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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C.  20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

{Mark One}

 

x

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009

 

OR

 

o

 

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

 

For the transition period from          to          

 

Commission file number:  0-13063

 

SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

81-0422894

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

incorporation or organization)

 

 

 

750 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(212) 754-2233

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has 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) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x   No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes o   No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer x

 

Accelerated filer o

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer o

 

Smaller reporting company o

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

 

 

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

 

The registrant has the following number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock as of August 5, 2009:

Class A Common Stock:  92,742,958

Class B Common Stock:  None

 

 

 



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SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO FINANCIAL INFORMATION

AND OTHER INFORMATION

 

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

2

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

2

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

2

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

3

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

4

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

5

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

6

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

28

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

40

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

40

 

 

 

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

41

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

41

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

50

 

 

 

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

50

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

51

 



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Forward-Looking Statements

 

Throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q we make “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements describe future expectations, plans, results or strategies and can often be identified by the use of terminology such as “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “could,” “potential,” “opportunity,” or similar terminology.  The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are generally located in the material set forth under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” but may be found in other locations as well.  These statements are based upon management’s current expectations, assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of future results or performance.  Actual results may differ materially from those projected in these statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors, including, among other things: competition; material adverse changes in economic and industry conditions in our markets; recent changes to certain contracts; technological change; retention and renewal of existing contracts and entry into new contracts; availability and adequacy of cash flow to satisfy obligations and indebtedness or future needs; protection of intellectual property; security and integrity of software and systems; laws and government regulation, including those relating to gaming licenses, permits and operations; inability to identify, complete and integrate future acquisitions; seasonality; ability to enhance and develop successful gaming concepts; influence of certain stockholders; dependence on suppliers and manufacturers; liability for product defects; factors associated with foreign operations; dependence on key personnel; failure to perform on contracts; resolution of pending or future litigation; labor matters; and stock price volatility.  Additional information regarding risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in forward-looking statements is set forth from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 18, 2009 and in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.   Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and except for our ongoing obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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PART 1.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.  Financial Statements

 

SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

234,833

 

$

140,639

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,956 and $6,465 as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

 

183,536

 

212,487

 

Inventories

 

79,939

 

75,371

 

Deferred income taxes, current portion

 

14,663

 

14,360

 

Prepaid expenses, deposits and other current assets

 

56,237

 

68,921

 

Total current assets

 

569,208

 

511,778

 

Property and equipment, at cost

 

1,056,496

 

1,016,767

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

(481,738

)

(441,288

)

Property and equipment, net

 

574,758

 

575,479

 

Goodwill, net

 

773,891

 

657,211

 

Intangible assets, net

 

117,267

 

120,946

 

Other assets and investments

 

294,337

 

317,039

 

Total assets

 

$

2,329,461

 

$

2,182,453

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Debt payments due within one year

 

$

178,620

 

$

43,384

 

Accounts payable

 

50,443

 

64,635

 

Accrued liabilities

 

144,788

 

152,665

 

Total current liabilities

 

373,851

 

260,684

 

Deferred income taxes

 

34,352

 

33,809

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

90,998

 

96,048

 

Long-term debt, excluding current installments

 

1,190,458

 

1,196,083

 

Total liabilities

 

1,689,659

 

1,586,624

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 199,300 shares authorized, and 92,642 and 92,601 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

 

926

 

926

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

643,603

 

628,356

 

Accumulated earnings

 

53,215

 

58,059

 

Treasury stock, at cost, 3,130 and 2,608 shares held as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

 

(48,126

)

(42,586

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

(9,816

)

(48,926

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

639,802

 

595,829

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

2,329,461

 

$

2,182,453

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Operating revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

Services

 

$

218,254

 

$

264,661

 

Sales

 

6,774

 

41,308

 

 

 

225,028

 

305,969

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

124,143

 

152,536

 

Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

4,963

 

29,707

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

39,132

 

49,050

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

30,261

 

35,108

 

Operating income

 

26,529

 

39,568

 

Other (income) expense:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

21,395

 

17,680

 

Equity in earnings of joint ventures

 

(15,480

)

(18,397

)

(Gain) loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

(1,756

)

2,960

 

Other (income) expense, net

 

931

 

(745

)

 

 

5,090

 

1,498

 

Income before income taxes

 

21,439

 

38,070

 

Income tax expense

 

1,093

 

12,316

 

Net income

 

$

20,346

 

$

25,754

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per share

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.28

 

Diluted net income per share

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average number of shares used in per share calculations:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic shares

 

92,463

 

92,645

 

Diluted shares

 

93,959

 

94,420

 

 

 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Operating revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

Services

 

$

428,592

 

$

498,614

 

Sales

 

27,126

 

64,362

 

 

 

455,718

 

562,976

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

249,905

 

282,914

 

Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

20,385

 

46,551

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

80,618

 

96,066

 

Employee termination costs

 

3,920

 

2,772

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

61,404

 

69,612

 

Operating income

 

39,486

 

65,061

 

Other (income) expense:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

40,204

 

34,825

 

Equity in earnings of joint ventures

 

(30,578

)

(35,256

)

(Gain) loss on early extinguishment of long-term debt

 

(4,044

)

2,960

 

Other income, net

 

(986

)

(695

)

 

 

4,596

 

1,834

 

Income before income taxes

 

34,890

 

63,227

 

Income tax expense

 

39,734

 

20,810

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(4,844

)

$

42,417

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income (loss) per share

 

$

(0.05

)

$

0.46

 

Diluted net income (loss) per share

 

$

(0.05

)

$

0.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average number of shares used in per share calculations:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic shares

 

92,500

 

92,979

 

Diluted shares

 

92,500

 

94,473

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(4,844

)

$

42,417

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

61,404

 

69,612

 

Change in deferred income taxes

 

35,016

 

855

 

Stock-based compensation

 

18,618

 

16,128

 

Non-cash interest expense

 

8,402

 

8,735

 

Undistributed equity in earnings of joint ventures

 

(347

)

(11,471

)

Gain on early extinguishment of debt

 

(4,044

)

2,960

 

Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

32,514

 

(21,475

)

Inventories

 

(2,456

)

(4,307

)

Accounts payable

 

(15,340

)

595

 

Accrued liabilities

 

(11,457

)

(6,128

)

Other current assets and liabilities

 

12,857

 

4,772

 

Other

 

190

 

3,750

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

130,513

 

106,443

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(6,019

)

(8,062

)

Wagering systems expenditures

 

(31,750

)

(85,146

)

Other intangible assets and software expenditures

 

(18,351

)

(21,959

)

Change in other assets and liabilities, net

 

1,026

 

(771

)

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

(89,271

)

(7,957

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(144,365

)

(123,895

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving credit facility

 

 

(158,000

)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

259,687

 

796,179

 

Payment on long-term debt

 

(139,657

)

(444,207

)

Payment of financing fees

 

(8,594

)

(14,190

)

Purchases of treasury stock

 

(5,539

)

(18,017

)

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

 

1,341

 

2,288

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

107,238

 

164,053

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

808

 

1,826

 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

94,194

 

148,427

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

140,639

 

29,403

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

234,833

 

$

177,830

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(1) Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2009, the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, have been prepared by Scientific Games Corporation and are unaudited.  When used in these notes, the terms “we,” “us,” “our” and “Company” refer to Scientific Games Corporation and all entities included in our consolidated financial statements unless otherwise specified or the context otherwise indicates.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position as of June 30, 2009, the results of our operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 have been made.  Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date of financial statement issuance on August 10, 2009.

 

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted.  These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 18, 2009 (which retrospectively adjusted portions of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 to reflect a change in accounting principle to reflect our adoption, effective January 1, 2009, of FASB Staff Position APB 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)”).  The results of operations for the period ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for a full year.

 

Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share

 

The following represents a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in computing basic and diluted net income per share available to common stockholders for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

Income (numerator)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

20,346

 

$

25,754

 

$

(4,844

)

$

42,417

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares (denominator)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average basic common shares outstanding

 

92,463

 

92,645

 

92,500

 

92,979

 

Effect of dilutive securities-stock rights

 

1,496

 

1,756

 

 

1,484

 

Effect of dilutive shares related to convertible debentures

 

 

19

 

 

10

 

Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding

 

93,959

 

94,420

 

92,500

 

94,473

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted per share amounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income (loss) per share

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.28

 

$

(0.05

)

$

0.46

 

Diluted net income (loss) per share

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.27

 

$

(0.05

)

$

0.45

 

 

The weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2009 excludes the effect of approximately 6,257 weighted-average stock rights outstanding because their effect would be anti-dilutive.  For the six months ended June 30, 2009, there were no dilutive stock rights or shares related to our 0.75% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2024 (the “Convertible Debentures”), due to the net loss reported for the period.  The weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 excludes the effect of approximately 3,505 and 4,235 weighted-average stock rights outstanding, respectively, because their effect would be anti-dilutive.

 

The aggregate number of shares that we could be obligated to issue upon conversion of the remaining $142,379 in aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Debentures, is approximately 4,893.  The Convertible Debentures provide for net share settlement upon conversion.  In December 2004, we purchased a bond hedge to mitigate the potential dilution from conversion of the Convertible Debentures during the term of the bond hedge.

 

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SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

(1) Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

 

During the second quarter of 2009, the average price of our common stock was lower than the conversion price of the Convertible Debentures.  Therefore, no shares related to the Convertible Debentures were included in our weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2009.  During the second quarter of 2008, the average price of our common stock exceeded the conversion price of the Convertible Debentures.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 we have included approximately 19 and 10 shares, respectively, related to our Convertible Debentures in our weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding.

 

(2) Operating Segment Information

 

We operate in three segments.  Our Printed Products Group provides lotteries with instant tickets and related services that include ticket design and manufacturing as well as value-added services, including game design, sales and marketing support, inventory management and warehousing and fulfillment services. Additionally, this division provides lotteries with access to a licensed property portfolio and manufactures prepaid phone cards for cellular phone service providers.  Our Lottery Systems Group offers online, instant and video lottery products and online and instant ticket validation systems. This division also provides transaction processing software for the accounting and validation of both instant and online lottery games, point-of-sale terminal hardware sales, central site computers and communication hardware sales and ongoing support and maintenance for these products.  Our Diversified Gaming Group provides services and systems to private and public operators in the wide area gaming markets and the pari-mutuel wagering industry.  The product offerings of the Diversified Gaming Group include server-based gaming machines, video lottery terminals (“VLTs”), monitor games, wagering systems for the pari-mutuel racing industry, sports betting systems and services, and Great Britain regulated Category C Amusement With Prize (“AWP”) and Skill With Prize (“SWP”) terminals.  This division also includes our pari-mutuel gaming operations in Connecticut, Maine and the Netherlands.

 

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SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

(2) Operating Segment Information (continued)

 

The following tables represent revenues, profits, depreciation, amortization and selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, by reportable segments. Corporate expenses, including interest expense, other income, and depreciation and amortization, are not allocated to the reportable segments.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2009

 

 

 

Printed
Products
Group

 

Lottery
Systems Group

 

Diversified
Gaming Group

 

Totals

 

Service revenues

 

$

112,795

 

$

55,003

 

$

50,456

 

$

218,254

 

Sales revenues

 

2,151

 

4,075

 

548

 

6,774

 

Total revenues

 

$

114,946

 

$

59,078

 

$

51,004

 

$

225,028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

$

65,617

 

$

27,895

 

$

30,631

 

$

124,143

 

Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

1,928

 

2,486

 

549

 

4,963

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

10,850

 

7,383

 

6,493

 

24,726

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

8,200

 

10,698

 

11,193

 

30,091

 

Segment operating income

 

$

28,351

 

$

10,616

 

$

2,138

 

$

41,105

 

Unallocated corporate costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,576

 

Consolidated operating income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

26,529

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

 

Printed
Products
Group

 

Lottery
Systems Group

 

Diversified
Gaming Group

 

Totals

 

Service revenues

 

$

146,785

 

$

61,332

 

$

56,544

 

$

264,661

 

Sales revenues

 

8,546

 

24,499

 

8,263

 

41,308

 

Total revenues

 

$

155,331

 

$

85,831

 

$

64,807

 

$

305,969

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

$

87,378

 

$

31,183

 

$

33,975

 

$

152,536

 

Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

5,641

 

20,899

 

3,167

 

29,707

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

15,789

 

9,604

 

7,261

 

32,654

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

9,476

 

15,382

 

9,970

 

34,828

 

Segment operating income

 

$

37,047

 

$

8,763

 

$

10,434

 

$

56,244

 

Unallocated corporate costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,676

 

Consolidated operating income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

39,568

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

(2) Operating Segment Information (continued)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2009

 

 

 

Printed
Products
Group

 

Lottery
Systems Group

 

Diversified
Gaming Group

 

Totals

 

Service revenues

 

$

222,872

 

$

107,071

 

$

98,649

 

$

428,592

 

Sales revenues

 

6,741

 

17,944

 

2,441

 

27,126

 

Total revenues

 

$

229,613

 

$

125,015

 

$

101,090

 

$

455,718

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

$

132,711

 

$

56,770

 

$

60,424

 

$

249,905

 

Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

4,529

 

14,294

 

1,562

 

20,385

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

22,373

 

14,873

 

11,669

 

48,915

 

Employee termination costs

 

2,016

 

125

 

433

 

2,574

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

15,879

 

21,430

 

23,750

 

61,059

 

Segment operating income

 

$

52,105

 

$

17,523

 

$

3,252

 

$

72,880

 

Unallocated corporate costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32,048

 

Corporate employee terminaion costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,346

 

Consolidated operating income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

39,486

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

 

Printed
Products
Group

 

Lottery
Systems Group

 

Diversified
Gaming Group

 

Totals

 

Service revenues

 

$

274,011

 

$

115,978

 

$

108,625

 

$

498,614

 

Sales revenues

 

17,217

 

32,263

 

14,882

 

64,362

 

Total revenues

 

$

291,228

 

$

148,241

 

$

123,507

 

$

562,976

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

$

158,191

 

$

59,832

 

$

64,891

 

$

282,914

 

Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

11,886

 

26,771

 

7,894

 

46,551

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

30,758

 

18,882

 

14,044

 

63,684

 

Employee termination costs

 

2,772

 

 

 

2,772

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

19,452

 

30,356

 

19,255

 

69,063

 

Segment operating income

 

$

68,169

 

$

12,400

 

$

17,423

 

$

97,992

 

Unallocated corporate costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32,931

 

Consolidated operating income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

65,061

 

 

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(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

(2) Operating Segment Information (continued)

 

The following table provides a reconciliation of segment operating income to the consolidated income before income taxes for each period:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

Reported segment operating income

 

$

41,105

 

$

56,244

 

$

72,880

 

$

97,992

 

Unallocated corporate costs

 

(14,576

)

(16,676

)

(32,048

)

(32,931

)

Corporate employee termination costs

 

 

 

(1,346

)

 

Consolidated operating income

 

26,529

 

39,568

 

39,486

 

65,061

 

Interest expense

 

(21,395

)

(17,680

)

(40,204

)

(34,825

)

Equity in income of joint ventures

 

15,480

 

18,397

 

30,578

 

35,256

 

Gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt

 

1,756

 

(2,960

)

4,044

 

(2,960

)

Other income (expense), net

 

(931

)

745

 

986

 

695

 

Income before income taxes

 

$

21,439

 

$

38,070

 

$

34,890

 

$

63,227

 

 

In evaluating financial performance, we focus on operating income as a segment’s measure of profit or loss. Operating income is income before interest income, interest expense, equity in earnings of joint ventures, corporate expenses and income taxes. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies (see Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 18, 2009).

 

(3) Equity Investments in Joint Ventures

 

We are a member of Consorzio Lotterie Nazionali (“CLN”), a consortium consisting principally of us, Lottomatica S.p.A, and Arianna 2001, a company owned by the Federation of Italian Tobacconists. The consortium has a contract with the Italian Monopoli di Stato to be the exclusive operator of the Italian Gratta e Vinci instant lottery (the “Concession”).  The Concession commenced in mid-2004 and has an initial term of six years with a six-year extension option at the option of the Monopoli di Stato. Under our contract with CLN, we supply instant lottery tickets, game development services, marketing support, and the instant ticket management system and systems support during the term of the Concession, including any renewal term.  We also participate in the profits or losses of CLN as a 20% equity owner, and assist Lottomatica S.p.A in the lottery operations.  We account for this investment using the equity method of accounting.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, we recorded income of $12,462 and $26,577, respectively, representing our share of the earnings of CLN in each period.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, we recorded income of $15,846 and $30,962, respectively, representing our share of the earnings of the consortium for the indicated periods. During the second quarter of 2009, we received a cash distribution of approximately $28.0 million from CLN.

 

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(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

(4) Comprehensive Income

 

The following presents a reconciliation of net income to comprehensive income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

20,346

 

$

25,754

 

$

(4,844

)

$

42,417

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation gain

 

67,426

 

3,698

 

38,309

 

18,628

 

Gain on derivative financial instruments

 

909

 

 

801

 

 

Unrealized loss on investments

 

 

 

 

(181

)

Other comprehensive income

 

68,335

 

3,698

 

39,110

 

18,447

 

Comprehensive income

 

$

88,681

 

$

29,452

 

$

34,266

 

$

60,864

 

 

(5) Inventories

 

Inventories consist of the following:

 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Parts and work-in-process

 

$

31,714

 

$

36,449

 

Finished goods

 

48,225

 

38,922

 

 

 

$

 79,939

 

$

75,371

 

 

Point of sale terminals we manufacture may be sold to customers or included as part of long-term wagering system contracts. Parts and work-in-process includes costs for equipment expected to be sold. Costs incurred for equipment associated with specific wagering system contracts not yet placed in service are classified as construction in progress in property and equipment and are not depreciated.

