax liabilities
that are greater than 5.0% of the Tangible Net Worth of AREP and
its Subsidiaries (including AREH) on a consolidated
basis; or |
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(2) any Person; provided that AREP receives consideration
in Cash Equivalents and marketable securities with an aggregate
Fair Market Value determined at the time of the execution of
such relevant agreement of at least $1.0 billion for such
merger or consolidation or the sale, assignment, transfer,
conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of
AREPs properties or assets. In any transaction referred to
in this clause (2), and subject to the terms and conditions
thereof, the trustee shall, without the need of any action by
the noteholders, (x) confirm that such Person shall not be
liable for and release such Person from, any obligation of
AREPs under the indenture and the notes and
(y) release any Guarantor from all obligations under its
Note Guarantee if such Guarantor was directly or indirectly
sold, assigned, transferred, conveyed or otherwise disposed of
to such Person in such transaction. |
AREP or the Person formed by or surviving any merger or
consolidation will not have to comply with clause (4) above
in connection with any merger or consolidation if the effect of
the merger or consolidation is to cause the Capital Stock of
AREP not owned by the Principal or any Affiliate of the
Principal to be retired or extinguished for consideration that
was provided by the Principal or an Affiliate of the Principal
(other than AREP or its Subsidiaries (including AREH) or the
Person formed by or surviving any merger or consolidation) and
the Partners Equity immediately after giving effect to the
merger or consolidation is not less than the Partners
Equity immediately prior to such merger or consolidation.
In addition, AREP may not lease all or substantially all of its
properties or assets, in one or more related transactions, to
any other Person. In the case of a lease of all or substantially
all of the assets of AREP, AREP will not be released from its
obligations under the notes or the indenture, as applicable.
AREH will not: (1) consolidate or merge with or into
another Person (whether or not AREH, is the surviving entity) or
(2) sell, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of
all or substantially all of the properties or assets of AREH in
one or more related transactions, to another Person; unless:
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(1) either: (a) AREH is the surviving entity, or
(b) the Person formed by or surviving any such
consolidation or merger (if other than AREH) or to which such
sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition has
been made is a corporation, limited liability company or limited
partnership entity organized or existing under the laws of the
United States, any state of the United States or the District of
Columbia; |
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(2) the Person formed by or surviving any such
consolidation or merger (if other than AREH) or the Person to
which such sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other
disposition has been made assumes all the obligations of AREH
under the Note Guarantee (and becomes a Guarantor), the notes,
the indenture and the registration rights agreement, and upon
such assumption such Person will become the successor to, and be
substituted for, AREH thereunder, and all references to AREH in
each thereof shall than become references to such Person and
such Person shall thereafter be able to exercise every right and
power of AREH thereunder; |
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(3) immediately after such transaction no Default or Event
of Default exists; |
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(4) AREH or the Person formed by or surviving any such
consolidation or merger (if other than AREP), or to which such
sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition has
been made would, on the date of such transaction after giving
pro forma effect thereto and any related financing transactions
as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the applicable
four-quarter period, be permitted to incur at least $1.00 of
additional Indebtedness pursuant to the first paragraph of the
covenant described above under the caption
Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of
Preferred Stock; and |
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(5) AREH has delivered to the trustee an Officers
Certificate and opinion of counsel which may be an opinion of
in-house counsel of AREP or an Affiliate, each stating that such
transaction complies with the terms of the indenture. |
Clauses (1), (2) or (4) above will not apply to or be
required to be complied with in connection with any merger or
consolidation or the sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or
other disposition of all or substantially all of AREHs
properties or assets to:
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(1) an Affiliate that has no material assets or liabilities
where the primary purpose of such transaction is to change AREH
into a corporation or other form of business entity or to change
the jurisdiction of formation of AREH and such transaction does
not cause the realization of any material federal or state tax
liability that will be paid by AREH or any of its Subsidiaries.
For purposes of this paragraph, the term material refers to any
assets, liabilities or tax liabilities that are greater than
5.0% of the Tangible Net Worth of AREP and its Subsidiaries
(including AREH) on a consolidated basis; |
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(2) any Person; provided that AREP receives consideration
in Cash Equivalents and marketable securities with an aggregate
Fair Market Value determined at the time of the execution of
such relevant agreement of at least $1.0 billion for such
merger or consolidation or the sale, assignment, transfer,
conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of
AREHs properties or assets; or |
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(3) any Person; provided that AREH receives consideration
in Cash Equivalents and marketable securities with an aggregate
Fair Market Value determined at the time of the execution of
such relevant agreement of at least $1.0 billion for such
merger or consolidation or the sale, assignment, transfer,
conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of
AREHs properties or assets and AREH remains a Subsidiary
of AREP. |
In any transaction referred to in clause (2) or (3) above,
and subject to the terms and conditions thereof, the trustee
shall, without the need of any action by the noteholders,
(x) confirm that such other Person shall not be liable for
and shall be released from any obligation of AREPs or
AREHs under the indenture, the notes and the Note
Guarantees, and (y) release any Guarantor from all
obligations under its Note Guarantee if such Guarantor was
directly or indirectly sold, assigned, transferred, conveyed or
otherwise disposed of to such Person in such transaction.
This Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets
covenant will not apply to:
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(1) any consolidation or merger, or any sale, assignment,
transfer, conveyance, lease or other disposition of assets
between or among AREP, AREH or any one or more
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(2) any sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other
disposition of Cash Equivalents, including, without limitation,
any investment or capital contribution of Cash Equivalents, or
any purchase of property and assets, including, without
limitation, securities, debt obligations or Capital Stock, with
Cash Equivalents. |
Transactions with Affiliates
AREP will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries
(including any Guarantor) to, make any payment to, or sell,
lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or
assets to, or purchase any property or assets from, or enter
into or make or amend any transaction, contract, agreement,
understanding, loan, advance or guarantee with, any Affiliate of
AREP (each, an Affiliate Transaction), unless:
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(1) the Affiliate Transaction is on terms that are not
materially less favorable to AREP or the relevant Subsidiary
(including any Guarantor) than those that would have been
obtained in a comparable transaction by AREP or such Subsidiary
(including any Guarantor) with an unrelated Person as determined
in good faith by the Board of Directors of AREP; and |
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(a) with respect to any Affiliate Transaction or series of
related Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration
in excess of $2.0 million, a resolution of the Board of
Directors of AREP set forth in an Officers Certificate
certifying that such Affiliate Transaction complies with this
covenant and that such Affiliate Transaction has been approved
by a majority of the disinterested members of the Board of
Directors of AREP; and |
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(b) with respect to any Affiliate Transaction or series of
related Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration
in excess of $10.0 million, an opinion as to the fairness
to AREP or such Subsidiary (including any Guarantor) of such
Affiliate Transaction from a financial point of view issued by
an accounting, appraisal or investment banking firm of
recognized standing. |
The following items will not be deemed to be Affiliate
Transactions and, therefore, will not be subject to the
provisions of the prior paragraph:
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(1) any employment agreement, employee benefit plan,
officer or director indemnification agreement or any similar
arrangement entered into by AREP or any of its Subsidiaries
(including any Guarantor) in the ordinary course of business and
payments pursuant thereto including payments or reimbursement of
payments by API with respect to any such agreement, plan or
arrangement entered into by API with respect to or for the
benefit of officers or directors of API (other than any such
agreements, plans or arrangements entered into by AREP or any of
its Subsidiaries (including AREH) with Carl Icahn (other than
employee benefit plans and officer or director indemnification
agreements generally applicable to officers and directors of
API, AREP or its Subsidiaries (including AREH)); |
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(2) transactions between or among AREP, any Guarantor
and/or their respective Subsidiaries (except any Subsidiaries of
which Carl Icahn or Affiliates of Carl Icahn (other then AREP,
AREH or their Subsidiaries) own more than 10% of the Voting
Stock); |
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(3) payment (or reimbursement of payments by API) of
directors fees to Persons who are not otherwise Affiliates
of AREP; |
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(4) any issuance of Equity Interests (other than
Disqualified Stock) and Preferred Unit Distributions of AREP to
Affiliates of AREP; |
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(5) Restricted Payments that do not violate the provisions
of the indenture described above under the caption
Restricted Payments; |
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(6) transactions between AREP and/or any of its
Subsidiaries (including any Guarantor), on the one hand, and
other Affiliates, on the other hand, for the provision of goods
or services in the ordinary course of business by such other
Affiliates; provided that such other Affiliate is in the
business of providing such goods or services in the ordinary
course of business to unaffiliated third parties and the terms
and pricing for such goods and services overall are not less
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Subsidiaries (including AREH) than the terms and pricing upon
which such goods and services are provided to unaffiliated third
parties; |
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(7) the provision or receipt of accounting, financial,
management, information technology and other ancillary services
to or from Affiliates, provided that AREP or its Subsidiaries
(including any Guarantor) in the case of the provision of such
services, are paid a fee not less than its out of pocket costs
and allocated overhead (including a portion of salaries and
benefits) and in the case of the receipt of such services, paid
a fee not more than such Persons out-of-pocket costs and
allocated overhead (including a portion of salaries and
benefits), in each case, as determined by AREP in its reasonable
judgment; |
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(8) the license of a portion of office space pursuant to a
license agreement, dated as of February 1, 1997, between
AREP and an Affiliate of API and any renewal thereof; |
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(9) the payment to API and reimbursements of payments made
by API of expenses relating to AREPs, AREHs or any
Guarantors status as a public company; |
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(10) services provided and payments received by NEG from
NEG Operating LLC, TransTexas Gas Corporation and Panaco, Inc.
pursuant to the NEG Management Agreements; |
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(11) the pledge by NEG of its interest in the Capital Stock
of NEG Holding LLC pursuant to the NEG Credit Agreement; |
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(12) the exchange by AREH of its GB Securities for other
securities of GB Holdings, Inc.; provided that such exchange is
on terms no less favorable to AREH as the exchange of GB
Securities offered to other non-Affiliated Persons; |
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(13) payments by AREH, AREP or any Subsidiary to API in
connection with services provided to AREH, AREP or any
Subsidiary in accordance with the AREP Partnership Agreement; and |
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(14) the Acquisitions. |
Reports
Whether or not required by the rules and regulations of the SEC,
so long as any notes are outstanding, the Issuers will furnish
to the holders of notes or cause the trustee to furnish to the
holders of notes, within the time periods specified in the
SECs rules and regulations:
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(1) all quarterly and annual reports that would be required
to be filed with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 10-K if the
Issuers were required to file such reports; and |
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(2) all current reports that would be required to be filed
with the SEC on Form 8-K if the Issuers were required to
file such reports. |
All such reports will be prepared in all material respects in
accordance with all of the rules and regulations applicable to
such reports. Each annual report on Form 10-K will include
a report on the Issuers consolidated financial statements
by the Issuers certified independent accountants. In
addition, the Issuers will file a copy of each of the reports
referred to in clauses (1) and (2) above with the SEC for
public availability within the time periods specified in the
rules and regulations applicable to such reports (unless the SEC
will not accept such a filing) and, if the SEC will not accept
such a filing, will post the reports on its website within those
time periods.
If, at any time, the Issuers are no longer subject to the
periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act for any
reason, the Issuers will nevertheless continue filing the
reports specified in the preceding paragraphs of this covenant
with the SEC within the time periods specified above unless the
SEC will not accept such a filing. The Issuers will not take any
action for the purpose of causing the SEC not to accept any such
filings. If, notwithstanding the foregoing, the SEC will not
accept the Issuers filings for any reason, the Issuers
will post the reports referred to in the preceding paragraphs on
its website within the time periods that would apply if the
Issuers were required to file those reports with the SEC.
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In addition, the Issuers agree that, for so long as any notes
remain outstanding, if at any time they are not required to file
with the SEC the reports required by the preceding paragraphs,
they will furnish to the holders of notes and to securities
analysts and prospective investors, upon their request, the
information required to be delivered pursuant to
Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act.
Events of Default and Remedies
The following constitutes an Event of Default:
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(1) default in payment when due and payable, upon
redemption or otherwise, of principal or premium, if any, on the
notes; |
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(2) default for 30 days or more in the payment when
due of interest or Liquidated Damages on the notes; |
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(3) failure by the Issuers to call or cause to be called
for redemption or to purchase or cause to be called any notes,
in each case when required under the indenture; |
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(4) failure by AREP or any Guarantor for 30 days after
written notice from the trustee to comply with the provisions
described under the captions Restricted
Payments or Incurrence of Indebtedness
and Issuance of Preferred Stock; |
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(5) failure by AREP or any Guarantor for 30 days after
written notice from the trustee to comply with the provisions
described under the captions Maintenance of
Interest Coverage or Maintenance of
Total Unencumbered Assets; |
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(6) failure by the Issuers or any Guarantor for
60 days after notice from the trustee or the holders of at
least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the notes then
outstanding to comply with any of their other agreements in the
indenture or the notes or the Note Guarantee; |
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(7) default under any mortgage, indenture or instrument
under which there is issued or by which there is secured or
evidenced any Indebtedness for money borrowed by the Issuers or
any Guarantor or default on any Guarantee by the Issuers or AREH
of Indebtedness, whether such Indebtedness or Guarantee now
exists or is created after the Issuance Date, which default
(a) is caused by a failure to pay when due at final
maturity (giving effect to any grace period or waiver related
thereto) the principal of such Indebtedness (a Payment
Default) or (b) results in the acceleration of such
Indebtedness prior to its express maturity and, in each case,
the principal amount of any such Indebtedness as to which AREP
or any Guarantor is obligated to pay, together with the
principal amount of any other such Indebtedness under which a
Payment Default then exists or with respect to which the
maturity thereof has been so accelerated or which has not been
paid at maturity as to which AREP or any Guarantor is obligated
to pay, aggregates $10.0 million or more; |
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(8) failure by the Issuers or any Guarantor to pay final
judgments aggregating in excess of $10.0 million, which
final judgments remain unpaid, undischarged or unstayed for a
period of more than 60 days after such judgment becomes a
final judgment; |
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(9) except as permitted by the indenture, any Note
Guarantee is held in any judicial proceeding to be unenforceable
or invalid or ceases for any reason to be in full force and
effect, or AREH or any other Guarantor, or any Person acting on
behalf of any Guarantor, denies or disaffirms its obligations
under its Note Guarantee; and |
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(10) certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency with
respect to AREP or any Guarantor that is a Significant
Subsidiary. |
If any Event of Default (other than by reason of bankruptcy or
insolvency) occurs and is continuing, the holders of more than
25% in principal amount of the then outstanding notes may
declare the principal, premium, if any, interest, Liquidated
Damages, if any, and any other monetary obligations on all the
notes to be due and payable immediately. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in the case of an Event of Default arising from
certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency, with respect to the
Issuers or any Guarantor that is a
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Significant Subsidiary all outstanding notes will become due and
payable without further action or notice. Holders of the notes
may not enforce the indenture or the notes except as provided in
the indenture. Subject to certain limitations, holders of a
majority in principal amount of the then outstanding notes may
direct the trustee in its exercise of any trust or power
conferred on it. However, the trustee may refuse to follow any
direction that conflicts with law or the indenture that the
trustee determines may be unduly prejudicial to the rights of
other holders of notes or that may involve the trustee in
personal liability. The trustee may withhold from holders of
notes notice of any continuing Default or Event of Default
(except a Default or Event of Default relating to the payment of
principal or interest) if it determines that withholding notice
is in the interests of the holders of the notes. In addition,
the trustee shall have no obligation to accelerate the notes if
in the best judgment of the trustee acceleration is not in the
best interest of the holders of the notes.
At any time after a declaration of acceleration with respect to
the notes and subject to certain conditions, the holders of a
majority in aggregate principal amount of notes outstanding may
rescind and cancel such acceleration and its consequences.
The holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount
of the notes then outstanding by notice to the trustee may on
behalf of the holders of all of the notes waive any existing
Default or Event of Default and its consequences under the
indenture except a continuing Default or Event of Default in the
payment of interest on, premium, if any, or the principal of,
any note held by a non-consenting holder.
The Issuers will be required to deliver to the trustee annually
a statement regarding compliance with the indenture, and the
Issuers will be required, within ten Business Days, upon
becoming aware of any Default or Event of Default to deliver to
the trustee a statement specifying such Default or Event of
Default.
No Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees,
Incorporators and Stockholders
No director, officer, employee, incorporator, manager (or
managing member) direct or indirect member, partner or
stockholder of the Issuers, AREH, API or any additional
Guarantor shall have any liability for any obligations of the
Issuers, AREH, API or any additional Guarantor under the notes,
the indenture, any Note Guarantee or for any claim based on, in
respect of, or by reason of such obligations or its creation.
Each holder of the notes by accepting a note waives and releases
all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the
consideration for issuance of the notes.
Covenant Defeasance
The Issuers may, at their option and at any time, elect to have
their obligations and the obligations of any of their
Subsidiaries or AREH released with respect to certain covenants
that are described in the indenture (Covenant
Defeasance) and, thereafter, any omission to comply with
such obligations shall not constitute a Default or Event of
Default with respect to the notes or any Note Guarantee. In the
event Covenant Defeasance occurs, certain events (not including
non-payment, bankruptcy, receivership, rehabilitation and
insolvency events) described under Events of Default
will no longer constitute an Event of Default with respect to
the notes.
In order to exercise Covenant Defeasance:
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(1) the Issuers must irrevocably deposit, or cause to be
deposited, with the trustee, in trust, for the benefit of the
holders of the notes, cash in U.S. dollars, non-callable
Government Securities, or a combination thereof, in such amounts
as will be sufficient to pay the principal of, premium, if any,
interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, due on the outstanding
notes on the stated maturity date or on the applicable
redemption date, as the case may be, in accordance with the
terms of the indenture; |
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(2) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and
be continuing with respect to certain Events of Default on the
date of such deposit; |
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(3) such Covenant Defeasance shall not result in a breach
or violation of, or constitute a default under any material
agreement or instrument (other than the indenture) to which the
Issuers or any of their Subsidiaries is a party or by which the
Issuers or any of their Subsidiaries is bound; |
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(4) the Issuers shall have delivered to the trustee an
opinion of counsel, which may be an opinion of in-house counsel
to AREP or an Affiliate, containing customary assumptions and
exceptions, to the effect that upon and immediately following
the deposit, the trust funds will not be subject to the effect
of any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or
similar laws affecting creditors rights generally under
any applicable law; |
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(5) the Issuers shall have delivered to the trustee an
Officers Certificate stating that the deposit was not made
by the Issuers with the intent of defeating, hindering, delaying
or defrauding any creditors of AREP or others; and |
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(6) the Issuers shall have delivered to the trustee an
Officers Certificate and an opinion of counsel in the
United States, which may be an opinion of in-house counsel to
AREP or an Affiliate (which opinion of counsel may be subject to
customary assumptions and exclusions) each stating that all
conditions precedent provided for or relating to the Covenant
Defeasance have been complied with. |
Satisfaction and Discharge
The indenture will be discharged and will cease to be of further
effect as to all notes issued thereunder, when:
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(a) all notes that have been authenticated, except lost,
stolen or destroyed notes that have been replaced or paid and
notes for whose payment money has been deposited in trust and
thereafter repaid to AREP, have been delivered to the trustee
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(b) all notes that have not been delivered to the trustee
for cancellation (1) have become due and payable by reason
of the mailing of a notice of redemption or otherwise,
(2) will become due and payable within one year or
(3) are to be called for redemption within 12 months
under arrangements reasonably satisfactory to the trustee for
the giving of notice of redemption by the trustee in the name,
and at the reasonable expense of the Issuers, and the Issuers or
any Guarantor have irrevocably deposited or caused to be
deposited with the trustee as trust funds in trust solely for
the benefit of the holders, cash in U.S. dollars,
non-callable Government Securities, or a combination of cash in
U.S. dollars and non-callable Government Securities, in
amounts as will be sufficient without consideration of any
reinvestment of interest, to pay and discharge the entire
Indebtedness on the notes not delivered to the trustee for
cancellation for principal and premium, if any, and accrued but
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(2) no Default of Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing on the date of the deposit or will occur as a result
of the deposit and the deposit will not result in a breach or
violation of, or constitute a default under, any other material
instrument to which the Issuers are a party or by which the
Issuers are bound; |
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(3) the Issuers have paid or caused to be paid all sums
payable by it under the indenture; and |
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(4) the Issuers or any Guarantor have delivered irrevocable
instructions to the trustee under the indenture to apply the
deposited money toward the payment of the notes at maturity or
the redemption date, as the case may be. |
In addition, the Issuers must deliver an Officers
Certificate and an opinion of counsel to the trustee stating
that all conditions precedent to satisfaction and discharge have
been satisfied.
Amendment, Supplement and Waiver
Except as provided in the next two succeeding paragraphs, the
indenture, the notes or the Note Guarantee may be amended or
supplemented with the consent of the holders of at least a
majority in principal amount of the notes then outstanding
(including consents obtained in connection with a tender offer
or exchange offer for notes), and any existing default or
compliance with any provision of the indenture, the notes
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or the Note Guarantee may be waived with the consent of the
holders of a majority in principal amount of the then
outstanding notes (including consents obtained in connection
with a tender offer or exchange offer for notes).
Without the consent of each holder affected, an amendment or
waiver may not (with respect to any notes held by a
nonconsenting holder of notes):
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(1) reduce the principal amount of notes whose holders must
consent to an amendment, supplement or waiver; |
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(2) reduce the principal of or change the fixed maturity of
any note or alter or waive the provisions with respect to the
redemption of the notes; |
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(3) reduce the rate of or change the time for payment of
interest on any note; |
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(4) waive a Default or Event of Default in the payment of
principal of, premium or interest on the notes (except a
rescission of acceleration of the notes by the holders of at
least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the notes and
a waiver of the payment default that resulted from such
acceleration); |
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(5) make any note payable in money other than that stated
in the notes; |
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(6) make any change in the provisions of the indenture
relating to waivers of past Defaults or the rights of holders of
notes to receive payments of principal of or premium, if any, or
interest on the notes; |
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(7) release AREH or any other Guarantor from any of its
obligations under its Note Guarantee or the indenture, except in
accordance with the terms of the indenture; or |
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(8) make any change in the foregoing amendment and waiver
provisions. |
Notwithstanding the foregoing, without the consent of any holder
of notes, the Issuers, the Guarantors and the trustee together
may amend or supplement the indenture, any Note Guarantee or the
notes to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency, to comply
with the covenant relating to mergers, consolidations and sales
of assets, to provide for uncertificated notes in addition to or
in place of certificated notes, to provide for the assumption of
the Issuers or any Guarantors obligations to holders
of the notes and any Note Guarantee in the case of a merger,
consolidation or asset sale, to make any change that would
provide any additional rights or benefits to the holders of the
notes or that does not adversely affect the legal rights under
the indenture of any such holder.
Concerning the Trustee
The indenture will contain certain limitations on the rights of
the trustee, should it become a creditor of the Issuers or AREH,
to obtain payment of claims in certain cases, or to realize on
certain property received in respect of any such claim as
security or otherwise. The trustee will be permitted to engage
in other transactions; however, if it acquires any conflicting
interest it must eliminate such conflict within 90 days or
resign.
The holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the
then outstanding notes will have the right to direct the time,
method and place of conducting any proceeding for exercising any
remedy available to the trustee, subject to certain exceptions.
The indenture will provide that in case an Event of Default
shall occur (which shall not be cured), the trustee will be
required, in the exercise of its power, to use the degree of
care of a prudent person in the conduct of his own affairs.
Subject to such provisions, the trustee will be under no
obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the
indenture at the request of any holder of notes, unless such
holder shall have offered to the trustee security and indemnity
satisfactory to it against any loss, liability or expense.
Governing Law
The indenture and the notes will be, subject to certain
exceptions, governed by and construed in accordance with the
internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to the
choice of law rules thereof.
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The issuance of the notes and the Note Guarantee will also be
subject to a certain extent to the laws of the jurisdiction of
formation of AREP.
Additional Information
Any holder of the notes may obtain a copy of the indenture
without charge by writing to American Real Estan Partners, L.P.,
Attn: Chief Financial Officer at 100 South Bedford Road, Mt.
Kisco, New York 10549.
Book-Entry, Delivery and Form
The new notes will be issued in one or more notes in global form
or Global Notes. Except as set forth below, the notes will be
issued in registered, global form in minimum denominations of
$1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess of $1,000. The
Global Notes will be deposited upon issuance with the trustee as
custodian for DTC or its nominee, in each case for credit to
account of a direct or indirect participant in DTC, as described
below.
Except as set forth below, the Global Notes may be transferred,
in whole and not in part, only to another nominee of DTC or to a
successor of DTC or its nominee. Beneficial interests in the
Global Notes may not be exchanged for definitive notes in
registered certificated form (Certificated Notes)
except in the limited circumstances described below. See
Exchange of Global Notes for Certificated
Notes. Except in the limited circumstances described
below, owners of beneficial interests in the Global Notes will
not be entitled to receive physical delivery of notes in
certificated form.
In addition, transfers of beneficial interests in the Global
Notes will be subject to the applicable rules and procedures of
DTC and its direct and indirect participants (including, if
applicable, those of Euroclear and Clearstream), which may
change from time to time.
Prospective purchasers are advised that the laws of some states
require that certain Persons take physical delivery in
definitive form of securities that they own. Consequently, the
ability to transfer beneficial interests in a Global Note to
such Persons will be limited to such extent.
So long as the Global Note Holder is the registered owner of any
notes, the Global Note Holder will be considered the sole holder
under the indenture of any notes evidenced by the Global Notes.
Beneficial owners of notes evidenced by the Global Notes will
not be considered the owners of holders of the notes under the
indenture for any purpose, including with respect to the giving
of any directions, instructions or approvals to the trustee
thereunder. Neither the issuers nor the trustee will have any
responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records of DTC
or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any record of DTC
relating to the notes.
Depository Procedures
The following description of the operations and procedures of
DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream are provided solely as a matter
of convenience. These operations and procedures are solely
within the control of the respective settlement systems and are
subject to changes by them. The Issuers take no responsibility
for these operations and procedures and urge investors to
contact the system or their participants directly to discuss
these matters.
DTC has advised the Issuers that DTC is a limited-purpose trust
company created to hold securities for its participating
organizations (collectively, the Participants) and
to facilitate the clearance and settlement of transactions in
those securities between the Participants through electronic
book-entry changes in accounts of its Participants. The
Participants include securities brokers and dealers (including
the initial purchasers), banks, trust companies, clearing
corporations and certain other organizations. Access to
DTCs system is also available to other entities such as
banks, brokers, dealers and trust companies that clear through
or maintain a custodial relationship with a Participant, either
directly or indirectly (collectively, the Indirect
Participants). Persons who are not Participants may
beneficially own securities held by or on behalf of DTC only
through the Participants or the Indirect Participants. The
ownership interests in, and transfers of ownership interests in,
each security held by or on behalf of DTC are recorded on the
records of the Participants and Indirect Participants.
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Except as described below, owners of interests in the Global
Notes will not have notes registered in their names, will not
receive physical delivery of notes in certificated form and will
not be considered the registered owners or holders
thereof under the indenture for any purpose.
Payments in respect of the principal of, and interest and
premium, if any, and Liquidated Damages, if any, on, a Global
Note registered in the name of DTC or its nominee will be
payable to DTC in its capacity as the registered holder under
the indenture. Under the terms of the indenture, the Issuers and
the trustee will treat the Persons in whose names the notes,
including the Global Notes, are registered as the owners of the
notes for the purpose of receiving payments and for all other
purposes. Consequently, neither the Issuers, the trustee nor any
agent of the Issuers or the trustee has or will have any
responsibility or liability for:
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(1) any aspect of DTCs records or any
Participants or Indirect Participants records
relating to or payments made on account of beneficial ownership
interest in the Global Notes or for maintaining, supervising or
reviewing any of DTCs records or any Participants or
Indirect Participants records relating to the beneficial
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(2) any other matter relating to the actions and practices
of DTC or any of its Participants or Indirect Participants. |
DTC has advised the Issuers that its current practice, upon
receipt of any payment in respect of securities such as the
notes (including principal and interest), is to credit the
accounts of the relevant Participants with the payment on the
payment date unless DTC has reason to believe that it will not
receive payment on such payment date. Each relevant Participant
is credited with an amount proportionate to its beneficial
ownership of an interest in the principal amount of the relevant
security as shown on the records of DTC. Payments by the
Participants and the Indirect Participants to the beneficial
owners of notes will be governed by standing instructions and
customary practices and will be the responsibility of the
Participants or the Indirect Participants and will not be the
responsibility of DTC, the trustee or the Issuers. Neither the
Issuers nor the trustee will be liable for any delay by DTC or
any of the Participants or the Indirect Participants in
identifying the beneficial owners of the notes, and the Issuers
and the trustee may conclusively rely on and will be protected
in relying on instructions from DTC or its nominee for all
purposes.
Transfers between the Participants will be effected in
accordance with DTCs procedures, and will be settled in
same-day funds, and transfers between participants in Euroclear
and Clearstream will be effected in accordance with their
respective rules and operating procedures.
Cross-market transfers between the Participants, on the one
hand, and Euroclear or Clearstream participants, on the other
hand, will be effected through DTC in accordance with DTCs
rules on behalf of Euroclear or Clearstream, as the case may be,
by their respective depositaries; however, such cross-market
transactions will require delivery of instructions to Euroclear
or Clearstream, as the case may be, by the counterparty in such
system in accordance with the rules and procedures and within
the established deadlines (Brussels time) of such system.
Euroclear or Clearstream, as the case may be, will, if the
transaction meets its settlement requirements, deliver
instructions to its respective depositary to take action to
effect final settlement on its behalf by delivering or receiving
interests in the relevant Global Note in DTC, and making or
receiving payment in accordance with normal procedures for
same-day funds settlement applicable to DTC. Euroclear
participants and Clearstream participants may not deliver
instructions directly to the depositories for Euroclear or
Clearstream.
DTC has advised the Issuers that it will take any action
permitted to be taken by a holder of notes only at the direction
of one or more Participants to whose account DTC has
credited the interests in the Global Notes and only in respect
of such portion of the aggregate principal amount of the notes
as to which such Participant or Participants has or have given
such direction. However, if there is an Event of Default under
the notes, DTC reserves the right to exchange the Global Notes
for legended notes in certificated form, and to distribute such
notes to its Participants.
Although DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream have agreed to the
foregoing procedures to facilitate transfers of interests in the
Global Notes among participants in DTC, Euroclear and
Clearstream, they are under no obligation to perform or to
continue to perform such procedures, and may discontinue such
procedures at any
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time. None of the Issuers, the trustee and any of their
respective agents will have any responsibility for the
performance by DTC, Euroclear or Clearstream or their respective
participants or indirect participants of their respective
obligations under the rules and procedures governing their
operations.
Exchange of Global Notes for Certificated Notes
A Global Note is exchangeable for Certificated Notes if:
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(1) DTC (a) notifies the Issuers that it is unwilling
or unable to continue as depositary for the Global Notes or
(b) has ceased to be a clearing agency registered under the
Exchange Act and, in either case, the Issuers fail to appoint a
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(2) the Issuers, at their option, notify the trustee in
writing that it elects to cause the issuance of the Certificated
Notes; or |
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(3) there has occurred and is continuing a Default or Event
of Default with respect to the notes. |
In addition, beneficial interests in a Global Note may be
exchanged for Certificated Notes upon prior written notice given
to the trustee by or on behalf of DTC in accordance with the
indenture. In all cases, Certificated Notes delivered in
exchange for any Global Note or beneficial interests in Global
Notes will be registered in the names, and issued in any
approved denominations, requested by or on behalf of the
depositary (in accordance with its customary procedures).
Exchange of Certificated Notes for Global Notes
Certificated Notes may not be exchanged for beneficial interests
in any Global Note unless the transferor first delivers to the
trustee a written certificate (in the form provided in the
indenture) to the effect that such transfer will comply with the
appropriate transfer restrictions applicable to such notes.
Same Day Settlement and Payment
The Issuers will make payments in respect of the notes
represented by the Global Notes (including principal, premium,
if any, interest and Liquidated Damages, if any) by wire
transfer of immediately available funds to the accounts
specified by DTC or its nominee. The Issuers will make all
payments of principal, interest and premium, if any, and
Liquidated Damages, if any, with respect to Certificated Notes
by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the accounts
specified by the holders of the Certificated Notes or, if no
such account is specified, by mailing a check to each such
holders registered address. The notes represented by the
Global Notes are expected to be eligible to trade in DTCs
Same-Day Funds Settlement System, and any permitted secondary
market trading activity in such notes will, therefore, be
required by DTC to be settled in immediately available funds.
The Issuers expect that secondary trading in any Certificated
Notes will also be settled in immediately available funds.
Because of time zone differences, the securities account of a
Euroclear or Clearstream participant purchasing an interest in a
Global Note from a Participant will be credited, and any such
crediting will be reported to the relevant Euroclear or
Clearstream participant, during the securities settlement
processing day (which must be a business day for Euroclear and
Clearstream) immediately following the settlement date of DTC.
DTC has advised the Issuers that cash received in Euroclear or
Clearstream as a result of sales of interests in a Global Note
by or through a Euroclear or Clearstream participant to a
Participant will be received with value on the settlement date
of DTC but will be available in the relevant Euroclear or
Clearstream cash account only as of the business day for
Euroclear or Clearstream following DTCs settlement date.
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Certain Definitions
Set forth below are certain defined terms used in the indenture.
Reference is made to the indenture for full disclosure of all
such terms, as well as any other capitalized terms used herein
for which no definition is provided.
Acquired Debt means, with respect to any
specified Person:
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(1) Indebtedness of any other Person existing at the time
such other Person is merged with or into or became a Subsidiary
of such specified Person, whether or not such Indebtedness is
incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, such other
Person merging with or into, or becoming a Subsidiary of, such
specified Person; and |
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(2) Indebtedness secured by a Lien encumbering any asset
acquired by such specified Person. |
Affiliate of any specified Person means any
other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by
or under direct or indirect common control with such specified
Person. For purposes of this definition, control, as
used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly
or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of
the management or policies of such Person, whether through the
ownership of voting securities, by agreement or otherwise;
provided that beneficial ownership of 10% or more of the Voting
Stock of a Person will be deemed to be control. For purposes of
this definition, the terms controlling,
controlled by and under common control
with have correlative meanings.
API means American Property Investors, Inc.
Acquisitions means:
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(1) AREPs purchase of Gascon Partners
membership interest of NEG Holding LLC pursuant to a purchase
agreement with Gascon Partners dated January 21, 2005 or,
alternatively, if AREP does not obtain the consent of NEG
Operatings bank lenders or refinance such debt,
AREPs purchase of all of the general partnership interests
of Gascon Partners; |
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(2) National Onshore LPs merger with TransTexas
Gas Corporation pursuant to an agreement and plan of Merger
dated January 21, 2005; |
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(3) National Offshore LPs merger with Panaco,
Inc. pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger dated
January 21, 2005; |
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(4) AREPs purchase of approximately 41.2% of the
outstanding common stock of GB Holdings, Inc. and warrants to
purchase approximately 11.3% of the fully diluted common stock
of Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc. pursuant to a
purchase agreement with Cyrus, LLC dated January 21, 2005;
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(5) the transactions contemplated by clauses (1) through
(4), above, including but not limited to the registration rights
agreement to be entered into between AREP and the other
signatories thereto. |
AREH means American Real Estate Holdings
Limited Partnership.
AREP means American Real Estate Partners, L.P.
AREP Finance means American Real Estate
Finance Corp.
AREP Partnership Agreement means AREPs
Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated
May 12, 1987 as amended February 22, 1995 and
August 16, 1996.
Bad Boy Guarantees means the Indebtedness of
any specified Person attributable to bad boy
indemnification or Guarantees, which Indebtedness would be
non-recourse to AREP and AREH other than recourse relating to
the specific events specified therein, which such events shall
be usual and customary exceptions typically found in
non-recourse financings at such time as determined by management
in its reasonable judgment.
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Beneficial Owner has the meaning assigned to
such term in Rule 13d-3 and Rule 13d-5 under the
Exchange Act, except that in calculating the beneficial
ownership of any particular person (as that term is
used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), such
person will be deemed to have beneficial ownership
of all securities that such person has the right to
acquire by conversion or exercise of other securities, whether
such right is currently exercisable or is exercisable only after
the passage of time. The terms Beneficially Owns and
Beneficially Owned have a corresponding meaning.
Board of Directors means:
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(1) with respect to a corporation, the board of directors
of the corporation or any committee thereof duly authorized to
act on behalf of such board; |
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(2) with respect to a partnership, the Board of Directors
of the general partner of the partnership; |
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(3) with respect to a limited liability company, the
managing member or members or any controlling committee of
managing members thereof or the Board of Directors of the
managing member; and |
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(4) with respect to any other Person, the board or
committee of such Person serving a similar function. |
Business Day means any day excluding
Saturday, Sunday and any day which is a legal holiday under the
laws of the State of New York or is a day on which banking
institutions located in such jurisdictions are authorized or
required by law or other governmental action to close.
Capital Lease Obligation means, at the time
any determination is to be made, the amount of the liability in
respect of a capital lease that would at that time be required
to be capitalized on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with
GAAP, and the Stated Maturity thereof shall be the date of the
last payment of rent or any other amount due under such lease
prior to the first date upon which such lease may be prepaid by
the lessee without payment of a penalty.
Capital Stock means:
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(1) in the case of a corporation, corporate stock; |
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(2) in the case of an association or business entity, any
and all shares, interests, participations, rights or other
equivalents (however designated) of corporate stock; |
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(3) in the case of a partnership or limited liability
company, partnership interests (whether general or limited) or
membership interests; and |
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(4) any other interest or participation that confers on a
Person the right to receive a share of the profits and losses
of, or distributions of assets of, the issuing Person but
excluding from all of the foregoing any debt securities
convertible into Capital Stock, whether or not such debt
securities include any right of participation with Capital Stock. |
Cash Equivalents means:
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(1) United States dollars; |
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(2) securities issued or directly and fully guaranteed or
insured by the United States government or any agency or
instrumentality of the United States government (provided that
the full faith and credit of the United States is pledged in
support of those securities) having maturities of not more than
one year from the date of acquisition; |
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(3) certificates of deposit and eurodollar time deposits
with maturities of one year or less from the date of
acquisition, bankers acceptances with maturities not
exceeding one year and overnight bank deposits, in each case,
with any domestic commercial bank having capital and surplus in
excess of $500.0 million and a Thomson Bank Watch Rating of
B or better; |
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(4) repurchase obligations with a term of not more than
seven days for underlying securities of the types described in
clauses (2) and (3) above entered into with any
financial institution meeting the qualifications specified in
clause (3) above; |
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(5) commercial paper having one of the two highest ratings
obtainable from Moodys Investors Service, Inc. or
Standard & Poors Rating Services and, in each
case, maturing within one year after the date of acquisition; and |
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(6) money market funds at least 95% of the assets of
which constitute Cash Equivalents of the kinds described in
clauses (1) through (5) of this definition. |
Cash Flow of AREP and the Guarantors means,
with respect to any period, the Net Income of AREP and the
Guarantors for such period plus, without duplication:
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(1) provision for taxes based on income or profits of AREP
and the Guarantors or any payments of Tax Amounts by AREP for
such period, to the extent that such provision for taxes or such
payments of Tax Amounts were deducted in computing such Net
Income of AREP or any Guarantor; plus |
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(2) the Fixed Charges of AREP or any Guarantor for such
period, to the extent that such Fixed Charges of AREP and such
Guarantor were deducted in computing such Net Income of AREP and
such Guarantor; plus |
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(3) depreciation, amortization (including amortization of
intangibles but excluding amortization of prepaid cash expenses
that were paid in a prior period) and other non-cash expenses
(excluding any such non-cash expense to the extent that it
represents an accrual of or reserve for cash expenses in any
future period or amortization of a prepaid cash expense that was
paid in a prior period) of AREP and any Guarantor for such
period to the extent that such depreciation, amortization and
other non-cash expenses were deducted in computing such Net
Income of AREP and any Guarantor; minus |
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(4) non-cash items increasing such Net Income of AREP and
any Guarantor for such period, other than the accrual of revenue
in the ordinary course of business, |
in each case, consolidating such amounts for AREP and any
Guarantor but excluding any net income, provision for taxes,
fixed charges, depreciation, amortization or other amounts of
any of the Subsidiaries of AREP (other than any Guarantor) and
otherwise determined in accordance with GAAP; provided, further,
that the Net Income of AREP and any Guarantor shall include
income from investments or Subsidiaries of AREP (other than any
Guarantor) but only to the extent such income is realized in
Cash Equivalents by AREP or any Guarantor.
Change of Control means the occurrence of any
of the following:
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(1) the sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other
disposition by AREP or AREH (other than by way of merger or
consolidation), in one or a series of related transactions, of
all or substantially all of the properties or assets of AREP or
AREH to any person (as that term is used in
Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act) other than the Principal
or a Related Party; provided, however, that (x) if AREP or
AREH receives consideration in Cash Equivalents and marketable
securities with an aggregate Fair Market Value determined at the
time of the execution of each relevant agreement of at least
$1.0 billion for such sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or
other disposition of properties or assets, then such transaction
shall not be deemed a Change of Control and (y) any sale,
assignment, transfer or other disposition of Cash Equivalents,
including, without limitation, any investment or capital
contribution of Cash Equivalents or purchase of property, assets
or Capital Stock with Cash Equivalents, will not constitute a
sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of
all or substantially all of the properties or assets for
purposes of this clause (1); |
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(2) the adoption of a plan relating to the liquidation or
dissolution of AREP; |
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(3) the consummation of any transaction (including, without
limitation, any merger or consolidation), the result of which is
that any person (as defined above), other than the
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Parties, becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly,
of more than 50% of the Voting Stock of a Controlling
Entity of AREP, measured by voting power rather than number of
shares; |
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(4) the first day on which a majority of the members of the
Board of Directors of the Controlling Entity are not Continuing
Directors; or |
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(5) for so long as AREP is a partnership, upon any general
partner of AREP ceasing to be an Affiliate of the Principal or a
Related Party. |
Change of Control Offer has the meaning
assigned to that term in the indenture governing the notes.
Consolidated Net Income means, with respect
to any specified Person for any period, the aggregate of net
income (loss) of such Person, on a consolidated basis with its
Subsidiaries, determined in accordance with GAAP and before any
reduction in respect of preferred stock dividends; provided that:
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(1) the Net Income of any Person that is accounted for by
the equity method of accounting or that is a Subsidiary will be
included only to the extent of the amount of dividends or
similar distributions paid in cash to the specified Person or a
Subsidiary of the Person; |
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(2) the Net Income of any of its Subsidiaries will be
excluded to the extent that the declaration or payment of
dividends or similar distributions by that Subsidiary of that
Net Income is not at the date of determination permitted without
any prior governmental approval (that has not been obtained) or,
directly or indirectly, by operation of the terms of its charter
or any agreement, instrument, judgment, decree, order, statute,
rule or governmental regulation applicable to that Subsidiary or
its stockholders; and |
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(3) the cumulative effect of a change in accounting
principles will be excluded. |
Continuing Directors means, as of any date of
determination, any member of the Board of Directors of AREP who:
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(1) was a member of such Board of Directors on the date of
the indenture; or |
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(2) was nominated for election or elected to such Board of
Directors with the approval of the Principal or any of the
Related Parties or with the approval of a majority of the
Continuing Directors who were members of such Board of Directors
at the time of such nomination or election. |
Control means the possession, directly or
indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of
management and policies of a Person, whether through the
ownership of Voting Stock, by agreement or otherwise.
Controlling Entity means (1) for so long
as AREP is a partnership, any general partner of AREP,
(2) if AREP is a limited liability company, any managing
member of AREP or (3) if AREP is a corporation, AREP.
Default means any event that is, or with the
passage of time or the giving of notice or both would be, an
Event of Default.
Disqualified Stock means any Capital Stock
that, by its terms (or by the terms of any security into which
it is convertible, or for which it is exchangeable, in each
case, at the option of the holder of the Capital Stock), or upon
the happening of any event, matures or is mandatorily
redeemable, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise,
or redeemable at the option of the holder of the Capital Stock,
in whole or in part, on or prior to the date that is
91 days after the date on which the notes mature.
Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, any Capital Stock that
would constitute Disqualified Stock solely because the holders
of the Capital Stock have the right to require AREP or any
Guarantor to repurchase such Capital Stock upon the occurrence
of a change of control, event of loss, an asset sale or other
special redemption event will not constitute Disqualified Stock
if the terms of such Capital Stock provide that AREP or any
Guarantor may not repurchase or redeem any such Capital Stock
pursuant to such provisions unless such repurchase or redemption
complies with the covenant described above under the caption
Certain Covenants Restricted
Payments or where the funds to pay for such repurchase was
from the net cash proceeds of such
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Capital Stock and such net cash proceeds was set aside in a
separate account to fund such repurchase. Furthermore, any
Capital Stock that would constitute Disqualified Stock solely
because the holders of the Capital Stock have the right to
require AREP or any Guarantor to redeem such Capital Stock,
including, without limitation, upon maturity will not constitute
Disqualified Stock if the terms of such Capital Stock provide
that AREP or any Guarantor may redeem such Capital Stock for
other Capital Stock that is not Disqualified Stock. The amount
of Disqualified Stock deemed to be outstanding at any time for
purposes of the indenture will be the maximum amount that AREP
and its Subsidiaries (including any Guarantor) may become
obligated to pay upon the maturity of, or pursuant to any
mandatory redemption provisions of, such Disqualified Stock,
exclusive of accrued dividends. For the avoidance of doubt, and
by way of example, the Preferred Units, as in effect on the date
of the indenture, do not constitute Disqualified Stock.
Equity Interests means Capital Stock and all
warrants, options or other rights to acquire Capital Stock (but
excluding any debt security that is convertible into, or
exchangeable for, Capital Stock).
Equity Offering means an offer and sale of
Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) of AREP (other
than an offer and sale relating to equity securities issuable
under any employee benefit plan of AREP) or a capital
contribution in respect of Capital Stock (other than
Disqualified Stock) of AREP.
Existing Indebtedness means up to
$394.4 million in aggregate principal amount of
Indebtedness of AREP and any Guarantor, in existence on the
Issuance Date, until such amounts are repaid.
Fair Market Value means the value that would
be paid by a willing buyer to an unaffiliated willing seller in
a transaction not involving distress or necessity of either
party, determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of
AREP (unless otherwise provided in the indenture).
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of AREP and the
Guarantors means the ratio of the Cash Flow of AREP
and the Guarantors for such period to the Fixed Charges of AREP
and the Guarantors for such period. In the event that AREP, the
Guarantors or any Guarantor incurs, assumes, guarantees, repays,
repurchases, redeems, defeases or otherwise discharges any
Indebtedness (other than ordinary working capital borrowings) or
issues, repurchases or redeems preferred stock subsequent to the
commencement of the period for which the Fixed Charge Coverage
Ratio of AREP and the Guarantors is being calculated and on or
prior to the Quarterly Determination Date for which the
calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of AREP and the
Guarantors is being made (the Calculation Date),
then the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of AREP and the Guarantors
will be calculated giving pro forma effect to such incurrence,
assumption, Guarantee, repayment, repurchase, redemption,
defeasance or other discharge of Indebtedness, or such issuance,
repurchase or redemption of preferred stock, and the use of the
proceeds therefrom, as if the same had occurred at the beginning
of the applicable four-quarter reference period.
In addition, for purposes of calculating the Fixed Charge
Coverage Ratio:
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(1) acquisitions that have been made by the specified
Person, including through mergers or consolidations, or any
Person acquired by the specified Person, and including any
related financing transactions, during the four-quarter
reference period or subsequent to such reference period and on
or prior to the Calculation Date will be given pro forma effect
(in accordance with Regulation S-X under the Securities
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to discontinued operations, as determined in accordance with
GAAP, and operations or businesses (and ownership interests
therein) disposed of prior to the Calculation Date, will be
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(3) the Fixed Charges of AREP and the Guarantors
attributable to discontinued operations, as determined in
accordance with GAAP, and operations or businesses (and
ownership interests therein) disposed of prior to the
Calculation Date, will be excluded, but only to the extent that
such Fixed Charges of AREP and the Guarantors are equal to or
less than the Cash Flow of AREP and the Guarantors from the
related discontinued operation excluded under clause (3)
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(4) if any Indebtedness bears a floating rate of interest,
the interest expense on such Indebtedness will be calculated as
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entire period (taking into account any Hedging Obligation
applicable to such Indebtedness if such Hedging Obligation has a
remaining term as at the Calculation Date in excess of
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Fixed Charges of AREP and the Guarantors
means, with respect to any period, the sum, without
duplication, of:
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(1) the interest expense of AREP, and any Guarantor for
such period, whether paid or accrued, including, without
limitation, amortization of debt issuance costs and original
issue discount, non-cash interest payments, the interest
component of any deferred payment obligations, the interest
component of all payments associated with Capital Lease
Obligations, commissions, discounts and other fees and charges
incurred in respect of letter of credit or bankers
acceptance financings, and net of the effect of all payments
made or received pursuant to Hedging Obligations in respect of
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(3) any interest on Indebtedness of another Person that is
guaranteed by AREP or any Guarantor (other than Bad Boy
Guarantees unless such Bad Boy Guarantee is called upon) or
secured by a Lien on assets of AREP or any additional Guarantor,
whether or not such Guarantee or Lien is called upon; provided
that for purposes of calculating interest with respect to
Indebtedness that is Guaranteed or secured by a Lien, the
principal amount of Indebtedness will be calculated in
accordance with the last two paragraphs of the definition of
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(4) the product of (a) all dividends, whether paid or
accrued and whether or not in cash, on any series of preferred
equity of AREP, other than dividends on preferred stock to the
extent payable in Equity Interests of AREP (other than
Disqualified Stock) or dividends on preferred equity payable to
AREP, times (b) a fraction, the numerator of which is one
and the denominator of which is one minus the then current
combined federal, state and local statutory income tax rate of
AREP (however, for so long as AREP is a partnership or otherwise
a pass-through entity for federal income tax purposes, the
combined federal, state and local income tax rate shall be the
rate that was utilized to calculate the Tax Amount of AREP to
the extent that the Tax Amount was actually distributed with
respect to such period (and if less than the Tax Amount is
distributed, such rate shall be proportionately reduced) and if
no Tax Amount was actually distributed with respect to such
period, such combined federal, state and local income tax rate
shall be zero), expressed as a decimal; provided that this
clause (4) will not include any Preferred Unit Distribution
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in each case, determined on a consolidated basis between AREP
and any Guarantor but on a non-consolidated basis with the
Subsidiaries of AREP (other than any Guarantor) and otherwise in
accordance with GAAP.
GAAP means generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States set forth in the statements and
pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board or in
such other statements by such other entity as have been approved
by a significant segment of the accounting profession, which are
in effect on the Issuance Date. For the purposes of the
indenture, the term consolidated with respect to any
Person shall mean such Person consolidated with its Subsidiaries.
Gaming Authority means any agency, authority,
board, bureau, commission, department, office or instrumentality
of any nature whatsoever of the United States or other national
government, any state, province or any city or other political
subdivision, including, without limitation, the State of Nevada
or the State of New Jersey, whether now or hereafter existing,
or any officer or official thereof and any other agency with
authority thereof to regulate any gaming operation (or proposed
gaming operation) owned, managed or operated by the Principal,
its Related Parties, the Issuers or any of their respective
Subsidiaries or Affiliates.
Gaming Law means any gaming law or regulation
of any jurisdiction or jurisdictions to which the Issuers or any
of their Subsidiaries (including AREH) is, or may at any time
after the issue date be, subject.
GB Securities means the 11% notes due
2005 issued by GB Property Funding Corp.
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Government Instrumentality means any
national, state or local government (whether domestic or
foreign), any political subdivision thereof or any other
governmental, quasi-governmental, judicial, public or statutory
instrumentality, authority, body, agency, court, tribunal,
commission, bureau or entity or any arbitrator with authority to
bind a party at law.
Government Securities means securities that
are (1) direct obligations of the United States of America
for the timely payment of which its full faith and credit is
pledged or (2) obligations of a Person controlled or
supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of the
United States of America the timely payment of which is
unconditionally guaranteed as a full faith and credit obligation
by the United States of America, which, in either case, are not
callable or redeemable at the option of the issuer thereof, and
shall also include a depository receipt issued by a bank (as
defined in Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act), as
custodian with respect to any such Government Security or a
specific payment of principal of or interest on any such
Government Security held by such custodian for the account of
the holder of such depository receipt; provided, that (except as
required by law) such custodian is not authorized to make any
deduction from the amount payable to the holder of such
depository receipt from any amount received by the custodian in
respect of the Government Security or the specific payment of
principal of or interest on the Government Security evidenced by
such depository receipt.
Guarantee means a guarantee (other than by
endorsement of negotiable instruments for collection in the
ordinary course of business), direct or indirect, in any manner
(including, without limitation, by way of a pledge of assets or
through letters of credit or reimbursement agreements in respect
thereof), of all or any part of any Indebtedness (whether
arising by virtue of partnership arrangements, or by agreements
to keep-well, to purchase assets, goods, securities or services,
to take or pay or to maintain financial statement conditions or
otherwise).
Guarantor means any Subsidiary of AREP
(initially only AREH) that executes a Note Guarantee in
accordance with the provisions of the indenture, and their
respective successors and assigns, in each case, until the Note
Guarantee of such Person has been released in accordance with
the provisions of the indenture.
Hedging Obligations means, with respect to
any specified Person, the obligations of such Person under:
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floating or from floating to fixed), interest rate cap
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(2) other agreements or arrangements designed to manage
interest rates or interest rate risk; and |
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(3) other agreements or arrangements designed to protect
such Person against fluctuations in currency exchange rates or
commodity prices. |
Indebtedness means, with respect to any
specified Person, any indebtedness of such Person (excluding
accrued expenses and trade payables), whether or not contingent:
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(2) evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar
instruments or letters of credit (or reimbursement agreements in
respect thereof); |
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(3) in respect of bankers acceptances; |
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(4) representing Capital Lease Obligations; |
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(5) representing the balance deferred and unpaid of the
purchase price of any property or services due more than six
months after such property is acquired or such services are
completed; or |
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if and to the extent any of the preceding items (other than
letters of credit and Hedging Obligations) would appear as a
liability upon a balance sheet of the specified Person prepared
in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the term
Indebtedness includes all Indebtedness of others
secured by a Lien on any asset of the
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specified Person (whether or not such Indebtedness is assumed by
the specified Person) and, to the extent not otherwise included,
the Guarantee by the specified Person of any Indebtedness of any
other Person.
The amount of any Indebtedness outstanding as of any date
attributable to a Guarantee shall be the maximum principal
amount guaranteed by such specified Person as of such date.
The amount of any Indebtedness outstanding as of any date shall
be (a) the accreted value thereof, in the case of any
Indebtedness with original issue discount, (b) the
principal amount thereof, together with any interest thereon
that is more than 30 days past due, in the case of any
other Indebtedness and (c) in respect of Indebtedness of
another Person secured by a Lien on the assets of the specified
Person, the lesser of (x) the Fair Market Value of such
assets at the date of determination and (y) the amount of
the Indebtedness of the other Person to the extent so secured.
Notwithstanding anything in the indenture to the contrary,
Indebtedness of AREP, AREH or any Note Guarantor shall not
include any Indebtedness that has been either satisfied and
discharged or defeased through covenant defeasance or legal
defeasance.
Issuance Date means the closing date for the
sale and original issuance of the notes.
Issuers means AREP and AREP Finance,
collectively.
Lien means, with respect to any asset, any
mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, security interest or encumbrance
of any kind in respect of such asset, whether or not filed,
recorded or otherwise perfected under applicable law, including
any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any
lease in the nature thereof, any option or other agreement to
sell or give a security interest in and any filing of or
agreement to give any financing statement under the Uniform
Commercial Code (or equivalent statutes) of any jurisdiction.
Liquidated Damages means all liquidated
damages then owing pursuant to the registration rights agreement.
NEG means National Energy Group, Inc.
NEG Credit Agreement means the credit
agreement, dated as of December 29, 2003, among NEG
Operating LLC, certain commercial lending institutions party
thereto, including Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. as the
administrative agent, Bank of Texas N.A. and Bank of Nova Scotia
as co-agents.
NEG Management Agreements means the
management agreement dated September 12, 2001, between NEG
and NEG Operating LLC, the management agreement dated
August 28, 2003, between NEG and TransTexas Gas Corporation
and the management agreement dated November 16, 2004,
between NEG and Panaco, Inc., each as in effect on the date
hereof.
Net Income means, with respect to any
specified Person for any four consecutive fiscal quarter period,
the net income (loss) of such Person determined in accordance
with GAAP and before any reduction in respect of preferred stock
dividends.
Note Guarantee means the Guarantee by any
Subsidiary of AREP of the Issuers obligations under the
indenture and the notes, executed pursuant to the provisions of
the indenture which initially will only be by AREH.
notes means AREPs
71/8% senior
notes issued under the indenture, including any Additional Notes
issued.
Obligations means any principal, interest,
penalties, fees, indemnifications, reimbursements, damages and
other liabilities payable under the documentation governing any
Indebtedness.
Offering Memorandum means this offering
memorandum dated February 1, 2005.
Officer means with respect to any Person, the
Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the
President, the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial
Officer, the Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer, the Controller,
the Secretary or any Vice President of such Person.
Officers Certificate means a
certificate signed on behalf of API or AREP Finance by two
Officers (or if a limited liability company, two Officers of the
managing member of such limited liability company) of API
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or AREP Finance, one of whom must be the principal executive
officer, the principal financial officer, the treasurer or the
principal accounting officer of API or AREP Finance that meets
the requirements set forth in the indenture.
Other Liquidated Damages means liquidated
damages arising from a registration default under a registration
rights agreement with respect to the registration of
subordinated Indebtedness permitted to be incurred under the
indenture.
Partners Equity with respect to any
Person means as of any date, the partners equity as of
such date shown on the consolidated balance sheet of such Person
and its Subsidiaries or if such Person is not a partnership, the
comparable line-item on a balance sheet, each prepared in
accordance with GAAP.
Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness means any
Indebtedness of AREP or any Guarantor issued in exchange for, or
the net proceeds of which are used to renew, refund, refinance,
replace, defease or discharge other Indebtedness of AREP or any
Guarantor (other than intercompany Indebtedness); provided that:
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(1) the principal amount (or accreted value, if applicable)
of such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness does not exceed the
principal amount (or accreted value, if applicable) of the
Indebtedness renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased
or discharged (plus all accrued interest on the Indebtedness and
the amount of all fees and expenses, including premiums, and
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(2) in the case of any Indebtedness other than notes
redeemed in accordance with Mandatory
Disposition Pursuant to Gaming Laws, such Permitted
Refinancing Indebtedness has a final maturity date later than
the final maturity date of, and has a Weighted Average Life to
Maturity equal to or greater than the Weighted Average Life to
Maturity of, the Indebtedness being renewed, refunded,
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(3) if the Indebtedness being renewed, refunded,
refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged is subordinated in
right of payment to the notes, such Permitted Refinancing
Indebtedness has a final maturity date later than the final
maturity date of, and is subordinated in right of payment to,
the notes on terms at least as favorable to the holders of notes
as those contained in the documentation governing the
Indebtedness being renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced,
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Person means any individual, corporation,
partnership, limited liability company, joint venture,
association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated
organization, government or any agency or political subdivision
thereof or any other entity.
Preferred Stock means any Equity Interest
with preferential right of payment of dividends or upon
liquidation, dissolution, or winding up.
Preferred Units means AREPs 5%
Cumulative Pay-in-Kind Redeemable Preferred Units payable on or
before March 31, 2010.
Preferred Unit Distribution means the
scheduled annual Preferred Unit distribution, payable on
March 31 of each year in additional Preferred Units at the
rate of 5% of the liquidation preference of $10.00 per
Preferred Unit.
Principal means Carl Icahn.
Principal Property of a specified Person
means any property, assets or revenue of such Person now owned
or hereafter acquired.
Quarterly Determination Date means, in
connection with AREPs first, second and third fiscal
quarters, the earlier of (i) the date AREP would have been
required to file a quarterly report with the SEC on
Form 10-Q if AREP were required to file such reports and
(ii) the date AREP files its quarterly report with the SEC
on Form 10-Q. In connection with AREPs fourth
fiscal quarter, the earlier of (i) the date AREP would have
been required to file an annual report with the SEC on
Form 10-K if AREP were required to file such a report and
(ii) the date AREP files its annual report with the SEC on
Form 10-K.
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Related Parties means (1) Carl Icahn,
any spouse and any child, stepchild, sibling or descendant of
Carl Icahn, (2) any estate of Carl Icahn or any person
under clause (1), (3) any person who receives a
beneficial interest in any estate under clause (2) to the
extent of such interest, (4) any executor, personal
administrator or trustee who holds such beneficial interest in
AREP for the benefit of, or as fiduciary for, any person under
clauses (1), (2) or (3) to the extent of such
interest and (5) any corporation, partnership, limited
liability company, trust, or similar entity, directly or
indirectly owned or Controlled by Carl Icahn or any other person
or persons identified in clauses (1), (2) or (3).
SEC means the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Secured Indebtedness of any specified Person
means any Indebtedness secured by a Lien upon the property of
such Person.
Securities Act means the Securities Act of
1933, as amended.
Significant Subsidiary means any Subsidiary
which would be a significant subsidiary as defined
in Article 1, Rule 1-02 of Regulation S-X,
promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act, as such regulation
is in effect on the Issuance Date.
Stated Maturity means, with respect to any
installment of interest or principal on any series of
Indebtedness, the date on which such payment of interest or
principal was scheduled to be paid in the original documentation
governing such Indebtedness, and shall not include any
contingent obligations to repay, redeem or repurchase any such
interest, accreted value, or principal prior to the date
originally scheduled for the payment or accretion thereof.
Subordinated Indebtedness means any
Indebtedness that by its terms is expressly subordinated in
right of payment in any respect (either in the payment of
principal or interest) to the payment of principal, Liquidated
Damages or interest on the notes.
Subsidiary means, with respect to any
specified Person:
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(1) any corporation, association or other business entity
of which more than 50% of the total Voting Stock is at the time
owned or Controlled, directly or indirectly, by that Person or
one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person (or a
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(2) any partnership (a) the sole general partner or
the managing general partner of which is such Person or a
Subsidiary of such Person or (b) the only general partners
of which are that Person or one or more Subsidiaries of that
Person (or any combination thereof). |
For the avoidance of doubt, AREH will be deemed to be a
Subsidiary of AREP so long as AREH remains a Guarantor.
Tangible Net Worth of any specified Person as
of any date means, the total shareholders equity (or if
such Person were not a corporation, the equivalent account) of
such Person and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis
determined in conformity with GAAP less any and all goodwill and
other intangible assets reflected on the consolidated balance
sheet of such Person as of the last day of the fiscal quarter
most recently completed before the date of determination for
which financial statements are then available, but taking into
account any change in total shareholders equity (or the
equivalent account) as a result of any (x) Restricted
Payments made, (y) asset sales or (z) contributions to
equity or from the issuance or sale of Equity Interests
(excluding Disqualified Stock) or from the exchange or
conversion (other than to Disqualified Stock) of Disqualified
Stock or debt securities, completed since such fiscal quarter
end.
Tax Amount means, for any period, the
combined federal, state and local income taxes, including
estimated taxes, that would be payable by AREP if it were a
Delaware corporation filing separate tax returns with respect to
its Taxable Income for such period and owned 100% of AREH;
provided, that in determining the Tax Amount, the effect thereon
of any net operating loss carryforwards or other carryforwards
or tax attributes, such as alternative minimum tax
carryforwards, that would have arisen if AREP were a Delaware
corporation shall be taken into account; provided, further that
(i) if there is an adjustment in the amount of the Taxable
Income for any period, an appropriate positive or negative
adjustment shall be made in the Tax
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Amount, and if the Tax Amount is negative, then the Tax Amount
for succeeding periods shall be reduced to take into account
such negative amount until such negative amount is reduced to
zero and (ii) any Tax Amount other than amounts relating to
estimated taxes shall be computed by a nationally recognized
accounting firm (but, including in any event, AREPs
auditors). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Tax
Amount shall not include taxes resulting from AREPs change
in the status to a corporation for tax purposes.
Taxable Income means, for any period, the
taxable income or loss of AREP for such period for federal
income tax purposes.
Total Unencumbered Assets means, as of any
Quarterly Determination Date, the book value of all of the
assets of AREP and any Guarantor (including, without limitation,
the Capital Stock of their Subsidiaries, but excluding goodwill
and intangibles) that do not secure, by a Lien, any portion of
any Indebtedness (other than assets secured by a Lien in favor
of the notes and such assets are not secured by a Lien in favor
of any other Indebtedness) as of such date (determined on a
consolidated basis between AREP and any Guarantor but not on a
consolidated basis with their Subsidiaries and otherwise in
accordance with GAAP).
Unsecured Indebtedness of AREP, AREH and any
additional Guarantor means any Indebtedness of such Person that
is not Secured Indebtedness.
Voting Stock means, with respect to any
Person that is (a) a corporation, any class or series of
capital stock of such Person that is ordinarily entitled to vote
in the election of directors thereof at a meeting of
stockholders called for such purpose, without the occurrence of
any additional event or contingency, (b) a limited
liability company, membership interests entitled to manage, or
to elect or appoint the Persons that will manage the operations
or business of the limited liability company, or (c) a
partnership, partnership interests entitled to elect or replace
the general partner thereof.
Weighted Average Life to Maturity means, when
applied to any Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock, as the case
may be, at any date, the number of years (calculated to the
nearest one-twelfth) obtained by dividing (1) the sum of
the products obtained by multiplying (a) the amount of each
then remaining installment, sinking fund, serial maturity or
other required payments of principal or liquidation preference,
including payment at final maturity, in respect thereof, by
(b) the number of years (calculated to the nearest
one-twelfth) that will elapse between such date and the making
of such payment, by (2) the then outstanding principal
amount or liquidation preference, as applicable, of such
Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock, as the case may be.
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CERTAIN U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
The following general discussion summarizes certain material
United States federal income tax consequences that apply to
beneficial owners of the private notes who:
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(2) exchange the private notes for new notes in this
exchange offer, and |
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(3) held the private notes and hold the new notes as
capital assets (generally, for investment) as
defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the
Code. |
This summary, however, does not consider state, local or foreign
tax laws. In addition, it does not include all of the rules
which may affect the United States tax treatment of your
investment in the notes. For example, special rules not
discussed here may apply to you if you are:
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A broker-dealer, a dealer in securities or a financial
institution; |
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An S corporation; |
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A bank; |
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A thrift; |
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An insurance company; |
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A tax-exempt organization; |
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A partnership or other pass-through entity; |
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Holding the private notes or the new notes as part of a hedge,
straddle or other risk reduction or constructive sale
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A person with a functional currency other than the
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A United States expatriate. |
If you are a partner in a partnership which holds the new notes,
you should consult your own tax advisor regarding special rules
that may apply.
This summary is based on the Code and applicable Treasury
Regulations, rulings, administrative pronouncements and
decisions as of the date hereof, all of which are subject to
change or differing interpretations at any time with possible
retroactive effect. We have not sought and will not seek any
rulings from the Internal Revenue Service with respect to the
statements made and the conclusions reached in this summary, and
there can be no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service will
agree with such statements and conclusions.
Each holder is urged to consult his tax advisor regarding the
specific federal, state, local, and foreign income and other tax
considerations of participating in this exchange offer and
holding the new notes.
Exchange of Private Notes for New Notes
The exchange of the private notes for the new notes pursuant to
this exchange offer should not be a taxable event for
U.S. federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, holders
participating in this exchange offer should not recognize any
income, gain or loss in connection with the exchange. In
addition, immediately after the exchange, any such holder should
have the same adjusted tax basis and holding period in the new
notes as it had in the private notes, immediately before the
exchange.
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Consequences of Holding the New Notes
United States Holders
If you are a United States Holder, as defined below,
this section applies to you. Otherwise, the section
Non-United States Holders, applies to you.
Definition of United States Holder
You are a United States Holder if you are the
beneficial owner of a new note and you are, for United States
federal income tax purposes:
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a corporation organized under the laws of the United States or
any political subdivision thereof; |
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an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal
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a trust if a court within the United States can exercise primary
supervision over the administration of the trust and one or more
U.S. persons has authority to control all substantial
decisions of the trust, or if the trust was in existence on
August 20, 1996, and treated as a domestic trust on
August 19, 1996, and it has elected to continue to be
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Taxation of Stated Interest
Generally, you must include the interest on the new notes in
your gross income as ordinary income:
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Sale or Other Taxable Disposition of the New Notes
You will generally recognize taxable gain or loss on the sale,
exchange, redemption, retirement or other taxable disposition of
a new note. The amount of your gain or loss will equal the
difference between the amount you receive for the new note (in
cash or other property, valued at fair market value), except to
the extent amounts received are attributable to accrued interest
on the note, and your adjusted tax basis in the new note. Your
tax basis in the new note generally will equal the price you
paid for the private note that was exchanged for the new note.
Your gain or loss will generally be long-term capital gain or
loss if your holding period for the new note is more than one
year at the time of the sale, exchange, redemption, retirement
or other taxable disposition. Otherwise, it will be short-term
capital gain or loss. For this purpose, your holding period for
the new note should include your holding period for the private
note that was exchanged for the new note. Long-term capital
gains recognized in years beginning before December 31,
2008 by certain non-corporate holders are generally taxed at a
maximum rate of 15%. The ability to deduct capital losses is
subject to limitations. Payments attributable to accrued
interest which you have not yet included in income will be taxed
as ordinary interest income.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
We will report to certain holders of the new notes and to the
IRS the amount of any interest paid on the new notes in each
calendar year and the amounts of tax withheld, if any, with
respect to such payments. You may be subject to a backup
withholding tax when you receive interest payments on a new note
or proceeds upon the sale or other disposition of the new note.
Certain holders (including, among others, corporations,
financial institutions and certain tax-exempt organizations) are
generally not subject to information reporting or backup
withholding. In addition, the backup withholding tax will not
apply to you if you provide to us or our
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paying agent your correct social security or other taxpayer
identification number, or TIN, in the prescribed manner unless:
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the IRS notifies us or our paying agent that the TIN you
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you underreport interest and dividend payments that you receive
on your tax return and the IRS notifies us or our paying agent
that withholding is required; or |
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you fail to certify under penalties of perjury that you are not
subject to backup withholding. |
The backup withholding tax rate is currently 28%. Any amounts
withheld from a payment to you under the backup withholding
rules may be credited against your United States federal income
tax liability, and may entitle you to a refund, provided the
required information is properly furnished to the Internal
Revenue Service on a timely basis.
You should consult your tax advisor as to your qualification for
exemption from backup withholding and the procedures for
obtaining such exemption.
Non-United States Holders
The following general discussion is limited to the United States
federal income tax consequences relevant to a Non-United
States Holder. A Non-United States Holder is
any beneficial owner of a new note if such owner is, for United
States federal income tax purposes, a nonresident alien, or a
corporation, estate, or trust that is not a United States Holder.
Interest
Portfolio Interest Exemption. You will generally not be
subject to United States federal income tax or withholding tax
on interest paid or accrued on the new notes if:
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you do not own, actually or constructively, 10% or more of our
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you are not a controlled foreign corporation with respect to
which we are a related person within the meaning of
Section 864(d)(4) of the Code; |
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you are not a bank receiving interest described in
Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code; |
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such interest is not effectively connected with the conduct by
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either (i) you represent that you are not a United States
person for United States federal income tax purposes and you
provide your name and address to us or our paying agent on a
properly executed IRS Form W-8BEN (or a suitable substitute
form) signed under penalties of perjury, or (ii) a
securities clearing organization, bank, or other financial
institution that holds customers securities in the
ordinary course of its business holds the new note on your
behalf, certifies to us or our paying agent under penalties of
perjury that it has received IRS Form W-8BEN (or a suitable
substitute form) from you or from another qualifying financial
institution intermediary, and provides a copy of the
Form W-8BEN (or a suitable substitute form) to us or our
paying agent. United States Federal Income or Withholding Tax If
Interest Is Not Portfolio Interest. If you do not claim, or do
not qualify for, the benefit of the portfolio interest exemption
described above, you may be subject to a 30% withholding tax on
the gross amount of interest payments, unless reduced or
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However, income from payments or accruals of interest that is
effectively connected with the conduct by you of a trade or
business in the United States will be subject to United States
federal income tax on a net basis at a rate applicable to United
States persons generally (and, if paid to corporate holders, may
also be subject to a branch profits tax at a rate of 30% or
lower applicable treaty rate). If payments are subject to United
States federal income tax on a net basis in accordance with the
rules described in the preceding sentence, such payments will
not be subject to United States withholding tax so long as you
provide us or our paying agent with a properly executed IRS
Form W-8ECI.
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Non-United States Holders should consult any applicable income
tax treaties, which may provide for a lower rate of withholding
tax, exemption from or reduction of the branch profits tax, or
other rules different from those described above. Generally, in
order to claim any treaty benefits you must submit a properly
executed IRS Form W-8BEN. Reporting. We may report annually
to the IRS and to you the amount of interest paid to you, and
the tax withheld, if any, with respect to you.
Sale or Other Disposition of New Notes
You will generally not be subject to United States federal
income tax or withholding tax on gain recognized on a sale,
exchange, redemption, retirement, or other disposition of a new
note unless such gain is effectively connected with the conduct
by you of a trade or business within the United States. Any gain
that is effectively connected with the conduct by you of a trade
or business within the United States will be subject to United
States federal income tax on a net basis at the rates generally
applicable to United States persons as described above.
Backup Withholding and Information Reporting
Payments From United States Office. If you receive
payment of interest or principal directly from us or through the
United States office of a custodian, nominee, agent or broker,
you may be subject to both backup withholding and information
reporting.
With respect to interest payments made on the new notes,
however, backup withholding and information reporting will not
apply if you certify, generally on a Form W-8BEN (or
Form W-8ECI) or suitable substitute form, that you are not
a United States person in the manner described above under the
heading Non-United States Holders
Interest, or you otherwise establish an exemption.
Moreover, with respect to proceeds received on the sale,
exchange, redemption, or other disposition of a new note, backup
withholding or information reporting generally will not apply if
you properly provide, generally on Form W-8BEN (or
Form W-8ECI) or a suitable substitute form, a statement
that you are an exempt foreign person for purposes
of the broker reporting rules, and other required information.
If you are not subject to United States federal income or
withholding tax on the sale or other disposition of a new note,
as described above under the heading Non-United States
Holders-Interest Sale or Other Disposition of New
Notes, you will generally qualify as an exempt
foreign person for purposes of the broker reporting rules.
Payments From Foreign Office. If payments of principal
and interest are made to you outside the United States by or
through the foreign office of your foreign custodian, nominee or
other agent, or if you receive the proceeds of the sale of a new
note through a foreign office of a broker, as
defined in the pertinent United States Treasury Regulations, you
will generally not be subject to backup withholding or
information reporting. You will however, be subject to backup
withholding and information reporting if the foreign custodian,
nominee, agent or broker has actual knowledge or reason to know
that you are a United States person. You will also be subject to
information reporting, but not backup withholding, if the
payment is made by a foreign office of a custodian, nominee,
agent or broker that has certain relationships to the United
States unless the broker has in its records documentary evidence
that you are a Non-United States Holder and certain other
conditions are met.
Refunds. Any amounts withheld from a payment to you under
the backup withholding rules may be credited against your United
States federal income tax liability, and may entitle you to a
refund, provided the required information is properly furnished
to the Internal Revenue Service on a timely basis.
The information reporting requirements may apply regardless of
whether withholding is required. Copies of the information
returns reporting interest and withholding also may be made
available to the tax authorities in the country in which a
Non-United States Holder is a resident under the provisions of
an applicable income tax treaty or other agreement.
The preceding summary is for general information only and is not
tax advice. Please consult your own tax advisor to determine the
tax consequences of purchasing, holding and disposing of the
notes under your particular circumstances.
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
Each broker-dealer that receives new notes for its own account
pursuant to the exchange offer must acknowledge that it will
deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such new
notes. This prospectus, as it may be amended or supplemented
from time to time, may be used by a broker-dealer in connection
with resales of new notes received in exchange for old notes
where such old notes were acquired as a result of market-making
activities or other trading activities. We have agreed that,
starting on the expiration date and ending on the close of
business 270 days after the expiration date (or such
shorter period during which participating broker-dealers are
required by law to deliver such prospectus), we will make this
prospectus, as amended or supplemented, available to any
broker-dealer for use in connection with any such resale. In
addition,
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may be required to deliver a prospectus.
We will not receive any proceeds from any sale of new notes by
broker-dealers. New notes received by broker-dealers for their
own account pursuant to the exchange offer may be sold from time
to time in one or more transactions in the over-the-counter
market, in negotiated transactions, through the writing of
options on the new notes or a combination of such methods of
resale, at market prices prevailing at the time of resale, at
prices related to such prevailing market prices or negotiated
prices. Any such resale may be made directly to purchasers or to
or through brokers or dealers who may receive compensation in
the form of commissions or concessions from any such
broker-dealer and/or the purchasers of any such new notes. Any
broker-dealer that resells new notes that were received by it
for its own account pursuant to the exchange offer and any
broker or dealer that participates in a distribution of such new
notes may be deemed to be an underwriter within the
meaning of the Securities Act and any profit of any such resale
of new notes and any commissions or concessions received any
such persons may be deemed to be underwriting compensation under
the Securities Act. The letter of transmittal states that by
acknowledging that it will deliver, and by delivering a
prospectus, a broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it
is an underwriter within the meaning of the
Securities Act.
Furthermore, any broker-dealer that acquired any of its old
notes directly from us:
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may not rely on the applicable interpretation of the staff of
the Commissions position contained in Exxon Capital
Holdings Corp., SEC no-action letter (May 13, 1988),
Morgan, Stanley & Co. Inc., SEC no-action letter
(June 5, 1991) and Shearman & Sterling, SEC
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must also be named as a selling noteholder in connection with
the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the
Securities Act relating to any resale transaction. |
For a period of 270 days after the expiration date, we will
promptly send additional copies of this prospectus and any
amendment or supplement to this prospectus to any broker-dealer
that requests such documents in the letter of transmittal. We
have agreed to pay all expenses incident to the exchange offer
(including the expenses of one counsel for the holder of the old
notes) other than commissions or concessions of any brokers or
dealers and will indemnify the holders of the old notes
(including any broker-dealers) against certain liabilities,
including liabilities under the Securities Act.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the notes offered by this prospectus and certain
legal matters in connection with the exchange offer will be
passed upon for us by DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP, New
York, New York.
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EXPERTS
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMS AND
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
American Real Estate Partners, L.P. and American Real
Estate Holdings Limited Partnership
The consolidated historical and supplemental financial
statements and schedule of AREP as of December 31, 2004 and
for the year ended December 31, 2004 and the consolidated
historical and supplemental financial statements of AREH as of
December 31, 2004 and for the year ended December 31,
2004 included and incorporated by reference in this prospectus
have each been audited by Grant Thornton LLP, independent
registered public accounting firm, as stated in its reports with
respect thereto, and are included herein in reliance upon the
authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing in
giving said reports.
The consolidated financial statements of American Real Estate
Partners, L.P. as of December 31, 2003 and for each of the
years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2003, and
the consolidated financial statements of American Real Estate
Holdings Limited Partnership as of December 31, 2003 and
for each of the years in the two-year period ended
December 31, 2003, each included herein, have been included
in reliance upon the reports of KPMG LLP, independent registered
public accounting firm, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the
authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The consolidated supplemental financial statements of American
Real Estate Partners, L.P. as of December 31, 2003 and for
each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31,
2003, and the consolidated supplemental financial statements of
American Real Estate Holdings Limited Partnership as of
December 31, 2003 and for each of the years in the two-year
period ended December 31, 2003, each included herein, have
been included in reliance upon the reports of KPMG LLP,
independent registered public accounting firm, appearing
elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts
in accounting and auditing. The audit reports covering the
supplemental consolidated financial statements state that the
supplemental consolidated financial statements give effect to
the merger with TransTexas Gas Corporation on April 6,
2005, which has been accounted for in a manner similar to a
pooling-of-interests.
American Property Investors, Inc.
The balance sheet of American Property Investors, Inc., as of
December 31, 2004, included in this prospectus has been
audited by Grant Thornton LLP, independent accountants, as
stated in its report with respect thereto, and are included
herein in reliance upon the authority of said firm as experts in
accounting and auditing in giving said report.
GB Holdings, Inc.
On June 15, 2005, KPMG LLP advised GB Holdings, Inc. that
it has resigned, and that the client-auditor relationship
between GB Holdings Inc. and KPMG had ceased. The consolidated
financial statements of GB Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2004 and 2003 and for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 2004 have been
included in this prospectus in reliance upon the report of KPMG
LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, appearing
elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts
in accounting and auditing. The audit report covering the
December 31, 2004 consolidated financial statements
contains an explanatory paragraph that states that
GB Holdings recurring net losses, net working capital
deficiency and significant debt obligations which are due within
one year raise substantial doubt about the entitys ability
to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial
statements do not include any adjustments that might result from
the outcome of that uncertainty. During the three year period
ended December 31, 2004 and the interim period proceeding
receipt of KPMGs letter, there were no (1) disagreements
with KPMG on any matters of accounting principles or practices,
financial statement disclosures, or auditing scope or
procedures, which disagreements, if not resolved to the
satisfaction of KPMG would have caused it to make reference to
the subject matter of the disagreements in connection with its
report or (2) reportable events as such item is
defined in Item 304 (a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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NEG Holding LLC
The consolidated financial statements of NEG Holding LLC as of
December 31, 2004 and for the year ended December 31,
2004 included in this prospectus have been audited by Grant
Thornton LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as
stated in its reports with respect thereto, and are included
herein in reliance upon the authority of said firm as experts in
accounting and auditing in giving said reports.
The consolidated financial statements of NEG Holding LLC as of
December 31, 2003 and for each of the years in the two-year
period ended December 31, 2003 included herein and in the
registration statement, have been included in reliance upon the
report of KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting
firm, appearing elsewhere herein, which report refers to a
change in the method of accounting for asset retirement
obligations, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in
accounting and auditing.
Panaco, Inc.
The financial statements of Panaco, Inc. (Debtor-in-Possession)
as of December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 and for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 2004, included
in this prospectus, have been audited by Pannell Kerr Forster of
Texas, P.C., independent registered public accounting firm, as
stated in its report appearing herein.
INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
TransTexas Gas Corporation
The estimated reserve evaluations and related calculations, as
of December 31, 2004, for properties of TransTexas Gas
Corporation located in Alabama, North Dakota, and Texas and
managed by National Energy Group, Inc. have been included in
this prospectus in reliance upon the authority of Netherland,
Sewell & Associates, Inc., independent petroleum
engineering consultants, as experts in petroleum engineering.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
AREP files annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy
statements and other information with the SEC under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Exchange Act file number
for its SEC filings is 1-9516. You may read any document AREP
files at the SECs public reference rooms at 100 F
Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549.
Please call the SEC toll free at 1-800-SEC-0330 for information
about its public reference rooms. AREP files information
electronically with the SEC. AREPs SEC filings are
available from the SECs Internet site at http:
//www.sec.gov.
This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we
filed with the SEC. The registration statement, including the
attached exhibits and schedules, contains additional relevant
information about us and our common stock. The rules and
regulations of the SEC allow us to omit some of the information
included in the registration statement from this prospectus. You
may inspect the registration statement, including exhibits, at
the SECs public reference facilities or internet site. Our
statements in this prospectus about the contents of any contract
or other document are not necessarily complete. You should refer
to the copy of each contract or other document we have filed as
an exhibit to the registration statement for complete
information.
INCORPORATION OF AREP DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The SEC allows AREP to incorporate by reference into
this prospectus the information AREP files with the SEC, which
means that we can disclose important information to you by
referring you to those documents. The information incorporated
by reference is considered to be part of this prospectus, and
information in documents that we file later with the SEC will
automatically update and supersede information in this
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prospectus. We incorporate by reference the AREP documents
listed below, and they shall be deemed to be a part hereof:
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Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2004, filed on March 15, 2005. |
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Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/ A for the year ended
December 31, 2004, filed on April 14, 2005. |
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Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
March 31, 2005, filed on May 10, 2005. |
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Current Reports on Form 8-K, filed on AREP on
January 5, 2005, January 27, 2005, February 2,
2005, February 10, 2005, April 7, 2005, May 10,
2005, May 27, 2005, June 3, 2005, and June 20,
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All documents and reports filed by AREP with the SEC (other than
Current Reports on Form 8-K containing only
Regulation FD disclosure furnished under Item 7.01 of
Form 8-K or containing other disclosure furnished under
Item 8.01 of Form 8-K, unless otherwise
indicated therein) under Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d)
of the Exchange Act after the date of this prospectus and prior
to the termination of this offering shall be deemed incorporated
herein by reference and shall be deemed to be part hereof from
the date of filing of such documents and reports. Any statement
contained in a document incorporated or deemed to be
incorporated by reference in this prospectus shall be deemed to
be modified or superseded for purposes of this document to the
extent that a statement contained herein or in any subsequently
filed document or report that also is or deemed to be
incorporated by reference herein modifies or supersedes such
statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall
not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to
constitute a part of this document. We will provide copies of
these documents, other than exhibits, free of charge, to any
person, including any beneficial owner, who receives this
prospectus upon written or oral request of such person. To
request a copy, you should contact AREP at its headquarters
which are located at 100 South Bedford Road, Mt. Kisco, New York
10549, Attention: Chief Financial Officer.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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American Real Estate Partners, L.P.
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NEG Holding LLC
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|
|
F-296 |
|
|
|
|
F-297 |
|
|
|
|
F-298 |
|
F-3
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Partners of
American Real Estate Partners, L.P.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of
American Real Estate Partners, L.P. and Subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2004, and the related consolidated statements
of earnings, changes in partners equity and comprehensive
income, and cash flows for the year then ended. These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Partnerships management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of American Real Estate Partners, L.P. and Subsidiaries
as of December 31, 2004, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America.
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on
the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The financial
statement Schedule III, Real Estate Owned and Revenues
Earned, is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is
not a required part of the basic financial statements. This
schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied
in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our
opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation
to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
New York, New York
June 2, 2005
F-4
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Partners
American Real Estate Partners, L.P.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of
American Real Estate Partners, L.P. and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2003, and the related consolidated statements
of earnings, changes in partners equity and comprehensive
income, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year
period ended December 31, 2003. In connection with our
audits of the consolidated financial statements, we have also
audited the financial statement schedule III for the years
ended December 31, 2003 and 2002. These consolidated
financial statements and the financial statement schedule are
the responsibility of the Partnerships management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated
financial statements and the financial statement schedule based
on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of American Real Estate Partners, L.P. and subsidiaries
as of December 31, 2003, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the
two-year period ended December 31, 2003, in conformity with
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our
opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when
considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken
as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects the
information set forth therein.
New York, New York
September 5, 2004
F-5
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31,
2004 and 2003
(In $000s except per unit amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
Current Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 2)
|
|
$ |
1,245,762 |
|
|
$ |
762,708 |
|
|
$ |
487,498 |
|
|
Investment in U.S. government and agency obligations
(Note 4)
|
|
|
68,894 |
|
|
|
96,840 |
|
|
|
52,583 |
|
|
Marketable equity and debt securities (Note 5)
|
|
|
68,497 |
|
|
|
2,248 |
|
|
|
55,826 |
|
|
Due from brokers (Note 6)
|
|
|
147,223 |
|
|
|
123,001 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted cash
|
|
|
28,537 |
|
|
|
19,856 |
|
|
|
15,058 |
|
|
Receivables and other current assets
|
|
|
43,066 |
|
|
|
51,575 |
|
|
|
43,420 |
|
|
Real estate leased to others:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of lease amortization for leases accounted for
under the financing method (Note 8)
|
|
|
3,740 |
|
|
|
3,912 |
|
|
|
5,738 |
|
|
Properties held for sale (Notes 9 and 15)
|
|
|
33,995 |
|
|
|
58,021 |
|
|
|
128,813 |
|
|
Current portion of investment in debt securities of affiliates
(Note 12)
|
|
|
10,429 |
|
|
|
10,429 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of deferred tax asset (Note 23)
|
|
|
2,685 |
|
|
|
2,685 |
|
|
|
2,982 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
1,652,828 |
|
|
|
1,131,275 |
|
|
|
791,918 |
|
Investment in U.S. government and agency obligations
(Note 4)
|
|
|
5,533 |
|
|
|
5,491 |
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
Other investments (Note 7)
|
|
|
244,602 |
|
|
|
245,948 |
|
|
|
50,328 |
|
Land and construction-in-progress (Note 15)
|
|
|
106,000 |
|
|
|
106,537 |
|
|
|
43,459 |
|
Real estate leased to others:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounted for under the financing method (Notes 8, 15 and
16)
|
|
|
75,949 |
|
|
|
85,281 |
|
|
|
131,618 |
|
|
Accounted for under the operating method, net of accumulated
depreciation (Notes 9, 15 and 16)
|
|
|
51,127 |
|
|
|
49,118 |
|
|
|
76,443 |
|
Hotel, casino and resort operating properties, net of
accumulated depreciation:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC
(Notes 10 and 17)
|
|
|
288,890 |
|
|
|
289,360 |
|
|
|
298,703 |
|
|
Hotel and resorts (Notes 9 and 11)
|
|
|
46,041 |
|
|
|
50,132 |
|
|
|
41,526 |
|
Deferred finance costs and other assets, net
|
|
|
24,669 |
|
|
|
21,038 |
|
|
|
3,833 |
|
Long-term portion of investment in debt securities of affiliates
(Note 12)
|
|
|
114,364 |
|
|
|
115,075 |
|
|
|
24,696 |
|
Investment in NEG Holding LLC (Note 14)
|
|
|
97,693 |
|
|
|
87,800 |
|
|
|
69,346 |
|
Equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc. (The Sands Hotel and
Casino)(Note 13)
|
|
|
9,138 |
|
|
|
10,603 |
|
|
|
30,854 |
|
Deferred tax asset (Note 23)
|
|
|
58,851 |
|
|
|
65,399 |
|
|
|
74,892 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,775,685 |
|
|
$ |
2,263,057 |
|
|
$ |
1,646,606 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS EQUITY |
Current Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of mortgages payable (Notes 8, 9 and 16)
|
|
$ |
4,205 |
|
|
$ |
3,700 |
|
|
$ |
4,892 |
|
|
Mortgages on properties held for sale (Notes 9 and 16)
|
|
|
20,372 |
|
|
|
27,477 |
|
|
|
82,861 |
|
|
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities
(Note 20)
|
|
|
76,100 |
|
|
|
81,793 |
|
|
|
45,774 |
|
|
Securities sold not yet purchased (Note 6)
|
|
|
83,750 |
|
|
|
90,674 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Credit facility due affiliates (Notes 14 and 17)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
184,427 |
|
|
|
203,644 |
|
|
|
158,527 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
21,817 |
|
|
|
23,239 |
|
|
|
22,980 |
|
Long-term portion of mortgages payable (Notes 8, 9 and 16)
|
|
|
55,614 |
|
|
|
60,719 |
|
|
|
93,236 |
|
Senior secured notes payable and credit facility (Note 18)
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Senior unsecured notes
payable-81/8%
due 2012-net of unamortized discount of $2,321 and $2,402 at
March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 (Note 19)
|
|
|
350,679 |
|
|
|
350,598 |
|
|
|
|
|
Senior unsecured notes
payable-71/8%
due 2013
|
|
|
480,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred limited partnership units:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$10 liquidation preference, 5% cumulative pay-in-kind;
10,900,000 authorized; 10,800,397, 10,286,264 and 9,796,607
issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2005 and
December 31, 2004 and 2003 (Note 24)
|
|
|
108,006 |
|
|
|
106,731 |
|
|
|
101,649 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term liabilities
|
|
|
1,231,116 |
|
|
|
756,287 |
|
|
|
217,865 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 3 and 24):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited partners:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depositary units; 47,850,000 authorized; 47,235,484 outstanding
|
|
|
1,383,913 |
|
|
|
1,328,031 |
|
|
|
1,184,870 |
|
|
General partner
|
|
|
(11,850 |
) |
|
|
(12,984 |
) |
|
|
97,265 |
|
Treasury units at cost:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,137,200 depositary units (Note 28)
|
|
|
(11,921 |
) |
|
|
(11,921 |
) |
|
|
(11,921 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners equity (Notes 2 and 3)
|
|
|
1,360,142 |
|
|
|
1,303,126 |
|
|
|
1,270,214 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,775,685 |
|
|
$ |
2,263,057 |
|
|
$ |
1,646,606 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-6
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)
and
Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
(In $000s except unit and per unit amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating income (Note 10)
|
|
$ |
82,838 |
|
|
$ |
75,009 |
|
|
$ |
299,981 |
|
|
$ |
262,811 |
|
|
$ |
250,023 |
|
|
Land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
8,279 |
|
|
|
5,014 |
|
|
|
26,591 |
|
|
|
13,265 |
|
|
|
76,024 |
|
|
Interest income on financing leases
|
|
|
1,966 |
|
|
|
2,936 |
|
|
|
9,880 |
|
|
|
13,115 |
|
|
|
14,722 |
|
|
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency obligations
and other investments (Notes 2 and 7)
|
|
|
13,554 |
|
|
|
4,889 |
|
|
|
44,418 |
|
|
|
22,583 |
|
|
|
30,569 |
|
|
Rental income
|
|
|
2,035 |
|
|
|
2,027 |
|
|
|
7,916 |
|
|
|
7,092 |
|
|
|
6,852 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating income (Note 11)
|
|
|
5,563 |
|
|
|
1,335 |
|
|
|
16,211 |
|
|
|
12,376 |
|
|
|
12,921 |
|
|
Accretion of investment in NEG Holding LLC (Note 14)
|
|
|
9,893 |
|
|
|
7,904 |
|
|
|
34,432 |
|
|
|
30,142 |
|
|
|
32,879 |
|
|
NEG management fee
|
|
|
3,275 |
|
|
|
2,619 |
|
|
|
11,563 |
|
|
|
7,967 |
|
|
|
7,637 |
|
|
Dividend and other income (Notes 5 and 7)
|
|
|
4,206 |
|
|
|
834 |
|
|
|
3,133 |
|
|
|
3,061 |
|
|
|
2,720 |
|
|
Equity in (loss) earnings of GB Holdings, Inc.
(Note 13)
|
|
|
(986 |
) |
|
|
(348 |
) |
|
|
(2,113 |
) |
|
|
(3,466 |
) |
|
|
305 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
130,623 |
|
|
|
102,219 |
|
|
|
452,012 |
|
|
|
368,946 |
|
|
|
434,652 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating expenses (Note 10)
|
|
|
57,624 |
|
|
|
54,243 |
|
|
|
227,603 |
|
|
|
216,857 |
|
|
|
217,938 |
|
|
Cost of land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
7,047 |
|
|
|
3,358 |
|
|
|
18,486 |
|
|
|
9,129 |
|
|
|
54,640 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating expenses (Note 11)
|
|
|
5,405 |
|
|
|
1,424 |
|
|
|
12,730 |
|
|
|
8,773 |
|
|
|
10,536 |
|
|
Interest expense (Notes 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 22)
|
|
|
19,161 |
|
|
|
6,181 |
|
|
|
46,099 |
|
|
|
21,103 |
|
|
|
27,297 |
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
7,154 |
|
|
|
7,422 |
|
|
|
29,815 |
|
|
|
24,802 |
|
|
|
23,646 |
|
|
General and administrative expenses (Note 3)
|
|
|
7,610 |
|
|
|
4,364 |
|
|
|
20,952 |
|
|
|
14,081 |
|
|
|
14,134 |
|
|
Property expenses
|
|
|
952 |
|
|
|
1,085 |
|
|
|
4,340 |
|
|
|
4,472 |
|
|
|
3,862 |
|
|
Provision for losses on real estate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,150 |
|
|
|
750 |
|
|
|
3,212 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
104,953 |
|
|
|
78,077 |
|
|
|
363,175 |
|
|
|
299,967 |
|
|
|
355,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
25,670 |
|
|
|
24,142 |
|
|
|
88,837 |
|
|
|
68,979 |
|
|
|
79,387 |
|
Other gains and (losses):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) on sale of other assets
|
|
|
(180 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,503 |
) |
|
|
(353 |
) |
|
Gain on sale of marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,857 |
|
|
|
40,159 |
|
|
|
2,607 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized losses on securities sold short (Note 6)
|
|
|
21,704 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc.
(Note 13)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Write-down of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments (Note 5)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,759 |
) |
|
|
(8,476 |
) |
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate (Note 15)
|
|
|
186 |
|
|
|
6,047 |
|
|
|
5,262 |
|
|
|
7,121 |
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
|
Loss on limited partnership interests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,750 |
) |
|
Minority interest in net earnings of Stratosphere Corporation
(Note 10)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,943 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
|
|
|
47,380 |
|
|
|
59,042 |
|
|
|
95,039 |
|
|
|
57,445 |
|
|
|
73,855 |
|
|
Income tax (expense) benefit (Note 23)
|
|
|
(7,650 |
) |
|
|
(6,169 |
) |
|
|
(16,763 |
) |
|
|
1,573 |
|
|
|
(10,096 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
|
39,730 |
|
|
|
52,873 |
|
|
|
78,276 |
|
|
|
59,018 |
|
|
|
63,759 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discontinued operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
957 |
|
|
|
3,218 |
|
|
|
7,500 |
|
|
|
7,653 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
18,723 |
|
|
|
6,929 |
|
|
|
75,197 |
|
|
|
3,353 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
19,680 |
|
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
82,697 |
|
|
|
11,006 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
$ |
59,410 |
|
|
$ |
63,020 |
|
|
$ |
160,973 |
|
|
$ |
70,024 |
|
|
$ |
70,696 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings attributable to (Note 1):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited partners
|
|
$ |
58,228 |
|
|
$ |
57,608 |
|
|
$ |
152,507 |
|
|
$ |
59,360 |
|
|
$ |
63,168 |
|
|
General partner
|
|
|
1,182 |
|
|
|
5,412 |
|
|
|
8,466 |
|
|
|
10,664 |
|
|
|
7,528 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
59,410 |
|
|
$ |
63,020 |
|
|
$ |
160,973 |
|
|
$ |
70,024 |
|
|
$ |
70,696 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings per limited partnership unit (Notes 2 and 21):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
0.84 |
|
|
$ |
1.03 |
|
|
$ |
1.55 |
|
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
$ |
0.42 |
|
|
|
0.22 |
|
|
|
1.76 |
|
|
|
0.24 |
|
|
|
0.15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per LP unit
|
|
$ |
1.26 |
|
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
$ |
3.31 |
|
|
$ |
1.24 |
|
|
$ |
1.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average limited partnership units outstanding
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
0.81 |
|
|
$ |
0.93 |
|
|
$ |
1.48 |
|
|
$ |
0.94 |
|
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
0.39 |
|
|
|
0.19 |
|
|
|
1.57 |
|
|
|
0.19 |
|
|
|
0.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per LP unit
|
|
$ |
1.20 |
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
$ |
3.05 |
|
|
$ |
1.13 |
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average limited partnership units and equivalent
partnership units outstanding
|
|
|
49,857,622 |
|
|
|
52,499,303 |
|
|
|
51,542,312 |
|
|
|
54,489,943 |
|
|
|
56,466,698 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-7
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited Partners | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General | |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners | |
|
|
|
Held in Treasury | |
|
Total | |
|
|
Equity | |
|
Depositary | |
|
Preferred | |
|
| |
|
Partners | |
|
|
(Deficit) | |
|
Units | |
|
Units | |
|
Amounts | |
|
Units | |
|
Equity | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In $000s) | |
Balance, December 31, 2001
|
|
$ |
58,846 |
|
|
$ |
996,701 |
|
|
$ |
92,198 |
|
|
$ |
(11,921 |
) |
|
|
1,137 |
|
|
|
1,135,824 |
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
|
7,528 |
|
|
|
63,168 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
70,696 |
|
|
Reclassification of unrealized loss on sale of debt securities
|
|
|
211 |
|
|
|
10,384 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,595 |
|
|
Adjustment to reverse unrealized loss on investment securities
reclassified to notes receivable
|
|
|
131 |
|
|
|
6,451 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,582 |
|
|
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale
|
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
(237 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(242 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
7,865 |
|
|
|
79,766 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
87,631 |
|
|
Net adjustment for acquisition of minority interest
(Note 10)
|
|
|
21,151 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,151 |
|
|
Pay-in-kind distribution (Note 22)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,610 |
) |
|
|
4,610 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital contribution to American Casino (Note 10)
|
|
|
831 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
831 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2002
|
|
|
88,693 |
|
|
|
1,071,857 |
|
|
|
96,808 |
|
|
|
(11,921 |
) |
|
|
1,137 |
|
|
|
1,245,437 |
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
|
10,664 |
|
|
|
59,360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
70,024 |
|
|
Reclassification of unrealized loss on sale of debt securities
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
746 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
761 |
|
|
Net unrealized gains on securities available for sale
|
|
|
183 |
|
|
|
8,991 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,174 |
|
|
Sale of marketable equity securities available for sale
|
|
|
(6 |
) |
|
|
(274 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(280 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
10,856 |
|
|
|
68,823 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
79,679 |
|
|
Pay-in-kind distribution (Note 22)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,391 |
) |
|
|
2,391 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance related to
book-tax differences existing at time of bankruptcy
(Note 23)
|
|
|
524 |
|
|
|
46,581 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
47,105 |
|
|
Capital distribution (Note 10)
|
|
|
(2,808 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,808 |
) |
|
Reclassification of Preferred LP units to liabilities
(Note 22)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(99,199 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(99,199 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2003
|
|
|
97,265 |
|
|
|
1,184,870 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,921 |
) |
|
|
1,137 |
|
|
|
1,270,214 |
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
|
8,466 |
|
|
|
152,507 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
160,973 |
|
|
Reclassification of unrealized gains on marketable securities
sold
|
|
|
(190 |
) |
|
|
(9,378 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,568 |
) |
|
Net unrealized gains on securities available for sale
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
32 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
8,277 |
|
|
|
143,161 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
151,438 |
|
|
Capital distribution from American Casino (Note 10)
|
|
|
(17,916 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(17,916 |
) |
|
Capital contribution to American Casino (Note 10)
|
|
|
22,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,800 |
|
|
Arizona Charlies acquisition (Note 10)
|
|
|
(125,900 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(125,900 |
) |
|
Change in deferred tax asset related to acquisition of Arizona
Charlies
|
|
|
2,490 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,490 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2004
|
|
|
(12,984 |
) |
|
|
1,328,031 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,921 |
) |
|
|
1,137 |
|
|
|
1,303,126 |
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
|
1,182 |
|
|
|
58,228 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
59,410 |
|
|
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale
|
|
|
(48 |
) |
|
|
(2,346 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,394 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
1,134 |
|
|
|
55,882 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,016 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 2005
|
|
$ |
(11,850 |
) |
|
$ |
1,383,913 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(11,921 |
) |
|
$ |
1,137 |
|
|
$ |
1,360,142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at March 31,
2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 was
$(2,517), $(122), $9,174 and $(242), respectively.
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-8
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)
and
Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
(In $000s)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
39,730 |
|
|
$ |
52,873 |
|
|
$ |
78,276 |
|
|
$ |
59,018 |
|
|
$ |
63,759 |
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by
operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
7,154 |
|
|
|
7,422 |
|
|
|
29,815 |
|
|
|
24,802 |
|
|
|
23,646 |
|
|
|
Preferred LP unit interest expense
|
|
|
1,286 |
|
|
|
1,225 |
|
|
|
5,082 |
|
|
|
2,450 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sale of marketable equity securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,857 |
) |
|
|
(40,159 |
) |
|
|
(2,607 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized losses on securities sold short
|
|
|
(21,704 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,619 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings,
Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
(186 |
) |
|
|
(6,047 |
) |
|
|
(5,262 |
) |
|
|
(7,121 |
) |
|
|
(8,990 |
) |
|
|
Loss on limited partnership interests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,750 |
|
|
|
Loss on sale of assets
|
|
|
180 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
96 |
|
|
|
1,503 |
|
|
|
353 |
|
|
|
Provision for loss on real estate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,150 |
|
|
|
750 |
|
|
|
3,212 |
|
|
|
Write-down of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,759 |
|
|
|
8,476 |
|
|
|
Minority interest in net earnings of Stratosphere Corporation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,943 |
|
|
|
Equity in losses (earnings) of GB Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
986 |
|
|
|
348 |
|
|
|
2,113 |
|
|
|
3,466 |
|
|
|
(305 |
) |
|
|
Deferred gain amortization
|
|
|
(510 |
) |
|
|
(510 |
) |
|
|
(2,038 |
) |
|
|
(2,038 |
) |
|
|
(2,038 |
) |
|
|
Accretion of investment in NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
(9,893 |
) |
|
|
(7,904 |
) |
|
|
(34,432 |
) |
|
|
(30,142 |
) |
|
|
(32,879 |
) |
|
|
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
|
|
|
6,548 |
|
|
|
1,615 |
|
|
|
13,946 |
|
|
|
(5,875 |
) |
|
|
9,785 |
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase) decrease in receivables and other assets
|
|
|
8,457 |
|
|
|
(6,755 |
) |
|
|
(10,234 |
) |
|
|
(299 |
) |
|
|
2,944 |
|
|
|
Increase in due from brokers
|
|
|
(2,518 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(123,001 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
5,950 |
|
|
|
(455 |
) |
|
|
(1,626 |
) |
|
|
(4,106 |
) |
|
|
24,215 |
|
|
|
Increase in restricted cash
|
|
|
(8,682 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,798 |
) |
|
|
(13,095 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and
other liabilities
|
|
|
(505 |
) |
|
|
12,717 |
|
|
|
92,476 |
|
|
|
(37,328 |
) |
|
|
271 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-9
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)
and
Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
(In $000s)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by continuing operations
|
|
|
26,293 |
|
|
|
25,676 |
|
|
|
42,623 |
|
|
|
9,137 |
|
|
|
98,142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
19,680 |
|
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
82,697 |
|
|
|
11,006 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
31 |
|
|
|
210 |
|
|
|
1,244 |
|
|
|
5,129 |
|
|
|
4,464 |
|
|
Net gain from property transactions
|
|
|
(18,723 |
) |
|
|
(6,929 |
) |
|
|
(75,197 |
) |
|
|
(3,353 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by discontinued operations
|
|
|
988 |
|
|
|
3,428 |
|
|
|
8,744 |
|
|
|
12,782 |
|
|
|
11,401 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
27,281 |
|
|
|
29,104 |
|
|
|
51,367 |
|
|
|
21,919 |
|
|
|
109,543 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
351 |
|
|
|
2,942 |
|
|
|
(28,491 |
) |
|
|
(23,200 |
) |
|
Repayments of mezzanine loans included in other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
49,130 |
|
|
|
12,200 |
|
|
|
23,000 |
|
|
Net proceeds from the sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
4,650 |
|
|
|
11,346 |
|
|
|
16,790 |
|
|
|
15,290 |
|
|
|
20,513 |
|
|
Principal payments received on leases accounted for under the
financing method
|
|
|
908 |
|
|
|
1,112 |
|
|
|
4,219 |
|
|
|
5,310 |
|
|
|
5,941 |
|
|
Principal payments received on investments in debt securities of
affiliates
|
|
|
2,700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of debt securities included in other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(245,166 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of debt securities of affiliates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(65,500 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of Atlantic Holdings debt included in debt securities
due from affiliates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(36,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of Arizona Charlies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(125,900 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions to hotel, casino and resort operating property
|
|
|
(4,781 |
) |
|
|
(1,492 |
) |
|
|
(16,203 |
) |
|
|
(32,911 |
) |
|
|
(21,715 |
) |
|
Acquisition of hotel and resort operating property
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(16,463 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions of rental real estate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14,583 |
) |
|
|
(14,583 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(18,226 |
) |
|
Acquisition of land and construction in progress
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(61,845 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions to rental real estate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(166 |
) |
|
|
(18 |
) |
|
|
(413 |
) |
|
|
(181 |
) |
|
(Increase) decrease in investment in U.S. Government and
Agency Obligations (Note 2)
|
|
|
27,903 |
|
|
|
(61,077 |
) |
|
|
(40,757 |
) |
|
|
274,478 |
|
|
|
(22,410 |
) |
F-10
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)
and
Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
(In $000s)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
(66,250 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(45,140 |
) |
|
|
(4,415 |
) |
|
Increase in restricted cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(219,313 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64,471 |
|
|
|
90,614 |
|
|
|
3,843 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in note receivable from affiliate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in minority interest in Stratosphere Corp.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(44,744 |
) |
|
Decrease in investment in Stratosphere Corp.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
788 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in NEG, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(148,101 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Guaranteed payment from NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,979 |
|
|
|
18,229 |
|
|
|
21,653 |
|
|
Priority distribution from NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,506 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in due to affiliate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(68,491 |
) |
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(50 |
) |
|
|
(194 |
) |
|
|
560 |
|
|
|
197 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities from
continuing operations
|
|
|
(34,870 |
) |
|
|
(219,401 |
) |
|
|
(442,955 |
) |
|
|
366,148 |
|
|
|
(132,078 |
) |
Cash flows from investing activities from discontinued
operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net proceeds from the sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
36,582 |
|
|
|
7,392 |
|
|
|
134,789 |
|
|
|
5,336 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
|
|
|
1,712 |
|
|
|
(212,009 |
) |
|
|
(308,166 |
) |
|
|
371,484 |
|
|
|
(132,078 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to members
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(17,916 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Members contribution
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contributions to American Casino
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
598 |
|
Debt:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayment of credit facilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,904 |
) |
|
|
(5,000 |
) |
|
Proceeds from credit facility
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,780 |
|
|
|
17,220 |
|
|
Proceeds from Senior Notes Payable
|
|
|
480,000 |
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
565,409 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in due to affiliates
|
|
|
(16,602 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(24,925 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from mortgages payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
12,700 |
|
|
Payments on mortgages payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,837 |
) |
|
|
(462 |
) |
F-11
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)
and
Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
(In $000s)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Periodic principal payments
|
|
|
(1,003 |
) |
|
|
(1,738 |
) |
|
|
(5,248 |
) |
|
|
(6,484 |
) |
|
|
(7,198 |
) |
|
Debt issuance costs
|
|
|
(8,334 |
) |
|
|
(7,515 |
) |
|
|
(18,111 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
454,061 |
|
|
|
205,747 |
|
|
|
532,009 |
|
|
|
14,555 |
|
|
|
18,100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
483,054 |
|
|
|
22,842 |
|
|
|
275,210 |
|
|
|
407,958 |
|
|
|
(4,435 |
) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
|
|
|
762,708 |
|
|
|
500,593 |
|
|
|
487,498 |
|
|
|
79,540 |
|
|
|
83,975 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
|
|
$ |
1,245,762 |
|
|
$ |
523,435 |
|
|
$ |
762,708 |
|
|
$ |
487,498 |
|
|
$ |
79,540 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized
|
|
$ |
9,517 |
|
|
$ |
5,667 |
|
|
$ |
44,258 |
|
|
$ |
65,110 |
|
|
$ |
37,176 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification of real estate to operating lease
|
|
$ |
3,068 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
5,065 |
|
|
$ |
13,403 |
|
|
Reclassification from hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,395 |
) |
|
|
(6,428 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification of real estate from financing lease
|
|
|
(358 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,920 |
) |
|
|
(5,065 |
) |
|
|
(13,503 |
) |
|
Reclassification of real estate from operating lease
|
|
|
(411 |
) |
|
|
(14,353 |
) |
|
|
(38,452 |
) |
|
|
(126,263 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification of real estate to property held for sale
|
|
|
716 |
|
|
|
20,748 |
|
|
|
46,800 |
|
|
|
126,263 |
|
|
|
100 |
|
|
Reclassification from properties held for sale
|
|
|
(3,015 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,453 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in deferred income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,565 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in real estate accounted for under the operating method
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
888 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification from marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,494 |
) |
|
Reclassification from receivable and other assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,631 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification to other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,631 |
|
|
|
20,494 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-12
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)
and
Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
(In $000s)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale
|
|
$ |
(2,394 |
) |
|
$ |
2,378 |
|
|
$ |
33 |
|
|
$ |
9,174 |
|
|
$ |
(242 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in equity and debt securities
|
|
$ |
805 |
|
|
$ |
300 |
|
|
$ |
1,740 |
|
|
$ |
1,200 |
|
|
$ |
2,890 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contribution of note from NEG Holding LLC
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
10,940 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in tax asset related to acquisition
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
2,490 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-13
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
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1. |
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation |
American Real Estate Partners, L.P. and its subsidiaries (the
Company or AREP) are engaged in the
following operating businesses: (1) rental real estate;
(2) hotel, casino and resort operations; (3) land,
house and condominium development; (4) participation and
management of oil and gas operating properties; and
(5) investment in securities, including investment in other
entities and marketable equity and debt securities.
As a result of the Companys expansion into non-real estate
businesses, the Company has changed the presentation of its 2005
and 2004 Consolidated Balance Sheets to a classified basis. The
2003 Consolidated Balance Sheet has been reclassified to conform
to the 2005 and 2004 presentation.
On July 1, 1987, American Real Estate Holdings Limited
Partnership (the Subsidiary or AREH), in
connection with an exchange offer (the Exchange),
entered into merger agreements with American Real Estate
Partners, L.P. and each of thirteen separate limited
partnerships (collectively, the Predecessor
Partnerships), pursuant to which the Subsidiary acquired
all the assets, subject to the liabilities of the Predecessor
Partnerships.
By virtue of the Exchange, the Subsidiary owns the assets,
subject to the liabilities, of the Predecessor Partnerships. The
Company owns a 99% limited partner interest in AREH. AREH, the
operating partnership, was formed to hold the investments of and
conduct the business operations of the Company. Substantially
all of the assets and liabilities of the Company are owned by
AREH and substantially all operations are conducted through
AREH. American Property Investors, Inc. (the General
Partner) owns a 1% general partner interest in both the
Subsidiary and the Company, representing an aggregate 1.99%
general partner interest in the Company and the Subsidiary. The
General Partner is owned and controlled by Mr. Carl C.
Icahn (Icahn or Mr. Icahn).
On August 16, 1996, the Company amended its Partnership
Agreement to permit non-real estate related acquisitions and
investments to enhance unitholder value and further diversify
its assets. Under the Amendment, investments may include equity
and debt securities of domestic and foreign issuers. The portion
of the Companys assets invested in any one type of
security or any single issuer are not limited.
The Company will conduct its activities in such a manner so as
not to be deemed an investment company under the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act). Generally, this
means that no more than 40% of the Companys total assets
will be invested in investment securities, as such term is
defined in the 1940 Act. In addition, the Company does not
intend to invest in securities as its primary business and will
structure its investments to continue to be taxed as a
partnership rather than as a corporation under the applicable
publicly traded partnership rules of the Internal Revenue Code.
As of May 1, 2005, affiliates of the General Partner owned
9,346,044 Preferred Units, or 86.5%, and 39,896,836 Depositary
Units or 86.5%.
