ISLE Isleworth Healthcare Acquisition Corporation

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISLE) today provided additional comments and information on its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended April 29, 2007, which were reported in its Form 10-K filing on July 30, 2007. The Company reported a 17.3% decrease in net revenues from continuing operations to $255.6 million for the fourth quarter compared to net revenues from continuing operations of $309.1 million for the same quarter in fiscal 2006. Loss from continuing operations was $13.1 million or ($0.43) per common share, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to income of $10.5 million or $0.33 per diluted common share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. Adjusted EBITDA(1) from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 decreased 22.9% to $57.3 million compared to Adjusted EBITDA(1) from continuing operations of $74.3 million for the same quarter in fiscal 2006. The fourth quarter ended April 29, 2007 included thirteen weeks of operating results compared to the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2006, which included fourteen weeks of operating results. This accounts for approximately 7.5% of the year over year decrease in revenues and Adjusted EBITDA(1). Other factors contributing to the year over year declines include increased competition in several of the Company's markets, most significantly Biloxi, Mississippi and severe weather in several markets in the first period of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. For the twelve months ended April 29, 2007, the Company reported a 1.4% increase in net revenues from continuing operations to $1.0 billion, compared to $987.4 million for the comparable period in the prior year. For the twelve months of fiscal 2007, the Company reported a loss from continuing operations of $21.3 million, or ($0.70) per common share, compared to income of $8.6 million, or $0.28 per diluted common share for the same period in fiscal 2006. Adjusted EBITDA(1) from continuing operations in the twelve-month period reported a 4.5% decrease to $194.6 million, compared to $203.7 million for the comparable twelve-month period in fiscal 2006. During the twelve months ended April 29, 2007, the Company recognized a pretax gain of $23.2 million related to the sale of its Isle-Bossier City and Isle-Vicksburg properties. This gain on sale is included in income from discontinued operations and the impact on net income per diluted common share was $0.45 for the twelve-months ended April 29, 2007 with the remaining $0.10 coming from the normal operating results of the two properties. Isle-Bossier City, Isle-Vicksburg and Colorado Grande-Cripple Creek are reflected as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Accordingly, the operating results for these properties are not included in the net revenue, income from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA(1) results discussed above. The sale of Isle-Bossier City and Isle-Vicksburg closed on July 31, 2006. "Fiscal 2007 was a transitional year for the company, as we prepared for the opening of three properties under our new brand 'the isle(R),' in addition to opening a new hotel and acquiring a new property. The response from our guests has been very positive, and we look forward to growing our database and elevating the gaming experience for our customers. In addition, we implemented new technology initiatives that will help us operate and market more efficiently, and introduced additional programs across the Company to improve margins," said Bernard Goldstein, president and chief executive officer. Highlights and Updates The following items occurred in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007: -- The Company revealed its newest brand, "the isle," when its casino property in Pompano Beach, Florida opened on April 14. -- In April the Company reached an agreement with government officials and its landlord to continue the operation of its casino at Our Lucaya in Freeport, Grand Bahama. -- Construction began on the final phase of the project to return the Isle of Capri Biloxi Casino Resort to pre-Katrina planned levels. The project includes a land-based casino with approximately 2,100 slot machines, 50 table games, a new poker room, rebuilding the Company's signature steakhouse, Farraddays'(R), as well as an expanded tropical-themed buffet and the reinstatement of the property's convention and entertainment space. The more than $180 million construction project will largely be funded by insurance proceeds associated with Hurricane Katrina. The following items occurred subsequent to the end of fiscal 2007 on April 29: -- On May 3, the Florida legislature passed a bill to permit ATMs on the premises at Broward County pari-mutuel facilities, although not on the casino floor, increase operating hours including 18 hours per day on weekdays and 