 

(6) Long-Term Debt

 

On May 21, 2009, Scientific Games International, Inc. (“SGI”) issued $225,000 in aggregate principal amount of its 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2019 (the “2009 Notes”) at an issue price of 96.823% of the principal amount.  The 2009 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated as of May 21, 2009 (the “2009 Notes Indenture”) among SGI, as issuer, the Company, as a guarantor, the Company’s subsidiary guarantors party thereto and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York, as trustee.

 

The 2009 Notes bear interest at the rate of 9.25% per annum, which accrues from May 21, 2009 and is payable semiannually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing on December 15, 2009. The 2009 Notes mature on June 15, 2019, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased, and are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the 2009 Notes Indenture.

 

SGI may redeem some or all of the 2009 Notes at any time prior to June 15, 2014 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2009 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption plus a “make whole” premium. SGI may redeem some or all of the 2009 Notes for cash at any time on or after June 15, 2014 at the prices specified in the 2009 Notes Indenture. In addition, at any time on or prior to June 15, 2012, SGI may redeem up to 35% of the initially outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2009 Notes at a redemption price of 109.25% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption, with the net cash proceeds contributed to the capital of SGI from one or more equity offerings of the Company. Additionally, if a holder of the 2009 Notes is required to be licensed, qualified or found suitable under any applicable gaming laws or regulations and that holder does not become so licensed or qualified or is not found to be suitable, then SGI will have the right to, subject to certain notice provisions set forth in the 2009 Notes Indenture, (1) require that holder to dispose of all or a portion of those Notes or (2) redeem the 2009 Notes of that holder at a redemption price calculated as set forth in the 2009 Notes Indenture. If the Company or SGI experiences specific kinds of changes in control or the Company or any of its restricted subsidiaries sells certain of its assets, then SGI must offer to repurchase the 2009 Notes on the terms set forth in the 2009 Notes Indenture.

 

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(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

(6) Long-Term Debt (continued)

 

The 2009 Notes are unsecured senior subordinated obligations of SGI and are subordinated to all of SGI’s existing and future senior debt, rank equally with all of SGI’s existing and future senior subordinated debt and rank senior to all of SGI’s future debt that is expressly subordinated to the 2009 Notes.  The 2009 Notes are structurally subordinated to all of the liabilities of the Company’s non-guarantor subsidiaries.

 

The 2009 Notes are guaranteed on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by the Company and all of its 100%-owned domestic subsidiaries (other than SGI). The guarantees of the 2009 Notes are subordinated to all of the guarantors’ existing and future senior debt, rank equally with all of their existing and future senior subordinated debt, and rank senior to all of their future debt that is expressly subordinated to the guarantees of the 2009 Notes. The 2009 Notes are structurally subordinated to all of the liabilities of the Company’s non-guarantor subsidiaries.

 

The 2009 Notes Indenture contains certain covenants that, among other things, limit the Company’s ability, and the ability of certain of its subsidiaries, to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make distributions or certain other restricted payments, purchase or redeem capital stock, make investments or extend credit, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, engage in sale-leaseback transactions, consummate certain assets sales, effect a consolidation or merger, or sell, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all assets, or create certain liens and other encumbrances on assets.

 

The 2009 Notes Indenture contains events of default customary for agreements of its type (with customary grace periods, as applicable) and provides that, upon the occurrence of an event of default arising from certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency with respect to the Company or SGI, all outstanding Notes will become due and payable immediately without further action or notice. If any other type of event of default occurs and is continuing, then the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may declare all the 2009 Notes to be due and payable immediately.

 

The 2009 Notes were issued in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”) and to persons outside the United States under Regulation S under the Securities Act.  In connection with the issuance of the 2009 Notes, SGI, the Company, the Company’s subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Goldman, Sachs & Co., as representatives for the initial purchasers listed therein, entered into a registration rights agreement, dated May 21, 2009 (the “Registration Rights Agreement”). Under the Registration Rights Agreement, SGI and the guarantors agreed, for the benefit of the holders of the 2009 Notes, that they will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) within 90 days after the date the 2009 Notes are issued, and use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause to become effective, a registration statement relating to an offer to exchange the 2009 Notes for an issue of SEC-registered notes (the “2009 Exchange Notes”) with terms identical to the 2009 Notes (except that the 2009 Exchange Notes will not be subject to restrictions on transfer or to any increase in annual interest rate as described below).

 

Under certain circumstances, including if applicable interpretations of the staff of the SEC do not permit SGI to effect the exchange offer, SGI and the guarantors will use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause to become effective a shelf registration statement relating to resales of the 2009 Notes and to keep that shelf registration statement effective until the first anniversary of the date such shelf registration statement becomes effective, or such shorter period that will terminate when all Notes covered by the shelf registration statement have been sold. The obligation to complete the exchange offer and/or file a shelf registration statement will terminate on the second anniversary of the date of the Registration Rights Agreement.

 

If the exchange offer registration statement is not filed within 90 days after the date the 2009 Notes are issued, or the exchange offer is not completed (or, if required, the shelf registration statement is not declared effective) on or before February 15, 2010 (subject to the right of the Company to extend such date by up to 90 additional days under customary “blackout” provisions if the Company determines in good faith that it is in possession of material, non-public information), the annual interest rate borne by the 2009 Notes will be increased by 0.25% per annum for the first 90-day period immediately following such date and by an additional 0.25% per annum with respect to each subsequent 90-day period, up to a maximum additional rate of 1.0% per annum thereafter until the exchange offer is completed, the shelf registration statement is declared effective or the obligation to complete the exchange offer and/or file the shelf registration statement terminates, at which time the interest rate will revert to the original interest rate on the date the 2009 Notes were originally issued.

 

On May 7, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement with the principal selling shareholder and key management of Global Draw Limited (“Global Draw”) related to the earn-out and contingent bonuses that were payable to them in connection with the Company’s 2006 acquisition.  Based on the performance of the business, the total amount payable was determined to be approximately £60,600, of which approximately £30,500 was paid in May 2009.  Approximately £28,100 of the total amount payable was deferred under the terms of two-year, senior unsecured promissory notes issued by certain of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries (and guaranteed by the Company and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries).  The earn-out balance of approximately £2,000 is expected to be paid by September 30, 2009.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

(6) Long-Term Debt (continued)

 

The promissory note issued to the principal selling shareholder, which was executed on May 7, 2009 by Scientific Games Luxembourg Finance S.a.r.l. (“SGLF”), an indirect 100%-owned subsidiary of the Company, has a principal amount of approximately £26,000 and bears simple interest at the rate of 6.90% per annum, which interest is payable quarterly in arrears on the last day of March, June, September and December of each year, commencing on June 30, 2009.  The note matures on May 7, 2011.  Although not required to do so (except in connection with an event of default as described below), SGLF may repay all or a portion of the principal amount of the note at any time prior to maturity without premium or penalty.  The note is a senior unsecured obligation of SGLF and is guaranteed on a joint and several basis by the Company and certain of its 100%-owned domestic subsidiaries (including SGI).  Such guaranty represents “senior debt” as that term is defined in the indentures governing the Company’s 6.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012, the Convertible Debentures, SGI’s 7.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016 and the 2009 Notes.

 

If an event of default under the note shall occur and be continuing, the holder of the note may declare the principal amount of, and accrued interest on, the note to be immediately due and payable.  An “event of default” under the note shall occur if (1) SGLF shall fail to pay the then unpaid principal amount under the note within 15 days after the maturity date or any interest payment that is due and payable within 15 days after the applicable interest payment date, or (2) an “event of default” (as defined in the Credit Agreement) shall occur and be continuing and, as a result thereof, the amounts owing under the Credit Agreement immediately become due and payable.

 

The terms of the promissory notes issued to key management of Global Draw and the related guaranties are substantially identical to the note and guaranties described above, except that one of the notes was issued by a different foreign subsidiary of the Company.

 

On March 27, 2009, we and our 100%-owned subsidiary, SGI, entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the credit agreement, dated as of June 9, 2008 (the “Credit Agreement”), among SGI, as borrower, the Company, as guarantor, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMorgan”), as administrative agent  The purpose of the Amendment was to provide the Company with additional operating and financing flexibility.

 

Under the Amendment, (i) up to approximately $18,800 in certain charges incurred and reserves created in the fourth quarter of 2008, (ii) up to $15,000 of certain charges that may be incurred during the 12-month period commencing on March 1, 2009, including charges in connection with cost-reduction initiatives, and (iii) certain costs and fees incurred in connection with the Amendment, will be added back to “Consolidated EBITDA” for purposes of calculating the “Consolidated Leverage Ratio” and the “Consolidated Senior Debt Ratio” (as such terms are defined under the Credit Agreement).  In addition, for purposes of determining the Consolidated Leverage Ratio and the Consolidated Senior Debt Ratio as of any date prior to the earliest date on which any of the holders of Convertible Debentures may require the Company to repurchase their Convertible Debentures (currently June 1, 2010) (the “Convertible Debentures Repurchase Date”) neither (i) the earn-out payable with respect to the Company’s acquisition of Global Draw nor (ii) the principal amount of any unsecured promissory notes that may be issued in order to defer payment of up to the equivalent of $60,000 of such earn-out (provided that, among other terms of such promissory notes, no principal payment thereon is required prior to September 30, 2010), will be included as “Indebtedness” in the calculation of “Consolidated Total Debt” (as such terms are defined in the Credit Agreement).  Accordingly, the promissory notes described above that were issued to the principal selling shareholder and key management of Global Draw will not be included as Indebtedness in the calculation of Consolidated Total Debt for purposes of determining the Consolidated Leverage Ratio and the Consolidated Senior Debt Ratio prior to the Convertible Debenture Repurchase Date.

 

In conjunction with the promissory notes issued to defer payment of a portion of the Global Draw earn-out, the revolving credit facility and the term loan facility under the Credit Agreement will mature (if earlier than the date that would otherwise apply under the terms of the Credit Agreement) on February 7, 2011 unless on such date no such promissory notes remain outstanding or the sum of the aggregate available revolving commitments under the Credit Agreement plus unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of SGI and the guarantors under the Credit Agreement is not less than $50,000 in excess of the amount required to repay in full such outstanding promissory notes.

 

Under the Amendment, for purposes of determining the Consolidated Leverage Ratio as of any date of determination prior to the earlier of the Convertible Debentures Repurchase Date and the date the Convertible Debentures are redeemed in full, unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of SGI and the guarantors up to the “Debenture Reserve Amount” at such determination date will be netted against the then outstanding principal amount of the Convertible Debentures (and Consolidated Total Debt will be thereby reduced to the extent of such netting).  The “Debenture Reserve Amount” is an amount equal to the net cash proceeds received by SGI or the guarantors after the date of the Amendment and prior to the Convertible Debentures Repurchase Date from (i) the issuance by the Company of shares of its capital stock (other than disqualified stock), or the issuance of “Permitted Additional Senior Indebtedness” or “Permitted Additional Subordinated Debt”, or Indebtedness under the “Incremental Facilities” (as such terms are defined in the Credit Agreement), and (ii) any “Asset Sales” (as defined in the Credit Agreement) (up to an aggregate of $125,000 of net cash proceeds) with respect to which a reinvestment notice is timely given (provided that the Debenture Reserve Amount will (A) not exceed the outstanding principal amount of the Convertible Debentures, (B) be reduced to zero on the Convertible Debentures Repurchase Date and (C) to the extent the Debenture Reserve Amount is increased as a result of Assets Sales, will be decreased if and

 

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(6) Long-Term Debt (continued)

 

to the extent that term loans under the Credit Agreement are prepaid in lieu of reinvesting the net cash proceeds there from pursuant to a reinvestment notice).  The 2009 Notes constitute “Permitted Additional Subordinated Debt” and, as such, the net cash proceeds from the issuance of such notes (approximately $212,000) will be included in the “Debenture Reserve Amount.”

 

The Amendment will increase each of the interest rates set forth in the pricing grid in the Credit Agreement by 0.25% such that, depending upon the Consolidated Leverage Ratio, the interest rate will vary from 2.00% to 3.00% above LIBOR for eurocurrency loans, and 1.00% to 2.00% above the higher of (i) the prime rate or (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50% for base rate loans.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, from the Effective Date (as defined in the Credit Agreement) until the date the compliance certificate for the third fiscal quarter of 2009 is delivered pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the applicable margin for eurocurrency loans will be deemed to be 3.00% and the applicable margin for base rate loans will be deemed to be 2.00%.

 

In connection with the Amendment, SGI agreed to pay an aggregate of approximately $2,800 in fees to consenting lenders and the administrative agent.

 

Our  Credit Agreement is secured by a first priority, perfected lien on (1) substantially all the property and assets (real and personal, tangible and intangible) of the Company and its direct and indirect 100%-owned domestic subsidiaries and (2) 100% of our interest in the capital stock (or other equity interests) of all of our direct and indirect 100%-owned domestic subsidiaries and 65% of our interest in the capital stock (or other equity interests) of the first-tier foreign subsidiaries of SGI and the guarantors.

 

On June 30, 2009, we had $199,439 of availability under our revolving credit facility.  There were no borrowings and $50,561 in outstanding letters of credit under our revolving credit facility as of June 30, 2009.

 

We were in compliance with our debt covenants as of June 30, 2009.

 

The Company may, from time to time, seek to retire or purchase its outstanding debt in open market purchases, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise. Any such retirement or purchase of debt may be funded by cash flows from operations, borrowings or other sources and will depend upon prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors, and the amounts involved may be material.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, we repurchased approximately $84,403 and $131,403, respectively, in aggregate principal amount of our Convertible Debentures for approximately $81,722 and $124,003, respectively, in cash under our previously announced Convertible Debenture repurchase program.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, we recognized a gain on early extinguishment of debt related to the Convertible Debentures of approximately $1,401 and $3,689, respectively, from the Convertible Debenture repurchase program. Between July 1, 2009 and August 10, 2009, we repurchased approximately $26,847 in aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Debentures for approximately $26,279 in cash under our previously announced Convertible Debenture repurchase program.  During the three months ended June 30, 2009, we repurchased approximately $12,925 in aggregate principal amount of our 6.25% senior subordinated notes due 2012 (the “2004 Notes”) for approximately $12,396 cash under our previously announced 2004 Notes repurchase program.  During the three months ended June 30, 2009, we recognized a gain on early extinguishment of debt related to the 2004 Notes of approximately $355.

 

During the second quarter of 2009, in connection with repurchases made during the first half of 2009 under our Convertible Debenture repurchase program, we unwound a corresponding portion of the convertible bond hedge and warrant option transactions that we entered into in December 2004 in connection with the original issuance of the Convertible Debentures such that the number of call options held by us under the bond hedge was reduced from 275 to approximately 144 and the number of warrants held by the warrant counterparties was reduced from approximately 9,450 to approximately 4,893.  We received a net cash settlement of approximately $1,204 during the three months ended June 30, 2009 as a result of this unwinding of a portion of the convertible bond hedge and warrant option transactions.  For additional information on the bond hedge and warrants, refer to Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 18, 2009.

 

In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) No. Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Settlement) (“FSP APB 14-1”).  FSP APB 14-1 clarifies that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement) are not addressed by paragraph 12 of APB Opinion No. 14, Accounting for Convertible Debt and Debt Issued with Stock Purchase Warrants. Additionally, FSP APB 14-1 specifies that issuers of such instruments should separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner that will reflect the entity’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in subsequent periods. FSP APB 14-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years, and must be applied retrospectively to all periods presented.  We adopted FSP APB 14-1 on January 1, 2009.  The impact of adoption was an adjustment to accumulated earnings of approximately $22,600 representing the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle as of January 1, 2007.

 

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(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

(6) Long-Term Debt (continued)

 

The adoption of FSP APB 14-1 had the following effect on our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2008

 

June 30, 2008

 

 

 

Previously

 

As

 

Effect of

 

Previously

 

As

 

Effect of

 

 

 

Reported

 

Adjusted

 

Change

 

Reported

 

Adjusted

 

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

$

14,419

 

$

17,680

 

$

3,261

 

$

28,303

 

$

34,825

 

$

6,522

 

Income tax expense

 

 

12,335

 

 

12,316

 

 

(19

)

 

20,846

 

 

20,810

 

 

(36

)

Net income

 

 

28,996

 

 

25,754

 

 

(3,242

)

 

48,903

 

 

42,417

 

 

(6,486

)

Basic net income per share

 

$

0.31

 

$

0.28

 

$

(0.03

)

$

0.53

 

$

0.46

 

$

(0.07

)

Diluted net income per share

 

$

0.31

 

$

0.27

 

$

(0.04

)

$

0.52

 

$

0.45

 

$

(0.07

)

 

The adoption of FSP APB 14-1 had the following effect on our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2008:

 

 

 

December 31, 2008

 

 

 

Previously

 

As

 

Effect of

 

 

 

Reported

 

Adjusted

 

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets and investments

 

$

317,818

 

$

317,039

 

$

(779

)

Long-term debt, excluding current installments

 

 

1,216,264

 

 

1,196,083

 

 

(20,181

)

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

561,202

 

 

628,356

 

 

67,154

 

Accumulated earnings

 

 

105,811

 

 

58,059

 

 

(47,752

)

 

As of January 1, 2008, the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle on accumulated earnings and additional paid-in capital was approximately $34,800 and $67,200, respectively.

 

The adoption of FSP APB 14-1 had the following effect on our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2008:

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

 

Previously

 

As

 

Effect of

 

 

 

Reported

 

Adjusted

 

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

48,903

 

$

42,417

 

$

(6,486

)

Change in deferred income taxes

 

 

891

 

 

855

 

 

(36

)

Non-cash interest expense

 

 

2,213

 

 

8,735

 

 

6,522

 

 

As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the equity component of the Convertible Debentures under FSP APB 14-1 was approximately $64,173 and $68,592, respectively.  The following represents the principal amount of the liability component, the unamortized discount, and the net carrying amount of our convertible debt instruments as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively:

 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Principal

 

$

142,379

 

$

273,782

 

Unamortized discount

 

(6,825

)

(20,181

)

Net carrying amount

 

$

135,554

 

$

253,601

 

 

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(6) Long-Term Debt (continued)

 

As of June 30, 2009, the remaining discount will be amortized over a period of approximately 11 months.  The conversion price of the remaining $142,379 in aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Debentures is $29.10 and the aggregate number of shares that we could be obligated to issue upon conversion is approximately 4,893.

