Century Casinos, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Century Casinos, Inc. reports financial results for Q4 2023 and highlights growth in net operating revenue despite mixed earnings. The company completed acquisitions and construction projects, with Poland operations facing temporary closures. The outlook for 2025 is optimistic.

Insights

Market Research Analyst

The financial results of Century Casinos, Inc. for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2023 suggest a complex picture of the company's performance. The substantial 39% increase in net operating revenue indicates a strong growth trajectory, likely driven by strategic expansions and acquisitions. However, this is juxtaposed against a 9% decrease in earnings from operations and a significant 168% increase in net loss attributable to shareholders for the quarter and a 454% increase in annual net loss. It's essential to dissect these figures to understand the underlying factors, such as the impact of the acquisitions, the performance of new versus existing properties and the operational costs associated with expansion.

Adjusted EBITDAR, an important measure for evaluating a company's operating performance by excluding rent and restructuring costs, shows an increase of 17% for the quarter and 10% for the year. This metric is crucial for investors as it provides a clearer view of the company's operational profitability by removing the volatility associated with non-operating factors. The reported growth in Adjusted EBITDAR suggests that, operationally, the company is improving its margins, which could be a positive indicator for future profitability once the transitional phase concludes.

Financial Analyst

From a financial perspective, the reported increase in net operating revenue is promising, but the substantial net loss raises concerns about the company's cost management and potentially about the profitability of the newly acquired assets. The decrease in outstanding debt from $366.4 million to $346.8 million is a positive sign of debt management, but the long-term financing obligation under the Master Lease remains a significant liability at $658.0 million. Investors should closely monitor the company's ability to service this debt, especially in the context of rising interest rates, which have already contributed to increased interest expenses.

Furthermore, the increase in cash and cash equivalents from $101.8 million to $171.3 million suggests improved liquidity, which is critical for the company's ongoing construction projects and for weathering potential operational challenges. The completion of these projects is expected to contribute to revenue growth, but investors should consider the timing and potential risks associated with new ventures, such as licensing delays experienced in Poland, which could impact future earnings.

Legal Expert

Regarding the licensing issues in Poland that led to temporary casino closures, it's important to note that regulatory challenges can pose significant risks to gaming companies. While the licenses have now been awarded and casinos are reopening, the earnings from operations in Poland decreased compared to the previous year, reflecting the financial impact of such regulatory hurdles. Stakeholders should be aware of the potential for future regulatory changes or challenges, both in Poland and in other jurisdictions where the company operates, as these can have material effects on operations and financial performance.

It's also worth noting that the company's expansion and construction projects are subject to various legal and regulatory approvals. Delays or denials in obtaining such approvals can lead to increased costs and deferred revenue, affecting the company's bottom line. Investors should consider the company's track record and expertise in navigating these processes when assessing the company's long-term growth potential.

2024 To Continue Company's Transition as Acquisition Integration Proceeds and Construction Projects Near Completion

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Casinos, Inc. (the "Company", "we", "us", or "our") (Nasdaq Capital Market®: CNTY) today announced its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights*
Compared to the three months ended December 31, 2022:

• Net operating revenue was $143.8 million, an increase of 39%.
• Earnings from operations were $12.6 million, a decrease of (9%).
• Net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders was ($10.8) million, a change of (168%), and basic loss per share was ($0.36).
• Adjusted EBITDAR** was $25.4 million, an increase of 17%.

2023 Highlights*
Compared to the year ended December 31, 2022:

• Net operating revenue was $550.2 million, an increase of 28%.
• Earnings from operations were $64.0 million, a decrease of (5%).
• Net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders was ($28.2) million, a change of (454%), and basic loss per share was ($0.93).
• Adjusted EBITDAR** was $114.0 million, an increase of 10%.

"2023 was a transitional year for Century. We completed two major acquisitions to expand our US portfolio to seven casinos. We continued our large construction projects in Missouri, which remain on time and on budget to open in early April for the Cape Girardeau hotel and late 2024 for the Caruthersville casino and hotel," Erwin Haitzmann and Peter Hoetzinger, Co-Chief Executive Officers of Century Casinos remarked. "Unanticipated licensing delays that resulted in closures of three of our casinos in Poland in the fourth quarter caused earnings from operations in Poland to decrease compared to 2022. We have been awarded all three licenses, we reopened one casino in February 2024 and anticipate reopening the second casino this month and the final casino in a new location in the third quarter of 2024. We are excited to look forward to 2025, when our newly acquired casinos are fully integrated into the company and to what we anticipate will be our first year since 2022 with no significant construction or renovation disruptions at our properties," Messrs. Haitzmann and Hoetzinger concluded.