24 hours per day on the weekends, allow progressive machines, and increase the number of slot machines from 1,500 to 2,000. The bill went into effect on July 4. -- The Company opened its $45 million, 258-room Hotel in Bettendorf, Iowa on May 21. -- The agreement to purchase Casino Aztar in Caruthersville, Missouri for approximately $45 million was finalized on June 10. -- "the isle" casino and hotel at Waterloo in Iowa opened on June 30 with a 35,000 square foot single level casino land-based casino, two restaurants and approximately 200-room hotel. Farraddays', the Company's signature steakhouse, a nightclub, spa and pool will open later this fiscal year. -- The Company opened its "the isle" casino at Coventry located at the RICOH(TM) Arena in the United Kingdom on July 6. The project, authorized under the Gaming Act of 1968, includes 70 electronic gaming machines, over 40 table games including poker, as well as the Company's signature steakhouse, Farraddays', a Tradewinds Marketplace, and three bars including Lady G's, an entertainment venue and "Club 87" a sports bar. A private dining club will open later this fiscal year. -- The Company entered into a $1.35 billion senior secured credit facility, replacing the prior $700 million senior secured credit facility. Additionally, the Company has called its $200 million 9% subordinated notes at a call price of 104.5%. This will be funded through a delayed draw term loan under the new senior credit facility. -- The Company filed its Form 10-Q/A for the 2007 fiscal third quarter on July 25 and its Form 10-K for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended April 29, 2007 on July 30 to complete its previously announced restatements. -- Effective July 30 Virginia McDowell became the Company's new President and Chief Operating Officer. Additionally, the Company announced that it had added James B. Perry as a new member of its Board of Directors. "Our search for a new president and chief operating officer has come to a close and we are pleased to welcome Virginia McDowell to the Isle of Capri family. We believe that we have selected the ideal candidate as Virginia brings just the right mix of gaming expertise and leadership capabilities to her new role. Everyone has eagerly welcomed Virginia to the Isle of Capri family," Mr. Goldstein noted. Operational Review of the Company's Continuing Operations for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2007 Compared to the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2006 Operating results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 include one less week of operating results as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. Also the operating results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 include some significant additional expenses, as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. These include an increase of approximately $4.5 million in property insurance expense over the prior year's fourth quarter, for a twelve-month total increase of approximately $18.0 million over the prior fiscal year, which was allocated across all operating properties. The Company also recorded approximately $1.6 million of stock compensation expense in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 related to the adoption of FASB Statement No. 123 (revised 2004) "Share-Based Payment" (SFAS 123(R)), for a twelve-month total increase of approximately $7.2 million over the prior fiscal year. The stock compensation expense is allocated across all properties, but is primarily reflected in the Corporate expense line item. Pre-opening costs increased $10.4 million compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 primarily due to costs related to our casino developments in Pompano Beach, Florida; Waterloo, Iowa and Coventry, England. In Mississippi, the Company's three continuing operations contributed 24.3% of net revenues. Isle-Biloxi's net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA(1) decreased significantly from abnormally high prior year operating results due to increased competition in the market as competitors have re-opened after closures caused by Hurricane Katrina and while the Isle-Biloxi remains negatively impacted by the destruction of the Biloxi/Ocean Springs bridge, which is the primary thoroughfare for travelers from Florida to east Biloxi where Isle-Biloxi is located. Two lanes of the Biloxi/Ocean Springs bridge are scheduled to re-open in November and the complete new bridge with six lanes is scheduled to re-open in June 2008. Isle-Natchez continues to experience decreases in both net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA(1) primarily resulting from the re-opening of casinos along the Gulf Coast. Isle-Lula's net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA(1) decreased slightly due to increased competition impacting certain of the property's outlying feeder markets and disruption due to renovations