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|
2. |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Principles of Consolidations. The consolidated financial
statements include the accounts of AREP and its majority-owned
subsidiaries in which control can be exercised. The Company is
considered to have control if it has a direct or indirect
ability to make decisions about an entitys activities
through voting or similar rights. The Company uses the guidance
set forth in AICPA Statement of Position No. 78-9,
Accounting for Investments in Real Estate Ventures, with
respect to its investments in partnerships and limited liability
companies. In addition, the Company uses the guidance of FASB
Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003),
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, or
FIN 46R, whereby an interest in a variable interest entity
where the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary would
be consolidated. The Company is
F-14
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, as defined, with
respect to National Energy Group, Inc.s (NEG)
investment in NEG Holding, LLC (Holding LLC). The
Company accounts for its residual equity investment in Holding
LLC in accordance with APB 18 (See Note 14). All
material intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated.
Investments in affiliated companies determined to be voting
interest entities in which AREP owns between 20% and 50%, and
therefore exercises significant influence, but which it does not
control, are accounted for using the equity method. The Company
accounts for its 36% interest in GB Holdings on the equity basis.
In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
assets transferred between entities under common control are
accounted for at historical costs similar to a pooling of
interests, and the financial statements of previously separate
companies for periods prior to the acquisition are restated on a
combined basis.
All adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are
necessary to fairly present the results for the interim period
have been made.
Net Earnings Per Limited Partnership Unit. Basic earnings
per LP Unit are based on net earnings as adjusted prior to the
July 1, 2003, preferred pay-in-kind distribution to
Preferred Unitholders. The resulting net earnings available for
limited partners are divided by the weighted average number of
depositary limited partnership units outstanding.
Diluted earnings per LP Unit uses net earnings attributable to
limited partner interests, as adjusted after July 1, 2003
for the preferred pay-in-kind distributions as the numerator
with the denominator based on the weighted average number of
units and equivalent units outstanding. The Preferred Units are
considered to be equivalent units. The number of limited
partnership units used in the calculation of diluted income per
limited partnership unit increased as follows: 3,759,338,
6,401,019, 5,444,028, 8,391,659, and 10,368,414 limited
partnership units for the three months ended March 31, 2005
and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002, respectively, to reflect the effects of the
dilutive preferred units.
For accounting purposes, NEGs earnings prior to the NEG
acquisition in October 2003 and Arizona Charlies earnings
prior to its acquisition in May 2004 have been allocated to the
General Partner and therefore excluded from the computation of
basic and diluted earnings per limited partnership unit.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. The Company considers
short-term investments, which are highly liquid with original
maturities of three months or less at date of purchase, to be
cash equivalents. Included in cash and cash equivalents at
March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004 and
2003 are investments in government-backed securities of
approximately $1,105,289,000, $658,534,000 and $378,000,000,
respectively.
Restricted Cash. Restricted Cash consists of funds held
by third parties in connection with tax free property exchanges
pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 1031.
Marketable Equity and Debt Securities, Investment in
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations and Other
Investments. Investments in equity and debt securities are
classified as either trading, held-to-maturity or available for
sale for accounting purposes. Trading securities are valued at
quoted market value at each balance sheet date with the
unrealized gains or losses reflected in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings. Investments in U.S. Government and
Agency Obligations are classified as available for sale.
Available for sale securities are carried at fair value on the
balance sheet of the Company. Unrealized holding gains and
losses are excluded from earnings and reported as a separate
component of Partners Equity and when sold are
reclassified out of Partners Equity based on specific
identification. Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at
amortized cost.
F-15
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
A decline in the market value of any held-to-maturity or
available for sale security below cost that is deemed to be
other than temporary results in a reduction in carrying amount
to fair value. The impairment is charged to earnings and a new
cost basis for the security is established. Dividend income is
recorded when declared and interest income is recognized when
earned.
a. The Company accounts for secured bank debt acquired at a
discount for which the Company believes it is not probable that
the undiscounted future cash collection will be sufficient to
recover the face amount of the loan and constructive interest
utilizing the cost recovery method in accordance with Practice
Bulletin 6, Amortization of Discounts on Certain
Acquired Loans. For secured bank debt acquired at a
discount where recovery is probable, the Company amortizes the
discount on the loan over the period in which the payments are
probable of collection, only if the amounts are reasonably
estimable and the ultimate collectibility of the acquisition
amount of the loan and the discount is probable. The Company
evaluates collectibility for every loan at each balance sheet
date.
SOP 03-03, Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities
Acquired in a Transfer, which is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2004, limits the yield
that may be accreted to the excess of the Companys
estimate of undiscounted cash flows expected to be collected
over the Companys initial investment in a loan. The
Company does not expect that the adoption of this SOP will have
a significant impact on its financial statements.
b. The Company has generally not recognized any profit in
connection with the property sales in which certain purchase
money mortgages receivable were taken back. Such profits are
being deferred and will be recognized when the principal
balances on the purchase money mortgages are received.
c. The Company has provided development financing for
certain real estate projects. The security for these loans is
either a second mortgage or a pledge of the developers
ownership interest in the properties. Such loans are subordinate
to construction financing and are generally referred to as
mezzanine loans. Generally, interest is not paid periodically
but is due at maturity or earlier from unit sales or refinancing
proceeds. The Company defers recognition of interest income on
mezzanine loans pending receipt of all principal payments.
Income Taxes. No provision has been made for federal,
state or local income taxes on the results of operations
generated by partnership activities, as such taxes are the
responsibility of the partners. American Entertainment
Properties Corp., the parent of American Casino &
Entertainment Properties LLC (American Casino), and
NEG, the Companys corporate subsidiaries, account for
their income taxes under the asset and liability method.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the
future tax consequences attributable to differences between the
financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss
and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to
apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect
on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates
is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date.
Leases. The Company leases to others substantially all
its real property under long-term net leases and accounts for
these leases in accordance with the provisions of Financial
Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 13,
Accounting for Leases, as amended. This Statement
sets forth specific criteria for determining whether a lease is
to be accounted for as a financing lease or an operating lease.
a. Financing Method. Under this method, minimum
lease payments to be received plus the estimated value of the
property at the end of the lease are considered the gross
investment in the lease. Unearned
F-16
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
income, representing the difference between gross investment and
actual cost of the leased property, is amortized to income over
the lease term so as to produce a constant periodic rate of
return on the net investment in the lease.
b. Operating Method. Under this method, revenue is
recognized as rentals become due and expenses (including
depreciation) are charged to operations as incurred.
Properties. Properties held for investment, other than
those accounted for under the financing method, are carried at
cost less accumulated depreciation unless declines in the values
of the properties are considered other than temporary, at which
time the property is written down to net realizable value. A
property is classified as held for sale at the time management
determines that the criteria in SFAS 144 have been met.
Properties held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or net
realizable value. Such properties are no longer depreciated and
their operations are included in discontinued operations. As a
result of the reclassification of certain real estate to
properties held for sale during the three months ended
March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the years ended
December 31, 2004 and 2003, income and expenses of such
properties are reclassified to discontinued operations for all
prior periods. If management determines that a property
classified as held for sale no longer meets the criteria in
SFAS 144, the property is reclassified as held for use.
Depreciation. Depreciation is principally computed using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the
particular property or property components, which range from 3
to 45 years.
Use of Estimates. Management has made a number of
estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets
and liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial
statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The more significant estimates include the valuation of
(1) long-lived assets; (2) mortgages and notes
receivable; (3) marketable equity and debt securities and
other investments; (4) costs to complete for land, house
and condominium developments; (5) gaming- related liability
and loyalty programs; and (6) deferred tax assets.
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|
|
Revenue and Expense Recognition |
1. Revenue from real estate sales and related costs are
recognized at the time of closing primarily by specific
identification. The Company follows the guidelines for profit
recognition set forth by Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) Statement No. 66, Accounting for Sales of
Real Estate.
2. Casino revenues and promotional allowances
The Company recognizes revenues in accordance with industry
practice. Casino revenue is the net win from gaming activities
(the difference between gaming wins and losses). Casino revenues
are net of accruals for anticipated payouts of progressive and
certain other slot machine jackpots. Revenues include the retail
value of rooms, food and beverage and other items that are
provided to customers on a complimentary basis. A corresponding
amount is deducted as promotional allowances. Hotel and
restaurant revenue is recognized when services are performed.
The cost of such complimentaries is included in Hotel and
casino operating expenses.
The Company also rewards customers, through the use of loyalty
programs with points based on amounts wagered, that can be
redeemed for a specified period of time for cash. The Company
deducts the cash incentive amounts from casino revenue.
3. Sales, advertising and promotion These costs
are expensed as incurred and were approximately
$6.9 million, $6.3 million, $28.8 million,
$22.9 million and $18.1 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years
ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
F-17
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
Land and Construction-in-Progress. These costs are stated
at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Interest is
capitalized on expenditures for long-term projects until a
salable condition is reached. The capitalization rate is based
on the interest rate on specific borrowings to fund the projects.
Investment in NEG Holding LLC. Due to the substantial
uncertainty that the Company will receive any distribution above
the priority and guaranteed payment amounts, the Company
accounts for its investment in Holding LLC as a preferred
investment whereby guaranteed payment amounts received and
receipts of the priority distribution amount are recorded as
reductions in the investment and income is recognized from
accretion of the investment up to the priority distribution
amount, including the guaranteed payments (based on the interest
method). See Note 14. Following receipt of the guaranteed
payments and priority distributions, the residual interest in
the investment will be valued at zero.
The Company periodically evaluates the carrying amount of its
investment in Holding LLC to determine whether current events or
circumstances warrant adjustments to the carrying value and/or
revisions to accretion of income. The Company currently believes
that no such impairment has occurred and that no revision to the
accretion of income is warranted.
Accounting for Impairment of a Loan. If it is probable
that, based upon current information, the Company will be unable
to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of
a loan agreement, the Company considers the asset to be
impaired. Reserves are established against impaired
loans in amounts equal to the difference between the recorded
investment in the asset and either the present value of the cash
flows expected to be received, or the fair value of the
underlying collateral if foreclosure is deemed probable or if
the loan is considered collateral dependent.
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of. Long-lived assets held
and used by the Company and long-lived assets to be disposed of,
are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances, such as vacancies and rejected leases, indicate
that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
In performing the review for recoverability, the Company
estimates the future cash flows expected to result from the use
of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the
expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest
charges) is less than the carrying amount of the asset an
impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss
for long-lived assets that the Company expects to hold and use
is based on the fair value of the asset. Long-lived assets to be
disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair
value less cost to sell.
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|
3. |
Related Party Transactions |
a. On May 26, 2004, American Casino acquired two Las
Vegas casino/hotels, Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona
Charlies Boulder from Mr. Icahn and an entity
affiliated with Mr. Icahn, for aggregate consideration of
$125.9 million. Mr. Icahn is Chairman of the Board of
American Property Investors, Inc. The terms of the transactions
were approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
of the General Partner (Audit Committee) which was
advised by its independent financial advisor and by counsel.
(See Note 9).
b. At December 31, 2002, the Company had a
$250 million note receivable from Mr. Icahn, Chairman
of the General Partner, which was repaid in October 2003.
Interest income of approximately $7.9 million and
$9.9 million was earned on this loan in the years ended
December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively, and is included
in Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency
obligations and other investments in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings.
F-18
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
c. In 1997, the Company entered into a license agreement
for a portion of office space from an affiliate. The license
agreement dated as of February 1, 1997 expired May 22,
2004 and has been extended on a month to month basis. Pursuant
to the license agreement, the Company has the non-exclusive use
of approximately 2,275 square feet of office space and
common space for which it paid $11,185 plus 10.77% of
additional rent. In the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company paid such
affiliate approximately $39,000, $39,000, $162,000, $159,000 and
$153,000 respectively, in connection with this licensing
agreement. The terms of such sublease were reviewed and approved
by the Audit Committee. If the Company must vacate the space, it
believes there will be adequate alternative space available.
d. American Casino billed the Sands Hotel and Casino (the
Sands) approximately $136,000, $50,000, $387,500,
$191,000 and $27,900, respectively, for administrative services
performed by Stratosphere personnel during the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years
ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002.
e. NEG received management fees from affiliates of
approximately $3.3 million, $2.6 million,
$11.6 million, $8.0 million and $7.6 million in
the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited)
and the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002,
respectively.
f. For the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004
(unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and
2002, the Company paid approximately $228,000, $61,000,
$325,000, $273,000 and $160,900, respectively, to an affiliate
of the General Partner for telecommunication services, XO
Communications, Inc.
g. See Note 12b. and c. regarding the purchase of
TransTexas and Panaco debt, respectively, from Icahn affiliates.
h. See Note 12a. regarding the purchase of Atlantic
Holdings Notes from Icahn affiliates.
i. See Note 17 regarding additional related party
obligations.
j. See Note 29 regarding subsequent events.
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|
4. |
Investment in U.S. Government and Agency Obligations |
The Company has investments in U.S. Government and Agency
Obligations whose maturities range from January 2005 to December
2008 as follows (in $millions):
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(Unaudited) | |
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Available for Sale:
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Matures in:
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less than 1 year
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$ |
68.9 |
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$ |
68.9 |
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$ |
96.8 |
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$ |
96.8 |
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$ |
52.8 |
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$ |
52.6 |
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2-5 years
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5.6 |
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5.5 |
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5.6 |
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5.5 |
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9.0 |
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9.0 |
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$ |
74.5 |
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$ |
74.4 |
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$ |
102.4 |
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$ |
102.3 |
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$ |
61.8 |
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$ |
61.6 |
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F-19
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
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5. |
Marketable Equity and Debt Securities (in $millions) |
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2005 | |
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Available for Sale:
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Philip Service Corporation(a):
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Equity
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Corporate bonds(b)
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45.1 |
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51.6 |
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Other
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72.4 |
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68.5 |
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2.2 |
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2.2 |
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1.3 |
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4.2 |
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Total
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$ |
72.4 |
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$ |
68.5 |
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$ |
2.2 |
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$ |
2.2 |
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$ |
46.4 |
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$ |
55.8 |
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a. At December 31, 2002, the Company owned the
following approximate interests in Philip Service Corporation
(Philip): (1) 1.8 million common shares,
(2) $14.2 million in secured term debt, and
(3) $10.9 million in accreted secured convertible
payment-in-kind debt. The Company had an approximate 7% equity
interest in Philip and an Icahn affiliate had an approximate 38%
equity interest. Icahn affiliates also owned term and
payment-in-kind debt.
The market value of Philips common stock declined steadily
since it was acquired by the Company. In 2002, based on a review
of Philips financial statements, management of the Company
deemed the decrease in value to be other than temporary. As a
result, the Company wrote down its investment in Philips
common stock by charges to earnings of $8,476,000 and charges to
other comprehensive income (OCI) of $761,000 in the
year ended December 31, 2002. This investment had been
previously written down by approximately $6.8 million in
charges to earnings. The Companys adjusted carrying value
of Philips common stock was approximately $200,000 at
December 31, 2002.
In June 2003, Philip announced that it and most of its wholly
owned U.S. subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions under
Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code.
In the year ended December 31, 2003, management of the
Company determined that it was appropriate to write-off the
balance of its investment in the Philips common stock by a
charge to earnings of approximately $961,000; of this amount
$761,000 was previously charged to other comprehensive income in
2002, which was reversed in 2003, and included in the $961,000
charge to earnings.
Approximately $6.6 million of charges to OCI were reversed
and the investments were reclassified at their original cost to
Other investments at December 31, 2002. These
adjustments had no effect on the Companys reported
earnings for the year ended December 31, 2002.
In 2003, the cost basis of the debt was approximately
$22.1 million. As previously mentioned, Philip filed for
bankruptcy protection in June 2003. Management of the Company
reviewed Philips financial statements, bankruptcy
documents and the prices of recent purchases and sales of the
debt and determined this investment to be impaired. Based upon
this review, management concluded the fair value of the debt to
be approximately $3.3 million; therefore, the Company
recorded a write-down of approximately $18.8 million by a
charge to earnings which was included in Write-down of
marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in
the year ended December 31, 2003. In December 2003, the
Company sold two-thirds of its term and paid-in-kind
(PIK) debt with a basis of $2.2 million for
$2.6 million, generating a gain of $0.4 million.
F-20
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
Philip emerged from bankruptcy on December 31, 2003 as a
private company controlled by an Icahn affiliate. The
Companys remaining interest in the debt was delivered and
exchanged for approximately 443,000 common shares representing a
4.4% equity interest in the new Philip, valued at the carrying
value of the debt at December 31, 2004 of $0.7 million.
b. In December 2003, the Company acquired approximately
$86.9 million principal amount of corporate bonds for
approximately $45.1 million. These bonds were classified as
available for sale securities. Available for sale securities are
carried at fair value on the balance sheet. Unrealized holding
gains and losses are excluded from earnings and reported as a
separate component of Partners Equity. At
December 31, 2003, the carrying value of the bonds was
approximately $51.6 million and accumulated other
comprehensive income (OCI) was approximately
$6.5 million. This OCI was reversed in the year ended
December 31, 2004 upon the sale of corporate bonds. In the
year ended December 31, 2004, the Company sold the debt
securities for approximately $82.3 million, recognizing a
gain of $37.2 million.
c. In the three months ended March 31, 2005
(unaudited), the Company purchased approximately
$66.5 million of equity securities. Such securities are
treated as available for sale. In the three months ended
March 31, 2005 (unaudited), the Company recorded in
Partners Equity approximately $2.4 million of
unrealized losses on such securities.
In November and December 2004 and during the first quarter of
2005, the Company sold short certain equity securities which
resulted in the following (in $000s): a. $147,223 at
March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and $123,001 at
December 31, 2004 Due From Brokers
Net proceeds from short sales of equity securities and cash
collateral held by brokerage institutions against our short
sales.
b. $83,750 at March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and $90,674
at December 31, 2004 Securities Sold Not Yet
Purchased Our obligation to cover the short sales of
equity securities described above. The Company recorded
unrealized losses on securities sold short of $21.7 million
and $23.6 million in the three months ended March 31,
2005 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2004
reflecting an increase in price in the securities sold short.
This amount has been recorded in the consolidated statements of
earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and the year then ended in the respective caption.
The Company recorded unrealized gains on securities sold short
of $21.7 million in the three months ended March 31,
2005 (unaudited) reflecting a decrease in price of the
securities sold short. This amount has been recorded in the
consolidated statements of earnings for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 in the respective caption.
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7. |
Other Investments (in $000s) |
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Balance at | |
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Balance at | |
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March 31, | |
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December 31, | |
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2005 | |
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2004 | |
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2003 | |
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(Unaudited) | |
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Peninsula/ Hampton & Alex Hotel(a) and(b)
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
42,030 |
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WestPoint Stevens(c)
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205,850 |
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205,850 |
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Union Power Partners L.P. and Panda Gila River L.P.(d)
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37,973 |
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39,316 |
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Other
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779 |
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|
782 |
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8,298 |
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$ |
244,602 |
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$ |
245,948 |
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$ |
50,328 |
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F-21
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
a. On November 30, 2000, the Company entered into a
mezzanine loan agreement to fund $23 million in two
tranches to an unaffiliated borrower. The funds were to be used
for certain initial development costs associated with a
65 unit condominium property located at 931 1st Avenue
in New York City. The first tranche of $10 million was
funded on November 30, 2000 and provided for interest
accruing at a rate of 25% per annum, with principal and
interest due at maturity, May 29, 2003. Also, in November
2000, approximately $3.7 million of the second tranche of
the loan was funded. The balance of approximately
$9.3 million was funded in installments during 2001. The
second tranche provided for interest accruing at a rate of
21.5% per annum, with principal and interest due at
maturity, November 29, 2002. The loans were payable at any
time from the proceeds of unit sales, after satisfaction of
senior debt of approximately $45 million. The loans were
secured by the pledge of membership interests in the entity that
owns the real estate. In May 2002, the Company received
approximately $31.3 million for prepayment of the mezzanine
loans. The balance of the prepayment of $8.3 million
represented accrued interest ($7.9 million) and exit fees
($0.4 million), which amounts were recognized as
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency
obligations and other investments and Dividend and
other income respectively, in the Consolidated Statements
of Earnings for the year ended December 31, 2002.
b. At December 31, 2002, the Company had funded two
mezzanine loans for approximately $23.2 million and had
commitments to fund, under certain conditions, additional
advances of approximately $5 million. Both loans had an
interest rate of 22% per annum compounded monthly. The
Peninsula loan, for a Florida condominium development, which had
a term of 24 months from the date of funding, February
2002, was repaid in full in 2003. Approximately
$6.8 million of interest income was recorded and is
included in Interest income on U.S. Government and
Agency obligations and other investments in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the year ended
December 31, 2003. The Alex Hotel loan, for a New York City
hotel with approximately 200 rooms, had a term of 36 months
from the closing date, April 2002. At December 31, 2003,
accrued interest of approximately $4.4 million had been
deferred for financial statement purposes pending receipt of
principal and interest payments in connection with this loan.
Origination fees of $3.0 million have been received in
connection with one of the mezzanine loans and approximately
$1.5 million and $1.1 million has been recognized in
Dividend and other income in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings in the years ended December 31, 2003
and 2002 respectively. In February 2003, the Company funded the
Hampton mezzanine loan for approximately $30 million on a
Florida condominium development. The loan was due in
18 months with one six month extension and had an interest
rate of 22% per annum compounded monthly. At
December 31, 2003, accrued interest of approximately
$6.7 million had been deferred for financial statement
purposes pending receipt of principal and interest payments in
connection with this loan. On April 30, 2004, the Company
received approximately $16.7 million for the prepayment of
the Alex Hotel loan. The principal amount of the loan was
$11 million. The prepayment included approximately
$5.7 million of accrued interest, which was recognized as
interest income in the year ended December 31, 2004.
c. In 2004, the Company purchased approximately
$278.1 million principal amount of secured bank debt of
WestPoint Stevens, a company currently operating as a debtor in
possession under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code, for a purchase price of approximately $205.8 million.
Approximately $193.6 million principal amount is secured by
a first priority lien of certain assets of WestPoint and
approximately $5.1 million and $84.5 million principal
amount is secured by a second priority lien. Interest income
totaled approximately $7.2 million in the three months
ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the year ended
December 31, 2004 and is included in Interest income
on U.S. Government and Agency obligations and other
investments in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for
the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the
year ended December 31, 2004. Based on the latest available
information, the Company has not accreted this debt and does not
believe that an other than temporary impairment has been
identified.
F-22
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
d. In 2004, the Company purchased approximately
$71.8 million of secured bank debt of Union Power Partners
L.P. and Panda Gila River L.P. for a purchase price of
approximately $39.3 million. No interest is currently being
received on this debt. Based on the latest available
information, the Company has not accreted this debt and does not
believe that an other than temporary impairment has been
identified.
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8. |
Real Estate Leased to Others Accounted for Under the
Financing Method |
Real estate leased to others accounted for under the financing
method is summarized as follows (in $000s):
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December 31, | |
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March 31, | |
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2005 | |
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2004 | |
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2003 | |
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| |
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| |
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(Unaudited) | |
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|
Minimum lease payments receivable
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$ |
87,846 |
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$ |
97,725 |
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$ |
161,785 |
|
Unguaranteed residual value
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43,422 |
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48,980 |
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74,651 |
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131,268 |
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146,705 |
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236,436 |
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Less unearned income
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51,579 |
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|
57,512 |
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|
99,080 |
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79,689 |
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89,193 |
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137,356 |
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Less current portion of lease amortization
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3,740 |
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|
3,912 |
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5,738 |
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$ |
75,949 |
|
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$ |
85,281 |
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$ |
131,618 |
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|
The following is a summary of the anticipated future receipts of
the minimum lease payments receivable at December 31, 2004
(in $000s):
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Year Ending December 31, |
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Amount | |
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| |
2005
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$ |
11,941 |
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2006
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11,746 |
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2007
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10,832 |
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2008
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|
9,476 |
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2009
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|
9,255 |
|
Thereafter
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|
44,475 |
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$ |
97,725 |
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At December 31, 2004, approximately $73,144,000 and
$107,543,000, respectively, of the net investment in financing
leases was pledged to collateralize the payment of nonrecourse
mortgages payable.
F-23
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
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9. |
Real Estate Leased to Others Accounted for Under the
Operating Method |
a. Real estate leased to others accounted for under the
operating method is summarized as follows (in $000s):
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December 31, | |
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March 31, | |
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2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
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| |
|
| |
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| |
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(Unaudited) | |
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|
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Land
|
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$ |
13,286 |
|
|
$ |
13,666 |
|
|
$ |
24,040 |
|
Commercial Buildings
|
|
|
52,672 |
|
|
|
45,972 |
|
|
|
83,252 |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,958 |
|
|
|
59,638 |
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|
|
107,292 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
14,831 |
|
|
|
10,520 |
|
|
|
30,849 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
51,127 |
|
|
$ |
49,118 |
|
|
$ |
76,443 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following is a summary of the anticipated future receipts of
minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases at
December 31, 2004 (in $000s):
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|
|
|
Year Ending December 31, |
|
Amount | |
|
|
| |
2005
|
|
$ |
7,186 |
|
2006
|
|
|
6,232 |
|
2007
|
|
|
5,649 |
|
2008
|
|
|
5,383 |
|
2009
|
|
|
5,001 |
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
19,753 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
49,204 |
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, approximately $14,166,000
and $15,630,000, respectively, of net real estate leased to
others was pledged to collateralize the payment of non-recourse
mortgages payable.
b. Property held for sale (in $000s):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
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March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Leased to others
|
|
$ |
40,035 |
|
|
$ |
74,444 |
|
|
$ |
146,416 |
|
Vacant
|
|
|
450 |
|
|
|
450 |
|
|
|
2,550 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,485 |
|
|
|
74,894 |
|
|
|
148,966 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
6,490 |
|
|
|
16,873 |
|
|
|
20,153 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
33,995 |
|
|
$ |
58,021 |
|
|
$ |
128,813 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, approximately $34,881,000
and $105,984,000, respectively, of real estate held for sale was
pledged to collateralize the payment of non-recourse mortgages
payable.
F-24
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
The following is a summary of income from discontinued
operations (in $000s) including the hotel resort
properties described in note 11:
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|
Three Months Ended | |
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March 31, | |
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December 31, | |
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| |
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| |
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2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
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| |
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| |
|
| |
|
| |
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| |
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(Unaudited) | |
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|
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|
Rental income
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|
$ |
1,462 |
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|
$ |
5,871 |
|
|
$ |
15,658 |
|
|
$ |
23,093 |
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|
$ |
21,073 |
|
Hotel and resort operating income
|
|
|
709 |
|
|
|
1,064 |
|
|
|
3,868 |
|
|
|
6,128 |
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|
|
5,676 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
2,171 |
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|
|
6,935 |
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|
19,526 |
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|
|
29,221 |
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|
26,749 |
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
Mortgage interest expense
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|
399 |
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|
1,726 |
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3,858 |
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7,208 |
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6,737 |
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Depreciation and amortization
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|
31 |
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|
|
210 |
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|
1,244 |
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|
5,130 |
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|
|
4,464 |
|
Property expenses
|
|
|
147 |
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|
|
1,107 |
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|
|
3,123 |
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|
|
3,549 |
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|
|
3,409 |
|
Hotel and resort operating expenses
|
|
|
637 |
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|
|
674 |
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|
|
3,801 |
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|
5,681 |
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|
|
5,202 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,214 |
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|
|
3,717 |
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|
|
12,026 |
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|
|
21,568 |
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|
|
19,812 |
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
Income from discontinued operations
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|
$ |
957 |
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$ |
3,218 |
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$ |
7,500 |
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$ |
7,653 |
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$ |
6,937 |
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10. |
Hotel and Casino Operating Properties |
In September 2000, Stratospheres Board of Directors
approved a going private transaction proposed by the Company and
an affiliate of Icahn. On February 1, 2001 the Company
entered into a merger agreement with Stratosphere under which
the Company would acquire the remaining shares of Stratosphere
that it did not currently own. The Company owned approximately
51% of Stratosphere and Mr. Icahn owned approximately
38.6%. The Company, subject to certain conditions, agreed to pay
approximately $44.3 million for the outstanding shares of
Stratosphere not currently owned by it. Stratosphere
stockholders not affiliated with Icahn would receive a cash
price of $45.32 per share and Icahn related stockholders
would receive a cash price of $44.33 per share. This
transaction was completed in December 2002 after
shareholders approval.
The acquisition by the Company of the minority shares not owned
by an Icahn affiliate has been accounted for as a purchase in
accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) Statement No. 141, Business
Combinations. The acquisition by the Company of the common
stock held by an Icahn affiliate has been recorded at historical
cost. The excess of the affiliates historical cost over
the amount of the cash disbursed, which amounted to $21,151,000,
has been accounted for as an addition to the General
Partners equity.
On January 5, 2004, American Casino, an indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an
agreement to acquire two Las Vegas casino/hotels, Arizona
Charlies Decatur and Arizona Charlies Boulder, from
Carl C. Icahn and an entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn, for
an aggregate consideration of $125.9 million. Upon
obtaining all approvals necessary under gaming laws, the
acquisition was completed on May 26, 2004. The terms of the
transactions were approved by the Audit Committee, which was
advised by its independent financial advisor and by counsel. As
previously contemplated, upon closing, the Company transferred
100% of the common stock of Stratosphere to American Casino. As
a result, following the acquisition and contributions, American
Casino owns and operates three gaming and entertainment
properties in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The Company
consolidates American Casino and its subsidiaries in the
Companys financial statements. In accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, assets transferred
between entities under common control are accounted for at
historical costs similar to a pooling of interests, and the
financial statements of previously separate companies for
periods prior to the acquisition are
F-25
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
restated on a combined basis. The Companys
December 31, 2003 and 2002 consolidated financial
statements have been restated to reflect the acquisition of
Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona Charlies
Boulder.
Earnings, capital contributions and distributions of the two
Arizona Charlies entities prior to the acquisition have
been allocated to the General Partner. In accordance with the
purchase agreement, prior to the acquisition, capital
contributions of $22.8 million were received from and
capital distributions of $17.9 million were paid to
affiliates of Mr. Icahn. The assets acquired and
liabilities assumed in this acquisition have been accounted for
at historical cost. A reduction of $125.9 million,
reflecting the purchase price, has been made to the General
Partners equity in May 2004.
Also in January 2004, American Casino closed on its offering of
senior secured notes due 2012. The Notes, in the aggregate
principal amount of $215 million, bear interest at the rate
of 7.85% per annum. The proceeds were held in escrow
pending receipt of all approvals necessary under gaming laws and
certain other conditions in connection with the acquisition of
Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona Charlies
Boulder. Upon satisfaction of all closing conditions on
May 26, 2004, the proceeds of the offering were released
from escrow. American Casino used the proceeds of the offering
for the acquisition, to repay intercompany indebtedness and for
distributions to the Company.
American Casinos operations for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 have been included in
Hotel and casino operating income and expenses in
the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Hotel and casino
operating expenses include all expenses except for depreciation
and amortization and income tax provision. Such expenses have
been included in Depreciation and amortization
expense and Income tax expense in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings. American Casinos
depreciation and amortization expense was $5.4 million,
$5.9 million, $23.5 million, $20.2 million and
$20.2 million for the three months ended March 31,
2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31,
2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. American Casinos income
tax provision was $4.5 million, $4.4 million,
$10.1 million and $4.9 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years
ended December 31, 2004 and 2002, respectively. American
Casino recorded an income tax benefit of $1.8 million for
the year ended December 31, 2003.
F-26
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
The amount of revenues and expenses attributable to casino,
hotel and restaurants, respectively, is summarized as follows:
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|
Three Months Ended | |
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March 31, | |
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Year Ended December 31, | |
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| |
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| |
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|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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|
(Unaudited) | |
|
(In $000s) | |
Hotel and casino operating income:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Casino
|
|
$ |
47,729 |
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|
$ |
42,592 |
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|
$ |
167,972 |
|
|
$ |
147,888 |
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|
$ |
143,057 |
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|
Hotel
|
|
|
15,793 |
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|
|
13,888 |
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|
|
54,653 |
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|
|
47,259 |
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|
|
44,263 |
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|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
17,076 |
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|
|
16,701 |
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|
|
66,953 |
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|
|
59,583 |
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|
|
56,349 |
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|
Tower, retail, and other income
|
|
|
8,206 |
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|
|
7,976 |
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|
|
33,778 |
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|
|
30,336 |
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|
|
28,247 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross revenues
|
|
|
88,804 |
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|
|
81,157 |
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|
|
323,356 |
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|
|
285,066 |
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|
|
271,916 |
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|
Less promotional allowances
|
|
|
(5,966 |
) |
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|
(6,148 |
) |
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|
(23,375 |
) |
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|
(22,255 |
) |
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|
(21,893 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net revenues
|
|
$ |
82,838 |
|
|
$ |
75,009 |
|
|
$ |
299,981 |
|
|
$ |
262,811 |
|
|
$ |
250,023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating expenses:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Casino
|
|
$ |
15,900 |
|
|
$ |
15,696 |
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|
$ |
61,985 |
|
|
$ |
61,284 |
|
|
$ |
59,879 |
|
|
Hotel
|
|
|
6,023 |
|
|
|
5,596 |
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|
|
24,272 |
|
|
|
22,074 |
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|
|
20,142 |
|
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
12,376 |
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|
|
11,620 |
|
|
|
48,495 |
|
|
|
44,990 |
|
|
|
43,393 |
|
|
Other operating expenses
|
|
|
3,619 |
|
|
|
3,151 |
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|
|
14,131 |
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|
|
13,524 |
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|
|
14,505 |
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|
Selling, general, and administrative
|
|
|
19,706 |
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|
|
18,180 |
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|
|
78,720 |
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|
|
74,985 |
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|
|
80,019 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total expenses
|
|
$ |
57,624 |
|
|
$ |
54,243 |
|
|
$ |
227,603 |
|
|
$ |
216,857 |
|
|
$ |
217,938 |
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|
|
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|
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|
The ownership and operation of the Las Vegas casinos are subject
to the Nevada Gaming Control Act and regulations promulgated
thereunder, various local ordinances and regulations, and are
subject to the licensing and regulatory control of the Nevada
Gaming Commission, the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, and
various other county and city regulatory agencies, including the
City of Las Vegas.
American Casinos property and equipment consist of the
following as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and
December 31, 2004 and 2003 (in $000s):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
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| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
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|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Land and improvements, including land held for
development
|
|
$ |
47,274 |
|
|
$ |
47,210 |
|
|
$ |
47,041 |
|
Building and improvements
|
|
|
221,847 |
|
|
|
221,314 |
|
|
|
220,280 |
|
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
|
|
|
112,379 |
|
|
|
108,595 |
|
|
|
98,586 |
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
7,577 |
|
|
|
7,348 |
|
|
|
7,224 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
389,077 |
|
|
|
384,467 |
|
|
|
373,131 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
100,187 |
|
|
|
95,107 |
|
|
|
74,428 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
288,890 |
|
|
$ |
289,360 |
|
|
$ |
298,703 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in property and equipment at March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and both December 31, 2004 and 2003 are assets
recorded under capital leases of $3.6 million,
$4.0 million and $4.0 million, respectively.
F-27
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
In connection with the purchase of the master lease from
Strato-Retail, American Casino assumed lessor responsibilities
for various non-cancelable operating leases for certain retail
space. The future minimum lease payments to be received under
these leases for years subsequent to December 31, 2004 are
as follows:
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|
|
|
Years Ending December 31, |
|
(In $000s) | |
|
|
| |
2005
|
|
$ |
5,877 |
|
2006
|
|
|
4,778 |
|
2007
|
|
|
3,615 |
|
2008
|
|
|
2,177 |
|
2009
|
|
|
1,224 |
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
959 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total Payments
|
|
$ |
18,630 |
|
|
|
|
|
The above minimum rental income does not include contingent
retail income contained within certain retail operating leases.
In addition, American Casino is reimbursed by lessees for
certain operating expenses.
|
|
11. |
Hotel and Resort Operating Properties |
a. The Company owns a hotel and resort property that is
part of a master planned community situated in the town of
Mashpee, located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. This property
includes two golf courses, other recreational facilities,
condominium and time share units and land for future development.
Total initial costs of approximately $28 million were
classified as follows: approximately $17.4 million as
Hotel and resort operating properties,
$8.9 million as Land and
construction-in-progress and $1.7 million as
Receivables and other current assets on the
Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Resort operations have been included in the Hotel and
resort operating income and expenses in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings. Net hotel and resort operations for this
property (hotel and resort operating income less
hotel and resort operating expenses) resulted in
income (loss) of approximately $(257,000), $(240,000),
$2,243,000, $3,033,000 and $1,909,000 for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, respectively. Hotel and
resort operating expenses include all expenses except for
approximately $700,000, $600,000, $2,544,000, $2,451,000 and
$1,833,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and
2004 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002 of depreciation and amortization, respectively,
which is included in such caption in the Consolidated Statements
of Earnings.
Resort operations are highly seasonal in nature with peak
activity occurring from June to September.
b. The Company owned a hotel located in Miami, Florida
which had a carrying value of approximately $6.4 million at
December 31, 2003, and was unencumbered by any mortgages.
Approximately $1.3 million of capital improvements were
completed in the year ended December 31, 2002.
The Company had a management agreement for the operation of the
hotel with a national management organization. As a result of
the decision to sell the property in 2004, the operating results
for the hotel have been reclassified to discontinued operations
for all periods. Net hotel and resort operations (hotel
and resort operating revenues less hotel and resort
operating expenses) totaled approximately $306,000,
$596,000 and $494,000 for the years ended December 31,
2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively and have been included in
discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of
Earnings. Depreciation expense of $0, $210,000
F-28
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
and $374,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003
and 2002, respectively, have been included in discontinued
operations in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
In 2004, the Company sold the hotel located in Miami, Florida
for a loss of approximately $0.9 million which included a
license termination fee of approximately $0.7 million.
c. During the three months ended March 31, 2005
(unaudited), the Company sold a golf resort in Tampa, Florida
for $8.5 million resulting in a gain on sale of
$5.7 million. Net hotel and resort operations for this
property totaling approximately $41,000, $61,000, $(378,000),
$(311,000) and $(156,000) for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, have been
reclassified to discontinued operations.
|
|
12. |
Investment in Debt Securities of Affiliates (in
$000s): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Atlantic Holdings/GB Holdings(a)
|
|
$ |
60,650 |
|
|
$ |
60,004 |
|
|
$ |
24,696 |
|
TransTexas(b)
|
|
|
27,500 |
|
|
|
27,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
Panaco(c)
|
|
|
36,643 |
|
|
|
38,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
124,793 |
|
|
$ |
125,504 |
|
|
$ |
24,696 |
|
Less current portion
|
|
|
(10,429 |
) |
|
|
(10,429 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
114,364 |
|
|
$ |
115,075 |
|
|
$ |
24,696 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. In 1998 and 1999, the Company acquired an interest in
the Sands, located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, by purchasing
the principal amount of approximately $31.4 million of
First Mortgage Notes (Notes) issued by GB Property
Funding Corp. (GB Property). GB Property was
organized as a special purpose entity for the borrowing of funds
by Greate Bay Hotel and Casino, Inc. (Greate Bay).
The purchase price for such notes was approximately
$25.3 million. An affiliate of the General Partner also
made an investment in the Notes of GB Property. A total of
$185 million of such Notes were issued.
Greate Bay owned and operated the Sands, a destination resort
complex, located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. On
January 5, 1998, GB Property and Greate Bay filed for
bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code to restructure its long term debt.
In July 2000, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court ruled in favor of
the reorganization plan proposed by affiliates of the General
Partner which provided for an additional investment of
$65 million by the Icahn affiliates in exchange for a 46%
equity interest, with bondholders (which also includes the Icahn
affiliates) to receive $110 million in new notes of GB
Property First Mortgage (GB Notes) and a 54% equity
interest. The plan, which became effective September 29,
2000, provided the Icahn affiliates with a controlling interest.
As required by the New Jersey Casino Control Act (the
Casino Control Act), the Partnership Agreement was
amended to provide that securities of the Company are held
subject to the condition that if a holder thereof is found to be
disqualified by the Casino Control Commission, pursuant to the
provisions of the Casino Control Act, such holder shall dispose
of his interest in the Company in accordance with the Casino
Control Act.
At December 31, 2003, the Company owned approximately
$26.9 million principal amount of GB Notes which were
accounted for a held-to-maturity securities. These notes bore
interest of 11% per annum and were
F-29
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
due to mature in September 2005. The carrying value of these
notes at December 31, 2003 was approximately
$24.7 million.
As part of the Atlantic Holdings Consent Solicitation and Offer
to Exchange further described in Note 13, the Company
tendered its GB Notes and received $26.9 million of
3% Notes due 2008 issued by Atlantic Coast Entertainment
Holdings, Inc. (the Atlantic Holdings Notes).
On December 27, 2004, the Company purchased approximately
$37.0 million principal amount of the Atlantic Holdings
Notes from two Icahn affiliates for cash consideration of
$36.0 million. As a result, the Company owns approximately
96.4% of the outstanding Atlantic Holdings Notes. The carrying
value of the Atlantic Holdings Notes at March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and December 31, 2004 is approximately
$60.7 million and $60 million, respectively. Interest
income of approximately $0.5 million, $0.7 million and
$2.5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2005
and 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2004,
respectively, and $2.9 million was recognized in each of
the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002.
b. On December 6, 2004, the Company purchased from
affiliates of Mr. Icahn $27,500,000 aggregate principal
amount, or 100%, of the outstanding term notes issued by
TransTexas (the TransTexas Notes). The purchase
price was $28,245,890, which equals the principal amount of the
TransTexas Notes plus accrued but unpaid interest. The notes are
payable annually in equal consecutive annual payments of
$5,000,000, with the final installment due August 28, 2008.
Interest is payable semi-annually in February and August at the
rate of 10% per annum. Interest income of approximately
$687,500 and $196,000 was recognized in the three months ended
March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the year ended
December 31, 2004, respectively, and is included in
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency
obligations and other investments in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings in the year then ended. The TransTexas
Notes are secured by a first priority lien on all of TransTexas
assets. TransTexas is indirectly controlled by Mr. Icahn.
See Note 29.
c. On December 6, 2004, the Company purchased all of
the membership interests of Mid River LLC (Mid
River) from Icahn affiliates for an aggregate purchase
price of $38,125,999. The assets of Mid River consist of
$38,000,000 principal amount of term loans of Panaco (the
Panaco Debt). The purchase price included accrued
but unpaid interest. The principal is payable in twenty-seven
equal quarterly installments of the unpaid principal of
$1,357,143 commencing on March 15, 2005, through and
including September 15, 2011. Interest is payable quarterly
at a rate per annum equal to the LIBOR daily floating rate plus
four percent, which was 6.346% at December 31, 2004.
Interest income of $400,822, $155,991 was recognized in the
three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the year
ended December 31, 2004, respectively, and is included in
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency
obligations and other investments in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings for the year then ended. See Note 29.
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|
13. |
Equity Interest in GB Holdings, Inc. |
At December 31, 2003, the Company owned approximately
3.6 million shares, or 36.3%, of GB Holdings, Inc.
(GB Holdings), the holding company for the Sands
(See Note 12). The Company also owned approximately
$26.9 million principal amount of GB Notes.
On June 30, 2004, GB Holdings announced that its
stockholders approved the transfer of the Sands to its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Atlantic Holdings, in connection with
the restructuring of GB Holdings debt.
On July 22, 2004, Atlantic Holdings announced that its
Consent Solicitation and Offer to Exchange, in which it offered
to exchange the Atlantic Holdings Notes for GB Notes, expired
and approximately $66 million principal amount of the GB
Notes (approximately 60% of the outstanding GB Notes) were
tendered to Atlantic Holdings for exchange. On July 23,
2004, 10 million warrants were distributed, on a pro
F-30
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
rata basis, to stockholders. The warrants, under certain
conditions, will allow the holders to purchase common stock of
Atlantic Holdings at a purchase price of $.01 per share,
representing 27.5% of the outstanding common stock of Atlantic
Holdings, on a fully diluted basis. Mr. Icahn and his
affiliated companies hold approximately 77.5% of the GB Holdings
stock and held approximately 58.2% of the GB Notes, of which the
Company owns approximately 36.3% of the common stock and held
approximately 24.5% of the debt. This debt is included in
Investment in debt securities of Affiliates in the
consolidated balance sheets. The Company and Mr. Icahn
tendered all of their GB Notes in the exchange. The Company
received:
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|
|
|
|
$26,914,500 principal amount of the Atlantic Holdings Notes; |
|
|
|
$3,620,753 in cash representing accrued interest on the GB Notes
and $100 per $1,000 in principal amount of the GB
Notes; and |
|
|
|
3,627,711 warrants, which under certain conditions will allow
the Company to purchase approximately 998,000 shares of
common stock at $.01 per share of Atlantic Holdings,
representing approximately 10% of the outstanding common stock
of Atlantic Holdings, on a fully diluted basis. |
The Company reflects its equity interest in GB Holdings as
Equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc. in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company owns warrants to purchase, upon the occurrence of
certain events, approximately 10.0% of the fully diluted common
stock of Atlantic Holdings. Atlantic Holdings owns 100% of ACE
Gaming LLC, the owner and operator of the Sands. The Company has
entered into an agreement with affiliates of Mr. Icahn, to
acquire an additional approximate 41.2% of the outstanding
common stock of GB Holdings and warrants to purchase, upon the
occurrence of certain events, an additional approximate 11.3% of
the fully diluted common stock of Atlantic Holdings for an
aggregate of $12.0 million of depositary units, plus an
aggregate of up to $6.0 million of Depositary Units, if
Atlantic Holdings meets certain earnings targets during 2005 and
2006. See Note 29 regarding the Companys agreement to
purchase an approximate 41.2% interest in GB Holdings from an
affiliate of Mr. Icahn. Upon consummation of the purchase
agreement, we will own approximately 77.5% of the outstanding GB
Holdings common stock and warrants to purchase, upon the
occurrence of certain events, approximately 21.3% of the fully
diluted common stock of Atlantic Holdings.
In the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company recorded
an impairment loss of $15.6 million on its equity
investment in GB Holdings. The purchase price pursuant to the
agreement described above was less than our carrying value,
approximately $26.2 million, for the approximately 36.3% of
the outstanding GB Holdings common stock that the Company owns.
In the March 31, 2005 (unaudited) Form 10-Q of GB
Holdings, there was a working capital deficit of approximately
$39 million and there was approximately $40 million of
debt maturing in September 2005.
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|
14. |
National Energy Group |
|
|
a. |
National Energy Group, Inc. |
In October 2003, pursuant to a Purchase Agreement dated as of
May 16, 2003, the Company acquired certain debt and equity
securities of NEG from entities affiliated with Mr. Icahn
for an aggregate cash consideration of approximately
$148.1 million plus approximately $6.7 million in cash
of accrued interest on the debt securities. The agreement was
reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee, which was advised
by its independent financial advisor and legal counsel. The
securities acquired were $148,637,000 in principal amount of
outstanding
103/4% Senior
Notes due 2006 of NEG and 5,584,044 shares of common stock
of NEG. As a result of the foregoing transaction and the
acquisition by the Company of additional securities of NEG prior
to the closing, the Company beneficially owns in excess of 50%
of the outstanding common stock of NEG.
F-31
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
NEG owns a 50% interest in Holding LLC, the other 50% interest
in Holding LLC is held by Gascon Partners (Gascon)
an Icahn affiliate and managing member. Holding LLC owns NEG
Operating LLC (Operating LLC) which owns operating
oil and gas properties managed by NEG. Under the Holding LLC
operating agreement, as of September 30, 2004, NEG is to
receive guaranteed payments of approximately $39.9 million
in addition to a priority distribution of approximately
$148.6 million before the Icahn affiliate receives any
monies. Due to the substantial uncertainty that NEG will receive
any distribution above the priority and guaranteed payments
amounts, NEG accounts for its investment in Holding LLC as a
preferred investment.
In connection with a credit facility obtained by Holding LLC,
NEG and Gascon have pledged as security their respective
interests in Holding LLC.
See Note 29 pertaining to additional oil and gas
acquisitions.
|
|
b. |
Investment in NEG Holding LLC |
As explained below, NEGs investment in Holding LLC is
recorded as a preferred investment. The initial investment was
recorded at historical carrying value of the net assets
contributed with no gain or loss recognized on the transfer. The
Company currently assesses its investment in Holding LLC through
a cash flow analysis to determine if Holding LLC will have
sufficient cash flows to fund the guaranteed payments and
priority distribution. This analysis is done on a quarterly
basis. Holding LLC is required to make SFAS 69 disclosures
on an annual basis, which include preparation of reserve reports
by independent engineers and cash flow projections. These cash
flow projections are the basis for the cash flow analysis. The
Company follows the conceptual guidance of SFAS 144
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
in assessing any potential impairments in Holding LLC.
Summarized financial information for Holding LLC is as follows
(in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Current assets
|
|
$ |
30,991 |
|
|
$ |
23,146 |
|
|
$ |
33,415 |
|
Noncurrent assets(1)
|
|
|
251,438 |
|
|
|
237,127 |
|
|
|
190,389 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$ |
282,429 |
|
|
$ |
260,273 |
|
|
$ |
223,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
$ |
35,699 |
|
|
$ |
22,456 |
|
|
$ |
14,253 |
|
Noncurrent liabilities
|
|
|
83,732 |
|
|
|
63,636 |
|
|
|
48,514 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
119,431 |
|
|
|
86,092 |
|
|
|
62,767 |
|
Members equity
|
|
|
162,998 |
|
|
|
174,181 |
|
|
|
161,037 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and members equity
|
|
$ |
282,429 |
|
|
$ |
260,273 |
|
|
$ |
223,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Primarily oil and gas properties |
F-32
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
(in $000s) | |
Total revenues
|
|
$ |
2,870 |
|
|
$ |
25,569 |
|
|
$ |
78,727 |
|
|
$ |
77,606 |
|
|
$ |
35,900 |
|
Costs and expenses
|
|
|
(13,137 |
) |
|
|
(11,044 |
) |
|
|
(47,313 |
) |
|
|
(46,766 |
) |
|
|
(32,064 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
(10,267 |
) |
|
|
14,525 |
|
|
|
31,414 |
|
|
|
30,840 |
|
|
|
3,836 |
|
Other income (expense)
|
|
|
(916 |
) |
|
|
(358 |
) |
|
|
(2,292 |
) |
|
|
30 |
|
|
|
10,090 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$ |
(11,183 |
) |
|
$ |
14,167 |
|
|
$ |
29,122 |
|
|
$ |
30,870 |
|
|
$ |
13,926 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In August 2000, pursuant to a plan of reorganization, Holding
LLC was formed. Prior to September 2001, NEG owned and operated
certain oil and gas properties. In September 2001, NEG
contributed oil and natural gas properties in exchange for
Holding LLCs obligation to pay the Company the guaranteed
payments and priority distributions. The Company also received a
50% membership interest in Holding LLC. Gascon also contributed
oil and natural gas assets and cash in exchange for future
payments and a 50% membership interest. The Holding LLC
operating agreement requires the payment of guaranteed payments
and priority distributions to NEG in order to pay interest on
senior debt and the principal amount of the debt of
$148.6 million in 2006. After the receipt by NEG of the
guaranteed payments and priority distributions that total
approximately $300 million, the agreement requires the
distribution of an equal amount to Gascon. Holding LLC is
contractually obligated to make the guaranteed payments and
priority distributions to NEG and Gascon before any
distributions can be made to the LLC interest.
NEG originally recorded its investment in Holding LLC at the
historical cost of the oil and gas properties contributed into
the LLC. In evaluating the appropriate accounting to be applied
to this investment, NEG anticipated it will collect the
guaranteed payments and priority distributions through 2006.
However, based on cash flow projections prepared by the
management of Holding LLC and its reserve engineers, there is
substantial uncertainty that there will be any residual value in
Holding LLC subsequent to the payment of the amounts required to
be paid to Gascon. Due to this uncertainty, NEG has been
accrediting its investment in Holding LLC, the value of its
preferred interest at the implicit rate of interest up to the
guaranteed payments and priority distributions collected through
2006, recognizing the accretion income in earnings. Accretion
income is periodically adjusted for changes in the timing of
cash flows, if necessary due to unscheduled cash distributions.
Receipt of guaranteed payments and the priority distribution are
recorded as reductions in the preferred investment in Holding
LLC. The preferred investment in Holding LLC is evaluated
quarterly for other than temporary impairment. The rights of NEG
upon liquidation of Holding LLC are identical to those described
above and the Company considered those rights in determining the
appropriate presentation.
Because of the continuing substantial uncertainty that there
will be any residual value in Holding LLC after the guaranteed
payments and priority distributions, no income other than the
accretion is currently being given accounting recognition.
NEGs preferred investment will be reduced to zero upon
collection of the priority distributions in 2006. After that
date, NEG will continue to monitor payments made to Gascon and,
at such time as it would appear that there is any residual value
to NEGs 50% interest in Holding LLC, it would receive
accounting recognition. Throughout, and up to this point, NEG
believes that the 50% interest in Holding LLC represents a
residual interest that is currently valued at zero. The Company
accounts for its residual equity investment in Holding LLC in
accordance with APB 18.
F-33
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
The following is a roll forward of the Investment in Holding LLC
as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004
and 2003 (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Investment in Holding LLC at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
87,800 |
|
|
$ |
69,346 |
|
|
$ |
108,880 |
|
Priority distribution from Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(51,446 |
) |
Guaranteed payment from Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,978 |
) |
|
|
(18,230 |
) |
Accretion of investment in Holding LLC
|
|
|
9,893 |
|
|
|
34,432 |
|
|
|
30,142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in Holding LLC at end of period
|
|
$ |
97,693 |
|
|
$ |
87,800 |
|
|
$ |
69,346 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Holding LLC Operating Agreement requires that distributions
shall be made to both NEG and Gascon as follows:
|
|
|
1. Guaranteed payments are to be paid to NEG, calculated on
an annual interest rate of 10.75% on the outstanding priority
distribution amount. The priority distribution amount includes
all outstanding debt owed to entities owned or controlled by
Carl C. Icahn, including the amount of NEGs
10.75% Senior Notes. As of March 31, 2005 (unaudited)
and December 31, 2004, the priority distribution amount was
$148.6 million which equals the amount of NEGs
10.75% Senior Notes due the Company. The guaranteed
payments will be made on a semi-annual basis. |
|
|
2. The priority distribution amount is to be paid to NEG.
Such payment is to occur by November 6, 2006. |
|
|
3. An amount equal to the priority distribution amount and
all guaranteed payments paid to NEG, plus any additional capital
contributions made by Gascon, less any distribution previously
made by NEG to Gascon, is to be paid to Gascon. |
|
|
4. An amount equal to the aggregate annual interest
(calculated at prime plus 1/2% on the sum of the guaranteed
payments), plus any unpaid interest for prior years (calculated
at prime plus 1/2% on the sum of the guaranteed payments), less
any distributions previously made by NEG to Gascon, is to be
paid to Gascon. |
|
|
5. After the above distributions have been made, any
additional distributions will be made in accordance with the
ratio of NEGs and Gascons respective capital
accounts. |
In addition, the Holding LLC Operating Agreement contains a
provision that allows Gascon at any time, in its sole
discretion, to redeem the membership interest in Holding LLC at
a price equal to the fair market value of such interest
determined as if Holding LLC had sold all of its assets for fair
market value and liquidated. Since all of the NEGs
operating assets and oil and natural gas properties have been
contributed to Holding LLC, as noted above, following such a
redemption, NEGs principal assets would consist solely of
its cash balances.
c. See Note 29 pertaining to additional oil and gas
acquisitions.
F-34
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
|
|
15. |
Significant Property Transactions |
Information on significant property transactions during the
three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the
three-year period ended December 31, 2004 is as follows:
a. In September 2002, the Company purchased an industrial
building located in Nashville, Tennessee for approximately
$18.2 million. The building was constructed in 2001 and is
fully leased to two tenants, Alliance Healthcare and Jet
Equipment & Tools Inc., with leases expiring in 2011.
The annual net operating income was anticipated to be
approximately $1.6 million increasing to approximately
$1.9 million by 2011. In October 2002, the Company closed a
$12.7 million non-recourse mortgage loan on the Nashville,
Tennessee property. The loan bore interest at 6.4% per
annum and was due to mature in ten years. Required payments were
interest only for the first three years and then principal
amortization would commence based on a thirty-year amortization
schedule. In June 2004, the Company sold the property for a
selling price of $19.2 million. A gain of approximately
$1.4 million was recognized in the year ended
December 31, 2004 and is included in discontinued
operations in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
At December 31, 2003, the property had a carrying value of
approximately $18,066,000 and was encumbered by a non-recourse
mortgage in the amount of $12,700,000.
b. In October 2002, the Company sold a property located in
North Palm Beach, Florida for a selling price of
$3.5 million. A gain of approximately $2.4 million was
recognized in the year ended December 31, 2002.
c. In October 2003, the Company sold a property located in
Columbia, Maryland to its tenant for a selling price of
$11 million. A gain of approximately $5.8 million was
recognized in the year ended December 31, 2003.
d. In the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company
sold 57 rental real estate properties for approximately
$245 million which were encumbered by mortgage debt of
approximately $94 million which was repaid from the sales
proceeds.
In the year ended December 31, 2004, of the 57 properties,
the Company sold nine financing lease properties for
approximately $43.6 million. The properties were encumbered
by mortgage debt of approximately $26.8 million which was
repaid from the sales proceeds. The carrying value of these
properties was approximately $38.3 million; therefore, the
Company recognized a gain on sale of approximately
$5.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2004,
which is included in income from continuing operations in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
In the year ended December 31, 2004, of the 57 properties,
the Company sold 48 operating and held for sale properties for
approximately $201.8 million. The properties were
encumbered by mortgage debt of approximately $67 million
which was repaid from the sales proceeds. The carrying value of
these properties was approximately $126.6 million. The
Company recognized a gain on sale of approximately
$75.2 million in year ended December 31, 2004, which
is included in income from discontinued operations in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
In the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited), the
Company sold four rental real estate properties and a golf
resort for approximately $51.9 million which were
encumbered by mortgage debt of approximately $10.7 million
repaid from the sale proceeds.
Of the five properties, the Company sold one financing lease
property for approximately $8.4 million encumbered by
mortgage debt of approximately $3.8 million. The carrying
value of this property was approximately $8.2 million;
therefore, the Company recognized a gain on sale of
approximately $0.2 million in the three months ended
March 31, 2005 (unaudited), which is included in income
from continuing operations.
F-35
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
The Company sold four operating properties for approximately
$43.5 million encumbered by mortgage debt of approximately
$6.9 million. The carrying value of these properties was
approximately $24.8 million. The Company recognized a gain
on sale of approximately $18.7 million in the three months
ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited), which is included in
income from discontinued operations.
At March 31, 2005, the Company had 11 properties under
contract or as to which letters of intent had been executed by
potential purchasers, all of which contracts or letters of
intent are subject to purchasers due diligence and other
closing conditions. Selling prices for the properties covered by
the contracts or letters of intent would total approximately
$45.5 million. These properties are encumbered by mortgage
debt of approximately $25.3 million. At March 31,
2005, the carrying value of these properties is approximately
$29.1 million. In accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, only the real estate operating properties
under contract or letter of intent, but not the financing lease
properties, were reclassified to Properties Held for
Sale and the related income and expense reclassified to
Income from Discontinued Operations.
e. In January 2004, in conjunction with its reinvestment
program, the Company purchased a 34,422 square foot
commercial condominium unit (North Moore Condos)
located in New York City for approximately $14.5 million.
The unit contains a Citibank branch, a furniture store and a
restaurant. Current annual rent income from the three tenants is
approximately $1,289,000. The Company obtained mortgage
financing of $10 million for this property in April 2004.
The mortgage bears interest at the rate of 5.73% per annum,
and matures in March 2014. Annual debt service is $698,760.
f. In July 2004, the Company purchased two Vero Beach,
Florida waterfront communities, Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor
(Grand Harbor), including their respective golf
courses, tennis complex, fitness center, beach club and
clubhouses. The acquisition also included properties in various
stages of development, including land for future residential
development, improved lots and finished residential units ready
for sale. The purchase price was approximately $75 million,
which included approximately $62 million of land and
construction in progress. The Company plans to invest in the
further development of these properties and the enhancement of
the existing infrastructure.
Mortgages payable, all of which are nonrecourse to the Company,
are summarized as follows (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
|
|
Annual Principal | |
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
Range of Interest Rates |
|
Range of Maturities | |
|
and Interest Payment | |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
5.630%-8.250%
|
|
|
10/15/07-10/01/14 |
|
|
$ |
9,373 |
|
|
$ |
80,191 |
|
|
$ |
91,896 |
|
|
$ |
180,989 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less current portion and mortgages on properties held for sale |
|
|
(24,577 |
) |
|
|
(31,177 |
) |
|
|
(87,753 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
55,614 |
|
|
$ |
60,719 |
|
|
$ |
93,236 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-36
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
The following is a summary of the contractual future principal
payments of the mortgages (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ending December 31, |
|
Amount | |
|
|
| |
2005
|
|
$ |
4,759 |
|
2006
|
|
|
5,116 |
|
2007
|
|
|
11,428 |
|
2008
|
|
|
24,385 |
|
2009
|
|
|
7,211 |
|
2010-2014
|
|
|
38,997 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
91,896 |
|
|
|
|
|
a. See Note 15a. for Mid-South Logistics financing in
October 2002.
b. On May 16, 2003, the Company executed a mortgage
note secured by a distribution facility located in Windsor
Locks, Connecticut and obtained funding in the principal amount
of $20 million. The loan bears interest at 5.63% per
annum and matures on June 1, 2013. Annual debt service is
approximately $1,382,000 based on a 30 year amortization
schedule.
c. See Note 15e. for North Moore Condo financing in
April 2004.
|
|
17. |
Senior Notes and Credit Facilities Due Affiliates |
a. At December 31, 2002, NEG had $10.9 million
outstanding under its existing $100 million credit facility
with Arnos, an Icahn affiliate. Arnos continued to be the holder
of the credit facility; however, the $10.9 million note
outstanding under the credit facility was contributed to Holding
LLC as part of Gascons contribution to Holding LLC on
September 12, 2001. In December 2001, the maturity date of
the credit facility was extended to December 31, 2003 and
NEG was given a waiver of compliance with respect to any and all
covenant violations. NEG was not in compliance with the minimum
interest coverage ratio at September 30, 2002; and
December 31, 2002 and the current ratio at
December 31, 2002, however, in December 2001, NEG was given
a waiver of compliance with respect to any and all covenant
violations through December 31, 2003.
On March 26, 2003, Holding LLC distributed the
$10.9 million note outstanding under NEGs revolving
credit facility as a priority distribution to NEG, thereby
canceling the note. Also, on March 26, 2003, NEG, Arnos and
Operating LLC entered into an agreement to assign the credit
facility to Operating LLC. Effective with this assignment, Arnos
amended the credit facility to increase the revolving commitment
to $150 million, increase the borrowing base to
$75.0 million and extend the revolving due date until
June 30, 2004. Concurrently, Arnos extended a
$42.8 million loan to Operating LLC under the amended
credit facility. Operating LLC then distributed
$42.8 million to Holding LLC which, thereafter, made a
$40.5 million priority distribution and a $2.3 million
guaranteed payment to NEG. NEG utilized these funds to pay the
entire amount of the long-term interest payable on the Notes and
interest accrued thereon outstanding on March 27, 2003. The
Arnos facility was canceled on December 29, 2003 in
conjunction with a third party bank financing.
b. On September 24, 2001, Arizona Charlies,
Inc., the predecessor entity to Arizona Charlies, LLC,
which was acquired by American Casino in May 2004, refinanced
the remaining principal balance of $7.9 million on a prior
note payable to Arnos Corp., an affiliate of Mr. Icahn. The
note bore interest at the prime rate plus 1.50% (5.75% per
annum at December 31, 2002), with a maturity of June 2004,
and was collateralized by all the assets of Arizona
Charlies, Inc. The note was repaid during November 2003.
During
F-37
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, Arizona
Charlies, Inc. paid interest expense of $0.1 million
and $0.4 million, respectively.
c. During fiscal year 2002, Fresca, LLC, which was acquired
by American Casino in May 2004, entered into an unsecured line
of credit in the amount of $25.0 million with Starfire
Holding Corporation (Starfire), an affiliate of
Mr. Icahn. The outstanding balance, including accrued
interest, was due and payable on January 2, 2007. As of
December 31, 2003, Fresca, LLC had $25.0 million
outstanding. The note bore interest on the unpaid principal
balance from January 2, 2002 until maturity at the rate per
annum equal to the prime rate, as established by Fleet Bank,
from time to time, plus 2.75%. Interest was payable
semi-annually in arrears on the first day of January and July,
and at maturity. The note was guaranteed by Mr. Icahn. The
note was repaid during May 2004. During the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, Fresca, LLC paid
$0.7 million, $1.2 million and $0.4 million,
respectively.
|
|
18. |
Senior Secured Notes Payable and Credit Facility |
In January 2004, American Casino closed on its offering of
senior secured notes due 2012. The notes, in the aggregate
principal amount of $215 million, bear interest at the rate
of 7.85% per annum. The notes have a fixed annual interest
rate of 7.85% per annum, which will be paid every six
months on February 1 and August 1, commencing
August 1, 2004. The notes will mature on February 1,
2012. The proceeds were held in escrow pending receipt of all
approvals necessary under gaming laws and certain other
conditions in connection with the acquisition of Arizona
Charlies Decatur and Arizona Charlies Boulder. Upon
satisfaction of all closing conditions on May 26, 2004, the
proceeds of the offering were released from escrow. American
Casino used the proceeds of the offering for the acquisition of
Arizona Charlies Decatur and Boulder, to repay
intercompany indebtedness and for distributions to the Company.
The notes are recourse only to, and are secured by a lien on the
assets of, American Casino and certain of its subsidiaries. The
notes restrict the ability of American Casino and its restricted
subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions, to: incur
additional debt; pay dividends and make distributions; make
certain investments; repurchase stock; create liens; enter into
transactions with affiliates; enter into sale and leaseback
transactions; merge or consolidate; and transfer, lease or sell
assets. As of March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and
December 31, 2004, American Casino is in compliance with
all terms and conditions of the notes. The notes were issued in
an offering not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. At
the time American Casino issued the notes, it entered into a
registration rights agreement in which it agreed to exchange the
notes for new notes which have been registered under the
Securities Act of 1933. On October 26, 2004, the SEC
declared effective American Casinos registration
statement. The exchange offer was consummated on
December 1, 2004.
The Company recorded approximately $4.2 million,
$2.9 million and $15.6 million of interest expense on
the notes payable in the three months ended March 31, 2005
and 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2004
which is included in Interest expense in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the year then ended.
A syndicate of lenders has provided to American Casino a
non-amortizing $20.0 million revolving credit facility. The
commitments are available to the Company in the form of
revolving loans, and include a letter of credit facility
(subject to $10.0 million sublimit). Loans made under the
senior secured revolving facility will mature and the
commitments under them will terminate on January 29, 2008.
There were no borrowings outstanding under the facility at
December 31, 2004.
Of the Companys cash and cash equivalents at
March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
approximately $85.9 million and $75.2 million in cash
is at American Casino which is subject to the restrictions of
its notes and the revolving credit facility.
F-38
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
The fair value of American Casinos long-term debt is based
on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on
the current rates offered to us for debt of the same remaining
maturities. As such, the estimated fair value of long-term debt
outstanding is approximately $224.7 million and
$229.0 million as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and
December 31, 2004, respectively.
|
|
19. |
Senior Unsecured Notes Payable |
On May 12, 2004, the Company closed on its offering of
senior notes due 2012. The notes, in the aggregate principal
amount of $353 million, were priced at 99.266%. The notes
have a fixed annual interest rate of
81/8%,
which will be paid every six months on June 1 and
December 1, commencing December 1, 2004. The notes
will mature on June 1, 2012. AREH is a guarantor of the
debt; however, no other subsidiaries guarantee payment on the
notes. American Real Estate Finance Corp. (AREF), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was formed solely for
the purpose of serving as a co-issuer of the debt securities.
AREF will not have any operations or assets and will not have
any revenues. The Company intends to use the proceeds of this
offering for general business purposes, including its primary
business strategy of acquiring undervalued assets in its
existing lines of business or other businesses and to provide
additional capital to grow its existing businesses. The notes
restrict the ability of the Company, subject to certain
exceptions, to, among other things; incur additional debt; pay
dividends or make distributions; repurchase stock; create liens;
and enter into transactions with affiliates. As of
March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004, the
Company is in compliance with all terms and conditions of the
notes. The notes were issued in an offering not registered under
the Securities Act of 1933. At the time the Company issued the
notes, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement
in which the Company agreed to exchange the notes for new notes
which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933. On
November 8, 2004, the SEC declared effective the
Companys registration statement. The exchange offer was
consummated on December 15, 2004.
The fair value of the Companys long-term debt is based on
the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on
the current rates offered to us for debt of the same remaining
maturities. As such, the estimated fair value of long-term debt
outstanding is approximately $375 million as of
December 31, 2004.
The Company recorded approximately $7.1 million and
$18.5 million of interest expense on the notes payable in
the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the
year ended December 31, 2004 which is included in
Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of
Earnings for the year then ended.
On February 7, 2005, the Company and its subsidiary, AREF,
closed on their offering of senior notes due 2013. The notes, in
the aggregate principal amount of $480 million, were priced
at 100% of principal amount. The notes have a fixed annual
interest rate of
71/8%,
which will be paid every six months on February 15 and
August 15, commencing August 15, 2005. The notes will
mature on February 15, 2013. AREF, a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company was formed solely for the purpose of
serving as co-issuer of the notes, AREF does not have any
operations or assets and does not have any revenues. The AREH is
a guarantor of the debt; however, no other subsidiaries
guarantee payment on the notes. Simultaneously, the Company
loaned AREH $474 million which was net of a discount of
$6 million. The loan is under the same terms and conditions
as the Companys Senior Notes due in 2013. The Company
intends to use the proceeds of the offering, together with
depositary units to be issued by the Company, to fund the
acquisitions described in Note 29 to pay related fees and
expenses and for general business purposes. The notes restrict
the ability of the Company and AREH, subject to certain
exceptions, to, among other things; incur additional debt; pay
dividends or make distributions; repurchase stock; create liens;
and enter into transactions with affiliates. The notes were
issued in an offering not registered under the Securities Act of
1933. At the time the Company issued the notes, the Company
entered into a registration rights agreement in which it agreed
to exchange the notes for new notes which have been registered
under the Securities Act of 1933. If the registration statement
is not filed with the SEC by August 8, 2005 or if the
registration statement is not declared effective by the
F-39
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
SEC on or prior to December 5, 2005 or if the Company fails
to consummate an exchange offer in which we issued notes
registered under the Securities Act of 1933 in exchange for the
privately issued notes within 30 business days after
December 5, 2005, then the Company will pay, as liquidated
damages, $.05 per week per $1,000 principal amount for the first
90 day period following such failure, increasing by an
additional $.05 per week of $1,000 principal amount for each
subsequent 90 day period, until all failures are cured.
|
|
20. |
Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Current
Liabilities |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities consist
of the following (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Accrued liabilities
|
|
$ |
11,617 |
|
|
$ |
11,463 |
|
|
$ |
11,951 |
|
Accrued payroll
|
|
|
10,984 |
|
|
|
11,113 |
|
|
|
12,507 |
|
Due to Panaco, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,242 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
53,499 |
|
|
|
42,975 |
|
|
|
21,316 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
76,100 |
|
|
$ |
81,793 |
|
|
$ |
45,774 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21. |
Earnings Per Limited Partnership Unit |
Basic earnings per LP unit are based on net earnings
attributable to limited partners, and in period prior to
July 1, 2003, adjusted for the preferred pay-in-kind
distribution to Preferred Unitholders. The resulting net
earnings available for limited partners are divided by the
weighted average number of shares of limited partnership units
outstanding.
Diluted earnings per LP unit are based on earnings before the
preferred pay-in-kind distribution as the numerator with the
denominator based on the weighted average number of units and
equivalent units outstanding. The Preferred Units are considered
to be equivalent units.
Basic net income per American Real Estate Partners, L.P. Unit is
derived by dividing net income attributable to the limited
partners by the basic weighted average number of American Real
Estate Partners, L.P. Units outstanding for each period. Diluted
earnings per American Real Estate Partners, L.P. Unit is derived
by adjusting net income attributable to the limited partners for
the assumed dilutive effect of the
F-40
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
redemption of the Preferred LP Units (Diluted
Earnings) and dividing Diluted Earnings by the diluted
earnings weighted average number of American Real Estate
Partners, L.P. Units outstanding for each period.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
In $000s (except per unit data) | |
Attributable to Limited Partners:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
38,940 |
|
|
$ |
47,663 |
|
|
$ |
71,476 |
|
|
$ |
48,588 |
|
|
$ |
56,380 |
|
Add Preferred LP Unit distribution
|
|
|
1,259 |
|
|
|
1,201 |
|
|
|
4,981 |
|
|
|
4,792 |
|
|
|
4,518 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before discontinued operations
|
|
|
40,199 |
|
|
|
48,864 |
|
|
|
76,457 |
|
|
|
53,380 |
|
|
|
60,898 |
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
19,288 |
|
|
|
9,945 |
|
|
|
81,031 |
|
|
|
10,772 |
|
|
|
6,788 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings
|
|
$ |
59,487 |
|
|
$ |
58,809 |
|
|
$ |
157,488 |
|
|
$ |
64,152 |
|
|
$ |
67,686 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average limited partnership units outstanding
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
Dilutive effect of redemption of Preferred LP Units
|
|
|
3,759,338 |
|
|
|
6,401,019 |
|
|
|
5,444,028 |
|
|
|
8,391,659 |
|
|
|
10,368,414 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighed average limited partnership units and equivalent
partnership units outstanding
|
|
|
49,857,622 |
|
|
|
52,499,303 |
|
|
|
51,542,312 |
|
|
|
54,489,943 |
|
|
|
56,466,698 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
0.84 |
|
|
$ |
1.03 |
|
|
$ |
1.55 |
|
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
0.42 |
|
|
|
0.22 |
|
|
|
1.76 |
|
|
|
0.24 |
|
|
|
0.15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per LP unit
|
|
$ |
1.26 |
|
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
$ |
3.31 |
|
|
$ |
1.24 |
|
|
$ |
1.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
0.81 |
|
|
$ |
0.93 |
|
|
$ |
1.48 |
|
|
$ |
0.94 |
|
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
0.39 |
|
|
|
0.19 |
|
|
|
1.57 |
|
|
|
0.19 |
|
|
|
0.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per LP unit
|
|
$ |
1.20 |
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
$ |
3.05 |
|
|
$ |
1.13 |
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pursuant to rights offerings consummated in 1995 and 1997,
Preferred Units were issued. The Preferred Units have certain
rights and designations, generally as follows. Each Preferred
Unit has a liquidation preference of $10.00 and entitles the
holder thereof to receive distributions thereon, payable solely
in additional Preferred Units, at the rate of $.50 per
Preferred Unit per annum (which is equal to a rate of 5% of the
liquidation preference thereof), payable annually on
March 31 of each year (each, a Payment Date).
On any Payment Date commencing with the Payment Date on
March 31, 2000, the Company, with the approval of the Audit
Committee of the Board of Directors of the General Partner, may
opt to redeem all, but not less than all, of the Preferred Units
for a price, payable either in all cash or by issuance of
additional
F-41
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
Depositary Units, equal to the liquidation preference of the
Preferred Units, plus any accrued but unpaid distributions
thereon. On March 31, 2010, the Company must redeem all,
but not less than all, of the Preferred Units on the same terms
as any optional redemption.
Pursuant to the terms of the Preferred Units, on
February 25, 2004, the Company declared its scheduled
annual preferred unit distribution payable in additional
Preferred Units at the rate of 5% of the liquidation preference
of $10 per unit. The distribution was payable
March 31, 2004 to holders of record as of March 12,
2004. A total of 489,657 additional Preferred Units were
issued. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, 10,286,264 and
9,796,607 Preferred Units are issued and outstanding,
respectively. In February 2004, the number of authorized
Preferred LP units was increased to 10,400,000.
Pursuant to the terms of the Preferred Units, on March 4,
2005, the Company declared its scheduled annual preferred unit
distribution payable in additional Preferred Units at the rate
of 5% of the liquidation preference of $10. The distribution is
payable on March 31, 2005 to holders of record as of
March 15, 2005. A total of 514,133 additional Preferred
Units were issued. At March 31, 2005, 10,800,397 Preferred
Units are issued and outstanding. In addition, the Company
increased the number of authorized Preferred Units to 10,900,000.
On July 1, 2003, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 150 (SFAS 150), Accounting
for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both
Liabilities and Equity. SFAS 150 requires that a
financial instrument, which is an unconditional obligation, be
classified as a liability. Previous guidance required an entity
to include in equity financial instruments that the entity could
redeem in either cash or stock. Pursuant to SFAS 150 the
Companys Preferred Units, which are an unconditional
obligation, have been reclassified from Partners
equity to a liability account in the consolidated Balance
Sheets and the preferred pay-in-kind distribution for the period
from July 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003 of $2,449,000
and all future distributions have been and will be recorded as
Interest expense in the Supplemental Consolidated
Statements of Earnings.
The Company recorded $5.1 million and $2.4 million of
interest expense in the years ended December 31, 2004 and
2003, respectively, in connection with the Preferred
LP units distribution. These amounts are included in
Interest expense in the Supplemental Consolidated
Statements of Earnings for the years then ended.
|
|
23. |
Income Taxes (in $000s) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
The difference between the book basis and the tax basis of the
net assets of the Company, not directly subject to income taxes,
is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Book basis of AREH net assets excluding American Casino and NEG
|
|
$ |
1,319,566 |
|
|
$ |
1,149,418 |
|
|
Excess of tax over book
|
|
|
120,820 |
|
|
|
79,238 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax basis of net assets
|
|
$ |
1,440,386 |
|
|
$ |
1,228,656 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-42
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
|
|
a. |
Corporate Income Taxes |
(i) The Companys corporate subsidiaries recorded the
following income tax (expense) benefit attributable to
continuing operations for American Casino and NEG for the three
months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the
years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 (in
$000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
$ |
(1,102 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,554 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,626 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,302 |
) |
|
$ |
(311 |
) |
Deferred
|
|
|
(6,548 |
) |
|
|
(1,615 |
) |
|
|
(14,137 |
) |
|
|
5,875 |
|
|
|
(9,785 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(7,650 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,169 |
) |
|
$ |
(16,763 |
) |
|
$ |
1,573 |
|
|
$ |
(10,096 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(ii) The tax effect of significant differences representing
net deferred tax assets (the difference between financial
statement carrying values and the tax basis of assets and
liabilities) for the Company is as follows at March 31,
2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004 and 2003 (in
$000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
$ |
38,424 |
|
|
$ |
39,209 |
|
|
$ |
39,858 |
|
|
Net operating loss carryforwards
|
|
|
30,741 |
|
|
|
32,176 |
|
|
|
30,942 |
|
|
Investment in Holding LLC
|
|
|
1,927 |
|
|
|
5,333 |
|
|
|
18,845 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
5,032 |
|
|
|
5,954 |
|
|
|
5,962 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
76,124 |
|
|
|
82,672 |
|
|
|
95,607 |
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(14,588 |
) |
|
|
(14,588 |
) |
|
|
(17,733 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
61,536 |
|
|
|
68,084 |
|
|
|
77,874 |
|
|
Less current portion
|
|
|
(2,685 |
) |
|
|
(2,685 |
) |
|
|
(2,982 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax assets
|
|
$ |
58,851 |
|
|
$ |
65,399 |
|
|
$ |
74,892 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, American Casino had net
operating loss carryforwards available for federal income tax
purposes of approximately $16.0 million and
$28.5 million, respectively, which begin expiring in 2020.
(iii) The provision (benefit) for income taxes differs from
the amount computed at the federal statutory rate as a result of
the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Federal statutory rate
|
|
|
35.0% |
|
|
|
35.0% |
|
|
|
35.0% |
|
Tax deduction not given book benefit
|
|
|
0.0% |
|
|
|
5.0% |
|
|
|
0.0% |
|
Income not subject to taxation
|
|
|
(25.3)% |
|
|
|
(15.0)% |
|
|
|
(22.9)% |
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(1.7)% |
|
|
|
(27.3)% |
|
|
|
(0.5)% |
|
Other
|
|
|
1.2% |
|
|
|
0.1% |
|
|
|
0.3% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9.2% |
|
|
|
(2.2)% |
|
|
|
11.9% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-43
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
SFAS 109 requires a more likely than not
criterion be applied when evaluating the realizability of a
deferred tax asset. As of December 31, 2002, given
Stratospheres history of losses for income tax purposes,
the volatility of the industry within which the Stratosphere
operates, and certain other factors, Stratosphere had
established a valuation allowance for the deductible temporary
differences, including the excess of the tax basis of the
Stratospheres assets over the basis of such assets for
financial statement purposes and the tax carryforwards. However,
at December 31, 2003, based on various factors including
the current earnings trend and future taxable income
projections, Stratosphere determined that it was more likely
than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized and
removed the valuation allowance. In accordance with
SFAS 109, the tax benefit of any deferred tax asset that
existed on the effective date of a reorganization should be
reported as a direct addition to contributed capital.
Stratosphere has deferred tax assets relating to both before and
after Stratosphere emerged from bankruptcy in September of 1998.
The net decrease in the valuation allowance was
$79.3 million, of which a net amount of $47.5 million
was credited to partners equity in the year ended
December 31, 2003.
Additionally, American Casinos acquisition of Arizona
Charlies, LLC and Fresca, LLC in May 2004 resulted in a
net increase in the tax basis of assets in excess of book basis.
As a result, the Company recognized an additional deferred tax
asset of approximately $2.5 million from the transaction.
Pursuant to SFAS 109, the benefit of the deferred tax asset
from this transaction is credited directly to equity.
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, NEG had net operating loss
carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes of
approximately $75.9 and $58.0 million, respectively, which
begin expiring in 2009. Net operating loss limitations may be
imposed as a result of subsequent changes in stock ownership of
NEG. Prior to the formation of Holding LLC, the income tax
benefit associated with the loss carryforwards had not been
recognized since, in the opinion of management, there was not
sufficient positive evidence of future taxable income to justify
recognition of a benefit. Upon the formation of Holding LLC,
management again evaluated all evidence, both positive and
negative, in determining whether a valuation allowance to reduce
the carrying value of deferred tax assets was still needed and
concluded, based on the projected allocations of taxable income
by Holding LLC, NEG more likely than not will realize a partial
benefit from the loss carryforwards. In accordance with
SFAS 109, NEG recorded a deferred tax asset of
$25.5 million as of December 31, 2002,
$25.9 million as of December 31, 2003, and
$19.3 million as of December 31, 2004. Ultimate
realization of the deferred tax asset is dependent upon, among
other factors, NEGs ability to generate sufficient taxable
income within the carryforward periods and is subject to change
depending on the tax laws in effect in the years in which the
carryforwards are used. As a result of the recognition of
expected future income tax benefits, subsequent periods will
reflect a full effective tax rate provision.
|
|
24. |
Commitments and Contingencies |
a. In January 2002, the Cape Cod Commission, (the
Commission), a Massachusetts regional planning body
created in 1989, concluded that AREPs New Seabury
development is within its jurisdiction for review and approval
(the Administrative Decision). It is the
Companys position that the proposed residential,
commercial and recreational development is in substantial
compliance with a special permit issued for the property in 1964
and is therefore exempt from the Commissions jurisdiction
and that the Commission is barred from exercising jurisdiction
pursuant to a 1993 settlement agreement between the Commission
and a prior owner of the New Seabury property (the
Settlement Agreement).
In February 2002, New Seabury Properties L.L.C. (New
Seabury), an AREP subsidiary and owner of the property,
filed in Barnstable County Massachusetts Superior Court, a civil
complaint appealing the Administrative Decision by the
Commission, and a separate civil complaint to find the
Commission in
F-44
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
contempt of the Settlement Agreement. The Court subsequently
consolidated the two complaints into one proceeding. In July
2003, New Seabury and the Commission filed cross motions for
summary judgment.
Also, in July 2003, in accordance with a Court ruling, the
Commission reconsidered the question of its jurisdiction over
the initial development proposal and over a modified development
proposal that New Seabury filed in March 2003. The Commission
concluded that both proposals are within its jurisdiction (the
Second Administrative Decision). In August 2003, New Seabury
filed in Barnstable County Massachusetts Superior Court another
civil complaint appealing the Commissions second decision
and petitioning the court to find the Commission in contempt of
the settlement agreement.
In November 2003, the Court ruled in New Seaburys favor on
its July 2003 motion for partial summary judgment, finding that
the special permit remains valid and that the modified
development proposal is in substantial compliance with the
Special Permit and therefore exempt from the Commissions
jurisdiction; the Court did not yet rule on the initial proposal
to build 675 residential/hotel units and 80,000 square feet
of commercial space. Under the modified development proposal New
Seabury could potentially develop up to 278 residential units
and 145,000 square feet of commercial space. In February
2004, the court consolidated the three complaints into one
proceeding. In March 2004, New Seabury and the Commission each
moved for Summary Judgment to dispose of remaining claims under
all three complaints and to obtain a final judgment from the
Court. The Court heard arguments in June 2004 and took matters
under advisement. The Commission and New Seabury filed a joint
motion to delay, until May 6, 2005, any ruling by the court
on New Seaburys pending motion for summary judgment and
the Commissions pending cross-motion for summary judgment.
The parties are now in settlement discussions. A proposed
settlement was endorsed by the Commission Staff and presented at
a public hearing of the Executive Committee on April 21,
2005. (See note 29).
b. The General Partner monitors all tenant bankruptcies and
defaults and may, when it deems it necessary or appropriate,
establish additional reserves for such contingencies.
c. In addition, in the ordinary course of business, the
Company, its subsidiaries and other companies in which the
Company has invested are parties to various legal actions. In
managements opinion, the ultimate outcome of such legal
actions will not have a material effect on the Companys
consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.
|
|
25. |
Employee Benefit Plans |
a. Employees of the Company who are members of various
unions are covered by union-sponsored, collectively bargained,
multi-employer health and welfare and defined benefit pension
plans. The Company recorded expenses for such plans of
approximately $1,767,000, $2,010,000, $8,100,000, $7,600,000 and
$6,500,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and
2004 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002, respectively. The Company does not have
information from the plans sponsors with respect to the
adequacy of the plans funding status.
b. The Company has retirement savings plans under
Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code covering its
non-union employees. The plans allow employees to defer, within
prescribed limits, a portion of their income on a pre-tax basis
through contributions to the plans. The Company currently
matches, within prescribed limits, up to 6.25% of eligible
employees compensation at rates up to 50% of the
employees contribution. The Company recorded charges for
matching contributions of approximately $179,000, $146,000,
$794,000, $714,000 and $981,000, for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
F-45
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
|
|
26. |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, receivables,
investment in debt securities of affiliates and accounts
payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities and the
Preferred Limited Partnership Units Liability are carried at
cost, which approximates their fair value.
The fair values of the mortgages and notes receivable past due,
in process of foreclosure, or for which foreclosure proceedings
are pending, are based on the discounted cash flows of the
underlying lease. The fair values of the mortgages and notes
receivable satisfied after year end are based on the amount of
the net proceeds received.
The fair values of the mortgages and notes receivable which are
current are based on the discounted cash flows of their
respective payment streams.
The approximate estimated fair values of other investments held
as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004
and 2003 are summarized as follows (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2005 | |
|
At December 31, 2004 | |
|
At December 31, 2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Net | |
|
Estimated | |
|
Net | |
|
Estimated | |
|
Net | |
|
Estimated | |
|
|
Investment | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Investment | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Investment | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total
|
|
$ |
244,602 |
|
|
$ |
247,600 |
|
|
$ |
245,948 |
|
|
$ |
248,900 |
|
|
$ |
50,328 |
|
|
$ |
55,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The net investment at March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and
December 31, 2004 and 2003 is equal to the carrying amount
of the mortgage receivable less any deferred income recorded.
The approximate estimated fair values of the mortgages payable
as of March 31, 2005, (unaudited), December 31, 2004
and 2003 are summarized as follows (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2005 | |
|
At December 31, 2004 | |
|
At December 31, 2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Carrying | |
|
Estimated | |
|
Carrying | |
|
Estimated | |
|
Carrying |
|
Estimated | |
|
|
Value | |
|
Value | |
|
Value | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Value |
|
Fair Value | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
Total
|
|
$ |
80,191 |
|
|
$ |
81,955 |
|
|
$ |
91,896 |
|
|
$ |
93,900 |
|
|
$180,989 |
|
$ |
185,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based
on relevant market information and information about the
financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature
and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment
and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in
assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
The Company is engaged in six operating segments consisting of
the ownership and operation of (1) rental real estate,
(2) hotel and resort operating properties, (3) hotel
and casino operating properties, (4) property development,
(5) investment in securities including investment in other
limited partnerships and marketable equity and debt securities
and (6) investment in oil and gas operating properties. The
Companys reportable segments offer different services and
require different operating strategies and management expertise.
F-46
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
Non-segment revenue to reconcile to total revenue consists
primarily of interest income on treasury bills and other
investments. Non-segment assets to reconcile to total assets
includes investment in U.S. Government and Agency
obligations, cash and cash equivalents, receivables and other
assets.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those
described in Note 2.
The Company assesses and measures segment operating results
based on segment earnings from operations as disclosed below.
Segment earnings from operations is not necessarily indicative
of cash available to fund cash requirements nor synonymous with
cash flow from operations.
The revenues, net earnings, assets and real estate investment
capital expenditures for each of the reportable segments are
summarized as follows for the three months ended March 31,
2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended and as of
December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002 (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Year Ended | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel & casino operating properties
|
|
$ |
81,852 |
|
|
$ |
74,661 |
|
|
$ |
297,868 |
|
|
$ |
259,345 |
|
|
$ |
250,328 |
|
Land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
8,279 |
|
|
|
5,014 |
|
|
|
26,591 |
|
|
|
13,265 |
|
|
|
76,024 |
|
Rental real estate
|
|
|
4,001 |
|
|
|
4,963 |
|
|
|
17,796 |
|
|
|
20,207 |
|
|
|
21,574 |
|
Hotel & resort operating properties
|
|
|
5,563 |
|
|
|
1,335 |
|
|
|
16,211 |
|
|
|
12,376 |
|
|
|
12,921 |
|
Oil & gas operating properties
|
|
|
13,168 |
|
|
|
10,523 |
|
|
|
45,995 |
|
|
|
38,109 |
|
|
|
40,516 |
|
Other investments
|
|
|
11,092 |
|
|
|
4,763 |
|
|
|
34,241 |
|
|
|
13,874 |
|
|
|
15,283 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
123,955 |
|
|
|
101,259 |
|
|
|
438,702 |
|
|
|
357,176 |
|
|
|
416,646 |
|
|
Reconciling items
|
|
|
6,668 |
(1) |
|
|
960 |
(1) |
|
|
13,310 |
(1) |
|
|
11,770 |
(1) |
|
|
18,006 |
(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
$ |
130,623 |
|
|
$ |
102,219 |
|
|
$ |
452,012 |
|
|
$ |
368,946 |
|
|
$ |
434,652 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel & casino operating properties
|
|
$ |
24,228 |
|
|
$ |
20,418 |
|
|
$ |
70,265 |
|
|
$ |
42,488 |
|
|
$ |
32,390 |
|
Land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
1,232 |
|
|
|
1,656 |
|
|
|
6,355 |
|
|
|
4,136 |
|
|
|
21,384 |
|
Oil & gas operating properties
|
|
|
10,113 |
|
|
|
8,092 |
|
|
|
34,849 |
|
|
|
30,879 |
|
|
|
33,411 |
|
Rental real estate
|
|
|
3,049 |
|
|
|
3,878 |
|
|
|
12,863 |
|
|
|
14,368 |
|
|
|
14,206 |
|
Hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
158 |
|
|
|
(89 |
) |
|
|
2,674 |
|
|
|
4,220 |
|
|
|
2,679 |
|
Other investments
|
|
|
11,092 |
|
|
|
4,763 |
|
|
|
34,241 |
|
|
|
13,874 |
|
|
|
15,283 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total segment earnings
|
|
|
49,872 |
|
|
|
38,718 |
|
|
|
161,247 |
|
|
|
109,965 |
|
|
|
119,353 |
|
Interest income
|
|
|
6,668 |
|
|
|
960 |
|
|
|
13,310 |
|
|
|
11,770 |
|
|
|
18,006 |
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(19,161 |
) |
|
|
(6,181 |
) |
|
|
(46,099 |
) |
|
|
(21,103 |
) |
|
|
(27,297 |
) |
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
(4,555 |
) |
|
|
(1,933 |
) |
|
|
(9,806 |
) |
|
|
(6,851 |
) |
|
|
(7,029 |
) |
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
$ |
(7,154 |
) |
|
$ |
(7,422 |
) |
|
$ |
(29,815 |
) |
|
$ |
(24,802 |
) |
|
$ |
(23,646 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Income
|
|
$ |
25,670 |
|
|
$ |
24,142 |
|
|
$ |
88,837 |
|
|
$ |
68,979 |
|
|
$ |
79,387 |
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate from continuing
operations
|
|
|
186 |
|
|
|
6,047 |
|
|
|
5,262 |
|
|
|
7,121 |
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
(Loss) gain on sale of assets
|
|
|
(180 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,503 |
) |
|
|
(353 |
) |
Loss on sale of limited partnership interests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,750 |
) |
Write-down of marketable equity and debt
securities and other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,759 |
) |
|
|
(8,476 |
) |
Gain on sale of marketable equity securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,857 |
|
|
|
40,159 |
|
|
|
2,607 |
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized losses on securities sold short
|
|
|
21,704 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in
GB Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-47
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
Year Ended | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Minority interest in net earnings of
Stratosphere Corp.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,943 |
) |
Income tax (expense) benefit
|
|
|
(7,650 |
) |
|
|
(6,169 |
) |
|
|
(16,763 |
) |
|
|
1,573 |
|
|
|
(10,096 |
) |
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
19,680 |
|
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
82,697 |
|
|
|
11,006 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
General partners share of net income
|
|
|
1,182 |
|
|
|
5,412 |
|
|
|
(8,466 |
) |
|
|
(10,664 |
) |
|
|
(7,528 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings-limited partners unitholders
|
|
$ |
58,228 |
|
|
$ |
57,608 |
|
|
$ |
152,507 |
|
|
$ |
59,360 |
|
|
$ |
63,168 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Primarily interest income on U.S. Government and Agency
obligations and other short-term investments and Icahn note
receivable. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
$ |
164,811 |
|
|
$ |
196,332 |
|
|
$ |
340,062 |
|
|
$ |
359,700 |
|
Hotel and casino operating properties
|
|
|
288,890 |
|
|
|
289,360 |
|
|
|
298,703 |
|
|
|
290,775 |
|
Land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
106,000 |
|
|
|
106,537 |
|
|
|
43,459 |
|
|
|
40,415 |
|
Hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
46,041 |
|
|
|
50,132 |
|
|
|
41,526 |
|
|
|
44,346 |
|
Other investments
|
|
|
466,252 |
|
|
|
472,103 |
|
|
|
231,050 |
|
|
|
479,104 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,071,994 |
|
|
|
1,114,464 |
|
|
|
954,800 |
|
|
|
1,214,340 |
|
Reconciling items
|
|
|
1,703,691 |
|
|
|
1,148,593 |
|
|
|
691,806 |
|
|
|
491,691 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,775,685 |
|
|
$ |
2,263,057 |
|
|
$ |
1,646,606 |
|
|
$ |
1,706,031 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real estate investment capital expenditures:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
14,583 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
18,226 |
|
Land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
61,845 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
125,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,463 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
218,791 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
18,226 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Developments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
18 |
|
|
$ |
413 |
|
|
$ |
181 |
|
Land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,947 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,138 |
|
Hotel and casino operating properties
|
|
|
4,711 |
|
|
|
13,589 |
|
|
|
31,844 |
|
|
|
19,133 |
|
Hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
70 |
|
|
|
2,614 |
|
|
|
1,067 |
|
|
|
2,582 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,781 |
|
|
$ |
34,168 |
|
|
$ |
33,324 |
|
|
$ |
23,034 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28. |
Repurchase of Depositary Units |
The Company has previously been authorized to repurchase up to
1,250,000 Depositary Units. As of December 31, 2004,
the Company has purchased 1,137,200 Depositary Units at an
aggregate cost of approximately $11,921,000.
a. On January 21, 2005, the Company announced that it
had entered into agreements to acquire additional oil and gas
and gaming and entertainment assets in transactions with
affiliates of Carl C. Icahn. The
F-48
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
aggregate consideration for the transactions is
$652 million, subject to certain purchase price
adjustments, of which $180 million is payable in cash and
the balance is payable by the issuance of the Companys
limited partnership depositary units valued at $29 per
unit. Mr. Icahn currently owns indirectly approximately
86.5% of the Companys outstanding depositary and preferred
units and indirectly owns 100% of the Companys general
partner, American Property Investors, Inc. Upon the closing of
the transactions, Mr. Icahn will own approximately 90.1% of
the Companys outstanding depositary units and 86.5% of its
preferred units, assuming no purchase price reductions. The
transactions were approved by the Audit Committee of the
Companys general partner. The Audit Committee was advised
as to the transactions by independent legal counsel and
financial advisor. The Audit Committee obtained opinions that
the consideration to be paid in the transactions was fair, from
a financial point of view, to the Company.
The transactions include the acquisition of the membership
interest in Holding LLC other than that already owned by
National Energy Group, Inc. (which is itself 50.02% owned by the
Company); 100% of the equity of each of TransTexas Gas
Corporation and Panaco, Inc., all of which will be consolidated
under AREP Oil & Gas LLC, which is wholly owned by
AREH; and approximately 41.2% of the common stock of GB Holdings
and warrants to purchase, upon the occurrence of certain events,
approximately 11.3% of the fully diluted common stock of its
subsidiary, Atlantic Holdings, which owns 100% of ACE Gaming
LLC, the owner and operator of the Sands. The closing of each of
the transactions is subject to certain conditions, including
approval by the depositary unitholders of the issuance of the
depositary units with respect to the transactions for which the
consideration is depositary units and the receipt of the oil and
gas reserve reports as of January 21, 2005 for each of
Holding LLC, TransTexas and Panaco.
Prior to the transactions, each of the Company and
Mr. Icahns affiliated companies owned oil and gas and
gaming and entertainment assets. Upon completion of these
transactions, all such assets held by Mr. Icahns
affiliates will have been acquired by the Company. As a result
of these transactions, the Company will have substantially
increased its oil and gas holdings, as well as expanded its
gaming and entertainment holdings.
Before the acquisition of GB Holdings and Atlantic Holdings
securities, the Company owned approximately 36.3% of the
outstanding common stock of GB Holdings and warrants to
purchase, upon the occurrence of certain events, approximately
10.0% of the fully diluted common stock of Atlantic Holdings. As
a result of the transactions, the Company will own approximately
77.5% of the common stock of GB Holdings and warrants to
purchase approximately 21.3% of the fully diluted common stock
of Atlantic Holdings. The Company also owns approximately
$63.9 million principal amount, or 96.4%, of the
3% senior notes due 2008 of Atlantic Holdings, which, upon
the occurrence of certain events, are convertible into
approximately 42.1% of the fully diluted common stock of
Atlantic Holdings. If all outstanding Atlantic Holdings notes
were converted and warrants exercised, the Company would own
approximately 63.4% of the Atlantic Holdings common stock, GB
Holdings would own approximately 28.8% of the Atlantic Holdings
common stock and the remaining shares would be owned by the
public.
Between December 6, 2004 and December 27, 2004, the
Company purchased (1) $27.5 million aggregate
principal amount of the TransTexas Notes,
(2) $38.0 million aggregate principal amount of the
Panaco Debt, and (3) $37.0 million aggregate principal
amount of Atlantic Holdings Notes, bringing the Companys
ownership of that debt to $63.9 million principal amount.
On April 6, 2005, the Company completed the acquisition of
TransTexas for $180.0 million in cash.
b. On April 26, 2005, the Board of Directors of our
General Partner appointed Jon F. Weber, 46 as President of
API. Mr. Weber, who replaces Keith A. Meister as
President of API, will assume day-to-day responsibility for our
New York-based corporate operations. Mr. Meister will
continue to serve as APIs Chief Executive Officer.
F-49
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
c. In April 2005, the Company sold one property for
approximately $2.1 million and will recognize a gain of
$1.2 million with respect to this sale.
d. The Company sold short certain equity securities. Such
liability is recorded at market value at the balance sheet date
and gains and losses are reflected in the statement of earnings.
In the three months ended March 31, 2005, the Company
recorded unrealized gains on securities sold short of
approximately $21.7 million. However, based on market value
at June 1, 2005, the Company would have unrealized losses
of $32.9 million.
e. On Thursday, May 12, 2005 the Cape Cod Commission
voted in favor of the settlement agreement resolving the
litigation that has been pending since January 2002 between the
Commission and AREPs subsidiary, New Seabury Properties,
L.L.C. The May 12th agreement between New Seabury and the
Commission resolves all outstanding litigation issues, defines
the limits of New Seaburys exempt development projects and
establishes development performance standards to
preserve the quality of environmental resource areas. Under
these guidelines, the agreement will allow New Seabury to
develop an additional 450 residences, recreational
amenities and commercial space within New Seabury. New Seabury
Properties anticipates beginning the first phase of its
development plans during the summer of 2005.
f. On May 17, 2005 AREP (1) converted
$28.8 million in principal amount of 3% promissory notes
issued by Atlantic Holdings in exchange for 1,898,181 shares of
Atlantic Holdings common stock and (2) exercised warrants
to acquire 997,620 shares of Atlantic Holdings common stock.
Also on May 17, 2005, affiliates of Carl C. Icahn
exercised warrants to acquire 1,133,283 shares of Atlantic
Holdings common stock. As a result of these transactions AREP
and the affiliates of Mr. Icahn collectively own
approximately 58.3% of the outstanding common stock of Atlantic
Holding.
F-50
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
|
|
30. |
Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (in $000s, Except
Per Unit Data) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended(1) | |
|
|
| |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Revenues
|
|
$ |
102,218 |
|
|
$ |
92,416 |
|
|
$ |
117,367 |
|
|
$ |
89,531 |
|
|
$ |
118,487 |
|
|
$ |
94,423 |
|
|
$ |
113,940 |
|
|
$ |
92,576 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Income
|
|
$ |
24,138 |
|
|
$ |
16,110 |
|
|
$ |
26,629 |
|
|
$ |
15,635 |
|
|
$ |
23,968 |
|
|
$ |
16,962 |
|
|
$ |
14,102 |
|
|
$ |
20,272 |
|
Gains (losses) on property transactions
|
|
|
6,047 |
|
|
|
1,138 |
|
|
|
(226 |
) |
|
|
(272 |
) |
|
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
501 |
|
|
|
(549 |
) |
|
|
5,754 |
|
Loss on sale of assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(311 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,192 |
) |
Gain on sale of marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
28,857 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,310 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,168 |
|
|
|
2,992 |
|
|
|
439 |
|
Unrealized losses on securities sold short
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Write-down of marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(961 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(18,798 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax
|
|
|
59,042 |
|
|
|
16,287 |
|
|
|
34,713 |
|
|
|
(3,435 |
) |
|
|
23,958 |
|
|
|
19,320 |
|
|
|
(22,674 |
) |
|
|
25,273 |
|
Income tax (expense) benefit
|
|
|
(6,169 |
) |
|
|
(3,892 |
) |
|
|
(3,088 |
) |
|
|
(3,167 |
) |
|
|
(3,637 |
) |
|
|
(3,577 |
) |
|
|
(3,869 |
) |
|
|
12,209 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations
|
|
|
52,873 |
|
|
|
12,395 |
|
|
|
31,625 |
|
|
|
(6,602 |
) |
|
|
20,321 |
|
|
|
15,743 |
|
|
|
(26,543 |
) |
|
|
37,482 |
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
1,997 |
|
|
|
50,161 |
|
|
|
3,815 |
|
|
|
10,702 |
|
|
|
3,210 |
|
|
|
11,687 |
|
|
|
1,984 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings (loss)
|
|
$ |
63,020 |
|
|
$ |
14,392 |
|
|
$ |
81,786 |
|
|
$ |
(2,787 |
) |
|
$ |
31,023 |
|
|
$ |
18,953 |
|
|
$ |
(14,856 |
) |
|
$ |
39,466 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Net Earnings (loss) per limited Partnership unit(2):
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Basic earnings:
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Income (loss) from continuing operations
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$ |
1.03 |
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$ |
0.15 |
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$ |
0.65 |
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$ |
(0.21 |
) |
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$ |
0.43 |
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$ |
0.25 |
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$ |
(0.56 |
) |
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$ |
0.81 |
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Income from discontinued operations
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0.22 |
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0.05 |
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1.06 |
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0.08 |
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0.23 |
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0.07 |
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0.24 |
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0.04 |
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Basic earnings (loss) per LP unit
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$ |
1.25 |
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$ |
0.20 |
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$ |
1.71 |
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$ |
(0.13 |
) |
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$ |
0.66 |
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$ |
0.32 |
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$ |
(0.32 |
) |
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$ |
0.85 |
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Diluted earnings:
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Income (loss) from continuing operations
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$ |
0.93 |
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$ |
0.15 |
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$ |
0.60 |
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$ |
(0.21 |
) |
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$ |
0.41 |
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$ |
0.23 |
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$ |
(0.56 |
) |
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$ |
0.71 |
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Income from discontinued operations
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0.19 |
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0.03 |
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0.94 |
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0.08 |
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0.20 |
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0.06 |
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0.24 |
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0.04 |
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Diluted earnings (loss) per LP unit
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$ |
1.12 |
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$ |
0.18 |
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$ |
1.54 |
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$ |
(0.13 |
) |
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$ |
0.61 |
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$ |
0.29 |
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$ |
(0.32 |
) |
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$ |
0.75 |
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(1) |
All quarterly amounts have been reclassified for the effects of
reporting discontinued operations. |
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(2) |
Net earnings (loss) per unit is computed separately for each
period and, therefore, the sum of such quarterly per unit
amounts may differ from the total for the year. |
F-51
Schedule III
Page 1
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, LP
a limited partnership
REAL ESTATE OWNED AND REVENUES EARNED
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Part 2 Revenues earned for the Year Ended | |
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Part 1 Real Estate Owned at December 31, 2004 Accounted for Under the: | |
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Carried at | |
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Depreciation, | |
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Taxes, and | |
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Encumbrances | |
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Improvements | |
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LAND AND BUILDING
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Acme Markets, Inc. and FPBT of Penn
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PA |
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1 |
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$ |
329,559 |
(3) |
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$ |
13,739 |
(3) |
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$ |
315,820 |
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Alabama Power Company
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AL |
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5 |
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44,889 |
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(13,675 |
) |
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58,564 |
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Amer Stores, Eckerd & Marburn
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NJ |
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1 |
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45,454 |
(3) |
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8,518 |
(3) |
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36,936 |
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Atrium
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VA |
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1 |
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2,002,409 |
(3) |
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1,682,710 |
(3) |
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319,699 |
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Best Products Co., Inc.
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VA |
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1 |
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$ |
3,376,815 |
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$ |
(350,000 |
) |
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$ |
3,026,815 |
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$ |
257,538 |
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114,217 |
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487,522 |
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(373,305 |
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Chesebrough-Pond s Inc.
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CT |
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1 |
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54,839 |
(3) |
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(9,000 |
)(3) |
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63,839 |
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Collins Foods International, Inc.
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OR |
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3 |
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10,379 |
(3) |
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1,300 |
(3) |
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9,079 |
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Collins Foods International, Inc.
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CA |
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1 |
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5,637 |
(3) |
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0 |
(3) |
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5,637 |
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Dillon Companies, Inc.
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MO |
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1 |
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23,369 |
(3) |
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0 |
(3) |
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23,369 |
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Dragon court
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MA |
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1 |
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3,744,706 |
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37,571 |
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3,782,277 |
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308,037 |
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143,148 |
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718,750 |
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(575,602 |
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Duke Power Co.
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NC |
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1 |
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3,464,225 |
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3,464,225 |
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458,819 |
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797,177 |
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114,705 |
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682,472 |
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Easco Corp.
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NC |
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1 |
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1,046,012 |
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1,046,012 |
(2) |
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66,634 |
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396,250 |
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8,244 |
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388,006 |
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European American Bank and Trust Co.
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NY |
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1 |
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158,491 |
(3) |
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175,603 |
(3) |
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(17,112 |
) |
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Farwell Bldg
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MN |
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1 |
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600,675 |
(3) |
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(215,173 |
)(3) |
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815,848 |
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First National Supermarkets, Inc.
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CT |
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1 |
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$ |
19,576,538 |
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$ |
18,937,655 |
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1,779,799 |
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1,148,329 |
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631,470 |
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Fisher Scientific Company
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IL |
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1 |
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56,086 |
(3) |
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0 |
(3) |
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56,086 |
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Forte Hotels International, Inc.
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NJ |
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1 |
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441,288 |
(3) |
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7,747 |
(3) |
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433,541 |
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Fox Grocery Company
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WV |
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1 |
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1,919,486 |
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1,919,486 |
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13,375 |
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211,197 |
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13,375 |
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197,822 |
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Ginos, Inc.
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OH |
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1 |
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314,012 |
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314,012 |
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28,019 |
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34,489 |
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10,090 |
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24,399 |
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Golf Road
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IL |
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1 |
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364,321 |
(3) |
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(9,173 |
)(3) |
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373,494 |
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Grand Union Co.
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NY |
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1 |
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874,765 |
|
|
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874,765 |
|
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|
104,090 |
|
|
$ |
45 |
|
|
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|
108,000 |
|
|
|
20,818 |
|
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|
87,182 |
|
|
Grand Union Co.
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|
VA |
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1 |
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13,828 |
(3) |
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1,805 |
(3) |
|
|
12,023 |
|
|
Whalen
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NY |
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1 |
|
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7,934,020 |
|
|
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7,934,020 |
(2) |
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226,925 |
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12,050 |
|
|
|
813,152 |
|
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|
(801,102 |
) |
|
Gunite
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IN |
|
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|
1 |
|
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0 |
(3) |
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|
66,930 |
(3) |
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|
(66,930 |
) |
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G.D. Searle & Co.
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|
MN |
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1 |
|
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339,358 |
|
|
|
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|
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339,358 |
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|
172,501 |
|
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|
(3,083 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
37,000 |
|
|
|
2,562 |
|
|
|
34,438 |
|
|
G.D. Searle & Co.
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|
IL |
|
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1 |
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37,168 |
(3) |
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8,550 |
(3) |
|
|
28,618 |
|
|
Integra A Hotel and Restaurant Co.
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|
AL |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
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|
|
127,984 |
(3) |
|
|
2,646 |
(3) |
|
|
125,338 |
|
|
Integra A Hotel and Restaurant Co.
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|
IN |
|
|
|
1 |
|
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|
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|
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45,272 |
(3) |
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|
204 |
(3) |
|
|
45,068 |
|
|
Integra A Hotel and Restaurant Co.
|
|
|
OH |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,770 |
(3) |
|
|
0 |
(3) |
|
|
39,770 |
|
|
Integra A Hotel and Restaurant Co.
|
|
|
MO |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
414,887 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
414,887 |
|
|
|
17,105 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
91,818 |
|
|
|
10,376 |
|
|
|
81,442 |
|
|
Integra A Hotel and Restaurant Co.
|
|
|
TX |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
438,097 |
|
|
|
(2,616 |
) |
|
|
435,481 |
(2) |
|
|
16,744 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
103,960 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
103,960 |
|
|
Integra A Hotel and Restaurant Co.
|
|
|
MI |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
62,475 |
(3) |
|
|
204 |
(3) |
|
|
62,271 |
|
|
Intermountain Color
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
560,444 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
560,444 |
|
|
|
523,715 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
97,802 |
|
|
|
5,453 |
|
|
|
92,349 |
|
|
J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
|
|
|
MA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,484,262 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,484,262 |
|
|
|
1,987,410 |
|
|
|
(41,707 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
250,244 |
|
|
|
3,850 |
|
|
|
246,394 |
|
|
Kings Buffet
|
|
|
FL |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
910,425 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
910,425 |
|
|
|
42,803 |
|
|
|
(279 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
117,000 |
|
|
|
39,061 |
|
|
|
77,939 |
|
|
K-Mart Corporation
|
|
|
LA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
31,394 |
|
|
|
(31,394 |
) |
|
K-Mart Corporation
|
|
|
WI |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
(3) |
|
|
65,866 |
(3) |
|
|
(65,866 |
) |
|
K-Mart Corporation
|
|
|
MN |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
(3) |
|
|
85,348 |
(3) |
|
|
(85,348 |
) |
|
K-Mart Corporation
|
|
|
IA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
973,484 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
93,963 |
|
|
|
26,423 |
|
|
|
67,540 |
|
|
K-Mart Corporation
|
|
|
FL |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,636,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,636,000 |
(2) |
|
|
1,899,765 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
251,420 |
|
|
|
6,815 |
|
|
|
244,605 |
|
|
K-Mart Corporation
|
|
|
FL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
735 |
|
|
|
(735 |
) |
|
K-Mart Corporation
|
|
|
IL |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
600,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
600,000 |
|
|
|
31,732 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
62,322 |
|
|
|
58,800 |
|
|
|
3,522 |
|
|
Kobacker Stores, Inc.
|
|
|
MI |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
112,225 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
112,225 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,068 |
|
|
|
106,341 |
|
|
$ |
2,412 |
|
|
|
24,142 |
|
|
|
461 |
|
|
|
23,681 |
|
|
Kobacker Stores, Inc.
