| NASHVILLE, Tenn. May 1, 2008 - Gaylord Entertainment Co.
(NYSE: GET) today reported its financial results for the first quarter
ended March 31, 2008.
For the first quarter ended March 31, 2008:
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Consolidated revenue increased 7.1 percent to $195.2 million in the first
quarter of 2008 from $182.4 million in the same period last year, driven
by increases in Average Daily Rate (�ADR�) for Gaylord Hotels and strong
outside-the-room spend, specifically from banquet revenues at Gaylord Opryland
and Gaylord Palms.
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Loss from continuing operations was $6.8 million, or a loss of $0.17 per
share, compared to income from continuing operations of $0.7 million, or
$0.02 per share, in the prior-year quarter.
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Hospitality segment total revenue increased 6.9 percent to $177.9 million
in the first quarter of 2008 compared to $166.5 million in the prior-year
quarter. Gaylord Hotels� revenue per available room1 (�RevPAR�) and total
revenue per available room2 (�Total RevPAR�) increased 3.6 percent and
5.1 percent, respectively, compared to the first quarter of 2007.
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Adjusted EBITDA3 was $14.6 million in the first quarter of 2008 compared
to $30.1 million in the prior-year quarter. The year-over-year decrease
in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to the $12.0 million impairment charges
associated with the termination of the La Cantera acquisition and the $15.4
million pre-opening costs associated with the Gaylord National.
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Consolidated Cash Flow4 (�CCF�) increased 22.0 percent to $45.4 million
in the first quarter of 2008 compared to $37.2 million in the same period
last year. CCF in the first quarter of 2007 included the impact of a $2.9
million charge related to the termination of a tenant lease at Opryland.
�Gaylord Entertainment�s financial performance during the first quarter
was solid and in line with our expectations. Our differentiated meetings-focused
strategy demonstrated its resilience in the first quarter; groups traveled
as expected and outside-the-room spending remained robust. This approach
led to increased profitability and additional advanced bookings from large
groups despite the current economic conditions,� said Colin V. Reed, chairman
and chief executive officer of Gaylord Entertainment.
Reed added, �We remain enthusiastic about the long-term prospects of
our business. We continue to achieve success in building strong brand equity
and in creating a product that is unmatched in the markets we serve. The
solid group demand we saw in the first quarter gives us the confidence
that our growth strategy is the right approach to growing and building
the business.�
Segment Operating Results
Hospitality
Key components of the Company�s hospitality segment performance in the
first quarter of 2008 include:
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Gaylord Hotels� RevPAR increased 3.6 percent to $134.34 in the first quarter
of 2008 compared to $129.65 in the prior-year quarter. Gaylord Hotels�
Total RevPAR increased 5.1 percent to $323.64 in the first quarter of 2008
compared to $307.81 in the first quarter of 2007. The increase in Total
RevPAR reflects strong outside-the-room spending levels and solid banquet
revenue across the Gaylord network.
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Gaylord Hotels� CCF increased 21.5 percent to $55.8 million in the first
quarter of 2008 compared to $46.0 million in the same period last year.
This increase was driven by higher room rates, higher food and beverage
profits, and a continued focus on effective cost control. CCF margins for
the hospitality segment increased 380 basis points to 31.4 percent, compared
to 27.6 percent in the prior-year quarter. The comparisons to the first
quarter of last year were impacted by the $2.9 million charge related to
the termination of a tenant lease at Opryland.
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Gaylord Hotels� same-store net definite bookings for all future years,
excluding Gaylord National, decreased 21.9 percent to 262,875 room nights
booked in the first quarter of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007.
It should be noted that this quarter�s advanced bookings represents the
second best first quarter performance on record.
Reed continued, �Our brand continues to attract high quality customers.
