For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006

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: September 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             .

 


TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS, INC.

TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS HOLDINGS, L.P.

TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS FUNDING, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

DELAWARE   1-13794   13-3818402
DELAWARE   33-90786   13-3818407
DELAWARE   33-90786-01   13-3818405

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  (Commission File Number)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue

Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

(609) 449-6515

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of principal executive offices)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

 

Registrant

 

Title of Each Class

Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc.   Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
Trump Entertainment Resorts Holdings, L.P.   None
Trump Entertainment Resorts Funding, Inc.   None

 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed 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) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether each 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.

Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc.

Large Accelerated Filer  ¨    Accelerated Filer  x    Non-Accelerated Filer  ¨

Trump Entertainment Resorts Holdings, L.P.

Large Accelerated Filer  ¨    Accelerated Filer  ¨    Non-Accelerated Filer  x

Trump Entertainment Resorts Funding, Inc.

Large Accelerated Filer  ¨    Accelerated Filer  ¨    Non-Accelerated Filer  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are shell companies (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants have filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.    Yes  x    No  ¨

As of November 6, 2006, there were 30,990,902 shares of common stock and 900 shares of class B common stock (having a voting equivalency of 9,377,484 shares of common stock) of Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. outstanding.

 



PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

     Reorganized Company  
   September 30,
2006
    December 31,
2005
 
   (unaudited)        

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 161,252     $ 228,554  

Restricted cash

     27,327       45,005  

Accounts receivable, net

     41,679       36,024  

Accounts receivable, other

     10,724       9,716  

Inventories

     10,844       10,716  

Deferred income taxes

     2,289       2,289  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     17,707       12,178  
                

Total current assets

     271,822       344,482  
                

Net property and equipment

     1,505,362       1,463,142  

Other assets:

    

Intangible assets, net

     205,089       206,345  

Goodwill

     228,536       238,045  

Deferred financing costs, net

     18,591       20,725  

Other assets, net

     62,786       57,024  
                

Total other assets

     515,002       522,139  
                

Total assets

   $ 2,292,186     $ 2,329,763  
                

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 19,173     $ 38,739  

Accrued payroll and related expenses

     28,737       26,553  

Income taxes payable

     24,715       36,765  

Partnership distribution payable

     340       3,041  

Accrued interest payable

     40,441       11,517  

Self-insurance reserves

     13,639       12,398  

Other current liabilities

     40,592       43,145  

Current maturities of long-term debt

     15,753       30,007  
                

Total current liabilities

     183,390       202,165  
                

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

     1,397,535       1,407,952  

Deferred income taxes

     144,352       144,352  

Other long-term liabilities

     17,151       18,428  

Minority interest

     128,063       129,708  

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, $1 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, -0- shares issued and outstanding

     —         —    

Common stock, $.001 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized, 30,952,329 and 27,177,696 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively

     31       27  

Class B Common stock, $0.001 par value; 1,000 shares authorized, 900 shares issued and outstanding

     —         —    

Additional paid-in capital

     457,016       453,659  

Accumulated deficit

     (35,352 )     (26,528 )
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     421,695       427,158  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 2,292,186     $ 2,329,763  
                

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

2


TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

     Reorganized Company  
     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2006     2005  

Revenues:

    

Gaming

   $ 301,781     $ 290,104  

Rooms

     22,811       21,278  

Food and beverage

     37,594       34,992  

Other

     15,999       13,802  
                
     378,185       360,176  

Less promotional allowances

     (89,817 )     (82,909 )
                

Net revenues

     288,368       277,267  

Costs and expenses:

    

Gaming

     135,577       129,747  

Rooms

     7,901       7,141  

Food and beverage

     11,936       11,913  

Selling, general and administrative

     73,552       73,307  

Selling, general and administrative-related party

     610       508  

Depreciation and amortization

     17,814       16,244  

Reorganization expense and related costs

     —         5,741  
                
     247,390       244,601  
                

Income from operations

     40,978       32,666  

Non-operating income (expense):

    

Interest income

     2,490       696  

Interest expense

     (33,029 )     (32,735 )
                
     (30,539 )     (32,039 )
                

Income before income taxes, minority interest and discontinued operations

     10,439       627  

Provision for income taxes

     (2,756 )     (2,335 )

Minority interest

     (1,850 )     402  
                

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     5,833       (1,306 )
                

Income from discontinued operations:

    

Trump Indiana

     —         6,786  

Provision for income taxes

     —         (851 )

Minority interest

     —         (1,395 )
                

Income from discontinued operations

     —         4,540  
                

Net income

   $ 5,833     $ 3,234  
                

Continuing operations

   $ 0.19     $ (0.05 )

Discontinued operations

     —         0.17  
                

Basic net income per share

   $ 0.19     $ 0.12  
                

Continuing operations

   $ 0.19     $ (0.05 )

Discontinued operations

     —         0.17  
                

Diluted net income per share

   $ 0.19     $ 0.12  
                

Weighted average shares outstanding:

    

Basic

     30,977,329       27,064,819  

Diluted

     40,360,777       27,064,819  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

3


TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

     Reorganized Company          Predecessor
Company
 
     Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2006
   

For the Period
From

May 20, 2005
Through
September 30, 2005

         For the Period
From
January 1, 2005
Through
May 19, 2005
 
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)             

Revenues:

             

Gaming

   $ 822,640     $ 414,380          $ 398,409  

Rooms

     59,044       30,006            26,360  

Food and beverage

     94,785       50,232            44,198  

Other

     33,796       18,870            12,809  
                             
     1,010,265       513,488            481,776  

Less promotional allowances

     (228,273 )     (120,366 )          (117,337 )
                             

Net revenues

     781,992       393,122            364,439  
 

Costs and expenses:

             

Gaming

     374,774       188,623            186,545  

Rooms

     23,273       10,319            9,805  

Food and beverage

     32,268       17,116            13,767  

Selling, general and administrative

     214,291       102,195            92,957  

Selling, general and administrative-related party

     1,930       8,893            775  

Depreciation and amortization

     51,746       22,259            35,753  

Reorganization expense (income) and related costs

     —         7,671            (25,967 )
                             
     698,282       357,076            313,635  
                             

Income from operations

     83,710       36,046            50,804  
 

Non-operating income (expense):

             

Interest income

     8,348       918            836  

Interest expense

     (98,100 )     (47,357 )          (86,862 )

Other non-operating income, net

     —         65            —    
                             
     (89,752 )     (46,374 )          (86,026 )
                             

Loss before income taxes, minority interest, discontinued operations and extraordinary item

     (6,042 )     (10,328 )          (35,222 )

Provision for income taxes

     (5,587 )     (3,046 )          (2,074 )

Minority interest

     2,805       3,144            —    
                             

Loss from continuing operations

     (8,824 )     (10,230 )          (37,296 )
                             

Income from discontinued operations:

             

Trump Indiana

     —         8,937            142,959  

Provision for income taxes

     —         (1,292 )          (24,211 )

Minority interest

     —         (1,797 )          —    
                             

Income from discontinued operations

     —         5,848            118,748  
                             

(Loss) income before extraordinary item

     (8,824 )     (4,382 )          81,452  

Extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt

     —         —              196,932  
                             

Net (loss) income

   $ (8,824 )   $ (4,382 )        $ 278,384  
                             

Continuing operations

   $ (0.29 )   $ (0.38 )        $ (1.25 )

Discontinued operations

     —         0.22            3.97  

Extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt

     —         —              6.59  
                             

Basic net (loss) income per share

   $ (0.29 )   $ (0.16 )        $ 9.31  
                             

Continuing operations

   $ (0.29 )   $ (0.38 )        $ (1.25 )

Discontinued operations

     —         0.22            3.97  

Extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt

     —         —              6.59  
                             

Diluted net (loss) income per share

   $ (0.29 )   $ (0.16 )        $ 9.31  
                             

Weighted average shares outstanding:

             

Basic

     30,897,495       27,052,393            29,904,764  

Diluted

     30,897,495       27,052,393            29,904,764  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

4


TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except share data)

 

     Shares     Common
Stock
   Shares    Class B
Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Accumulated
Deficit
    Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 

Reorganized Company:

                 

Balance, December 31, 2005

   27,177,696     $ 27    900    $ —      $ 453,659     $ (26,528 )   $ 427,158  

Warrants converted

   3,377,553       3    —        —        (3 )     —         —    

Stock-based compensation expense, net of minority interest of $989

   —         —      —        —        3,220       —         3,220  

Issuance of restricted stock, net

   433,889       1    —        —        (1 )     —         —    

Other

   (36,809 )     —      —        —        141       —         141  

Net loss

   —         —      —        —        —         (8,824 )     (8,824 )
                                                 

Balance, September 30, 2006

   30,952,329     $ 31    900    $ —      $ 457,016     $ (35,352 )   $ 421,695  
                                                 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

5


TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Reorganized Company          Predecessor Company  
     Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2006
   

For the Period
From

May 20, 2005
Through
September 30, 2005

        

For the Period

From

January 1, 2005
Through

May 19, 2005

 
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)             

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

             

Net (loss) income

   $ (8,824 )   $ (4,382 )        $ 278,384  

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:

             

Non-cash reorganization (income) expense, net

     —         —              (210,117 )

Deferred and non-cash charge in lieu of income taxes

     2,075       20,000            —    

Minority interest in net (loss)

     (2,805 )     (1,347 )          —    

Extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt

     —         —              (196,932 )

Depreciation and amortization

     51,746       24,931            38,486  

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     1,954       974            665  

Provisions for losses on receivables

     3,753       837            1,445  

Stock-based compensation expense

     4,209       —              —    

Valuation allowance - CRDA investments

     3,396       1,785            1,757  

Compensatory stock warrants

     —         8,000            —    

Other

     (644 )     1,528            755  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

             

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

     (10,164 )     485            546  

(Increase) decrease in inventories

     (128 )     161            (485 )

Increase in other current assets

     (5,529 )     (5,290 )          (2,143 )

Decrease (increase) in other assets

     763       (2,662 )          (842 )

Decrease in due to affiliates, net

     —         (663 )          (538 )

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     (24,379 )     (41,842 )          60,847  

Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable

     28,924       (45,342 )          68,866  

(Decrease) increase in other long-term liabilities

     (1,277 )     (4,586 )          3,835  
                             

Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities including discontinued operations

     43,070       (47,413 )          44,529  
                             

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

             

Purchase of property and equipment, net

     (91,377 )     (37,784 )          (39,033 )

Decrease in restricted cash

     17,678       —              —    

Purchases of CRDA investments, net

     (9,921 )     (3,785 )          (6,115 )

Other

     —         1,426            —    
                             

Net cash flows used in investing activities

     (83,620 )     (40,143 )          (45,148 )
                             

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

             

Borrowings from revolving credit facility, net

     —         28,700            —    

Borrowings from term loan

     —         150,000            —    

Repayments of term loan

     (1,125 )     (375 )          —    

Borrowings from (repayment of) DIP facility, net

     —         (53,958 )          18,172  

Repayment of other long-term debt

     (22,803 )     (11,779 )          —    

Repayment of long-term debt subject to compromise

     —         —              (13,439 )

Payment of deferred financing costs

     (597 )     (10,538 )          (2,926 )

Contributed capital from reorganization

     —         55,000            —    

Cash distributions to noteholders and stockholders

     —         (41,120 )          —    

Partnership distributions

     (2,680 )     —              —    

Other

     453       —              —    
                             

Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities

     (26,752 )     115,930            1,807  
                             

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (67,302 )     28,374            1,188  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     228,554       106,454            105,266  
                             

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 161,252     $ 134,828          $ 106,454  
                             

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

             