of the casino floor. In Louisiana, Isle-Lake Charles contributed 16.8% of net revenues. Isle-Lake Charles experienced a decrease in net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA(1) due to increased competition in the market as competitors have fully re-opened following closures caused by Hurricane Rita and post hurricane normalization of population levels in the property's feeder markets. In Missouri, the Company's two properties contributed 17.2% of net revenues. The Company's Missouri operations were impacted by severe winter weather in the first period of the fourth quarter. Isle-Kansas City's net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA(1) were down due to increased competition related to the completion of competitors' expansion projects in the market. Isle- Boonville's net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased due to the opening of the Company's new hotel and an increase in marketing efforts. In Iowa, the Company's three casinos contributed 17.7% of net revenues. Combined, the Company's three Iowa properties, the Isle-Bettendorf, Rhythm City-Davenport, and Isle-Marquette showed a decrease in both net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA(1) due to increased competition in certain of our feeder markets in which we operate, including new and expanded gaming product by several of our competitors, as well as severe winter weather in the first period of the fourth quarter. In Colorado, the Company's two Black Hawk casino operations contributed 15.7% of net revenues. The Black Hawk properties experienced a decrease in net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA(1) as compared to the prior year period primarily due to severe weather in the first period of the quarter and disruption at the Colorado Central Station gaming floor as it was redesigned for wider aisles and the implementation of 100% ticketing capabilities on slots. In International operations, Isle-Our Lucaya recorded a reversal of approximately $9.4 million in certain prior year expenses related to the Company's agreement with the Bahamian government and the Company's landlord to keep the casino open. Additionally, the Company reversed its $2.2 million lease termination fee paid in the first quarter of fiscal 2007, which has now been recorded as pre-paid rent. Corporate and other includes the Company's corporate office operations, new development costs and the operating results of Pompano Park. The decrease in corporate and other compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 is primarily due to a $6.2 million decrease in new development costs primarily due to costs incurred in the prior year fiscal quarter related to the pursuit of gaming licenses in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Singapore. In December 2006, the Company was notified that it was not awarded either gaming license. The operating results of Pompano Park reflected a $3.6 million decrease in Adjusted EBITDA(1), which relates primarily to construction disruption, increased property insurance premiums and increased repairs and maintenance costs incurred on the existing track facility prior to the opening of the Isle-Pompano casino facility. The Isle Pompano was only opened for the last two weeks of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. Also, the increase in corporate and other expenses includes approximately $2.0 million in costs incurred related to the completion of the restatement of the Company's historical financial statements. These increased costs are partially offset by lower bonus, franchise taxes and other legal costs. The Company recorded a $7.8 million valuation charge during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 related to the Isle-Lula, based on lower projected cash flows going forward. Comparatively, the Company recorded a $13.4 million valuation charge in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 related to its Blue Chip, plc operations in the United Kingdom and the Isle-Our Lucaya. Operating results from the Colorado Grande-Cripple Creek, Isle-Vicksburg and Isle-Bossier City have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented and thus are not included in the Operational Review discussed above. Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Income* (In thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended April 29, April 30, April 29, April 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 (Restated) (Restated) Revenues: Casino $255,614 $309,123 $1,015,629 $1,004,143 Hotel, pari-mutuel, food, beverage & other 49,134 57,366 200,223 183,390 Gross revenues 304,748 366,489 1,215,852 1,187,533 Less promotional allowances 51,385 61,457 214,458 200,174 Net revenues (2) 253,363 305,032 1,001,394 987,359 Operating and other expenses: Properties 182,875 210,784 756,702 725,760 New development (3) 1,608 7,821 16,259 20,369 Corporate expenses (4) 13,215 12,149 41,062 37,494 Preopening (5) 10,436 57 13,573 281 Valuation Charge (6) 7,801 13,388 8,466 13,388 Hurricane related charges, net (7) --- --- --- 4,776 Depreciation and amortization 26,608 23,000 99,506 88,819 Total operating and other expenses 242,543 267,199 935,568 890,887 Operating income 10,820 37,833 65,826 96,472 Interest expense, net (21,836) (20,135) (81,681) (73,641) Loss on early extinguishment of debt --- --- --- (2,110) Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest (11,016) 17,698 (15,855) 20,721 Income tax (provision) benefit (8) (659) (5,079) (1,906) (5,628) Minority interest (9) (1,449) (2,139) (3,568) (6,462) Income (loss) from continuing operations (13,124) 10,480 (21,329) 8,631 Income (loss) from discontinued operations (including minority interest and gain on sale of discontinued operations), net of income taxes (10) (1,497) 5,990 16,692 10,244 Net income (loss) $(14,621) $16,470 $(4,637) $18,875 Earnings per common share - basic: Income (loss) from continuing operations $(0.43) $0.35 $(0.70) $0.29 Income from discontinued operations (including gain on sale of assets), net of income taxes (0.05) 0.19 0.55 0.34 Net income (loss) $(0.48) $0.54 $(0.15) $0.63 Earnings per common share - diluted: Income (loss) from continuing operations $(0.43) $0.33 $(0.70) $0.28 Income from discontinued operations (including gain on sale of assets), net of income taxes (0.05) 0.19 0.55 0.32 Net income (loss) $(0.48) $0.52 $(0.15) $0.60 Weighted average basic common shares 30,384 30,257 30,384 30,028 Weighted average diluted common shares 30,384 31,512 30,384 31,270 Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Accounts* April 29, April 30, 2007 2006 (Restated) Cash and cash equivalents $188,114 $121,049 Property and equipment, net 1,338,570 979,627 Debt 1,417,979 1,219,057 Stockholders' equity 281,822 280,247 *The above excludes properties classified as discontinued operations. Discontinued operations include the Company's Bossier City, Louisiana and Vicksburg, Mississippi properties which were sold on July 31, 2006. Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Comparative Financial Highlights by Casino Property (Unaudited) (In thousands) Three Months Ended April 29, 2007 April 30, 2006 (Restated) Adjusted Adjusted Net Adjusted EBITDA Net Adjusted EBITDA Revenues EBITDA (1) Revenues EBITDA (1) (2) (1) Margin % (2) (1) Margin % MISSISSIPPI BILOXI $28,856 $5,655 19.6% $52,430 $24,923 47.5% NATCHEZ 10,640 4,389 41.3% 13,767 5,909 42.9% LULA 22,124 7,010 31.7% 25,019 7,763 31.0% MISSISSIPPI TOTAL 61,620 17,054 27.7% 91,216 38,595 42.3% LOUISIANA LAKE CHARLES 42,615 10,189 23.9% 49,330 13,381 27.1% MISSOURI KANSAS CITY 21,754 4,572 21.0% 24,281 5,332 22.0% BOONVILLE 21,698 6,442 29.7% 21,040 6,260 29.8% MISSOURI TOTAL 43,452 11,014 25.3% 45,321 11,592 25.6% IOWA BETTENDORF 22,100 6,937 31.4% 25,833 8,865 34.3% DAVENPORT 14,164 3,395 24.0% 18,808 5,168 27.5% MARQUETTE 8,629 1,875 21.7% 10,730 2,266 21.1% IOWA TOTAL 44,893 12,207 27.2% 55,371 16,299 29.4% COLORADO BLACK HAWK/ COLORADO CENTRAL STATION (11) 39,814 12,901 32.4% 46,076 14,215 30.9% INTERNATIONAL BLUE CHIP 2,589 (322) (12.4%) 2,214 (283) (12.8%) OUR LUCAYA (12) 5,198 11,664 224.4% 7,414 1,215 16.4% INTERNATIONAL TOTAL 7,787 11,342 145.7% 9,628 932 9.7% CORPORATE & OTHER (13) 13,182 (17,440) N/M 8,090 (20,736) N/M TOTAL $253,363 $57,267 22.6% $305,032 $74,278 24.4% Note: Operating results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 include one less week of operating results as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. Also, the above excludes properties classified as discontinued operations. Discontinued operations include the Company's Bossier City, Louisiana and Vicksburg, Mississippi properties which were sold on July 31, 2006. Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Comparative Financial Highlights by Casino Property (Unaudited) (In thousands) Twelve Months Ended April 29, 2007 April 30, 2006 (Restated) Adjusted Adjusted Net Adjusted EBITDA Net Adjusted EBITDA Revenues EBITDA (1) Revenues EBITDA (1) (2) (1) Margin % (2) (1) Margin % MISSISSIPPI BILOXI $147,825 $45,797 31.0% $100,790 $39,778 39.5% NATCHEZ 40,864 13,319 32.6% 46,135 16,156 35.0% LULA 83,068 22,485 27.1% 85,731 21,573 25.2% MISSISSIPPI TOTAL 271,757 81,601 30.0% 232,656 77,507 33.3% LOUISIANA LAKE CHARLES 170,751 37,991 22.2% 161,912 39,501 24.4% MISSOURI KANSAS CITY 82,269 13,934 16.9% 88,009 17,468 19.8% BOONVILLE 81,156 23,155 28.5% 74,519 21,576 29.0% MISSOURI TOTAL 163,425 37,089 22.7% 162,528 39,044 24.0% IOWA BETTENDORF 87,699 24,866 28.4% 97,154 30,519 31.4% DAVENPORT 60,483 14,361 23.7% 69,007 17,449 25.3% MARQUETTE 37,593 8,143 21.7% 42,536 10,394 24.4% IOWA TOTAL 185,775 47,370 25.5% 208,697 58,362 28.0% COLORADO BLACK HAWK/ COLORADO CENTRAL STATION (11) 153,718 43,962 28.6% 163,412 49,982 30.6% INTERNATIONAL BLUE CHIP 8,898 (1,032)(11.6%) 8,221 (1,510) (18.4%) OUR LUCAYA (12) 16,777 7,587 45.2% 25,349 2,968 11.7% INTERNATIONAL TOTAL 25,675 6,555 25.5% 33,570 1,458 4.3% CORPORATE & OTHER (13) 30,293 (59,966) N/M 24,584 (62,118) N/M TOTAL $1,001,394 $194,602 19.4% $987,359 $203,736 20.6% Note: Operating results for fiscal year 2007 include one less week of operating results as compared to fiscal year 2006. Also, the above excludes properties classified as discontinued operations. Discontinued operations include the Company's Bossier City, Louisiana and Vicksburg, Mississippi properties which were sold on July 31, 2006. Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA by Casino Property (Unaudited) (In thousands) Three Months Ended April 29, 2007 Stock Deprecia- Compen- Operating tion & Pre- sation Valuation Adjusted Income Amortiza- opening Expense Charge EBITDA (Loss) tion (5) (4) (6) (1) MISSISSIPPI BILOXI $19 $5,586 $--- $50 $--- $5,655 NATCHEZ 3,381 985 --- 23 --- 4,389 LULA (3,438) 2,596 --- 51 7,801 7,010 MISSISSIPPI TOTAL (38) 9,167 --- 124 7,801 17,054 LOUISIANA LOUISIANA TOTAL 6,346 3,821 --- 22 --- 10,189 MISSOURI KANSAS CITY 3,116 1,417 --- 39 --- 4,572 BOONVILLE 5,173 1,216 --- 53 --- 6,442 MISSOURI TOTAL 8,289 2,633 --- 92 --- 11,014 IOWA BETTENDORF 4,896 2,023 --- 18 --- 6,937 DAVENPORT 1,790 1,586 --- 19 --- 3,395 MARQUETTE 1,051 766 --- 58 --- 1,875 IOWA TOTAL 7,737 4,375 --- 95 --- 12,207 COLORADO BLACK HAWK/COLORADO CENTRAL STATION (11) 8,926 3,911 --- 64 --- 12,901 INTERNATIONAL BLUE CHIP (513) 191 --- --- --- (322) OUR LUCAYA (12) 11,576 62 --- 26 --- 11,664 INTERNATIONAL TOTAL 11,063 253 --- 26 --- 11,342 CORPORATE & OTHER (13) (31,503) 2,448 10,436 1,179 --- (17,440) TOTAL $10,820 $26,608 $10,436 $1,602 $7,801 $57,267 Note: Operating results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 include one less week of operating results as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. Also, the above excludes properties classified as discontinued operations. Discontinued operations include the Company's Bossier City, Louisiana and Vicksburg, Mississippi properties which were sold on July 31, 2006. Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA by Casino Property (Unaudited) (In thousands) Three Months Ended April 30, 2006 (Restated) Deprecia- Operating tion & Pre- Valuation Adjusted Income Amortiza- opening Charge EBITDA (Loss) tion (5) (6) (1) MISSISSIPPI BILOXI $21,422 $3,501 $--- $--- $24,923 NATCHEZ 5,011 898 --- --- 5,909 LULA 5,249 2,514 --- --- 7,763 MISSISSIPPI TOTAL 31,682 6,913 --- --- 38,595 LOUISIANA LOUISIANA TOTAL 10,008 3,373 --- --- 13,381 MISSOURI KANSAS CITY 3,517 1,815 --- --- 5,332 BOONVILLE 5,053 1,207 --- --- 6,260 MISSOURI TOTAL 8,570 3,022 --- --- 11,592 IOWA BETTENDORF 7,095 1,770 --- --- 8,865 DAVENPORT 3,529 1,639 --- --- 5,168 MARQUETTE 1,530 736 --- --- 2,266 IOWA TOTAL 12,154 4,145 --- --- 16,299 COLORADO BLACK HAWK/COLORADO CENTRAL STATION (11) 10,237 3,978 --- --- 14,215 INTERNATIONAL BLUE CHIP (9,334) 136 --- 8,915 (283) OUR LUCAYA (12) (2,693) 266 --- 3,642 1,215 INTERNATIONAL TOTAL (12,027) 402 --- 12,557 932 CORPORATE & OTHER (13) (22,791) 1,167 57 831 (20,736) TOTAL $37,833 $23,000 $57 $13,388 $74,278 Note: The above excludes properties classified as discontinued operations. Discontinued operations include the Company's Bossier City, Louisiana and Vicksburg, Mississippi properties which were sold on July 31, 2006. Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA by Casino Property (Unaudited) (In thousands) Twelve Months Ended April 29, 2007 Stock Deprecia- Compen- Operating tion & Pre- sation Valuation Adjusted Income Amortiza- opening Expense Charge EBITDA (Loss) tion (5) (4) (6) (1) MISSISSIPPI BILOXI $26,948 $18,651 $--- $198 $--- $45,797 NATCHEZ 9,391 3,853 --- 75 --- 13,319 LULA 4,231 10,245 --- 208 7,801 22,485 MISSISSIPPI TOTAL 40,570 32,749 --- 481 7,801 81,601 LOUISIANA LOUISIANA TOTAL 22,079 15,809 --- 103 --- 37,991 MISSOURI KANSAS CITY 7,258 6,522 --- 154 --- 13,934 BOONVILLE 17,884 5,085 --- 186 --- 23,155 MISSOURI TOTAL 25,142 11,607 --- 340 --- 37,089 IOWA BETTENDORF 17,120 7,672 --- 74 --- 24,866 DAVENPORT 8,094 6,207 --- 60 --- 14,361 MARQUETTE 4,802 3,121 --- 220 --- 8,143 IOWA TOTAL 30,016 17,000 --- 354 --- 47,370 COLORADO BLACK HAWK/COLORADO CENTRAL STATION (11) 27,894 15,833 --- 235 --- 43,962 INTERNATIONAL BLUE CHIP (2,282) 585 --- --- 665 (1,032) OUR LUCAYA (12) 7,192 300 --- 95 --- 7,587 INTERNATIONAL TOTAL 4,910 885 --- 95 665 6,555 CORPORATE & OTHER (13) (84,785) 5,623 13,573 5,623 --- (59,966) TOTAL $65,826 $99,506 $13,573 $7,231 $8,466 $194,602 Note: Operating results for fiscal year 2007 include one less week of operating results as compared to fiscal year 2006. Also, the above excludes properties classified as discontinued operations. Discontinued operations include the Company's Bossier City, Louisiana and Vicksburg, Mississippi properties which were sold on July 31, 2006. Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA by Casino Property (Unaudited) (In thousands) Twelve Months Ended April 30, 2006 (Restated) Deprecia- Hurricane Operating tion & Related Pre- Valuation Adjusted Income Amortiza- Charges, opening Charge EBITDA (Loss) tion net (5) (6) (1) MISSISSIPPI BILOXI $28,143 $11,666 $(31) $--- $--- $39,778 NATCHEZ 12,230 3,922 4 --- --- 16,156 LULA 12,089 9,484 --- --- --- 21,573 MISSISSIPPI TOTAL 52,462 25,072 (27) --- --- 77,507 LOUISIANA LOUISIANA TOTAL 19,952 15,249 4,300 --- --- 39,501 MISSOURI KANSAS CITY 10,282 7,186 --- --- --- 17,468 BOONVILLE 17,060 4,516 --- --- --- 21,576 MISSOURI TOTAL 27,342 11,702 --- --- --- 39,044 IOWA BETTENDORF 23,320 7,199 --- --- --- 30,519 DAVENPORT 10,435 7,014 --- --- --- 17,449 MARQUETTE 7,424 2,970 --- --- --- 10,394 IOWA TOTAL 41,179 17,183 --- --- --- 58,362 COLORADO BLACK HAWK/COLORADO CENTRAL STATION (11) 36,132 13,850 --- --- --- 49,982 INTERNATIONAL BLUE CHIP (10,974) 549 --- --- 8,915 (1,510) OUR LUCAYA (12) (2,201) 1,524 3 --- 3,642 2,968 INTERNATIONAL TOTAL (13,175) 2,073 3 --- 12,557 1,458 CORPORATE & OTHER (13) (67,420) 3,690 500 281 831 (62,118) TOTAL $96,472 $88,819 $4,776 $281 $13,388 $203,736 Note: The above excludes properties classified as discontinued operations. Discontinued operations include the Company's Bossier City, Louisiana and Vicksburg, Mississippi properties which were sold on July 31, 2006. 1. EBITDA is "earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization." Isle of Capri calculates Adjusted EBITDA at its properties by adding depreciation and amortization, pre-opening expense, management fees, other charges and non-cash items to Operating Income (Loss). Adjusted EBITDA is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure because management believes that it is 1) a widely used measure of operating performance in the gaming industry and 2) a principal basis of valuing gaming companies. Management uses property level Adjusted EBITDA as the primary measure of the Company's operating properties' performance, including the evaluation of operating personnel. Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating income as an indicator of the Company's operating performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity or as an alternative to any other measure determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Company has significant uses of cash flows, including capital expenditures, interest payments, taxes and debt principal repayments, which are not reflected in Adjusted EBITDA. Also, other gaming companies that report Adjusted EBITDA information may calculate Adjusted EBITDA in a different manner than the Company. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by net revenues. Fiscal 2007 and 2006 results have been reclassified to reflect the Colorado Grande-Cripple Creek, Isle-Bossier City and Isle-Vicksburg as discontinued operations. Reconciliations of operating income to Adjusted EBITDA and operating income as a percentage of net revenues are included in the financial schedules accompanying this release. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA with the Company's net income is shown below. Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended April 29, April 30, April 29, April 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 (Restated) (Restated) (In thousands) Adjusted EBITDA $57,267 $74,278 $194,602 $203,736 (Add)/deduct: Depreciation and amortization 26,608 23,000 99,506 88,819 Stock compensation expense 1,602 - 7,231 - Preopening (5) 10,436 57 13,573 281 Valuation Charge (6) 7,801 13,388 8,466 13,388 Hurricane related charges, net (7) - - - 4,776 Interest expense, net 21,836 20,135 81,681 73,641 Loss on early extinguishment of debt - - - 2,110 Income tax provision (benefit) (8) 659 5,079 1,906 5,628 Minority interest (9) 1,449 2,139 3,568 6,462 Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (10) 1,497 (5,990) (16,692) (10,244) Net income (loss) $(14,621) $16,470 $(4,637) $18,875 2. Net revenues are presented net of complimentaries, slot points expense and cash coupon redemptions. Fiscal 2007 and 2006 results have been reclassified to reflect Colorado Grande-Cripple Creek, Isle-Bossier City and Isle-Vicksburg as discontinued operations. 3. New development expenses include incremental costs incurred pursuing new opportunities within the industry. Such costs include legal and other professional fees, application fees and personnel and travel costs. These expenses are detailed in the table below. Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended April 29, April 30, April 29, April 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 (Restated) (Restated) Domestic (a) $1,156 $3,972 $11,737 $8,036 International (b) 452 3,849 4,522 12,333 $1,608 $7,821 $16,259 $20,369 (a) Relates primarily to the Company's development efforts in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Company was notified in December 2006 that it was not awarded this license. (b) Includes development expenses related to development the Company's development agreement with Eighth Wonder related to Singapore. The Company was notified in December 2006 that it was not awarded this license. 