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
88,364 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
88,364 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
769 |
|
|
|
64,103 |
|
|
|
1,115 |
|
|
|
15,853 |
|
|
|
231 |
|
|
|
15,622 |
|
|
Kobacker Stores, Inc.
|
|
|
OH |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
198,031 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
198,031 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,851 |
|
|
|
187,753 |
|
|
|
4,117 |
|
|
|
48,933 |
|
|
|
461 |
|
|
|
48,472 |
|
|
Landmark Bancshares Corporation
|
|
|
MO |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,303,464 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
482,092 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
482,092 |
|
|
Louisiana Power and Light Company
|
|
|
LA |
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,636,053 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,636,053 |
|
|
|
637,447 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,240,853 |
|
|
|
154,203 |
|
|
|
1,086,650 |
|
|
Louisiana Power and Light Company
|
|
|
LA |
|
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,015,989 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,015,989 |
|
|
|
727,786 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,299,275 |
|
|
|
174,669 |
|
|
|
1,124,606 |
|
|
Marsh Supermarkets, Inc.
|
|
|
IN |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,001,933 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,001,933 |
|
|
|
3,229,039 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
506,300 |
|
|
|
131,479 |
|
|
|
374,821 |
|
|
Mid-South
|
|
|
TN |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
771,125 |
(3) |
|
|
535,186 |
(3) |
|
|
235,939 |
|
|
Montgomery Ward, Inc.
|
|
|
PA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
156,267 |
(3) |
|
|
(12,221 |
)(3) |
|
|
168,488 |
|
F-52
Schedule III
Page 2
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, LP
a limited partnership
REAL ESTATE OWNED AND REVENUES EARNED
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Part 2 Revenues earned for the Year Ended | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Part 1 Real Estate Owned at December 31, 2004 Accounted for Under the: | |
|
December 31, 2004 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Method | |
|
Financing Method | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Rent Due | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and Accrued | |
|
|
|
|
|
Expended for | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount | |
|
|
|
or Received | |
|
|
|
Minimum Lease | |
|
Total | |
|
Interest, | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carried at | |
|
|
|
in Advance at | |
|
|
|
Payments Due | |
|
Revenue | |
|
Depreciation, | |
|
Net Income | |
|
|
|
|
No. of | |
|
Amount of | |
|
Initial Cost | |
|
Cost of | |
|
Close of | |
|
Reserve for | |
|
End of | |
|
Net | |
|
and Accrued at | |
|
Applicable | |
|
Taxes, and | |
|
Applicable | |
|
|
State | |
|
Locations | |
|
Encumbrances | |
|
to Company | |
|
Improvements | |
|
Period | |
|
Depreciation | |
|
Period | |
|
Investment | |
|
End of Period | |
|
to Period | |
|
Other Expenses | |
|
to Period | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LAND AND BUILDING
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Montgomery Ward, Inc.
|
|
|
NJ |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
113,765 |
(3) |
|
|
3,227 |
(3) |
|
|
110,538 |
|
|
Morrison, Inc.
|
|
|
AL |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
(3) |
|
|
44,213 |
(3) |
|
|
(44,213 |
) |
|
Morrison, Inc.
|
|
|
GA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
91,680 |
|
|
|
29,053 |
|
|
|
62,627 |
|
|
Morrison, Inc.
|
|
|
VA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
904,766 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
904,766 |
(2) |
|
|
32,502 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
39,460 |
|
|
|
(39,460 |
) |
|
Morrison, Inc.
|
|
|
VA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
861,134 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
861,134 |
|
|
|
46,236 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
21,793 |
|
|
|
(21,793 |
) |
|
North Carolina National Bank
|
|
|
SC |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,450,047 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,450,047 |
|
|
|
671,374 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
56,238 |
|
|
|
80,407 |
|
|
|
(24,169 |
) |
|
North Carolina National Bank
|
|
|
SC |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
153,365 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
153,365 |
(2) |
|
|
103,365 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
3,851 |
|
|
|
(3,851 |
) |
|
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
|
|
|
CA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
38 |
|
|
|
(38 |
) |
|
Ohio Power Co. Inc.
|
|
|
OH |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,053,550 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
290,655 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
290,655 |
|
|
Park West
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
641,691 |
(3) |
|
|
428,744 |
(3) |
|
|
212,947 |
|
|
Park West UPS
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
932,538 |
(3) |
|
|
596,187 |
(3) |
|
|
336,351 |
|
|
Penske Corp.
|
|
|
OH |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
(3) |
|
|
65,756 |
(3) |
|
|
(65,756 |
) |
|
Pneumo Corp.
|
|
|
OH |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,629,713 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,629,713 |
|
|
|
123,285 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
243,750 |
|
|
|
54,793 |
|
|
|
188,957 |
|
|
Portland General Electric Company
|
|
|
OR |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
31,096,664 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,903,530 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,984,278 |
|
|
|
2,526,316 |
|
|
|
1,457,962 |
|
|
Rayovac
|
|
|
WI |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
14,855,137 |
|
|
|
22,065,852 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,065,852 |
(2) |
|
|
2,243,143 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,788,657 |
|
|
|
1,224,533 |
|
|
|
1,564,124 |
|
|
Safeway Stores, Inc.
|
|
|
LA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
48,984 |
(3) |
|
|
1,545 |
(3) |
|
|
47,439 |
|
|
Sams
|
|
|
MI |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,844,225 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,844,225 |
(2) |
|
|
2,380,429 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,245,569 |
|
|
|
4,241 |
|
|
|
1,241,328 |
|
|
Smiths Management Corp.
|
|
|
NV |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
810 |
|
|
|
(810 |
) |
|
Southland Corporation
|
|
|
FL |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
862,367 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
862,367 |
|
|
|
516,348 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100,359 |
|
|
|
3,313 |
|
|
|
97,046 |
|
|
Staples
|
|
|
NY |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
136,332 |
(3) |
|
|
21,304 |
(3) |
|
|
115,028 |
|
|
Stone Container
|
|
|
WI |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
5,696,064 |
|
|
|
9,028,574 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,028,574 |
(2) |
|
|
1,526,831 |
|
|
|
(75,748 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
903,041 |
|
|
|
670,448 |
|
|
|
232,593 |
|
|
Stop & Shop
|
|
|
NY |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
137,100 |
(3) |
|
|
0 |
(3) |
|
|
137,100 |
|
|
Stop & Shop
|
|
|
NJ |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
55,565 |
(3) |
|
|
45 |
(3) |
|
|
55,520 |
|
|
Stop N Shop Co., Inc.
|
|
|
VA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,158,099 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,158,099 |
|
|
|
115,294 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
109,255 |
|
|
|
207,934 |
|
|
|
(98,679 |
) |
|
Super Foods Services, Inc.
|
|
|
MI |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
3,819,320 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,303,219 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
895,025 |
|
|
|
356,606 |
|
|
|
538,419 |
|
|
Telecom Properties, Inc.
|
|
|
OK |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
506 |
|
|
|
(506 |
) |
|
Telecom Properties, Inc.
|
|
|
KY |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
340,321 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
340,321 |
|
|
|
3,544 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
36,000 |
|
|
|
3,686 |
|
|
|
32,314 |
|
|
The A&P Company
|
|
|
MI |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
(3) |
|
|
72,842 |
(3) |
|
|
(72,842 |
) |
|
Tire Distribution Systems Inc.
|
|
|
TN |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,583 |
(3) |
|
|
150 |
(3) |
|
|
4,433 |
|
|
Tops Market
|
|
|
NY |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
262,357 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
262,357 |
|
|
|
30,311 |
|
|
|
(15,727 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,453 |
|
|
|
6,062 |
|
|
|
25,391 |
|
|
Toys R Us, Inc.
|
|
|
TX |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
5,077 |
|
|
|
(5,077 |
) |
|
Waban
|
|
|
NY |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
261,122 |
(3) |
|
|
22,972 |
(3) |
|
|
238,150 |
|
|
Wetterau, Inc.
|
|
|
PA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
400,000 |
(2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
44,785 |
|
|
|
(44,785 |
) |
|
Wetterau, Inc.
|
|
|
NJ |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
747,116 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
747,116 |
|
|
|
57,759 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
150,800 |
|
|
|
25,671 |
|
|
|
125,129 |
|
|
Wickes Companies, Inc.
|
|
|
CA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
66,565 |
(3) |
|
|
(12,192 |
)(3) |
|
|
78,757 |
|
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LAND AND BUILDING
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crown Cliffs
|
|
|
AL |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
6,926,225 |
|
|
|
11,550,899 |
|
|
|
112,579 |
|
|
|
11,663,478 |
(1)(2) |
|
|
4,107,054 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,078,098 |
|
|
|
1,650,167 |
|
|
|
427,931 |
|
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LAND
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foodarama Supermarkets, Inc.
|
|
|
NY |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,232 |
(3) |
|
|
4,002 |
(3) |
|
|
9,230 |
|
|
Foodarama Supermarkets, Inc.
|
|
|
PA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,000 |
(3) |
|
|
4,002 |
(3) |
|
|
7,998 |
|
|
Ginos, Inc.
|
|
|
PA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,751 |
(3) |
|
|
4,002 |
(3) |
|
|
2,749 |
|
|
Ginos, Inc.
|
|
|
MA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,751 |
(3) |
|
|
4,002 |
(3) |
|
|
2,749 |
|
|
Ginos, Inc.
|
|
|
NJ |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,751 |
(3) |
|
|
4,002 |
(3) |
|
|
2,749 |
|
|
J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
|
|
|
NY |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
917 |
(3) |
|
|
0 |
(3) |
|
|
917 |
|
F-53
Schedule III
Page 3
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, LP
a limited partnership
REAL ESTATE OWNED AND REVENUES EARNED
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Part 2 Revenues Earned for the Year Ended | |
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|
Part 1 Real Estate Owned at December 31, 2004 Accounted for Under the: | |
|
December 31, 2004 | |
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| |
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| |
|
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Operating Method | |
|
Financing Method | |
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| |
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| |
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Rent Due | |
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and Accrued | |
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Expended for | |
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|
Amount | |
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|
or Received | |
|
|
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Minimum Lease | |
|
|
|
Interest, | |
|
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Carried at | |
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in Advance at | |
|
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Payments Due | |
|
Total Revenue | |
|
Depreciation, | |
|
Net Income | |
|
|
|
|
No. of | |
|
Amount of | |
|
Initial Cost to | |
|
Cost of | |
|
Close of | |
|
Reserve for | |
|
End of | |
|
Net | |
|
and Accrued at | |
|
Applicable to | |
|
Taxes, and | |
|
Applicable to | |
|
|
State | |
|
Locations | |
|
Encumbrances | |
|
Company | |
|
Improvements | |
|
Period | |
|
Depreciation | |
|
Period | |
|
Investment | |
|
End of Period | |
|
Period | |
|
Other Expenses | |
|
Period | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LAND AND BUILDING
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BUILDING
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
|
AT&T
|
|
|
CA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,569,705 |
|
|
|
2,830 |
|
|
|
2,572,535 |
(2) |
|
|
82,237 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
462,931 |
|
|
|
153,631 |
|
|
|
309,300 |
|
|
Bank of America
|
|
|
GA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,581,575 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
265,158 |
|
|
|
23,000 |
|
|
|
242,158 |
|
|
Baptist Hospital 1
|
|
|
TN |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
614,762 |
|
|
|
506,345 |
|
|
|
108,417 |
|
|
Baptist Hospital 2
|
|
|
TN |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
228,172 |
|
|
|
184,120 |
|
|
|
44,052 |
|
|
Harwood Square
|
|
|
IL |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,952,206 |
|
|
|
257,158 |
|
|
|
7,209,364 |
(2) |
|
|
4,186,890 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
795,016 |
|
|
|
57,952 |
|
|
|
737,064 |
|
|
Safeway Stores, Inc.
|
|
|
CA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,885 |
(3) |
|
|
0 |
(3) |
|
|
13,885 |
|
|
Toys R Us, Inc.
|
|
|
RI |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
745,050 |
|
|
|
10,430 |
|
|
|
72,394 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
72,394 |
|
|
United Life & Accident Ins. Co.
|
|
|
NH |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,894,284 |
|
|
|
(43,667 |
) |
|
|
252,370 |
|
|
|
5,207 |
|
|
|
247,163 |
|
|
Wickes Companies, Inc.
|
|
|
PA |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,138,678 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
527,221 |
|
|
|
902 |
|
|
|
526,319 |
|
|
North Moore
|
|
|
NY |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
9,925,579 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,583,060 |
|
|
|
14,583,060 |
|
|
|
416,659 |
|
|
|
(49,172 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,122,237 |
|
|
|
1,110,043 |
|
|
|
12,194 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
91,895,527 |
|
|
|
119,890,855 |
|
|
|
14,640,582 |
|
|
|
134,531,437 |
|
|
|
27,392,745 |
|
|
|
(181,983 |
) |
|
|
89,192,686 |
|
|
|
(25,593 |
) |
|
|
33,514,240 |
|
|
|
16,644,625 |
|
|
|
16,869,615 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LESS HELD FOR SALE-OPERATING REAL ESTATE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(27,477,426 |
) |
|
|
(74,523,721 |
) |
|
|
(369,951 |
) |
|
|
(74,893,672 |
) |
|
|
(16,872,519 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,657,963 |
) |
|
|
(8,085,219 |
) |
|
|
(7,572,744 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64,418,101 |
|
|
|
45,367,134 |
|
|
|
14,270,631 |
|
|
|
59,637,765 |
|
|
|
10,520,226 |
|
|
|
(181,983 |
) |
|
|
89,192,686 |
|
|
|
(25,593 |
) |
|
|
17,856,277 |
|
|
|
8,559,406 |
|
|
|
9,296,871 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LESS CURRENT PORTION
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,700,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,912,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HOTEL AND RESORT OPERATING PROPERTIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
New Seabury
|
|
|
MA |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,087,739 |
|
|
|
954,952 |
|
|
|
38,042,691 |
|
|
|
9,148,267 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,848,167 |
|
|
|
10,056,181 |
|
|
|
(208,014 |
) |
|
Holiday Inn
|
|
|
FL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,602,255 |
(3) |
|
|
1,297,717 |
(3) |
|
|
304,538 |
|
|
Bayswater
|
|
|
FL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,310,365 |
|
|
|
79,105 |
|
|
|
5,389,470 |
|
|
|
719,824 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,002,000 |
|
|
|
2,618,000 |
|
|
|
384,000 |
|
|
Grand Harbor
|
|
|
FL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,893,964 |
|
|
|
16,893,964 |
|
|
|
326,262 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,626,869 |
|
|
|
7,169,226 |
|
|
|
(1,542,357 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
42,398,104 |
|
|
|
17,928,021 |
|
|
|
60,326,125 |
|
|
|
10,194,353 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
20,079,291 |
|
|
|
21,141,124 |
|
|
|
(1,061,833 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LESS HELD FOR SALE-HOTEL AND RESORT
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,868,700 |
) |
|
|
(3,942,003 |
) |
|
|
73,303 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
60,718,101 |
|
|
$ |
87,765,238 |
|
|
$ |
32,198,652 |
|
|
$ |
119,963,890 |
|
|
$ |
20,714,579 |
|
|
$ |
(181,983 |
) |
|
$ |
85,280,686 |
|
|
$ |
(25,593 |
) |
|
$ |
34,066,868 |
|
|
$ |
25,758,527 |
|
|
$ |
8,308,341 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
The Company owns a 70% interest in the joint venture which owns
this property. |
|
(2) |
Such properties are being classified as held for sale at
12/31/04. |
|
(3) |
Sold in 2004 and included in discontinued operations. |
F-54
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
REAL ESTATE OWNED AND REVENUES EARNED
Year Ended December 31, 2004 (in $000s)
1a. A reconciliation of the total amount at which real
estate owned, accounted for under the operating method and hotel
and resort operating properties, was carried at the beginning of
the period, with the total at the close of the period, is shown
below:
|
|
|
|
|
Balance January 1, 2004
|
|
$ |
161,158 |
|
Additions during period
|
|
|
32,866 |
|
Reclassifications during period from financing leases
|
|
|
1,919 |
|
Write downs
|
|
|
(350 |
) |
Reclassifications during period to assets held for sale
|
|
|
(74,720 |
) |
Disposals during period
|
|
|
(909 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2004
|
|
$ |
119,964 |
|
|
|
|
|
b. A reconciliation of the total amount of accumulated
depreciation at the beginning of the period, with the total at
the close of the period, is shown below:
|
|
|
|
|
Balance January 1, 2004
|
|
$ |
43,189 |
|
Depreciation during period
|
|
|
5,274 |
|
Disposals during period
|
|
|
(42 |
) |
Reclassifications during period to assets held for sale
|
|
|
(27,706 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2004
|
|
$ |
20,715 |
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation on properties accounted for under the operating
method is computed using the straight-line method over the
estimated life of the particular property or property
components, which range from 20 to 45 years.
2. A reconciliation of the total amount at which real
estate owned, accounted for under the financing method, was
carried at the beginning of the period, with the total at the
close of the period, is shown below:
|
|
|
|
|
Balance January 1, 2004
|
|
$ |
137,356 |
|
Reclassifications during period to operating properties
|
|
|
(1,919 |
) |
Disposals during period
|
|
|
(42,044 |
) |
Amortization of unearned income
|
|
|
9,880 |
|
Minimum lease rentals received
|
|
|
(14,080 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2004
|
|
$ |
89,193 |
|
|
|
|
|
3. The aggregate cost of real estate owned for Federal
income tax purposes is $209,193 before accumulated depreciation.
F-55
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
REAL ESTATE OWNED AND REVENUES
EARNED (Continued)
Year Ended December 31, 2004 (in $000s)
|
|
|
|
4. |
Net income applicable to the period in Schedule III is
reconciled with net earnings as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income applicable to financing and operating leases and
hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
$ |
8,308 |
|
Net income applicable to hotel and casino operations
|
|
|
36,649 |
(1) |
Net income applicable to land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
6,355 |
|
Net income applicable to oil and gas operations
|
|
|
28,186 |
(2) |
Add:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency Obligations
and other investments
|
|
|
44,418 |
|
|
Dividend and unallocated other income
|
|
|
3,133 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
127,049 |
|
|
|
|
|
Deduct expenses not allocated:
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
9,806 |
|
|
Non-mortgage interest expense
|
|
|
37,195 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
7,974 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54,975 |
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income after income taxes
|
|
|
72,074 |
|
Gain on sale of marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
40,159 |
|
Gain on sale of real estate
|
|
|
5,262 |
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings,
Inc.
|
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
Unrealized losses in securities sold sort
|
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
|
78,276 |
|
|
|
|
|
Discontinued Operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
82,697 |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Earnings
|
|
$ |
160,973 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Includes depreciation expense of $23,516 and $10,100 of income
tax expense. |
|
(2) |
Includes income tax expense of $6,663. |
F-56
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
REAL ESTATE OWNED AND REVENUES EARNED
Year Ended December 31, 2003 (in $000s)
1a. A reconciliation of the total amount at which real
estate owned, accounted for under the operating method and hotel
and resort operating properties was carried at the beginning of
the period, with the total at the close of the period, is shown
below:
|
|
|
|
|
Balance January 1, 2003
|
|
$ |
303,460 |
|
Additions during period
|
|
|
1,675 |
|
Reclassifications during period from financing leases
|
|
|
5,065 |
|
Reclassifications during period to held for sale
|
|
|
(146,416 |
) |
Disposals during period
|
|
|
(2,626 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2003
|
|
$ |
161,158 |
|
|
|
|
|
b. A reconciliation of the total amount of accumulated
depreciation at the beginning of the period, with the total at
the close of the period, is shown below:
|
|
|
|
|
Balance January 1, 2003
|
|
$ |
54,978 |
|
Depreciation during period
|
|
|
8,605 |
|
Reclassifications during period to held for sale
|
|
|
(20,153 |
) |
Disposals during period
|
|
|
(241 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2003
|
|
$ |
43,189 |
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation on properties accounted for under the operating
method is computed using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful life of the particular property or property
components, which range from 5 to 45 years.
2. A reconciliation of the total amount at which real
estate owned, accounted for under the financing method, was
carried at the beginning of the period, with the total close of
the period, is shown below:
|
|
|
|
|
Balance January 1, 2003
|
|
$ |
155,458 |
|
Reclassifications during period to operating properties
|
|
|
(5,065 |
) |
Disposals during period
|
|
|
(7,708 |
) |
Amortization of unearned income
|
|
|
13,115 |
|
Minimum lease rentals received
|
|
|
(18,444 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2003
|
|
$ |
137,356 |
|
|
|
|
|
3. The aggregate cost of real estate owned for Federal
income tax purposes is $377,539 before accumulated depreciation.
4. Net income applicable to the period in Schedule III
is reconciled with net earnings as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Net income applicable to financing and operating leases and
hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
$ |
12,397 |
|
Net income applicable to hotel and casino operations
|
|
|
24,064 |
(1) |
Net income applicable to land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
4,136 |
|
Net income applicable to NEG, Inc.
|
|
|
19,522 |
(2) |
F-57
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
REAL ESTATE OWNED AND REVENUES
EARNED (Continued)
Year Ended December 31, 2003 (in $000s)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Add:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency Obligations
and other investments
|
|
|
22,583 |
|
|
Dividend and unallocated other income
|
|
|
3,061 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
85,763 |
|
|
|
|
|
Deduct expenses not allocated:
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
6,850 |
|
|
Nonmortgage interest expense
|
|
|
2,449 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
5,912 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,211 |
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income after income taxes
|
|
|
70,552 |
|
Gain on sale of real estate
|
|
|
7,121 |
|
Write down of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments
|
|
|
(19,759 |
) |
Loss on sale of other assets
|
|
|
(1,503 |
) |
Gain on sale of marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
2,607 |
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
|
59,018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
11,006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
$ |
70,024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Includes depreciation expense of $20,222 and income tax benefit
of $1,798. |
|
(2) |
Includes income tax expense of $225 and interest expense of
$11,165. |
F-58
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
REAL ESTATE OWNED AND REVENUES
EARNED (Continued)
Year Ended December 31, 2003 (in $000s)
1a. A reconciliation of the total amount at which real
estate owned, accounted for under the operating method and hotel
and resort operating properties, was carried at the beginning of
the period, with the total at the close of the period, is shown
below:
|
|
|
|
|
Balance January 1, 2002
|
|
$ |
273,887 |
|
Additions during period
|
|
|
20,886 |
|
Reclassifications during period from financing leases
|
|
|
13,503 |
|
Write downs
|
|
|
(1,992 |
) |
Disposals during period
|
|
|
(2,824 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2002
|
|
$ |
303,460 |
|
|
|
|
|
b. A reconciliation of the total amount of accumulated
depreciation at the beginning of the period, with the total at
the close of the period, is shown below:
|
|
|
|
|
Balance January 1, 2002
|
|
$ |
48,057 |
|
Depreciation during period
|
|
|
7,105 |
|
Disposals during period
|
|
|
(184 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2002
|
|
$ |
54,978 |
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation on properties accounted for under the operating
method is computed using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful life of the particular property or property
components, which range from 7 to 45 years.
2. A reconciliation of the total amount at which real
estate owned, accounted for under the financing method, was
carried at the beginning of the period, with the total close of
the period, is shown below:
|
|
|
|
|
Balance January 1, 2002
|
|
$ |
176,757 |
|
Reclassifications during period
|
|
|
(13,503 |
) |
Write downs
|
|
|
(257 |
) |
Disposals during period
|
|
|
(1,560 |
) |
Amortization of unearned income
|
|
|
14,722 |
|
Minimum lease rentals received
|
|
|
(20,663 |
) |
Other
|
|
|
(38 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2002
|
|
$ |
155,458 |
|
|
|
|
|
3. The aggregate cost of real estate owned for Federal
income tax purposes is $382,208 before accumulated depreciation.
F-59
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
REAL ESTATE OWNED AND REVENUES
EARNED (Continued)
Year Ended December 31, 2003 (in $000s)
4. Net income applicable to the period in Schedule III
is reconciled with net earnings as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income applicable to financing and operating leases and
hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
$ |
13,198 |
|
Net income applicable to hotel and casino operations
|
|
|
6,845 |
(1) |
Net income applicable to land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
20,384 |
|
Net income applicable to NEG Inc.
|
|
|
9,415 |
(2) |
Add:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency Obligations
and other investments
|
|
|
30,569 |
|
|
Dividend and unallocated other income
|
|
|
2,720 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
83,131 |
|
|
|
|
|
Deduct expenses not allocated:
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
7,029 |
|
|
Non-mortgage interest expense
|
|
|
5,306 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
1,505 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,840 |
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income after income taxes
|
|
|
69,291 |
|
Gain on sale of real estate
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
Write down of equity securities
|
|
|
(8,476 |
) |
Loss on sale of other assets
|
|
|
(353 |
) |
Loss on limited partnership interests
|
|
|
(3,750 |
) |
Minority interest in net earnings of Stratosphere Corporation
|
|
|
(1,943 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
|
63,759 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
$ |
70,696 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Includes depreciation expense of $20,209 and income tax expense
of $4,970. |
|
(2) |
Includes income tax expense of $5,068 and interest expense of
$18,964. |
F-60
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
REAL ESTATE OWNED AND RESERVE FOR DEPRECIATION BY STATE
(Accounted for Under the Operating Method)
December 31, 2004 (in $000s)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount at Which | |
|
|
|
|
Carried at Close | |
|
Reserve for | |
State |
|
of Year | |
|
Depreciation | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Florida
|
|
$ |
24,057 |
|
|
$ |
1,606 |
|
Illinois
|
|
|
600 |
|
|
|
32 |
|
Indiana
|
|
|
5,002 |
|
|
|
3,229 |
|
Kentucky
|
|
|
989 |
|
|
|
527 |
|
Louisiana
|
|
|
12,621 |
|
|
|
1,365 |
|
Massachusetts
|
|
|
44,310 |
|
|
|
11,444 |
|
Michigan
|
|
|
112 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
Minnesota
|
|
|
339 |
|
|
|
173 |
|
Missouri
|
|
|
415 |
|
|
|
17 |
|
New Jersey
|
|
|
747 |
|
|
|
58 |
|
New York
|
|
|
15,751 |
|
|
|
551 |
|
North Carolina
|
|
|
3,464 |
|
|
|
459 |
|
Ohio
|
|
|
2,142 |
|
|
|
151 |
|
South Carolina
|
|
|
1,450 |
|
|
|
671 |
|
Virginia
|
|
|
6,046 |
|
|
|
419 |
|
West Virginia
|
|
|
1,919 |
|
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
119,964 |
|
|
$ |
20,715 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-61
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
REAL ESTATE OWNED BY STATE
(Accounted for Under the Financing Method)
December 31, 2004 (in $000s)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net | |
State |
|
Investment | |
|
|
| |
Connecticut
|
|
$ |
18,938 |
|
Georgia
|
|
|
2,583 |
|
Iowa
|
|
|
973 |
|
Kentucky
|
|
|
64 |
|
Michigan
|
|
|
8,410 |
|
Missouri
|
|
|
3,303 |
|
New Hampshire
|
|
|
2,894 |
|
Ohio
|
|
|
3,241 |
|
Oregon
|
|
|
45,903 |
|
Pennsylvania
|
|
|
2,139 |
|
Rhode Island
|
|
|
745 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
89,193 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-62
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Partners of
American Real Estate Partners, L.P.
We have audited the accompanying supplemental consolidated
balance sheet of American Real Estate Partners, L.P. and
Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004, and the related
supplemental consolidated statements of earnings, changes in
partners equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows
for the year then ended as restated for the acquisition of
TransTexas Gas Corporation discussed in Note 1. These
supplemental consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of the Partnerships management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the supplemental consolidated financial
statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of American Real Estate
Partners, L.P. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004,
and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the
year then ended in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
New York, New York
June 2, 2005
F-63
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Partners
American Real Estate Partners, L.P.:
We have audited the accompanying supplemental consolidated
balance sheet of American Real Estate Partners, L.P. and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003, and the related
supplemental consolidated statements of earnings, changes in
partners equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows
for each of the years in the two-year period ended
December 31, 2003. These supplemental consolidated
financial statements are the responsibility of the
Partnerships management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these supplemental consolidated financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
The supplemental consolidated financial statements give
retroactive effect to the merger of American Real Estate
Partners, L.P. and subsidiaries and TransTexas Gas Corporation
on April 6, 2005, which has been accounted for in a manner
similar to a pooling-of-interests as described in Note 1 to
the supplemental consolidated financial statements. Generally
accepted accounting principles proscribe giving effect to a
consummated business combination accounted for by the
pooling-of-interests method in the financial statements that do
not include the date of consummation. These financial statements
do not extend through the date of consummation. However, they
will become the historical consolidated financial statements of
American Real Estate Partners, L.P. and subsidiaries after
financial statements covering the date of consummation of the
business combination are issued.
In our opinion, the supplemental consolidated financial
statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of American Real Estate
Partners, L.P. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003,
and the results of their operations and their cash flows for
each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31,
2003, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles applicable after financial statements are issued for
a period which includes the date of the consummation of the
business combination.
New York, New York
May 4, 2005
F-64
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In $000s except per unit amounts) | |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
ASSETS |
Current Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 2)
|
|
$ |
1,250,074 |
|
|
$ |
768,918 |
|
|
$ |
504,369 |
|
|
Investment in U.S. government and agency obligations
(Note 4)
|
|
|
68,894 |
|
|
|
96,840 |
|
|
|
52,583 |
|
|
Marketable equity and debt securities (Note 5)
|
|
|
68,497 |
|
|
|
2,248 |
|
|
|
55,826 |
|
|
Due from brokers (Note 6)
|
|
|
147,223 |
|
|
|
123,001 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted cash
|
|
|
28,537 |
|
|
|
19,856 |
|
|
|
15,058 |
|
|
Receivables and other current assets
|
|
|
52,567 |
|
|
|
59,274 |
|
|
|
51,780 |
|
|
Real estate leased to others:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of lease amortization for leases accounted for
under the financing method (Note 8)
|
|
|
3,740 |
|
|
|
3,912 |
|
|
|
5,738 |
|
|
Properties held for sale (Notes 9 and 15)
|
|
|
33,995 |
|
|
|
58,021 |
|
|
|
128,813 |
|
|
Current portion of investment in debt securities of affiliates
(Note 12)
|
|
|
5,429 |
|
|
|
5,429 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of deferred tax asset (Note 23)
|
|
|
2,685 |
|
|
|
2,685 |
|
|
|
2,982 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
1,661,641 |
|
|
|
1,140,184 |
|
|
|
817,149 |
|
Investment in U.S. government and agency obligations
(Note 4)
|
|
|
5,533 |
|
|
|
5,491 |
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
Other investments (Note 7)
|
|
|
244,602 |
|
|
|
245,948 |
|
|
|
50,328 |
|
Land and construction-in-progress (Note 15)
|
|
|
106,000 |
|
|
|
106,537 |
|
|
|
43,459 |
|
Real estate leased to others:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounted for under the financing method (Notes 8, 15 and
16)
|
|
|
75,949 |
|
|
|
85,281 |
|
|
|
131,618 |
|
|
Accounted for under the operating method, net of accumulated
depreciation (Notes 9, 15 and 16)
|
|
|
51,127 |
|
|
|
49,118 |
|
|
|
76,443 |
|
Oil and gas properties, net (Notes 2 and 14)
|
|
|
180,241 |
|
|
|
168,136 |
|
|
|
168,921 |
|
Hotel, casino and resort operating properties, net of
accumulated depreciation:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC
(Notes 10 and 17)
|
|
|
288,890 |
|
|
|
289,360 |
|
|
|
298,703 |
|
|
Hotel and resorts (Notes 9 and 11)
|
|
|
46,041 |
|
|
|
50,132 |
|
|
|
41,526 |
|
Deferred finance costs and other assets, net
|
|
|
24,831 |
|
|
|
21,200 |
|
|
|
4,095 |
|
Long-term portion of investment in debt securities of affiliates
(Note 12)
|
|
|
91,864 |
|
|
|
92,575 |
|
|
|
24,696 |
|
Investment in NEG Holding LLC (Note 14)
|
|
|
97,693 |
|
|
|
87,800 |
|
|
|
69,346 |
|
Equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc. (The Sands Hotel and
Casino)(Note 13)
|
|
|
9,138 |
|
|
|
10,603 |
|
|
|
30,854 |
|
Deferred tax asset (Note 23)
|
|
|
52,147 |
|
|
|
55,824 |
|
|
|
65,445 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,935,697 |
|
|
$ |
2,408,189 |
|
|
$ |
1,831,573 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS EQUITY |
Current Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of mortgages payable (Notes 8, 9 and 16)
|
|
$ |
4,205 |
|
|
$ |
3,700 |
|
|
$ |
4,892 |
|
|
Mortgages on properties held for sale (Notes 9 and 16)
|
|
|
20,372 |
|
|
|
27,477 |
|
|
|
82,861 |
|
|
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities
(Note 20)
|
|
|
96,814 |
|
|
|
95,877 |
|
|
|
55,880 |
|
|
Securities sold not yet purchased (Note 6)
|
|
|
83,750 |
|
|
|
90,674 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other debt due to affiliates (Notes 14 and 17)
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
215,141 |
|
|
|
217,728 |
|
|
|
173,633 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
28,133 |
|
|
|
26,048 |
|
|
|
29,127 |
|
Long-term portion of mortgages payable (Notes 8, 9 and 16)
|
|
|
55,614 |
|
|
|
60,719 |
|
|
|
93,236 |
|
Senior secured notes payable (Note 18)
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Senior unsecured notes payable
81/8%
due 2012 net of unamortized discount of $2,321 and
$2,402 at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(Note 19)
|
|
|
350,679 |
|
|
|
350,598 |
|
|
|
|
|
Senior unsecured notes payable
71/8%
due 2013 (Note 19)
|
|
|
480,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asset retirement obligation (Note 2)
|
|
|
3,999 |
|
|
|
3,930 |
|
|
|
3,477 |
|
Due to affiliates (Notes 14 and 17)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,500 |
|
Preferred limited partnership units:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$10 liquidation preference, 5% cumulative pay-in-kind;
10,400,000 authorized; 10,800,397, 10,286,264 and 9,796,607
issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2005,
December 31, 2004 and 2003 (Note 22)
|
|
|
108,006 |
|
|
|
106,731 |
|
|
|
101,649 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term liabilities
|
|
|
1,241,431 |
|
|
|
763,026 |
|
|
|
254,989 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interest (Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,604 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 3 and 24):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited partners:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depositary units; 47,850,000 authorized; 47,235,484 outstanding
|
|
|
1,383,913 |
|
|
|
1,328,031 |
|
|
|
1,184,870 |
|
|
General partner
|
|
|
107,133 |
|
|
|
111,325 |
|
|
|
220,398 |
|
|
Treasury units at cost:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,137,200 depositary units (Note 28)
|
|
|
(11,921 |
) |
|
|
(11,921 |
) |
|
|
(11,921 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners equity (Notes 2 and 3)
|
|
|
1,479,125 |
|
|
|
1,427,435 |
|
|
|
1,393,347 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,935,697 |
|
|
$ |
2,408,189 |
|
|
$ |
1,831,573 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to supplemental consolidated financial statements.
F-65
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In $000s except unit and per unit amounts) | |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating income (Note 10)
|
|
$ |
82,838 |
|
|
$ |
75,009 |
|
|
$ |
299,981 |
|
|
$ |
262,811 |
|
|
$ |
250,023 |
|
|
Land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
8,279 |
|
|
|
5,014 |
|
|
|
26,591 |
|
|
|
13,265 |
|
|
|
76,024 |
|
|
Interest income on financing leases
|
|
|
1,966 |
|
|
|
2,936 |
|
|
|
9,880 |
|
|
|
13,115 |
|
|
|
14,722 |
|
|
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency obligations
and other investments (Notes 2 and 7)
|
|
|
12,902 |
|
|
|
4,944 |
|
|
|
44,376 |
|
|
|
22,592 |
|
|
|
30,569 |
|
|
Rental income
|
|
|
2,035 |
|
|
|
2,027 |
|
|
|
7,916 |
|
|
|
7,092 |
|
|
|
6,852 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating income (Note 11)
|
|
|
5,563 |
|
|
|
1,335 |
|
|
|
16,211 |
|
|
|
12,376 |
|
|
|
12,921 |
|
|
Oil and gas operating income (Notes 2 and 14)
|
|
|
15,422 |
|
|
|
15,333 |
|
|
|
58,419 |
|
|
|
20,899 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accretion of investment in NEG Holding LLC (Note 14)
|
|
|
9,893 |
|
|
|
7,904 |
|
|
|
34,432 |
|
|
|
30,142 |
|
|
|
32,879 |
|
|
NEG management fee
|
|
|
2,108 |
|
|
|
1,464 |
|
|
|
6,887 |
|
|
|
6,629 |
|
|
|
7,637 |
|
|
Dividend and other income (Notes 5 and 7)
|
|
|
4,206 |
|
|
|
834 |
|
|
|
3,616 |
|
|
|
3,211 |
|
|
|
2,720 |
|
|
Equity in (loss) earnings of GB Holdings, Inc. (Note 13)
|
|
|
(986 |
) |
|
|
(348 |
) |
|
|
(2,113 |
) |
|
|
(3,466 |
) |
|
|
305 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
144,226 |
|
|
|
116,452 |
|
|
|
506,196 |
|
|
|
388,666 |
|
|
|
434,652 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating expenses (Note 10)
|
|
|
57,624 |
|
|
|
54,243 |
|
|
|
227,603 |
|
|
|
216,857 |
|
|
|
217,938 |
|
|
Cost of land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
7,047 |
|
|
|
3,358 |
|
|
|
18,486 |
|
|
|
9,129 |
|
|
|
54,640 |
|
|
Oil and gas operating expense (Notes 2 and 14)
|
|
|
2,866 |
|
|
|
3,858 |
|
|
|
13,816 |
|
|
|
5,028 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and resort operating expenses (Note 11)
|
|
|
5,405 |
|
|
|
1,424 |
|
|
|
12,730 |
|
|
|
8,773 |
|
|
|
10,536 |
|
|
Interest expense (Notes 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 22)
|
|
|
19,265 |
|
|
|
7,191 |
|
|
|
49,669 |
|
|
|
27,057 |
|
|
|
27,297 |
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
16,167 |
|
|
|
18,396 |
|
|
|
68,291 |
|
|
|
40,571 |
|
|
|
23,646 |
|
|
General and administrative expenses (Note 3)
|
|
|
7,610 |
|
|
|
4,364 |
|
|
|
20,952 |
|
|
|
14,081 |
|
|
|
14,134 |
|
|
Property expenses
|
|
|
952 |
|
|
|
1,085 |
|
|
|
4,340 |
|
|
|
4,472 |
|
|
|
3,862 |
|
|
Provision for losses on real estate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,150 |
|
|
|
750 |
|
|
|
3,212 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
116,936 |
|
|
|
93,919 |
|
|
|
419,037 |
|
|
|
326,718 |
|
|
|
355,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
27,290 |
|
|
|
22,533 |
|
|
|
87,159 |
|
|
|
61,948 |
|
|
|
79,387 |
|
Other gains and (losses):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain (loss) on sale of other assets
|
|
|
(180 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
1,680 |
|
|
|
(1,503 |
) |
|
|
(353 |
) |
|
Gain on sale of marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,857 |
|
|
|
40,159 |
|
|
|
2,607 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities sold short (Note 6)
|
|
|
21,704 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in fair market value of derivative contract
|
|
|
(9,813 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc.
(Note 13)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-66
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In $000s except unit and per unit amounts) | |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
Write-down of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments (Note 5)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,759 |
) |
|
|
(8,476 |
) |
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate (Note 15)
|
|
|
186 |
|
|
|
6,047 |
|
|
|
5,262 |
|
|
|
7,121 |
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
|
Loss on limited partnership interests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,750 |
) |
|
Severance tax refund
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,468 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interest (Notes 10 and 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(39 |
) |
|
|
(812 |
) |
|
|
(1,266 |
) |
|
|
(1,943 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
|
|
|
39,187 |
|
|
|
57,394 |
|
|
|
98,697 |
|
|
|
49,148 |
|
|
|
73,855 |
|
|
Income tax (expense) benefit (Note 23)
|
|
|
(4,782 |
) |
|
|
(5,966 |
) |
|
|
(17,326 |
) |
|
|
16,750 |
|
|
|
(10,096 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
|
34,405 |
|
|
|
51,428 |
|
|
|
81,371 |
|
|
|
65,898 |
|
|
|
63,759 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discontinued operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
957 |
|
|
|
3,218 |
|
|
|
7,500 |
|
|
|
7,653 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
18,723 |
|
|
|
6,929 |
|
|
|
75,197 |
|
|
|
3,353 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
19,680 |
|
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
82,697 |
|
|
|
11,006 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
$ |
54,085 |
|
|
$ |
61,575 |
|
|
$ |
164,068 |
|
|
$ |
76,904 |
|
|
$ |
70,696 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings attributable to (Note 1):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited partners
|
|
$ |
58,228 |
|
|
$ |
57,608 |
|
|
$ |
152,507 |
|
|
$ |
59,360 |
|
|
$ |
63,168 |
|
|
General partner
|
|
|
(4,143 |
) |
|
|
3,967 |
|
|
|
11,561 |
|
|
|
17,544 |
|
|
|
7,528 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
54,085 |
|
|
$ |
61,575 |
|
|
$ |
164,068 |
|
|
$ |
76,904 |
|
|
$ |
70,696 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings per limited partnership unit (Notes 2 and 21):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
0.84 |
|
|
$ |
1.03 |
|
|
$ |
1.55 |
|
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
0.42 |
|
|
|
0.22 |
|
|
|
1.76 |
|
|
|
0.24 |
|
|
|
0.15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per LP unit
|
|
$ |
1.26 |
|
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
$ |
3.31 |
|
|
$ |
1.24 |
|
|
$ |
1.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average limited partnership units outstanding
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
0.81 |
|
|
$ |
0.93 |
|
|
$ |
1.48 |
|
|
$ |
0.94 |
|
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
$ |
0.39 |
|
|
|
0.19 |
|
|
|
1.57 |
|
|
|
0.19 |
|
|
|
0.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per LP unit
|
|
$ |
1.20 |
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
$ |
3.05 |
|
|
$ |
1.13 |
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average limited partnership units and equivalent
partnership units outstanding
|
|
|
49,857,622 |
|
|
|
52,499,303 |
|
|
|
51,542,312 |
|
|
|
54,489,943 |
|
|
|
56,466,698 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to supplemental consolidated financial statements.
F-67
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN
PARTNERS
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005, (Unaudited)
and
Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited Partners Equity | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General | |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners | |
|
|
|
Held in Treasury | |
|
Total | |
|
|
Equity | |
|
Depositary | |
|
Preferred | |
|
| |
|
Partners | |
|
|
(Deficit) | |
|
Units | |
|
Units | |
|
Amounts | |
|
Units | |
|
Equity | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In $000s) | |
Balance, December 31, 2001
|
|
$ |
58,846 |
|
|
$ |
996,701 |
|
|
$ |
92,198 |
|
|
$ |
(11,921 |
) |
|
$ |
1,137 |
|
|
$ |
1,135,824 |
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
|
7,528 |
|
|
|
63,168 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
70,696 |
|
|
Reclassification of unrealized loss on sale of debt securities
|
|
|
211 |
|
|
|
10,384 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,595 |
|
|
Adjustment to reverse unrealized loss on investment securities
reclassified to notes receivable
|
|
|
131 |
|
|
|
6,451 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,582 |
|
|
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale
|
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
(237 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(242 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
7,865 |
|
|
|
79,766 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
87,631 |
|
|
Net adjustment for acquisition of minority interest
(Note 10)
|
|
|
21,151 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,151 |
|
|
Pay-in-kind distribution (Note 22)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,610 |
) |
|
|
4,610 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital contribution to American Casino (Note 10)
|
|
|
831 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
831 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2002
|
|
|
88,693 |
|
|
|
1,071,857 |
|
|
|
96,808 |
|
|
|
(11,921 |
) |
|
|
1,137 |
|
|
|
1,245,437 |
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
|
17,544 |
|
|
|
59,360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
76,904 |
|
|
Reclassification of unrealized loss on sale of debt securities
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
746 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
761 |
|
|
Net unrealized gains on securities available for sale
|
|
|
183 |
|
|
|
8,991 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,174 |
|
|
Sale of marketable equity securities available for sale
|
|
|
(6 |
) |
|
|
(274 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(280 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
17,736 |
|
|
|
68,823 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
86,559 |
|
|
Pay-in-kind distribution (Note 22)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,391 |
) |
|
|
2,391 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance related to
book-tax differences existing at time of bankruptcy
(Note 23)
|
|
|
524 |
|
|
|
46,581 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
47,105 |
|
|
Capital distribution (Note 10)
|
|
|
(2,808 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,808 |
) |
|
Reclassification of Preferred LP units to liabilities
(Note 22)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(99,199 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(99,199 |
) |
|
Net adjustment for TransTexas acquisition (Note 14)
|
|
|
116,253 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
116,253 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2003
|
|
|
220,398 |
|
|
|
1,184,870 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,921 |
) |
|
|
1,137 |
|
|
|
1,393,347 |
|
F-68
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN
PARTNERS
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (Continued)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005, (Unaudited)
and
Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited Partners Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners | |
|
|
|
Held in Treasury | |
|
Total | |
|
|
Equity | |
|
Depositary | |
|
Preferred |
|
| |
|
Partners | |
|
|
(Deficit) | |
|
Units | |
|
Units |
|
Amounts | |
|
Units | |
|
Equity | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In $000s) | |
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
|
11,561 |
|
|
|
152,507 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
164,068 |
|
|
Reclassification of unrealized gains on marketable securities
sold
|
|
|
(190 |
) |
|
|
(9,378 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,568 |
) |
|
Net unrealized gains on securities available for sale
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
32 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
11,372 |
|
|
|
143,161 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
154,533 |
|
|
Capital distribution from American Casino (Note 10)
|
|
|
(17,916 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(17,916 |
) |
|
Capital contribution to American Casino (Note 10)
|
|
|
22,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,800 |
|
|
Arizona Charlies acquisition (Note 10)
|
|
|
(125,900 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(125,900 |
) |
|
Distribution Change in deferred tax asset related to acquisition
of Arizona Charlies
|
|
|
2,490 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,490 |
|
|
Distribution to General Partner relating to TransTexas
purchase of minority interest and treasury shares (Note 14)
|
|
|
(1,919 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,919 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2004
|
|
|
111,325 |
|
|
|
1,328,031 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,921 |
) |
|
|
1,137 |
|
|
|
1,427,435 |
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
|
(4,143 |
) |
|
|
58,228 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54,085 |
|
|
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale
|
|
|
(49 |
) |
|
|
(2,346 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,395 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
(4,192 |
) |
|
|
55,882 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
51,690 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 2005 (unaudited)
|
|
$ |
107,133 |
|
|
$ |
1,383,913 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(11,921 |
) |
|
$ |
1,137 |
|
|
$ |
1,479,125 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at March 31,
2005, December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 was ($2,517),
($122), $9,174 and ($242), respectively.
See notes to supplemental consolidated financial statements.
F-69
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
34,405 |
|
|
$ |
51,428 |
|
|
$ |
81,371 |
|
|
$ |
65,898 |
|
|
$ |
63,759 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by
operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
16,099 |
|
|
|
18,316 |
|
|
|
67,959 |
|
|
|
41,173 |
|
|
|
23,646 |
|
|
Change in fair market value of derivative contracts
|
|
|
9,813 |
|
|
|
2,050 |
|
|
|
1,659 |
|
|
|
(373 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Note discount amortization
|
|
|
26 |
|
|
|
71 |
|
|
|
281 |
|
|
|
95 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
69 |
|
|
|
80 |
|
|
|
332 |
|
|
|
96 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred LP interest expense
|
|
|
1,286 |
|
|
|
1,225 |
|
|
|
5,082 |
|
|
|
2,450 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sale of marketable equity securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,857 |
) |
|
|
(40,159 |
) |
|
|
(2,607 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized (gains) losses on securities sold short
|
|
|
(21,704 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,619 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
(186 |
) |
|
|
(6,047 |
) |
|
|
(5,262 |
) |
|
|
(7,121 |
) |
|
|
(8,990 |
) |
|
Loss on limited partnership interests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,750 |
|
|
Loss (gain) on sale of assets
|
|
|
180 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
(1,584 |
) |
|
|
1,511 |
|
|
|
353 |
|
|
Provision for loss on real estate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,150 |
|
|
|
750 |
|
|
|
3,212 |
|
|
Write-down of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,759 |
|
|
|
8,476 |
|
|
Minority interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39 |
|
|
|
812 |
|
|
|
1,266 |
|
|
|
1,943 |
|
|
Equity in losses (earnings) of GB Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
986 |
|
|
|
348 |
|
|
|
2,113 |
|
|
|
3,466 |
|
|
|
(305 |
) |
|
Deferred gain amortization
|
|
|
(510 |
) |
|
|
(510 |
) |
|
|
(2,038 |
) |
|
|
(2,038 |
) |
|
|
(2,038 |
) |
|
Accretion of investment in NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
(9,893 |
) |
|
|
(7,904 |
) |
|
|
(34,432 |
) |
|
|
(30,142 |
) |
|
|
(32,879 |
) |
|
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
|
|
|
3,678 |
|
|
|
1,412 |
|
|
|
14,296 |
|
|
|
(22,256 |
) |
|
|
9,785 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease (increase) in receivables and other assets
|
|
|
5,639 |
|
|
|
(8,414 |
) |
|
|
(10,442 |
) |
|
|
3,762 |
|
|
|
2,944 |
|
|
Increase in due from brokers
|
|
|
(2,518 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(123,001 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease (increase) in land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
5,950 |
|
|
|
(455 |
) |
|
|
(1,626 |
) |
|
|
(4,106 |
) |
|
|
24,215 |
|
|
Increase in restricted cash
|
|
|
(8,682 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,798 |
) |
|
|
(13,095 |
) |
|
|
|
|
F-70
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
FLOWS (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and
other liabilities
|
|
|
1,404 |
|
|
|
13,046 |
|
|
|
96,280 |
|
|
|
(38,346 |
) |
|
|
271 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by continuing operations
|
|
|
36,042 |
|
|
|
35,832 |
|
|
|
89,212 |
|
|
|
20,142 |
|
|
|
98,142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
19,680 |
|
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
82,697 |
|
|
|
11,006 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
31 |
|
|
|
210 |
|
|
|
1,244 |
|
|
|
5,129 |
|
|
|
4,464 |
|
|
Net gain from property transactions
|
|
|
(18,723 |
) |
|
|
(6,929 |
) |
|
|
(75,197 |
) |
|
|
(3,353 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by discontinued operations
|
|
|
988 |
|
|
|
3,428 |
|
|
|
8,744 |
|
|
|
12,782 |
|
|
|
11,401 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
37,030 |
|
|
|
39,260 |
|
|
|
97,956 |
|
|
|
32,924 |
|
|
|
109,543 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash related to combination of TransTexas accounted for as a
pooling of interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,312 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,942 |
|
|
|
(28,491 |
) |
|
|
(23,200 |
) |
|
Repayments of mezzanine loans included in other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
49,130 |
|
|
|
12,200 |
|
|
|
23,000 |
|
|
Decrease in mortgages and notes receivable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
351 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net proceeds from the sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
4,650 |
|
|
|
11,346 |
|
|
|
16,790 |
|
|
|
15,290 |
|
|
|
20,513 |
|
|
Proceeds from sale of other assets
|
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
64 |
|
|
|
3,779 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal payments received on leases accounted for under the
financing method
|
|
|
908 |
|
|
|
1,112 |
|
|
|
4,219 |
|
|
|
5,310 |
|
|
|
5,941 |
|
|
Principal payments received on investments in debt securities of
affiliates
|
|
|
2,700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of debt securities included in other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(245,166 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of debt securities of affiliates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(65,500 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of Atlantic Holdings debt included in debt securities
due from affiliates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(36,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of Arizona Charlies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(125,900 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-71
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
FLOWS (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions to hotel, casino and resort operating property
|
|
|
(4,781 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(16,203 |
) |
|
|
(32,911 |
) |
|
|
(21,715 |
) |
|
Acquisition of hotel and resort operating property
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,492 |
) |
|
|
(16,463 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions of rental real estate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14,583 |
) |
|
|
(14,583 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(18,226 |
) |
|
Acquisition of land and construction in progress
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(61,845 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions to rental real estate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(166 |
) |
|
|
(18 |
) |
|
|
(413 |
) |
|
|
(181 |
) |
|
Additions to oil and gas operating property
|
|
|
(21,071 |
) |
|
|
(6,106 |
) |
|
|
(47,528 |
) |
|
|
(633 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease (increase) in investment in U.S. Government and
Agency Obligations (Note 2)
|
|
|
27,903 |
|
|
|
(61,077 |
) |
|
|
(40,757 |
) |
|
|
274,478 |
|
|
|
(22,410 |
) |
|
Increase in marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
(66,250 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(45,140 |
) |
|
|
(4,415 |
) |
|
Proceeds from sale of marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64,471 |
|
|
|
90,614 |
|
|
|
3,843 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in note receivable from affiliate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of minority interest in TransTexas
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,136 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in minority interest in Stratosphere Corp.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(44,744 |
) |
|
Decrease in investment in Stratosphere Corp.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
788 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in NEG, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(148,101 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Guaranteed payment from NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,979 |
|
|
|
18,229 |
|
|
|
21,653 |
|
|
Priority distribution from NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,506 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in due to affiliate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(68,491 |
) |
|
Increase in restricted cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(219,313 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(50 |
) |
|
|
(194 |
) |
|
|
560 |
|
|
|
197 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities from
continuing operations
|
|
|
(55,922 |
) |
|
|
(225,443 |
) |
|
|
(490,840 |
) |
|
|
380,827 |
|
|
|
(132,078 |
) |
Cash flows from investing activities from discontinued
operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net proceeds from the sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
36,582 |
|
|
|
7,392 |
|
|
|
134,789 |
|
|
|
5,336 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
|
|
|
(19,340 |
) |
|
|
(218,051 |
) |
|
|
(356,051 |
) |
|
|
386,163 |
|
|
|
(132,078 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-72
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
FLOWS (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to members
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(17,916 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Members contribution
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contributions to American Casino
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
598 |
|
|
Debt:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayment of credit facilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,904 |
) |
|
|
(5,000 |
) |
|
|
Proceeds from credit facility
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,780 |
|
|
|
17,220 |
|
|
|
Proceeds from Senior Notes Payable
|
|
|
480,000 |
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
565,409 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in due to affiliates
|
|
|
(6,602 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(24,925 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from mortgages payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
12,700 |
|
|
|
Payments on mortgages payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,837 |
) |
|
|
(462 |
) |
|
|
Periodic principal payments
|
|
|
(1,598 |
) |
|
|
(3,721 |
) |
|
|
(14,613 |
) |
|
|
(15,297 |
) |
|
|
(7,198 |
) |
|
|
Debt issuance costs
|
|
|
(8,334 |
) |
|
|
(7,515 |
) |
|
|
(18,111 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
463,466 |
|
|
|
203,764 |
|
|
|
522,644 |
|
|
|
5,742 |
|
|
|
18,100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
481,156 |
|
|
|
24,973 |
|
|
|
264,549 |
|
|
|
424,829 |
|
|
|
(4,435 |
) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
|
|
|
768,918 |
|
|
|
517,464 |
|
|
|
504,369 |
|
|
|
79,540 |
|
|
|
83,975 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
|
|
$ |
1,250,074 |
|
|
$ |
542,437 |
|
|
$ |
768,918 |
|
|
$ |
504,369 |
|
|
$ |
79,540 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized
|
|
$ |
9,612 |
|
|
$ |
5,667 |
|
|
$ |
48,015 |
|
|
$ |
65,253 |
|
|
$ |
37,176 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification of real estate to operating lease
|
|
$ |
3,068 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
5,065 |
|
|
$ |
13,403 |
|
|
Reclassification from hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,395 |
) |
|
|
(6,428 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification of real estate from financing lease
|
|
|
(358 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,920 |
) |
|
|
(5,065 |
) |
|
|
(13,503 |
) |
|
Reclassification of real estate from operating lease
|
|
|
(411 |
) |
|
|
(14,353 |
) |
|
|
(38,452 |
) |
|
|
(126,263 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification of real estate to property held for sale
|
|
|
716 |
|
|
|
20,748 |
|
|
|
46,800 |
|
|
|
126,263 |
|
|
|
100 |
|
F-73
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
FLOWS (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification of real estate from properties held for sale
|
|
|
(3,015 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,453 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Decrease in deferred income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,565 |
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in real estate accounted for under the operating method
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
888 |
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification from marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,494 |
) |
Reclassification from receivable and other assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,631 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Reclassification to other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,631 |
|
|
|
20,494 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net unrealized (losses) gains on securities available for sale
|
|
$ |
(2,394 |
) |
|
$ |
2,378 |
|
|
$ |
33 |
|
|
$ |
9,174 |
|
|
$ |
(242 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in equity and debt securities
|
|
$ |
805 |
|
|
$ |
300 |
|
|
$ |
1,740 |
|
|
$ |
1,200 |
|
|
$ |
2,890 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contribution of note from NEG Holding LLC
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
10,940 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in tax asset related to acquisition
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
2,490 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to supplemental consolidated financial statements.
F-74
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002
|
|
1. |
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation |
American Real Estate Partners, L.P. and its subsidiaries (the
Company or AREP) are engaged in the
following operating businesses: (1) rental real estate;
(2) hotel, casino and resort operations; (3) land,
house and condominium development; (4) participation in and
ownership of oil and gas operating properties; and
(5) investment in securities, including investment in other
entities and marketable equity and debt securities.
As a result of the Companys expansion into non-real estate
businesses, the Company has changed the presentation of its 2005
and 2004 Consolidated Balance Sheets to a classified basis. The
2003 Consolidated Balance Sheet has been reclassified to conform
to the 2005 and 2004 presentation.
On July 1, 1987, American Real Estate Holdings Limited
Partnership (the Subsidiary or AREH), in
connection with an exchange offer (the Exchange),
entered into merger agreements with American Real Estate
Partners, L.P. and each of thirteen separate limited
partnerships (collectively, the Predecessor
Partnerships), pursuant to which the Subsidiary acquired
all the assets, subject to the liabilities of the Predecessor
Partnerships.
By virtue of the Exchange, the Subsidiary owns the assets,
subject to the liabilities, of the Predecessor Partnerships. The
Company owns a 99% limited partner interest in AREH. AREH, the
operating partnership, was formed to hold the investments of and
conduct the business operations of the Company. Substantially
all of the assets and liabilities of the Company are owned by
AREH and substantially all operations are conducted through
AREH. American Property Investors, Inc. (the General
Partner) owns a 1% general partner interest in both the
Subsidiary and the Company, representing an aggregate 1.99%
general partner interest in the Company and the Subsidiary. The
General Partner is owned and controlled by Mr. Carl C.
Icahn (Icahn or Mr. Icahn).
On August 16, 1996, the Company amended its Partnership
Agreement to permit non-real estate related acquisitions and
investments to enhance unitholder value and further diversify
its assets. Under the Amendment, investments may include equity
and debt securities of domestic and foreign issuers. The portion
of the Companys assets invested in any one type of
security or any single issuer are not limited.
The Company will conduct its activities in such a manner so as
not to be deemed an investment company under the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act). Generally, this
means that no more than 40% of the Companys total assets
will be invested in investment securities, as such term is
defined in the 1940 Act. In addition, the Company does not
intend to invest in securities as its primary business and will
structure its investments to continue to be taxed as a
partnership rather than as a corporation under the applicable
publicly traded partnership rules of the Internal Revenue Code.
As of May 1, 2005, affiliates of the General Partner owned
9,346,044 Preferred Units, or 86.5%, and 39,896,836 Depositary
Units or 86.5%.
TransTexas Acquisition. On April 6, 2005, AREP Oil
and Gas LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired
TransTexas Gas Corporation (TransTexas) from an
entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn for $180.0 million in
cash. TransTexas is considered a company under common control.
Accordingly, the accompanying supplemental consolidated
financial statements and footnotes include the assets and
operations of TransTexas during the period of common control,
commencing September 1, 2003. For the three months ended
March 31, 2005 (unaudited), the year ended
December 31, 2004 and the 4 months ended
December 31, 2003 TransTexas revenue (in thousands)
was approximately $15,457, $59,056 and $21,058, respectively.
For the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited), the
year ended December 31, 2004 and the 4 months ended
December 31, 2003 TransTexas net (loss) income was
approximately ($5,325),
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
$3,095 and $6,880, respectively. Earnings (loss) prior to the
acquisition have been allocated to the General Partner. (See
notes 3 and 14.)
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial
statements include the accounts of AREP and its majority-owned
subsidiaries in which control can be exercised. The Company is
considered to have control if it has a direct or indirect
ability to make decisions about an entitys activities
through voting or similar rights. The Company uses the guidance
set forth in AICPA Statement of Position No. 78-9,
Accounting for Investments in Real Estate Ventures, with
respect to its investments in partnerships and limited liability
companies. In addition, the Company uses the guidance of FASB
Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003),
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, or
FIN 46R, whereby an interest in a variable interest entity
where the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary would
be consolidated. The Company is not deemed to be the primary
beneficiary, as defined, with respect to National Energy Group,
Inc.s (NEG) investment in NEG Holding, LLC
(Holding LLC). The Company accounts for its residual
equity investment in Holding LLC in accordance with APB 18
(See Note 14). All material intercompany balances and
transactions are eliminated.
Investments in affiliated companies determined to be voting
interest entities in which AREP owns between 20% and 50%, and
therefore exercises significant influence, but which it does not
control, are accounted for using the equity method. The Company
accounts for its 36% interest in GB Holdings on the equity
basis.
In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
assets transferred between entities under common control are
accounted for at historical costs similar to a pooling of
interests, and the financial statements of previously separate
companies for periods prior to the acquisition are restated on a
combined basis.
All adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are
necessary to fairly present the results for the interim period
have been made.
Net Earnings Per Limited Partnership Unit. Basic earnings
per LP Unit are based on net earnings as adjusted prior to the
July 1, 2003, preferred pay-in-kind distribution to
Preferred Unitholders. The resulting net earnings available for
limited partners are divided by the weighted average number of
depositary limited partnership units outstanding.
Diluted earnings per LP Unit uses net earnings attributable to
limited partner interests, as adjusted after July 1, 2003
for the preferred pay-in-kind distributions as the numerator
with the denominator based on the weighted average number of
units and equivalent units outstanding. The Preferred Units are
considered to be equivalent units. The number of limited
partnership units used in the calculation of diluted income per
limited partnership unit increased as follows: 3,759,338,
6,401,019, 5,444,028, 8,391,659, and 10,368,414 limited
partnership units for the three months ended March 31, 2005
and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002, respectively, to reflect the effects of the
dilutive preferred units.
For accounting purposes, NEGs earnings prior to the NEG
acquisition in October 2003, Arizona Charlies
earnings prior to its acquisition in May 2004 and
TransTexas earnings prior to its acquisition in
April 2005 have been allocated to the General Partner and
therefore excluded from the computation of basic and diluted
earnings per limited partnership unit.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. The Company considers
short-term investments, which are highly liquid with original
maturities of three months or less at date of purchase, to be
cash equivalents. Included in cash and cash equivalents at
March 31, 2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004 and 2003
are investments in government-backed securities of approximately
$1,105,289,000, $658,534,000 and $378,000,000, respectively.
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Restricted Cash. Restricted Cash consists of funds held
by third parties in connection with tax free property exchanges
pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 1031.
Marketable Equity and Debt Securities, Investment in
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations and Other
Investments. Investments in equity and debt securities are
classified as either trading, held-to-maturity or available for
sale for accounting purposes. Trading securities are valued at
quoted market value at each balance sheet date with the
unrealized gains or losses reflected in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings. Investments in U.S. Government and
Agency Obligations are classified as available for sale.
Available for sale securities are carried at fair value on the
balance sheet of the Company. Unrealized holding gains and
losses are excluded from earnings and reported as a separate
component of Partners Equity and when sold are
reclassified out of Partners Equity based on specific
identification. Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at
amortized cost.
A decline in the market value of any held-to-maturity or
available for sale security below cost that is deemed to be
other than temporary results in a reduction in carrying amount
to fair value. The impairment is charged to earnings and a new
cost basis for the security is established. Dividend income is
recorded when declared and interest income is recognized when
earned.
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Oil and Natural Gas Properties |
The Company utilizes the full cost method of accounting for its
crude oil and natural gas properties. Under the full cost
method, all productive and nonproductive costs incurred in
connection with the acquisition, exploration and development of
crude oil and natural gas reserves are capitalized and amortized
on the units-of-production method based upon total proved
reserves. The costs of unproven properties are excluded from the
amortization calculation until the individual properties are
evaluated and a determination is made as to whether reserves
exist. Conveyances of properties, including gains or losses on
abandonments of properties, are treated as adjustments to the
cost of crude oil and natural gas properties, with no gain or
loss recognized.
Under the full cost method, the net book value of oil and
natural gas properties, less related deferred income taxes, may
not exceed the estimated after-tax future net revenues from
proved oil and natural gas properties, discounted at
10% per year (the ceiling limitation). In arriving at
estimated future net revenues, estimated lease operating
expenses, development costs, abandonment costs, and certain
production related and ad-valorem taxes are deducted. In
calculating future net revenues, prices and costs in effect at
the time of the calculation are held constant indefinitely,
except for changes, which are fixed and determinable by existing
contracts. The net book value is compared to the ceiling
limitation on a quarterly basis.
The Company has not capitalized internal costs or interest with
respect to its oil and gas activities.
The Company is subject to extensive federal, state, and local
environmental laws and regulations. These laws, which are
constantly changing, regulate the discharge of materials into
the environment and may require the Company to remove or
mitigate the environment effects of the disposal or release of
petroleum or chemical substances at various sites. Environmental
expenditures are expensed or capitalized depending on their
future economic benefit. Expenditures that relate to an existing
condition caused by past operations and that have no future
economic benefits are expensed. Liabilities for expenditures of
a noncapital nature are recorded when environmental assessment
and/or remediation is probable, and the costs can be reasonably
estimated.
The Companys operations are subject to all of the risks
inherent in oil and natural gas exploration, drilling, and
production. These hazards can result in substantial losses to
the Company due to personal injury and loss of life, severe
damage to and destruction of property and equipment, pollution
or environmental damage, or suspension or operations. The
Company maintains insurance of various types customary in the
industry to cover its operations and believes it is insured
prudently against certain of these risks. In addition, the
Company maintains operators extra expense coverage that
provides coverage for the care, custody and
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NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
controls of wells drilled by the Company. The Companys
insurance does not cover every potential risk associated with
the drilling and production of oil and natural gas. As a prudent
operator, the Company does maintain levels of insurance
customary in the industry to limit its financial exposure in the
event of a substantial environmental claim resulting from sudden
and accidental discharges. However, 100% coverage is not
maintained. The occurrence of a significant adverse event, the
risks of which are not fully covered by insurance, could have a
material adverse effect on the Companys financial
condition and results of operations. Moreover, no assurance can
be given that the Company will be able to maintain adequate
insurance in the future at rates it considers reasonable. The
Company believes that it operates in compliance with government
regulations and in accordance with safety standards which meet
or exceed industry standards.
a. The Company accounts for secured bank debt acquired at a
discount for which the Company believes it is not probable that
the undiscounted future cash collection will be sufficient to
recover the face amount of the loan and constructive interest
utilizing the cost recovery method in accordance with Practice
Bulletin 6, Amortization of Discounts on Certain
Acquired Loans. For secured bank debt acquired at a
discount where recovery is probable, the Company amortizes the
discount on the loan over the period in which the payments are
probable of collection, only if the amounts are reasonably
estimable and the ultimate collectibility of the acquisition
amount of the loan and the discount is probable. The Company
evaluates collectibility for every loan at each balance sheet
date.
SOP 03-03, Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt
Securities Acquired in a Transfer, which is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2004, limits the
yield that may be accreted to the excess of the Companys
estimate of undiscounted cash flows expected to be collected
over the Companys initial investment in a loan. The
Company does not expect that the adoption of this SOP will have
a significant impact on its financial statements.
b. The Company has generally not recognized any profit in
connection with the property sales in which certain purchase
money mortgages receivable were taken back. Such profits are
being deferred and will be recognized when the principal
balances on the purchase money mortgages are received.
c. The Company has provided development financing for
certain real estate projects. The security for these loans is
either a second mortgage or a pledge of the developers
ownership interest in the properties. Such loans are subordinate
to construction financing and are generally referred to as
mezzanine loans. Generally, interest is not paid periodically
but is due at maturity or earlier from unit sales or refinancing
proceeds. The Company defers recognition of interest income on
mezzanine loans pending receipt of all principal payments.
Income Taxes. No provision has been made for federal,
state or local income taxes on the results of operations
generated by partnership activities, as such taxes are the
responsibility of the partners. American Entertainment
Properties Corp., the parent of American Casino &
Entertainment Properties LLC (American Casino),
TransTexas, and NEG, the Companys corporate subsidiaries,
account for their income taxes under the asset and liability
method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for
the future tax consequences attributable to differences between
the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss
and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to
apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect
on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates
is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date.
For income tax purposes, the taxable income or loss of
TransTexas and its subsidiaries is included in the consolidated
income tax return of the Starfire Holding Corp.
(Starfire) controlled group. TransTexas and its
subsidiaries entered into a tax allocation agreement with
Starfire that provides for payments of tax liabilities to
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Starfire, calculated as if TransTexas and its subsidiaries filed
a consolidated income tax return separate from the Starfire
controlled group. Additionally, the agreement provides for
payments from Starfire to TransTexas and its subsidiaries for
any previously paid tax liabilities that are reduced as a result
of subsequent determinations by any governmental authority, or
as a result of any tax losses or credits that are allowed to be
carried back to prior years.
Leases. The Company leases to others substantially all
its real property under long-term net leases and accounts for
these leases in accordance with the provisions of Financial
Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 13,
Accounting for Leases, as amended. This Statement
sets forth specific criteria for determining whether a lease is
to be accounted for as a financing lease or an operating lease.
Financing Method. Under this method, minimum lease
payments to be received plus the estimated value of the property
at the end of the lease are considered the gross investment in
the lease. Unearned income, representing the difference between
gross investment and actual cost of the leased property, is
amortized to income over the lease term so as to produce a
constant periodic rate of return on the net investment in the
lease.
Operating Method. Under this method, revenue is
recognized as rentals become due and expenses (including
depreciation) are charged to operations as incurred.
Properties. Properties held for investment, other than
those accounted for under the financing method, are carried at
cost less accumulated depreciation unless declines in the values
of the properties are considered other than temporary, at which
time the property is written down to net realizable value. A
property is classified as held for sale at the time management
determines that the criteria in SFAS 144 have been met.
Properties held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or net
realizable value. Such properties are no longer depreciated and
their operations are included in discontinued operations. As a
result of the reclassification of certain real estate to
properties held for sale during the three months ended
March 31, 2005 (unaudited) income and expenses of such
properties are reclassified to discontinued operations for all
prior periods. If management determines that a property
classified as held for sale no longer meets the criteria in
SFAS 144, the property is reclassified as held for use.
Depreciation. Depreciation is principally computed using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the
particular property or property components, which range from 3
to 45 years.
Use of Estimates. Management has made a number of
estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets
and liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial
statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The more significant estimates include the valuation of
(1) long-lived assets; (2) mortgages and notes
receivable; (3) marketable equity and debt securities and
other investments; (4) costs to complete for land, house
and condominium developments; (5) gaming-related liability
and loyalty programs; and (6) deferred tax assets.
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Revenue and Expense Recognition |
1. Revenue from real estate sales and related costs are
recognized at the time of closing primarily by specific
identification. The Company follows the guidelines for profit
recognition set forth by Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards Board (FASB) Statement No. 66, Accounting for
Sales of Real Estate.
2. Casino revenues and promotional allowances
The Company recognizes revenues in accordance with industry
practice. Casino revenue is the net win from gaming activities
(the difference between gaming wins and losses). Casino revenues
are net of accruals for anticipated payouts of progressive and
certain other slot machine jackpots. Revenues include the retail
value of rooms, food and beverage and other items that are
provided to customers on a complimentary basis. A corresponding
amount is deducted as promotional
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NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
allowances. Hotel and restaurant revenue is recognized when
services are performed. The cost of such complimentaries is
included in Hotel and casino operating expenses.
The Company also rewards customers, through the use of loyalty
programs with points based on amounts wagered, that can be
redeemed for a specified period of time for cash. The Company
deducts the cash incentive amounts from casino revenue.
3. Sales, advertising and promotion These costs
are expensed as incurred and were approximately
$6.9 million, $6.3 million, $28.8 million,
$22.9 million and $18.1 million in the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years
ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
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Natural Gas Production Imbalances |
The Company accounts for natural gas production imbalances using
the sales method, whereby the Company recognized revenue on all
natural gas sold to its customers notwithstanding the fact its
ownership may be less than 100% of the natural gas sold.
Liabilities are recorded by the Company for imbalances greater
than the Companys proportionate share of remaining natural
gas reserves. The Company had no gas balancing liabilities as of
March 31, 2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004 and 2003.
From time to time, the Company enters into commodity price swap
agreements (the Hedge Agreements) to reduce its exposure to
price risk in the spot market for natural gas and oil. The
Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 133 (SFAS 133), Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities, which was amended by
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 138,
Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain
Hedging Activities. These pronouncements established
accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments
and for hedging activities, which generally require recognition
of all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the
balance sheet at their fair value. The accounting for changes in
fair value depends on the intended use of the derivative and its
resulting designation.
The following is a summary of natural gas and oil contracts
entered into with Shell Trading (US) Company as of
March 31, 2005 (unaudited).
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5.44 |
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5.34 |
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5.25 |
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5.90 |
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28.72 |
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31.90 |
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42.50 |
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46.00 |
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6.00 |
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8.35 |
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44.50 |
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48.00 |
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6.05 |
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7.30 |
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41.65 |
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45.25 |
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7.25 |
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The Company has elected not to designate these instruments as
hedges for accounting purposes, accordingly both realized and
unrealized gains and losses are included in oil and natural gas
sales. The following summarizes the Companys realized and
unrealized gains and losses.
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A liability of $11,471,607, $1,658,808 and $0 was recorded at
March 31, 2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004 and
2003, respectively, representing the market value of the
Companys derivatives.
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Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations |
The Company accounts for its asset retirement obligations under
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143
(SFAS 143), Accounting for Asset Retirement
Obligations. SFAS 143 provides accounting requirements
for costs associated with legal obligations to retire tangible,
long-lived assets. Under SFAS 143, an asset retirement
obligation is needed at fair value in the period in which it is
incurred by increasing the carrying amount for the related
long-lived asset. In each subsequent period, the liability is
accreted to its present value and the capitalized cost is
depreciated over the useful life of the related asset.
The Companys asset retirement obligation represents
expected future costs to plug and abandon its wells, dismantle
facilities, and reclamate sites at the end of the related
assets useful lives. The following information reflects
activity related to the Companys asset retirement
obligation for the three months ended March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004 and
2003 (in thousands):
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3,930 |
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3,477 |
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3,375 |
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3,930 |
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Land and Construction-in-Progress. These costs are
stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Interest is
capitalized on expenditures for long-term projects until a
salable condition is reached. The capitalization rate is based
on the interest rate on specific borrowings to fund the projects.
Investment in NEG Holding LLC. Due to the substantial
uncertainty that the Company will receive any distribution above
the priority and guaranteed payment amounts, the Company
accounts for its investment in Holding LLC as a preferred
investment whereby guaranteed payment amounts received and
receipts of the priority distribution amount are recorded as
reductions in the investment and income is recognized from
accretion of the investment up to the priority distribution
amount, including the guaranteed payments (based on the interest
method). See Note 14. Following receipt of the guaranteed
payments and priority distributions, the residual interest in
the investment will be valued at zero.
The Company periodically evaluates the carrying amount of its
investment in Holding LLC to determine whether current events or
circumstances warrant adjustments to the carrying value and/or
revisions to accretion of income. The Company currently believes
that no such impairment has occurred and that no revision to the
accretion of income is warranted.
Accounting for Impairment of a Loan. If it is probable
that, based upon current information, the Company will be unable
to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of
a loan agreement, the Company considers the asset to be
impaired. Reserves are established against impaired
loans in amounts
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
equal to the difference between the recorded investment in the
asset and either the present value of the cash flows expected to
be received, or the fair value of the underlying collateral if
foreclosure is deemed probable or if the loan is considered
collateral dependent.
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of. Long-lived assets held
and used by the Company and long-lived assets to be disposed of,
are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances, such as vacancies and rejected leases, indicate
that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
In performing the review for recoverability, the Company
estimates the future cash flows expected to result from the use
of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the
expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest
charges) is less than the carrying amount of the asset an
impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss
for long-lived assets that the Company expects to hold and use
is based on the fair value of the asset. Long-lived assets to be
disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair
value less cost to sell.
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Recently Issued Pronouncements |
On September 28, 2004, the SEC released Staff Accounting
Bulletin (SAB) 106 regarding the application of
SFAS 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations
(AROs), by oil and gas producing companies
following the full cost accounting method. Pursuant to
SAB 106, oil and gas producing companies that have adopted
SFAS 143 should exclude the future cash outflows associated
with settling AROs (ARO liabilities) from the computation of the
present value of estimated future net revenues for the purposes
of the full cost ceiling calculation. In addition, estimated
dismantlement and abandonment costs, net of estimated salvage
values, that have been capitalized (ARO assets) should be
included in the amortization base for computing depreciation,
depletion and amortization expense. Disclosures are required to
include discussion of how a companys ceiling test and
depreciation, depletion and amortization calculations are
impacted by the adoption-of SFAS 143. SAB 106 is
effective prospectively as of the beginning of the first fiscal
quarter beginning after October 4, 2004. The adoption of
SAB 106 is not expected to have a material impact on either
the ceiling test calculation or depreciation, depletion and
amortization.
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3. |
Related Party Transactions |
a. On April 6, 2005, AREP Oil and Gas LLC, a wholly
owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired TransTexas from an
entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn, for $180.0 million
in cash. Mr. Icahn is Chairman of the Board of American
Property Investors, Inc. The terms of the transaction were
approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the
General Partner (Audit Committee) which was advised
by its independent financial advisor and by its counsel. (See
Note 14).
b. On May 26, 2004, American Casino acquired two Las
Vegas casino/hotels, Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona
Charlies Boulder from Mr. Icahn and an entity
affiliated with Mr. Icahn, for aggregate consideration of
$125.9 million. The terms of the transactions were approved
by the Audit Committee, which was advised by its independent
financial advisor and by counsel. (See Note 10).
c. At December 31, 2002, the Company had a
$250 million note receivable from Mr. Icahn, which was
repaid in October 2003. Interest income of approximately
$7.9 million and $9.9 million was earned on this loan
in the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002,
respectively, and is included in Interest income on
U.S. Government and Agency obligations and other
investments in the Supplemental Consolidated Statements of
Earnings.
d. In 1997, the Company entered into a license agreement
for a portion of office space from an affiliate. The license
agreement dated as of February 1, 1997 expired May 22,
2004 and has been extended on a month to month basis. Pursuant
to the license agreement, the Company has the non-exclusive use
of approximately
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NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
2,275 square feet of office space and common space for
which it paid $11,185 plus 10.77% of additional
rent. In the three months ended March 31, 2005 and
2004 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31,
2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company paid such affiliate
approximately $39,000, $39,000, $162,000, $159,000 and $153,000
respectively, in connection with this licensing agreement. The
terms of such sublease were reviewed and approved by the Audit
Committee. If the Company must vacate the space, it believes
there will be adequate alternative space available.
e. American Casino billed the Sands Hotel and Casino (the
Sands) approximately $136,000, $50,000, $387,500,
$191,000 and $27,900, respectively, for administrative services
performed by Stratosphere personnel during the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the
years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002.
f. NEG received management fees from unconsolidated
affiliates of approximately $3.3 million,
$2.6 million, $6.9 million, $6.6 million and
$7.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2005
and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31,
2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
g. For the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004
(unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002, the Company paid approximately $228,000, $61,000,
$325,000, $273,000 and $160,900, respectively, to an affiliate
of the General Partner for telecommunication services, XO
Communications, Inc.
h. See Note 14c. and 12b. regarding the purchase of
TransTexas and Panaco debt, respectively, from Icahn affiliates.
i. See Note 12a. regarding the purchase of Atlantic
Holdings Notes from Icahn affiliates.
j. See Note 17 regarding additional related party
obligations.
k. See Note 29 regarding subsequent events.
4. Investment in
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations
The Company has investments in U.S. Government and Agency
Obligations whose maturities range from January 2005 to December
2008 as follows (in $ millions):
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Available for Sale:
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Matures in:
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less than 1 year
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68.9 |
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68.9 |
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96.8 |
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96.8 |
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52.8 |
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52.6 |
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2-5 years
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5.6 |
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5.5 |
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5.6 |
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5.5 |
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9.0 |
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9.0 |
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$ |
74.5 |
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74.4 |
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$ |
102.4 |
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102.3 |
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61.8 |
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61.6 |
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
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5. |
Marketable Equity and Debt Securities (in $Millions) |
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Available for Sale:
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Philip Service Corporation(a):
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Equity
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$ |
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$ |
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Corporate bonds(b)
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45.1 |
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51.6 |
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Other(c)
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72.4 |
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68.5 |
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2.2 |
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2.2 |
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1.3 |
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4.2 |
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Total
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$ |
72.4 |
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$ |
68.5 |
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$ |
2.2 |
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$ |
2.2 |
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$ |
46.4 |
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$ |
55.8 |
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a. At December 31, 2002, the Company owned the
following approximate interests in Philip Service Corporation
(Philip): (1) 1.8 million common shares,
(2) $14.2 million in secured term debt, and
(3) $10.9 million in accreted secured convertible
payment-in-kind debt. The Company had an approximate 7% equity
interest in Philip and an Icahn affiliate had an approximate 38%
equity interest. Icahn affiliates also owned term and
payment-in-kind debt.
The market value of Philips common stock declined steadily
since it was acquired by the Company. In 2002, based on a review
of Philips financial statements, management of the Company
deemed the decrease in value to be other than temporary. As a
result, the Company wrote down its investment in Philips
common stock by charges to earnings of $8,476,000 and charges to
other comprehensive income (OCI) of $761,000 in the
year ended December 31, 2002. This investment had been
previously written down by approximately $6.8 million in
charges to earnings. The Companys adjusted carrying value
of Philips common stock was approximately $200,000 at
December 31, 2002.
In June 2003, Philip announced that it and most of its wholly
owned U.S. subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions under
Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code.
In the year ended December 31, 2003, management of the
Company determined that it was appropriate to write-off the
balance of its investment in the Philips common stock by a
charge to earnings of approximately $961,000; of this amount
$761,000 was previously charged to other comprehensive income in
2002, which was reversed in 2003, and included in the $961,000
charge to earnings.
Approximately $6.6 million of charges to OCI were reversed
and the investments were reclassified at their original cost to
Other investments at December 31, 2002. These
adjustments had no effect on the Companys reported
earnings for the year ended December 31, 2002.
In 2003, the cost basis of the debt was approximately
$22.1 million. As previously mentioned, Philip filed for
bankruptcy protection in June 2003. Management of the Company
reviewed Philips financial statements, bankruptcy
documents and the prices of recent purchases and sales of the
debt and determined this investment to be impaired. Based upon
this review, management concluded the fair value of the debt to
be approximately $3.3 million; therefore, the Company
recorded a write-down of approximately $18.8 million by a
charge to earnings which was included in Write-down of
marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments in the Supplemental Consolidated Statements of
Earnings in the year ended December 31, 2003. In December
2003, the Company sold two-thirds of its term and paid-in-kind
(PIK) debt with a basis of $2.2 million for
$2.6 million, generating a gain of $0.4 million.
Philip emerged from bankruptcy on December 31, 2003 as a
private company controlled by an Icahn affiliate. The
Companys remaining interest in the debt was delivered and
exchanged for approximately
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
443,000 common shares representing a 4.4% equity interest in the
new Philip, valued at the carrying value of the debt at
December 31, 2004 of $0.7 million.
b. In December 2003, the Company acquired approximately
$86.9 million principal amount of corporate bonds for
approximately $45.1 million. These bonds were classified as
available for sale securities. Available for sale securities are
carried at fair value on the balance sheet. Unrealized holding
gains and losses are excluded from earnings and reported as a
separate component of Partners Equity. At
December 31, 2003, the carrying value of the bonds was
approximately $51.6 million and accumulated other
comprehensive income (OCI) was approximately
$6.5 million. This OCI was reversed in the year ended
December 31, 2004 upon the sale of corporate bonds. In the
year ended December 31, 2004, the Company sold the debt
securities for approximately $82.3 million, recognizing a
gain of $37.2 million.
c. In the three months ended March 31, 2005
(unaudited), the Company purchased approximately
$66.5 million of equity securities. Such securities are
treated as available for sale. In the three months ended
March 31, 2005 (unaudited), the Company recorded in
Partners Equity approximately $2.4 million of
unrealized losses on such securities.
In November and December 2004 and during the first quarter of
2005, the Company sold short certain equity securities which
resulted in the following (in $000s):
a. $147,223 at March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and
$123,001 at December 31, 2004 Due From
Brokers Net proceeds from short sales of equity
securities and cash collateral held by brokerage institutions
against our short sales.
b. $83,750 at March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and
$90,674 at December 31, 2004 Securities Sold
Not Yet Purchased Our obligation to cover the short
sales of equity securities described above. The Company recorded
unrealized losses on securities sold short of $23.6 million
in the year ended December 31, 2004 reflecting an increase
in price in the securities sold short. This amount has been
recorded in the consolidated statements of earnings for the year
then ended in the respective caption. The Company recorded
unrealized gains on securities sold short of $21.7 million
in the three months ended March 31, 2005
(unaudited) reflecting a decrease in price of the
securities sold short. This amount has been recorded in the
supplemental consolidated statements of earnings for the three
months ended March 31, 2005 in the respective caption.
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7. |
Other Investments (in $000s) |
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Balance at | |
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Balance at | |
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December 31, | |
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March 31, | |
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2005 | |
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2004 | |
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2003 | |
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(Unaudited) | |
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Peninsula/ Hampton & Alex Hotel(a) and (b)
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
42,030 |
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WestPoint Stevens(c)
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205,850 |
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205,850 |
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Union Power Partners L.P. and Panda Gila River L.P.(d)
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37,973 |
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39,316 |
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Other
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779 |
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782 |
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8,298 |
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$ |
244,602 |
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$ |
245,948 |
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$ |
50,328 |
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a. On November 30, 2000, the Company entered into a
mezzanine loan agreement to fund $23 million in two
tranches to an unaffiliated borrower. The funds were to be used
for certain initial development costs associated with a
65 unit condominium property located at 931 1st Avenue
in New York City. The first tranche of $10 million was
funded on November 30, 2000 and provided for interest
accruing at a rate of 25% per annum, with principal and
interest due at maturity, May 29, 2003. Also, in November
2000,
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
approximately $3.7 million of the second tranche of the
loan was funded. The balance of approximately $9.3 million
was funded in installments during 2001. The second tranche
provided for interest accruing at a rate of 21.5% per
annum, with principal and interest due at maturity,
November 29, 2002. The loans were payable at any time from
the proceeds of unit sales, after satisfaction of senior debt of
approximately $45 million. The loans were secured by the
pledge of membership interests in the entity that owns the real
estate. In May 2002, the Company received approximately
$31.3 million for prepayment of the mezzanine loans. The
balance of the prepayment of $8.3 million represented
accrued interest ($7.9 million) and exit fees
($0.4 million), which amounts were recognized as
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency
obligations and other investments and Dividend and
other income respectively, in the Supplemental
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the year ended
December 31, 2002.
b. At December 31, 2002, the Company had funded two
mezzanine loans for approximately $23.2 million and had
commitments to fund, under certain conditions, additional
advances of approximately $5 million. Both loans had an
interest rate of 22% per annum compounded monthly. The
Peninsula loan, for a Florida condominium development, which had
a term of 24 months from the date of funding, February
2002, was repaid in full in 2003. Approximately
$6.8 million of interest income was recorded and is
included in Interest income on U.S. Government and
Agency obligations and other investments in the
Supplemental Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the year
ended December 31, 2003. The Alex Hotel loan, for a New
York City hotel with approximately 200 rooms, had a term of
36 months from the closing date, April 2002. At
December 31, 2003, accrued interest of approximately
$4.4 million had been deferred for financial statement
purposes pending receipt of principal and interest payments in
connection with this loan. Origination fees of $3.0 million
have been received in connection with one of the mezzanine loans
and approximately $1.5 million and $1.1 million has
been recognized in Dividend and other income in the
Supplemental Consolidated Statements of Earnings in the years
ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 respectively. In February
2003, the Company funded the Hampton mezzanine loan for
approximately $30 million on a Florida condominium
development. The loan was due in 18 months with one six
month extension and had an interest rate of 22% per annum
compounded monthly. At December 31, 2003, accrued interest
of approximately $6.7 million had been deferred for
financial statement purposes pending receipt of principal and
interest payments in connection with this loan. On
April 30, 2004, the Company received approximately
$16.7 million for the prepayment of the Alex Hotel loan.
The principal amount of the loan was $11 million. The
prepayment included approximately $5.7 million of accrued
interest, which was recognized as interest income in the year
ended December 31, 2004.
c. In 2004, the Company purchased approximately
$278.1 million principal amount of secured bank debt of
WestPoint Stevens, a company currently operating as a debtor in
possession under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code, for a purchase price of approximately $205.8 million.
Approximately $193.6 million principal amount is secured by
a first priority lien of certain assets of WestPoint and
approximately $84.5 million principal amount is secured by
a second priority lien. Interest income totaled approximately
$5.1 million and $7.2 million in the three months
ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the year ended
December 31, 2004 and is included in Interest income
on U.S. Government and Agency obligations and other
investments in the Supplemental Consolidated Statements of
Earnings for the year then ended. Based on the latest available
information, the Company has not accreted this debt and does not
believe that an other than temporary impairment has been
identified.
d. In 2004, the Company purchased approximately
$71.8 million of secured bank debt of Union Power Partners
L.P. and Panda Gila River L.P. for a purchase price of
approximately $39.3 million. No interest is currently being
received on this debt. Based on the latest available
information, the Company has not accreted this debt and does not
believe that an other than temporary impairment has been
identified.
F-86
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
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8. |
Real Estate Leased to Others Accounted for Under the
Financing Method |
Real estate leased to others accounted for under the financing
method is summarized as follows (in $000s):
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December 31, | |
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March 31, | |
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2005 | |
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2004 | |
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2003 | |
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(Unaudited) | |
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Minimum lease payments receivable
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$ |
87,846 |
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$ |
97,725 |
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$ |
161,785 |
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Unguaranteed residual value
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43,422 |
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48,980 |
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74,651 |
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131,268 |
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146,705 |
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236,436 |
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Less unearned income
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51,579 |
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57,512 |
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99,080 |
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79,689 |
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89,193 |
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137,356 |
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Less current portion of lease amortization
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3,740 |
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3,912 |
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5,738 |
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$ |
75,949 |
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$ |
85,281 |
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$ |
131,618 |
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The following is a summary of the anticipated future receipts of
the minimum lease payments receivable at December 31, 2004
(in $000s):
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Year Ending December 31, |
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Amount | |
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2005
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$ |
11,941 |
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2006
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11,746 |
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2007
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10,832 |
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2008
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9,476 |
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2009
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9,255 |
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Thereafter
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44,475 |
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$ |
97,725 |
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At December 31, 2004 and 2003, approximately $73,144,000
and $107,543,000, respectively, of the net investment in
financing leases was pledged to collateralize the payment of
nonrecourse mortgages payable.
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9. |
Real Estate Leased to Others Accounted for Under the
Operating Method |
Real estate leased to others accounted for under the operating
method is summarized as follows (in $000s):
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December 31, | |
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March 31, | |
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2005 | |
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2004 | |
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2003 | |
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(Unaudited) | |
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Land
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$ |
13,286 |
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$ |
13,666 |
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$ |
24,040 |
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Commercial Buildings
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52,672 |
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45,972 |
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83,252 |
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65,958 |
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59,638 |
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|
107,292 |
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Less accumulated depreciation
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|
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14,831 |
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10,520 |
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30,849 |
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$ |
51,127 |
|
|
$ |
49,118 |
|
|
$ |
76,443 |
|
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The following is a summary of the anticipated future receipts of
minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases at
December 31, 2004 (in $000s):
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|
|
Year Ending December 31, |
|
Amount | |
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|
| |
2005
|
|
$ |
7,186 |
|
2006
|
|
|
6,232 |
|
2007
|
|
|
5,649 |
|
2008
|
|
|
5,383 |
|
2009
|
|
|
5,001 |
|
Thereafter
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|
|
19,753 |
|
|
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|
|
|
|
$ |
49,204 |
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|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, approximately $14,166,000
and $15,630,000, respectively, of net real estate leased to
others was pledged to collateralize the payment of non-recourse
mortgages payable.
Property held for sale (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Leased to others
|
|
$ |
40,035 |
|
|
$ |
74,444 |
|
|
$ |
146,416 |
|
Vacant
|
|
|
450 |
|
|
|
450 |
|
|
|
2,550 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,485 |
|
|
|
74,894 |
|
|
|
148,966 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
6,490 |
|
|
|
16,873 |
|
|
|
20,153 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
33,995 |
|
|
$ |
58,021 |
|
|
$ |
128,813 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, approximately $34,881,000
and $105,984,000, respectively, of real estate held for sale was
pledged to collateralize the payment of non-recourse mortgages
payable.
The following is a summary of income from discontinued
operations (in $000s) including the hotel resort
properties described in note 11:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months | |
|
|
|
|
Ended March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental income
|
|
$ |
1,462 |
|
|
$ |
5,871 |
|
|
$ |
15,658 |
|
|
$ |
23,093 |
|
|
$ |
21,073 |
|
Hotel and resort operating income
|
|
|
709 |
|
|
|
1,064 |
|
|
|
3,868 |
|
|
|
6,128 |
|
|
|
5,676 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,171 |
|
|
|
6,935 |
|
|
|
19,526 |
|
|
|
29,221 |
|
|
|
26,749 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage interest expense
|
|
|
399 |
|
|
|
1,726 |
|
|
|
3,858 |
|
|
|
7,208 |
|
|
|
6,737 |
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
31 |
|
|
|
210 |
|
|
|
1,244 |
|
|
|
5,130 |
|
|
|
4,464 |
|
Property expenses
|
|
|
147 |
|
|
|
1,107 |
|
|
|
3,123 |
|
|
|
3,549 |
|
|
|
3,409 |
|
Hotel and resort operating expenses
|
|
|
637 |
|
|
|
674 |
|
|
|
3,801 |
|
|
|
5,681 |
|
|
|
5,202 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,214 |
|
|
|
3,717 |
|
|
|
12,026 |
|
|
|
21,568 |
|
|
|
19,812 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
$ |
957 |
|
|
$ |
3,218 |
|
|
$ |
7,500 |
|
|
$ |
7,653 |
|
|
$ |
6,937 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-88
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
10. |
Hotel and Casino Operating Properties |
In September 2000, Stratospheres Board of Directors
approved a going private transaction proposed by the Company and
an affiliate of Icahn. On February 1, 2001 the Company
entered into a merger agreement with Stratosphere under which
the Company would acquire the remaining shares of Stratosphere
that it did not currently own. The Company owned approximately
51% of Stratosphere and Mr. Icahn owned approximately
38.6%. The Company, subject to certain conditions, agreed to pay
approximately $44.3 million for the outstanding shares of
Stratosphere not currently owned by it. Stratosphere
stockholders not affiliated with Icahn would receive a cash
price of $45.32 per share and Icahn related stockholders
would receive a cash price of $44.33 per share. This
transaction was completed in December 2002 after
shareholders approval.
The acquisition by the Company of the minority shares not owned
by an Icahn affiliate has been accounted for as a purchase in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 141, Business Combinations. The acquisition by
the Company of the common stock held by an Icahn affiliate has
been recorded at historical cost. The excess of the
affiliates historical cost over the amount of the cash
disbursed, which amounted to $21,151,000, has been accounted for
as an addition to the General Partners equity.
On January 5, 2004, American Casino, an indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an
agreement to acquire two Las Vegas casino/hotels, Arizona
Charlies Decatur and Arizona Charlies Boulder, from
Carl C. Icahn and an entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn, for
an aggregate consideration of $125.9 million. Upon
obtaining all approvals necessary under gaming laws, the
acquisition was completed on May 26, 2004. The terms of the
transactions were approved by the Audit Committee, which was
advised by its independent financial advisor and by counsel. As
previously contemplated, upon closing, the Company transferred
100% of the common stock of Stratosphere to American Casino. As
a result, following the acquisition and contributions, American
Casino owns and operates three gaming and entertainment
properties in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The Company
consolidates American Casino and its subsidiaries in the
Companys financial statements. In accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, assets transferred
between entities under common control are accounted for at
historical costs similar to a pooling of interests, and the
financial statements of previously separate companies for
periods prior to the acquisition are restated on a combined
basis. The Companys December 31, 2003 and 2002
consolidated financial statements have been restated to reflect
the acquisition of Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona
Charlies Boulder.
Earnings, capital contributions and distributions of the two
Arizona Charlies entities prior to the acquisition have
been allocated to the General Partner. In accordance with the
purchase agreement, prior to the acquisition, capital
contributions of $22.8 million were received from and
capital distributions of $17.9 million were paid to
affiliates of Mr. Icahn. The assets acquired and
liabilities assumed in this acquisition have been accounted for
at historical cost. A reduction of $125.9 million,
reflecting the purchase price, has been made to the General
Partners equity in May 2004.
Also in January 2004, American Casino closed on its offering of
senior secured notes due 2012. The Notes, in the aggregate
principal amount of $215 million, bear interest at the rate
of 7.85% per annum. The proceeds were held in escrow
pending receipt of all approvals necessary under gaming laws and
certain other conditions in connection with the acquisition of
Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona Charlies
Boulder. Upon satisfaction of all closing conditions on
May 26, 2004, the proceeds of the offering were released
from escrow. American Casino used the proceeds of the offering
for the acquisition, to repay intercompany indebtedness and for
distributions to the Company.
American Casinos operations for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years
ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 have been included
in Hotel and casino operating income and expenses in
the Supplemental Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Hotel and
casino operating expenses include all expenses except for
depreciation and amortization and income tax provision. Such
F-89
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
expenses have been included in Depreciation and
amortization expense and Income tax expense in
the Supplemental Consolidated Statements of Earnings. American
Casinos depreciation and amortization expense was
$5.4 million, $5.9 million, $23.5 million,
$20.2 million and $20.2 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the
years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
American Casinos income tax provision was
$4.5 million, $4.4 million, $10.1 million and
$4.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005
and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31,
2004 and 2002, respectively. American Casino recorded an income
tax benefit of $1.8 million for the year ended
December 31, 2003.
The amount of revenues and expenses attributable to casino,
hotel and restaurants, respectively, is summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
(In $000s) | |
Hotel and casino operating income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Casino
|
|
$ |
47,729 |
|
|
$ |
42,592 |
|
|
$ |
167,972 |
|
|
$ |
147,888 |
|
|
$ |
143,057 |
|
|
Hotel
|
|
|
15,793 |
|
|
|
13,888 |
|
|
|
54,653 |
|
|
|
47,259 |
|
|
|
44,263 |
|
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
17,076 |
|
|
|
16,701 |
|
|
|
66,953 |
|
|
|
59,583 |
|
|
|
56,349 |
|
|
Tower, retail, and other income
|
|
|
8,206 |
|
|
|
7,976 |
|
|
|
33,778 |
|
|
|
30,336 |
|
|
|
28,247 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross revenues
|
|
|
88,804 |
|
|
|
81,157 |
|
|
|
323,356 |
|
|
|
285,066 |
|
|
|
271,916 |
|
|
|
Less promotional allowances
|
|
|
(5,966 |
) |
|
|
(6,148 |
) |
|
|
(23,375 |
) |
|
|
(22,255 |
) |
|
|
(21,893 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net revenues
|
|
$ |
82,838 |
|
|
$ |
75,009 |
|
|
$ |
299,981 |
|
|
$ |
262,811 |
|
|
$ |
250,023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Casino
|
|
$ |
15,900 |
|
|
$ |
15,696 |
|
|
$ |
61,985 |
|
|
$ |
61,284 |
|
|
$ |
59,879 |
|
|
Hotel
|
|
|
6,023 |
|
|
|
5,596 |
|
|
|
24,272 |
|
|
|
22,074 |
|
|
|
20,142 |
|
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
12,376 |
|
|
|
11,620 |
|
|
|
48,495 |
|
|
|
44,990 |
|
|
|
43,393 |
|
|
Other operating expenses
|
|
|
3,619 |
|
|
|
3,151 |
|
|
|
14,131 |
|
|
|
13,524 |
|
|
|
14,505 |
|
|
Selling, general, and administrative
|
|
|
19,706 |
|
|
|
18,180 |
|
|
|
78,720 |
|
|
|
74,985 |
|
|
|
80,019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total expenses
|
|
$ |
57,624 |
|
|
$ |
54,243 |
|
|
$ |
227,603 |
|
|
$ |
216,857 |
|
|
$ |
217,938 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The ownership and operation of the Las Vegas casinos are subject
to the Nevada Gaming Control Act and regulations promulgated
thereunder, various local ordinances and regulations, and are
subject to the licensing and regulatory control of the Nevada
Gaming Commission, the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, and
various other county and city regulatory agencies, including the
City of Las Vegas.
American Casinos property and equipment consist of the
following as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and
December 31, 2004 and 2003 (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Land and improvements, including land held for development
|
|
$ |
47,274 |
|
|
$ |
47,210 |
|
|
$ |
47,041 |
|
Building and improvements
|
|
|
221,847 |
|
|
|
221,314 |
|
|
|
220,280 |
|
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
|
|
|
112,379 |
|
|
|
108,595 |
|
|
|
98,586 |
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
7,577 |
|
|
|
7,348 |
|
|
|
7,224 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
389,077 |
|
|
|
384,467 |
|
|
|
373,131 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
100,187 |
|
|
|
95,107 |
|
|
|
74,428 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
288,890 |
|
|
$ |
289,360 |
|
|
$ |
298,703 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-90
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Included in property and equipment at March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and both December 31, 2004 and 2003 are
assets recorded under capital leases of $3.6 million,
$4.0 million and $4.0 million, respectively.
In connection with the purchase of the master lease from
Strato-Retail, American Casino assumed lessor responsibilities
for various non-cancelable operating leases for certain retail
space. The future minimum lease payments to be received under
these leases for years subsequent to December 31, 2004 are
as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In $000s) | |
|
|
| |
Years ending December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
2005
|
|
$ |
5,877 |
|
2006
|
|
|
4,778 |
|
2007
|
|
|
3,615 |
|
2008
|
|
|
2,177 |
|
2009
|
|
|
1,224 |
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
959 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total Payments
|
|
$ |
18,630 |
|
|
|
|
|
The above minimum rental income does not include contingent
retail income contained within certain retail operating leases.
In addition, American Casino is reimbursed by lessees for
certain operating expenses.
|
|
11. |
Hotel and Resort Operating Properties |
a. The Company owns a hotel and resort property that is
part of a master planned community situated in the town of
Mashpee, located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. This property
includes two golf courses, other recreational facilities,
condominium and time share units and land for future development.
Total initial costs of approximately $28 million were
classified as follows: approximately $17.4 million as
Hotel and resort operating properties,
$8.9 million as Land and
construction-in-progress and $1.7 million as
Receivables and other current assets on the
Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Resort operations have been included in the Hotel and
resort operating income and expenses in the Supplemental
Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Net hotel and resort
operations for this property (hotel and resort operating
income less hotel and resort operating
expenses) resulted in income (loss) of approximately
($257,000), ($240,000) $2,243,000, $3,033,000 and $1,909,000 for
the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004
(unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003, and 2002, respectively. Hotel and resort operating
expenses include all expenses except for approximately $700,000,
$600,000, $2,544,000, $2,451,000 and $1,833,000 for the three
months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and
the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 of
depreciation and amortization, respectively, which is included
in such caption in the Supplemental Consolidated Statements of
Earnings.
Resort operations are highly seasonal in nature with peak
activity occurring from June to September.
b. The Company owned a hotel located in Miami, Florida
which had a carrying value of approximately $6.4 million at
December 31, 2003, and was unencumbered by any mortgages.
Approximately $1.3 million of capital improvements were
completed in the year ended December 31, 2002.
The Company had a management agreement for the operation of the
hotel with a national management organization. As a result of
the decision to sell the property in 2004, the operating results
for the hotel have been reclassified to discontinued operations
for all periods. Net hotel and resort operations (hotel
and resort operating revenues less hotel and resort
operating expenses) totaled approximately $306,000,
$596,000 and $494,000 for the years ended December 31,
2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively and have been included in
discontinued operations in the Supplemental Consolidated
Statements of Earnings. Depreciation expense of
F-91
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
$0, $210,000 and $374,000 for the years ended December 31,
2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, have been included in
discontinued operations in the Supplemental Consolidated
Statements of Earnings.
In 2004, the Company sold the hotel located in Miami, Florida
for a loss of approximately $0.9 million which included a
license termination fee of approximately $0.7 million.
c. During the three months ended March 31, 2005, the
Company sold a golf resort in Tampa, Florida for
$8.5 million resulting in a gain on sale of
$5.7 million. Net hotel and resort operations for this
property totalling approximately $41,000, $61,000, ($378,000),
($311,000) and ($156,000) for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004, and the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, have been
reclassified to discontinued operations.
|
|
12. |
Investment in Debt Securities of Affiliates (in
$000s): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Atlantic Holdings/ GB Holdings(a)
|
|
$ |
60,650 |
|
|
$ |
60,004 |
|
|
$ |
24,696 |
|
Panaco(b)
|
|
|
36,643 |
|
|
|
38,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
97,293 |
|
|
|
98,004 |
|
|
|
24,696 |
|
Less current portion
|
|
|
(5,429 |
) |
|
|
(5,429 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
91,864 |
|
|
$ |
92,575 |
|
|
$ |
24,696 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. In 1998 and 1999, the Company acquired an interest in
the Sands, located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, by purchasing
the principal amount of approximately $31.4 million of
First Mortgage Notes (Notes) issued by GB Property
Funding Corp. (GB Property). GB Property was
organized as a special purpose entity for the borrowing of funds
by Greate Bay Hotel and Casino, Inc. (Greate Bay).
The purchase price for such notes was approximately
$25.3 million. An affiliate of the General Partner also
made an investment in the Notes of GB Property. A total of
$185 million of such Notes were issued.
Greate Bay owned and operated the Sands, a destination resort
complex, located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. On
January 5, 1998, GB Property and Greate Bay filed for
bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code to restructure its long term debt.
In July 2000, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court ruled in favor of
the reorganization plan proposed by affiliates of the General
Partner which provided for an additional investment of
$65 million by the Icahn affiliates in exchange for a 46%
equity interest, with bondholders (which also includes the Icahn
affiliates) to receive $110 million in new notes of GB
Property First Mortgage (GB Notes) and a 54% equity
interest. The plan, which became effective September 29,
2000, provided the Icahn affiliates with a controlling interest.
As required by the New Jersey Casino Control Act (the
Casino Control Act), the Partnership Agreement was
amended to provide that securities of the Company are held
subject to the condition that if a holder thereof is found to be
disqualified by the Casino Control Commission, pursuant to the
provisions of the Casino Control Act, such holder shall dispose
of his interest in the Company in accordance with the Casino
Control Act.
At December 31, 2003, the Company owned approximately
$26.9 million principal amount of GB Notes which were
accounted for a held-to-maturity securities. These notes bore
interest of 11% per annum and were due to mature in
September 2005. The carrying value of these notes at
December 31, 2003 was approximately $24.7 million.
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As part of the Atlantic Holdings Consent Solicitation and Offer
to Exchange further described in Note 13, the Company
tendered its GB Notes and received $26.9 million of
3% Notes due 2008 issued by Atlantic Coast Entertainment
Holdings, Inc. (the Atlantic Holdings Notes).
On December 27, 2004, the Company purchased approximately
$37.0 million principal amount of the Atlantic Holdings
Notes from two Icahn affiliates for cash consideration of
$36.0 million. As a result, the Company owns approximately
96.4% of the outstanding Atlantic Holdings Notes. The carrying
value of the Atlantic Holdings Notes at March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and December 31, 2004 is approximately
$60.7 million and $60 million, respectively. Interest
income of approximately $0.5 million, $0.7 million;
and $2.5 million was recognized in the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended
December 31, 2004, respectively, and $2.9 million was
recognized in each of the years ended December 31, 2003 and
2002.
b. On December 6, 2004, the Company purchased all of
the membership interests of Mid River LLC (Mid
River) from Icahn affiliates for an aggregate purchase
price of $38,125,999. The assets of Mid River consist of
$38,000,000 principal amount of term loans of Panaco (the
Panaco Debt). The purchase price included accrued
but unpaid interest. The principal is payable in twenty-seven
equal quarterly installments of the unpaid principal of
$1,357,143 commencing on March 15, 2005, through and
including September 15, 2011. Interest is payable quarterly
at a rate per annum equal to the LIBOR daily floating rate plus
four percent, which was 6.346% at December 31, 2004.
Interest income of $400,822 and $155,991 was recognized in the
three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the
year ended December 31, 2004, respectively, and is included
in Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency
obligations and other investments in the Supplemental
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the year then ended.
(See Note 29).
13. Equity Interest in GB
Holdings, Inc.
At December 31, 2003, the Company owned approximately
3.6 million shares, or 36.3%, of GB Holdings, Inc.
(GB Holdings), the holding company for the Sands
(See Note 12). The Company also owned approximately
$26.9 million principal amount of GB Notes.
On June 30, 2004, GB Holdings announced that its
stockholders approved the transfer of the Sands to its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Atlantic Holdings, in connection with
the restructuring of GB Holdings debt.
On July 22, 2004, Atlantic Holdings announced that its
Consent Solicitation and Offer to Exchange, in which it offered
to exchange the Atlantic Holdings Notes for GB Notes,
expired and approximately $66 million principal amount of
the GB Notes (approximately 60% of the outstanding
GB Notes) were tendered to Atlantic Holdings for exchange.
On July 23, 2004, 10 million warrants were
distributed, on a pro rata basis, to stockholders. The warrants,
under certain conditions, will allow the holders to purchase
common stock of Atlantic Holdings at a purchase price of
$.01 per share, representing 27.5% of the outstanding
common stock of Atlantic Holdings, on a fully diluted basis.
Mr. Icahn and his affiliated companies hold approximately
77.5% of the GB Holdings stock and held approximately 58.2%
of the GB Notes, of which the Company owns approximately
36.3% of the common stock and held approximately 24.5% of the
debt. This debt is included in Investment in debt
securities of Affiliates in the consolidated balance
sheets. The Company and Mr. Icahn tendered all of their
GB Notes in the exchange. The Company received:
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$26,914,500 principal amount of the Atlantic Holdings Notes; |
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$3,620,753 in cash representing accrued interest on the
GB Notes and $100 per $1,000 in principal amount of
the GB Notes; and |
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|
3,627,711 warrants, which under certain conditions will allow
the Company to purchase approximately 998,000 shares of
common stock at $.01 per share of Atlantic Holdings,
representing approximately 10% of the outstanding common stock
of Atlantic Holdings, on a fully diluted basis. |
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The Company reflects its equity interest in GB Holdings as
Equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc. in the
Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company owns warrants to purchase, upon the occurrence of
certain events, approximately 10.0% of the fully diluted common
stock of Atlantic Holdings. Atlantic Holdings owns 100% of ACE
Gaming LLC, the owner and operator of the Sands. The Company has
entered into an agreement with affiliates of Mr. Icahn, to
acquire an additional approximate 41.2% of the outstanding
common stock of GB Holdings and warrants to purchase, upon
the occurrence of certain events, an additional approximate
11.3% of the fully diluted common stock of Atlantic Holdings for
an aggregate of $12.0 million of depositary units, plus an
aggregate of up to $6.0 million of Depositary Units, if
Atlantic Holdings meets certain earnings targets during 2005 and
2006. See Note 29 regarding the Companys agreement to
purchase an approximate 41.2% interest in GB Holdings from
an affiliate of Mr. Icahn. Upon consummation of the
purchase agreement, we will own approximately 77.5% of the
outstanding GB Holdings common stock and warrants to
purchase, upon the occurrence of certain events, approximately
21.3% of the fully diluted common stock of Atlantic Holdings.
In the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company recorded
an impairment loss of $15.6 million on its equity
investment in GB Holdings. The purchase price pursuant to
the agreement described above was less than our carrying value,
approximately $26.2 million, for the approximately 36.3% of
the outstanding GB Holdings common stock that the Company
owns. In the March 31, 2005 (unaudited) Form 10-Q
of GB Holdings, there was a working capital deficit of
approximately $39 million and there is approximately
$40 million of debt maturing in September 2005.
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14. |
Oil and Gas Operating Properties |
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a. National Energy Group,
Inc. |
In October 2003, pursuant to a Purchase Agreement dated as of
May 16, 2003, the Company acquired certain debt and equity
securities of NEG from entities affiliated with Mr. Icahn
for an aggregate cash consideration of approximately
$148.1 million plus approximately $6.7 million in cash
of accrued interest on the debt securities. The agreement was
reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee, which was advised
by its independent financial advisor and legal counsel. The
securities acquired were $148,637,000 in principal amount of
outstanding
103/4% Senior
Notes due 2006 of NEG and 5,584,044 shares of common stock
of NEG. As a result of the foregoing transaction and the
acquisition by the Company of additional securities of NEG prior
to the closing, the Company beneficially owns in excess of 50%
of the outstanding common stock of NEG.
NEG owns a 50% interest in Holding LLC, the other 50% interest
in Holding LLC is held by Gascon Partners (Gascon)
an Icahn affiliate and managing member. Holding LLC owns NEG
Operating LLC (Operating LLC) which owns operating
oil and gas properties managed by NEG. Under the Holding LLC
operating agreement, as of September 30, 2004, NEG is to
receive guaranteed payments of approximately $39.9 million
in addition to a priority distribution of approximately
$148.6 million before the Icahn affiliate receives any
monies. Due to the substantial uncertainty that NEG will receive
any distribution above the priority and guaranteed payments
amounts, NEG accounts for its investment in Holding LLC as a
preferred investment.
In connection with a credit facility obtained by Holding LLC,
NEG and Gascon have pledged as security their respective
interests in Holding LLC.
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b. NEG Investment in NEG
Holding LLC |
As explained below, NEGs investment in Holding LLC is
recorded as a preferred investment. The initial investment was
recorded at historical carrying value of the net assets
contributed with no gain or loss recognized on the transfer. The
Company currently assesses its investment in Holding LLC through
a cash
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NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
flow analysis to determine if Holding LLC will have sufficient
cash flows to fund the guaranteed payments and priority
distribution. This analysis is done on a quarterly basis.
Holding LLC is required to make SFAS 69 disclosures on an
annual basis, which include preparation of reserve reports by
independent engineers and cash flow projections. These cash flow
projections are the basis for the cash flow analysis. The
Company follows the conceptual guidance of SFAS 144
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
in assessing any potential impairments in Holding LLC.
Summarized financial information for Holding LLC is as follows
(in $000s):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Current assets
|
|
$ |
30,991 |
|
|
$ |
23,146 |
|
|
$ |
33,415 |
|
Noncurrent assets(1)
|
|
|
251,438 |
|
|
|
237,127 |
|
|
|
190,389 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$ |
282,429 |
|
|
$ |
260,273 |
|
|
$ |
223,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
$ |
35,699 |
|
|
$ |
22,456 |
|
|
$ |
14,253 |
|
Noncurrent liabilities
|
|
|
83,732 |
|
|
|
63,636 |
|
|
|
48,514 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
119,431 |
|
|
|
86,092 |
|
|
|
62,767 |
|
Members equity
|
|
|
162,998 |
|
|
|
174,181 |
|
|
|
161,037 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and members equity
|
|
$ |
282,429 |
|
|
$ |
260,273 |
|
|
$ |
223,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Primarily oil and gas properties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
$ |
2,870 |
|
|
$ |
25,569 |
|
|
$ |
78,727 |
|
|
$ |
77,606 |
|
|
$ |
35,900 |
|
Costs and expenses
|
|
|
(13,137 |
) |
|
|
(11,044 |
) |
|
|
(47,313 |
) |
|
|
(46,766 |
) |
|
|
(32,064 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
(10,267 |
) |
|
|
14,525 |
|
|
|
31,414 |
|
|
|
30,840 |
|
|
|
3,836 |
|
Other income (expense)
|
|
|
(916 |
) |
|
|
(358 |
) |
|
|
(2,292 |
) |
|
|
30 |
|
|
|
10,090 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income
|
|
$ |
(11,183 |
) |
|
$ |
14,167 |
|
|
$ |
29,122 |
|
|
$ |
30,870 |
|
|
$ |
13,926 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In August 2000, pursuant to a plan of reorganization, Holding
LLC was formed. Prior to September 2001, NEG owned and operated
certain oil and gas properties. In September 2001, NEG
contributed oil and natural gas properties in exchange for
Holding LLCs obligation to pay the Company the guaranteed
payments and priority distributions. The Company also received a
50% membership interest in Holding LLC. Gascon also contributed
oil and natural gas assets and cash in exchange for future
payments and a 50% membership interest. The Holding LLC
operating agreement requires the payment of guaranteed payments
and priority distributions to NEG in order to pay interest on
senior debt and the principal amount of the debt of
$148.6 million in 2006. After the receipt by NEG of the
guaranteed payments and priority distributions that total
approximately $300 million, the agreement requires the
distribution of an equal amount to Gascon. Holding LLC is
contractually obligated to make the guaranteed payments and
priority distributions to NEG and Gascon before any
distributions can be made to the LLC interest.