Cash paid for interest

   $ 67,780     $ 77,269          $ 16,129  

Cash paid for income taxes

     525       19,225            6,014  

Equipment purchased under capital leases

     277       10,270            122  

Debt of Reorganized Company issued in exchange for debt and accrued interest of Predecessor Company

     (1,020 )     1,250,000            —    

Stock and minority interest of Reorganized Company issued in exchange for debt and accrued interest of Predecessor Company

     —         527,300            —    

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS HOLDINGS, L.P.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Reorganized Company  
     September 30,
2006
    December 31,
2005
 
     (unaudited)        

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 160,349     $ 228,550  

Restricted cash

     27,327       45,005  

Accounts receivable, net

     41,679       36,024  

Accounts receivable, other

     10,724       9,716  

Inventories

     10,844       10,716  

Deferred income taxes

     904       904  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     17,707       12,178  
                

Total current assets

     269,534       343,093  
                

Net property and equipment

     1,505,362       1,463,142  

Other assets:

    

Intangible assets, net

     205,089       206,345  

Goodwill

     129,980       139,289  

Deferred financing costs, net

     18,591       20,725  

Other assets, net

     62,786       57,024  
                

Total other assets

     416,446       423,383  
                

Total assets

   $ 2,191,342     $ 2,229,618  
                

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 19,173     $ 38,739  

Accrued payroll and related expenses

     28,737       26,553  

Income taxes payable

     24,715       36,765  

Accrued partner distributions

     340       3,041  

Accrued interest payable

     40,441       11,517  

Self-insurance reserves

     13,639       12,398  

Other current liabilities

     40,592       43,145  

Current maturities of long-term debt

     15,753       30,007  
                

Total current liabilities

     183,390       202,165  
                

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

     1,397,535       1,407,952  

Deferred income taxes

     39,224       39,224  

Other long-term liabilities

     17,147       18,424  

Partners’ capital

    

Partners’ capital

     593,502       590,012  

Accumulated deficit

     (39,456 )     (28,159 )
                

Total partners’ capital

     554,046       561,853  
                

Total liabilities and partners’ capital

   $ 2,191,342     $ 2,229,618  
                

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS HOLDINGS, L.P.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Reorganized Company  
    

Three Months

Ended

September 30,

 
     2006     2005  

Revenues:

    

Gaming

   $ 301,781     $ 290,104  

Rooms

     22,811       21,278  

Food and beverage

     37,594       34,992  

Other

     15,999       13,802  
                
     378,185       360,176  

Less promotional allowances

     (89,817 )     (82,909 )
                

Net revenues

     288,368       277,267  

Costs and expenses:

    

Gaming

     135,577       129,747  

Rooms

     7,901       7,141  

Food and beverage

     11,936       11,913  

Selling, general and administrative

     73,552       73,307  

Selling, general and administrative-related party

     610       508  

Depreciation and amortization

     17,814       16,244  

Reorganization expense and related costs

     —         5,741  
                
     247,390       244,601  
                

Income from operations

     40,978       32,666  

Non-operating income (expense):

    

Interest income

     2,481       696  

Interest expense

     (33,029 )     (32,735 )
                
     (30,548 )     (32,039 )
                

Income before income taxes and discontinued operations

     10,430       627  

Provision for income taxes

     (2,556 )     (2,335 )
                

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     7,874       (1,708 )
                

Income from discontinued operations:

    

Trump Indiana

     —         6,786  

Provision for income taxes

     —         (851 )
                

Income from discontinued operations

     —         5,935  
                

Net income

   $ 7,874     $ 4,227  
                

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS HOLDINGS, L.P.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Reorganized Company          Predecessor
Company
 
     Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2006
   

For the Period
From

May 20, 2005
Through
September 30, 2005

         For the Period
From
January 1, 2005
Through
May 19, 2005
 

Revenues:

             

Gaming

   $ 822,640     $ 414,380          $ 398,409  

Rooms

     59,044       30,006            26,360  

Food and beverage

     94,785       50,232            44,198  

Other

     33,796       18,870            12,809  
                             
     1,010,265       513,488            481,776  

Less promotional allowances

     (228,273 )     (120,366 )          (117,337 )
                             

Net revenues

     781,992       393,122            364,439  
 

Costs and expenses:

             

Gaming

     374,774       188,623            186,545  

Rooms

     23,273       10,319            9,805  

Food and beverage

     32,268       17,116            13,767  

Selling, general and administrative

     214,291       102,195            92,957  

Selling, general and administrative-related party

     1,930       8,893            775  

Depreciation and amortization

     51,746       22,259            35,753  

Reorganization expense (income) and related costs

     —         7,671            (25,967 )
                             
     698,282       357,076            313,635  
                             

Income from operations

     83,710       36,046            50,804  
 

Non-operating income (expense):

             

Interest income

     8,330       918            836  

Interest expense

     (98,100 )     (47,357 )          (86,862 )

Other non-operating income, net

     —         65            —    
                             
     (89,770 )     (46,374 )          (86,026 )
                             

Loss before income taxes, minority interest, discontinued operations and extraordinary item

     (6,060 )     (10,328 )          (35,222 )

Provision for income taxes

     (5,387 )     (3,046 )          (2,074 )

Minority interest

     150       —              —    
                             

Loss from continuing operations

     (11,297 )     (13,374 )          (37,296 )
                             

Income from discontinued operations:

             

Trump Indiana

     —         8,937            142,959  

Provision for income taxes

     —         (1,292 )          (24,211 )
                             

Income from discontinued operations

     —         7,645            118,748  
                             

(Loss) income before extraordinary item

     (11,297 )     (5,729 )          81,452  

Extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt

     —         —              196,932  
                             

Net (loss) income

   $ (11,297 )   $ (5,729 )        $ 278,384  
                             

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS HOLDINGS, L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

(unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Partners’
Capital
    Accumulated
Deficit
    Total
Partners’
Capital
 

Reorganized Company:

      

Balance, December 31, 2005

   $ 590,012     $ (28,159 )   $ 561,853  

Stock-based compensation expense

     4,209       —         4,209  

Partnership distributions

     (719 )       (719 )

Net loss

     —         (11,297 )     (11,297 )
                        

Balance, September 30, 2006

   $ 593,502     $ (39,456 )   $ 554,046  
                        

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS HOLDINGS, L.P.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Reorganized Company          Predecessor
Company
 
     Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2006
   

For the Period
From

May 20, 2005
Through
September 30, 2005

         For the Period
From
January 1, 2005
Through
May 19, 2005
 
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)             

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

             

Net (loss) income

   $ (11,297 )   $ (5,729 )        $ 278,384  

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:

             

Non-cash reorganization (income) expense, net

     —         —              (210,117 )

Deferred and non-cash charge in lieu of income taxes

     1,875       20,000            —    

Minority interest in net (loss) income

     (150 )     —              —    

Extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt

     —         —              (196,932 )

Depreciation and amortization

     51,746       24,931            38,486  

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     1,954       974            665  

Provisions for losses on receivables

     3,753       837            1,445  

Stock-based compensation expense

     4,209       —              —    

Valuation allowance - CRDA investments

     3,396       1,785            1,757  

Compensatory stock warrants

     —         8,000            —    

Other

     (644 )     1,528            755  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

             

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

     (10,164 )     485            546  

(Increase) decrease in inventories

     (128 )     161            (485 )

Increase in other current assets

     (5,529 )     (5,290 )          (2,143 )

Decrease (increase) in other assets

     763       (2,662 )          (842 )

Decrease in due to affiliates, net

     —         (663 )          (538 )

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     (24,379 )     (41,838 )          60,847  

Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable

     28,924       (45,342 )          68,866  

(Decrease) increase in other long-term liabilities

     (1,277 )     (4,590 )          3,835  
                             

Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities including discontinued operations

     43,052       (47,413 )          44,529  
                             

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

             

Purchase of property and equipment, net

     (91,377 )     (37,784 )          (39,033 )

Decrease in restricted cash

     17,678       —              —    

Purchases of CRDA investments, net

     (9,921 )     (3,785 )          (6,115 )

Other

     —         1,426            —    
                             

Net cash flows used in investing activities

     (83,620 )     (40,143 )          (45,148 )
                             

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

             

Borrowings from revolving credit facility, net

     —         28,700            —    

Borrowings from term loan

     —         150,000            —    

Repayments of term loan

     (1,125 )     (375 )          —    

Repayment of (borrowings from) DIP facility, net

     —         (53,958 )          18,172  

Repayment of other long-term debt

     (22,803 )     (11,779 )          —    

Repayment of long-term debt subject to compromise

     —         —              (13,439 )

Payment of deferred financing costs

     (597 )     (10,538 )          (2,926 )

Contributed capital from reorganization

     —         55,000            —    

Partnership distributions

     (3,420 )     —              —    

Cash distributions to noteholders and stockholders

     —         (41,120 )          —    

Other

     312       —              —    
                             

Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities

     (27,633 )     115,930            1,807  
                             

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (68,201 )     28,374            1,188  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     228,550       106,450            105,262  
                             

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 160,349     $ 134,824          $ 106,450  
                             

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

             

Cash paid for interest

   $ 67,780     $ 77,269          $ 16,129  

Cash paid for income taxes

     525       19,225            6,014  

Equipment purchased under capital leases

     277       10,270            122  

Debt of Reorganized Company issued in exchange for debt and accrued interest of Predecessor Company

     (1,020 )     1,250,000            —    

Stock and minority interest of Reorganized Company issued in exchange for debt and accrued interest of Predecessor Company

     —         527,300            —    

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

(1) Organization, Reorganization and Emergence from Chapter 11

Organization - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include those of Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. (“TER,” formerly Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc.), a Delaware corporation, its majority-owned subsidiary, Trump Entertainment Resorts Holdings, L.P. (“TER Holdings,” formerly Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Holdings, L.P. “THCR”), a Delaware limited partnership, and their respective subsidiaries. Except where otherwise noted, the words “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms, as well as “Company,” refer to TER and all of its subsidiaries. Through TER Holdings and its wholly owned subsidiaries we own and operate the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort (“Trump Taj Mahal”), Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino (“Trump Plaza”) and Trump Marina Hotel Casino (“Trump Marina”) in Atlantic City, New Jersey. During September 2005, TER Keystone Development Co., LLC (“TER Keystone”) was formed by TER Holdings to pursue a gaming license in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to the December 2005 sale of our former subsidiary Trump Indiana, Inc. (“Trump Indiana”), we also owned and operated a riverboat casino in Gary, Indiana.

TER currently beneficially owns an approximate 76.5% profits interest in TER Holdings, as both a general and limited partner, and Donald J. Trump (“Mr. Trump”) owns directly and indirectly an approximate 23.5% profits interest in TER Holdings, as a limited partner. Mr. Trump’s limited partnership interests are exchangeable at Mr. Trump’s option into 9,377,484 shares of TER’s Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “TER Common Stock”) (subject to certain adjustments), which, if exchanged, would give Mr. Trump ownership of an aggregate of approximately 26.3% of the TER Common Stock (including shares currently held directly by Mr. Trump) or approximately 28.8% assuming currently exercisable warrants held by Mr. Trump were exercised. Mr. Trump also holds 900 shares of TER’s Class B Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Class B Common Stock”). The Class B Common Stock has the voting equivalency of the 9,377,484 shares of TER Common Stock for which Mr. Trump’s limited partnership interests in TER Holdings may be exchanged, and generally votes on all matters with the TER Common Stock as a single class. The Class B Common Stock is redeemable at par to the extent that Mr. Trump exchanges his limited partnership interests in TER Holdings for TER Common Stock and is not entitled to receive any dividends.

