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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017
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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: 001-37858
CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Minnesota
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation or Organization)
47-5349765
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1100 Canterbury Road
Shakopee, MN 55379
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 445-7223
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common Stock, $.01 par value
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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
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best
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The aggregate market value of the shares of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates based on the price at which the Company’s common
stock was last sold on the NASDAQ Global Market, on June 30, 2017, the end of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was
$48,255,311.
On March 27, 2018, the Company had 4,447,199 shares of common stock, $.01 par value, outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders, to be held on June 6, 2018 and which will be filed on or before
April 27, 2018, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.
CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION
FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Business
Risk Factors
Unresolved Staff Comments
Properties
Legal Proceedings
Mine Safety Disclosures
PART I
PART II
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Selected Financial Data
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Controls and Procedures
Other Information
PART III
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Executive Compensation
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Certain Relationships, Related Transactions and Director Independence
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
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Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Form 10-K Summary
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Item 1. BUSINESS
(a) General Development of the Business
Recent Reorganization - Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (the “Company”) was incorporated as a Minnesota corporation in October 2015. The
Company is a successor corporation to another corporation, also named Canterbury Park Holding Corporation, that was incorporated in 1994 (“CPHC”).
Effective as of the close of business on June 30, 2016 CPHC’s business and operations were reorganized into a holding company structure (the
“Reorganization”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of March 1, 2016 that was approved by CPHC’s shareholders on June 28, 2016.
Pursuant to the Reorganization:
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The Company replaced CPHC as the public company owned by CPHC’s shareholders, with each shareholder at June 30, 2016 owning the same
number of shares and having the same percentage ownership in the Company (and, indirectly, in all property and other assets then owned by CPHC)
immediately after the Reorganization as that shareholder had in CPHC immediately before the Reorganization.
The Company became the holding company for and parent company of two subsidiaries, Canterbury Park Entertainment LLC (“EntertainmentCo”)
and Canterbury Development LLC (“DevelopmentCo”).
EntertainmentCo was the surviving business entity in a merger with CPHC pursuant to the Reorganization and it became the direct owner of all land,
facilities, and substantially all other assets related to the CPHC’s pari-mutuel wagering, Card Casino, concessions and other related businesses
(“Racetrack Operations”), and EntertainmentCo continues to conduct these businesses consistent with CPHC’s past practices and the Racetrack
operations continue to be subject to direct regulation by the Minnesota Racing Commission (“MRC”).
DevelopmentCo continues CPHC’s efforts prior to June 30, 2016 to commercially develop approximately 140 acres of Company land that is not
needed for Racetrack Operations. DevelopmentCo is not subject to direct regulation by the MRC.
On July 1, 2016, the shares of the Company’s common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “CPHC.”
Further information regarding the Reorganization is set forth in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form
S-4 (File No. 333-210877) filed with the SEC on April 22, 2016.
For purposes of this Report on Form 10-K, when the term “Company” is used with reference to information covering or related to periods up to and
including June 30, 2016, the term refers to the operations of CPHC prior to the Reorganization.
Business Overview - Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) hosts pari-mutuel wagering on horse races and
“unbanked” card games at its Canterbury Park Racetrack and Card Casino facility (the “Racetrack”) in Shakopee, Minnesota. The Company’s pari-mutuel
wagering operations include both wagering on thoroughbred and quarter horse races during live meets at the Racetrack and year-round wagering on races held
at out-of-state racetracks that are televised simultaneously at the Racetrack (“simulcasting”). Unbanked card games, in which patrons compete against each
other, are hosted in the Card Casino at the Racetrack. The Company also derives revenues from related services and activities, such as food and beverage,
parking, advertising signage, publication sales, and catering and events held at the Racetrack. The ownership and operation of the Racetrack and the Card
Casino are significantly regulated by the MRC.
The Company acquired the Racetrack on March 29, 1994, commenced seven day a week simulcast operations on May 6, 1994, and, beginning in
May 1995, launched live horse racing and related pari-mutuel wagering on a seasonal basis, generally from early May to early September. The Card Casino
opened on April 19, 2000 and, with authority to host card games at up to 80 tables, the Company currently hosts live play on approximately 65 tables on a
daily basis.
In June 2012, the Company entered into a Cooperative Marketing Agreement (the “CMA”) with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
(“SMSC”) pursuant to which SMSC agreed, through 2022, to supplement purses for live races at the Racetrack, as well as provide funds to the Company for
joint marketing efforts with SMSC. See “Cooperative Marketing Agreement” at (c)(ix) below for additional information.
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The Company’s website is www.canterburypark.com. Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and our periodic
reports on Form 8-K (and any amendments to these reports) are available free of charge on our website.
(b) Financial Information About Segments
The Company divides its business into four segments: horse racing, Card Casino, food and beverage, and development. The horse racing segment
represents our pari-mutuel wagering operations on simulcast and live horse races; the Card Casino segment represents our unbanked card operations; the food
and beverage segment includes concessions, catering and events services provided at the Racetrack; and the development segment represents our real estate
development operations.
(c) Narrative Description of Business
(i)
Horse Racing Operations
The Company’s horse racing operations consist of year-round simulcasting of horse races from around the U.S. and internationally, and wagering on
live thoroughbred and quarter horse races (“live meets”) held on a seasonal basis beginning in May and generally concluding in September each year.
Live Racing
For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Racetrack hosted 67 days and 69 days, respectively, of live racing beginning in early May and
concluding in September. Currently, Minnesota law requires the Company to schedule a minimum of 125 days of live racing annually, unless the Minnesota
Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (the “MHBPA”) agrees to a lesser number of live racing days. Since 1995, the MHBPA has agreed to
waive the 125-day requirement and has allowed the Company to run a live meet of at least 50 days each year. Pursuant to the CMA, the MHBPA entered into
a Horse Association Agreement with the Company in which it agreed to waive the 125-day requirement if at least 65 days of live racing are scheduled each
year during the term of the agreement. If, for any reason, the MHBPA ceases to be bound by its obligations under the Horse Association Agreement, and the
Company and the MHBPA are unable to agree on a live meet shorter than 125 days, the Company’s operations could be adversely affected by a decrease in
the daily purses, potential reduction in the quality of horses, lower attendance, lower overall average amount wagered (“handle”), and substantially greater
operating expenses.
Simulcasting
Simulcasting is the process by which live horse races held at one facility (the “host track”) are transmitted simultaneously to other locations to allow
patrons at each receiving location (the “guest track”) to place wagers on races transmitted from the host track. Monies are collected at the guest track and the
information with respect to the total amount wagered is electronically transmitted to the host track. All of the amounts wagered at guest tracks are combined
into the appropriate pools at the host track with the final odds and payouts based upon all the monies in the respective pools.
The Company offers simulcast racing from up to 20 racetracks per day, seven days a week, 364 days per year, including Churchill Downs, Santa
Anita, Gulfstream Park, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Racecourse. In addition, races of national interest, such as the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes,
the Belmont Stakes, and the Breeders’ Cup supplement the regular simulcast program. The Company regularly evaluates its agreements with other racetracks
to offer the most popular simulcast signals of live horse racing that are reasonably available.
Under federal and state law, in order to conduct simulcast operations either as a host or guest track, the Company must obtain the consent of the
state’s regulatory authority and the organization that represents a majority of the owners and trainers of the horses who race at the Racetrack. In Minnesota,
these consents must be obtained from the MRC and the MHBPA, respectively. As these consents are obtained annually, no assurance can be given that the
MRC and the MHBPA will allow the Company to conduct simulcast operations either as a host or guest track after 2017. If the MRC or the MHBPA does not
consent, the Company’s operations could be adversely affected by a decrease in pari-mutuel revenue, potential reduction in the quality of horses, lower
attendance, and lower overall handle.
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(ii)
Card Casino Operations
The Card Casino is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and offers two forms of unbanked card games: poker and table games.
Poker games, including Texas Hold ‘Em, Stud, and Omaha, with betting limits per hand ranging between $2 and $100, are currently offered in the
poker room. A dealer employed by the Company regulates the play of the game at each table and deals the cards but does not participate in play. In poker
games, the Company is allowed to deduct a percentage from the accumulated wagers and impose other charges for hosting the activity but does not have an
interest in the outcome of a game. The Company may add additional prizes, awards or money to any game for promotional purposes.
The Card Casino currently offers the following table games: Blackjack, Mississippi Stud, Fortune Pai Gow, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold
‘Em, EZ Baccarat, Criss Cross Poker, and Free Bet Blackjack. The Company has the option to offer banked games under laws governing Card Casino
operations but currently only offers “unbanked” games. “Unbanked” refers to a wagering system or game where wagers lost in card games are accumulated
into a player pool liability for purposes of enhancing the total amount paid back to winning players. The Company can only serve as custodian of the player
pool, may not have an active interest in any card game and does not recognize amounts that dealers “win” or “lose” during the course of play as revenue.
Under Minnesota law, the Company is required to pay 10% of the first $6 million of gross Card Casino revenues towards purses for live horse racing
at the Racetrack. After meeting the $6 million threshold, the Company must pay 14% of gross Card Casino revenues as purse monies. Of funds allocated for
purses, the Company pays 10% of the purse monies to the Minnesota Breeders’ Fund (the “MBF”), which is a fund apportioned by the MRC among various
purposes related to Minnesota’s horse breeding and horse racing industries. The remaining 90% of purse monies are divided between thoroughbred (90%) and
quarter horse (10%) purse funds.
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Food and Beverage Operations
The Company’s food and beverage operations consist of concession stands, restaurant and buffet, bars and other food venues. The Company offers
two year-round café style restaurants and full service bars within the Card Casino and simulcast area. The Card Casino offers tableside menu service 24 hours
a day. Our Triple Crown Club offers lounge services along with a buffet restaurant. During live racing, a wide variety of concession style food and beverage
options are available to our guests.
The food and beverage operations also include our catering and events services. The Company is the fourth largest event space in the Twin Cities
with more than 100,000 square feet of available space. The Company’s facilities provide a variety of purposes for year-round events and other activities. The
Company’s event space has been used for craft shows, trade shows, pool and poker tournaments, automobile and other utility vehicle shows, major art shows,
and fundraisers. The Company’s outdoor spaces have been used for concerts, snowmobile races and other competitions. In 2016, the Company completed
construction of a redesign of the infield of the Racetrack to utilize the space as a concert and event area. In addition to event space, the Company rents space
in its horse stable area for boat storage during the winter months.
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Development Operations
The Company owns approximately 383 acres of land in Shakopee, Minnesota where the Racetrack is located. Approximately 273 acres of this land
is specifically designated as being subject to MRC regulation as part of the Company’s Class A license. The amount of land currently needed to conduct
Racetrack operations (grandstand, racetrack, stable area, parking areas, and land for other facilities including the expo center) is approximately 243 acres. As
a result, approximately140 acres are considered underutilized (the “Underutilized Land”). This land is available for real estate development compatible with
the Company’s Racetrack Operations.
For the past several years, the Company has explored various ways to develop the Underutilized Land. The Company has reported on is plans to
develop the Underutilized Land from time to time in reports to Securities and Exchange Commission and in press releases. The Company continues to pursue
various mixed use development opportunities, such as office, restaurants, hotel, entertainment and retail operations.
On May 13, 2016, the Company sold 23.8 acres of land on the north side of its Racetrack property to United Properties for approximately $4.3
million. The Company believed this parcel was not needed for the planned development and was best suited for industrial development by another party.
Approximately $1.1 million of the purchase price was paid in cash, and the remaining approximately $3.2 million will be paid by United Properties to the
Company under the terms of two promissory notes. The promissory notes provide for payment over a three-year period at an interest rate of 1.43% and are
secured by a mortgage on the property sold. As of December 31, 2017, $3.2 million was remaining on the notes.