 

The effective interest rate on the liability component of the Convertible Debentures is approximately 6.25% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.  The amount of interest cost recognized for the contractual interest coupon during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 was approximately $403 and $896, respectively.  The amount of interest cost recognized for the contractual interest coupon during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 was approximately $513 and $1,026, respectively.  The amount of interest cost recognized for the amortization of the discount on the liability component of the Convertible Debentures during the three months and six ended June 30, 2009 was approximately $2,784 and $6,085, respectively.  The amount of interest cost recognized for the amortization of the discount on the liability component of the Convertible Debentures during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 was approximately $3,362 and $6,724, respectively.

 

(7) Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Effective October 17, 2008, SGI entered into a three-year interest rate swap agreement (the “Hedge”) with JPMorgan.  Under the Hedge, which is designated as a cash flow hedge in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” SGI pays interest on a $100,000 notional amount of debt at a fixed rate of 3.49% and receives interest on a $100,000 notional amount of debt at the prevailing three-month LIBOR rate.  The objective of the Hedge is to eliminate the variability of cash flows attributable to the LIBOR component of interest expense paid on $100,000 of our variable-rate debt.  As of June 30, 2009, the Hedge was measured at a fair value of $4,099 using Level 2 valuation techniques of the fair value hierarchy and included in other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

We believe we have matched the critical terms of the hedged variable-rate debt with the Hedge and expect the Hedge to be highly effective in offsetting changes in the expected cash flows due to fluctuation in the three-month LIBOR based rate over the term of the forecasted interest payments related to the $100,000 notional amount of variable-rate debt.  Hedge effectiveness is measured quarterly on a retrospective basis using the cumulative dollar-offset approach in which the cumulative changes in the cash flows of the actual swap are compared to the cumulative changes in the cash flows of the hypothetical swap.  The effective portion of the Hedge is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and the ineffective portion of the Hedge, if any, is recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.  During the quarter ended June 30, 2009, we recorded a gain of approximately $909 in other comprehensive income (loss).  There was no ineffective portion of the Hedge recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Amounts recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) that were deferred on the effective hedged forecasted transactions are reclassified to earnings when the interest expense related to the hedged item affects earnings.

 

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(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

(8) Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

The following disclosure presents certain information regarding our acquired intangible assets as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.  Amortizable intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives, as indicated below, with no estimated residual values.

 

Intangible Assets

 

Gross Carrying
Amount

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

Net Balance

 

Balance as of June 30, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortizable intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patents

 

$

12,140

 

$

(3,429

)

$

8,711

 

Customer lists

 

29,658

 

(16,428

)

13,230

 

Customer service contracts

 

3,940

 

(2,668

)

1,272

 

Licenses

 

63,810

 

(37,145

)

26,665

 

Intellectual property

 

18,588

 

(14,710

)

3,878

 

Lottery contracts

 

27,965

 

(27,866

)

99

 

 

 

156,101

 

(102,246

)

53,855

 

Non-amortizable intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade name

 

37,791

 

(2,118

)

35,673

 

Connecticut off-track betting system operating right

 

36,058

 

(8,319

)

27,739

 

 

 

73,849

 

(10,437

)

63,412

 

Total intangible assets

 

$

229,950

 

$

(112,683

)

$

117,267

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortizable intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patents

 

$

11,563

 

$

(2,871

)

$

8,692

 

Customer lists

 

28,772

 

(14,044

)

14,728

 

Customer service contracts

 

3,892

 

(2,505

)

1,387

 

Licenses

 

60,237

 

(32,615

)

27,622

 

Intellectual property

 

17,057

 

(11,425

)

5,632

 

Lottery contracts

 

27,926

 

(27,498

)

428

 

 

 

149,447

 

(90,958

)

58,489

 

Non-amortizable intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade name

 

37,285

 

(2,118

)

35,167

 

Connecticut off-track betting system operating right

 

35,609

 

(8,319

)

27,290

 

 

 

72,894

 

(10,437

)

62,457

 

Total intangible assets

 

$

222,341

 

$

(101,395

)

$

120,946

 

 

The aggregate intangible amortization expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 was approximately $4,300 and $9,200, respectively.  The aggregate intangible amortization expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 was approximately $7,000 and $14,900, respectively.

 

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(8) Goodwill and Intangible Assets (continued)

 

The table below reconciles the change in the carrying amount of goodwill, by reporting segment, for the period from December 31, 2008 to June 30, 2009.  In 2009, we recorded (a) a $86,937 increase in goodwill associated with the final purchase price adjustment in accordance with the Global Draw earn-out, as defined, and (b) an increase in goodwill of $29,743 as a result of foreign currency translation.

 

Goodwill

 

Printed
Products
Group

 

Lottery
Systems
Group

 

Diversified
Gaming
Group

 

Totals

 

Balance as of December 31, 2008

 

$

324,245

 

$

190,341

 

$

142,625

 

$

657,211

 

Adjustments

 

3,427

 

1,210

 

112,043

 

116,680

 

Balance as of June 30, 2009

 

$

327,672

 

$

191,551

 

$

254,668

 

$

773,891

 

 

(9) Pension and Other Post-Retirement Plans

 

We have defined benefit pension plans for our U.S.-based union employees, our U.K.-based union employees, and certain Canadian-based employees (the “U.S. Plan,” the “U.K. Plan” and the “Canadian Plan,” respectively).  Retirement benefits under the U.S. Plan are based upon the number of years of credited service up to a maximum of 30 years for the majority of the employees.  Retirement benefits under the U.K. Plan are based on an employee’s average compensation over the two years preceding retirement.  Retirement benefits under the Canadian Plan are generally based on the number of years of credited service.  Our policy is to fund the minimum contribution permissible by the respective tax authorities.

 

The following table sets forth the combined amount of net periodic benefit cost recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

Components of net periodic pension benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

371

 

$

713

 

$

742

 

$

1,426

 

Interest cost

 

1,052

 

1,366

 

2,104

 

2,732

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(888

)

(1,440

)

(1,777

)

(2,880

)

Amortization of actuarial gains

 

119

 

280

 

238

 

560

 

Amortization of prior service costs

 

11

 

11

 

22

 

22

 

Net periodic cost

 

$

665

 

$

930

 

$

1,329

 

$

1,860

 

 

We have a 401(k) plan for U.S.-based employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.  Effective February 28, 2009, we reduced the matching contributions from 50 cents to 25 cents on the dollar for the first 6% of participant contributions for a match of up to 1.5% of eligible compensation.

 

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(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

(10) Income Taxes

 

The effective tax rates of 5.1% and 113.9%, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 were determined using an estimated annual effective tax rate.  The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 includes the impact of a valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset related to foreign tax credits and the release of certain FIN 48 reserves related to tax settlements in the second quarter.  The effective tax rates of 32.4% and 32.9%, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 were determined using an estimated annual effective tax rate, which was less than the federal statutory rate of 35% due to lower tax rates applicable to earnings from operations outside the United States.

 

At December 31, 2008, the Company had a deferred tax asset for its foreign tax credit (“FTC”) carry forward of approximately $40,400.  The Company has been and will continue to explore tax planning strategies to use all of its FTC but at March 31, 2009, the Company established a valuation allowance of approximately $33,833 against the FTC deferred tax asset to reduce the asset to the net amount management estimates is “more likely than not” to be realized.

 

Further, the Company determined it is not “more likely than not” that the foreign taxes generated in 2009 will be realized in full against its U.S. tax liability during the FTC carry forward period.  As a result, the Company’s 2009 annual effective income tax rate is greater than the federal statutory rate because of the valuation allowance established against the deferred tax asset for a portion of the FTC generated in 2009.

 

(11) Stockholders’ Equity

 

The following demonstrates the change in the number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2009 and during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008:

 

 

 

Three Months

 

Twelve Months

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Shares outstanding as of beginning of period

 

92,286

 

93,414

 

Shares issued as part of equity-based compensation plans and the ESPP, net of restricted stock units surrendered for taxes

 

356

 

655

 

Shares repurchased into treasury stock

 

 

(1,468

)

Shares outstanding as of end of period

 

92,642

 

92,601

 

 

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(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

(12) Stock-Based Compensation

 

As of June 30, 2009, we had approximately 3,033 shares available for grants of equity awards under our equity-based compensation plans.

 

Stock Options

 

A summary of the changes in stock options outstanding under our equity-based compensation plans during 2009 is presented below:

 

 

 

Number of
Options

 

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contract
Term
(Years)

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share

 

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

 

Options outstanding as of December 31, 2008

 

7,378

 

6.0

 

$

21.03

 

$

21,516

 

Granted

 

850

 

 

 

12.23

 

 

 

Exercised

 

(23

)

 

 

5.88

 

146

 

Cancelled

 

(115

)

 

 

22.89

 

 

 

Options outstanding as of March 31, 2009

 

8,090

 

6.0

 

$

20.12

 

$

10,927

 

Granted

 

30

 

 

 

12.41

 

 

 

Exercised

 

(193

)

 

 

8.31

 

1,750

 

Cancelled

 

(309

)

 

 

26.10

 

 

 

Options outstanding as of June 30, 2009

 

7,618

 

5.9

 

$

20.14

 

$

18,891

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options exercisable as of June 30, 2009

 

4,307

 

4.1

 

$

17.84

 

$

15,963

 

 

The weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted during the three months ended June 30, 2009 and March 31, 2009 was $6.00 and $5.74, respectively.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, we recognized equity-based compensation expense of approximately $3,000 and $7,800, respectively, related to the vesting of stock options and the related tax benefit of approximately $1,000 and $2,600, respectively.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, we recognized equity-based compensation expense of approximately $3,400 and $7,500, respectively, related to the vesting of stock options and the related tax benefit of approximately $1,000 and $2,200, respectively.

 

As of June 30, 2009, we had unearned compensation of approximately $23,600 relating to stock option awards that will be amortized over a weighted-average period of approximately two years.

 

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(12) Stock-Based Compensation (continued)

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

A summary of the changes in RSUs outstanding under our equity-based compensation plans during 2009 is presented below:

 

 

 

Number of
Restricted
Stock

 

Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value Per
Share

 

Non-vested units as of December 31, 2008

 

1,673

 

$

28.30

 

Granted

 

973

 

$

12.06

 

Vested

 

(273

)

$

28.16

 

Cancelled

 

(13

)

$

26.24

 

Non-vested units as of March 31, 2009

 

2,360

 

$

21.88

 

Granted

 

68

 

$

14.55

 

Vested

 

(177

)

$

29.59

 

Cancelled

 

(9

)

$

18.66

 

Non-vested units as of June 30, 2009

 

2,242

 

$

21.00

 

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, we recognized equity-based compensation expense of approximately $4,300 and $10,800, respectively, related to the vesting of RSUs and the related tax benefit of approximately $1,700 and $4,200, respectively.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, we recognized equity-based compensation expense of approximately $4,200 and $8,600, respectively, related to the vesting of RSUs and the related tax benefit of approximately $1,300 and $2,600, respectively.  As of June 30, 2009, we had unearned compensation of approximately $36,300 relating to RSUs that will be amortized over a weighted-average period of approximately two years.

 

(13) Financial Information for Guarantor Subsidiaries and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

 

We conduct substantially all of our business through our domestic and foreign subsidiaries.  SGI’s obligations under the Credit Agreement, its 7.875% senior subordinated notes due 2016 (the “2008 Notes”) and the 2009 Notes are fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guaranteed by Scientific Games Corporation (the “Parent Company”) and our 100%-owned domestic subsidiaries other than SGI (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”).  Our 2004 Notes and our Convertible Debentures, which were issued by the Parent Company, are fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guaranteed by our 100%-owned domestic subsidiaries, including SGI.

 

Presented below is condensed consolidating financial information for (i) the Parent Company, (ii) SGI, (iii) the 100%-owned Guarantor Subsidiaries other than SGI and (iv) the 100%-owned foreign subsidiaries and the non-100%-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”) as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. The condensed consolidating financial information has been presented to show the nature of assets held, results of operations and cash flows of the Parent Company, SGI, the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries assuming the guarantee structures of the Credit Agreement, the 2008 Notes, the 2009 Notes, the Convertible Debentures and the 2004 Notes were in effect at the beginning of the periods presented.

 

The condensed consolidating financial information reflects the investments of the Parent Company in the Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries using the equity method of accounting.  Corporate interest and administrative expenses have not been allocated to the subsidiaries.

 

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(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

June 30, 2009

 

 

 

Parent
Company

 

SGI

 

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Eliminating
Entries

 

Consolidated

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

178,594

 

$

1

 

$

 

$

65,389

 

$

(9,151

)

$

234,833

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

74,080

 

36,887

 

72,569

 

 

183,536

 

Inventories

 

 

32,076

 

15,323

 

32,540

 

 

79,939

 

Other current assets

 

18,479

 

13,458

 

8,644

 

30,319

 

 

70,900

 

Property and equipment, net

 

2,109

 

190,782

 

122,394

 

259,473

 

 

574,758

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

511,665

 

579,119

 

7,222

 

118,486

 

(1,216,492

)

 

Goodwill

 

 

273,656

 

74,453

 

425,782

 

 

773,891

 

Intangible assets

 

 

44,237

 

60,190

 

12,840

 

 

117,267

 

Intercompany balances

 

313,901

 

 

54,035

 

 

(367,936

)

 

Other assets

 

10,040

 

171,250

 

13,227

 

105,921

 

(6,101

)

294,337

 

Total assets

 

$

1,034,788

 

$

1,378,659

 

$

392,375

 

$

1,123,319

 

$

(1,599,680

)

$

2,329,461

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current installments of long-term debt

 

$

135,554

 

$

5,500

 

$

 

$

37,566

 

$

 

$

178,620

 

Current liabilities

 

26,777

 

52,411

 

41,899

 

83,295

 

(9,151

)

195,231

 

Long-term debt, excluding current installments

 

187,075

 

955,520

 

 

47,863

 

 

1,190,458

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

45,580

 

9,140

 

15,195

 

55,429

 

6

 

125,350

 

Intercompany balances

 

 

146,756

 

(9

)

221,192

 

(367,939

)

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

639,802

 

209,332

 

335,290

 

677,974

 

(1,222,596

)

639,802

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

1,034,788

 

$

1,378,659

 

$

392,375

 

$

1,123,319

 

$

(1,599,680

)

$

2,329,461

 

 

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(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

December 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parent

 

 

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

Eliminating

 

 

 

 

 

Company

 

SGI

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Entries

 

Consolidated

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

62,948

 

$

204

 

$

 

$

79,016

 

$

(1,529

)

$

140,639

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

85,395

 

45,032

 

82,060

 

 

212,487

 

Inventories

 

 

28,877

 

16,909

 

30,010

 

(425

)

75,371

 

Other current assets

 

27,063

 

19,403

 

7,337

 

29,478

 

 

83,281

 

Property and equipment, net

 

2,294

 

185,560

 

133,024

 

255,201

 

(600

)

575,479

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

421,781

 

278,500

 

2,264

 

(931

)

(701,614

)

 

Goodwill

 

 

273,656

 

74,453

 

309,102

 

 

657,211

 

Intangible assets

 

 

44,774

 

61,036

 

15,136

 

 

120,946

 

Intercompany balances

 

562,105

 

 

 

 

(562,105

)

 

Other assets

 

45,266

 

165,601

 

15,042

 

97,230

 

(6,100

)

317,039

 

Total assets

 

$

1,121,457

 

$

1,081,970

 

$

355,097

 

$

896,302

 

$

(1,272,373

)

$

2,182,453

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current installments of long-term debt

 

$

 

$

5,500

 

$

 

$

37,884

 

$

 

$

43,384

 

Current liabilities

 

24,537

 

49,065

 

48,699

 

96,534

 

(1,535

)

217,300

 

Long-term debt, excluding current

 

453,601

 

740,375

 

 

2,107

 

 

1,196,083

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

47,490

 

9,971

 

16,821

 

55,569

 

6

 

129,857

 

Intercompany balances

 

 

239,744

 

96,393

 

225,966

 

(562,103

)

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

595,829

 

37,315

 

193,184

 

478,242

 

(708,741

)

595,829

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

1,121,457

 

$

1,081,970

 

$

355,097

 

$

896,302

 

$

(1,272,373

)

$

2,182,453

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME

Three Months Ended June 30, 2009

 

 

 

Parent
Company

 

SGI

 

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Eliminating
Entries

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenues

 

$

 

$

102,248

 

$

31,209

 

$

92,554

 

$

(983

)

$

225,028

 

Cost of services and cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

 

28,212

 

55,409

 

46,484

 

(999

)

129,106

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

13,322

 

11,856

 

3,741

 

10,192

 

21

 

39,132

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

170

 

8,934

 

8,007

 

13,150

 

 

30,261

 

Operating income

 

(13,492

)

53,246

 

(35,948

)

22,728

 

(5

)

26,529

 

Interest expense

 

6,822

 

13,177

 

28

 

1,368

 

 

21,395

 

Other income

 

(5,539

)

48,761

 

(63,194

)

3,672

 

(5

)

(16,305

)

Income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries, and income taxes

 

(14,775

)

(8,692

)

27,218

 

17,688

 

 

21,439

 

Equity in income of subsidiaries

 

35,839

 

24,571

 

 

 

(60,410

)

 

Income tax expense

 

718

 

1

 

26

 

348

 

 

1,093

 

Net income

 