NEG originally recorded its investment in Holding LLC at the
historical cost of the oil and gas properties contributed into
the LLC. In evaluating the appropriate accounting to be applied
to this investment, NEG anticipated it will collect the
guaranteed payments and priority distributions through 2006.
However, based on
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
cash flow projections prepared by the management of Holding LLC
and its reserve engineers, there is substantial uncertainty that
there will be any residual value in Holding LLC subsequent to
the payment of the amounts required to be paid to Gascon. Due to
this uncertainty, NEG has been accreting its investment in
Holding LLC, the value of its preferred interest at the implicit
rate of interest up to the guaranteed payments and priority
distributions collected through 2006, recognizing the accretion
income in earnings. Accretion income is periodically adjusted
for changes in the timing of cash flows, if necessary due to
unscheduled cash distributions. Receipt of guaranteed payments
and the priority distribution are recorded as reductions in the
preferred investment in Holding LLC. The preferred investment in
Holding LLC is evaluated quarterly for other than temporary
impairment. The rights of NEG upon liquidation of Holding LLC
are identical to those described above and the Company
considered those rights in determining the appropriate
presentation.
Because of the continuing substantial uncertainty that there
will be any residual value in Holding LLC after the guaranteed
payments and priority distributions, no income other than the
accretion is currently being given accounting recognition.
NEGs preferred investment will be reduced to zero upon
collection of the priority distributions in 2006. After that
date, NEG will continue to monitor payments made to Gascon and,
at such time as it would appear that there is any residual value
to NEGs 50% interest in Holding LLC, it would receive
accounting recognition. Throughout, and up to this point, NEG
believes that the 50% interest in Holding LLC represents a
residual interest that is currently valued at zero. The Company
accounts for its residual equity investment in Holding LLC in
accordance with APB 18.
The following is a roll forward of the Investment in Holding LLC
as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004
and 2003 (in $000s):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Investment in Holding LLC at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
87,800 |
|
|
$ |
69,346 |
|
|
$ |
108,880 |
|
Priority distribution from Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(51,446 |
) |
Guaranteed payment from Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,978 |
) |
|
|
(18,230 |
) |
Accretion of investment in Holding LLC
|
|
|
9,893 |
|
|
|
34,432 |
|
|
|
30,142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in Holding LLC at end of period
|
|
$ |
97,693 |
|
|
$ |
87,800 |
|
|
$ |
69,346 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Holding LLC Operating Agreement requires that distributions
shall be made to both NEG and Gascon as follows:
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|
|
1. Guaranteed payments are to be paid to NEG, calculated on
an annual interest rate of 10.75% on the outstanding priority
distribution amount. The priority distribution amount includes
all outstanding debt owed to entities owned or controlled by
Carl C. Icahn, including the amount of NEGs
10.75% Senior Notes. As of March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and December 31, 2004, the priority
distribution amount was $148.6 million which equals the
amount of NEGs 10.75% Senior Notes due the Company.
The guaranteed payments will be made on a semi-annual basis. |
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|
2. The priority distribution amount is to be paid to NEG.
Such payment is to occur by November 6, 2006. |
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|
3. An amount equal to the priority distribution amount and
all guaranteed payments paid to NEG, plus any additional capital
contributions made by Gascon, less any distribution previously
made by NEG to Gascon, is to be paid to Gascon. |
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|
4. An amount equal to the aggregate annual interest
(calculated at prime plus
1/2%
on the sum of the guaranteed payments), plus any unpaid interest
for prior years (calculated at prime plus
1/2%
on the sum of the guaranteed payments), less any distributions
previously made by NEG to Gascon, is to be paid to Gascon. |
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
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5. After the above distributions have been made, any
additional distributions will be made in accordance with the
ratio of NEGs and Gascons respective capital
accounts. |
In addition, the Holding LLC Operating Agreement contains a
provision that allows Gascon at any time, in its sole
discretion, to redeem the membership interest in Holding LLC at
a price equal to the fair market value of such interest
determined as if Holding LLC had sold all of its assets for fair
market value and liquidated. Since all of the NEGs
operating assets and oil and natural gas properties have been
contributed to Holding LLC, as noted above, following such a
redemption, NEGs principal assets would consist solely of
its cash balances.
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|
|
c. TransTexas Gas
Corporation |
1. On December 6, 2004, the Company purchased from
affiliates of Mr. Icahn $27,500,000 aggregate principal
amount, or 100%, of the outstanding term notes issued by
TransTexas (the TransTexas Notes). The purchase
price was $28,245,890, which equals the principal amount of the
TransTexas Notes plus accrued but unpaid interest. The notes are
payable annually in equal consecutive annual payments of
$5,000,000, with the final installment due August 28, 2008.
Interest is payable semi-annually in February and August at the
rate of 10% per annum. The notes eliminate in consolidation
due to the acquisition of TransTexas in April 2005.
2. On January 21, 2005, the Company entered into an
agreement to acquire TransTexas from an affiliate of
Mr. Icahn for an aggregate consideration of
$180.0 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price
adjustments. The acquisition was completed on April 6, 2005
for total consideration of $180.0 million. The terms of the
transaction were approved by the Audit Committee, which was
advised by its independent financial advisor and by counsel.
On November 14, 2002, TransTexas filed a voluntary petition
for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Texas, Corpus Christi Division (the Bankruptcy
Court). The bankruptcy petition was filed in order to
preserve cash and give TransTexas the opportunity to restructure
its debt. TransTexas First Amended Joint Plan of
Reorganization submitted by Thornwood Associates LP
(Thornwood), as modified on July 8, 2003 (the
Plan), was confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court on
August 14, 2003 effective August 28, 2003
(Effective Date). Thornwood is an entity affiliated
with Mr. Icahn.
As of the Effective Date, the entity affiliated with
Mr. Icahn owned 89% of the equity interest in TransTexas.
During June 2004, the entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn
acquired an additional 5.7% of the outstanding shares of
TransTexas from certain minority interest holders. During
December 2004, TransTexas purchased the remaining 5.3% of the
outstanding shares from the minority interest holders. The
difference between the purchase price for both acquisitions and
the minority interest liability was treated as a purchase price
adjustment which reduced the full cost pool.
The Company consolidates TransTexas in the Companys
supplemental consolidated financial statements. In accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, assets
transferred between entities under common control are accounted
for at historical costs similar to a pooling of interests, and
the financial statements of previously separate companies for
periods since the Effective Date are restated on a combined
basis.
Earnings of TransTexas prior to the acquisition in April 2005
have been allocated to the General Partner. The assets acquired
and liabilities assumed in this acquisition have been accounted
for at historical cost. An increase of $116.3 million has
been made to the General Partners equity at the Effective
Date as a result of the acquisition. A reduction of
$180.0 million, reflecting the purchase price, will be made
to the General Partners equity in April 2005.
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
3. Capitalized Costs
Capitalized costs as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 relating
to oil and gas producing activities are as follows (in
$000s):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Proved Properties
|
|
$ |
221,351 |
|
|
$ |
182,193 |
|
Unproved Properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other property and equipment
|
|
|
540 |
|
|
|
2,369 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
221,891 |
|
|
|
184,562 |
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
(53,755 |
) |
|
|
(15,641 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
168,136 |
|
|
$ |
168,921 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost incurred in connection with property acquisition,
exploration and development activities for the year ended
December 31, 2004 and the period from August 28, 2003
to December 31, 2003 were as follows (in $000s,
except depletion rate):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Development costs
|
|
$ |
14,284 |
|
|
$ |
556 |
|
Exploration costs
|
|
|
33,202 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
47,486 |
|
|
$ |
556 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depletion rate per MCFe
|
|
$ |
4.70 |
|
|
$ |
4.39 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, all capitalized costs
relating to oil and gas activities have been included in the
full cost pool.
|
|
|
d. Supplemental Reserve
Information (Unaudited) |
The accompanying tables present information concerning the
Companys oil and natural gas producing activities during
the year ended December 31, 2004 and the period from
August 28, 2003 to December 31, 2003 and are prepared
in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 69, Disclosures about Oil and Gas Producing
Activities.
Estimates of the Companys proved reserves and proved
developed reserves were prepared by Netherland,
Sewell & Associates, Inc., an independent firm of
petroleum engineers, based on data supplied by them to the
Company. Estimates relating to oil and gas reserves are
inherently imprecise and may be subject to substantial revisions
due to changing prices and new information, such as reservoir
performance, production data, additional drilling and other
factors becomes available.
Proved reserves are estimated quantities of oil, natural gas,
condensate and natural gas liquids which geological and
engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be
recoverable in future years form known reservoirs under existing
economic and operating conditions. Natural gas liquids and
condensate are included in oil reserves. Proved developed
reserves are those proved reserves that can be expected to be
recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and
operating methods. Natural gas quantities represent gas volumes
which include amounts that will be extracted as natural gas
liquids. The Companys
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NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
estimated net proved reserves and proved developed reserves of
oil and condensate and natural gas for the year ended
December 31, 2004 and for the period from August 28,
2003 to December 31, 2003 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Oil and | |
|
|
|
Oil and | |
|
|
|
|
Condensate | |
|
|
|
Condensate | |
|
|
|
|
(barrels) | |
|
Gas (MCF) | |
|
(barrels) | |
|
Gas (MCF) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Proved Reserves:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period
|
|
|
3,124,112 |
|
|
|
38,655,526 |
|
|
|
1,120,400 |
|
|
|
41,440,700 |
|
Increase (decrease) during the period attributable to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revisions of previous estimates
|
|
|
234,521 |
|
|
|
(5,630,633 |
) |
|
|
2,351,163 |
|
|
|
(308,688 |
) |
|
Extensions and discoveries
|
|
|
78,453 |
|
|
|
16,875,613 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of reserves
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production
|
|
|
(918,905 |
) |
|
|
(5,788,974 |
) |
|
|
(347,451 |
) |
|
|
(2,476,486 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of period
|
|
|
2,518,181 |
|
|
|
44,111,532 |
|
|
|
3,124,112 |
|
|
|
38,655,526 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved developed reserves:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period
|
|
|
2,755,522 |
|
|
|
21,557,712 |
|
|
|
431,400 |
|
|
|
15,802,000 |
|
|
End of period(1)
|
|
|
2,410,912 |
|
|
|
26,179,029 |
|
|
|
2,755,522 |
|
|
|
21,557,712 |
|
|
|
(1) |
includes proved developed non-producing reserves for 2004 and
2003 of 788,042 and 57,441 barrels of oil and 10,479,632
and 4,586,423 mcf of gas, respectively. |
|
|
|
Standardized Measure Information |
The calculation of estimated future net cash flows in the
following table assumed the continuation of existing economic
conditions and applied year-end prices (except for future price
changes as allowed by contract) of oil and gas to the expected
future production of such reserves, less estimated future
expenditures (based on current costs) to be incurred in
developing and producing those reserves.
The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
does not purport, nor should it be interpreted, to present the
fair market value of the Companys oil and gas reserves.
These estimates reflect proved reserves only and ignore, among
other things, changes in prices and costs, revenues that could
result from probable reserves which could become proved reserves
in later years and the risks inherent in reserve estimates. The
standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
relating to proved oil and gas reserves as of December 31,
2004 and 2003 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future cash inflows
|
|
$ |
354,725,200 |
|
|
$ |
313,032,000 |
|
Future production costs
|
|
|
78,680,400 |
|
|
|
59,113,600 |
|
Future development costs
|
|
|
54,721,925 |
|
|
|
35,690,500 |
|
Future income taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future net cash flows
|
|
|
221,322,875 |
|
|
|
218,227,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Annual discount (10%) for estimated timing of cash flows
|
|
|
60,105,800 |
|
|
|
53,790,300 |
|
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
|
|
$ |
161,217,075 |
|
|
$ |
164,437,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-99
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Principle sources of change in the standardized measure of
discounted future net cash flows for the year ended
December 31, 2004 and the period from August 28, 2003
to December 31, 2003 was:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Beginning of period
|
|
$ |
164,437,600 |
|
|
$ |
101,803,900 |
|
Sales, net of production costs
|
|
|
(47,635,549 |
) |
|
|
(16,761,000 |
) |
Net change in prices, net of production costs
|
|
|
(14,353,925 |
) |
|
|
31,943,125 |
|
Revisions of quantity estimates
|
|
|
(17,464,167 |
) |
|
|
44,507,391 |
|
Extensions and discoveries
|
|
|
74,451,060 |
|
|
|
|
|
Development costs incurred
|
|
|
14,056,670 |
|
|
|
556,000 |
|
Change in estimated future development costs
|
|
|
(28,921,504 |
) |
|
|
4,930,232 |
|
Accretion of discount
|
|
|
16,443,760 |
|
|
|
3,393,463 |
|
Changes in production rates and other
|
|
|
203,130 |
|
|
|
(5,935,511 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of period
|
|
$ |
161,217,075 |
|
|
$ |
164,437,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During recent years, there have been significant fluctuations in
the prices paid for crude oil in the world markets. This
situation has had a destabilizing effect on crude oil posted
prices in the United States, including the posted prices paid by
purchasers of the Companys crude oil. The net weighted
average prices of crude oil and natural gas at December 31,
2004 and 2003, used in the above table were $38.60 and
$25.91 per barrel of crude oil, respectively, and $5.84 and
$6.00 per thousand cubic feet of natural gas, respectively.
|
|
|
e. See Note 29 pertaining to
additional oil and gas acquisitions |
|
|
15. |
Significant Property Transactions |
Information on significant property transactions during the
three month period ended March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and the three-year period ended
December 31, 2004 is as follows:
|
|
|
a. In September 2002, the Company purchased an industrial
building located in Nashville, Tennessee for approximately
$18.2 million. The building was constructed in 2001 and is
fully leased to two tenants, Alliance Healthcare and Jet
Equipment & Tools Inc., with leases expiring in 2011.
The annual net operating income was anticipated to be
approximately $1.6 million increasing to approximately
$1.9 million by 2011. In October 2002, the Company closed a
$12.7 million non-recourse mortgage loan on the Nashville,
Tennessee property. The loan bore interest at 6.4% per
annum and was due to mature in ten years. Required payments were
interest only for the first three years and then principal
amortization would commence based on a thirty-year amortization
schedule. In June 2004, the Company sold the property for a
selling price of $19.2 million. A gain of approximately
$1.4 million was recognized in the year ended
December 31, 2004 and is included in discontinued
operations in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. |
|
|
At December 31, 2003, the property had a carrying value of
approximately $18,066,000 and was encumbered by a non-recourse
mortgage in the amount of $12,700,000. |
|
|
b. In October 2002, the Company sold a property located in
North Palm Beach, Florida for a selling price of
$3.5 million. A gain of approximately $2.4 million was
recognized in the year ended December 31, 2002. |
|
|
c. In October 2003, the Company sold a property located in
Columbia, Maryland to its tenant for a selling price of
$11 million. A gain of approximately $5.8 million was
recognized in the year ended December 31, 2003. |
F-100
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
d. In the year ended December 31, 2004, of the 57
properties, the Company sold nine financing lease properties for
approximately $43.6 million. The properties were encumbered
by mortgage debt of approximately $26.8 million which was
repaid from the sales proceeds. The carrying value of these
properties was approximately $38.3 million; therefore, the
Company recognized a gain on sale of approximately
$5.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2004,
which is included in income from continuing operations in the
Supplemental Consolidated Statements of Earnings. |
In the year ended December 31, 2004, of the 57 properties,
the Company sold 48 operating and held for sale properties for
approximately $201.8 million. The properties were
encumbered by mortgage debt of approximately $67 million
which was repaid from the sales proceeds. The carrying value of
these properties was approximately $126.6 million. The
Company recognized a gain on sale of approximately
$75.2 million in year ended December 31, 2004, which
is included in income from discontinued operations in the
Supplemental Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
In the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited), the
Company sold four rental real estate properties and a golf
resort for approximately $51.9 million which were
encumbered by mortgage debt of approximately $10.7 million
repaid from the sale proceeds.
Of the five properties, the Company sold one financing lease
property for approximately $8.4 million encumbered by
mortgage debt of approximately $3.8 million. The carrying
value of this property was approximately $8.2 million;
therefore, the Company recognized a gain on sale of
approximately $0.2 million in the three months ended
March 31, 2005 (unaudited), which is included in income
from continuing operations. The Company sold four operating
properties for approximately $43.5 million encumbered by
mortgage debt of approximately $6.9 million. The carrying
value of these properties was approximately $24.8 million.
The Company recognized a gain on sale of approximately
$18.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2005
(unaudited), which is included in income from discontinued
operations.
At March 31, 2005, the Company had 11 properties under
contract or as to which letters of intent had been executed by
potential purchasers, all of which contracts or letters of
intent are subject to purchasers due diligence and other
closing conditions. Selling prices for the properties covered by
the contracts or letters of intent would total approximately
$45.5 million. These properties are encumbered by mortgage
debt of approximately $25.3 million. At March 31,
2005, the carrying value of these properties is approximately
$29.1 million. In accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, only the real estate operating properties
under contract or letter of intent, but not the financing lease
properties, were reclassified to Properties Held for
Sale and the related income and expense reclassified to
Income from Discontinued Operations.
e. In January 2004, in conjunction with its reinvestment
program, the Company purchased a 34,422 square foot
commercial condominium unit (North Moore Condos)
located in New York City for approximately $14.5 million.
The unit contains a Citibank branch, a furniture store and a
restaurant. Current annual rent income from the three tenants is
approximately $1,289,000. The Company obtained mortgage
financing of $10 million for this property in April 2004.
The mortgage bears interest at the rate of 5.73% per annum,
and matures in March 2014. Annual debt service is $698,760.
f. In July 2004, the Company purchased two Vero Beach,
Florida waterfront communities, Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor
(Grand Harbor), including their respective golf
courses, tennis complex, fitness center, beach club and
clubhouses. The acquisition also included properties in various
stages of development, including land for future residential
development, improved lots and finished residential units ready
for sale. The purchase price was approximately $75 million,
which included approximately $62 million of land and
construction in progress. The Company plans to invest in the
further development of these properties and the enhancement of
the existing infrastructure.
F-101
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Mortgages payable, all of which are nonrecourse to the Company,
are summarized as follows (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance At | |
|
Balance At December 31, | |
|
|
|
|
Annual Principal | |
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
Range of Interest Rates |
|
Range of Maturities | |
|
and Interest Payment | |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
5.630%-8.25%
|
|
|
10/15/07-10/01/14 |
|
|
$ |
9,373 |
|
|
$ |
80,191 |
|
|
$ |
91,896 |
|
|
$ |
180,989 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less current portion and mortgages on properties held for sale |
|
|
(24,577 |
) |
|
|
(31,177 |
) |
|
|
(87,753 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
55,614 |
|
|
$ |
60,719 |
|
|
$ |
93,236 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following is a summary of the contractual future principal
payments of the mortgages (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ending December 31, |
|
Amount | |
|
|
| |
2005
|
|
$ |
4,759 |
|
2006
|
|
|
5,116 |
|
2007
|
|
|
11,428 |
|
2008
|
|
|
24,385 |
|
2009
|
|
|
7,211 |
|
2010-2014
|
|
|
38,997 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
91,896 |
|
|
|
|
|
a. See Note 15a. for Mid-South Logistics financing in
October 2002.
b. On May 16, 2003, the Company executed a mortgage
note secured by a distribution facility located in Windsor
Locks, Connecticut and obtained funding in the principal amount
of $20 million. The loan bears interest at 5.63% per
annum and matures on June 1, 2013. Annual debt service is
approximately $1,382,000 based on a 30 year amortization
schedule.
c. See Note 15e. for North Moore Condo financing in
April 2004.
a. At December 31, 2002, NEG had $10.9 million
outstanding under its existing $100 million credit facility
with Arnos, an Icahn affiliate. Arnos continued to be the holder
of the credit facility; however, the $10.9 million note
outstanding under the credit facility was contributed to Holding
LLC as part of Gascons contribution to Holding LLC on
September 12, 2001. In December 2001, the maturity date of
the credit facility was extended to December 31, 2003 and
NEG was given a waiver of compliance with respect to any and all
covenant violations. NEG was not in compliance with the minimum
interest coverage ratio at September 30, 2002; and
December 31, 2002 and the current ratio at
December 31, 2002, however, in December 2001, NEG was given
a waiver of compliance with respect to any and all covenant
violations through December 31, 2003.
On March 26, 2003, Holding LLC distributed the
$10.9 million note outstanding under NEGs revolving
credit facility as a priority distribution to NEG, thereby
canceling the note. Also, on March 26, 2003, NEG, Arnos and
Operating LLC entered into an agreement to assign the credit
facility to Operating LLC. Effective with this assignment, Arnos
amended the credit facility to increase the revolving commitment
to $150 million, increase the borrowing base to
$75.0 million and extend the revolving due date until
June 30, 2004. Concurrently, Arnos extended a
$42.8 million loan to Operating LLC under the amended
credit facility. Operating LLC then distributed
$42.8 million to Holding LLC which, thereafter, made a
$40.5 million
F-102
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
priority distribution and a $2.3 million guaranteed payment
to NEG. NEG utilized these funds to pay the entire amount of the
long-term interest payable on the Notes and interest accrued
thereon outstanding on March 27, 2003. The Arnos facility
was canceled on December 29, 2003 in conjunction with a
third party bank financing.
b. On September 24, 2001, Arizona Charlies,
Inc., the predecessor entity to Arizona Charlies, LLC,
which was acquired by American Casino in May 2004, refinanced
the remaining principal balance of $7.9 million on a prior
note payable to Arnos Corp., an affiliate of Mr. Icahn. The
note bore interest at the prime rate plus 1.50% (5.75% per
annum at December 31, 2002), with a maturity of June 2004,
and was collateralized by all the assets of Arizona
Charlies, Inc. The note was repaid during November 2003.
During the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, Arizona
Charlies, Inc. paid interest expense of $0.1 million
and $0.4 million, respectively.
c. During fiscal year 2002, Fresca, LLC, which was acquired
by American Casino in May 2004, entered into an unsecured line
of credit in the amount of $25.0 million with Starfire
Holding Corporation (Starfire), an affiliate of
Mr. Icahn. The outstanding balance, including accrued
interest, was due and payable on January 2, 2007. As of
December 31, 2003, Fresca, LLC had $25.0 million
outstanding. The note bore interest on the unpaid principal
balance from January 2, 2002 until maturity at the rate per
annum equal to the prime rate, as established by Fleet Bank,
from time to time, plus 2.75%. Interest was payable
semi-annually in arrears on the first day of January and July,
and at maturity. The note was guaranteed by Mr. Icahn. The
note was repaid during May 2004. During the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, Fresca, LLC paid
$0.7 million, $1.2 million and $0.4 million,
respectively.
d. In connection with TransTexas plan of
reorganization on the Effective Date, TransTexas as borrower,
entered into the Restructured Oil and Gas (O&G) Note with
Thornwood, as lender. The Restructured O&G Note is a term
loan in the amount of $32.5 million and bears interest at a
rate of 10% per annum. Interest is payable semi-annually
commencing six months after the Effective Date. Annual principal
payments in the amount of $5.0 million are due on the first
through fourth anniversary dates of the Effective Date with the
final principal payment of $12.5 million due on the fifth
anniversary of the Effective Date. The Restructured O&G Note
was purchased by the Company in December 2004 and is eliminated
in consolidation.
|
|
18. |
Senior Secured Notes Payable and Credit Facility |
In January 2004, American Casino closed on its offering of
senior secured notes due 2012. The notes, in the aggregate
principal amount of $215 million, bear interest at the rate
of 7.85% per annum. The notes have a fixed annual interest
rate of 7.85% per annum, which will be paid every six
months on February 1 and August 1, commencing
August 1, 2004. The notes will mature on February 1,
2012. The proceeds were held in escrow pending receipt of all
approvals necessary under gaming laws and certain other
conditions in connection with the acquisition of Arizona
Charlies Decatur and Arizona Charlies Boulder. Upon
satisfaction of all closing conditions on May 26, 2004, the
proceeds of the offering were released from escrow. American
Casino used the proceeds of the offering for the acquisition of
Arizona Charlies Decatur and Boulder, to repay
intercompany indebtedness and for distributions to the Company.
The notes are recourse only to, and are secured by a lien on the
assets of, American Casino and certain of its subsidiaries. The
notes restrict the ability of American Casino and its restricted
subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions, to: incur
additional debt; pay dividends and make distributions; make
certain investments; repurchase stock; create liens; enter into
transactions with affiliates; enter into sale and leaseback
transactions; merge or consolidate; and transfer, lease or sell
assets. As of March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and
December 31, 2004, American Casino is in compliance with
all terms and conditions of the notes. The notes were issued in
an offering not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. At
the time American Casino issued the notes, it entered into a
registration rights agreement in which it agreed to exchange the
notes for new notes which have been registered under the
F-103
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Securities Act of 1933. On October 26, 2004, the SEC
declared effective American Casinos registration
statement. The exchange offer was consummated on
December 1, 2004.
The Company recorded approximately $4.2 million,
$2.9 million and $15.6 million of interest expense on
the notes payable in the three months ended March 31, 2005
and 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2004
which is included in Interest expense in the
Supplemental Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
A syndicate of lenders has provided to American Casino a
non-amortizing $20.0 million revolving credit facility. The
commitments are available to the Company in the form of
revolving loans, and include a letter of credit facility
(subject to $10.0 million sublimit). Loans made under the
senior secured revolving facility will mature and the
commitments under them will terminate on January 29, 2008.
There were no borrowings outstanding under the facility at
December 31, 2004.
Of the Companys cash and cash equivalents at
March 31,2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
approximately $85.9 million and $75.2 million in cash
is at American Casino which is subject to the restrictions of
its notes and the revolving credit facility.
The fair value of American Casinos long-term debt is based
on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on
the current rates offered to us for debt of the same remaining
maturities. As such, the estimated fair value of long-term debt
outstanding is approximately $224.7 million and
$229.0 million as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and
December 31, 2004, respectively.
|
|
19. |
Senior Unsecured Notes Payable |
On May 12, 2004, the Company closed on its offering of
senior notes due 2012. The notes, in the aggregate principal
amount of $353 million, were priced at 99.266%. The notes
have a fixed annual interest rate of
81/8%,
which will be paid every six months on June 1 and
December 1, commencing December 1, 2004. The notes
will mature on June 1, 2012. AREH is a guarantor of the
debt; however, no other subsidiaries guarantee payment on the
notes. American Real Estate Finance Corp. (AREF), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was formed solely for
the purpose of serving as a co-issuer of debt securities. AREF
does not have any operations or assets and does not have any
revenues. The Company intends to use the proceeds of this
offering for general business purposes, including its primary
business strategy of acquiring undervalued assets in its
existing lines of business or other businesses and to provide
additional capital to grow its existing businesses. The notes
restrict the ability of the Company, subject to certain
exceptions, to, among other things; incur additional debt; pay
dividends or make distributions; repurchase stock; create liens;
and enter into transactions with affiliates. As of
March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004, the
Company is in compliance with all terms and conditions of the
notes. The notes were issued in an offering not registered under
the Securities Act of 1933. At the time the Company issued the
notes, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement
in which the Company agreed to exchange the notes for new notes
which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933. On
November 8, 2004, the SEC declared effective the
Companys registration statement. The exchange offer was
consummated on December 15, 2004.
The fair value of the Companys long-term debt is based on
the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on
the current rates offered to us for debt of the same remaining
maturities. As such, the estimated fair value of long-term debt
outstanding is approximately $375 million as of
December 31, 2004.
The Company recorded approximately $7.1 million and
$18.5 million of interest expense on the notes payable in
the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the
year ended December 31, 2004 which is included in
Interest expense in the Supplemental Consolidated
Statements of Earnings for the year then ended.
F-104
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
On February 7, 2005, the Company and its subsidiary,
American Real Estate Finance Corp. (AREF), closed on
their offering of senior notes due 2013. The notes, in the
aggregate principal amount of $480 million, were priced at
100% of principal amount. The notes have a fixed annual interest
rate of
71/8%,
which will be paid every six months on February 15 and
August 15, commencing August 15, 2005. The notes will
mature on February 15, 2013. AREF, a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company was formed solely for the purpose of
serving as co-issuer of the notes, AREF does not have any
operations or assets and does not have any revenues. AREH is a
guarantor of the debt; however, no other subsidiaries guarantee
payment on the notes. Simultaneously, the Company loaned AREH
$474 million which was net of a discount of
$6 million. The loan is under the same terms and conditions
as the Companys Senior Notes due in 2013. The Company
intends to use the proceeds of the offering, together with
depositary units to be issued by the Company, to fund the
acquisitions described in Note 29 to pay related fees and
expenses and for general business purposes. The notes restrict
the ability of the Company and AREH, subject to certain
exceptions, to, among other things; incur additional debt; pay
dividends or make distributions; repurchase stock; create liens;
and enter into transactions with affiliates. The notes were
issued in an offering not registered under the Securities Act of
1933. At the time the Company issued the notes, the Company
entered into a registration rights agreement in which it agreed
to exchange the notes for new notes which have been registered
under the Securities Act of 1933. If the registration statement
is not filed with the SEC by August 8, 2005 or if the
registration statement is not declared effective by the SEC on
or prior to December 5, 2005 or if the Company fails to
consummate an exchange offer in which we issued notes registered
under the Securities Act of 1933 in exchange for the privately
issued notes within 30 business days after December 5,
2005, then the Company will pay, as liquidated damages,
$.05 per week per $1,000 principal amount for the first
90 day period following such failure, increasing by an
additional $.05 per week of $1,000 principal amount for
each subsequent 90 day period, until all failures are cured.
|
|
20. |
Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Current
Liabilities |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities consist
of the following (In $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Accrued liabilities
|
|
$ |
11,617 |
|
|
$ |
11,463 |
|
|
$ |
11,951 |
|
Accrued payroll
|
|
|
10,984 |
|
|
|
11,113 |
|
|
|
12,507 |
|
Due to Panaco, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,242 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
74,213 |
|
|
|
57,059 |
|
|
|
31,422 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
96,814 |
|
|
$ |
95,877 |
|
|
$ |
55,880 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21. |
Earnings Per Limited Partnership Unit |
Basic earnings per LP unit are based on net earnings
attributable to limited partners, and in period prior to
July 1, 2003, adjusted for the preferred pay-in-kind
distribution to Preferred Unitholders. The resulting net
earnings available for limited partners are divided by the
weighted average number of shares of limited partnership units
outstanding.
Diluted earnings per LP unit are based on earnings before the
preferred pay-in-kind distribution as the numerator with the
denominator based on the weighted average number of units and
equivalent units outstanding. The Preferred Units are considered
to be equivalent units.
F-105
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Basic net income per American Real Estate Partners, L.P. Unit is
derived by dividing net income attributable to the limited
partners by the basic weighted average number of American Real
Estate Partners, L.P. Units outstanding for each period. Diluted
earnings per American Real Estate Partners, L.P. Unit is derived
by adjusting net income attributable to the limited partners for
the assumed dilutive effect of the redemption of the Preferred
LP Units (Diluted Earnings) and dividing Diluted
Earnings by the diluted earnings weighted average number of
American Real Estate Partners, L.P. Units outstanding for each
period.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In $000s except per unit data) | |
Attributable to Limited Partners:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
38,940 |
|
|
$ |
47,663 |
|
|
$ |
71,476 |
|
|
$ |
48,588 |
|
|
$ |
56,380 |
|
Add Preferred LP Unit distribution
|
|
|
1,259 |
|
|
|
1,201 |
|
|
|
4,981 |
|
|
|
4,792 |
|
|
|
4,518 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before discontinued operations
|
|
|
40,199 |
|
|
|
48,864 |
|
|
|
76,457 |
|
|
|
53,380 |
|
|
|
60,898 |
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
19,288 |
|
|
|
9,945 |
|
|
|
81,031 |
|
|
|
10,772 |
|
|
|
6,788 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings
|
|
|
59,487 |
|
|
|
58,809 |
|
|
$ |
157,488 |
|
|
$ |
64,152 |
|
|
$ |
67,686 |
|
Weighted average limited partnership units outstanding
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
|
|
46,098,284 |
|
Dilutive effect of redemption of Preferred LP Units
|
|
|
3,759,338 |
|
|
|
6,401,019 |
|
|
|
5,444,028 |
|
|
|
8,391,659 |
|
|
|
10,368,414 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighed average limited partnership units and equivalent
partnership units outstanding
|
|
|
49,857,622 |
|
|
|
52,499,303 |
|
|
|
51,542,312 |
|
|
|
54,489,943 |
|
|
|
56,466,698 |
|
Basic earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
0.84 |
|
|
$ |
1.03 |
|
|
$ |
1.55 |
|
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
0.42 |
|
|
|
0.22 |
|
|
|
1.76 |
|
|
|
0.24 |
|
|
|
0.15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per LP unit
|
|
$ |
1.26 |
|
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
$ |
3.31 |
|
|
$ |
1.24 |
|
|
$ |
1.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
0.81 |
|
|
$ |
0.93 |
|
|
$ |
1.48 |
|
|
$ |
0.94 |
|
|
$ |
1.00 |
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
0.39 |
|
|
|
0.19 |
|
|
|
1.57 |
|
|
|
0.19 |
|
|
|
0.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per LP unit
|
|
$ |
1.20 |
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
$ |
3.05 |
|
|
$ |
1.13 |
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pursuant to rights offerings consummated in 1995 and 1997,
Preferred Units were issued. The Preferred Units have certain
rights and designations, generally as follows. Each Preferred
Unit has a liquidation preference of $10.00 and entitles the
holder thereof to receive distributions thereon, payable solely
in
F-106
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
additional Preferred Units, at the rate of $.50 per
Preferred Unit per annum (which is equal to a rate of 5% of the
liquidation preference thereof), payable annually on
March 31 of each year (each, a Payment Date).
On any Payment Date commencing with the Payment Date on
March 31, 2000, the Company, with the approval of the Audit
Committee of the Board of Directors of the General Partner, may
opt to redeem all, but not less than all, of the Preferred Units
for a price, payable either in all cash or by issuance of
additional Depositary Units, equal to the liquidation preference
of the Preferred Units, plus any accrued but unpaid
distributions thereon. On March 31, 2010, the Company must
redeem all, but not less than all, of the Preferred Units on the
same terms as any optional redemption.
Pursuant to the terms of the Preferred Units, on
February 25, 2004, the Company declared its scheduled
annual preferred unit distribution payable in additional
Preferred Units at the rate of 5% of the liquidation preference
of $10 per unit. The distribution was payable
March 31, 2004 to holders of record as of March 12,
2004. A total of 489,657 additional Preferred Units were issued.
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, 10,286,264 and 9,796,607
Preferred Units are issued and outstanding, respectively. In
February 2004, the number of authorized Preferred LP units was
increased to 10,400,000.
Pursuant to the terms of the Preferred Units, on March 4,
2005, the Company declared its scheduled annual preferred unit
distribution payable in additional Preferred Units at the rate
of 5% of the liquidation preference of $10. The distribution was
payable on March 31, 2005 to holders of record as of
March 15, 2005. A total of 514,133 additional Preferred
Units were issued. At March 31, 2005, 10,800,397 Preferred
Units are issued and outstanding. In addition, the Company
increased the number of authorized Preferred Units to 10,900,000.
On July 1, 2003, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 150 (SFAS 150), Accounting
for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both
Liabilities and Equity. SFAS 150 requires that a
financial instrument, which is an unconditional obligation, be
classified as a liability. Previous guidance required an entity
to include in equity financial instruments that the entity could
redeem in either cash or stock. Pursuant to SFAS 150 the
Companys Preferred Units, which are an unconditional
obligation, have been reclassified from Partners
equity to a liability account in the consolidated Balance
Sheets and the preferred pay-in-kind distribution for the period
from July 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003 of $2,449,000
and all future distributions have been and will be recorded as
Interest expense in the Supplemental Consolidated
Statements of Earnings.
The Company recorded $1.3 million, $1.2 million,
$5.1 million and $2.4 million of interest expense in
the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004
(unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004 and
2003, respectively, in connection with the Preferred LP units
distribution. These amounts are included in Interest
expense in the Supplemental Consolidated Statements of
Earnings for the years then ended.
|
|
23. |
Income Taxes (in $000s) |
The difference between the book basis and the tax basis of the
net assets of the Company, not directly subject to income taxes,
is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Book basis of AREH net assets excluding American Casino,
TransTexas and NEG
|
|
$ |
1,319,566 |
|
|
$ |
1,149,418 |
|
Excess of tax over book
|
|
|
120,820 |
|
|
|
79,238 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax basis of net assets
|
|
$ |
1,440,386 |
|
|
$ |
1,228,656 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-107
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
a. Corporate income taxes
(i) The Companys corporate subsidiaries recorded the
following income tax (expense) benefit attributable to
continuing operations for American Casino, TransTexas and NEG
for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004
(unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002 (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
$ |
(1,105 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,655 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,030 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,506 |
) |
|
$ |
(311 |
) |
Deferred
|
|
|
(3,677 |
) |
|
|
(1,311 |
) |
|
|
(14,296 |
) |
|
|
22,256 |
|
|
|
(9,785 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(4,782 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,966 |
) |
|
$ |
(17,326 |
) |
|
$ |
16,750 |
|
|
$ |
(10,096 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(ii) The tax effect of significant differences representing
net deferred tax assets (the difference between financial
statement carrying values and the tax basis of assets and
liabilities) for the Company is as follows at March 31,
2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004 and 2003 (in
$000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
$ |
49,607 |
|
|
$ |
54,489 |
|
|
$ |
54,439 |
|
|
Net operating loss carryforwards
|
|
|
55,724 |
|
|
|
53,610 |
|
|
|
51,997 |
|
|
Investment in Holding LLC
|
|
|
1,927 |
|
|
|
5,333 |
|
|
|
18,845 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
11,955 |
|
|
|
9,458 |
|
|
|
8,841 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
119,213 |
|
|
|
122,890 |
|
|
|
134,122 |
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(64,381 |
) |
|
|
(64,381 |
) |
|
|
(65,695 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax assets
|
|
|
54,832 |
|
|
|
58,509 |
|
|
|
68,427 |
|
|
Less current portion
|
|
|
(2,685 |
) |
|
|
(2,685 |
) |
|
|
(2,982 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current net deferred tax assets
|
|
$ |
52,147 |
|
|
$ |
55,824 |
|
|
$ |
65,445 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(iii) The provision (benefit) for income taxes differs from
the amount computed at the federal statutory rate as a result of
the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Federal statutory rate
|
|
|
35.0 |
% |
|
|
35.0 |
% |
|
|
35.0 |
% |
Tax deduction not given book benefit
|
|
|
1.0 |
|
|
|
5.6 |
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
Income not subject to taxation
|
|
|
(24.2 |
) |
|
|
(15.2 |
) |
|
|
(22.3 |
) |
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(2.3 |
) |
|
|
(51.8 |
) |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
Other
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
|
|
(1.4 |
) |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9.5 |
% |
|
|
(27.8 |
)% |
|
|
12.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, American Casino had net
operating loss carryforwards available for federal income tax
purposes of approximately $16.0 million and
$28.5 million, respectively, which begin expiring in 2020.
SFAS 109 requires a more likely than not
criterion be applied when evaluating the realizability of a
deferred tax asset. As of December 31, 2002, given
Stratospheres history of losses for income tax purposes,
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
the volatility of the industry within which the Stratosphere
operates, and certain other factors, Stratosphere had
established a valuation allowance for the deductible temporary
differences, including the excess of the tax basis of the
Stratospheres assets over the basis of such assets for
financial statement purposes and the tax carryforwards. However,
at December 31, 2003, based on various factors including
the current earnings trend and future taxable income
projections, Stratosphere determined that it was more likely
than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized and
removed the valuation allowance. In accordance with
SFAS 109, the tax benefit of any deferred tax asset that
existed on the effective date of a reorganization should be
reported as a direct addition to contributed capital.
Stratosphere has deferred tax assets relating to both before and
after Stratosphere emerged from bankruptcy in September of 1998.
The net decrease in the valuation allowance was
$79.3 million, of which a net amount of $47.5 million
was credited to partners equity in the year ended
December 31, 2003.
Additionally, American Casinos acquisition of Arizona
Charlies, LLC and Fresca, LLC in May 2004 resulted in a
net increase in the tax basis of assets in excess of book basis.
As a result, the Company recognized an additional deferred tax
asset of approximately $2.5 million from the transaction.
Pursuant to SFAS 109, the benefit of the deferred tax asset
from this transaction is credited directly to equity.
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, NEG had net operating loss
carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes of
approximately $75.9 and $58.0 million, respectively, which
begin expiring in 2009. Net operating loss limitations may be
imposed as a result of subsequent changes in stock ownership of
NEG. Prior to the formation of Holding LLC, the income tax
benefit associated with the loss carryforwards had not been
recognized since, in the opinion of management, there was not
sufficient positive evidence of future taxable income to justify
recognition of a benefit. Upon the formation of Holding LLC,
management again evaluated all evidence, both positive and
negative, in determining whether a valuation allowance to reduce
the carrying value of deferred tax assets was still needed and
concluded, based on the projected allocations of taxable income
by Holding LLC, NEG more likely than not will realize a partial
benefit from the loss carryforwards. In accordance with
SFAS 109, NEG recorded a deferred tax asset of
$25.5 million as of December 31, 2002,
$25.9 million as of December 31, 2003, and
$19.3 million as of December 31, 2004. Ultimate
realization of the deferred tax asset is dependent upon, among
other factors, NEGs ability to generate sufficient taxable
income within the carryforward periods and is subject to change
depending on the tax laws in effect in the years in which the
carryforwards are used. As a result of the recognition of
expected future income tax benefits, subsequent periods will
reflect a full effective tax rate provision.
SFAS 109 requires a more likely than not
criterion be applied when evaluating the realizability of a
deferred tax asset. At the Confirmation Date, given
TransTexass history of losses for income tax purposes, the
volatility of the industry within which TransTexas operates, and
certain other factors, TransTexas could not conclude it was more
likely than not that it would recognize these tax benefits and
established a valuation allowance for all the deferred tax
assets. However, as of December 31, 2003, based on
TransTexass current and projected taxable income,
TransTexas determined that it is more likely than not that it
will recognize a portion of its federal net operating loss
carryforwards prior to their expiration. Accordingly, TransTexas
has removed that portion of the valuation allowance previously
booked against those assets resulting in a $14.4 million
tax benefit recorded on the current income statement.
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, TransTexas had net operating
loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes of
approximately $61.2 million and $60.2 million,
respectively, which begin expiring in 2020. Utilization of the
net operating loss carryforwards is subject to an annual
limitation of approximately $2.2 million due to a change in
control of ownership (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code).
Any unused limitation amount in a given year may be carried
forward and utilized in subsequent years.
F-109
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
24. |
Commitments and Contingencies |
a. In January 2002, the Cape Cod Commission, (the
Commission), a Massachusetts regional planning body
created in 1989, concluded that AREPs New Seabury
development is within its jurisdiction for review and approval
(the Administrative Decision). It is the
Companys position that the proposed residential,
commercial and recreational development is in substantial
compliance with a special permit issued for the property in 1964
and is therefore exempt from the Commissions jurisdiction
and that the Commission is barred from exercising jurisdiction
pursuant to a 1993 settlement agreement between the Commission
and a prior owner of the New Seabury property (the
Settlement Agreement).
In February 2002, New Seabury Properties L.L.C. (New
Seabury), an AREP subsidiary and owner of the property,
filed in Barnstable County Massachusetts Superior Court, a civil
complaint appealing the Administrative Decision by the
Commission, and a separate civil complaint to find the
Commission in contempt of the Settlement Agreement. The Court
subsequently consolidated the two complaints into one
proceeding. In July 2003, New Seabury and the Commission filed
cross motions for summary judgment.
Also, in July 2003, in accordance with a Court ruling, the
Commission reconsidered the question of its jurisdiction over
the initial development proposal and over a modified development
proposal that New Seabury filed in March 2003. The Commission
concluded that both proposals are within its jurisdiction (the
Second Administrative Decision). In August 2003, New Seabury
filed in Barnstable County Massachusetts Superior Court another
civil complaint appealing the Commissions second decision
and petitioning the court to find the Commission in contempt of
the settlement agreement.
In November 2003, the Court ruled in New Seaburys favor on
its July 2003 motion for partial summary judgment, finding that
the special permit remains valid and that the modified
development proposal is in substantial compliance with the
Special Permit and therefore exempt from the Commissions
jurisdiction; the Court did not yet rule on the initial proposal
to build 675 residential/hotel units and 80,000 square feet
of commercial space. Under the modified development proposal New
Seabury could potentially develop up to 278 residential units
and 145,000 square feet of commercial space. In February
2004, the court consolidated the three complaints into one
proceeding. In March 2004, New Seabury and the Commission each
moved for Summary Judgment to dispose of remaining claims under
all three complaints and to obtain a final judgment from the
Court. The Court heard arguments in June 2004 and took matters
under advisement. The Commission and New Seabury filed a joint
motion to delay, until May 6, 2005, any ruling by the court
on New Seaburys pending motion for summary judgment and
the Commissions pending cross-motion for summary judgment.
The parties are now in settlement discussions. A proposed
settlement agreement was endorsed by the Commission staff and
presented at a public hearing of the Executive Committee on
April 21, 2005. (See note 29).
b. Environmental Matters
TransTexas operations and properties are subject to
extensive federal, state, and local laws and regulations
relating to the generation, storage, handling, emission,
transportation, and discharge of materials into the environment.
Permits are required for various of TransTexas operations,
and these permits are subject to revocation, modification, and
renewal by issuing authorities. TransTexas also is subject to
federal, state, and local laws and regulations that impose
liability for the cleanup or remediation of property which has
been contaminated by the discharge or release of hazardous
materials or wastes into the environment. Governmental
authorities have the power to enforce compliance with their
regulations, and violations are subject to fines or injunctions,
or both. TransTexas believes that it is in material compliance
with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
Noncompliance with such laws and regulations could give rise to
compliance costs and administrative penalties. It is not
anticipated that TransTexas will be required in the near future
to expend amounts that are material to the financial condition
or operations of TransTexas by reason of environmental laws and
regulations, but because such laws and regulations are
frequently changed and, as a result, may
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NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
impose increasingly strict requirements, TransTexas is unable to
predict the ultimate cost of complying with such laws and
regulations.
c. The General Partner monitors all tenant bankruptcies and
defaults and may, when it deems it necessary or appropriate,
establish additional reserves for such contingencies.
d. In addition, in the ordinary course of business, the
Company, its subsidiaries and other companies in which the
Company has invested are parties to various legal actions. In
managements opinion, the ultimate outcome of such legal
actions will not have a material effect on the Companys
consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.
|
|
25. |
Employee Benefit Plans |
a. Employees of the Company who are members of various
unions are covered by union-sponsored, collectively bargained,
multi-employer health and welfare and defined benefit pension
plans. The Company recorded expenses for such plans of
approximately $1,767,000, $2,010,000, $8,100,000, $7,600,000 and
$6,500,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and
2004 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31,
2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The Company does not have
information from the plans sponsors with respect to the
adequacy of the plans funding status.
b. The Company has retirement savings plans under
Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code covering its
non-union employees. The plans allow employees to defer, within
prescribed limits, a portion of their income on a pre-tax basis
through contributions to the plans. The Company currently
matches, within prescribed limits, up to 6.25% of eligible
employees compensation at rates up to 50% of the
employees contribution. The Company recorded charges for
matching contributions of approximately $179,000, $146,000,
$794,000, $714,000 and $981,000, for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years
ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
|
|
26. |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, receivables,
investment in debt securities of affiliates and accounts
payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities and the
Preferred Limited Partnership Units Liability are carried at
cost, which approximates their fair value.
The Company sells crude oil and natural gas to various
customers. In addition, the Company participates with other
parties in the operation of crude oil and natural gas wells.
Substantially all of the Companys accounts receivable are
due from either purchasers of crude oil and natural gas or
participants in crude oil and natural gas wells for which the
Company serves as the operator. Generally, operators of crude
oil and natural gas properties have the right to offset future
revenues against unpaid charges related to operated wells. Crude
oil and natural gas sales are generally unsecured.
The fair values of the mortgages and notes receivable past due,
in process of foreclosure, or for which foreclosure proceedings
are pending, are based on the discounted cash flows of the
underlying lease. The fair values of the mortgages and notes
receivable satisfied after year end are based on the amount of
the net proceeds received.
The fair values of the mortgages and notes receivable which are
current are based on the discounted cash flows of their
respective payment streams.
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The approximate estimated fair values of other investments held
as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004
and 2003 are summarized as follows (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2005 | |
|
At December 31, 2004 | |
|
At December 31, 2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Net | |
|
Estimated | |
|
Net | |
|
Estimated | |
|
Net | |
|
Estimated | |
|
|
Investment | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Investment | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Investment | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total
|
|
$ |
244,602 |
|
|
$ |
247,600 |
|
|
$ |
245,948 |
|
|
$ |
248,900 |
|
|
$ |
50,328 |
|
|
$ |
55,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The net investment at March 31, 2005 (unaudited),
December 31, 2004 and 2003 is equal to the carrying amount
of the mortgage receivable less any deferred income recorded.
The approximate estimated fair values of the mortgages payable
as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004
and 2003 are summarized as follows (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2005 | |
|
At December 31, 2004 | |
|
At December 31, 2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Carrying | |
|
Estimated | |
|
Carrying | |
|
Estimated | |
|
Carrying | |
|
Estimated | |
|
|
Value | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Value | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Value | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total
|
|
$ |
80,191 |
|
|
$ |
81,955 |
|
|
$ |
91,896 |
|
|
$ |
93,900 |
|
|
$ |
180,989 |
|
|
$ |
185,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based
on relevant market information and information about the
financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature
and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment
and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in
assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
The Company is engaged in six operating segments consisting of
the ownership and operation of (1) rental real estate,
(2) hotel and resort operating properties, (3) hotel
and casino operating properties, (4) property development,
(5) investment in securities including investment in other
limited partnerships and marketable equity and debt securities
and (6) investment in oil and gas operating properties. The
Companys reportable segments offer different services and
require different operating strategies and management expertise.
Non-segment revenue to reconcile to total revenue consists
primarily of interest income on treasury bills and other
investments. Non-segment assets to reconcile to total assets
includes investment in U.S. Government and Agency
obligations, cash and cash equivalents, receivables and other
assets.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those
described in Note 2.
The Company assesses and measures segment operating results
based on segment earnings from operations as disclosed below.
Segment earnings from operations is not necessarily indicative
of cash available to fund cash requirements nor synonymous with
cash flow from operations.
F-112
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The revenues, net earnings, assets and real estate investment
capital expenditures for each of the reportable segments are
summarized as follows for the three months ended March 31,
2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and for the years ended and as of
December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002 (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel & casino operating properties
|
|
$ |
81,852 |
|
|
$ |
74,661 |
|
|
$ |
297,868 |
|
|
$ |
259,345 |
|
|
$ |
250,328 |
|
|
Land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
8,279 |
|
|
|
5,014 |
|
|
|
26,591 |
|
|
|
13,265 |
|
|
|
76,024 |
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
|
4,001 |
|
|
|
4,963 |
|
|
|
17,796 |
|
|
|
20,207 |
|
|
|
21,714 |
|
|
Hotel & resort operating properties
|
|
|
5,563 |
|
|
|
1,335 |
|
|
|
16,211 |
|
|
|
12,376 |
|
|
|
12,921 |
|
|
Oil & gas operating properties
|
|
|
27,423 |
|
|
|
24,701 |
|
|
|
99,738 |
|
|
|
57,670 |
|
|
|
40,516 |
|
|
Other investments
|
|
|
10,440 |
|
|
|
4,818 |
|
|
|
34,724 |
|
|
|
14,024 |
|
|
|
15,283 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
137,558 |
|
|
|
115,492 |
|
|
|
492,928 |
|
|
|
376,887 |
|
|
|
416,646 |
|
|
Reconciling items
|
|
|
6,668 |
(1) |
|
|
960 |
(1) |
|
|
13,268 |
(1) |
|
|
11,779 |
(1) |
|
|
18,006 |
(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
$ |
144,226 |
|
|
$ |
116,452 |
|
|
$ |
506,196 |
|
|
$ |
388,666 |
|
|
$ |
434,652 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel & casino operating properties
|
|
$ |
24,228 |
|
|
$ |
20,418 |
|
|
$ |
70,265 |
|
|
$ |
42,488 |
|
|
$ |
32,390 |
|
|
Land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
1,232 |
|
|
|
1,656 |
|
|
|
6,355 |
|
|
|
4,136 |
|
|
|
21,384 |
|
|
Oil & gas operating properties
|
|
|
21,502 |
|
|
|
18,412 |
|
|
|
74,776 |
|
|
|
45,412 |
|
|
|
33,411 |
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
|
3,049 |
|
|
|
3,878 |
|
|
|
12,863 |
|
|
|
14,368 |
|
|
|
14,206 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
158 |
|
|
|
(89 |
) |
|
|
2,674 |
|
|
|
4,220 |
|
|
|
2,679 |
|
|
Other investments
|
|
|
10,440 |
|
|
|
4,818 |
|
|
|
34,724 |
|
|
|
14,024 |
|
|
|
15,283 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total segment earnings
|
|
|
60,609 |
|
|
|
49,093 |
|
|
|
201,657 |
|
|
|
124,648 |
|
|
|
119,353 |
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
6,668 |
|
|
|
960 |
|
|
|
13,268 |
|
|
|
11,779 |
|
|
|
18,006 |
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(19,265 |
) |
|
|
(7,191 |
) |
|
|
(49,669 |
) |
|
|
(27,057 |
) |
|
|
(27,297 |
) |
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
(4,555 |
) |
|
|
(1,933 |
) |
|
|
(9,806 |
) |
|
|
(6,851 |
) |
|
|
(7,029 |
) |
|
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization
|
|
|
(16,167 |
) |
|
|
(18,396 |
) |
|
|
(68,291 |
) |
|
|
(40,571 |
) |
|
|
(23,646 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
27,290 |
|
|
|
22,533 |
|
|
|
87,159 |
|
|
|
61,948 |
|
|
|
79,387 |
|
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate from continuing
operations
|
|
|
186 |
|
|
|
6,047 |
|
|
|
6,942 |
|
|
|
7,121 |
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
|
(Loss) gain on sale of assets
|
|
|
(180 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,503 |
) |
|
|
(353 |
) |
|
Loss on sale of limited partnership interests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,750 |
) |
|
Write-down of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,759 |
) |
|
|
(8,476 |
) |
|
Gain on sale of marketable equity securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,857 |
|
|
|
40,159 |
|
|
|
2,607 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized losses on securities sold short
|
|
|
21,704 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in fair value of derivative contract
|
|
|
(9,813 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Severance tax refund
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,468 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(39 |
) |
|
|
(812 |
) |
|
|
(1,266 |
) |
|
|
(1,943 |
) |
F-113
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Income tax (expense) benefit
|
|
|
(4,782 |
) |
|
|
(5,966 |
) |
|
|
(17,326 |
) |
|
|
16,750 |
|
|
|
(10,096 |
) |
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
19,680 |
|
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
82,697 |
|
|
|
11,006 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
General partners share of net (income) loss
|
|
|
4,143 |
|
|
|
(3,967 |
) |
|
|
(11,561 |
) |
|
|
(17,544 |
) |
|
|
(7,528 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings limited partners unitholders
|
|
$ |
58,228 |
|
|
$ |
57,608 |
|
|
$ |
152,507 |
|
|
$ |
59,360 |
|
|
$ |
63,168 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Primarily interest income on U.S. Government and Agency
obligations and other short-term investments and Icahn note
receivable. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
$ |
164,811 |
|
|
$ |
196,332 |
|
|
$ |
340,062 |
|
|
$ |
359,700 |
|
|
Oil and gas properties
|
|
|
180,241 |
|
|
|
168,136 |
|
|
|
168,921 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating properties
|
|
|
288,890 |
|
|
|
289,360 |
|
|
|
298,703 |
|
|
|
290,775 |
|
|
Land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
106,000 |
|
|
|
106,537 |
|
|
|
43,459 |
|
|
|
40,415 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
46,041 |
|
|
|
50,132 |
|
|
|
41,526 |
|
|
|
44,346 |
|
|
Other investments
|
|
|
466,252 |
|
|
|
444,603 |
|
|
|
231,050 |
|
|
|
479,104 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,252,235 |
|
|
|
1,255,100 |
|
|
|
1,123,721 |
|
|
|
1,214,340 |
|
|
Reconciling items
|
|
|
1,683,462 |
|
|
|
1,153,089 |
|
|
|
707,852 |
|
|
|
491,691 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,935,697 |
|
|
$ |
2,408,189 |
|
|
$ |
1,831,573 |
|
|
$ |
1,706,031 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real estate investment capital expenditures:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
14,583 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
18,226 |
|
|
Land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
61,845 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
125,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,463 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
218,791 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
18,226 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Developments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
18 |
|
|
$ |
413 |
|
|
$ |
181 |
|
|
Oil and gas operating properties
|
|
|
21,071 |
|
|
|
47,529 |
|
|
|
633 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,947 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,138 |
|
|
Hotel and casino operating properties
|
|
|
4,711 |
|
|
|
13,589 |
|
|
|
31,844 |
|
|
|
19,133 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
70 |
|
|
|
2,614 |
|
|
|
1,067 |
|
|
|
2,582 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
25,852 |
|
|
$ |
81,697 |
|
|
$ |
33,957 |
|
|
$ |
23,034 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-114
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
28. |
Repurchase of Depositary Units |
The Company has previously been authorized to repurchase up to
1,250,000 Depositary Units. As of December 31, 2004, the
Company has purchased 1,137,200 Depositary Units at an aggregate
cost of approximately $11,921,000.
a. On January 21, 2005, the Company announced that it
had entered into agreements to acquire additional oil and gas
and gaming and entertainment assets in transactions with
affiliates of Carl C. Icahn. The aggregate consideration
for the transactions is $652 million, subject to certain
purchase price adjustments, of which $180 million is
payable in cash and the balance is payable by the issuance of
the Companys limited partnership depositary units valued
at $29 per unit. Mr. Icahn currently owns indirectly
approximately 86.5% of the Companys outstanding depositary
and preferred units and indirectly owns 100% of the
Companys general partner, American Property Investors,
Inc. Upon the closing of the transactions, Mr. Icahn will
own approximately 90.1% of the Companys outstanding
depositary units and 86.5% of its preferred units, assuming no
purchase price reductions. The transactions were approved by the
Audit Committee of the Companys general partner. The Audit
Committee was advised as to the transactions by independent
legal counsel and financial advisor. The Audit Committee
obtained opinions that the consideration to be paid in the
transactions was fair, from a financial point of view, to the
Company.
The transactions include the acquisition of the membership
interest in Holding LLC other than that already owned by
National Energy Group, Inc. (which is itself 50.02% owned by the
Company); 100% of the equity of each of TransTexas Gas
Corporation and Panaco, Inc., all of which will be consolidated
under AREP Oil & Gas LLC, which is wholly owned by
AREH; and approximately 41.2% of the common stock of
GB Holdings and warrants to purchase, upon the occurrence
of certain events, approximately 11.3% of the fully diluted
common stock of its subsidiary, Atlantic Holdings, which owns
100% of ACE Gaming LLC, the owner and operator of the Sands. The
closing of each of the transactions is subject to certain
conditions, including approval by the depositary unitholders of
the issuance of the depositary units with respect to the
transactions for which the consideration is depositary units and
the receipt of the oil and gas reserve reports as of
January 21, 2005 for each of Holding LLC, TransTexas and
Panaco.
Prior to the transactions, each of the Company and
Mr. Icahns affiliated companies owned oil and gas and
gaming and entertainment assets. Upon completion of these
transactions, all such assets held by Mr. Icahns
affiliates will have been acquired by the Company. As a result
of these transactions, the Company will have substantially
increased its oil and gas holdings, as well as expanded its
gaming and entertainment holdings.
Before the acquisition of GB Holdings and Atlantic Holdings
securities, the Company owned approximately 36.3% of the
outstanding common stock of GB Holdings and warrants to
purchase, upon the occurrence of certain events, approximately
10.0% of the fully diluted common stock of Atlantic Holdings. As
a result of the transactions, the Company will own approximately
77.5% of the common stock of GB Holdings and warrants to
purchase approximately 21.3% of the fully diluted common stock
of Atlantic Holdings. The Company also owns approximately
$63.9 million principal amount, or 96.4%, of the
3% senior notes due 2008 of Atlantic Holdings, which, upon
the occurrence of certain events, are convertible into
approximately 42.1% of the fully diluted common stock of
Atlantic Holdings. If all outstanding Atlantic Holdings notes
were converted and warrants exercised, the Company would own
approximately 63.4% of the Atlantic Holdings common stock,
GB Holdings would own approximately 28.8% of the Atlantic
Holdings common stock and the remaining shares would be owned by
the public.
Between December 6, 2004 and December 27, 2004, the
Company purchased (1) $27.5 million aggregate
principal amount of the TransTexas Notes,
(2) $38.0 million aggregate principal amount of the
F-115
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Panaco Debt, and (3) $37.0 million aggregate principal
amount of Atlantic Holdings Notes, bringing the Companys
ownership of that debt to $63.9 million principal amount.
On April 6, 2005, the Company completed the acquisition of
TransTexas for $180.0 million in cash.
b. On April 26, 2005, the Board of Directors of our
General Partner appointed Jon F. Weber, 46 as President of API.
Mr. Weber, who replaces Keith A. Meister as President
of API, will assume day-to-day responsibility for our New
York-based corporate operations. Mr. Meister will continue
to serve as APIs Chief Executive Officer.
c. In April 2005, the Company sold one property for
approximately $2.1 million and will recognize a gain of
$1.2 million with respect to this sale.
d. The Company sold short certain equity securities. Such
liability is recorded at market value at the balance sheet date
and gains and losses are reflected in the statement of earnings.
In the three months ended March 31, 2005, the Company
recorded unrealized gains on securities sold short of
approximately $21.7 million. However, based on market value
at June 1, 2005, the Company would have unrealized losses
of $32.9 million.
e. On Thursday, May 12, 2005 the Cape Cod Commission
voted in favor of the settlement agreement resolving the
litigation that has been pending since January 2002 between the
Commission and AREPs subsidiary, New Seabury
Properties, L.L.C. The May 12th agreement between New
Seabury and the Commission resolves all outstanding litigation
issues, defines the limits of New Seaburys exempt
development projects and establishes development
performance standards to preserve the quality of
environmental resource areas. Under these guidelines, the
agreement will allow New Seabury to develop an additional 450
residences, recreational amenities and commercial space within
New Seabury. New Seabury Properties anticipates beginning the
first phase of its development plans during the summer of 2005.
f. On May 17, 2005 AREP (1) converted
$28.8 million in principal amount of 3% promissory notes
issued by Atlantic Holdings in exchange for
1,898,181 shares of Atlantic Holdings common stock and
(2) exercised warrants to acquire 997,620 shares of
Atlantic Holdings common stock. Also on May 17, 2005,
affiliates of Carl C. Icahn exercised warrants to acquire
1,133,283 shares of Atlantic Holdings common stock. As a
result of these transactions AREP and the affiliates of
Mr. Icahn collectively own approximately 58.3% of the
outstanding common stock of Atlantic Holding.
F-116
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
30. |
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (in $000s, Except
Per Unit Data) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended(1) | |
|
|
| |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
June 30, | |
|
September 30, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Revenues
|
|
$ |
116,403 |
|
|
$ |
92,416 |
|
|
$ |
131,185 |
|
|
$ |
89,531 |
|
|
$ |
131,748 |
|
|
$ |
98,154 |
|
|
$ |
126,860 |
|
|
$ |
108,565 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Income
|
|
$ |
22,532 |
|
|
$ |
16,110 |
|
|
$ |
26,979 |
|
|
$ |
15,635 |
|
|
$ |
24,211 |
|
|
$ |
11,988 |
|
|
$ |
13,437 |
|
|
$ |
18,215 |
|
Gains (losses) on property transactions
|
|
|
6,047 |
|
|
|
1,138 |
|
|
|
(226 |
) |
|
|
(272 |
) |
|
|
1,354 |
|
|
|
501 |
|
|
|
(233 |
) |
|
|
5,754 |
|
Loss on sale of assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(311 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,192 |
) |
Gain on sale of marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
28,857 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,310 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,168 |
|
|
|
2,992 |
|
|
|
439 |
|
Unrealized losses on securities sold short
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings,
Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Write-down of marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(961 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(18,798 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Severance tax refund
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,468 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interest
|
|
|
(39 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(487 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(123 |
) |
|
|
459 |
|
|
|
(163 |
) |
|
|
(1,725 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax
|
|
|
57,397 |
|
|
|
16,287 |
|
|
|
39,044 |
|
|
|
(3,435 |
) |
|
|
25,442 |
|
|
|
14,805 |
|
|
|
(23,186 |
) |
|
|
21,491 |
|
Income tax (expense) benefit
|
|
|
(5,966 |
) |
|
|
(3,892 |
) |
|
|
(3,695 |
) |
|
|
(3,167 |
) |
|
|
(3,839 |
) |
|
|
(3,577 |
) |
|
|
(3,826 |
) |
|
|
27,386 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations
|
|
|
51,431 |
|
|
|
12,395 |
|
|
|
35,349 |
|
|
|
(6,602 |
) |
|
|
21,603 |
|
|
|
11,228 |
|
|
|
(27,012 |
) |
|
|
48,877 |
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
10,143 |
|
|
|
1,997 |
|
|
|
50,161 |
|
|
|
3,815 |
|
|
|
10,702 |
|
|
|
3,210 |
|
|
|
11,691 |
|
|
|
1,984 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings (loss)
|
|
$ |
61,574 |
|
|
$ |
14,392 |
|
|
$ |
85,510 |
|
|
$ |
(2,787 |
) |
|
$ |
32,305 |
|
|
$ |
14,438 |
|
|
$ |
(15,321 |
) |
|
$ |
50,861 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Earnings (loss) per limited Partnership unit(2):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
1.03 |
|
|
$ |
.15 |
|
|
$ |
.65 |
|
|
$ |
(.21 |
) |
|
$ |
.43 |
|
|
$ |
.25 |
|
|
$ |
(.56 |
) |
|
$ |
.81 |
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
.22 |
|
|
|
.05 |
|
|
|
1.06 |
|
|
|
.08 |
|
|
|
.23 |
|
|
|
.07 |
|
|
|
.24 |
|
|
|
.04 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings (loss) per LP unit
|
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
$ |
.20 |
|
|
$ |
1.71 |
|
|
$ |
(.13 |
) |
|
$ |
.66 |
|
|
$ |
.32 |
|
|
$ |
(.32 |
) |
|
$ |
.85 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
.93 |
|
|
$ |
.15 |
|
|
$ |
.60 |
|
|
$ |
(.21 |
) |
|
$ |
.41 |
|
|
$ |
.23 |
|
|
$ |
(.56 |
) |
|
$ |
.71 |
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
.19 |
|
|
|
.03 |
|
|
|
.94 |
|
|
|
.08 |
|
|
|
.20 |
|
|
|
.06 |
|
|
|
.24 |
|
|
|
.04 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings (loss) per LP unit
|
|
$ |
1.12 |
|
|
$ |
.18 |
|
|
$ |
1.54 |
|
|
$ |
(.13 |
) |
|
$ |
.61 |
|
|
$ |
.29 |
|
|
$ |
(.32 |
) |
|
$ |
.75 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
All quarterly amounts have been reclassified for the effects of
reporting discontinued operations. |
|
(2) |
Net earnings (loss) per unit is computed separately for each
period and, therefore, the sum of such quarterly per unit
amounts may differ from the total for the year. |
F-117
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Partners of American Real Estate
Holdings Limited Partnership:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of
American Real Estate Holdings Limited Partnership and
Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004, and the related
consolidated statements of earnings, changes in partners
equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for the year
then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of the Partnerships management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of American Real Estate Holdings Limited Partnership
and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended
in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America.
New York, New York
June 2, 2005
F-118
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Partners
American Real Estate Holdings Limited Partnership:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of
American Real Estate Holdings Limited Partnership and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003, and the related
consolidated statements of earnings, changes in partners
equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the
years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2003. These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Partnerships management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of American Real Estate Holdings Limited Partnership
and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years
in the two-year period ended December 31, 2003, in
conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles.
New York, New York
September 5, 2004
F-119
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, 2005 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2004
and 2003
(In $000s)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
Current Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 2)
|
|
$ |
1,245,635 |
|
|
$ |
762,581 |
|
|
$ |
487,374 |
|
|
Investment in U.S. government and agency obligations
(Note 4)
|
|
|
68,894 |
|
|
|
96,840 |
|
|
|
52,583 |
|
|
Marketable equity and debt securities (Note 5)
|
|
|
68,497 |
|
|
|
2,248 |
|
|
|
55,826 |
|
|
Due from brokers (Note 6)
|
|
|
147,223 |
|
|
|
123,001 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted cash
|
|
|
28,537 |
|
|
|
19,856 |
|
|
|
15,058 |
|
|
Receivables and other current assets
|
|
|
40,817 |
|
|
|
53,186 |
|
|
|
41,169 |
|
|
Real estate leased to others:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of lease amortization for leases accounted for
under the financing method
|
|
|
3,740 |
|
|
|
3,912 |
|
|
|
5,738 |
|
|
Properties held for sale (Notes 9 and 15)
|
|
|
33,995 |
|
|
|
58,021 |
|
|
|
128,813 |
|
|
Current portion of investment in debt securities of affiliates
(Note 12)
|
|
|
10,429 |
|
|
|
10,429 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of deferred tax asset (Note 21)
|
|
|
2,685 |
|
|
|
2,685 |
|
|
|
2,982 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
1,650,452 |
|
|
|
1,132,759 |
|
|
|
789,543 |
|
Investment in U.S. government and agency obligations
(Note 4)
|
|
|
5,533 |
|
|
|
5,491 |
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
Other investments (Note 7)
|
|
|
244,602 |
|
|
|
245,948 |
|
|
|
50,328 |
|
Land and construction-in-progress (Note 15)
|
|
|
106,000 |
|
|
|
106,537 |
|
|
|
43,459 |
|
Real estate leased to others:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounted for under the financing method (Notes 8, 15 and
16)
|
|
|
75,949 |
|
|
|
85,281 |
|
|
|
131,618 |
|
|
Accounted for under the operating method, net of accumulated
depreciation (Notes 9, 15 and 16)
|
|
|
51,127 |
|
|
|
49,118 |
|
|
|
76,443 |
|
Hotel, casino and resort operating properties, net of
accumulated depreciation:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC
(Notes 10 and 17)
|
|
|
288,890 |
|
|
|
289,360 |
|
|
|
298,703 |
|
|
|
Hotel and resorts (Notes 9 and 11)
|
|
|
46,041 |
|
|
|
50,132 |
|
|
|
41,526 |
|
Deferred finance costs and other assets, net
|
|
|
8,230 |
|
|
|
7,973 |
|
|
|
3,833 |
|
Long-term portion of investment in debt securities of affiliates
(Note 12)
|
|
|
114,364 |
|
|
|
115,075 |
|
|
|
24,696 |
|
Investment in NEG Holding LLC (Note 14)
|
|
|
97,693 |
|
|
|
87,800 |
|
|
|
69,346 |
|
Equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc. (The Sands Hotel and
Casino)(Note 13)
|
|
|
9,138 |
|
|
|
10,603 |
|
|
|
30,854 |
|
Due from American Real Estate Partners, L.P.
|
|
|
21,804 |
|
|
|
20,107 |
|
|
|
18,044 |
|
Deferred tax asset (Note 21)
|
|
|
58,851 |
|
|
|
65,399 |
|
|
|
74,892 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,778,674 |
|
|
$ |
2,271,583 |
|
|
$ |
1,662,275 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS EQUITY |
Current Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of mortgages payable (Notes 8, 9 and 16)
|
|
$ |
4,205 |
|
|
$ |
3,700 |
|
|
$ |
4,892 |
|
|
Mortgages on properties held for sale (Notes 9 and 16)
|
|
|
20,372 |
|
|
|
27,477 |
|
|
|
82,861 |
|
|
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities
(Note 20)
|
|
|
76,100 |
|
|
|
81,793 |
|
|
|
45,773 |
|
|
Securities sold not yet purchased (Note 6)
|
|
|
83,750 |
|
|
|
90,674 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Credit facility due affiliates (Notes 14 and 17)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
184,427 |
|
|
|
203,644 |
|
|
|
158,526 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
21,806 |
|
|
|
23,239 |
|
|
|
22,980 |
|
Long-term portion of mortgages payable (Notes 8, 9 and 16)
|
|
|
55,614 |
|
|
|
60,719 |
|
|
|
93,236 |
|
Senior secured notes payable (Note 18)
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Senior unsecured notes payable American Real Estate
Partners, L.P. net of unamortized discount of
$15,062 and $9,575 (Note 19)
|
|
|
817,938 |
|
|
|
343,425 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term liabilities
|
|
|
1,110,358 |
|
|
|
642,383 |
|
|
|
116,216 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 3 and 22):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited partner
|
|
|
1,469,050 |
|
|
|
1,411,300 |
|
|
|
1,373,657 |
|
|
General partner
|
|
|
14,839 |
|
|
|
14,256 |
|
|
|
13,876 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners equity (Notes 2 and 3)
|
|
|
1,483,889 |
|
|
|
1,425,556 |
|
|
|
1,387,533 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,778,674 |
|
|
$ |
2,271,583 |
|
|
$ |
1,662,275 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-120
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and
Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
(In $000s)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months | |
|
|
|
|
Ended March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating income (Note 10)
|
|
$ |
82,838 |
|
|
$ |
75,009 |
|
|
$ |
299,981 |
|
|
$ |
262,811 |
|
|
$ |
250,023 |
|
|
Land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
8,279 |
|
|
|
5,014 |
|
|
|
26,591 |
|
|
|
13,265 |
|
|
|
76,024 |
|
|
Interest income on financing leases
|
|
|
1,966 |
|
|
|
2,936 |
|
|
|
9,880 |
|
|
|
13,115 |
|
|
|
14,722 |
|
|
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency obligations
and other investments (Notes 2 and 7)
|
|
|
13,554 |
|
|
|
4,889 |
|
|
|
44,418 |
|
|
|
22,583 |
|
|
|
30,569 |
|
|
Rental income
|
|
|
2,035 |
|
|
|
2,027 |
|
|
|
7,916 |
|
|
|
7,092 |
|
|
|
6,852 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating income (Note 11)
|
|
|
5,563 |
|
|
|
1,335 |
|
|
|
16,211 |
|
|
|
12,376 |
|
|
|
12,921 |
|
|
Accretion of investment in NEG Holding LLC (Note 14)
|
|
|
9,893 |
|
|
|
7,904 |
|
|
|
34,432 |
|
|
|
30,142 |
|
|
|
32,879 |
|
|
NEG management fee
|
|
|
3,275 |
|
|
|
2,619 |
|
|
|
11,563 |
|
|
|
7,967 |
|
|
|
7,637 |
|
|
Dividend and other income (Notes 5 and 7)
|
|
|
4,206 |
|
|
|
834 |
|
|
|
3,133 |
|
|
|
3,061 |
|
|
|
2,720 |
|
|
Equity in (loss) earnings of GB Holdings, Inc. (Note 13)
|
|
|
(986 |
) |
|
|
(348 |
) |
|
|
(2,113 |
) |
|
|
(3,466 |
) |
|
|
305 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
130,623 |
|
|
|
102,219 |
|
|
|
452,012 |
|
|
|
368,946 |
|
|
|
434,652 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating expenses (Note 10)
|
|
|
57,624 |
|
|
|
54,243 |
|
|
|
227,603 |
|
|
|
216,857 |
|
|
|
217,938 |
|
|
Cost of land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
7,047 |
|
|
|
3,358 |
|
|
|
18,486 |
|
|
|
9,129 |
|
|
|
54,640 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating expenses (Note 11)
|
|
|
5,405 |
|
|
|
1,424 |
|
|
|
12,730 |
|
|
|
8,773 |
|
|
|
10,536 |
|
|
Interest expense (Notes 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19)
|
|
|
18,307 |
|
|
|
4,956 |
|
|
|
41,659 |
|
|
|
18,654 |
|
|
|
27,297 |
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
6,691 |
|
|
|
7,422 |
|
|
|
29,144 |
|
|
|
24,801 |
|
|
|
23,646 |
|
|
General and administrative expenses (Note 3)
|
|
|
7,610 |
|
|
|
4,364 |
|
|
|
20,952 |
|
|
|
14,081 |
|
|
|
14,134 |
|
|
Property expenses
|
|
|
952 |
|
|
|
1,085 |
|
|
|
4,340 |
|
|
|
4,472 |
|
|
|
3,862 |
|
|
Provision for losses on real estate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,150 |
|
|
|
750 |
|
|
|
3,212 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
103,636 |
|
|
|
76,852 |
|
|
|
358,064 |
|
|
|
297,517 |
|
|
|
355,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
26,987 |
|
|
|
25,367 |
|
|
|
93,948 |
|
|
|
71,428 |
|
|
|
79,387 |
|
Other gains and (losses):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on sale of other assets
|
|
|
(180 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,503 |
) |
|
|
(353 |
) |
|
Gain on sale of marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,857 |
|
|
|
40,159 |
|
|
|
2,607 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities sold short (Note 6)
|
|
|
21,704 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc.
(Note 13)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Write-down of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments (Note 5)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,759 |
) |
|
|
(8,476 |
) |
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate (Note 15)
|
|
|
186 |
|
|
|
6,047 |
|
|
|
5,262 |
|
|
|
7,121 |
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
|
Minority interest in net earnings of Stratosphere Corporation
(Note 10)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,943 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
|
|
|
48,697 |
|
|
|
60,267 |
|
|
|
100,150 |
|
|
|
59,894 |
|
|
|
77,605 |
|
|
Income tax (expense) benefit (Note 21)
|
|
|
(7,650 |
) |
|
|
(6,169 |
) |
|
|
(16,763 |
) |
|
|
1,573 |
|
|
|
(10,096 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
|
41,047 |
|
|
|
54,098 |
|
|
|
83,387 |
|
|
|
61,467 |
|
|
|
67,509 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discontinued operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
957 |
|
|
|
3,218 |
|
|
|
7,500 |
|
|
|
7,653 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
18,723 |
|
|
|
6,929 |
|
|
|
75,197 |
|
|
|
3,353 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
19,680 |
|
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
82,697 |
|
|
|
11,006 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
$ |
60,727 |
|
|
$ |
64,245 |
|
|
$ |
166,084 |
|
|
$ |
72,473 |
|
|
$ |
74,446 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings attributable to (Note 1):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited partners
|
|
$ |
60,120 |
|
|
$ |
63,603 |
|
|
$ |
164,423 |
|
|
$ |
71,748 |
|
|
$ |
73,702 |
|
|
General partner
|
|
|
607 |
|
|
|
642 |
|
|
|
1,661 |
|
|
|
725 |
|
|
|
744 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
60,727 |
|
|
$ |
64,245 |
|
|
$ |
166,084 |
|
|
$ |
72,473 |
|
|
$ |
74,446 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-121
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 (UNAUDITED) AND
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002
(In $000s)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General | |
|
Limited | |
|
Total | |
|
|
Partners | |
|
Partners | |
|
Partners | |
|
|
Equity | |
|
Equity | |
|
Equity | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Balance, December 31, 2001
|
|
$ |
11,477 |
|
|
$ |
1,136,268 |
|
|
$ |
1,147,745 |
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
|
744 |
|
|
|
73,702 |
|
|
|
74,446 |
|
|
Reclassification of unrealized loss on sale of debt securities
|
|
|
106 |
|
|
|
10,489 |
|
|
|
10,595 |
|
|
Adjustment to reverse unrealized loss on investment securities
reclassified to notes receivable
|
|
|
66 |
|
|
|
6,516 |
|
|
|
6,582 |
|
|
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale
|
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
(240 |
) |
|
|
(242 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
914 |
|
|
|
90,467 |
|
|
|
91,381 |
|
Net adjustment for acquisition of minority interest
(Note 10)
|
|
|
212 |
|
|
|
20,939 |
|
|
|
21,151 |
|
Capital contribution to American Casino (Note 10)
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
823 |
|
|
|
831 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2002
|
|
|
12,611 |
|
|
|
1,248,497 |
|
|
|
1,261,108 |
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
|
725 |
|
|
|
71,748 |
|
|
|
72,473 |
|
|
Reclassification of unrealized loss on sale of debt securities
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
753 |
|
|
|
761 |
|
|
Net unrealized gains on securities available for sale
|
|
|
92 |
|
|
|
9,082 |
|
|
|
9,174 |
|
|
Sale of marketable equity securities available for sale
|
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
|
(277 |
) |
|
|
(280 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
822 |
|
|
|
81,306 |
|
|
|
82,128 |
|
Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance related to
book-tax differences existing at time of bankruptcy
(Note 21)
|
|
|
471 |
|
|
|
46,634 |
|
|
|
47,105 |
|
Capital distribution (Note 10)
|
|
|
(28 |
) |
|
|
(2,780 |
) |
|
|
(2,808 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2003
|
|
|
13,876 |
|
|
|
1,373,657 |
|
|
|
1,387,533 |
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
|
1,661 |
|
|
|
164,423 |
|
|
|
166,084 |
|
|
Reclassification of unrealized gains on marketable securities
sold
|
|
|
(96 |
) |
|
|
(9,472 |
) |
|
|
(9,568 |
) |
|
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33 |
|
|
|
33 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
1,565 |
|
|
|
154,984 |
|
|
|
156,549 |
|
Capital distribution from American Casino (Note 10)
|
|
|
(179 |
) |
|
|
(17,737 |
) |
|
|
(17,916 |
) |
Capital contribution to American Casino (Note 10)
|
|
|
228 |
|
|
|
22,572 |
|
|
|
22,800 |
|
Arizona Charlies acquisition (Note 10)
|
|
|
(1,259 |
) |
|
|
(124,641 |
) |
|
|
(125,900 |
) |
Change in deferred tax asset related to acquisition of Arizona
Charlies
|
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
2,465 |
|
|
|
2,490 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2004
|
|
|
14,256 |
|
|
|
1,411,300 |
|
|
|
1,425,556 |
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
|
607 |
|
|
|
60,120 |
|
|
|
60,727 |
|
|
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale
|
|
|
(24 |
) |
|
|
(2,370 |
) |
|
|
(2,394 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
583 |
|
|
|
57,750 |
|
|
|
58,333 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 2005
|
|
$ |
14,839 |
|
|
$ |
1,469,050 |
|
|
$ |
1,483,889 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at March 31,
2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 was
($2,517), $(122), $9,174 and ($242), respectively.
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-122
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 AND 2004 (UNAUDITED)
AND
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002
(In $000s)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
41,047 |
|
|
$ |
54,098 |
|
|
$ |
83,387 |
|
|
$ |
61,467 |
|
|
$ |
67,509 |
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by
operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
6,691 |
|
|
|
7,422 |
|
|
|
29,144 |
|
|
|
24,801 |
|
|
|
23,646 |
|
|
|
Gain on sale of marketable equity securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,857 |
) |
|
|
(40,159 |
) |
|
|
(2,607 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized losses on securities sold short
|
|
|
(21,704 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,619 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
(186 |
) |
|
|
(6,047 |
) |
|
|
(5,262 |
) |
|
|
(7,121 |
) |
|
|
(8,990 |
) |
|
|
Loss on sale of other assets
|
|
|
180 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
96 |
|
|
|
1,503 |
|
|
|
353 |
|
|
|
Provision for loss on real estate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,150 |
|
|
|
750 |
|
|
|
3,212 |
|
|
|
Write-down of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,759 |
|
|
|
8,476 |
|
|
|
Minority interest in net earnings of Stratosphere Corporation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,943 |
|
|
|
Equity in losses (earnings) of GB Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
986 |
|
|
|
348 |
|
|
|
2,113 |
|
|
|
3,466 |
|
|
|
(305 |
) |
|
|
Deferred gain amortization
|
|
|
(510 |
) |
|
|
(510 |
) |
|
|
(2,038 |
) |
|
|
(2,038 |
) |
|
|
(2,038 |
) |
|
|
Accretion of investment in NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
(9,893 |
) |
|
|
(7,904 |
) |
|
|
(34,432 |
) |
|
|
(30,142 |
) |
|
|
(32,879 |
) |
|
|
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
|
|
|
6,548 |
|
|
|
1,615 |
|
|
|
13,946 |
|
|
|
(5,875 |
) |
|
|
9,785 |
|
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase) decrease in receivables and other assets
|
|
|
8,457 |
|
|
|
(6,755 |
) |
|
|
(9,825 |
) |
|
|
(299 |
) |
|
|
2,943 |
|
|
|
|
Increase in due from brokers
|
|
|
(2,518 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(123,001 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase) decrease in land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
5,950 |
|
|
|
(455 |
) |
|
|
(1,626 |
) |
|
|
(4,105 |
) |
|
|
24,215 |
|
|
|
|
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash
|
|
|
(8,682 |
) |
|
|
13,095 |
|
|
|
(4,350 |
) |
|
|
(13,095 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and
other liabilities
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
12,841 |
|
|
|
92,476 |
|
|
|
(37,328 |
) |
|
|
271 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by continuing operations
|
|
|
26,374 |
|
|
|
38,895 |
|
|
|
42,838 |
|
|
|
9,136 |
|
|
|
98,141 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
19,680 |
|
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
82,697 |
|
|
|
11,006 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
31 |
|
|
|
210 |
|
|
|
1,244 |
|
|
|
5,130 |
|
|
|
4,464 |
|
|
|
|
Net gain from property transactions
|
|
|
(18,723 |
) |
|
|
(6,929 |
) |
|
|
(75,197 |
) |
|
|
(3,353 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by discontinued operations
|
|
|
988 |
|
|
|
3,428 |
|
|
|
8,744 |
|
|
|
12,783 |
|
|
|
11,401 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
27,362 |
|
|
|
42,323 |
|
|
|
51,582 |
|
|
|
21,919 |
|
|
|
109,542 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase) decrease in other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
351 |
|
|
|
2,942 |
|
|
|
(28,491 |
) |
|
|
(23,200 |
) |
|
Repayments of mezzanine loans included in other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
49,130 |
|
|
|
12,200 |
|
|
|
23,000 |
|
|
Net proceeds from the sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
4,650 |
|
|
|
11,346 |
|
|
|
16,790 |
|
|
|
15,290 |
|
|
|
20,513 |
|
|
Principal payments received on leases accounted for under the
financing method
|
|
|
908 |
|
|
|
1,112 |
|
|
|
4,219 |
|
|
|
5,310 |
|
|
|
5,941 |
|
|
Principal payments received on investment in debt securities of
affiliates
|
|
|
2,700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of debt securities included in other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(245,166 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of debt securities of affiliates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(65,500 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of Atlantic Holdings debt included in debt securities
due from affiliates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(36,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of Arizona Charlies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(125,900 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions to hotel, casino and resort operating property
|
|
|
(4,781 |
) |
|
|
(1,492 |
) |
|
|
(16,203 |
) |
|
|
(32,911 |
) |
|
|
(21,715 |
) |
|
Acquisition of hotel and resort operating property
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(16,463 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions of rental real estate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14,583 |
) |
|
|
(14,583 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(18,226 |
) |
|
Acquisition of land and construction in progress
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(61,845 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions to rental real estate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(166 |
) |
|
|
(18 |
) |
|
|
(413 |
) |
|
|
(181 |
) |
|
(Increase) decrease in investment in U.S. Government and
Agency Obligations (Note 2)
|
|
|
27,903 |
|
|
|
(61,077 |
) |
|
|
(40,757 |
) |
|
|
274,478 |
|
|
|
(22,410 |
) |
|
Increase in marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
(66,250 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(45,140 |
) |
|
|
(4,415 |
) |
|
Proceeds from sale of marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64,471 |
|
|
|
90,614 |
|
|
|
3,843 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in restricted cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(219,313 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in note receivable from affiliate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in minority interest in Stratosphere Corp.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(44,744 |
) |
|
Decrease in investment in Stratosphere Corp.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
788 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Guaranteed payment from NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,979 |
|
|
|
18,229 |
|
|
|
21,653 |
|
|
Priority distribution from NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,506 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in due to affiliate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,597 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(68,491 |
) |
|
Investment in NEG, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(148,101 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(50 |
) |
|
|
(194 |
) |
|
|
560 |
|
|
|
197 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities from
continuing operations
|
|
|
(34,870 |
) |
|
|
(219,401 |
) |
|
|
(435,358 |
) |
|
|
366,148 |
|
|
|
(132,078 |
) |
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F-123
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited)
and
Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
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|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
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| |
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| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Cash flows from investing activities from discontinued
operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net proceeds from the sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
36,582 |
|
|
|
7,392 |
|
|
|
134,789 |
|
|
|
5,336 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
|
|
|
1,712 |
|
|
|
(212,009 |
) |
|
|
(300,569 |
) |
|
|
371,484 |
|
|
|
(132,078 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to members
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(17,916 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Members contribution
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contributions to American Casino
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
598 |
|
|
Debt:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayment of credit facilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,904 |
) |
|
|
(5,000 |
) |
|
|
Proceeds from credit facility
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,780 |
|
|
|
17,220 |
|
|
|
Proceeds from Senior Notes Payable
|
|
|
474,000 |
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
557,594 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in due to affiliates
|
|
|
(10,683 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(24,925 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from mortgages payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
12,700 |
|
|
|
Payments on mortgages payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,837 |
) |
|
|
(462 |
) |
|
|
Periodic principal payments
|
|
|
(1,003 |
) |
|
|
(1,738 |
) |
|
|
(5,248 |
) |
|
|
(6,484 |
) |
|
|
(7,198 |
) |
|
|
Debt issuance costs
|
|
|
(8,334 |
) |
|
|
(7,515 |
) |
|
|
(18,111 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
453,980 |
|
|
|
205,747 |
|
|
|
524,194 |
|
|
|
14,555 |
|
|
|
18,100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
483,054 |
|
|
|
36,061 |
|
|
|
275,207 |
|
|
|
407,958 |
|
|
|
(4,436 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
|
|
|
762,581 |
|
|
|
487,374 |
|
|
|
487,374 |
|
|
|
79,416 |
|
|
|
83,852 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
|
|
$ |
1,245,635 |
|
|
$ |
523,435 |
|
|
$ |
762,581 |
|
|
$ |
487,374 |
|
|
$ |
79,416 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized
|
|
$ |
8,663 |
|
|
$ |
4,442 |
|
|
$ |
44,258 |
|
|
$ |
65,110 |
|
|
$ |
37,176 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification of real estate to operating lease
|
|
$ |
3,068 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
5,065 |
|
|
$ |
13,403 |
|
Reclassification from hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,395 |
) |
|
|
(6,428 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification of real estate from financing lease
|
|
|
(358 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,920 |
) |
|
|
(5,065 |
) |
|
|
(13,503 |
) |
Reclassification of real estate from operating lease
|
|
|
(411 |
) |
|
|
(14,353 |
) |
|
|
(38,452 |
) |
|
|
(126,263 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Reclassification of real estate to property held for sale
|
|
|
716 |
|
|
|
20,748 |
|
|
|
46,800 |
|
|
|
126,263 |
|
|
|
100 |
|
Reclassification of real estate from property held for sale
|
|
|
(3,015 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,453 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Decrease in deferred income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,565 |
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in real estate accounted for under the operating method
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
888 |
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification from marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,494 |
) |
Reclassification from receivable and other assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,631 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Reclassification to other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,631 |
|
|
|
20,494 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net unrealized (losses) gains on securities available for sale
|
|
$ |
(2,394 |
) |
|
$ |
2,378 |
|
|
$ |
33 |
|
|
$ |
9,174 |
|
|
$ |
(242 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in equity and debt securities
|
|
$ |
805 |
|
|
$ |
300 |
|
|
$ |
1,740 |
|
|
$ |
1,200 |
|
|
$ |
2,890 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contribution of note from NEG Holding LLC
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
10,940 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in tax asset related to acquisition
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
2,490 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance related to
book-tax differences existing at time of bankruptcy
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
47,105 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-124
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2005 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2004,
2003 AND 2002
|
|
1. |
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION |
American Real Estate Holdings Limited Partnership
(AREH or the Company) is engaged in the
following operating businesses: (1) rental real estate;
(2) hotel, casino and resort operations; (3) land,
house and condominium development, (4) participation and
management of oil and gas operating properties; and
(5) investment in securities, including investment in other
entities and marketable equity and debt securities.
As a result of the Companys expansion into non-real estate
businesses, the Company has changed the presentation of its 2005
and 2004 Consolidated Balance Sheets to a classified basis. The
2003 Consolidated Balance Sheet has been reclassified to conform
to the 2005 and 2004 presentation.
AREH is a limited partnership formed in Delaware on
February 17, 1987. American Real Estate Partners, L.P.
(AREP or the Limited Partner) is a
master limited partnership formed in Delaware on
February 17, 1987. AREP owns a 99% limited partner interest
in the Company. American Property Investors, Inc. (the
General Partner) owns a 1% general partner interest
in both AREH and AREP representing an aggregate 1.99% general
partner interest in the Company and AREP. The General Partner is
owned and controlled by Mr. Carl C. Icahn.
On July 1, 1987, the Company, in connection with an
exchange offer (the Exchange), entered into merger
agreements with AREP and each of thirteen separate limited
partnerships (collectively, the Predecessor
Partnerships), pursuant to which the Company acquired all
the assets, subject to the liabilities of the Predecessor
Partnerships. By virtue of the Exchange, the Company owns the
assets, subject to the liabilities, of the Predecessor
Partnerships.
On August 16, 1996, the Company amended its Partnership
Agreement to permit non-real estate related acquisitions and
investments to enhance unitholder value and further diversify
its assets. Under the Amendment, investments may include equity
and debt securities of domestic and foreign issuers. The portion
of the Companys assets invested in any one type of
security or any single issuer are not limited.
The Company will conduct its activities in such a manner so as
not to be deemed an investment company under the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act). Generally, this
means that no more than 40% of the Companys total assets
will be invested in investment securities, as such term is
defined in the 1940 Act. In addition, the Company does not
intend to invest in securities as its primary business and will
structure its investments to continue to be taxed as a
partnership rather than as a corporation under the applicable
publicly traded partnership rules of the Internal Revenue Code.
|
|
2. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Principles of Consolidations The consolidated
financial statements include the accounts of AREH and its
majority-owned subsidiaries in which control can be exercised.
The Company is considered to have control if it has a direct or
indirect ability to make decisions about an entitys
activities through voting or similar rights. The Company uses
the guidance set forth in AICPA Statement of Position
No. 78-9, Accounting for Investments in Real Estate
Ventures, with respect to its investments in partnerships
and limited liability companies. In addition, the Company uses
the guidance of FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised
December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest
Entities, or FIN 46R, whereby an interest in a variable
interest entity where the Company is deemed to be the primary
beneficiary would be consolidated. The Company is not deemed to
be the primary beneficiary, as defined, with respect to National
Energy Group, Inc.s (NEG) investment in NEG
Holding, LLC (Holding LLC). The Company accounts for
its residual equity investment in Holding LLC in accordance with
APB 18 (see Note 14). All material intercompany
balances and transactions are eliminated.
Investments in affiliated companies determined to be voting
interest entities in which AREH owns between 20% and 50%, and
therefore exercises significant influence, but which it does not
control, are
F-125
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
accounted for using the equity method. The Company accounts for
its 36% interest in GB Holdings on the equity basis.
In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
assets transferred between entities under common control are
accounted for at historical costs similar to a pooling of
interests, and the financial statements of previously separate
companies for periods prior to the acquisition are restated on a
combined basis.
All adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are
necessary to fairly present the results for the interim period
have been made.
Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company
considers short-term investments, which are highly liquid with
original maturities of three months or less at date of purchase,
to be cash equivalents. Included in cash and cash equivalents at
March 31, 2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004 and 2003
are investments in government-backed securities of approximately
$1,105,289,000, $658,534,000 and $378,000,000, respectively.
Restricted Cash Restricted cash consists of
funds held by third parties in connection with tax free property
exchanges pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 1031.
Marketable Equity and Debt Securities, Investment in
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations and Other
Investments Investments in equity and debt
securities are classified as either trading, held-to-maturity or
available for sale for accounting purposes. Trading securities
are valued at quoted market value at each balance sheet date
with the unrealized gains or losses reflected in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Investments in
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations are classified as
available for sale. Available for sale securities are carried at
fair value on the balance sheet of the Company. Unrealized
holding gains and losses are excluded from earnings and reported
as a separate component of Partners Equity and when sold
are reclassified out of Partners Equity based on specific
identification. Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at
amortized cost.
A decline in the market value of any held-to-maturity or
available for sale security below cost that is deemed to be
other than temporary results in a reduction in carrying amount
to fair value. The impairment is charged to earnings and a new
cost basis for the security is established. Dividend income is
recorded when declared and interest income is recognized when
earned.
a. The Company accounts for secured bank debt acquired at a
discount for which the Company believes it is not probable that
the undiscounted future cash collection will be sufficient to
recover the face amount of the loan and constructive interest
utilizing the cost recovery method in accordance with Practice
Bulletin 6, Amortization of Discounts on Certain
Acquired Loans. For secured bank debt acquired at a
discount where recovery is probable, the Company amortizes the
discount on the loan over the period in which the payments are
probable of collection, only if the amounts are reasonably
estimable and the ultimate collectibility of the acquisition
amount of the loan and the discount is probable. The Company
evaluates collectibility for every loan at each balance sheet
date.
SOP 03-03, Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities
Acquired in a Transfer, which is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2004, limits the yield
that may be accreted to the excess of the Companys
estimate of undiscounted cash flows expected to be collected
over the Companys initial investment in a loan. The
Company does not expect that the adoption of this SOP will have
a significant impact on its financial statements.
b. The Company has generally not recognized any profit in
connection with the property sales in which certain purchase
money mortgages receivable were taken back. Such profits are
being deferred and will be recognized when the principal
balances on the purchase money mortgages are received.
F-126
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
c. The Company has provided development financing for
certain real estate projects. The security for these loans is
either a second mortgage or a pledge of the developers
ownership interest in the properties. Such loans are subordinate
to construction financing and are generally referred to as
mezzanine loans. Generally, interest is not paid periodically
but is due at maturity or earlier from unit sales or refinancing
proceeds. The Company defers recognition of interest income on
mezzanine loans pending receipt of all principal payments.
Income Taxes No provision has been made for
federal, state or local income taxes on the results of
operations generated by partnership activities, as such taxes
are the responsibility of the partners. American Entertainment
Properties Corp., the parent of American Casino &
Entertainment Properties LLC (American Casino), and
NEG, the Companys corporate subsidiaries, account for
their income taxes under the asset and liability method.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the
future tax consequences attributable to differences between the
financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss
and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to
apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect
on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates
is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date.
Leases The Company leases to others
substantially all its real property under long-term net leases
and accounts for these leases in accordance with the provisions
of Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 13,
Accounting for Leases, as amended. This Statement
sets forth specific criteria for determining whether a lease is
to be accounted for as a financing lease or an operating lease.
a. Financing Method-Under this method, minimum lease
payments to be received plus the estimated value of the property
at the end of the lease are considered the gross investment in
the lease. Unearned income, representing the difference between
gross investment and actual cost of the leased property, is
amortized to income over the lease term so as to produce a
constant periodic rate of return on the net investment in the
lease.
b. Operating Method-Under this method, revenue is
recognized as rentals become due and expenses (including
depreciation) are charged to operations as incurred.
Properties Properties held for investment,
other than those accounted for under the financing method, are
carried at cost less accumulated depreciation unless declines in
the values of the properties are considered other than
temporary, at which time the property is written down to net
realizable value. A property is classified as held for sale at
the time management determines that the criteria in
SFAS 144 have been met. Properties held for sale are
carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Such
properties are no longer depreciated and their operations are
included in discontinued operations. As a result of the
reclassification of certain real estate to properties held for
sale during the three months ended March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003,
income and expenses of such properties are reclassified to
discontinued operations for all prior periods. If management
determines that a property classified as held for sale no longer
meets the criteria in SFAS 144, the property is
reclassified as held for use.
Depreciation Depreciation is principally
computed using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful life of the particular property or property components,
which range from 3 to 45 years.
Use of Estimates Management has made a number
of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets
and liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial
statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The more significant estimates include the valuation of
(1) long-lived assets, (2) mortgages and notes
receivable, (3) marketable equity and debt securities and
other investments, (4) costs to complete for land, house
and condominium developments, (5) gaming-related liability
and loyalty programs and (6) deferred tax assets.
F-127
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
Revenue and Expense Recognition- |
1. Revenue from real estate sales and related costs are
recognized at the time of closing primarily by specific
identification. The Company follows the guidelines for profit
recognition set forth by Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) Statement No. 66, Accounting for Sales of
Real Estate.
2. Casino revenues and promotional allowances
The Company recognizes revenues in accordance with industry
practice. Casino revenue is the net win from gaming activities
(the difference between gaming wins and losses). Casino revenues
are net of accruals for anticipated payouts of progressive and
certain other slot machine jackpots. Revenues include the retail
value of rooms, food and beverage and other items that are
provided to customers on a complimentary basis. A corresponding
amount is deducted as promotional allowances. Hotel and
restaurant revenue is recognized when services are performed.
The cost of such complimentaries is included in Hotel and
casino operating expenses.
The Company also rewards customers, through the use of loyalty
programs with points based on amounts wagered, that can be
redeemed for a specified period of time for cash. The Company
deducts the cash incentive amounts from casino revenue.
3. Sales, advertising and promotion These costs
are expensed as incurred and were approximately
$6.9 million, $6.3 million $28.8 million,
$22.9 million and $18.1 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years
ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
Land and Construction-in-Progress These costs
are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
Interest is capitalized on expenditures for long-term projects
until a salable condition is reached. The capitalization rate is
based on the interest rate on specific borrowings to fund the
projects.
Investment in NEG Holding LLC Due to the
substantial uncertainty that the Company will receive any
distribution above the priority and guaranteed payment amounts,
the Company accounts for its investment in Holding LLC as a
preferred investment whereby guaranteed payment amounts received
and receipts of the priority distribution amount are recorded as
reductions in the investment and income is recognized from
accretion of the investment up to the priority distribution
amount, including the guaranteed payments (based on the interest
method). See Note 14. Following receipt of the guaranteed
payments and priority distributions, the residual interest in
the investment will be valued at zero.
The Company periodically evaluates the carrying amount of its
investment in Holding LLC to determine whether current events or
circumstances warrant adjustments to the carrying value and/or
revisions to accretion of income. The Company currently believes
that no such impairment has occurred and that no revision to the
accretion of income is warranted.
Accounting for Impairment of a Loan If it is
probable that, based upon current information, the Company will
be unable to collect all amounts due according to the
contractual terms of a loan agreement, the Company considers the
asset to be impaired. Reserves are established
against impaired loans in amounts equal to the difference
between the recorded investment in the asset and either the
present value of the cash flows expected to be received, or the
fair value of the underlying collateral if foreclosure is deemed
probable or if the loan is considered collateral dependent.
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of Long-lived
assets held and used by the Company and long-lived assets to be
disposed of, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances, such as vacancies and rejected leases,
indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable.
In performing the review for recoverability, the Company
estimates the future cash flows expected to result from the use
of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the
expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest
charges) is less than the carrying amount of the asset an
impairment loss
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SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss for long-lived
assets that the Company expects to hold and use is based on the
fair value of the asset. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are
reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost
to sell.
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
a. On May 26, 2004, American Casino acquired two Las
Vegas casino/hotels, Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona
Charlies Boulder from Mr. Icahn and an entity
affiliated with Mr. Icahn, for aggregate consideration of
$125.9 million. Mr. Icahn is Chairman of the Board of
the General Partner. The terms of the transactions were approved
by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the General
Partner (Audit Committee) which was advised by its
independent financial advisor and by counsel. (See Note 9).
b. At December 31, 2002, the Company had a
$250 million note receivable from Mr. Icahn, Chairman
of the General Partner, which was repaid in October 2003.
Interest income of approximately $7.9 million and
$9.9 million was earned on this loan in the years ended
December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively, and is included
in Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency
obligations and other investments in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings.
c. In 1997, the Company entered into a license agreement
for a portion of office space from an affiliate. The license
agreement dated as of February 1, 1997 expired May 22,
2004 and has been extended on a month to month basis. Pursuant
to the license agreement, the Company has the non-exclusive use
of approximately 2,275 square feet and common space for
which it paid $11,185 plus 10.77% of additional rent. In the
three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and
the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, the
Company paid such affiliate approximately $39,000, $39,000,
$162,000, $159,000 and $153,000 respectively, in connection with
this licensing agreement. The terms of such sublease were
reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee. If the Company
must vacate the space, it believes there will be adequate
alternative space available.
d. American Casino billed the Sands Hotel and Casino (the
Sands) approximately $136,000, $50,000, $387,500,
$191,000 and $27,900, respectively, for administrative services
performed by Stratosphere personnel during the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years
ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002.
e. NEG received management fees from affiliates of
approximately $3.3 million, $2.6 million
$11.6 million, $8.0 million and $7.6 million in
the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited)
and the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002,
respectively.
f. For the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004
(unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and
2002 the Company paid approximately $228,000, $61,000, $325,000,
$273,000 and $160,900 respectively, to an affiliate of the
General Partner for telecommunication services,
XO Communications, Inc.
g. See Note 12b. and c. regarding the purchase of
TransTexas and Panaco debt, respectively, from Icahn affiliates.
h. See Note 12a. regarding the purchase of Atlantic
Holdings Notes from Icahn affiliates.
i. See Notes 17 and 19 regarding additional related
party obligations.
j. See Note 26 regarding subsequent events.
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
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INVESTMENT IN U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS |
The Company has investments in U.S. Government and Agency
Obligations whose maturities range from January 2005 to December
2008 as follows (in $ millions):
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less than 1 year
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68.9 |
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68.9 |
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96.8 |
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96.8 |
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52.8 |
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52.6 |
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5.6 |
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74.5 |
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74.4 |
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102.4 |
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102.3 |
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61.8 |
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61.6 |
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5. |
MARKETABLE EQUITY AND DEBT SECURITIES (IN $ MILLIONS) |
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Philip Service Corporation(a):
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45.1 |
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51.6 |
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72.4 |
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68.5 |
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72.4 |
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68.5 |
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2.2 |
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2.2 |
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46.4 |
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55.8 |
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a. At December 31, 2002, the Company owned the
following approximate interests in Philip Service Corporation
(Philip): (1) 1.8 million common shares,
(2) $14.2 million in secured term debt, and
(3) $10.9 million in accreted secured convertible
payment-in-kind debt. The Company had an approximate 7% equity
interest in Philip and an Icahn affiliate had an approximate 38%
equity interest. Icahn affiliates also owned term and
payment-in-kind debt.
The market value of Philips common stock declined steadily
since it was acquired by the Company. In 2002, based on a review
of Philips financial statements, management of the Company
deemed the decrease in value to be other than temporary. As a
result, the Company wrote down its investment in Philips
common stock by charges to earnings of $8,476,000 and charges to
other comprehensive income (OCI) of $761,000 in the
year ended December 31, 2002. This investment had been
previously written down by approximately $6.8 million in
charges to earnings. The Companys adjusted carrying value
of Philips common stock was approximately $200,000 at
December 31, 2002.
In June 2003, Philip announced that it and most of its wholly
owned U.S. subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions under
Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code.
In the year ended December 31, 2003, management of the
Company determined that it was appropriate to write-off the
balance of its investment in the Philips common stock by a
charge to earnings of
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SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
approximately $961,000; of this amount $761,000 was previously
charged to other comprehensive income in 2002, which was
reversed in 2003, and included in the $961,000 charge to
earnings.
Approximately $6.6 million of charges to OCI were reversed
and the investments were reclassified at their original cost to
Other investments at December 31, 2002. These
adjustments had no effect on the Companys reported
earnings for the year ended December 31, 2002.
In 2003, the cost basis of the debt was approximately
$22.1 million. As previously mentioned, Philip filed for
bankruptcy protection in June 2003. Management of the Company
reviewed Philips financial statements, bankruptcy
documents and the prices of recent purchases and sales of the
debt and determined this investment to be impaired. Based upon
this review, management concluded the fair value of the debt to
be approximately $3.3 million; therefore, the Company
recorded a write-down of approximately $18.8 million by a
charge to earnings which was included in Write-down of
marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in
the year ended December 31, 2003. In December 2003, the
Company sold two-thirds of its term and paid-in-kind
(PIK) debt with a basis of $2.2 million for
$2.6 million, generating a gain of $0.4 million.
Philip emerged from bankruptcy on December 31, 2003 as a
private company controlled by an Icahn affiliate. The
Companys remaining interest in the debt was delivered and
exchanged for approximately 443,000 common shares representing a
4.4% equity interest in the new Philip, valued at the carrying
value of the debt at December 31, 2004 of $0.7 million.
b. In December 2003, the Company acquired approximately
$86.9 million principal amount of corporate bonds for
approximately $45.1 million. These bonds were classified as
available for sale securities. Available for sale securities are
carried at fair value on the balance sheet. Unrealized holding
gains and losses are excluded from earnings and reported as a
separate component of Partners Equity. At
December 31, 2003, the carrying value of the bonds was
approximately $51.6 million and accumulated other
comprehensive income (OCI) was approximately
$6.5 million. This OCI was reversed in the year ended
December 31, 2004, upon the sale of the corporate bonds. In
the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company sold the debt
securities for approximately $82.3 million, recognizing a
gain of $37.2 million.
c. In the three months ended March 31, 2005
(unaudited), the Company purchased approximately
$66.5 million of equity securities. Such securities are
treated as available for sale. In the three months ended
March 31, 2005 (unaudited), the Company recorded in
Partners Equity approximately $2.4 million of
unrealized losses on such securities.
In November and December 2004 and during the first quarter of
2005, the Company sold short certain equity securities which
resulted in the following (in $000s):
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a. $147,223 at March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and $123,001
at December 31, 2004 Due From
Brokers Net proceeds from short sales of equity
securities and cash collateral held by brokerage institutions
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b. $83,750 at March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and $90,674
at December 31, 2004 Securities Sold Not Yet
Purchased Our obligation to cover the short sales of
equity securities described above. The Company recorded
unrealized losses on securities sold short of $23.6 million
in the year ended December 31, 2004 reflecting an increase
in price in the securities sold short. This amount has been
recorded in the consolidated statements of earnings for the year
then ended in the respective caption. The Company recorded
unrealized gains on securities sold short of $21.7 million
in the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited)
reflecting a decrease in price of the securities sold short.
This amount has |
F-131
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
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been recorded in the consolidated statements of earnings for the
three months ended March 31, 2005 in the respective caption. |
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7. |
OTHER INVESTMENTS (in $000s) |
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Balance at | |
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Peninsula/ Hampton & Alex Hotel (a) and (b)
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42,030 |
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WestPoint Stevens (c)
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205,850 |
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205,850 |
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Union Power Partners L.P. and Panda Gila River L.P. (d)
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37,973 |
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39,316 |
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Other
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779 |
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782 |
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8,298 |
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$ |
244,602 |
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$ |
245,948 |
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50,328 |
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a. On November 30, 2000, the Company entered into a
mezzanine loan agreement to fund $23 million in two
tranches to an unaffiliated borrower. The funds were to be used
for certain initial development costs associated with a 65-unit
condominium property located at 931 1st Avenue in New York
City. The first tranche of $10 million was funded on
November 30, 2000 and provided for interest accruing at a
rate of 25% per annum, with principal and interest due at
maturity, May 29, 2003. Also, in November 2000,
approximately $3.7 million of the second tranche of the
loan was funded. The balance of approximately $9.3 million
was funded in installments during 2001. The second tranche
provided for interest accruing at a rate of 21.5% per
annum, with principal and interest due at maturity,
November 29, 2002. The loans were payable at any time from
the proceeds of unit sales, after satisfaction of senior debt of
approximately $45 million. The loans were secured by the
pledge of membership interests in the entity that owns the real
estate. In May 2002, the Company received approximately
$31.3 million for prepayment of the mezzanine loans. The
balance of the prepayment of $8.3 million represented
accrued interest ($7.9 million) and exit fees
($0.4 million), which amounts were recognized as
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency
obligations and other investments and Dividend and
other income respectively, in the Consolidated Statements
of Earnings for the year ended December 31, 2002.
b. At December 31, 2002, the Company had funded two
mezzanine loans for approximately $23.2 million and had
commitments to fund, under certain conditions, additional
advances of approximately $5 million. Both loans had an
interest rate of 22% per annum compounded monthly. The
Peninsula loan, for a Florida condominium development, which had
a term of 24 months from the date of funding, February
2002, was repaid in full in 2003. Approximately
$6.8 million of interest income was recorded and is
included in Interest income on U.S. Government and
Agency obligations and other investments in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the year ended
December 31, 2003. The Alex Hotel loan, for a New York City
hotel with approximately 200 rooms, had a term of 36 months
from the closing date, April 2002. At December 31, 2003,
accrued interest of approximately $4.4 million had been
deferred for financial statement purposes pending receipt of
principal and interest payments in connection with this loan.
Origination fees of $3.0 million have been received in
connection with one of the mezzanine loans and approximately
$1.5 million and $1.1 million has been recognized in
Dividend and other income in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings in the years ended December 31, 2003
and 2002 respectively. In February 2003, the Company funded the
Hampton mezzanine loan for approximately $30 million on a
Florida condominium development. The loan was due in
18 months with one six month extension and had an interest
rate of 22% per annum compounded monthly. At
December 31, 2003, accrued interest of approximately
$6.7 million had been deferred for financial statement
purposes pending receipt of principal and interest payments in
connection with this loan. On April 30, 2004, the Company
received approximately $16.7 million for the prepayment of
the Alex Hotel loan. The principal amount of the loan was
$11 million. The prepayment included approximately
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SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
$5.7 million of accrued interest, which was recognized as
interest income in the year ended December 31, 2004.
c. In 2004, the Company purchased approximately
$278.1 million principal amount of secured bank debt of
WestPoint Stevens, a company currently operating as a debtor in
possession under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code, for a purchase price of approximately $205.8 million.