The fundamental differences between Gaylord and those with whom we compete
� the best in service, the best in accommodations, the best in convention
center layout and design � allow us to retain a base of highly loyal customers,
command premium rates, maintain strong occupancy levels, secure robust
outside-the-room spending, and post consistent growth in CCF. Our newest
property, Gaylord National, is a perfect physical example of what we do
for our customers. Our STARS are each individually responsible for our
continued strength of service as a brand. Their dedication and the exceptional
service they provide each and every day create the platform for our financial
success.�
At the property level, Gaylord Opryland generated revenue of $72.6 million
in the first quarter of 2008, a 14.6 percent increase compared to the prior-year
quarter, largely a result of strong outside-the-room spending levels, solid
banquet revenues and increased ADR. First quarter RevPAR increased 9.4
percent to $119.46 compared to $109.19 in the same period last year, driven
by increased ADR and occupancy levels. Total RevPAR increased 11.9 percent
to $282.52 in the first quarter of 2008 compared to the prior-year quarter
reflecting strong outside-the-room spend. As a result, CCF increased 77.8
percent to $21.4 million, versus $12.0 million in the year-ago quarter.
Prior-year first quarter CCF included a $2.9 million charge to terminate
a lease related to certain food and beverage space at the Gaylord Opryland.
CCF margin for the quarter was 29.4 percent, compared to the 19.0 percent
CCF margin (including the effect of the $2.9 million charge) in the prior-year
quarter. First quarter 2008 operating statistics reflect 5,171 room nights
out of available inventory compared to 8,333 room nights out of available
inventory in the first quarter of 2007 due to the Opryland room renovation,
which has now been completed.
Gaylord Palms posted revenue of $55.1 million in the first quarter of
2008, an increase of 4.7 percent compared to $52.6 million in the prior-year
quarter. First quarter RevPAR decreased 0.5 percent to $173.20 compared
to $174.08 in the same quarter last year due to a slight decrease in ADR,
which was partially offset by solid occupancy levels attributed to the
impact of the Easter holiday falling in the first quarter of 2008, which
helped drive transient occupancy in Orlando. Total RevPAR increased 3.6
percent to $430.26 driven by an increase in occupancy and the popularity
of the new Sora restaurant. CCF increased to $20.0 million compared to
$18.9 million in the prior-year quarter, resulting in a CCF margin of 36.3
percent, a 30 basis point increase from the prior-year quarter.
Gaylord Texan revenue decreased 0.6 percent to $48.3 million in the
first quarter of 2008, compared to $48.6 million in the prior-year quarter.
RevPAR in the first quarter increased 0.3 percent to $140.55 due to a 6.0
percent increase in ADR. These results offset a 4.4 percentage point decrease
in occupancy which was partially driven by the impact of the Easter holiday
falling in the first quarter of 2008. Total RevPAR decreased 1.7 percent
to $351.17 driven by a temporary shift to lower-spend groups. CCF decreased
3.6 percent to $14.1 million in the first quarter of 2008, versus $14.6
million in the prior-year quarter, resulting in a 29.1 percent CCF margin,
a 90 basis point decrease from the prior-year quarter.
Development Update
Gaylord National in Prince George�s County outside of Washington D.C.
opened its doors to its first groups on March 28, 2008, although full operational
capacity was not achieved until early April due to the delay in construction
completion. The company spent an additional $125.0 million in the first
quarter of 2008, bringing total capital expenditures for the hotel to date
to $846.7 million. The Company expects it will receive additional billings
as well as proposed change orders from the general contractor for additional
costs. The Company intends to vigorously negotiate any such proposed changes
with the general contractor to minimize any cost increases. Gaylord National
booked an additional 139,450 room nights in the first quarter of 2008,
bringing National�s cumulative net definite room nights booked to approximately
1.4 million room nights.
�We are delighted with the continued strong demand for Gaylord National,
which has become the premier meetings hotel on the East Coast. The property,
which is the largest non-gaming convention hotel ever opened in the United
States, is truly exceptional,� continued Reed. �While construction company
delays led to an opening that was certainly not up to Gaylord�s high standards,
thanks to the hard work of our nearly 1,500 STARS at the hotel we are pleased
to report that our guests are now enjoying positive customer service experiences.