Reorganization and Emergence from Chapter 11 - On November 21, 2004, our predecessor, Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Debtors”) filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (the “Bankruptcy Court”), as part of a prearranged plan of reorganization. While in bankruptcy, the Debtors continued to manage their properties and operate their businesses as “debtors-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court.

On April 5, 2005, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming the Second Amended and Restated Joint Plan of Reorganization, dated as of March 30, 2005, of the Debtors, as amended (the “Plan”). The Plan became effective on May 20, 2005 (the “Effective Date”), at which time all material conditions to the Plan were satisfied and the Debtors emerged from Chapter 11. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) contains disclosures regarding the reorganization, including fresh-start accounting, reorganization expense (income) and related costs, $8.0 million in ten year warrants issued to Mr. Trump and the extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt recorded by our Predecessor Company.

(2) Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented, have been made. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 as filed with the SEC and all of our other filings, including Current Reports on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC after such date and through the date of this report, available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or our website at www.trumpcasinos.com.

 

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The condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our controlled subsidiaries and partnerships. We have eliminated all significant intercompany transactions. We view each casino property as an operating segment and all such operating segments have been aggregated into one reporting segment.

Our discontinued operations include the results of Trump Indiana, which was sold on December 21, 2005. Net revenues for Trump Indiana were $36,330, $51,942 and $52,160 for the three months ended September 30, 2005, the period from May 20, 2005 through September 30, 2005 and the period from January 1, 2005 through May 19, 2005, respectively. Included in income from discontinued operations is an allocation of interest expense based on Trump Indiana’s nonrelated party debt assumed by the purchaser of Trump Indiana of $53, $76 and $17 for the three months ended September 30, 2005, the period from May 20, 2005 through September 30, 2005 and the period from January 1, 2005 through May 19, 2005, respectively. Included in income from discontinued operations for the period from January 1, 2005 to May 19, 2005 is $134,750 of net reorganization gain.

From the filing of the Chapter 11 petition to the Effective Date, our Predecessor Company operated as debtors-in-possession under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements for periods from the filing of the Chapter 11 petition through the emergence from Chapter 11 were prepared in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position 90-7, “Financial Reporting by Entities in Reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code” (“SOP 90-7”). SOP 90-7 required the reporting of pre-petition liabilities subject to compromise separately on the balance sheet at an estimate of the amount ultimately allowable by the Bankruptcy Court. SOP 90-7 also required separate reporting of certain expenses relating to the Debtors’ Chapter 11 filings as reorganization items.

Upon emergence from Chapter 11, we adopted fresh-start reporting in accordance with SOP 90-7. Under fresh-start reporting, a new entity was deemed to have been created for financial reporting purposes and the recorded amounts of assets and liabilities were adjusted to reflect their estimated fair values. The term “Predecessor Company” refers to the Company and its subsidiaries for periods prior to and including May 19, 2005, and the term “Reorganized Company” refers to the Company and its subsidiaries for periods on and subsequent to May 20, 2005.

As a result of the adoption of fresh-start reporting, the Reorganized Company’s post-emergence financial statements are generally not comparable with the financial statements of the Predecessor Company prior to its emergence from bankruptcy, including the historical financial statements included in this report. Due to the adoption of fresh-start reporting, the Predecessor Company and Reorganized Company financial statements are prepared on different bases.

Under the terms of the Predecessor Company’s Reorganization Plan (the “Plan”), any of the Reorganized Company’s Senior Secured Notes, cash, common stock or Class A Warrants issued to the Plan’s disbursing agent and not distributed as of May 20, 2006, revert to the Reorganized Company. As of May 20, 2006, undistributed amounts included $1,020 in Senior Secured Notes, $414 in cash and 36,809 shares of TER Common Stock. Goodwill has been reduced by $1,434 and our Senior Secured Notes have been reduced by $1,020 reflecting this matter.

 

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(3) Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following:

 

     Reorganized Company
    

September 30,

2006

  

December 31,

2005

Long-term debt:      

Senior Secured Credit Facility:

     

Senior Secured Line of Credit, expires May 20, 2010 interest payable at least quarterly at either LIBOR or prime plus a margin

   $ —      $ —  

Term Loan, matures May 20, 2012, interest and principal payments due quarterly at either LIBOR and/or prime plus a margin (8.03% at September 30, 2006)

     148,125      149,250
             
     148,125      149,250

Senior Secured Notes, due June 1, 2015, interest payable semi-annually at 8.5%, first interest payment due December 1, 2005

     1,248,980      1,250,000

Other:

     

Capitalized lease obligations, payments due at various dates from 2006 through 2009, secured by slot and other equipment, interest at 4.3% to 20%

     16,183      38,709
             

Total long-term debt

     1,413,288      1,437,959

Less: current maturities

     15,753      30,007
             

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

   $ 1,397,535    $ 1,407,952
             

Senior Secured Credit Facility - On May 20, 2005, we and TER Holdings entered into an agreement for a $500,000 senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with a group of lenders. Pursuant to the Credit Facility, as amended, the lenders have agreed to provide TER Holdings (i) a revolving credit facility in the amount of $200,000, (ii) a single-draw term loan facility in the amount of $150,000, which was drawn on the Effective Date, and (iii) a delayed draw term loan facility in the amount of $150,000, which may be drawn in multiple borrowings through May 20, 2007. The Credit Facility, as amended, also includes a sub-facility for letters of credit in an amount of up to $70,000. At September 30, 2006, we have outstanding letters of credit of $40,000 under the Credit Facility.

Proceeds from the term loans may be utilized to (i) pay off amounts outstanding under the debtor-in-possession financing, which occurred on the Effective Date, (ii) fund the construction of a new tower at the Trump Taj Mahal, (iii) pay fees and expenses in connection with our restructuring, and (iv) provide for ongoing working capital and general corporate needs; provided that $150,000 of the term loan is restricted to fund construction of a new tower at Trump Taj Mahal. The revolving portion of the Credit Facility may be used to fund ongoing working capital requirements of TER Holdings and its subsidiaries and other general corporate purposes. The revolving credit facility matures on May 20, 2010. The term loan matures on May 20, 2012, and must be repaid during the final year of such loans in equal quarterly amounts, subject to amortization of approximately 1.0% per year prior to the final year.

Borrowings under the Credit Facility are secured by a first priority security interest on substantially all the assets of TER Holdings and its subsidiaries. TER Holdings’ obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by us and each of our direct and indirect subsidiaries except TER Keystone. We and our subsidiaries are subject to a number of affirmative and negative covenants and must comply with certain financial covenants including maintenance of a leverage ratio of 8.75 to 1, a first lien coverage ratio of 2.25 to 1 and an interest coverage ratio of 1.35 to 1. The Credit Facility restricts our ability to make certain distributions or pay dividends.

On September 28, 2006, we and TER Holdings entered into Amendment No. 2 to our Credit Facility. Under the terms of the Amendment, the definition of earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) for financial covenant purposes was modified. Under the new definition, we are allowed to adjust our calculation of EBITDA for the impact of the three-day closing of our gaming operations during July 2006 as mandated by the State of New Jersey Casino Control Commission. At September 30, 2006, we were in compliance with our covenants.

Senior Secured Notes - On the Effective Date, TER Holdings and its wholly owned finance subsidiary, Trump Entertainment Resorts Funding, Inc. (“TER Funding”) issued $1,250,000 of Senior Secured Notes (“Senior Notes”). These Senior Notes were used to pay distributions under the Plan. The Senior Notes due June 1, 2015, bear interest at 8.5% per annum. $1,020 of the Senior Secured Notes were returned to us under the terms of the Predecessor Company’s Bankruptcy Plan and retired on May 20, 2006.

 

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$730,000 of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes is nonrecourse to the issuers and to the partners of TER Holdings (the “Qualified Portion”). $520,000 of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes is recourse to the issuers and to TER, in its capacity as general partner of TER Holdings (the “Non-Qualified Portion”).

The Non-Qualified Portion and Qualified Portion are recalculated on a periodic basis no less frequently than annually based on certain tax considerations, provided that in no event will the Qualified Portion exceed $730,000 in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes.

TER Holdings and TER Funding are co-issuers of the Senior Notes. All other subsidiaries of TER Holdings, except TER Keystone, are guarantors (the “Guarantors”) of the Senior Notes on a joint and several basis.

The Senior Notes are senior obligations of the issuers and are guaranteed on a senior basis by the Guarantors and rank senior in right of payment to the issuers’ and Guarantors’ future subordinated indebtedness. Notwithstanding the foregoing, because amounts borrowed under the Credit Facility are secured by substantially all the assets of the issuers and the Guarantors on a priority basis, the Senior Notes and the guarantees thereof are effectively subordinated to amounts borrowed under the Credit Facility.

The Senior Notes are secured by substantially all of our real property and incidental personal property, subject to liens securing amounts borrowed under the Credit Facility and certain permitted prior liens. The issuers and Guarantors of the Senior Notes are subject to certain covenants under the indenture governing the Senior Notes. Under these covenants, TER Holdings and the Guarantors are subject to limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and payment of dividends.

 

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(4) Earnings Per Share

The computations of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share are as follows:

 

     Reorganized Company  
    

Three Months

Ended

September 30,

 

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

   2006    2005  

Numerator for basic earnings per share:

     

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 5,833    $ (1,306 )

Income from discontinued operations

     —        4,540  
               

Net income

   $ 5,833    $ 3,234  
               

Numerator for diluted earnings per share:

     

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 5,833    $ (1,306 )

Addback: Minority interest to reflect dilution of redeemable partnership interest

     1,850      —    
               

Income (loss) from continuing operations, with addback of minority interest related to redeemable partnership interest

     7,683      (1,306 )

Income from discontinued operations

     —        4,540  
               

Net income

   $ 7,683    $ 3,234  
               

Denominator:

     

Denominator for basic earnings per share - Weighted average shares outstanding including Class A Warrants

     30,977,329      27,064,819  

Effect of dilutive securities (computed using the treasury stock method):

     

Redeemable partnership interest in TER Holdings and Class B Common Stock and stock options

     9,383,448      —    
               

Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted-average shares

     40,360,777      27,064,819  
               

Basic net income (loss) per share:

     

Continuing operations

   $ 0.19    $ (0.05 )

Discontinued operations

     —        0.17  
               

Net income

   $ 0.19    $ 0.12  
               

Diluted net income (loss) per share:

     

Continuing operations

   $ 0.19    $ (0.05 )

Discontinued operations

     —        0.17  
               

Net income

   $ 0.19    $ 0.12  
               

 

     Reorganized Company          Predecessor
Company
 

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

   Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2006
   

For the Period
From

May 20, 2005

Through
September 30, 2005

        

For the Period
From
January 1, 2005

Through

May 19, 2005

 

Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share:

             

Loss from continuing operations

   $ (8,824 )   $ (10,230 )        $ (37,296 )

Income from discontinued operations

     —         5,848            118,748  

Extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt

     —         —              196,932  
                             

Net (loss) income

   $ (8,824 )   $ (4,382 )        $ 278,384  
                             

Denominator:

             

Denominator for basic earnings per share - Weighted average shares outstanding including Class A Warrants

     30,897,495       27,052,393            29,904,764  

Effect of dilutive securities (computed using the treasury stock method):

             

Redeemable partnership interest in TER Holdings and Class B Common Stock and stock options

     —         —              —    
                             

Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted-average shares

     30,897,495       27,052,393            29,904,764  
                             

Basic net (loss) income per share:

             

Continuing operations

   $ (0.29 )   $ (0.38 )        $ (1.25 )

Discontinued operations

     —         0.22            3.97  

Extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt

     —         —              6.59  
                             

Net (loss) income

   $ (0.29 )   $ (0.16 )        $ 9.31  
                             

Diluted net (loss) income per share:

             

Continuing operations

   $ (0.29 )   $ (0.38 )        $ (1.25 )

Discontinued operations

     —         0.22            3.97  

Extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt

     —         —              6.59  
                             

Net (loss) income

   $ (0.29 )   $ (0.16 )        $ 9.31  
                             

 

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Potentially dilutive common shares excluded from the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share due to anti-dilution are as follows:

 

     Reorganized Company
    

Three Months

Ended

September 30,

     2006    2005

Potentially dilutive common shares:

     

Class B Common Stock

   —      9,377,484

Ten year warrants

   1,446,706    1,446,706
         

Total

   1,446,706    10,824,190
         

 

     Reorganized Company        Predecessor
Company
     Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2006
 

For the Period
From

May 20, 2005
Through
September 30, 2005

       For the Period
From
January 1, 2005
Through
May 19, 2005

Potentially dilutive common shares:

             

Class B Common Stock

   9,377,484   9,377,484        13,918,723

Ten year warrants

   1,446,706   1,446,706        —  

Employee stock options

   300,000   —          2,474,500
                 

Total

   11,124,190   10,824,190        16,393,223
                 

During periods reflecting income from continuing operations, minority interest recorded in the statement of operations is added to our income from continuing operations and net income to calculate diluted earnings per share as the Class B Common Stock becomes dilutive. During periods reflecting a loss from continuing operations, the Class B Common Stock is anti-dilutive.

