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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006

or

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

for the transition period from              to

Commission File Number 000-50635

 


COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 


 

NEVADA   41-2120123

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

3000 PARADISE ROAD

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

  89109
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

702-732-5111

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 


Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer  ¨    Accelerated Filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.)    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of August 4, 2006, there were 1.50 Class A Membership Units of Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions LLC issued and outstanding.

 



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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

FORM 10-Q

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          Page
PART I.   

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  
ITEM 1.   

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  
  

COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

  
  

UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

  
  

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

   1
  

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

   2
  

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

   4
  

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

   5
ITEM 2.   

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

   9
ITEM 3.   

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

   18
ITEM 4.   

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

   18
  

PART II.OTHER INFORMATION

   19
ITEM 6.   

EXHIBITS

   19

SIGNATURES

   21


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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(in thousands)

 

     June 30, 2006    December 31, 2005
     (Unaudited)    *
Assets      

CURRENT ASSETS:

     

Cash and equivalents

   $ 17,325    $ 17,218

Restricted cash

     2,573      2,278

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,790 at June 30, 2006 and $2,376 at December 31, 2005

     17,201      18,415

Due from affiliates

     —        2,370

Inventories

     2,801      3,099

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     8,056      5,285
             

Total current assets

     47,956      48,665

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     319,408      312,967

RESTRICTED CASH

     7,229      5,471

OTHER ASSETS, NET

     4,738      2,596
             

Total assets

   $ 379,331    $ 369,699
             
Liabilities and Members’ Equity      

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 6,551    $ 12,849

Accrued expenses

     31,071      36,204

Due to affiliates

     222      —  
             

Total current liabilities

     37,844      49,053

TERM LOAN

     216,278      200,000
             

Total liabilities

     254,122      249,053
             

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 6)

     

REDEEMABLE MEMBERS’ EQUITY

     60,000      60,000

MEMBERS’ EQUITY

     65,209      60,646
             

Total liabilities and members’ equity

   $ 379,331    $ 369,699
             

* Condensed from audited financial statements.

See notes to the unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except unit data)

 

     For the three
months ended
June 30, 2006
    For the three
months ended
June 30, 2005
 

Revenues:

    

Casino

   $ 25,219     $ 21,440  

Rooms

     27,352       26,047  

Food and beverage

     19,611       16,837  

Other revenue

     7,738       6,008  
                

Total revenue

     79,920       70,332  

Less: promotional allowances

     (6,425 )     (6,255 )
                

Net revenues

     73,495       64,077  

Expenses:

    

Casino

     19,302       17,354  

Rooms

     8,536       7,407  

Food and beverage

     14,233       13,271  

Other expense

     6,870       3,668  

General & administrative

     17,431       15,087  

Depreciation

     3,176       2,196  
                

Total expense

     69,548       58,983  
                

Operating income

     3,947       5,094  

Interest expense

     6,771       5,282  
                

Net loss

   $ (2,824 )   $ (188 )
                

Net loss allocation

    

Allocable to Class A

   $ —       $ —    

Allocable to Class B

   $ (2,824 )   $ (188 )

Basic weighted average Class A membership units outstanding

     1.50       1.50  

Basic weighted average Class B membership units outstanding

     1,500,000.00       1,500,000.00  

Diluted weighted average membership units outstanding

     1,500,001.50       1,500,001.50  

Net loss per Class A membership unit-basic

   $ (1.88 )   $ (.13 )

Net loss per Class B membership unit-basic

   $ (1.88 )   $ (.13 )

Per membership unit-diluted

   $ (1.88 )   $ (.13 )

See notes to the unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except unit data)

 

     For the six
months ended
June 30, 2006
    For the six
months ended
June 30, 2005
 

Revenues:

    

Casino

   $ 52,808     $ 47,602  

Rooms

     56,894       54,676  

Food and beverage

     38,343       34,580  

Other revenue

     15,349       11,739  
                

Total revenue

     163,394       148,597  

Less: promotional allowances

     (13,114 )     (13,753 )
                

Net revenues

     150,280       134,844  

Expenses:

    

Casino

     38,024       36,125  

Rooms

     16,368       14,875  

Food and beverage

     28,097       26,621  

Other expense

     10,640       6,811  

General & administrative

     34,534       30,159  

Depreciation

     6,230       4,568  
                

Total expense

     133,893       119,159  
                

Operating income

     16,387       15,685  

Interest expense

     12,595       10,215  
                

Net income

   $ 3,792     $ 5,470  
                

Net income allocation

    

Allocable to Class A

   $ —       $ —    

Allocable to Class B

   $ 3,792     $ 5,470  

Basic weighted average Class A membership units outstanding

     1.50       1.50  

Basic weighted average Class B membership units outstanding

     1,500,000.00       1,500,000.00  

Diluted weighted average membership units outstanding

     1,500,001.50       1,500,001.50  

Net income per Class A membership unit-basic

   $ 2.53     $ 3.65  

Net income per Class B membership unit-basic

   $ 2.53     $ 3.65  

Per membership unit-diluted

   $ 2.53     $ 3.65  

See notes to the unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 

    

For the six

months ended
June 30, 2006

    For the six
months ended
June 30, 2005
 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income

   $ 3,792     $ 5,470  

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net cash Provided by Operating Activities:

    

Depreciation

     6,230       4,568  

Provision for bad debts

     650       748  

Change in value of interest rate cap

     (49 )     65  

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     986       1,114  

Stock – based employee compensation

     770       —    

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     565       (2,388 )

Inventories, prepaid expenses and other assets

     (2,139 )     (1,104 )