Approximately $193.6 million principal amount is secured by
a first priority lien of certain assets of WestPoint and
approximately $5.1 million and $84.5 million principal
amount is secured by a second priority lien. Interest income
totalled approximately $7.2 million in the three months
ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the year ended
December 31, 2004 and is included in Interest income
on U.S. Government and Agency obligations and other
investments in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for
the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the
year ended December 31, 2004. Based on the latest available
information, the Company has not accreted this debt and does not
believe that an other than temporary impairment has been
identified.
d. In 2004, the Company purchased approximately
$71.8 million of secured bank debt of Union Power Partners
L.P. and Panda Gila River L.P. for a purchase price of
approximately $39.3 million. No interest is currently being
received on this debt. Based on the latest available
information, the Company has not accreted this debt and does not
believe that an other than temporary impairment has been
identified.
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8. |
REAL ESTATE LEASED TO OTHERS ACCOUNTED FOR UNDER THE
FINANCING METHOD |
Real estate leased to others accounted for under the financing
method is summarized as follows (in $000s):
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Minimum lease payments receivable
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87,846 |
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97,725 |
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161,785 |
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43,422 |
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48,980 |
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74,651 |
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131,268 |
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146,705 |
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236,436 |
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Less unearned income
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51,579 |
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57,512 |
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99,080 |
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79,689 |
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89,193 |
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137,356 |
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3,740 |
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3,912 |
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5,738 |
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$ |
75,949 |
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$ |
85,281 |
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$ |
131,618 |
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The following is a summary of the anticipated future receipts of
the minimum lease payments receivable at December 31, 2004
(in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ending December 31, |
|
Amount | |
|
|
| |
2005
|
|
$ |
11,941 |
|
2006
|
|
|
11,746 |
|
2007
|
|
|
10,832 |
|
2008
|
|
|
9,476 |
|
2009
|
|
|
9,255 |
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
44,475 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
97,725 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-133
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, approximately $73,144,000
and $107,543,000, respectively, of the net investment in
financing leases was pledged to collateralize the payment of
nonrecourse mortgages payable.
|
|
9. |
REAL ESTATE LEASED TO OTHERS ACCOUNTED FOR UNDER THE
OPERATING METHOD |
a. Real estate leased to others accounted for under the
operating method is summarized as follows (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Land
|
|
$ |
13,286 |
|
|
$ |
13,666 |
|
|
$ |
24,040 |
|
Commercial Buildings
|
|
|
52,672 |
|
|
|
45,972 |
|
|
|
83,252 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,958 |
|
|
|
59,638 |
|
|
|
107,292 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
14,831 |
|
|
|
10,520 |
|
|
|
30,849 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
51,127 |
|
|
$ |
49,118 |
|
|
$ |
76,443 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following is a summary of the anticipated future receipts of
minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases at
December 31, 2004 (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ending December 31, |
|
Amount | |
|
|
| |
2005
|
|
$ |
7,186 |
|
2006
|
|
|
6,232 |
|
2007
|
|
|
5,649 |
|
2008
|
|
|
5,383 |
|
2009
|
|
|
5,001 |
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
19,753 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
49,204 |
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, approximately $14,166,000
and $15,630,000, respectively, of net real estate leased to
others was pledged to collateralize the payment of non-recourse
mortgages payable.
b. Property held for sale (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Leased to others
|
|
$ |
40,035 |
|
|
$ |
74,444 |
|
|
$ |
146,416 |
|
Vacant
|
|
|
450 |
|
|
|
450 |
|
|
|
2,550 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,485 |
|
|
|
74,894 |
|
|
|
148,966 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
6,490 |
|
|
|
16,873 |
|
|
|
20,153 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
33,995 |
|
|
$ |
58,021 |
|
|
$ |
128,813 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, approximately $34,881,000
and $105,984,000, respectively, of real estate held for sale was
pledged to collateralize the payment of non-recourse mortgages
payable.
F-134
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The following is a summary of income from discontinued
operations (in $000s) including the hotel resort
properties described in Note 11:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months End | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental income
|
|
$ |
1,462 |
|
|
$ |
5,871 |
|
|
$ |
15,658 |
|
|
$ |
23,093 |
|
|
$ |
21,073 |
|
Hotel and resort operating income
|
|
|
709 |
|
|
|
1,064 |
|
|
|
3,868 |
|
|
|
6,128 |
|
|
|
5,676 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,171 |
|
|
|
6,935 |
|
|
|
19,526 |
|
|
|
29,221 |
|
|
|
26,749 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage interest expense
|
|
|
399 |
|
|
|
1,726 |
|
|
|
3,858 |
|
|
|
7,208 |
|
|
|
6,737 |
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
31 |
|
|
|
210 |
|
|
|
1,244 |
|
|
|
5,130 |
|
|
|
4,464 |
|
Property expenses
|
|
|
147 |
|
|
|
1,107 |
|
|
|
3,123 |
|
|
|
3,549 |
|
|
|
3,409 |
|
Hotel and resort operating expenses
|
|
|
637 |
|
|
|
674 |
|
|
|
3,801 |
|
|
|
5,681 |
|
|
|
5,202 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,214 |
|
|
|
3,717 |
|
|
|
12,026 |
|
|
|
21,568 |
|
|
|
19,812 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
$ |
957 |
|
|
$ |
3,218 |
|
|
$ |
7,500 |
|
|
$ |
7,653 |
|
|
$ |
6,937 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10. |
HOTEL AND CASINO OPERATING PROPERTIES |
In September 2000, Stratospheres Board of Directors
approved a going private transaction proposed by the Company and
an affiliate of Icahn. On February 1, 2001 the Company
entered into a merger agreement with Stratosphere under which
the Company would acquire the remaining shares of Stratosphere
that it did not currently own. The Company owned approximately
51% of Stratosphere and Mr. Icahn owned approximately
38.6%. The Company, subject to certain conditions, agreed to pay
approximately $44.3 million for the outstanding shares of
Stratosphere not currently owned by it. Stratosphere
stockholders not affiliated with Icahn would receive a cash
price of $45.32 per share and Icahn related stockholders
would receive a cash price of $44.33 per share. This
transaction was completed in December 2002 after
shareholders approval.
The acquisition by the Company of the minority shares not owned
by an Icahn affiliate has been accounted for as a purchase in
accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) Statement No. 141, Business
Combinations. The acquisition by the Company of the common
stock held by an Icahn affiliate has been recorded at historical
cost. The excess of the affiliates historical cost over
the amount of the cash disbursed, which amounted to $21,151,000,
has been accounted for as an addition to the General
Partners equity.
On January 5, 2004, American Casino, an indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an
agreement to acquire two Las Vegas casino/hotels, Arizona
Charlies Decatur and Arizona Charlies Boulder, from
Carl C. Icahn and an entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn, for
an aggregate consideration of $125.9 million. Upon
obtaining all approvals necessary under gaming laws, the
acquisition was completed on May 26, 2004. The terms of the
transactions were approved by the Audit Committee, which was
advised by its independent financial advisor and by counsel. As
previously contemplated, upon closing, the Company transferred
100% of the common stock of Stratosphere to American Casino. As
a result, following the acquisition and contributions, American
Casino owns and operates three gaming and entertainment
properties in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The Company
consolidates American Casino and its subsidiaries in the
Companys financial statements. In accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, assets transferred
between entities under common control are accounted for at
historical costs similar to a pooling of interests, and the
financial statements of previously separate companies for
periods prior to the acquisition are restated on a combined
basis. The Companys December 31, 2003 and 2002
consolidated financial statements have been restated to reflect
the acquisition of Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona
Charlies Boulder.
F-135
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Earnings, capital contributions and distributions of the two
Arizona Charlies entities prior to the acquisition have
been allocated to the General Partner. In accordance with the
purchase agreement, prior to the acquisition, capital
contributions of $22.8 million were received from and
capital distributions of $17.9 million were paid to
affiliates of Mr. Icahn. The assets acquired and
liabilities assumed in this acquisition have been accounted for
at historical cost. A reduction of $125.9 million,
reflecting the purchase price, has been made to the General
Partners equity in May 2004.
Also in January 2004, American Casino closed on its offering of
Senior Secured Notes Due 2012. The Notes, in the aggregate
principal amount of $215 million, bear interest at the rate
of 7.85% per annum. The proceeds were held in escrow
pending receipt of all approvals necessary under gaming laws and
certain other conditions in connection with the acquisition of
Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona Charlies
Boulder. Upon satisfaction of all closing conditions on
May 26, 2004, the proceeds of the offering were released
from escrow. American Casino used the proceeds of the offering
for the acquisition, to repay intercompany indebtedness and for
distributions to the Company.
American Casinos operations for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 have been included in
Hotel and casino operating income and expenses in
the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Hotel and casino
operating expenses include all expenses except for depreciation
and amortization and income tax provision. Such expenses have
been included in Depreciation and amortization
expense and Income tax expense in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings. American Casinos
depreciation and amortization expense was $5.4 million,
$5.9 million, $23.5 million, $20.2 million and
$20.2 million for the three months ended March 31,
2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31,
2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. American Casinos income
tax provision was $4.5 million, $4.4 million,
$10.1 million and $4.9 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years
ended December 31, 2004 and 2002, respectively. American
Casino recorded an income tax benefit of $1.8 million for
the year ended December 31, 2003.
F-136
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The amount of revenues and expenses attributable to casino,
hotel and restaurants, respectively, is summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
(in $000s) | |
Hotel and casino operating income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Casino
|
|
$ |
47,729 |
|
|
$ |
42,592 |
|
|
$ |
167,972 |
|
|
$ |
147,888 |
|
|
$ |
143,057 |
|
|
Hotel
|
|
|
15,793 |
|
|
|
13,888 |
|
|
|
54,653 |
|
|
|
47,259 |
|
|
|
44,263 |
|
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
17,076 |
|
|
|
16,701 |
|
|
|
66,953 |
|
|
|
59,583 |
|
|
|
56,349 |
|
|
Tower, retail, and other income
|
|
|
8,206 |
|
|
|
7,976 |
|
|
|
33,778 |
|
|
|
30,336 |
|
|
|
28,247 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross revenues
|
|
|
88,804 |
|
|
|
81,157 |
|
|
|
323,356 |
|
|
|
285,066 |
|
|
|
271,916 |
|
Less promotional allowances
|
|
|
(5,966 |
) |
|
|
(6,148 |
) |
|
|
(23,375 |
) |
|
|
(22,255 |
) |
|
|
(21,893 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net revenues
|
|
$ |
82,838 |
|
|
$ |
75,009 |
|
|
$ |
299,981 |
|
|
$ |
262,811 |
|
|
$ |
250,023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Casino
|
|
$ |
15,900 |
|
|
$ |
15,696 |
|
|
$ |
61,985 |
|
|
$ |
61,284 |
|
|
$ |
59,879 |
|
|
Hotel
|
|
|
6,023 |
|
|
|
5,596 |
|
|
|
24,272 |
|
|
|
22,074 |
|
|
|
20,142 |
|
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
12,376 |
|
|
|
11,620 |
|
|
|
48,495 |
|
|
|
44,990 |
|
|
|
43,393 |
|
|
Other operating expenses
|
|
|
3,619 |
|
|
|
3,151 |
|
|
|
14,131 |
|
|
|
13,524 |
|
|
|
14,505 |
|
|
Selling, general, and administrative
|
|
|
19,706 |
|
|
|
18,180 |
|
|
|
78,720 |
|
|
|
74,985 |
|
|
|
80,019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total expenses
|
|
$ |
57,624 |
|
|
$ |
54,243 |
|
|
$ |
227,603 |
|
|
$ |
216,857 |
|
|
$ |
217,938 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The ownership and operation of the Las Vegas casinos are subject
to the Nevada Gaming Control Act and regulations promulgated
thereunder, various local ordinances and regulations, and are
subject to the licensing and regulatory control of the Nevada
Gaming Commission, the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, and
various other county and city regulatory agencies, including the
City of Las Vegas.
American Casinos property and equipment consist of the
following as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited),
December 31, 2004 and 2003 (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Land and improvements, including land held for development
|
|
$ |
47,274 |
|
|
$ |
47,210 |
|
|
$ |
47,041 |
|
Building and improvements
|
|
|
221,847 |
|
|
|
221,314 |
|
|
|
220,280 |
|
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
|
|
|
112,379 |
|
|
|
108,595 |
|
|
|
98,586 |
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
7,577 |
|
|
|
7,348 |
|
|
|
7,224 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
389,077 |
|
|
|
384,467 |
|
|
|
373,131 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
100,187 |
|
|
|
95,107 |
|
|
|
74,428 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
288,890 |
|
|
$ |
289,360 |
|
|
$ |
298,703 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in property and equipment at March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and both December 31, 2004 and 2003 are assets
recorded under capital leases of $3.6 million,
$4.0 million and $4.0 million, respectively.
F-137
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In connection with the purchase of the master lease from
Strato-Retail, American Casino assumed lessor responsibilities
for various non-cancelable operating leases for certain retail
space. The future minimum lease payments to be received under
these leases for years subsequent to December 31, 2004 are
as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in $000s) | |
|
|
| |
Years ending December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
2005
|
|
$ |
5,877 |
|
2006
|
|
|
4,778 |
|
2007
|
|
|
3,615 |
|
2008
|
|
|
2,177 |
|
2009
|
|
|
1,224 |
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
959 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total payments
|
|
$ |
18,630 |
|
|
|
|
|
The above minimum rental income does not include contingent
retail income contained within certain retail operating leases.
In addition, American Casino is reimbursed by lessees for
certain operating expenses.
|
|
11. |
HOTEL AND RESORT OPERATING PROPERTIES |
a. The Company owns a hotel and resort property that is
part of a master planned community situated in the town of
Mashpee, located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. This property
includes two golf courses, other recreational facilities,
condominium and time share units and land for future development.
Total initial costs of approximately $28 million were
classified as follows: approximately $17.4 million as
Hotel and resort operating properties,
$8.9 million as Land and
construction-in-progress and $1.7 million as
Receivables and other current assets on the
Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Resort operations have been included in the Hotel and
resort operating income and expenses in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings. Net hotel and resort operations for this
property (hotel and resort operating income less
hotel and resort operating expenses) resulted in
income (loss) of approximately ($257,000), ($240,000),
$2,243,000, $3,033,000 and $1,909,000 for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, respectively. Hotel and
resort operating expenses include all expenses except for
approximately $700,000, $600,000, $2,544,000, $2,451,000 and
$1,833,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and
2004 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002 of depreciation and amortization, respectively,
which is included in such caption in the Consolidated Statements
of Earnings.
Resort operations are highly seasonal in nature with peak
activity occurring from June to September.
b. The Company owned a hotel located in Miami, Florida
which had a carrying value of approximately $6.4 million at
December 31, 2003, and was unencumbered by any mortgages.
Approximately $1.3 million of capital improvements were
completed in the year ended December 31, 2002.
The Company had a management agreement for the operation of the
hotel with a national management organization. As a result of
the decision to sell the property in 2004, the operating results
for the hotel have been reclassified to discontinued operations
for all periods. Net hotel and resort operations (hotel
and resort operating revenues less hotel and resort
operating expenses) totaled approximately $306,000,
$596,000 and $494,000 for the years ended December 31,
2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively and have been included in
discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of
Earnings. Depreciation expense of $0, $210,000 and $374,000 for
the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002,
respectively, have been included in discontinued operations in
the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In 2004, the Company sold the hotel located in Miami, Florida
for a loss of approximately $0.9 million which included a
license termination fee of approximately $0.7 million.
c. During the three months ended March 31, 2005, the
Company sold a golf resort in Tampa, Florida for
$8.5 million resulting in a gain on sale of
$5.7 million. Net hotel and resort operations for this
property totalling approximately $41,000, $61,000, ($378,000),
($311,000) and ($156,000) for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004, and the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, have been
reclassified to discontinued operations.
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12. |
INVESTMENT IN DEBT SECURITIES OF AFFILIATES (in
$000s): |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Atlantic Holdings/GB Holdings(a)
|
|
$ |
60,650 |
|
|
$ |
60,004 |
|
|
$ |
24,696 |
|
TransTexas(b)
|
|
|
27,500 |
|
|
|
27,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
Panaco(c)
|
|
|
36,643 |
|
|
|
38,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
124,793 |
|
|
|
125,504 |
|
|
|
24,696 |
|
Less current portion
|
|
|
(10,429 |
) |
|
|
(10,429 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
114,364 |
|
|
$ |
115,075 |
|
|
$ |
24,696 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. In 1998 and 1999, the Company acquired an interest in
the Sands, located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, by purchasing
the principal amount of approximately $31.4 million of
First Mortgage Notes (Notes) issued by GB Property
Funding Corp. (GB Property). GB Property was
organized as a special purpose entity for the borrowing of funds
by Greate Bay Hotel and Casino, Inc. (Greate Bay).
The purchase price for such notes was approximately
$25.3 million. An affiliate of the General Partner also
made an investment in the Notes of GB Property. A total of
$185 million of such Notes were issued.
Greate Bay owned and operated the Sands, a destination resort
complex, located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. On
January 5, 1998, GB Property and Greate Bay filed for
bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code to restructure its long term debt.
In July 2000, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court ruled in favor of
the reorganization plan proposed by affiliates of the General
Partner which provided for an additional investment of
$65 million by the Icahn affiliates in exchange for a 46%
equity interest, with bondholders (which also includes the Icahn
affiliates) to receive $110 million in new notes of GB
Property First Mortgage (GB Notes) and a 54% equity
interest. The plan, which became effective September 29,
2000, provided the Icahn affiliates with a controlling interest.
As required by the New Jersey Casino Control Act (the
Casino Control Act), the Partnership Agreement was
amended to provide that securities of the Company are held
subject to the condition that if a holder thereof is found to be
disqualified by the Casino Control Commission, pursuant to the
provisions of the Casino Control Act, such holder shall dispose
of his interest in the Company in accordance with the Casino
Control Act.
At December 31, 2003, the Company owned approximately
$26.9 million principal amount of GB Notes which were
accounted for as held-to-maturity securities. These notes bore
interest of 11% per annum and were due to mature in September
2005. The carrying value of these notes at December 31,
2003 was approximately $24.7 million.
As part of the Atlantic Holdings Consent Solicitation and Offer
to Exchange further described in Note 13, the Company
tendered its GB Notes and received $26.9 million of
3% Notes due 2008 issued by Atlantic Coast Entertainment
Holdings, Inc. (the Atlantic Holdings Notes).
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
On December 27, 2004, the Company purchased approximately
$37.0 million principal amount of the Atlantic Holdings
Notes from two Icahn affiliates for cash consideration of
$36.0 million. As a result, the Company owns approximately
96.4% of the outstanding Atlantic Holdings Notes. The carrying
value of the Atlantic Holdings Notes at March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and December 31, 2004 is approximately
$60.7 million and $60 million, respectively. Interest
income of approximately $0.5 million, $0.7 million and
$2.5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2005
and 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2004,
respectively, and $2.9 million was recognized in each of
the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002.
b. On December 6, 2004, the Company purchased from
affiliates of Mr. Icahn $27,500,000 aggregate principal
amount, or 100%, of the outstanding term notes issued by
TransTexas (the TransTexas Notes). The purchase
price was $28,245,890, which equals the principal amount of the
TransTexas Notes plus accrued but unpaid interest. The notes are
payable annually in equal consecutive annual payments of
$5,000,000, with the final installment due August 28, 2008.
Interest is payable semi-annually in February and August at the
rate of 10% per annum. Interest income of approximately
$687,500 and $196,000 was recognized in the three months ended
March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the year ended
December 31, 2004, respectively, and is included in
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency obligations
and other investments in the Consolidated Statements of
Earnings in the year then ended. The TransTexas Notes are
secured by a first priority lien on all of TransTexas assets.
TransTexas is indirectly controlled by Mr. Icahn. See
Note 29.
c. On December 6, 2004, the Company purchased all of
the membership interests of Mid River LLC (Mid
River) from Icahn affiliates for an aggregate purchase
price of $38,125,999. The assets of Mid River consist of
$38,000,000 principal amount of term loans of Panaco (the
Panaco Debt). The purchase price included accrued
but unpaid interest. The principal is payable in twenty-seven
equal quarterly installments of the unpaid principal of
$1,357,143 commencing on March 15, 2005, through and
including September 15, 2011. Interest is payable quarterly
at a rate per annum equal to the LIBOR daily floating rate plus
four percent, which was 6.346% at December 31, 2004.
Interest income of $400,822 and $155,991 was recognized in the
three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the year
ended December 31, 2004, respectively, and is included in
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency obligations
and other investments in the Consolidated Statements of
Earnings for the year then ended. See Note 29.
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|
13. |
EQUITY INTEREST IN GB HOLDINGS, INC. |
At December 31, 2003, the Company owned approximately
3.6 million shares, or 36.3%, of GB Holdings, Inc.
(GB Holdings), the holding company for the Sands
(See Note 12). The Company also owned approximately
$26.9 million principal amount of GB Property First
Mortgage Notes (GB Notes).
On June 30, 2004, GB Holdings announced that its
stockholders approved the transfer of the Sands to its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Atlantic Holdings, in connection with
the restructuring of its debt.
On July 22, 2004, Atlantic Holdings announced that its
Consent Solicitation and Offer to Exchange, in which it offered
to exchange the Atlantic Holdings Notes for GB Notes,
expired and approximately $66 million principal amount of
the GB Notes (approximately 60% of the outstanding
GB Notes) were tendered to Atlantic Holdings for exchange.
On July 23, 2004, 10 million warrants were
distributed, on a pro rata basis, to stockholders. The warrants,
under certain conditions, will allow the holders to purchase
common stock of Atlantic Holdings at a purchase price of
$.01 per share, representing 27.5% of the outstanding
common stock of Atlantic Holdings on a fully diluted basis.
Mr. Icahn and his affiliated companies hold approximately
77.5% of the GB Holdings stock and held approximately 58.2% of
the original debt, of which the Company owns approximately 36.3%
of the common stock and held approximately 24.5% of the debt.
This
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
debt is included in Investment in debt securities of
Affiliates in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company
and Mr. Icahn tendered all of their GB Notes in the
exchange. The Company received:
|
|
|
|
|
$26,914,500 principal amount of the Atlantic Holdings Notes; |
|
|
|
$3,620,753 in cash representing accrued interest on the
GB Notes and $100 per $1,000 in principal amount of the
GB Notes; and |
|
|
|
3,627,711 warrants, which under certain conditions will allow
the Company to purchase approximately 998,000 shares of
common stock at $.01 per share of Atlantic Holdings
representing approximately 10% of the outstanding common stock
of Atlantic Holdings, on a fully diluted basis. |
The Company reflects its equity interest in GB Holdings as
Equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc. in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company owns warrants to purchase, upon the occurrence of
certain events, approximately 10.0% of the fully diluted common
stock of Atlantic Holdings. Atlantic Holdings owns 100% of ACE
Gaming LLC, the owner and operator of the Sands. The Company has
entered into an agreement, with affiliates of Mr. Icahn, to
acquire an additional approximate 41.2% of the outstanding
common stock of GB Holdings and warrants to purchase, upon the
occurrence of certain events, an additional approximate 11.3% of
the fully diluted common stock of Atlantic Holdings for an
aggregate of $12.0 million of depositary units, plus an
aggregate of up to $6.0 million of Depositary Units, if
Atlantic Holdings meets certain earnings targets during 2005 and
2006. See Note 29 regarding the Companys agreement to
purchase an approximate 41.2% interest in GB Holdings from
an affiliate of Mr. Icahn. Upon consummation of the
purchase agreement, we will own approximately 77.5% of the
outstanding GB Holdings common stock and warrants to purchase,
upon the occurrence of certain events, approximately 21.3% of
the fully diluted common stock of Atlantic Holdings.
In the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company recorded
an impairment loss of $15.6 million on its equity
investment in GB Holdings. The purchase price pursuant to
the agreement described above was less than our carrying value,
approximately $26.2 million, for the approximately 36.3% of
the outstanding GB Holdings common stock that the Company
owns. In the March 31, 2005 (unaudited) Form 10-Q of
GB Holdings, there was a working capital deficit of
approximately $39 million and there was approximately
$40 million of debt maturing in September 2005.
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|
14. |
NATIONAL ENERGY GROUP |
a. National Energy Group, Inc.
In October 2003, pursuant to a Purchase Agreement dated as of
May 16, 2003, the Company acquired certain debt and equity
securities of NEG from entities affiliated with Mr. Icahn
for an aggregate cash consideration of approximately
$148.1 million plus approximately $6.7 million in cash
of accrued interest on the debt securities. The agreement was
reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee, which was advised
by its independent financial advisor and legal counsel. The
securities acquired were $148,637,000 in principal amount of
outstanding
103/4% Senior
Notes due 2006 of NEG and 5,584,044 shares of common stock
of NEG. As a result of the foregoing transaction and the
acquisition by the Company of additional securities of NEG prior
to the closing, the Company beneficially owns in excess of 50%
of the outstanding common stock of NEG.
NEG owns a 50% interest in Holding LLC, the other 50% interest
in Holding LLC is held by Gascon Partners (Gascon)
an Icahn affiliate and managing member. Holding LLC owns NEG
Operating LLC (Operating LLC) which owns operating
oil and gas properties managed by NEG. Under the Holding LLC
operating agreement, as of September 30, 2004, NEG is to
receive guaranteed payments of approximately $39.9 million
in addition to a priority distribution of approximately
$148.6 million before the Icahn affiliate receives any
monies. Due to the substantial uncertainty that NEG will receive
any distribution above the
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
priority and guaranteed payments amounts, NEG accounts for its
investment in Holding LLC as a preferred investment.
In connection with a credit facility obtained by Holding LLC,
NEG and Gascon have pledged as security their respective
interests in Holding LLC.
See Note 26 pertaining to additional oil and gas
acquisitions.
b. Investment in NEG Holding LLC
As explained below, NEGs investment in Holding LLC is
recorded as a preferred investment. The initial investment was
recorded at historical carrying value of the net assets
contributed with no gain or loss recognized on the transfer. The
Company currently assesses its investment in Holding LLC through
a cash flow analysis to determine if Holding LLC will have
sufficient cash flows to fund the guaranteed payments and
priority distribution. This analysis is done on a quarterly
basis. Holding LLC is required to make SFAS 69 disclosures
on an annual basis, which include preparation of reserve reports
by independent engineers and cash flow projections. These cash
flow projections are the basis for the cash flow analysis. The
Company follows the conceptual guidance of SFAS 144
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
in assessing any potential impairments in Holding LLC.
Summarized financial information for Holding LLC is as follows
(in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Current assets
|
|
$ |
30,991 |
|
|
$ |
23,146 |
|
|
$ |
33,415 |
|
Noncurrent assets(1)
|
|
|
251,438 |
|
|
|
237,127 |
|
|
|
190,389 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$ |
282,429 |
|
|
$ |
260,273 |
|
|
$ |
223,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
$ |
35,699 |
|
|
$ |
22,456 |
|
|
$ |
14,253 |
|
Noncurrent liabilities
|
|
|
83,732 |
|
|
|
63,636 |
|
|
|
48,514 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
119,431 |
|
|
|
86,092 |
|
|
|
62,767 |
|
Members equity
|
|
|
162,998 |
|
|
|
174,181 |
|
|
|
161,037 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and members equity
|
|
$ |
282,429 |
|
|
$ |
260,273 |
|
|
$ |
223,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Primarily oil and gas properties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
(In $000s) | |
Total revenues
|
|
$ |
2,870 |
|
|
$ |
25,569 |
|
|
$ |
78,727 |
|
|
$ |
77,606 |
|
|
$ |
35,900 |
|
Costs and expenses
|
|
|
(13,137 |
) |
|
|
(11,044 |
) |
|
|
(47,313 |
) |
|
|
(46,766 |
) |
|
|
(32,064 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
(10,267 |
) |
|
|
14,525 |
|
|
|
31,414 |
|
|
|
30,840 |
|
|
|
3,836 |
|
Other income (expense)
|
|
|
(916 |
) |
|
|
(358 |
) |
|
|
(2,292 |
) |
|
|
30 |
|
|
|
10,090 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$ |
(11,183 |
) |
|
$ |
14,167 |
|
|
$ |
29,122 |
|
|
$ |
30,870 |
|
|
$ |
13,926 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In August 2000, pursuant to a plan of reorganization, Holding
LLC was formed. Prior to September 2001, NEG owned and operated
certain oil and gas properties. In September 2001, NEG
contributed oil and natural gas properties in exchange for
Holding LLCs obligation to pay the Company the guaranteed
payments and priority distributions. The Company also received a
50% membership interest in Holding LLC. Gascon
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
also contributed oil and natural gas assets and cash in exchange
for future payments and a 50% membership interest. The Holding
LLC operating agreement requires the payment of guaranteed
payments and priority distributions to NEG in order to pay
interest on senior debt and the principal amount of the debt of
$148.6 million in 2006. After the receipt by NEG of the
guaranteed payments and priority distributions that total
approximately $300 million, the agreement requires the
distribution of an equal amount to Gascon. Holding LLC is
contractually obligated to make the guaranteed payments and
priority distributions to NEG and Gascon before any
distributions can be made to the LLC interest.
NEG originally recorded its investment in Holding LLC at the
historical cost of the oil and gas properties contributed into
the LLC. In evaluating the appropriate accounting to be applied
to this investment, NEG anticipated it will collect the
guaranteed payments and priority distributions through 2006.
However, based on cash flow projections prepared by the
management of Holding LLC and its reserve engineers, there is
substantial uncertainty that there will be any residual value in
Holding LLC subsequent to the payment of the amounts required to
be paid to Gascon. Due to this uncertainty, NEG has been
accreting its investment in Holding LLC, the value of its
preferred interest at the implicit rate of interest up to the
guaranteed payments and priority distributions collected through
2006, recognizing the accretion income in earnings. Accretion
income is periodically adjusted for changes in the timing of
cash flows, if necessary due to unscheduled cash distributions.
Receipt of guaranteed payments and the priority distribution are
recorded as reductions in the preferred investment in Holding
LLC. The preferred investment in Holding LLC is evaluated
quarterly for other than temporary impairment. The rights of NEG
upon liquidation of Holding LLC are identical to those described
above and the Company considered those rights in determining the
appropriate presentation.
Because of the continuing substantial uncertainty that there
will be any residual value in Holding LLC after the guaranteed
payments and priority distributions, no income other than the
accretion is currently being given accounting recognition.
NEGs preferred investment will be reduced to zero upon
collection of the priority distributions in 2006. After that
date, NEG will continue to monitor payments made to Gascon and,
at such time as it would appear that there is any residual value
to NEGs 50% interest in Holding LLC, it would receive
accounting recognition. Throughout, and up to this point, NEG
believes that the 50% interest in Holding LLC represents a
residual interest that is currently valued at zero. The Company
accounts for its residual equity investment in Holding LLC in
accordance with APB 18.
The following is a roll forward of the Investment in Holding LLC
as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004
and 2003 (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Investment in Holding LLC at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
87,800 |
|
|
$ |
69,346 |
|
|
$ |
108,880 |
|
Priority distribution from Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(51,446 |
) |
Guaranteed payment from Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,978 |
) |
|
|
(18,230 |
) |
Accretion of investment in Holding LLC
|
|
|
9,893 |
|
|
|
34,432 |
|
|
|
30,142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in Holding LLC at end of period
|
|
$ |
97,693 |
|
|
$ |
87,800 |
|
|
$ |
69,346 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Holding LLC Operating Agreement requires that distributions
shall be made to both NEG and Gascon as follows:
|
|
|
1. Guaranteed payments are to be paid to NEG, calculated on
an annual interest rate of 10.75% on the outstanding priority
distribution amount. The priority distribution amount includes
all outstanding debt owed to entities owned or controlled by
Carl C. Icahn, including the amount of NEGs
10.75% Senior Notes. As of March 31, 2005 (unaudited)
and December 31, 2004, the priority |
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
distribution amount was $148.6 million which equals the
amount of NEGs 10.75% Senior Notes due the Company.
The guaranteed payments will be made on a semi-annual basis. |
|
|
2. The priority distribution amount is to be paid to NEG.
Such payment is to occur by November 6, 2006. |
|
|
3. An amount equal to the priority distribution amount and
all guaranteed payments paid to NEG, plus any additional capital
contributions made by Gascon, less any distribution previously
made by NEG to Gascon, is to be paid to Gascon. |
|
|
4. An amount equal to the aggregate annual interest
(calculated at prime plus
1/2%
on the sum of the guaranteed payments), plus any unpaid interest
for prior years (calculated at prime plus
1/2%
on the sum of the guaranteed payments), less any distributions
previously made by NEG to Gascon, is to be paid to Gascon. |
|
|
5. After the above distributions have been made, any
additional distributions will be made in accordance with the
ratio of NEGs and Gascons respective capital
accounts. |
In addition, the Holding LLC Operating Agreement contains a
provision that allows Gascon at any time, in its sole
discretion, to redeem the membership interest in Holding LLC at
a price equal to the fair market value of such interest
determined as if Holding LLC had sold all of its assets for fair
market value and liquidated. Since all of the NEGs
operating assets and oil and natural gas properties have been
contributed to Holding LLC, as noted above, following such a
redemption, NEGs principal assets would consist solely of
its cash balances.
c. See Note 26 pertaining to additional oil and gas
acquisitions.
|
|
15. |
SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS |
Information on significant property transactions during the
three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the
three-year period ended December 31, 2004 is as follows:
|
|
|
a. In September 2002, the Company purchased an industrial
building located in Nashville, Tennessee for approximately
$18.2 million. The building was constructed in 2001 and is
fully leased to two tenants, Alliance Healthcare and Jet
Equipment & Tools Inc., with leases expiring in 2011.
The annual net operating income was anticipated to be
approximately $1.6 million increasing to approximately
$1.9 million by 2011. In October 2002, the Company closed a
$12.7 million non-recourse mortgage loan on the Nashville,
Tennessee property. The loan bore interest at 6.4% per
annum and was due to mature in ten years. Required payments were
interest only for the first three years and then principal
amortization would commence based on a thirty-year amortization
schedule. In June 2004, the Company sold the property for a
selling price of $19.2 million. A gain of approximately
$1.4 million was recognized in the year ended
December 31, 2004 and is included in discontinued
operations in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. |
|
|
At December 31, 2003, the property had a carrying value of
approximately $18,066,000 and was encumbered by a non-recourse
mortgage in the amount of $12,700,000. |
|
|
b. In October 2002, the Company sold a property located in
North Palm Beach, Florida for a selling price of
$3.5 million. A gain of approximately $2.4 million was
recognized in the year ended December 31, 2002. |
|
|
c. In October 2003, the Company sold a property located in
Columbia, Maryland to its tenant for a selling price of
$11 million. A gain of approximately $5.8 million was
recognized in the year ended December 31, 2003. |
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
d. In the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company
sold 57 rental real estate properties for approximately
$245 million which were encumbered by mortgage debt of
approximately $94 million which was repaid from the sale
proceeds. |
|
|
In the year ended December 31, 2004, of the 57 properties,
the Company sold nine financing lease properties for
approximately $43.6 million. The properties were encumbered
by mortgage debt of approximately $26.8 million which was
repaid from the sales proceeds. The carrying value of these
properties was approximately $38.3 million; therefore, the
Company recognized a gain on sale of approximately
$5.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2004,
which is included in income from continuing operations in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings. |
|
|
In the year ended December 31, 2004, of the 57 properties,
the Company sold 48 operating and held for sale properties for
approximately $201.8 million. The properties were
encumbered by mortgage debt of approximately $67 million
which was repaid from the sales proceeds. The carrying value of
these properties was approximately $126.6 million. The
Company recognized a gain on sale of approximately
$75.2 million in year ended December 31, 2004, which
is included in income from discontinued operations in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings. |
|
|
In the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited), the
Company sold four rental real estate properties and a golf
resort for approximately $51.9 million which were
encumbered by mortgage debt of approximately $10.7 million
repaid from the sale proceeds. |
|
|
Of the five properties, the Company sold one financing lease
property for approximately $8.4 million encumbered by
mortgage debt of approximately $3.8 million. The carrying
value of this property was approximately $8.2 million;
therefore, the Company recognized a gain on sale of
approximately $0.2 million in the three months ended
March 31, 2005 (unaudited), which is included in income
from continuing operations. The Company sold four operating
properties for approximately $43.5 million encumbered by
mortgage debt of approximately $6.9 million. The carrying
value of these properties was approximately $24.8 million.
The Company recognized a gain on sale of approximately
$18.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2005
(unaudited), which is included in income from discontinued
operations. |
|
|
At March 31, 2005, the Company had 11 properties under
contract or as to which letters of intent had been executed by
potential purchasers, all of which contracts or letters of
intent are subject to purchasers due diligence and other
closing conditions. Selling prices for the properties covered by
the contracts or letters of intent would total approximately
$45.5 million. These properties are encumbered by mortgage
debt of approximately $25.3 million. At March 31,
2005, the carrying value of these properties is approximately
$29.1 million. In accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, only the real estate operating properties
under contract or letter of intent, but not the financing lease
properties, were reclassified to Properties Held for
Sale and the related income and expense reclassified to
Income from Discontinued Operations. |
|
|
e. In January 2004, in conjunction with its reinvestment
program, the Company purchased a 34,422 square foot
commercial condominium unit (North Moore Condos)
located in New York City for approximately $14.5 million.
The unit contains a Citibank branch, a furniture store and a
restaurant. Current annual rent income from the three tenants is
approximately $1,289,000. The Company obtained mortgage
financing of $10 million for this property in April 2004.
The mortgage bears interest at the rate of 5.73% per annum,
and matures in March 2014. Annual debt service is $698,760. |
|
|
f. In July 2004, the Company purchased two Vero Beach,
Florida waterfront communities, Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor
(Grand Harbor), including their respective golf
courses, tennis complex, fitness center, beach club and
clubhouses. The acquisition also included properties in various
stages of development, including land for future residential
development, improved lots and finished residential |
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
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|
|
units ready for sale. The purchase price was approximately
$75 million, which included approximately $62 million
of land and construction in progress. The Company plans to
invest in the further development of these properties and the
enhancement of the existing infrastructure. |
Mortgages payable, all of which are nonrecourse to the Company,
are summarized as follows (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at | |
|
Balance at December 31, | |
|
|
|
|
Annual Principal and | |
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
Range of Interest Rates |
|
Range of Maturities | |
|
Interest Payment | |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
5.630% 8.250%
|
|
|
10/15/0710/01/14 |
|
|
$ |
9,373 |
|
|
$ |
80,191 |
|
|
$ |
91,896 |
|
|
$ |
180,989 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less current portion and mortgages on properties held for sale |
|
|
(24,577 |
) |
|
|
(31,177 |
) |
|
|
(87,753 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
55,614 |
|
|
$ |
60,719 |
|
|
$ |
93,236 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following is a summary of the contractual future principal
payments of the mortgages as of December 31, 2004 (in
$000s):
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ending December 31, |
|
Amount | |
|
|
| |
2005
|
|
$ |
4,759 |
|
2006
|
|
|
5,116 |
|
2007
|
|
|
11,428 |
|
2008
|
|
|
24,385 |
|
2009
|
|
|
7,211 |
|
2010 2014
|
|
|
38,997 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
91,896 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. See Note 15a. for Mid-South Logistics financing in
October 2002. |
|
|
b. On May 16, 2003, the Company executed a mortgage
note secured by a distribution facility located in Windsor
Locks, Connecticut and obtained funding in the principal amount
of $20 million. The loan bears interest at 5.63% per
annum and matures on June 1, 2013. Annual debt service is
approximately $1,382,000 based on a 30 year amortization
schedule. |
|
|
c. See Note 15e. for North Moore Condo financing in
April 2004. |
|
|
17. |
SENIOR NOTES AND CREDIT FACILITIES DUE AFFILIATES |
a. At December 31, 2002, NEG had $10.9 million
outstanding under its existing $100 million credit facility
with Arnos, an Icahn affiliate. Arnos continued to be the holder
of the credit facility; however, the $10.9 million note
outstanding under the credit facility was contributed to Holding
LLC as part of Gascons contribution to Holding LLC on
September 12, 2001. In December 2001, the maturity date of
the credit facility was extended to December 31, 2003 and
NEG was given a waiver of compliance with respect to any and all
covenant violations. NEG was not in compliance with the minimum
interest coverage ratio at September 30, 2002; and
December 31, 2002 and the current ratio at
December 31, 2002, however, in December 2001, NEG was given
a waiver of compliance with respect to any and all covenant
violations through December 31, 2003.
On March 26, 2003, Holding LLC distributed the
$10.9 million note outstanding under NEGs revolving
credit facility as a priority distribution to NEG, thereby
canceling the note. Also, on March 26, 2003, NEG, Arnos and
Operating LLC entered into an agreement to assign the credit
facility to Operating LLC. Effective
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
with this assignment, Arnos amended the credit facility to
increase the revolving commitment to $150 million, increase
the borrowing base to $75.0 million and extend the
revolving due date until June 30, 2004. Concurrently, Arnos
extended a $42.8 million loan to Operating LLC under the
amended credit facility. Operating LLC then distributed
$42.8 million to Holding LLC which, thereafter, made a
$40.5 million priority distribution and a $2.3 million
guaranteed payment to NEG. NEG utilized these funds to pay the
entire amount of the long-term interest payable on the notes and
interest accrued thereon outstanding on March 27, 2003. The
Arnos facility was canceled on December 29, 2003 in
conjunction with a third party bank financing.
b. On September 24, 2001, Arizona Charlies,
Inc., the predecessor entity to Arizona Charlies, LLC,
which was acquired by American Casino in May 2004, refinanced
the remaining principal balance of $7.9 million on a prior
note payable to Arnos Corp., an affiliate of Mr. Icahn. The
note bore interest at the prime rate plus 1.50% (5.75% per
annum at December 31, 2002), with a maturity of June 2004,
and was collateralized by all the assets of Arizona
Charlies, Inc. The note was repaid during November 2003.
During the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, Arizona
Charlies, Inc. paid interest expense of $0.1 million
and $0.4 million, respectively.
c. During fiscal year 2002, Fresca, LLC, which was acquired
by American Casino in May 2004, entered into an unsecured line
of credit in the amount of $25.0 million with Starfire
Holding Corporation (Starfire), an affiliate of
Mr. Icahn. The outstanding balance, including accrued
interest, was due and payable on January 2, 2007. As of
December 31, 2003, Fresca, LLC had $25.0 million
outstanding. The note bore interest on the unpaid principal
balance from January 2, 2002 until maturity at the rate per
annum equal to the prime rate, as established by Fleet Bank,
from time to time, plus 2.75%. Interest was payable
semi-annually in arrears on the first day of January and July,
and at maturity. The note was guaranteed by Mr. Icahn. The
note was repaid during May 2004. During the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, Fresca, LLC paid
$0.7 million, $1.2 million and $0.4 million,
respectively.
|
|
18. |
SENIOR SECURED NOTES PAYABLE AND CREDIT FACILITY |
In January 2004, American Casino closed on its offering of
senior secured notes due 2012. The notes, in the aggregate
principal amount of $215 million, bear interest at the rate
of 7.85% per annum. The notes have a fixed annual interest
rate of 7.85% per annum, which will be paid every six
months on February 1 and August 1, commencing
August 1, 2004. The Notes will mature on February 1,
2012. The proceeds were held in escrow pending receipt of all
approvals necessary under gaming laws and certain other
conditions in connection with the acquisition of Arizona
Charlies Decatur and Arizona Charlies Boulder. Upon
satisfaction of all closing conditions on May 26, 2004, the
proceeds of the offering were released from escrow. American
Casino used the proceeds of the offering for the acquisition of
Arizona Charlies Decatur and Boulder, to repay
intercompany indebtedness and for distributions to the Company.
The notes are recourse only to, and are secured by a lien on the
assets of, American Casino and certain of its subsidiaries. The
notes restrict the ability of American Casino and its restricted
subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions, to: incur
additional debt; pay dividends and make distributions; make
certain investments; repurchase stock; create liens; enter into
transactions with affiliates; enter into sale and leaseback
transactions; merge or consolidate; and transfer, lease or sell
assets. As of March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and
December 31, 2004, American Casino is in compliance with
all terms and conditions of the notes. The notes were issued in
an offering not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. At
the time American Casino issued the notes, it entered into a
registration rights agreement in which it agreed to exchange the
notes for new notes which have been registered under the
Securities Act of 1933. On October 26, 2004, the SEC
declared effective American Casinos registration
statement. The exchange offer was consummated on
December 1, 2004.
The Company recorded approximately $4.2 million,
$2.9 million and $15.6 million of interest expense on
the notes payable in the three months ended March 31, 2005
and 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
December 31, 2004 which is included in Interest
expense in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the
year then ended.
A syndicate of lenders has provided to American Casino a
non-amortizing $20.0 million revolving credit facility. The
commitments are available to the Company in the form of
revolving loans, and include a letter of credit facility
(subject to $10.0 million sublimit). Loans made under the
senior secured revolving facility will mature and the
commitments under them will terminate on January 29, 2008.
There were no borrowings outstanding under the facility at
December 31, 2004.
Of the Companys cash and cash equivalents at
March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
approximately $85.9 million and $75.2 million in cash
is at American Casino which is subject to the restrictions of
its notes and the revolving credit facility.
The fair value of American Casinos long-term debt is based
on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on
the current rates offered to us for debt of the same remaining
maturities. As such, the estimated fair value of long-term debt
outstanding is approximately $224.7 million and
$229.0 million as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and
December 31, 2004, respectively.
19. SENIOR
UNSECURED NOTES PAYABLE AMERICAN REAL ESTATE
PARTNERS, L.P.
On May 12, 2004, AREP and its subsidiary, American Real
Estate Finance Corp. (AREF), closed on their
offering of senior notes due 2012. The notes, in the aggregate
principal amount of $353 million, were priced at 99.266%.
The notes have a fixed annual interest rate of
81/8%,
which will be paid every six months on June 1 and
December 1, commencing December 1, 2004. The notes
will mature on June 1, 2012. AREF, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of AREP, was formed solely for the purpose of serving
as a co-issuer of the notes. AREF does not have any operations
or assets and does not have any revenues. The Company is a
guarantor of the debt; however, no other subsidiaries guarantee
payment on the notes. Simultaneously, AREP loaned the Company
approximately $342.6 million which was net of a discount of
approximately $10.4 million. The loan is under the same
terms and conditions as AREPs senior notes due 2012. The
Company intends to use the proceeds of the offering for general
business purposes, including to pursue its primary business
strategy of acquiring undervalued assets in its existing lines
of business or other businesses and to provide additional
capital to grow its existing businesses. The notes restrict the
ability of AREH and AREP, subject to certain exceptions, to,
among other things; incur additional debt; pay dividends or make
distributions; repurchase stock; create liens; and enter into
transactions with affiliates. As of March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and December 31, 2004, the Company is in
compliance with all terms and conditions of the notes. The notes
were issued in an offering not registered under the Securities
Act of 1933. At the time AREP issued the notes, AREP entered
into a registration rights agreement in which it agreed to
exchange the notes for new notes which have been registered
under the Securities Act of 1933. On November 8, 2004, the
SEC declared effective AREPs registration statement. The
exchange offer was consummated on December 15, 2004.
The Company recorded $7.2 million and $19.2 million of
interest in three months ended March 31, 2005 and the year
ended December 31, 2004 in connection with these notes.
On February 7, 2005, AREP and its subsidiary, AREF, closed
on their offering of senior notes due 2013. The notes, in the
aggregate principal amount of $480 million, were priced at
100% of principal amount. The notes have a fixed annual interest
rate of
71/8%,
which will be paid every six months on February 15 and
August 15, commencing August 15, 2005. The notes will
mature on February 15, 2013. AREF, a wholly owned
subsidiary of the AREP was formed solely for the purpose of
serving as co-issuer of the notes, AREF does not have any
operations or assets and does not have any revenues. The Company
is a guarantor of the debt; however, no other subsidiaries
guarantee payment on the notes. Simultaneously, the AREP loaned
the Company $474 million which was net of a discount of
$6 million. The loan is under the same terms and conditions
as AREPs Senior Notes due in 2013. AREP intends to use the
proceeds of the offering, together
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
with depositary units to be issued by AREP, to fund the
acquisitions described in Note 29 to pay related fees and
expenses and for general business purposes. The notes restrict
the ability of AREP and the Company, subject to certain
exceptions, to, among other things; incur additional debt; pay
dividends or make distributions; repurchase stock; create liens;
and enter into transactions with affiliates. The notes were
issued in an offering not registered under the Securities Act of
1933. At the time AREP issued the notes, AREP entered into a
registration rights agreement in which it agreed to exchange the
notes for new notes which have been registered under the
Securities Act of 1933. If the registration statement is not
filed with the SEC by August 8, 2005 or if the registration
statement is not declared effective by the SEC on or prior to
December 5, 2005 or if AREP fails to consummate an exchange
offer in which we issued notes registered under the Securities
Act of 1933 in exchange for the privately issued notes within 30
business days after December 5, 2005, then AREP will pay,
as liquidated damages, $.05 per week per $1,000 principal amount
for the first 90 day period following such failure,
increasing by an additional $.05 per week of $1,000 principal
amount for each subsequent 90 day period, until all
failures are cured.
|
|
20. |
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT
LIABILITIES |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities consist
of the following (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Accrued liabilities
|
|
$ |
11,617 |
|
|
$ |
11,463 |
|
|
$ |
11,951 |
|
Accrued payroll
|
|
|
10,984 |
|
|
|
11,113 |
|
|
|
12,507 |
|
Due to Panaco, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,242 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
53,499 |
|
|
|
42,975 |
|
|
|
21,315 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
76,100 |
|
|
$ |
81,793 |
|
|
$ |
45,773 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21. |
INCOME TAXES (in $000s) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
The difference between the book basis and the tax basis of the
net assets of the Company, not directly subject to income taxes,
is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Book basis of AREH net assets excluding American Casino and NEG
|
|
$ |
1,319,566 |
|
|
$ |
1,149,418 |
|
|
Excess of tax over book
|
|
|
120,820 |
|
|
|
79,238 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax basis of net assets
|
|
$ |
1,440,386 |
|
|
$ |
1,228,656 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. Corporate income taxes
|
|
|
(i) The Companys corporate subsidiaries recorded the
following income tax (expense) benefit attributable to
continuing operations for American Casino and NEG for the three
months ended |
F-149
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 (in $000s): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
$ |
(1,102 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,554 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,626 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,302 |
) |
|
$ |
(311 |
) |
Deferred
|
|
|
(6,548 |
) |
|
|
(1,615 |
) |
|
|
(14,137 |
) |
|
|
5,875 |
|
|
|
(9,785 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(7,650 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,169 |
) |
|
$ |
(16,763 |
) |
|
$ |
1,573 |
|
|
$ |
(10,096 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(ii) The tax effect of significant differences representing
net deferred tax assets (the difference between financial
statement carrying values and the tax basis of assets and
liabilities) for the Company is as follows at March 31,
2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004 and 2003 (in
$000s): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
$ |
38,424 |
|
|
$ |
39,209 |
|
|
$ |
39,858 |
|
|
Net operating loss carryforwards
|
|
|
30,741 |
|
|
|
32,176 |
|
|
|
30,942 |
|
|
Investment in Holding LLC
|
|
|
1,927 |
|
|
|
5,333 |
|
|
|
18,845 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
5,032 |
|
|
|
5,954 |
|
|
|
5,962 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
76,124 |
|
|
|
82,672 |
|
|
|
95,607 |
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(14,588 |
) |
|
|
(14,588 |
) |
|
|
(17,733 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
61,536 |
|
|
|
68,084 |
|
|
|
77,874 |
|
|
Less current portion
|
|
|
(2,685 |
) |
|
|
(2,685 |
) |
|
|
(2,982 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax assets non current
|
|
$ |
58,851 |
|
|
$ |
65,399 |
|
|
$ |
74,892 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, American Casino had net
operating loss carryforwards available for federal income tax
purposes of approximately $16.0 million and
$28.5 million, respectively, which begin expiring in 2020.
|
|
|
(iii) The provision (benefit) for income taxes differs from
the amount computed at the federal statutory rate as a result of
the following: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Federal statutory rate
|
|
|
35.0 |
% |
|
|
35.0 |
% |
|
|
35.0 |
% |
Tax deduction not given book benefit
|
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
5.0 |
% |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
Income not subject to taxation
|
|
|
(25.3 |
)% |
|
|
(15.0 |
)% |
|
|
(22.9 |
)% |
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(1.7 |
)% |
|
|
(27.3 |
)% |
|
|
(0.5 |
)% |
Other
|
|
|
1.2 |
% |
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
0.3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9.2 |
% |
|
|
(2.2 |
)% |
|
|
11.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SFAS 109 requires a more likely than not
criterion be applied when evaluating the realizability of a
deferred tax asset. As of December 31, 2002, given
Stratospheres history of losses for income tax purposes,
the volatility of the industry within which the Stratosphere
operates, and certain other factors, Stratosphere had
established a valuation allowance for the deductible temporary
differences, including the excess of the tax basis of the
Stratospheres assets over the basis of such assets for
financial statement purposes and the tax
F-150
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
carryforwards. However, at December 31, 2003, based on
various factors including the current earnings trend and future
taxable income projections, Stratosphere determined that it was
more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be
realized and removed the valuation allowance. In accordance with
SFAS 109, the tax benefit of any deferred tax asset that
existed on the effective date of a reorganization should be
reported as a direct addition to contributed capital.
Stratosphere has deferred tax assets relating to both before and
after Stratosphere emerged from bankruptcy in September of 1998.
The net decrease in the valuation allowance was
$79.3 million, of which a net amount of $47.5 million
was credited to partners equity in the year ended
December 31, 2003.
Additionally, American Casinos acquisition of Arizona
Charlies, LLC and Fresca, LLC in May 2004 resulted in a
net increase in the tax basis of assets in excess of book basis.
As a result, the Company recognized an additional deferred tax
asset of approximately $2.5 million from the transaction.
Pursuant to SFAS 109, the benefit of the deferred tax asset
from this transaction is credited directly to equity.
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, NEG had net operating loss
carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes of
approximately $75.9 and $58.0 million, respectively, which
begin expiring in 2009. Net operating loss limitations may be
imposed as a result of subsequent changes in stock ownership of
NEG. Prior to the formation of Holding LLC, the income tax
benefit associated with the loss carryforwards had not been
recognized since, in the opinion of management, there was not
sufficient positive evidence of future taxable income to justify
recognition of a benefit. Upon the formation of Holding LLC,
management again evaluated all evidence, both positive and
negative, in determining whether a valuation allowance to reduce
the carrying value of deferred tax assets was still needed and
concluded, based on the projected allocations of taxable income
by Holding LLC, NEG more likely than not will realize a partial
benefit from the loss carryforwards. In accordance with
SFAS 109, NEG recorded a deferred tax asset of
$25.5 million as of December 31, 2002,
$25.9 million as of December 31, 2003, and
$19.3 million as of December 31, 2004. Ultimate
realization of the deferred tax asset is dependent upon, among
other factors, NEGs ability to generate sufficient taxable
income within the carryforward periods and is subject to change
depending on the tax laws in effect in the years in which the
carryforwards are used. As a result of the recognition of
expected future income tax benefits, subsequent periods will
reflect a full effective tax rate provision.
|
|
22. |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
a. In January 2002, the Cape Cod Commission, (the
Commission), a Massachusetts regional planning body
created in 1989, concluded that AREPs New Seabury
development is within its jurisdiction for review and approval
(the Administrative Decision). It is the
Companys position that the proposed residential,
commercial and recreational development is in substantial
compliance with a special permit issued for the property in 1964
and is therefore exempt from the Commissions jurisdiction
and that the Commission is barred from exercising jurisdiction
pursuant to a 1993 settlement agreement between the Commission
and a prior owner of the New Seabury property (the
Settlement Agreement).
In February 2002, New Seabury Properties L.L.C. (New
Seabury), an AREP subsidiary and owner of the property,
filed in Barnstable County Massachusetts Superior Court, a civil
complaint appealing the Administrative Decision by the
Commission, and a separate civil complaint to find the
Commission in contempt of the Settlement Agreement. The Court
subsequently consolidated the two complaints into one
proceeding. In July 2003, New Seabury and the Commission filed
cross motions for summary judgment.
Also, in July 2003, in accordance with a Court ruling, the
Commission reconsidered the question of its jurisdiction over
the initial development proposal and over a modified development
proposal that New Seabury filed in March 2003. The Commission
concluded that both proposals are within its jurisdiction (the
Second Administrative Decision). In August 2003, New Seabury
filed in Barnstable County Massachusetts Superior Court another
civil complaint appealing the Commissions second decision
and petitioning the court to find the Commission in contempt of
the settlement agreement.
F-151
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In November 2003, the Court ruled in New Seaburys favor on
its July 2003 motion for partial summary judgment, finding that
the special permit remains valid and that the modified
development proposal is in substantial compliance with the
Special Permit and therefore exempt from the Commissions
jurisdiction; the Court did not yet rule on the initial proposal
to build 675 residential/hotel units and 80,000 square feet
of commercial space. Under the modified development proposal New
Seabury could potentially develop up to 278 residential units
and 145,000 square feet of commercial space. In February
2004, the court consolidated the three complaints into one
proceeding. In March 2004, New Seabury and the Commission each
moved for Summary Judgment to dispose of remaining claims under
all three complaints and to obtain a final judgment from the
Court. The Court heard arguments in June 2004 and took matters
under advisement. The Commission and New Seabury filed a joint
motion to delay, until May 6, 2005, any ruling by the court
on New Seaburys pending motion for summary judgment and
the Commissions pending cross-motion for summary judgment.
The parties are now in settlement discussions. A proposed
settlement agreement was endorsed by the Commission Staff and
presented at a public hearing of the Executive Committee on
April 21, 2005. (See note 26).
b. The General Partner monitors all tenant bankruptcies and
defaults and may, when it deems it necessary or appropriate,
establish additional reserves for such contingencies.
c. In addition, in the ordinary course of business, the
Company, its subsidiaries and other companies in which the
Company has invested are parties to various legal actions. In
managements opinion, the ultimate outcome of such legal
actions will not have a material effect on the Companys
consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.
|
|
23. |
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS |
a. Employees of the Company who are members of various
unions are covered by union-sponsored, collectively bargained,
multi-employer health and welfare and defined benefit pension
plans. The Company recorded expenses for such plans of
approximately $1,767,000, $2,010,000, $8,100,000, $7,600,000 and
$6,500,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and
2004 (unaudited and the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003
and 2002, respectively. The Company does not have information
from the plans sponsors with respect to the adequacy of
the plans funding status.
b. The Company has retirement savings plans under
Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code covering its
non-union employees. The plans allow employees to defer, within
prescribed limits, a portion of their income on a pre-tax basis
through contributions to the plans. The Company currently
matches, within prescribed limits, up to 6.25% of eligible
employees compensation at rates up to 50% of the
employees contribution. The Company recorded charges for
matching contributions of approximately $179,000, $146,000,
$794,000, $714,000 and $981,000, for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
|
|
24. |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, receivables,
investment in debt securities of affiliates, and accounts
payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities are carried at
cost, which approximates their fair value.
The fair values of the mortgages and notes receivable past due,
in process of foreclosure, or for which foreclosure proceedings
are pending, are based on the discounted cash flows of the
underlying lease. The fair values of the mortgages and notes
receivable satisfied after year end are based on the amount of
the net proceeds received.
F-152
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The fair values of the mortgages and notes receivable which are
current are based on the discounted cash flows of their
respective payment streams.
The approximate estimated fair values of other investments held
as of March 31, 2005, (unaudited), December 31, 2004
and 2003 are summarized as follows (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2005 | |
|
At December 31, 2004 | |
|
At December 31, 2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Net | |
|
Estimated | |
|
Net | |
|
Estimated | |
|
Net | |
|
Estimated | |
|
|
Investment | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Investment | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Investment | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total
|
|
$ |
244,602 |
|
|
$ |
247,600 |
|
|
$ |
245,948 |
|
|
$ |
248,900 |
|
|
$ |
50,328 |
|
|
$ |
55,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The net investment at March 31, 2005 (unaudited),
December 31, 2004 and 2003 is equal to the carrying amount
of the mortgage receivable less any deferred income recorded.
The approximate estimated fair values of the mortgages payable
as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004
and 2003 are summarized as follows (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2005 | |
|
At December 31, 2004 | |
|
At December 31, 2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Carrying | |
|
Estimated | |
|
Carrying | |
|
Estimated | |
|
Carrying | |
|
Estimated | |
|
|
Value | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Value | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Value | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total
|
|
$ |
80,191 |
|
|
$ |
81,955 |
|
|
$ |
91,896 |
|
|
$ |
93,900 |
|
|
$ |
180,989 |
|
|
$ |
185,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based
on relevant market information and information about the
financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature
and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment
and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in
assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
The Company is engaged in six operating segments consisting of
the ownership and operation of (1) rental real estate,
(2) hotel and resort operating properties, (3) hotel
and casino operating properties, (4) property development,
(5) investment in securities including investment in other
limited partnerships and marketable equity and debt securities
and (6) investment in oil and gas operating properties. The
Companys reportable segments offer different services and
require different operating strategies and management expertise.
Non-segment revenue to reconcile to total revenue consists
primarily of interest income on treasury bills and other
investments. Non-segment assets to reconcile to total assets
includes investment in U.S. Government and Agency
obligations, cash and cash equivalents, receivables and other
assets.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those
described in Note 2.
The Company assesses and measures segment operating results
based on segment earnings from operations as disclosed below.
Segment earnings from operations is not necessarily indicative
of cash available to fund cash requirements nor synonymous with
cash flow from operations.
F-153
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The revenues, net earnings, assets and real estate investment
capital expenditures for each of the reportable segments are
summarized as follows for the three months ended March 31,
2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended and as of
December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002 (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel & casino operating properties
|
|
$ |
81,852 |
|
|
$ |
74,661 |
|
|
$ |
297,868 |
|
|
$ |
259,345 |
|
|
$ |
250,328 |
|
|
Land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
8,279 |
|
|
|
5,014 |
|
|
|
26,591 |
|
|
|
13,265 |
|
|
|
76,024 |
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
|
4,001 |
|
|
|
4,963 |
|
|
|
17,796 |
|
|
|
20,207 |
|
|
|
21,574 |
|
|
Hotel & resort operating properties
|
|
|
5,563 |
|
|
|
1,335 |
|
|
|
16,211 |
|
|
|
12,376 |
|
|
|
12,921 |
|
|
Oil & gas operating properties
|
|
|
13,168 |
|
|
|
10,523 |
|
|
|
45,995 |
|
|
|
38,109 |
|
|
|
40,516 |
|
|
Other investments
|
|
|
11,092 |
|
|
|
4,763 |
|
|
|
34,241 |
|
|
|
13,874 |
|
|
|
15,283 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
123,955 |
|
|
|
101,259 |
|
|
|
438,702 |
|
|
|
357,176 |
|
|
|
416,646 |
|
Reconciling items(1)
|
|
|
6,668 |
(1) |
|
|
960 |
(1) |
|
|
13,310 |
(1) |
|
|
11,770 |
(1) |
|
|
18,006 |
(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
$ |
130,623 |
|
|
$ |
102,219 |
|
|
$ |
452,012 |
|
|
$ |
368,946 |
|
|
$ |
434,652 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-154
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel & casino operating properties
|
|
$ |
24,228 |
|
|
$ |
20,418 |
|
|
$ |
70,265 |
|
|
$ |
42,488 |
|
|
$ |
32,390 |
|
|
Land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
1,232 |
|
|
|
1,656 |
|
|
|
6,355 |
|
|
|
4,136 |
|
|
|
21,384 |
|
|
Oil & gas operating properties
|
|
|
10,113 |
|
|
|
8,092 |
|
|
|
34,849 |
|
|
|
30,879 |
|
|
|
33,411 |
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
|
3,049 |
|
|
|
3,878 |
|
|
|
12,863 |
|
|
|
14,368 |
|
|
|
14,206 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
158 |
|
|
|
(89 |
) |
|
|
2,674 |
|
|
|
4,219 |
|
|
|
2,679 |
|
|
Other investments
|
|
|
11,092 |
|
|
|
4,763 |
|
|
|
34,241 |
|
|
|
13,874 |
|
|
|
15,283 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total segment earnings
|
|
|
49,872 |
|
|
|
38,718 |
|
|
|
161,247 |
|
|
|
109,964 |
|
|
|
119,353 |
|
Interest income
|
|
|
6,668 |
|
|
|
960 |
|
|
|
13,310 |
|
|
|
11,770 |
|
|
|
18,006 |
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(18,307 |
) |
|
|
(4,956 |
) |
|
|
(41,659 |
) |
|
|
(18,654 |
) |
|
|
(27,297 |
) |
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
(4,555 |
) |
|
|
(1,933 |
) |
|
|
(9,806 |
) |
|
|
(6,851 |
) |
|
|
(7,029 |
) |
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
(6,691 |
) |
|
|
(7,422 |
) |
|
|
(29,144 |
) |
|
|
(24,801 |
) |
|
|
(23,646 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Income
|
|
|
26,987 |
|
|
|
25,367 |
|
|
|
93,948 |
|
|
|
71,428 |
|
|
|
79,387 |
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate from continuing
operations
|
|
|
186 |
|
|
|
6,047 |
|
|
|
5,262 |
|
|
|
7,121 |
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
(Loss) on sale of other assets
|
|
|
(180 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,503 |
) |
|
|
(353 |
) |
Write-down of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,759 |
) |
|
|
(8,476 |
) |
Gain on sale of marketable equity securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,857 |
|
|
|
40,159 |
|
|
|
2,607 |
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized losses on securities sold short
|
|
|
21,704 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings,
Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interest in net earnings of Stratosphere Corp
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,943 |
) |
Income tax (expense) benefit
|
|
|
(7,650 |
) |
|
|
(6,169 |
) |
|
|
(16,763 |
) |
|
|
1,573 |
|
|
|
(10,096 |
) |
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
19,680 |
|
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
82,697 |
|
|
|
11,006 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
General partners share of net income
|
|
|
(607 |
) |
|
|
(642 |
) |
|
|
(1,661 |
) |
|
|
(725 |
) |
|
|
(744 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings-limited partners
|
|
$ |
60,120 |
|
|
$ |
63,603 |
|
|
$ |
164,423 |
|
|
$ |
71,748 |
|
|
$ |
73,702 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Primarily interest income on U.S. Government and Agency
obligations and other short-term investments and Icahn note
receivable. |
F-155
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
$ |
164,811 |
|
|
$ |
196,332 |
|
|
$ |
340,062 |
|
|
$ |
359,700 |
|
|
Hotel and casino operating properties
|
|
|
288,890 |
|
|
|
289,360 |
|
|
|
298,703 |
|
|
|
290,775 |
|
|
Land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
106,000 |
|
|
|
106,537 |
|
|
|
43,459 |
|
|
|
40,415 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
46,041 |
|
|
|
50,132 |
|
|
|
41,526 |
|
|
|
44,346 |
|
|
Other investments
|
|
|
466,252 |
|
|
|
472,103 |
|
|
|
231,050 |
|
|
|
479,104 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,071,994 |
|
|
|
1,114,464 |
|
|
|
954,800 |
|
|
|
1,214,340 |
|
|
Reconciling items
|
|
|
1,706,680 |
|
|
|
1,157,119 |
|
|
|
707,475 |
|
|
|
510,945 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,778,674 |
|
|
$ |
2,271,583 |
|
|
$ |
1,662,275 |
|
|
$ |
1,725,285 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real estate investment capital expenditures:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
14,583 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
18,226 |
|
|
Land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
61,845 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
125,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,463 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
218,791 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
18,226 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Developments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
18 |
|
|
$ |
413 |
|
|
$ |
181 |
|
|
Land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,947 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,138 |
|
|
Hotel and casino operating properties
|
|
|
4,711 |
|
|
|
13,589 |
|
|
|
31,844 |
|
|
|
19,133 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
70 |
|
|
|
2,614 |
|
|
|
1,067 |
|
|
|
2,582 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,781 |
|
|
$ |
34,168 |
|
|
$ |
33,324 |
|
|
$ |
23,034 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. On January 21, 2005, the Company announced that it
had entered into agreements to acquire additional oil and gas
and gaming and entertainment assets in transactions with
affiliates of Carl C. Icahn. The aggregate consideration for the
transactions is $652 million, subject to certain purchase
price adjustments, of which $180 million is payable in cash
and the balance is payable by the issuance of the AREPs
limited partnership depositary units valued at $29 per
unit. Mr. Icahn currently owns indirectly approximately
86.5% of the AREPs outstanding depositary and preferred
units and indirectly owns 100% of the Companys general
partner, American Property Investors, Inc. Upon the closing of
the transactions, Mr. Icahn will own approximately 90.1% of
the AREPs outstanding depositary units and 86.5% of its
preferred units, assuming no purchase price reductions. The
transactions were approved by the Audit Committee of the
Companys general partner. The Audit Committee was advised
as to the transactions by independent legal counsel and
financial advisors. The Audit Committee obtained opinions that
the consideration to be paid in the transactions was fair, from
a financial point of view, to the Company.
The transactions include the acquisition of the membership
interest in Holding LLC other than that already owned by
National Energy Group, Inc. (which is itself 50.01% owned by the
Company); 100% of the equity of each of TransTexas Gas
Corporation and Panaco, Inc., all of which will be consolidated
under AREP
F-156
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Oil & Gas LLC, which is wholly owned by AREH; and
approximately 41.2% of the common stock of GB Holdings and
warrants to purchase, upon the occurrence of certain events,
approximately 11.3% of the fully diluted common stock of its
subsidiary, Atlantic Holdings, which owns 100% of ACE Gaming
LLC, the owner and operator of the Sands. The closing of each of
the transactions is subject to certain conditions, including
approval by the depositary unitholders of the issuance of the
depositary units with respect to the transactions for which the
consideration is depositary units and the receipt of the oil and
gas reserve reports as of January 21, 2005 for each of
Holding LLC, TransTexas and Panaco.
Prior to the transactions, each of the Company and
Mr. Icahns affiliated companies owned oil and gas and
gaming and entertainment assets. Upon completion of these
transactions, all such assets held by Mr. Icahns
affiliates will have been acquired by the Company. As a result
of these transactions, the Company will have substantially
increased its oil and gas holdings, as well as expanded its
gaming and entertainment holdings.
Before the acquisition of GB Holdings and Atlantic Holdings
securities, the Company owned approximately 36.3% of the
outstanding common stock of GB Holdings and warrants to
purchase, upon the occurrence of certain events, approximately
10.0% of the fully diluted common stock of Atlantic Holdings. As
a result of the transactions, the Company will own approximately
77.5% of the common stock of GB Holdings and warrants to
purchase approximately 21.3% of the fully diluted common stock
of Atlantic Holdings. The Company also owns approximately
$63.9 million principal amount, or 96.4%, of the
3% senior notes due 2008 of Atlantic Holdings, which, upon
the occurrence of certain events, are convertible into
approximately 42.1% of the fully diluted common stock of
Atlantic Holdings. If all outstanding Atlantic Holdings notes
were converted and warrants exercised, the Company would own
approximately 63.4% of the Atlantic Holdings common stock, GB
Holdings would own approximately 28.8% of the Atlantic Holdings
common stock and the remaining shares would be owned by the
public.
Between December 6, 2004 and December 27, 2004, the
Company purchased (1) $27.5 million aggregate
principal amount of the TransTexas Notes,
(2) $38.0 million aggregate principal amount of the
Panaco Debt and (3) $37.0 million aggregate principal
amount of Atlantic Holdings Notes, bringing the Companys
ownership of that debt to $63.9 million principal amount.
On April 6, 2005, the Company completed the acquisition of
TransTexas for $180.0 million in cash.
b. On April 26, 2005, the Board of Directors of our
General Partner appointed Jon F. Weber, 46 as President of
API. Mr. Weber, who replaces Keith A. Meister as
President of API, will assume day-to-day responsibility for our
New York-based corporate operations. Mr. Meister will
continue to serve as APIs Chief Executive Officer.
c. In April 2005, the Company sold one property for
approximately $2.1 million and will recognize a gain of
$1.2 million with respect to this sale.
d. The Company sold short certain equity securities. Such
liability is recorded at market value at the balance sheet date
and gains and losses are reflected in the statement of earnings.
In the three months ended March 31, 2005, the Company
recorded unrealized gains on securities sold short of
approximately $21.7 million. However, based on market value
at June 1, 2005, the Company would have unrealized losses
of $32.9 million.
e. On Thursday, May 12, 2005 the Cape Cod Commission
voted in favor of the settlement agreement resolving the
litigation that has been pending since January 2002 between the
Commission and AREPs subsidiary, New Seabury Properties,
L.L.C. The May 12th agreement between New Seabury and the
Commission resolves all outstanding litigation issues, defines
the limits of New Seaburys exempt development projects and
establishes development performance standards to
preserve the quality of environmental resource areas. Under
these guidelines, the agreement will allow New Seabury to
develop an additional
F-157
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
450 residences, recreational amenities and commercial space
within New Seabury. New Seabury Properties anticipates beginning
the first phase of its development plans during the summer of
2005.
f. On May 17, 2005 AREP (1) converted
$28.8 million in principal amount of 3% promissory notes
issued by Atlantic Holdings in exchange for 1,898,181 shares of
Atlantic Holdings common stock and (2) exercised warrants
to acquire 997,620 shares of Atlantic Holdings common stock.
Also on May 17, 2005, affiliates of Carl C. Icahn
exercised warrants to acquire 1,133,283 shares of Atlantic
Holdings common stock. As a result of these transactions AREP
and the affiliates of Mr. Icahn collectively own
approximately 58.3% of the outstanding common stock of Atlantic
Holding.
F-158
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Partners of
American Real Estate Holdings Limited Partnership:
We have audited the accompanying supplemental consolidated
balance sheet of American Real Estate Holdings Limited
Partnership and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004, and
the related supplemental consolidated statements of earnings,
changes in partners equity and comprehensive income, and
cash flows for the year then ended as restated for the
acquisition of TransTexas Gas Corporation discussed in
Note 1. These supplemental consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of the Partnerships
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the supplemental consolidated financial
statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of American Real Estate
Holdings Limited Partnership and Subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2004, and the results of their operations and
their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
New York, New York
June 2, 2005
F-159
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Partners
American Real Estate Holdings Limited Partnership:
We have audited the accompanying supplemental consolidated
balance sheet of American Real Estate Holdings Limited
Partnership and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003, and
the related supplemental consolidated statements of earnings,
changes in partners equity and comprehensive income, and
cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended
December 31, 2003. These supplemental consolidated
financial statements are the responsibility of the
Partnerships management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these supplemental consolidated financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
The supplemental consolidated financial statements give
retroactive effect to the merger of American Real Estate
Holdings Limited Partnership and subsidiaries and TransTexas Gas
Corporation on April 6, 2005, which has been accounted for
in a manner similar to a pooling-of-interests as described in
Note 1 to the supplemental consolidated financial
statements. Generally accepted accounting principles proscribe
giving effect to a consummated business combination accounted
for by the pooling-of-interests method in the financial
statements that do not include the date of consummation. These
financial statements do not extend through the date of
consummation. However, they will become the historical
consolidated financial statements of American Real Estate
Holdings Limited Partnership and subsidiaries after financial
statements covering the date of consummation of the business
combination are issued.
In our opinion, the supplemental consolidated financial
statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of American Real Estate
Holdings Limited Partnership and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2003, and the results of their operations and
their cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period
ended December 31, 2003, in conformity with
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles applicable
after financial statements are issued for a period which
includes the date of the consummation of the business
combination.
New York, New York
May 4, 2005
F-160
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, 2005 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2004
AND 2003
(In $000s)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
Current Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 2)
|
|
|
1,249,947 |
|
|
$ |
768,791 |
|
|
$ |
504,245 |
|
|
Investment in U.S. government and agency obligations
(Note 4)
|
|
|
68,894 |
|
|
|
96,840 |
|
|
|
52,583 |
|
|
Marketable equity and debt securities (Note 5)
|
|
|
68,497 |
|
|
|
2,248 |
|
|
|
55,826 |
|
|
Due from brokers (Note 6)
|
|
|
147,223 |
|
|
|
123,001 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted cash
|
|
|
28,537 |
|
|
|
19,856 |
|
|
|
15,058 |
|
|
Receivables and other current assets
|
|
|
50,318 |
|
|
|
60,885 |
|
|
|
49,529 |
|
|
Real estate leased to others:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of lease amortization for leases accounted for
under the financing method
|
|
|
3,740 |
|
|
|
3,912 |
|
|
|
5,738 |
|
|
Properties held for sale (Notes 9 and 15)
|
|
|
33,995 |
|
|
|
58,021 |
|
|
|
128,813 |
|
|
Current portion of investment in debt securities of affiliates
(Note 12)
|
|
|
5,429 |
|
|
|
5,429 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of deferred tax asset (Note 21)
|
|
|
2,685 |
|
|
|
2,685 |
|
|
|
2,982 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
1,659,265 |
|
|
|
1,141,668 |
|
|
|
814,774 |
|
Investment in U.S. government and agency obligations
(Note 4)
|
|
|
5,533 |
|
|
|
5,491 |
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
Other investments (Note 7)
|
|
|
244,602 |
|
|
|
245,948 |
|
|
|
50,328 |
|
Land and construction-in-progress (Note 15)
|
|
|
106,000 |
|
|
|
106,537 |
|
|
|
43,459 |
|
Real estate leased to others:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounted for under the financing method (Notes 8, 15 and
16)
|
|
|
75,949 |
|
|
|
85,281 |
|
|
|
131,618 |
|
|
Accounted for under the operating method, net of accumulated
depreciation (Notes 9, 15 and 16)
|
|
|
51,127 |
|
|
|
49,118 |
|
|
|
76,443 |
|
Oil and gas properties, net
|
|
|
180,241 |
|
|
|
168,136 |
|
|
|
168,921 |
|
Hotel, casino and resort operating properties, net of
accumulated depreciation:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC
(Notes 10 and 17)
|
|
|
288,890 |
|
|
|
289,360 |
|
|
|
298,703 |
|
|
|
Hotel and resorts (Notes 9 and 11)
|
|
|
46,041 |
|
|
|
50,132 |
|
|
|
41,526 |
|
Deferred finance costs and other assets, net
|
|
|
8,392 |
|
|
|
8,135 |
|
|
|
4,095 |
|
Long-term portion of investment in debt securities of affiliates
(Note 12)
|
|
|
91,864 |
|
|
|
92,575 |
|
|
|
24,696 |
|
Investment in NEG Holding LLC (Note 14)
|
|
|
97,693 |
|
|
|
87,800 |
|
|
|
69,346 |
|
Equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc. (The Sands Hotel and
Casino)(Note 13)
|
|
|
9,138 |
|
|
|
10,603 |
|
|
|
30,854 |
|
Due from American Real Estate Partners, L.P.
|
|
|
21,804 |
|
|
|
20,107 |
|
|
|
18,044 |
|
Deferred tax asset (Note 21)
|
|
|
52,147 |
|
|
|
55,824 |
|
|
|
65,445 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,938,686 |
|
|
$ |
2,416,715 |
|
|
$ |
1,847,242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS EQUITY |
Current Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of mortgages payable (Notes 8, 9 and 16)
|
|
$ |
4,205 |
|
|
$ |
3,700 |
|
|
$ |
4,892 |
|
|
Mortgages on properties held for sale (Notes 9 and 16)
|
|
|
20,372 |
|
|
|
27,477 |
|
|
|
82,861 |
|
|
Due to affiliates
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities
(Note 20)
|
|
|
96,813 |
|
|
|
95,877 |
|
|
|
55,879 |
|
|
Securities sold not yet purchased (Note 6)
|
|
|
83,750 |
|
|
|
90,674 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Credit facility due affiliates (Notes 14 and 17)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
215,140 |
|
|
|
217,728 |
|
|
|
173,632 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
28,122 |
|
|
|
26,048 |
|
|
|
29,127 |
|
Long-term portion of mortgages payable (Notes 8, 9 and 16)
|
|
|
55,614 |
|
|
|
60,719 |
|
|
|
93,236 |
|
Senior secured notes payable (Note 18)
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Senior unsecured notes payable American Real Estate
Partners, L.P. net of unamortized discount of $9,575
(Note 19)
|
|
|
817,938 |
|
|
|
343,425 |
|
|
|
|
|
Asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
3,999 |
|
|
|
3,930 |
|
|
|
3,477 |
|
Due to affiliate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term liabilities
|
|
|
1,120,673 |
|
|
|
649,122 |
|
|
|
153,340 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 3 and 22):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority Interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,604 |
|
Partners Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited partner
|
|
|
1,463,778 |
|
|
|
1,411,300 |
|
|
|
1,373,657 |
|
|
General partner
|
|
|
139,095 |
|
|
|
138,565 |
|
|
|
137,009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners equity (Notes 2 and 3)
|
|
|
1,602,873 |
|
|
|
1,549,865 |
|
|
|
1,510,666 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
2,938,686 |
|
|
$ |
2,416,715 |
|
|
$ |
1,847,242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to supplemental consolidated financial statements.
F-161
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 AND 2004
(UNAUDITED) AND
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months | |
|
|
|
|
Ended March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) (In $000s) | |
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating income (Note 10)
|
|
$ |
82,838 |
|
|
$ |
75,009 |
|
|
$ |
299,981 |
|
|
$ |
262,811 |
|
|
$ |
250,023 |
|
|
Land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
8,279 |
|
|
|
5,014 |
|
|
|
26,591 |
|
|
|
13,265 |
|
|
|
76,024 |
|
|
Interest income on financing leases
|
|
|
1,966 |
|
|
|
2,936 |
|
|
|
9,880 |
|
|
|
13,115 |
|
|
|
14,722 |
|
|
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency obligations
and other investments (Notes 2 and 7)
|
|
|
12,902 |
|
|
|
4,944 |
|
|
|
44,376 |
|
|
|
22,592 |
|
|
|
30,569 |
|
|
Rental income
|
|
|
2,035 |
|
|
|
2,027 |
|
|
|
7,916 |
|
|
|
7,091 |
|
|
|
6,852 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating income (Note 11)
|
|
|
5,563 |
|
|
|
1,335 |
|
|
|
16,211 |
|
|
|
12,376 |
|
|
|
12,921 |
|
|
Oil and gas operating income
|
|
|
15,422 |
|
|
|
15,333 |
|
|
|
58,419 |
|
|
|
20,899 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accretion of investment in NEG Holding LLC (Note 14)
|
|
|
9,893 |
|
|
|
7,904 |
|
|
|
34,432 |
|
|
|
30,142 |
|
|
|
32,879 |
|
|
NEG management fee
|
|
|
2,108 |
|
|
|
1,464 |
|
|
|
6,887 |
|
|
|
6,629 |
|
|
|
7,637 |
|
|
Dividend and other income (Notes 5 and 7)
|
|
|
4,206 |
|
|
|
834 |
|
|
|
3,616 |
|
|
|
3,211 |
|
|
|
2,720 |
|
|
Equity in (loss) earnings of GB Holdings, Inc. (Note 13)
|
|
|
(986 |
) |
|
|
(348 |
) |
|
|
(2,113 |
) |
|
|
(3,466 |
) |
|
|
305 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
144,226 |
|
|
|
116,452 |
|
|
|
506,196 |
|
|
|
388,665 |
|
|
|
434,652 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating expenses (Note 10)
|
|
|
57,624 |
|
|
|
54,243 |
|
|
|
227,603 |
|
|
|
216,857 |
|
|
|
217,938 |
|
|
Cost of land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
7,047 |
|
|
|
3,358 |
|
|
|
18,486 |
|
|
|
9,129 |
|
|
|
54,640 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating expenses (Note 11)
|
|
|
5,405 |
|
|
|
1,424 |
|
|
|
12,730 |
|
|
|
8,773 |
|
|
|
10,536 |
|
|
Oil and gas operating expenses
|
|
|
2,866 |
|
|
|
3,858 |
|
|
|
13,816 |
|
|
|
5,028 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense (Notes 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19)
|
|
|
18,411 |
|
|
|
5,966 |
|
|
|
45,229 |
|
|
|
24,608 |
|
|
|
27,297 |
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
15,704 |
|
|
|
18,396 |
|
|
|
67,620 |
|
|
|
40,570 |
|
|
|
23,646 |
|
|
General and administrative expenses (Note 3)
|
|
|
7,610 |
|
|
|
4,364 |
|
|
|
20,952 |
|
|
|
14,081 |
|
|
|
14,134 |
|
|
Property expenses
|
|
|
952 |
|
|
|
1,085 |
|
|
|
4,340 |
|
|
|
4,472 |
|
|
|
3,862 |
|
|
Provision for losses on real estate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,150 |
|
|
|
750 |
|
|
|
3,212 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
115,619 |
|
|
|
92,694 |
|
|
|
413,926 |
|
|
|
324,268 |
|
|
|
355,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
28,607 |
|
|
|
23,758 |
|
|
|
92,270 |
|
|
|
64,397 |
|
|
|
79,387 |
|
Other gains and (losses):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain (loss) on sale of other assets
|
|
|
(180 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
1,680 |
|
|
|
(1,503 |
) |
|
|
(353 |
) |
|
Gain on sale of marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,159 |
|
|
|
2,607 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized losses on securities sold short (Note 6)
|
|
|
21,704 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in fair market value of derivative contract
|
|
|
(9,813 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc.
(Note 13)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Write-down of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments (Note 5)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,857 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,759 |
) |
|
|
(8,476 |
) |
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate (Note 15)
|
|
|
186 |
|
|
|
6,047 |
|
|
|
5,262 |
|
|
|
7,121 |
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
|
Severance tax refund
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,468 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interest in net earnings of Stratosphere Corporation
(Note 10)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(39 |
) |
|
|
(812 |
) |
|
|
(1,266 |
) |
|
|
(1,943 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
|
|
|
40,504 |
|
|
|
58,619 |
|
|
|
103,808 |
|
|
|
51,597 |
|
|
|
77,605 |
|
|
Income tax (expense) benefit (Note 21)
|
|
|
(4,782 |
|
|
|
(5,966 |
) |
|
|
(17,326 |
) |
|
|
16,750 |
|
|
|
(10,096 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
|
35,722 |
|
|
|
52,653 |
|
|
|
86,482 |
|
|
|
68,347 |
|
|
|
67,509 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discontinued operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
957 |
|
|
|
3,218 |
|
|
|
7,500 |
|
|
|
7,653 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
18,723 |
|
|
|
6,929 |
|
|
|
75,197 |
|
|
|
3,353 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
19,680 |
|
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
82,697 |
|
|
|
11,006 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
$ |
55,402 |
|
|
$ |
62,800 |
|
|
$ |
169,179 |
|
|
$ |
79,353 |
|
|
$ |
74,446 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings attributable to (Note 1):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited partners
|
|
$ |
54,848 |
|
|
$ |
62,172 |
|
|
$ |
167,487 |
|
|
$ |
78,559 |
|
|
$ |
73,702 |
|
|
General partner
|
|
$ |
554 |
|
|
$ |
628 |
|
|
|
1,692 |
|
|
|
794 |
|
|
|
744 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
55,402 |
|
|
$ |
62,800 |
|
|
$ |
169,179 |
|
|
$ |
79,353 |
|
|
$ |
74,446 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to supplemental consolidated financial statements.
F-162
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN
PARTNERS
EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 (UNAUDITED)
AND YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002
(In $000s)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General | |
|
Limited | |
|
Total | |
|
|
Partners | |
|
Partners | |
|
Partners | |
|
|
Equity | |
|
Equity | |
|
Equity | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Balance, December 31, 2001
|
|
$ |
11,477 |
|
|
$ |
1,136,268 |
|
|
$ |
1,147,745 |
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
|
744 |
|
|
|
73,702 |
|
|
|
74,446 |
|
|
Reclassification of unrealized loss on sale of debt securities
|
|
|
106 |
|
|
|
10,489 |
|
|
|
10,595 |
|
|
Adjustment to reverse unrealized loss on investment securities
reclassified to notes receivable
|
|
|
66 |
|
|
|
6,516 |
|
|
|
6,582 |
|
|
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale
|
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
(240 |
) |
|
|
(242 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
914 |
|
|
|
90,467 |
|
|
|
91,381 |
|
Net adjustment for acquisition of minority interest
(Note 10)
|
|
|
212 |
|
|
|
20,939 |
|
|
|
21,151 |
|
Capital contribution to American Casino (Note 10)
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
823 |
|
|
|
831 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2002
|
|
|
12,611 |
|
|
|
1,248,497 |
|
|
|
1,261,108 |
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
|
794 |
|
|
|
78,559 |
|
|
|
79,353 |
|
|
Reclassification of unrealized loss on sale of debt securities
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
753 |
|
|
|
761 |
|
|
Net unrealized gains on securities available for sale
|
|
|
92 |
|
|
|
9,082 |
|
|
|
9,174 |
|
|
Sale of marketable equity securities available for sale
|
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
|
(277 |
) |
|
|
(280 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
891 |
|
|
|
88,117 |
|
|
|
89,008 |
|
Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance related to
book-tax differences existing at time of bankruptcy
(Note 21)
|
|
|
471 |
|
|
|
46,634 |
|
|
|
47,105 |
|
Capital contribution to TransTexas
|
|
|
123,064 |
|
|
|
(6,811 |
) |
|
|
116,253 |
|
Capital distribution (Note 10)
|
|
|
(28 |
) |
|
|
(2,780 |
) |
|
|
(2,808 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2003
|
|
|
137,009 |
|
|
|
1,373,657 |
|
|
|
1,510,666 |
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
|
1,692 |
|
|
|
167,487 |
|
|
|
169,179 |
|
|
Reclassification of unrealized gains on marketable securities
sold
|
|
|
(96 |
) |
|
|
(9,472 |
) |
|
|
(9,568 |
) |
|
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33 |
|
|
|
33 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
1,596 |
|
|
|
158,048 |
|
|
|
159,644 |
|
Capital distribution from American Casino (Note 10)
|
|
|
(179 |
) |
|
|
(17,737 |
) |
|
|
(17,916 |
) |
Capital contribution to American Casino (Note 10)
|
|
|
228 |
|
|
|
22,572 |
|
|
|
22,800 |
|
Capital contribution to TransTexas
|
|
|
1,145 |
|
|
|
(3,064 |
) |
|
|
(1,919 |
) |
Arizona Charlies acquisition (Note 10)
|
|
|
(1,259 |
) |
|
|
(124,641 |
) |
|
|
(125,900 |
) |
Change in deferred tax asset related to acquisition of Arizona
Charlies
|
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
2,465 |
|
|
|
2,490 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2004
|
|
|
138,565 |
|
|
|
1,411,300 |
|
|
|
1,549,865 |
|
Comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings
|
|
|
554 |
|
|
|
54,848 |
|
|
|
55,402 |
|
|
Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale
|
|
|
(24 |
) |
|
|
(2,370 |
) |
|
|
(2,394 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
530 |
|
|
|
52,478 |
|
|
|
53,008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 2005
|
|
$ |
139,095 |
|
|
$ |
1,463,778 |
|
|
$ |
1,602,873 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at March 31,
2005, December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 was $2,517, ($122),
$9,174 and ($242), respectively.
See notes to supplemental consolidated financial statements.
F-163
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 AND 2004
(UNAUDITED) AND
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
(In $000s) | |
Cash flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
|
|
$ |
35,722 |
|
|
$ |
52,653 |
|
|
$ |
86,482 |
|
|
$ |
68,347 |
|
|
$ |
67,509 |
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by
operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
15,636 |
|
|
|
18,316 |
|
|
|
67,288 |
|
|
|
41,172 |
|
|
|
23,646 |
|
|
|
Change in fair market value of restrictive contracts
|
|
|
9,813 |
|
|
|
2,050 |
|
|
|
1,659 |
|
|
|
(373 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note discount amortization
|
|
|
26 |
|
|
|
71 |
|
|
|
281 |
|
|
|
95 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accretion of discount in asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
69 |
|
|
|
80 |
|
|
|
332 |
|
|
|
96 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sale of marketable equity securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,857 |
) |
|
|
(40,159 |
) |
|
|
(2,607 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized losses on securities sold short
|
|
|
(21,704 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,619 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings,
Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
(186 |
) |
|
|
(6,047 |
) |
|
|
(5,262 |
) |
|
|
(7,121 |
) |
|
|
(8,990 |
) |
|
|
Loss on sale of other assets
|
|
|
180 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
(1,584 |
) |
|
|
1,511 |
|
|
|
353 |
|
|
|
Provision for loss on real estate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,150 |
|
|
|
750 |
|
|
|
3,212 |
|
|
|
Minority interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39 |
|
|
|
812 |
|
|
|
1,266 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Write-down of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,759 |
|
|
|
8,476 |
|
|
|
Minority interest in net earnings of Stratosphere Corporation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,943 |
|
|
|
Equity in losses (earnings) of GB Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
986 |
|
|
|
348 |
|
|
|
2,113 |
|
|
|
3,466 |
|
|
|
(305 |
) |
|
|
Deferred gain amortization
|
|
|
(510 |
) |
|
|
(510 |
) |
|
|
(2,038 |
) |
|
|
(2,038 |
) |
|
|
(2,038 |
) |
|
|
Accretion of investment in NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
(9,893 |
) |
|
|
(7,904 |
) |
|
|
(34,432 |
) |
|
|
(30,142 |
) |
|
|
(32,879 |
) |
|
|
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
|
|
|
3,678 |
|
|
|
1,412 |
|
|
|
14,509 |
|
|
|
(21,052 |
) |
|
|
9,785 |
|
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase) decrease in receivables and other assets
|
|
|
5,639 |
|
|
|
(8,414 |
) |
|
|
(10,033 |
) |
|
|
3,762 |
|
|
|
2,943 |
|
|
|
|
Increase in due from brokers
|
|
|
(2,518 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(123,001 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
5,950 |
|
|
|
(455 |
) |
|
|
(1,626 |
) |
|
|
(4,105 |
) |
|
|
24,215 |
|
|
|
|
Increase in restricted cash
|
|
|
(8,682 |
) |
|
|
13,095 |
|
|
|
(4,350 |
) |
|
|
(13,095 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and
other liabilities
|
|
|
1,917 |
|
|
|
13,170 |
|
|
|
96,067 |
|
|
|
(39,550 |
) |
|
|
271 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by continuing operations
|
|
|
36,123 |
|
|
|
49,051 |
|
|
|
89,427 |
|
|
|
20,141 |
|
|
|
98,141 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
19,680 |
|
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
82,697 |
|
|
|
11,006 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
31 |
|
|
|
210 |
|
|
|
1,244 |
|
|
|
5,130 |
|
|
|
4,464 |
|
|
|
|
Net gain from property transactions
|
|
|
(18,723 |
) |
|
|
(6,929 |
) |
|
|
(75,197 |
) |
|
|
(3,353 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by discontinued operations
|
|
|
988 |
|
|
|
3,428 |
|
|
|
8,744 |
|
|
|
12,783 |
|
|
|
11,401 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
37,111 |
|
|
|
52,479 |
|
|
|
98,171 |
|
|
|
32,924 |
|
|
|
109,542 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash associated with acquisition
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,312 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of minority interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,136 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,942 |
|
|
|
(28,491 |
) |
|
|
(23,200 |
) |
|
Repayments of mezzanine loans included in other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
49,130 |
|
|
|
12,200 |
|
|
|
23,000 |
|
|
Net proceeds from the sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
|
4,650 |
|
|
|
11,346 |
|
|
|
16,790 |
|
|
|
15,290 |
|
|
|
20,513 |
|
|
Proceeds from sale of other assets
|
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
64 |
|
|
|
3,779 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal payments received on investments in debt securities of
affiliates
|
|
|
2,700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal payments received on leases accounted for under the
financing method
|
|
|
908 |
|
|
|
1,112 |
|
|
|
4,219 |
|
|
|
5,310 |
|
|
|
5,941 |
|
|
Purchase of debt securities included in other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(245,166 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of debt securities of affiliates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(65,500 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of Atlantic Holdings debt included in debt securities
due from affiliates
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(36,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of Arizona Charlies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(125,900 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions to hotel, casino and resort operating property
|
|
|
(4,781 |
) |
|
|
(1,492 |
) |
|
|
(16,203 |
) |
|
|
(32,911 |
) |
|
|
(21,715 |
) |
|
Acquisition of hotel and resort operating property
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(16,463 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions of rental real estate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14,583 |
) |
|
|
(14,583 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(18,226 |
) |
|
Acquisition of land and construction in progress
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(61,845 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions to rental real estate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(166 |
) |
|
|
(18 |
) |
|
|
(413 |
) |
|
|
(181 |
) |
|
Additions to oil gas operating property
|
|
|
(21,071 |
) |
|
|
(6,106 |
) |
|
|
(47,528 |
) |
|
|
(633 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease (increase) in investment in U.S. Government and
Agency Obligations (Note 2)
|
|
|
27,903 |
|
|
|
(61,077 |
) |
|
|
(40,757 |
) |
|
|
274,478 |
|
|
|
(22,410 |
) |
|
Increase in marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
(66,250 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(45,140 |
) |
|
|
(4,415 |
) |
|
Proceeds from sale of marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64,471 |
|
|
|
90,614 |
|
|
|
3,843 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in note receivable from affiliate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in mortgages and note receivable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
351 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in minority interest in Stratosphere Corp.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(44,744 |
) |
|
Decrease in investment in Stratosphere Corp.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
788 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Guaranteed payment from NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,979 |
|
|
|
18,229 |
|
|
|
21,653 |
|
|
Priority distribution from NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,506 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in due to affiliate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,597 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(68,491 |
) |
|
Increase in restricted cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(219,313 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in NEG, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(148,101 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(50 |
) |
|
|
(194 |
) |
|
|
560 |
|
|
|
197 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities from
continuing operations
|
|
|
(55,922 |
) |
|
|
(225,443 |
) |
|
|
(483,243 |
) |
|
|
380,827 |
|
|
|
(132,078 |
) |
(continued on next page)
F-164
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
FLOWS (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities from discontinued
operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net proceeds from the sales and disposition of real estate
|
|
$ |
36,582 |
|
|
$ |
7,392 |
|
|
|
134,789 |
|
|
|
5,336 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
|
|
|
(19,340 |
) |
|
|
(218,051 |
) |
|
|
(348,454 |
) |
|
|
386,163 |
|
|
|
(132,078 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partners Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to members
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(17,916 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Members contribution
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contributions to American Casino
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
598 |
|
|
Debt:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayment of credit facilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,904 |
) |
|
|
(5,000 |
) |
|
|
Proceeds from credit facility
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,780 |
|
|
|
17,220 |
|
|
|
Proceeds from Senior Notes Payable
|
|
|
474,000 |
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
|
|
557,594 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in due to affiliates
|
|
|
(683 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(24,925 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from mortgages payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
12,700 |
|
|
|
Payments on mortgages payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,837 |
) |
|
|
(462 |
) |
|
|
Periodic principal payments
|
|
|
(1,598 |
) |
|
|
(3,721 |
) |
|
|
(14,613 |
) |
|
|
(15,297 |
) |
|
|
(7,198 |
) |
|
|
Debt issuance costs
|
|
|
(8,334 |
) |
|
|
(7,515 |
) |
|
|
(18,111 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
463,385 |
|
|
|
203,764 |
|
|
|
514,829 |
|
|
|
5,742 |
|
|
|
18,100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
481,156 |
|
|
|
38,192 |
|
|
|
264,546 |
|
|
|
424,829 |
|
|
|
(4,436 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
|
|
|
768,791 |
|
|
|
504,245 |
|
|
|
504,245 |
|
|
|
79,416 |
|
|
|
83,852 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
|
|
$ |
1,249,947 |
|
|
$ |
542,437 |
|
|
$ |
768,791 |
|
|
$ |
504,245 |
|
|
$ |
79,416 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized
|
|
$ |
8,758 |
|
|
$ |
4,442 |
|
|
$ |
48,015 |
|
|
$ |
65,253 |
|
|
$ |
37,176 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification of real estate to operating lease
|
|
$ |
3,068 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
5,065 |
|
|
$ |
13,403 |
|
Reclassification from hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,395 |
) |
|
|
(6,428 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification of real estate from financing lease
|
|
|
(358 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,920 |
) |
|
|
(5,065 |
) |
|
|
(13,503 |
) |
Reclassification of real estate from operating lease
|
|
|
(411 |
) |
|
|
(14,353 |
) |
|
|
(38,452 |
) |
|
|
(126,263 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Reclassification of real estate to property held for sale
|
|
|
716 |
|
|
|
20,748 |
|
|
|
46,800 |
|
|
|
126,263 |
|
|
|
100 |
|
Decrease in other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,453 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Decrease in deferred income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,565 |
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in real estate accounted for under the operating method
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
888 |
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification from properties held for sale
|
|
|
(3,015 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification from marketable equity and debt securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,494 |
) |
Reclassification from receivable and other assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,631 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Reclassification to other investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,631 |
|
|
|
20,494 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net unrealized (losses) gains on securities available for sale
|
|
$ |
(2,394 |
) |
|
$ |
2,378 |
|
|
$ |
33 |
|
|
$ |
9,174 |
|
|
$ |
(242 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in equity and debt securities
|
|
$ |
805 |
|
|
$ |
300 |
|
|
$ |
1,740 |
|
|
$ |
1,200 |
|
|
$ |
2,890 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contribution of note from NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
10,940 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in tax asset related to acquisition
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,490 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance related to
book-tax differences existing at time of bankruptcy
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
47,105 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to supplemental consolidated financial statements.
F-165
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2005 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2004,
2003 AND 2002
|
|
1. |
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION |
American Real Estate Holdings Limited Partnership
(AREH or the Company) is engaged in the
following operating businesses: (1) rental real estate;
(2) hotel, casino and resort operations; (3) land,
house and condominium development, (4) participation and
management of oil and gas operating properties; and
(5) investment in securities, including investment in other
entities and marketable equity and debt securities.
As a result of the Companys expansion into non-real estate
businesses, the Company has changed the presentation of its 2005
and 2004 Consolidated Balance Sheets to a classified basis. The
2003 Consolidated Balance Sheet has been reclassified to conform
to the 2005 and 2004 presentation.
AREH is a limited partnership formed in Delaware on
February 17, 1987. American Real Estate Partners, L.P.
(AREP or the Limited Partner) is a
master limited partnership formed in Delaware on
February 17, 1987. AREP owns a 99% limited partner interest
in the Company. American Property Investors, Inc. (the
General Partner) owns a 1% general partner interest
in both AREH and AREP representing an aggregate 1.99% general
partner interest in the Company and AREP. The General Partner is
owned and controlled by Mr. Carl C. Icahn.
On July 1, 1987, the Company, in connection with an
exchange offer (the Exchange), entered into merger
agreements with AREP and each of thirteen separate limited
partnerships (collectively, the Predecessor
Partnerships), pursuant to which the Company acquired all
the assets, subject to the liabilities of the Predecessor
Partnerships. By virtue of the Exchange, the Company owns the
assets, subject to the liabilities, of the Predecessor
Partnerships.
On August 16, 1996, the Company amended its Partnership
Agreement to permit non-real estate related acquisitions and
investments to enhance unitholder value and further diversify
its assets. Under the Amendment, investments may include equity
and debt securities of domestic and foreign issuers. The portion
of the Companys assets invested in any one type of
security or any single issuer are not limited.
The Company will conduct its activities in such a manner so as
not to be deemed an investment company under the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act). Generally, this
means that no more than 40% of the Companys total assets
will be invested in investment securities, as such term is
defined in the 1940 Act. In addition, the Company does not
intend to invest in securities as its primary business and will
structure its investments to continue to be taxed as a
partnership rather than as a corporation under the applicable
publicly traded partnership rules of the Internal Revenue Code.
TransTexas Acquisition On April 6, 2005,
AREP Oil and Gas LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company,
acquired TransTexas Gas Corporation (TransTexas)
from an entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn for
$180.0 million in cash. TransTexas is considered a company
under common control. Accordingly, the accompanying supplemental
consolidated financial statements and footnotes include the
assets and operations of TransTexas during the period of common
control, commencing September 1, 2003. For the three months
ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited), the year ended
December 31, 2004 and the 4 months ended
December 31, 2003 TransTexas revenue (in thousands)
was approximately $15,457, $59,056 and $21,058, respectively.
For the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited), the
year ended December 31, 2004 and the 4 months ended
December 31, 2003 TransTexas net (loss) income was
approximately ($5,325), $3,095 and $6,880, respectively.
Earnings (loss) prior to the acquisition have been allocated to
the partners equity accounts in accordance with these
partnership interests. (See notes 3 and 14.)
|
|
2. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Principles of Consolidations The consolidated
financial statements include the accounts of AREH and its
majority-owned subsidiaries in which control can be exercised.
The Company is considered to have control if it has a direct or
indirect ability to make decisions about an entitys
activities through voting or similar
F-166
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
rights. The Company uses the guidance set forth in AICPA
Statement of Position No. 78-9, Accounting for
Investments in Real Estate Ventures, with respect to its
investments in partnerships and limited liability companies. In
addition, the Company uses the guidance of FASB Interpretation
No. 46 (revised December 2003), Consolidation of
Variable Interest Entities, or FIN 46R, whereby an
interest in a variable interest entity where the Company is
deemed to be the primary beneficiary would be consolidated. The
Company is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, as defined,
with respect to National Energy Group, Inc.s
(NEG) investment in NEG Holding, LLC (Holding
LLC). The Company accounts for its residual equity
investment in Holding LLC in accordance with APB 18 (see
Note 14). All material intercompany balances and
transactions are eliminated.
Investments in affiliated companies determined to be voting
interest entities in which AREH owns between 20% and 50%, and
therefore exercises significant influence, but which it does not
control, are accounted for using the equity method. The Company
accounts for its 36% interest in GB Holdings on the equity basis.
In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
assets transferred between entities under common control are
accounted for at historical costs similar to a pooling of
interests, and the financial statements of previously separate
companies for periods prior to the acquisition are restated on a
combined basis.
All adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are
necessary to fairly present the results for the interim period
have been made.
Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company
considers short-term investments, which are highly liquid with
original maturities of three months or less at date of purchase,
to be cash equivalents. Included in cash and cash equivalents at
March 31, 2005, unaudited, December 31, 2004 and 2003
are investments in government-backed securities of approximately
$1,105,289,000, $658,534,000 and $378,000,000, respectively.
Restricted Cash Restricted cash consists of
funds held by third parties in connection with tax free property
exchanges pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 1031.
Marketable Equity and Debt Securities, Investment in
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations and Other
Investments Investments in equity and debt
securities are classified as either trading, held-to-maturity or
available for sale for accounting purposes. Trading securities
are valued at quoted market value at each balance sheet date
with the unrealized gains or losses reflected in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Investments in
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations are classified as
available for sale. Available for sale securities are carried at
fair value on the balance sheet of the Company. Unrealized
holding gains and losses are excluded from earnings and reported
as a separate component of Partners Equity and when sold
are reclassified out of Partners Equity based on specific
identification. Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at
amortized cost.
A decline in the market value of any held-to-maturity or
available for sale security below cost that is deemed to be
other than temporary results in a reduction in carrying amount
to fair value. The impairment is charged to earnings and a new
cost basis for the security is established. Dividend income is
recorded when declared and interest income is recognized when
earned.
|
|
|
Oil and Natural Gas Properties |
The Company utilizes the full cost method of accounting for its
crude oil and natural gas properties. Under the full cost
method, all productive and nonproductive costs incurred in
connection with the acquisition, exploration and development of
crude oil and natural gas reserves are capitalized and amortized
on the units-of-production method based upon total proved
reserves. The costs of unproven properties are excluded from the
amortization calculation until the individual properties are
evaluated and a determination is made as to whether reserves
exist. Conveyances of properties, including gains or losses on
abandonments of properties, are treated as adjustments to the
cost of crude oil and natural gas properties, with no gain or
loss recognized.
F-167
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Under the full cost method, the net book value of oil and
natural gas properties, less related deferred income taxes, may
not exceed the estimated after-tax future net revenues from
proved oil and natural gas properties, discounted at 10% per
year (the ceiling limitation). In arriving at estimated future
net revenues, estimated lease operating expenses, development
costs, abandonment costs, and certain production related and
ad-valorem taxes are deducted. In calculating future net
revenues, prices and costs in effect a the time of the
calculation are held constant indefinitely, except for changes,
which are fixed and determinable be existing contracts. The net
book value is compared to the ceiling limitation on a quarterly
basis.
The Company has not capitalized internal costs or interest with
respect to its oil and gas activities.
The Company is subject to extensive federal, state, and local
environmental laws and regulations. These laws, which are
constantly changing, regulate the discharge of materials into
the environment and may require the Company to remove or
mitigate the environment effects of the disposal or release of
petroleum or chemical substances at various sites. Environmental
expenditures are expensed or capitalized depending on their
future economic benefit. Expenditures that relate to an existing
condition caused by past operations and that have no future
economic benefits are expensed. Liabilities for expenditures of
a noncapital nature are recorded when environmental assessment
and/or remediation is probable, and the costs can be reasonably
estimated.
The Companys operations are subject to all of the risks
inherent in oil and natural gas exploration, drilling, and
production. These hazards can result in substantial losses to
the Company due to personal injury and loss of life, severe
damage to and destruction of property and equipment, pollution
or environmental damage, or suspension of operations. The
Company maintains insurance of various types customary in the
industry to cover its operations and believes it is insured
prudently against certain of these risks. In addition, the
Company maintains operators extra expense coverage that
provides coverage for the care, custody and controls of wells
drilled by the Company. The Companys insurance does not
cover every potential risk associated with the drilling and
production of oil and natural gas. As a prudent operator, the
Company does maintain levels of insurance customary in the
industry to limit its financial exposure in the event of a
substantial environmental claim resulting from sudden and
accidental discharges. However, 100% coverage is not maintained.
The occurrence of a significant adverse event, the risks of
which are not fully covered by insurance, could have a material
adverse effect on the Companys financial condition and
results of operations. Moreover, no assurance can be given that
the Company will be able to maintain adequate insurance in the
future at rates it considers reasonable. The Company believes
that it operates in compliance with government regulations and
in accordance with safety standards which meet or exceed
industry standards.
a. The Company accounts for secured bank debt acquired at a
discount for which the Company believes it is not probable that
the undiscounted future cash collection will be sufficient to
recover the face amount of the loan and constructive interest
utilizing the cost recovery method in accordance with Practice
Bulletin 6, Amortization of Discounts on Certain
Acquired Loans. For secured bank debt acquired at a
discount where recovery is probable, the Company amortizes the
discount on the loan over the period in which the payments are
probable of collection, only if the amounts are reasonably
estimable and the ultimate collectibility of the acquisition
amount of the loan and the discount is probable. The Company
evaluates collectibility for every loan at each balance sheet
date.
SOP 03-03, Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities
Acquired in a Transfer, which is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2004, limits the yield
that may be accreted to the excess of the Companys
estimate of undiscounted cash flows expected to be collected
over the Companys initial investment in a loan. The
Company does not expect that the adoption of this SOP will have
a significant impact on its financial statements.
F-168
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
b. The Company has generally not recognized any profit in
connection with the property sales in which certain purchase
money mortgages receivable were taken back. Such profits are
being deferred and will be recognized when the principal
balances on the purchase money mortgages are received.
c. The Company has provided development financing for
certain real estate projects. The security for these loans is
either a second mortgage or a pledge of the developers
ownership interest in the properties. Such loans are subordinate
to construction financing and are generally referred to as
mezzanine loans. Generally, interest is not paid periodically
but is due at maturity or earlier from unit sales or refinancing
proceeds. The Company defers recognition of interest income on
mezzanine loans pending receipt of all principal payments.
Income Taxes No provision has been made for
federal, state or local income taxes on the results of
operations generated by partnership activities, as such taxes
are the responsibility of the partners. American Entertainment
Properties Corp., the parent of American Casino &
Entertainment Properties LLC (American Casino),
TransTexas and NEG, the Companys corporate subsidiaries,
account for their income taxes under the asset and liability
method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for
the future tax consequences attributable to differences between
the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss
and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to
apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect
on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates
is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date.
For income tax purposes, the taxable income or loss of
TransTexas and its subsidiaries is included in the consolidated
income tax return of the Starfire Holding Corp.
(Starfire) controlled group. TransTexas and its
subsidiaries entered into a tax allocation agreement with
Starfire that provides for payments of tax liabilities to
Starfire, calculated as if TransTexas and its subsidiaries filed
a consolidated income tax return separate from the Starfire
controlled group. Additionally, the agreement provides for
payments from Starfire to TransTexas and its subsidiaries for
any previously paid tax liabilities that are reduced as a result
of subsequent determinations by any governmental authority, or
as a result of any tax losses or credits that are allowed to be
carried back to prior years.
Leases The Company leases to others
substantially all its real property under long-term net leases
and accounts for these leases in accordance with the provisions
of Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 13,
Accounting for Leases, as amended. This Statement
sets forth specific criteria for determining whether a lease is
to be accounted for as a financing lease or an operating lease.
a. Financing Method-Under this method, minimum lease
payments to be received plus the estimated value of the property
at the end of the lease are considered the gross investment in
the lease. Unearned income, representing the difference between
gross investment and actual cost of the leased property, is
amortized to income over the lease term so as to produce a
constant periodic rate of return on the net investment in the
lease.
b. Operating Method-Under this method, revenue is
recognized as rentals become due and expenses (including
depreciation) are charged to operations as incurred.
Properties Properties held for investment,
other than those accounted for under the financing method, are
carried at cost less accumulated depreciation unless declines in
the values of the properties are considered other than
temporary, at which time the property is written down to net
realizable value. A property is classified as held for sale at
the time management determines that the criteria in
SFAS 144 have been met. Properties held for sale are
carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Such
properties are no longer depreciated and their operations are
included in discontinued operations. As a result of the
reclassification of certain real estate to properties held for
sale during the three months ended March 31, 2005
(unaudited), income and expenses of such properties are
reclassified to discontinued operations for all prior periods. If
F-169
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
management determines that a property classified as held for
sale no longer meets the criteria in SFAS 144, the property
is reclassified as held for use.
Depreciation Depreciation is principally
computed using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful life of the particular property or property components,
which range from 3 to 45 years.
Use of Estimates Management has made a number
of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets
and liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial
statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The more significant estimates include the valuation of
(1) long-lived assets, (2) mortgages and notes
receivable, (3) marketable equity and debt securities and
other investments, (4) costs to complete for land, house
and condominium developments, (5) gaming-related liability
and loyalty programs and (6) deferred tax assets.
|
|
|
Revenue and Expense Recognition- |
1. Revenue from real estate sales and related costs are
recognized at the time of closing primarily by specific
identification. The Company follows the guidelines for profit
recognition set forth by Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) Statement No. 66, Accounting for Sales of
Real Estate.
2. Casino revenues and promotional allowances
The Company recognizes revenues in accordance with industry
practice. Casino revenue is the net win from gaming activities
(the difference between gaming wins and losses). Casino revenues
are net of accruals for anticipated payouts of progressive and
certain other slot machine jackpots. Revenues include the retail
value of rooms, food and beverage and other items that are
provided to customers on a complimentary basis. A corresponding
amount is deducted as promotional allowances. Hotel and
restaurant revenue is recognized when services are performed.
The cost of such complimentaries is included in Hotel and
casino operating expenses.