The shares attributable to our Class A Warrants are considered outstanding for both basic and diluted earnings per share, for all periods from May 20, 2005 through May 20, 2006 (date shares were issued) as there were no events precluding their eventual issuance.

(5) Stock-based Compensation Plans

Reorganized Company

Our shareholders approved the 2005 Incentive Award Plan (the “2005 Stock Plan”) allowing for incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, performance shares and other stock-based awards to our officers, employees, consultants and independent directors. A total of 4,000,000 shares of Common Stock have been reserved for the issuance of awards available for grant under the 2005 Stock Plan.

In accordance with the revised provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) Statement 123, “Share Based Payment” (“FAS 123R”) which we adopted on May 20, 2005, we recorded compensation expense for our stock option and restricted stock awards of $1,207 and $4,209 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. Such expense is included in general and administrative expenses.

Restricted Stock – At September 30, 2006, there were 305,556 shares of nonvested restricted stock issued and outstanding. The remaining unrecognized compensation expense for nonvested restricted stock to be recognized over the remaining contractual life was $2,961. The weighted-average remaining contractual life of outstanding restricted stock grants at September 30, 2006 was 1.1 years.

Stock Options – At September 30, 2006 there were 300,000 stock options outstanding which vest in 100,000 share increments on July 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010. At September 30, 2006, the remaining unrecognized compensation expense for nonvested stock options to be recognized over the remaining contractual life was $1,803.

 

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(6) Income Taxes

Our income tax provision attributable to continuing operations and discontinued operations is as follows:

 

     Reorganized Company
     Three Months
Ended
September 30,
     2006    2005

Continuing operations

   $ 2,756    $ 2,335

Discontinued operations

     —        851
             
   $ 2,756    $ 3,186
             

 

     Reorganized Company          Predecessor
Company
     Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2006
  

For the Period

From

May 20, 2005
Through
September 30, 2005  

         For the Period
From
January 1, 2005
Through
May 19, 2005

Continuing operations

   $ 5,587    $ 3,046          $ 2,074

Discontinued operations

     —        1,292            24,211
                          
   $ 5,587    $ 4,338          $ 26,285
                       

The income tax provision attributable to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes is as follows:

 

     Reorganized Company
     Three Months
Ended
September 30,
     2006    2005

Current - federal

   $ —      $ —  

Deferred - federal

     —        —  
             

Provision for federal income taxes

     —        —  
             

Current - state

     1,156      2,335

Deferred - state

     —        —  
             

Provision for state income taxes

     1,156      2,335
             

Non-cash charge in lieu of taxes:

     1,600      —  
             
   $ 2,756    $ 2,335
             

 

     Reorganized Company          Predecessor
Company
     Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2006
  

For the Period

From

May 20, 2005
Through
September 30, 2005  

         For the Period
From
January 1, 2005
Through
May 19, 2005

Current - federal

   $ —      $ —            $ —  

Deferred - federal

     —        —              —  
                          

Provision for federal income taxes

     —        —              —  
                          

Current - state

     3,512      3,046            2,074

Deferred - state

     —        —              —  
                          

Provision for state income taxes

     3,512      3,046            2,074
                          

Non-cash charge in lieu of taxes

     2,075      —              —  
                          
   $ 5,587    $ 3,046          $ 2,074
                          

 

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Our current federal income tax provision reflects the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards and our deferred income tax provision reflects the impact of changes to valuation allowances. Predecessor Company net operating losses utilized to offset taxable income of the Reorganized Company are recorded in our provision for income taxes as a non-cash charge in lieu of taxes and as a reduction to goodwill, if available, and then to other intangible assets and additional paid-in-capital to the extent goodwill would be reduced to zero. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, our goodwill has been reduced by $2,075 for our non-cash charge in lieu of taxes.

Federal and State Income Tax Audits

Certain of our subsidiaries are currently involved in examinations with the IRS concerning their federal partnership income tax returns for the tax years 2002 through 2004. While any adjustments resulting from this examination could affect their specific state income tax returns, we do not believe that adjustments, if any, will have a material adverse effect on their financial condition or results of operations.

At September 30, 2006, we have accrued $6,900 to reflect Trump Indiana’s expected federal and state income amounts due (including interest) related to Trump Indiana’s IRS audit for the years 1996 through 2004 and the impact on the period from January 1, 2005 through December 21, 2005, the date of the sale of Trump Indiana to Majestic Star Casino, LLC (“Majestic Star”). In accordance with the terms of our Stock Purchase Agreement with Majestic Star, TER Holdings has assumed the liability for expected federal and state income taxes (including interest) related to Trump Indiana for the tax years 1995 through December 21, 2005. In June 2006, we reached a settlement with the IRS for the years 1995 through 1997. Based upon this settlement, management reduced the estimated accrual by $6,000 for the years 1995 through 1997 and all subsequent years through December 21, 2005 and has reduced goodwill accordingly.

State income taxes for our New Jersey operations are computed under the alternative minimum assessment method. We believe our New Jersey partnerships are exempt from these taxes and, as such, have not remitted payments of the amounts provided. The New Jersey Division of Taxation has issued an assessment to collect the unpaid taxes for the tax years 2002 and 2003. At September 30, 2006, we have accrued $22,300 for taxes and interest relating to this alternative minimum tax assessment for 2002 and 2003, as well as the open years 2004 through September 30, 2006. We are currently in discussions with the New Jersey Division of Taxation regarding settlement of these assessments.

Tax Distributions

TER Holdings’ partnership agreement requires distributions to its partners, TER and Mr. Trump, sufficient in amount to cover all federal, state and local income taxes incident to their ownership of TER Holdings, including special allocations of income, gains, losses, deductions and credits. TER Holdings made distributions of $3,420 during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and recorded distributions payable of $340 during the three months ended September 30, 2006. In addition, the partnership agreement contains an indemnification clause which may result in additional payments to Mr. Trump upon the disposition of any of our existing casino properties. The amount of these indemnification payments would be sufficient in amount to cover the impact of the disposition on Mr. Trump’s federal, state and local income tax positions up to $100,000 and would only be due if Mr. Trump would not consent to the transaction.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” FIN 48 provides guidance on the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures, and transition. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We are currently evaluating the impact of FIN 48 on our consolidated financial statements.

 

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(7) Subsidiary Guarantors

As described in Note 3, TER Holdings and its wholly-owned finance subsidiary, TER Funding, are co-issuers of our Senior Notes and the Guarantors are guarantors of the Senior Notes on a joint and several basis. TER Funding has no assets, operations, revenues or cash flows other than those related to the issuance, administration and repayment of our Senior Notes. As the assets, interest expense and cash flows relating to our Senior Notes are included in columns captioned “TER Holdings” in the following condensed consolidating financial statements, we have not shown TER Funding as a separate column in our subsidiary guarantor consolidating financial statements contained in this footnote.

Condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 are as follows:

 

     September 30, 2006 (Reorganized Company)  
     TER
Holdings
    Guarantors    Non-
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Current assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 79,367     $ 80,963    $ 19     $ —       $ 160,349  

Restricted cash

     27,327       —        —         —         27,327  

Other current assets

     30,411       78,239      234       (27,026 )     81,858  
                                       

Total current assets

     137,105       159,202      253       (27,026 )     269,534  
                                       

Property and equipment, net

     3,262       1,501,509      591       —         1,505,362  

Other assets:

           

Investment in subsidiaries

     774,919       —        —         (774,919 )     —    

Other, net

     1,088,411       437,015      —         (1,108,980 )     416,446  
                                       

Total other assets

     1,863,330       437,015      —         (1,883,899 )     416,446  
                                       

Total assets

   $ 2,003,697     $ 2,097,726    $ 844     $ (1,910,925 )   $ 2,191,342  
                                       

Current liabilities:

           

Accounts payable

   $ 3,918     $ 14,624    $ 631     $ —       $ 19,173  

Other current liabilities

     48,403       127,087      —         (27,026 )     148,464  

Current maturities of long-term debt

     1,500       14,253      —         —         15,753  
                                       

Total current liabilities

     53,821       155,964      631       (27,026 )     183,390  
                                       

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

     1,395,605       1,110,910      —         (1,108,980 )     1,397,535  

Deferred income taxes

     —         39,224      —         —         39,224  

Other long-term liabilities

     225       16,922      —         —         17,147  

Partners’ capital

           

Partners’ capital

     593,502       728,778      7,509       (736,287 )     593,502  

Accumulated deficit

     (39,456 )     45,928      (7,296 )     (38,632 )     (39,456 )
                                       

Total partners’ capital

     554,046       774,706      213       (774,919 )     554,046  
                                       

Total liabilities and partners’ capital

   $ 2,003,697     $ 2,097,726    $ 844     $ (1,910,925 )   $ 2,191,342  
                                       

 

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     December 31, 2005 (Reorganized Company)  
     TER
Holdings
    Guarantors    Non-
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Current assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 131,228     $ 97,322    $ —       $ —       $ 228,550  

Restricted cash

     45,005       —        —         —         45,005  

Other current assets

     9,172       66,597      488       (6,719 )     69,538  
                                       

Total current assets

     185,405       163,919      488       (6,719 )     343,093  
                                       

Property and equipment, net

     666       1,462,476      —           1,463,142  

Other assets:

           

Investment in subsidiaries

     742,001       —        —         (742,001 )     —    

Other, net

     1,085,814       437,569      —         (1,100,000 )     423,383  
                                       

Total other assets

     1,827,815       437,569      —         (1,842,001 )     423,383  
                                       

Total assets

   $ 2,013,886     $ 2,063,964    $ 488     $ (1,848,720 )   $ 2,229,618  
                                       

Current liabilities:

           

Accounts payable

   $ 10,882     $ 27,341    $ 516     $ —       $ 38,739  

Other current liabilities

     41,676       98,462      —         (6,719 )     133,419  

Current maturities of long-term debt

     1,500       28,507      —         —         30,007  
                                       

Total current liabilities

     54,058       154,310      516       (6,719 )     202,165  
                                       

Long-term debt net of current maturities

     1,397,750       1,110,202      —         (1,100,000 )     1,407,952  

Deferred income taxes

     —         39,224      —         —         39,224  

Other long-term liabilities

     225       18,199      —         —         18,424  

Partners’ capital (deficit)