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (11,432 )     1,745  

Due to/from affiliates

     2,592       —    
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     1,965       10,218  
                

CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Additions to property and equipment

     (12,671 )     (6,185 )

Restricted cash

     (2,053 )     (62 )
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (14,724 )     (6,247 )
                

CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Proceeds from refinancing of New Term Loan

     216,278       —    

Repayment of Archon Term Loan

     (200,000 )     —    

Debt issuance costs from refinancing of term loan

     (3,412 )     —    
                

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     12,866       (—   )
                

Increase in cash and equivalents

     107       3,971  

Cash and equivalents at beginning of period

     17,218       12,888  
                

Cash and equivalents at end of period

   $ 17,325     $ 16,859  
                

Supplemental Cash Flow Information:

    

Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest

   $ 11,455     $ 8,533  
                

See notes to the unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (the “Company”), was formed at the direction of Colony Investors VI, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Colony VI”) and an affiliate of Colony Capital, LLC (“Colony Capital”), under the laws of the State of Nevada on December 18, 2003. Pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated Operating Agreement, dated June 18, 2004 (the “Operating Agreement”), the Company will continue in existence perpetually. Members of the Company, however, may terminate the Operating Agreement and dissolve the Company at any time.

The Company’s members consist of Colony Resorts LVH Holdings, LLC (“Holdings”), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Colony VI, a discrete investment fund managed by an affiliate of Colony Capital, Colony Resorts LVH Co-Investment Partners, L.P. (“Co-Investment Partners”), Colony Resorts LVH Coinvestment Voteco, LLC (“Coinvestment Voteco”) and Colony Resorts LVH Voteco, LLC (“Voteco”), each of which purchased Class A or Class B Membership Units on June 18, 2004 in connection with the equity financing described in Note 4.

Prior to June 18, 2004, the Company had conducted no business other than in connection with the execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement (as defined below), relating to the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of LVH Corporation, a Nevada corporation (“LVH”) (the “Acquisition”). LVH is a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc., as a result of the merger between Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. and Caesars Entertainment, Inc. Prior to the Acquisition, LVH operated the Las Vegas Hilton, a casino resort located in Las Vegas, Nevada (the “Hotel” or the “Property”). Commencing June 18, 2004, the revenues and expenses of the Property are included in the Company’s statement of operations.

Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying condensed financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods have been made. The results for the three-month and six-month period ended June 30, 2006, are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year.

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2005, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 (filed March 31, 2006 (File Number 0-50635)) (the “Form 10K”).

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the unaudited condensed financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses; including related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, management evaluates those estimates, including those related to asset impairments, accruals for slot and table game marketing points, compensation and related benefits, revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, contingencies and litigation. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Reclassification

Certain amounts in the June 30, 2005 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the June 30, 2006 presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net income or loss.

 

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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

2. NEW TERM LOAN

On May 11, 2006, the Company entered into a new Loan Agreement with Goldman Sachs Commercial Mortgage Capital, L.P. (the “New Term Loan”). The New Term Loan is for an initial principal amount of $209 million and is for an initial term of two (2) years with three one-year extensions. The Company drew an additional $7 million against the New Term Loan in June of 2006. The New Term Loan is subject to a $5.8 million holdback amount for deferred maintenance projects and is subject to future funding to a maximum of $250 million.

Interest on the New Term Loan accrues at a rate of one month LIBOR plus 2.9%. The New Term Loan provides for no amortization during the term. The New Term Loan is secured by a first priority deed of trust on the Property.

Pursuant to the terms of the New Term Loan, the Company purchased an interest rate cap with LIBOR strike rate of 5.75% for the first two years of the New Term Loan and an interest rate cap with LIBOR strike rate of 6.25% for any extension periods.

Proceeds from the New Term Loan were used to extinguish the Loan Agreement between the Company and Archon Financial, L.P., dated as of June 18, 2004 (the “Archon Term Loan”) and to pay a $1.0 million exit fee.

3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company has billed Resorts International Holdings, LLC, (“RIH”), a company affiliated through common ownership, certain costs and expenses incurred on its behalf. All amounts billed have been paid by RIH as of June 30, 2006.

The Company entered into a Services Agreement with Resorts International Hotel, Inc. (“Resorts”) an affiliate of the Company (through common ownership) on June 18, 2004 (the “Services Agreement”). The Company entered into an Amended and Restated Joint Services Agreement (the “Joint Services Agreement”) and Amended and Restated Joint Marketing Agreement (the “Marketing Agreement”) with Resorts and RIH on April 26, 2005. The Services Agreement and Joint Services Agreement provide for an initial term of three years with automatic one year renewal periods. The Marketing Agreement provides for an initial term of ten years with automatic one year renewal periods. The agreements provide that the Company, RIH and Resorts will cooperatively develop and implement joint services and marketing programs.

During the three month period ended June 30, 2006, the Company provided and/or received services from these affiliated companies. The total net value of services received from the affiliated companies was approximately $1.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. No services were received from affiliated companies for the quarter ended June 30, 2005.