$

20,346

 

$

15,878

 

$

27,192

 

$

17,340

 

$

(60,410

)

$

20,346

 

 

SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME

Three Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

 

Parent
Company

 

SGI

 

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Eliminating
Entries

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenues

 

$

 

$

136,502

 

$

42,992

 

$

127,077

 

$

(602

)

$

305,969

 

Cost of services and cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

 

111,757

 

(2,169

)

73,277

 

(622

)

182,243

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

15,250

 

15,878

 

4,370

 

13,567

 

(15

)

49,050

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

280

 

12,820

 

7,489

 

14,519

 

 

35,108

 

Operating income

 

(15,530

)

(3,953

)

33,302

 

25,714

 

35

 

39,568

 

Interest expense

 

13,857

 

3,032

 

10

 

781

 

 

17,680

 

Other income

 

(11,867

)

(6,531

)

3,937

 

(1,756

)

35

 

(16,182

)

Income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries, and income taxes

 

(17,520

)

(454

)

29,355

 

26,689

 

 

38,070

 

Equity in income of subsidiaries

 

50,048

 

27,002

 

 

 

(77,050

)

 

Income tax expense

 

6,774

 

3,110

 

69

 

2,363

 

 

12,316

 

Net income

 

$

25,754

 

$

23,438

 

$

29,286

 

$

24,326

 

$

(77,050

)

$

25,754

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME

Six Months Ended June 30, 2009

 

 

 

Parent
Company

 

SGI

 

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Eliminating
Entries

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenues

 

$

 

$

200,876

 

$

63,392

 

$

193,188

 

$

(1,738

)

$

455,718

 

Cost of services and cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

 

58,391

 

110,371

 

103,270

 

(1,742

)

270,290

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

29,039

 

24,491

 

7,462

 

19,614

 

12

 

80,618

 

Employee termination costs

 

1,346

 

1,546

 

433

 

595

 

 

3,920

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

344

 

17,648

 

16,844

 

26,568

 

 

61,404

 

Operating income

 

(30,729

)

98,800

 

(71,718

)

43,141

 

(8

)

39,486

 

Interest expense

 

14,754

 

23,299

 

39

 

2,112

 

 

40,204

 

Other income

 

(28,316

)

65,861

 

(74,664

)

1,519

 

(8

)

(35,608

)

Income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries, and income taxes

 

(17,167

)

9,640

 

2,907

 

39,510

 

 

34,890

 

Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries

 

50,376

 

19,059

 

 

 

(69,435

)

 

Income tax expense

 

38,053

 

(15

)

121

 

1,575

 

 

39,734

 

Net income

 

$

(4,844

)

$

28,714

 

$

2,786

 

$

37,935

 

$

(69,435

)

$

(4,844

)

 

SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

 

Parent
Company

 

SGI

 

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Eliminating
Entries

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenues

 

$

 

$

256,234

 

$

78,787

 

$

229,938

 

$

(1,983

)

$

562,976

 

Cost of services and cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

 

204,560

 

(9,584

)

136,477

 

(1,988

)

329,465

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

31,108

 

29,500

 

8,381

 

27,112

 

(35

)

96,066

 

Employee termination costs

 

 

2,772

 

 

 

 

2,772

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

549

 

25,674

 

15,774

 

27,615

 

 

69,612

 

Operating income

 

(31,657

)

(6,272

)

64,216

 

38,734

 

40

 

65,061

 

Interest expense

 

30,737

 

3,086

 

30

 

972

 

 

34,825

 

Other income

 

(12,810

)

(21,992

)

3,561

 

(1,790

)

40

 

(32,991

)

Income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries, and income taxes

 

(49,584

)

12,634

 

60,625

 

39,552

 

 

63,227

 

Equity in income of subsidiaries

 

106,261

 

57,541

 

 

 

(163,802

)

 

Income tax expense

 

14,260

 

3,109

 

295

 

3,146

 

 

20,810

 

Net income

 

$

42,417

 

$

67,066

 

$

60,330

 

$

36,406

 

$

(163,802

)

$

42,417

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Six Months Ended June 30, 2009

 

 

 

Parent
Company

 

SGI

 

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Eliminating
Entries

 

Consolidated

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

(28,954

)

$

63,936

 

$

40,250

 

$

55,281

 

$

 

$

130,513

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital and wagering systems expenditures

 

 

 

(18,066

)

(3,827

)

(15,876

)

 

(37,769

)

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

(858

)

(88,413

)

 

(89,271

)

Other assets and investments

 

(714

)

(141,797

)

(10,741

)

(146,330

)

282,257

 

(17,325

)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

(714

)

(159,863

)

(15,426

)

(250,619

)

282,257

 

(144,365

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds (payments) on long-term debt

 

(136,594

)

215,102

 

 

 

41,522

 

 

120,030

 

Net proceeds from stock issue

 

1,341

 

(3,074

)

139,821

 

145,509

 

(282,256

)

1,341

 

Purchase of treasury stock

 

(5,539

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,539

)

Payment of financing fees

 

 

 

(8,594

)

 

 

 

 

 

(8,594

)

Other, principally intercompany balances

 

286,106

 

(111,076

)

(168,902

)

(6,127

)

(1

)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

145,314

 

92,358

 

(29,081

)

180,904

 

(282,257

)

107,238

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

 

 

 

808

 

 

808

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

115,646

 

(3,569

)

(4,257

)

(13,626

)

 

94,194

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

62,949

 

204

 

(1,528

)

79,014

 

 

140,639

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

178,595

 

$

(3,365

)

$

(5,785

)

$

65,388

 

$

 

$

234,833

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Six months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

 

Parent
Company

 

SGI

 

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Eliminating
Entries

 

Consolidated

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

(33,134

)

$

23,716

 

$

71,473

 

$

44,388

 

$

 

$

106,443

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital and wagering systems expenditures

 

(593

)

(28,080

)

(5,866

)

(58,669

)

 

(93,208

)

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

(6,373

)

(1,584

)

 

(7,957

)

Other assets and investments

 

7,972

 

(7,671

)

(32,323

)

(71,134

)

80,426

 

(22,730

)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

7,379

 

(35,751

)

(44,562

)

(131,387

)

80,426

 

(123,895

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds (payments) on long-term debt

 

(602,000

)

749,992

 

 

45,980

 

 

193,972

 

Net proceeds from stock issue

 

(6,042

)

3,817

 

(2,318

)

87,522

 

(80,691

)

2,288

 

Purchase of treasury stock

 

(18,017

)

 

 

 

 

(18,017

)

Payment of financing fees

 

 

(14,190

)

 

 

 

(14,190

)

Other, principally intercompany balances

 

765,148

 

(727,794

)

(30,545

)

(7,074

)

265

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

139,089

 

11,825

 

(32,863

)

126,428

 

(80,426

)

164,053

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

 

 

 

1,826

 

 

1,826

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

113,334

 

(210

)

(5,952

)

41,255

 

 

148,427

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

955

 

(119

)

(268

)

28,835

 

 

29,403

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

114,289

 

$

(329

)

$

(6,220

)

$

70,090

 

$

 

$

177,830

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The following discussion addresses the results of operations of Scientific Games Corporation (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company” unless otherwise specified or the context otherwise requires), for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to the corresponding periods in the prior year. This discussion should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 included in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 18, 2009.

 

The first and fourth quarters of the calendar year traditionally comprise the weakest season for our Diversified Gaming segment. As a result of inclement weather during the winter months, a number of racetracks do not operate and those that do operate often experience missed racing days. This adversely affects the amounts wagered and our corresponding service revenues.  Additionally, the fourth quarter is the weakest quarter for Global Draw Limited (“Global Draw”) due to reduced wagering during the holiday season.  Wagering and lottery equipment sales and software license revenues usually reflect a limited number of large transactions, which do not recur on an annual basis. Consequently, revenues and operating results of our Lottery Systems Group can vary substantially from period to period as a result of the timing of revenue recognition for major equipment sales and software licensing transactions and the size of the jackpots of lottery games such as Powerball® and Mega Millions in the quarter. In addition, Printed Products sales may vary depending on the season and timing of contract awards, changes in customer budgets, changes in the way that we price our contracts, inventory ticket levels, lottery retail sales and general economic conditions.

 

Background

 

We operate in three business segments: Printed Products Group, Lottery Systems Group and Diversified Gaming Group. Our revenues consist of two major components: services revenues and sales revenues.

 

Printed Products Group

 

We provide instant lottery tickets and related services. Instant ticket and related services include ticket design and manufacturing as well as value-added services, including game design, sales and marketing support, inventory management and warehousing and fulfillment services. Additionally, this division provides lotteries with access to a licensed property portfolio, including Deal or No Deal™, Major League Baseball®, National Basketball Association, Harley-Davidson®, Wheel-of-Fortune®, Monopoly™, Corvette® and World Poker Tour®. This division also includes promotional instant tickets and pull-tab tickets that we sell to both lottery and non-lottery customers.

 

We are a manufacturer of prepaid phone cards, which entitle cellular phone users to a pre-specified value of airtime. Prepaid phone cards offer consumers a cost-effective way to purchase cellular airtime, without requiring phone companies to extend credit or consumers to commit to contracts.  Prepaid phone cards utilize the same secure process that we employ in the production of instant lottery tickets.

 

In 2007, we entered into an arrangement to sell instant lottery tickets directly to the China Sports Lottery for a temporary period of time between March 2008 and December 2008.  During 2008, we recorded approximately $40.2 million in revenues from the China Sports Lottery as a result of this temporary arrangement.  Beginning in 2009, the China Sports Lottery began purchasing instant lottery tickets through our joint venture in CSG Lottery Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd., of in which we own 49%.

 

Lottery Systems Group

 

Our lottery systems business includes the supply of transaction processing software for the accounting and validation of instant ticket and online lottery games, point-of-sale terminal hardware sales, central site computers and communication hardware sales, and ongoing support and maintenance services for these products. This business also includes software and hardware and support services for sports betting and the operation of credit card processing systems.

 

Diversified Gaming Group

 

Our Diversified Gaming Group provides services and systems to private and public operators in the wide area gaming markets and in the pari-mutuel wagering industry.  Our product offering includes server-based gaming machines, VLTs, monitor games,

 

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wagering systems for the pari-mutuel racing industry, sports betting systems and services and Great Britain regulated Category C AWP and SWP terminals. Business units within the Diversified Gaming Group include Global Draw, a leading supplier of gaming terminals, systems and monitor games to licensed bookmakers, primarily in the U.K., Austria and Mexico; Games Media Limited (“Games Media”), our AWP and SWP terminal supplier in the U.K. pub market; Scientific Games Racing LLC, a leading worldwide supplier of computerized systems for pari-mutuel wagering; and our pari-mutuel gaming operations in Connecticut, Maine and the Netherlands.

 

Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

The following analysis compares the results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 to the results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.

 

Overview

 

Revenue Analysis

 

For the quarter ended June 30, 2009, total revenue was $225.0 million compared to $306.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $81.0 million or 26%. Our service revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $218.2 million compared to $264.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $46.5 million, or 18%. The decrease was primarily attributable to decreased revenues due to instant lottery tickets now sold in China by our joint venture rather than by us directly ($11.6 million), the impact of revised terms of previously announced lottery contract awards ($14.7 million), a decrease in our licensed property revenues ($9.2 million), decreased sales of instant lottery tickets internationally and domestically ($4.4 million), decreased revenue from our pari-mutuel business due to lower dollars wagered, or handle ($3.5 million) and a negative impact from foreign exchange rates ($12.6 million), partially offset by an increase in the sale of instant lottery tickets in Italy ($4.6 million), increased revenue from instant ticket validation services in China ($2.5 million) and increased service revenue from Global Draw and Games Media ($4.6 million).

 

Our sales revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $6.8 million compared to $41.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $34.5 million or 84%. The decrease was primarily due to lower phone card sales revenue in the quarter ($6.2 million), lower hardware and software sales in Lottery Systems and Diversified Gaming ($25.1 million) and a negative impact from foreign exchange rates ($2.9 million).

 

Expense Analysis

 

Cost of services of $124.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $28.4 million or 19% lower than for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.  The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in costs due to instant lottery tickets now being produced in China by our joint venture rather than by us directly ($10.3 million), lower costs associated with our licensed properties business ($5.3 million), lower costs associated with the decreased sales of instant lottery tickets, savings related to the Company’s Profitability Improvement Program ($4.2 million), a decrease in costs from the Mexico online lottery contract ($2.1 million), lower costs associated with decreased revenue from our pari-mutuel and venue management business ($2.5 million) and the impact from foreign exchange rates ($7.2 million), partially offset by higher costs from increased service revenue from Global Draw and Games Media ($2.1 million).

 

Cost of sales of $5.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $24.7 million or 83% lower than for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 primarily due to lower costs in our phone card business as a result of lower sales in the quarter and lower costs associated with decreased Lottery Systems and Diversified Gaming hardware and software sales.

 

Selling, general and administrative expense of $39.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $10.0 million or 20% lower than for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily attributable to reduced incentive compensation costs ($2.5 million), savings realized from our Profitability Improvement Program ($2.6 million), the absence of the Global Draw employee earn-out bonus which was accrued, in part, in the second quarter of 2008 ($1.7 million), the absence of expenses associated with the retirement of a division president ($0.9 million), the absence of costs of the settlement with the California Horse Racing Board ($0.7 million) and a favorable impact from foreign exchange rates, offset by costs associated with a property tax settlement.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense of $30.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 decreased $4.8 million or 14% from the quarter ended June 30, 2008 primarily due to decreased depreciation and amortization on our new Pennsylvania online lottery contract and decreased depreciation and amortization from the Mexico

 

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and Oklahoma online lottery contracts, partially offset by increased depreciation from our domestic pari-mutuel business.

 

Interest expense of $21.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 increased $3.7 million or 21% from the quarter ended June 30, 2008, primarily attributable to increased borrowings from the May 2009 issuance of 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes and the June 2008 debt refinancing, partially offset by decreased borrowings from the repurchase of debt during the second quarter of 2009 and a decline in LIBOR rates.

 

Equity in earnings of joint ventures primarily reflects our share of the earnings from the Italian joint venture Consorzio Lotterie Nazionali (“CLN”) in connection with the operation of the Italian Gratta e Vinci instant lottery, our share of the earnings from CSG Lottery Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd. (“CSG”), our share of the equity of Roberts Communications Network, LLC (“RCN”) and our interest in Guard Libang. For the quarter ended June 30, 2009, our share of CLN’s income totaled $12.5 million compared to $15.8 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in income for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 primarily reflects the negative impact of foreign exchange rates and lower retail sales.  For the quarters ended June 30, 2009 our share of the earnings of CSG was $1.7 million; there was no comparable amount in 2008.  For the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, our share of the earnings of RCN was $0.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively.  For the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, our share of the earnings of Guard Libang was $0.9 million and $1.4 million respectively.  On July 1, 2009, the Italian government promulgated a decree providing for a competitive tender process for the granting of up to four concessions to potential operators of the Gratta e Vinci instant ticket lottery for a nine-year term (subject to a performance evaluation of the concessionaire during the fifth year) following the termination of CLN’s current contract, subject to certain terms and conditions, including a potentially significant upfront payment obligation and a reduction in the commission rate from 12.75% to 11.9%.  The decree also contemplates the possibility that CLN maintains exclusive use of the current retail sales network until January 2012.  The tender process has not yet commenced.  In anticipation of the tender process, we have entered into a memorandum of understanding with the other members of CLN to participate in the tender process together.

 

Income tax expense was $1.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 compared to $12.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.  The effective income tax rates for the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were 5.1% and 32.4% respectively.  The decrease in the effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was primarily due to certain FIN 48 reserves reversed in connection with tax settlements reached in the second quarter.  The effective tax rate for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 was less than the US federal statutory rate of 35% due to lower tax rates applicable to earnings on operations outside the United States.

 

Segment Overview

 

Printed Products

 

For the quarter ended June 30, 2009, total revenue for Printed Products was $114.9 million compared to $155.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $40.4 million or 26%. For the quarter ended June 30, 2009, service revenue for Printed Products was $112.8 million compared to $146.8 million in the corresponding period in the prior year, a decrease of $34.0 million or 23%. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower revenue due to instant lottery tickets now sold in China by our joint venture rather than by us directly ($11.6 million), the impact of the revised terms of previously announced lottery contract awards ($8.2 million), decreased licensed property revenues ($9.2 million), decreased sales of instant lottery tickets internationally and domestically ($4.4 million) and a negative impact from foreign exchange rates ($4.7 million).  The decrease was partially offset by an increase in the sale of instant lottery tickets in Italy ($4.6 million).

 

Printed Products sales revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $2.2 million compared to $8.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $6.3 million or 74%. The decrease was primarily the result of lower phone card sales revenue in the quarter ($6.2 million) and a negative impact of foreign exchange rates ($0.2 million).

 

Cost of services of $65.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $21.8 million or 25% lower than for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in costs due to tickets now being produced in China by our joint venture rather than by us directly ($10.3 million), lower costs associated with our licensed properties business ($5.3 million), lower costs associated with the decreased sales of instant lottery tickets, savings related to the Company’s Profitability Improvement Program and the impact from foreign exchange rates ($3.9 million).

 

Cost of sales of $1.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $3.7 million or 66% lower than for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 primarily due to lower costs in our phone card business as a result of lower sales in the quarter.

 

Selling, general and administrative expense of $10.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $4.9 million or 31% lower than for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.  The decrease was primarily attributable to reduced incentive compensation costs and savings realized from our Profitability Improvement Program.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense of $8.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 decreased $1.3 million or 14% compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2008, primarily due to reduced depreciation and amortization from our domestic and international contracts.