           

Partners’ capital

     590,012       726,632      3,814       (730,446 )     590,012  

Accumulated deficit

     (28,159 )     15,397      (3,842 )     (11,555 )     (28,159 )
                                       

Total partners’ capital (deficit)

     561,853       742,029      (28 )     (742,001 )     561,853  
                                       

Total liabilities and partners’ capital (deficit)

   $ 2,013,886     $ 2,063,964    $ 488     $ (1,848,720 )   $ 2,229,618  
                                       

 

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Condensed statements of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, for the period from May 20, 2005 through September 30, 2005, and for the period from January 1, 2005 through May 19, 2005 are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30, 2006 (Reorganized Company)  
     TER
Holdings
    Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenues:

          

Gaming

   $ —       $ 301,781     $ —       $ —       $ 301,781  

Rooms, food, beverage and other

     —         76,404       —         —         76,404  
                                        
     —         378,185       —         —         378,185  

Less promotional allowances

     —         (89,817 )     —         —         (89,817 )
                                        

Net revenues

     —         288,368       —         —         288,368  
                                        

Costs and expenses:

          

Gaming

     —         135,577       —         —         135,577  

Rooms, food, beverage and other

     —         19,837       —         —         19,837  

Selling, general and administrative

     7,348       66,358       456       —         74,162  

Depreciation and amortization

     58       17,756       —         —         17,814  
                                        
     7,406       239,528       456       —         247,390  
                                        

Income (loss) from operations

     (7,406 )     48,840       (456 )     —         40,978  

Non-operating income (expense):

          

Interest income

     24,868       750       4       (23,141 )     2,481  

Interest expense

     (30,971 )     (25,110 )     (89 )     23,141       (33,029 )
                                        
     (6,103 )     (24,360 )     (85 )     —         (30,548 )
                                        

Income (loss) before equity in net income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries, income taxes, minority interest and discontinued operations

     (13,509 )     24,480       (541 )     —         10,430  

Equity in net income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries

     21,383       —         —         (21,383 )     —    

Provision for income taxes

     —         (2,556 )     —         —         (2,556 )

Minority interest

     —         —         —         —         —    
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     7,874       21,924       (541 )     (21,383 )     7,874  

Income from discontinued operations:

          

Trump Indiana

     —         —         —         —         —    

Provision for income taxes

     —         —         —         —         —    
                                        

Trump Indiana, net of income taxes

     —         —         —         —         —    

Equity in net income of discontinued operations

     —         —         —         —         —    
                                        

Income from discontinued operations

     —         —         —         —         —    
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 7,874     $ 21,924     $ (541 )   $ (21,383 )   $ 7,874  
                                        

 

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     Three Months Ended September 30, 2005 (Reorganized Company)  
     TER
Holdings
    Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenues:

          

Gaming

   $ —       $ 290,104     $ —       $ —       $ 290,104  

Rooms, food, beverage and other

     —         70,072       —         —         70,072  
                                        
     —         360,176       —         —         360,176  

Less promotional allowances

     —         (82,909 )     —         —         (82,909 )
                                        

Net revenues

     —         277,267       —         —         277,267  
                                        

Costs and expenses:

          

Gaming

     —         129,747       —         —         129,747  

Rooms, food, beverage and other

     —         19,054       —         —         19,054  

Selling, general and administrative

     5,121       64,770       3,924       —         73,815  

Depreciation and amortization

     43       16,201       —         —         16,244  

Reorganization expense and related costs

     5,394       347       —         —         5,741  
                                        
     10,558       230,119       3,924       —         244,601  
                                        

(Loss) income from operations

     (10,558 )     47,148       (3,924 )     —         32,666  

Non-operating income (expense):

          

Interest income

     25,549       635       —         (25,488 )     696  

Interest expense

     (29,773 )     (25,034 )     (3,416 )     25,488       (32,735 )
                                        
     (4,224 )     (24,399 )     (3,416 )     —         (32,039 )
                                        

(Loss) income before equity in net income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries, income taxes, minority interest and discontinued operations

     (14,782 )     22,749       (7,340 )     —         627  

Equity in income (loss) from continuing operations of consolidated subsidiaries

     13,074       —         —         (13,074 )     —    

Provision for income taxes

     —         (2,335 )     —         —         (2,335 )
                                        

(Loss) income from continuing operations

     (1,708 )     20,414       (7,340 )     (13,074 )     (1,708 )

Income from discontinued operations:

             —    

Trump Indiana

     —         —         6,786       —         6,786  

Provision for income taxes

     —         —         (851 )     —         (851 )
                                        

Income from discontinued operations

     —         —         5,935       —         5,935  

Equity in income of discontinued operations

     5,935       —         —         (5,935 )     —    
                                        

Income from discontinued operations

     5,935       —         5,935       (5,935 )     5,935  
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 4,227     $ 20,414     $ (1,405 )   $ (19,009 )   $ 4,227  
                                        

 

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     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 (Reorganized Company)  
     TER
Holdings
    Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenues:

          

Gaming

   $ —       $ 822,640     $ —       $ —       $ 822,640  

Rooms, food, beverage and other

     —         187,625       —         —         187,625  
                                        
     —         1,010,265       —         —         1,010,265  

Less promotional allowances

     —         (228,273 )     —         —         (228,273 )
                                        

Net revenues

     —         781,992       —         —         781,992  
                                        

Costs and expenses:

          

Gaming

     —         374,774       —         —         374,774  

Rooms, food, beverage and other

     —         55,541       —         —         55,541  

Selling, general and administrative

     22,274       191,692       2,255       —         216,221  

Depreciation and amortization

     155       51,591       —         —         51,746  
                                        
     22,429       673,598       2,255       —         698,282  
                                        

Income (loss) from operations

     (22,429 )     108,394       (2,255 )     —         83,710  

Non-operating income (expense):

          

Interest income

     75,368       2,737       15       (69,790 )     8,330  

Interest expense

     (92,408 )     (75,213 )     (269 )     69,790       (98,100 )
                                        
     (17,040 )     (72,476 )     (254 )     —         (89,770 )
                                        

(Loss) income before equity in net income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries, income taxes, minority interest and discontinued operations

     (39,469 )     35,918       (2,509 )     —         (6,060 )

Equity in net income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries

     28,172       —         —         (28,172 )     —    

Provision for income taxes

     —         (5,387 )     —         —         (5,387 )

Minority interest

     —         —         150       —         150  
                                        

(Loss) income from continuing operations

     (11,297 )     30,531       (2,359 )     (28,172 )     (11,297 )

Income from discontinued operations:

             —    

Trump Indiana

     —         —         —         —         —    

Provision for income taxes

     —         —         —         —         —    
                                        

Trump Indiana, net of income taxes

     —         —         —         —         —    

Equity in net income of discontinued operations

     —         —         —         —         —    
                                        

Income from discontinued operations

     —         —         —         —         —    
                                        

Net (loss) income

   $ (11,297 )   $ 30,531     $ (2,359 )   $ (28,172 )   $ (11,297 )
                                        

 

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     For the Period from May 20, 2005 through September 30, 2005 (Reorganized Company)  
     TER
Holdings
    Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenues:

          

Gaming

   $ —       $ 414,380     $ —       $ —       $ 414,380  

Rooms, food, beverage and other

     —         99,108       —         —         99,108  
                                        
     —         513,488       —         —         513,488  

Less promotional allowances

     —         (120,366 )     —         —         (120,366 )
                                        

Net revenues

     —         393,122       —         —         393,122  
                                        

Costs and expenses:

          

Gaming

     —         188,623       —         —         188,623  

Rooms, food, beverage and other

     —         27,435       —         —         27,435  

Selling, general and administrative

     15,325       91,839       3,924       —         111,088  

Depreciation and amortization

     64       22,195       —         —         22,259  

Reorganization expense and related costs

     7,325       346       —         —         7,671  
                                        
     22,714       330,438       3,924       —         357,076  
                                        

(Loss) income from operations

     (22,714 )     62,684       (3,924 )     —         36,046  

Non-operating income (expense):

          

Interest income

     39,285       821       —         (39,188 )     918  

Interest expense

     (44,018 )     (37,623 )     (4,904 )     39,188       (47,357 )

Other non-operating income

     —         65       —         —         65  
                                        
     (4,733 )     (36,737 )     (4,904 )     —         (46,374 )
                                        

(Loss) income before equity in net (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries, income taxes and discontinued operations

     (27,447 )     25,947       (8,828 )     —         (10,328 )

Equity in income (loss) from continuing operations of consolidated subsidiaries

     14,073       —         —         (14,073 )     —    

Provision for income taxes

     —         (3,046 )     —         —         (3,046 )
                                        

(Loss) income from continuing operations

     (13,374 )     22,901       (8,828 )     (14,073 )     (13,374 )
                                        

Income from discontinued operations:

          

Trump Indiana

     —         —         8,937       —         8,937  

Provision for income taxes

     —         —         (1,292 )     —         (1,292 )
                                        

Trump Indiana, net of income taxes

     —         —         7,645       —         7,645  

Equity in income of discontinued operations

     7,645       —         —         (7,645 )     —    
                                        

Income from discontinued operations

     7,645       —         7,645       (7,645 )     7,645  
                                        

Net (loss) income

   $ (5,729 )   $ 22,901     $ (1,183 )   $ (21,718 )   $ (5,729 )
                                        

 

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     For the Period from January 1, 2005 to May 19, 2005 (Predecessor Company)  
     TER
Holdings
    Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenues:

          

Gaming

   $ —       $ 398,409     $ —       $ —       $ 398,409  

Rooms, food, beverage and other

     —         83,367       —         —         83,367  
                                        
     —         481,776       —         —         481,776  

Less promotional allowances

     —         (117,337 )     —         —         (117,337 )
                                        

Net revenues

     —         364,439       —         —         364,439  
                                        

Costs and expenses:

          

Gaming

     —         186,545       —         —         186,545  

Rooms, food, beverage and other

     —         23,572       —         —         23,572  

Selling, general and administrative

     5,929       87,373       430       —         93,732  

Depreciation and amortization

     64       35,689       —         —         35,753  

Reorganization expense (income) and related costs

     49,319       (80,186 )     4,900       —         (25,967 )
                                        
     55,312       252,993       5,330       —         313,635  
                                        

Income (loss) from operations

     (55,312 )     111,446       (5,330 )     —         50,804  

Non-operating income (expense):

          

Interest income

     11       791       56,502       (56,468 )     836  

Interest expense

     (1,841 )     (75,767 )     (65,722 )     56,468       (86,862 )

Other non-operating income (expense)

     —         —         —         —         —    
                                        
     (1,830 )     (74,976 )     (9,220 )     —         (86,026 )
                                        

(Loss) income before equity in net income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries, income taxes, discontinued operations and extraordinary item

     (57,142 )     36,470       (14,550 )     —         (35,222 )

Equity in net income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries

     19,846       —         —         (19,846 )     —    

Provision for income taxes

     —         (2,074 )     —         —         (2,074 )
                                        

(Loss) income from continuing operations

     (37,296 )     34,396       (14,550 )     (19,846 )     (37,296 )

Income from discontinued operations:

             —    

Trump Indiana

     —         —         142,959       —         142,959  

Provision for income taxes

     —         —         (24,211 )     —         (24,211 )
                                        

Trump Indiana, net of income taxes

     —         —         118,748       —         118,748  

Equity in net income of discontinued operations

     118,748       —         —         (118,748 )     —    
                                        

Income from discontinued operations

     118,748       —         118,748       (118,748 )     118,748  
                                        

Income (loss) before extraordinary item

     81,452       34,396       104,198       (138,594 )     81,452  

Equity in consolidated subsidiaries’ extraordinary gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

