International Speedway Reports Record Revenue for Second Quarter of
Fiscal 2004 - Posts Double-Digit Increase in Revenue Over Prior
Year - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
International Speedway Corporation (NASDAQ:ISCA) (OTC:ISCB)
(BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) (ISC) today reported results for the second
quarter and six months ended May 31, 2004. Second Quarter
Comparison Total revenues for the second quarter increased eleven
percent to $132.7 million, compared to revenues of $119.6 million
in the prior-year period. Prior period financial statements have
been restated to reflect discontinued operations, net of tax,
related to the previously announced sale of North Carolina Speedway
as per the terms of the settlement agreement in the Ferko/Vaughn
litigation ("Ferko Settlement"). Operating income was $24.0 million
during the period compared to $28.2 million in the second quarter
of fiscal 2003. Net income was $6.1 million, or $0.11 per diluted
share, compared to net income of $12.5 million, or $0.24 per
diluted share, in the prior year. Results for the second quarter of
2004 include a $13.2 million non-cash pre-tax charge, or $0.16 per
diluted share, for the impairment of Nazareth Speedway's long-lived
assets and a $5.0 million pre-tax charge, or $0.06 per diluted
share, for the early redemption on May 28, 2004 of $225 million
7.875 percent Senior Notes due October 2004 ("Old Notes"). The
redemption was funded by the issuance on April 23, 2004 of $150
million 4.20 percent Senior Notes due 2009, and $150 million 5.40
percent Senior Notes due 2014 (collectively the "New Notes").
Results for this year's second quarter also include approximately
$1.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for interest incurred on
the Old Notes between April 23 and May 28 when both the Old and New
Notes were outstanding. In addition, during the quarter the Company
capitalized $1.0 million pre-tax for certain legal, consulting and
other costs related to the negotiations through a wholly-owned
subsidiary of ISC for a site to potentially develop a motorsports
facility in the New York metropolitan area. Second quarter 2003
results include a non-cash pre-tax charge of $2.8 million, or $0.03
per diluted share, for the net book value of assets removed as part
of the Homestead-Miami Speedway track reconfiguration project. Year
to Date Comparison For the six months ended May 31, 2004, total
revenues increased to $263.4 million from $239.5 million in 2003.
As mentioned earlier, prior period financial statements have been
restated to reflect discontinued operations, net of tax, related to
the sale of North Carolina Speedway. Operating income for the
six-month period was $70.6 million compared to $73.2 million in the
prior year. Net income was $33.9 million, or $0.64 per diluted
share in 2004, which includes the aforementioned non-cash pre-tax
charge of $13.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the
impairment of Nazareth's long-lived assets and the combined pre-tax
charges of $6.6 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the early
retirement of and interim interest incurred on the Old Notes. In
the first six months of 2003, net income was $37.9 million, or
$0.71 per diluted share, which includes the previously discussed
non-cash pre- tax charge of $2.8 million, or $0.03 per diluted
share, for the net book value of assets removed at Homestead-Miami
Speedway. In addition, a revenue contribution to ISC's Food,
Beverage, and Merchandise Income of approximately $1.6 million, or
$0.02 per diluted share, was recorded in the first quarter of 2003,
related to the Company's ongoing activities to audit third-party
vendors' sales reports for prior years. GAAP to Non-GAAP
Reconciliation The following financial information is presented
below using other than generally accepted accounting principles
("non-GAAP"), and is reconciled to comparable information presented
using GAAP. Non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share
below are derived by adjusting amounts determined in accordance
with GAAP for certain items presented in the accompanying selected
operating statement data, net of taxes. The adjustments relate to:
(1) the presentation of North Carolina Speedway's operations as
discontinued; (2) the impairment of long-lived assets at Nazareth
Speedway; (3) the write-off of the net book value of certain
undepreciated assets removed in connection with a major track
reconfiguration project at Homestead-Miami Speedway; and, (4)
charges associated with refinancing the substantial majority of the
Company's long-term debt. We believe such non-GAAP information is
useful and meaningful to investors, and is used by investors and us
to assess our core operations. This non-GAAP financial information
may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other
entities and should not be considered as alternatives to operating
income, net income or diluted earnings per share, which are
determined in accordance with GAAP. (In Thousands, Except Per Share
Amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended May 31,
May 31, May 31, May 31, 2003 2004 2003 2004 Net income $12,492
$6,059 $37,856 $33,852 Net loss (income) from discontinued
operations at North Carolina, net of tax 277 583 (2,289) (3,024)
Income from continuing operations 12,769 6,642 35,567 30,828
