Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Names James B. Perry as Chairman of the Board and Nominates Richard A. Goldstein to Join Board
August 20 2009 - 4:39PM
PR Newswire (US)
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos,
Inc. (NASDAQ:ISLE) Board of Directors has elected James B. Perry as
chairman of the Board following the death of the Company's founder
and former chairman, Bernard Goldstein. In addition, the Board has
nominated Richard A. Goldstein to stand for election to the Board
of Directors at the upcoming annual meeting of shareholders in
early October. In response to the announcement, Perry, chairman and
CEO, said, "It is an honor to fill the chairman's role and continue
to build the company of Bernie's dreams. His legacy will endure as
the Board of Directors and management team are committed to shaping
the company he envisioned." Considered one of the most respected
executives in the gaming industry, Perry joined Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc. as vice chairman of the Board in 2007; he was named
chief executive officer and executive vice chairman in March 2008.
Prior to joining Isle of Capri Casinos, Perry held leadership roles
with Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. and Argosy Gaming Company.
Under his guidance, Argosy was transformed from a struggling
operator of regional riverboat casinos to a company with one of the
strongest balance sheets in gaming. Originally from New Castle,
Pennsylvania, Perry began his career in 1976 with Ramada, Inc.,
where he held various positions throughout a twenty year period.
Goldstein, son of the late Bernard Goldstein, serves as president
of Alter Energy, LLC, and serves on the board of directors, and is
executive vice president, of Alter Company. He has been an
officer/director of several affiliated river transportation
companies engaged in stevedoring and equipment leasing since 1983.
Since November 2005, he has served on the co-products
committee/transportation subcommittee of the Renewable Fuels
Association. Goldstein also served as a director and officer of
Steamboat Companies in 1991. 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 17
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; two casinos in Black Hawk, Colorado; and
a casino and harness track in Pompano Beach, Florida. Isle of Capri
Casinos' international gaming interests include a casino that it
operates in Freeport, Grand Bahama, and a two-thirds ownership
interest in casinos in Dudley and Wolverhampton, England. 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., Dale Black, Chief Financial
Officer-314.813.9327 Jill Haynes, Senior Director of Corporate
Communication-314.813.9368 NOTE: Other Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
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DATASOURCE: Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. CONTACT: Dale Black, Chief
Financial Officer, +1-314-813-9327, or Jill Haynes, Senior Director
of Corporate Communication, +1-314-813-9368, both of Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc. Web Site: http://www.islecorp.com/
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