4. REDEEMABLE MEMBERS EQUITY

In connection with the closing of the Acquisition, the Company, Voteco, Co-Investment Voteco, Co-Investment Partners and Holdings entered into a Sale Right Agreement, dated June 18, 2004 (the “Sale Right Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of Co-Investment Partners’ partnership agreement, at any time after May 23, 2008, Whitehall (a limited partner in Co-Investment Partners and an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. and Archon Financial, L.P., the lender under the Archon Term Loan) has the right to request that Co-Investment Partners purchase all of Whitehall’s interest in Co-Investment Partners at a purchase price determined by Whitehall. Pursuant to the Sale Right Agreement, upon receiving notice from Whitehall that it has exercised the sale right the Company must, within forty-five days elect to either (1) purchase that portion of the Class B Membership Units which represent Whitehall’s ownership interest in Co-investment Partners or (2) sell the Company in its entirety. If the Company elects not to redeem the Class B Membership Units, it must appoint Goldman Sachs & Co. as its sole and exclusive agent for a period of one year to seek to sell the Company at a price extrapolated from the price Whitehall established for its interest in Co-Investment Partners. In addition, on June 18, 2010, if the Company has not been sold pursuant to sale right above or otherwise, the Company shall appoint Goldman Sachs & Co. as its sole agent to seek to sell the Company at the best price obtainable unless Whitehall and Co-Investment Partners both agree not to sell the Company or to postpone such sale. For purposes of the diluted membership unit calculation, it is assumed that the redemption of Whitehall’s interest or sale of the property will be consummated at fair value.

 

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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

5. 2004 INCENTIVE PLAN

In connection with the closing of the Acquisition, the Company’s board and members approved the Company’s 2004 Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). As of June 18, 2004, the Company had a total of 0.167 Class A Units and 166,667 Class B units reserved for issuance under the Plan.

Subsequent to the closing of the Acquisition, the Company granted 0.167 options of Class A Units and 166,667 options of Class B Units to certain executives, in accordance with the Plan. The options have a 10 year life, vest over three years and have an exercise price of $100 per unit for both classes which was equal to, or greater than, the fair market value of the membership units at the date of grant.

On June 7, 2004, Voteco and Holdings granted the Vice Chairman of the Company an option to acquire 0.015 Class A Units and 15,000 Class B Units of the Company, respectively. These additional options, when exercised, will be issued from Holdings and Voteco directly and will be a transfer of previously issued units. The estimated fair value of the 15,000 options granted was $17.08 per membership unit and was computed using the binominal lattice value method with the following weighted average assumptions: risk free interest rate of 2.9%; no expected dividend yields, and expected vesting period of 24 months.

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS No. 123(R)) requiring that compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. The cost is measured at the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense over the employee’s requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity award). Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for share-based compensation to employees in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (APB No. 25), and related interpretations. The Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R) using the modified prospective method and accordingly, financial statement amounts for prior periods presented in the Form 10-Q have not been restated to reflect the fair value method of recognizing compensation cost relating to these options.

The fair value of the option awards is estimated on the date of grant using an appraisal of the value of the Company and its membership units. No additional grants have been awarded subsequent to the Acquisition date.

There was approximately $385,000 and $770,000 of compensation cost related to the 166,667 options recognized in general and administrative expenses in the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006 respectively in the implementation of FAS 123(R). The estimated fair value of the options at the date of grant was $27.73 per membership unit and was computed using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: risk free interest rate of 3.24%; no expected dividend yields; and expected vesting periods of 36 months. The following table sets forth the assumptions used to determine compensation cost for these options consistent with the requirements of SFAS No. 123(R).

 

Weighted-average assumptions:

   Three and Six Months Ended
June 30, 2006
 

Model

     Black-Scholes  

Number of options

     166,667 options  

Membership unit price

   $ 100  

Exercise unit price

   $ 100  

Dividend yield

     N/A  

Volatility

     40 %

Risk-free rate

     3.24 %

Valuation Date

     June 18, 2004  

Expiration Date

     June 18, 2014  

Term

     36 months  

Up movement

     N/A  

Down movement

     N/A  

Risk Neutral Probability

     N/A  

Under APB No. 25 there was no compensation cost recognized for these options and thus the financial statements for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2005 include no such costs. The following table sets forth pro forma information as if compensation cost had been determined consistent with the requirements of SFAS No. 123.

 

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COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(in thousands, except membership unit data)

 

    

Three months ended

June 30, 2005

   

Six months ended

June 30, 2005

 
     Class A
Membership
Units
    Class B
Membership
Units
    Class A
Membership
Units
   Class B
Membership
Units
 

Net income (loss) as reported

   $ —       $ (188 )   $ —      $ 5,470  

Stock-based compensation cost

     —         (462 )     —        (924 )
                               

Pro-forma net income (loss)

   $ —       $ (650 )   $ —      $ 4,546  
                               

Basic income(loss) per membership unit as reported

   $ (.13 )   $ (.13 )   $ 3.65    $ 3.65  

Stock-Based compensation cost

     —         (.31 )     —        (.62 )
                               

Pro-forma basic and diluted income (loss) per share

   $ (.13 )   $ (.44 )   $ 3.65    $ 3.03  
                               

 

6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Letter of Credit

In 2005, the Company was required to deliver an irrevocable standby letter of credit in the amount of $1,437,000 to Zurich American Insurance Company in connection with an insurance policy issued by Zurich to the Company. The letter of credit is secured by a certificate of deposit for $1,437,000 which is included in restricted cash on the balance sheet as of June 30, 2006. The expiration date of the letter of credit is October 2006 and is automatically extended for one year from the expiration date unless the issuing bank notifies the Company sixty days prior to such expiration date that the letter of credit will not be renewed. As of June 30, 2006, there are no amounts outstanding on the letter of credit.

Litigation

The Company is not a party to any material litigation, and it is not aware of any action, suit or proceeding against it that has been threatened by any person.

7. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On July 19, 2006, Jonathan Langer was appointed to the managing board (the “Board”) of the Company. Mr. Langer is a member of WH/LVH Managers Voteco LLC, which owns 0.60 Class A Membership Units of the Company, representing 40% of the outstanding voting interests in the Company.