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On May 13, 2016, the Company also purchased approximately 32 acres adjacent to the Racetrack for $4.89 million, completing previously
announced arrangements under a December 2015 contract. This property, known as the “Hauer Farm,” is immediately southwest of the Racetrack property
and is also the site of the area attraction known as “Sever’s Corn Maze.” The Company believes this parcel is a strategic fit for its future development plans.
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Sources of Revenue
General
The Company’s revenues are principally derived from three activities: Card Casino operations, wagering on live and simulcast horse races, and food
and beverage sales. For the year ended December 31, 2017, revenues from Card Casino operations represented 56.2% of total revenues, wagering on horse
races generated 29.3% of total revenues, and food and beverage revenue represented 14.5% of total revenues. Development operations did not generate any
revenue in 2017.
Card Casino Operations
The Company currently receives collection revenue from poker and table games wagering in its Card Casino, which operates 24 hours per day, seven
days per week. The primary source of Card Casino revenue is a percentage of the wagers received from the players, aggregated up to 18% per day through
February 28, 2018, as defined by the Minnesota Racing Commission (“MRC”) regulations, as compensation for providing the Card Casino facility and
services, referred to as “collection revenue.” Effective March 1, 2018, this amount was increased to 18.5%. The Company estimates that this increase will
generate additional Card Casino revenue between $450,000 and $600,000 in 2018. In addition, several table games offer a progressive jackpot. The player has
the option of playing the jackpot with the opportunity to win some or the entire jackpot amount, depending upon the player’s hand. The Company collects a
“rake” of 5%-10%, depending on the limit of the game, of each addition to the “pot” up to a maximum of $5 per hand as its collection revenue. In addition,
poker games offer progressive jackpots for most games. In order to fund the jackpot pools, the dealer withholds $1 from each final pot in excess of the $15
minimum.
Pari-Mutuel Wagering – General
In pari-mutuel wagering, bettors wager against each other in a pool, rather than against the operator of the facility or with preset odds. From the total
handle wagered, the Minnesota Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing Act (the “Minnesota Racing Act”) specifies the maximum percentage, referred to as the “takeout,”
that may be withheld by the Racetrack, with the balance returned to the winning bettors. From the takeout, funds are set aside for purses and paid to the State
of Minnesota for pari-mutuel taxes and to the MBF. The balance of the takeout remaining after these deductions is commonly referred to as the “retainage.”
Pari-mutuel wagering can be divided into two categories: straight wagering pools and multiple wagering pools, which are also referred to as “exotic”
wagering pools. Examples of straight wagers include: “win,” “place,” and “show.” Examples of exotic wagers include: “daily double,” “exacta,” ”trifecta,”
and “pick four.”
The amount of takeout earned by the Company depends on where the race is run and the form of wager (straight or exotic). Net revenues from pari-
mutuel wagering on live races run at the Racetrack consist of the total amount wagered, less the amounts paid (i) to winning patrons, (ii) for purses, (iii) to the
MBF and (iv) for pari-mutuel taxes to the State of Minnesota. Net revenues from pari-mutuel wagering on races being run at out-of-state racetracks and
simulcast to the Racetrack have similar expenses but also include a host fee payment to the host track. The host fee, which is calculated as a percentage of
monies wagered (generally 3.0% to 10.0%), is negotiated with the host track and must comply with state laws governing the host track. Pari-mutuel revenues
also include commission and breakage revenues on live on-track and simulcast racing, fees received from out-of-state racetracks for wagering on our live
races and proceeds from unredeemed pari-mutuel tickets.
Effective November 1, 2016, Minnesota Advanced Deposit Wagering (“ADW”) legislation allows Minnesota residents to engage in pari-mutuel
wagering on out-of-state horse races online with a prefunded account through an ADW provider. The Company collects a percentage of monies wagered
(generally 3.25% to 5.0%) by Minnesota residents through the ADW provider as a source market fee. The Company pays 28% of the collected revenues to
another Minnesota-based horse track, and records the remaining 72% as revenues and records expenses of at least 50% for purses and breeders’ awards.
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Wagering on Live Races
The Minnesota Racing Act establishes the maximum takeout that may be deducted from the handle. The takeout percentage on live races depends on
the type of wager. The total maximum takeouts are 17% from straight wagering pools and 23% from exotic wagering pools. From this takeout, Minnesota law
requires deductions for purses, pari-mutuel taxes, and payments to the MBF. In 2016, the Company implemented reduced takeout rates as a promotion
designed to increase handle. Takeout on straight wagering pools was reduced to 15% and takeout on exotic wagering pools was reduced to 18%. This takeout
reduction did not meet Company expectations and the promotion was not continued in 2017.
While the Minnesota Racing Act regulates that a minimum of 8.4% of the live racing handle be paid as purses to the owners of the horses, purse
contributions from other sources are subject to an agreement with the MHBPA and the Minnesota Quarter Horse Association (the “horsepersons’
associations”). In addition, the MBF receives 1% of the handle. The current pari-mutuel tax applicable to wagering on all simulcast and live races is 6% of
takeout in excess of $12 million during the twelve-month period beginning July 1 and ending the following June 30.
Food and Beverage Revenue
The Company earns revenue from sales in its restaurant, catering areas and numerous concession stands located throughout the facility. Food and
beverage sales are also offered in the card room during live and simulcast racing and during events.
Other Revenue
The Company generates cash revenues from the receipt of reserved seating charges, preferred and valet parking and the sales of various daily pari-
mutuel publications. Additional revenues are derived from special events and other space rentals. The Company also generates revenue from providing
advertising signage space.
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Competition
The Company faces direct competition from North Metro Harness Initiative, LLC (“NMHI”) that operates the Running Aces Harness Park in
Columbus Township, Anoka County, Minnesota, a racetrack and card room that is located approximately 50 miles from Canterbury Park. NHMI offers pari-
mutuel wagering on live races of standardbred (“harness”) horses on a seasonal basis and year round wagering on simulcasting of all breeds of horse races. In
addition to pari-mutuel wagering, NHMI operates a card room that directly competes with the Company’s Card Casino. Due to its proximity and similar
wagering and gaming offerings, NHMI’s direct and substantial competition could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of
operations.
The Company operates in a highly competitive wagering and gaming environment with a large number of participants. The Company competes with
competitive wagering operations and activities that include tribal casinos, state-sponsored lotteries and other forms of legalized gaming in the U.S. and other
jurisdictions. The Company competes with a number of tribal casinos in the State of Minnesota that offer video slot machines, table games and unbanked card
games, including Minnesota’s largest casino, Mystic Lake, which is located approximately four miles from the Racetrack.
Additionally, Internet-based interactive gaming and wagering is growing rapidly and adversely affects all forms of wagering offered by the
Company. Legislation became effective November 1, 2016 in Minnesota that allowed the Company to begin collecting source market fees from companies
that offer ADW wagering. These companies provide legal simulcast horse wagering over the internet. The legislation now allows the Company to recoup a
percentage of all simulcast horse racing wagers made by Minnesota residents over the internet on out-of-state races; however, the legal clarification of this
type of wagering will significantly intensify the competition in the marketplace. The Company anticipates competition from other existing and new Internet-
based gaming ventures, including Fantasy Sports, will become more intense as state and federal regulation of Internet-based activities is clarified.
The Company also faces indirect competition from a variety of sources for discretionary consumer spending including spectator sports and other
entertainment and gaming options. In the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, competition includes a wide range of live and televised professional and
collegiate sporting events. In addition, live horse racing competes with a wide variety of summer attractions, including amusement parks, sporting events, and
other local activities.
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Finally, the Company competes with racetracks located throughout the United States in securing horses to run at the Racetrack. Attracting owners
and trainers that can bring high quality horses to our Racetrack is largely dependent on the ability to offer competitive purses. The Company experiences
significant competition for horses from racetracks located near Des Moines, Iowa and Chicago, Illinois. This competition is expected to continue for the
foreseeable future.
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Regulation
General
The ownership and operation of the Racetrack in Minnesota is subject to significant regulation by the MRC under the Minnesota Racing Act and the
rules adopted by the MRC. The Minnesota Racing Act governs the allocation of each wagering pool to winning bettors, the Racetrack, purses, pari-mutuel
taxes, and the MBF, and empowers the MRC to license and regulate substantially all aspects of horse racing in the State. The MRC, among other things,
grants operating licenses to racetracks after an application process and public hearings, licenses all racetrack employees, jockeys, trainers, veterinarians, and
other participants, regulates the transfer of ownership interests in licenses, allocates live race days and simulcast-only race days, approves race programs,
regulates the conduct of races, sets specifications for the racing ovals, animal facilities, employee quarters and public areas of racetracks, regulates the types
of wagers on horse races, and approves significant contractual arrangements with racetracks, including management agreements, simulcast arrangements, and
totalizator contracts.
A federal statute, the Interstate Horse Racing Act of 1978, also requires that a racetrack must obtain the consent of the group representing the
horsepersons (owners and trainers) racing the breed of horses that race a majority of the time at the racetrack (the MHBPA), and the consent of the state
agency regulating the racetrack (in Minnesota, the MRC), in order to transmit simulcast signals of its live races or to receive and use simulcast signals from
other racetracks.
Issuance of Class A and Class B Licenses to the Company
The Company holds a Class A License, issued by the MRC, that allows the Company to own and operate the Racetrack. The Class A License is
effective until revoked, suspended by the MRC or relinquished by the licensee. Currently, the fee for a Class A License is $253,000 per fiscal year.
The Company also holds a Class B License, issued by the MRC, that allows the Company to sponsor and manage horse racing on which pari-mutuel
wagering is conducted at its Class A licensed racetrack and on other horse races run at out-of-state locations as authorized by the MRC. The Class B License
is renewable each year by the MRC after a public hearing (if required by the MRC). Currently, the fee for the Class B License is $500 for each assigned race
day on which live racing is actually conducted and $100 for each day on which simulcasting is authorized and actually takes place.
In addition, the law requires that the Company reimburse the MRC for actual costs, including stewards, state veterinarians and drug testing, related
to the regulating of live racing. For fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company paid $638,000 and $587,000 respectively, to the MRC as
reimbursement for costs of regulating live racing operations.
Limitation on the Number of Class A and Class B Licenses
Pursuant to the Racing Act, so long as the Racetrack maintains its Class A License, no other Class A License may be issued to allow an entity to own
and operate a racetrack in the seven county metropolitan area where thoroughbred and quarter horses are raced. However, the Racing Act provides that the
MRC may issue an additional Class A License within the seven-county metropolitan area, if the additional license is issued for a facility that, among other
conditions, is located more than 20 miles from the Racetrack, contains a track no larger than five-eighths of a mile in circumference, and is used exclusively
for harness racing. In January 2005 this additional Class A license was issued to NMHI (see “Competition” above).
Limitation on Ownership and Management of an Entity that holds a Class A or Class B License
The Racing Act requires prior MRC approval of all officers, directors, 5% shareholders or other persons having a present or future direct or indirect
financial or management interest in any person applying for a Class A or Class B license, and if a change of ownership of more than 5% of the licensee’s
shares is made after an application is filed or the license issued, the applicant or licensee must notify the MRC of the changes within five days of this
occurrence and provide the information required by the Racing Act.
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Card Casino Regulation
The MRC is also authorized by the Racing Act to regulate Card Casino operations. The law requires that the Company reimburse the MRC for its
actual costs, including personnel costs, of regulating the Card Casino. For fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company paid $195,000 and
$180,000, respectively, to the MRC as reimbursement for costs of regulating Card Casino operations.
On January 19, 2000, the MRC issued an additional Class B License to the Company that authorized the Company to host unbanked card games. The
Class B License is renewable each year by the MRC after a public hearing (if required by the MRC). Currently, the Class B License fee of $10,000 per
calendar year is included in the Class A License fee of $253,000 per calendar year.