RESULTS

The consolidated results for the three months and years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:

	For the three months								For the year
Amounts in thousands, except per share data	ended December 31,							%	ended December 31,							%
Consolidated Results:			2023			2022		Change			2023			2022		Change
Net Operating Revenue		$	143,760		$	103,754		39 %		$	550,206		$	430,529		28 %
Earnings from Operations			12,551			13,757		(9 %)			64,046			67,612		(5 %)
Net (Loss) Earnings Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders		$	(10,821)		$	(4,042)		(168 %)		$	(28,198)		$	7,976		(454 %)
Adjusted EBITDAR**		$	25,358		$	21,666		17 %		$	114,047		$	103,340		10 %
Net (Loss) Earnings Per Share Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders:
Basic		$	(0.36)		$	(0.14)		(157 %)		$	(0.93)		$	0.27		(444 %)
Diluted		$	(0.36)		$	(0.14)		(157 %)		$	(0.93)		$	0.25		(472 %)

RESULTS BY REPORTABLE SEGMENT*

The Company's net operating revenue increased by $40.0 million, or 39%, and by $119.7 million, or 28%, for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2022. Following is a summary of the changes in net operating revenue by reportable segment for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2022:

		Net Operating Revenue
		For the three months											For the year
Amounts in		ended December 31,							$		%		ended December 31,							$		%
thousands		2023			2022				Change		Change		2023			2022				Change		Change
United States		$	102,957		$	62,311		$	40,646		65 %		$	380,591		$	268,582		$	112,009		42 %
Canada			19,187			16,467			2,720		17 %			75,449			71,572			3,877		5 %
Poland			21,616			24,904			(3,288)		(13 %)			94,105			90,169			3,936		4 %
Corporate and Other			—			72			(72)		(100 %)			61			206			(145)		(70 %)
Consolidated		$	143,760		$	103,754		$	40,006		39 %		$	550,206		$	430,529		$	119,677		28 %

The Company's earnings from operations decreased by ($1.2) million, or (9%), and by ($3.6) million, or (5%), for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2022. Following is a summary of the changes in earnings (loss) from operations by reportable segment for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2022:

		Earnings (Loss) from Operations
		For the three months																			For the year
Amounts in		ended December 31,										$					%				ended December 31,											$					%
thousands				2023		2022						Change					Change				2023					2022						Change					Change
United States		$	12,386				$	11,401				$		985			9 %					$	63,998				$	60,884				$		3,114				5 %
Canada			4,344					2,621						1,723			66 %						15,074					11,461						3,613				32 %
Poland			413					2,536						(2,123)			(84 %)						5,549					9,205						(3,656)				(40 %)
Corporate and Other			(4,592)					(2,801)						(1,791)			(64 %)						(20,575)					(13,938)						(6,637)				(48 %)
Consolidated		$	12,551				$	13,757				$		(1,206)			(9 %)					$	64,046				$	67,612				$		(3,566)				(5 %)

Net earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders decreased by ($6.8) million, or (168%), and by ($36.2) million, or (454%), for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2022. Following is a summary of the changes in net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders by reportable segment for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2022:

		Net (Loss) Earnings Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders
		For the three months											For the year
Amounts in		ended December 31,							$		%		ended December 31,							$		%
thousands		2023			2022				Change		Change		2023			2022				Change		Change
United States		$	483		$	3,355		$	(2,872)		(86 %)		$	18,036		$	24,759		$	(6,723)		(27 %)
Canada			6,087			1,274			4,813		378 %			8,626			6,070			2,556		42 %
Poland			385			1,526			(1,141)		(75 %)			3,446			5,811			(2,365)		(41 %)
Corporate and Other			(17,776)			(10,197)			(7,579)		(74 %)			(58,306)			(28,664)			(29,642)		(103 %)
Consolidated		$	(10,821)		$	(4,042)		$	(6,779)		(168 %)		$	(28,198)		$	7,976		$	(36,174)		(454 %)

