EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    For further information, call:
   Patrick J. Bagley, Sr. Vice President-Finance
Dover, Delaware, July 26, 2007    (302) 883-6530

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER

Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE-Symbol: DVD) today reported its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2007 revenues were $40,806,000 compared with $45,003,000 in the second quarter of 2006. Earnings before income taxes were $11,285,000 compared with $15,012,000 in the comparable quarter of the prior year.

The Company promoted seven major events over five weekends in the second quarter of both 2007 and 2006. Adverse weather affected four of the five event weekends in 2007. Dover’s Spring NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race was rained out on Sunday for the first time in 32 years. The impact of postponing our June Cup race from Sunday to Monday, together with the previously reported decrease in our television broadcast rights fees under the initial years of NASCAR’s new broadcast agreement, adversely affected our results. Decreased revenues from admissions, sponsorship, program sales, concessions and merchandise as well as higher expenses from an extra day’s activities resulted in a decrease in profitability. Results from Dover’s Spring Friday and Saturday events were not impacted by weather and were comparable to the prior year.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2007 operating and marketing expenses were $23,780,000 compared with $23,272,000 in the comparable quarter of 2006. Higher advertising and promotional activities and the additional cost of operating the Dover facility over a four day weekend contributed to the increase in operating expense. General and administrative expenses of $3,135,000 in the second quarter of 2007 were 1% lower than the $3,173,000 for the same quarter last year.

The income tax provision for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 was $5,692,000 compared with $6,683,000 in the prior year. The effective tax rate for the second quarter was 50.4% in 2007 compared with 44.5% in the prior year. The higher rate in 2007 was due to the impact of a reversal of a tax contingency accrual in 2006 and a decrease in the Company’s estimated 2007 annual consolidated pre-tax earnings. The tax rates in both years were affected by state income tax expenses attributable to valuation allowances established on certain state net operating losses.

Net earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 were $5,593,000 or $.16 per diluted share compared with $8,329,000 or $.23 per diluted share for the same period last year. The lower TV broadcast rights fees and the higher effective income tax rate each affected earnings by $.02 per diluted share.


For six months ended June 30, 2007, revenues were $41,688,000 compared with $45,804,000 in the prior year. The Company promoted seven major events in the first half of both years. Net earnings were $2,033,000 or $.06 per diluted share compared with $3,936,000 or $.11 per diluted share in the comparable period of the prior year.

For the first half of 2007 cash provided by operations was $4,801,000 compared with $7,178,000 in the prior year. At June 30, 2007, indebtedness was $49,007,000 compared with $51,204,000 that was outstanding a year earlier.

Capital spending, primarily from the Monster Makeover project, was $8,745,000 in the first half of 2007 compared with $2,038,000 in the prior year. The Company expects capital spending of $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 during the second half of the year.

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This release contains or may contain forward-looking statements based on management’s beliefs and assumptions. Such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties which could cause results to vary materially. Please refer to the Company’s SEC filings for a discussion of such factors.

Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a leading promoter of motorsports events in the United States. Its motorsports subsidiaries operate four motorsports tracks in three states and promote motorsports events under the auspices of three of the premier sanctioning bodies in motorsports – NASCAR, IRL, and NHRA. The Company owns and operates Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware; Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tennessee; Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Missouri; and Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tennessee.


DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Revenues:

        

Admissions

   $ 15,760     $ 16,613     $ 15,847     $ 16,698  

Event-related

     10,494       12,117       11,278       12,807  

Broadcasting

     14,512       16,244       14,512       16,244  

Other

     40       29       51       55  
                                
     40,806       45,003       41,688       45,804  
                                

Expenses:

        

Operating and marketing

     23,780       23,272       26,174       25,490  

General and administrative

     3,135       3,173       6,306       6,192  

Depreciation and amortization

     1,565       2,397       3,094       4,780  
                                
     28,480       28,842       35,574       36,462  
                                

Operating earnings

     12,326       16,161       6,114       9,342  

Interest income

     32       11       75       23  

Interest expense

     (1,073 )     (1,160 )     (2,002 )     (2,286 )
                                