Local Regulation
The Company’s operations are subject to state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other provisions affecting zoning, public health, and other
matters that may have the effect of restricting the uses to which the Company’s land and other assets may be used. Also, any development of the Racetrack
site is, among other things, subject to applicable zoning ordinances and requires approval by the City of Shakopee and other authorities. There can be no
assurance these approvals would be obtained if any development was undertaken.
Federal Regulation
In December 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) went into effect. The TCJA contains substantial changes to the Internal Revenue Code,
effective January 1, 2018, some of which could have an adverse effect on our business.
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Recent Legislation
Minimum Wage Legislation
Minnesota legislation enacted into law in 2014 increased the minimum wage that must be paid to most company employees from $7.25 to $8.00 on
August 1, 2014, from $8.00 to $9.00 per hour on August 1, 2015, and from $9.00 to $9.50 per hour on August 1, 2016. Starting January 1, 2018, the
minimum wage will increase at the beginning of each year by the rate of inflation with a maximum increase of up to 2.5% per year. The minimum wage for
2018 will be $9.65 per hour. Prior to August 1, 2014, the Company employed a large number of individuals who received an hourly wage equal to or slightly
above $7.25 per hour. As a result, this legislation had an adverse financial impact in 2014 through 2017, and will continue to have an adverse impact. We have
implemented measures to partially mitigate the impact of this increase by raising our prices and reducing our employee count. These measures could
themselves have an adverse effect because higher prices and diminished service levels may discourage customers from visiting the Racetrack.
Advanced Deposit Wagering Legislation
Minnesota ADW legislation that became effective November 1, 2016, requires ADW providers to be licensed by the MRC and established licensing
criteria and regulatory oversight of ADW providers doing business in the State of Minnesota. The law allows licensed racetracks to negotiate separate
agreements with the ADW providers to remit source market fees to those racetracks. The ADW source market revenue totaled approximately $881,000 and
$144,000 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. As part of the agreement, 50% of source market fees is allocated to purse
accounts and the MBF.
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Cooperative Marketing Agreement
On June 4, 2012, the Company entered into the CMA with the SMSC. The primary purpose of the CMA is to increase purses paid during live horse
racing at Canterbury Park’s Racetrack in order to strengthen Minnesota’s thoroughbred and quarter horse through horse industry. Under the CMA, as
amended, this is achieved through “Purse Enhancement Payments to Horsemen” paid directly to the MHBPA. These payments have no direct impact on the
Company’s consolidated financial statements or operations.
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Under the CMA, as amended, the SMSC paid the horsemen $7.2 million and $6.7 million for purse enhancements for the years ended December 31,
2017 and 2016, respectively.
Under the CMA, SMSC also agreed to make “Marketing Payments” to the Company relating to joint marketing efforts for the mutual benefit of the
Company and SMSC, including signage, joint promotions, player benefits and events. Under the CMA, the SMSC paid the Company $1,581,000 and
$1,198,000 for marketing purposes for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
In January 2015, 2016 and 2017 the CMA was amended to adjust the payment amounts between the “Purse Enhancement Payments to Horsemen”
and “Marketing Payments to Canterbury Park.” As the CMA has most recently been amended, SMSC has agreed to make the following purse enhancement
and marketing payments in 2018 through 2022:
Year
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
$
Purse Enhancement Payments to
Horsemen
1
Marketing Payments to Canterbury
Park
7,380,000 $
7,380,000
7,380,000
7,380,000
7,380,000
1,620,000
1,620,000
1,620,000
1,620,000
1,620,000
1 - Includes $100,000 each year payable to various horsemen associations
The amounts received from the marketing payments are recorded as a component of other revenue and the related expenses are recorded as a
component of advertising and marketing expense and depreciation in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. For the year ended December 31,
2017, the Company recorded $1,399,000 in other revenue and incurred $1,173,000 in advertising and marketing expense and $226,000 in depreciation related
to the SMSC marketing payment. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded $1,096,000 in other revenue and incurred $870,000 in
advertising and marketing expense and $226,000 in depreciation related to the SMSC marketing payment. The excess of amounts received over revenue is
reflected as deferred revenue on the company’s consolidated balance sheets.
Under the CMA, the Company agreed for the term of the CMA that it would not promote or lobby the Minnesota legislature for expanded gambling
authority and will support the SMSC’s lobbying efforts against expanding gambling authority.
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Marketing
The Company’s primary market is the seven-county Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area (Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Washington, Dakota,
Scott, and Carver) plus the two counties to the south of the Racetrack and Card Casino (Le Sueur and Rice). The City of Shakopee, located in the
southwestern portion of the metropolitan area, is one of the fastest growing communities in the region, and Scott County is one of the fastest growing counties
in the country.
To support its pari-mutuel horse racing, Card Casino, and catering and events businesses, the Company conducts year-round marketing efforts to
maintain the loyalty of existing customers and attract new players to the property. The Company uses radio, television, digital advertising, social media, print
advertising and direct marketing to communicate to its audiences. In addition to its regular advertising and communication program, the Company conducts
numerous special promotions, handicapping contests and poker tournaments to attract incremental visits. The Company also uses a robust player rewards and
database marketing program to enhance the loyalty of its guests.
The Company continues to focus on creating a premier guest experience as the core element of its marketing efforts. This includes delivering great
customer service, developing new food and beverage offerings, creating fan education programs, and providing entertainment opportunities that go beyond
the traditional pari-mutuel wagering and card playing activities.
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Employees
At December 31, 2017, the Company had 267 full-time employees and 596 part-time employees. The Company adds approximately 350 employees
on a seasonal basis for live racing operations from early May until early September. The Company’s management believes its employee relations are good.
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Executive Officers
The executive officers of the Company, their ages and their positions with the Company at March 15, 2018 are as follows:
Name
Randall D. Sampson
Daniel J. Kennedy
Robert M. Wolf
Age
59
60
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President and CEO
Senior Vice President of Operations
Senior Vice President of Finance and CFO
Position with Company
Randall D. Sampson has been President and Chief Executive Officer since the formation of the Company in March 1994. He has been active in horse
industry associations, currently serving as Director of the Thoroughbred Racetracks of America and is a past Vice President of the Thoroughbred Racetracks
of America and past President of the Minnesota Thoroughbred Association. Mr. Sampson also currently serves as a director of Communications Systems, Inc.
(NASDAQ:JCS), a manufacturer of telecommunications and data communications products based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Mr. Sampson is the son of
Curtis A. Sampson, who is the Company’s non-executive Chairman of the Board and the beneficial owner of approximately 20% of the Company’s common
stock.
Daniel J. Kennedy has been Senior Vice President of Operations at Canterbury since June 2017. Mr. Kennedy’s gaming experience began in 1993 in
the finance department at Mystic Lake Casino. He has also been employed by Grand Casino Hinckley, Prairie Band Casino and Resort, and Penn National –
Hollywood Casinos in Baton Rouge, La. and Charles Town, W.Va. Most recently, Mr. Kennedy served as assistant general manager at Penn National –
Hollywood Casino Jamul in San Diego.
Robert M. Wolf was hired as Vice President of Finance in March 2017 and was named Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
in September 2017. Prior to joining Canterbury, he served as CFO for two public companies in the Twin Cities, Rimage Corporation and MGC Diagnostics
Corporation.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to risks and uncertainties in the ordinary course of business that are common to all businesses, important factors that are specific to our
industry and us could materially affect our future performance and results. Management believes the factors described below are the most significant risks
that could have a material impact on our business.
Our business is sensitive to economic conditions that may affect consumer confidence, consumer discretionary spending, or our access to credit in a manner
that adversely affects our operations.
Economic trends can affect consumer confidence and consumers’ discretionary spending:
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•
•
Negative economic conditions and the persistence of elevated levels of unemployment can affect consumers’ disposable incomes and, therefore,
affect the demand for entertainment and leisure activities.
Declines in the residential real estate market, increases in individual tax rates and other factors that we cannot accurately predict may reduce the
disposable income of our customers.
Decreases in consumer discretionary spending could affect us even if these decreases occur in other markets. For example, reduced wagering levels
and profitability at racetracks to which we provide our live-racing signal or from which we receive simulcast signals could adversely affect,
respectively, simulcast revenues or the content we provide to our customers.
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Lower consumer confidence or reductions in consumer discretionary spending could result in fewer patrons spending money at our racetrack. Our
access to and cost of credit may be affected to the extent global and U.S. credit markets are affected by downward economic trends. Our ability to respond to
periods of economic contraction may be limited, as some of our costs remain fixed or even increase when revenue declines.
A lack of confidence in the integrity of our core businesses could affect our ability to retain our customers and engage with new customers.
The integrity of horseracing, casino gaming and pari-mutuel wagering industries must be perceived as fair to patrons and the public at large. To
prevent cheating or erroneous payouts, oversight processes must be in place to ensure that these activities cannot be manipulated. A loss of confidence in the
fairness of our industries could have a material adverse impact on our business.
We face significant competition, both directly from other gaming operations and indirectly from other forms of entertainment and leisure time activities, which
could have a material adverse effect on our operations.
We face intense competition in our market, particularly competition from NMHI, which offers unbanked card games similar to those offered by the
Company. We also compete with Native American owned casinos. These facilities have the advantage of being exempt from some state and federal taxes and
state regulation of indoor smoking, and have the ability to offer a wider variety of gaming products. Internet-based interactive gaming and wagering, both
legal and illegal, is growing rapidly and we anticipate competition in this area will become more intense as new Internet-based ventures enter our industry and
as state and federal regulations on Internet-based activities are clarified. Additionally, we compete with other forms of gambling, spectator sports, other forms
of entertainment, and other racetracks throughout the country as we discussed under “Competition” above.
We expect competition for our existing and future operations to increase from NMHI, existing tribal casinos, and racetracks that are able to subsidize
their purses with alternative gaming revenues. Competition for simulcasting customers will be intense given the recent legalization of online internet
wagering on horse racing in Minnesota, through ADW providers. In addition, several of our tribal gaming competitors in Minnesota have substantially larger
marketing and financial resources than we do. We are unable to predict with any certainty the effects of existing and future competition on our operating
results.
We are subject to extensive regulation from gaming authorities that could adversely affect us.
We are subject to significant regulation by the MRC under the Racing Act and the rules adopted by the MRC. The MRC has the authority to increase
the Class A and Class B license fees. In addition, the Minnesota Racing Act requires that we reimburse the MRC for its actual costs of regulating the Card
Casino, including personnel costs. Increases in these licensing and regulatory costs could adversely affect our results of operations.
Amendments to the Minnesota Racing Act or decisions by the MRC in regard to any one or more of the following matters could also adversely affect
the Company’s operations: the granting of operating licenses to Canterbury Park and other racetracks after an application process and public hearings; the
licensing of all track employees, jockeys, trainers, veterinarians, and other participants; regulating the transfer of ownership interests in licenses; allocating
live race days and simulcast-only race days; approving race programs; regulating the conduct of races; setting specifications for the racing ovals, animal
facilities, employee quarters, and public areas of racetracks; changes to the types of wagers on horse races; and approval of significant contractual
agreements.
We are subject to changes in the laws that govern our business, including the possibility of an increase in gaming taxes, which would increase our costs, and
changes in other laws may adversely affect our ability to compete.
Our operations and oversight by the MRC are ultimately subject to the laws of Minnesota including, but not limited to, the Minnesota Racing Act,
and there exists the risk that these laws may be amended in ways adverse to our operations. In particular, we are required to pay taxes and fees in addition to
normal federal, state, and local income taxes, and such taxes and fees are subject to increase at any time. From time to time, state and local legislators and
officials have proposed changes in tax laws, or in the administration of laws affecting our industry, such as the allocation of each wagering pool to winning
bettors, the Racetrack, purses, and the MBF. In addition, poor economic conditions could intensify the efforts of state and local governments to raise revenues
through increases in gaming taxes. It is not possible to predict with certainty the likelihood of changes in tax laws or in the administration of these laws. These
changes, if adopted, could have a material adverse effect on our operations.