The Operating Agreement of the Company provides that, subject to receiving all required prior approvals of the Nevada gaming authorities, any one of Stuart Rothenberg, Brahm Cramer and/or Jonathan Langer would be appointed to the Board. All such required approvals have been obtained and Mr. Langer has been designated by Whitehall to serve on the Board. Pursuant to the terms of the Operating Agreement, Mr. Langer will have the right to vote on all matters that come before the Board and will have veto rights over certain actions.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, the related notes to financial statements and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year-end December 31, 2005 and the unaudited interim condensed financial statements and notes thereto included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements relating to future events and future performance of the Company within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s expectations, beliefs, intentions or future strategies that are signified by the words “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes” or similar language. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. The Company cautions investors that its business and financial performance are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties.

Overview

Prior to June 18, 2004, Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC (the “Company”) conducted no business other than in connection with the completion of the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of LVH Corporation, a Nevada corporation (“LVH”) (the “Acquisition”). LVH is a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. as a result of the merger between Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. and Caesars Entertainment, Inc. Prior to the Acquisition, LVH operated the Las Vegas Hilton, a casino resort located in Las Vegas, Nevada (the “Hotel” or “Property”). The Acquisition closed on June 18, 2004. Since June 18, 2004, the Company has owned and operated the Property. The following discussion of the Company’s results of operations compares the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 to the three and six months ended June 20, 2005 respectively.

Casino revenue is derived primarily from patrons wagering on slot machines, table games and other gaming activities. Table games generally include Blackjack or Twenty One, Craps, Baccarat and Roulette. Other gaming includes Race and Sports Book wagering and also Poker. Casino revenue is defined as the win from gaming activities, computed as the difference between gaming wins and losses, not the total amounts wagered. “Table game volume,” “table game drop” (terms which are used interchangeably), and “slot handle” are casino industry specific terms that are used to identify the amount wagered by patrons for a casino table game or slot machine, respectively. “Table game hold” and “slot hold” represent the percentage of the total amount wagered by patrons that the casino has won. Hold is derived by dividing the amount won by the casino by the amount wagered by patrons. Casino revenue is recognized at the end of each gaming day.

Casino revenues vary from time to time due to general economic conditions, popularity of entertainment offerings, table game hold, slot hold, and occupancy percentages in the hotels. Casino revenues also vary depending upon the amount of gaming activity as well as variations in the odds for different games of chance. The Property also uses technology, such as cashless wagering on slot machines, to increase revenues and/or decrease expenses. Casino revenues, room revenues, food and beverage revenues and other revenues vary due to general economic conditions and competition.

Room revenue is derived from rooms and suites rented to guests. “Average daily rate” is an industry specific term used to define the average amount of revenue per rented room per day. “Occupancy percentage” defines the total percentage of rooms occupied, and is computed by dividing the number of rooms occupied by the total number of rooms available. Room revenue is recognized at the end of the day the room is occupied by a guest.

Food and beverage revenues are derived from food and beverage sales in the food outlets of the Property, including restaurants, room service and banquets. Food and beverage revenue is recognized at the time the food and/or beverage are provided to the guest.

Other revenue includes retail sales, entertainment sales, telephone and other miscellaneous income at the casino/hotel. Such revenue is recognized at the time the goods or services are provided to the guest.

 

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Results of Operations

Comparison of three months ended June 30, 2006 with June 30, 2005

Net revenues:

For the Three Months Ended June 30

(dollars in thousands)

 

     2006     2005     %
CHANGE
 

Casino

   $ 25,219     $ 21,440     18 %

Rooms

     27,352       26,047     5 %

Food and beverage

     19,611       16,837     16 %

Other

     7,738       6,008     29 %
                      
     79,920       70,332     14 %

Less promotional allowances

     (6,425 )     (6,255 )   3 %
                      

Total net revenues

   $ 73,495     $ 64,077     15 %
                      

Casino

Casino revenue increased $3.8 million or 18% from $21.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 to $25.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006. The increase is due to both an increase in overall wagering and an overall increase in hold percentages. Of the $3.8 million increase in casino revenue between the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and June 30, 2006, $2.5 million is due to increased wagers - predominately in table games; and $1.9 million is hold percentage related - predominately in slots. These increases in revenue are offset by increases of $0.6 million in table games player incentives and revenue-sharing fees paid to slot vendors.

The Casino operating margin improved from 19.1% for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 to 23.5% for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. The favorable trend in operating margin is primarily due to stable casino-related expenses on higher revenue.

Rooms

For the quarter ended June 30, 2006, room revenue is $27.4 million compared to $26.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. The increase of $1.3 million or 5% over the prior year quarter ended June 30, 2005 is due to increased occupancy and increased hotel room rates. Hotel occupancy for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006 is 95% with a total average daily rate of $107.76. Occupancy for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005 was 93% with a total average daily rate of $102.69.

Hotel operating margins are 69% for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 and 72% for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. The decrease in margin is primarily due to increased labor costs and increased employee-related benefit costs as a percentage of revenues.

Food and Beverage

Food and Beverage revenue is $19.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 compared to $16.8 for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. The increase of 16% is due to both increased volume (772,518 food covers for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 compared to 741,314 food covers for the quarter ended June 30, 2005) and pricing (average check increased from $18.63 to $20.11 for the quarters ended June 30, 2005 to 2006, respectively).

The Food and Beverage margin improved from 21% for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 to 27% for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 as revenue increases outpaced labor and food cost increases.

 

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Other

Other revenue includes revenue from entertainment, retail and miscellaneous item of income. Other revenue is $7.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 compared to $6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. The increase of 29% is due to an expanded entertainment line up that increased entertainment revenue during the quarter ended June 30, 2006.