Earnings before income tax expense

     11,285       15,012       4,187       7,079  

Income tax expense

     5,692       6,683       2,154       3,143  
                                

Net earnings

   $ 5,593     $ 8,329     $ 2,033     $ 3,936  
                                

Net earnings per common share:

        

Basic

   $ 0.16     $ 0.23     $ 0.06     $ 0.11  
                                

Diluted

   $ 0.16     $ 0.23     $ 0.06     $ 0.11  
                                

Weighted average shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     35,876       35,999       35,871       36,049  

Diluted

     35,991       36,198       35,963       36,211  


DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

In Thousands

(Unaudited)

 

     June 30,
2007
    June 30,
2006
    December 31,
2006
 

ASSETS

      

Current assets:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,330     $ 1,249     $ 298  

Accounts receivable

     14,766       15,101       2,935  

Inventories

     334       290       244  

Prepaid expenses and other

     4,653       4,202       1,808  

Receivable from Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.

     —         —         9  

Income taxes receivable

     101       158       —    

Deferred income taxes

     217       495       193  
                        

Total current assets

     21,401       21,495       5,487  

Property and equipment, net

     158,187       218,285       152,502  

Restricted cash

     2,673       2,104       3,684  

Other assets, net

     1,278       1,346       1,261  

Goodwill

     —         2,487       —    
                        

Total assets

   $ 183,539     $ 245,717     $ 162,934  
                        

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

      

Current liabilities:

      

Accounts payable

   $ 4,065     $ 2,642     $ 1,938  

Accrued liabilities

     4,768       5,549       3,400  

Payable to Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.

     38       1       —    

Income taxes payable

     —         —         478  

Current portion of bonds payable

     —         695       695  

Deferred revenue

     19,755       20,058       10,008  

Current liabilities of discontinued operation

     —         103       —    
                        

Total current liabilities

     28,626       29,048       16,519  

Revolving line of credit

     44,800       46,300       39,000  

Bonds payable

     4,207       4,209       4,211  

Liability for pension benefits

     664       —         771  

Other liabilities

     —         21       —    

Noncurrent income taxes payable

     9,296       —         —    

Deferred income taxes

     20,493       50,610       28,173  
                        

Total liabilities

     108,086       130,188       88,674  
                        

Stockholders’ equity:

      

Common stock

     1,657       1,637       1,635  

Class A common stock

     1,967       1,992       1,977  

Additional paid-in capital

     99,599       100,032       99,412  

(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings

     (27,126 )     12,296       (28,071 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (644 )     (428 )     (693 )
                        

Total stockholders’ equity

     75,453       115,529       74,260  
                        

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 183,539     $ 245,717     $ 162,934  
                        


DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

In Thousands

(Unaudited)

 

    

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
     2007     2006  

Operating activities:

    

Net earnings

   $ 2,033     $ 3,936  

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     3,094       4,780  

Amortization of credit facility fees

     91       97  

Stock-based compensation

     247       235  

Deferred income taxes

     1,285       2,061  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     (11,831 )     (12,735 )

Inventories

     (90 )     (60 )

Prepaid expenses and other

     (2,949 )     (2,482 )

Income taxes receivable/payable

     (579 )     (448 )

Accounts payable

     2,127       1,165  

Accrued liabilities

     1,368       128  

Payable to/receivable from Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.

     47       (14 )

Deferred revenue

     9,747       10,536  

Other liabilities

     211       (21 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations

     4,801       7,178  
                

Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operation

     —         (41 )
                

Investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (8,745 )     (2,038 )

Restricted cash

     1,011       1,096  
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (7,734 )     (942 )
                

Financing activities:

    

Borrowings from revolving line of credit

     20,300       17,300  

Repayments of revolving line of credit

     (14,500 )     (20,100 )

Repayments of bonds payable

     (699 )     (874 )

Dividends paid

     (1,088 )     (1,093 )

Repurchase of common stock

     (54 )     (1,141 )

Excess tax benefit on stock awards

     6       16  

Other

     —         (7 )
                

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     3,965       (5,899 )
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     1,032       296  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     298       953  
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 1,330     $ 1,249