     196,932       —         —         (196,932 )     —    

Extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt

     —         198,884       (1,952 )     —         196,932  
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 278,384     $ 233,280     $ 102,246     $ (335,526 )   $ 278,384  
                                        

 

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Condensed statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, for the period from May 20, 2005 to September 30, 2005 and for the period from January 1, 2005 to May 19, 2005 are as follows:

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 (Reorganized Company)  
     TER
Holdings
    Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

   $ (47,519 )   $ 93,019     $ (2,448 )   $ —       $ 43,052  
                                        

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

          

Purchases of property and equipment

     (2,520 )     (88,574 )     (283 )     —         (91,377 )

Increase in restricted cash

     17,678       —         —         —         17,678  

Purchases of CRDA investments, net

     —         (9,921 )     —         —         (9,921 )

Investments in and advances from (to) subsidiaries

     (14,520 )     —         —         14,520       —    

Other

     —         —         —         —         —    
                                        

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     638       (98,495 )     (283 )     14,520       (83,620 )
                                        

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

          

Repayment of term loan

     (1,125 )     —         —         —         (1,125 )

Repayment of other long-term debt

     —         (22,803 )     —         —         (22,803 )

Advances of intercompany debt, net

     —         10,000       —         (10,000 )     —    

Contributed capital

     —         4,000       2,600       (6,600 )     —    

Distributions by subsidiaries

     —         (2,080 )       2,080       —    

Partnership distributions

     (3,420 )     —         —         —         (3,420 )

Other

     (435 )     —         150       —         (285 )
                                        

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (4,980 )     (10,883 )     2,750       (14,520 )     (27,633 )
                                        

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (51,861 )     (16,359 )     19       —         (68,201 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     131,228       97,322       —         —         228,550  
                                        

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 79,367     $ 80,963     $ 19     $ —       $ 160,349  
                                        

 

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     For the Period from May 20, 2005 through September 30, 2005 (Reorganized Company)  
     TER
Holdings
    Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

   $ (100,299 )   $ 67,823     $ (14,937 )   $ -     $ (47,413 )
                                        

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

          

Purchases of property and equipment

     (27 )     (34,838 )     (2,919 )     —         (37,784 )

Purchases of CRDA investments, net

     —         (3,785 )     —         —         (3,785 )

Investments in and advances from (to) subsidiaries

     (35,179 )     —         —         35,179       —    

Other

     —         1,500       (74 )     —         1,426  
                                        

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (35,206 )     (37,123 )     (2,993 )     35,179       (40,143 )
                                        

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

          

Borrowings from revolving credit facility

     28,700             28,700  

Borrowings from term loan

     150,000             150,000  

Repayment of term loan

     (375 )           (375 )

Repayment of DIP facility, net

     (53,958 )           (53,958 )

Repayment of long-term debt

     —         (11,722 )     (57 )     —         (11,779 )

Payment of deferred financing costs

     (10,538 )     —         —         —         (10,538 )

Contributed capital

     —         14,460       22,986       (37,446 )     —    

Contributed capital from reorganization

     55,000       —         —         —         55,000  

Distributions by subsidiaries

       (2,267 )       2,267       —    

Cash distributions to noteholders and stockholders

     (41,120 )     —         —         —         (41,120 )
                                        

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     127,709       471       22,929       (35,179 )     115,930  
                                        

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (7,796 )     31,171       4,999       —         28,374  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     13,086       84,147       9,217       —         106,450  
                                        

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 5,290     $ 115,318     $ 14,216     $ —       $ 134,824  
                                        

 

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     For the Period from January 1, 2005 through May 19, 2005 (Predecessor Company)  
     TER
Holdings
    Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

   $ (692 )   $ 42,806     $ 2,415     $ —       $ 44,529  
                                        

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

          

Purchases of property and equipment

     (17 )     (36,128 )     (2,888 )     —         (39,033 )

Purchases of CRDA investments, net

     —         (6,115 )     —         —         (6,115 )

Investments in and advances from (to) subsidiaries

     (4,989 )     —         —         4,989       —    
                                        

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (5,006 )     (42,243 )     (2,888 )     4,989       (45,148 )
                                        

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

          

Borrowings from DIP facility, net

     18,172       —         —         —         18,172  

Repayment of long-term debt subject to compromise

     —         (12,525 )     (914 )     —         (13,439 )

Contributed capital

     7,682       5,939       11,891       (25,512 )     —    

Distributions by subsidiaries

     (10,256 )     (2,939 )     (7,328 )     20,523       —    

Other

     1,650       —         (4,576 )     —         (2,926 )
                                        

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     17,248       (9,525 )     (927 )     (4,989 )     1,807  
                                        

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     11,550       (8,962 )     (1,400 )     —         1,188  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     1,536       93,110       10,616       —         105,262  
                                        

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 13,086     $ 84,148     $ 9,216     $ —       $ 106,450  
                                        

 

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(8) Commitments and Contingencies

TER Keystone – Keystone Redevelopment Partners, of which TER Keystone is the majority partner, has obtained a letter of credit for $10,000 in connection with the application for a Pennsylvania gaming license. The Keystone Redevelopment partnership has pledged its lease option under its Option Agreement with Hunting Fox Associates I, L.P. as security for this letter of credit. In addition, we have pledged our interest in TER Keystone as additional collateral.

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority Obligations - Pursuant to the provisions of the Casino Control Act, we must either obtain investment tax credits, as defined in the Casino Control Act, in an amount equivalent to 1.25% of our gross casino revenues, as defined in the Casino Control Act, or pay an alternative tax of 2.5% of our gross casino revenues. Investment tax credits may be obtained by making qualified investments, as defined, or by depositing funds which may be converted to bonds by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (“CRDA”), both of which bear interest at two-thirds of market rates resulting in a fair value lower than cost. Certain of our subsidiaries are required to make quarterly deposits with the CRDA to satisfy their investment obligations.

NJSEA Subsidy Agreement - On April 12, 2004, the 12 Atlantic City casinos (the “Casinos”), including our Atlantic City properties, executed an agreement (the “NJSEA Subsidy Agreement”) with the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority (“NJSEA”) and the CRDA. The NJSEA Subsidy Agreement provides that the Casinos, on a pro rata basis according to their gross revenues, shall: (i) pay $34,000 to the NJSEA in cash in four yearly payments through October 15, 2007, and donate $52,000 to the NJSEA from the regular payment of their CRDA obligations for use by the NJSEA through 2008 to enhance purses, fund breeders awards and establish account wagering at New Jersey horse racing tracks; and (ii) donate $10,000 from the regular payment of their CRDA obligations for use by the CRDA as grants to such other North Jersey projects as the CRDA shall determine. The donation of $62,000 of CRDA obligations is conditioned upon the timely enactment and funding of the Casino Expansion Fund Act, which was enacted effective August 25, 2004, and established the Atlantic City Expansion Fund. The Casino Expansion Fund Act further identifies the casino hotel room occupancy fee as its funding source and directs the CRDA to provide the fund with $62,000 and make that amount available, on a pro rata basis, to each casino licensee for investment. By statute, as amended, as of January 26, 2005, such funds shall be invested in eligible projects in Atlantic City that, if approved by the CRDA by August 25, 2006, would add hotel rooms, retail, dining or non-gaming entertainment venues or other non-gaming amenities including, in certain circumstances, parking spaces or, if approved thereafter, additional hotel rooms. Our Atlantic City properties have estimated their portion of the industry obligation at approximately 23%.

The NJSEA Subsidy Agreement further provides for a moratorium until January 2009 on the conduct of casino gaming at any New Jersey racetrack (unless casinos controlling a majority of the hotel rooms operated by the casinos in Atlantic City otherwise agree). Violation of the moratorium terminates the NJSEA Subsidy Agreement and all further payment obligations to the NJSEA and requires the NJSEA to return all undistributed cash to the casinos and the CRDA to return all undistributed donated investment alternative tax obligation payments to the casinos.

CAFRA Agreement – Trump Taj Mahal received a permit under the Coastal Area Facilities Review Act (“CAFRA”) (which is included as a condition of Trump Taj Mahal casino license) that initially required Trump Taj Mahal to begin construction of certain improvements on the Steel Pier by October 1992, which improvements were to be completed within 18 months of the commencement of construction. Trump Taj Mahal initially proposed a concept to improve the Steel Pier, the estimated cost of which was $30,000. Such concept was approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the agency which administers CAFRA. In March 1993, Taj Associates obtained a modification of its CAFRA permit providing for an extension of the required commencement and completion dates of the improvements to the Steel Pier for one year, which has been renewed annually, based upon an interim use of the Steel Pier as an amusement park. The pier sublease, pursuant to which Trump Taj Mahal leases the Steel Pier to an amusement park operator, terminates on December 31, 2006. The conditions of the CAFRA permit renewal thereafter are under discussion with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

(9) Legal Proceedings

Chapter 11 Cases - Although we have emerged from bankruptcy, we still are in the process of resolving various claims and other litigation in connection with the Plan, which may continue for the foreseeable future.

 

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On July 18, 2005, the Bankruptcy Court considered a motion brought by a certain group of persons alleging that they had held shares of our Predecessor Company’s Common Stock on the record date for distributions under the Plan (and who subsequently sold their shares prior to the distribution date) but did not receive any distributions under the Plan, which they believe were wrongly made to the beneficial holders of our stock on the distribution date. The movants had sought an order compelling us to make distributions to them under the Plan. After additional briefing and a court hearing with respect to the issue on October 8, 2005, the Bankruptcy Court denied the movants’ motion on February 17, 2006. The movants filed an appeal from the judgment entered in the Bankruptcy Court in favor of the Predecessor Company. The appeal is pending in the United States District Court for the district of New Jersey.

401(k) Plan Participant Litigation - On February 8, 2005, certain individuals filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Camden Division, against certain persons and organizations that included members of the Trump Capital Accumulation Plan Administrative Committee. In their complaint, the plaintiffs alleged, among other things, that such persons and organizations, who were responsible for managing the Trump Capital Accumulation Plan, breached their fiduciary duties owed to the plan participants when THCR Common Stock held in employee accounts was allegedly sold without participant authorization if the participant did not willingly sell such shares by a specified date in accordance with the Plan. The plaintiffs brought this suit under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 on behalf of themselves and certain other plan participants and beneficiaries and sought to have the court certify their claims as a class action. In their complaint, the plaintiffs also sought, among other things, damages for losses suffered by certain accounts of affected plan participants as a result of such allegedly improper sale of our Predecessor Company’s Common Stock and reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees. The parties have commenced discovery, which is ongoing in this matter. At this time, it is anticipated that there is sufficient insurance coverage to provide for projected legal fees and any potential contingent judgment. The insurance carrier has assumed the defense of the litigation.

South Jersey Transportation Authority Settlement - On September 18, 2006, we reached a settlement with respect to a complaint we filed against the South Jersey Transportation Authority (the “SJTA”) during 2003, pursuant to which we asserted a claim that the SJTA breached a development agreement. Our statements of operations include a $1,750 reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 to reflect the settlement.

Other Litigation - In addition to the foregoing, we and certain of our employees are involved from time to time in other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business. While any proceeding or litigation contains an element of uncertainty, management believes that the final outcomes of these other matters are not likely to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. In general, we have agreed to indemnify our employees and our directors against any and all losses, claims, damages, expenses (including reasonable costs, disbursements and counsel fees) and liabilities (including amounts paid or incurred in satisfaction of settlements, judgments, fines and penalties) incurred by them in any legal proceedings absent a showing of such persons’ gross negligence or malfeasance.