 

Lottery Systems

 

For the quarter ended June 30, 2009, total revenue for Lottery Systems was $59.1 million compared to $85.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $26.7 million or 31%. Lottery Systems service revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $55.0 million compared to $61.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $6.3 million or 10%. The decrease was primarily due to the revised terms of our online lottery contracts ($6.5 million), decreased revenues from the loss of the South Carolina online lottery contract ($1.4 million) and a negative impact from foreign exchange rates ($1.5 million), partially offset by increased revenue from instant ticket validation services in China ($2.5 million).

 

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Lottery Systems sales revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $4.1 million compared to $24.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $20.4 million or 83%.  The decrease was primarily due to lower sales of Lottery Systems hardware and software in 2009 ($18.9 million) and a negative impact from foreign exchange rates ($1.1 million).

 

Cost of services of $27.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $3.3 million or 11% lower than for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily due to decreased costs from the Mexico online lottery contract ($2.1 million), decreased costs related to the loss of our South Carolina online lottery contract ($0.9 million) and the impact of foreign exchange rates ($0.5 million).

 

Cost of sales of $2.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $18.4 million or 88% lower than for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, primarily due to fewer lottery hardware and software sales in 2009.

 

Selling, general and administrative expense of $7.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $2.2 million or 23% lower than for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.  The decrease was primarily attributable to reduced incentive compensation costs, the absence of expenses associated with the retirement of a division president and savings realized from our Profitability Improvement Program.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense of $10.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 decreased $4.7 million or 31% compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2008, primarily due to decreased depreciation and amortization on our new Pennsylvania online lottery contract and decreased depreciation and amortization from the Mexico and Oklahoma online lottery contracts.

 

Diversified Gaming

 

For the quarter ended June 30, 2009, total revenue for Diversified Gaming was $51.0 million compared to $64.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $13.8 million or 21%. Diversified Gaming service revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $50.5 million compared to $56.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $6.0 million or 11%. The decrease in service revenue was primarily due to decreased revenue from our pari-mutuel and venue management business due to lower handle ($2.9 million) and a negative impact from foreign exchange rates ($6.5 million), partially offset by increased service revenue from Global Draw and Games Media ($4.6 million).

 

The Diversified Gaming sales revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $0.5 million compared to $8.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $7.8 million or 94%.  The decrease was primarily due to the absence of a Global Draw content sale from 2008 ($2.4 million), decreased sales from Games Media reflecting the expected decline in sales of analog AWP terminals as a result of the roll-out of digital AWP terminals ($2.0 million), which are being deployed under revenue participation agreements, a negative impact from foreign exchange rates ($1.6 million) and a one-time sale of pari-mutuel terminals in 2008 ($1.8 million).

 

Cost of services of $30.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $3.4 million or 10% lower than for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily due to lower costs associated with decreased revenue from our pari-mutuel and venue management business ($2.5 million) and the impact from foreign exchange rates ($2.8 million), partially offset by costs from increased service revenue from Global Draw and Games Media.

 

Cost of sales of $0.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $2.7 million or 84% lower than for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, primarily due to reduced sales from Games Media and Global Draw.

 

Selling, general and administrative expense of $6.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $0.8 million or 11% lower than for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily due to the absence of the Global Draw employee earn-out bonus which was accrued, in part, in the second quarter of 2008 ($1.7 million) and lower costs from Games Media, partially offset by increased costs from Global Draw and costs associated with a property tax settlement.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense of $11.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 increased $1.2 million or 12% from the quarter ended June 30, 2008, primarily due to increased depreciation from Games Media and our domestic pari-mutuel business.

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

The following analysis compares the results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2009 to the results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2008.

 

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Overview

 

Revenue Analysis

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2009, total revenue was $455.7 million compared to $563.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $107.3 million or 19%. Our service revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $428.6 million compared to $498.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $70.0 million, or 14%.  The decrease was primarily attributable to lower revenue due to tickets sold in China by our joint venture rather than by us directly ($12.4 million), the revised terms of previously announced lottery contract awards ($31.9 million), decreased licensed property revenues ($9.3 million), decreased revenue from our pari-mutuel and venue management business due to lower handle ($6.7 million) and a negative impact from foreign exchange rates ($23.8 million).  The decrease was partially offset by increased revenue from instant ticket validation services in China ($7.8 million) and increased service revenue from Global Draw and Games Media ($9.8 million).

 

Our sales revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $27.1 million compared to $64.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $37.3 million or 58%.  The decrease was primarily the result of lower phone card sales revenue ($8.6 million), decreased Lottery Systems hardware and software sales in 2009 ($13.5 million), decreased hardware and software sales in our Diversified Gaming Group ($9.6 million) and a negative impact from foreign exchange rates ($6.4 million).

 

Expense Analysis

 

Cost of services of $249.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $33.0 million or 12% lower than for the six months ended June 30, 2008.  The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in costs due to tickets now being produced in China by our joint venture rather than by us directly ($11.0 million), lower costs associated with our licensed properties ($3.0 million), savings related to the Company’s Profitability Improvement Program ($7.0 million), decreased costs from the Mexico online contract ($3.9 million), lower costs associated with decreased revenue from our pari-mutuel and venue management business ($4.3 million) and the impact from foreign exchange rates, partially offset by increased costs related to China ($1.9 million) and increased costs associated with increased service revenue from Global Draw and Games Media ($5.5 million).

 

Cost of sales of $20.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $26.2 million or 56% lower than for the six months ended June 30, 2008 primarily due to lower costs in our phone card business as a result of lower sales revenue, fewer Lottery Systems hardware and software sales, reduced sales from Games Media and Global Draw and the impact from foreign exchange rates.

 

Selling, general and administrative expense of $80.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $15.5 million or 16% lower than for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily attributable to reduced incentive compensation costs ($6.2 million), savings realized from our Profitability Improvement Program ($4.3 million), the absence of the Global Draw earn-out bonus which was accrued in part in the second quarter of 2008 ($3.4 million), the absence of expenses associated with the retirement of a division President ($0.9 million), the absence of costs of the settlement with the California Horse Racing Board ($0.7 million) and the favorable impact of foreign exchange rates, offset by costs associated with a property tax settlement.

 

Employee termination costs of $3.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were a result of our cost reduction initiatives.  Employee termination costs of $2.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were a result of the restructuring of our phone card business in the U.K.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense of $61.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 decreased $8.2 million or 12% from the six months ended June 30, 2008 primarily due to decreased depreciation and amortization on our new Pennsylvania online lottery contract and decreased depreciation and amortization from the Oklahoma and Mexico online lottery contracts, partially offset by increased depreciation from Global Draw, Games Media and our domestic pari-mutuel business.

 

Interest expense of $40.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 increased $5.4 million or 16% from the six months ended June 30, 2008, primarily attributable to increased borrowings from the May 2009 issuance of 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes and the June 2008 debt refinancing, partially offset by decreased borrowings from the repurchase of debt during 2009 and a decline in LIBOR rates.

 

Equity in earnings of joint ventures primarily reflects our share of the earnings from the Italian joint venture Consorzio Lotterie Nazionali (“CLN”) in connection with the operation of the Italian Gratta e Vinci instant lottery, our share of the earnings from CSG, our share of the equity of Roberts Communications Network, LLC (“RCN”) and our interest in Guard Libang. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, our share of CLN’s income totaled $26.6 million compared to $31.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in income for the six months ended June 30, 2009 primarily reflects the negative impact of foreign exchange rates.  For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, our share of the earnings of CSG was $1.4 million and $0.0 million respectively.  For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, our share of the earnings of RCN was $1.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively.  For the six months ended June 30,

 

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2009 and 2008, our share of the earnings of Guard Libang was $1.7 million and $2.3 million respectively.

 

Income tax expense was $39.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $20.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008.  The effective income tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were 113.9% and 32.9% respectively.  The effective rate for the six months ended June 30, 2009 includes the impact of a valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset related to foreign tax credits.  The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was less than the US federal statutory rate of 35% due to lower tax rates applicable to earnings on operations outside the United States.

 

Segment Overview

 

Printed Products

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2009, total revenue for Printed Products was $229.6 million compared to $291.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $61.6 million or 21%. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, service revenue for Printed Products was $222.9 million compared to $274.0 million in the corresponding period in the prior year, a decrease of $51.1 million or 19%. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower revenue due to tickets now sold in China by our joint venture rather than by us directly ($12.4 million), the impact of the revised terms of previously announced lottery contract awards ($19.7 million), decreased licensed property revenues ($9.3 million) and a negative impact from foreign exchange rates ($9.6 million).

 

Printed Products sales revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $6.7 million compared to $17.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $10.5 million or 61%. The decrease was primarily the result of lower phone card sales revenue ($8.8 million), decreased sales in Germany due to the closing of the Honsel facility in the first quarter of 2008 ($1.3 million) and a negative impact from foreign exchange rates ($0.3 million).

 

Cost of services of $132.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $25.5 million or 16% lower than for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in costs due to tickets now being produced in China by our joint venture rather than by us directly ($11.0 million), lower costs associated with our licensed properties ($3.0 million), savings related to the Company’s Profitability Improvement Program and the impact from foreign exchange rates.

 

Cost of sales of $4.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $7.4 million or 62% lower than for the six months ended June 30, 2008 primarily due to lower costs in our phone card business as a result of lower sales in the quarter, the decline of sales in Germany and the impact from foreign exchange rates.

 

Selling, general and administrative expense of $22.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $8.4 million or 27% lower than for the six months ended June 30, 2008.  The decrease was primarily attributable to reduced incentive compensation costs, savings realized from our Profitability Improvement Program and decreased business development costs.

 

Employee termination costs of $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were a result of our cost reduction initiatives.  Employee termination costs of $2.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were a result of our restructuring of the phone card manufacturing in the U.K.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense of $15.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 decreased $3.6 million or 18% compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008, primarily due to reduced depreciation and amortization from our domestic and international contracts.

 

Lottery Systems

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2009, total revenue for Lottery Systems was $125.0 million compared to $148.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $23.2 million or 16%. Lottery Systems service revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $107.1 million compared to $116.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $8.9 million or 8%. The decrease was primarily due to the revised terms of our online lottery contracts ($13.3 million), decreased revenues from the loss of the South Carolina online lottery contract ($2.7 million) and a negative impact from foreign exchange rates ($1.6 million), partially offset by increased revenue from instant ticket validation services in China ($7.8 million).

 

Lottery Systems sales revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $17.9 million compared to $32.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $14.4 million or 45%.  The decrease was primarily due to decreased Lottery Systems hardware and software sales in 2009 ($12.2 million) and a negative impact from foreign exchange rates ($2.9 million).

 

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Cost of services of $56.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $3.0 million or 5% lower than for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily due to decreased costs from the Mexico online lottery contract ($3.9 million), decreased costs related to the loss of our South Carolina online lottery contract ($1.7 million) and the effect of exchange rates ($0.5 million), partially offset by increased costs associated with the new Connecticut online contract ($1.2 million) and increased costs related to China.

 

Cost of sales of $14.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $12.5 million or 47% lower than for the six months ended June 30, 2008, primarily due to fewer Lottery Systems hardware and software sales in 2009 and the impact of foreign exchange rates.

 

Selling, general and administrative expense of $14.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $4.0 million or 21% lower than for the six months ended June 30, 2008.  The decrease was primarily attributable to reduced incentive compensation costs ($1.5 million), savings realized from our Profitability Improvement Program ($1.8 million), and the absence of expenses associated with the retirement of a division president ($0.9 million).

 

Depreciation and amortization expense of $21.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 decreased $9.0 million or 30% compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008, primarily due to decreased depreciation and amortization on our new Pennsylvania online lottery contract and decreased depreciation and amortization from the Mexico and Oklahoma online lottery contracts.

 

Diversified Gaming

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2009, total revenue for Diversified Gaming was $101.1 million compared to $123.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $22.4 million or 18%. Diversified Gaming service revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $98.6 million compared to $108.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $10.0 million or 9%. The decrease in service revenue was primarily due to decreased revenue from our pari-mutuel and venue management business due to lower handle ($6.7 million) and a negative impact from foreign exchange rates ($12.7 million), partially offset by increased service revenue from Global Draw and Games Media ($9.8 million).

 

The Diversified Gaming sales revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $2.4 million compared to $14.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $12.5 million or 84%.  The decrease was primarily due to the absence of a Global Draw content sale from 2008 ($2.4 million), decreased sales from Games Media reflecting the expected decline in sales of analog AWP terminals as a result of the roll-out of digital AWP terminals ($6.1 million), which are being deployed under revenue participation agreements, a negative impact from foreign exchange rates ($3.2 million) and a one-time sale of pari-mutuel terminals in 2008 ($1.1 million).

 

Cost of services of $60.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $4.5 million or 7% lower than for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily due to lower costs associated with decreased revenue from our pari-mutuel and venue management business ($4.3 million) and the impact from foreign exchange rates ($5.5 million), partially offset by increased costs associated with increased service revenue from Global Draw and Games Media ($5.5 million).

 

Cost of sales of $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $6.3 million or 80% lower than for the six months ended June 30, 2008, primarily due to reduced sales from Games Media and Global Draw.

 

Selling, general and administrative expense of $11.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $2.3 million or 16% lower than for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily due to the absence of the Global Draw employee earn-out bonus which was accrued in part in the six months ended June 30, 2008 ($3.4 million) and lower costs from Games Media, partially offset by an increase in costs from Global Draw and costs associated with a property tax settlement.

 

Employee termination costs of $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were a result of our cost reduction initiatives.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense of $23.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 increased $4.5 million or 23% from the six months ended June 30, 2008, primarily due to increased depreciation from Global Draw, Games Media and our domestic pari-mutuel business.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies from those discussed under the caption “Critical Accounting Policies” in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 18, 2009.

 

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Liquidity, Capital Resources and Working Capital

 

On May 21, 2009, Scientific Games International, Inc. (“SGI”) issued $225 million in aggregate principal amount of its 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2019 (the “2009 Notes”) at an issue price of 96.823% of the principal amount.  The 2009 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated as of May 21, 2009 (the “2009 Notes Indenture”) among SGI, as issuer, the Company, as a guarantor, the Company’s subsidiary guarantors party thereto and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York, as trustee.

 

The 2009 Notes bear interest at the rate of 9.25% per annum, which accrues from May 21, 2009 and is payable semiannually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing on December 15, 2009. The 2009 Notes mature on June 15, 2019, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased, and are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the 2009 Notes Indenture.

 

SGI may redeem some or all of the 2009 Notes at any time prior to June 15, 2014 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2009 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption plus a “make whole” premium. SGI may redeem some or all of the 2009 Notes for cash at any time on or after June 15, 2014 at the prices specified in the 2009 Notes Indenture. In addition, at any time on or prior to June 15, 2012, SGI may redeem up to 35% of the initially outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2009 Notes at a redemption price of 109.25% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption, with the net cash proceeds contributed to the capital of SGI from one or more equity offerings of the Company. Additionally, if a holder of the 2009 Notes is required to be licensed, qualified or found suitable under any applicable gaming laws or regulations and that holder does not become so licensed or qualified or is not found to be suitable, then SGI will have the right to, subject to certain notice provisions set forth in the 2009 Notes Indenture, (1) require that holder to dispose of all or a portion of those Notes or (2) redeem the 2009 Notes of that holder at a redemption price calculated as set forth in the 2009 Notes Indenture. If the Company or SGI experiences specific kinds of changes in control or the Company or any of its restricted subsidiaries sells certain of its assets, then SGI must offer to repurchase the 2009 Notes on the terms set forth in the 2009 Notes Indenture.

 

The 2009 notes are unsecured senior subordinated obligations of SGI and are subordinated to all of SGI’s existing and future senior debt, rank equally with all of SGI’s existing and future senior subordinated debt and rank senior to all of SGI’s future debt that is expressly subordinated to the 2009 Notes.  The 2009 Notes are structurally subordinated to all of the liabilities of the Company’s non-guarantor subsidiaries.

 

The 2009 Notes are guaranteed on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by the Company and all of its 100%-owned domestic subsidiaries (other than SGI). The guarantees of the 2009 Notes are subordinated to all of the guarantors’ existing and future senior debt, rank equally with all of their existing and future senior subordinated debt, and rank senior to all of their future debt that is expressly subordinated to the guarantees of the 2009 Notes. The 2009 Notes are structurally subordinated to all of the liabilities of the Company’s non-guarantor subsidiaries.

 

The 2009 Notes Indenture contains certain covenants that, among other things, limit the Company’s ability, and the ability of certain of its subsidiaries, to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make distributions or certain other restricted payments, purchase or redeem capital stock, make investments or extend credit, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, engage in sale-leaseback transactions, consummate certain assets sales, effect a consolidation or merger, or sell, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all assets, or create certain liens and other encumbrances on assets.

 

The 2009 Notes Indenture contains events of default customary for agreements of its type (with customary grace periods, as applicable) and provides that, upon the occurrence of an event of default arising from certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency with respect to the Company or SGI, all outstanding Notes will become due and payable immediately without further action or notice. If any other type of event of default occurs and is continuing, then the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may declare all the 2009 Notes to be due and payable immediately.

 

On May 7, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement with the principal selling shareholder and key management of Global Draw related to the earn-out and contingent bonuses that were payable to them in connection with the Company’s 2006 acquisition.  Based on the performance of the business, the total amount payable was determined to be approximately £60.6 million, of which approximately £30.5 million was paid in May 2009.  Approximately £28.1 million of the total amount payable was deferred under the terms of two-year, senior unsecured promissory notes issued by certain of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries (and guaranteed by the Company and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries).  The earn-out balance of approximately £2.0 million is expected to be paid by September 30, 2009.