We will continue to perfect the operating model in the coming quarters
and update you on our performance as appropriate.�
Additionally, as previously announced in April, the Company terminated
its agreement to acquire the La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas. Gaylord
took a one-time charge of approximately $12.0 million as a result of the
termination of this transaction.
Reed continued, �We are mindful of the current market environment and
will be opportunistic and disciplined in pursuing projects that are in
the best interest of our shareholders. Our expansion strategy remains intact
and we continue to move forward with existing projects at Gaylord Opryland
and Gaylord Texan.�
Opry and Attractions
Opry and Attractions segment revenue increased 8.0 percent to $17.1
million in the first quarter of 2008, compared to $15.8 million in the
year-ago quarter. The segment�s CCF decreased to $0.3 million in the first
quarter of 2008 from $0.6 million in the prior-year quarter.
Corporate and Other
Corporate and Other operating loss totaled $25.5 million in the first
quarter of 2008 compared to an operating loss of $13.0 million in the same
period last year. The loss reflects the previously announced $12.0 million
impairment charge related to the termination of the La Cantera transaction.
Corporate and Other CCF in the first quarter of 2008 decreased 15.0 percent
to a loss of $10.8 million compared to a loss of $9.4 million in the same
period last year.
Liquidity
As of March 31, 2008, the Company had long-term debt outstanding, including
current portion, of $1,165.5 million and unrestricted and restricted cash
of $17.1 million. $409.3 million of the Company�s $1.0 billion credit facility
remained undrawn at the end of the first quarter of 2008, which included
$10.7 million in letters of credit. The Company also repurchased approximately
656,700 shares of the Company's stock at a cost of approximately $20 million
during the first quarter of 2008. The Company has a share repurchase plan
in place with authorization to repurchase up to $80 million of the Company's
stock.
Outlook
The following business performance outlook is based on current information
as of May 1, 2008. The Company does not expect to update guidance before
next quarter�s earnings release. However, the Company may update its full
business outlook or any portion thereof at any time for any reason.
�A year ago, we outlined the growth strategies in place for the business
going forward. Since then, we have focused on enhancing our industry leadership
through expansions of our existing properties, opening Gaylord National,
increasing margins through strategic cost management programs, maintaining
our high levels of service and our ability to command premium rates, and
making certain that occupancy levels remain strong. We are pleased that
we have been successful in all of these areas and our hard work has resulted
in a stronger and better brand today,� said Reed.
�We are confident that Gaylord National will greatly increase our ability
to meet the strong demand for our brand. We are enthusiastic about the
long-term potential of the property and though construction delays caused
a few bumps upon opening, these issues are now behind us. The feedback
we are receiving from meeting planners and guests has been positive and
the property is performing well. However, because of these early challenges
at the property and their associated costs, we believe that it is most
prudent to trim our full-year 2008 CCF guidance for the hotel by $5 million,�
continued Reed.
�Looking ahead, we believe that our core group business and our growth
plans will continue to yield significant value for our shareholders and
reinforce our standing as the premier hospitality company in the meetings
and conventions industry. That said, we are attentive to the current slow
down in the broader economy and how decreased discretionary spending creates
some risk for the components of our business driven by transient guest
levels. This represents only a small portion of our business and is factored
into our guidance. Our leading performance indicators remain strong and
as such, we are reiterating same-store guidance for the full year 2008,�
concluded Reed.