4. Included in Corporate expenses for the three months and the twelve months ended April 29, 2007 was $1.2 and $5.6 million, respectively, of compensation cost related to qualified and non-qualified stock options recognized related to the adoption of SFAS 123(R) on May 1, 2006. Also included in the three months and twelve months ended April 29, 2007, was $0.7 million and $5.4 million, respectively, related to the relocation of the Company's corporate headquarters to Saint Louis, Missouri. 5. Pre-opening expenses for the three months and the twelve months ended April 29, 2007 are related to our development at Pompano Beach, Florida, construction of the hotel and casino in Waterloo, Iowa, and our development project at RICOH(TM) Arena in Coventry, England. Pre-opening expenses for the three months and the twelve months ended April 30, 2006 relate to the development at Pompano Beach, Florida and construction of the hotel and casino in Waterloo, Iowa. 6. Valuation charges in fiscal year 2007 relate primarily to goodwill impairment at Isle-Lula and an asset impairment charge on real property at Blue Chip. Valuation charges in fiscal year 2006 are primarily related to Isle -- Our Lucaya and Blue Chip. Impairment at Isle-Our Lucaya was due to the change in expected cash flows resulting from our previous decision to close the casino. Subsequently, in April 2007, our Board of Directors approved agreements with its landlord and the Government of the Bahamas, which allowed the casino to remain open; however, the impairment charge was not reversed in 2007. Additionally in fiscal year 2006, we recorded valuation charges related to adverse market conditions on expected cash flows of the Blue Chip Casinos plc operations in the United Kingdom. 7. Hurricane related charges, net, include impairment charges for assets damaged or destroyed by hurricanes, incremental costs incurred related to hurricanes and operating costs related to periods affected by hurricanes. This item also includes anticipated recoveries expected from our insurance carriers related to property damage, incremental costs and operating expenses. When the Company and its insurance carriers agree on the final amount of the insurance proceeds, the Company will also record any related gain in this account. In addition, any recoveries of lost profit will be recognized when agreed to with the insurance carrier and will be reflected in the related properties revenue and Adjusted EBITDA(1). Accordingly, during the third fiscal quarter ended January 28, 2007, the Company recorded $2.2 million of income at its Lake Charles facility related to lost profits from Hurricane Rita and $0.6 million at its Pompano facility related to Hurricane Wilma. 8. The Company's effective tax rate from continuing operations for the quarter ended April 29, 2007 was an expense of 6.0% compared to an expense of 28.7% for the quarter ended April 30, 2006, which, in each case, excludes an unrelated party's portion of Colorado Central Station-Black Hawk's income taxes. The Company's effective tax rate from continuing operations was an expense of 12% for the fiscal year ended April 29, 2007, compared to an expense of 27.1% for fiscal year ended April 30, 2006, which, in each case, excludes our joint venture partner's portion of the Colorado Central Station-Black Hawk income taxes. The primary drivers for the difference between the Company's effective tax rate and the statutory tax rates were permanent differences from non-deductible expenses, goodwill impairment charges, AMT and employment tax credits, change in state valuation allowances, international operations, taxes related to minority interests, involuntary conversion related to Hurricane Katrina, impairment of Bahamas operations, restatement changes to deferred tax balances and qualified stock option expenses that are not deductible. 9. Minority interest represents unrelated third parties' interest in Isle-Black Hawk's income before income taxes and Colorado Central Station-Black Hawk's net income. 10. On July 31, 2006 the Company completed the sale of Isle-Bossier City and Isle-Vicksburg to Legends Gaming, LLC. The Company received approximately $240 million in proceeds from the sale and has recognized a pre-tax gain of $23.2 million. Taxes on the gain were $9.7 with a net gain on sale of discontinued operations of $13.5 million. 