 

The promissory note issued to the principal selling shareholder, which was executed on May 7, 2009 by Scientific Games Luxembourg Finance S.a.r.l. (“SGLF”), an indirect 100%-owned subsidiary of the Company, has a principal amount of approximately £26,000 and bears simple interest at the rate of 6.90% per annum, which interest is payable quarterly in arrears on the last day of March, June, September and December of each year, commencing on June 30, 2009.  The note matures on May 7, 2011.  Although not required to do so (except in connection with an event of default as described below), SGLF may repay all or a portion of the principal amount of the note at any time prior to maturity without premium or penalty.  The note is a senior unsecured obligation of SGLF and is guaranteed on a joint and several basis by the Company and certain of its 100%-owned domestic subsidiaries (including SGI).  Such guaranty represents “senior debt” as that term is defined in the indentures governing the Company’s 6.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012, the Convertible Debentures, SGI’s 7.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016 and the 2009 Notes.

 

If an event of default under the note shall occur and be continuing, the holder of the note may declare the principal amount of, and accrued interest on, the note to be immediately due and payable.  An “event of default” under the note shall occur if (1) SGLF shall fail to pay the then unpaid principal amount under the note within 15 days after the maturity date or any interest payment that is due and payable within 15 days after the applicable interest payment date, or (2) an “event of default” (as defined in the Credit Agreement) shall occur and be continuing and, as a result thereof, the amounts owing under the Credit Agreement immediately become due and payable.

 

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The terms of the promissory notes issued to key management of Global Draw and the related guaranties are substantially identical to the note and guaranties described above, except that one of the notes was issued by a different foreign subsidiary of the Company.

 

On March 27, 2009, we and our 100%-owned subsidiary, SGI, entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the credit agreement, dated as of June 9, 2008 (the “Credit Agreement”), among SGI, as borrower, the Company, as guarantor, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMorgan”), as administrative agent.  The purpose of the Amendment is to provide the Company with additional operating and financing flexibility.

 

Under the Amendment, (i) up to approximately $18.8 million in certain charges incurred and reserves created in the fourth quarter of 2008, (ii) up to $15.0 million of certain charges that may be incurred during the 12-month period commencing on March 1, 2009, including charges in connection with cost-reduction initiatives, and (iii) certain costs and fees incurred in connection with the Amendment, will be added back to “Consolidated EBITDA” for purposes of calculating the “Consolidated Leverage Ratio” and the “Consolidated Senior Debt Ratio” (as such terms are defined under the Credit Agreement).

 

In addition, for purposes of determining the Consolidated Leverage Ratio and the Consolidated Senior Debt Ratio as of any date prior to the earliest date on which any of the holders of Convertible Debentures may require the Company to repurchase their Convertible Debentures (currently June 1, 2010) (the “Convertible Debentures Repurchase Date”) neither (i) the earn-out payable with respect to the Company’s acquisition of Global Draw nor (ii) the principal amount of any unsecured promissory notes that may be issued in order to defer payment of up to the equivalent of $60,000 of such earn-out (provided that, among other terms of such promissory notes, no principal payment thereon is required prior to September 30, 2010), will be included as “Indebtedness” in the calculation of “Consolidated Total Debt” (as such terms are defined in the Credit Agreement). Accordingly, the promissory notes described above that were issued to the principal selling shareholder and key management of Global Draw will not be included as Indebtedness in the calculation of Consolidated Total Debt for purposes of determining the Consolidated Leverage Ratio and the Consolidated Senior Debt Ratio prior to the Convertible Debenture Repurchase Date.

 

In conjunction with the promissory notes issued to defer payment of a portion of the Global Draw earn-out, the revolving credit facility and the term loan facility under the Credit Agreement will mature (if earlier than the date that would otherwise apply under the terms of the Credit Agreement) on February 7, 2011 unless on such date no such promissory notes remain outstanding or the sum of the aggregate available revolving commitments under the Credit Agreement plus unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of SGI and the guarantors under the Credit Agreement is not less than $50.0 million in excess of the amount required to repay in full such outstanding promissory notes.

 

Under the Amendment, for purposes of determining the Consolidated Leverage Ratio as of any date of determination prior to the earlier of the Convertible Debentures Repurchase Date and the date the Convertible Debentures are redeemed in full, unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of SGI and the guarantors up to the “Debenture Reserve Amount” at such determination date will be netted against the then outstanding principal amount of the Convertible Debentures (and Consolidated Total Debt will be thereby reduced to the extent of such netting).  The “Debenture Reserve Amount” is an amount equal to the net cash proceeds received by SGI or the guarantors after the date of the Amendment and prior to the Convertible Debentures Repurchase Date from (i) the issuance by the Company of shares of its capital stock (other than disqualified stock), or the issuance of “Permitted Additional Senior Indebtedness” or “Permitted Additional Subordinated Debt” or Indebtedness under the “Incremental Facilities” (as such terms are defined in the Credit Agreement), and (ii) any “Asset Sales” (as defined in the Credit Agreement) (up to an aggregate of $125.0 million of net cash proceeds) with respect to which a reinvestment notice is timely given (provided that the Debenture Reserve Amount will (A) not exceed the outstanding principal amount of the Convertible Debentures, (B) be reduced to zero on the Convertible Debentures Repurchase Date and (C) to the extent the Debenture Reserve Amount is increased as a result of Assets Sales, will be decreased if and to the extent that term loans under the Credit Agreement are prepaid in lieu of reinvesting the net cash proceeds therefrom pursuant to a reinvestment notice). The 2009 Notes constitute “Permitted Additional Subordinated Debt” and, as such, the net cash proceeds from the issuance of such notes (approximately $212,000) will be included in the “Debenture Reserve Amount.”

 

The Amendment will increase each of the interest rates set forth in the pricing grid in the Credit Agreement by 0.25% such that, depending upon the Consolidated Leverage Ratio, the interest rate will vary from 2.00% to 3.00% above LIBOR for eurocurrency loans, and 1.00% to 2.00% above the higher of (i) the prime rate or (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50% for base rate loans.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, from the Effective Date until the date the compliance certificate for the third fiscal quarter of 2009 is delivered pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the applicable margin for eurocurrency loans will be deemed to be 3.00% and the applicable margin for base rate loans will be deemed to be 2.00%.

 

In connection with the Amendment, SGI agreed to pay an aggregate of approximately $2.8 million in fees to consenting lenders and the administrative agent.

 

Our Credit Agreement is secured by a first priority, perfected lien on (1) substantially all the property and assets (real and personal, tangible and intangible) of the Company and its direct and indirect 100%-owned domestic subsidiaries and (2) 100% of our interest in the capital stock (or other equity interests) of all of our direct and indirect 100%-owned domestic subsidiaries and 65% of our interest in the capital stock (or other equity interests) of the first-tier foreign subsidiaries of SGI and the guarantors.

 

We were in compliance with our covenants as of June 30, 2009.

 

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As of June 30, 2009, we had approximately $199.4 million available for additional borrowing or letter of credit issuance under our revolving credit facility.  There were no borrowings and $50.6 million in outstanding letters of credit under our revolving credit facility as of June 30, 2009.  Our ability to borrow under the Credit Agreement will depend on us remaining in compliance with the limitations imposed by our lenders, including the maintenance of our financial ratios or covenants.

 

The Company may, from time to time, seek to retire or purchase its outstanding debt in open market purchases, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise.  Any such retirement or purchase of debt may be funded by cash flows from operations, borrowings or other sources and will depend upon prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors, and the amounts involved may be material.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, we repurchased approximately $84.4 million and $131.4 million, respectively, in aggregate principal amount of our Convertible Debentures for approximately $81.7 million and $124.0 million, respectively, in cash under our previously announced Convertible Debentures repurchase program. Between July 1, 2009 and August 10, 2009, we repurchased approximately $26.8 million in aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Debentures for approximately $26.3 million in cash under our previously announced Convertible Debentures repurchase program.  During the three months ended June 30, 2009, we repurchased approximately $12.9 million in aggregate principal amount of our 6.25% senior subordinated notes due 2012 (the “2004 Notes”) for approximately $12.4 million cash under our previously announced 2004 Notes Repurchase Program.

 

During the second quarter of 2009, in connection with repurchases made during 2009 under our Convertible Debenture repurchase program, we unwound a corresponding portion of the convertible bond hedge and warrant option transactions that we entered into in December 2004 in connection with the original issuance of the Convertible Debentures such that the number of call options held by us under the bond hedge was reduced from 275,000 to approximately 143,597 and the number of warrants held by the warrant counterparties was reduced from 9,450,171 to approximately 4,892,745.  We received a net cash settlement of approximately $1.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2009 as a result of this unwinding of a portion of the convertible bond hedge and warrant option transactions.  For additional information on the bond hedge and warrants, refer to Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 18, 2009.

 

In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) No. Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Settlement) (“FSP APB 14-1”).  FSP APB 14-1 clarifies that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement) are not addressed by paragraph 12 of APB Opinion No. 14, Accounting for Convertible Debt and Debt Issued with Stock Purchase Warrants. Additionally, the FSP specifies that issuers of such instruments should separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner that will reflect the entity’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in subsequent periods. FSP APB 14-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years, and must be applied retrospectively to all periods presented.  We adopted FSP APB 14-1 on January 1, 2009.

 

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Our contractual obligations and commercial commitments principally include obligations associated with our outstanding indebtedness and future minimum operating lease obligations, as set forth in the table below:

 

 

 

Cash Payments Due By Period

 

 

 

In thousands

 

 

 

 

 

Within

 

Within

 

Within

 

After

 

 

 

Total

 

1 Year

 

2-3 Years

 

4-5 Years

 

5 Years

 

Long-term debt, 6.25% notes (1)

 

$

187,075

 

 

187,075

 

 

 

Long-term debt, 0.75% convertible debentures (1) (2)

 

142,379

 

142,379

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt, 7.875% notes (1)

 

200,000

 

 

 

 

200,000

 

Long-term debt, 9.25% notes (3)

 

225,000

 

 

 

 

225,000

 

Long-term debt, term loan (1)

 

543,125

 

5,500

 

11,000

 

526,625

 

 

Global Draw promissory notes

 

45,493

 

 

45,493

 

 

 

Unsecured borrowings denominated in RMB (1)

 

37,504

 

37,504

 

 

 

 

Other long-term debt

 

2,432

 

62

 

1,622

 

504

 

244

 

Interest expense (4)

 

388,867

 

74,478

 

139,221

 

102,041

 

73,127

 

Contractual capital requirements

 

23,600

 

23,600

 

 

 

 

SERP payout (5)

 

15,793

 

10,141

 

5,652

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

78,313

 

16,152

 

26,811

 

20,537

 

14,813

 

Other long-term liabilities (6)

 

23,046

 

 

5,036

 

5,709

 

12,301

 

Total contractual obligations

 

$

1,912,627

 

309,816

 

421,910

 

655,416

 

525,485

 

 


(1)           Refer to Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 18, 2009 for information regarding long-term and other debt.

 

(2)           The Convertible Debentures are due in 2024.  However, these Convertible Debentures will require cash payment before that date if holders of these Convertible Debentures elect to exercise their right to require us to repurchase their Convertible Debentures or elect to convert the Convertible Debentures, subject to certain conditions, if we call the Convertible Debentures for redemption, or upon certain corporate transactions.

 

(3)           Refer to Note 6 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 for information regarding the 9.25% notes and the Global Draw earn-out promissory notes.

 

(4)           Based on rates in effect at June 30, 2009.

 

(5)          See Note 13 the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 18, 2009.

 

(6)           We have excluded approximately $13.5 million of pension plan liabilities, deferred compensation liabilities of approximately $19.7 million and the liability for uncertain tax positions of $19.7 million at June 30, 2009.  Due to the high degree of uncertainty regarding the timing of potential future cash flows associated with these liabilities, we are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the amount and period in which these liabilities might be paid.

 

Our pari-mutuel wagering and online lottery systems service contracts require us to, among other things, maintain the central computing system and related hardware in efficient working order, provide added software functionality upon request, provide on-site computer operators, and furnish necessary supplies. Our primary expenditures associated with these services are personnel and related costs, which are expensed as incurred and are included in Cost of Services in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Historically, the revenues we derive from our pari-mutuel wagering and lottery systems service contracts have generally exceeded the direct costs associated with fulfilling our obligations thereunder. We expect that we will continue to realize positive cash flow and operating income as we extend or renew existing service contracts. We also expect that we will enter into new contracts that are accretive to our cash flow. In addition, through advancements in technology, we are continually deploying more efficient and cost effective methods for manufacturing and delivering our products and services to our customers. We expect that technological efficiencies will continue to positively impact our future cash flows and operating results. In the next year, we are obligated under our contract with the China Sports Lottery to purchase approximately 40,000 instant ticket validation machines for a total cost of approximately $23.6 million. We are not party to any other material short-term or long-term obligations or commitments pursuant to these service contracts.

 

Periodically, we bid on new pari-mutuel and online lottery contracts. Once awarded, these contracts generally require significant up-front capital expenditures for terminal assembly, customization of software, software and equipment installation and telecommunications configuration. Historically, we have funded these up-front costs through cash flows generated from operations, available cash on hand and borrowings under our credit facilities. Our ability to continue to procure new contracts will depend on, among other things, our then present liquidity levels and/or our ability to borrow at commercially acceptable rates to finance the initial up-front costs. The actual level of capital expenditures will ultimately largely depend on the extent to which we are successful in winning new contracts.  Furthermore, our pari-mutuel wagering network consists of approximately 26,000 wagering terminals. Periodically, we elect to upgrade the technological capabilities of older terminals and replace terminals that have exhausted their useful lives.  Servicing our installed terminal base requires that we maintain a supply of parts and accessories on hand. We are also required, contractually in some cases, to provide spare parts over an extended period of time, principally in connection with our

 

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systems and terminal sale transactions. To meet our contractual obligations and maintain sufficient levels of on-hand inventory to service our installed base, we purchase inventory on an as-needed basis. We presently have no inventory purchase obligations, other than in the ordinary course of business.

 

As of June 30, 2009, our available cash and borrowing capacity totaled $434.2 million compared to $330.8 million as of December 31, 2008. The amount of our available cash fluctuates principally based on the timing of collections from our customers, cash expenditures associated with new and existing online lottery systems service and pari-mutuel and fixed odds wagering contracts, borrowings or repayments under our credit facilities and changes in our working capital position.

 

The $94.2 million increase in our available cash from the December 31, 2008 level principally reflects the net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2009 of $130.5 million along with $120.0 million of net borrowings, offset by wagering and other capital expenditures and other investing activities totaling $55.1 million and acquisition related payments of $89.3 million. The $130.5 million of net cash provided by operating activities is derived from approximately $114.4 million of net cash provided by operations and approximately $16.1 million from changes in working capital. The working capital changes occurred principally from decreases in accounts receivable and prepaids, deposits and other current assets, partially offset by an increase in inventory and decreases in accounts payable and other current liabilities.  Capital expenditures were $6.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $8.1 million in the corresponding period in 2008. Wagering system expenditures totaled $31.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $85.1 million in the corresponding period in 2008, and consisted primarily of our lottery contracts in Pennsylvania and server-based gaming terminals related to Global Draw’s contracts with its customers. Other intangible assets and software expenditures during the six months ended June 30, 2009 consisted primarily of licensed properties, lottery contracts in Pennsylvania and gaming contracts related to Global Draw. Cash flow from financing activities principally reflects the borrowings under the Credit Agreement.

 

We believe that our cash flow from operations, available cash and available borrowing capacity under the Credit Agreement will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs, including anticipated capital expenditures, for the foreseeable future; however, there can be no assurance that this will be the case. While we are not aware of any particular trends, our contracts periodically renew and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in sustaining our cash flow from operations through renewal of our existing contracts or through the addition of new contracts. In addition, lottery customers in the United States generally require service providers to provide performance bonds in connection with each state contract. Our ability to obtain performance bonds on commercially reasonable terms is subject to prevailing market conditions, which may be impacted by economic and political events. Although we have not experienced any difficulty in obtaining such bonds, there can be no assurance that we will continue to be able to obtain performance bonds on commercially reasonable terms or at all. If we need to refinance all or part of our indebtedness, on or before maturity, or provide letters of credit or cash in lieu of performance bonds, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain new financing or to refinance any of our indebtedness, on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

 

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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

In the normal course of business, we are exposed to fluctuations in interest rates and equity market risks as we seek debt and equity capital to sustain our operations. At June 30, 2009, approximately 68% of our debt was in fixed-rate instruments. The following table provides information about our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. The table presents principal cash flows and related weighted-average interest rates by expected maturity dates.  (See “Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity, Capital Resources and Working Capital” for additional information about our financial instruments.)

 

Effective October 17, 2008, SGI entered into a three-year interest rate swap agreement (the “Hedge”) with JPMorgan.  Under the Hedge, SGI pays interest on a $100 million notional amount of debt at a fixed rate of 3.49% and receives interest on a $100 million notional amount of debt at the prevailing 3-month LIBOR rate.  The objective of the Hedge is to eliminate the variability of cash flows attributable to the LIBOR component of interest expense paid on $100 million of our variable-rate debt.

 

Principal Amount by Expected Maturity — Average Interest Rate

June 30, 2009

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

Twelve Months Ended June 30

 

 

 

2010

 

2011

 

2012

 

2013

 

2014

 

Thereafter

 

Total

 

FMV

 

Debt at fixed interest rates

 

$

179,945

 

45,609

 

1,506

 

287,204

 

375

 

425,244

 

939,883

 

917,835

 

Weighted-average interest rates

 

1.7

%

6.9

%

2.7

%

6.3

%

1.4

%

8.6

%

6.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt at variable interest rates

 

$

5,500

 

5,500

 

5,500

 

426,625

 

 

 

443,125

 

438,694

 

Weighted-average interest rates

 

3.8

%

3.8

%

3.8

%

3.8

%

0.0

%

0.0

%

3.8

%

 

 

 

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  The evaluation was conducted under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in alerting management in a timely fashion to all material information required to be included in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2009 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 1A. Risk Factors

 

We operate in highly competitive industries and our success depends on our ability to effectively compete with numerous domestic and foreign businesses.