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We are also subject to federal and Minnesota laws that affect businesses generally. Some of these laws, such as laws pertaining to immigration, have
severe penalties for law violations. In addition, it is possible, as a result of the legislative process, that legislation directly or indirectly adverse to the
Company may be enacted into law.
We depend on key personnel.
Our continued success and our ability to maintain our competitive position is largely dependent upon, among other things, the skills and efforts of
our senior executives and management team including Randall D. Sampson, our Chief Executive Officer. We have no employment agreements with our
senior executives and key personnel, and we cannot guarantee that these individuals will remain with us. Their retention is affected by the competitiveness of
our terms of employment and our ability to compete effectively against other gaming companies. Our inability to retain key personnel could have a material
adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We process, store and use personal information and other data, which subjects us to governmental regulation and other legal obligations related to privacy,
and our actual or perceived failure to comply with such obligations could harm our business.
We receive, store and process personal information and other customer data. There are numerous federal, state and local laws regarding privacy and
the storing, sharing, use, processing, disclosure and protection of personal information and other data. Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with
our privacy policies, our privacy-related obligations to customers or other third parties, or our privacy-related legal obligations, or any compromise of security
that results in the unauthorized release or transfer of personally identifiable information or other player data, may result in governmental enforcement actions,
litigation or public statements against us by consumer advocacy groups or others and could cause our customers to lose trust in us, which could have an
adverse effect on our business.
While we maintain insurance coverage specific to cyber-insurance matters, any failure on our part to maintain adequate safeguards may subject us to
significant liabilities.
Additionally, if third parties we work with, such as vendors, violate applicable laws or our policies, these violations may also put our customers’
information at risk and could in turn have an adverse effect on our business. The Company is also subject to payment card association rules and obligations
under its contracts with payment card processors. Under these rules and obligations, if information is compromised, the Company could be liable to payment
card issuers for the associated expense and penalties. In addition, if the Company fails to follow payment card industry security standards, even if no customer
information is compromised, the Company could incur significant fines or experience a significant increase in payment card transaction costs.
Energy and fuel price increases may adversely affect our costs of operations and our revenues.
Our facility uses significant amounts of electricity, natural gas, and other forms of energy. Increases in the cost of electricity or natural gas negatively
affect our results of operations. In addition, energy and fuel price increases could negatively affect our operations by reducing disposable income of potential
customers and decreasing visits to our facility.
Our CMA with the SMSC may be terminated by the SMSC prior to December 31, 2022 under certain circumstances.
The CMA grants to the SMSC the right to terminate the CMA without cause if the SMSC determines, in its sole discretion that a change of
circumstance adverse to its interests with respect to gaming in the State of Minnesota has occurred. If the SMSC exercises this right, the Company would be
entitled to substantial wind-down payments approximately equal to 2.5 times the average annual payment due under the CMA in the three years following the
year it gives notice of termination. While any wind-down payments would cushion the impact of the SMSC’s exercise of this right to terminate the CMA, a
termination of the CMA prior to the expiration of its term in 2022 could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Purse Enhancement Payments and Marketing Payments under our CMA with SMSC may not continue after 2022.
The term of the CMA with SMSC ends December 31, 2022, and there is no certainty the CMA can be extended or renegotiated on terms that are
mutually acceptable to SMSC, the horsepersons’ associations and the Company. In particular, there can be no assurance that, after December 31, 2022,
SMSC’s purse enhancement payments to the horsepersons’ associations and marketing payments to the Company will continue at the levels currently being
paid, if at all. If, by December 31, 2022, the CMA is not extended or renegotiated on economic terms substantially similar to those currently in effect or due
to the parties being unable to mutually agree on other terms, the Company could be materially adversely affected.
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Nationally the popularity of horse racing has declined.
There has been a general decline in the number of people wagering on live horse races at North American racetracks, either in person or via
simulcasting, due to a number of factors, including increased competition from other wagering and entertainment alternatives as discussed above. According
to industry sources, pari-mutuel handle declined 27% from 2007 to 2011 and has been relatively stable since 2011, experiencing less than a 1% decline
between 2011 and 2017. Declining interest in horse racing has had a negative impact on revenues and profitability in our racing business. Our business plan
anticipates increased attendance and pari-mutuel wagering during our 2018 live meet and in future live meets because of purse enhancement payments and
marketing payments we receive under the CMA. However, we recognize that a general decline in interest in horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering could
have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations in future years.
We may not be able to attract a sufficient number of horses and trainers to achieve above average field sizes.
We believe that patrons prefer to wager on races with a number of horses in the race (the “field”) at or above the national average. A failure to offer
races with adequate fields results in less wagering on our horse races. Our ability to attract adequate fields depends on several factors. First, it depends on our
ability to offer and fund competitive purses. Second, it depends on the overall horse population available for racing. Various factors have led to declines in the
horse population in certain areas of the country, including competition from racetracks in other areas, increased costs and changing economic returns for
owners and breeders, and the spread of various debilitating and contagious equine diseases. If our racetrack is faced with a sustained outbreak of a contagious
equine disease, it could have a material impact on our profitability. Finally, if we are unable to attract horse owners to stable and race their horses at our
racetrack by offering a competitive environment, including improved facilities, a well-maintained racetrack, better conditions for backstretch personnel
involved in the care and training of horses stabled at our racetrack and a competitive purse structure, our profitability could also decrease. We also face
increased competition for horses and trainers from racetracks that are licensed to operate slot machines and other electronic gaming machines that provide
these racetracks an advantage in generating new additional revenues for race purses and capital improvements. While our ability to offer adequate fields to
patrons during our live meets has been substantially strengthened by the purse enhancement payments that will be made under the CMA through 2022, our
inability to attract adequate fields, for whatever reason, could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Inclement weather and other conditions may affect our ability to conduct live racing.
Since horse racing is conducted outdoors, unfavorable weather conditions, including extremely high and low temperatures, high winds, storms,
tornadoes and hurricanes, could cause events to be canceled or attendance to be lower, resulting in reduced wagering. Our operations, as well as the racetracks
from which we receive simulcast signals, are subject to reduced patronage, disruptions or complete cessation of operations due to weather conditions, natural
disasters and other casualties. If a business interruption were to occur due to inclement weather and continue for a significant length of time at our racetrack,
it could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. The Company maintains insurance for incremental
weather conditions that would help mitigate the financial impact on our business.
Horse racing is an inherently dangerous sport and our racetrack is subject to personal injury litigation.
Although we carry jockey accident insurance at our racetrack to cover personal jockey injuries that may occur during races or daily workouts, there
are certain exclusions to our insurance coverage, and we are still subject to litigation from injured participants. We renew our insurance policies on an annual
basis. The cost of coverage may become so high that we may need to further reduce our policy limits or agree to certain exclusions from our coverage. Our
results may be affected by the outcome of litigation, as this litigation could be costly and time consuming and could divert our management and key personnel
from our business operations.
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Our business depends on using totalizator services.
Our customers use information provided by a third party vendor that accumulates wagers, records sales, calculates payoffs and displays wagering
data in a secure manner to patrons who wager on our horse races. The failure to keep technology current could limit our ability to serve patrons effectively or
develop new forms of wagering or affect the security of the wagering process, thus affecting patron confidence in our product. A perceived lack of integrity in
the wagering systems could result in a decline in bettor confidence and could lead to a decline in the amount wagered on horse racing. In addition, a
totalizator system failure could cause a considerable loss of revenue if betting machines are unavailable for a significant period of time or during an event
with high betting volume.
An increase in the minimum wage mandated under Federal or Minnesota law could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial results.
The Company employs a large number of individuals at an hourly wage equal to or slightly above the current state mandated wage of $9.50 per hour.
See “Recent Legislation” above for additional information regarding recently enacted minimum wage legislation. Most of these employees are either high
school or college students employed on a seasonal basis or tipped employees, many of whom receive, on average, tip income that is significantly higher than
the current minimum wage. From time to time legislation is introduced in the U.S. Congress or the Minnesota legislature that would substantially increase the
minimum wage. Passage of legislation that would substantially increase the minimum wage could have a material adverse impact on the Company.
Uncertainty regarding the success of a possible real estate development project.
The Company is currently pursuing the commercial development of its Underutilized Land. See discussion above titled “Development Operations.”
The development of residential and commercial real estate involves many risks, including but not limited to the selection of development partners, building
design and construction, financing, securing and retaining tenants, and the volatility of real estate market conditions. Accordingly, there can be no assurance
that the Company’s real estate development activities will be successful.
The payment and amount of future dividends is subject to Board of Director discretion and to various risks and uncertainties.
The payment and amount of future quarterly dividends is within the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on factors the Board deems
relevant at each time it considers declaring a dividend. These factors include, but are not limited to: available cash; management’s expectations regarding
future performance and free cash flow; alternative uses of cash to fund capital expenditures and real estate development; and the effect of various risks and
uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section.
Our information technology and other systems are subject to cyber security risk including misappropriation of customer information or other breaches of
information security.
We rely on information technology and other systems to maintain and transmit customers' personal and financial information, credit card
information, mailing lists and other information. We have taken steps designed to safeguard our customers' personal and financial information and have
implemented systems designed to meet all requirements of the Payment Card Industry standards for data protection. However, our information and processes
are subject to the ever-changing threat of compromised security, in the form of a risk of potential breach, system failure, computer virus or unauthorized or
fraudulent access or use by unauthorized individuals. The steps we take to deter and mitigate these risks may not be successful, and any resulting compromise
or loss of data or systems could adversely impact operations or regulatory compliance and could result in remedial expenses, fines, litigation and loss of
reputation, potentially impacting our financial results. Although we have invested in and deployed security systems and developed processes that are designed
to protect all sensitive data, prevent data loss and reduce the impact of any security breach, such measures cannot provide absolute security.
Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not Applicable.
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Item 2. PROPERTIES
General
The Company’s facilities, which are owned and operated under the name “Canterbury Park,” are a modern complex of buildings and grounds that
generally compare favorably to other major racetracks located throughout the country. The Racetrack’s grandstand has a patron capacity of approximately
10,000 within enclosed areas and a maximum patron capacity of over 30,000 including outside areas around the grandstand. The grandstand and most public
outdoor areas contain numerous pari-mutuel windows, odds information boards, video monitors, food and beverage stands and other amenities.
The Racetrack is located approximately 25 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. The area immediately surrounding the Racetrack consists of
retail, commercial and industrial buildings, farmland and residential areas. The Racetrack is in reasonable proximity to a number of major entertainment
destinations including: Valleyfair, an amusement park about two miles from the Racetrack that annually attracts visitors during the spring and summer; the
Renaissance Festival, a seven-weekend late summer annual event located about five miles from the Racetrack; and Mystic Lake Casino, located about four
miles from the Racetrack, which draws thousands of visitors daily. The Mall of America, the largest enclosed shopping mall in the United States, which
attracts more than 40 million visitors per year, is approximately 17 miles from the Racetrack.
Racing Surfaces
The racing surfaces consist of a one-mile oval dirt/limestone track and a 7/8-mile oval turf course. The dirt track includes a one and one-quarter mile
front stretch chute, a 6-1/2 furlong backstretch chute, and a 3-1/2 furlong chute and is lighted for night racing.