Adjustments, net of tax: Impairment of long-lived assets at
Nazareth -- 8,591 -- 8,591 Homestead-Miami track reconfiguration
1,726 -- 1,726 -- Interim interest on debt redemeed -- 995 -- 995
Loss on early redemption of debt -- 3,028 -- 3,028 Non-GAAP net
income $14,495 $19,256 $37,293 $43,442 Diluted earnings per share
$0.24 $0.11 $0.71 $0.64 Net loss (income) from discontinued
operations at North Carolina, net of tax -- 0.01 (0.04) (0.06)
Income from continuing operations 0.24 0.12 0.67 0.58 Adjustments,
net of tax: Impairment of long-lived assets at Nazareth -- 0.16 --
0.16 Homestead-Miami track reconfiguration 0.03 -- 0.03 -- Interim
interest on debt redemeed -- 0.02 -- 0.02 Loss on early redemption
of debt -- 0.06 -- 0.06 Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share $0.27
$0.36 $0.70 $0.82 2004 Second Quarter Highlights Highlights of the
second quarter of 2004 included sold-out NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and
record NASCAR Busch event attendance at California and Richmond,
record attendance for Darlington's Spring Cup event, and increased
attendance for certain other events at Talladega, Darlington,
Nazareth and Phoenix. In addition, increased broadcast and media
revenue, greater spending by the Company's corporate partners at
comparable events, and stronger food, beverage and merchandise
sales contributed to the quarter's results. Results on a
year-over-year basis were impacted by the timing of Homestead-Miami
Speedway's IRL IndyCar weekend, which was held in the first quarter
of 2004 and the 2003 second quarter. Darlington's Craftsman Truck
Series event was also held in the second quarter of 2003, but is
scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2004. "This quarter marked the
eighth consecutive year of record second quarter revenues for the
Company since going public with our Class A Common shares in late
1996," commented Lesa France Kennedy, President of ISC. "Domestic
broadcast revenues continued to drive overall revenue growth,
supported by higher attendance and related revenues at
substantially all of our races. In addition, we continue to see
solid trends in corporate spending, as advertising, sponsorship and
hospitality revenues increased for comparable events held during
the quarter." ISC secured multi-year, multi-track official status
agreements with Ball Park Franks and Crown Royal during the second
quarter of 2004. In addition, the Company announced an agreement
with DHL to sponsor the June Nextel Cup event in Michigan. The
relationship marks DHL's first venture into the sport of NASCAR.
ISC also secured Busch event entitlements at California and
Darlington. All of the Company's NEXTEL Cup and Busch series events
have title sponsors for 2004. Ms. Kennedy continued, "In addition
to strong operating results for the quarter, we strengthened our
portfolio of premier events through our announced acquisition of
Martinsville Speedway and additional realignment of NEXTEL Cup and
Busch dates. Beginning in 2005, Phoenix will host a second Cup
date, Darlington's single Cup event will run at night in May, and
California's spring event will follow the Daytona 500. This
realignment is expected to result in a net positive impact to
revenue and earnings, and should increase the sport's exposure
through an expanded nationwide presence, particularly in the
western U.S. Finally, the previously announced Ferko Settlement
allows us to focus our full attention on growing the Company."
Recent Events To date in the third quarter, ISC has hosted several
successful major events, including NEXTEL Cup weekends at Michigan
and Daytona, an IRL weekend at Richmond, and a NASCAR Craftsman
Truck and IRL event weekend at Kansas. Michigan once again hosted a
capacity crowd for its NEXTEL Cup DHL 400. At Richmond, the
SunTrust Indy Challenge was highlighted by exciting on-track
competition and increased year-over-year attendance. Supported by
the continued success of its season ticket packages, Kansas
recorded sold-out attendance for its Craftsman Truck and IndyCar
races. Finally, Daytona posted record revenues for its NEXTEL Cup
and Busch weekend anchored by the Pepsi 400, one of the highest
attended events on the Cup circuit. For the remainder of the third
quarter, the Company will host a Craftsman Truck/IRL weekend and a
NEXTEL Cup/Busch weekend at Michigan, a NEXTEL Cup/Grand American
Road Racing weekend at Watkins Glen, and an IRL IndyCar weekend at
Nazareth. In addition, Chicagoland Speedway will host a NEXTEL
Cup/Busch weekend. Overall advanced ticket sales for ISC's
remaining events in the third quarter, as well as the balance of
the year, are trending ahead of 2003. Regarding the Company's
ongoing efforts to build a motorsports facility in the New York
metropolitan area, a collection of land parcels has been identified
in Staten Island that could potentially be utilized for the
development of a major speedway. The purchase will depend on the
outcome of an extensive due diligence process. Moreover, the
ultimate decision to develop a motorsports facility in the area
will be based on the overall results of a detailed feasibility
study, including estimated construction cost, availability of
public financing, permitting considerations, traffic and
transportation analyses, and other necessary project reviews.