The Company also rewards customers, through the use of loyalty
programs with points based on amounts wagered, that can be
redeemed for a specified period of time for cash. The Company
deducts the cash incentive amounts from casino revenue.
3. Sales, advertising and promotion These costs
are expensed as incurred and were approximately
$6.9 million, $6.3 million, $28.8 million,
$22.9 million and $18.1 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years
ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
Natural
Gas Production Imbalances
The Company accounts for natural gas production imbalances using
the sales method, whereby the Company recognized revenue on all
natural gas sold to its customers notwithstanding the fact its
ownership may be less than 100% of the natural gas sold.
Liabilities are recorded by the Company for imbalances greater
than the Companys proportionate share of remaining natural
gas reserves. The Company had no gas balancing liabilities as of
March 31, 2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004 and 2003.
Hedging
Agreements
From time to time, the Company enters into commodity price swap
agreements (the Hedge Agreements) to reduce its exposure to
price risk in the spot market for natural gas and oil. The
Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 133 (SFAS 133), Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities, which was amended by
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 138,
Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain
Hedging Activities. These pronouncements established
accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments
and for hedging activities, which generally require recognition
of all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the
balance sheet at their fair
F-170
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
value. The accounting for changes in fair value depends on the
intended use of the derivative and its resulting designation.
The following is a summary of natural gas and oil contracts
entered into with Shell Trading (US) Company as of
March 31, 2005 (unaudited).
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
Type contract |
|
Production Month |
|
Volume per month |
|
price | |
|
Floor | |
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Fixed price
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April-June 2004 |
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300,000 MMBTU |
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$ |
5.44 |
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Fixed price
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July-Sept 2004 |
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300,000 MMUTU |
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$ |
5.34 |
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No cost collars
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Oct-Dec 2004 |
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300,000 MMBTU |
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$ |
5.25 |
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$ |
5.50 |
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No cost collars
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Jan-Dec 2004 |
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25,000 Bbls |
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$ |
28.72 |
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$ |
31.90 |
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No cost collars
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Jan-Dec 2005 |
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15,000 Bbls |
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$ |
42.50 |
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$ |
46.50 |
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No cost collars
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Jan-Dec 2005 |
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400,000 MMBTU |
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|
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$ |
6.00 |
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$ |
8.35 |
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No cost collars
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March-Dec 2005 |
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9,000 Bbls |
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$ |
44.50 |
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$ |
48.00 |
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No cost collars
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March-Dec 2005 |
|
210,000 MMBTU |
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|
$ |
6.05 |
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$ |
7.30 |
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No cost collars
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Jan-Dec 2006 |
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14,000 Bbls |
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$ |
41.65 |
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$ |
45.25 |
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No cost collars
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Jan-Dec 2006 |
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430,000 MMBTU |
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$ |
6.00 |
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$ |
7.25 |
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The Company has elected not to designate these instruments as
hedges for accounting purposes, accordingly both realized and
unrealized gains and losses are included in oil and natural gas
sales. The following summarizes the Companys realized and
unrealized gains and losses.
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March 31, | |
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December 31, | |
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2005 | |
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2004 | |
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Realized (cash payments)
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$ |
232,695 |
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$ |
3,906,325 |
|
Valuation loss
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9,812,799 |
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1,658,809 |
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$ |
10,045,494 |
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$ |
5,565,134 |
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A liability of $11,471,607, $1,658,808 and $0 was recorded at
March 31, 2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004 and
2003, respectively, representing the market value of the
Companys derivatives.
Accounting
for Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company accounts for its asset retirement obligations under
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143
(SFAS 143), Accounting for Asset Retirement
Obligations. SFAS 143 provides accounting requirements
for costs associated with legal obligations to retire tangible,
long-lived assets. Under SFAS 143, an asset retirement
obligation is needed at fair value in the period in which it is
incurred by increasing the carrying amount for the related
long-lived asset. In each subsequent period, the liability is
accreted to its present value and the capitalized cost is
depreciated over the useful life of the related asset.
F-171
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The Companys asset retirement obligation represents
expected future costs to plug and abandon its wells, dismantle
facilities, and reclamate sites at the end of the related
assets useful lives. The following information reflects
activity related to the Companys asset retirement
obligation for the three months ended March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003
(in thousands):
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|
|
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|
|
|
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2005 | |
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2004 | |
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2003 | |
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|
| |
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| |
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| |
Balance, beginning of period
|
|
$ |
3,930 |
|
|
$ |
3,477 |
|
|
$ |
3,375 |
|
Accretion expense
|
|
|
69 |
|
|
|
332 |
|
|
|
96 |
|
Additions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
121 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Balance, end of period
|
|
$ |
3,999 |
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|
$ |
3,930 |
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|
$ |
3,477 |
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|
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|
|
Land and Construction-in-Progress These costs
are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
Interest is capitalized on expenditures for long-term projects
until a salable condition is reached. The capitalization rate is
based on the interest rate on specific borrowings to fund the
projects.
Investment in NEG Holding LLC Due to the
substantial uncertainty that the Company will receive any
distribution above the priority and guaranteed payment amounts,
the Company accounts for its investment in Holding LLC as a
preferred investment whereby guaranteed payment amounts received
and receipts of the priority distribution amount are recorded as
reductions in the investment and income is recognized from
accretion of the investment up to the priority distribution
amount, including the guaranteed payments (based on the interest
method). See Note 14. Following receipt of the guaranteed
payments and priority distributions, the residual interest in
the investment will be valued at zero.
The Company periodically evaluates the carrying amount of its
investment in Holding LLC to determine whether current events or
circumstances warrant adjustments to the carrying value and/or
revisions to accretion of income. The Company currently believes
that no such impairment has occurred and that no revision to the
accretion of income is warranted.
Accounting for Impairment of a Loan If it is
probable that, based upon current information, the Company will
be unable to collect all amounts due according to the
contractual terms of a loan agreement, the Company considers the
asset to be impaired. Reserves are established
against impaired loans in amounts equal to the difference
between the recorded investment in the asset and either the
present value of the cash flows expected to be received, or the
fair value of the underlying collateral if foreclosure is deemed
probable or if the loan is considered collateral dependent.
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of Long-lived
assets held and used by the Company and long-lived assets to be
disposed of, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances, such as vacancies and rejected leases,
indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable.
In performing the review for recoverability, the Company
estimates the future cash flows expected to result from the use
of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the
expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest
charges) is less than the carrying amount of the asset an
impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss
for long-lived assets that the Company expects to hold and use
is based on the fair value of the asset. Long-lived assets to be
disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair
value less cost to sell.
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|
|
Recently Issued Pronouncements |
On September 28, 2004, the SEC released Staff Accounting
Bulletin (SAB) 106 regarding the application of
SFAS 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations
(AROs), by oil and gas
F-172
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
producing companies following the full cost accounting method.
Pursuant to SAB 106, oil and gas producing companies that
have adopted SFAS 143 should exclude the future cash
outflows associated with settling AROs (ARO liabilities) from
the computation of the present value of estimated future net
revenues for the purposes of the full cost ceiling calculation.
In addition, estimated dismantlement and abandonment costs, net
of estimated salvage values, that have been capitalized (ARO
assets) should be included in the amortization base for
computing depreciation, depletion and amortization expense.
Disclosures are required to include discussion of how a
companys ceiling test and depreciation, depletion and
amortization calculations are impacted by the adoption of
SFAS 143. SAB 106 is effective prospectively as of the
beginning of the first fiscal quarter beginning after
October 4, 2004. The adoption of SAB 106 is not
expected to have a material impact on either the ceiling test
calculation or depreciation, depletion and amortization.
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3. |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
a. On April 6, 2005, AREP Oil and Gas LLC, a wholly
owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired TransTexas from an
entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn, for $180.0 million
in cash. Mr. Icahn is Chairman of the Board of American
Property Investors, Inc. The terms of the transaction were
approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the
General Partner (Audit Committee) which was advised
by its independent financial advisor and by its counsel. (See
Note 14).
b. On May 26, 2004, American Casino acquired two Las
Vegas casino/hotels, Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona
Charlies Boulder from Mr. Icahn and an entity
affiliated with Mr. Icahn, for aggregate consideration of
$125.9 million. Mr. Icahn is Chairman of the Board of
the General Partner. The terms of the transactions were approved
by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the General
Partner (Audit Committee) which was advised by its
independent financial advisor and by counsel. (See Note 9).
c. At December 31, 2002, the Company had a
$250 million note receivable from Mr. Icahn, Chairman
of the General Partner, which was repaid in October 2003.
Interest income of approximately $7.9 million and
$9.9 million was earned on this loan in the years ended
December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively, and is included
in Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency
obligations and other investments in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings.
d. In 1997, the Company entered into a license agreement
for a portion of office space from an affiliate. The license
agreement dated as of February 1, 1997 expired May 22,
2004 and has been extended on a month to month basis. Pursuant
to the license agreement, the Company has the non-exclusive use
of approximately 2,275 square feet and common space for
which it paid $11,185 plus 10.77% of additional rent. In the
three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and
the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, the
Company paid such affiliate approximately $39,000, $39,000,
$162,000, $159,000 and $153,000 respectively, in connection with
this licensing agreement. The terms of such sublease were
reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee. If the Company
must vacate the space, it believes there will be adequate
alternative space available.
e. American Casino billed the Sands Hotel and Casino (the
Sands) approximately $136,000, $50,000, $387,500,
$191,000 and $27,900, respectively, for administrative services
performed by Stratosphere personnel during the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years
ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002.
f. NEG received management fees from affiliates of
approximately $3.3 million, $2.6 million,
$6.9 million, $6.6 million and $7.6 million in
the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited)
and the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002,
respectively.
g. For the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004
(unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and
2002 the Company paid approximately $228,000, $61,000, $325,000,
$273,000 and $160,900 respectively, to an affiliate of the
General Partner for telecommunication services,
XO Communications, Inc.
F-173
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
h. See Note 14c. and 12b. regarding the purchase of
TransTexas and Panaco debt, respectively, from Icahn affiliates.
i. See Note 12a. regarding the purchase of Atlantic
Holdings Notes from Icahn affiliates.
j. See Notes 17 and 19 regarding additional related
party obligations.
k. See Note 26 regarding subsequent events.
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4. |
INVESTMENT IN U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS |
The Company has investments in U.S. Government and Agency
Obligations whose maturities range from January 2005 to December
2008 as follows (in $ millions):
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|
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December 31, | |
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| |
|
|
March 31, 2005 | |
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2004 | |
|
2003 | |
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| |
|
| |
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| |
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Cost | |
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Carrying | |
|
Cost | |
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Carrying | |
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Cost | |
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Carrying | |
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Basis | |
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Value | |
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Basis | |
|
Value | |
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Basis | |
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Value | |
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(Unaudited) | |
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Available for Sale:
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Matures in:
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less than 1 year
|
|
$ |
68.9 |
|
|
$ |
68.9 |
|
|
$ |
96.8 |
|
|
$ |
96.8 |
|
|
$ |
52.8 |
|
|
$ |
52.6 |
|
|
2-5 years
|
|
|
5.6 |
|
|
|
5.5 |
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|
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5.6 |
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|
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5.5 |
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9.0 |
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|
9.0 |
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$ |
74.5 |
|
|
$ |
74.4 |
|
|
$ |
102.4 |
|
|
$ |
102.3 |
|
|
$ |
61.8 |
|
|
$ |
61.6 |
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5. |
MARKETABLE EQUITY AND DEBT SECURITIES (IN $ MILLIONS) |
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December 31, | |
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March 31, 2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
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|
Cost | |
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Carrying | |
|
Cost | |
|
Carrying | |
|
Cost | |
|
Carrying | |
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|
Basis | |
|
Value | |
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Basis | |
|
Value | |
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Basis | |
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Value | |
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Available for Sale:
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Philip Service Corporation(a):
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Equity
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Corporate bonds(b)
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45.1 |
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51.6 |
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Other
|
|
|
72.4 |
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68.5 |
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2.2 |
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2.2 |
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1.3 |
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4.2 |
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Total
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$ |
72.4 |
|
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$ |
68.5 |
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$ |
2.2 |
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$ |
2.2 |
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$ |
46.4 |
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$ |
55.8 |
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a. At December 31, 2002, the Company owned the
following approximate interests in Philip Service Corporation
(Philip): (1) 1.8 million common shares,
(2) $14.2 million in secured term debt, and
(3) $10.9 million in accreted secured convertible
payment-in-kind debt. The Company had an approximate 7% equity
interest in Philip and an Icahn affiliate had an approximate 38%
equity interest. Icahn affiliates also owned term and
payment-in-kind debt.
The market value of Philips common stock declined steadily
since it was acquired by the Company. In 2002, based on a review
of Philips financial statements, management of the Company
deemed the decrease in value to be other than temporary. As a
result, the Company wrote down its investment in Philips
common stock by charges to earnings of $8,476,000 and charges to
other comprehensive income (OCI) of $761,000 in the
year ended December 31, 2002. This investment had been
previously written down by approximately $6.8 million in
charges to earnings. The Companys adjusted carrying value
of Philips common stock was approximately $200,000 at
December 31, 2002.
F-174
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In June 2003, Philip announced that it and most of its wholly
owned U.S. subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions under
Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code.
In the year ended December 31, 2003, management of the
Company determined that it was appropriate to write-off the
balance of its investment in the Philips common stock by a
charge to earnings of approximately $961,000; of this amount
$761,000 was previously charged to other comprehensive income in
2002, which was reversed in 2003, and included in the $961,000
charge to earnings.
Approximately $6.6 million of charges to OCI were reversed
and the investments were reclassified at their original cost to
Other investments at December 31, 2002. These
adjustments had no effect on the Companys reported
earnings for the year ended December 31, 2002.
In 2003, the cost basis of the debt was approximately
$22.1 million. As previously mentioned, Philip filed for
bankruptcy protection in June 2003. Management of the Company
reviewed Philips financial statements, bankruptcy
documents and the prices of recent purchases and sales of the
debt and determined this investment to be impaired. Based upon
this review, management concluded the fair value of the debt to
be approximately $3.3 million; therefore, the Company
recorded a write-down of approximately $18.8 million by a
charge to earnings which was included in Write-down of
marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in
the year ended December 31, 2003. In December 2003, the
Company sold two-thirds of its term and paid-in-kind
(PIK) debt with a basis of $2.2 million for
$2.6 million, generating a gain of $0.4 million.
Philip emerged from bankruptcy on December 31, 2003 as a
private company controlled by an Icahn affiliate. The
Companys remaining interest in the debt was delivered and
exchanged for approximately 443,000 common shares representing a
4.4% equity interest in the new Philip, valued at the carrying
value of the debt at December 31, 2004 of $0.7 million.
b. In December 2003, the Company acquired approximately
$86.9 million principal amount of corporate bonds for
approximately $45.1 million. These bonds were classified as
available for sale securities. Available for sale securities are
carried at fair value on the balance sheet. Unrealized holding
gains and losses are excluded from earnings and reported as a
separate component of Partners Equity. At
December 31, 2003, the carrying value of the bonds was
approximately $51.6 million and accumulated other
comprehensive income (OCI) was approximately
$6.5 million. This OCI was reversed in the year ended
December 31, 2004, upon the sale of the corporate bonds. In
the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company sold the debt
securities for approximately $82.3 million, recognizing a
gain of $37.2 million.
c. In the three months ended March 31, 2005
(unaudited), the Company purchased approximately
$66.5 million of equity securities. Such securities are
treated as available for sale. In the three months ended
March 31, 2005 (unaudited), the Company recorded in
Partners Equity approximately $2.4 million of
unrealized losses on such securities.
In November and December 2004 and during the first quarter of
2005, the Company sold short certain equity securities which
resulted in the following (in $000s):
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a. $147,223 at March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and $123,001
at December 31, 2004 Due From
Brokers Net proceeds from short sales of equity
securities and cash collateral held by brokerage institutions
against our short sales. |
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|
b. $83,750 at March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and $90,674
at December 31, 2004 Securities Sold Not Yet
Purchased Our obligation to cover the short sales of
equity securities described above. The Company recorded
unrealized losses on securities sold short of $23.6 million
in the year ended December 31, 2004 reflecting an increase
in price in the securities sold short. This amount has been |
F-175
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
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|
|
recorded in the consolidated statements of earnings for the year
then ended in the respective caption. The Company recorded
unrealized gains on securities sold short of $21.7 million
in the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited)
reflecting a decrease in price of the securities sold short.
This amount has been recorded in the consolidated statements of
earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2005 in the
respective caption. |
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7. |
OTHER INVESTMENTS (in $000s) |
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Balance at | |
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December 31, | |
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March 31, | |
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2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
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| |
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| |
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(Unaudited) | |
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|
|
|
Peninsula/ Hampton & Alex Hotel (a) and (b)
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
42,030 |
|
WestPoint Stevens (c)
|
|
|
205,850 |
|
|
|
205,850 |
|
|
|
|
|
Union Power Partners L.P. and Panda Gila River L.P. (d)
|
|
|
37,973 |
|
|
|
39,316 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
779 |
|
|
|
782 |
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|
|
8,298 |
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
244,602 |
|
|
$ |
245,948 |
|
|
$ |
50,328 |
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|
a. On November 30, 2000, the Company entered into a
mezzanine loan agreement to fund $23 million in two
tranches to an unaffiliated borrower. The funds were to be used
for certain initial development costs associated with a 65-unit
condominium property located at 931 1st Avenue in New York
City. The first tranche of $10 million was funded on
November 30, 2000 and provided for interest accruing at a
rate of 25% per annum, with principal and interest due at
maturity, May 29, 2003. Also, in November 2000,
approximately $3.7 million of the second tranche of the
loan was funded. The balance of approximately $9.3 million
was funded in installments during 2001. The second tranche
provided for interest accruing at a rate of 21.5% per
annum, with principal and interest due at maturity,
November 29, 2002. The loans were payable at any time from
the proceeds of unit sales, after satisfaction of senior debt of
approximately $45 million. The loans were secured by the
pledge of membership interests in the entity that owns the real
estate. In May 2002, the Company received approximately
$31.3 million for prepayment of the mezzanine loans. The
balance of the prepayment of $8.3 million represented
accrued interest ($7.9 million) and exit fees
($0.4 million), which amounts were recognized as
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency
obligations and other investments and Dividend and
other income respectively, in the Consolidated Statements
of Earnings for the year ended December 31, 2002.
b. At December 31, 2002, the Company had funded two
mezzanine loans for approximately $23.2 million and had
commitments to fund, under certain conditions, additional
advances of approximately $5 million. Both loans had an
interest rate of 22% per annum compounded monthly. The
Peninsula loan, for a Florida condominium development, which had
a term of 24 months from the date of funding, February
2002, was repaid in full in 2003. Approximately
$6.8 million of interest income was recorded and is
included in Interest income on U.S. Government and
Agency obligations and other investments in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the year ended
December 31, 2003. The Alex Hotel loan, for a New York City
hotel with approximately 200 rooms, had a term of 36 months
from the closing date, April 2002. At December 31, 2003,
accrued interest of approximately $4.4 million had been
deferred for financial statement purposes pending receipt of
principal and interest payments in connection with this loan.
Origination fees of $3.0 million have been received in
connection with one of the mezzanine loans and approximately
$1.5 million and $1.1 million has been recognized in
Dividend and other income in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings in the years ended December 31, 2003
and 2002 respectively. In February 2003, the Company funded the
Hampton mezzanine loan for approximately $30 million on a
Florida condominium development. The loan was due in
18 months with one six month extension and had an interest
rate of 22% per annum compounded monthly. At
December 31, 2003, accrued interest of approximately
$6.7 million had been
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SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
deferred for financial statement purposes pending receipt of
principal and interest payments in connection with this loan. On
April 30, 2004, the Company received approximately
$16.7 million for the prepayment of the Alex Hotel loan.
The principal amount of the loan was $11 million. The
prepayment included approximately $5.7 million of accrued
interest, which was recognized as interest income in the year
ended December 31, 2004.
c. In 2004, the Company purchased approximately
$278.1 million principal amount of secured bank debt of
WestPoint Stevens, a company currently operating as a debtor in
possession under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code, for a purchase price of approximately $205.8 million.
Approximately $193.6 million principal amount is secured by
a first priority lien of certain assets of WestPoint and
approximately $84.5 million principal amount is secured by
a second priority lien. Interest income totalled approximately
$5.1 million and $7.2 million in the three months
ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the year ended
December 31, 2004 and is included in Interest income
on U.S. Government and Agency obligations and other
investments in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for
the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the
year ended December 31, 2004. Based on the latest available
information, the Company has not accreted this debt and does not
believe that an other than temporary impairment has been
identified.
d. In 2004, the Company purchased approximately
$71.8 million of secured bank debt of Union Power Partners
L.P. and Panda Gila River L.P. for a purchase price of
approximately $39.3 million. No interest is currently being
received on this debt. Based on the latest available
information, the Company has not accreted this debt and does not
believe that an other than temporary impairment has been
identified.
|
|
8. |
REAL ESTATE LEASED TO OTHERS ACCOUNTED FOR UNDER THE
FINANCING METHOD |
Real estate leased to others accounted for under the financing
method is summarized as follows (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Minimum lease payments receivable
|
|
$ |
87,846 |
|
|
$ |
97,725 |
|
|
$ |
161,785 |
|
Unguaranteed residual value
|
|
|
43,422 |
|
|
|
48,980 |
|
|
|
74,651 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
131,268 |
|
|
|
146,705 |
|
|
|
236,436 |
|
Less unearned income
|
|
|
51,579 |
|
|
|
57,512 |
|
|
|
99,080 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
79,689 |
|
|
|
89,193 |
|
|
|
137,356 |
|
Less current portion of lease amortization
|
|
|
3,740 |
|
|
|
3,912 |
|
|
|
5,738 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
75,949 |
|
|
$ |
85,281 |
|
|
$ |
131,618 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The following is a summary of the anticipated future receipts of
the minimum lease payments receivable at December 31, 2004
(in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ending December 31, |
|
Amount | |
|
|
| |
2005
|
|
$ |
11,941 |
|
2006
|
|
|
11,746 |
|
2007
|
|
|
10,832 |
|
2008
|
|
|
9,476 |
|
2009
|
|
|
9,255 |
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
44,475 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
97,725 |
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, approximately $73,144,000
and $107,543,000, respectively, of the net investment in
financing leases was pledged to collateralize the payment of
nonrecourse mortgages payable.
|
|
9. |
REAL ESTATE LEASED TO OTHERS ACCOUNTED FOR UNDER THE
OPERATING METHOD |
a. Real estate leased to others accounted for under the
operating method is summarized as follows (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Land
|
|
$ |
13,286 |
|
|
$ |
13,666 |
|
|
$ |
24,040 |
|
Commercial Buildings
|
|
|
52,672 |
|
|
|
45,972 |
|
|
|
83,252 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,958 |
|
|
|
59,638 |
|
|
|
107,292 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
14,831 |
|
|
|
10,520 |
|
|
|
30,849 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
51,127 |
|
|
$ |
49,118 |
|
|
$ |
76,443 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following is a summary of the anticipated future receipts of
minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases at
December 31, 2004 (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ending December 31, |
|
Amount | |
|
|
| |
2005
|
|
$ |
7,186 |
|
2006
|
|
|
6,232 |
|
2007
|
|
|
5,649 |
|
2008
|
|
|
5,383 |
|
2009
|
|
|
5,001 |
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
19,753 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
49,204 |
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, approximately $14,166,000
and $15,630,000, respectively, of net real estate leased to
others was pledged to collateralize the payment of non-recourse
mortgages payable.
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
b. Property held for sale (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Leased to others
|
|
$ |
40,035 |
|
|
$ |
74,444 |
|
|
$ |
146,416 |
|
Vacant
|
|
|
450 |
|
|
|
450 |
|
|
|
2,550 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,485 |
|
|
|
74,894 |
|
|
|
148,966 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
6,490 |
|
|
|
16,873 |
|
|
|
20,153 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
33,995 |
|
|
$ |
58,021 |
|
|
$ |
128,813 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, approximately $34,881,000
and $105,984,000, respectively, of real estate held for sale was
pledged to collateralize the payment of non-recourse mortgages
payable.
The following is a summary of income from discontinued
operations (in $000s) including the hotel resort
properties described in Note 11:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental income
|
|
$ |
1,462 |
|
|
$ |
5,871 |
|
|
$ |
15,658 |
|
|
$ |
23,093 |
|
|
$ |
21,073 |
|
Hotel and resort operating income
|
|
|
709 |
|
|
|
1,064 |
|
|
|
3,868 |
|
|
|
6,128 |
|
|
|
5,676 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,171 |
|
|
|
6,935 |
|
|
|
19,526 |
|
|
|
29,221 |
|
|
|
26,749 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage interest expense
|
|
|
399 |
|
|
|
1,726 |
|
|
|
3,858 |
|
|
|
7,208 |
|
|
|
6,737 |
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
31 |
|
|
|
210 |
|
|
|
1,244 |
|
|
|
5,130 |
|
|
|
4,464 |
|
Property expenses
|
|
|
147 |
|
|
|
1,107 |
|
|
|
3,123 |
|
|
|
3,549 |
|
|
|
3,409 |
|
Hotel and resort operating expenses
|
|
|
637 |
|
|
|
674 |
|
|
|
3,801 |
|
|
|
5,681 |
|
|
|
5,202 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,214 |
|
|
|
3,717 |
|
|
|
12,026 |
|
|
|
21,568 |
|
|
|
19,812 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
$ |
957 |
|
|
$ |
3,218 |
|
|
$ |
7,500 |
|
|
$ |
7,653 |
|
|
$ |
6,937 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10. |
HOTEL AND CASINO OPERATING PROPERTIES |
In September 2000, Stratospheres Board of Directors
approved a going private transaction proposed by the Company and
an affiliate of Icahn. On February 1, 2001 the Company
entered into a merger agreement with Stratosphere under which
the Company would acquire the remaining shares of Stratosphere
that it did not currently own. The Company owned approximately
51% of Stratosphere and Mr. Icahn owned approximately
38.6%. The Company, subject to certain conditions, agreed to pay
approximately $44.3 million for the outstanding shares of
Stratosphere not currently owned by it. Stratosphere
stockholders not affiliated with Icahn would receive a cash
price of $45.32 per share and Icahn related stockholders
would receive a cash price of $44.33 per share. This
transaction was completed in December 2002 after
shareholders approval.
The acquisition by the Company of the minority shares not owned
by an Icahn affiliate has been accounted for as a purchase in
accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) Statement No. 141, Business
Combinations. The acquisition by the Company of the common
stock held by an Icahn affiliate has been recorded at historical
cost. The excess of the affiliates historical cost over
the amount of the cash disbursed, which amounted to $21,151,000,
has been accounted for as an addition to the General
Partners equity.
F-179
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
On January 5, 2004, American Casino, an indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an
agreement to acquire two Las Vegas casino/hotels, Arizona
Charlies Decatur and Arizona Charlies Boulder, from
Carl C. Icahn and an entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn, for
an aggregate consideration of $125.9 million. Upon
obtaining all approvals necessary under gaming laws, the
acquisition was completed on May 26, 2004. The terms of the
transactions were approved by the Audit Committee, which was
advised by its independent financial advisor and by counsel. As
previously contemplated, upon closing, the Company transferred
100% of the common stock of Stratosphere to American Casino. As
a result, following the acquisition and contributions, American
Casino owns and operates three gaming and entertainment
properties in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The Company
consolidates American Casino and its subsidiaries in the
Companys financial statements. In accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, assets transferred
between entities under common control are accounted for at
historical costs similar to a pooling of interests, and the
financial statements of previously separate companies for
periods prior to the acquisition are restated on a combined
basis. The Companys December 31, 2003 and 2002
consolidated financial statements have been restated to reflect
the acquisition of Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona
Charlies Boulder.
Earnings, capital contributions and distributions of the two
Arizona Charlies entities prior to the acquisition have
been allocated to the General Partner. In accordance with the
purchase agreement, prior to the acquisition, capital
contributions of $22.8 million were received from and
capital distributions of $17.9 million were paid to
affiliates of Mr. Icahn. The assets acquired and
liabilities assumed in this acquisition have been accounted for
at historical cost. A reduction of $125.9 million,
reflecting the purchase price, has been made to the General
Partners equity in May 2004.
Also in January 2004, American Casino closed on its offering of
Senior Secured Notes Due 2012. The Notes, in the aggregate
principal amount of $215 million, bear interest at the rate
of 7.85% per annum. The proceeds were held in escrow
pending receipt of all approvals necessary under gaming laws and
certain other conditions in connection with the acquisition of
Arizona Charlies Decatur and Arizona Charlies
Boulder. Upon satisfaction of all closing conditions on
May 26, 2004, the proceeds of the offering were released
from escrow. American Casino used the proceeds of the offering
for the acquisition, to repay intercompany indebtedness and for
distributions to the Company.
American Casinos operations for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 have been included in
Hotel and casino operating income and expenses in
the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Hotel and casino
operating expenses include all expenses except for depreciation
and amortization and income tax provision. Such expenses have
been included in Depreciation and amortization
expense and Income tax expense in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings. American Casinos
depreciation and amortization expense was $5.4 million,
$5.9 million, $23.5 million, $20.2 million and
$20.2 million for the three months ended March 31,
2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31,
2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. American Casinos income
tax provision was $4.5 million, $4.4 million,
$10.1 million and $4.9 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years
ended December 31, 2004 and 2002, respectively. American
Casino recorded an income tax benefit of $1.8 million for
the year ended December 31, 2003.
F-180
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The amount of revenues and expenses attributable to casino,
hotel and restaurants, respectively, is summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
(In $000s) | |
Hotel and casino operating income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Casino
|
|
$ |
47,729 |
|
|
$ |
42,592 |
|
|
$ |
167,972 |
|
|
$ |
147,888 |
|
|
$ |
143,057 |
|
|
Hotel
|
|
|
15,793 |
|
|
|
13,888 |
|
|
|
54,653 |
|
|
|
47,259 |
|
|
|
44,263 |
|
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
17,076 |
|
|
|
16,701 |
|
|
|
66,953 |
|
|
|
59,583 |
|
|
|
56,349 |
|
|
Tower, retail, and other income
|
|
|
8,206 |
|
|
|
7,976 |
|
|
|
33,778 |
|
|
|
30,336 |
|
|
|
28,247 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross revenues
|
|
|
88,804 |
|
|
|
81,157 |
|
|
|
323,356 |
|
|
|
285,066 |
|
|
|
271,916 |
|
Less promotional allowances
|
|
|
(5,966 |
) |
|
|
(6,148 |
) |
|
|
(23,375 |
) |
|
|
(22,255 |
) |
|
|
(21,893 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net revenues
|
|
$ |
82,838 |
|
|
$ |
75,009 |
|
|
$ |
299,981 |
|
|
$ |
262,811 |
|
|
$ |
250,023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Casino
|
|
$ |
15,900 |
|
|
$ |
15,696 |
|
|
$ |
61,985 |
|
|
$ |
61,284 |
|
|
$ |
59,879 |
|
|
Hotel
|
|
|
6,023 |
|
|
|
5,596 |
|
|
|
24,272 |
|
|
|
22,074 |
|
|
|
20,142 |
|
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
12,376 |
|
|
|
11,620 |
|
|
|
48,495 |
|
|
|
44,990 |
|
|
|
43,393 |
|
|
Other operating expenses
|
|
|
3,619 |
|
|
|
3,151 |
|
|
|
14,131 |
|
|
|
13,524 |
|
|
|
14,505 |
|
|
Selling, general, and administrative
|
|
|
19,706 |
|
|
|
18,180 |
|
|
|
78,720 |
|
|
|
74,985 |
|
|
|
80,019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total expenses
|
|
$ |
57,624 |
|
|
$ |
54,243 |
|
|
$ |
227,603 |
|
|
$ |
216,857 |
|
|
$ |
217,938 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The ownership and operation of the Las Vegas casinos are subject
to the Nevada Gaming Control Act and regulations promulgated
thereunder, various local ordinances and regulations, and are
subject to the licensing and regulatory control of the Nevada
Gaming Commission, the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, and
various other county and city regulatory agencies, including the
City of Las Vegas.
American Casinos property and equipment consist of the
following as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited)
December 31, 2004 and 2003 (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Land and improvements, including land held for development
|
|
$ |
47,274 |
|
|
$ |
47,210 |
|
|
$ |
47,041 |
|
Building and improvements
|
|
|
221,847 |
|
|
|
221,314 |
|
|
|
220,280 |
|
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
|
|
|
112,379 |
|
|
|
108,595 |
|
|
|
98,586 |
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
7,577 |
|
|
|
7,348 |
|
|
|
7,224 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
389,077 |
|
|
|
384,467 |
|
|
|
373,131 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
100,187 |
|
|
|
95,107 |
|
|
|
74,428 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
288,890 |
|
|
$ |
289,360 |
|
|
$ |
298,703 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in property and equipment at March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and both December 31, 2004 and 2003 are assets
recorded under capital leases of $3.6 million,
$4.0 million and $4.0 million, respectively.
F-181
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In connection with the purchase of the master lease from
Strato-Retail, American Casino assumed lessor responsibilities
for various non-cancelable operating leases for certain retail
space. The future minimum lease payments to be received under
these leases for years subsequent to December 31, 2004 are
as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In $000s) | |
|
|
| |
Years ending December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
2005
|
|
$ |
5,877 |
|
2006
|
|
|
4,778 |
|
2007
|
|
|
3,615 |
|
2008
|
|
|
2,177 |
|
2009
|
|
|
1,224 |
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
959 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total payments
|
|
$ |
18,630 |
|
|
|
|
|
The above minimum rental income does not include contingent
retail income contained within certain retail operating leases.
In addition, American Casino is reimbursed by lessees for
certain operating expenses.
|
|
11. |
HOTEL AND RESORT OPERATING PROPERTIES |
a. The Company owns a hotel and resort property that is
part of a master planned community situated in the town of
Mashpee, located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. This property
includes two golf courses, other recreational facilities,
condominium and time share units and land for future development.
Total initial costs of approximately $28 million were
classified as follows: approximately $17.4 million as
Hotel and resort operating properties,
$8.9 million as Land and
construction-in-progress and $1.7 million as
Receivables and other current assets on the
Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Resort operations have been included in the Hotel and
resort operating income and expenses in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings. Net hotel and resort operations for this
property (hotel and resort operating income less
hotel and resort operating expenses) resulted in
income (loss) of approximately ($257,000), ($240,000),
$2,243,000, $3,033,000 and $1,909,000 for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, respectively. Hotel and
resort operating expenses include all expenses except for
approximately $700,000, $600,000, $2,544,000, $2,451,000 and
$1,833,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and
2004 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002 of depreciation and amortization, respectively,
which is included in such caption in the Consolidated Statements
of Earnings.
Resort operations are highly seasonal in nature with peak
activity occurring from June to September.
b. The Company owned a hotel located in Miami, Florida
which had a carrying value of approximately $6.4 million at
December 31, 2003, and was unencumbered by any mortgages.
Approximately $1.3 million of capital improvements were
completed in the year ended December 31, 2002.
The Company had a management agreement for the operation of the
hotel with a national management organization. As a result of
the decision to sell the property in 2004, the operating results
for the hotel have been reclassified to discontinued operations
for all periods. Net hotel and resort operations (hotel
and resort operating revenues less hotel and resort
operating expenses) totaled approximately $306,000,
$596,000 and $494,000 for the years ended December 31,
2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively and have been included in
discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of
Earnings. Depreciation expense of $0, $210,000 and $374,000 for
the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002,
respectively, have been included in discontinued operations in
the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
F-182
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In 2004, the Company sold the hotel located in Miami, Florida
for a loss of approximately $0.9 million which included a
license termination fee of approximately $0.7 million.
c. During the three months ended March 31, 2005, the
Company sold a golf resort in Tampa, Florida for
$8.5 million resulting in a gain on sale of
$5.7 million. Net hotel and resort operations for this
property totalling approximately $41,000, $61,000, ($378,000),
($311,000) and ($156,000) for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004, and the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, have been
reclassified to discontinued operations.
|
|
12. |
INVESTMENT IN DEBT SECURITIES OF AFFILIATES (in
$000s): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Atlantic Holdings/GB Holdings(a)
|
|
$ |
60,650 |
|
|
$ |
60,004 |
|
|
$ |
24,696 |
|
Panaco(c)
|
|
|
36,643 |
|
|
|
38,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
97,293 |
|
|
|
98,004 |
|
|
|
24,696 |
|
Less current portion
|
|
|
(5,429 |
) |
|
|
(5,429 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
91,864 |
|
|
$ |
92,575 |
|
|
$ |
24,696 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. In 1998 and 1999, the Company acquired an interest in
the Sands, located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, by purchasing
the principal amount of approximately $31.4 million of
First Mortgage Notes (Notes) issued by GB Property
Funding Corp. (GB Property). GB Property was
organized as a special purpose entity for the borrowing of funds
by Greate Bay Hotel and Casino, Inc. (Greate Bay).
The purchase price for such notes was approximately
$25.3 million. An affiliate of the General Partner also
made an investment in the Notes of GB Property. A total of
$185 million of such Notes were issued.
Greate Bay owned and operated the Sands, a destination resort
complex, located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. On
January 5, 1998, GB Property and Greate Bay filed for
bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code to restructure its long term debt.
In July 2000, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court ruled in favor of
the reorganization plan proposed by affiliates of the General
Partner which provided for an additional investment of
$65 million by the Icahn affiliates in exchange for a 46%
equity interest, with bondholders (which also includes the Icahn
affiliates) to receive $110 million in new notes of GB
Property First Mortgage (GB Notes) and a 54% equity
interest. The plan, which became effective September 29,
2000, provided the Icahn affiliates with a controlling interest.
As required by the New Jersey Casino Control Act (the
Casino Control Act), the Partnership Agreement was
amended to provide that securities of the Company are held
subject to the condition that if a holder thereof is found to be
disqualified by the Casino Control Commission, pursuant to the
provisions of the Casino Control Act, such holder shall dispose
of his interest in the Company in accordance with the Casino
Control Act.
At December 31, 2003, the Company owned approximately
$26.9 million principal amount of GB Notes which were
accounted for as held-to-maturity securities. These notes bore
interest of 11% per annum and were due to mature in September
2005. The carrying value of these notes at December 31,
2003 was approximately $24.7 million.
As part of the Atlantic Holdings Consent Solicitation and Offer
to Exchange further described in Note 13, the Company
tendered its GB Notes and received $26.9 million of
3% Notes due 2008 issued by Atlantic Coast Entertainment
Holdings, Inc. (the Atlantic Holdings Notes).
F-183
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
On December 27, 2004, the Company purchased approximately
$37.0 million principal amount of the Atlantic Holdings
Notes from two Icahn affiliates for cash consideration of
$36.0 million. As a result, the Company owns approximately
96.4% of the outstanding Atlantic Holdings Notes. The carrying
value of the Atlantic Holdings Notes at March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and December 31, 2004 is approximately
$60.7 million and $60 million, respectively. Interest
income of approximately $0.5 million, $0.7 million,
and $2.5 million in the three months ended March 31,
2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31,
2004, respectively, and $2.9 million was recognized in each
of the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002.
b. On December 6, 2004, the Company purchased all of
the membership interests of Mid River LLC (Mid
River) from Icahn affiliates for an aggregate purchase
price of $38,125,999. The assets of Mid River consist of
$38,000,000 principal amount of term loans of Panaco (the
Panaco Debt). The purchase price included accrued
but unpaid interest. The principal is payable in twenty-seven
equal quarterly installments of the unpaid principal of
$1,357,143 commencing on March 15, 2005, through and
including September 15, 2011. Interest is payable quarterly
at a rate per annum equal to the LIBOR daily floating rate plus
four percent, which was 6.346% at December 31, 2004.
Interest income of $400,822 and $155,991 was recognized in the
three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the year
ended December 31, 2004, respectively, and is included in
Interest income on U.S. Government and Agency obligations
and other investments in the Consolidated Statements of
Earnings for the year then ended. See Note 29.
|
|
13. |
EQUITY INTEREST IN GB HOLDINGS, INC. |
At December 31, 2003, the Company owned approximately
3.6 million shares, or 36.3%, of GB Holdings, Inc.
(GB Holdings), the holding company for the Sands
(See Note 12). The Company also owned approximately
$26.9 million principal amount of GB Property First
Mortgage Notes (GB Notes).
On June 30, 2004, GB Holdings announced that its
stockholders approved the transfer of the Sands to its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Atlantic Holdings, in connection with
the restructuring of its debt.
On July 22, 2004, Atlantic Holdings announced that its
Consent Solicitation and Offer to Exchange, in which it offered
to exchange the Atlantic Holdings Notes for GB Notes,
expired and approximately $66 million principal amount of
the GB Notes (approximately 60% of the outstanding
GB Notes) were tendered to Atlantic Holdings for exchange.
On July 23, 2004, 10 million warrants were
distributed, on a pro rata basis, to stockholders. The warrants,
under certain conditions, will allow the holders to purchase
common stock of Atlantic Holdings at a purchase price of
$.01 per share, representing 27.5% of the outstanding
common stock of Atlantic Holdings on a fully diluted basis.
Mr. Icahn and his affiliated companies hold approximately
77.5% of the GB Holdings stock and held approximately 58.2% of
the original debt, of which the Company owns approximately 36.3%
of the common stock and held approximately 24.5% of the debt.
This debt is included in Investment in debt securities of
Affiliates in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company
and Mr. Icahn tendered all of their GB Notes in the
exchange. The Company received:
|
|
|
|
|
$26,914,500 principal amount of the Atlantic Holdings Notes; |
|
|
|
$3,620,753 in cash representing accrued interest on the
GB Notes and $100 per $1,000 in principal amount of the
GB Notes; and |
|
|
|
3,627,711 warrants, which under certain conditions will allow
the Company to purchase approximately 998,000 shares of
common stock at $.01 per share of Atlantic Holdings
representing approximately 10% of the outstanding common stock
of Atlantic Holdings, on a fully diluted basis. |
The Company reflects its equity interest in GB Holdings as
Equity interest in GB Holdings, Inc. in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets.
F-184
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The Company owns warrants to purchase, upon the occurrence of
certain events, approximately 10.0% of the fully diluted common
stock of Atlantic Holdings. Atlantic Holdings owns 100% of ACE
Gaming LLC, the owner and operator of the Sands. The Company has
entered into an agreement, with affiliates of Mr. Icahn, to
acquire an additional approximate 41.2% of the outstanding
common stock of GB Holdings and warrants to purchase, upon the
occurrence of certain events, an additional approximate 11.3% of
the fully diluted common stock of Atlantic Holdings for an
aggregate of $12.0 million of depositary units, plus an
aggregate of up to $6.0 million of Depositary Units, if
Atlantic Holdings meets certain earnings targets during 2005 and
2006. See Note 29 regarding the Companys agreement to
purchase an approximate 41.2% interest in GB Holdings from
an affiliate of Mr. Icahn. Upon consummation of the
purchase agreement, we will own approximately 77.5% of the
outstanding GB Holdings common stock and warrants to purchase,
upon the occurrence of certain events, approximately 21.3% of
the fully diluted common stock of Atlantic Holdings.
In the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company recorded
an impairment loss of $15.6 million on its equity
investment in GB Holdings. The purchase price pursuant to
the agreement described above was less than our carrying value,
approximately $26.2 million, for the approximately 36.3% of
the outstanding GB Holdings common stock that the Company
owns. In the March 31, 2005 (unaudited) Form 10-Q of
GB Holdings, there was a working capital deficit of
approximately $39 million and there was approximately
$40 million of debt maturing in September 2005.
|
|
14. |
NATIONAL ENERGY GROUP |
a. National Energy Group, Inc.
In October 2003, pursuant to a Purchase Agreement dated as of
May 16, 2003, the Company acquired certain debt and equity
securities of NEG from entities affiliated with Mr. Icahn
for an aggregate cash consideration of approximately
$148.1 million plus approximately $6.7 million in cash
of accrued interest on the debt securities. The agreement was
reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee, which was advised
by its independent financial advisor and legal counsel. The
securities acquired were $148,637,000 in principal amount of
outstanding
103/4% Senior
Notes due 2006 of NEG and 5,584,044 shares of common stock
of NEG. As a result of the foregoing transaction and the
acquisition by the Company of additional securities of NEG prior
to the closing, the Company beneficially owns in excess of 50%
of the outstanding common stock of NEG.
NEG owns a 50% interest in Holding LLC, the other 50% interest
in Holding LLC is held by Gascon Partners (Gascon)
an Icahn affiliate and managing member. Holding LLC owns NEG
Operating LLC (Operating LLC) which owns operating
oil and gas properties managed by NEG. Under the Holding LLC
operating agreement, as of September 30, 2004, NEG is to
receive guaranteed payments of approximately $39.9 million
in addition to a priority distribution of approximately
$148.6 million before the Icahn affiliate receives any
monies. Due to the substantial uncertainty that NEG will receive
any distribution above the priority and guaranteed payments
amounts, NEG accounts for its investment in Holding LLC as a
preferred investment.
In connection with a credit facility obtained by Holding LLC,
NEG and Gascon have pledged as security their respective
interests in Holding LLC.
b. Investment in NEG Holding LLC
As explained below, NEGs investment in Holding LLC is
recorded as a preferred investment. The initial investment was
recorded at historical carrying value of the net assets
contributed with no gain or loss recognized on the transfer. The
Company currently assesses its investment in Holding LLC through
a cash flow analysis to determine if Holding LLC will have
sufficient cash flows to fund the guaranteed payments and
priority distribution. This analysis is done on a quarterly
basis. Holding LLC is required to make SFAS 69 disclosures
on an annual basis, which include preparation of reserve reports
by independent engineers and cash
F-185
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
flow projections. These cash flow projections are the basis for
the cash flow analysis. The Company follows the conceptual
guidance of SFAS 144 Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets in assessing any potential impairments
in Holding LLC.
Summarized financial information for Holding LLC is as follows
(in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Current assets
|
|
$ |
30,991 |
|
|
$ |
23,146 |
|
|
$ |
33,415 |
|
Noncurrent assets(1)
|
|
|
251,438 |
|
|
|
237,127 |
|
|
|
190,389 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$ |
282,429 |
|
|
$ |
260,273 |
|
|
$ |
223,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
$ |
35,699 |
|
|
$ |
22,456 |
|
|
$ |
14,253 |
|
Noncurrent liabilities
|
|
|
83,732 |
|
|
|
63,636 |
|
|
|
48,514 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
119,431 |
|
|
|
86,092 |
|
|
|
62,767 |
|
Members equity
|
|
|
162,998 |
|
|
|
174,181 |
|
|
|
161,037 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and members equity
|
|
$ |
282,429 |
|
|
$ |
260,273 |
|
|
$ |
223,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Primarily oil and gas properties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
(In $000s) | |
Total revenues
|
|
$ |
2,870 |
|
|
$ |
25,569 |
|
|
$ |
78,727 |
|
|
$ |
77,606 |
|
|
$ |
35,900 |
|
Costs and expenses
|
|
|
(13,137 |
) |
|
|
(11,044 |
) |
|
|
(47,313 |
) |
|
|
(46,766 |
) |
|
|
(32,064 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
(10,267 |
) |
|
|
14,525 |
|
|
|
31,414 |
|
|
|
30,840 |
|
|
|
3,836 |
|
Other income (expense)
|
|
|
(916 |
) |
|
|
(358 |
) |
|
|
(2,292 |
) |
|
|
30 |
|
|
|
10,090 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$ |
(11,183 |
) |
|
$ |
14,167 |
|
|
$ |
29,122 |
|
|
$ |
30,870 |
|
|
$ |
13,926 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In August 2000, pursuant to a plan of reorganization, Holding
LLC was formed. Prior to September 2001, NEG owned and operated
certain oil and gas properties. In September 2001, NEG
contributed oil and natural gas properties in exchange for
Holding LLCs obligation to pay the Company the guaranteed
payments and priority distributions. The Company also received a
50% membership interest in Holding LLC. Gascon also contributed
oil and natural gas assets and cash in exchange for future
payments and a 50% membership interest. The Holding LLC
operating agreement requires the payment of guaranteed payments
and priority distributions to NEG in order to pay interest on
senior debt and the principal amount of the debt of
$148.6 million in 2006. After the receipt by NEG of the
guaranteed payments and priority distributions that total
approximately $300 million, the agreement requires the
distribution of an equal amount to Gascon. Holding LLC is
contractually obligated to make the guaranteed payments and
priority distributions to NEG and Gascon before any
distributions can be made to the LLC interest.
NEG originally recorded its investment in Holding LLC at the
historical cost of the oil and gas properties contributed into
the LLC. In evaluating the appropriate accounting to be applied
to this investment, NEG anticipated it will collect the
guaranteed payments and priority distributions through 2006.
However, based on cash flow projections prepared by the
management of Holding LLC and its reserve engineers, there is
substantial uncertainty that there will be any residual value in
Holding LLC subsequent to the payment of the amounts required to
be paid to Gascon. Due to this uncertainty, NEG has been
accreting its investment in
F-186
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Holding LLC, the value of its preferred interest at the implicit
rate of interest up to the guaranteed payments and priority
distributions collected through 2006, recognizing the accretion
income in earnings. Accretion income is periodically adjusted
for changes in the timing of cash flows, if necessary due to
unscheduled cash distributions. Receipt of guaranteed payments
and the priority distribution are recorded as reductions in the
preferred investment in Holding LLC. The preferred investment in
Holding LLC is evaluated quarterly for other than temporary
impairment. The rights of NEG upon liquidation of Holding LLC
are identical to those described above and the Company
considered those rights in determining the appropriate
presentation.
Because of the continuing substantial uncertainty that there
will be any residual value in Holding LLC after the guaranteed
payments and priority distributions, no income other than the
accretion is currently being given accounting recognition.
NEGs preferred investment will be reduced to zero upon
collection of the priority distributions in 2006. After that
date, NEG will continue to monitor payments made to Gascon and,
at such time as it would appear that there is any residual value
to NEGs 50% interest in Holding LLC, it would receive
accounting recognition. Throughout, and up to this point, NEG
believes that the 50% interest in Holding LLC represents a
residual interest that is currently valued at zero. The Company
accounts for its residual equity investment in Holding LLC in
accordance with APB 18.
The following is a roll forward of the Investment in Holding LLC
as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004
and 2003 (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Investment in Holding LLC at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
87,800 |
|
|
$ |
69,346 |
|
|
$ |
108,880 |
|
Priority distribution from Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(51,446 |
) |
Guaranteed payment from Holding LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,978 |
) |
|
|
(18,230 |
) |
Accretion of investment in Holding LLC
|
|
|
9,893 |
|
|
|
34,432 |
|
|
|
30,142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in Holding LLC at end of period
|
|
$ |
97,693 |
|
|
$ |
87,800 |
|
|
$ |
69,346 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Holding LLC Operating Agreement requires that distributions
shall be made to both NEG and Gascon as follows:
|
|
|
1. Guaranteed payments are to be paid to NEG, calculated on
an annual interest rate of 10.75% on the outstanding priority
distribution amount. The priority distribution amount includes
all outstanding debt owed to entities owned or controlled by
Carl C. Icahn, including the amount of NEGs
10.75% Senior Notes. As of March 31, 2005 (unaudited)
and December 31, 2004, the priority distribution amount was
$148.6 million which equals the amount of NEGs
10.75% Senior Notes due the Company. The guaranteed
payments will be made on a semi-annual basis. |
|
|
2. The priority distribution amount is to be paid to NEG.
Such payment is to occur by November 6, 2006. |
|
|
3. An amount equal to the priority distribution amount and
all guaranteed payments paid to NEG, plus any additional capital
contributions made by Gascon, less any distribution previously
made by NEG to Gascon, is to be paid to Gascon. |
|
|
4. An amount equal to the aggregate annual interest
(calculated at prime plus
1/2%
on the sum of the guaranteed payments), plus any unpaid interest
for prior years (calculated at prime plus
1/2%
on the sum of the guaranteed payments), less any distributions
previously made by NEG to Gascon, is to be paid to Gascon. |
|
|
5. After the above distributions have been made, any
additional distributions will be made in accordance with the
ratio of NEGs and Gascons respective capital
accounts. |
F-187
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
In addition, the Holding LLC Operating Agreement contains a
provision that allows Gascon at any time, in its sole
discretion, to redeem the membership interest in Holding LLC at
a price equal to the fair market value of such interest
determined as if Holding LLC had sold all of its assets for fair
market value and liquidated. Since all of the NEGs
operating assets and oil and natural gas properties have been
contributed to Holding LLC, as noted above, following such a
redemption, NEGs principal assets would consist solely of
its cash balances.
c. TransTexas Gas Corporation
1. On December 6, 2004, the Company purchased from
affiliates of Mr. Icahn $27,500,000 aggregate principal
amount, or 100%, of the outstanding term notes issued by
TransTexas (the TransTexas Notes). The purchase
price was $28,245,890, which equals the principal amount of the
TransTexas Notes plus accrued but unpaid interest. The notes are
payable annually in equal consecutive annual payments of
$5,000,000, with the final installment due August 28, 2008.
Interest is payable semi-annually in February and August at the
rate of 10% per annum. The notes eliminate in consolidation due
to the acquisition of TransTexas in April 2005.
2. On January 21, 2005, the Company entered into an
agreement to acquire TransTexas from an affiliate of
Mr. Icahn for an aggregate consideration of
$180.0 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price
adjustments. The acquisition was completed on April 6, 2005
for total consideration of $180.0 million. The terms of the
transaction were approved by the Audit Committee, which was
advised by its independent financial advisor and by counsel.
On November 14, 2002, TransTexas filed a voluntary petition
for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in
the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of
Texas, Corpus Christi Division (the Bankruptcy
Court). The bankruptcy petition was filed in order to
preserve cash and give TransTexas the opportunity to restructure
its debt. TransTexas First Amended Joint Plan of
Reorganization submitted by Thornwood Associates LP
(Thornwood), as modified on July 8, 2003 (the
Plan), was confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court on
August 14, 2003 effective August 28, 2003
(Effective Date). Thornwood is an entity affiliated
with Mr. Icahn.
As of the Effective Date, the entity affiliated with
Mr. Icahn owned 89% of the equity interest in TransTexas.
During June 2004, the entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn
acquired an additional 5.7% of the outstanding shares of
TransTexas from certain minority interest holders. During
December 2004, TransTexas purchased the remaining 5.3% of the
outstanding shares from the minority interest holders. The
difference between the purchase price for both acquisitions and
the minority interest liability was treated as a purchase price
adjustment which reduced the full cost pool.
The Company consolidates TransTexas in the Companys
supplemental consolidated financial statements. In accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, assets
transferred between entities under common control are accounted
for at historical costs similar to a pooling of interests, and
the financial statements of previously separate companies for
periods since the Effective Date are restated on a combined
basis.
Earnings of TransTexas prior to the acquisition in April 2005
have been allocated to the General Partner. The assets acquired
and liabilities assumed in this acquisition have been accounted
for at historical cost. An increase of $116.3 million has
been made to the General Partners equity at the Effective
Date as a result of the acquisition. A reduction of
$180.0 million, reflecting the purchase price, will be made
to the General Partners equity in April 2005.
F-188
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
3. Capitalized Costs
Capitalized costs as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 relating
to oil and gas producing activities are as follows( in
$000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Proved Properties
|
|
$ |
221,351 |
|
|
$ |
182,193 |
|
Unproved Properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other property and equipment
|
|
|
540 |
|
|
|
2,369 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
221,891 |
|
|
|
184,562 |
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
(53,755 |
) |
|
|
(15,641 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
168,136 |
|
|
$ |
168,921 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost incurred in connection with property acquisition,
exploration and development activities for the year ended
December 31, 2004 and the period from August 28, 2003
to December 31, 2003 were as follows (in $000s,
except depletion rate):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Development costs
|
|
$ |
14,284 |
|
|
$ |
556 |
|
Exploration costs
|
|
|
33,202 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
47,486 |
|
|
$ |
556 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depletion rate per MCFe
|
|
$ |
4.70 |
|
|
$ |
4.39 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, all capitalized costs
relating to oil and gas activities have been included in the
full cost pool.
d. Supplemental Reserve Information (Unaudited)
The accompanying tables present information concerning the
Companys oil and natural gas producing activities during
the year ended December 31, 2004 and the period from
August 28, 2003 to December 31, 2003 and are prepared
in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 69, Disclosures about Oil and Gas Producing
Activities.
Estimates of the Companys proved reserves and proved
developed reserves were prepared by Netherland, Sewell &
Associates, Inc., an independent firm of petroleum engineers,
based on data supplied by them to the Company. Estimates
relating to oil and gas reserves are inherently imprecise and
may be subject to substantial revisions due to changing prices
and new information, such as reservoir performance, production
data, additional drilling and other factors becomes available.
Proved reserves are estimated quantities of oil, natural gas,
condensate and natural gas liquids which geological and
engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be
recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing
economic and operating conditions. Natural gas liquids and
condensate are included in oil reserves. Proved developed
reserves are those proved reserves that can be expected to be
recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and
operating methods. Natural gas quantities represent gas volumes
which include amounts that will be extracted as natural gas
liquids. The Companys
F-189
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
estimated net proved reserves and proved developed reserves of
oil and condensate and natural gas for the year ended
December 31, 2004 and for the period from August 28,
2003 to December 31, 2003 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Oil and | |
|
|
|
Oil and | |
|
|
|
|
Condensate | |
|
|
|
Condensate | |
|
|
|
|
(barrels) | |
|
Gas (MCF) | |
|
(barrels) | |
|
Gas (MCF) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Proved Reserves:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period
|
|
|
3,124,112 |
|
|
|
38,655,526 |
|
|
|
1,120,400 |
|
|
|
41,440,700 |
|
Increase (decrease) during the period attributable to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revisions of previous estimates
|
|
|
234,521 |
|
|
|
(5,630,633 |
) |
|
|
2,351,163 |
|
|
|
(308,688 |
) |
|
Extensions and discoveries
|
|
|
78,453 |
|
|
|
16,875,613 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of reserves
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production
|
|
|
(918,905 |
) |
|
|
(5,788,974 |
) |
|
|
(347,451 |
) |
|
|
(2,476,486 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of period
|
|
|
2,518,181 |
|
|
|
44,111,532 |
|
|
|
3,124,112 |
|
|
|
38,655,526 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved developed reserves:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period
|
|
|
2,755,522 |
|
|
|
21,557,712 |
|
|
|
431,400 |
|
|
|
15,802,000 |
|
|
End of period(1)
|
|
|
2,410,912 |
|
|
|
26,179,029 |
|
|
|
2,755,522 |
|
|
|
21,557,712 |
|
|
|
(1) |
includes proved developed non-producing reserves for 2004 and
2003 of 788,042 and 57,441 barrels of oil and 10,479,632 and
4,586,423 mcf of gas, respectively. |
Standardized Measure
Information
The calculation of estimated future net cash flows in the
following table assumed the continuation of existing economic
conditions and applied year-end prices (except for future price
changes as allowed by contract) of oil and gas to the expected
future production of such reserves, less estimated future
expenditures (based on current costs) to be incurred in
developing and producing those reserves.
The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
does not purport, nor should it be interpreted, to present the
fair market value of the Companys oil and gas reserves.
These estimates reflect proved reserves only and ignore, among
other things, changes in prices and costs, revenues that could
result from probable reserves which could become proved reserves
in later years and the risks inherent in reserve estimates. The
standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
relating to proved oil and gas reserves as of December 31,
2004 and 2003 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Future cash inflows
|
|
$ |
354,725,200 |
|
|
$ |
313,032,000 |
|
Future production costs
|
|
|
78,680,400 |
|
|
|
59,113,600 |
|
Future development costs
|
|
|
54,721,925 |
|
|
|
35,690,500 |
|
Future income taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future net cash flows
|
|
|
221,322,875 |
|
|
|
218,227,900 |
|
Annual discount (10%) for estimated timing of cash flows
|
|
|
60,105,800 |
|
|
|
53,790,300 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
|
|
$ |
161,217,075 |
|
|
$ |
164,437,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-190
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Principle sources of change in the standardized measure of
discounted future net cash flows for the year ended
December 31, 2004 and the period from August 28, 2003
to December 31, 2003 was:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Beginning of period
|
|
$ |
164,437,600 |
|
|
$ |
101,803,900 |
|
Sales, net of production costs
|
|
|
(47,635,549 |
) |
|
|
(16,761,000 |
) |
Net change in prices, net of production costs
|
|
|
(14,353,925 |
) |
|
|
31,943,125 |
|
Revisions of quantity estimates
|
|
|
(17,464,167 |
) |
|
|
44,507,391 |
|
Extensions and discoveries
|
|
|
74,451,060 |
|
|
|
|
|
Development costs incurred
|
|
|
14,056,670 |
|
|
|
556,000 |
|
Change in estimated future development costs
|
|
|
(28,921,504 |
) |
|
|
4,930,232 |
|
Accretion of discount
|
|
|
16,443,760 |
|
|
|
3,393,463 |
|
Changes in production rates and other
|
|
|
203,130 |
|
|
|
(5,935,511 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of period
|
|
$ |
161,217,075 |
|
|
$ |
164,437,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During recent years, there have been significant fluctuations in
the prices paid for crude oil in the world markets. This
situation has had a destabilizing effect on crude oil posted
prices in the United States, including the posted prices paid by
purchasers of the Companys crude oil. The net weighted
average prices of crude oil and natural gas at December 31,
2004 and 2003, used in the above table were $38.60 and $25.91
per barrel of crude oil, respectively, and $5.84 and $6.00 per
thousand cubic feet of natural gas, respectively.
e. See Note 26 pertaining to additional oil and gas
acquisitions.
|
|
15. |
SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS |
Information on significant property transactions during the
three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and the
three-year period ended December 31, 2004 is as follows:
|
|
|
a. In September 2002, the Company purchased an industrial
building located in Nashville, Tennessee for approximately
$18.2 million. The building was constructed in 2001 and is
fully leased to two tenants, Alliance Healthcare and Jet
Equipment & Tools Inc., with leases expiring in 2011.
The annual net operating income was anticipated to be
approximately $1.6 million increasing to approximately
$1.9 million by 2011. In October 2002, the Company closed a
$12.7 million non-recourse mortgage loan on the Nashville,
Tennessee property. The loan bore interest at 6.4% per
annum and was due to mature in ten years. Required payments were
interest only for the first three years and then principal
amortization would commence based on a thirty-year amortization
schedule. In June 2004, the Company sold the property for a
selling price of $19.2 million. A gain of approximately
$1.4 million was recognized in the year ended
December 31, 2004 and is included in discontinued
operations in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. |
|
|
At December 31, 2003, the property had a carrying value of
approximately $18,066,000 and was encumbered by a non-recourse
mortgage in the amount of $12,700,000. |
|
|
b. In October 2002, the Company sold a property located in
North Palm Beach, Florida for a selling price of
$3.5 million. A gain of approximately $2.4 million was
recognized in the year ended December 31, 2002. |
|
|
c. In October 2003, the Company sold a property located in
Columbia, Maryland to its tenant for a selling price of
$11 million. A gain of approximately $5.8 million was
recognized in the year ended December 31, 2003. |
F-191
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
d. In the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company
sold 57 rental real estate properties for approximately
$245 million which were encumbered by mortgage debt of
approximately $94 million which was repaid from the sale
proceeds. |
|
|
In the year ended December 31, 2004, of the 57 properties,
the Company sold nine financing lease properties for
approximately $43.6 million. The properties were encumbered
by mortgage debt of approximately $26.8 million which was
repaid from the sales proceeds. The carrying value of these
properties was approximately $38.3 million; therefore, the
Company recognized a gain on sale of approximately
$5.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2004,
which is included in income from continuing operations in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings. |
|
|
In the year ended December 31, 2004, of the 57 properties,
the Company sold 48 operating and held for sale properties for
approximately $201.8 million. The properties were
encumbered by mortgage debt of approximately $67 million
which was repaid from the sales proceeds. The carrying value of
these properties was approximately $126.6 million. The
Company recognized a gain on sale of approximately
$75.2 million in year ended December 31, 2004, which
is included in income from discontinued operations in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings. |
|
|
In the three months ended March 31, 2005 (unaudited), the
Company sold four rental real estate properties and a golf
resort for approximately $51.9 million which were
encumbered by mortgage debt of approximately $10.7 million
repaid from the sale proceeds. |
|
|
Of the five properties, the Company sold one financing lease
property for approximately $8.4 million encumbered by
mortgage debt of approximately $3.8 million. The carrying
value of this property was approximately $8.2 million;
therefore, the Company recognized a gain on sale of
approximately $0.2 million in the three months ended
March 31, 2005 (unaudited), which is included in income
from continuing operations. The Company sold four operating
properties for approximately $43.5 million encumbered by
mortgage debt of approximately $6.9 million. The carrying
value of these properties was approximately $24.8 million.
The Company recognized a gain on sale of approximately
$18.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2005
(unaudited), which is included in income from discontinued
operations. |
|
|
At March 31, 2005, the Company had 11 properties under
contract or as to which letters of intent had been executed by
potential purchasers, all of which contracts or letters of
intent are subject to purchasers due diligence and other
closing conditions. Selling prices for the properties covered by
the contracts or letters of intent would total approximately
$45.5 million. These properties are encumbered by mortgage
debt of approximately $25.3 million. At March 31,
2005, the carrying value of these properties is approximately
$29.1 million. In accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, only the real estate operating properties
under contract or letter of intent, but not the financing lease
properties, were reclassified to Properties Held for
Sale and the related income and expense reclassified to
Income from Discontinued Operations. |
|
|
e. In January 2004, in conjunction with its reinvestment
program, the Company purchased a 34,422 square foot
commercial condominium unit (North Moore Condos)
located in New York City for approximately $14.5 million.
The unit contains a Citibank branch, a furniture store and a
restaurant. Current annual rent income from the three tenants is
approximately $1,289,000. The Company obtained mortgage
financing of $10 million for this property in April 2004.
The mortgage bears interest at the rate of 5.73% per annum,
and matures in March 2014. Annual debt service is $698,760. |
|
|
f. In July 2004, the Company purchased two Vero Beach,
Florida waterfront communities, Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor
(Grand Harbor), including their respective golf
courses, tennis complex, fitness center, beach club and
clubhouses. The acquisition also included properties in various
stages of development, including land for future residential
development, improved lots and finished residential |
F-192
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
units ready for sale. The purchase price was approximately
$75 million, which included approximately $62 million
of land and construction in progress. The Company plans to
invest in the further development of these properties and the
enhancement of the existing infrastructure. |
Mortgages payable, all of which are nonrecourse to the Company,
are summarized as follows (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at | |
|
Balance at | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
|
|
Annual Principal and | |
|
| |
|
| |
Range of Interest Rates |
|
Range of Maturities | |
|
Interest Payment | |
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
5.630% 8.250%
|
|
|
10/15/0710/01/14 |
|
|
$ |
9,373 |
|
|
$ |
80,191 |
|
|
$ |
91,896 |
|
|
$ |
180,989 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less current portion and mortgages on properties held for sale |
|
|
(24,577 |
) |
|
|
(31,177 |
) |
|
|
(87,753 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
55,614 |
|
|
$ |
60,719 |
|
|
$ |
93,236 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following is a summary of the contractual future principal
payments of the mortgages as of December 31, 2004 (in
$000s):
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ending December 31, |
|
Amount | |
|
|
| |
2005
|
|
$ |
4,759 |
|
2006
|
|
|
5,116 |
|
2007
|
|
|
11,428 |
|
2008
|
|
|
24,385 |
|
2009
|
|
|
7,211 |
|
2010 2014
|
|
|
38,997 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
91,896 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. See Note 15a. for Mid-South Logistics financing in
October 2002. |
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|
b. On May 16, 2003, the Company executed a mortgage
note secured by a distribution facility located in Windsor
Locks, Connecticut and obtained funding in the principal amount
of $20 million. The loan bears interest at 5.63% per
annum and matures on June 1, 2013. Annual debt service is
approximately $1,382,000 based on a 30 year amortization
schedule. |
|
|
c. See Note 15e. for North Moore Condo financing in
April 2004. |
|
|
17. |
SENIOR NOTES AND CREDIT FACILITIES DUE AFFILIATES |
a. At December 31, 2002, NEG had $10.9 million
outstanding under its existing $100 million credit facility
with Arnos, an Icahn affiliate. Arnos continued to be the holder
of the credit facility; however, the $10.9 million note
outstanding under the credit facility was contributed to Holding
LLC as part of Gascons contribution to Holding LLC on
September 12, 2001. In December 2001, the maturity date of
the credit facility was extended to December 31, 2003 and
NEG was given a waiver of compliance with respect to any and all
covenant violations. NEG was not in compliance with the minimum
interest coverage ratio at September 30, 2002; and
December 31, 2002 and the current ratio at
December 31, 2002, however, in December 2001, NEG was given
a waiver of compliance with respect to any and all covenant
violations through December 31, 2003.
On March 26, 2003, Holding LLC distributed the
$10.9 million note outstanding under NEGs revolving
credit facility as a priority distribution to NEG, thereby
canceling the note. Also, on March 26, 2003, NEG, Arnos and
Operating LLC entered into an agreement to assign the credit
facility to Operating LLC. Effective with this assignment, Arnos
amended the credit facility to increase the revolving commitment
to $150 million, increase the borrowing base to
$75.0 million and extend the revolving due date until
June 30, 2004.
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Concurrently, Arnos extended a $42.8 million loan to
Operating LLC under the amended credit facility. Operating LLC
then distributed $42.8 million to Holding LLC which,
thereafter, made a $40.5 million priority distribution and
a $2.3 million guaranteed payment to NEG. NEG utilized
these funds to pay the entire amount of the long-term interest
payable on the notes and interest accrued thereon outstanding on
March 27, 2003. The Arnos facility was canceled on
December 29, 2003 in conjunction with a third party bank
financing.
b. On September 24, 2001, Arizona Charlies,
Inc., the predecessor entity to Arizona Charlies, LLC,
which was acquired by American Casino in May 2004, refinanced
the remaining principal balance of $7.9 million on a prior
note payable to Arnos Corp., an affiliate of Mr. Icahn. The
note bore interest at the prime rate plus 1.50% (5.75% per
annum at December 31, 2002), with a maturity of June 2004,
and was collateralized by all the assets of Arizona
Charlies, Inc. The note was repaid during November 2003.
During the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, Arizona
Charlies, Inc. paid interest expense of $0.1 million
and $0.4 million, respectively.
c. During fiscal year 2002, Fresca, LLC, which was acquired
by American Casino in May 2004, entered into an unsecured line
of credit in the amount of $25.0 million with Starfire
Holding Corporation (Starfire), an affiliate of
Mr. Icahn. The outstanding balance, including accrued
interest, was due and payable on January 2, 2007. As of
December 31, 2003, Fresca, LLC had $25.0 million
outstanding. The note bore interest on the unpaid principal
balance from January 2, 2002 until maturity at the rate per
annum equal to the prime rate, as established by Fleet Bank,
from time to time, plus 2.75%. Interest was payable
semi-annually in arrears on the first day of January and July,
and at maturity. The note was guaranteed by Mr. Icahn. The
note was repaid during May 2004. During the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, Fresca, LLC paid
$0.7 million, $1.2 million and $0.4 million,
respectively.
d. In connection with TransTexas plan of
reorganization of the Effective Date, TransTexas as borrower,
entered into the Restructured Oil and Gas (O&G) Note with
Thornwood, as lender. The Restructured O&G Note is a term
loan in the amount of $32.5 million and bears interest at a
rate of 10% per annum. Interest is payable semi-annually
commencing six months after the Effective Date. Annual principal
payments in the amount of $5.0 million are due on the first
through fourth anniversary dates of the Effective Date with the
final principal payment of $12.5 million due on the fifth
anniversary of the Effective Date. The Restructured O&G Note
was purchased by the Company in December 2004 and is eliminated
in consolidation.
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|
18. |
SENIOR SECURED NOTES PAYABLE AND CREDIT FACILITY |
In January 2004, American Casino closed on its offering of
senior secured notes due 2012. The notes, in the aggregate
principal amount of $215 million, bear interest at the rate
of 7.85% per annum. The notes have a fixed annual interest
rate of 7.85% per annum, which will be paid every six
months on February 1 and August 1, commencing
August 1, 2004. The Notes will mature on February 1,
2012. The proceeds were held in escrow pending receipt of all
approvals necessary under gaming laws and certain other
conditions in connection with the acquisition of Arizona
Charlies Decatur and Arizona Charlies Boulder. Upon
satisfaction of all closing conditions on May 26, 2004, the
proceeds of the offering were released from escrow. American
Casino used the proceeds of the offering for the acquisition of
Arizona Charlies Decatur and Boulder, to repay
intercompany indebtedness and for distributions to the Company.
The notes are recourse only to, and are secured by a lien on the
assets of, American Casino and certain of its subsidiaries. The
notes restrict the ability of American Casino and its restricted
subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions, to: incur
additional debt; pay dividends and make distributions; make
certain investments; repurchase stock; create liens; enter into
transactions with affiliates; enter into sale and leaseback
transactions; merge or consolidate; and transfer, lease or sell
assets. As of March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and
December 31, 2004, American Casino is in compliance with
all terms and conditions of the notes. The notes were issued in
an offering not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. At
the time American Casino issued the notes, it entered into a
registration
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
rights agreement in which it agreed to exchange the notes for
new notes which have been registered under the Securities Act of
1933. On October 26, 2004, the SEC declared effective
American Casinos registration statement. The exchange
offer was consummated on December 1, 2004.
The Company recorded approximately $4.2 million,
$2.9 million and $15.6 million of interest expense on
the notes payable in the three months ended March 31, 2005
and 2004 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2004
which is included in Interest expense in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the year then ended.
A syndicate of lenders has provided to American Casino a
non-amortizing $20.0 million revolving credit facility. The
commitments are available to the Company in the form of
revolving loans, and include a letter of credit facility
(subject to $10.0 million sublimit). Loans made under the
senior secured revolving facility will mature and the
commitments under them will terminate on January 29, 2008.
There were no borrowings outstanding under the facility at
December 31, 2004.
Of the Companys cash and cash equivalents at
March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004,
approximately $85.9 million and $75.2 million in cash
is at American Casino which is subject to the restrictions of
its notes and the revolving credit facility.
The fair value of American Casinos long-term debt is based
on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on
the current rates offered to us for debt of the same remaining
maturities. As such, the estimated fair value of long-term debt
outstanding is approximately $224.7 million and
$229.0 million as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited) and
December 31, 2004, respectively.
19. SENIOR
UNSECURED NOTES PAYABLE AMERICAN REAL ESTATE
PARTNERS, L.P.
On May 12, 2004, AREP and its subsidiary, American Real
Estate Finance Corp. (AREF), closed on their
offering of senior notes due 2012. The notes, in the aggregate
principal amount of $353 million, were priced at 99.266%.
The notes have a fixed annual interest rate of
81/8%,
which will be paid every six months on June 1 and
December 1, commencing December 1, 2004. The notes
will mature on June 1, 2012. AREF, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of AREP, was formed solely for the purpose of serving
as a co-issuer of the notes. AREF does not have any operations
or assets and does not have any revenues. The Company is a
guarantor of the debt; however, no other subsidiaries guarantee
payment on the notes. Simultaneously, AREP loaned the Company
approximately $342.6 million which was net of a discount of
approximately $10.4 million. The loan is under the same
terms and conditions as AREPs senior notes due 2012. The
Company intends to use the proceeds of the offering for general
business purposes, including to pursue its primary business
strategy of acquiring undervalued assets in its existing lines
of business or other businesses and to provide additional
capital to grow its existing businesses. The notes restrict the
ability of AREH and AREP, subject to certain exceptions, to,
among other things; incur additional debt; pay dividends or make
distributions; repurchase stock; create liens; and enter into
transactions with affiliates. As of March 31, 2005
(unaudited) and December 31, 2004, the Company is in
compliance with all terms and conditions of the notes. The notes
were issued in an offering not registered under the Securities
Act of 1933. At the time AREP issued the notes, AREP entered
into a registration rights agreement in which it agreed to
exchange the notes for new notes which have been registered
under the Securities Act of 1933. On November 8, 2004, the
SEC declared effective AREPs registration statement. The
exchange offer was consummated on December 15, 2004.
The Company recorded $7.2 million and $19.2 million of
interest in the three months ended March 31, 2005 and the
year ended December 31, 2004 in connection with these notes.
On February 7, 2005, AREP and its subsidiary, AREF, closed
on their offering of senior notes due 2013. The notes, in the
aggregate principal amount of $480 million, were priced at 100%
of principal amount. The notes have a fixed annual interest rate
of
71/8%,
which will be paid every six months on February 15 and
August 15, commencing August 15, 2005. The notes will
mature on February 15, 2013. AREF, a wholly
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
owned subsidiary of the AREP was formed solely for the purpose
of serving as co-issuer of the notes, AREF does not have any
operations or assets and does not have any revenues. The Company
is a guarantor of the debt; however, no other subsidiaries
guarantee payment on the notes. Simultaneously, the AREP loaned
the Company $474 million which was net of a discount of
$6 million. The loan is under the same terms and conditions
as AREPs Senior Notes due in 2013. AREP intends to use the
proceeds of the offering, together with depositary units to be
issued by AREP, to fund the acquisitions described in
Note 29 to pay related fees and expenses and for general
business purposes. The notes restrict the ability of AREP and
the Company, subject to certain exceptions, to, among other
things; incur additional debt; pay dividends or make
distributions; repurchase stock; create liens; and enter into
transactions with affiliates. The notes were issued in an
offering not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. At the
time AREP issued the notes, AREP entered into a registration
rights agreement in which it agreed to exchange the notes for
new notes which have been registered under the Securities Act of
1933. If the registration statement is not filed with the SEC by
August 8, 2005 or if the registration statement is not
declared effective by the SEC on or prior to December 5,
2005 or if AREP fails to consummate an exchange offer in which
we issued notes registered under the Securities Act of 1933 in
exchange for the privately issued notes within 30 business days
after December 5, 2005, then AREP will pay, as liquidated
damages, $.05 per week per $1,000 principal amount for the first
90 day period following such failure, increasing by an
additional $.05 per week of $1,000 principal amount for each
subsequent 90 day period, until all failures are cured.
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|
20. |
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT
LIABILITIES |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities consist
of the following (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Accrued liabilities
|
|
$ |
11,617 |
|
|
$ |
25,547 |
|
|
$ |
22,057 |
|
Accrued payroll
|
|
|
10,984 |
|
|
|
11,113 |
|
|
|
12,507 |
|
Due to Panaco, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,242 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
74,213 |
|
|
|
42,975 |
|
|
|
21,315 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
96,814 |
|
|
$ |
95,877 |
|
|
$ |
55,879 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21. |
INCOME TAXES (in $000s) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
The difference between the book basis and the tax basis of the
net assets of the Company, not directly subject to income taxes,
is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Book basis of AREH net assets excluding American Casino,
TransTexas and NEG
|
|
$ |
1,319,566 |
|
|
$ |
1,149,418 |
|
|
Excess of tax over book
|
|
|
120,820 |
|
|
|
79,238 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax basis of net assets
|
|
$ |
1,440,386 |
|
|
$ |
1,228,656 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. Corporate income taxes
|
|
|
(i) The Companys corporate subsidiaries recorded the
following income tax (expense) benefit attributable to
continuing operations for American Casino, TransTexas and NEG
for the three months |
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years
ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 (in $000s): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
$ |
(1,105 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,655 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,030 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,506 |
) |
|
$ |
(311 |
) |
Deferred
|
|
|
(3,677 |
) |
|
|
(1,311 |
) |
|
|
(14,296 |
) |
|
|
22,256 |
|
|
|
(9,785 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(4,782 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,966 |
) |
|
$ |
(17,326 |
) |
|
$ |
16,750 |
|
|
$ |
(10,096 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(ii) The tax effect of significant differences representing
net deferred tax assets (the difference between financial
statement carrying values and the tax basis of assets and
liabilities) for the Company is as follows at March 31,
2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004 and 2003 (in
$000s): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
$ |
49,607 |
|
|
$ |
54,489 |
|
|
$ |
54,439 |
|
|
Net operating loss carryforwards
|
|
|
55,724 |
|
|
|
53,610 |
|
|
|
51,997 |
|
|
Investment in Holding LLC
|
|
|
1,927 |
|
|
|
5,333 |
|
|
|
18,845 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
11,955 |
|
|
|
9,458 |
|
|
|
8,841 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
119,213 |
|
|
|
122,890 |
|
|
|
134,122 |
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(64,381 |
) |
|
|
(64,381 |
) |
|
|
(65,695 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
54,832 |
|
|
|
58,509 |
|
|
|
68,427 |
|
|
Less current portion
|
|
|
(2,685 |
) |
|
|
(2,685 |
) |
|
|
(2,982 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax assets non current
|
|
$ |
52,147 |
|
|
$ |
55,824 |
|
|
$ |
65,445 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(iii) The provision (benefit) for income taxes differs from
the amount computed at the federal statutory rate as a result of
the following: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Federal statutory rate
|
|
|
35.0 |
% |
|
|
35.0 |
% |
|
|
35.0 |
% |
Tax deduction not given book benefit
|
|
|
1.0 |
|
|
|
5.6 |
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
Income not subject to taxation
|
|
|
(24.2 |
) |
|
|
(15.2 |
) |
|
|
(22.3 |
) |
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(2.3 |
) |
|
|
(51.8 |
) |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
Other
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
|
|
(1.4 |
) |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9.5 |
% |
|
|
(27.8 |
)% |
|
|
12.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, American Casino had net
operating loss carryforwards available for federal income tax
purposes of approximately $16.0 million and
$28.5 million, respectively, which begin expiring in 2020.
SFAS 109 requires a more likely than not
criterion be applied when evaluating the realizability of a
deferred tax asset. As of December 31, 2002, given
Stratospheres history of losses for income tax purposes,
the volatility of the industry within which the Stratosphere
operates, and certain other factors, Stratosphere had
established a valuation allowance for the deductible temporary
differences, including the excess of the tax
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
basis of the Stratospheres assets over the basis of such
assets for financial statement purposes and the tax
carryforwards. However, at December 31, 2003, based on
various factors including the current earnings trend and future
taxable income projections, Stratosphere determined that it was
more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be
realized and removed the valuation allowance. In accordance with
SFAS 109, the tax benefit of any deferred tax asset that
existed on the effective date of a reorganization should be
reported as a direct addition to contributed capital.
Stratosphere has deferred tax assets relating to both before and
after Stratosphere emerged from bankruptcy in September of 1998.
The net decrease in the valuation allowance was
$79.3 million, of which a net amount of $47.5 million
was credited to partners equity in the year ended
December 31, 2003.
Additionally, American Casinos acquisition of Arizona
Charlies, LLC and Fresca, LLC in May 2004 resulted in a
net increase in the tax basis of assets in excess of book basis.
As a result, the Company recognized an additional deferred tax
asset of approximately $2.5 million from the transaction.
Pursuant to SFAS 109, the benefit of the deferred tax asset
from this transaction is credited directly to equity.
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, NEG had net operating loss
carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes of
approximately $75.9 and $58.0 million, respectively, which
begin expiring in 2009. Net operating loss limitations may be
imposed as a result of subsequent changes in stock ownership of
NEG. Prior to the formation of Holding LLC, the income tax
benefit associated with the loss carryforwards had not been
recognized since, in the opinion of management, there was not
sufficient positive evidence of future taxable income to justify
recognition of a benefit. Upon the formation of Holding LLC,
management again evaluated all evidence, both positive and
negative, in determining whether a valuation allowance to reduce
the carrying value of deferred tax assets was still needed and
concluded, based on the projected allocations of taxable income
by Holding LLC, NEG more likely than not will realize a partial
benefit from the loss carryforwards. In accordance with
SFAS 109, NEG recorded a deferred tax asset of
$25.5 million as of December 31, 2002,
$25.9 million as of December 31, 2003, and
$19.3 million as of December 31, 2004. Ultimate
realization of the deferred tax asset is dependent upon, among
other factors, NEGs ability to generate sufficient taxable
income within the carryforward periods and is subject to change
depending on the tax laws in effect in the years in which the
carryforwards are used. As a result of the recognition of
expected future income tax benefits, subsequent periods will
reflect a full effective tax rate provision.
SFAS 109 requires a more likely than not
criterion be applied when evaluating the realizability of a
deferred tax asset. At the Confirmation Date, given
TransTexass history of losses for income tax purposes, the
volatility of the industry within which TransTexas operates, and
certain other factors, TransTexas could not conclude it was more
likely than not that it would recognize these tax benefits and
established a valuation allowance for all the deferred tax
assets. However, as of December 31, 2003, based on
TransTexass current and projected taxable income,
TransTexas determined that it is more likely than not that it
will recognize a portion of its federal net operating loss
carryforwards prior to their expiration. Accordingly, TransTexas
has removed that portion of the valuation allowance previously
booked against those assets resulting in a $14.4 million
tax benefit recorded on the current income statement.
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, TransTexas had net operating
loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes of
approximately $61.2 million and $60.2 million,
respectively, which begin expiring in 2020. Utilization of the
net operating loss carryforwards is subject to an annual
limitation of approximately $2.2 million due to a change in
control of ownership (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code).
Any unused limitation amount in a given year may be carried
forward and utilized in subsequent years.
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|
22. |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
a. In January 2002, the Cape Cod Commission, (the
Commission), a Massachusetts regional planning body
created in 1989, concluded that AREPs New Seabury
development is within its jurisdiction for review and approval
(the Administrative Decision). It is the
Companys position that the proposed residential,
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SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
commercial and recreational development is in substantial
compliance with a special permit issued for the property in 1964
and is therefore exempt from the Commissions jurisdiction
and that the Commission is barred from exercising jurisdiction
pursuant to a 1993 settlement agreement between the Commission
and a prior owner of the New Seabury property (the
Settlement Agreement).
In February 2002, New Seabury Properties L.L.C. (New
Seabury), an AREP subsidiary and owner of the property,
filed in Barnstable County Massachusetts Superior Court, a civil
complaint appealing the Administrative Decision by the
Commission, and a separate civil complaint to find the
Commission in contempt of the Settlement Agreement. The Court
subsequently consolidated the two complaints into one
proceeding. In July 2003, New Seabury and the Commission filed
cross motions for summary judgment.
Also, in July 2003, in accordance with a Court ruling, the
Commission reconsidered the question of its jurisdiction over
the initial development proposal and over a modified development
proposal that New Seabury filed in March 2003. The Commission
concluded that both proposals are within its jurisdiction (the
Second Administrative Decision). In August 2003, New Seabury
filed in Barnstable County Massachusetts Superior Court another
civil complaint appealing the Commissions second decision
and petitioning the court to find the Commission in contempt of
the settlement agreement.
In November 2003, the Court ruled in New Seaburys favor on
its July 2003 motion for partial summary judgment, finding that
the special permit remains valid and that the modified
development proposal is in substantial compliance with the
Special Permit and therefore exempt from the Commissions
jurisdiction; the Court did not yet rule on the initial proposal
to build 675 residential/hotel units and 80,000 square feet
of commercial space. Under the modified development proposal New
Seabury could potentially develop up to 278 residential units
and 145,000 square feet of commercial space. In February
2004, the court consolidated the three complaints into one
proceeding. In March 2004, New Seabury and the Commission each
moved for Summary Judgment to dispose of remaining claims under
all three complaints and to obtain a final judgment from the
Court. The Court heard arguments in June 2004 and took matters
under advisement. The Commission and New Seabury filed a joint
motion to delay, until May 6, 2005, any ruling by the court
on New Seaburys pending motion for summary judgment and
the Commissions pending cross-motion for summary judgment.
The parties are now in settlement discussions. A proposed
settlement agreement was endorsed by the Commission staff and
presented at a public hearing of the Executive Committee on
April 21, 2005. (See note 26).
b. Environmental Matters
TransTexas operations and properties are subject to
extensive federal, state, and local laws and regulations
relating to the generation, storage, handling, emission,
transportation, and discharge of materials into the environment.
Permits are required for various of TransTexas operations,
and these permits are subject to revocation, modification, and
renewal by issuing authorities. TransTexas also is subject to
federal, state, and local laws and regulations that impose
liability for the cleanup or remediation of property which has
been contaminated by the discharge or release of hazardous
materials or wastes into the environment. Governmental
authorities have the power to enforce compliance with their
regulations, and violations are subject to fines or injunctions,
or both. TransTexas believes that it is in material compliance
with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
Noncompliance with such laws and regulations could give rise to
compliance costs and administrative penalties. It is not
anticipated that TransTexas will be required in the near future
to expend amounts that are material to the financial condition
or operations of TransTexas by reason of environmental laws and
regulations, but because such laws and regulations are
frequently changed and, as a result, may impose increasingly
strict requirements, TransTexas is unable to predict the
ultimate cost of complying with such laws and regulations.
c. The General Partner monitors all tenant bankruptcies and
defaults and may, when it deems it necessary or appropriate,
establish additional reserves for such contingencies.
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SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
d. In addition, in the ordinary course of business, the
Company, its subsidiaries and other companies in which the
Company has invested are parties to various legal actions. In
managements opinion, the ultimate outcome of such legal
actions will not have a material effect on the Companys
consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.
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|
23. |
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS |
a. Employees of the Company who are members of various
unions are covered by union-sponsored, collectively bargained,
multi-employer health and welfare and defined benefit pension
plans. The Company recorded expenses for such plans of
approximately $1,767,000, $2,010,000, $8,100,000, $7,600,000 and
$6,500,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and
2004 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002, respectively. The Company does not have
information from the plans sponsors with respect to the
adequacy of the plans funding status.
b. The Company has retirement savings plans under
Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code covering its
non-union employees. The plans allow employees to defer, within
prescribed limits, a portion of their income on a pre-tax basis
through contributions to the plans. The Company currently
matches, within prescribed limits, up to 6.25% of eligible
employees compensation at rates up to 50% of the
employees contribution. The Company recorded charges for
matching contributions of approximately $179,000, $146,000,
$794,000, $714,000 and $981,000, for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
|
|
24. |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, receivables,
investment in debt securities of affiliates and accounts
payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities are carried at
cost, which approximates their fair value.
The Company sells crude oil and natural gas to various
customers. In addition, the Company participates with other
parties in the operation of crude oil and natural gas wells.
Substantially all of the Companys accounts receivable are
due from either purchasers of crude oil and natural gas or
participants in crude oil and natural gas wells for which the
Company serves as the operator. Generally, operators of crude
oil and natural gas properties have the right to offset future
revenues against unpaid charges related to operated wells. Crude
oil and natural gas sales are generally unsecured.
The fair values of the mortgages and notes receivable past due,
in process of foreclosure, or for which foreclosure proceedings
are pending, are based on the discounted cash flows of the
underlying lease. The fair values of the mortgages and notes
receivable satisfied after year end are based on the amount of
the net proceeds received.
The fair values of the mortgages and notes receivable which are
current are based on the discounted cash flows of their
respective payment streams.
The approximate estimated fair values of other investments held
as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004
and 2003 are summarized as follows (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2005 | |
|
At December 31, 2004 | |
|
At December 31, 2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Net | |
|
Estimated | |
|
Net | |
|
Estimated | |
|
Net | |
|
Estimated | |
|
|
Investment | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Investment | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Investment | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total
|
|
$ |
244,602 |
|
|
$ |
247,600 |
|
|
$ |
245,948 |
|
|
$ |
248,900 |
|
|
$ |
50,328 |
|
|
$ |
55,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The net investment at March 31, 2005 (unaudited),
December 31, 2004 and 2003 is equal to the carrying amount
of the mortgage receivable less any deferred income recorded.
The approximate estimated fair values of the mortgages payable
as of March 31, 2005 (unaudited), December 31, 2004
and 2003 are summarized as follows (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2005 | |
|
At December 31, 2004 | |
|
At December 31, 2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Carrying | |
|
Estimated | |
|
Carrying | |
|
Estimated | |
|
Carrying | |
|
Estimated | |
|
|
Value | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Value | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Value | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Total
|
|
$ |
80,191 |
|
|
$ |
81,955 |
|
|
$ |
91,896 |
|
|
$ |
93,900 |
|
|
$ |
180,989 |
|
|
$ |
185,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based
on relevant market information and information about the
financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature
and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment
and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in
assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
The Company is engaged in six operating segments consisting of
the ownership and operation of (1) rental real estate,
(2) hotel and resort operating properties, (3) hotel
and casino operating properties, (4) property development,
(5) investment in securities including investment in other
limited partnerships and marketable equity and debt securities
and (6) investment in oil and gas operating properties. The
Companys reportable segments offer different services and
require different operating strategies and management expertise.
Non-segment revenue to reconcile to total revenue consists
primarily of interest income on treasury bills and other
investments. Non-segment assets to reconcile to total assets
includes investment in U.S. Government and Agency
obligations, cash and cash equivalents, receivables and other
assets.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those
described in Note 2.
The Company assesses and measures segment operating results
based on segment earnings from operations as disclosed below.
Segment earnings from operations is not necessarily indicative
of cash available to fund cash requirements nor synonymous with
cash flow from operations.
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The revenues, net earnings, assets and real estate investment
capital expenditures for each of the reportable segments are
summarized as follows for the three months ended March 31,
2005 and 2004 (unaudited) and the years ended and as of
December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002 (in $000s):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel & casino operating properties
|
|
$ |
81,852 |
|
|
$ |
74,661 |
|
|
$ |
297,868 |
|
|
$ |
259,345 |
|
|
$ |
250,328 |
|
|
Land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
8,279 |
|
|
|
5,014 |
|
|
|
26,591 |
|
|
|
13,265 |
|
|
|
76,024 |
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
|
4,001 |
|
|
|
4,963 |
|
|
|
17,796 |
|
|
|
20,206 |
|
|
|
21,574 |
|
|
Hotel & resort operating properties
|
|
|
5,563 |
|
|
|
1,335 |
|
|
|
16,211 |
|
|
|
12,376 |
|
|
|
12,921 |
|
|
Oil & gas operating properties
|
|
|
27,423 |
|
|
|
24,701 |
|
|
|
99,738 |
|
|
|
57,670 |
|
|
|
40,516 |
|
|
Other investments
|
|
|
10,440 |
|
|
|
4,818 |
|
|
|
34,682 |
|
|
|
14,033 |
|
|
|
15,283 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
137,558 |
|
|
|
115,492 |
|
|
|
492,886 |
|
|
|
376,895 |
|
|
|
416,646 |
|
Reconciling items(1)
|
|
|
6,668 |
(1) |
|
|
960 |
(1) |
|
|
13,310 |
|
|
|
11,770 |
(1) |
|
|
18,006 |
(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
$ |
144,226 |
|
|
$ |
116,452 |
|
|
$ |
506,196 |
|
|
$ |
388,665 |
|
|
$ |
434,652 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment earnings:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel & casino operating properties
|
|
$ |
24,228 |
|
|
$ |
20,418 |
|
|
$ |
70,265 |
|
|
$ |
42,488 |
|
|
$ |
32,390 |
|
|
Land, house and condominium sales
|
|
|
1,232 |
|
|
|
1,656 |
|
|
|
6,355 |
|
|
|
4,136 |
|
|
|
21,384 |
|
|
Oil & gas operating properties
|
|
|
11,689 |
|
|
|
18,412 |
|
|
|
48,665 |
|
|
|
35,907 |
|
|
|
33,411 |
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
|
3,049 |
|
|
|
3,878 |
|
|
|
12,865 |
|
|
|
14,368 |
|
|
|
14,206 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
158 |
|
|
|
(89 |
) |
|
|
2,672 |
|
|
|
4,219 |
|
|
|
2,679 |
|
|
Other investments
|
|
|
10,440 |
|
|
|
4,818 |
|
|
|
63,790 |
|
|
|
23,538 |
|
|
|
15,283 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total segment earnings
|
|
|
50,796 |
|
|
|
49,093 |
|
|
|
201,615 |
|
|
|
124,656 |
|
|
|
119,353 |
|
Interest income
|
|
|
6,668 |
|
|
|
960 |
|
|
|
13,310 |
|
|
|
11,770 |
|
|
|
18,006 |
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(18,411 |
) |
|
|
(5,966 |
) |
|
|
(45,229 |
) |
|
|
(24,608 |
) |
|
|
(27,297 |
) |
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
(4,555 |
) |
|
|
(1,933 |
) |
|
|
(9,806 |
) |
|
|
(6,851 |
) |
|
|
(7,029 |
) |
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
(15,704 |
) |
|
|
(18,396 |
) |
|
|
(67,620 |
) |
|
|
(40,570 |
) |
|
|
(23,646 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Income
|
|
|
18,794 |
|
|
|
23,758 |
|
|
|
92,270 |
|
|
|
64,397 |
|
|
|
79,387 |
|
Gain on sales and disposition of real estate from continuing
operations
|
|
|
186 |
|
|
|
6,047 |
|
|
|
5,262 |
|
|
|
7,121 |
|
|
|
8,990 |
|
(Loss) on sale of other assets
|
|
|
(180 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
1,680 |
|
|
|
(1,503 |
) |
|
|
(353 |
) |
Write-down of marketable equity and debt securities and other
investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,759 |
) |
|
|
(8,476 |
) |
Gain on sale of marketable equity securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,857 |
|
|
|
40,159 |
|
|
|
2,607 |
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized losses on securities sold short
|
|
|
21,704 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,619 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss on equity interest in GB Holdings,
Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,600 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Severance tax refund
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,468 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(39 |
) |
|
|
(812 |
) |
|
|
(1,266 |
) |
|
|
(1,943 |
) |
Income tax (expense) benefit
|
|
|
(4,782 |
) |
|
|
(5,966 |
) |
|
|
(17,326 |
) |
|
|
16,750 |
|
|
|
(10,096 |
) |
Income from discontinued operations
|
|
|
19,680 |
|
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
82,697 |
|
|
|
11,006 |
|
|
|
6,937 |
|
General partners share of net income
|
|
|
(554 |
) |
|
|
(628 |
) |
|
|
(1,692 |
) |
|
|
(794 |
) |
|
|
(744 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings-limited partners
|
|
$ |
54,848 |
|
|
$ |
62,172 |
|
|
$ |
162,487 |
|
|
$ |
78,559 |
|
|
$ |
73,702 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Primarily interest income on U.S. Government and Agency
obligations and other short-term investments and Icahn note
receivable. |
F-203
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
$ |
164,811 |
|
|
$ |
196,332 |
|
|
$ |
340,062 |
|
|
$ |
359,700 |
|
|
Oil and gas properties
|
|
|
180,241 |
|
|
|
168,136 |
|
|
|
168,921 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating properties
|
|
|
288,890 |
|
|
|
289,360 |
|
|
|
298,703 |
|
|
|
290,775 |
|
|
Land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
106,000 |
|
|
|
106,537 |
|
|
|
43,459 |
|
|
|
40,415 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
46,041 |
|
|
|
50,132 |
|
|
|
41,526 |
|
|
|
44,346 |
|
|
Other investments
|
|
|
466,252 |
|
|
|
444,603 |
|
|
|
231,050 |
|
|
|
479,104 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,252,235 |
|
|
|
1,255,100 |
|
|
|
1,123,721 |
|
|
|
1,214,340 |
|
|
Reconciling items
|
|
|
1,686,451 |
|
|
|
1,161,615 |
|
|
|
723,521 |
|
|
|
510,945 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,938,686 |
|
|
$ |
2,416,715 |
|
|
$ |
1,847,242 |
|
|
$ |
1,725,285 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real estate investment capital expenditures:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
14,583 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
18,226 |
|
|
Land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
61,845 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and casino operating properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
125,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,463 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
218,791 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
18,226 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Developments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental real estate
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
18 |
|
|
$ |
413 |
|
|
$ |
181 |
|
|
Oil and gas operating properties
|
|
|
21,071 |
|
|
|
47,529 |
|
|
|
633 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,947 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,138 |
|
|
Hotel and casino operating properties
|
|
|
4,711 |
|
|
|
13,589 |
|
|
|
31,844 |
|
|
|
19,133 |
|
|
Hotel and resort operating properties
|
|
|
70 |
|
|
|
2,614 |
|
|
|
1,067 |
|
|
|
2,582 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
25,852 |
|
|
$ |
81,697 |
|
|
$ |
33,957 |
|
|
$ |
23,034 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. On January 21, 2005, the Company announced that it
had entered into agreements to acquire additional oil and gas
and gaming and entertainment assets in transactions with
affiliates of Carl C. Icahn. The aggregate consideration for the
transactions is $652 million, subject to certain purchase
price adjustments, of which $180 million is payable in cash
and the balance is payable by the issuance of the AREPs
limited partnership depositary units valued at $29 per
unit. Mr. Icahn currently owns indirectly approximately
86.5% of the AREPs outstanding depositary and preferred
units and indirectly owns 100% of the Companys general
partner, American Property Investors, Inc. Upon the closing of
the transactions, Mr. Icahn will own approximately 90.1% of
the AREPs outstanding depositary units and 86.5% of its
preferred units, assuming no purchase price reductions. The
transactions were approved by the Audit Committee of the
Companys general partner. The Audit Committee was advised
as to the transactions by independent legal counsel and
financial advisors. The Audit Committee obtained opinions that
the consideration to be paid in the transactions was fair, from
a financial point of view, to the Company.
F-204
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The transactions include the acquisition of the membership
interest in Holding LLC other than that already owned by
National Energy Group, Inc. (which is itself 50.01% owned by the
Company); 100% of the equity of each of TransTexas Gas
Corporation and Panaco, Inc., all of which will be consolidated
under AREP Oil & Gas LLC, which is wholly owned by
AREH; and approximately 41.2% of the common stock of GB Holdings
and warrants to purchase, upon the occurrence of certain events,
approximately 11.3% of the fully diluted common stock of its
subsidiary, Atlantic Holdings, which owns 100% of ACE Gaming
LLC, the owner and operator of the Sands. The closing of each of
the transactions is subject to certain conditions, including
approval by the depositary unitholders of the issuance of the
depositary units with respect to the transactions for which the
consideration is depositary units and the receipt of the oil and
gas reserve reports as of January 21, 2005 for each of
Holding LLC, TransTexas and Panaco.
Prior to the transactions, each of the Company and
Mr. Icahns affiliated companies owned oil and gas and
gaming and entertainment assets. Upon completion of these
transactions, all such assets held by Mr. Icahns
affiliates will have been acquired by the Company. As a result
of these transactions, the Company will have substantially
increased its oil and gas holdings, as well as expanded its
gaming and entertainment holdings.
Before the acquisition of GB Holdings and Atlantic Holdings
securities, the Company owned approximately 36.3% of the
outstanding common stock of GB Holdings and warrants to
purchase, upon the occurrence of certain events, approximately
10.0% of the fully diluted common stock of Atlantic Holdings. As
a result of the transactions, the Company will own approximately
77.5% of the common stock of GB Holdings and warrants to
purchase approximately 21.3% of the fully diluted common stock
of Atlantic Holdings. The Company also owns approximately
$63.9 million principal amount, or 96.4%, of the
3% senior notes due 2008 of Atlantic Holdings, which, upon
the occurrence of certain events, are convertible into
approximately 42.1% of the fully diluted common stock of
Atlantic Holdings. If all outstanding Atlantic Holdings notes
were converted and warrants exercised, the Company would own
approximately 63.4% of the Atlantic Holdings common stock, GB
Holdings would own approximately 28.8% of the Atlantic Holdings
common stock and the remaining shares would be owned by the
public.
Between December 6, 2004 and December 27, 2004, the
Company purchased (1) $27.5 million aggregate
principal amount of the TransTexas Notes,
(2) $38.0 million aggregate principal amount of the
Panaco Debt and (3) $37.0 million aggregate principal
amount of Atlantic Holdings Notes, bringing the Companys
ownership of that debt to $63.9 million principal amount.
On April 6, 2005, the Company completed the acquisition of
TransTexas for $180.0 million in cash.
b. On April 26, 2005, the Board of Directors of our
General Partner appointed Jon F. Weber, 46 as President of API.
Mr. Weber, who replaces Keith A. Meister as President of
API, will assume day-to-day responsibility for our New
York-based corporate operations. Mr. Meister will continue
to serve as APIs Chief Executive Officer.
c. In April 2005, the Company sold one property for
approximately $2.1 million and will recognize a gain of
$1.2 million with respect to this sale.
d. The Company sold short certain equity securities. Such
liability is recorded at market value at the balance sheet date
and gains and losses are reflected in the statement of earnings.
In the three months ended March 31, 2005, the Company
recorded unrealized gains on securities sold short of
approximately $21.7 million. However, based on market value
at June 1, 2005, the Company would have unrealized losses
of $32.9 million.
e. On Thursday, May 12, 2005, the Cape Cod Commission
voted in favor of the settlement agreement resolving the
litigation that has been pending since January 2002 between the
Commission and AREPs subsidiary. New Seabury Properties,
L.L.C. The May 12th agreement between New Seabury and the
F-205
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Commission resolves all outstanding litigation issues, defines
the limits of New Seaburys exempt development projects and
establishes development performance standards to
preserve the quality of environmental resource areas. Under
these guidelines, the agreement will allow New Seabury to
develop an additional 450 residences, recreational
amenities and commercial space within New Seabury. New Seabury
Properties anticipates beginning the first phase of its
development plans during the summer of 2005.
f. On May 17, 2005, AREP (1) converted
$28.8 million in principal amount of 3% promissory notes
issued by Atlantic Holdings in exchange for
1,898,181 shares of Atlantic Holdings common stock and
(2) exercised warrants to acquire 997,620 shares of
Atlantic Holdings common stock. Also on May 17, 2005,
affiliates of Carl C. Icahn exercised warrants to acquire
1,133,283 shares of Atlantic Holdings common stock. As a
result of these transactions AREP and the affiliates of Mr.
Icahn collectively own approximately 58.3% of the outstanding
common stock of Atlantic Holding.
F-206
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors
American Property Investors, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of American
Property Investors, Inc. as of December 31, 2004. This
financial statement is the responsibility of the Companys
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this
financial statement based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the balance sheet is free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in that
balance sheet. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall balance sheet presentation. We
believe that our audit of the balance sheet provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the balance sheet referred to above presents
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
American Property Investors, Inc. as of December 31, 2004,
in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America.
New York, New York
April 27, 2005
F-207
AMERICAN PROPERTY INVESTORS, INC.
BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
ASSETS |
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
149,889 |
|
Investment in partnerships (Note B)
|
|
|
27,588,000 |
|
Accrued interest receivable (Note C)
|
|
|
59,538 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
27,797,427 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
|
$ |
15,198 |
|
Stockholders equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock $1 par value, 1,216 shares
authorized, 216 shares outstanding
|
|
|
216 |
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
26,228,997 |
|
|
Note receivable from affiliate (Note C)
|
|
|
(9,500,000 |
) |
|
Retained earnings
|
|
|
11,053,016 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity
|
|
|
27,782,229 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity
|
|
$ |
27,797,427 |
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
F-208
AMERICAN PROPERTY INVESTORS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2004
Note A Business and Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies
American Property Investors, Inc. (API or the
Company) is the general partner of both American Real
Estate Partners, L.P. (AREP) and American Real
Estate Holdings Limited Partnership (AREH). API has
a 1% general partnership interest in both AREP and AREH. API is
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Becton Corporation
(Becton) which in turn is owned by Carl C. Icahn.
Mr. Icahn also owns, indirectly, approximately 86.5% of the
limited partnership interests of AREP, a New York Stock Exchange
master limited partnership.
|
|
2. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
The Company considers all temporary cash investments with
maturity at the date of purchase of three months or less to be
cash equivalents.
Management of the Company has made certain estimates and
assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities
and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statement to prepare this balance sheet in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
The Company and its parent have elected and the stockholders
have consented, under the applicable provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code, to report their income for Federal income tax
purposes as a Subchapter S Corporation. The stockholders
report their respective shares of the net taxable income or loss
on their personal tax returns. Accordingly, no liability has
been accrued for current or deferred Federal income taxes
related to the operations of the Company in the accompanying
balance sheet. State and local taxes are de minimus.
|
|
5. |
Investments in Partnerships |
The Company evaluates its investments in partially-owned
entities in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 46
(revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest
Entities, or FIN 46R. If the partially-owned entity is a
variable interest entity, or a VIE, and
the Company is the primary beneficiary as defined in
FIN 46R, the Company would account for such investment as
if it were a consolidated subsidiary.
For a partnership investment which is not a VIE or in which the
Company is not the primary beneficiary, the Company follows the
accounting set forth in AICPA Statement of Position
No. 78-9 Accounting for Investments in Real
Estate Ventures (SOP 78-9). In accordance with this
pronouncement, investments in joint ventures are accounted for
under the equity method when its ownership interest is less than
50% and it does not exercise direct or indirect control. Factors
that are considered in determining whether or not the Company
exercises control include important rights of partners in
significant business decisions, including dispositions and
acquisitions of assets, financing and operating and capital
budgets, board and management representation and authority and
other contractual rights of the partners. To the extent that the
Company is deemed to control these entities, these entities
would be consolidated.
The Company has determined that the AREP and AREH partnerships
are not VIEs and therefore it accounts for these investments
under the equity method of accounting as the limited partners
have important
F-209
AMERICAN PROPERTY INVESTORS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31,
2004 (Continued)
rights as defined in SOP 78-9. This investment was recorded
initially at cost and was subsequently adjusted for equity in
earnings or losses and cash contributions and distributions.
On a periodic basis the Company evaluates whether there are any
indicators that the value of its investments in partnerships are
impaired. An investment is considered to be impaired if the
Companys estimate of the value of the investment is less
than the carrying amount. The ultimate realization of the
Companys investments in partnerships is dependent on a
number of factors including the performance of that entity and
market conditions. If the Company determines that a decline in
the value of a partnership is other than temporary, then the
Company would record an impairment charge.
Note B Investment in Partnerships
The Company has a 1% general partnership interest in both
AREP and AREH. AREP is the 99% limited partner and holding
company of AREH which is involved in the following operating
businesses: (i) rental real estate, (ii) hotel, casino
and resort operations, (iii) land, house and condominium
development, (iv) investment in oil and gas operating
properties, and (v) investments in securities, including
investments in other entities and marketable and debt securities.
Summarized financial information for American Real Estate
Partners, L.P. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 is
as follows (in thousands of dollars):
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
762,708 |
|
Investment in U.S. government and agency obligations
|
|
|
96,840 |
|
Due from brokers
|
|
|
123,001 |
|
Other current assets
|
|
|
148,726 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
1,131,275 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other investments
|
|
|
245,948 |
|
Land and construction-in-progress
|
|
|
106,537 |
|
Real estate leased to others
|
|
|
134,399 |
|
Hotel casino and resort operating properties
|
|
|
339,492 |
|
Investment in debt securities of affiliates
|
|
|
115,075 |
|
Investment in NEG Holding LLC
|
|
|
87,800 |
|
Other assets
|
|
|
102,531 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$ |
2,263,057 |
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities
|
|
$ |
81,793 |
|
Securities sold not yet purchased
|
|
|
90,674 |
|
Other current liabilities
|
|
|
31,177 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
203,644 |
|
Mortgages payable
|
|
|
60,719 |
|
Senior secured notes payable
|
|
|
215,000 |
|
Senior unsecured notes payable
|
|
|
350,598 |
|
Preferred limited partnership units
|
|
|
106,731 |
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
23,239 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
959,931 |
|
Partners equity
|
|
|
1,303,126 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and partners equity
|
|
$ |
2,263,057 |
|
|
|
|
|
General partners equity
|
|
$ |
(12,984 |
) |
F-210
AMERICAN PROPERTY INVESTORS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31,
2004 (Continued)
The carrying amount of the investment in partnerships on the
Companys balance sheet exceeds the underlying equity in
the net assets of the partnerships by $40,572,000. This
difference is as a result of adjustments reflected in
AREPs equity to account for certain acquisitions from
affiliates of the general partner. The differences between the
historical cost of companies acquired and the purchase price
paid to the affiliates of the general partner were accounted for
as contributions from or distributions to the general partner.
Note C Note Receivable from
Affiliate
The Company has an unsecured demand note receivable due from
Carl C. Icahn, in the amount of $9,500,000. Interest on the note
accrues at the rate of 3.75% per annum and is payable on
the last day of April and October. Interest has been paid
through October 31, 2004.
F-211
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Members
NEG Holding LLC:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of
NEG Holding LLC (the Company) and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2004, and the related consolidated statement
of operations, members equity and cash flows for the year
then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of the Companys management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of NEG Holding LLC and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2004, and the results of their operations and
their cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
Houston, Texas
March 4, 2005
F-212
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Members
NEG Holding LLC:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of
NEG Holding LLC (the Company) and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2003, and the related consolidated statements
of operations, members equity and cash flows for each of
the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2003.
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility
of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements
based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of NEG Holding LLC and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2003, and the results of their operations and
their cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period
ended December 31, 2003, in conformity with
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 8 to the consolidated financial
statements, effective January 1, 2003, the Company changed
its method of accounting for asset retirement obligations.