Items deducted from or added to earnings from operations to arrive at net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders include interest income, interest expense, gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and other, income tax expense and non-controlling interests. Increased interest expense negatively impacted net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders for the 2023 periods. For the year ended December 31, 2023, interest expense increased $13.0 million due to additional properties added to the Company's triple net master lease with subsidiaries of VICI Properties Inc.(the "Master Lease"), approximately $14.6 million due to increased borrowings under our Goldman Credit Agreement in April 2022 in connection with the Nugget Acquisition that was outstanding throughout 2023, increased interest rates on the term loan and borrowing on the revolving facility under our Goldman Credit Agreement, and $7.3 million related to the Century Downs Racetrack and Casino ("CDR") land lease debt extinguishment in connection with the sale of the real estate assets of the Company's Canada properties.

Adjusted EBITDAR** increased by $3.7 million, or 17%, and by $10.7 million, or 10%, for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2022. Following is a summary of the changes in Adjusted EBITDAR** by reportable segment for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2022:

		Adjusted EBITDAR**
		For the three months											For the year
Amounts in		ended December 31,							$		%		ended December 31,							$		%
thousands		2023			2022				Change		Change		2023			2022				Change		Change
United States		$	22,109		$	16,365		$	5,744		35 %		$	98,190		$	80,297		$	17,893		22 %
Canada			5,617			3,748			1,869		50 %			20,003			18,396			1,607		9 %
Poland			952			3,195			(2,243)		(70 %)			8,062			11,874			(3,812)		(32 %)
Corporate and Other			(3,320)			(1,642)			(1,678)		(102 %)			(12,208)			(7,227)			(4,981)		(69 %)
Consolidated		$	25,358		$	21,666		$	3,692		17 %		$	114,047		$	103,340		$	10,707		10 %

BALANCE SHEET AND LIQUIDITY

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $171.3 million in cash and cash equivalents compared to $101.8 million in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $346.8 million in outstanding debt compared to $366.4 million in outstanding debt at December 31, 2022. The outstanding debt as of December 31, 2023 included $343.9 million related to a term loan under the Company's credit agreement with Goldman Sachs Bank USA ("Goldman") and $3.0 million of bank debt related to Century Resorts Management GmbH ("CRM"). The Company also has a $658.0 million long-term financing obligation under the Master Lease.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

Today the Company will post a copy of its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023 on its website at www.cnty.com/investor/financials/sec-filings/.

The Company will host its fourth quarter 2023 earnings conference call today, Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 8:00 am MDT. U.S. domestic participants should dial 1-800-343-5172. For all international participants, please use 203-518-9814 to dial-in. The conference ID is 'Casinos'. Participants may listen to the call live at http://join.eventcastplus.com/eventcastplus/Century-Casinos-Q4-2023-Earnings-Call or obtain a recording of the call on the Company's website until March 31, 2024 at www.cnty.com/investor/financials/sec-filings/.

* Amounts presented are rounded. As such, rounding differences could occur in period over period changes and percentages reported.
** Adjusted EBITDAR is a Non-US GAAP financial measure. See discussion and reconciliation of Non-US GAAP financial measures in Supplemental Information below.

 

CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION – US GAAP BASIS
Condensed Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Earnings
	For the three months						For the year
	ended December 31,						ended December 31,
Amounts in thousands, except for per share information		2023			2022			2023			2022
Operating revenue:
Net operating revenue		$	143,760		$	103,754		$	550,206		$	430,529
Operating costs and expenses:
Total operating costs and expenses			131,209			91,111			487,281			366,166
Earnings from equity investment			—			1,114			1,121			3,249
Earnings from operations			12,551			13,757			64,046			67,612
Non-operating (expense) income, net			(24,963)			(16,388)			(87,878)			(61,602)
(Loss) earnings before income taxes			(12,412)			(2,631)			(23,832)			6,010
Income tax benefit (expense)			3,994			(470)			5,343			7,660
Net (loss) earnings			(8,418)			(3,101)			(18,489)			13,670
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests			(2,403)			(941)			(9,709)			(5,694)
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders		$	(10,821)		$	(4,042)		$	(28,198)		$	7,976
Net (loss) earnings per share attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders:
Basic		$	(0.36)		$	(0.14)		$	(0.93)		$	0.27
Diluted		$	(0.36)		$	(0.14)		$	(0.93)		$	0.25
Weighted average common shares
Basic			30,360			29,866			30,274			29,809
Diluted			30,360			29,866			30,274			31,480