Outlook The Company reiterates its previously issued third quarter
guidance revenues of $145 to $150 million and earnings of $1.26 to
$1.28 per diluted share, including the approximate $36 million
after-tax gain, or $0.68 per diluted share, on the sale of North
Carolina. Third quarter earnings from continuing operations are
estimated to range from $0.58 to $0.60 per diluted share. For the
fourth quarter, ISC continues to anticipate revenues of $220 to
$225 million and earnings of $0.98 to $1.00 per diluted share.
"Looking to the latter half of the year," continued Ms. France
Kennedy, "we see sustained strength in advanced ticket sales, with
several events trending significantly ahead of last year. We also
continue to anticipate solid growth for sponsorship and corporate
hospitality revenue. Combined with strong increases in television
and related revenue, we are on-track to post record results for
2004." Ms. France Kennedy concluded, "The outlook for the industry
remains robust, highlighted by increased exposure and an expanded
nationwide presence as a result of recent developments. In
addition, we are making important progress on our external
development initiatives, including significant headway in the
nation's largest media market. Through these strategic initiatives,
we have strengthened our industry leadership position and are
poised to capitalize on near- and long-term growth opportunities.
We look forward to a successful second half of fiscal 2004 and
beyond." Conference Call Details The management of ISC will host a
conference call today with investors at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To
participate, dial (973) 582-2710 five to ten minutes prior to the
scheduled start time and request to be connected to the ISC
earnings call. A live Webcast will also be available at that time
on the Company's Web site, http://www.iscmotorsports.com/, under
the "Investor Relations" section. A replay will be available one
hour after the end of the call through midnight Wednesday, July 14,
2004. To access, dial (973) 341-3080 and enter the code 4918847, or
visit the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's Web site.
International Speedway Corporation is a leading promoter of
motorsports activities in the United States, currently promoting
more than 100 events annually. The Company owns and/or operates 11
of the nation's major motorsports facilities, including Daytona
International Speedway in Florida (home of the Daytona 500);
Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama; Michigan International Speedway
located outside Detroit; Richmond International Raceway in
Virginia; California Speedway near Los Angeles; Kansas Speedway in
Kansas City, Kansas; Phoenix International Raceway in Arizona;
Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida; Darlington Raceway in South
Carolina; Watkins Glen International in New York; and Nazareth
Speedway in Pennsylvania. Other track interests include an indirect
37.5% interest in Raceway Associates, LLC, which owns and operates
Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway near Chicago, Illinois.
The Company also owns and operates MRN Radio, the nation's largest
independent sports radio network; DAYTONA USA, the "Ultimate
Motorsports Attraction" in Daytona Beach, Florida, the official
attraction of NASCAR; and subsidiaries which provide catering
services, food and beverage concessions, and produce and market
motorsports-related merchandise under the trade name "Americrown."
For more information, visit the Company's Web site at
http://www.iscmotorsports.com/. Statements made in this release
that express the Company's or management's beliefs or expectations
and which are not historical facts or which are applied
prospectively are forward-looking statements. It is important to
note that the Company's actual results could differ materially from
those contained in or implied by such forward-looking statements.
The Company's results could be impacted by risk factors, including,
but not limited to, weather surrounding racing events, government
regulations, economic conditions, consumer and corporate spending,
military actions, air travel and national or local catastrophic
events. Additional information concerning factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-
looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company's
SEC filings including, but not limited to, the 10-K and subsequent
10-Qs. Copies of those filings are available from the Company and
the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly
any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be
needed to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or
to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The inclusion of
any statement in this release does not constitute an admission by
International Speedway or any other person that the events or
circumstances described in such statement are material. (Tables
Follow) Consolidated Statements of Operations (In Thousands, Except
Per Share Amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
May 31, May 31, May 31, May 31, 2003 2004 2003 2004 REVENUES:
Admissions, net $43,624 $46,179 $88,302 $90,623 Motorsports related
income 59,261 67,465 117,138 135,956 Food, beverage and merchandise
income 15,179 17,396 31,154 33,686 Other income 1,526 1,705 2,871
3,118 119,590 132,745 239,465 263,383 EXPENSES: Direct expenses:
Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees 23,838 25,853
42,457 46,641 Motorsports related expenses 25,139 25,694 43,350
46,916 Food, beverage and merchandise expenses 9,453 11,168 17,494