2008
Consolidated Cash Flow
Gaylord Hotels (Same Store) $197 � 207 Million
Gaylord National
$45 � 55 Million
Opry and Attractions
$13 � 14 Million
Corporate and Other
$(49 � 46) Million
Total Consolidated Cash Flow $206 � 230 Million
Gaylord Hotels Advanced Bookings 1.3 � 1.4 Million
Gaylord Hotels RevPAR
4.5% � 7%
Gaylord Hotels Total RevPAR
4% � 6%
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GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Unaudited
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Mar. 31,
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2008 2007
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Revenues
$195,235 $ 182,358
Operating expenses:
Operating costs
113,489 108,553
Selling, general and administrative (a) (b)
39,541 40,800
Impairment charge
12,031 -
Preopening costs
15,575 2,945
Depreciation and amortization
21,211 19,460
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Operating
(loss) income
(6,612) 10,600
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Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
(3,579) (18,777)
Interest income
324 517
Unrealized loss on Viacom stock and CBS stock
- (2,789)
Unrealized gain on derivatives
- 9,569
Income (loss) from unconsolidated companies
236 (1,918)
Other gains and (losses), net (c)
59 5,863
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(Loss)
income before (benefit) provision
for income taxes
(9,572) 3,065
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
(2,724) 2,408
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(Loss)
income from continuing operations (6,848)
657
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of
taxes
(458) 2,807
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Net
(loss) income
$(7,306) $ 3,464
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Basic net (loss) income per share:
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(Loss)
income from continuing operations $ (0.17) $ 0.02
(Loss)
income from discontinued
operations, net of taxes
$ (0.01) $ 0.06
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Net (loss)
income
$ (0.18) $ 0.08
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Fully diluted net (loss) income per share:
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(Loss)
income from continuing operations $ (0.17) $ 0.02
(Loss)
income from discontinued
operations, net of taxes
$ (0.01) $ 0.06
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Net (loss)
income
$ (0.18) $ 0.08
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Weighted average common shares for the period:
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Basic
41,246 40,802
Fully-diluted
41,246 42,112
(a)Includes non-cash lease expense of $1,530 and $1,554 for the three
months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively,
related to the
effect of recognizing the Gaylord Palms ground lease
expense on a
straight-line basis.
(b)Includes a non-recurring $2,862 charge to terminate a tenant lease
related to certain food and beverage space at Gaylord
Opryland for
the three months ended March 31, 2007.
(c)Includes a non-recurring $4,539 gain related to the sale of
corporate assets for the three months ended March
31, 2007.
GAYLORD
ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Unaudited
(In thousands)
Mar. 31, Dec. 31,
2008 2007
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents - unrestricted
$ 15,883 $ 23,592
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted
1,236 1,216
Trade receivables, net
59,282 31,371
Estimated fair value of derivative assets
937 -
Deferred income taxes
7,689 7,689
Other current assets
38,143 30,180
Current assets of discontinued operations
147 797
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Total current assets
123,317 94,845
Property and equipment, net of accumulated
depreciation
2,335,174 2,196,264
Intangible assets, net of accumulated
amortization
162 174
Goodwill
6,915 6,915
Indefinite lived intangible assets
1,480 1,480
Investments
4,409 4,143
Estimated fair value of derivative assets
4,467 2,043
Long-term deferred financing costs
13,466 14,621
Other long-term assets
18,719 16,382
Long-term assets of discontinued operations
- -
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Total assets
$2,508,109 $2,336,867