Grandstand
The grandstand is a modern, air-conditioned enclosed structure of approximately 275,000 square feet with a variety of facilities on six levels. The
lower level contains space for support functions such as jockey quarters, administrative offices, Racing Commission offices, first aid, mechanical rooms, and
electrical rooms. The track level includes pari-mutuel windows, restrooms, a variety of concession stands and other services as well as the Card Casino, which
occupies 22,000 square feet. The mezzanine level contains 1,320 fixed seats in a glass-enclosed, air-conditioned area and an additional 3,000 seats located
outside. The mezzanine level also contains pari-mutuel windows, restrooms, concession stands, and other guest facilities. A portion of the mezzanine level is
currently being used as a simulcast center during live racing, and for banquets and other events during the off-season. The kitchen level is an intermediate
level located between the mezzanine and clubhouse floors. It contains a full-service kitchen that supports a full dining menu for the track-side dining terraces
on the clubhouse level and food preparation for the other concession areas. The clubhouse level is a multi-purpose area that includes a simulcast center for
wagering on televised races, a full-service dining area during the live racing season, and a year-round banquet facility. The clubhouse level includes 325
trackside tables, each equipped with a television set, with a total seating capacity of 1,200 patrons and an additional 1,000 seats are located in lounges located
throughout the area. The press box and officials’ level is located in the roof trusses over the clubhouse and contains work areas for the press, racing officials,
closed-circuit television, photo finish, and the track announcer. In addition, the grandstand was structurally built to accommodate skyboxes under the press
box/officials’ level, although none have yet been constructed. Escalators and elevators are available to move patrons among the various levels within the
grandstand.
Expo Center
In 2014, the Company added an Expo Center, which is a 30,000 square foot structure designed for year-round special events, trade shows and
exhibits. The facility features 24,000 square feet of open event space and another 6,000 square feet containing an entry area, offices, restrooms and storage.
Canterbury Park now offers the fourth largest event space in the Twin Cities with more than 100,000 total square feet of available space.
Barn and Backside Facilities
The stable area consists of 33 barns with a total of approximately 1,650 stalls. In the stable area, there are 240 dormitory rooms for the grooms and
others working at the Racetrack. The stable area also contains a combination racing office and cafeteria/recreation building for stable personnel, two
blacksmith buildings, and a one and 5/8 mile training track.
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Parking
Approximately 7,500 paved parking spaces are available for patron and employee vehicles at the Racetrack, including parking spaces that are
reserved for handicapped patrons. The Racetrack also has unpaved areas available for overflow parking for approximately 5,000 additional automobiles.
Underutilized Land
Approximately 140 acres of the approximately 383 acres of land owned or controlled by the Company are not currently used for its current business
operations and could be developed or sold, in whole or in part. See discussion above titled “Development Operations.”
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no material legal proceedings pending against the Company. From time to time, the Company is party to ordinary and routine litigation or
claims incidental to our business. We do not expect the outcome of any such litigation or claims pending at this time to have a material adverse effect on our
consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not Applicable.
PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF
EQUITY SECURITIES
(a)
MARKET INFORMATION
The Company’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol CPHC. The table set forth below indicates the high and low
sale prices and cash dividends declared for the Common Stock in the quarterly periods ending December 31, 2017 and 2016:
Common Stock
Price Range
High
Low
Cash Dividends
Declared
2017
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
2016
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
$
10.75 $
11.38
12.80
17.55
10.80
11.21
11.13
11.05
9.80 $
9.99
10.98
11.75
9.43
9.92
10.10
9.80
0.05
0.06
0.06
0.06
-
0.251
0.05
0.05
1 During fiscal year 2016, the Company paid a special dividend of $.25 to its shareholders.
(b)
HOLDERS
At March 15, 2018, the Company had 750 shareholders of record of its common stock. Since many holders’ shares are listed under their brokerage
firms’ names, the actual number of shareholders is estimated by the Company to be over 2,000.
(c)
DIVIDENDS
On September 15, 2016, the Company announced a dividend policy to pay regular quarterly cash dividends to its shareholders based on the
Company’s earnings, projected future earnings and cash requirements. Under this policy the Company paid a $.05 per share dividend to its shareholders in
October of 2016, January of 2017, and April of 2017. The Company increased its quarterly dividend to $.06 per share which was paid to its shareholders in
July of 2017, October of 2017, and January of 2018. In July of 2016, the Company also paid a special dividend of $0.25 per share to its shareholders. In
March 2018, the Company increased its quarterly dividend to $.07 per share, which will be paid to its shareholders on April 13, 2018.
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(d)
SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2017 regarding our equity compensation plans:
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
Plan Category
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders:
1994 Stock Plan
1995 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders:
Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Consultants and Advisors (1)
Total
(a)
Number of shares
of common stock to
be issued upon
exercise of
outstanding
options, warrants
and rights
(b)
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding
options, warrants
and rights
(c)
Number of shares of
common stock
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation
plans (excluding shares
in column (a))
142,502 $
-
-
142,502
8.19
-
-
389,486
52,411
162,500
604,397
(1) Adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors in 1997, the purpose of the Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Consultants and Advisors is to
attract and retain the services of experienced and knowledgeable non-employee consultants and advisors to assist in projects having strategic
significance for the Company, to provide an alternative form of cash compensation to such persons and to provide such persons with the opportunity
to participate in the Company’s long term progress and success.
(e)
REGULATION S-K, ITEM 201(e) INFORMATION
Not Applicable for Smaller Reporting Companies.
(f)
RECENT SALE OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
Not Applicable.
(g)
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER
In 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted a plan that authorized the repurchase of up to 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock
pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 10b-18 in open market transactions or block purchases of privately negotiated transactions (the “Stock Repurchase Plan”).
The Company repurchased 216,543 shares under the 2008 Stock Repurchase Plan and in 2012, authorized the repurchase of an additional 100,000 shares of
the Company’s common stock. No shares were repurchased in 2017 or 2016, and currently the Company is authorized to repurchase up to 128,781 shares
under the Stock Repurchase Plan.
Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth selected consolidated financial data for each of the five fiscal years ended December 31, 2017. The operating and
balance sheet data for the years ended and as of December 31, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013 are derived from our audited consolidated financial
statements. The following information should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations” and with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report.
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(In thousands except for per share amounts)
OPERATING DATA
Net Revenues
Operating Expenses
2017
2016
Year Ended December 31,
2015
2014
2013
$
56,953
$
52,460
$
52,263
$
48,470
$
46,736
52,432(4)
45,319(3)
47,649(2)
44,370(1)
45,003
Income Before Income Taxes
4,571
7,120
4,617
4,102
Income Tax Expense
Net Income
(480)
(2,924)
(1,890)
(1,691)
4,091
4,196
2,727
Basic Net Income per Share
Diluted Net Income per Share
Dividends Declared per Share
$
$
0.93
0.93
0.23
$
0.98
0.97
0.35
$
0.65
0.64
0.25
1,736
(720)
1,017
0.24
0.24
-
2,411
0.58
0.57
-
$
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
$
7,086
$
4,941
$
4,429
$
4,590
$
3,544
BALANCE SHEET DATA
2017
2016
At December 31,
2015
2014
2013
Land, Buildings and Equipment, Net
$
36,962 $
35,379 $
34,118 $
28,076 $
25,130
Total Assets
54,537
49,625
45,341
39,496
37,113
Total Stockholders’ Equity
$
40,717 $
36,551 $
33,097 $
30,995 $
28,265
Number of Common Shares Outstanding at Year End
4,414
4,325
4,238
4,201
4,178
1 During fiscal year 2014, the Company reduced operating expenses $958,000 by recording a gain on insurance recoveries due to damage to our property
resulting from multiple severe storms at the Racetrack.
2 During fiscal year 2015, the Company reduced operating expenses $1,502,000 by recording a $495,000 gain on insurance recoveries, $347,000 gain on sale
of its Shakopee Valley RV Park, and $660,000 gain on sale of land.
3 During fiscal year 2016, the Company reduced operating expenses $5,311,000 by recording a $1,465,000 gain on insurance recoveries and $3,846,000 gain
on sale of land.
4 During fiscal year 2017, the Company reduced operating expenses $141,000 by recording a gain on insurance recoveries.
Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader
understand Canterbury Park Holding Corporation, our operations, our financial results and financial condition, and our present business environment. This
MD&A is provided as a supplement to – and should be read in conjunction with – our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes to the
consolidated financial statements (the “Notes”). Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements included in
this discussion as a result of certain factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” included
elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) hosts pari-mutuel wagering on thoroughbred and quarter horse races
and “unbanked” card games at its Canterbury Park Racetrack and Card Casino facility (the “Racetrack”) in Shakopee, Minnesota, which is approximately 25
miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. The Racetrack is the only facility in the State of Minnesota that offers live pari-mutuel thoroughbred and quarter
horse racing.
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The Company’s pari-mutuel wagering operations include both wagering on thoroughbred and quarter horse races during live meets at the Racetrack
each year from May through September, and year-round wagering on races primarily held at out-of-state racetracks that are televised simultaneously at the
Racetrack (“simulcasting”). Unbanked card games, in which patrons compete against each other, are hosted in the Card Casino at the Racetrack. The Card
Casino operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Card Casino offers both poker and table games at up to 80 tables. The Company also derives
revenues from related services and activities, such as food and beverage, parking, advertising signage, publication sales, and from other entertainment events
and activities held at the Racetrack.
The following summarizes our financial performance for the last five years (in 000’s):
Financial Performance Summary
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
Net Revenues
Operating Expenses
$
56,953
$
52,460
$
52,263
$
48,470
$
46,736
52,432(4)
45,319(3)
47,649(2)
44,370(1)
45,003
Income Before Income Taxes
4,571
7,120
4,617
4,102
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
(480)
(2,924)
(1,890)
(1,691)
Net Income
4,091
4,196
2,727
2,411
1,736
(720)
1,017
1 During fiscal year 2014, the Company reduced operating expenses $958,000 by recording a gain on insurance recoveries due to damage to our property
resulting from multiple severe storms at the Racetrack.
2 During fiscal year 2015, the Company reduced operating expenses $1,502,000 by recording a $495,000 gain on insurance recoveries, a $347,000 gain on
sale of its Shakopee Valley RV Park, and a $660,000 gain on sale of land.
3 During fiscal year 2016, the Company reduced operating expenses $5,311,000 by recording a $1,465,000 gain on insurance recoveries and $3,846,000 gain
on sale of land.
4 During fiscal year 2017, the Company reduced operating expenses $141,000 by recording a gain on insurance recoveries.
Our management team has extensive knowledge of the horse racing, Card Casino, and food and beverage operations, and our staff has demonstrated
a commitment to enhancing the customer experience. The Company believes that management has a good relationship with our workforce and is able to
retain qualified personnel as demonstrated by our low turnover rate.
Our facilities are modern by racetrack industry standards, and we have invested heavily in the past few years to update and upgrade them to meet the
needs of our customers and horsemen. Our 383-acre site, in a prime location on the edge of the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area in one of the fastest-
growing counties in Minnesota, provides us with great long-term growth and development opportunities; our Board of Directors regularly considers
additional uses for underutilized portions of our property. Our long-term strategic direction is to continue to enhance our Racetrack as a unique gaming and
entertainment destination and develop approximately 140 acres of underutilized land not needed for our current business uses.
We have a strong commitment to live racing and have been particularly successful in attracting new customers and providing a quality live racing
experience for our horse racing fans as well as the horsemen who enter their horses in live races at Canterbury Park. However, we face a number of longer-
term challenges in improving our financial results, including challenges described under “Risk Factors” elsewhere in this report.
OPERATIONS REVIEW
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016
EBITDA represents earnings before interest income, income tax expense, and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is not a measure of
performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"), and should not be
considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income as an indicator of our operating performance or cash flows from operating activities as a
measure of liquidity. We present EBITDA as a supplemental disclosure because it is a widely used measure of performance and basis for valuation of
companies in our industry. Other companies that provide EBITDA information may calculate EBITDA differently than we do. We also compute Adjusted
EBITDA, which reflects additional adjustments to Net Income to eliminate unusual or non-recurring items. For the year ended December 31, 2017, Adjusted
EBITDA excluded the loss on disposal of assets and gain on insurance recoveries. For the year ended December 31, 2016, Adjusted EBITDA excluded the
gain on disposal of assets, gain on sale of land, and gain on insurance recoveries.