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
		December 31,			December 31,
Amounts in thousands		2023			2022
Assets
Current assets		$	207,017		$	228,019
Property and equipment, net			913,561			464,650
Other assets			239,084			192,298
Total assets		$	1,359,662		$	884,967
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities		$	93,619		$	65,413
Non-current liabilities			1,051,602			665,355
Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders' equity			121,392			144,028
Non-controlling interests			93,049			10,171
Total liabilities and equity		$	1,359,662		$	884,967

 

CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAR** to Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders by Reportable Segment.
	For the three months ended December 31, 2023
Amounts in thousands			United States			Canada			Poland			Corporate and Other			Total
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders		$	483		$	6,087		$	385		$	(17,776)		$	(10,821)
Interest expense (income), net (1)			11,653			1,747			(60)			11,369			24,709
Income tax (benefit) expense			(1,471)			(3,962)			135			1,304			(3,994)
Depreciation and amortization			9,675			1,214			534			57			11,480
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests			1,721			491			192			—			2,404
Non-cash stock-based compensation			—			—			—			864			864
Loss (gain) on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other (2)			1			35			(239)			444			241
Loss on disposition of fixed assets			47			5			5			108			165
Acquisition costs			—			—			—			310			310
Adjusted EBITDAR		$	22,109		$	5,617		$	952		$	(3,320)		$	25,358

(1)	See "Reconciliation of Interest Expense (Income), Net" below for a breakdown of interest expense and "Cash Rent Payments" below for more information on the rent payments related to the Master Lease.
(2)	Included in the Canada segment is $0.1 million gain related to an earn out payment from the sale of casino operations in Calgary in 2020.

 

	For the three months ended December 31, 2022
Amounts in thousands			United States			Canada			Poland			Corporate and Other			Total
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders		$	3,355		$	1,274		$	1,526		$	(10,197)		$	(4,042)
Interest expense (income), net (1)			7,221			547			(100)			9,373			17,041
Income tax expense (benefit)			826			636			788			(1,780)			470
Depreciation and amortization			4,946			1,123			627			63			6,759
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests			—			178			763			—			941
Non-cash stock-based compensation			—			—			—			697			697
Gain on foreign currency transactions and cost recovery income			(1)			(14)			(441)			(197)			(653)
Loss on disposition of fixed assets			18			4			32			—			54
Acquisition costs			—			—			—			399			399
Adjusted EBITDAR		$	16,365		$	3,748		$	3,195		$	(1,642)		$	21,666

(1)	See "Reconciliation of Interest Expense (Income), Net" below for a breakdown of interest expense and "Cash Rent Payments" below for more information on the rent payments related to the Master Lease.

 

CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAR** to Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders by Reportable Segment.
	For the year ended December 31, 2023
Amounts in thousands			United States			Canada			Poland			Corporate and Other			Total
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders		$	18,036		$	8,626		$	3,446		$	(58,306)		$	(28,198)
Interest expense (income), net (1)			38,024			11,527			(345)			42,605			91,811
Income tax expense (benefit)			2,654			(4,256)			1,534			(5,275)			(5,343)
Depreciation and amortization			33,739			4,590			2,482			232			41,043
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests			5,284			2,701			1,724			—			9,709
Non-cash stock-based compensation			—			—			—			3,610			3,610
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other (2)			(84)			(3,195)			(810)			401			(3,688)
Loss on disposition of fixed assets			537			10			31			113			691
Acquisition costs			—			—			—			4,412			4,412
Adjusted EBITDAR		$	98,190		$	20,003		$	8,062		$	(12,208)		$	114,047

(1)	See "Reconciliation of Interest Expense (Income), Net" below for a breakdown of interest expense and "Cash Rent Payments" below for more information on the rent payments related to the Master Lease.
(2)	Included in the Canada segment is $1.7 million gain related to the earn out payment from the sale of casino operations in Calgary in 2020 and $3.5 million cost recovery income for CDR.