Operating expenses:

For the Three Months Ended June 30

(dollars in thousands)

 

     2006    2005   

%

CHANGE

 

Casino

   $ 19,302    $ 17,354    11 %

Rooms

     8,536      7,407    15 %

Food and beverage

     14,233      13,271    7 %

Other

     6,870      3,668    87 %
                
     48,941      41,700    17 %

General and administrative

     17,431      15,087    16 %

Depreciation & amortization

     3,176      2,196    45 %
                    

Total

   $ 69,548    $ 58,983    18 %
                    

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses increased $7.2 million to $48.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 from $41.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. Approximately $3.4 million of the $7.2 million increase is attributable to entertainment costs associated with expanded entertainment offerings. Increases are also due to volume-related expenses including labor and benefits ($2.2 million) and supplies ($0.7 million).

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses increased $2.3 million to $17.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 from $15.1 million for the the quarter ended June 30, 2005 primarily due to the implementation of SFAS No. 123(R) and an increase in additional media advertising costs.

Depreciation and amortization

For the quarter ended June 30, 2006, depreciation and amortization is $3.2 million compared to $2.2 million for the same quarter ended June 30, 2005. The increase is due to assets placed in service at the end of 2005 including the renovation of the casino floor and public areas and also additions to short-lived assets (namely slot machines).

Interest Expense

Interest expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 is $6.8 million compared to $5.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. The increase is attributable to a $1.0 million fee paid to exit the Archon Term Loan and an increase in the rate of interest on the Archon Term Loan which was refinanced at a lower rate of interest on May 11, 2006.

The average rate of interest on the Archon Term Loan was 9.9% during the period ended June 30, 2006 compared to 9.5% for the period ended June 30, 2005.

The interest rate on the Archon Term Loan that was refinanced on May 11, 2006 was 6.5% plus the greater of one-month LIBOR or 1.5%.

 

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The interest rate on the New Term Loan is one-month LIBOR plus 2.9%.

Comparison of six months ended June 30, 2006 with June 30, 2005 net revenues:

Net revenues:

For the Six Months Ended June 30

(dollars in thousands)

 

     2006     2005     %
CHANGE
 

Casino

   $ 52,808     $ 47,602     11 %

Rooms

     56,894       54,676     4 %

Food and beverage

     38,343       34,580     11 %

Other

     15,349       11,739     31 %
                      
     163,394       148,597     10 %

Less promotional allowances

     (13,114 )     (13,753 )   (5 )%
                      

Total net revenues

   $ 150,280     $ 134,844     11 %
                      

Casino

Casino revenue increased $5.2 million or 11% from $47.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005 to $52.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. The increase is due to an increase in the volume of overall wagering combined with an overall increase in the hold percentage. The increase in the volume of wagering is the result of stepped up promotional activities including a larger number of special marketing events, a broader entertainment line-up and increased relationship marketing efforts. The increase in the hold percentage is primarily attributed to an increase in slot win from 5.9% for the six month period ended June 30, 2005 to 6.4% for the six month period ended June 30, 2006.

The Casino operating margin improved from 24% for the six month period ended June 30, 2005 to 28% for the six month period ended June 30, 2006 primarily due to higher casino revenues with minor increases in casino-related expenses.

Rooms

The hotel’s room revenue increased $2.2 million or 4% from $54.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005 to $56.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. The increase is primarily due to a higher average daily rate for the six months ended June 30, 2006. Average daily rate for the six months ended June 30, 2006 was $114.82 compared to $108.81 for the six months ended June 30, 2005. Convention room nights continue to comprise the majority of the Company’s room occupancy. Convention room nights were 47.3% of the Company’s total room nights for the six months ended June 30, 2006 as compared to 46.6% of room nights for the six months ended June 30, 2005.

Hotel operating margins are 71% for the six months ended June 30, 2006 compared to 73% for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The decrease in margin is primarily due to increased labor costs and increased employee-related benefit costs as a percentage of revenue.

Food & Beverage

For the six months ended June 30, 2006, Food and Beverage revenue increased $3.8 million or 11% from $34.6 million to $38.3 million when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2005 as a result of price increases primarily in the banquet and catering segment.

The operating margin for Food and Beverage increased from 23% for the six months ended June 30, 2005 to 27% for the six months ended June 30, 2006. Margins increased primarily due to increased revenues and stable labor costs.

 

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Other

Other revenues include entertainment ticket sales, retail sales and miscellaneous income. Other revenue is $15.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 compared to $11.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The increase of $3.6 million or 31% is driven by ticket sales of additional entertainment acts including headliner Reba McEntire and the lounge show Menopause, the Musical. Also included in 2006 other revenue is a $600,000 cancellation fee associated with the cancellation of a major contract for the reservation of hotel rooms.

Operating Expenses:

For the Six Months Ended June 30

(dollars in thousands)

 

     2006    2005    %
CHANGE
 

Casino

   $ 38,024    $ 36,125    5 %

Rooms

     16,368      14,875    10 %

Food and beverage

     28,097      26,621    6 %

Other

     10,640      6,811    56 %
                
     93,129      84,432    10 %

General and administrative

     34,534      30,159    15 %

Depreciation & amortization

     6,230      4,568    36 %
                    

Total

   $ 133,893    $ 119,159    12 %
                    

Operating Expenses

For the six months ended June 30, 2006 operating expenses (other than general and administrative depreciation and amortization) increased by $8.7 million to $93.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 from $84.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005 due to increased business volume especially in the entertainment segment. Entertainment expenses (primarily artist fees) increased approximately $4.0 million due to the addition of headliners such as Reba McEntire, the addition of a Broadway type production (Menopause, the Musical) and a greater number of performances by Barry Manilow. Increases in other operating expenses also included $2.7 million for labor and employee-related benefits.