11. As management fees are eliminated in consolidation, Adjusted EBITDA(1) for the combined Black Hawk/Colorado Central Station property does not include management fees. Fiscal 2006 results have been reclassified to reflect Colorado Grande-Cripple Creek as a discontinued operation. The following table shows management fees and Adjusted EBITDA(1) inclusive of management fees for the three and twelve months ended April 29, 2007 and April 30, 2006: Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended April 29, April 30, April 29, April 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 (Restated) (Restated) (In thousands) Management Fees Black Hawk/Colorado Central Station $1,791 $1,993 $6,818 $7,439 Adjusted EBITDA with Management Fees Black Hawk/Colorado Central Station $11,110 $12,222 $37,144 $42,543 12. In April 2006 the Company determined it would close its Isle-Our Lucaya property in Freeport, Grand Bahama by June 2007. In April 2007 the Company reached an agreement with government officials and its landlord to continue the Isle-Our Lucaya operations. Accordingly, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company has reversed $9.4 million of prior year expenses and $2.2 million of lease termination costs incurred in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. 13. For the three months ended April 29, 2007 corporate and other includes net revenues of $13.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $(3.7) million related to operations at the Pompano Park property compared to net revenues of $8.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $(0.1) million for the same prior year period. For the twelve months ended April 29, 2007, corporate and other includes net revenues of $30.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $(8.4) million related to operations at the Pompano Park property compared to net revenues of $24.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $(2.1) million for the same prior year period. Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., founded in 1992, is dedicated to providing its customers with an exceptional gaming and entertainment experience at each of its 18 casino properties. The Company owns and operates casinos in Biloxi, Lula and Natchez, Mississippi; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Bettendorf, Davenport, Marquette and Waterloo, Iowa; Boonville, Caruthersville and Kansas City, Missouri and a casino and harness track in Pompano Beach, Florida. The Company also operates and has a 57 percent ownership interest in two casinos in Black Hawk, Colorado. Isle of Capri Casinos' international gaming interests include a casino that it operates in Freeport, Grand Bahama, a casino in Coventry, England, and a two-thirds ownership interest in casinos in Dudley and Wolverhampton, England. There are four Isle of Capri Casinos brands including "the isle," Isle of Capri, Colorado Central Station and Rhythm City, providing over 16,000 slot machines, 550 table games and 3000 hotel rooms for our guests' enjoyment. This press release may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements, which are subject to change. These forward-looking statements may be significantly impacted, either positively or negatively by various factors, including without limitation, licensing, and other regulatory approvals, financing sources, development and construction activities, costs and delays, weather, permits, competition and business conditions in the gaming industry. The forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements herein. CONTACTS: Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., Allan B. Solomon, Executive Vice President-561.995-6660 Donn Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer-314.813.9319 Jill Haynes, Senior Director of Corporate Communication-314.813.9368 NOTE: Other Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. press releases and a corporate profile are available at http://www.prnewswire.com/. Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.'s home page is http://www.islecorp.com/. This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe" or "continue" or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. These forward-looking statements may be significantly impacted, either positively or negatively by various factors, including without limitation, licensing, and other regulatory approvals, financing sources, development and construction activities, costs and delays, permits, weather, competition and business conditions in the gaming industry. The forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements herein. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect the Company's financial condition, results of operations and expansion projects is included in the filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, but not limited to, its 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2006. DATASOURCE: Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. CONTACT: Allan B. Solomon, Executive Vice President, +1-561-995-6660, or Donn Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer, +1-314-813-9319, or Jill Haynes, Senior Director of Corporate Communication, +1-314-813-9368, all of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Web site: http://www.islecorp.com/

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