 

	For the year ended December 31, 2022
Amounts in thousands			United States			Canada			Poland			Corporate and Other			Total
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders		$	24,759		$	6,070		$	5,811		$	(28,664)		$	7,976
Interest expense (income), net (1)			28,531			2,281			(686)			34,854			64,980
Income tax expense (benefit)			7,595			2,354			2,326			(19,935)			(7,660)
Depreciation and amortization			19,364			4,754			2,606			385			27,109
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests			—			2,787			2,907			—			5,694
Non-cash stock-based compensation			—			—			—			3,335			3,335
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other (2)			(1)			123			(1,153)			(205)			(1,236)
Loss (gain) on disposition of fixed assets			49			27			63			(121)			18
Acquisition costs			—			—			—			3,124			3,124
Adjusted EBITDAR		$	80,297		$	18,396		$	11,874		$	(7,227)		$	103,340

(1)	See "Reconciliation of Interest Expense (Income), Net" below for a breakdown of interest expense and "Cash Rent Payments" below for more information on the rent payments related to the Master Lease.
(2)	Loss of $2.2 million related to the sale of the land and building in Calgary in February 2022 is included in the Canada segment. The loss from the sale was offset by $1.9 million cost recovery income for CDR.

 

CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Adjusted EBITDAR Margins ***
	For the three months		For the year
	ended December 31,		ended December 31,
	2023	2022	2023	2022
United States	22 %	26 %	26 %	30 %
Canada	29 %	23 %	27 %	26 %
Poland	4 %	13 %	9 %	13 %
Corporate and Other	NM (1)	NM	NM	NM
Consolidated	18 %	21 %	21 %	24 %

(1)	Not meaningful.

 

Reconciliation of Interest Expense (Income), Net
	For the three months						For the year
	ended December 31,						ended December 31,
Amounts in thousands			2023			2022			2023			2022
Interest income		$	(1,775)		$	(152)		$	(2,114)		$	(851)
Interest expense - Credit Agreements			10,649			8,687			39,703			25,089
Interest expense - VICI Financing Obligation			15,081			7,221			42,426			28,533
Interest expense - CDR Land Lease			—			537			1,450			2,254
Interest expense - Deferred Financing Costs			673			674			2,695			2,412
Interest expense - Misc			81			74			327			239
Interest expense - Other (1)			—			—			7,324			7,304
Interest expense (income), net		$	24,709		$	17,041		$	91,811		$	64,980

(1)

Interest expense – Other consists of $7.3 million related to the loss on debt extinguishment related to our CDR land lease in 2023 and $7.3 million of deferred financing costs written off in connection with the prepayment of the $170.0 million term loan issued under a credit agreement with Macquarie Capital in 2022.

 

Cash Rent Payments
	For the three months						For the year
	ended December 31,						ended December 31,
Amounts in thousands			2023			2022			2023			2022
Master Lease		$	15,085		$	6,539		$	40,739		$	25,666
CDR land lease			—			507			1,258			2,088
Nugget lease (50%)			2,513			—			6,313			—

 

CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The table below shows the Company's reporting units and operating segments that are included in each of the Company's reportable segments as of December 31, 2023:
Reportable Segment	Operating Segment	Reporting Unit
United States	East	Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races
		Rocky Gap Casino, Resort & Golf
	Midwest	Century Casino & Hotel - Central City
		Century Casino & Hotel - Cripple Creek
		Century Casino Cape Girardeau
		Century Casino Caruthersville and The Farmstead
	West	Nugget Casino Resort and Smooth Bourbon, LLC
Canada	Canada (1)	Century Casino & Hotel - Edmonton
		Century Casino St. Albert
		Century Mile Racetrack and Casino
		Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
Poland	Poland	Casinos Poland
Corporate and Other	Corporate and Other	Cruise Ships & Other (2)
		Corporate Other (3)

(1)	The Company operated the Century Sports facility through February 10, 2022.
(2)	The Company operated on ship-based casinos through April 16, 2023.
(3)	The Company's equity interest in Smooth Bourbon, LLC was included in the Corporate Other reporting unit until April 3, 2023, when the Company acquired the Nugget Casino Resort and the Company began consolidating Smooth Bourbon, LLC.

**  We define Adjusted EBITDAR as net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders before interest expense (income) (including interest expense related to the Company's triple net lease with VICI (the "Master Lease")), net, income taxes (benefit), depreciation, amortization, non-controlling interests net earnings (losses) and transactions, pre-opening expenses, acquisition costs, non-cash stock-based compensation charges, asset impairment costs, loss (gain) on disposition of fixed assets, discontinued operations, (gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other, gain on business combination and certain other one-time transactions. The Master Lease is accounted for as a financing obligation. As such, a portion of the periodic payment under the Master Lease is recognized as interest expense with the remainder of the payment impacting the financing obligation using the effective interest method. Intercompany transactions consisting primarily of management and royalty fees and interest, along with their related tax effects, are excluded from the presentation of net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders and Adjusted EBITDAR reported for each segment. Not all of the aforementioned items occur in each reporting period, but have been included in the definition based on historical activity. These adjustments have no effect on the consolidated results as reported under GAAP.