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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, a GAAP financial measure, to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (defined above), which
is also a non-GAAP measure, for the years ended:
SUMMARY OF EBITDA DATA
NET INCOME
Interest (income) expense, net
Income tax expense
Depreciation
EBITDA
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets
Gain on sale of land
Gain on insurance recoveries
ADJUSTED EBITDA
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
4,090,781 $
(49,624)
480,000
2,529,437
7,050,594
2,198
-
(140,552)
6,912,240 $
4,195,980
21,252
2,924,000
2,547,772
9,689,004
(22,500)
(3,846,131)
(1,464,923)
4,355,450
$
$
Adjusted EBITDA increased $2,557,000, or 58.7%, and increased as a percentage of net revenues to 12.1% from 8.3% for 2017 compared to 2016.
REVENUES
Total net revenues for 2017 were $56,953,000, an increase of $4,493,000, or 8.6%, compared to total net revenues of $52,460,000 for 2016. Total
pari-mutuel revenue increased 10.9%, Card Casino revenue increased 9.3%, and food and beverage revenue increased 1.1% in 2017 compared to 2016. See
below for a further discussion of our sources of revenues.
PARI-MUTUEL REVENUES
Simulcast
Live racing
Guest fees
Other revenue
Total Pari-Mutuel Revenue
Racing Days
Simulcast only racing days
Live and simulcast racing days
Total Number of Racing Days
$
$
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
5,648,000 $
2,335,000
1,279,000
1,261,000
10,523,000 $
297
67
364
5,666,000
2,086,000
1,210,000
524,000
9,486,000
295
69
364
Simulcast and Live Racing pari-mutuel revenues include commission and breakage revenues from on-track live and simulcast wagering. We receive
guest fees from out-of-state racetracks and ADW companies for out-of-state wagering on our live races. Other revenues include source market fees paid by
ADW companies for wagers made by Minnesota residents on out-of-state races and proceeds from unredeemed pari-mutuel tickets.
Total 2017 pari-mutuel revenue increased $1,037,000, or 10.9%, compared to 2016. Other pari-mutuel revenue increased $737,000 primarily due to
receiving a full year of source market fees under the ADW legislation that became effective November 1, 2016. We expect that the source market fees for
2018 will be similar to the $881,000 recorded in 2017. Live Racing pari-mutuel revenue increased $249,000, or 11.9%, primarily due to an increase in take-
out levels as compared to 2016 when the Company reduced the take-out on its live races to promote increased wagering, but did not experience the gain in net
revenues that we anticipated.
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CARD CASINO REVENUES
Poker Games
Table Games
Total Collection Revenue
Other Revenue
Total Card Casino Revenue
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
8,917,000 $
20,215,000
29,132,000
2,848,000
31,980,000 $
9,289,000
17,266,000
26,555,000
2,698,000
29,253,000
$
$
The primary source of Card Casino revenue is a percentage of the wagers received from the players as compensation for providing the Card Casino
facility and services, referred to as “collection revenue”. Other Revenue presented above includes fees collected for the administration of tournaments and
amounts earned as reimbursement of the administrative costs of maintaining jackpot funds. Card Casino revenue represented 56.2% and 55.8% of the
Company’s net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Total Card Casino revenue increased $2,727,000, or 9.3%, in 2017 compared to 2016. Poker revenue decreased $372,000, or 4.0%, in 2017
compared to 2016. The decrease in poker revenue reflects a continuing industry decline in the popularity of poker. Table games collection revenue increased
$2,949,000, or 17.1%, in 2017 compared to 2016. In management’s judgement, increased play is attributable to players spending more money due to a
stronger economy, as well as an overall increase in card casino marketing initiatives. Additionally, higher jackpots on certain games drove increased play.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE REVENUES
Food and beverage revenue increased $90,000, or 1.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to 2016. This increase is primarily due to
hosting more special events in 2017, and an increase in the number of catering events. This was partially offset by a reduction of two racing days compared to
2016.
OTHER REVENUES
Other revenue increased $651,000, or 10.8%, to $6,657,000 in 2017 compared to 2016. This increase was due to increased admission revenue from a
greater number of premium priced live racing days during 2017 and increased event admission revenue from a greater number of special events hosted. Also,
the Company received higher payments under the CMA for joint marketing efforts with the SMSC. See “Cooperative Marketing Agreement” below. The
amounts earned from the marketing payments are offset by an increase in other expenses related to RiverSouth, an area wide marketing association that
promotes Shakopee entertainment venues.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Total operating expenses increased approximately $7,113,000, or 15.7%, to $52,432,000 in 2017, from $45,319,000 in 2016. Total operating
expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased to 92.1% in 2017 from 86.4% in 2016. Excluding the reduction in operating expenses from insurance
recoveries booked as an operating expense, loss/gain on sale of assets and gains on land sales from both years, total operating expenses increased from
$50,652,000 to $52,570,000, an increase of 3.8%.
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Total purse expense increased $478,000, or 7.5%, in 2017 compared to 2016 due to an increase in card casino revenue, as well as an increase in
ADW revenue. These factors also resulted in an increase in MBF expense (shown below). As discussed in greater detail in Item 1 above, Minnesota law
requires us to allocate a portion of Card Casino revenues, wagering handle on simulcast and live horse races, and ADW source market fees for future payment
as purses for live horse races and other authorized uses. While most of these amounts were paid into the purse funds for thoroughbred and quarter horse races,
Minnesota law requires that a portion of the amounts allocated for purses be paid into the Minnesota Breeders’ Fund (the “MBF”). The increase in the MBF is
primarily due to ADW expense of $184,000, which is included in Simulcast Racing in the table below.
Card Casino
Simulcast Racing
Live Racing
Total
Purse Expense
Minnesota Breeders’
Fund Expense
2017
2016
2017
2016
$
$
3,765,000 $
1,731,000
1,361,000
6,857,000 $
3,470,000 $
1,547,000
1,362,000
6,379,000 $
424,000 $
492,000
114,000
1,030,000 $
386,000
306,000
121,000
813,000
Salaries and benefits expense increased $541,000, or 2.4%, in 2017 compared to 2016. The increase is primarily due to the State of Minnesota
mandated increase of $0.50 in the minimum wage effective August 2016, as well as an increase in employee incentive compensation resulting from better
than anticipated operational performance. These increases are slightly offset due to the 2016 amount including $279,000 in severance compensation payments
related to restructuring of senior management positions.
Advertising and marketing costs increased $383,000, or 16.4%, in 2017 compared to 2016. The changes are primarily attributable to the increased
expenditures that are funded by payments received under the CMA for joint marketing. These expenditures related primarily to RiverSouth, an area wide
marketing initiative that is designed to increase visitors to Shakopee’s entertainment, hospitality and retail businesses.
Professional and contracted services expense increased $248,000, or 6.0%, in 2017 compared to 2016. The increase is primarily due to increased live
racing contracted services as a result of additional live racing weeks. Additional costs also relate to a short term customer rental agreement in the fourth
quarter of 2017. As part of the rental agreement, these costs were reimbursed and included in Other Revenue.
During 2014, the Company incurred damage to buildings from multiple severe storms at the Racetrack. During the year ended December 31, 2015,
the Company recognized as a reduction in operating expenses a $495,000 insurance recoveries gain in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as “Gain on
insurance recoveries.” For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company received additional insurance proceeds of $592,000 and recognized as a
reduction in operating expenses as insurance recoveries gain in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as “Gain on insurance recoveries.” The Company
had also concluded an additional $873,000 of insurance reimbursement would be received in 2017 when roof repair work was completed. However, the
Company was notified in 2017 that the costs of the repairs have exceeded the original contract price. Therefore, the Company recognized an additional
$141,000 “Gain on insurance recoveries” as a reduction in operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Because the claim has been
settled and confirmed by the insurance company, that amount has been recognized as a gain on insurance recovery receivable in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The storms did not cause any interruptions to the business or otherwise affect the Company’s consolidated financial results of operations.
On October 6, 2015, the Company sold six acres of land adjacent to the Racetrack for $1,459,000 and recorded a gain of $660,000, reported on the
Consolidated Statements of Operations – Gain on sale of land. This transaction was structured as a “deferred exchange using a qualified intermediary”
pursuant to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 1031 exchange (“1031 Exchange”) for income tax purposes. Under the agreement, the Company has the
option to repurchase up to one acre within three years from closing date at the sale price of approximately $240,000 per acre. According to ASC 360-20-40-
38 - Derecognition, the Company recorded the repurchase option acre as a deferred gain liability in the amount of $240,000 on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets. Since the risks and rewards were not completely transferred to the buyer based on the repurchase option the Company maintains the asset on our
financials in the amount of $110,000. The Company believes any additional expenses associated with the option under the profit-sharing method will be
immaterial because land is a non-depreciable asset.
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In 2016, the Company recorded a gain on sale of land of $3,846,000 due to the sale of approximately 24 acres of land adjacent to the Racetrack for a
total consideration of $4.3 million.
Other operating expenses increased $133,000, or 2.5%, in 2017 compared to 2016. The changes are primarily attributable to an increase in insurance
and personnel expenses in 2017 due to the Company experiencing higher premiums and increased recruiting costs.
Income tax expense for 2017 and 2016 was $480,000 and $2,924,000, respectively. As a result of the U.S Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) signed on
December 22, 2017, we recorded a tax benefit of $1,345,000 in the fourth quarter of 2017 as a result of a revaluation of the net deferred tax liabilities due to
the corporate tax rate change from 34% to 21% starting in 2018.
Net Income for the years 2017 and 2016 was $4,091,000 and $4,196,000, respectively.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Our financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP and are based upon certain critical accounting policies. These policies
may require management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that we believe are reasonable based on our historical experience, contract terms,
observance of known trends in our Company and the industry as a whole and information available from other outside sources. Our estimates affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those initial estimates.
Our critical accounting policies are:
•
•
•
revenue recognition;
property and equipment; and
income tax expense.
Our significant accounting policies and recently adopted accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 to the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Revenue recognition - Racing revenue is generated by pari-mutuel wagering on live and simulcast racing content. Additionally, we also generate
revenue through sponsorships, admissions, concessions, and publications. Our racing revenue and income are influenced by our racing calendar. Therefore,
revenue and operating results for any interim quarter are not generally indicative of the revenue and operating results for the year and may not be comparable
with results for the corresponding period of the previous year. We recognize pari-mutuel revenue upon occurrence of the live race that is presented for
wagering after that live race is made official by the respective state’s racing regulatory body. We recognize other operating revenue such as sponsorships,
admissions, concessions, and publication revenue once delivery of the product or service has occurred. Card Casino revenue is a percentage of the wagers
received from the players as compensation for providing the Card Casino facility and services, referred to as “collection revenue.”
Property and Equipment - We have significant capital invested in our property and equipment, which represents approximately 68% of our total
assets at December 31, 2017. We use our judgment in various ways including: determining whether an expenditure is considered a maintenance expense or a
capital asset; determining the estimated useful lives of assets; and determining if or when an asset has been impaired or has been disposed. Management
periodically reviews the carrying value of property and equipment for potential impairment by comparing the carrying value of these assets with their related
expected undiscounted future net cash flows. If the sum of the related expected future net cash flows is less than the carrying value, we will determine
whether an impairment loss should be recognized. An impairment loss would be measured by the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds the
fair value of the asset. As of December 31, 2017, we have determined that no impairment of these assets exists.
Income taxes - We use estimates and judgments for financial reporting to determine our current tax liability and deferred taxes. In accordance with
the liability method of accounting for income taxes, we recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax assets and
liabilities for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Adjustments to deferred
taxes are determined based upon changes in differences between the book basis and tax basis of our assets and liabilities and measured by enacted tax rates
we estimate will be applicable when these differences are expected to reverse. Changes in current tax laws, enacted tax rates or the estimated level of taxable
income or non-deductible expense could change the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities and affect the overall effective tax rate and tax provision.