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt and capital
lease obligations
$ 2,093 $ 2,058
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
257,080 240,827
Current liabilities of discontinued
operations
2,741 2,760
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Total current liabilities
261,914 245,645
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations,
net of current portion
1,163,424 979,042
Deferred income taxes
67,936 73,662
Estimated fair value of derivative liabilities
4,414 -
Other long-term liabilities
97,322 96,484
Long-term liabilities and minority interest of
discontinued operations
520 542
Stockholders' equity
912,579 941,492
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$2,508,109 $2,336,867
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GAYLORD
ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL RESULTS
Unaudited
(in thousands, except operating metrics)
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest,
Taxes, Depreciation and
Amortization ("Adjusted
EBITDA") and Consolidated Cash Flow
("CCF") reconciliation:
Three Months Ended Mar. 31,
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2008
2007
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$ Margin $
Margin
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Consolidated
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Revenue
$ 195,235 100.0% $ 182,358 100.0%
Net (loss) income
$ (7,306) -3.7% $ 3,464 1.9%
Loss (income) from discontinued
operations, net of taxes
458 0.2% (2,807) -1.5%
(Benefit) provision for income
taxes
(2,724) -1.4% 2,408 1.3%
Other (gains) and losses, net
(59) 0.0% (5,863) -3.2%
(Income) loss from
unconsolidated companies
(236) -0.1% 1,918 1.1%
Unrealized gain on derivatives
- 0.0% (9,569) -5.2%
Unrealized loss on Viacom stock
and CBS stock
- 0.0% 2,789 1.5%
Interest expense, net
3,255 1.7% 18,260 10.0%
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Operating (loss) income (1)
(6,612) -3.4% 10,600 5.8%
Depreciation & amortization
21,211 10.9% 19,460 10.7%
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Adjusted EBITDA
14,599 7.5% 30,060 16.5%
Pre-opening costs
15,575 8.0% 2,945 1.6%
Impairment charge
12,031 6.2%
- 0.0%
Other non-cash expenses
1,530 0.8% 1,554 0.9%
Stock option expense
1,526 0.8% 1,407 0.8%
Other gains and (losses), net
(2)
59 0.0% 5,863 3.2%
Losses and (gains) on sales of
assets
32 0.0% (4,664) -2.6%
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CCF
$ 45,352 23.2% $ 37,165 20.4%
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Hospitality segment
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Revenue
$ 177,944 100.0% $ 166,461 100.0%
Operating income (1)
19,917 11.2% 24,617 14.8%
Depreciation & amortization
18,261 10.3% 16,425 9.9%
Pre-opening costs
15,575 8.8% 2,945 1.8%
Other non-cash expenses
1,530 0.9% 1,554 0.9%
Stock option expense
470 0.3% 423
0.3%
Other gains and (losses), net
59 0.0% (10) 0.0%
Losses on sales of assets
32 0.0% -
0.0%
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CCF
$ 55,844 31.4% $ 45,954 27.6%
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Opry and Attractions segment
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Revenue
$ 17,116 100.0% $ 15,842 100.0%
Operating loss
(1,044) -6.1% (1,006) -6.4%
Depreciation & amortization
1,300 7.6% 1,556 9.8%
Stock option expense
78 0.5% 77
0.5%
Other gains and (losses), net
- 0.0% (2)
0.0%
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CCF
$ 334 2.0% $
625 3.9%
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Corporate and Other segment
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Revenue
$ 175
$ 55
Operating loss
(25,485) (13,011)
Depreciation & amortization
1,650
1,479
Impairment charge
12,031
-
Stock option expense
978
907
Other gains and (losses), net
(2)
- 5,875
Gains on sales of assets
- (4,664)
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CCF
$(10,826) $ (9,414)
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(1)Includes a non-recurring $2,862 charge to terminate a tenant lease
related to certain food and beverage space at Gaylord Opryland
for
the three months ended March 31, 2007.
(2)Includes a non-recurring $4,539 gain related to the sale of
corporate assets for the three months ended March 31, 2007.