 

We face competition from a number of domestic and foreign businesses, some of which have substantially greater financial resources than we do, which could impact our ability to win new contracts and renew existing contracts.  We continue to operate in a period of intense price-based competition, which could affect the number and the profitability of the contracts we do win.

 

Contract awards by lottery authorities are sometimes challenged by unsuccessful bidders, which can result in costly and protracted legal proceedings that can result in delayed implementation or cancellation of the award.  In addition, the domestic lottery market has matured such that the number of states conducting lotteries is unlikely to increase in the near-term.

 

We believe our principal competitors in the instant ticket lottery business are increasing their production capacity, which could increase pricing pressures in the instant ticket business and adversely affect our ability to win or renew instant ticket contracts or reduce the profitability of instant ticket contracts that we do win.  Our domestic U.S. instant ticket business could also be adversely affected should additional foreign competitors in Canada or Mexico export their lottery products to the U.S. or should other foreign competitors establish printing facilities in the U.S., Canada or Mexico to supply the U.S.

 

We also face increased price competition in the online lottery market from our two principal competitors.  Since late 2007, the lottery authorities in South Carolina, West Virginia and South Dakota awarded new online lottery contracts to our competitors.  Our online lottery contracts with South Carolina, West Virginia and South Dakota terminated on November 15, 2008, June 27, 2009 and August 2, 2009, respectively.  We also compete in the international instant ticket lottery market with low-price, low-quality printers in a regulated environment where competition laws are being reinterpreted so as to create competition from non-traditional lottery vendors and products.

 

Pricing pressures and potential privatization of some lotteries may also change the manner in which online and instant ticket contracts are awarded and the profitability of those contracts.  Any future success of our lottery business will also depend, in part, on the success of the lottery industry in attracting and retaining players in the face of increased competition for these players’ entertainment dollars, as well as our own success in developing innovative products and systems to achieve this goal.  Our failure to achieve this goal could reduce revenues from our lottery operations.  As a result of pressures on state and other government budgets, other forms of gaming may be legalized, which could adversely impact our business.

 

We also operate in competitive markets in other parts of our business.  Our pari-mutuel business faces competition from other operators, other gaming venues such as casinos and state-sponsored lotteries and other forms of legal and illegal gaming.  The market for pari-mutuel wagering has seen declines over a period of years and the continuing popularity of horse and dog racing is important to the operating results of our pari-mutuel business.  Our other gaming-related businesses face competition from other vendors and illegal operators, as well as changes in law and regulation that can affect our future profitability.  In our prepaid phone card business, we are operating in a period of intense price-based competition, which may continue to negatively affect our revenues and operating margins.  Moreover, the cellular telephone industry is undergoing technological changes such that other technologies, including electronic commerce, could impact our growth opportunities and our customer relationships.

 

Recent changes to certain contracts and other aspects of our business, together with the current economic slowdown and adverse foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, have adversely affected our results of operations and may continue to do so.

 

Over the past several quarters, we have changed the pricing and pricing structure of certain of our lottery contracts and, in 2009, began selling instant lottery tickets in China through our joint venture rather than directly.  These changes, together with the current global economic slowdown and adverse foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, have had and may continue to have a negative effect on our results of operations.  For example, our revenues in the first half of 2009 decreased approximately $107.0 million, or 19%, compared to the same period in 2008.  We expect these factors that negatively impacted our results in the first half of 2009 to continue to do so into at least the third quarter of 2009.

 

In addition, we cannot predict the effect that the global economic slowdown will have on us as it also impacts our customers, vendors and business partners.  We believe that the lottery and wide area gaming businesses are less susceptible to reductions in consumer spending than the destination gaming business (e.g., resort/casino venues, which are typically less accessible than lottery and wide area gaming retail outlets) and other parts of the consumer sector.  However, there can be no assurance that the continuation or worsening of the current economic slowdown will not negatively impact the lottery or wide area gaming businesses.

 

We are heavily dependent on our ability to renew our long-term contracts with our customers and we could lose substantial revenue and profits if we are unable to renew certain of our contracts.

 

Generally, our contracts are for initial terms of one to five years, with optional renewal periods.  Upon the expiration of a contract, including any extensions thereof, new contracts may be awarded through a competitive bidding process.  Since late 2007, the lottery authorities in South Carolina, West Virginia and South Dakota awarded

 

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new online lottery contracts to our competitors.  Our revenues from our online contracts for South Carolina, West Virginia and South Dakota represented approximately $14.3 million, or approximately 1%, of our total 2008 revenues.

 

In addition, our contract with CLN, our largest customer, is scheduled to expire in 2010 concurrently with the scheduled expiration of CLN’s contract with the Italian Monopoli di Stato under which CLN is the exclusive operator of the Italian Gratta e Vinci instant ticket lottery.  The Italian government recently promulgated a decree providing for a competitive tender process for the granting of up to four concessions to potential operators of the Gratta e Vinci instant ticket lottery for a nine-year term (subject to a performance evaluation of the concessionaire during the fifth year) following the termination of CLN’s current contract, subject to certain terms and conditions, including a potentially significant upfront payment obligation and a reduction in the commission rate from 12.75% to 11.9%.  The decree also contemplates the possibility that CLN maintains exclusive use of the current retail sales network until January 2012.  The tender process has not yet commenced.  In anticipation of the tender process, we have entered into a memorandum of understanding with the other members of CLN to participate in the tender process together.  There can be no assurance that CLN (or a similar vehicle) will be awarded a concession to continue to operate the instant ticket lottery following the termination of its current contract or whether other operators will also be awarded a concession.  In addition, there can be no assurance that we will continue to supply instant lottery tickets and other services under any future arrangements.

 

We are also required by certain of our lottery customers to provide surety or performance bonds.  There can be no assurance that we will continue to be able to obtain surety or performance bonds on commercially reasonable terms or at all.  Our inability to provide such bonds would materially and adversely affect our ability to renew existing, or obtain new, lottery contracts.

 

There can be no assurance that our current contracts will be extended or that we will be awarded new contracts as a result of competitive bidding processes in the future.  The termination, expiration or failure to renew one or more of our contracts could cause us to lose substantial revenue and profits, which could have an adverse effect on our ability to win or renew other contracts or pursue acquisitions or other growth initiatives.

 

We may not have sufficient cash flows from operating activities, cash on hand and available borrowings under our credit facilities to finance required capital expenditures under new contracts, service our indebtedness and meet our other cash needs.  These obligations require a significant amount of cash.

 

Our online lottery, wide area gaming and pari-mutuel contracts generally require significant up-front capital expenditures for terminal assembly, software customization and implementation, systems and equipment installation and telecommunications configuration.  Historically, we have funded these up-front costs through cash flows generated from operations, available cash on hand and borrowings under our credit facilities.  Our ability to continue to procure new contracts will depend on, among other things, our then present liquidity levels or our ability to obtain additional financing at commercially acceptable terms to finance the initial up-front costs.  If we do not have adequate liquidity or are unable to obtain financing for these up-front costs on favorable terms or at all, we may not be able to bid on certain contracts, which could restrict our ability to grow and have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. Moreover, we may not realize the return on investment that we anticipate under those contracts requiring significant up-front expenditures that we do win due to a variety of factors, including lower than anticipated retail sales and unanticipated regulatory developments or litigation.

 

As of June 30, 2009, we had total indebtedness of approximately $1,383.0 million, or approximately 68.4% of our total capitalization, consisting primarily of senior secured term loan and revolving credit facilities under our credit agreement, senior subordinated notes and convertible senior subordinated debentures.  Our ability to make payments on and to refinance our indebtedness will depend on our ability to generate cash in the future.  This, to some extent, is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control.

 

If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow from operations in the future to meet our commitments, we will be required to adopt one or more alternatives, such as refinancing or restructuring our indebtedness, selling material assets or operations or seeking to raise additional debt or equity capital.  We cannot assure you that any of these actions could be completed on a timely basis or on satisfactory terms or at all, or that these actions would

 

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enable us to continue to satisfy our capital requirements.  Moreover, our existing or future debt agreements contain restrictive covenants that may prohibit us from adopting any of these alternatives.  Our failure to comply with these covenants could result in an event of default which, if not cured or waived, could result in the acceleration of all of our debt.

 

In addition, as described below, a substantial portion of our long-term indebtedness may accelerate and become due in 2010 unless certain actions are taken to eliminate the right of the holders of our convertible debentures to require us to redeem or repurchase such convertible debentures or our available liquidity exceeds the aggregate principal amount of such convertible debentures then outstanding plus $50 million.  During 2009, we have taken steps that we believe will allow us to address this potential acceleration event, including completing the offering of the 2009 Notes, deferring a portion of the Global Draw earn-out payment by issuing the Global Draw promissory notes and repurchasing approximately $158.2 million in aggregate principal amount of our convertible debentures (leaving approximately $115.6 million in aggregate principal amount of our convertible debentures currently outstanding).  Although we expect that we will be able to satisfy the conditions described above in a timely manner (including by having sufficient cash and liquidity) in light of the steps we have taken and intend to take, and thereby prevent the acceleration of such indebtedness, there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so.

 

Our credit facilities and the indentures governing our senior subordinated notes and our convertible debentures impose certain restrictions.  Failure to comply with any of these restrictions could result in acceleration of the maturity of our indebtedness.  Were this to occur, we would not have sufficient cash to pay our accelerated indebtedness.

 

The operating and financial restrictions and covenants in our debt agreements, including our credit facilities and the indentures governing our senior subordinated notes and our convertible debentures, may adversely affect our ability to finance future operations or capital needs or to engage in new business activities.  Our credit facilities and/or indentures will restrict our ability to, among other things:

 

·      declare dividends or redeem or repurchase capital stock;

 

·      prepay, redeem or purchase other debt;

 

·      incur liens;

 

·      make loans, guarantees, acquisitions and investments;

 

·      incur additional indebtedness;

 

·      engage in sale and leaseback transactions;

 

·      amend or otherwise alter debt and other material agreements;

 

·      make capital expenditures;

 

·      engage in mergers, acquisitions or asset sales;

 

·      transact with affiliates; and

 

·      alter the business we conduct.

 

In addition, our credit facilities require us to maintain certain financial ratios.  As a result of these covenants, we will be limited in the manner in which we can conduct our business, and may be unable to engage in favorable business activities or finance future operations or capital needs.  Accordingly, these restrictions may limit our ability to successfully operate our business.  A failure to comply with the restrictions contained in the credit facilities or the indentures, or to maintain the financial ratios required by the credit facilities, could lead to an event of default which

 

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could result in an acceleration of the indebtedness.  See Note 8 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding these financial ratios.

 

We cannot assure you that our future operating results will be sufficient to enable compliance with the covenants in our credit facilities, our indentures or other indebtedness or to remedy any such default.  In addition, in the event of an acceleration, we may not have or be able to obtain sufficient funds to make any accelerated payments, including those under the notes.

 

The holders of our convertible debentures have the right to require us to repurchase some or all of their convertible debentures in June 2010, and the Global Draw promissory notes and our 2012 notes will mature in May and June 2011 and December 2012, respectively.  The maturity of borrowings under our credit facilities will be accelerated to March 2010, February 2011 or September 2012, respectively, if certain conditions related to our convertible debentures, Global Draw promissory notes or 2012 notes, as applicable, are not satisfied.

 

Under the terms of our convertible debentures, the holders of the convertible debentures may require us to repurchase some or all of their debentures for cash on June 1, 2010 at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the debentures being repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest.  In connection with that repurchase right, the terms of our credit facilities provide that the term loan facility and revolving credit facility will both mature on March 1, 2010, unless one of the following conditions is met:

 

·      the right of holders of the convertible debentures to require the repurchase of their convertible debentures is eliminated on or prior to March 1, 2010;

 

·      the convertible debentures are refinanced, redeemed or defeased (or a trust or escrow is established, on terms reasonably satisfactory to the administrative agent under the credit facilities, for purposes of and in an amount sufficient to discharge all payment obligations with respect to the convertible debentures) on or prior to March 1, 2010; or

 

·      the sum of the aggregate unused and available revolving facility commitments plus unrestricted cash held by the Issuer and the guarantors on March 1, 2010 is not less than the sum of the principal amount of convertible debentures then outstanding plus $50 million.

 

In addition, the Global Draw promissory notes mature in May and June 2011. In connection with the anticipated maturity of the Global Draw promissory notes, the terms of our credit facilities provide that the term loan facility and revolving credit facility will both mature on February 7, 2011 unless either:

 

·      no such promissory notes remain outstanding on such date; or

 

·      the sum of the aggregate unused and revolving facility commitments plus unrestricted cash held by the Issuer and the guarantors on such date is not less than the sum of the principal amount of such promissory notes then outstanding plus $50.0 million.

 

In addition, our 2012 notes mature on December 15, 2012.  In connection with the anticipated maturity of the 2012 notes, the terms of our credit facilities provide that the term loan facility and revolving credit facility will both mature on September 15, 2012, unless either:

 

·      the 2012 notes are refinanced, redeemed or defeased (or a trust or escrow is established, on terms and conditions reasonably satisfactory to the administrative agent, for purposes of and in an amount sufficient to discharge the 2012 notes) on or prior to September 15, 2012; or

 

·      the sum of the aggregate unused and available revolving facility commitments plus unrestricted cash held by the Issuer and the guarantors on September 15, 2012 is not less than the sum of the principal amount of the 2012 notes then outstanding plus $50 million.

 

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proceeds of $212.0 million after the original issue discount and fees and expenses), deferring a portion of the Global Draw earn-out payment by issuing the Global Draw promissory notes and repurchasing approximately $158.2 million in aggregate principal amount of our convertible debentures (leaving approximately $115.6 million in aggregate principal amount of our convertible debentures currently outstanding).  In light of the steps we have taken and intend to take, we expect that we will be able to satisfy the conditions described above with respect to our convertible debentures in a timely manner (including by having sufficient cash and liquidity to satisfy the liquidity condition described above), and thereby prevent the indebtedness under our credit facilities from becoming accelerated at March 1, 2010.  In addition, we expect to have enough cash and liquidity to retire all of our convertible debentures when holders have the right to require us to repurchase the convertible debentures in June 2010.  However, we cannot assure you that we will be able to satisfy the conditions set forth above or to repay any accelerated indebtedness under our credit facilities or repurchase the convertible debentures in 2010 or such later date as such repurchase may be required, or to repay the Global Draw promissory notes in May and June 2011 or the 2012 notes in 2012.

 

Our industry is subject to strict government regulations that may limit our existing operations and have a negative impact on our ability to grow.

 

In the U.S. and many other countries, lotteries, pari-mutuel and other forms of wagering must be expressly authorized by law.  Once authorized, such activities are subject to extensive and evolving governmental regulation.  Moreover, such gaming regulatory requirements vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.  Therefore, we are subject to a wide range of complex gaming laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we are licensed.  Most jurisdictions require that we be licensed, that our key personnel and certain of our security holders be found suitable or be licensed, and that our products be reviewed and approved before placement.  If a license, approval or finding of suitability is required by a regulatory authority and we fail to seek or do not receive the necessary approval, license or finding of suitability, then we may be prohibited from distributing our products for use in the particular jurisdiction.

 

The regulatory environment in any particular jurisdiction may change in the future, and any such change could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, business or prospects.  Moreover, there can be no assurance that the operation of lotteries, pari-mutuel wagering facilities, video gaming industry machines, Internet gaming or other forms of lottery or wagering systems will be approved by additional jurisdictions or that those jurisdictions in which these activities are currently permitted will continue to permit such activities.  Although we believe that we have developed procedures and policies designed to comply with the requirements of evolving laws, including the Gambling Act 2005 that took effect in Great Britain in September 2007, there can be no assurance that law enforcement or gaming regulatory authorities will not seek to restrict our business in their jurisdictions or even institute enforcement proceedings.  Moreover, in addition to the risk of enforcement action, we are also at risk of loss of business reputation in the event of any potential legal or regulatory investigation whether or not we are ultimately accused of or found to have committed any violation.

 

We are required to obtain and maintain licenses from various state and local jurisdictions in order to operate certain aspects of our pari-mutuel business and we are subject to extensive background investigations and suitability standards in our lottery business.  We also will become subject to regulation in any other jurisdiction where our customers operate in the future.  There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain new licenses or renew any of our existing licenses, and the loss, denial or non-renewal of any of our licenses could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, business or prospects.  Lottery authorities generally conduct background investigations of the winning vendor and its employees prior to and after the award of a lottery contract.  Generally, regulatory authorities have broad discretion when granting, renewing or revoking these approvals and licenses.  Lottery authorities with which we do business may require the removal of any of our employees deemed to be unsuitable and are generally empowered to disqualify us from receiving a lottery contract or operating a lottery system as a result of any such investigation.  Our failure, or the failure of any of our key personnel, systems or machines, in obtaining or retaining a required license or approval in one jurisdiction could negatively impact our ability (or the ability of any of our key personnel, systems or gaming machines) to obtain or retain required licenses and approvals in other jurisdictions.  The failure to obtain or retain a required license or approval in any jurisdiction would decrease the geographic areas where we may operate and generate revenues, decrease our share in the gaming marketplace and put us at a disadvantage compared with our competitors.

 

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Some jurisdictions also require extensive personal and financial disclosure and background checks from persons and entities beneficially owning a specified percentage (typically 5% or more) of our equity securities.  The failure of these beneficial owners to submit to such background checks and provide required disclosure could jeopardize the award of a lottery contract to us or provide grounds for termination of an existing lottery contract.  Additional restrictions are often imposed by international jurisdictions in which we market our lottery systems on foreign corporations, such as us, seeking to do business in such jurisdictions.  In light of these regulations and the potential impact on our business, in 2007, our Board of Directors and our stockholders adopted an amendment to our restated certificate of incorporation that allows for the restriction of stock ownership by persons or entities who fail to comply with informational or other regulatory requirements under applicable gaming law, who are found unsuitable to hold our stock by gaming authorities or whose stock ownership adversely affect our ability to obtain, maintain, renew or qualify for a license, contract, franchise or other regulatory approval from a gaming authority.  The licensing procedures and background investigations of the authorities that regulate our businesses and the amendment may inhibit potential investors from becoming significant stockholders or inhibit existing shareholders from retaining or increasing their ownership.