General and Administrative

General and Administrative expenses increased $4.4 million or 15% for the six months ended June 30, 2006 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2005, primarily due to the implementation of SFAS No. 123(R) and an increase in advertising media costs.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization increased $1.7 million or 36% for the period ended June 30, 2006 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2005, due the addition of short-lived assets to property and equipment and the commencement of depreciation of a $12 million renovation project in the fourth quarter of 2005.

Interest Expense

Interest expense totaled $12.6 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2006, an increase of $2.4 million over the six month period ended June 30, 2005. The increase is due to a fee of $1.0 million to pay off the Archon Term Loan and an increase in the term loan rate of interest.

The average rate of interest on the Archon Term Loan was 10.3% during the period ended June 30, 2006 compared to 9.3% for the period ended June 30, 2005.

 

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The interest rate on the Archon Term Loan was 6.5% plus the greater of one-month LIBOR or 1.5%. The interest rate on the New Term Loan is one-month LIBOR plus 2.9%.

Financial Condition

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash flows of the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the six months ended June, 2005 consisted of the following:

Cash Flow - Operating Activities

Cash flow provided by operations is $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 compared to $10.2 million provided by operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The Company reduced accounts payable and accrued expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2006 by $11.4 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2005 accounts payable and accrued expenses increased by $1.7 million.

Cash Flows - Investing Activities

For the six months ended June 30, 2006, $14.7 million of cash was used to fund investing activities, the majority of which related to additions to property and equipment. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, $6.2 million of cash was used for additions to property and equipment. During 2006, a majority of the invested funds were used to renovate hotel rooms and add operating equipment; during 2005, investing funds were primarily used to acquire new slot machines and renovate the casino floor and public areas within the hotel.

Cash Flows - Financing Activities

For the six months ended June 30, 2006, $216.3 million of cash was received from the refinancing of the Archon Term Loan, $3.4 million of the proceeds were debt issuance costs.

As of June 30, 2006, the Company had cash and equivalents of $17.3 million of which $7.1 million was cash in the casino used to fund daily operations. For the remainder of 2006, the Company expects to fund property operations, capital expenditures, and debt service requirements from existing cash balances, operating cash flow and new borrowings under the New Term Loan.

Other Factors Affecting Liquidity

While the Company believes that the cash provided by its cash flows from operations together with cash on hand will be adequate to fund its activities, including the capital expenditures that the Company plans to make, no assurances can be made that such sources will be sufficient to meet such requirements. Covenants under the New Term Loan restrict the Company’s future borrowing capacity. However, subject to certain conditions, the New Term Loan does permit the Company to incur additional debt to fund working capital. If circumstances warrant, the Company may seek to obtain a working capital line of credit.

A downturn in the economy, increase in revenue or wagering taxes, acts of terrorism, war or military actions would impact the Company’s casino operations and negatively impact its cash flows from operations. If this were to occur, the Company would be required to adjust its capital spending plans.

On May 11, 2006, the Company entered into a new Loan Agreement (the “New Term Loan”). The New Term Loan is for an initial principal amount of $209 million and is for an initial term of two (2) years with three one-year extensions. The New Term Loan is subject to a $5.8 million holdback amount for deferred maintenance projects and is subject to future funding to a maximum of $250 million. Interest on the New Term Loan accrues at a rate of one month LIBOR plus 2.9%. The New Term Loan provides for no amortization during the term. The New Term Loan is secured by a first priority deed of trust on the Property.

Pursuant to the terms of the New Term Loan, the Company purchased an interest rate cap with LIBOR strike rate of 5.75% for the first two years of the New Term Loan and an interest rate cap with LIBOR strike rate of 6.25% for any extension periods.

Proceeds of the New Term Loan were used to extinguish the June 18, 2004 Archon Term Loan.

 

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Contractual Obligation and Other Commitments

The following table summarizes the Company’s contractual obligations and commitments (amount in thousands):

 

     Payments Due by Period
     Less than
1 Year
  

1-3

Years

   3-5
Years
  

More than

5 Years

   Total
     (In thousands)

Long-Term Debt Obligations

              

Term Loan (a)

   $ —      $ 216,278    $ —      $ —      $ 216,278

Variable interest payments (b)

     17,259      15,102      —        —        32,361

Contractual Obligations

              

Employment agreements (c)

     1,370      2,841      —        —        4,211

Licensing agreement (d)

     2,000      3,000      —        —        5,000

Entertainment contracts (e)

        —        —        —        —  
                                  
   $ 20,629    $ 237,221    $ —      $ —      $ 257,850
                                  

(a) A new Term Loan was entered into May 11, 2006. The new Term Loan is for an initial principal amount of $209 million and is for an initial term of two years with three one-year extensions. The Loan accrues interest at a rate of LIBOR (which was 5.08% at June 30, 2006) plus 2.9%. The Loan is secured by a first priority deed of trust on the property and has no amortization.
(b) Based on June 30, 2006 LIBOR rates of 5.08% plus 2.9%.
(c) The Company is party to employment agreements with three of its senior executives, with original terms of three to five years.
(d) The Company licenses from Hilton the right to use the mark “Hilton” and is part of Hilton’s reservation system and Hilton’s “HHonors Program TM”. The license expires on December 31, 2008 and during the term of the license, the Company is required to pay Hilton an annual fee of $2 million plus 1% of the Hotel’s gross room revenue.
(e) The Company is party to certain contracts to retain specific entertainers for recurring performances. These agreements expire during 2006 and thus are not long-term. Contracts are currently under negotiation for extension.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company is not currently subject to any off-balance sheet arrangements which it believes will have a material adverse impact on its financial condition.

