To: Jerrold Annett who wrote (75 ) 2/10/1999 9:10:00 PM From: David Michaud Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 124
Lake City Gaming's second quarter results Lake City Gaming Corp LCG Shares issued 11,203,000 Feb 10 close $4.80 Wed 10 Feb 99 News Release Mr. Steven Kumpf reports Gross casino revenues for the second quarter of 1999 exceeded $17-million. After distributions to BC Lottery Corporation, net revenues were $4,656,838 plus other income of $107,397 totalling $4,764,235. The company is pleased with the second quarter results as it was able to maintain revenues and profits during seasonal reductions in tourism. Additional costs were incurred pertaining to the Vernon opening, with revenues starting at the end of the quarter. The revenues of the Vernon casino have increased substantially since the opening. The relocation and expansion of the Vernon casino occurred on Dec. 15, 1998. The new Vernon casino increased from 3,000 square feet to 12,400 square feet, located within the Village Green Hotel. The new premises allowed for the increase from 89 to 177 slot machines and from eight to 12 gaming tables. The relocation and expansion of the Kelowna casino to the Grand Okanagan Resort remains on schedule for a projected opening in May 1999. The expansion and relocation involves new premises of 21,000 square feet and an increase from 155 to 300 slot machines and from 12 to 20 gaming tables, respectively. In the second quarter, the company received $518,143 of facilities assistance compensation for recovery of eligible casino expenditures pertaining to equipment and leaseholds. The FAC is applied as a reduction of capital assets. Also in the second quarter, convertible debentures of $650,000 were exercised into common shares and 100,000 stock options were exercised for proceeds of $150,000. LCG owns 100 per cent of Lake City Casinos Limited (LCCL) which operates casinos in Kamloops, Vernon and Kelowna, B.C. LCCL operates 607 slot machines and 38 gaming tables and is in the process of relocating the Kelowna casino into new expanded premises. LCCL has also received conditional approval from BC Lottery Corporation for a destination casino in Penticton, B.C.