Dallas, Texas
March 12, 2004
F-213
NEG HOLDING LLC
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
ASSETS |
Current assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
882,841 |
|
|
$ |
15,401,433 |
|
|
Accounts receivable oil and natural gas sales
|
|
|
18,220,105 |
|
|
|
13,214,537 |
|
|
Accounts receivable joint interest and other (net of
allowance of $104,000 in 2004 & 2003)
|
|
|
495,272 |
|
|
|
485,083 |
|
|
Notes receivable other (net of allowance of $790,000
in 2004)
|
|
|
489,389 |
|
|
|
1,220,960 |
|
|
Derivative broker deposit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,700,000 |
|
|
Drilling prepayments
|
|
|
858,114 |
|
|
|
1,106,871 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
2,200,156 |
|
|
|
286,399 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
23,145,877 |
|
|
|
33,415,283 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and natural gas properties, at cost (full cost method):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subject to ceiling limitation
|
|
|
573,069,515 |
|
|
|
507,250,803 |
|
|
Accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization
|
|
|
(343,485,274 |
) |
|
|
(322,443,045 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net oil and natural gas properties
|
|
|
229,584,241 |
|
|
|
184,807,758 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other property and equipment
|
|
|
5,055,490 |
|
|
|
4,838,114 |
|
Accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
(4,063,781 |
) |
|
|
(3,746,317 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net other property and equipment
|
|
|
991,709 |
|
|
|
1,091,797 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note receivable
|
|
|
3,090,000 |
|
|
|
1,827,000 |
|
Equity investment
|
|
|
2,379,108 |
|
|
|
1,698,000 |
|
Other long term assets
|
|
|
1,082,504 |
|
|
|
964,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$ |
260,273,439 |
|
|
$ |
223,804,338 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS EQUITY |
Current liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable trade
|
|
$ |
10,239,384 |
|
|
$ |
2,879,138 |
|
|
Accounts payable affiliate
|
|
|
1,595,235 |
|
|
|
411,731 |
|
|
Accounts payable revenue
|
|
|
4,104,029 |
|
|
|
3,964,530 |
|
|
Prepayments from partners
|
|
|
90,186 |
|
|
|
265,871 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
77,593 |
|
|
|
136,707 |
|
|
Derivative financial instruments
|
|
|
6,349,714 |
|
|
|
6,595,475 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
22,456,141 |
|
|
|
14,253,452 |
|
Long term liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note payable
|
|
|
83,031 |
|
|
|
592,889 |
|
|
Gas balancing
|
|
|
897,852 |
|
|
|
818,621 |
|
|
Credit facility
|
|
|
51,833,624 |
|
|
|
43,833,624 |
|
|
Asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
3,055,240 |
|
|
|
3,268,381 |
|
|
Derivative financial instruments
|
|
|
7,766,144 |
|
|
|
|
|
Members equity
|
|
|
174,181,407 |
|
|
|
161,037,371 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and members equity
|
|
$ |
260,273,439 |
|
|
$ |
223,804,338 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
F-214
NEG HOLDING LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and natural gas sales
|
|
$ |
76,677,224 |
|
|
$ |
75,740,373 |
|
|
$ |
35,319,918 |
|
|
Field operations
|
|
|
326,960 |
|
|
|
297,069 |
|
|
|
403,933 |
|
|
Plant operations
|
|
|
1,723,305 |
|
|
|
1,568,502 |
|
|
|
177,049 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenue
|
|
|
78,727,489 |
|
|
|
77,605,944 |
|
|
|
35,900,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs and expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lease operating
|
|
|
13,505,366 |
|
|
|
11,501,303 |
|
|
|
8,508,744 |
|
|
Field operations
|
|
|
334,443 |
|
|
|
397,669 |
|
|
|
420,188 |
|
|
Plant operations
|
|
|
680,066 |
|
|
|
577,003 |
|
|
|
68,767 |
|
|
Oil and natural gas production taxes
|
|
|
5,732,265 |
|
|
|
5,770,865 |
|
|
|
1,874,854 |
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
21,385,529 |
|
|
|
23,442,797 |
|
|
|
15,509,106 |
|
|
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
261,471 |
|
|
|
242,752 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of loan cost
|
|
|
494,386 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative
|
|
|
4,919,525 |
|
|
|
4,833,546 |
|
|
|
5,682,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses
|
|
|
47,313,051 |
|
|
|
46,765,935 |
|
|
|
32,064,463 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income
|
|
|
31,414,438 |
|
|
|
30,840,009 |
|
|
|
3,836,437 |
|
Other income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(2,222,009 |
) |
|
|
(1,538,048 |
) |
|
|
(96,491 |
) |
|
Interest income and other, net
|
|
|
299,327 |
|
|
|
472,337 |
|
|
|
1,245,204 |
|
|
Interest income from affiliate
|
|
|
149,650 |
|
|
|
114,867 |
|
|
|
546,228 |
|
|
Commitment fee income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
125,000 |
|
|
|
175,000 |
|
|
Equity in loss on investment
|
|
|
(518,892 |
) |
|
|
(102,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(145,200 |
) |
|
Gain (loss) on sale of securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(953,790 |
) |
|
|
8,711,915 |
|
|
Unrealized loss on financial instruments/short sale
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(346,992 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
|
|
|
29,122,514 |
|
|
|
28,958,375 |
|
|
|
13,926,101 |
|
|
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,911,705 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$ |
29,122,514 |
|
|
$ |
30,870,080 |
|
|
$ |
13,926,101 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
F-215
NEG HOLDING LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Operating Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$ |
29,122,514 |
|
|
$ |
30,870,080 |
|
|
$ |
13,926,101 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
21,385,529 |
|
|
|
23,442,797 |
|
|
|
15,509,106 |
|
|
Change in fair market value of derivative contracts
|
|
|
7,520,383 |
|
|
|
2,987,013 |
|
|
|
3,608,462 |
|
|
Unrealized loss on financial instruments/short sale
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
346,992 |
|
|
Gain (loss) on sale of assets
|
|
|
(6,136 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,058 |
|
|
Equity in loss on investment
|
|
|
518,892 |
|
|
|
102,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
261,471 |
|
|
|
242,752 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision for doubtful account
|
|
|
790,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of note costs
|
|
|
494,386 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,911,705 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
(5,078,989 |
) |
|
|
(1,296,013 |
) |
|
|
(2,069,815 |
) |
|
Notes receivable
|
|
|
(1,258,198 |
) |
|
|
(1,831,802 |
) |
|
|
(2,774,968 |
) |
|
Drilling prepayments
|
|
|
248,758 |
|
|
|
(380,288 |
) |
|
|
(457,565 |
) |
|
Derivative broker deposit
|
|
|
1,700,000 |
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
(1,800,000 |
) |
|
Other current assets
|
|
|
(2,086,257 |
) |
|
|
(26,215 |
) |
|
|
912,577 |
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
8,017,822 |
|
|
|
493,730 |
|
|
|
(566,450 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
61,630,175 |
|
|
|
52,792,349 |
|
|
|
26,641,498 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and natural gas exploration and development expenditures
|
|
|
(67,487,412 |
) |
|
|
(36,034,277 |
) |
|
|
(18,106,385 |
) |
Longfellow Ranch acquisition
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(51,037,347 |
) |
Purchases of other property and equipment
|
|
|
(245,250 |
) |
|
|
(149,897 |
) |
|
|
(222,039 |
) |
Increase in restricted cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(346,992 |
) |
Proceeds from sales of oil and natural gas properties
|
|
|
1,202,263 |
|
|
|
1,436,016 |
|
|
|
1,434,212 |
|
Equity investment
|
|
|
(1,200,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,800,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(67,730,399 |
) |
|
|
(36,548,158 |
) |
|
|
(68,278,551 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from Arnos credit facility
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
46,756,377 |
|
|
|
|
|
Repayment of Arnos credit facility
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(46,756,377 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from Mizuho credit facility
|
|
|
8,000,000 |
|
|
|
43,833,624 |
|
|
|
|
|
Loan issuance costs
|
|
|
(439,890 |
) |
|
|
(951,697 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Guaranteed Payment to member
|
|
|
(15,978,478 |
) |
|
|
(18,228,781 |
) |
|
|
(21,652,819 |
) |
Priority Amount distribution to member
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(40,506,072 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities
|
|
|
(8,418,368 |
) |
|
|
(15,852,926 |
) |
|
|
(21,652,819 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(14,518,592 |
) |
|
|
391,265 |
|
|
|
(63,289,872 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
|
|
|
15,401,433 |
|
|
|
15,010,168 |
|
|
|
78,300,040 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
|
|
$ |
882,841 |
|
|
$ |
15,401,433 |
|
|
$ |
15,010,168 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid in cash
|
|
$ |
1,713,136 |
|
|
$ |
1,537,127 |
|
|
$ |
96,491 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distribution of member note payable
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
10,939,750 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
F-216
NEG HOLDING LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Members | |
|
|
Equity | |
|
|
| |
Balance at December 31, 2001
|
|
$ |
207,568,612 |
|
|
Guaranteed Payment to member
|
|
|
(21,652,819 |
) |
|
Net income
|
|
|
13,926,101 |
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2002
|
|
$ |
199,841,894 |
|
|
Guaranteed Payment to member
|
|
|
(18,228,781 |
) |
|
Priority Amount distribution to member
|
|
|
(51,445,822 |
) |
|
Net income
|
|
|
30,870,080 |
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2003
|
|
$ |
161,037,371 |
|
|
Guaranteed Payment to member
|
|
|
(15,978,478 |
) |
|
Net income
|
|
|
29,122,514 |
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2004
|
|
$ |
174,181,407 |
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
F-217
NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2004
NEG Holding LLC (the Company), a Delaware limited
liability company, was formed in August 2000. Start up costs of
the Company were incurred by Gascon Partners
(Gascon) and were not significant. No other activity
occurred from August 2000 until the members contributions
in September 2001. In exchange for an initial 50% membership
interest in the Company, on September 12, 2001, but
effective as of May 1, 2001, National Energy Group, Inc.
(NEG) contributed to the Company all of its
operating assets and oil and natural gas properties. In exchange
for its initial 50% membership interest in the Company, Gascon
contributed its sole membership interest in Shana National LLC,
an oil and natural gas producing company, and cash, including a
$10.9 million Revolving Note issued to Arnos Corp.
(Arnos), evidencing the borrowings under the NEG
revolving credit facility. In connection with the foregoing, the
Company initially owns 100% of the membership interest in NEG
Operating LLC (Operating LLC), a Delaware limited
liability company. Gascon is currently the managing member of
the Company. All of the oil and natural gas assets contributed
by NEG and all of the oil and natural gas assets associated with
Gascons contribution to the Company were transferred from
the Company to Operating LLC on September 12, 2001, but
effective as of May 1, 2001. Allocation of membership
interest in the Company was based principally on the estimated
fair value of the assets contributed as of May 1, 2001,
with each member contributing assets of equal fair value. The
following summarizes the historical book carrying value of the
net assets contributed as of September 1, 2001.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
National Energy | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Group, Inc. | |
|
Gascon | |
|
Total | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Current assets
|
|
$ |
11,535,745 |
|
|
$ |
97,183,477 |
|
|
$ |
108,719,222 |
|
Net oil and natural gas properties
|
|
|
84,983,139 |
|
|
|
30,573,625 |
|
|
|
115,556,764 |
|
Hedge assets
|
|
|
4,807,689 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,807,689 |
|
Intercompany receivable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,783,737 |
|
|
|
4,783,737 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$ |
101,326,573 |
|
|
$ |
132,540,839 |
|
|
$ |
233,867,412 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
$ |
4,157,430 |
|
|
$ |
2,657,190 |
|
|
$ |
6,814,620 |
|
Long-term liabilities
|
|
|
940,033 |
|
|
|
1,377,782 |
|
|
|
2,317,815 |
|
Intercompany payable
|
|
|
4,783,737 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,783,737 |
|
Members equity
|
|
|
91,445,373 |
|
|
|
128,505,867 |
|
|
|
219,951,240 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and members equity
|
|
$ |
101,326,573 |
|
|
$ |
132,540,839 |
|
|
$ |
233,867,412 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Holding LLC Operating Agreement entered into on
September 12, 2001, contains a provision that allows Gascon
at any time, in its sole discretion, to redeem NEGs
membership interest in the Company at a price equal to the fair
market value of such interest determined as if the Company had
sold all of its assets for fair market value and liquidated.
The Company shall be dissolved and its affairs wound up in
accordance with the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act and
the Holding LLC Operating Agreement on December 31, 2024,
unless the Company shall be dissolved sooner and its affairs
wound up in accordance with the Delaware Limited Liability
Company Act or the Holding LLC Operating Agreement.
F-218
NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
2. |
Significant Accounting Policies |
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
the Company, and its sole subsidiary Operating LLC. All
significant intercompany transactions and balances have been
eliminated.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America 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.
|
|
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
Cash and cash equivalents may include demand deposits,
short-term commercial paper, and/or money-market investments
with maturities of three months or less when purchased.
|
|
|
Oil and Natural Gas Properties |
The Company utilizes the full cost method of accounting for its
crude oil and natural gas properties. Under the full cost
method, all productive and nonproductive costs incurred in
connection with the acquisition, exploration, and development of
crude oil and natural gas reserves are capitalized and amortized
on the units-of-production method based upon total proved
reserves. The costs of unproven properties are excluded from the
amortization calculation until the individual properties are
evaluated and a determination is made as to whether reserves
exist. Conveyances of properties, including gains or losses on
abandonments of properties, are treated as adjustments to the
cost of crude oil and natural gas properties, with no gain or
loss recognized.
Under the full cost method, the net book value of oil and
natural gas properties, less related deferred income taxes, may
not exceed the estimated after-tax future net revenues from
proved oil and natural gas properties, discounted at
10% per year (the ceiling limitation). In arriving at
estimated future net revenues, estimated lease operating
expenses, development costs, abandonment costs, and certain
production related and ad-valorem taxes are deducted. In
calculating future net revenues, prices and costs in effect at
the time of the calculation are held constant indefinitely,
except for changes which are fixed and determinable by existing
contracts. The net book value is compared to the ceiling
limitation on a quarterly basis. The excess, if any, of the net
book value above the ceiling limitation is required to be
written off as a non-cash expense. The Company did not incur a
ceiling writedown in 2002, 2003 and 2004. There can be no
assurance that there will not be writedowns in future periods
under the full cost method of accounting as a result of
sustained decreases in oil and natural gas prices or other
factors.
The Company has capitalized internal costs of $1.0 million,
$0.6 million, and $0.6 million for the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, as costs of
oil and natural gas properties. Such capitalized costs include
salaries and related benefits of individuals directly involved
in the Companys acquisition, exploration, and development
activities based on a percentage of their salaries.
The Company is subject to extensive federal, state, and local
environmental laws and regulations. These laws, which are
constantly changing, regulate the discharge of materials into
the environment and may require the Company to remove or
mitigate the environment effects of the disposal or release of
petroleum or chemical substances at various sites. Environmental
expenditures are expensed or capitalized depending on their
future economic benefit. Expenditures that relate to an existing
condition caused by past operations and that have no future
economic benefits are expensed. Liabilities for expenditures of
a noncapital nature are
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STATEMENTS (Continued)
recorded when environmental assessment and/or remediation is
probable, and the costs can be reasonably estimated.
The Companys operations are subject to all of the risks
inherent in oil and natural gas exploration, drilling and
production. These hazards can result in substantial losses to
the Company due to personal injury and loss of life, severe
damage to and destruction of property and equipment, pollution
or environmental damage, or suspension of operations. The
Company maintains insurance of various types customary in the
industry to cover its operations and believes it is insured
prudently against certain of these risks. In addition, the
Company maintains operators extra expense coverage that
provides coverage for the care, custody and control of wells
drilled by the Company. The Companys insurance does not
cover every potential risk associated with the drilling and
production of oil and natural gas. As a prudent operator, the
Company does maintain levels of insurance customary in the
industry to limit its financial exposure in the event of a
substantial environmental claim resulting from sudden and
accidental discharges. However, 100% coverage is not maintained.
The occurrence of a significant adverse event, the risks of
which are not fully covered by insurance, could have a material
adverse effect on the Companys financial condition and
results of operations. Moreover, no assurance can be given that
the Company will be able to maintain adequate insurance in the
future at rates it considers reasonable. The Company believes
that it operates in compliance with government regulations and
in accordance with safety standards which meet or exceed
industry standards.
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Other Property and Equipment |
Other property and equipment includes furniture, fixtures, and
other equipment. Such assets are recorded at cost and are
depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the
straight-line method.
The Companys investment in Longfellow Ranch Field includes
a minority interest in a gas separation facility. This
investment is included in the oil and natural gas properties and
depleted over the life of the reserves.
Maintenance and repairs are charged against income when
incurred; renewals and betterments, which extend the useful
lives of property and equipment, are capitalized.
The Company will be taxed as a partnership under federal and
applicable state laws; therefore, the Company has not provided
for federal or state income taxes since these taxes are the
responsibility of the Members.
The Company sells crude oil and natural gas to various
customers. In addition, the Company participates with other
parties in the operation of crude oil and natural gas wells.
Substantially all of the Companys accounts receivable are
due from either purchasers of crude oil and natural gas or
participants in crude oil and natural gas wells for which the
Company serves as the operator. Generally, operators of crude
oil and natural gas properties have the right to offset future
revenues against unpaid charges related to operated wells. Crude
oil and natural gas sales are generally unsecured.
The allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained at an adequate
level to absorb losses in the Companys accounts
receivable. Our management continually monitors the accounts
receivable from customers for any collectability issues. An
allowance for doubtful accounts is established based on reviews
of individual customer accounts, recent loss experience, current
economic conditions, and other pertinent factors. Accounts deemed
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
uncollectible are charged to the allowance. Provisions for bad
debts and recoveries on accounts previously charge-off are added
to the allowance.
Allowances for bad debt totaled approximately $.9 million
at December 31, 2004 and $.1 million at
December 31, 2003. At December 31, 2004, the carrying
value of the Companys accounts receivable approximates
fair value.
Revenues from the sale of natural gas and oil produced are
recognized upon the passage of title, net of royalties.
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Natural Gas Production Imbalances |
The Company accounts for natural gas production imbalances using
the sales method, whereby the Company recognizes revenue on all
natural gas sold to its customers notwithstanding the fact that
its ownership may be less than 100% of the natural gas sold.
Liabilities are recorded by the Company for imbalances greater
than the Companys proportionate share of remaining
estimated natural gas reserves.
Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a
business enterprise during a period from transactions and other
events and circumstances from non-owner sources. There were no
differences between net earnings and total comprehensive income
in 2004, 2003 and 2002.
The Company follows SFAS No. 133, Accounting
for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging
Activities and SFAS No. 138,
Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and
Certain Hedging Activity, an Amendment of SFAS 133
that requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on
the balance sheet at their respective fair value.
Prior to contributing all oil and natural gas assets to the
Company, NEG periodically managed its exposure to fluctuations
in oil and natural gas prices by entering into various
derivative instruments consisting principally of collar options
and swaps. NEG elected not to designate these instruments as
hedges for accounting purposes, accordingly the change in
unrealized gains and losses is included in oil and natural gas
sales. Cash settlements and valuation losses are included in oil
and natural gas sales. The Company has accounted for these
instruments in the same manner. The following summarizes the
cash settlements and unrealized gains and losses for the years
ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002:
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2004 | |
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2003 | |
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2002 | |
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Gross cash receipts
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$ |
1,327,200 |
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$ |
14,924 |
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$ |
1,246,080 |
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Gross cash payments
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$ |
13,694,010 |
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$ |
8,681,198 |
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$ |
2,430 |
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Valuation loss
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$ |
7,520,383 |
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$ |
2,987,013 |
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$ |
3,608,462 |
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While the use of derivative contracts can limit the downside
risk of adverse price movements, it may also limit future gains
from favorable movements. The Company addresses market risk by
selecting instruments whose value fluctuations correlate
strongly with the underlying commodity. Credit risk related to
derivative activities is managed by requiring minimum credit
standards for counterparties, periodic settlements, and mark to
market valuations.
The Company received various commodity swap agreements
(contracts) from Gascon and NEG as part of their
initial contribution of assets and liabilities in September
2001. The counterparty to these
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
instruments was through Enron North America Corp. As of December
2001, Enron Corp. and Enron North America Corp. et al
(Enron) filed for protection under Chapter 11,
Title 18 of the United States Code. Enron ceased making
payments under the various contracts in November 2001, prior to
the bankruptcy filings. Accordingly, each of the contracts shall
be administered as a claim filed by the Company in the Enron
bankruptcy proceedings. The Company estimates its claim against
Enron related to these contracts is approximately
$7.25 million. The $7.25 million claim represented a
hedge against future oil and natural gas prices and did not
reflect a cash gain or loss on the contracts. For this reason,
no asset or liability was recorded at December 31, 2001 and
the Company recorded a net non cash valuation loss of
$4.6 million through December 31, 2001 in connection
with these contracts. The Company cannot predict what amount, if
any may be ultimately received in the Enron bankruptcy
proceeding.
The following is a summary of the oil and natural gas no-cost
commodity price collars entered into with Shell Trading Company:
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Production | |
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Month | |
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Ceiling | |
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August 2002
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30,000 Bbls |
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2003 |
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$ |
23.55 |
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$ |
26.60 |
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August 2002
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300,000 MMBTU |
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2003 |
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$ |
3.25 |
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$ |
4.62 |
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November 2002
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300,000 MMBTU |
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2003 |
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$ |
3.50 |
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$ |
4.74 |
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November 2002
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300,000 MMBTU |
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2004 |
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$ |
3.35 |
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$ |
4.65 |
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November 2002
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300,000 MMBTU |
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2005 |
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$ |
3.25 |
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$ |
4.60 |
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November 2003
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45,000 Bbls |
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2004 |
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$ |
26.63 |
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$ |
29.85 |
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February 2005
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16,000 Bbls |
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2006 |
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$ |
41.75 |
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$ |
45.40 |
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February 2005
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120,000 MMBTU |
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2006 |
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$ |
6.00 |
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$ |
7.28 |
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On January 28, 2003, the Company entered into an eleven
month fixed price swap agreement with Plains Marketing, L.P.,
consisting of a contract for 28,000 barrels of oil per
month at a fixed price of $28.35 effective February 2003 through
December 2003.
The following is a summary of oil and natural gas contracts
entered into with Bank of Oklahoma on January 6, 2004 and
November 15, 2004.
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400,000 MMBTU |
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$ |
6.915 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Fixed price
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April - June 2004 |
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400,000 MMBTU |
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$ |
5.48 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Fixed price
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July - September 2004 |
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400,000 MMBTU |
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$ |
5.38 |
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$ |
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$ |
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No Cost Collars
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October - December 2004 |
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400,000 MMBTU |
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$ |
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5.25 |
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$ |
5.85 |
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No Cost Collars
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$ |
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4.75 |
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$ |
5.45 |
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No Cost Collars
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$ |
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$ |
4.50 |
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$ |
5.00 |
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No Cost Collars
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2005 |
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250,000 MMBTU |
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$ |
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$ |
6.00 |
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$ |
8.70 |
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No Cost Collars
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2005 |
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25,000 Bbls |
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$ |
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$ |
43.60 |
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$ |
45.80 |
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A liability of $6.6 million and $14.1 million
($6.3 million as current, $7.8 million as long-term)
was recorded by the Company as of December 31, 2003 and
2004 respectively, in connection with these contracts. The
Company had $1.7 and $0.0 million on deposit with Shell
Trading as of December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively, to
collateralize the contracts. As of December 31, 2004, the
Company had issued $11.0 million in letters of credit to
Shell for this purpose.
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NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
On September 28, 2004, the SEC released Staff Accounting
Bulletin (SAB) 106 regarding the application of
SFAS 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations
(AROs), by oil and gas producing companies
following the full cost accounting method. Pursuant to
SAB 106, oil and gas producing companies that have adopted
SFAS 143 should exclude the future cash outflows associated
with settling AROs (ARO liabilities) from the computation of the
present value of estimated future net revenues for the purposes
of the full cost ceiling calculation. In addition, estimated
dismantlement and abandonment costs, net of estimated salvage
values, that have been capitalized (ARO assets) should be
included in the amortization base for computing depreciation,
depletion and amortization expense. Disclosures are required to
include discussion of how a companys ceiling test and
depreciation, depletion and amortization calculations are
impacted by the adoption of SFAS 143. SAB 106 is
effective prospectively as of the beginning of the first fiscal
quarter beginning after October 4, 2004. The adoption of
SAB 106 is not expected to have a material impact on either
the ceiling test calculation or depreciation, depletion and
amortization.
On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued Statement 123
(revised 2004), Share-Based Payment that will
require compensation costs related to share-based payment
transactions (e.g., issuance of stock options and restricted
stock) to be recognized in the financial statements. With
limited exceptions, the amount of compensation cost will be
measured based on the grant-date fair value of the equity or
liability instruments issued. In addition, liability awards will
be remeasured each reporting period. Compensation cost will be
recognized over the period that an employee provides service in
exchange for the award. Statement 123(R) replaces
SFAS 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation, and supersedes Accounting Principles Board
(APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees. For us, SFAS 123(R) is
effective for the first reporting period after June 15,
2005. Entities that use the fair-value-based method for either
recognition or disclosure under SFAS 123 are required to
apply SFAS 123(R) using a modified version of prospective
application. Under this method, an entity records compensation
expense for all awards it grants after the date of adoption. In
addition, the entity is required to record compensation expense
for the unvested portion of previously granted awards that
remain outstanding at the date of adoption. In addition,
entities may elect to adopt SFAS 123(R) using a modified
retrospective method where by previously issued financial
statements are restated based on the expense previously
calculated and reported in their pro forma footnote disclosures.
The company had no share based payments subject to this standard.
On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued Statement 153,
Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, an amendment of APB
Opinion No. 29, to clarify the accounting for nonmonetary
exchanges of similar productive assets. SFAS 153 provides a
general exception from fair value measurement for exchanges of
nonmonetary assets that do not have commercial substance. A
nonmonetary exchange has commercial substance if the future cash
flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a
result of the exchange. The Statement will be applied
prospectively and is effective for nonmonetary asset exchanges
occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005.
The Company does not have any nonmonetary transactions for any
period presented that this Statement would apply.
The management and operation of Operating LLC is being
undertaken by NEG pursuant to the Management Agreement which NEG
has entered into with Operating LLC. The strategic direction of
Operating LLCs oil and natural gas business, including oil
and natural gas drilling and capital investments, is controlled
by the managing member of the Company (currently Gascon). The
Management Agreement provides that NEG will manage Operating
LLCs oil and natural gas assets and business until the
earlier of November 1, 2006, or such time as Operating LLC
no longer owns any of the managed oil and natural gas
properties. NEGs employees will conduct the day-to-day
operations of Operating LLCs oil and natural gas
properties, and all costs and expenses incurred in the operation
of the oil and natural gas properties shall be
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NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
borne by Operating LLC, although the Management Agreement
provides that the salary of NEGs Chief Executive Officer
shall be 70% attributable to the managed oil and natural gas
properties, and the salaries of each of the General Counsel and
Chief Financial Officer shall be 20% attributable to the managed
oil and natural gas properties.
In exchange for NEGs management services, Operating LLC
shall pay NEG a management fee of 115% of the actual direct and
indirect administrative and reasonable overhead costs incurred
by NEG in operating the oil and natural gas properties which
either NEG, or Operating LLC may seek to change within the range
of 110%-115% as such change is warranted; however, the parties
have agreed to consult with each other to ensure that such
administrative and reasonable overhead costs attributable to the
managed properties are properly reflected in the management fee
paid to NEG. In addition, Operating LLC has agreed to indemnify
NEG to the extent it incurs any liabilities in connection with
its operation of the assets and properties of Operating LLC,
except to the extent of its gross negligence, or misconduct. The
Company recorded $6.2 million, $6.6 million and
$7.6 million as a management fee to NEG for the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002. These amounts are
included in general and administrative and lease operating
expenses.
In November 2002, the Company completed the acquisition of
producing oil and natural gas properties in Pecos County, Texas
known as Longfellow Ranch Field. The consideration for this
acquisition consisted of $45.4 million in cash, which was
funded from available cash.
In December 2002, the Company completed the acquisition of
additional interest in Longfellow Ranch Field in Pecos County,
Texas. The consideration for this acquisition consisted of
$2.9 million in cash, which was funded from available cash.
The following pro forma data presents the results of the Company
for the year ended 2002, as if the acquisition of properties had
occurred on January 1, 2002. The pro forma results of
operations are presented for comparative purposes only and are
not necessarily indicative of the results which would have been
obtained had the acquisition been consummated as presented. The
following data reflect pro forma adjustments for the
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NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
oil and natural gas revenues, production costs, and depreciation
and depletion related to the properties (in thousands).
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Pro Forma | |
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Year Ended | |
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December 31, | |
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2002 | |
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Revenues:
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Oil and natural gas sales
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$ |
47,659 |
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Plant operations
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1,515 |
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Field operations
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404 |
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Total revenue
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49,578 |
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Costs and expenses:
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Oil and natural gas production taxes
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(2,414 |
) |
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Lease operating
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(12,250 |
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Depreciation and depletion
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(20,206 |
) |
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Plant operations expense
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(529 |
) |
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Field operations
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(420 |
) |
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General and administrative
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|
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(5,683 |
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Total expense
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(41,502 |
) |
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Operating income
|
|
$ |
8,076 |
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Net income
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$ |
14,557 |
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5. |
Investments/Note Receivable |
In January 2002, the Company acquired stock valued at
$49.95 million, which was sold at a gain of
$8.7 million in February 2002. In an unrelated transaction,
the Company completed a short sale of stock in November 2002 for
$10.4 million. At December 31, 2002, this short sale
position remained open and the mark-to-market value of such
stock resulted in an unrealized loss of $0.3 million. In
January 2003, the Company settled this position and recorded a
loss of $1.0 million on the transaction.
In October 2003, the Company committed to an investment of
$6.0 million in Petrosource Energy Company, LLC
(Petrosource). The Company acquired 24.79% of the
outstanding stock for a price of $3.6 million and advanced
$2.4 million as a subordinated loan bearing
6% interest due in 6 years. $3.6 million of this
commitment was paid in October 2003 and $2.4 million in
February 2004. Petrosource is in the business of selling CO(2)
and also owns pipelines and compressor stations for delivery
purposes. The Company recorded a $0.1 million and
$0.5 million net loss in 2003 and 2004 as a result of
accounting for the Petrosource investment under the equity
method.
In April 2002, the company entered into a revolving credit
commitment to extend advances to an unrelated third party. Under
the terms of the revolving credit arrangement, the Company
agreed to make advances from time to time, as requested by the
unrelated third party and subject to certain limitations, an
amount up to $5 million. Advances made under the revolving
credit commitment bear interest at prime rate plus 2% and are
collateralized by inventory and receivables. As of
December 31, 2004, the Company determined that a portion of
the total outstanding advances of $1.3 million had been
impaired and recorded a loss of $0.8 million. The loss is
recorded as impairment of note receivable in the income
statement.
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NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
On March 26, 2003, the Company distributed the
$10.9 million note outstanding under the existing credit
facility to NEG as a distribution of Priority Amount. Also, on
March 26, 2003 NEG, Arnos and Operating LLC entered
into an agreement to assign the existing credit facility to
Operating LLC. Effective with this assignment, Arnos
amended the credit facility to increase the revolving commitment
to $150 million, increase the borrowing base to
$75 million and extend the revolving due date until
June 30, 2004. Concurrently, Arnos extended a
$42.8 million loan to Operating LLC under the amended
credit facility; Operating LLC then distributed
$42.8 million to the Company who, thereafter, made a
$40.5 million distribution of Priority Amount and a
$2.3 million Guaranteed Payment to NEG. NEG utilized these
funds to pay the entire amount of the long-term interest payable
on the Senior Notes and interest accrued thereon outstanding on
March 27, 2003. The Arnos facility was canceled on
December 29, 2003 in conjunction with the Mizuho Corporate
Bank, Ltd. financing.
On December 29, 2003, the Company entered into a Credit
Agreement (the Credit Agreement) with certain
commercial lending institutions, including Mizuho Corporate
Bank, Ltd. as the Administrative Agent and the Bank of Texas,
N.A. and the Bank of Nova Scotia as Co-Agents.
The Credit Agreement provides for a loan commitment amount of up
to $120 million and a letter of credit commitment of up to
$15 million (provided, the outstanding aggregate amount of
the unpaid borrowings, plus the aggregate undrawn face amount of
all outstanding letters of credit shall not exceed the borrowing
base under the Credit Agreement). The Credit Agreement provides
further that the amount available to the Company at any time is
subject to certain restrictions, covenants, conditions and
changes in the borrowing base calculation. In partial
consideration of the loan commitment amount, the Company has
pledged a continuing security interest in all of its oil and
natural gas properties and its equipment, inventory, contracts,
fixtures and proceeds related to its oil and natural gas
business.
At the Companys option, interest on borrowings under the
Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate based upon either the
prime rate or the LIBOR rate plus, in each case, an applicable
margin that, in the case of prime rate loans, can fluctuate from
0.75%to 1.50% per annum, and, in the case of LIBOR rate
loans, can fluctuate from 1.75% to 2.50% per annum.
Fluctuations in the applicable interest rate margins are based
upon Operating LLCs total usage of the amount of
credit available under the Credit Agreement, with the applicable
margins increasing as the Companys total usage of the
amount of the credit available under the Credit Agreement
increases. The Credit Agreement expires on September 1,
2006.
At the closing of the Credit Agreement, the Company borrowed
$43.8 million to repay $42.9 million owed by the
Company to Arnos under the secured loan arrangement which was
then terminated and to pay administrative fees in connection
with this borrowing. The Company intends to use any future
borrowings under the Credit Agreement to finance potential
acquisitions. The Company has capitalized $1.4 million of
loan issuance costs in connection with the closing of this
transaction. These costs will be amortized over the life of the
loan using the interest method.
As a condition to the lenders obligations under the Credit
Agreement, the lenders required that the NEG, Gascon,
Operating LLC and the Company execute and deliver at the
closing that certain Pledge Agreement and Irrevocable Proxy in
favor of Bank of Texas, N.A., its successors and assigns, the
(Pledge Agreement). Pursuant to the terms of the
Pledge Agreement, in order to secure the performance of the
obligations of the Company (i) each of NEG and Gascon have
pledged their 50% membership interest in the Company (such
interests constituting 100% of the outstanding equity membership
interest of the Company); (ii) the Company has pledged its
100% equity membership interest in Operating LLC; and
(iii) Operating LLC has pledged its 100% equity
membership interest in its subsidiary, Shana National LLC
(the membership interests referred to in clauses (i),
(ii) and (iii) above are collectively referred to as
the Collateral). The Pledge Agreement also provides
for a continuing security interest in the Collateral and that
Bank of Texas, N.A. as the Collateral
F-226
NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Agent is the duly appointed attorney-in-fact of the Company. The
Collateral Agent may take all action deemed reasonably necessary
for the maintenance, preservation and protection of the
Collateral and the security interest therein until such time
that all of the Companys obligations under the Credit
Agreement are fulfilled, terminated or otherwise expired. If
under the Credit Agreement an event of default shall have
occurred and is continuing, the Collateral Agent may enforce
certain rights and remedies, including, but not limited to the
sale of the Collateral, the transfer of all or part of the
Collateral to the Collateral Agent or its nominee and/or the
execution of all endorsements.
Draws made under the credit facility are normally made to fund
working capital requirements, acquisitions and capital
expenditures. During the current fiscal year, the Companys
outstanding balances thereunder have ranged from a low of
$44 million to a high of $52 million. As of
December 31, 2004 the outstanding balance under the credit
facility was $52 million.
The Credit Agreement requires, among other things, semiannual
engineering reports covering oil and natural gas properties, and
maintenance of certain financial ratios, including the
maintenance of a minimum interest coverage, a current ratio, and
a minimum tangible net worth. The Company was in compliance with
all covenants at December 31, 2003. Operating LLC was
not in compliance with the minimum interest coverage ratio
covenant at December 31, 2004. Operating LLC obtained
a waiver of compliance with respect to this covenant for the
period ended December 31, 2004. Operating LLC was in
compliance with all other covenants at December 31, 2004.
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|
7. |
Commitments and Contingencies |
The Company has entered into a management agreement with NEG to
manage Operating LLCs oil and natural gas assets until the
earlier of November 1, 2006, or such time as
Operating LLC no longer owns any oil and natural gas assets.
The Company is obligated to make semi-annual payments to NEG
Guaranteed Payments as defined in the
Holding LLC Operating Agreement referred herein. Two
payments totaling $16.0 million were made in 2004, three
payments totaling $18.2 million were made in 2003 and two
payments totaling $21.7 million were made in 2002 under
this obligation. In March 2003, the Company made a distribution
of Priority Amount of $51.4 million to NEG.
On July 7, 2003, NEG filed a request with the American
Arbitration Association for dispute resolution of a claim in the
amount of $21,000 against Osprey Petroleum Company, Inc.
(Osprey) arising out of Ospreys failure to
post bond for certain plugging and abandonment liabilities
associated with oil and gas properties sold by the Company to
Osprey in September 2000. Osprey has counterclaimed against the
NEG and its affiliates (Holding LLC and Operating LLC)
in an amount up to $15 million, alleging fraud and breach
of contract related to the sale of such oil and gas properties.
The Purchase and Sale Agreement transferring the properties from
the Company to Osprey provides for dispute resolution through
binding arbitration utilizing arbitrator(s) experienced in oil
and gas transactions. The exclusive venue for any such
arbitration is in Dallas, Texas, and the binding, nonappealable
judgment by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having
competent jurisdiction.
On February 24, 2005, the American Arbitration Association
issued a ruling in favor of NEG on all issues. The Company was
awarded the following:
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|
|
(a) $20,500 in post bond premiums alleged to be owed for
certain plugging and abandonment liabilities associated with the
oil and gas properties sold to Osprey, |
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|
(b) $5,422 in expenses associated with NEGs bond
claim, |
|
|
(c) $53,226 in attorneys fees, |
F-227
NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
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|
|
(d) $24,617 in administrative expenses paid to the American
Arbitration Association, |
|
|
(e) an order requiring Osprey to post and maintain an
acceptable replacement bond, |
|
|
(f) a finding that Ospreys counterclaim in the amount
of $15 million was without merit, and |
|
|
(g) a ruling that Osprey is entitled to no recovery of any
damages or expenses associated with NEGs bond claim or
Ospreys counterclaim. |
NEG intends to pursue the judgement awarded by the American
Arbitration Association. Whether or not NEG recovers 100% of the
award will have no material adverse effect on NEGs or the
Companys financial condition or results of operations.
With respect to certain claims of the Company against Enron
North America Corp. relating to the oil and natural gas
properties contributed to Holding LLC, a representative of
the Company has been appointed to the official committee of
unsecured creditors in the Enron bankruptcy proceeding, and the
Company has filed a claim for damages in that bankruptcy
proceeding. The Company estimates its claim against Enron
related to these contracts is approximately $7.25 million.
The $7.25 million claim represents a hedge against future
oil and natural gas prices and does not reflect a cash gain or
loss. Any recoveries from Enron North America Corp. will
become the property of Operating LLC as a result of the
LLC Contribution. No receivable has been recorded as a
result of this claim.
Other than routine litigation incidental to its business
operations which are not deemed by the Company to be material,
there are no additional legal proceedings in which the Company
nor Operating LLC, is a defendant.
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|
8. |
Asset Retirement Obligation |
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) issued Statements of Financial Accounting Standards
(SFAS) No. 143, Accounting for Asset
Retirement Obligations (SFAS 143).
The Company adopted SFAS 143 on January 1, 2003 and
recorded an abandonment obligation of $3.0 million.
SFAS No. 143 required the Company to record the fair
value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the
period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the
retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the
acquisition, construction, development, and/or normal use of the
assets. It also requires the Company to record a corresponding
asset that is depreciated over the life of the asset. Subsequent
to the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation,
the obligation will be adjusted at the end of each period to
reflect the passage of time and changes in the estimated future
cash flows underlying the obligation. The Company would have
recorded accretion of the asset abandonment obligation of
$0.2 million for both 2001 and 2002 had SFAS 143 been
adopted in these years.
F-228
NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The following is a rollforward of the abandonment obligation as
of December 31, 2003 and 2004.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of January 1, 2003 |
|
$ |
3,034,395 |
|
Add:
|
|
Accretion |
|
|
242,752 |
|
|
|
Additions |
|
|
89,548 |
|
|
|
Revisions |
|
|
9,396 |
|
Less:
|
|
Settlements |
|
|
(57,008 |
) |
|
|
Dispositions |
|
|
(50,702 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of December 31, 2003 |
|
$ |
3,268,381 |
|
Add:
|
|
Accretion |
|
|
261,471 |
|
|
|
Additions |
|
|
93,838 |
|
Less:
|
|
Revisions |
|
|
(250,650 |
) |
|
|
Settlements |
|
|
(24,354 |
) |
|
|
Dispositions |
|
|
(293,446 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of December 31, 2004 |
|
$ |
3,055,240 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9. |
Distributions under the Holding LLC Operating Agreement |
Under the Holding LLC Operating Agreement, NEG is to
receive both Guaranteed Payments and the Priority Amount of
$202.2 million before Gascon receives any monies. The
distribution of Priority Amount is to be made on or before
November 1, 2006. Guaranteed Payments are to be paid, on a
semi annual basis, based on an annual interest rate of 10.75% of
the outstanding Priority Amount. After the payments to NEG,
Gascon is to receive distributions equivalent to the Priority
Amount and Guaranteed Payments plus other amounts as defined.
Following the above distributions to NEG and Gascon, additional
distributions, if any, are to be made in accordance with their
respective capital accounts. The order of distributions is
listed below.
The Holding LLC Operating Agreement requires that
distributions shall be made to both NEG and Gascon as follows:
|
|
|
1. Guaranteed Payments are to be paid to NEG, calculated on
an annual interest rate of 10.75% on the outstanding Priority
Amount. The Priority Amount includes all outstanding debt owed
to entities owned or controlled by Carl C. Icahn, including the
amount of the Companys 10.75% Senior Notes. As of
December 31, 2004, the Priority Amount was
$148.6 million. The Guaranteed Payments will be made on a
semi-annual basis. |
|
|
2. The Priority Amount is to be paid to NEG. Such payment
is to occur by November 6, 2006. |
|
|
3. An amount equal to the Priority Amount and all
Guaranteed Payments paid to NEG, plus any additional capital
contributions made by Gascon, less any distribution previously
made by the Company to Gascon, is to be paid to Gascon. |
|
|
4. An amount equal to the aggregate annual interest
(calculated at prime plus 1/2% on the sum of the Guaranteed
Payments), plus any unpaid interest for prior years (calculated
at prime plus 1/2% on the sum of the Guaranteed Payments), less
any distributions previously made by the Company to Gascon, is
to be paid to Gascon. |
|
|
5. After the above distributions have been made, any
additional distributions will be made in accordance with the
ratio of the NEGs and Gascons respective capital
accounts. (Capital accounts as defined in the Holding LLC
Operating Agreement). |
F-229
NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
10. |
Crude Oil and Natural Gas Producing Activities |
Costs incurred in connection with the exploration acquisition,
development, and exploitation of the Companys crude oil
and natural gas properties for the years ended December 31,
2004, 2003 and 2002, (all of which occurred after the
contribution of assets by NEG and Gascon) are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Acquisition of properties
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
49,049,174 |
|
Exploration costs
|
|
|
29,006,772 |
|
|
|
6,950,706 |
|
|
|
1,072,997 |
|
Development costs
|
|
|
38,480,640 |
|
|
|
29,083,572 |
|
|
|
16,124,610 |
|
Depletion rate per Mcfe
|
|
$ |
1.28 |
|
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
$ |
1.29 |
|
Revenues from individual purchasers that exceed 10% of total
crude oil and natural gas sales are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Plains Marketing and Transportation
|
|
$ |
19,786,979 |
|
|
$ |
15,666,690 |
|
|
$ |
12,512,767 |
|
Crosstex Energy Services, Inc.
|
|
|
5,080,974 |
|
|
|
9,225,086 |
|
|
|
4,843,756 |
|
Riata Energy, Inc.
|
|
|
29,884,850 |
|
|
|
30,420,624 |
|
|
|
|
|
Seminole Energy Services
|
|
|
19,572,461 |
|
|
|
7,215,735 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11. |
Supplementary Crude Oil and Natural Gas Reserve Information
(Unaudited) |
The revenues generated by the Companys operations are
highly dependent upon the prices of, and demand for, oil and
natural gas. The price received by the Company for its oil and
natural gas production depends on numerous factors beyond the
Companys control, including seasonality, the condition of
the U.S. economy, foreign imports, political conditions in
other oil and natural gas producing countries, the actions of
the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and domestic
governmental regulations, legislation and policies.
The Company has made ordinary course capital expenditures for
the development and exploitation of oil and natural gas
reserves, subject to economic conditions. The Company has
interests in crude oil and natural gas properties that are
principally located onshore in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and
Arkansas. The Company does not own or lease any crude oil and
natural gas properties outside the United States.
In 2004 and 2003, estimates of the Companys reserves and
future net revenues were prepared by Netherland,
Sewell & Associates, Prator Bett, LLC and DeGolyer and
MacNaughton. In 2002, estimates of the Companys net
recoverable crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquid
reserves were prepared by Netherland, Sewell &
Associates, Inc. and Prator Bett, LLC. Estimated proved net
recoverable reserves as shown below include only those
quantities that can be expected to be recoverable at prices and
costs in effect at the balance sheet dates under existing
regulatory practices and with conventional equipment and
operating methods.
Proved developed reserves represent only those reserves expected
to be recovered through existing wells. Proved undeveloped
reserves include those reserves expected to be recovered from
new wells on undrilled acreage or from existing wells on which a
relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion.
F-230
NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Net quantities of proved developed and undeveloped reserves of
natural gas and crude oil, including condensate and natural gas
liquids, are summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crude Oil | |
|
Natural Gas | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Barrels) | |
|
(Thousand | |
|
|
|
|
Cubic Feet) | |
December 31, 2001
|
|
|
5,158,883 |
|
|
|
82,431,275 |
|
|
Purchases of reserves in place
|
|
|
30,436 |
|
|
|
34,196,450 |
|
|
Sales of reserves in place
|
|
|
(223,214 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Extensions and discoveries
|
|
|
28,892 |
|
|
|
14,403,643 |
|
|
Revisions of previous estimates
|
|
|
842,776 |
|
|
|
(636,931 |
) |
|
Production
|
|
|
(629,100 |
) |
|
|
(7,827,100 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2002
|
|
|
5,208,673 |
|
|
|
122,567,337 |
|
|
Purchase of reserves in place
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of reserves in place
|
|
|
(25,399 |
) |
|
|
(744,036 |
) |
|
Extensions and discoveries
|
|
|
494,191 |
|
|
|
61,637,828 |
|
|
Revisions of previous estimates
|
|
|
(7,092 |
) |
|
|
(2,419,969 |
) |
|
Production
|
|
|
(628,923 |
) |
|
|
(13,436,865 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2003
|
|
|
5,041,450 |
|
|
|
167,604,295 |
|
|
Purchase of reserves in place
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of reserves in place
|
|
|
(15,643 |
) |
|
|
(344,271 |
) |
|
Extensions and discoveries
|
|
|
445,636 |
|
|
|
33,350,666 |
|
|
Revisions of previous estimates
|
|
|
(30,249 |
) |
|
|
15,441,298 |
|
|
Production
|
|
|
(565,100 |
) |
|
|
(13,106,103 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2004
|
|
|
4,876,094 |
|
|
|
202,945,885 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved developed reserves:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2002
|
|
|
3,539,450 |
|
|
|
92,382,411 |
|
|
December 31, 2003
|
|
|
4,096,596 |
|
|
|
104,207,660 |
|
|
December 31, 2004
|
|
|
3,798,341 |
|
|
|
111,126,829 |
|
Reservoir engineering is a subjective process of estimating the
volumes of underground accumulations of oil and natural gas
which cannot be measured precisely. The accuracy of any reserve
estimates is a function of the quality of available data and of
engineering and geological interpretation and judgment. Reserve
estimates prepared by other engineers might differ from the
estimates contained herein. Results of drilling, testing, and
production subsequent to the date of the estimate may justify
revision of such estimate. Future prices received for the sale
of oil and natural gas may be different from those used in
preparing these reports. The amounts and timing of future
operating and development costs may also differ from those used.
Accordingly, reserve estimates are often different from the
quantities of oil and natural gas that are ultimately recovered.
The following is a summary of a standardized measure of
discounted net cash flows related to the Companys proved
crude oil and natural gas reserves. For these calculations,
estimated future cash flows from estimated future production of
proved reserves were computed using crude oil and natural gas
prices as of the end of each period presented. Future
development, production and net asset retirement obligations
attributable to the proved reserves were estimated assuming that
existing conditions would continue over the economic lives of
the individual leases and costs were not escalated for the
future.
F-231
NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The Company cautions against using the following data to
determine the fair value of its crude oil and natural gas
properties. To obtain the best estimate of fair value of the
crude oil and natural gas properties, forecasts of future
economic conditions, varying discount rates, and consideration
of other than proved reserves would have to be incorporated into
the calculation. In addition, there are significant
uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of proved
reserves and in projecting rates of production that impair the
usefulness of the data.
The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
relating to proved crude oil and natural gas reserves are
summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Future cash inflows
|
|
$ |
1,466,369,163 |
|
|
$ |
1,184,869,747 |
|
Future production and development costs
|
|
|
(489,331,736 |
) |
|
|
(374,829,047 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future net cash flows
|
|
|
977,037,427 |
|
|
|
810,040,700 |
|
10% annual discount for estimated timing of cash flows
|
|
|
(442,213,801 |
) |
|
|
(353,980,596 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
|
|
$ |
534,823,626 |
|
|
$ |
456,060,104 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following are the principal sources of change in the
standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Purchases of reserves
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
102,916,472 |
|
Sales of reserves in place
|
|
|
(1,375,463 |
) |
|
|
(2,475,742 |
) |
|
|
(2,509,704 |
) |
Sales and transfers of crude oil and natural gas produced, net
of production costs
|
|
|
(83,004,073 |
) |
|
|
(57,424,780 |
) |
|
|
(31,115,247 |
) |
Net changes in prices and production costs
|
|
|
31,039,998 |
|
|
|
44,711,900 |
|
|
|
112,380,701 |
|
Development costs incurred during the period and changes in
estimated future development costs
|
|
|
(81,370,910 |
) |
|
|
(75,286,532 |
) |
|
|
(45,230,813 |
) |
Extensions and discoveries, less related costs
|
|
|
118,570,850 |
|
|
|
211,324,414 |
|
|
|
43,640,702 |
|
Revisions of previous quantity estimates
|
|
|
49,194,080 |
|
|
|
(6,789,000 |
) |
|
|
8,510,824 |
|
Accretion of discount
|
|
|
45,606,010 |
|
|
|
31,063,232 |
|
|
|
11,312,180 |
|
Changes in production rates (timing) and other
|
|
|
103,030 |
|
|
|
304,290 |
|
|
|
(2,394,593 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change
|
|
$ |
78,763,522 |
|
|
$ |
145,427,782 |
|
|
$ |
197,510,522 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During recent years, there have been significant fluctuations in
the prices paid for crude oil in the world markets. This
situation has had a destabilizing effect on crude oil posted
prices in the United States, including the posted prices paid by
purchasers of the Companys crude oil. The net weighted
average prices of crude oil and natural gas at December 31,
2004, 2003 and 2002 used in the above table were $42.10, $31.14
and $29.86 per barrel of crude oil, respectively, and
$5.92, $5.87 and $4.92 per thousand cubic feet of natural
gas, respectively.
F-232
NEG HOLDING LLC
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
ASSETS |
Current assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
10,999,200 |
|
|
Accounts receivable oil and natural gas sales
|
|
|
17,388,724 |
|
|
Accounts receivable joint interest and other
|
|
|
216,496 |
|
|
Notes receivable other, (net allowance of $790,000)
|
|
|
488,415 |
|
|
Drilling prepayments
|
|
|
793,558 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
1,104,408 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
30,990,801 |
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and natural gas properties, at cost (full cost method):
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subject to ceiling limitation
|
|
|
594,136,210 |
|
|
Accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization
|
|
|
(349,909,614 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Net oil and natural gas properties
|
|
|
244,226,596 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other property and equipment
|
|
|
5,143,947 |
|
|
Accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
(4,154,948 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Net other property and equipment
|
|
|
988,999 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note receivable
|
|
|
3,090,000 |
|
|
Equity investment
|
|
|
2,169,566 |
|
|
Other long term assets
|
|
|
962,696 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$ |
282,428,658 |
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable trade
|
|
$ |
6,423,198 |
|
|
Accounts payable affiliate
|
|
|
369,722 |
|
|
Accounts payable revenue
|
|
|
4,158,627 |
|
|
Prepayments from partners
|
|
|
87,754 |
|
|
Other current liabilities
|
|
|
806,885 |
|
|
Derivative financial instruments
|
|
|
23,852,452 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
35,698,638 |
|
Long term liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gas balancing
|
|
|
897,853 |
|
|
Credit facility
|
|
|
66,833,624 |
|
|
Asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
3,116,344 |
|
|
Derivative financial instruments
|
|
|
12,883,768 |
|
|
Members equity
|
|
|
162,998,431 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and members equity
|
|
$ |
282,428,658 |
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes.
F-233
NEG HOLDING LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and natural gas sales
|
|
$ |
2,346,633 |
|
|
$ |
25,017,234 |
|
|
Field operations
|
|
|
80,630 |
|
|
|
79,161 |
|
|
Plant operations
|
|
|
442,609 |
|
|
|
472,786 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenue
|
|
|
2,869,872 |
|
|
|
25,569,181 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs and expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lease operating
|
|
|
3,883,238 |
|
|
|
3,126,587 |
|
|
Field operations
|
|
|
78,371 |
|
|
|
90,494 |
|
|
Plant operations
|
|
|
174,442 |
|
|
|
125,548 |
|
|
Oil and natural gas production taxes
|
|
|
1,695,128 |
|
|
|
1,349,374 |
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
6,515,506 |
|
|
|
5,352,006 |
|
|
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
61,104 |
|
|
|
63,807 |
|
|
General and administrative
|
|
|
556,457 |
|
|
|
824,295 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses
|
|
|
12,964,246 |
|
|
|
10,932,111 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss)
|
|
|
(10,094,374 |
) |
|
|
14,637,070 |
|
Other income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(728,809 |
) |
|
|
(483,166 |
) |
|
Amortization of debt issuance costs
|
|
|
(172,890 |
) |
|
|
(111,809 |
) |
|
Interest income and other, net
|
|
|
22,639 |
|
|
|
89,249 |
|
|
Interest income from affiliate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,803 |
|
|
Interest in loss of equity investee
|
|
|
(209,542 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$ |
(11,182,976 |
) |
|
$ |
14,167,147 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes.
F-234
NEG HOLDING LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
Operating Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$ |
(11,182,976 |
) |
|
$ |
14,167,147 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided
by operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
6,515,506 |
|
|
|
5,352,006 |
|
|
Change in fair market value of derivative contracts
|
|
|
22,620,363 |
|
|
|
(2,688,548 |
) |
|
Amortization of debt issuance costs
|
|
|
172,890 |
|
|
|
111,809 |
|
|
Interest in loss of equity investee
|
|
|
209,543 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
61,104 |
|
|
|
63,807 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
1,111,132 |
|
|
|
(1,064,720 |
) |
|
Notes receivable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,207,198 |
) |
|
Drilling prepayments
|
|
|
64,556 |
|
|
|
254,227 |
|
|
Derivative broker deposit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,700,000 |
|
|
Other current assets
|
|
|
1,095,752 |
|
|
|
(20,439 |
) |
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
(4,343,276 |
) |
|
|
1,626,714 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
16,324,594 |
|
|
|
18,294,805 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and natural gas exploration and development expenditures
|
|
|
(21,189,663 |
) |
|
|
(10,869,942 |
) |
|
Purchases of other property and equipment
|
|
|
(88,457 |
) |
|
|
(38,467 |
) |
|
Proceeds from sales of oil and natural gas properties
|
|
|
122,967 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity investment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,200,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(21,155,153 |
) |
|
|
(12,108,409 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from Mizuho credit facility
|
|
|
15,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from advance from affiliate
|
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayment of advance from affiliate
|
|
|
(5,000,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Loan issuance costs
|
|
|
(53,082 |
) |
|
|
(328,599 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
|
|
|
14,946,918 |
|
|
|
(328,599 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
10,116,359 |
|
|
|
5,857,797 |
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
|
|
|
882,841 |
|
|
|
15,401,433 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
|
|
$ |
10,999,200 |
|
|
$ |
21,259,230 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid in cash
|
|
$ |
247,022 |
|
|
$ |
148,979 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes.
F-235
NEG HOLDING LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF MEMBERS EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Members | |
|
|
Equity | |
|
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
Balance at December 31, 2004
|
|
$ |
174,181,407 |
|
Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2005
|
|
|
(11,182,976 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2005
|
|
$ |
162,998,431 |
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes.
F-236
NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three Months and Period Ended March 31, 2005 and
2004 (Unaudited)
NEG Holding LLC (the Company), a Delaware limited
liability company, was formed in August 2000. The initial
formation was part of a plan of reorganization under
Chapter 11 of the US bankruptcy code by National Energy
Group, Inc. (NEG). Under the terms of the bankruptcy
plan and the various formation agreements, NEG contributed
essentially all of its operating assets and Gascon Partners
(Gascon) contributed a note receivable from NEG and
its 100% ownership interest in an oil and natural gas producing
company to the Companys wholly-owned subsidiary, NEG
Operating, LLC (Operating LLC). In exchange, each party
received a 50% membership interest in the Company. Both NEG and
Gascon Partners are affiliates by virtue of their majority
common ownership by Carl C. Icahn. The initial formation of the
Company was effective May, 2001 and, because of the common
majority ownership of the members, all contributions were
initially recorded at historical book values of the contributed
net assets as of September 1, 2001.
Under Delaware law and the terms of the initial formation
agreements, the Company may be dissolved and its affairs wound
up at any time based on the sole discretion the managing member,
Gascon, and in no event later than December 31, 2024. The
Company has prepared its financial statements on a going
concern basis which assumes the Company will continue to
operate into the foreseeable future.
Essentially all of the Companys operations are contained
in Operating, LLC. The day-to-day operations of Operating LLC
are managed by NEG and the strategic direction is determined by
the managing member, currently Gascon. The Company pays a
monthly management fee to NEG that is based on an agreed formula
that is approximately equal to direct and indirect costs and
reasonable overhead cost incurred, plus 15%. The management
agreement with NEG expires on December 1, 2006 or such time
as Operation LLC no longer owns any oil and natural gas assets.
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America for interim financial
information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and are
fairly presented. Accordingly, they do not include all of the
information and footnotes required by generally accepted
accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the
opinion of management, these financial statements contain all
adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary
to present fairly the financial position, results of operations
and cash flows for the periods indicated. The preparation of
financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial
statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ
from these estimates. The Companys interim financial data
should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of
the Company for the year ended December 31, 2004 (including
the notes thereto).
The results of operations for the three month periods ended
March 31, 2005, and 2004 are not necessarily indicative of
the results expected for the full year.
|
|
3. |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued SFAS 123
(revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, which
will require compensation costs related to share-based payment
transactions (e.g., issuance of stock options and restricted
stock) to be recognized in the financial statements. With
limited exceptions, the amount of compensation cost will be
measured based on the grant-date fair value of the equity or
liability instruments issued. In addition, liability awards will
be remeasured each reporting period. Compensation cost will be
recognized over the period that an employee provides service in
exchange for the award. SFAS 123(R) revises SFAS 123,
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, and
supersedes Accounting Principles Board
F-237
NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees. For the Company,
SFAS 123(R), as amended by SEC Release 34-51558, is
effective for the first fiscal year beginning after
June 15, 2004 (January 1, 2006). Entities that use the
fair-value-based method for either recognition or disclosure
under SFAS 123 are required to apply SFAS 123(R) using
a modified version of prospective application. Under this
method, an entity records compensation expense for all awards it
grants after the date of adoption. In addition, the entity is
required to record compensation expense for the unvested portion
of previously granted awards that remain outstanding at the date
of adoption. In addition, entities may elect to adopt
SFAS 123(R) using a modified retrospective method where by
previously issued financial statements are restated based on the
expense previously calculated and reported in their pro forma
footnote disclosures. The Company had no share based payments
subject to this standard.
On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued SFAS 153,
Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, an amendment
of APB Opinion No. 29, to clarify the accounting for
nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets.
SFAS 153 provides a general exception from fair value
measurement for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have
commercial substance. A nonmonetary exchange has commercial
substance if the future cash flows of the entity are expected to
change significantly as a result of the exchange. SFAS 153
will be applied prospectively and is effective for nonmonetary
asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after
June 15, 2005. The Company did not have any nonmonetary
transactions for any period presented that this Statement would
apply.
On March 30, 2005, FASB issued FASB Interpretation No.
(FIN) 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement
Obligations. FIN 47 clarifies that the term
conditional asset retirement obligation as used in
SFAS 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement
Obligations, refers to a legal obligation to perform an
asset retirement activity in which the timing and
(or) method of settlement are conditional on a future event
that may or may not be within the control of the entity. The
obligation to perform the asset retirement activity is
unconditional even though uncertainty exists about the timing
and (or) method of settlement. Uncertainty about the timing
and or method of settlement of a conditional asset retirement
obligation should be factored into the measurement of the
liability when sufficient information exists. FIN 47 also
clarifies when an entity would have sufficient information to
reasonably estimate the fair value of an asset retirement
obligation. FIN 47 is effective no later than the end of
fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005
(December 31, 2005 for calendar year-end companies).
Retrospective application of interim financial information is
permitted but not required and early adoption is encouraged. The
adoption of FIN 47 will have no material impact on the
Companys financial statements.
Substantially all of the Companys revenues are derived
from crude oil and natural gas sales. The Company periodically
manages its exposure to fluctuations in crude oil and natural
gas prices by entering into various derivative instruments with
high credit quality counter-parties. The Companys
derivative instruments consist principally of collar options and
swaps. The Company does not designate any derivative instruments
as hedges and, accordingly, all derivatives are marked-to-market
at the end of each reporting period and any gains or losses are
recognized in income as an increase or decrease in oil and gas
sales. During the three month period ended March 31, 2004,
the Company recorded an unrealized gain of $2,688,548 and the
Company recorded an unrealized loss of $22,620,363 for the three
months ended March 31, 2005 on its derivatives contracts.
The Company is required to provide collateral to its counter
party for its derivative positions in the form of a margin
deposit. During 2004, the Company negotiated a new credit
agreement (see Note 7) and replaced the cash deposits with
a letter of credit from the financial institution. At
March 31, 2005 the letter(s) of credit that secured the
Companys derivative positions aggregated
$11.0 million.
F-238
NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Upon maturity, the Company is required to cash settle each
derivative contract. During the three month periods ended
March 31, 2004 and 2005, the Company made $0.5 million
and $2.6 million, respectively, in net cash payments in
settlement of maturing derivatives contracts. As of
March 31, 2005, the Company has a liability of $36,736,220
representing the approximate market value obligation of its
derivatives contracts, of which $23,852,452 is current.
During the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2005, the
Company paid management fees to NEG aggregating
$1.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively which is
included in general and administrative expenses and lease
operating expenses.
|
|
6. |
Investment in Petrosource |
In October 2003, the Company committed to an investment of
$6.0 million in Petrosource Energy Company, LLC
(Petrosource). The Company acquired 24.79% of the
outstanding stock for a price of $3.6 million and advanced
$2.4 million as a subordinated loan bearing 6% interest due
in 6 years. $3.6 million of this commitment was paid
in October 2003 and $2.4 million in February 2004.
Petrosource is in the business of selling CO2 and also owns
pipelines and compressor stations for delivery purposes. The
Company accounts for its investment in Petrosource under the
equity method and recorded a $209,543 net loss for the
three month period ended March 31, 2005.
On December 29, 2003, the Company entered into a Credit
Agreement (the Credit Agreement) with certain
commercial lending institutions, including Mizuho Corporate
Bank, Ltd. as the Administrative Agent and the Bank of Texas,
N.A. and the Bank of Nova Scotia as Co-Agents.
The Credit Agreement provides for a loan commitment amount of up
to $120 million and a letter of credit commitment of up to
$15 million (provided, the outstanding aggregate amount of
the unpaid borrowings, plus the aggregate undrawn face amount of
all outstanding letters of credit shall not exceed the borrowing
base under the Credit Agreement). The Credit Agreement provides
further that the amount available to the Company at any time is
subject to certain restrictions, covenants, conditions and
changes in the borrowing base calculation. In partial
consideration of the loan commitment amount, the Company has
pledged a continuing security interest in all of its oil and
natural gas properties and its equipment, inventory, contracts,
fixtures and proceeds related to its oil and natural gas
business.
At the Companys option, interest on borrowings under the
Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate based upon either the
prime rate or the LIBOR rate plus, in each case, an applicable
margin that, in the case of prime rate loans, can fluctuate from
0.75% to 1.50% per annum, and, in the case of LIBOR rate
loans, can fluctuate from 1.75% to 2.50% per annum.
Fluctuations in the applicable interest rate margins are based
upon Operating LLCs total usage of the amount of credit
available under the Credit Agreement, with the applicable
margins increasing as the Companys total usage of the
amount of the credit available under the Credit Agreement
increases. The Credit Agreement expires on September 1,
2006.
At the closing of the Credit Agreement (December, 2003), the
Company borrowed $43.8 million to repay $42.9 million
owed by the Company to a related party under the secured loan
arrangement which was then terminated and to pay administrative
fees in connection with this borrowing. The Company intends to
use any future borrowings under the Credit Agreement to finance
potential acquisitions. The Company capitalized
$1.4 million of loan issuance costs in connection with the
closing of this transaction. These costs are amortized over the
life of the loan using the interest method. $111,809 and
$172,890 were amortized during the three months ended
March 31, 2004 and 2005 and are included as debt issuance
costs in the income statement.
F-239
NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
As a condition to the lenders obligations under the Credit
Agreement, the lenders required that the NEG, Gascon, Holding
LLC and the Company execute and deliver at the closing that
certain Pledge Agreement and Irrevocable Proxy in favor of Bank
of Texas, N.A., its successors and assigns, the (Pledge
Agreement). Pursuant to the terms of the Pledge Agreement,
in order to secure the performance of the obligations of the
Company (I) each of NEG and Gascon have pledged their 50%
membership interest in Holding LLC (such interests constituting
100% of the outstanding equity membership interest of Holding
LLC); (ii) Holding LLC has pledged its 100% equity
membership interest in the Company; and (iii) the Company
has pledged its 100% equity membership interest in its
subsidiary, Shana National LLC (the membership interests
referred to in clauses (I), (ii) and (iii) above
are collectively referred to as the Collateral). The
Pledge Agreement also provides for a continuing security
interest in the Collateral and that Bank of Texas, N.A. as the
Collateral Agent is the duly appointed attorney-in-fact of the
Company. The Collateral Agent may take all action deemed
reasonably necessary for the maintenance, preservation and
protection of the Collateral and the security interest therein
until such time that all of the Companys obligations under
the Credit Agreement are fulfilled, terminated or otherwise
expired. If under the Credit Agreement an event of default shall
have occurred and is continuing, the Collateral Agent may
enforce certain rights and remedies, including, but not limited
to the sale of the Collateral, the transfer of all or part of
the Collateral to the Collateral Agent or its nominee and/or the
execution of all endorsements.
The Credit Agreement requires, among other things, semiannual
engineering reports covering oil and natural gas properties, and
maintenance of certain financial ratios, including the
maintenance of a minimum interest coverage, a current ratio, and
a minimum tangible net worth. The Company was in compliance with
all covenants at March 31, 2005.
At the request of the Companys controlling member, in
April 2002, the Company entered into a revolving credit
commitment to extend advances to an unrelated third party. The
unrelated third party has no business relationship with the
Companys controlling member. Under the terms of the
revolving credit arrangement, the Company agreed to make
advances from time to time, as requested by the unrelated third
party and subject to certain limitations, an amount up to
$5 million. Advances made under the revolving credit
commitment bear interest at prime rate plus 2% and is
collateralized by inventory and receivables. During 2004, the
Company determined that a portion of the total outstanding
advances of $1,253,154 had been impaired and established a
$790,000 allowance to offset the note.
|
|
9. |
Commitments and Contingencies |
The Company has entered into a management agreement with NEG to
manage Operating LLCs oil and natural gas assets until the
earlier of November 1, 2006, or such time as Operating LLC
no longer owns any oil and natural gas assets.
Under the terms of the Companys formation agreements, the
Company is obligated to make semi-annual payments
Guaranteed Payments and periodic Priority
Amount distributions to NEG. No Guaranteed Payments were
made during the months ended March 31, 2004 and 2005.
On July 7, 2003, the Company filed a request with the
American Arbitration Association for dispute resolution of a
claim in the amount of $21,000 against Osprey Petroleum Company,
Inc. (Osprey) arising out of Ospreys failure
to post bond for certain plugging and abandonment liabilities
associated with oil and gas properties sold by the Company to
Osprey in September 2000. Osprey has counterclaimed against the
Company and its affiliates (Holding LLC and Operating LLC) in an
amount up to $15 million, alleging fraud and breach of
contract related to the sale of such oil and gas properties. The
Purchase and Sale Agreement transferring the properties from the
Company to Osprey provides for dispute resolution through
binding arbitration utilizing arbitrator(s) experienced in oil
and gas transactions. The exclusive venue for any such
F-240
NEG HOLDING LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
arbitration is in Dallas, Texas, and the binding, nonappealable
judgment by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having
competent jurisdiction.
On February 24, 2005, the American Arbitration Association
issued a ruling in favor of the Company on all issues. The
Company was awarded the following:
|
|
|
(a) $20,500 in post bond premiums alleged to be owed for
certain plugging and abandonment liabilities associated with the
oil and gas properties sold to Osprey, |
|
|
(b) $5,422 in expenses associated with our bond claim, |
|
|
(c) $53,226 in attorneys fees, |
|
|
(d) $24,617 in administrative expenses paid to the American
Arbitration Association, |
|
|
(e) an order requiring Osprey to post and maintain an
acceptable replacement bond, |
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(f) a finding that Ospreys counterclaim in the amount
of $15 million was without merit, and |
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(g) a ruling that Osprey is entitled to no recovery of any
damages or expenses associated with the Companys bond
claim or Ospreys counterclaim. |
With respect to certain claims of the Company against Enron
North America Corp. relating to the oil and natural gas
properties contributed to Holding LLC, a representative of the
Company has been appointed to the official committee of
unsecured creditors in the Enron bankruptcy proceeding, and the
Company has filed a claim for damages in that bankruptcy
proceeding. This claim represents a hedge against future oil and
natural gas prices and does not reflect a cash gain or loss. Any
recoveries from Enron North America Corp. will become the
property of Operating LLC as a result of the LLC Contribution.
Other than routine litigation incidental to its business
operations which are not deemed by the Company to be material,
there are no additional legal proceedings in which the Company
nor Operating LLC, is a defendant.
F-241
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors
Panaco, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Panaco, Inc.
(the Company or Panaco) as of
December 31, 2004 and 2003 and the related statements of
operations, stockholders equity and cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended December 31, 2004.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of Panaco, Inc. as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the
results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 2004, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America.
As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements,
effective January 1, 2003, the Company changed its method
of accounting for asset retirement obligations.
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/s/ Pannell Kerr Forster
of Texas P.C.
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March 18, 2005
F-242
PANACO, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
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December 31, | |
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| |
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2004 | |
|
2003 | |
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| |
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| |
ASSETS |
Current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$ |
23,753,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,152,000 |
|
|
Restricted cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,716,000 |
|
|
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $5,947,000 and
$5,847,000 as of December 31, 2004 and December 31,
2003, respectively
|
|
|
8,641,000 |
|
|
|
8,233,000 |
|
|
Accounts receivable other
|
|
|
1,841,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
4,652,000 |
|
|
|
1,001,000 |
|
|
Deferred taxes, net
|
|
|
1,943,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
40,830,000 |
|
|
|
21,102,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and natural gas properties, successful efforts method of
accounting
|
|
|
326,733,000 |
|
|
|
323,001,000 |
|
|
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
(263,140,000 |
) |
|
|
(246,803,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and natural gas properties, net
|
|
|
63,593,000 |
|
|
|
76,198,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pipelines and other property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
26,114,000 |
|
|
|
26,303,000 |
|
|
Less accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
(17,789,000 |
) |
|
|
(16,023,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pipelines and other property, plant and equipment, net
|
|
|
8,325,000 |
|
|
|
10,280,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted deposits
|
|
|
23,519,000 |
|
|
|
18,234,000 |
|
|
Deferred taxes, net
|
|
|
21,341,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$ |
157,608,000 |
|
|
$ |
125,814,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT) |
Liabilities not subject to compromise
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
$ |
13,517,000 |
|
|
$ |
6,506,000 |
|
|
|
Accounts payable related party
|
|
|
555,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest payable related party
|
|
|
288,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
220,000 |
|
|
|
Income tax payable
|
|
|
157,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current maturities of long-term debt related party
|
|
|
5,429,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving credit facility
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,272,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
19,946,000 |
|
|
|
41,998,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt related party, net of current
maturities
|
|
|
32,571,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred credits
|
|
|
263,000 |
|
|
|
556,000 |
|
Asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
49,538,000 |
|
|
|
43,933,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities not subject to compromise
|
|
|
102,318,000 |
|
|
|
86,487,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities subject to compromise
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,838,000 |
|
|
Interest payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,115,000 |
|
|
Natural gas imbalance payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,311,000 |
|
|
Senior notes due 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities subject to compromise
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
124,264,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders equity (deficit)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred shares, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares
authorized at December 31, 2003; no shares issued and
outstanding at December 31, 2003 (see Note 1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
New common shares, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares
authorized; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding as of
December 31, 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Old common shares, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares
authorized; 24,359,695 shares issued and outstanding as of
December 31, 2003
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
247,000 |
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
121,140,000 |
|
|
|
69,089,000 |
|
|
Accumulated deficit
|
|
|
(65,850,000 |
) |
|
|
(154,273,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity (deficit)
|
|
|
55,290,000 |
|
|
|
(84,937,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders deficit
|
|
$ |
157,608,000 |
|
|
$ |
125,814,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompany notes to financial statements.
F-243
PANACO, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Oil and natural gas sales
|
|
$ |
51,234,000 |
|
|
$ |
50,160,000 |
|
|
$ |
39,065,000 |
|
Costs and expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lease operating expenses and ad valorem taxes
|
|
|
14,040,000 |
|
|
|
17,218,000 |
|
|
|
14,508,000 |
|
|
Production taxes
|
|
|
711,000 |
|
|
|
1,021,000 |
|
|
|
720,000 |
|
|
Geological and geophysical expenses
|
|
|
76,000 |
|
|
|
105,000 |
|
|
|
119,000 |
|
|
Depletion, depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
19,008,000 |
|
|
|
12,812,000 |
|
|
|
36,986,000 |
|
|
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,291,000 |
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
2,284,000 |
|
|
|
2,290,000 |
|
|
|
3,550,000 |
|
|
Management fees and other related party
|
|
|
884,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bad debt expense
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
1,896,000 |
|
|
|
510,000 |
|
|
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
3,132,000 |
|
|
|
2,843,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on expiration of production payment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,249,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total cost and expenses
|
|
|
40,235,000 |
|
|
|
35,936,000 |
|
|
|
79,684,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss)
|
|
|
10,999,000 |
|
|
|
14,224,000 |
|
|
|
(40,619,000 |
) |
Other income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
684,000 |
|
|
|
274,000 |
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
Other income
|
|
|
48,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(912,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,929,000 |
) |
|
|
(9,298,000 |
) |
|
Interest expense related party
|
|
|
(1,605,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on sale of assets
|
|
|
(76,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other expense. net
|
|
|
(1,861,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,655,000 |
) |
|
|
(8,798,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before reorganization costs, income taxes and
cumulative effect of accounting change
|
|
|
9,138,000 |
|
|
|
11,569,000 |
|
|
|
(49,417,000 |
) |
|
Reorganization costs:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred debt costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(962,000 |
) |
|
Professional fees
|
|
|
(3,794,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,898,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,296,000 |
) |
|
Loss on restructuring of debt related party
|
|
|
(3,561,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on restructuring of senior notes due 2004
|
|
|
51,268,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on restructuring of payables
|
|
|
12,495,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change
|
|
|
65,546,000 |
|
|
|
8,671,000 |
|
|
|
(51,675,000 |
) |
|
Income tax benefit, net
|
|
|
22,877,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12,149,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$ |
88,423,000 |
|
|
$ |
(3,478,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(51,675,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (see Note 2):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.36 |
|
|
$ |
(2.12 |
) |
|
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.50 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(0.14 |
) |
|
$ |
(2.12 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,359,695 |
|
|
|
24,359,695 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-244
PANACO, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
(DEFICIT)
Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of | |
|
Number of | |
|
Common | |
|
|
|
|
|
Total | |
|
|
New Common | |
|
Old Common | |
|
Share Par | |
|
Additional | |
|
Accumulated | |
|
Stockholders | |
|
|
Shares | |
|
Shares | |
|
Value | |
|
Paid-In Capital | |
|
Deficit | |
|
Equity (Deficit) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Balance, December 31, 2001
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,359,695 |
|
|
$ |
247,000 |
|
|
$ |
69,089,000 |
|
|
$ |
(99,120,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(29,784,000 |
) |
Net loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(51,675,000 |
) |
|
|
(51,675,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2002
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,359,695 |
|
|
|
247,000 |
|
|
|
69,089,000 |
|
|
|
(150,795,000 |
) |
|
|
(81,459,000 |
) |
Net loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,478,000 |
) |
|
|
(3,478,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2003
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,359,695 |
|
|
|
247,000 |
|
|
|
69,089,000 |
|
|
|
(154,273,000 |
) |
|
|
(84,937,000 |
) |
Cancellation Old Common Stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(24,359,695 |
) |
|
|
(247,000 |
) |
|
|
247,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of New Common Stock
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
51,804,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
51,804,000 |
|
Net income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
88,423,000 |
|
|
|
88,423,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2004
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
121,140,000 |
|
|
$ |
(65,850,000 |
) |
|
$ |
55,290,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-245
PANACO, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Cash flows from operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$ |
88,423,000 |
|
|
$ |
(3,478,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(51,675,000 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided
from operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depletion, depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
19,008,000 |
|
|
|
12,812,000 |
|
|
|
36,986,000 |
|
|
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,291,000 |
|
|
Deferred income taxes
|
|
|
(23,284,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on sale of assets
|
|
|
76,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments
|
|
|
903,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on restructuring of debt related party
|
|
|
3,561,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on restructuring of senior notes due 2004
|
|
|
(51,268,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on restructuring of payables
|
|
|
(12,495,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
1,896,000 |
|
|
|
510,000 |
|
|
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
3,132,000 |
|
|
|
2,843,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred debt costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
962,000 |
|
|
Gain on expiration of production payment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,249,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Cumulative effect of accounting change
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,149,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
(508,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,353,000 |
) |
|
|
(924,000 |
) |
|
Accounts receivable other
|
|
|
(1,841,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
(3,651,000 |
) |
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
(103,000 |
) |
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
(3,278,000 |
) |
|
|
(5,306,000 |
) |
|
|
(3,560,000 |
) |
|
Accounts payable related party
|
|
|
555,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural gas imbalance payable
|
|
|
(1,311,000 |
) |
|
|
154,000 |
|
|
|
8,000 |
|
|
Deferred credits
|
|
|
(293,000 |
) |
|
|
(397,000 |
) |
|
|
(552,000 |
) |
|
Interest payable
|
|
|
1,385,000 |
|
|
|
(661,000 |
) |
|
|
1,132,000 |
|
|
Income taxes payable
|
|
|
157,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
19,371,000 |
|
|
|
16,430,000 |
|
|
|
6,075,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
(1,994,000 |
) |
|
|
(3,875,000 |
) |
|
|
(6,494,000 |
) |
|
Proceeds from property sale
|
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in restricted deposits
|
|
|
(5,285,000 |
) |
|
|
(4,907,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,316,000 |
) |
|
Asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
(207,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,028,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(7,336,000 |
) |
|
|
(9,810,000 |
) |
|
|
(8,810,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from borrowings of debt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,101,000 |
|
Repayment of debt
|
|
|
(150,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,450,000 |
) |
|
|
(3,250,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
|
|
|
(150,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,450,000 |
) |
|
|
4,851,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash
|
|
|
11,885,000 |
|
|
|
4,170,000 |
|
|
|
2,116,000 |
|
|
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash
|
|
|
8,716,000 |
|
|
|
(8,716,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash at beginning of year
|
|
|
3,152,000 |
|
|
|
7,698,000 |
|
|
|
5,582,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash at end of year
|
|
$ |
23,753,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,152,000 |
|
|
$ |
7,698,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
$ |
1,129,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,590,000 |
|
|
$ |
8,166,000 |
|
|
Income taxes paid
|
|
$ |
272,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Supplemental Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and natural gas properties for asset retirement obligation
|
|
$ |
2,680,000 |
|
|
$ |
26,344,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
Interest payable related party converted to debt
principal
|
|
$ |
1,317,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
Senior notes due 2004 and accrued interest converted to new
common stock and additional paid-in capital
|
|
$ |
51,804,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
Old common stock converted to additional paid-in capital
|
|
$ |
247,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-246
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
Note 1 |
Voluntary Petition for Relief Under Chapter 11
Bankruptcy |
On July 16, 2002, Panaco, Inc. (the Company or
Panaco) filed a Voluntary Petition for Relief under
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the
United States Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of
Texas. The filing was made primarily due to the Companys
inability to pay its debts as they became due including the
existence of a significant working capital deficit at
December 31, 2001 and continuing through June 30,
2002. In addition, at the time of filing the voluntary petition
for relief, the Company was not in compliance with certain
financial and technical covenants of its $40 million
revolving credit facility (the Credit Facility) and
the indenture entered into in connection with its indebtedness
of $100 million of Senior Notes due 2004, (the Senior
Notes and the Senior Notes Indenture).
The Companys forecasts of future results from operations
indicated that the Company would not be able to reverse its
working capital deficit, cure its covenant violations or provide
capital required to develop its oil and natural gas reserves.
An order for relief was entered by the Bankruptcy Court, placing
the Company under protection of the Bankruptcy Court, which
precludes payment of the interest on the Senior Notes. In
addition, payment of liabilities existing as of July 15,
2002 to certain unsecured creditors and pending litigation are
stayed during the Bankruptcy proceeding. For the period from
July 16, 2002 through November 15, 2004, the Company
operated as a debtor-in-possession and continued to operate and
manage its assets in the ordinary course of business during the
Chapter 11 proceeding. On November 3, 2004, the Court
entered a confirmation order for the Companys Plan of
Reorganization (the Plan). The Plan became effective
November 16, 2004 (Effective Date) and the
Company began operating as a reorganized entity.
The Plan generally provided that the Companys liabilities,
classified as Subject to Compromise on the
accompanying balance sheets, be satisfied in full in exchange
for the following:
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving Credit Facility: the holder of the claim received a
new note, the principal amount of which will be paid over seven
years, |
|
|
|
Senior Notes: 49% of the Senior Notes were settled for a cash
payment equal to 2.5% of the face value of the Senior Notes; 51%
of the Senior Notes were converted into 100% of the equity of
the reorganized Company, |
|
|
|
Unsecured Creditors: received a cash payment equal to 10% of
their allowed claim. |
|
|
|
Equity: the pre-confirmation shares of common stock (the
Old Common Stock) are deemed to be of no value and
were cancelled. The equity of the reorganized Company became
owned by the 51% Senior Note holders. |
The Plan also further specified that the Company no longer has
the authority to issue non-voting equity shares. As such, there
are no authorized or issued preferred shares as of
December 31, 2004.
For the period from July 16, 2002 through November 15,
2004, the financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with Statement of Position 90-7, Financial
Reporting by Entities in Reorganization Under the Bankruptcy
Code, (SOP 90-7). In accordance with
SOP 90-7, as of the petition date, the Company discontinued
accruing interest and amortization of deferred debt costs
related to liabilities subject to compromise.
As a result of the Plan, a gain was recognized on the
restructuring in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 15
(SFAS No. 15), Accounting by
Debtors and Creditors for Troubled Debt
Restructurings. The total gain on restructuring was
approximately $63.8 million which is comprised of the
forgiveness of $51.3 million of unsecured Senior Notes and
$12.5 million of payables owed to unsecured creditors.
Furthermore, approximately $51.8 million of unsecured
Senior Notes and the corre-
F-247
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
sponding accrued interest were exchanged for 100% of the new
common stock (1,000 shares) (the New Common
Stock) of the reorganized Company.
Due to the lack of change in control of the Company post
bankruptcy, the reorganization of the Company was accounted for
as a recapitalization and debt restructuring.
|
|
Note 2 |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
The Company is an independent oil and natural gas exploration
and production company with operations focused in the Gulf of
Mexico and onshore in the Gulf Coast region. The Company
operates a majority of its oil and natural gas producing assets
in order to control the operations and the timing of
expenditures. The majority of the Companys properties are
located in state or federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico, where
the costs of operations, productions rates and reserve potential
are generally greater than properties located onshore. The
Companys assets and operations are primarily concentrated
on a small group of properties.
|
|
|
Significant Accounting Policies |
The Companys financial statements, and the notes to
financial statements, are prepared in accordance with
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
|
|
|
Oil and Natural Gas Properties and Depreciation, Depletion
and Amortization |
The Company utilizes the successful efforts method of accounting
for its oil and natural gas properties. Under the successful
efforts method, lease acquisition costs are initially
capitalized. Exploratory drilling costs are also capitalized
pending determination of proved reserves. If proved reserves are
not discovered, these costs are expensed. All development costs
are capitalized. Non-drilling exploratory costs, including
geological and geophysical costs and rentals, are expensed as
incurred. Unproved leaseholds with significant acquisition costs
are assessed periodically, on a property-by-property basis, and
a loss is recognized to the extent, if any, that the cost of the
property has been impaired. Unproved leaseholds whose
acquisition costs are not individually significant are
aggregated, and such costs estimated to ultimately prove
nonproductive, based on experience, are amortized over an
average holding period. As unproved leaseholds are determined to
be productive, the related costs are transferred to proved
leaseholds. Provision for depletion is determined on a
depletable unit basis using the unit-of-production method. As of
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 there were no unproved
leasehold costs recorded. The depletion rates per Mcfe for the
years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 were $2.09,
$1.09 and $3.02, respectively. The increase for the year ended
December 31, 2004 was due to a significant downward
revision of natural gas reserves. The significant decrease for
the year ended December 31, 2003 was due to the impairment
of oil and natural gas properties recorded during the year ended
December 31, 2002 which substantially reduced the cost
subject to depletion during 2003.
The Company performs a review for impairment of proved oil and
natural gas properties on a depletable unit basis each quarter
and when circumstances suggest there is a need for such a
review. For each depletable unit determined to be impaired, an
impairment loss equal to the difference between the sum of the
carrying value and anticipated future costs, including plugging
and abandonment, and the fair value of the depletable unit will
be recognized. Fair value, on a depletable unit basis, is
estimated to be the present value of expected future cash flows
computed by applying estimated future oil and natural gas
prices, as determined by management, to estimated future
production of oil and natural gas reserves over the economic
lives of the reserves discounted at 10%. Future cash flows are
based upon the Companys estimate of proved reserves.
F-248
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
During 2002, the Company recorded an oil and natural gas asset
impairment totaling $23.3 million. The impairment was
primarily due to lower estimates of future net cash flow from
the Companys proved reserves caused mainly by an increase
in the estimate of future obligations to plug and abandon the
wells and platforms used on its properties and a negative
revision to previous estimates of total proved oil and natural
gas reserves. The Company was not required to record any oil and
natural gas asset impairments in 2004 and 2003.
The Company recognizes its ownership interest in oil and natural
gas production as revenue as it is produced and sold. Natural
gas balancing arrangements with partners in natural gas wells
are accounted for by the entitlements method. Fees for
processing oil and natural gas for others are recorded as they
are earned and treated as a reduction of lease operating expense
related to the facilities and infrastructure since they are a
reimbursement of operating costs of the facilities.
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net
earnings or loss by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share
is computed by dividing net earnings or loss by the weighted
average number of shares outstanding, after giving effect to
potentially dilutive common share equivalents outstanding during
the period. Potentially dilutive common share equivalents are
not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per
share if they are anti-dilutive. Diluted earnings (loss) per
common share are the same as basic earnings (loss) per share for
all periods presented because no dilutive common share
equivalents existed.
In connection with the Plan, all of the Old Common Stock
outstanding as of November 16, 2004 was canceled and
1,000 shares of Panaco, Inc. New Common Stock were issued.
Since the number of shares of the Old Common Stock and the New
Common Stock are not comparable, the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding is not meaningful, therefore, the
earnings per share computation for the period ended
December 31, 2004 has been omitted from the statement of
operations and throughout the footnote disclosures contained
herein. If the New Common Stock had been outstanding for the
entire year ending December 31, 2004, the net income per
common share would have been $88,423 per New Common Stock
share.
|
|
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
For purposes of reporting cash flows, the Company considers all
cash investments with original maturities of three months or
less to be cash equivalents.
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 123
Accounting for Stock Based Compensation,
(SFAS NO. 123). Under SFAS No. 123,
the Company is permitted to either record expenses for stock
options and other employee compensation plans based on their
fair value at the date of grant or to continue to apply the
current accounting policy under Accounting Principles Board,
(APB) Opinion No. 25 Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees, (APB
No. 25) and recognize compensation expense, if any,
based on the intrinsic value of the equity instrument at the
measurement date. In December of 2002, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board (FASB) issued
SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation Transition and Disclosure
An Amendment to FASB Statement No. 123,
(SFAS No. 148) to provide alternative
methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value
based method of accounting for stock-based employee
compensation. The Company elected to not change to the fair
value based method of accounting for stock based employee
compensation and continues to follow APB No. 25 and when
required, to provide the pro forma disclosures required by
F-249
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
SFAS No. 123. Additionally, SFAS No. 148
amended disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 to
require more prominent disclosure in both annual and interim
financial statements.
Had compensation costs for the stock option plan been determined
based on the fair value at the grant date, consistent with the
provisions of SFAS No. 123, net income (loss) and net
income (loss) per share would have increased or decreased to the
pro forma amounts indicated below for the years ended
December 31:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Net income (loss) as reported
|
|
$ |
88,423,000 |
|
|
$ |
(3,478,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(51,675,000 |
) |
Plus: stock-based compensation expense determined using the
intrinsic value of the option at the measurement date
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: stock-based employee compensation determined under fair
value method for all awards granted to employees
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(34,000 |
) |
|
|
(77,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) pro forma
|
|
$ |
88,423,000 |
|
|
$ |
(3,512,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(51,752,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share as
reported
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(0.14 |
) |
|
$ |
(2.12 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share pro
forma
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(0.14 |
) |
|
$ |
(2.12 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
When determining the fair value of each option granted the
Company uses the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model and
considers the following weighted average assumptions: fair
market price of the underlying common stock on the date of
grant, expected stock price volatility, risk free interest rate,
average expected option lives and forfeiture rate. The Company
did not grant options to employees during the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 (see Note 8).
The Company values financial instruments as required by
SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of
Financial Instruments. The carrying amount of cash is
fair value and the carrying amount of other balance sheet
financial instruments approximate fair value on the date of each
balance sheet.
|
|
|
Asset Retirement Obligations |
During 2003, the Company implemented SFAS No. 143,
Accounting for Long-Term Asset Retirement
Obligations, (SFAS No. 143). As
required by SFAS No. 143, the Company recorded a
charge for the cumulative effect of accounting change of
$12.1 million, which represents the accretion expense on
the asset retirement obligation liability and depletion expense
on the asset retirement obligation asset for the period from
when the wells and platforms were either drilled or acquired
through December 31, 2002 (see Note 3).
Under the terms of a cash collateral order entered by the United
States Bankruptcy Court during December 2003, the Company
established an escrow account for its excess cash as defined in
the order. On the Effective Date of the Plan, the requirement to
maintain restricted cash was no longer necessary and since the
Effective Date such cash has been available for working capital,
capital expenditures, settlement of claims, and for general
operations of the Company.
F-250
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The Company reviews its accounts receivable on a regular basis
and when appropriate, records an allowance when conditions
warrant that such account may not be collectible. The total
allowance for doubtful accounts was $5.9 million and
$5.8 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003,
respectively.
|
|
|
Pipelines and Other Property, Plant and Equipment |
Property and equipment is carried at cost. Oil and natural gas
pipelines and equipment are depreciated on the straight-line
method over their estimated lives, primarily fifteen years.
Other property is also depreciated on the straight-line method
over their estimated lives, ranging from three to ten years.
|
|
|
Amortization of Deferred Debt Costs |
Costs incurred in debt financing transactions are typically
amortized over the term of the debt instrument using the
effective interest rate method. During the year ended
December 31, 2002, the Company wrote-off the balance of its
deferred debt costs totaling $962,000 related to the Senior
Notes due to a potential compromise of the principal. The amount
was recorded as a component of reorganization costs.
The Company accounts for its natural gas sales under the
entitlement method. As such, the Company records its contractual
percentage (entitled) of production as revenue and
any amounts sold in excess of what the Company is entitled to,
or not sold to which the Company is entitled to, are recorded as
an imbalance with the other parties to the contract. The values
of such imbalances are based on the prices received by the
Company during the month in which the imbalance occurs. At
December 31, 2004, the Companys imbalance was an
under-produced, or asset balance of $0.4 million which has
been recorded within accounts receivable other. At
December 31, 2003, the Companys imbalance position
was an over-produced, or payable balance of $1.3 million.
|
|
|
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities |
As conditions warrant, the Company hedges the prices of its oil
and natural gas production through the use of oil and natural
gas swap contracts and put options within the normal course of
its business. To qualify as hedging instruments, swaps or put
options must be highly correlated to anticipated future sales
such that the Companys exposure to the risk of commodity
price changes is reduced. All hedge transactions are subject to
the Companys risk management policy. The Company formally
documents all relationships between hedging instruments and
hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and
strategy for undertaking the hedge. This process includes
specific identification of the hedging instrument and the hedge
transaction, the nature of the risk being hedged and how the
hedging instruments effectiveness will be assessed. Both
at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, the
Company assesses whether the derivatives that are used in
hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes
in cash flows of hedged items.
Effective January 1, 2001, the Company adopted
SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities. This statement was
amended by SFAS No. 138, Accounting for
Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities,
an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. These
statements establish accounting and reporting standards
requiring that derivative instruments (including certain
derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be recorded
at fair market value and included in the balance sheet as assets
or liabilities. The accounting for changes in the fair value of
a derivative instrument depends on the intended use of the
derivative and the resulting designation, which is established
at the inception of a derivative. Special accounting for
qualifying hedges allows a derivatives gains and losses to
offset related results on the hedged item in the statement of
operations. For derivative instruments designated as cash flow
F-251
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
hedges, changes in fair value, to the extent the hedge is
effective, are recognized in other comprehensive income until
the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Hedge effectiveness
is measured at least quarterly based on the relative changes in
fair value between the derivative contract and the hedged item
over time. Any change in fair value resulting from
ineffectiveness, as defined by SFAS No. 133, is
recognized immediately in oil and natural gas sales. As of
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company did not have
any open derivative agreements that qualified as a hedge
instrument in accordance with SFAS No. 133.
At December 31, 2004, the Company had certain no-cost
commodity price collars that management elected to not designate
as hedge instruments for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the
change in unrealized gains and losses are included in oil and
natural gas sales. These derivative agreements are for 2005
production thus there have been no cash settlements recorded in
2004. For the year ended December 31, 2002, realized losses
on hedging settlements totaled $282,000.
While the use of derivative contracts can limit the downside
risk of adverse price movements, it may also limit future gains
from favorable movements. The Company addresses market risk by
selecting instruments whose value fluctuations correlate
strongly with the underlying commodity. Credit risk related to
derivative activities is managed by requiring minimum credit
standards for counterparties, periodic settlements, and mark to
market valuations.
The following is a summary of the oil and natural gas no-cost
commodity price collars entered into by the Company.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Date of Contract |
|
Volume/Month | |
|
Beginning | |
|
Ending | |
|
Floor | |
|
Ceiling | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
November 2004
|
|
|
25,000 Bbls |
|
|
|
January 2005 |
|
|
|
December 2005 |
|
|
$ |
42.50 |
|
|
$ |
46.00 |
|
November 2004
|
|
|
150,000 MMBTU |
|
|
|
January 2005 |
|
|
|
December 2005 |
|
|
$ |
6.00 |
|
|
$ |
8.35 |
|
At December 31, 2004, a liability of $0.9 million was
recorded by the Company in connection with these contracts to
record the derivative instruments at their fair market value.
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability
method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for
the future tax consequences attributable to differences between
the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax basis, net operating loss
and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to
apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect
on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates
is recognized in income in the period that includes that
enactment date (see Note 7).
|
|
|
Environmental Liabilities |
The Company accrues for losses associated with environmental
remediation obligations when such losses are probable and can be
reasonably estimated. Accruals for estimated losses from
environmental remediation obligations generally are recognized
no later than the time of the completion of the remedial
feasibility study. These accruals are adjusted as further
information develops or circumstances change. Costs of future
expenditures for environmental remediation obligations are not
discounted to their present value. Recoveries of environmental
remediation costs from other parties are recorded as assets when
their receipt is deemed probable. As of December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002, the Company did not have any liabilities related
to environmental remediation that were required to be recorded.
F-252
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
Concentration of Credit Risk |
Substantially all of the Companys accounts receivable
result from oil and natural gas sales or joint interest billings
to third parties in the oil and natural gas industry. This
concentration of customers and joint interest owners may impact
the Companys overall credit risk in that these entities
may be similarly affected by changes in economic and other
industry conditions. The Company does not require collateral
from its customers. Further, the Company generally has the right
to offset revenue against related billings to joint interest
owners. Derivative contracts subject the Company to a
concentration of credit risk. The Company transacts the majority
of its derivative contracts with one counterparty.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses,
and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the
financial statements. The most significant estimates include the
use of estimates for oil and natural gas reserve information,
fair market values of derivative instruments, the valuation
allowance for deferred income taxes, the valuation allowance for
accounts receivable, the asset retirement obligation for
plugging and abandonment of wells and platforms, impairments
tests and depletion expense. Actual results could differ from
those estimates. Estimates related to oil and natural gas
reserve information are based on estimates provided by
independent petroleum engineering firms. Changes in oil and
natural gas prices could significantly affect the estimates from
year to year, thus directly affecting the rate of depletion,
impairment tests and valuation allowances on deferred tax assets
and accounts receivable.
|
|
|
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements |
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123(R),
Share-Based Payment. This statement requires
companies to measure the cost of employee services in exchange
for an award of equity instruments based on a grant-date fair
value of the award (with limited exceptions), and that cost must
generally be recognized over the vesting period.
SFAS No. 123(R) amends the original
SFAS No. 123 and SFAS No. 95 that had
allowed companies to choose between expensing stock options or
showing pro forma disclosure only. This statement eliminates the
ability to account for share-based compensation transactions
using APB Opinion No. 25. We currently account for our
stock-based compensation plans under the principles prescribed
by APB Opinion No. 25. Accordingly, no stock option
compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options
granted under the plan had an exercise price equal to or less
than the market value of the underlying common stock on the date
of grant. The adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) will not
impact our results of operations since the Company has no
options outstanding. SFAS No. 123(R) becomes effective
as of the beginning of the first interim or annual reporting
period that begins after June 15, 2005.
In December 2004, SFAS No. 153, Exchanges of
Nonmonetary Assets an Amendment of APB Opinion
No. 29 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after June 15, 2005. This statement addresses the
measurement of exchange of nonmonetary assets and eliminates the
exception from fair value measurement for nonmonetary exchanges
of similar productive assets in paragraph 21(b) of APB
Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary
Transactions and replaces it with an exception for
exchanges that do not have commercial substance. The Company
expects the adoption of SFAS No. 153 to have no impact
on its financial statements.
|
|
Note 3 |
Asset Retirement Obligations |
The Companys asset retirement obligations
(ARO) relate to the plugging and abandonment of its
oil and natural gas properties. The provisions of
SFAS No. 143 requires the fair value of a liability
for an ARO to be recorded and a corresponding increase in the
carrying amount of the associated asset. The cost of the
F-253
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
tangible asset, including the initially recognized asset
retirement cost (ARC) is depleted over the useful
life of the asset. If the fair value of the estimated ARO
changes in the future, an adjustment is recorded to the
retirement obligation and the asset retirement cost. The
offsetting ARO liability is recorded at fair value, and
accretion expense recognized as the discounted liability is
accredited to its expected settlement value. The fair value of
the ARO asset and liability is measured using expected future
cash out flows discounted at the Companys credit adjusted
risk free interest rate. Differences in actual amounts incurred
to plug and abandon a well or platform are compared to the
amounts that have been accrued are recorded as a gain or loss
upon settlement of the liability.
The Company adopted SFAS No. 143 on January 1,
2003 which resulted in a net increase in the discounted ARO
liability of $42.1 million and an increase in net oil and
natural gas properties of $30 million. The related
cumulative effect of implementing SFAS No. 143 since
inception resulted in a non-cash charge to earnings of
$12.1 million. There was no impact on the Companys
cash flow or estimates of its plugging and abandoning costs as a
result of adopting SFAS No. 143.
The following table provides a roll forward of the ARO for the
years ended December 31:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
ARO at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
43,933,000 |
|
|
$ |
42,118,000 |
|
Revision of estimate
|
|
|
2,680,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities settled
|
|
|
(207,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,028,000 |
) |
Accretion expense
|
|
|
3,132,000 |
|
|
|
2,843,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ARO at end of period
|
|
$ |
49,538,000 |
|
|
$ |
43,933,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On a pro forma basis, for the year ended December 31, 2002,
depletion expense would have decreased by $6.8 million, the
impairment of oil and natural gas properties would have
decreased by $5 million and accretion expense would have
increased by $2.7 million decreasing the overall net loss
to $42.6 million or $(1.74) per share.
|
|
Note 4 |
Restricted Deposits |
Pursuant to existing agreements with former property owners and
in accordance with requirements of the U.S. Department of
Interiors Minerals Management Service (MMS),
the Company has put in place surety bonds and/or escrow
agreements to provide satisfaction of its eventual
responsibility to plug and abandon wells and remove structures
when certain fields are no longer in use. As part of its
agreement with the underwriter of the surety bonds, the Company
has established bank trust and escrow accounts in favor of
either the surety bond underwriter or the former owners of the
particular fields. Restricted deposits are recorded on an
accrual basis and are funded based upon the terms of the escrow
agreements. Certain amounts are required to be paid upon receipt
of proceeds from production. As of December 31, 2004 and
2003, $1.9 million and $0.7 million, respectively,
have been accrued representing amounts owed that have not been
funded.
In the West Delta fields and the East Breaks 109 and 110 fields,
the Company established an escrow for both fields in favor of
the surety bond underwriter, who provides a surety bond to the
former owners of the West Delta fields and to the MMS. The
balance in this escrow account was $8.8 million at
December 31, 2004 and is fully funded per the terms of the
escrow agreement.
In the East Breaks 165 and 209 fields, the Company established
an escrow account in favor of the surety bond underwriter, who
provides surety bonds to both the MMS and the former owner of
the fields. The balance in this escrow account was
$6.6 million at December 31, 2004, which is fully
funded per the terms of the escrow agreement.
F-254
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The Company has also established an escrow account in favor of a
major oil company under which the Company will deposit 10% of
the net cash flows from the properties, as defined in the
agreement, that were acquired from the major oil company. This
balance in this escrow account was $2.9 million at
December 31, 2004.
Pursuant to an order entered by the United States Bankruptcy
Court during 2003, the Company established the Unocal
Escrow Account which requires monthly deposits based on
cash flows from certain wells acquired, as defined in the
agreement. The balance in this escrow account was
$3.2 million at December 31, 2004.
Pursuant to an agreement entered into with the MMS during
December 2004, the Company established the East Breaks
Escrow Accounts which require an initial deposit of
$2.0 million and quarterly deposits of $0.8 million
beginning March 2005. The balance in this escrow account was
$2.0 million at December 31, 2004.
Aggregate payments to the East Breaks Escrow accounts for the
five years following December 31, 2004 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, |
|
|
|
|
|
2005
|
|
$ |
3,200,000 |
|
2006
|
|
|
3,200,000 |
|
2007
|
|
|
3,200,000 |
|
2008
|
|
|
3,200,000 |
|
2009
|
|
|
3,200,000 |
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
18,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
The Companys outstanding debt as of December 31 is as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Subject to compromise:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10.625% Senior Notes due 2004
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
100,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Not subject to compromise:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving Credit Facility due 2003
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
35,272,000 |
|
|
Term loan due 2011 related party
|
|
|
38,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term debt
|
|
|
38,000,000 |
|
|
|
35,272,000 |
|
|
Less current maturities
|
|
|
(5,429,000 |
) |
|
|
(35,272,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, less current maturities
|
|
$ |
32,571,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In October 1997, the Company issued $100 million of
10.625% Senior Notes due 2004. Interest was payable
semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year.
The Senior Notes were general unsecured obligations of the
Company and ranked senior in right of payment to any
subordinated obligations. The Senior Note Indenture
contained certain restrictive covenants that limited the ability
of the Company and its subsidiaries to, among other things,
incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make certain
other
F-255
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
restricted payments, consummate certain asset sales, enter into
certain transactions with affiliates, incur liens, impose
restrictions on the ability of a restricted subsidiary to pay
dividends or make certain payments to the Company and its
restrictive subsidiaries, merge or consolidate with any other
person or sell, assign, transfer, lease, convey or otherwise
dispose of all or substantially all of the assets of the
Company. In addition, under certain circumstances, the Company
was required to offer to purchase the Senior Notes, in whole or
in part, at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal
amount thereof plus accrued interest to the date of repurchase,
with the proceeds of certain asset sales. As referred to in
Note 1, on the Effective Date of the Plan, 51% of the
Senior Notes were exchanged for 100% ownership of the
reorganized Company in which such note holders received
1,000 shares of New Common Stock. These notes were held by
an affiliate of a primary shareholder immediately prior to the
confirmation of the Plan who then became the single shareholder
of the Company. Holders of the remaining 49% of the Senior Notes
were paid a cash payment equal to 2.5% of the face amount of the
Senior Notes (see Note 1).
|
|
|
Revolving Credit Facility |
In November 2001, the Company amended the Credit Facility
originally entered into in October 1999. The Credit Facility was
for two years and provided a borrowing base of up to
$40 million, depending on the borrowing base as calculated
in accordance with the agreement. In May 2004, the Credit
Facility was assumed by Mid River, LLC, a related party, the
proponent of the Companys Plan of Reorganization. In
November 2004, the Company converted the Credit Facility into
the term loan described below.
In November 2004, the Company entered into a term loan agreement
(the Term Loan) for $38,000,000 with Mid River, LLC,
a related party, which matures on December 15, 2011. The
Term Loan accrues interest at Wall Street Journal LIBOR plus 4%
(6.35% at December 31, 2004) and is payable in quarterly
principal installments of $1,357,143 plus interest commencing
March 15, 2005 with all unpaid interest and principal due
at maturity. The loan is secured by all of the assets of the
Company.
Production payment represents an obligation to a former lender,
which is repaid from a portion of the cash flows from certain
wells. The production payment is a non-recourse loan related to
the development of certain wells acquired. The agreement
requires repayment of principal plus an amount sufficient to
provide an internal rate of return of 18%. During 2003, the
wells associated with the production payment ceased production
and eliminated any further obligation by the Company to repay
the indebtedness. The remaining production payment balance of
$2.2 million was written off during the year ended
December 31, 2003 and it was recorded as gain on expiration
of production payment.
F-256
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Aggregate maturities of principal of long-term debt-related
party for the five years following December 31, 2004 are as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-Term | |
Year Ended December 31, |
|
Debt | |
|
|
| |
2005
|
|
$ |
5,429,000 |
|
2006
|
|
|
5,429,000 |
|
2007
|
|
|
5,429,000 |
|
2008
|
|
|
5,429,000 |
|
2009
|
|
|
5,429,000 |
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
10,855,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
38,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
During the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002,
Plains Marketing, LLC, the purchaser of a majority of the
Companys oil production, accounted for approximately 31%,
30% and 24%, respectively, of total oil and natural gas sales.
During the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, Louis
Dreyfus Energy Services, the purchaser of a majority of the
Companys natural gas production, accounted for 40% and 45%
of total oil and natural gas sales and during the year ended
December 31, 2002, Reliant Energy accounted for
approximately 33% of total oil and natural gas sales,
respectively.
The (provision) benefit for United States
(U.S.) federal income taxes for the years ended
December 31 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 |
|
2002 |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
$ |
(407,000 |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Deferred
|
|
|
23,284,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
22,877,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The reconciliation of income taxes computed at the
U.S. federal statutory tax rates to the benefit for income
taxes for the years ended December 31 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Statutory federal income tax rate expense (benefit)
|
|
|
35 |
% |
|
|
35 |
% |
|
|
(35 |
)% |
Other
|
|
|
|
% |
|
|
11 |
% |
|
|
1 |
% |
Change in valuation allowance
|
|
|
(70 |
)% |
|
|
(46 |
)% |
|
|
34 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(35 |
)% |
|
|
|
% |
|
|
|
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-257
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The income tax effects of temporary differences between
financial and income tax reporting that gave rise to deferred
income tax assets and liabilities as of December 31 are as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Deferred tax assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating loss carryforwards
|
|
$ |
14,917,000 |
|
|
$ |
38,393,000 |
|
|
Asset retirement obligation accretion
|
|
|
6,343,000 |
|
|
|
6,516,000 |
|
|
Fixed asset basis differences
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,152,000 |
|
|
Allowance for bad debts
|
|
|
2,081,000 |
|
|
|
2,046,000 |
|
|
State taxes
|
|
|
795,000 |
|
|
|
2,615,000 |
|
|
AMT tax credits
|
|
|
610,000 |
|
|
|
290,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred tax assets
|
|
|
24,746,000 |
|
|
|
53,012,000 |
|
|
|
Less valuation allowance
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(53,012,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net deferred tax assets
|
|
|
24,746,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed asset basis differences
|
|
|
(1,324,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Natural gas balancing
|
|
|
(138,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred tax liabilities
|
|
|
(1,462,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
|
|
$ |
23,284,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The net change in the valuation allowance for deferred income
tax assets was a decrease of $53.0 million in 2004. In
assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management
considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion
or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax
liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning
strategies in making this assessment. As of December 31,
2004, Management has determined that the realization of the
Companys deferred tax assets is more likely than not and
has reversed the valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets.
The reversal of the valuation allowance resulted in the
recording of a net $23 million tax benefit on the
Companys statement of operations for the year ended
December 31, 2004.
At December 31, 2004, the Company has estimated net
operating loss carryforwards available for federal income tax
purposes of approximately $42.6 million which begin to
expire in 2019.
During 1992, the shareholders approved a long-term incentive
plan allowing the Company to grant incentive and non-statutory
stock options, performance units, restricted stock awards and
stock appreciation rights to key employees, directors, and
certain consultants and advisors of the Company up to a maximum
of 20% of the total number of common shares outstanding.
During 2000, the Company issued 500,000 options at
$1.92 per share, the market closing price on the grant date
of August 16, 2000, to officers of the Company. Through
December 31, 2001, 75,000 of the options expired
unexercised or were cancelled. The options vest ratably over
five years and expire six years from the grant date.
F-258
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
A summary of the status of the Companys stock options at
December 31 is presented in the table below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Weighted | |
|
|
|
Weighted | |
|
|
|
Weighted | |
|
|
|
|
Average | |
|
|
|
Average | |
|
|
|
Average | |
|
|
|
|
Exercise | |
|
|
|
Exercise | |
|
|
|
Exercise | |
|
|
Shares | |
|
Price | |
|
Shares | |
|
Price | |
|
Shares | |
|
Price | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Outstanding at beginning of year
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
$ |
1.92 |
|
|
|
225,000 |
|
|
$ |
1.92 |
|
|
|
425,000 |
|
|
$ |
1.92 |
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(200,000 |
) |
|
|
1.92 |
|
|
Cancelled
|
|
|
(100,000 |
) |
|
|
1.92 |
|
|
|
(125,000 |
) |
|
|
1.92 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at end of year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
1.92 |
|
|
|
225,000 |
|
|
|
1.92 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at end of year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
$ |
1.92 |
|
|
|
90,000 |
|
|
$ |
1.92 |
|
Unexercisable at end of year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
1.92 |
|
|
|
135,000 |
|
|
|
1.92 |
|
Upon reorganization of the Company during November 2004, all
incentive stock options outstanding were cancelled.
|
|
Note 9 |
Related Party Transactions |
On November 3, 2004, the United States Bankruptcy Court for
the Southern District of Texas issued an order which became
effective on November 16, 2004 confirming a plan of
reorganization for the Company. Affiliates of
Mr. Carl C. Icahn own all of the outstanding stock of
the reorganized Company.
During the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company has
entered into the transactions listed below with various entities
which are directly or indirectly controlled by
Mr. Carl C. Icahn:
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2004, the balance sheet reflects a term
loan payable of $38 million, and related interest payable
of $0.3 million. During the year ended December 31,
2004, the Company recorded interest expense of $1.6 million
and a loss on restructuring of debt of $3.6 million
associated with this related party. |
|
|
|
The Company entered into a Management Agreement with an entity
pursuant to the Bankruptcy Courts Order confirming the
effective date of the Plan. In exchange for management services
provided by that entity, the Company pays a monthly fee equal to
the actual direct and indirect administrative overhead costs
that the entity incurs in operating and administering the
Companys oil and natural gas properties plus 15% of such
costs. The Company recorded $0.7 million in management fee
expense under this agreement and $0.2 of general and
administrative expense for the year ended December 31,
2004. At December 31, 2004 the balance sheet reflects
accounts payable of $0.6 million owed under the agreement. |
Note 10 Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims
that arise in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of
management, the amount of liability, if any, with the respect to
these actions would not materially affect the financial position
of the Company or its results of operations.
The company had an operating lease for office space which was
cancelled effective November 30, 2004. Total rent expense
was $442,469, $371,711 and $380,244 for the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
F-259
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
Note 11 |
Subsequent Events |
During January 2005, the Company approved and entered into an
Agreement and Plan of Merger with National Offshore LP, a
related party. As of March 18, 2005, the merger has not
been consummated.
In the first quarter of 2005, the Company made non-interest
bearing advances of $10 million to a related party.
In February 2005, the Company entered into a hedging agreement
for 5,000 barrels of oil and 40,000 MMBTU of natural
gas per month effective for production months March 2005 through
December 2005 and a second hedging agreement for
17,000 barrels of oil and 140,000 MMBTU of natural gas
effective for production months January 2006.
In March 2005, the Company sold 100% of its interest in the West
Delta 52-58 properties and 60% of its interest in a newly
acquired lease in West Delta 56 for the assumption by the buyer
of all of the environmental, general, plugging and abandonment
and other liabilities related to these properties effective
January 1, 2005. In connection with the sale, the Company
agreed to transfer to the buyer $4.7 million of escrow
funds for plugging and abandonment liabilities.
|
|
Note 12 |
Supplemental Information Related to Oil and Natural Gas
Producing Activities (Unaudited) |
The following table reflects the capitalized costs and
accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization relating to
the Companys oil and natural gas producing activities, all
of which are conducted within the continental United States, are
summarized as of December 31:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Developed oil and natural gas properties
|
|
$ |
326,733,000 |
|
|
$ |
323,001,000 |
|
Unevaluated oil and natural gas properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pipelines and other production equipment
|
|
|
26,114,000 |
|
|
|
25,554,000 |
|
Accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
(280,929,000 |
) |
|
|
(262,077,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net capitalized costs(1)
|
|
$ |
71,918,000 |
|
|
$ |
86,478,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Included in net capitalized costs is approximately
$30 million of net ARO asset recorded in 2003 relating to
the cumulative effect of adopting SFAS No. 143 on
January 1, 2003 (see Note 3) and $2.7 million of
net ARO asset recorded in 2004 as a result of a revision in
estimate. |
The following table reflects the costs incurred in oil and
natural gas property acquisition, exploration and development
activities for each of the years ended December 31:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Property acquisition costs, proved
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Property acquisition costs, unproved
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exploration expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Development costs
|
|
|
1,994,000 |
|
|
|
3,875,000 |
|
|
|
6,494,000 |
|
Asset retirement cost(1)
|
|
|
207,000 |
|
|
|
1,028,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total cost incurred
|
|
$ |
2,201,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,903,000 |
|
|
$ |
6,494,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-260
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
(1) |
Excluded from asset retirement cost in 2003 is
$26.3 million of asset retirement obligation asset recorded
in 2003 related to the cumulative effect of adopting
SFAS No. 143 on January 1, 2003 (see
Note 3). Excluded from asset retirement cost in 2004 is
$2.7 million of asset retirement obligation asset recorded
in 2004 related to a revision in estimate. |
The following table reflects the results of operations for the
Companys oil and natural gas producing activities for each
of the years ended December 31:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Oil and natural gas revenues
|
|
$ |
51,234,000 |
|
|
$ |
50,160,000 |
|
|
$ |
39,065,000 |
|
Operating expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lease operating expenses and ad valorem taxes
|
|
|
14,040,000 |
|
|
|
17,218,000 |
|
|
|
14,508,000 |
|
|
Production taxes
|
|
|
711,000 |
|
|
|
1,021,000 |
|
|
|
720,000 |
|
|
Geological and geophysical expenses
|
|
|
76,000 |
|
|
|
105,000 |
|
|
|
119,000 |
|
|
Depletion expense
|
|
|
16,441,000 |
|
|
|
10,007,000 |
|
|
|
33,589,000 |
|
|
Depreciation of pipelines and other production equipment
|
|
|
2,567,000 |
|
|
|
2,468,000 |
|
|
|
2,468,000 |
|
|
Accretion expense
|
|
|
3,132,000 |
|
|
|
2,843,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,291,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results of operations from oil and natural gas producing
activities
|
|
$ |
14,267,000 |
|
|
$ |
16,498,000 |
|
|
$ |
(35,630,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quantities of Oil and Natural gas Reserves |
The estimates of proved reserve quantities at December 31,
2004, 2003 and 2002 are based upon reports of third party
petroleum engineers (Netherland, Sewell & Associates,
Inc. for 2004 and Ryder Scott Company, Netherland,
Sewell & Associates, Inc., W.D. Von Gonten &
Co. and McCune Engineering, P.E. for 2003 and 2002) and do not
purport to reflect realizable values or fair market values of
reserves. It should be emphasized that reserve estimates are
inherently imprecise and accordingly, these estimates are
expected to change as future information becomes available.