GAYLORD
ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL RESULTS
Unaudited
(in thousands, except operating metrics)
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Three Months Ended Mar. 31,
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2008
2007
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HOSPITALITY OPERATING METRICS:
Gaylord Hospitality Segment (1)
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Occupancy
77.3%
77.3%
Average daily rate (ADR)
$ 173.75 $
167.63
RevPAR
$ 134.34 $
129.65
OtherPAR
$ 189.30 $
178.16
Total RevPAR
$ 323.64 $
307.81
Revenue
$ 177,944 $
166,461
CCF (2)
$ 55,844 $
45,954
CCF Margin
31.4%
27.6%
Gaylord Opryland (1)
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Occupancy
76.0%
74.2%
Average daily rate (ADR)
$ 157.21 $
147.20
RevPAR
$ 119.46 $
109.19
OtherPAR
$ 163.06 $
143.26
Total RevPAR
$ 282.52 $
252.45
Revenue
$ 72,591 $
63,355
CCF (2)
$ 21,372 $
12,017
CCF Margin
29.4%
19.0%
Gaylord Palms
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Occupancy
84.4%
83.8%
Average daily rate (ADR)
$ 205.15 $
207.80
RevPAR
$ 173.20 $
174.08
OtherPAR
$ 257.06 $
241.31
Total RevPAR
$ 430.26 $
415.39
Revenue
$ 55,050 $
52,564
CCF
$ 19,962 $
18,939
CCF Margin
36.3%
36.0%
Gaylord Texan
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Occupancy
76.2%
80.6%
Average daily rate (ADR)
$ 184.37 $
173.95
RevPAR
$ 140.55 $
140.13
OtherPAR
$ 210.62 $
217.14
Total RevPAR
$ 351.17 $
357.27
Revenue
$ 48,287 $
48,585
CCF
$ 14,056 $
14,576
CCF Margin
29.1%
30.0%
Nashville Radisson and Other (3)
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Occupancy
62.1%
60.5%
Average daily rate (ADR)
$ 99.23 $
98.20
RevPAR
$ 61.67 $
59.43
OtherPAR
$ 13.02 $
13.54
Total RevPAR
$ 74.69 $
72.97
Revenue
$ 2,016 $
1,957
CCF
$ 454
$ 422
CCF Margin
22.5%
21.6%
(1) Excludes 5,171 and 8,333 room nights that were taken out of
service during the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007,
respectively, as a result of the rooms renovation program at
Gaylord
Opryland.
(2) Includes a non-recurring $2,862 charge to terminate a tenant lease
related to certain food and beverage space at Gaylord Opryland
for
the three months ended March 31, 2007.
(3) Includes other hospitality revenue and expense
GAYLORD
ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Unaudited
(in thousands, except operating metrics)
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes,
Depreciation
and Amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") and
Consolidated Cash Flow ("CCF") reconciliation:
Guidance Range
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Full Year 2008
Low High
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Hospitality segment (same store)
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Estimated Operating income (loss)
$ 124,500 $ 132,000
Estimated Depreciation & amortization
64,000 66,000
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Estimated Adjusted EBITDA
$ 188,500 $ 198,000
Estimated Pre-opening costs
500 550
Estimated Non-cash lease expense
6,100 6,100
Estimated Stock Option Expense
1,900 2,200
Estimated Gains and (losses), net
0 150
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Estimated CCF
$ 197,000 $ 207,000
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Gaylord National
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Estimated Operating income (loss)
$ 5,500 $ 12,000
Estimated Depreciation & amortization
19,500 21,500
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Estimated Adjusted EBITDA
$ 25,000 $ 33,500
Estimated Pre-opening costs
19,800 21,100
Estimated Stock Option Expense
200 300
Estimated Gains and (losses), net
0 100
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Estimated CCF
$ 45,000 $ 55,000
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Opry and Attractions segment
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Estimated Operating income (loss)
$ 7,700 $ 8,250
Estimated Depreciation & amortization
5,000 5,250
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Estimated Adjusted EBITDA
$ 12,700 $ 13,500
Estimated Stock Option Expense
300 450
Estimated Gains and (losses), net
0 50
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Estimated CCF
$ 13,000 $ 14,000
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Corporate and Other segment
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Estimated Operating income (loss)
($61,050) ($57,200)
Estimated Depreciation & amortization
7,550 7,000
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Estimated Adjusted EBITDA
($53,500) ($50,200)
Estimated Stock Option Expense
4,500 4,000
Estimated Gains and (losses), net
0 200
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Estimated CCF
($49,000) ($46,000)
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About Gaylord Entertainment
Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality
and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn., owns and operates
Gaylord Hotels (www.gaylordhotels.com), its network of upscale, meetings-focused
resorts, and the Grand Ole Opry (www.opry.com), the weekly showcase of
country music�s finest performers for more than 80 consecutive years. The
Company's entertainment brands and properties include the Radisson Hotel
Opryland, Ryman Auditorium, General Jackson Showboat, Gaylord Springs Golf
Links, Wildhorse Saloon, and WSM-AM. For more information about the Company,
visit www.GaylordEntertainment.com.