Adjusted EBITDAR is used outside of our financial statements solely as a valuation metric and is not considered a measure of performance recognized under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDAR is an additional metric used by analysts in valuing gaming companies subject to triple net leases such as our Master Lease since it eliminates the effects of variability in leasing methods and capital structures. This metric is included as supplemental disclosure because (i) we believe Adjusted EBITDAR is used by gaming operator analysts and investors to determine the equity value of gaming operators and (ii) financial analysts refer to Adjusted EBITDAR when valuing our business. We believe Adjusted EBITDAR is useful for equity valuation purposes because (i) its calculation isolates the effects of financing real estate, and (ii) using a multiple of Adjusted EBITDAR to calculate enterprise value allows for an adjustment to the balance sheet to recognize estimated liabilities arising from operating leases related to real estate.

Adjusted EBITDAR should not be construed as an alternative to net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, as indicators of our performance. In addition, Adjusted EBITDAR as used by us may not be defined in the same manner as other companies in our industry, and, as a result, may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures of other companies. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAR should not be viewed as a measure of overall operating performance or considered in isolation or as an alternative to net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders, because it excludes the rent expense associated with our Master Lease and several other items.

*** The Company defines Adjusted EBITDAR margins as Adjusted EBITDAR divided by net operating revenue. Adjusted EBITDAR margins are a non-US GAAP measure. Management uses these margins as one of several measures to evaluate the efficiency of the Company's casino operations.

ABOUT CENTURY CASINOS, INC.:

Century Casinos, Inc. is a casino entertainment company. In the United States the Company operates the following operating segments: (i) in the East, the Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races in New Cumberland, West Virginia and Rocky Gap Casino, Resort & Golf in Flintstone, Maryland; (ii) in the Midwest, the Century Casinos in Cape Girardeau and Caruthersville, Missouri, and Century Casino & Hotels in Cripple Creek and Central City, Colorado; and (iii) in the West, the Nugget Casino Resort, in Reno/Sparks, Nevada. In Alberta, Canada the Company operates Century Casino & Hotel in Edmonton, the Century Casino in St. Albert, Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in Edmonton and Century Downs Racetrack and Casino in Calgary. In Poland, the Company holds eight casino licenses and currently operates six casinos through its subsidiary Casinos Poland Ltd. The Company continues to pursue other projects in various stages of development.

Century Casinos' common stock trades on The Nasdaq Capital Market® under the symbol CNTY. For more information about Century Casinos, visit our website at www.cnty.com.

This release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of Century Casinos based on information currently available to management. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding projects in development and other opportunities, including our Missouri construction projects, reopening our Poland casinos, our credit agreement with Goldman and obligations under our Master Lease and our ability to repay our debt and other obligations, outcomes of legal proceedings, changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional income tax liabilities, and plans for our casinos and our Company including expectations regarding 2024, 2025 and later results. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" under Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and in subsequent periodic and current SEC filings we may make. Century Casinos disclaims any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by it or on its behalf.

 

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FAQ

What were Century Casinos, Inc.'s net operating revenue and earnings from operations for Q4 2023?

Net operating revenue was $143.8 million with a 39% increase, while earnings from operations were $12.6 million, a decrease of 9%.

How did Century Casinos, Inc.'s net operating revenue and earnings from operations change in 2023 compared to 2022?

In 2023, net operating revenue was $550.2 million, up 28%, and earnings from operations were $64.0 million, a decrease of 5%.

What major acquisitions did Century Casinos, Inc. complete in 2023?

Century Casinos, Inc. completed two major acquisitions to expand its US portfolio to seven casinos.

What caused a decrease in earnings from operations in Poland for Century Casinos, Inc. in Q4 2023?

Unanticipated licensing delays led to closures of three casinos in Poland, impacting earnings from operations.

What is the outlook for Century Casinos, Inc. in 2025 according to the Co-CEOs?

The Co-CEOs anticipate a positive outlook for 2025 with newly acquired casinos fully integrated and no significant construction disruptions.