These are estimates only and should not be construed as exact
amounts. All reserves are located in the United States.
Proved reserves are estimated reserves of natural gas and crude
oil and condensate that geological and engineering data
demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in
future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and
operating conditions. Proved developed reserves are those
expected to be recovered through existing wells, equipment and
operating methods.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil | |
|
Natural gas | |
|
|
(BBLS) | |
|
(MCF) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Proved developed and undeveloped reserves:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated reserves as of December 31, 2001
|
|
|
7,853,303 |
|
|
|
66,940,028 |
|
Production
|
|
|
(916,030 |
) |
|
|
(5,621,901 |
) |
Extensions and discoveries
|
|
|
35,901 |
|
|
|
39,000 |
|
Sale of minerals in-place
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revisions of previous estimates
|
|
|
(270,378 |
) |
|
|
(14,058,034 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated reserves as of December 31, 2002
|
|
|
6,702,796 |
|
|
|
47,299,093 |
|
F-261
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil | |
|
Natural gas | |
|
|
(BBLS) | |
|
(MCF) | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Production
|
|
|
(689,318 |
) |
|
|
(5,043,527 |
) |
Extensions and discoveries
|
|
|
151,197 |
|
|
|
1,026,000 |
|
Sale of minerals in-place
|
|
|
(78,761 |
) |
|
|
(1,908,300 |
) |
Revisions of previous estimates
|
|
|
(106,515 |
) |
|
|
(2,594,770 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated reserves as of December 31, 2003
|
|
|
5,979,399 |
|
|
|
38,778,496 |
|
Production
|
|
|
(643,404 |
) |
|
|
(3,938,379 |
) |
Extensions and discoveries
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sale of minerals in-place
|
|
|
(43,663 |
) |
|
|
(3,695 |
) |
Revisions of previous estimates
|
|
|
(88,733 |
) |
|
|
(8,854,673 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated reserves as of December 31, 2004
|
|
|
5,203,599 |
|
|
|
25,981,749 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved developed reserves:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2002
|
|
|
2,062,680 |
|
|
|
8,057,440 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2003
|
|
|
1,600,376 |
|
|
|
5,115,501 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2004
|
|
|
2,746,047 |
|
|
|
14,145,700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash
Flows |
Future cash inflows are computed by applying year-end prices of
oil and natural gas (with consideration of price changes only to
the extent provided by contractual arrangements) to the year-end
estimated future production of proved oil and natural gas
reserves. The base prices used for the Pretax PV-10 calculation
were public market prices on December 31 and adjusted by
differentials to those market prices. These price adjustments
were done on a property-by-property basis for the quality of the
oil and natural gas and for transportation to the appropriate
location. The average net prices in the pretax PV-10 value at
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 were $6.18, $6.04 and
$4.77 per Mcf of natural gas, respectively, and $43.07,
$32.02, and $30.78 per barrel of oil, respectively.
Estimates of future development and production costs are
computed by management and provided to the external independent
reserve engineers as estimates of expenditures to be incurred in
developing and producing the Companys proved oil and
natural gas reserves, are based on year-end costs and assume
continuation of existing economic conditions and year-end
prices. The estimated future net cash flows are then discounted
using a rate of 10 percent per year to reflect the
estimated timing of the future cash flows. The standardized
measure of discounted cash flows is the future net cash flows
less the computed discount.
F-262
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The accompanying table reflects the standardized measure of
discounted future cash flows relating to proved oil and natural
gas reserves for the years ended December 31:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Future cash inflows
|
|
$ |
382,805,375 |
|
|
$ |
425,695,797 |
|
|
$ |
431,912,125 |
|
Future costs:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production
|
|
|
(109,972,000 |
) |
|
|
(139,335,808 |
) |
|
|
(125,247,373 |
) |
|
Development and ARO
|
|
|
(103,386,010 |
) |
|
|
(89,551,310 |
) |
|
|
(91,096,741 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future production and development costs
|
|
|
(213,358,010 |
) |
|
|
(228,887,118 |
) |
|
|
(216,344,114 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash flows before tax
|
|
|
169,447,365 |
|
|
|
196,808,679 |
|
|
|
215,568,011 |
|
Future income tax expense(1)
|
|
|
(32,979,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future net cash flows
|
|
|
136,468,365 |
|
|
|
196,808,679 |
|
|
|
215,568,011 |
|
10% discount for estimated timing of future cash flows
|
|
|
(61,229,531 |
) |
|
|
(60,564,618 |
) |
|
|
(71,565,128 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
|
|
$ |
75,238,834 |
|
|
$ |
136,244,061 |
|
|
$ |
144,002,883 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Prior to the year ended December 31, 2004, it was determine
by management that the likelihood for the Company to have
taxable income in the future was uncertain thus no future income
tax expense was provided (see Note 7). |
|
|
|
Changes Relating to the Standardized Measure of Discounted
Future Net Cash Flows |
The accompanying table reflects the principal changes in the
standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
attributable to proved oil and natural gas reserves for the
years ended December 31:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Beginning of year balance
|
|
$ |
136,244,061 |
|
|
$ |
144,002,883 |
|
|
$ |
89,242,543 |
|
Changes due to current year operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales, net of production costs
|
|
|
(36,483,000 |
) |
|
|
(31,921,000 |
) |
|
|
(23,837,000 |
) |
|
Sales of minerals in place
|
|
|
(5,365,497 |
) |
|
|
(4,264,894 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Development costs incurred
|
|
|
1,994,000 |
|
|
|
3,875,000 |
|
|
|
6,494,000 |
|
|
Extensions and discoveries, net of future production and
development costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,286,545 |
|
|
|
358,972 |
|
Changes due to revisions of standardized variables:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales prices, net of production costs
|
|
|
56,915,433 |
|
|
|
15,264,428 |
|
|
|
115,325,081 |
|
|
Revisions of previous quantity estimates
|
|
|
(38,312,699 |
) |
|
|
(8,306,671 |
) |
|
|
(36,822,411 |
) |
|
Estimated future development costs
|
|
|
(26,166,440 |
) |
|
|
(2,059,901 |
) |
|
|
(16,156,317 |
) |
|
Income taxes(1)
|
|
|
(24,097,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accretion of discount
|
|
|
13,624,406 |
|
|
|
14,400,288 |
|
|
|
8,924,254 |
|
|
Production rates (timing) and other
|
|
|
(3,114,430 |
) |
|
|
3,967,383 |
|
|
|
473,761 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease)
|
|
|
(61,005,227 |
) |
|
|
(7,758,822 |
) |
|
|
54,760,340 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of year balance
|
|
$ |
75,238,834 |
|
|
$ |
136,244,061 |
|
|
$ |
144,002,883 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Prior to the year ended December 31, 2004, it was determine
by management that the likelihood for the Company to have
taxable income in the future was uncertain thus no future income
tax expense was provided (see Note 7). |
F-263
PANACO, INC.
BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
Current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$ |
9,721,125 |
|
|
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $5,947,000
|
|
|
7,885,023 |
|
|
Hedge deposits
|
|
|
3,600,000 |
|
|
Advances to affiliate
|
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
4,552,886 |
|
|
Deferred taxes, net
|
|
|
3,440,605 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
39,199,639 |
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and natural gas properties, successful efforts method of
accounting
|
|
|
266,150,858 |
|
|
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
|
|
|
(212,470,520) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and natural gas properties, net
|
|
|
53,680,338 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pipelines and other property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
22,057,363 |
|
|
Less accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
(15,036,406) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pipelines and other property, plant and equipment, net
|
|
|
7,020,957 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted deposits
|
|
|
19,631,786 |
|
|
Deferred taxes, net
|
|
|
21,340,236 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$ |
140,872,956 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
Current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
$ |
9,803,917 |
|
|
Accounts payable related party
|
|
|
277,292 |
|
|
Interest payable related party
|
|
|
207,177 |
|
|
Hedge liability
|
|
|
4,980,264 |
|
|
Income tax payable
|
|
|
155,953 |
|
|
Current maturities of long-term debt related party
|
|
|
5,428,572 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
20,853,175 |
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt related party, net of current
maturities
|
|
|
31,214,285 |
|
Deferred credits
|
|
|
263,250 |
|
Asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
33,600,348 |
|
Hedge Liability
|
|
|
2,257,960 |
|
Commitments and contingencies
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
New Common shares, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares
authorized; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding as of
March 31, 2005
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
121,140,455 |
|
|
Accumulated deficit
|
|
|
(68,456,527) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity
|
|
|
52,683,938 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity
|
|
$ |
140,872,956 |
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-264
PANACO, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
Oil and natural gas sales
|
|
$ |
6,474,008 |
|
|
$ |
12,155,652 |
|
Costs and expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lease operating expenses
|
|
|
3,132,010 |
|
|
|
3,144,885 |
|
|
Production taxes
|
|
|
209,938 |
|
|
|
191,173 |
|
|
Geological and geophysical expenses
|
|
|
75,804 |
|
|
|
14,980 |
|
|
Depletion, depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
3,662,254 |
|
|
|
3,729,647 |
|
|
Bad debt expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
120,532 |
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
529,851 |
|
|
|
421,685 |
|
|
Management fees and other related party
|
|
|
1,017,402 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
823,734 |
|
|
|
758,711 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total cost and expenses
|
|
|
9,450,993 |
|
|
|
8,381,613 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss)
|
|
|
(2,976,985 |
) |
|
|
3,774,039 |
|
Other income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income and other
|
|
|
131,721 |
|
|
|
62,286 |
|
|
Bankruptcy (costs) benefit
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
|
(1,084,445 |
) |
|
Interest expense related party
|
|
|
(604,444 |
) |
|
|
(655,541 |
) |
|
Loss on sale of assets
|
|
|
(714,764 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other expense.
|
|
|
(1,127,487 |
) |
|
|
(1,677,700 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (loss) before income taxes
|
|
|
(4,104,472 |
) |
|
|
2,096,339 |
|
|
Income tax benefit (expense), net
|
|
|
1,497,722 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$ |
(2,606,750 |
) |
|
$ |
2,096,339 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (see Note 4):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) per share
|
|
$ |
(2,606.75 |
) |
|
$ |
.09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted weighted average
New common shares outstanding
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted weighted average
Old common shares outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,359,695 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-265
PANACO, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
New Common | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares | |
|
|
|
|
|
Total | |
|
|
| |
|
Additional | |
|
Accumulated | |
|
Stockholders | |
|
|
Shares | |
|
Amount | |
|
Paid-In Capital | |
|
Deficit | |
|
Equity | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
Balance, December 31, 2004
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
$ |
10 |
|
|
$ |
121,140,455 |
|
|
$ |
(65,849,777 |
) |
|
$ |
55,290,688 |
|
Net loss for the three month period ended March 31, 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,606,750 |
) |
|
|
(2,606,750 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 2005
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
$ |
10 |
|
|
$ |
121,140,455 |
|
|
$ |
(68,456,527 |
) |
|
$ |
52,683,938 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-266
PANACO, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
Cash flows from operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$ |
(2,606,750 |
) |
|
$ |
2,096,339 |
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided
from operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depletion, depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
3,662,254 |
|
|
|
3,729,647 |
|
|
Deferred income taxes
|
|
|
(1,497,722 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on sale of assets
|
|
|
714,764 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments
|
|
|
6,335,507 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
120,532 |
|
|
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
823,734 |
|
|
|
758,711 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
2,201,089 |
|
|
|
274,787 |
|
|
Hedge deposit
|
|
|
(3,600,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
494,831 |
|
|
|
676,251 |
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
(3,167,943 |
) |
|
|
(1,503,185 |
) |
|
Accounts receivable related party
|
|
|
(10,000,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Natural gas imbalance payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(809,872 |
) |
|
Other
|
|
|
(832,578 |
) |
|
|
(87,750 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
|
|
|
(7,472,814 |
) |
|
|
5,255,460 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures
|
|
|
(4,683,666 |
) |
|
|
(131,013 |
) |
|
Proceeds from property sale, net
|
|
|
(518,480 |
) |
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
Increase in restricted deposits
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(875,437 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(5,202,146 |
) |
|
|
(856,450 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities Repayment of debt
|
|
|
(1,357,143 |
) |
|
|
(150,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities
|
|
|
(1,357,143 |
) |
|
|
(150,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash
|
|
|
(14,032,103 |
) |
|
|
4,249,010 |
|
|
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,272,641 |
) |
|
Cash at beginning of period
|
|
|
23,753,229 |
|
|
|
3,152,122 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash at end of period
|
|
$ |
9,721,126 |
|
|
$ |
2,128,491 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
$ |
682,812 |
|
|
$ |
641,530 |
|
|
Income taxes paid
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
52,000 |
|
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-267
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
Note 1 |
Basis of Presentation |
The Company is an independent oil and natural gas exploration
and production company with operations focused in the Gulf of
Mexico and onshore in the Gulf Coast region. The Company
operates a majority of its oil and natural gas producing assets
in order to control the operations and the timing of
expenditures. The majority of the Companys properties are
located in state or federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico, where
the costs of operations, productions rates and reserve potential
are generally greater than properties located onshore. The
Companys assets and operations are primarily concentrated
on a small group of properties.
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America for interim financial
information, and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and are
fairly presented. Accordingly, they do not include all of the
information and footnotes required by generally accepted
accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the
opinion of management, these financial statements contain all
adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary
to present fairly the financial position, results of operations
and cash flows for the periods indicated. The preparation of
financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles requires the company to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial
statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ
from these estimates. The quarterly financial data should be
read in conjunction with the financial statements for the year
ended December 31, 2004 (including the notes thereto),
contained elsewhere in this filing.
The results of operations for the three month period ended
March 31, 2005, are not necessarily indicative of the
results expected for the full year. Certain prior year amounts
have been reclassified to correspond with the current
presentation.
|
|
Note 2 |
Voluntary Petition for Relief Under Chapter 11
Bankruptcy |
On July 16, 2002, Panaco, Inc. (the Company or
Panaco) filed a Voluntary Petition for Relief under
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the
United States Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of
Texas. The filing was made primarily due to the Companys
inability to pay its debts as they became due including the
existence of a significant working capital deficit at
December 31, 2001 and continuing through June 30,
2002. In addition, at the time of filing the voluntary petition
for relief, the Company was not in compliance with certain
financial and technical covenants of its $40 million
revolving credit facility (the Credit Facility) and
the indenture entered into in connection with its indebtedness
of $100 million of Senior Notes due 2004, (the Senior
Notes and the Senior Notes Indenture).
The Companys forecasts of future results from operations
indicated that the Company would not be able to reverse its
working capital deficit, cure its covenant violations or provide
capital required to develop its oil and natural gas reserves.
An order for relief was entered by the Bankruptcy Court, placing
the Company under protection of the Bankruptcy Court, which
precludes payment of the interest on the Senior Notes. In
addition, payment of liabilities existing as of July 15,
2002 to certain unsecured creditors and pending litigation are
stayed during the Bankruptcy proceeding. For the period from
July 16, 2002 through November 15, 2004, the Company
operated as a debtor-in-possession and continued to operate and
manage its assets in the ordinary course of business during the
Chapter 11 proceeding. On November 3, 2004, the Court
entered a confirmation order for the Companys Plan of
Reorganization (the Plan). The Plan became effective
November 16, 2004 (Effective Date) and the
Company began operating as a reorganized entity.
The Plan generally provided that the Companys liabilities
outstanding as of July 15, 2002 be satisfied in full in
exchange for the following:
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving Credit Facility: the holder of the claim received a
new note, the principal amount of which will be paid over seven
years, |
F-268
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Notes: 49% of the Senior Notes were settled for a cash
payment equal to 2.5% of the face value of the Senior Notes; 51%
of the Senior Notes were converted into 100% of the equity of
the reorganized Company, |
|
|
|
Unsecured Creditors: received a cash payment equal to 10% of
their allowed claim. |
|
|
|
Equity: the pre-confirmation shares of common stock (the
Old Common Stock) are deemed to be of no value and
were cancelled. The equity of the reorganized Company became
owned by the 51% Senior Note holders. |
The Plan also further specified that the Company no longer has
the authority to issue non-voting equity shares.
For the period from January 1, 2004 through March 31,
2004, the financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with Statement of Position 90-7, Financial
Reporting by Entities in Reorganization Under the Bankruptcy
Code, (SOP 90-7). In accordance with
SOP 90-7, as of the petition date, the Company discontinued
accruing interest and amortization of deferred debt costs
related to liabilities subject to compromise.
Due to the lack of change in control of the Company post
bankruptcy, the reorganization of the Company was accounted for
as a recapitalization and debt restructuring.
|
|
Note 3 |
Sale of West Delta Property |
On March 10, 2005, the Company sold its rights and interest
in West Delta 52, 54 and 58 to an unrelated third party in
exchange for the assumption of existing future asset retirement
obligations on the properties. In addition, Panaco transferred
to the purchaser approximately $4.7 million in an escrow
account that the Company was required to set up and fund as
collateral for future plugging and abandonment obligations (see
notes 6 and 8). In accordance with the terms of the
purchase and sale agreement, Panaco was relieved of all asset
retirement obligations and all future escrow funding obligations
for the West Delta properties.
The Company retained an option to participate up to 35% in any
future drilling prospects on the West Delta properties. If the
Company declines to participate in a drilling prospect, the
Company has back-in rights relating to future successful wells
drilled.
In connection with the sale of the West Delta properties, the
company recorded a loss on the sale of approximately
$0.7 million as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Book Value at | |
|
|
March 10, 2005 | |
|
|
| |
Assets transferred to purchaser:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book value of West Delta properties
|
|
$ |
(12,238,020 |
) |
|
Escrow account West Delta
|
|
|
(4,720,060 |
) |
|
Cash payment purchase price adjustment
|
|
|
(518,480 |
) |
Liabilities assumed by purchaser:
|
|
|
|
|
|
West Delta asset retirement obligation
|
|
|
16,761,796 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on sale of West Delta
|
|
$ |
(714,764 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 4 |
Earnings per Share |
In connection with the Plan, all of the Old Common Stock
outstanding as of November 16, 2004 was canceled and
1,000 shares of Panaco, Inc. New Common Stock were issued.
Earnings (loss) per share is calculated based on the New Common
Stock outstanding for the three month period ended
March 31, 2005
F-269
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
and earnings per share is based on the Old Common Stock
outstanding for the three month period ended March 31,
2004. If the New Common Stock had been outstanding during the
comparable period in 2004, earnings per share for the three
month period ended March 31, 2004 would have been
$2,096.34 per New Common share.
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net
earnings or loss by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share
is computed by dividing net earnings or loss by the weighted
average number of shares outstanding, after giving effect to
potentially dilutive common share equivalents outstanding during
the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share are the
same as basic earnings (loss) per share for all periods
presented because no dilutive common share equivalents existed.
|
|
Note 5 |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities |
As conditions warrant, the Company hedges the prices of its oil
and natural gas production through the use of oil and natural
gas swap contracts and put options within the normal course of
its business. To qualify as hedging instruments, swaps or put
options must be highly correlated to anticipated future sales
such that the Companys exposure to the risk of commodity
price changes is reduced. All hedge transactions are subject to
the Companys risk management policy. The Company formally
documents all relationships between hedging instruments and
hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and
strategy for undertaking the hedge. This process includes
specific identification of the hedging instrument and the hedge
transaction, the nature of the risk being hedged and how the
hedging instruments effectiveness will be assessed. Both
at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, the
Company assesses whether the derivatives that are used in
hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes
in cash flows of hedged items.
The Company accounts for its derivatives in accordance with
SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities. This statement was
amended by SFAS No. 138, Accounting for
Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities,
an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. These
statements establish accounting and reporting standards
requiring that derivative instruments (including certain
derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be recorded
at fair market value and included in the balance sheet as assets
or liabilities. The accounting for changes in the fair value of
a derivative instrument depends on the intended use of the
derivative and the resulting designation, which is established
at the inception of a derivative. Special accounting for
qualifying hedges allows a derivatives gains and losses to
offset related results on the hedged item in the statement of
operations. For derivative instruments designated as cash flow
hedges, changes in fair value, to the extent the hedge is
effective, are recognized in other comprehensive income until
the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Hedge effectiveness
is measured at least quarterly based on the relative changes in
fair value between the derivative contract and the hedged item
over time. Any change in fair value resulting from
ineffectiveness, as defined by SFAS No. 133, is
recognized immediately in oil and natural gas sales.
At March 31, 2005, the Company had certain no-cost
commodity price collars that management elected to not designate
as hedge instruments for accounting purposes. Accordingly, any
changes in fair value of the no-cost commodity price collars,
are reflected in income as an increase or decrease in oil and
natural gas sales. During the three month period ended
March 31, 2005, the company recorded an unrealized loss of
approximately $6.3 million related to the derivative
contracts which reduced oil and natural gas sales.
While the use of derivative contracts can limit the downside
risk of adverse price movements, it may also limit future gains
from favorable movements. The Company addresses market risk by
selecting instruments whose value fluctuations correlate
strongly with the underlying commodity. Credit risk related to
derivative activities is managed by requiring minimum credit
standards for counterparties, periodic settlements, and mark to
market valuations.
F-270
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The following is a summary of the oil and natural gas no-cost
commodity price collars entered into by the Company.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Date of Contract |
|
Volume/Month | |
|
Beginning | |
|
Ending | |
|
Floor | |
|
Ceiling | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
November 2004
|
|
|
25,000 Bbls |
|
|
|
January 2005 |
|
|
|
December 2005 |
|
|
$ |
42.50 |
|
|
$ |
46.00 |
|
November 2004
|
|
|
150,000 MMBTU |
|
|
|
January 2005 |
|
|
|
December 2005 |
|
|
$ |
6.00 |
|
|
$ |
8.35 |
|
February 2005
|
|
|
5,000 Bbls |
|
|
|
March 2005 |
|
|
|
December 2005 |
|
|
$ |
44.50 |
|
|
$ |
48.00 |
|
February 2005
|
|
|
40,000 MMBTU |
|
|
|
March 2005 |
|
|
|
December 2005 |
|
|
$ |
6.05 |
|
|
$ |
7.30 |
|
February 2005
|
|
|
17,000 Bbls |
|
|
|
January 2006 |
|
|
|
December 2006 |
|
|
$ |
41.65 |
|
|
$ |
45.25 |
|
February 2005
|
|
|
140,000 MMBTU |
|
|
|
January 2006 |
|
|
|
December 2006 |
|
|
$ |
6.00 |
|
|
$ |
7.25 |
|
At March 31, 2005, a liability of approximately
$7.2 million ($5.0 million current liability) was
recorded by the Company in connection with these contracts to
record the derivative instruments at their fair market value.
|
|
Note 6 |
Asset Retirement Obligations |
The Companys asset retirement obligations
(ARO) relate to the plugging and abandonment of its
oil and natural gas properties. The Company accounts for its ARO
liabilities in accordance with SFAS No. 143 which
requires the Company to record a liability for the estimated
fair value of the Companys ARO with a corresponding
increase in the carrying amount of the associated asset. The
cost of the asset, including the amount relating to the ARO, is
depleted over the useful life of the asset. Changes in the
estimated fair value of the ARO is recorded as an adjustment to
the ARO liability and the corresponding asset carrying value.
Accretion expense is recorded to accrete the ARO liability to
its fair value at the expected settlement date. Differences in
actual amounts incurred to plug and abandon a well or platform
are compared to the ARO liability recorded and a gain or loss is
recorded upon settlement of the liability.
Changes in the Companys ARO liability for the three month
periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Month Period Ended | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
ARO at the beginning of the period
|
|
$ |
49,538,410 |
|
|
$ |
43,932,452 |
|
Sales (see note 3)
|
|
|
(16,761,796 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Accretion expense
|
|
|
823,734 |
|
|
|
758,711 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ARO at the end of the period
|
|
$ |
33,600,348 |
|
|
$ |
44,691,163 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability
method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for
the future tax consequences attributable to differences between
the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax basis, net operating loss
and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to
apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect
on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates
is recognized in income in the period that includes that
enactment date.
F-271
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
Note 8 |
Commitments and Contingencies |
The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims
that arise in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of
management, the amount of liability, if any, with the respect to
these actions would not materially affect the financial position
of the Company or its results of operations.
Pursuant to existing agreements with former property owners and
in accordance with requirements of the U.S. Department of
Interiors Mineral Management Service (MMS),
the Company has put in place surety bonds and/or escrow
agreements to provide satisfaction of its eventual
responsibility to plug and abandon wells and remove structures
when certain fields are no longer in use. As part of its
agreement with the underwriter of the surety bonds, the Company
has established bank trust and escrow accounts in favor of
either the surety bond underwriter or the former owners of the
particular fields. Restricted deposits are recorded on an
accrual basis and are funded based upon the terms of the escrow
agreements. Certain amounts are required to be paid upon receipt
of proceeds from production.
In the West Delta fields and the East Breaks 109 and 110 fields,
the Company established an escrow for both fields in favor of
the surety bond underwriter, who provides a surety bond to the
former owners of the West Delta fields and to the MMS. On
March 10, 2005, the balance in the escrow account relating
to the West Delta properties was transferred to the purchaser of
the West Delta properties (See note 3).
In the East Breaks 165 and 209 fields, the Company established
an escrow account in favor of the surety bond underwriter, who
provides surety bonds to both the MMS and the former owner of
the fields.
The Company has also established an escrow account in favor of a
major oil company under which the Company will deposit 10% of
the net cash flows from the properties, as defined in the
agreement, that were acquired from the major oil company.
Pursuant to an order entered by the United States Bankruptcy
Court during 2003, the Company established the Unocal
Escrow Account which requires monthly deposits based on
cash flows from certain wells acquired, as defined in the
agreement.
Pursuant to an agreement entered into with the MMS during
December 2004, the Company established the East Breaks
Escrow Accounts which require an initial deposit of
$2.0 million and quarterly deposits of $0.8 million
beginning March 2005.
Aggregate payments to the East Breaks Escrow accounts are as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended | |
|
|
December 31, | |
|
|
| |
2005 (remaining)
|
|
$ |
2,400,000 |
|
2006
|
|
|
3,200,000 |
|
2007
|
|
|
3,200,000 |
|
2008
|
|
|
3,200,000 |
|
2009
|
|
|
3,200,000 |
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
17,200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
F-272
PANACO, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
|
|
Note 9 |
Related Party Transactions |
On November 3, 2004, the United States Bankruptcy Court for
the Southern District of Texas issued an order which became
effective on November 16, 2004 confirming a plan of
reorganization for the Company. Affiliates of Mr. Carl C.
Icahn own all of the outstanding stock of the reorganized
Company.
The Company has entered into the transactions listed below with
various entities which are directly or indirectly controlled by
Mr. Carl C. Icahn:
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2005, the balance sheet reflects a term loan
payable of $38.6 million, and related interest payable of
$0.2 million. During the three month period ended
March 31, 2005, the Company recorded interest expense of
$0.6 million associated with this related party. |
|
|
|
The Company entered into a Management Agreement with an entity
pursuant to the Bankruptcy Courts Order confirming the
effective date of the Plan. In exchange for management services
provided by that entity, the Company pays a monthly fee equal to
the actual direct and indirect administrative overhead costs
that the entity incurs in operating and administering the
Companys oil and natural gas properties plus 15% of such
costs. The Company recorded $1.0 million in management fee
expense under this agreement for the three month period ended
March 31, 2005. At March 31, 2005, the balance sheet
reflects accounts payable of $0.3 million owed under the
agreement. |
|
|
|
As of March 31, 2005, the Company had $10 million in
outstanding advances to TransTexas, Inc., an entity owned or
controlled by Mr. Icahn. The advances are non-interest
bearing. |
Note 10 Subsequent Events
During January 2005, the Company approved and entered into an
Agreement and Plan of Merger with National Offshore LP, a
related party. As of May 16, 2005, the merger has not been
consummated.
F-273
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders of GB Holdings, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of
GB Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004
and 2003 and the related consolidated statements of operations,
changes in shareholders equity, and cash flows for each of
the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2004.
In connection with our audits of the 2004, 2003 and 2002
consolidated financial statements, we also have audited the
related consolidated financial statement schedule. These
consolidated financial statements and financial statement
schedule are the responsibility of the companys
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements and consolidated financial
statement schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
consolidated financial position of GB Holdings, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the
years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2004, in
conformity with US generally accepted accounting principles.
Also in our opinion, the related consolidated financial
statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic
consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents
fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth
therein.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been
prepared assuming that GB Holdings, Inc. will continue as a
going concern. As discussed in Notes 1 and 2 to the
consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered
recurring net losses, has a net working capital deficiency and
has significant debt obligations which are due within one year
that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a
going concern. Managements plans in regard to these
matters are also described in Notes 1 and 2. The
consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments
that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Short Hills, New Jersey
March 11, 2005
F-274
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
ASSETS |
Current Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
12,756,000 |
|
|
$ |
33,454,000 |
|
|
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $3,862,000 and
$5,918,000, respectively
|
|
|
5,223,000 |
|
|
|
5,247,000 |
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
2,499,000 |
|
|
|
2,222,000 |
|
|
Deferred financing costs
|
|
|
2,260,000 |
|
|
|
762,000 |
|
|
Insurance deposits
|
|
|
3,017,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
1,689,000 |
|
|
|
3,946,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
27,444,000 |
|
|
|
45,631,000 |
|
Property and Equipment:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Land
|
|
|
54,344,000 |
|
|
|
54,344,000 |
|
|
Buildings and improvements
|
|
|
88,147,000 |
|
|
|
88,249,000 |
|
|
Equipment
|
|
|
73,675,000 |
|
|
|
64,722,000 |
|
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
2,040,000 |
|
|
|
2,111,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
218,206,000 |
|
|
|
209,426,000 |
|
|
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
(46,566,000 |
) |
|
|
(40,013,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment, net
|
|
|
171,640,000 |
|
|
|
169,413,000 |
|
Other Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obligatory investments, net of allowances of $12,500,000 and
$11,340,000, respectively
|
|
|
11,647,000 |
|
|
|
10,705,000 |
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
6,227,000 |
|
|
|
1,814,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other assets
|
|
|
17,874,000 |
|
|
|
12,519,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
216,958,000 |
|
|
$ |
227,563,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
Current Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion debt
|
|
$ |
43,741,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
Current portion capital leases
|
|
|
248,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
7,082,000 |
|
|
|
6,815,000 |
|
|
Accrued liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payroll and related expenses
|
|
|
4,379,000 |
|
|
|
4,241,000 |
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
1,216,000 |
|
|
|
3,092,000 |
|
|
|
Gaming obligations
|
|
|
3,363,000 |
|
|
|
2,725,000 |
|
|
|
Insurance
|
|
|
4,330,000 |
|
|
|
2,505,000 |
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
2,175,000 |
|
|
|
2,821,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
|
66,534,000 |
|
|
|
22,199,000 |
|
|
Long-Term Debt, net of current maturities
|
|
|
66,259,000 |
|
|
|
110,000,000 |
|
|
Non-current capital leases
|
|
|
432,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
|
|
|
4,920,000 |
|
|
|
3,729,000 |
|
|
Commitments and Contingencies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warrants in Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
43,587,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred stock, $.01 par value per share;
5,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share;
20,000,000 shares authorized; 10,000,000 shares issued
and outstanding
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
81,313,000 |
|
|
|
124,900,000 |
|
|
Accumulated deficit
|
|
|
(46,187,000 |
) |
|
|
(33,365,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total shareholders equity
|
|
|
35,226,000 |
|
|
|
91,635,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
216,958,000 |
|
|
$ |
227,563,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-275
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Casino
|
|
$ |
157,643,000 |
|
|
$ |
154,813,000 |
|
|
$ |
175,065,000 |
|
Rooms
|
|
|
10,908,000 |
|
|
|
10,994,000 |
|
|
|
11,143,000 |
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
21,898,000 |
|
|
|
21,962,000 |
|
|
|
23,330,000 |
|
Other
|
|
|
3,940,000 |
|
|
|
3,914,000 |
|
|
|
3,735,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
194,389,000 |
|
|
|
191,683,000 |
|
|
|
213,273,000 |
|
Less promotional allowances
|
|
|
(23,146,000 |
) |
|
|
(23,934,000 |
) |
|
|
(23,356,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net revenues
|
|
|
171,243,000 |
|
|
|
167,749,000 |
|
|
|
189,917,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Casino
|
|
|
50,467,000 |
|
|
|
52,657,000 |
|
|
|
59,971,000 |
|
Rooms
|
|
|
3,397,000 |
|
|
|
2,677,000 |
|
|
|
3,639,000 |
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
7,930,000 |
|
|
|
8,481,000 |
|
|
|
10,343,000 |
|
Other
|
|
|
870,000 |
|
|
|
1,297,000 |
|
|
|
1,222,000 |
|
Selling, general and administrative
|
|
|
90,423,000 |
|
|
|
90,010,000 |
|
|
|
93,871,000 |
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
14,898,000 |
|
|
|
14,123,000 |
|
|
|
13,292,000 |
|
Provision for obligatory investments
|
|
|
1,165,000 |
|
|
|
1,434,000 |
|
|
|
1,521,000 |
|
Loss on impairment of fixed assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,282,000 |
|
Loss on disposal of assets
|
|
|
152,000 |
|
|
|
28,000 |
|
|
|
185,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total expenses
|
|
|
169,302,000 |
|
|
|
170,707,000 |
|
|
|
185,326,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations
|
|
|
1,941,000 |
|
|
|
(2,958,000 |
) |
|
|
4,591,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-operating income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
422,000 |
|
|
|
627,000 |
|
|
|
1,067,000 |
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(11,115,000 |
) |
|
|
(12,581,000 |
) |
|
|
(12,195,000 |
|
Debt restructuring costs
|
|
|
(3,084,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,843,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-operating expense, net
|
|
|
(13,777,000 |
) |
|
|
(13,797,000 |
) |
|
|
(11,128,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss before income taxes
|
|
|
(11,836,000 |
) |
|
|
(16,755,000 |
) |
|
|
(6,537,000 |
) |
Income tax provision
|
|
|
(986,000 |
) |
|
|
(958,000 |
) |
|
|
(784,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$ |
(12,822,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(17,713,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(7,321,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic/diluted loss per common share
|
|
$ |
(1.28 |
) |
|
$ |
(1.77 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.73 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic/diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
|
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-276
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Additional | |
|
Accumulated | |
|
|
|
|
Shares | |
|
Amount | |
|
Paid-In Capital | |
|
Deficit | |
|
Total | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
BALANCE, December 31, 2001
|
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
100,000 |
|
|
$ |
124,900,000 |
|
|
$ |
(8,331,000 |
) |
|
$ |
116,669,000 |
|
Net Loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,321,000 |
) |
|
|
(7,321,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE, December 31, 2002
|
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
100,000 |
|
|
$ |
124,900,000 |
|
|
$ |
(15,652,000 |
) |
|
$ |
109,348,000 |
|
Net Loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(17,713,000 |
) |
|
|
(17,713,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE, December 31, 2003
|
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
100,000 |
|
|
$ |
124,900,000 |
|
|
$ |
(33,365,000 |
) |
|
$ |
91,635,000 |
|
Net Loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12,822,000 |
) |
|
|
(12,822,000 |
) |
Dividend to common shareholders in the form of warrants,
exercisable for 2,750,000 common shares of Atlantic Coast
Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(43,587,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(43,587,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE, December 31, 2004
|
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
100,000 |
|
|
$ |
81,313,000 |
|
|
$ |
(46,187,000 |
) |
|
$ |
35,226,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-277
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$ |
(12,822,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(17,713,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(7,321,000 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used
in) operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
14,898,000 |
|
|
|
14,123,000 |
|
|
|
13,292,000 |
|
|
Provision for obligatory investments
|
|
|
1,165,000 |
|
|
|
1,434,000 |
|
|
|
1,521,000 |
|
|
Loss on impairment of fixed assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,282,000 |
|
|
Loss on disposal of assets
|
|
|
152,000 |
|
|
|
28,000 |
|
|
|
185,000 |
|
|
Provision for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
416,000 |
|
|
|
1,040,000 |
|
|
|
1,586,000 |
|
|
Decrease in deferred financing costs
|
|
|
1,229,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in insurance deposits
|
|
|
(3,017,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
|
|
|
(392,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,312,000 |
) |
|
|
2,349,000 |
|
|
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
360,000 |
|
|
|
(130,000 |
) |
|
|
(3,080,000 |
) |
|
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
2,187,000 |
|
|
|
(98,000 |
) |
|
|
(426,000 |
) |
|
Increase in other noncurrent assets
|
|
|
(929,000 |
) |
|
|
(11,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in other noncurrent liabilities
|
|
|
1,178,000 |
|
|
|
369,000 |
|
|
|
285,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
|
|
|
4,425,000 |
|
|
|
(2,270,000 |
) |
|
|
9,673,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property and equipment
|
|
|
(17,378,000 |
) |
|
|
(12,825,000 |
) |
|
|
(14,058,000 |
) |
Proceeds from disposition of assets
|
|
|
308,000 |
|
|
|
110,000 |
|
|
|
320,000 |
|
Proceeds from sale of obligatory investments
|
|
|
202,000 |
|
|
|
130,000 |
|
|
|
208,000 |
|
Purchase of obligatory investments
|
|
|
(2,308,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,336,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,496,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(19,176,000 |
) |
|
|
(14,921,000 |
) |
|
|
(16,026,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from long-term debt
|
|
|
758,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayments of long-term debt
|
|
|
(79,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(371,000 |
) |
Cost of issuing long-term debt
|
|
|
(6,626,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities
|
|
|
(5,947,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(371,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(20,698,000 |
) |
|
|
(17,191,000 |
) |
|
|
(6,724,000 |
) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
|
|
|
33,454,000 |
|
|
|
50,645,000 |
|
|
|
57,369,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
|
|
$ |
12,756,000 |
|
|
$ |
33,454,000 |
|
|
$ |
50,645,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
$ |
10,744,000 |
|
|
$ |
12,100,000 |
|
|
$ |
12,128,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest Capitalized
|
|
$ |
86,000 |
|
|
$ |
300,000 |
|
|
$ |
766,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income Taxes paid
|
|
$ |
1,051,000 |
|
|
$ |
899,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,764,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends to Common Shareholders in the form of Warrants in
Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
|
|
$ |
43,587,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of 3% Notes in exchange for 11% Notes
|
|
$ |
66,259,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-278
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
(1) |
Organization, Business and Basis of Presentation |
GB Holdings, Inc. (GB Holdings) is a Delaware
corporation and was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pratt Casino
Corporation (PCC) through December 31, 1998.
PCC, a Delaware corporation, was incorporated in September 1993
and was wholly-owned by PPI Corporation (PPI), a New
Jersey corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greate Bay
Casino Corporation (GBCC). Effective after
December 31, 1998, PCC transferred 21% of the stock
ownership in GB Holdings to PBV, Inc. (PBV), a newly
formed entity controlled by certain stockholders of GBCC. As a
result of a certain confirmed plan of reorganization of PCC and
others in October 1999, the remaining 79% stock interest of PCC
in GB Holdings was transferred to Greate Bay Holdings, LLC
(GBLLC), whose sole member as a result of the same
reorganization was PPI. In February 1994, GB Holdings acquired
Greate Bay Hotel and Casino, Inc. (GBHC), a New
Jersey corporation, through a capital contribution by its then
parent. From its creation until July 22, 2004, GBHCs
principal business activity was its ownership of The Sands Hotel
and Casino located in Atlantic City, New Jersey (The
Sands). GB Property Funding Corp. (Property),
a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of GB
Holdings, was incorporated in September 1993 as a special
purpose subsidiary of GB Holdings for the purpose of borrowing
funds for the benefit of GBHC.
On January 5, 1998, GB Holdings and its then existing
subsidiaries filed petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of
the United States Bankruptcy Code (the Bankruptcy
Code) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
District of New Jersey (the Bankruptcy Court). On
August 14, 2000, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order (the
Confirmation Order) confirming the Modified Fifth
Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization Under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code Proposed by the Official Committee of
Unsecured Creditors and High River Limited Partnership and its
affiliates (the Plan) for GB Holdings and its then
existing subsidiaries. High River Limited Partnership
(High River) is an entity controlled by Carl C.
Icahn. On September 13, 2000, the New Jersey Casino Control
Commission (the Commission or CCC)
approved the Plan. On September 29, 2000, the Plan became
effective (the Effective Date). All material
conditions precedent to the Plan becoming effective were
satisfied on or before September 29, 2000. In addition, as
a result of the Confirmation Order and the occurrence of the
Effective Date, and in accordance with Statement of Position
No. 90-7, Financial Reporting by Entities in
Reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code
(SOP 90-7), GB Holdings has adopted fresh
start reporting in the preparation of the accompanying
consolidated financial statements. GB Holdings emergence
from Chapter 11 resulted in a new reporting entity with no
retained earnings or accumulated deficit as of
September 30, 2000.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GB
Holdings, Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
(Atlantic Holdings) and ACE Gaming, LLC
(ACE and collectively with GB Holdings and Atlantic
Holdings, the Company and also Property and GBHC
until July 22, 2004). Until July 22, 2004, GBHC was
the owner and operator of The Sands. Atlantic Holdings is a
Delaware corporation and was a wholly-owned subsidiary of GBHC
which was a wholly-owned subsidiary of GB Holdings and was
formed in October 2003. ACE a New Jersey limited liability
company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Holdings was
formed in November 2003. Atlantic Holdings and ACE were formed
in connection with a transaction (the Transaction),
which included a Consent Solicitation and Offer to Exchange in
which holders of $110 million of 11% Notes due 2005
(the 11% Notes), issued by GB Property Funding
Corp. (Property), a wholly-owned subsidiary of GB
Holdings, were given the opportunity to exchange such notes, on
a dollar for dollar basis, for $110 million of
3% Notes due 2008 (the 3% Notes), issued
by Atlantic Holdings. The Transaction and the Consent
Solicitation and Offer to Exchange were consummated on
July 22, 2004, and holders of approximately
$66.3 million of 11% Notes exchanged such notes for
approximately $66.3 million 3% Notes. Also on
July 22, 2004, in connection with the Consent Solicitation
and Offer to Exchange, the indenture governing the
11% Notes was amended to eliminate certain covenants and to
release the liens on the collateral securing such notes. The
Transaction included, among other things, the transfer of
substantially all of the assets of GB Holdings to Atlantic
Holdings. The transfer of assets has been accounted for as an
exchange of net assets between entities under common control,
whereby the entity
F-279
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
receiving the assets shall initially recognize the assets and
liabilities transferred at their historical carrying amount in
the accounts of the transferring entity at the date of transfer.
No gain or loss was recorded relating to the transfer. The
3% Notes are guaranteed by ACE. Atlantic Holdings and its
subsidiary had limited operating activities prior to
July 22, 2004. Also on July 22, 2004, in connection
with the consummation of the Transaction and the Consent
Solicitation and Offer to Exchange, Property and GBHC, merged
into GB Holdings, with GB Holdings as the surviving entity. In
connection with the transfer of the assets and certain
liabilities of GB Holdings, including the assets and certain
liabilities of GBHC, Atlantic Holdings issued
2,882,937 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per
share (the Atlantic Holdings Common Stock) of
Atlantic Holdings to GBHC which, following the merger of GBHC
became the sole asset of GB Holdings. Substantially all of the
assets and liabilities of GB Holdings and GBHC (with the
exception of the remaining 11% Notes and accrued interest
thereon, the Atlantic Holdings Common Stock, and the related pro
rata share of deferred financing costs) were transferred to
Atlantic Holdings or ACE. As part of the Transaction an
aggregate of 10,000,000 warrants were distributed on a pro
rata basis to the stockholders of GB Holdings upon the
consummation of the Transaction. Such Warrants allow the holders
to purchase from Atlantic Holdings at an exercise price of
$.01 per share, an aggregate of 2,750,000 shares of
Atlantic Holdings Common Stock and any only exercisable
following the earlier of (a) either the 3% Notes being
paid in cash or upon conversion, in whole or in part, into
Atlantic Holdings Common Stock, (b) payment in full of the
outstanding principal of the 11% Notes exchanged, or
(c) a determination by a majority of the board of directors
of Atlantic Holdings (including at least one independent
director of Atlantic Holdings) that the Warrants may be
exercised. The Sands New Jersey gaming license was
transferred to ACE in accordance with the approval of the New
Jersey Casino Control Commission.
In connection with the Consent Solicitation and Offer to
Exchange described above, holders of $66,258,970 of
11% Notes exchanged such notes for an equal principal
amount of 3% Notes. As a result, $43,741,030 of principal
amount of the 11% Notes remain outstanding and mature in
September 2005. GB Holdings ability to pay the interest
and principal amount of the remaining 11% Notes at maturity
in September 2005 will depend upon its ability to refinance such
Notes on favorable terms or at all or to derive sufficient funds
from the sale of its Atlantic Holdings Common Stock or from a
borrowing. If GB Holdings is unable to pay the interest and
principal due on the remaining 11% Notes at maturity it
could result in, among other things, the possibility of GB
Holdings seeking bankruptcy protection or being forced into
bankruptcy or reorganization. The status of the 11% Notes
due September 2005 is currently being reviewed by the Company
and various alternatives are being evaluated.
Additionally, on July 22, 2004 in connection with the
consummation of the Transaction, GB Holdings distributed
warrants, issued by Atlantic Holdings, to its shareholders which
will initially be exercisable for an aggregate of
2,750,000 shares of Atlantic Holdings Common Stock to GB
Holdings stockholders (the Warrants). The Warrants
are exercisable at an exercise price of $.01 per share.
Currently, affiliates of Mr. Icahn own approximately 96% of
the 3% Notes and have the ability which they may exercise
prior to the maturity of the 11% Notes at any other time,
in their sole discretion, to determine when and whether the
3% Notes will be paid in or convertible into Atlantic
Holdings Common Stock at, or prior to, maturity thereby making
the Warrants exercisable. If the 3% Notes are converted
into Atlantic Holdings Common Stock and if the Warrants are
exercised, GB Holdings will own 28.8% of the Atlantic Holdings
Common Stock and affiliates of Carl Icahn will beneficially own
approximately 63.4% of the Atlantic Holdings Common Stock
(without giving effect to the affiliates of
Mr. Icahns interest in Atlantic Holdings Common Stock
which is owned by GB Holdings). Affiliates of Carl Icahn
currently own approximately 77.5% of GB Holdings Common
Stock.
All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been
eliminated in consolidation. All references herein to the
Company and GB Holdings are on a consolidated basis and all
operating assets,
F-280
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
including cash, are owned by GB Holdings subsidiaries,
Atlantic Holdings and ACE, and GB Holdings sole asset is
2,882,938 shares of Atlantic Holdings Common Stock.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been
prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going
concern. As discussed below, the Company has suffered recurring
net losses, has a net working capital deficiency and significant
current debt obligations. These factors raise substantial doubt
about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Managements plans in regard to these matters are also
described below. The consolidated financial statements do not
include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of
this uncertainty.
Since emerging from bankruptcy in 2000, the Company has invested
in refurbishments to the hotel product, gaming equipment and
related technology and building infrastructure. Although the
investments have improved the condition of the property and the
investment in gaming technology has resulted in significant
labor efficiencies and cost savings, those efficiencies and cost
savings were not enough to offset the increased competition
within the Atlantic City market. Since 2003, the Borgata opened
in the marina district of Atlantic City and expansions which
have added both hotel room and retail capacity to the Atlantic
City market have occurred at the Showboat, Resorts and Tropicana
casinos. Although these expansions have caused the gaming market
to expand in Atlantic City, the expansion has not exceeded the
added capacity, which has put substantial pressure on the
Company to maintain gaming revenue market share. The Company
continues to face competitive market conditions. During the
three years ended December 31, 2004, the Company incurred
net losses of $37,856,000.
In connection with the Consent Solicitation and Offer to
Exchange, $66,258,970 of the 11% Notes were exchanged and
$43,741,030 of the 11% Notes remain outstanding and will
mature on September 29, 2005. GB Holdings ability to
pay the interest and principal amount of the remaining
11% Notes at maturity in September 2005 will depend upon
its ability to refinance such Notes on favorable terms or at all
or to derive sufficient funds from the sale of its Atlantic
Holdings Common Stock or from a borrowing. If GB Holdings is
unable to pay the interest and principal due on the remaining
11% Notes at maturity it could result in, among other
things, the possibility of GB Holdings seeking bankruptcy
protection or being forced into bankruptcy or reorganization.
The status of the 11% Notes is currently being reviewed by
the Company and various alternatives are being evaluated.
|
|
(3) |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
The significant accounting policies followed in the preparation
of the accompanying consolidated financial statements are
discussed below. The consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in conformity with US generally accepted accounting
principles. The preparation of financial statements in
conformity with US generally accepted accounting principles
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 balance sheets, and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.
|
|
|
Casino revenues, promotional allowances and departmental
expenses |
The Company recognizes revenues in accordance with industry
practice. Casino revenue is recorded as net win from gaming
activities (the difference between gaming wins and losses) as
casino revenues. Casino revenues are net of accruals for
anticipated payouts of progressive and certain other slot
machine jackpots. Such anticipated jackpots and payouts are
included in gaming liabilities on the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets.
F-281
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Cash and coin incentives are provided to attract new customers
as well as reward loyal customers, through the use of loyalty
programs, with points based on amounts wagered, that can be
redeemed for a specified period of time for cash. We deduct the
cash and coin incentive amounts from casino revenue.
The retail value of rooms, food and beverage and other items
that were provided to customers without charge has been included
in revenues and a corresponding amount has been deducted as
promotional allowances. The costs of such complimentaries have
been included in Casino and Selling, General and Administrative
expenses on the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations. Costs of complimentaries allocated from the Rooms,
Food and Beverage and Other Operating departments to the Casino
and Selling, General and Administrative departments were as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Allocation From:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rooms
|
|
$ |
6,511,000 |
|
|
$ |
7,360,000 |
|
|
$ |
8,274,000 |
|
Food and Beverage
|
|
|
16,116,000 |
|
|
|
16,482,000 |
|
|
|
17,399,000 |
|
Other Operating
|
|
|
2,294,000 |
|
|
|
2,070,000 |
|
|
|
1,324,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
24,921,000 |
|
|
$ |
25,912,000 |
|
|
$ |
26,997,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allocation To:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Casino
|
|
$ |
3,846,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,815,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,186,000 |
|
Selling, General and Administrative
|
|
|
21,075,000 |
|
|
|
22,097,000 |
|
|
|
22,811,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
24,921,000 |
|
|
$ |
25,912,000 |
|
|
$ |
26,997,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
Cash and cash equivalents are generally comprised of cash and
investments with original maturities of three months or less,
such as commercial paper, certificates of deposit and fixed
repurchase agreements.
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
In its normal course of business the Company incurs receivables
arising from credit provided to casino and hotel customers. The
allowance for doubtful accounts adjusts these gross receivables
to Managements estimate of their net realizable value. The
provision for doubtful accounts charged to expense is determined
by Management based on a periodic review of the receivable
portfolio. This provision is based on estimates, and actual
losses may vary from these estimates. The allowance for doubtful
accounts is maintained at a level that Management considers
adequate to provide for possible future losses. Provisions for
doubtful accounts amounting to $416,000, $1,040,000 and
$1,586,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and
2002, respectively, were recorded in expenses on the
accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (on a first-in,
first-out basis) or market.
Property and equipment purchased after September 29, 2000
have been recorded at cost and are being depreciated utilizing
the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives as
follows:
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Buildings and improvements
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25 - 40 years |
Operating equipment
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3 - 7 years |
F-282
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Interest costs related to property and equipment acquisitions
are capitalized during the acquisition period and are being
amortized over the useful lives of the related assets.
The costs of issuing long-term debt, including all related
underwriting, legal, directors and accounting fees, were
capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the related
debt issue. Deferred financing costs of $180,000 were incurred
in connection with Propertys offering of $110,000,000
11% Notes due 2005 (the 11% Notes). During
2001, additional costs of $2,083,000 associated with a Consent
Solicitation by Property to modify the original indenture for
the 11% Notes were capitalized. In July 2004, holders of
the 11% Notes that tendered in the Consent Solicitation and
Offer to Exchange also received their pro rata share of the
aggregate consent fees ($6.6 million) at the rate of
$100 per $1,000 of principal amount of the 11% Notes
tendered. The pro rata share of the unamortized deferred
financing costs associated with the 11% Notes tendered
($399,000) were included with the consent fees and recorded in
Deferred Financing Costs ($1.9 million) and Other Assets
($4.5 million) on the accompanying Consolidated Balance
Sheets (Deferred 3% Note Fees). The
exchange is being accounted for as a modification of debt. The
Deferred 3% Note Fees are being amortized over the
term of the 3% Notes using the effective yield method. All
external costs associated with the issuance of the 3% Notes
have been expensed. For the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002 amortization of deferred financing costs was
$1,212,000, $555,000 and $555,000, respectively, and is included
in Interest Expense on the accompanying Consolidated Statements
of Operations.
In 2002, the Company adopted FASB Statement No. 144,
Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived
Assets (FAS No. 144), which excludes
from the definition of long-lived assets goodwill and other
intangibles that are not amortized in accordance with FASB
Statement No. 142 Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets. FAS No. 144 requires that long-lived
assets to be disposed of by sale be measured at the lower of
carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell, whether
reported in continuing operations or in discontinued operations.
FAS No. 144 also expands the reporting of discontinued
operations to include components of an entity that have been or
will be disposed of rather than limiting such discontinuance to
a segment of a business. The adoption of FAS No. 144
did not have an impact on the Companys consolidated
financial statements.
The Company periodically reviews long-lived assets, for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Impairments are recognized when the expected future undiscounted
cash flows derived from such assets are less than their carrying
value. For such cases, losses are recognized for the difference
between the fair value and the carrying amount. Assets to be
disposed of by sale or abandonment, and where management has the
current ability to remove such assets from operations, are
recorded at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost
of disposition. Depreciation for these assets is suspended
during the disposal period, which is generally less than one
year. Assumptions and estimates used in the determination of
impairment losses, such as future cash flows and disposition
costs, may affect the carrying value of long-lived assets and
possible impairment expense in the Companys consolidated
financial statements. Management does not believe that any
impairment currently exists related to its long-lived assets.
The Company is self insured for a portion of its general
liability, workers compensation, certain health care and other
liability exposures. A third party insures losses over
prescribed levels. Accrued insurance includes estimates of such
accrued liabilities based on an evaluation of the merits of
individual claims and
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GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
historical claims experience. Accordingly, the Companys
ultimate liability may differ from the amounts accrued.
GB Holdings provision for federal income taxes is
calculated and paid on a consolidated basis with its
Subsidiaries.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the
future tax consequences attributable to differences between the
financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities are measured using enacted rates expected to
apply to taxable income in the years in which temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect
on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in the tax
rates is recognized in income in the period of the enactment
date.
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings Per
Share (FAS 128), requires, among other things, the
disclosure of basic and diluted earnings per share for public
companies. Since the capital structure of GB Holdings is simple,
in that no potentially dilutive securities were outstanding
during the periods presented, basic loss per share is equal to
diluted loss per share. Basic loss per share is computed by
dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding.
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years
consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year
consolidated financial statement presentations. The most
significant reclassifications include the following: marketing
costs that had been in Casino expense are now included in
Selling, General and Administrative expense; Cash and coin
incentives that were included in Promotional Allowances are now
included in Casino Revenues and certain complimentary expenses
that were included in Casino expense are now included in
Promotional Allowances.
Long-term debt is comprised of the following:
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As of December 31, | |
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| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
11% notes, due September 29, 2005(a)
|
|
$ |
43,741,000 |
|
|
$ |
110,000,000 |
|
3% Notes due July 22, 2008(b)
|
|
|
66,259,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total indebtedness
|
|
|
110,000,000 |
|
|
|
110,000,000 |
|
Less current maturities
|
|
|
(43,741,000 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term debt
|
|
$ |
66,259,000 |
|
|
$ |
110,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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(a) |
|
In accordance with its approved plan of reorganization, GB
Holdings through its then wholly-owned subsidiaries issued
$110 million at 11% interest payable September 29,
2005 (11% Notes). Interest on the
11% Notes is payable on March 29 and September 29,
beginning March 29, 2001. The outstanding principal is due
on September 29, 2005. |
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|
The original indenture for the 11% Notes contained various
provisions, which, among other things, restricted the ability of
GB Holdings, and GBHC to incur certain senior secured
indebtedness beyond certain limitations, and contained certain
other limitations on the ability to merge, consolidate, or sell |
F-284
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
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substantially all of their assets, to make certain restricted
payments, to incur certain additional senior liens, and to enter
into certain sale-leaseback transactions. |
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|
In a Consent Solicitation Statement and Consent Form dated
September 14, 2001, Property sought the consent of holders
of the 11% Notes to make certain changes to the original
indenture (the Modifications). The Modifications
included, but were not limited to, a deletion of, or changes to,
certain provisions the result of which would be (i) to
permit GB Holdings and its subsidiaries to incur any additional
indebtedness without restriction, to issue preferred stock
without restriction, to make distributions in respect of
preferred stock and to prepay indebtedness without restriction,
to incur liens without restriction and to enter into
sale-leaseback transactions without restriction, (ii) to
add additional exclusions to the definition of asset
sales to exclude from the restrictions on asset
sales sale-leaseback transactions, conveyances or
contributions to any entity in which GB Holdings or its
subsidiaries has or obtains equity or debt interests, and
transactions (including the granting of liens) made in
accordance with another provision of the Modifications relating
to collateral release and subordination or any documents entered
into in connection with an approved project (a new
definition included as part of the Modifications which includes,
if approved by the Board of Directors of GB Holdings,
incurrence of indebtedness or the transfer of assets to any
person if GB Holdings or any of its subsidiaries has or obtain
debt or equity interests in the transferee or any similar,
related or associated event, transaction or activity) in which a
release or subordination of collateral has occurred including,
without limitation, any sale or other disposition resulting from
any default or foreclosure, (iii) to exclude from the
operation of covenants related to certain losses to collateral,
any assets and any proceeds thereof, which have been subject to
the release or subordination provisions of the Modifications,
(iv) to permit the sale or other conveyances of Casino
Reinvestment Development Authority (the CRDA)
investments in accordance with the terms of a permitted security
interest whether or not such sale was made at fair value,
(v) to exclude from the operation of covenants related to
the deposit into a collateral account of certain proceeds of
asset sales or losses to collateral any assets and
any proceeds thereof, which have been subject to the release or
subordination provisions of the Modifications, (vi) to add
new provisions authorizing the release or subordination of the
collateral securing the 11% Notes in connection with, in
anticipation of, as a result of, or in relation to, an
approved project, and (vii) various provisions
conforming the text of the original indenture to the intent of
the preceding summary of the Modifications. |
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(b) |
|
On July 22, 2004, Atlantic Holdings consummated the Consent
Solicitation and Offer to Exchange which it commenced and in
which Atlantic Holdings offered to exchange its 3% Notes
due July 22, 2008 for 11% Notes due September 29,
2005, issued by Property. Pursuant to the Consent Solicitation
and Offer to Exchange, an aggregate principal amount of
$66,258,970 of 11% Notes, representing 60.2% of the
outstanding 11% Notes, were tendered to Atlantic Holdings,
on a dollar for dollar basis, in exchange for an aggregate
principal amount of $66,258,970 of 3% Notes. At the
election of the holders of a majority in principal amount of the
outstanding 3% Notes, each $1,000 principal amount of
3% Notes is payable in or convertible into
65.909 shares of Atlantic Holdings Common Stock, subject to
adjustments for stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations
and the like. As a result of the Transaction, the
$43.7 million in 11% Notes are no longer secured by
any property or equipment of the Company. Holders of the
11% Notes that tendered in the Consent Solicitation and
Offer to Exchange also received their pro rata share of the
aggregate consent fees ($6.6 million) at the rate of
$100 per $1000 principal amount of the 11% Notes
tendered, plus accrued interest ($2.3 million) on the
11% Notes tendered, which amounts were paid at the
consummation of the Transaction. The exchange is being accounted
for as a modification of debt. The consent fees paid are being
amortized over the term of the 3% Notes using the effective
yield method. All external costs associated with the issuance of
the 3% Notes have been expensed. As indicated in the
Consent Solicitation and Offer to Exchange, an aggregate of
10,000,000 warrants, issued by Atlantic Holdings, were
distributed on a pro rata basis to the shareholders of GB
Holdings upon the consummation of the Transaction. Such Warrants
allow the holders to purchase, from Atlantic Holdings, at an
exercise price of $.01 per share, an aggregate of
2,750,000 shares of Atlantic Holdings Common |
F-285
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
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|
Stock and are only exercisable following the earlier of
(a) either the 3% Notes being paid in cash or upon
conversion, in whole or in part, into Atlantic Holdings Common
Stock, (b) payment in full of the outstanding principal of
the 11% Notes which have not been exchanged, or (c) a
determination by a majority of the board of directors of
Atlantic Holdings (including at least one independent director
of Atlantic Holdings) that the Warrants may be exercised. The
fair value of the warrants as of July 22, 2004 (date of
issuance) was $43,587,000 (as determined by a third party
valuation). An additional $4.9 million in legal,
accounting, professionals and state transfer fees were expended
related to the Transaction, of which $3.1 million and
$1.8 million were charged to debt restructuring costs
during 2004 and 2003, respectively. |
On November 12, 2004, Atlantic Holdings and ACE entered
into a Loan and Security Agreement (the Loan
Agreement), by and among Atlantic Holdings, as borrower,
ACE, as guarantor, and Fortress Credit Corp.
(Fortress), as lender, and certain related ancillary
documents, pursuant to which, Fortress agreed to make available
to Atlantic Holdings a senior secured revolving credit line
providing for working capital loans of up to $10 million
(the Loans), to be used for working capital purposes
in the operation of The Sands, located in Atlantic City, New
Jersey. The Loan Agreement and the Loans thereunder have been
designated by the Board of Directors of Atlantic Holdings and
Atlantic Holdings, as manager of ACE, as Working Capital
Indebtedness (as that term is defined in the Indenture) (the
Indenture), dated as of July 22, 2004, among
Atlantic Holdings, as issuer, ACE, as guarantor, and Wells Fargo
Bank, National Association, as trustee (the Trustee).
The aggregate amount of the Loans shall not exceed
$10 million plus interest. All Loans under the Loan
Agreement are payable in full by no later than the day
immediately prior to the one-year anniversary of the Loan
Agreement, or any earlier date on which the Loans are required
to be paid in full, by acceleration or otherwise, pursuant to
the Loan Agreement.
The outstanding principal balance of the Loan Agreement will
accrue interest at a fixed rate to be set monthly which is equal
to one month LIBOR (but not less than 1.5%), plus 8% per
annum. In addition to interest payable on the principal balance
outstanding from time to time under the Loan Agreement, Atlantic
Holdings is required to pay to Fortress an unused line fee for
each preceding three-month period during the term of the Loan
Agreement in an amount equal to .35% of the excess of the
available commitment over the average outstanding monthly
balance during such preceding three-month period.
The Loans are secured by a first lien and security interest on
all of Atlantic Holdings and ACEs personal property
and a first mortgage on The Sands. Fortress entered into an
Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of November 12, 2004,
with the Trustee pursuant to the Loan Agreement. The Liens (as
that term defined in the Indenture) of the Trustee on the
Collateral (as that term is defined in the Indenture), are
subject and inferior to Liens which secure Working Capital
Indebtedness such as the Loans.
Fortress may terminate its obligation to advance and declare the
unpaid balance of the Loans, or any part thereof, immediately
due and payable upon the occurrence and during the continuance
of customary defaults which include payment default, covenant
defaults, bankruptcy type defaults, attachments, judgments, the
occurrence of certain material adverse events, criminal
proceedings, and defaults by Atlantic Holdings or ACE under
certain other agreements. As of December 31, 2004 there had
been no borrowings related to the Loans.
The Borrower and Guarantor on the Loan Agreement are required to
maintain the following financial covenants; (1) a minimum
EBITDA (as defined in the Loan Agreement) of $12.5 million,
which shall be measured and confirmed as of the twelve month
period ended each respective January 1, April 1,
July 1 and October 1 of each year until the full and
final satisfaction of the loan and (2) a Minimum Leverage
Ratio of which the Borrower shall not permit its ratio of
defined Total Debt to EBITDA, as measured and confirmed annually
on a trailing twelve month basis to exceed 6.25:1. As of
December 31, 2004, The Company is in compliance with these
covenants.
F-286
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
At December 31, 2004 and 2003, accrued interest on the
11% Notes was $1,216,000 and $3,092,000, respectively and
is included in Accrued Interest. Accrued interest on the
3% Notes was $883,000 at December 31, 2004 and is
included in Other Non-Current Liabilities. Interest on the
11% Notes is due semi-annually on March 29th and
September 29th. Interest on the 3% Notes are due at
maturity, on July 22, 2008.
The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Federal income tax provision
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
State income tax provision
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
(986,000 |
) |
|
|
(958,000 |
) |
|
|
(784,000 |
) |
Deferred
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(986,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(958,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(784,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-287
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary
differences between the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities for financial reporting purposes, and the amounts
used for income tax purposes. The major components of deferred
tax liabilities and assets as of December 31, 2004 and 2003
were as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bad debt reserve
|
|
$ |
1,578,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,418,000 |
|
|
Deferred financing costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
234,000 |
|
|
Group insurance
|
|
|
904,000 |
|
|
|
747,000 |
|
|
Accrued vacation
|
|
|
603,000 |
|
|
|
613,000 |
|
|
Action cash awards accrual
|
|
|
191,000 |
|
|
|
123,000 |
|
|
Jackpot accrual
|
|
|
407,000 |
|
|
|
298,000 |
|
|
Medical reserve
|
|
|
534,000 |
|
|
|
408,000 |
|
|
Debt restructuring costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
754,000 |
|
|
CRDA
|
|
|
6,293,000 |
|
|
|
5,724,000 |
|
|
Federal and state net operating loss carryforward
|
|
|
21,962,000 |
|
|
|
17,004,000 |
|
|
Workers Compensation
|
|
|
462,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grantors trust income
|
|
|
3,713,000 |
|
|
|
3,616,000 |
|
|
Credit carryforwards
|
|
|
3,345,000 |
|
|
|
3,385,000 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
770,000 |
|
|
|
297,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred tax assets
|
|
|
40,762,000 |
|
|
|
35,621,000 |
|
|
|
Less valuation allowance
|
|
|
(24,209,000 |
) |
|
|
(17,685,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance
|
|
|
16,553,000 |
|
|
|
17,936,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Noncurrent:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation of plant and equipment
|
|
|
(16,336,000 |
) |
|
|
(17,812,000 |
) |
|
Deferred financing costs
|
|
|
(81,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
(11,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Chips and tokens
|
|
|
(125,000 |
) |
|
|
(124,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred tax liabilities
|
|
|
(16,553,000 |
) |
|
|
(17,936,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The net change in the valuation allowance for deferred income
tax assets was an increase of $6.5 million in 2004 and an
increase of $7.4 million in 2003. Federal net operating
loss carryforwards totaled approximately $59 million as of
December 31, 2004 and will begin expiring in the year 2022
and forward. New Jersey net operating loss carryforwards totaled
approximately $20.2 million as of December 31, 2004.
The Company also has general business credit carryforwards of
approximately $1.1 million which expire in 2005 through
2024. Additionally, as of December 2004, the Company has a
federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) credit carryforward of
about $72,000 and a New Jersey alternative minimum assessment
(AMA) credit carryforward of approximately $2.2 million,
both of which can be carried forward indefinitely.
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets,
management considers whether it is more likely than not that
some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be
realized. Management considers the scheduled reversal of
deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and
tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Management
believes that it is more likely than not that the tax benefits
of certain future deductible temporary differences will be
realized based on the reversal of existing temporary
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GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
differences, and therefore, a valuation allowance has not been
provided for these deferred tax assets. Additionally, management
has determined that the realization of certain of the
Companys deferred tax assets is not more likely than not
and, as such, has provided a valuation allowance against those
deferred tax assets at December 31, 2004 and 2003.
The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed
at the federal statutory rate as a result of the following:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended December 31, | |
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|
| |
|
|
2004 | |
|
2003 | |
|
2002 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Expected federal benefit
|
|
|
(35.0 |
)% |
|
|
(35.0 |
)% |
|
|
(35.0 |
)% |
State taxes net of federal benefit
|
|
|
(0.4 |
)% |
|
|
(2.2 |
)% |
|
|
(1.6 |
)% |
State tax rate correction
|
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
3.9 |
% |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
Expired tax credit
|
|
|
2.7 |
% |
|
|
0.7 |
% |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
Permanent differences
|
|
|
0.4 |
% |
|
|
0.2 |
% |
|
|
0.9 |
% |
Tax credits
|
|
|
(6.2 |
)% |
|
|
(5.2 |
)% |
|
|
(13.2 |
)% |
Deferred tax valuation allowance
|
|
|
55.2 |
% |
|
|
43.3 |
% |
|
|
57.8 |
% |
Other
|
|
|
(8.4 |
)% |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
3.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8.3 |
% |
|
|
5.7 |
% |
|
|
12.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6) |
Transactions with Related Parties |
The Companys rights to the trade name The
Sands (the Trade Name) were derived from a
license agreement with an unaffiliated third party. Amounts
payable by the Company for these rights were equal to the
amounts paid to the unaffiliated third party. On
September 29, 2000, High River assigned the Company the
rights under a certain agreement with the owner of the Trade
Name to use the Trade Name as of September 29, 2000 through
May 19, 2086, subject to termination rights for a fee after
a certain minimum term. High River is an entity controlled by
Carl C. Icahn. High River received no payments for its
assignment of these rights. Payment was made directly to the
owner of the Trade Name. On or about July 14, 2004, the
Company entered into a license agreement with Las Vegas Sands,
Inc., for the use of the trade name Sands through
May 19, 2086, subject to termination rights for a fee after
a certain minimum term. This new license agreement superseded
and replaced the above-mentioned trade name rights assigned to
the Company by High River. In connection with the Transaction
discussed above, the July 14, 2004 license agreement was
assigned to ACE as of July 22, 2004. The payments made to
the licensor in connection with the trade name amounted to
$259,000, $263,000 and $272,000, respectively, for the years
ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002.
The Company has entered into an intercompany services
arrangement with American Casinos & Entertainment
Properties LLC (ACEP), which is controlled by
affiliates of Mr. Icahn, whereby ACEP provides management
and consulting services. The Company is billed based upon an
allocation of salaries plus an overhead charge of 15% of the
salary allocation plus reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses. During 2004, 2003 and 2002, we were billed
approximately $387,500, $190,600 and $27,900, respectively.
On February 28, 2003, the Company entered into a two year
agreement with XO Communications, Inc. a long-distance phone
carrier controlled by Carl C. Icahn. The agreement can be
extended beyond the minimum two year term on a month-to-month
basis. Payments for such charges incurred for the year ended
December 31, 2004 and 2003 amounted to $181,000 and
$127,000, respectively. The agreement is currently continuing on
a monthly basis.
As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Company owed
approximately $371,000 and $48,000, respectively, for
reimbursable expenses to related parties.
F-289
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
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(7) |
New Jersey Regulations and Obligatory Investments |
The Company conducts gaming operations in Atlantic City, New
Jersey and operates a hotel and several restaurants, as well as
related support facilities. The operation of an Atlantic City
casino/hotel is subject to significant regulatory control. Under
the New Jersey Casino Control Act (NJCCA), ACE was
required to obtain and is required to periodically renew its
operating license. A casino license is not transferable and,
after the initial licensing and two one-year renewal periods, is
issued for a term of up to four years. The plenary license
issued to The Sands was renewed by the Commission in September,
2004 and extended through September 2008. The Commission may
reopen licensing hearings at any time. If it were determined
that gaming laws were violated by a licensee, the gaming license
could be conditioned, suspended or revoked. In addition, the
licensee and other persons involved could be subject to
substantial fines.
In order to renew the casino license for The Sands, the
Commission determined that Atlantic Holdings and ACE are
financially stable. In order to be found financially
stable under the NJCCA, Atlantic Holdings and ACE must
demonstrate, among other things, their ability to pay, exchange,
or refinance debts that mature or otherwise become due and
payable during the license term, or to otherwise manage such
debts. During July 2004, a timely renewal application of the
casino license for a four year term was filed. The CCC approved
the casino license renewal application for a four year term on
September 29, 2004 with certain conditions, including
monthly written reports on the status of the 11% Notes, and
a definitive plan by GB Holdings to address the maturity of
the 11% Notes to be submitted no later than August 1,
2005 as well as other standard industry reporting requirements.
The NJCCA requires casino licensees to pay an investment
alternative tax of 2.5% of Gross Revenue (the 2.5%
Tax) or, in lieu thereof, to make quarterly deposits of
1.25% of quarterly Gross Revenue with the CRDA (the
Deposits). The Deposits are then used to purchase
bonds at below-market interest rates from the CRDA or to make
qualified investments approved by the CRDA. The CRDA administers
the statutorily mandated investments made by casino licensees
and is required to expend the monies received by it for eligible
projects as defined in the NJCCA. The Sands has elected to make
the Deposits with the CRDA rather than pay the 2.5% Tax.
As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Company had purchased
bonds totaling $6,717,000 and $6,875,000, respectively. In
addition, the Company had remaining funds on deposit and held in
escrow by the CRDA at December 31, 2004 and 2003, of
$17,430,000 and $15,171,000, respectively. The bonds purchased
and the amounts on deposit and held in escrow are included in
obligatory investments.
Obligatory investments at December 31, 2004 and 2003, are
net of accumulated valuation allowances of $12,500,000 and
$11,340,000, respectively, based upon the estimated realizable
values of the investments. Provisions for valuation allowances
for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
amounted to $1,165,000, $1,434,000 and 1,521,000, respectively.
The Company has, from time to time, contributed certain amounts
held in escrow by the CRDA to fund CRDA sponsored projects.
During 2004 and 2003, the Company donated $333,000 and $694,000,
respectively, of its escrowed funds to CRDA sponsored projects.
No specific refund or future credit has been associated with the
2003 contributions. During 2002, the Company contributed
$925,000 of its escrowed funds to CRDA sponsored projects and
received $116,000 in a cash refund. Prior to this, the CRDA had
granted the Company both cash refunds and waivers of certain of
its future Deposit obligations in consideration of similar
contributions. Other assets aggregating $414,000 and $621,000,
respectively, have been recognized at December 31, 2004 and
2003, and are being amortized over a period of ten years
commencing with the completion of the projects. Amortization of
other assets totaled $207,000, $205,000 and $199,000 for the
years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively,
and are included in depreciation and amortization, including
provision for obligatory investments.
F-290
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The Company has agreed to contribute certain of its future
investment obligations to the CRDA in connection with the
renovation related to the Atlantic City Boardwalk Convention
Center. The projected total contribution will amount to
$6.9 million, which will be paid through 2011 based on an
estimate of certain of the Companys future CRDA deposit
obligations. As of December 31, 2004, the Company had
satisfied $2.2 million of this obligation.
In April 2004, the casino industry, the CRDA and the New Jersey
Sports and Exposition Authority agreed to a plan regarding New
Jersey video lottery terminals (VLTs). Under the
plan, casinos will pay a total of $96 million over a period
of four years, of which $10 million will fund, through
project grants, North Jersey CRDA projects and $86 million
will be paid to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority
which will then subsidize certain New Jersey horse tracks to
increase purses and attract higher-quality races that would
allow them to compete with horse tracks in neighboring states.
In return, the race tracks and New Jersey have committed to
postpone any attempts to install VLTs for at least four years.
$52 million of the $86 million would be donated by the
CRDA from the casinos North Jersey obligations and
$34 million would be paid by the casinos directly. It is
currently estimated that the Companys current CRDA
deposits for North Jersey projects are sufficient to fund the
Companys proportionate obligations with respect to the
$10 million and $52 million commitments. The
Companys proportionate obligation with respect to the
$34 million commitment is estimated to be approximately
$1.3 million payable over a four year period in annual
installments due October 15th ranging from $278,000 to
$398,000 per year. The Companys proportionate
obligation with respect to the combined $10 million and
$52 million commitment is estimated to be approximately
$2.5 million payable over a four year period. The amounts
will be charged to operations, on a straight-line basis, through
January 1, 2009. The Company made its initial cash payment
of $278,000 in satisfaction of this obligation during October
2004.
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(8) |
Commitments and Contingencies |
We are, from time to time, parties to various legal proceedings
arising out of our businesses. We believe, however, that other
than the proceedings discussed below, there are no proceedings
pending or threatened against us, which, if determined
adversely, would have a material adverse effect upon our
business financial conditions, results of operations or
liquidity.
Tax appeals on behalf of ACE and the City of Atlantic City
challenging the amount of ACEs real property assessments
for tax years 1996 through 2003 are pending before the
NJ Tax Court.
By letter dated January 23, 2004, Sheffield Enterprises,
Inc. asserted potential claims against the Company under the
Lanham Act for permitting a show entitled The Main Event, to run
at The Sands during 2001. Sheffield also asserts certain
copyright infringement claims growing out of the Main Event
performances. This matter was concluded by a confidential
settlement entered into by the parties in January 2005. Under
the settlement, the Company was fully indemnified by Main
Events insurer for the amount of the stipulated damages.
The Company was responsible for payment of its own legal fees,
which were not material.
The Company has collective bargaining agreements with three
unions that represent approximately 804 employees, most of whom
are represented byb the Hotel, Restaurant Employees and
Bartenders International Union, AFL-CIO, Local 54. The
collective bargaining agreement with Local 54 was renewed for a
five year term in 2004. The collective bargaining agreements
with the Carpenters, Local 623 (4.6% of union employees) and
Entertainment Workers, Locals 68 and 917 (10.0% of union
employees) expire in April and July 2006, respectively.
Management considers its labor relations to be good.
F-291
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
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(9) |
Employee Retirement Savings Plan |
ACE administers and participates in The Sands Retirement
Plan, a qualified defined contribution plan for the benefit of
all ACE employees who satisfy certain eligibility requirements.
The Sands Retirement Plan is designed and operated to meet
the qualification requirements under section 401(a) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code)
and contains a qualified cash-or-deferred arrangement meeting
the requirements of section 401(k) of the Code. All
employees of ACE who have completed one year of service, as
defined, and who have attained the age of 21 are eligible
to participate in the Retirement Plan.
The Sands Retirement Plan provides for an employer
matching contribution based upon certain criteria, including
levels of participation by The Sands employees. The
Company incurred expenses for matching contributions totaling
$441,000, $406,000 and $575,000, for the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
The Company also contributes to multi-employer pension, health
and welfare plans for its union employees. For the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company contributed
$5,576,000, $5,411,000 and $5,750,000, respectively.
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|
(10) |
Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
Disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments
is required under FAS No 107, Disclosure About Fair Value
of Financial Instruments. The fair value estimates are
made at discrete points in time based on relevant market
information and information about the financial instruments.
These estimates may be subjective in nature and involve
uncertainties and significant judgment and therefore cannot be
determined with precision.
Cash and cash equivalents are valued at the carrying amount.
Such amount approximates the fair value of cash equivalents
because of the short maturity of these instruments.
Obligatory investments are valued at a carrying amount which
includes an allowance reflecting the below market interest rate
associated with such investments.
The 11% Notes are valued at the market trading price at
April 16, 2004 which was the last full trading day prior to
the delisting of these Notes from trading on the American Stock
Exchange.
The 3% Notes are valued at the amount paid by American Real
Estate Partnership, L.P. (AREP) to purchase the
Notes held by Icahn affiliates in January 2005.
The estimated carrying amounts and fair values of GB
Holdings financial instruments are as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2004 | |
|
December 31, 2003 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Carrying | |
|
|
|
Carrying | |
|
|
|
|
Amount | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
Amount | |
|
Fair Value | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Financial Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
12,756,000 |
|
|
$ |
12,756,000 |
|
|
$ |
33,454,000 |
|
|
$ |
33,454,000 |
|
|
Obligatory investments, net
|
|
|
11,647,000 |
|
|
|
11,647,000 |
|
|
|
10,705,000 |
|
|
|
10,705,000 |
|
Financial Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest payable
|
|
|
2,099,000 |
|
|
|
2,099,000 |
|
|
|
3,092,000 |
|
|
|
3,092,000 |
|
|
11% Notes
|
|
|
43,741,000 |
|
|
|
35,430,000 |
|
|
|
110,000,000 |
|
|
|
91,300,000 |
|
|
3% Notes
|
|
|
66,259,000 |
|
|
|
64,452,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-292
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
The Company leases certain equipment and property under
operating leases. Total lease expense was $2.0 million,
$2.1 million and $2.5 million for the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The
following table sets forth the future minimum commitments for
operating leases and capital leases having remaining
non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Leases | |
|
Capital Leases | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
2005
|
|
$ |
1,967,000 |
|
|
$ |
286,000 |
|
2006
|
|
|
1,998,000 |
|
|
|
286,000 |
|
2007
|
|
|
1,998,000 |
|
|
|
188,000 |
|
2008
|
|
|
1,998,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
1,998,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
6,434,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Minimum Lease Payments
|
|
$ |
16,393,000 |
|
|
|
760,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less imputed interest costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(80,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Present value of Net Minimum Capital Lease Payments
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
680,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On January 21, 2005, AREP and Cyprus LLC
(Cyprus), an affiliate of Mr. Icahn, entered
into a Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which AREP agreed to
purchase from Cyprus 4,121,033 shares of GB Holdings and
warrants to purchase 1,133,284 shares of common stock
of Atlantic Holdings. The warrants were distributed to Cyprus by
GB Holdings in connection with the Transaction and will become
exercisable upon certain conditions at an exercise price of
$.01 per share.
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|
(13) |
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) |
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter | |
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|
| |
|
|
First | |
|
Second | |
|
Third | |
|
Fourth | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Year Ended December 31, 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net revenues
|
|
$ |
40,990,000 |
|
|
$ |
44,570,000 |
|
|
$ |
44,160,000 |
|
|
$ |
41,523,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations
|
|
$ |
915,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,911,000 |
|
|
$ |
719,000 |
|
|
$ |
(1,604,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$ |
(3,140,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,493,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,124,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,065,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per share
|
|
$ |
(0.31 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.25 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.31 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.41 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, 2003
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net revenues
|
|
$ |
39,303,000 |
|
|
$ |
45,464,000 |
|
|
$ |
45,211,000 |
|
|
$ |
37,771,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations
|
|
$ |
(1,298,000 |
) |
|
$ |
2,607,000 |
|
|
$ |
(144,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,123,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$ |
(4,401,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(507,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,456,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(9,349,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per share
|
|
$ |
(0.44 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.05 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.35 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.93 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-293
SCHEDULE II
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amounts | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance of | |
|
Charged to | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of | |
|
Costs and | |
|
|
|
Balance at | |
|
|
Period | |
|
Expenses | |
|
Deductions | |
|
End of Period | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Year Ended December 31, 2004:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable
|
|
$ |
5,918,000 |
|
|
$ |
416,000 |
|
|
$ |
(2,472,000 |
)(1) |
|
$ |
3,862,000 |
|
Allowance for obligatory investments
|
|
|
11,340,000 |
|
|
|
1,165,000 |
|
|
|
(5,000 |
)(2) |
|
|
12,500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
17,258,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,581,000 |
|
|
$ |
(2,477,000 |
) |
|
$ |
16,362,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, 2003:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable
|
|
$ |
11,301,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,040,000 |
|
|
$ |
(6,423,000 |
)(1) |
|
$ |
5,918,000 |
|
Allowance for obligatory investments
|
|
|
10,028,000 |
|
|
|
1,434,000 |
|
|
|
(122,000 |
)(2) |
|
|
11,340,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
21,329,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,474,000 |
|
|
$ |
(6,545,000 |
) |
|
$ |
17,258,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, 2002:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable
|
|
$ |
14,406,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,586,000 |
|
|
$ |
(4,691,000 |
)(1) |
|
$ |
11,301,000 |
|
Allowance for obligatory investments
|
|
|
9,290,000 |
|
|
|
1,521,000 |
|
|
|
(783,000 |
)(2) |
|
|
10,028,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
23,696,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,107,000 |
|
|
$ |
(5,474,000 |
) |
|
$ |
21,329,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
Represents net write offs of uncollectible accounts. |
|
(2) |
Represents write offs of obligatory investments in connection
with the contribution of certain obligatory investments to CRDA
approved projects. |
F-294
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of | |
|
|
|
|
March 31, | |
|
December 31, | |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) | |
|
|
ASSETS |
Current Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
14,929 |
|
|
$ |
12,756 |
|
|
Accounts receivable, net
|
|
|
4,371 |
|
|
|
5,100 |
|
|
Deferred financing costs
|
|
|
2,237 |
|
|
|
2,260 |
|
|
Other current assets
|
|
|
9,813 |
|
|
|
7,328 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Current Assets
|
|
|
31,350 |
|
|
|
27,444 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment, net
|
|
|
168,237 |
|
|
|
171,640 |
|
Obligatory investments, net
|
|
|
11,830 |
|
|
|
11,647 |
|
Deferred financing costs
|
|
|
3,970 |
|
|
|
4,509 |
|
Other assets
|
|
|
1,667 |
|
|
|
1,718 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Other Assets
|
|
|
17,467 |
|
|
|
17,874 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL ASSETS
|
|
$ |
217,054 |
|
|
$ |
216,958 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
Current Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Line of credit
|
|
$ |
4,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt
|
|
|
43,741 |
|
|
|
43,741 |
|
|
Accounts payable trade
|
|
|
3,912 |
|
|
|
3,995 |
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
10,261 |
|
|
|
11,360 |
|
|
Accrued payroll and related expenses
|
|
|
7,503 |
|
|
|
6,819 |
|
|
Related party payables
|
|
|
588 |
|
|
|
371 |
|
|
Current portion of capital lease obligation
|
|
|
236 |
|
|
|
248 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Current Liabilities
|
|
|
70,241 |
|
|
|
66,534 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-Term Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, less current portion
|
|
|
66,259 |
|
|
|
66,259 |
|
|
Capital lease obligations, less current portion
|
|
|
385 |
|
|
|
432 |
|
|
Other
|
|
|
5,496 |
|
|
|
4,920 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Long-Term Liabilities
|
|
|
72,140 |
|
|
|
71,611 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and Contingencies
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warrants in Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
|
|
|
43,587 |
|
|
|
43,587 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred stock, $.01 par value per share;
5,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, $.01 par value share; 20,000,000 shares
authorized; 10,000,000 shares issued and outstanding
|
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
100 |
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
81,313 |
|
|
|
81,313 |
|
|
Accumulated deficit
|
|
|
(50,327 |
) |
|
|
(46,187 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Shareholders Equity
|
|
|
31,086 |
|
|
|
35,226 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
|
|
$ |
217,054 |
|
|
$ |
216,958 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
F-295
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months | |
|
Three Months | |
|
|
Ended | |
|
Ended | |
|
|
March 31, 2005 | |
|
March 31, 2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In thousands, except per share data) | |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
REVENUES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Casino
|
|
$ |
37,341 |
|
|
$ |
38,119 |
|
Hotel
|
|
|
2,294 |
|
|
|
2,288 |
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
4,866 |
|
|
|
4,990 |
|
Other
|
|
|
807 |
|
|
|
927 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Revenues
|
|
|
45,308 |
|
|
|
46,324 |
|
Less promotional allowances
|
|
|
(5,343 |
) |
|
|
(5,334 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Revenues
|
|
|
39,965 |
|
|
|
40,990 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Casino
|
|
|
11,827 |
|
|
|
12,214 |
|
Hotel
|
|
|
703 |
|
|
|
655 |
|
Food and beverage
|
|
|
1,566 |
|
|
|
2,027 |
|
Other operating expenses
|
|
|
209 |
|
|
|
203 |
|
Selling, general and administrative
|
|
|
22,925 |
|
|
|
21,041 |
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
4,026 |
|
|
|
3,567 |
|
Provision for obligatory investments
|
|
|
238 |
|
|
|
368 |
|
Gain on sale of assets
|
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Costs And Expenses
|
|
|
41,490 |
|
|
|
40,075 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
|
|
|
(1,525 |
) |
|
|
915 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
107 |
|
|
|
111 |
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(2,451 |
) |
|
|
(3,189 |
) |
Debt restructuring costs
|
|
|
(24 |
) |
|
|
(710 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other expense, net
|
|
|
(2,368 |
) |
|
|
(3,788 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
|
|
|
(3,893 |
) |
|
|
(2,873 |
) |
Provision for income taxes
|
|
|
247 |
|
|
|
267 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET LOSS
|
|
$ |
(4,140 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,140 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic/diluted loss per common share
|
|
$ |
(0.41 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.31 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding
|
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
F-296
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months | |
|
Three Months | |
|
|
Ended | |
|
Ended | |
|
|
March 31, 2005 | |
|
March 31, 2004 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(In thousands) | |
|
|
(Unaudited) | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss
|
|
$ |
(4,140 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,140 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating
activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
4,026 |
|
|
|
3,567 |
|
Provision for obligatory investments
|
|
|
238 |
|
|
|
368 |
|
Gain on sale of assets
|
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable, net
|
|
|
729 |
|
|
|
94 |
|
|
Deferred financing costs
|
|
|
595 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other current assets
|
|
|
(2,486 |
) |
|
|
900 |
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
|
|
(281 |
) |
|
|
(4,612 |
) |
|
Long-term liabilities
|
|
|
576 |
|
|
|
56 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
|
|
|
(747 |
) |
|
|
(2,767 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of property and equipment
|
|
|
(571 |
) |
|
|
(2,118 |
) |
Purchase of obligatory investments
|
|
|
(553 |
) |
|
|
(517 |
) |
Cash proceeds from sale of property and equipment
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
9 |
|
Cash proceeds from sale of obligatory investments
|
|
|
132 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
|
|
|
(988 |
) |
|
|
(2,626 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net proceeds from borrowing on line of credit
|
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred financing fees
|
|
|
(33 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Payments on capital lease obligation
|
|
|
(59 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
|
|
|
3,908 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
2,173 |
|
|
|
(5,393 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period
|
|
|
12,756 |
|
|
|
33,454 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents End of Period
|
|
$ |
14,929 |
|
|
$ |
28,061 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest
|
|
$ |
2,494 |
|
|
$ |
6,050 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for income taxes
|
|
$ |
88 |
|
|
$ |
88 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest capitalized
|
|
$ |
2 |
|
|
$ |
28 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
F-297
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
(1) |
Organization, Business and Basis of Presentation |
GB Holdings, Inc. (GB Holdings) is a Delaware
corporation and was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pratt Casino
Corporation (PCC) through December 31, 1998.
PCC, a Delaware corporation, was incorporated in September 1993
and was wholly-owned by PPI Corporation (PPI), a New
Jersey corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greate Bay
Casino Corporation (GBCC). Effective after
December 31, 1998, PCC transferred 21% of the stock
ownership in GB Holdings to PBV, Inc. (PBV), a newly
formed entity controlled by certain stockholders of GBCC. As a
result of a certain confirmed plan of reorganization of PCC and
others in October 1999, the remaining 79% stock interest of PCC
in GB Holdings was transferred to Greate Bay Holdings, LLC
(GBLLC), whose sole member as a result of the same
reorganization was PPI. In February 1994, GB Holdings acquired
Greate Bay Hotel and Casino, Inc. (GBHC), a New
Jersey corporation, through a capital contribution by its then
parent. From its creation until July 22, 2004, GBHCs
principal business activity was its ownership of The Sands Hotel
and Casino located in Atlantic City, New Jersey (The
Sands). GB Property Funding Corp. (Property),
a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of GB
Holdings, was incorporated in September 1993 as a special
purpose subsidiary of GB Holdings for the purpose of borrowing
funds for the benefit of GBHC. The condensed consolidated
financial statements include the accounts of GB Holdings and its
subsidiaries, Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
(Atlantic Holdings) and ACE Gaming, LLC
(ACE and collectively with GB Holdings and Atlantic
Holdings, the Company and also Property and GBHC
until July 22, 2004). Until July 22, 2004, GBHC was
the owner and operator of The Sands. In connection with a
transaction which was consummated in July of 2004, substantially
all of the assets of GB Holdings and certain subsidiaries
(including The Sands) was transferred to Atlantic Holdings and
subsequently to ACE. Atlantic Holdings is a Delaware corporation
and was a wholly-owned subsidiary of GBHC which was a
wholly-owned subsidiary of GB Holdings and was formed in October
2003. ACE a New Jersey limited liability company and a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlantic Holdings was formed in
November 2003.
All reference herein to the Company and GB Holdings are on a
consolidated basis and all operating assets, including cash, are
owned by GB Holdings subsidiaries, Atlantic Holdings and
ACE, and GB Holdings sole asset is 2,882,938 shares
of Atlantic Holdings common stock. All significant intercompany
transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
In managements opinion, all adjustments (consisting only
of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation
of the condensed consolidated financial position as of
March 31, 2005 and the condensed consolidated results of
operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and
2004 have been made. The results set forth in the condensed
consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the
results to be expected for the full year.
The condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared
following the requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) for interim reporting. As permitted
under those rules, certain footnotes or other financial
information that are normally required by GAAP
(U.S. generally accepted accounting principles) can be
condensed or omitted.
These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read
in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and
notes thereto included in the Companys annual report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years
condensed consolidated financial statements to conform to the
current year condensed consolidated financial statement
presentations. The most significant reclassifications include
the following: marketing costs that had been in casino expense
are now included in selling, general and administrative expense;
cash and coin incentives that were included in promotional
F-298
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
allowances are now included in casino revenues; and certain
complimentary expenses that were included in casino expense are
now included in promotional allowances.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements
have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a
going concern. As discussed below, the Company has suffered
recurring net losses, has a net working capital deficiency and
significant current debt obligations. These factors raise
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going
concern. Managements plans in regard to these matters are
also described below. The condensed consolidated financial
statements do not include any adjustments that might result from
the outcome of this uncertainty.
In connection with a consent solicitation and offer to exchange,
$66,258,970 of the $110 million 11% Notes due 2005
(11% Notes) were exchanged and $43,741,030
principal amount of the 11% Notes remain outstanding and
will mature on September 29, 2005. GB Holdings
ability to pay the interest and principal amount of the
remaining 11% Notes at maturity in September 2005 will
depend upon its ability to refinance such Notes on favorable
terms or at all or to derive sufficient funds from the sale of
Atlantic Holdings common stock or from a borrowing. If GB
Holdings is unable to pay the interest and principal due on the
remaining 11% Notes at maturity it could result in, among
other things, the possibility of GB Holdings seeking bankruptcy
protection or being forced into bankruptcy or reorganization.
The status of the 11% Notes is currently being reviewed by
the Company and various alternatives are being evaluated.
Since emerging from bankruptcy in 2000, the Company has invested
in refurbishments to the hotel product, gaming equipment and
related technology and building infrastructure. Although the
investments have improved the condition of the property and the
investment in gaming technology has resulted in significant
labor efficiencies and cost savings, those efficiencies and cost
savings were not enough to offset the increased competition
within the Atlantic City market. Since 2003, the Borgata opened
in the marina district of Atlantic City and expansions which
have added both hotel room and retail capacity to the Atlantic
City market have occurred at the Showboat, Resorts and Tropicana
casinos. Although these expansions have caused the gaming market
to expand in Atlantic City, the expansion has not exceeded the
added capacity, which has put substantial pressure on the
Company to maintain gaming revenue market share. The Company
continues to face competitive market conditions. During the
three years ended December 31, 2004, the Company incurred
net losses of $37,856,000.
|
|
(3) |
Related Party Transactions |
As of May 26, 2004, the Company has entered into an
intercompany services arrangement with American
Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC
(ACEP), which is controlled by affiliates of Carl C.
Icahn, whereby ACEP provides management and consulting services.
The Company is billed based upon an allocation of salaries plus
an overhead charge of 15% of the salary allocation plus
reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. For the
three months ended March 31, 2005, the Company was billed
approximately $136,000.
The Company has entered into an agreement with XO
Communications, Inc., a long-distance phone carrier affiliated
with Mr. Icahn. Payments for such charges incurred for the
three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 amounted to
$40,000 and $56,000, respectively. The agreement is currently
continuing on a monthly basis.
On November 12, 2004, Atlantic Holdings and ACE entered
into a Loan and Security Agreement (the Loan
Agreement), by and among Atlantic Holdings, as borrower,
ACE, as guarantor, and Fortress Credit
F-299
GB HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
Corp., as lender, and certain related ancillary documents,
pursuant to which, Fortress agreed to make available to Atlantic
Holdings a senior secured revolving credit line providing for
working capital loans of up to $10 million (the
Loans), to be used for working capital purposes in
the operation of The Sands.
All Loans under the Loan Agreement are payable in full by no
later than the day immediately prior to the one-year anniversary
of the Loan Agreement, or any earlier date on which the Loans
are required to be paid in full, by acceleration or otherwise,
pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
The borrower and guarantor on the Loan Agreement are required to
maintain certain financial covenants. As of March 31, 2005,
Atlantic Holdings had borrowed $4.0 million under the Loans
and was in compliance with these covenants.
|
|
(5) |
Commitments and Contingencies |
Legal Proceedings Tax appeals by ACE challenging the amount of
ACEs real property assessments for tax years 1996 through
2004 are pending before the New Jersey Tax Court. The
proceedings commenced on May 3, 2005.
F-300
Until ,
200 , all dealers that effect transactions in these
securities, whether or not participating in this exchange offer,
may be required to deliver a prospectus. Each broker-dealer that
receives new notes for its own account pursuant to the exchange
offer must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in
connection with any resale of such new notes.
PROSPECTUS
American Real Estate Partners, L.P.
American Real Estate Finance Corp.
Offer to exchange our
71/8% Senior
Notes due 2013, which have been registered
under the Securities Act of 1933, for any and all of our
outstanding
71/8%
Senior Notes due 2013.
PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
|
|
Item 20. |
Indemnification of Directors and Officers. |
Indemnification Under the Delaware Limited Partnership Act
and the American Real Estate Partners L.P. Limited Partnership
Agreement
American Real Estate Partners, L.P. is organized under the laws
of Delaware. Section 17-108 of the Delaware Revised Uniform
Limited Partnership Act (the Partnership Act)
provides that a limited partnership may, and shall have the
power to, indemnify and hold harmless any partners or other
persons from and against any and all claims and demands
whatsoever, subject to such standards and restrictions set forth
in the partnership agreement. Accordingly, Section 6.15 of
the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of
American Real Estate Partners, L.P., dated as of May 12,
1987, provides that the general partner, its affiliates, and all
officers, directors, employees and agents of the general partner
and its affiliates (individually, an Indemnitee)
will be indemnified and held harmless from and against any and
all losses, claims, demands, costs, damages, liabilities, joint
and several, expenses of any nature (including attorneys
fees and disbursements), judgments, fines, settlements, and
other amounts arising from any and all claims, demands, actions,
suits or proceedings, whether civil, criminal, administrative or
investigative, in which the Indemnitee may be involved, or
threatened to be involved, as a party or otherwise by reason of
its status as (x) the General Partner or an Affiliate
thereof or (y) a partner, shareholder, director, officer,
employee or agent of the General Partner or an Affiliate thereof
or (z) a Person serving at the request of the Partnership
in another entity in a similar capacity, which relate to, arise
out of or are incidental to the Partnership, its property,
business, affairs, including, without limitation, liabilities
under the federal and state securities laws, regardless of
whether the Indemnitee continues to be a general partner, an
affiliate, or an officer, director, employee or agent of the
general partner or of an affiliate thereof at the time any such
liability or expense is paid or incurred, if the Indemnitee
acted in good faith and in a manner it believed to be in, or not
opposed to, the best interests of the Partnership, and, with
respect to any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to
believe its conduct was unlawful and the Indemnitees
conduct did not constitute willful misconduct. The agreement
further provides that an Indemnitee shall not be denied
indemnification in whole or in part under by reason of the fact
that the Indemnitee had an interest in the transaction with
respect to which the indemnification applies if the transaction
was otherwise permitted by the terms of this Agreement. Any
indemnification under Section 6.15 shall be satisfied
solely out of the assets of the partnership and not from the
assets of the partners of the partnership.
Indemnification Under the Delaware General Corporation Law
and the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of American Real
Estate Finance Corp.
American Real Estate Finance Corp (AREP Finance),
the Co-issuer of the notes, is a corporation incorporated under
the laws of the State of Delaware. Section 145 of the
Delaware General Corporation Law provides that a corporation may
indemnify directors and officers as well as other employees and
individuals against expenses (including attorneys fees),
judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and
reasonably incurred by such person in connection with any
threatened, pending or completed actions, suits or proceedings
in which such person is made a party by reason of such person
being or having been a director, officer, employee of or agent
to the Registrants. The statute provides that it is not
exclusive of other rights to which those seeking indemnification
may be entitled under any by-law, agreement, vote of
stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise.
II-1
|
|
Item 21. |
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules |
|
|
|
|
|
Exhibit No. |
|
Description |
|
|
|
|
3 |
.1 |
|
Certificate of Limited Partnership of American Real Estate
Holdings Limited Partnership (AREH) dated
February 17, 1987, as amended pursuant to First Amendment
to Certificate of Limited Partnership, dated March 10, 1987
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended March 31, 2004 (SEC File
No. 1-9516), filed on May 10, 2004). |
|
3 |
.2 |
|
Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of AREH,
dated as of July 1, 1987 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.5 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
March 31, 2004 (SEC File No. 1-9516), filed on
May 10, 2004). |
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3 |
.3 |
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Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Agreement of
Limited Partnership of AREH, dated as of August 16, 1996
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K
(SEC File No. 1-9516), filed on August 16, 1996). |
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3 |
.4 |
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Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Agreement of
Limited Partnership of AREH, dated as of June 14, 2002
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.9 to Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2002 (SEC File
No. 1-9516), filed on March 31, 2003). |
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Certificate of Incorporation of American Real Estate Finance
Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to
Form S-4 (SEC File No. 1-9516), filed on August 6,
2004). |
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3 |
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By-Laws of American Real Estate Finance Corp. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.7 to Form S-4 (SEC File No.
1-9516), filed on August 6, 2004). |
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Indenture, dated as of February 7, 2005, among American
Real Estate Partners, L.P., American Real Estate Finance Corp.,
AREH, as guarantor and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.9 to AREPs
Form 8-K (SEC File No. 1-9516), filed on February 10,
2005). |
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Form of
71/8% Senior
Note due 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.9 to
AREPs Form 8-K (SEC File No. 1-9516), filed on
February 10, 2005). |
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Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 7,
2005, among American Real Estate Partners, L.P., American Real
Estate Finance Corp., AREH and Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.11 to AREPs
Form 8-K (SEC File No. 1-9516), filed on February 10,
2005. |
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Opinion of DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP.(1) |
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10 |
.1 |
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Registration Rights Agreement between AREP and X LP (now known
as High Coast Limited Partnership)(incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2004 (SEC File No. 1-9516), filed on
March 16, 2005). |
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Amended and Restated Agency Agreement (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.12 to Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1994 (SEC File No. 1-9516), filed on
March 31, 1995). |
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.3 |
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Service Mark License Agreement, by and between Becker Gaming,
Inc. and Arizona Charlies, Inc., dated as of
August 1, 2000 (incorporated by reference to ACEPs
Form 10-K (SEC File No. 333-118149), filed on
March 16, 2005. |
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Management Agreement, dated September 12, 2001, by and
between National Energy Group, Inc. (NEG) and NEG
Operating LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to
NEGs Form 8-K (SEC File No. 000-19136), filed on
September 27, 2001). |
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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10 |
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Pledge Agreement and Irrevocable Proxy, dated December 29,
2003, made by NEG in favor of Bank of Texas, N.A. (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of NEGs Form 8-K
(SEC File No. 000-19036), filed on January 14, 2004). |
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Credit Agreement, dated as of January 29, 2004, by and
among ACEP, certain subsidiaries of ACEP, the several lenders
from time to time parties thereto and Bear Stearns Corporate
Lending Inc., as Syndication Agent and Administrative Agent
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to ACEPs
Form S-4 (SEC File No. 333-118149), filed on
August 12, 2004). |
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.7 |
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Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of May 26, 2004, by
and among ACEP, ACEP Finance, certain subsidiaries of ACEP and
Bear Sterns Corporate Lending Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 to ACEPs Form S-4 (SEC File
No. 333-118149), filed on August 12, 2004). |
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Employment Agreement, effective as of April 1, 2004, by and
between ACEP and Richard P. Brown (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.4 to ACEPs Form S-4 (SEC File
No. 333-118149), filed on August 12, 2004). |
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First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of
January 29, 2004 by and among ACEP, as the Borrower,
certain subsidiaries of the Borrower, as Guarantors, The Several
Lenders, Bear Stearns Corporate Lending Inc. as Syndication
Agent, and Bear Stearns Corporate Lending Inc., as
Administrative Agent, dated as of May 26, 2004, Bear,
Stearns & Co. Inc., as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole
Bookrunner (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to
ACEPs Form S-4 (SEC File No. 333-118149), filed
on October 12, 2004). |
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10 |
.10 |
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Management Agreement, dated November 16, 2004, by and
between NEG and Panaco, Inc. (Panaco) (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to NEGs Form 10-Q
(SEC File No. 000-19136), filed on November 15, 2004). |
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Management Agreement, dated August 28, 2003, by and between
NEG and TransTexas Gas Corporation (TransTexas)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to NEGs
Form 8-K (SEC File No. 000-19136), filed on
September 10, 2003). |
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Purchase Agreement for Notes Issued by TransTexas, dated
December 6, 2004, by and between Thornwood Associates LP
(Thornwood) and AREP Oil & Gas LLC
(AREP Oil & Gas) (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 99.1 to AREPs Form 8-K (SEC File
No. 1-9516), filed on December 10, 2004. |
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Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated December 6,
2004, by and between Thornwood and AREP Oil & Gas
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to AREPs
Form 8-K (SEC File No. 1-9516), filed on
December 10, 2004). |
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.14 |
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Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of
December 6, 2004, by and among AREP Oil & Gas,
Arnos Corp., High River and Hopper Investments LLC (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to AREPs Form 8-K
(SEC File No. 1-9516), filed on December 10, 2004). |
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Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated December 6,
2004, by and among AREP Oil & Gas, Arnos Corp., High
River and Hopper Investments LLC (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 99.4 to AREPs Form 8-K (SEC File
No. 1-9516), filed on December 10, 2004). |
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Amended and Restated Oil & Gas Term Loan Agreement by
and among Thornwood and TransTexas, Galveston Bay Pipeline
Company and Galveston Bay Processing Corporation and Thornwood,
dated August 28, 2003 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 99.5 to AREPs Form 8-K (SEC File
No. 1-9516), filed on December 10, 2004). |
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Amended and Restated Security and Pledge Agreement, dated August
2003, by and among TransTexas, Galveston Bay Pipeline Company,
Galveston Bay Processing Corporation and Thornwood (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 99.6 to AREPs Form 8-K
(SEC File No. 1-9516, filed on December 10, 2004). |
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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Term Loan and Security Agreement among Panaco, Mid River LLC and
Lenders Named Therein, dated as of November 16, 2004
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.7 to AREPs
Form 8-K (SEC File No. 1-9516), filed on
December 10, 2004). |
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Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 27, 2004, by
and among AREP Sands Holding LLC, Barberry Corp., and Cyprus,
LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to
AREPs Form 8-K (SEC File No. 1-9516, filed on
December 30, 2004). |
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Amendment No. 1 to Purchase Agreement, dated May 23,
2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to
Form 8-K (SEC File No. 1-9516) filed on May 23,
2005). |
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Indenture, dated as of May 12, 2004, among American Real
Estate Partners, L.P., American Real Estate Finance Corp., AREH,
as guarantor and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to AREPs
Form S-4 (SEC File No. 333-118021), filed on
August 6, 2004). |
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Form of
81/8% Senior
Note due 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
AREPs Form S-4 (SEC File No. 333-118021), filed
on August 6, 2004). |
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Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 12, 2004,
among AREP, AREP Finance, AREH and Bear, Stearns & Co.
Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to
AREPs Form S-4 (SEC File No. 333-118021), filed on
August 6, 2004. |
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges. |
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.1 |
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Statement of Eligibility of Trustee.(1) |
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21 |
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Subsidiaries of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 21 to AREHs Form 10-K (SEC File No.
333-118021), filed on March 31, 2005). |
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23 |
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Consent of Grant Thornton LLP. |
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23 |
.2 |
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Consent of KPMG LLP. |
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23 |
.3 |
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Consent of Grant Thornton LLP. |
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23 |
.4 |
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Consent of Grant Thornton LLP. |
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23 |
.5 |
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Consent of Grant Thornton LLP. |
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23 |
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Consent of KPMG LLP. |
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23 |
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Consent of Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas P.C. |
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23 |
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Consent of KPMG LLP. |
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23 |
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Consent of Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. |
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23 |
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Consent of DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP. (to be included
in exhibit 5.1)(1) |
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Power of Attorney (included on the signature pages to this
Form S-4). |
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99 |
.1 |
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Letter of Transmittal.(1) |
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99 |
.2 |
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Notice of Guaranteed Delivery.(1) |
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99 |
.3 |
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Letter to Clients.(1) |
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99 |
.4 |
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Letter to Brokers.(1) |
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99 |
.5 |
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Form of Exchange Agent Agreement by and between AREP and
Wilmington Trust Company.(1) |
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To be filed by amendment. |
II-4
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(a)(1) To file during any period in which offers or sales
are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration
statement:
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(i) To include any prospectus required by
Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933; |
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(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events
arising after the effective date of the registration (or the
most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which,
individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change
in the information set forth in the registration statement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in
volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of
securities offered would not exceed that which was registered)
and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated
maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of a
prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) if,
in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no
more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price
set forth in the Calculation of Registration Fee
table in the effective registration statement; |
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(iii) To include any material information with respect to
the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the
registration statement or any material change to such
information in the registration statement. |
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability
under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective
amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of
such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial
bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a
post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered
which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
(h) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising
under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors,
officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to
the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been
advised that in the opinion of the Commission such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the
Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the
event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities
(other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred
or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the
registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or
proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling
person in connection with the securities being registered, the
registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter
has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of
appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether such
indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in
the Securities Act of 1933 and will be governed by the final
adjudication of such issue.
II-5
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this registration
statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in Mt. Kisco, New York on
June 20, 2005.
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE |
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PARTNERS, L.P. |
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By: |
American Property Investors, Inc., |
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Keith A. Meister |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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KNOW BY ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that each person whose
signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints
John P. Saldarelli and Keith A. Meister, and each of
them acting singly, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and
agent with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to
act, without the other, for him and in his name, place and
stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any or all amendments
(including pre-effective and post-effective amendments) to this
Registration Statement, and to file the same, with all exhibits
thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said
attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and
perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to
be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and
purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and
confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of
them, their substitute may lawfully do or cause to be done by
virtue hereof. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, this registration statement has been signed below by
the following persons in the capacities and on the dates
indicated:
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/s/ Keith A. Meister
Keith
A. Meister |
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Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) |
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June 20, 2005 |
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/s/ John P. Saldarelli
John
P. Saldarelli |
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Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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June 20, 2005 |
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/s/ Jack G. Wasserman
Jack
G. Wasserman |
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Director |
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June 20, 2005 |
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/s/ William A. Leidesdorf
William
A. Leidesdorf |
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Director |
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June 20, 2005 |
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/s/ James L. Nelson
James
L. Nelson |
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Director |
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June 20, 2005 |
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/s/ Carl C. Icahn
Carl
C. Icahn |
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Director |
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June 20, 2005 |
II-6
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this registration
statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in Mt. Kisco, New York on
June 20, 2005.
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE FINANCE CORP. |
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Keith A. Meister |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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KNOW BY ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that each person whose
signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints John P.
Saldarelli and Keith A. Meister, and each of them acting singly,
as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full
power of substitution and resubstitution, to act, without the
other, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all
capacities, to sign any or all amendments (including
pre-effective and post-effective amendments) to this
Registration Statement, and to file the same, with all exhibits
thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said
attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do an
perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to
be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and
purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and
confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of
them, their substitute may lawfully do or cause to be done by
virtue hereof. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, this registration statement has been signed below by
the following persons in the capacities and on the dates
indicated:
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/s/ Keith A. Meister
Keith
A. Meister |
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Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) |
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June 20, 2005 |
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/s/ John P. Saldarelli
John
P. Saldarelli |
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Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer) |
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June 20, 2005 |
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/s/ Jack G. Wasserman
Jack
G. Wasserman |
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Director |
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June 20, 2005 |
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/s/ William A. Leidesdorf
William
A. Leidesdorf |
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Director |
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June 20, 2005 |
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/s/ James L. Nelson
James
L. Nelson |
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Director |
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June 20, 2005 |
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/s/ Carl C. Icahn
Carl
C. Icahn |
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Director |
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June 20, 2005 |
II-7
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this registration
statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in Mt. Kisco, New York on
June 20, 2005.
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
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By: |
American Property Investors, Inc., |
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Keith A. Meister |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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KNOW BY ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that each person whose
signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints John P.
Saldarelli and Keith A. Meister, and each of them acting singly,
as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full
power of substitution and resubstitution, to act, without the
other, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all
capacities, to sign any or all amendments (including
pre-effective and post-effective amendments) to this
Registration Statement, and to file the same, with all exhibits
thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said
attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do an
perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to
be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and
purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and
confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of
them, their substitute may lawfully do or cause to be done by
virtue hereof. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, this registration statement has been signed below by
the following persons in the capacities and on the dates
indicated:
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/s/ Keith A. Meister
Keith
A. Meister |
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Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) |
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June 20, 2005 |
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/s/ John P. Saldarelli
John
P. Saldarelli |
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Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer) |
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June 20, 2005 |
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/s/ Jack G. Wasserman
Jack
G. Wasserman |
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Director |
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June 20, 2005 |
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/s/ William A. Leidesdorf
William
A. Leidesdorf |
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Director |
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June 20, 2005 |
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/s/ James L. Nelson
James
L. Nelson |
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Director |
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June 20, 2005 |
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/s/ Carl C. Icahn
Carl
C. Icahn |
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Director |
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June 20, 2005 |
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