Debt Instruments

The following table provides information about the Company’s long-term debt at June 30, 2006 (amounts in thousands):

 

     Maturity
Date
   Face
amount
   Carrying
value
   Estimated
fair value

New Term Loan

   June 2008    $ 216,278    $ 216,278    $ 216,278
                         

The New Term Loan is for an initial principal amount of $209 million and interest accrues at a rate of one-month LIBOR (5.08% at June 30, 2006) plus 2.9%. The Company drew an additional $7 million against the New Term Loan in June of 2006. The initial term is two years with three one-year extension options. The New Term Loan contains certain restrictions that, among other things, limit the ability of the Company to incur additional indebtedness, create certain liens, enter into certain transactions with affiliates, enter into certain mergers or consolidations or sell assets of the Company without prior approval of the lenders or noteholders.

Litigation Contingencies and Available Resources

In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to various litigation, claims and assessments. The Company is not currently a party to any material litigation and it is not aware of any material action, suit or proceedings against it that has been threatened by any person.

Critical Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company prepares its financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Certain of its accounting policies, including the determination of slot club promotion liability, the estimated useful lives assigned to its assets, asset impairment,

 

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insurance reserves, and purchase price allocations made in connection with its acquisitions require that it apply significant judgment in defining the appropriate assumptions for calculating financial estimates. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. The Company’s judgments are based on its historical experience, terms of existing contracts, observance of trends in the gaming industry and information available from other outside sources. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from the Company’s estimates. To provide an understanding of the methodology the Company applies, its significant accounting policies and basis of presentation are discussed below, as well as where appropriate in this discussion and analysis and in the notes to the Company’s financial statements.

Patron Club Promotions

The Company’s Slot Club allows customers to redeem points earned from their gaming activity for cash and complimentary food, beverage, rooms, entertainment and merchandise. At the time redeemed, the retail value of complimentaries are recorded as revenue with a corresponding offsetting amount included in promotional allowances. The cost associated with complimentary food, beverage, rooms, entertainment and merchandise redeemed is recorded in casino costs and expenses. The Company also records a liability for the estimated cost of the outstanding points that it believes will ultimately be redeemed.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company’s New Term Loan requires it to enter into interest rate caps in order to manage interest rate risks associated with this borrowing. The Company has adopted SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (as amended by SFAS No. 138 and 149) to account for its interest rate cap arrangement. The Company has not designated its interest rate cap as a hedge; therefore, changes in the market value of the interest rate cap are recognized as gains and losses in the period of the change.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Reserves

The Company’s receivables balances relate primarily to its hotel and casino operations. The Company reserves an estimated amount for receivables that may not be collected. The Company estimates the allowance for doubtful accounts by applying standard reserve percentages to aged account balances under a specific dollar amount and specifically analyzing the collectibility of each account with a balance over the specified dollar amount, based on the age of the account, the customer’s financial condition, collection history and any other known information. The Company maintains strict controls over the issuance of markers and aggressively pursues collection from those customers who fail to pay after issuance of the marker.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the terms of the capitalized lease, while costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.

The Company evaluates its property and equipment and other long-lived assets for impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”. For assets to be disposed of, the Company recognizes the asset to be sold at the lower of carrying value or fair market value less costs of disposal. Fair market value for assets to be disposed of is generally estimated based on comparable asset sales, solicited offers or a discounted cash flow model. For assets to be held and used, the Company reviews fixed assets for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. If an indicator of impairment exists, the Company compares the estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, then impairment is measured based on fair value compared to carrying value, with fair value typically based on a discounted cash flow model.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

On December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS No. 123(R)”), which is a revision to SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”. SFAS No. 123(R) supersedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB No. 25”) and amends SFAS No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows”. Among other items, SFAS No. 123(R) requires the recognition of compensation expense in an amount equal to the fair value of share-based payments, including employee stock options and restricted stock, granted to employees.

 

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The Company adopted SFAS No, 123(R) on January 1, 2006 using the “modified prospective” method, in which compensation cost is recognized beginning with the effective date (a) based on the requirement of SFAS No. 123(R) for all share-based payments granted after the effective date and (b) based on the requirements of SFAS No. 123 for all awards granted to employees prior to the effective date of SFAS No. 123(R) that remain unvested on the effective date. The impact of adopting SFAS No, 123(R) is discussed in Footnote 5 “2004 Incentive Plan”.

SFAS No. 123(R) also requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost to be reported as a financing cash flow, rather than as an operating cash flow. This requirement does not affect the Company since the entity is a limited liability company and the provision or benefit of federal income taxes is included in the income tax return of the members.

In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections-a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3”, which changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principle. SFAS No. 154 applies to all voluntary changes in accounting principle, as well as to changes required by an accounting pronouncement if the pronouncement does not include specific transition provisions. This statement requires retrospective application to prior periods’ financial statements of changes in accounting principle. SFAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The adoption on January 1, 2006 of SFAS No. 154 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The following discusses the Company’s exposure to market risk related to changes in interest rates, equity prices and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company does not believe that its exposure to market risk is material.

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. The Company’s primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with its long-term debt. The Company attempts to manage its interest rate risk by the use of an interest rate cap on its New Term Loan. The ability to enter into an interest rate cap allows the Company to manage its interest rate risk associated with its variable rate debt.

The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes and does not enter into derivative transactions that would be considered speculative positions. The Company’s derivative financial instruments consist exclusively of the interest rate cap which does not qualify for hedge accounting. Interest differentials resulting from these agreements are recorded on an accrual basis as an adjustment to interest expense.

