Century Casinos Q2 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Century Casinos reported a 7% increase in net operating revenue to $146.4 million for Q2 2024, but experienced a net loss of $41.6 million, or $1.36 per share, due to a valuation allowance on US deferred tax assets and underperformance at the Nugget Casino Resort. The company is implementing cost-cutting initiatives and anticipates opening a new casino in Caruthersville, Missouri, ahead of schedule.
Net operating revenue increased by 7% to $146.4 million.
Net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders was ($41.6) million, with a basic loss per share of ($1.36).
Adjusted EBITDAR decreased by 6% to $27.4 million.
The company recorded a valuation allowance on its net deferred tax assets related to the United States, resulting in $23.8 million of tax expense.
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Forward Guidance
Century Casinos has completed most of its elevated capital expenditure projects and anticipates total capital expenditures of approximately $12.6 million for the remainder of 2024 and $12.0 million in 2025. The company looks forward to opening its new land-based casino in Caruthersville, Missouri, ahead of schedule in mid-November 2024.
Positive Outlook
- New land-based casino in Caruthersville, Missouri is expected to open ahead of schedule in mid-November 2024.
- The Caruthersville casino will increase gaming positions and hotel rooms in Caruthersville by approximately 50%.
- Projected capital expenditures are approximately $12.6 million for the remainder of 2024 and $12.0 million in 2025.
- Renovations on the new casino location in Wroclaw continue, with the opening expected in October 2024.
- The Caruthersville project continues to be on budget with an estimated project cost of $51.9 million.
Challenges Ahead
- Results for the second quarter of 2024 were impacted by a valuation allowance on US deferred tax assets.
- The Nugget Casino Resort experienced a disappointing performance.
- Two casinos in Poland were temporarily closed.
- The Company closed its Krakow casino in May 2024 and its LIM Center casino in Warsaw in July 2024 due to the expiration of the license at each location.
- There can be no assurance that licenses for the Krakow and Warsaw casinos will be received.
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