 

We have developed and implemented an internal compliance program in an effort to ensure that we comply with legal requirements imposed in connection with our wagering-related activities, as well as legal requirements generally applicable to all publicly traded corporations.  The compliance program is run on a day-to-day basis by our Chief Compliance Officer with legal advice provided by our General Counsel and outside experts.  The compliance program is overseen by the Compliance Committee of our Board of Directors, consisting of three outside directors.  While we are firmly committed to full compliance with all applicable laws, there can be no assurance that such steps will prevent the violation of one or more laws or regulations, or that a violation by us or an employee will not result in the imposition of a monetary fine or suspension or revocation of one or more of our licenses.

 

Our ability to complete future acquisitions of gaming and related businesses and integrate those businesses successfully could limit our future growth.

 

Part of our corporate strategy is to continue to pursue expansion and acquisition opportunities in gaming and related businesses.  In connection with any such acquisitions, we could face significant challenges in managing and integrating the expanded or combined operations, including acquired assets, operations and personnel.  There can be no assurance that acquisition opportunities will be available on acceptable terms or at all or that we will be able to obtain necessary financing or regulatory approvals to complete potential acquisitions.  Our ability to succeed in implementing our strategy will depend to some degree upon the ability of our management to identify, complete and successfully integrate commercially viable acquisitions.  Acquisition transactions may disrupt our ongoing business and distract management from other responsibilities.

 

Our revenues fluctuate due to seasonal, weather and other variations and you should not rely upon our periodic operating results as indications of future performance.

 

Our pari-mutuel service revenues are subject to seasonal and weather variations.  The first and fourth quarters of the calendar year traditionally comprise the weakest period for our pari-mutuel wagering service revenue.  As a result of inclement weather during the winter months, a number of racetracks do not operate and those that do operate often experience missed racing days.  Additionally, the fourth quarter is typically the weakest quarter for Global Draw due to reduced wagering during the holiday season.  This adversely affects the amounts wagered and our corresponding service revenues.  Our revenues in our Lottery Systems Group can to some extent be dependent on the size of jackpots of lottery games such as Powerball® and Mega Millions during the relevant period.

 

Lottery and wagering equipment sales and software license revenues usually reflect a limited number of large transactions, which may not recur on an annual basis.  Consequently, revenues and operating margins can vary substantially from period to period as a result of the timing and magnitude of major equipment sales and software license revenue.  As a general matter, lottery and wagering equipment sales generate lower operating margins than revenue from other aspects of our business.  In addition, instant ticket and prepaid phone card sales may vary depending on the season and timing of contract awards, changes in customer budgets, ticket inventory levels, lottery retail sales and general economic conditions.

 

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Our business could also be impacted by natural or man-made disasters such as Hurricane Katrina or the terrorist attack in New York on September 11, 2001.  Although we have taken steps to have disaster recovery plans in place, there can be no assurance that such an event would not have a significant impact on our business.

 

We have foreign operations, which subjects us to additional risks.

 

We are a global business and derive a substantial and growing portion of our revenue and profits from operations outside the U.S.  In fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, we derived approximately 50% of our total revenues from our operations outside of the U.S.  Our operations in foreign markets subject us to risks customarily associated with such operations, including:

 

·      the complexity of foreign laws, regulations and markets;

 

·      the impact of foreign labor laws and disputes;

 

·      other economic, tax and regulatory policies of local governments; and

 

·      the ability to attract and retain key personnel in foreign jurisdictions.

 

Additionally, foreign taxes paid by our foreign subsidiaries and joint venture interests on their earnings may not be recovered against our U.S. tax liability.  At December 31, 2008, we had a deferred tax asset for our foreign tax credit (FTC) carry forward of approximately $40.4 million. Although we will continue to explore tax planning strategies to use all of our FTC, at March 31, 2009, we established a valuation allowance of approximately $33.8 million against the FTC deferred tax asset to reduce the asset to the net amount our management estimates is “more likely than not” to be realized.  Further, we determined it is not “more likely than not” that the foreign taxes generated in 2009 will be realized in full against our U.S. tax liability during the FTC carry forward period.  As a result, our 2009 annual effective income tax rate is expected to be greater than the federal statutory rate because of the valuation allowance established against the deferred tax asset for a portion of the FTC generated in 2009.

 

Our consolidated financial results are significantly affected by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.  Foreign currency exchange rate exposures arise from current transactions and anticipated transactions denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars and from the translation of foreign currency balance sheet accounts into U.S. dollar-denominated balance sheet accounts.  We are exposed to currency exchange rate fluctuations because a significant portion of our revenues is denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, particularly the British pound sterling and the Euro.  Exchange rate fluctuations have in the past adversely affected our operating results and cash flows and may adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows and the value of our assets outside the U.S. in the future.

 

In addition, our ability to expand successfully in foreign markets involves other risks, including difficulties in integrating our foreign operations, risks associated with entering markets in which we may have little experience and the day-to-day management of a growing and increasingly geographically diverse company.  Our investment in foreign markets often entails entering into joint ventures or other business relationships with locally based entities, which can involve additional risks arising from our lack of sole decision-making authority, our reliance on a partner’s financial condition, inconsistency between our business interests or goals and those of our partners and disputes between us and our partners.  In particular, our investment in CLN is a minority investment in an Italian consortium whose largest equity holder is Lottomatica S.p.A, an Italian entity, and we do not control decisions relating to the governance of the consortium, including with respect to the distribution of its cash earnings.

 

Since December 13, 2005, we have had a contract with a lottery operator in Mexico to supply an online lottery system, software and related services.  In late 2008, we entered into discussions with our lottery operator customer and its parent company to assess our strategic options with a view to potentially restructuring our arrangement.  Litigation between the parties commenced in January 2009 and discussions resumed in late February 2009.  Effective February 25, 2009, the parties entered into a comprehensive agreement to end all litigation and terminate the contract in an orderly manner on or before October 1, 2009, in light of a change in economic circumstances including changes in the Mexican tax structure relating to lotteries.  Subsequently, on June 30, 2009, the parties entered into a series of agreements that accelerated the termination of the contract from October 1, 2009

 

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to July 31, 2009 and transferred the system and responsibility for its operation to the customer.  The customer agreed to purchase our remaining lottery assets located in Mexico for $3.0 million plus a value added tax and the potential for additional compensation if net sales exceed a predetermined level. Separately, we entered into a four-year licensing agreement for our lottery system software that provides for revenues based on a percentage of the retail lottery sales generated by the customer which exceeds a defined minimum level.

 

Through our joint ventures and wholly owned foreign enterprises, we have lottery-related investments and business operations in China, from which we expect to derive a growing portion of income.  Our business and results of operations in China are subject to a number of risks, including risks relating to our ability to finance our operations in China, the complex regulatory environment in China, the political climate in China, the Chinese economy and our joint venture and other business partners in China.  Two of our joint ventures are with locally based state-owned enterprises, which can potentially heighten the joint venture-related risks described above relating to inconsistency of business interests and disputes.

 

We believe that our operations in China are in compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.  However, we cannot assure you that legal and regulatory requirements in China will not change or that China’s central or local governments will not impose new, stricter regulations or interpretations of existing regulations that would impose additional costs on our operations in China or even restrict or prohibit such operations.  For example, comprehensive legislation regulating competition took effect in August 1, 2008.  This new law, among other things, prohibits certain types of agreements (unless they fall within specified exemptions) and certain behavior classified as abuse of dominant market position or intellectual property rights.  Additionally, new lottery regulations in China became effective July 1, 2009.  Although we do not believe these new laws will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, we cannot predict with certainty what impact the new law (or implementing rules or enforcement policy) will have on our business in China (including whether or to what extent, the law applies to state-owned business or joint ventures in which they participate).

 

We may not realize the operating efficiencies, market position or financial results that we anticipate from our investments in foreign markets and our failure to effectively manage the above risks associated with our operations in foreign markets could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, business or prospects.

 

We recognize significant earnings from our cooperative investment in CLN but we do not control distributions of its cash.

 

We are a 20% equity owner in CLN, the income from which we account for under the equity method of accounting.  Our investment in CLN resulted in a significant portion of our income in 2008.  For the year ended December 31, 2008, we recorded income of approximately $51.7 million attributable to our interest in CLN.  For the six months ended June 30, 2009, we recorded income of approximately $26.6 million attributable to our interest in CLN.  Our investment in CLN is a minority investment and we do not control decisions relating to the distribution of its cash earnings.  Lottomatica S.p.A., which owns one of our principal competitors, has a 63% interest in CLN.  If CLN does not distribute earnings to equity holders, we may record significant income attributable to our interest in CLN but will not receive commensurate cash flow.  Any inability to access cash earned by the consortium could adversely affect our ability to pay our obligations under the notes.

 

In addition, our contract with CLN, our largest customer, is scheduled to expire in 2010 concurrently with the scheduled expiration of CLN’s contract with the Italian Monopoli di Stato under which CLN is the exclusive operator of the Italian Gratta e Vinci instant ticket lottery.  The Italian government recently promulgated a decree providing for a competitive tender process for the granting of up to four concessions to potential operators of the Gratta e Vinci instant ticket lottery for a nine-year term (subject to a performance evaluation of the concessionaire during the fifth year) following the termination of CLN’s current contract, subject to certain terms and conditions, including a potentially significant upfront payment obligation and a reduction in the commission rate from 12.75% to 11.9%.  The decree also contemplates the possibility that CLN maintains exclusive use of the current retail sales network until January 2012.  The tender process has not yet commenced.  In anticipation of the tender process, we have entered into a memorandum of understanding with the other members of CLN to participate in the tender process together.  There can be no assurance that CLN (or a similar vehicle) will be awarded a concession to

 

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continue to operate the instant ticket lottery following the termination of its current contract or whether other operators will also be awarded a concession.  In addition, there can be no assurance that we will continue to supply instant lottery tickets and other services under any future arrangements.

 

If certain of our key personnel leave us, our business will be significantly adversely affected.

 

We depend on the continued performance of our senior management team, including Joseph R. Wright, our Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of our Board. A. Lorne Weil relinquished the role of Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2009 but continues to serve as Chairman of the Board.  Although no longer an executive officer, we depend on Mr. Weil for overall strategic and organizational guidance and advice on business development projects and mergers and acquisitions.  Mr. Weil and our senior management team have extensive experience in the lottery and pari-mutuel businesses.  Mr. Wright has an employment contract with us through 2011 and Mr. Weil has an employment contract with us through 2013.  If we lose the services of Mr. Weil, Mr. Wright or any of our other senior officers and cannot find suitable replacements for such persons in a timely manner, it could have a material adverse effect on our business.

 

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Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Period

 

Total Number of
Shares
Purchased (1)

 

Average
Price Paid
per Share

 

Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced Plans
or Programs

 

Approximate Dollar Value
of Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the Plans
or Programs (2)

 

4/1/2009 - 4/30/2009

 

2,620

 

$

15.04

 

 

$

161.5 million

 

5/1/2009 - 5/31/2009

 

6,625

 

$

17.13

 

 

$

161.5 million

 

6/1/2009 - 6/30/2009

 

35,698

 

$

16.87

 

 

$

161.5 million

 

Total

 

44,943

 

$

16.80

 

 

$

161.5 million

 

 


(1)          This column reflects shares acquired from employees to satisfy the withholding taxes associated with the vesting of restricted stock units during the three months ended June 30, 2009.

 

(2)          The $200 million stock repurchase program, which expires on December 31, 2009, was originally publicly announced on November 2, 2006, extended on December 13, 2007 and extended again on December 11, 2008.

 

On June 10, 2009 our board of directors approved an increase to the amount authorized under our previously announced program for the Convertible Debentures from $100.0 million to $158.3 million in aggregate principal amount.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company repurchased approximately $47.0 million and $84.4 million, respectively, in aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Debentures for a total cost of approximately $42.3 million and $81.7 million, respectively.  There was approximately $142.4 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Debentures outstanding as of June 30, 2009.  Purchases are funded by cash flows from operations, borrowings, or a combination thereof.  The manner, timing and amount of purchases will be determined by our management based on its evaluation of market conditions, price of the Convertible Debentures and other factors.  The program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

 

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

The Annual Meeting of our stockholders was held on June 17, 2009 to elect nine members of our board of directors, to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009 and to approve an amendment and restatement of the Company’s 2003 Incentive Compensation Plan to increase the number of shares available for awards by 2,000,000 shares.  All matters put before the stockholders were approved as follows:

 

Election of Directors

 

For

 

 

 

Withheld

 

 

 

 

Peter A. Cohen

 

65,553,406

 

 

 

23,415,808

 

 

 

 

Gerald J. Ford

 

88,028,727

 

 

 

940,487

 

 

 

 

J. Robert Kerrey

 

88,069,221

 

 

 

899,993

 

 

 

 

Ronald O. Perelman

 

88,485,476

 

 

 

483,738

 

 

 

 

Michael J. Regan

 

88,288,338

 

 

 

680,876

 

 

 

 

Barry F. Schwartz

 

88,222,267

 

 

 

746,947

 

 

 

 

Eric M. Turner

 

88,418,841

 

 

 

550,373

 

 

 

 

A. Lorne Weil

 

85,279,250

 

 

 

3,689,964

 

 

 

 

Joseph R. Wright, Jr.

 

88,256,725

 

 

 

712,489

 

 

 

 

 

Ratification of Appointment of the Independent Auditor

 

 

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstain

 

Broker Non-
Votes

 

 

 

84,664,198

 

4,282,853

 

22,163

 

0

 

 

Approval of Amendment and Restatement of 2003 Incentive Compensation Plan

 

 

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstain

 

Broker Non-
Votes

 

 

 

56,671,648

 

28,088,065

 

18,622

 

4,190,879

 

 

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Item 6.  Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number

 

 

 

 

 

4.1

 

Indenture, dated as of May 21, 2009, among SGI, as issuer, the Company, as a guarantor, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 27, 2009).

 

 

 

4.2

 

Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2009, among SGI, the Company, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Goldman, Sachs & Co., as representatives for the initial purchasers listed therein (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 27, 2009).

 

 

 

10.1

 

Amendment, dated as of March 27, 2009, among SGI, as borrower, the Company, as guarantor, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, which amended the Credit Agreement, dated as of June 9, 2008, among such parties (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 2, 2009).

 

 

 

10.2

 

Separation Agreement dated as of March 27, 2009 by and between the Company and DeWayne E. Laird (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 2, 2009).

 

 

 

10.3

 

Employment Agreement dated as of March 2, 2009 (effective April 1, 2009) by and between the Company and Jeff Lipkin (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 2, 2009).

 

 

 

10.4

 

Letter Agreement dated as of April 16, 2009, between the Company and Steven M. Saferin, which amended Mr. Saferin’s Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 2006 (executed on August 2, 2006), as amended by the Letter Agreement dated as of August 5, 2008 and the Amendment dated as of December 30, 2008. (†)

 

 

 

10.5

 

Second Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of April 22, 2009 between the Company and Joseph R. Wright, which amended Mr. Wright’s Employment Agreement dated as of May 1, 2008 (executed on May 14, 2008), as amended by the Amendment dated as of December 30, 2008. (†)

 

 

 

10.6

 

Third Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of May 29, 2009 between the Company and A. Lorne Weil, which amended Mr. Weil’s Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 2006, as amended by the Letter dated August 2, 2007 and the Amendments dated as of May 1, 2008 and December 30, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 2, 2009).

 

 

 

10.7

 

2003 Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 19, 2009).

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (†)

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (†)

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company 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 the Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (†)

 


(†) Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

 

SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Jeffrey S. Lipkin

 

Name:

Jeffrey S. Lipkin

 

Title:

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

(principal financial officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dated: August 10, 2009

 

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
Number

 

 

 

 

 

4.1

 

Indenture, dated as of May 21, 2009, among SGI, as issuer, the Company, as a guarantor, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 27, 2009).

 

 

 

4.2

 

Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2009, among SGI, the Company, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Goldman, Sachs & Co., as representatives for the initial purchasers listed therein (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 27, 2009).

 

 

 

10.1

 

Amendment, dated as of March 27, 2009, among SGI, as borrower, the Company, as guarantor, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, which amended the Credit Agreement, dated as of June 9, 2008, among such parties (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 2, 2009).

 

 

 

10.2

 

Separation Agreement dated as of March 27, 2009 by and between the Company and DeWayne E. Laird (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 2, 2009).

 

 

 

10.3

 

Employment Agreement dated as of March 2, 2009 (effective April 1, 2009) by and between the Company and Jeff Lipkin (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 2, 2009).

 

 

 

10.4

 

Letter Agreement dated as of April 16, 2009, between the Company and Steven M. Saferin, which amended Mr. Saferin’s Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 2006 (executed on August 2, 2006), as amended by the Letter Agreement dated as of August 5, 2008 and the Amendment dated as of December 30, 2008. (†)

 

 

 

10.5

 

Second Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of April 22, 2009 between the Company and Joseph R. Wright, which amended Mr. Wright’s Employment Agreement dated as of May 1, 2008 (executed on May 14, 2008), as amended by the Amendment dated as of December 30, 2008. (†)

 

 

 

10.6

 

Third Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of May 29, 2009 between the Company and A. Lorne Weil, which amended Mr. Weil’s Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 2006, as amended by the Letter dated August 2, 2007 and the Amendments dated as of May 1, 2008 and December 30, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 2, 2009).

 

 

 

10.7

 

2003 Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 19, 2009).

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (†)

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (†)

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company 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 the Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (†)

 


(†) Filed herewith.

 

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