 

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains statements that we believe are, or may be considered to be, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Report regarding the prospects of our industry or our prospects, plans, financial position or business strategy, may constitute forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “foresee,” “project,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plans,” “forecasts,” “continue” or “could” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terms. Furthermore, such forward-looking statements may be included in various filings that we make with the SEC or press releases or oral statements made by or with the approval of one of our authorized executive officers. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that these expectations will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained herein, which reflect management’s opinions only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to any forward-looking statements. You are advised, however, to consult any additional disclosures we make in our reports to the SEC. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this Report.

For a more complete description of the risks that may affect our business, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Overview

We own and operate the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino and the Trump Marina Hotel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The results of our operations were negatively impacted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 due to the closure of our New Jersey casino operations as a result of the State of New Jersey government closure for three days during early July 2006. While our hotel and some of our food and beverage operations remained open, the closure of our casino operations for this three-day period reduced our overall casino revenues. Additionally, we believe our casino and other revenues for the period after this closing were also negatively impacted.

Basis of Presentation

For the purposes of management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, we have combined the period from January 1, 2005 through May 19, 2005 (Predecessor Company) and the period from May 20, 2005 through September 30, 2005 (Reorganized Company) into the nine months ended September 30, 2005. We believe this combination provides for the best comparison of our operating performance for the respective periods. Differences occurring in the period which were caused by the financial statements being prepared on different bases of accounting are indicated in the following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations.

Financial Condition

Liquidity and Capital Resources

General. Cash flows from the operating activities of our casino properties along with borrowings under our revolving credit facility generally constitute our primary source of liquidity. Our cash flows have generally been sufficient to fund operations and make interest payments when due. Nonetheless, prior to our reorganization, our core businesses historically did not generate cash flows sufficient to reinvest in the maintenance or expansion of our casino properties at levels consistent with those of our competitors. Due to this constrained liquidity position, we were unable to refurbish our properties to desired levels or to pursue various capital expenditures, such as the addition of more hotel rooms, or undertake significant new business initiatives.

We achieved a significant increase in financial flexibility and a meaningful reduction in interest expense as a result of our May 20, 2005 debt restructuring and emergence from bankruptcy. Our management has also implemented programs to improve cash flow and will continue to attempt to implement such programs in the upcoming years. These programs include, among others, labor savings through a more efficient management structure and employee scheduling, changes to our marketing programs and better management of our hotel room blocks. Based upon our

 

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current implementation of programs to achieve operational improvements in cash flows along with our current and planned capital expenditures, we expect improvement in our cash flows from operations over time resulting in positive cash flows from operations. However, we cannot assure you that these programs will be successful or sustainable.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2006 we generated $43.1 million in cash flows from operating activities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2005 the Reorganized Company and Predecessor Company used $2.9 million for operating activities, including discontinued operations. Due to our reorganization, cash flows from operations between periods are not comparable due to a reduction in interest expense of $36.1 million resulting from our reorganization refinancing. Also effecting comparability is our payment of accounts payable and accrued interest on a current basis following our emergence from Chapter 11.

Cash used in investing activities, primarily for capital expenditures, was $83.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $85.3 million used by the Reorganized Company and Predecessor Company during the nine months ended September 30, 2005.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, we used $26.8 million for financing activities primarily to repay $22.8 million of our capital lease obligations and pay $2.7 million in partnership distributions to Mr. Trump. For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, the Reorganized Company and Predecessor Company provided $117.7 million from financing activities as a result of our refinancing and emergence from Chapter 11. Due to our reorganization, during 2005, cash flows from financing activities are not comparable between periods.

At September 30, 2006, we had approximately $161.3 million in cash and cash equivalents. Our cash and cash equivalents do not include the $27.3 million in restricted cash from the sale of Trump Indiana.

At September 30, 2006, there were no outstanding borrowings under our Senior Secured Line of Credit and $148.1 million outstanding under the term loan portion of our Credit Facility. We also had outstanding $1,249.0 million of Senior Notes. At September 30, 2006, we had outstanding letters of credit of $40 million. As of November 6, 2006, availability under the revolving portion of the Credit Facility was approximately $147.5 million. Under the terms of our Credit Facility, we have available an addition $150.0 million term loan facility which will expire if not drawn upon by May 20, 2007. We plan to draw upon this term loan prior to its expiration to fund a portion of our hotel construction at the Trump Taj Mahal.

In order to increase the competitiveness of our casino properties, we have made significant capital expenditures to renovate, re-theme and expand our casinos and plan to make additional expenditures in the future. For example, we have spent approximately $50 million of a $110 million capital improvement program to re-theme and update our three casino properties. In addition, we began construction on an estimated $250 million new 800-room hotel tower and connecting structure to expand our existing facility at the Trump Taj Mahal. We expect to complete this new hotel tower by mid-2008. We also have embarked on a recurring maintenance capital program. Capital expenditures towards the aforementioned projects for the remaining three months of 2006 are expected to be approximately $35.0 million.

We continuously seek investment opportunities from time to time in an effort to expand our business beyond our existing properties. For instance, in December 2005, we, together with a joint venture partner, applied for a casino slot license for a site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Should we be successful, our current plans are to build a permanent casino project at a cost of approximately $450 million.

We believe that cash on hand, available borrowing capacity and cash flows from operations will be sufficient to fund our operating, capital expenditure and debt service obligations. While we believe that our sources of liquidity are sufficient to meet our cash obligations during the next twelve months, our ability to meet our operating and debt service obligations depends on a number of factors, including our existing cash on hand, cash flows generated by our operating subsidiaries and compliance with our debt covenants. In addition, if we decide to pursue additional capital projects or if we are successful in obtaining a gaming license in Philadelphia, we will need to obtain additional financing in the future.

Failure to achieve consistent profitability or maintain or achieve various other financial performance levels could diminish our ability to meet financial covenants, obtain additional funds or make required payments on our indebtedness. In addition, given the restrictions on incurring additional indebtedness imposed under the Credit Facility and the indenture governing the Senior Notes, we cannot assure you that other sources of funds will be available to us, or if available, at terms favorable to us.

TER has minimal operations, except for its ownership of TER Holdings and its subsidiaries. TER depends on the receipt of sufficient funds from its subsidiaries to meet its financial obligations. In addition, the terms of TER’s subsidiaries’ indebtedness limit the payment of dividends and other distributions to TER under many circumstances. The ability of our subsidiaries to make payments to TER Holdings may also be restricted by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission.

 

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Under the terms of the Credit Facility, we are subject to certain affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on liens, incurrence of indebtedness, mergers, sales of assets, investments, restricted payments, capital expenditures, agreements with affiliates, our activities and amendment of the indenture governing the Senior Notes, among other limitations. In addition, we must comply with certain financial covenants, including the ratio of consolidated indebtedness to EBITDA, consolidated first lien debt to EBITDA and EBITDA to cash interest expense. We were in compliance with such covenants as of September 30, 2006.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have not entered into any transactions with unconsolidated entities whereby we have financial guarantees, subordinated retained interest, derivative instruments or other contingent arrangements that expose us to material continuing risks, contingent liabilities or any other obligation under a variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit risk support to us.

 

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Analysis of Results of Operations

Our primary business activities are conducted by Trump Taj Mahal, Trump Plaza and Trump Marina.

The following tables include selected data of our casino properties (in millions).

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2006     2005     2006     2005  

Gaming revenues

        

Trump Taj Mahal

   $ 148.4     $ 139.7     $ 401.5     $ 386.1  

Trump Plaza

     81.8       83.5       226.1       231.4  

Trump Marina

     71.5       66.9       195.0       195.3  
                                

Total

   $ 301.7     $ 290.1     $ 822.6     $ 812.8  
                                

Net revenues

        

Trump Taj Mahal

   $ 140.4     $ 131.9     $ 383.0     $ 359.0  

Trump Plaza

     77.9       76.8       211.3       210.7  

Trump Marina

     70.1       68.6       187.7       187.8  
                                

Total

   $ 288.4     $ 277.3     $ 782.0     $ 757.5  
                                

Income (loss) from operations

        

Trump Taj Mahal

   $ 26.0     $ 27.4     $ 62.5     $ 157.1  

Trump Plaza

     7.8       7.4       15.5       33.5  

Trump Marina

     15.0       12.3       30.4       (16.4 )

Corporate and other

     (7.8 )     (14.4 )     (24.7 )     (87.3 )
                                

Total

   $ 41.0     $ 32.7     $ 83.7     $ 86.9  
                                

Depreciation and amortization (1)

        

Trump Taj Mahal

   $ 9.0     $ 8.0     $ 25.9     $ 30.2  

Trump Plaza

     5.4       4.7       15.2       14.6  

Trump Marina

     3.4       3.5       10.5       13.1  

Corporate and other

     —         —         0.1       0.1  
                                

Total

   $ 17.8     $ 16.2     $ 51.7     $ 58.0  
                                

Reorganization expense (income) and other related expenses

        

Trump Taj Mahal

   $ —       $ 0.3     $ —       $ (104.5 )

Trump Plaza

     —         —         —         (17.4 )

Trump Marina

     —         0.1       —         42.0  

Corporate and other

     —         5.3       —         61.6  
                                

Total

   $ —       $ 5.7     $ —       $ (18.3 )
                                

(1) Depreciation and amortization for periods after May 19, 2005 reflect an overall reduction due to the write-down of property and equipment to its appraised value in conjunction with our fresh-start accounting on May 20, 2005.

Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.

Each of our properties’ operating results were as follows:

Trump Taj Mahal – Net revenues increased $8.5 million or 6.4%, to $140.4 million primarily as a result of increased gaming revenues of $8.7 million and all other revenues of $4.4 million partially offset by increased promotional allowances of $4.6 million. In spite of the state closure of our casino operations for three days during July 2006, we were able to increase revenues year over year. Total costs and expenses increased by $9.9 million primarily as a result of increased casino expenses of $6.3 million, increased selling, general and administrative expenses of $2.2 million and increased depreciation expense of $1.0 million. The higher casino expenses reflect increased promotional spending of $5.4 million targeted to increase overall casino revenues partially offset by a $1.1 million net reduction in payroll and other costs. Casino expense during the 2005 three-month period includes the beneficial effect of collecting a $1.9 million marker which had been previously expensed. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to an unusually heavy entertainment schedule during August 2006.

 

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Trump Plaza – Gaming revenues decreased $1.7 million principally due to the state closure of our gaming operations for three days during July 2006. Notwithstanding the decrease in gaming revenues, net revenues increased $1.1 million due to a $2.2 million reduction in promotional allowances and a $0.6 million increase in other revenues. The reduction in promotional allowances reflects the continuing realignment of our promotional costs and to a lesser extent, the impact of the state closure. Income from operations improved by $0.4 million as the increase in net revenues was met by a $0.7 million increase in operating costs. The increase in operating costs was due to a $1.3 million increase in selling, general and administrative costs primarily due to higher insurance and property tax expenses, a $0.7 million increase in depreciation and amortization and an increase in rooms expense of $0.3 million. These increases were partially offset by a $1.4 million reduction in our gaming expense due to reductions in our casino operating costs.

Trump Marina – Gaming revenues increased by $4.6 million or 6.9%, as a result of increases in slot revenue of $4.0 million and table games revenue of $0.7 million. Improved slot and table games revenue during September outweighed the negative effect of the state closure of our gaming operations for three days in July. Additionally, all other revenues increased $1.2 million or 7%, primarily due to increased food and beverage revenue of $1.1 million. Net revenues increased $1.5 million as the higher revenues were partially offset by a $4.5 million increase in promotional allowances. Increases in our promotional allowances were primarily a result of $3.0 million in additional slot coin offers targeted to improve our slot revenues. Total costs and expenses decreased by $1.1 million due to the beneficial $1.7 million settlement with the South Jersey Transportation Authority and reductions in other operating costs of $0.3 million partially offset by increases in casino operating expenses of $0.9 million resulting from increased casino revenues.