This press release contains statements as to the Company�s
beliefs and expectations of the outcome of future events that are forward-looking
statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements
made. These include the risks and uncertainties associated with economic
conditions affecting the hospitality business generally, the timing of
the opening of new hotel facilities, increased costs and other risks associated
with building and developing new hotel facilities, the geographic concentration
of our hotel properties, business levels at the Company�s hotels, our ability
to successfully operate our hotels and our ability to obtain financing
for new developments. Other factors that could cause operating and financial
results to differ are described in the filings made from time to time by
the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission and include the
risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2007. The Company does not undertake any obligation
to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements made by
it to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or
the occurrence of unanticipated events.
1The Company calculates revenue per available room (�RevPAR�)
for its hospitality segment by dividing room sales by room nights available
to guests for the period.
2The Company calculates total revenue per available room
(�Total RevPAR�) by dividing the sum of room sales, food & beverage,
and other ancillary services revenue by room nights available to guests
for the period.
3Adjusted EBITDA (defined as earnings before interest,
taxes, depreciation, amortization, as well as certain unusual items) is
a non-GAAP financial measure which is used herein because we believe it
allows for a more complete analysis of operating performance by presenting
an analysis of operations separate from the earnings impact of capital
transactions and without certain items that do not impact our ongoing operations
such as the effect of the changes in fair value of the Viacom and CBS stock
and changes in the fair value of the derivative associated with the secured
forward exchange contract prior to the maturity of the secured forward
exchange contract in May 2007 and gains on the sale of assets. In accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, the changes in fair value
of the Viacom and CBS stock and derivatives are not included in determining
our operating income (loss). The information presented should not be considered
as an alternative to any measure of performance as promulgated under accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States (such as operating income,
net income, or cash from operations), nor should it be considered as an
indicator of overall financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA does not fully
consider the impact of investing or financing transactions, as it specifically
excludes depreciation and interest charges, which should also be considered
in the overall evaluation of our results of operations. Our method of calculating
Adjusted EBITDA may be different from the method used by other companies
and therefore comparability may be limited. A reconciliation of Adjusted
EBITDA to net income is presented in the Supplemental Financial Results
contained in this press release.
4As discussed in footnote 3 above, Adjusted EBITDA is
used herein as essentially operating income plus depreciation and amortization.
Consolidated Cash Flow (which is used in this release as that term is defined
in the Indentures governing the Company�s 8% and 6.75% senior notes) is
a non-GAAP financial measure which also excludes the impact of pre-opening
costs, impairment charges, the non-cash portion of the Florida ground lease
expense, stock option expense, the non-cash gains and losses on the disposal
of certain fixed assets, and adds (subtracts) other gains (losses). The
Consolidated Cash Flow measure is one of the principal tools used by management
in evaluating the operating performance of the Company�s business and represents
the method by which the Indentures calculate whether or not the Company
can incur additional indebtedness (for instance in order to incur certain
additional indebtedness, Consolidated Cash Flow for the most recent four
fiscal quarters as a ratio to debt service must be at least 2 to 1). The
calculation of these amounts as well as a reconciliation of those amounts
to net income or segment operating income is included as part of the Supplemental
Financial Results contained in this press release. CCF Margin is defined
as CCF divided by revenue.. |