See footnote 3 of the consolidated financial statements for more information on the U.S Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) signed on December 22, 2017.
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MINIMUM WAGE LEGISLATION
Minnesota Legislation that was enacted in 2014 increased the minimum wage that must be paid to most company employees from $7.25 to $8.00 on
August 1, 2014, from $8.00 to $9.00 per hour on August 1, 2015, and from $9.00 to $9.50 per hour went into effect on August 1, 2016. In addition, starting
January 1, 2018, the minimum wage will increase at the beginning of each year by the rate of inflation with a maximum increase up to 2.5% per year. The
minimum wage for 2018 will be $9.65 per hour. Prior to August 1, 2014, the Company employed a large number of individuals who received an hourly wage
equal to or slightly above $7.25 per hour. As a result, this legislation had an adverse financial effect on us in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 and will continue to
have an adverse impact. We have implemented measures to partially mitigate the effect of this increase by raising our prices and reducing our employee
count. However, these measures could themselves have an adverse effect because higher prices and diminished service levels may discourage customers from
visiting the Racetrack.
COOPERATIVE MARKETING AGREEMENT
On June 4, 2012, the Company entered into the CMA with the SMSC. The primary purpose of the CMA is to increase purses paid during live horse
racing at Canterbury Park’s Racetrack in order to strengthen Minnesota’s thoroughbred and quarter horse industry. Under the CMA, this is achieved through
“Purse Enhancement Payments to Horsemen” paid directly to the MHBPA. These payments have no direct impact on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements or operations.
Under the terms of the CMA, the SMSC paid the horsemen $7.2 million and $6.7 million for purse enhancements for the years ended December 31,
2017 and 2016, respectively.
Under the CMA, SMSC also agreed to make “Marketing Payments” to the Company relating to joint marketing efforts for the mutual benefit of the
Company and SMSC, including signage, joint promotions, player benefits and events. Under the CMA, the SMSC paid the Company $1,581,000 and
$1,198,000 for marketing purposes for 2017 and 2016, respectively.
The CMA was amended three times effective January 2015, 2016 and 2017 to adjust the payment amounts between the “Purse Enhancement
Payments to Horsemen” and “Marketing Payments to Canterbury Park.” Under the CMA as most recently amended, SMSC has agreed to make the following
purse enhancement and marketing payments for 2018 through 2022:
Year
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
$
Purse Enhancement Payments to
Horsemen
1
Marketing Payments to Canterbury
Park
7,380,000 $
7,380,000
7,380,000
7,380,000
7,380,000
1,620,000
1,620,000
1,620,000
1,620,000
1,620,000
1 - Includes $100,000 each year payable to various horsemen associations
The amounts earned from the marketing payments are recorded as a component of other revenue and the related expenses are recorded as a
component of advertising and marketing expense and depreciation in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. For 2017, the Company recorded
$1,399,000 in other revenue and incurred $1,173,000 in advertising and marketing expense and $226,000 in depreciation related to the SMSC marketing
payment. For 2016, the Company recorded $1,096,000 in other revenue and incurred $870,000 in advertising and marketing expense and $226,000 in
depreciation related to the SMSC marketing payment. The excess of amounts received over revenue is reflected as deferred revenue, which is included in
accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.
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The Company has agreed for the term of the CMA that it would not promote or lobby the Minnesota legislature for expanded gambling authority and
would support the SMSC’s lobbying efforts against expanding gambling authority.
CONTINGENCIES
In accordance with an Earn Out Promissory Note given to the prior owner of the Racetrack as part of the consideration paid by the Company to
acquire the Racetrack in 1994, if (i) off-track betting becomes legally permissible in the State of Minnesota and (ii) the Company begins to conduct off-track
betting with respect to or in connection with its operations, the Company would be required to pay to the IMR Fund, L.P. the greater of (a) $700,000 per
operating year, as defined, or (b) 20% of the net pretax profit, as defined for each of five operating years. At this time, management believes that the
likelihood that these two conditions will be met and that the Company would be required to pay these amounts is remote. If these two conditions are met, the
five minimum payments would be discounted back to their present value and the sum of those discounted payments would be capitalized as part of the
purchase price in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The purchase price would be further increased if payments become due under the
“20% of Net Pretax Profit” calculation. The first payment is to be made 90 days after the end of the third operating year in which off-track betting is
conducted by the Company. Remaining payments would be made within 90 days of the end of each of the next four operating years.
The Company entered into a Cooperative Marketing Agreement (the “CMA”) with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community that became
effective on June 4, 2012 and has been amended. The CMA contains certain covenants which, if breached, would trigger an obligation to repay a specified
amount related to such covenant. At this time, management believes that the likelihood that the breach of a covenant will occur and that the Company will be
required to pay the specified amount related to such covenant is remote.
The Company is periodically involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business. Management believes that the
resolution of any pending claims and legal actions at December 31, 2017 and as of the date of this report will not have a material impact on the Company’s
consolidated financial position or results of operations.
The Company has committed to payment of statutory distributions under a $500,000 bond issued to the Minnesota Racing Commission as required
by Minnesota statute. The Company was not required to make any payments related to this bond in 2017 or 2016, and there is no liability related to this bond
on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2017.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash provided by operating activities for 2017 was $7,086,000 primarily as a result of the following: The Company reported net income of
$4,091,000, which included a gain from insurance recoveries of $141,000. Cash from operating activities was increased by noncash charges from depreciation
of $2,529,000, stock-based compensation expense of $352,000, and stock-based employee match contribution of $487,000. This was partially offset by a
decline in deferred income taxes of $1,355,000 and an increase in restricted cash of $1,147,000.
Cash provided by operating activities for 2016 was $4,941,000 primarily as a result of the following: The Company reported net income of
$4,196,000, which included a gain from insurance recoveries of $1,465,000 and gain on disposal of assets of $3,869,000. Cash from operating activities was
increased by noncash charges from depreciation of $2,548,000, deferred income taxes of $2,015,000, stock-based compensation expense of $314,000, and
stock-based employee match contribution of $371,000. The Company also experienced an increase in accounts payable and accrued wages and payroll taxes
of $656,000 and Card Casino accrual of $875,000.
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net cash used in investing activities for 2017 of $3,782,000 was used primarily for building remodel projects.
Net cash used in investing activities for 2016 of $3,817,000 was used primarily for building improvements and purchase of land. The capital
purchases were partially offset by the proceeds received from insurance claims in the amount of $592,000.
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net cash used by financing activities for 2017 was $715,000 and primarily consisted of $962,000 cash dividend paid to shareholders, partially offset
by proceeds from issuance of common stock of $246,000.
Net cash used by financing activities for 2016 was $3,100,000 and primarily consisted of $1,288,000 cash dividend paid to shareholders and
principal payments on capital lease of $1,887,000, partially offset by proceeds received from issuance of common stock of $145,000.
CASH AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At December 31, 2017, we had cash and cash equivalents of $8,888,000 compared to $6,299,000 at December 31, 2016. This $2,589,000 increase
consisted of $7,086,000 of net cash provided by operating activities, partially offset by $3,782,000 of net cash used in investing activities and $715,000 of net
cash used in financing activities.
On November 11, 2016, the Company entered into a general credit and security agreement with Bremer Bank, which provides a revolving credit line
of up to $6,000,000. This agreement was amended on September 30, 2017 to extend the maturity date to September 30, 2018. The line of credit is
collateralized by all receivables, inventory, equipment, and general intangibles of the Company. The Company had no borrowings under the credit line during
the year ended December 31, 2017. The credit agreement contains covenants requiring the Company to maintain certain financial ratios. The Company was in
compliance with these requirements at all times throughout 2017.
Our three largest sources of revenue: pari-mutuel wagering, Card Casino operations and food and beverage, are all based on cash transactions.
Consequently, we have significant inflows of cash on a daily basis. We designate cash balances that will be required to satisfy certain short-term liabilities
such as progressive jackpots, the player pool and amounts due horsemen for purses and awards as “restricted” as a separate balance sheet item.
The Company offers unbanked table games that refer to a wagering system or game where wagers “lost” or “won” by the host are accumulated into a
“player pool” to enhance the total amount paid back to players in any other card game. The Company is required to return accumulated player pool funds to
the players through giveaways, promotional items, prizes or by other means. The player pool liability was $1,711,000 and $1,214,000 at December 31, 2017
and 2016, respectively. Additionally, the table games jackpot pool was $663,000 and $377,000 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
The Card Casino offers progressive jackpots for poker games. Amounts collected for these jackpot funds are accrued as liabilities until paid to
winners. At December 31, 2017 and 2016, accrued jackpot funds totaled $58,000 and $75,000, respectively. The MRC regulates the operation of the player
pool and progressive jackpot pools. These liabilities have the potential for significant fluctuation on a daily basis.
All games in the Card Casino are played using chips. The value of chips issued and outstanding, referred to as the “outstanding chip liability,” was
$425,000 and $457,000 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. This liability has the potential for significant fluctuation on a daily basis depending
upon the demand for chip redemptions and sales.
Our second largest individual operating expense item is purse expense. Pursuant to an agreement with the MHBPA, we transferred into a trust
account or paid directly to the MHBPA, approximately $5,716,000 and $6,512,000 in purse funds related to thoroughbred races for 2017 and 2016,
respectively. Minnesota Statutes specify that amounts transferred into trust are the property of the trust and not the Company. There were no unpaid purse
fund obligations due to the MHBPA at December 31, 2017 or 2016.
The Company believes that unrestricted funds available in its cash accounts, amounts available under its revolving line of credit, along with funds
generated from operations, will be sufficient to satisfy its liquidity and capital resource requirements for regular operations for the foreseeable future.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company currently has no off-balance sheet arrangements and has no intent to enter into any such agreements in the near future.
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
In March 2014, the Company entered into a seven-year agreement with a new totalizator provider. Pursuant to the agreement, the vendor provides
totalizator equipment and related software that records and processes all wagers and calculates odds and payoffs. The amounts charged to operations for
totalizator expenses for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $228,000 and $226,000, respectively.
The Company has entered into operating leases for rental of office equipment and for track equipment to maintain the Racetrack. Amounts charged
to operations under these agreements for 2017 and 2016 were $85,000 and $104,000, respectively. All these leases expire in 2018 and will be evaluated for
renewal.
Subsequent to December 31, 2017, there have been no material changes outside the ordinary course of business to our contractual obligations as set
forth above. As of December 31, 2017, we had no borrowings pursuant to our line of credit and were not party to capital lease obligations, significant
purchase obligations or other long-term obligations, other than described above.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
From time to time, in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in press releases, and in other communications to shareholders or
the investing public, we may make forward-looking statements concerning possible or anticipated future financial performance, prospective business
activities or plans which are typically preceded by words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends” or similar expressions. For these forward-
looking statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in federal securities laws. Shareholders and the
investing public should understand that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could affect our actual results and cause
actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: material
fluctuations in attendance at the Racetrack; decline in interest in wagering on horse races at the Racetrack, at other tracks, or on unbanked card games offered
at the Card Casino; competition from other venues offering unbanked card games or other forms of wagering; competition from other sports and
entertainment options; increases in compensation and employee benefit costs; increases in the percentage of revenues allocated for purse fund payments;
higher than expected expense related to new marketing initiatives; the impact of wagering products and technologies introduced by competitors, legislative
and regulatory decisions and changes; the general health of the gaming sector, and other factors that are beyond our ability to control or predict and other risk
factors described under “Risk Factors” above.
Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Pursuant to Item 3.05(e) of Regulation S-K, Canterbury Park Holding Company is not required to provide the information requested by this Item as
it qualifies as a smaller reporting company.