Corporate and Other – Corporate and other expenses decreased by approximately $6.6 million. This decrease is a result of reductions in reorganization related costs of $5.3 million and development costs of $2.2 million partially offset by an increase in stock-based compensation expense of $1.1 million. Corporate and other expense in 2005 included development costs totaling $3.6 million related to a land option for a potential Philadelphia, Pennsylvania casino location pending granting of a casino license.

Our other overall costs were as follows:

Interest Income – Interest income increased by approximately $1.8 million from the comparable period in 2005. This increase reflects income from our invested cash and cash equivalents which have increased following our sale of Trump Indiana in December 2005.

Interest Expense – Interest expense increased by approximately $0.3 million from the comparable period in 2005. This increase is a result of increases on our term loans which carry floating rates.

Minority Interest – Following reorganization, minority interest for the reorganized company represents the 23.5% limited partnership interest in TER Holdings owned directly and indirectly by Mr. Trump. Our minority interest expense from continuing operations reflects $1.8 million for the proportionate share of income attributable to Mr. Trump’s ownership interest in TER Holdings.

Provision for Income Taxes – Our provision for income taxes on continuing operations reflects an expense for income taxes of $2.8 million in 2006 compared to $2.3 million in 2005. These provisions are primarily for state income taxes with 2006 including a non-cash charge in lieu of taxes of $1.6 million.

Discontinued Operations – Income from discontinued operations for the three months ended September 30, 2005, includes income from our Trump Indiana riverboat casino sold in December 2005.

Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.

Each of our properties’ operating results were as follows:

Trump Taj Mahal – Net revenues increased $24.0 million or 6.7%, to $383.0 million as a result of a $23.1 million increase in our total revenues and a $0.9 million decrease in promotional allowances. Our revenues reflect year over year improvement in all areas of operations including increases in gaming revenues of $15.4 million, rooms revenues of $2.3 million, food and beverage revenues of $2.5 million and other revenues of $2.9 million. Before consideration of reorganization income of $104.5 million recorded in 2005, our operating expenses increased by $14.3 million, comprised of increases in selling, general and administrative expenses of $9.1 million and increases in all other expenses of $9.5 million, offset by a $4.3 million decrease in depreciation due to the $49.4 million write-down of net fixed assets during 2005 to reflect fresh-start accounting. The increase in selling, general and administrative costs is principally due to increases in

 

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entertainment expenses of $4.2 million, insurance costs of $2.8 million, incentive compensation of $1.0 million and advertising expenses of $1.0 million. The increase in our other expenses of $9.5 million reflects increased casino operating costs of $6.4 million primarily due to promotional marketing costs and $3.1 million in increased rooms and food and beverage costs relating to the increased revenues.

Trump Plaza – Net revenues increased $0.6 million as a $5.3 million decrease in gaming revenues and a $2.8 million decrease in other revenues were more than offset by an $8.7 million reduction in promotional allowances. The reduction in gaming revenues is due to a $7.5 million decrease in slot revenues partially offset by a $2.2 million increase in table games revenue. The decrease in casino revenues reflects the impact of the state closure of our gaming operations for three days during July 2006 and changes in our marketing efforts to realign marketing to certain segments of our slot and table game customers. The $8.7 million reduction in our promotional allowances reflects this segment realignment of our marketing and included a $3.5 million decrease in slot coin marketing offers and a $2.0 million decrease in complimentary rooms. The remaining decrease in promotional allowances reflects the lower food and beverage and other revenues provided to customers on a complimentary basis. Before consideration of reorganization income of $17.4 million recorded in 2005, our total costs and expenses increased $1.0 million reflecting a $3.9 million increase in selling, general and administrative costs, a $0.6 million increase in depreciation expense partially offset by a $3.6 million decrease in casino and other operating expenses. Selling, general and administrative costs increased by $3.9 million principally due to a $1.6 million increase in severance and other payroll costs and to a lesser extent, increased insurance and advertising costs. The increase in depreciation expense is primarily a result of capital improvements made to our casino floor which were completed during 2006. The $3.6 million decrease in operating costs reflects a $1.8 million decrease resulting mainly from the aforementioned decrease in gaming revenues, a $1.0 million reduction in labor costs and a $0.7 million decrease in marketing costs.

Trump Marina – Although our casino operations were closed for three days during July 2006, our gaming revenues of $195.0 million and net revenues of $187.7 million were consistent with the prior year nine-month period. Before consideration of reorganization expenses of $42.0 million recorded in 2005, our total costs and expenses decreased $4.9 million. This decrease reflects a $2.6 million decrease in depreciation expense, lower selling, general and administrative expenses due to the beneficial $1.7 million settlement with the South Jersey Transportation Authority and a $1.3 million decrease in payroll costs.

Corporate and Other – Before consideration of fresh-start accounting and reorganization expenses of $61.6 million and a charge of $8.0 million relating to ten-year warrants issued to Mr. Trump in connection with a services agreement during the nine months ended September 30, 2005, corporate and other expenses increased by approximately $6.9 million. This increase is due primarily to $4.0 million for stock-based compensation expense, $1.0 million in increased payroll costs, $0.9 million for legal expenses, and $1.7 million for other corporate expenses. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in development costs of $0.7 million.

Our other overall costs were as follows:

Interest Income – Interest income increased by approximately $6.6 million from the comparable period in 2005. This increase reflects income from our invested cash and cash equivalents which have increased following our sale of Trump Indiana in December 2005.

Interest Expense – Interest expense decreased by approximately $36.1 million, or 26.9%, from the comparable period in 2005. The decrease in interest expense was due to our reorganization of our long-term debt which resulted in lower principal amounts due and the associated significantly reduced interest rates.

Minority Interest – Following reorganization, minority interest for the reorganized company represents the 23.5% limited partnership interest in TER Holdings owned directly and indirectly by Mr. Trump. Minority interest in our loss from continuing operations for 2006 reflects $2.6 million for the proportionate share of the loss attributable to Mr. Trump’s ownership interest in TER Holdings and $0.2 million for other minority interests in TER Holdings subsidiaries. The $3.1 million minority interest in our loss from continuing operations for 2005 reflects Mr. Trump’s limited partnership interest in TER Holdings.

Provision for Income Taxes – Our provision for income taxes on continuing operations reflects income tax expense of $5.6 million and $5.1 million for 2006 and 2005, respectively. These provisions are primarily for state income taxes with the 2006 provision including a non-cash charge in lieu of taxes of $2.1 million.

Discontinued Operations – Income from discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, includes income from our Trump Indiana riverboat casino sold in December 2005. The income from Trump Indiana for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 includes $134.8 million in reorganization income and related costs. The tax provision for discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 includes a $20.0 million provision for state and federal taxes relating to audits of our income tax returns.

 

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Critical Accounting Estimates

General - Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require our management to make estimates and assumptions about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. Of our accounting estimates, we believe the following may involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity.

Goodwill - We have approximately $228.5 million of goodwill recorded on our balance sheet at September 30, 2006. We regularly evaluate our businesses for potential impairment indicators. Additionally, we perform impairment testing at least annually. Our judgments regarding the existence of impairment indicators are based on, among other things, the regulatory and competitive status and operational performance of each of our businesses. Future events, such as the failure to meet or exceed our operating plans, increased competition or the enactment of increased gaming or tax rates, could significantly impact our judgments and any resulting impairment loss could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

Property and Equipment - Our operations are capital intensive and we make capital investments at each of our properties in the form of maintenance capital and, from time to time, expansion and product enhancement capital. At September 30, 2006, we have approximately $1,505.4 million of net property and equipment recorded on our balance sheet. We depreciate our assets on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The estimates of the useful lives are based on the nature of the assets as well as our current operating strategy. Future events, such as property expansions, new competition and new regulations, could result in a change in the manner in which we use certain assets requiring a change in the estimated useful lives of such assets. In assessing the recoverability of the carrying value of property and equipment, we must make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors. If these estimates or the related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record impairment charges for these assets.

Insurance Accruals - Our insurance policies for employee health, workers’ compensation and general patron liabilities have significant deductible levels on an individual claim basis. We accrue a liability for known workers’ compensation and general patron liabilities based upon a review of individual claims. Additionally, we accrue an amount for incurred but not reported claims based on our historical experience and other factors. Our employee health insurance benefit accrual is based on our historical claims experience rate including an estimated lag factor. These accruals involve complex estimates and could be significantly affected should current claims vary from historical levels. Management reviews our insurance accruals for adequacy at the end of each reporting period.

Income Taxes - We are subject to income taxes in the United States and in several states. We account for income taxes, including our current, deferred and non-cash charge in lieu of tax provisions in accordance with SFAS Statement 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” The calculation of our income tax provision following our reorganization is complex and requires the use of estimates. Management reviews our provision for income taxes at the end of each reporting period. Additionally, our income tax returns are subject to examination by various taxing authorities. We regularly assess the potential outcomes of these examinations in determining the adequacy of our provision for income taxes and our income tax liabilities. Inherent on our determination of any necessary reserves are assumptions based on past experiences and judgments about potential actions by taxing authorities. Our estimate of the potential outcome for any uncertain tax issue is highly judgmental. We believe we have adequately provided for any reasonable and foreseeable outcome related to uncertain tax matters. When actual results of tax examinations differ from our estimates, we adjust the income tax provision in the period in which the examination issues are settled.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, including interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity rates. Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our long-term debt. We attempt to manage our interest rate risk by managing the mix of our long-term fixed rate and variable rate borrowings.

At September 30, 2006, long-term fixed rate borrowings represented approximately 90% of our total borrowings.

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.

(b) Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter covered by this Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

A reference is made to the information contained in Note 9 of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein, which is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

None.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALE OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

10.1    Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2006
31.1    Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc., Trump Entertainment Resorts Holdings, L.P. and Trump Entertainment Resorts Funding, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
31.2    Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc., Trump Entertainment Resorts Holdings, L.P. and Trump Entertainment Resorts Funding, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
32.1    Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc., Trump Entertainment Resorts Holdings, L.P. and Trump Entertainment Resorts Funding, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2    Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc., Trump Entertainment Resorts Holdings, L.P. and Trump Entertainment Resorts Funding, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

SIGNATURES

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

 

  TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS, INC.
  (Registrant)
Date: November 7, 2006   By:  

/s/ DALE R. BLACK

   

Dale R. Black

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer of

Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc.

  TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS HOLDINGS, L.P.
  (Registrant)
  By:  

TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS, INC.,

its general partner

Date: November 7, 2006   By:  

/s/ DALE R. BLACK

   

Dale R. Black

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer of

Trump Entertainment Resorts Holdings, L.P.

  TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS FUNDING, INC.
  (Registrant)
Date: November 7, 2006   By:  

/s/ DALE R. BLACK

   

Dale R. Black

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer of

Trump Entertainment Resorts Funding, Inc.

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   

Exhibit

10.1    Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2006
31.1    Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc., Trump Entertainment Resorts Holdings, L.P. and Trump Entertainment Resorts Funding, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
31.2    Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc., Trump Entertainment Resorts Holdings, L.P. and Trump Entertainment Resorts Funding, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
32.1    Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc., Trump Entertainment Resorts Holdings, L.P. and Trump Entertainment Resorts Funding, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2    Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc., Trump Entertainment Resorts Holdings, L.P. and Trump Entertainment Resorts Funding, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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