20,751 General and administrative expenses 19,623 21,804 39,596
43,260 Depreciation and amortization 10,461 11,031 20,510 22,020
Impairment of long-lived assets -- 13,217 -- 13,217 Homestead-Miami
Speedway track reconfiguration 2,829 -- 2,829 -- 91,343 108,767
166,236 192,805 Operating income 28,247 23,978 73,229 70,578
Interest income 477 1,105 691 1,759 Interest expense (5,850)
(6,993) (11,783) (12,468) Loss on early redemption of debt --
(4,988) -- (4,988) Equity in net loss from equity investments
(1,472) (1,254) (3,022) (2,935) Income from continuing operations
before income taxes 21,402 11,848 59,115 51,946 Income taxes 8,633
5,206 23,548 21,118 Income from continuing operations 12,769 6,642
35,567 30,828 Net (loss) income from discontinued operations, net
of income taxes (277) (583) 2,289 3,024 Net income $12,492 $6,059
$37,856 $33,852 Basic earnings per share: Income from continuing
operations $0.24 $0.12 $0.67 $0.58 (Loss) income from discontinued
operations -- (0.01) 0.04 0.06 Net income $0.24 $0.11 $0.71 $0.64
Diluted earnings per share: Income from continuing operations $0.24
$0.12 $0.67 $0.58 (Loss) income from discontinued operations --
(0.01) 0.04 0.06 Net income $0.24 $0.11 $0.71 $0.64 Dividends per
share $0.06 $0.06 $0.06 $0.06 Basic weighted average shares
outstanding 53,056,569 53,080,611 53,048,974 53,073,315 Diluted
weighted average shares outstanding 53,126,268 53,167,488
53,123,704 53,165,208 Consolidated Balance Sheets (In Thousands)
November 30, 2003 May 31, 2004 (Unaudited) ASSETS Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $223,973 $364,275 Short-term investments
201 200 Receivables, less allowance of $1,500 in 2003 and 2004
37,996 49,305 Inventories 5,496 9,397 Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 4,078 11,584 Total Current Assets 271,744 434,761
Property and Equipment Held for Sale -- 30,330 Property and
Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $235,672 and
$244,314, respectively 884,623 862,718 Other Assets: Equity
investments 33,706 30,771 Goodwill 92,542 92,542 Other 21,177
25,077 147,425 148,390 Total Assets $1,303,792 $1,476,199
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Current
portion of long-term debt $232,963 $7,390 Accounts payable 15,739
18,655 Deferred income 106,998 167,375 Income taxes payable 6,877
5,709 Other current liabilities 13,928 14,359 Total Current
Liabilities 376,505 213,488 Long-Term Debt 75,168 369,966 Deferred
Income Taxes 113,414 122,750 Long-Term Deferred Income 11,894
11,913 Other Long-Term Liabilities 346 284 Commitments and
Contingencies -- -- Shareholders' Equity: Class A Common Stock,
$.01 par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized; 28,359,173 and
28,568,591 issued and outstanding at November 30, 2003 and May 31,
2004, respectively 283 286 Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value,
40,000,000 shares authorized; 24,858,610 and 24,689,790 issued and
outstanding at November 30, 2003 and May 31, 2004, respectively 249
247 Additional paid-in capital 694,719 696,484 Retained earnings
34,602 65,224 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (333) (166)
729,520 762,075 Less: unearned compensation- restricted stock
(3,055) (4,277) Total Shareholders' Equity 726,465 757,798 Total
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $1,303,792 $1,476,199
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In Thousands) (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended May 31, 2003 May 31, 2004 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net
income $37,856 $33,852 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and
amortization 20,510 22,020 Discontinued operations depreciation
1,012 843 Amortization of unearned compensation 841 801
Amortization of financing costs 160 (67) Deferred income taxes
13,312 9,336 Undistributed loss from equity investments 3,022 2,935
Impairment of long-lived assets -- 13,217 Homestead-Miami Speedway
track reconfiguration 2,829 -- Loss on early redemption of debt --
4,988 Other, net (65) 12 Changes in operating assets and
liabilities: Receivables, net (9,355) (11,309) Inventories, prepaid
expenses and other assets (8,896) (11,453) Accounts payable and
other liabilities (9,709) (6,367) Deferred income 57,131 60,396
Income taxes payable 3,572 (1,110) Net cash provided by operating
activities 112,220 118,094 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital
expenditures (22,774) (39,559) Proceeds from asset disposals 99 7
Acquisition costs -- (1,124) Proceeds from affiliate 4,075 --
Proceeds from short-term investments 200 200 Purchases of
short-term investments (200) (200) Other, net (910) (406) Net cash
used in investing activities (19,510) (41,082) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from long-term debt -- 299,570 Payment of long-term debt
(5,500) (231,500) Payment of long-term debt redemption premium --
(5,340) Proceeds from interest rate swaps -- 2,771 Deferred
financing costs -- (1,862) Reacquisition of previously issued
common stock (328) (386) Exercise of Class A Common Stock Options
-- 37 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (5,828)
63,290 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 86,882 140,302
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 109,263 223,973
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $196,145 $364,275
http://www.iscmotorsports.com/DATASOURCE: International Speedway
Corporation CONTACT: Wes Harris, Director of Investor Relations,
International Speedway Corporation, +1-386-947-6465 Web site:
http://www.iscmotorsports.com/
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