As of June 30, 2006 the New Term Loan has a floating interest rate based on LIBOR plus 2.9%. The initial term of the New Term Loan is two years with three one-year extension options. The New Term Loan is subject to interest rate risk and the interest payments associated with the New Term Loan will increase if LIBOR increases.

Pursuant to the terms of the New Term Loan, the Company purchased an interest rate cap with a LIBOR strike rate of 5.75% for the first two years of the New Term Loan and an interest rate cap with a LIBOR strike rate of 6.25% for any extension periods; therefore, a hypothetical increase in LIBOR of 100 basis points from the rates in effect on the date of this Form 10-Q would not cause the interest payments on the New Term Loan to increase significantly. The LIBOR strike rate of the interest rate cap on the date of this Form 10-Q provides protection for the Company against significant increases in LIBOR. Interest paid in excess of the LIBOR strike rate would be refunded to the Company to offset interest paid.

The Company has not had any material changes in its exposure to market risk since December 31, 2005.

The Company does not have any significant foreign currency exchange rate risk or commodity price risk and it does not currently trade any market sensitive instruments.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As required by in Rules 13a-15d of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company’s management, including our Executive Vice President of Finance and our Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of Company’s disclosure controls and procedures to determine whether any changes occurred during the second quarter of 2006 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control of financial reporting. Based upon that evaluation there have been no such changes during the second quarter 2006.

 

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- PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

EXHIBIT
NUMBER
 

Description of Exhibits

  2.1   Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of December 24, 2003, by and among Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC, LVH Corporation and Caesars Entertainment Corporation*
  3.1   Articles of Organization, dated as of December 18, 2003, for Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC*
  3.2   Operating Agreement, dated as of December 22, 2003, for Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC*
  3.3   Amended and Restated Operating Agreement, dated June 18, 2004, for Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC+
  3.4   Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Operating Agreement, dated July 23, 2004, for Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC****
  3.5   Amendment to Articles of Organization, dated June 25, 2004, for Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC*****
10.1   Deposit Escrow Agreement, dated as of December 24, 2003, by and among LVH Corporation, Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Nevada Title Company*
10.2   Coinvestment Transfer Restriction Agreement, dated June 18, 2004, by and among Mr. Barrack, Mr. Ribis, Co-Investment Partners and Coinvestment Voteco+
10.3   Transfer Restriction Agreement, dated June 18, 2004, by and among Mr. Barrack, Holdings and Voteco+
10.4   Employment Agreement, dated as of March 9, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Rodolfo Prieto*
10.5   Employment Agreement, dated as of March 9, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Robert Schaffhauser*
10.6   Employment Agreement, dated as of March 9, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Kenneth Ciancimino*
10.7   Letter Agreement, dated as of March 10, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Rodolfo Prieto*
10.8   Letter Agreement, dated as of March 10, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Robert Schaffhauser*
10.9   Letter Agreement, dated as of March 10, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Kenneth Ciancimino*
10.10   Employment Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Gonzalo De Varona.***
10.11   Employment Agreement, dated as of April 12, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Robert Stewart.***
10.12   Vice Chairman Agreement, dated June 18, 2004, between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Nicholas L. Ribis.****
10.13   Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC 2004 Incentive Plan****
10.14   (Intentionally omitted)
10.15   Sale Right Agreement, dated June 18, 2004, by and among Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC, Colony Resorts LVH Holdings, LLC, Colony Resorts LVH Coinvestment Voteco, LLC, Colony Resorts LVH Voteco, LLC and Colony Resorts LVH Co-Investment Partners, L.P.****
10.16   Services Agreement, dated June 18, 2004, between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Resorts International Hotel and Casino, Inc.****
10.17   Amended and Restated Joint Marketing Agreement, dated April 26, 2005, by and among Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC, Resorts International Hotel, Inc. and Resorts International Holdings, LLC+++
10.18   Amended and Restated Joint Services Agreement, dated April 26, 2005, by and among Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC, Resorts International Hotel, Inc. and Resorts International Holdings, LLC+++
10.19   Employment Agreement, dated as of May 11, 2003, between LVH Corporation and Thomas Page.****

 

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10.20    Addendum to Employment Agreement, dated as of June 22, 2004, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Thomas Page.****
10.21    Addendum to Employment Agreement, dated as of April 28, 2006, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Robert Schaffhauser
10.22    Addendum to Employment Agreement, dated as of April 28, 2006, by and between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Ken Ciancimino
10.23    Loan Agreement dated as of May 11, 2006, between Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions, LLC and Goldman Sachs Commercial Mortgage Capital, L.P. ++++
14.1    Code of Ethics++
31.1    Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1    Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2    Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

METHOD OF FILING

 

* Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Form 10, filed March 15, 2004 (File Number 0-50635).
** Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Amendment No. 1 to Form 10, filed April 26, 2004 (File Number 0-50635).
*** Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form 10, filed June 17, 2004 (File Number 0-50635).
+ Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed June 28, 2004 (File Number 0-50635).
**** Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form 10 filed August 13, 2004 (File Number 0-50635).
***** Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed August 23, 2004 (File Number 0-50635).
++ Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 31, 2005 (File Number 0-50635)
+++ Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed May 16, 2005 (File Number 0-50635).
++++ Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 19, 2006

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  COLONY RESORTS LVH ACQUISITIONS, LLC
Date: August 14, 2006   By:  

/s/ Rodolfo Prieto

    Rodolfo Prieto
    Chief Executive Officer and General Manager
Date: August 14, 2006   By:  

/s/ Robert Schaffhauser

    Robert Schaffhauser
    Executive Vice President of Finance

 

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