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Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
(a)
Financial Statements
The following financial statements of the Company are set forth on pages 30 through 53 of the Form 10-K:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
Canterbury Park Holding Corporation
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31,
2017 and 2016, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year
period ended December 31, 2017, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for
each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2017, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
Basis for Opinion
These financials are the responsibility of Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on
our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be
independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor
were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of
internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial
reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and
performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Wipfli LLP
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2014.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 27, 2018
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CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Short-term investments
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $19,250 and $28,000, respectively
Current portion of notes receivable
Inventory
Prepaid expenses
Income taxes receivable
Total current assets
LONG-TERM ASSETS
Deposits
Notes receivable - long-term portion
Land, buildings and equipment, net (Note 2)
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
Card Casino accruals
Accrued wages and payroll taxes
Cash dividend payable
Due to MHBPA (Note 1)
Accrued property taxes
Deferred revenue
Payable to horsepersons
Income taxes payable
Total current liabilities
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes (Note 3)
Total long-term liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Notes 4 and 5)
Common stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 4,414,492 and 4,325,154, respectively, shares issued
and outstanding
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Total stockholders’ equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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2017
2016
$
8,888,162 $
3,137,391
206,005
1,278,289
1,048,654
262,989
588,634
-
15,410,124
6,298,807
1,990,013
205,649
1,309,453
1,048,654
247,786
466,993
511,170
12,078,525
22,500
2,142,512
36,962,188
54,537,324 $
25,000
2,142,512
35,378,917
49,624,954
$
2,854,305
2,931,205
2,291,261
265,113
456,574
936,562
905,030
174,347
3,830
10,818,227
2,518,791
2,231,907
2,034,550
216,411
38,145
932,030
568,921
176,652
-
8,717,407
3,002,000
3,002,000
13,820,227
4,357,000
4,357,000
13,074,407
44,145
19,865,273
20,807,679
40,717,097
54,537,324 $
43,252
18,780,070
17,727,225
36,550,547
49,624,954
$
CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016
OPERATING REVENUES:
Pari-mutuel
Card Casino
Food and beverage
Other
Total Revenues
Less: Promotional allowances
Net Revenues
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Purse expense
Minnesota Breeders’ Fund
Other pari-mutuel expenses
Salaries and benefits
Cost of food and beverage and other sales
Depreciation
Utilities
Advertising and marketing
Professional and Contracted Services
Loss (Gain) on disposal of assets
Gain on sale of land
Gain on insurance recoveries (Note 13)
Other operating expenses
Total Operating Expenses
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE
Interest expense
Interest income
Net Other (Income) Expense
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Note 3)
NET INCOME
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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2017
2016
10,522,482 $
31,979,818
7,938,975
6,656,666
57,097,941
(145,165)
56,952,776
6,856,708
1,029,510
1,350,411
23,066,469
3,704,576
2,529,437
1,420,666
2,715,245
4,376,420
2,198
-
(140,552)
5,520,531
52,431,619
4,521,157
9,485,927
29,252,760
7,848,561
6,006,217
52,593,465
(133,262)
52,460,203
6,378,962
813,149
1,371,968
22,524,692
3,790,152
2,547,772
1,378,163
2,331,719
4,128,018
(22,500)
(3,846,131)
(1,464,923)
5,387,930
45,318,971
7,141,232
-
(49,624)
(49,624)
51,059
(29,807)
21,252
4,570,781
7,119,980
(480,000)
(2,924,000)
4,090,781 $
4,195,980
0.93 $
0.93 $
0.98
0.97
$
$
$
$
CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016
Number of
Shares
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in Capital
Retained
Earnings
Total
Balance at December 31, 2015
4,238,430 $
42,384 $
18,019,658 $
15,035,458 $
33,097,499
Exercise of stock options
Stock-based compensation
Tax expense from exercise of stock-based awards
Dividend distribution
401(K) stock match
Issuance of restricted stock
Shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Net income
2,000
-
-
-
34,613
38,825
11,286
-
76
-
-
-
346
333
113
-
53,623
314,088
(79,991)
-
371,219
(353)
101,826
-
-
-
-
(1,504,213)
-
-
-
4,195,980
53,699
314,088
(79,991)
(1,504,213)
371,565
(20)
101,939
4,195,980
Balance at December 31, 2016
4,325,154 $
43,252 $
18,780,070 $
17,727,225 $
36,550,547
Exercise of stock options
Stock-based compensation
Tax expense from exercise of stock-based awards
Dividend distribution
401(K) stock match
Issuance of restricted stock
Shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Net income
23,500
-
-
44,301
14,434
7,103
-
235
-
-
443
144
71
-
181,898
351,810
-
487,316
(144)
64,324
-
-
-
-
(1,010,327)
-
-
-
4,090,781
182,133
351,810
-
(1,010,327)
487,759
-
64,395
4,090,781
Balance at December 31, 2017
4,414,492 $
44,145 $
19,865,273 $
20,807,679 $
40,717,097
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016
Operating Activities:
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based employee match contribution
Deferred income taxes
Tax expense from exercise of stock-based awards
Loss (Gain) on disposal of assets
Gain on insurance proceeds
(Increase) decrease in cash resulting from changes in operating assets:
Restricted cash
Accounts receivable
Other current assets
Income taxes receivable/payable
Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in operating liabilities:
Accounts payable
Accrued wages and payroll taxes
Deferred revenue
Card Casino accruals
Accrued property taxes
Payable to horsepersons
Due to (from) MHBPA
Net cash provided by operating activities
Investing Activities:
Additions to buildings and equipment
Proceeds from sale of assets
Proceeds from insurance claims
Purchase of investments
Net cash used in investing activities
Financing Activities
Cash dividend paid to shareholders
Principal payments on capital lease
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Tax expense from exercise of stock-based awards
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
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2017
2016
$
4,090,781 $
4,195,980
2,529,437
351,810
487,316
(1,355,000)
-
2,198
(140,552)
(1,147,378)
171,716
(134,344)
515,000
2,363
256,711
336,109
699,298
4,532
(2,305)
418,429
7,086,121
(3,781,755)
-
-
(356)
(3,782,111)
(961,626)
-
246,971
-
(714,655)
2,547,772
314,088
371,219
2,015,100
79,991
(3,868,631)
(1,464,923)
(426,955)
(280,945)
(69,740)
(156,110)
405,867
322,555
177,993
814,011
220,548
5,297
(261,632)
4,941,485
(4,431,418)
22,500
592,276
(457)
(3,817,099)
(1,287,801)
(1,887,349)
155,450
(79,991)
(3,099,691)
2,589,355
(1,975,305)
6,298,807
8,274,112
$
8,888,162 $
6,298,807
CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016
Schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities
Additions to buildings and equipment funded through accounts payable
Dividend declared
Issuance of promissory notes receivable
Stock-based employee match contribution
Proceeds from land sale remitted to qualified intermediary
Payment for purchase of land remitted from qualified intermediary
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid, net of refunds
Interest paid
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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$
2017
2016
333,000 $
265,000
-
487,000
-
-
216,000
3,191,000
371,000
1,051,000
1,051,000
$
1,320,000 $
-
1,145,000
51,000
CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED December 31, 2017 AND 2016
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Overview; Recent Reorganization - Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (the “Company”) was incorporated as a Minnesota corporation in October
2015. The Company is a successor corporation to another corporation, also named Canterbury Park Holding Corporation, that was incorporated in
1994 (“CPHC”). Effective as of the close of business on June 30, 2016, CPHC’s business and operations were reorganized into a holding company
structure (the “Reorganization”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of March 1, 2016 that was approved by CPHC’s shareholders
on June 28, 2016. Pursuant to the Reorganization:
The Company replaced CPHC as the public company owned by CPHC’s shareholders, with each shareholder at June 30, 2016 owning the same
number of shares and having the same percentage ownership in the Company (and, indirectly, in all property and other assets then owned by CPHC)
immediately after the Reorganization as that shareholder had in CPHC immediately before the Reorganization.
The Company became the holding company for and parent company of two subsidiaries, Canterbury Park Entertainment LLC (“EntertainmentCo”)
and Canterbury Development LLC (“DevelopmentCo”).
EntertainmentCo is the surviving business entity in a merger with CPHC pursuant to the Reorganization and it became the direct owner of all land,
facilities, and substantially all other assets related to the CPHC’s pari-mutuel wagering, Card Casino, concessions and other related businesses
(“Racetrack Operations”). EntertainmentCo continues to conduct these businesses consistent with CPHC’s past practices and will continue to be
subject to direct regulation by the Minnesota Racing Commission (“MRC”).
DevelopmentCo will continue CPHC’s efforts to commercially develop approximately 140 acres of land that is not needed for the Company’s
Racetrack Operations. DevelopmentCo is not subject to direct regulation by the MRC.
On July 1, 2016, the shares of the Company’s common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “CPHC.”
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For purposes of this Report on Form 10-K, when the term “Company” is used with reference to information covering or related to periods up to and
including June 30, 2016, the term refers to the operations of CPHC prior to the Reorganization.
Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) hosts pari-mutuel wagering on horse races and “unbanked” card games
at its Canterbury Park Racetrack and Card Casino facility (the “Racetrack”) in Shakopee, Minnesota. The Company’s pari-mutuel wagering operations
include both wagering on thoroughbred and quarter horse races during live meets at the Racetrack and year-round wagering on races held at out-of-state
racetracks that are televised simultaneously at the Racetrack (“simulcasting”). Unbanked card games, in which patrons compete against each other, are
hosted in the Card Casino at the Racetrack. The Company also derives revenues from related services and activities, such as food and beverage, parking,
advertising signage, publication sales, and catering and events held at the Racetrack. The ownership and operation of the Racetrack and the Card Casino
are significantly regulated by the MRC.
Business – The Company was incorporated on March 24, 1994 and conducts pari-mutuel wagering operations and hosts “unbanked” card games at its
Canterbury Park Racetrack and Card Casino facility (the “Racetrack”) in Shakopee, Minnesota.
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The Company’s pari-mutuel wagering operations include both wagering on thoroughbred and quarter horse races during live meets at the Racetrack each
year from May until September and year-round wagering on races held at out-of-state racetracks that are televised simultaneously at the Racetrack
(“simulcasting”). Unbanked card games, in which patrons compete against each other, are hosted in the Card Casino at the Racetrack. The Card Casino
operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Card Casino offers both poker and table games at up to 80 tables. The Company also derives revenues
from related services and activities, such as food and beverage, parking, advertising signage, publication sales and from other entertainment events and
activities held at the Racetrack.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, Canterbury Park Concessions, Inc. (CPC) and CP Development LLC after
elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions.
Revenue Recognition – The Company’s revenues are derived primarily from the operations of a Card Casino, pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast and live
horse races, food and beverage sales, and related activities. Collection revenue from Card Casino operations, a set percentage of wagers, is recognized at
the time that the wagering process is complete. Pari-mutuel revenues are recognized upon occurrence of the live race that is presented for wagering and
after that live race is made official by the respective state’s racing regulatory body. Revenues related to food and beverage and publication sales and
parking and admission fees are recognized as revenue when the service has been performed or the product has been delivered. All sales taxes are
presented on a net basis and are excluded from revenue.
Estimates – The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents include all investments with original maturities of three months or less or which are readily
convertible into known amounts of cash and are not legally restricted. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is
not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash – Restricted cash represents refundable deposits and amounts due to horsemen for purses, stakes and awards, and amounts accumulated
in card game progressive jackpot pools, the player pool and poker promotional fund to be used to repay card players in the form of promotions,
giveaways, prizes, or by other means.
Short-term Investments – Securities are classified as held to maturity when the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity, and
are measured at amortized cost. At December 31, 2017 and 2016, all investments were classified as held-to-maturity. The Company continually reviews
its investments to determine whether a decline in fair value below the cost basis is other than temporary. If the decline in fair value is judged to be other
than temporary, the cost basis of the security is written down to fair value and the amount of the write-down is included in earnings. Short-term
investments consist of certificates of deposit at December 31, 2017 and 2016. Amortized cost approximated fair value for both periods.
Accounts Receivable – Accounts receivable are initially recorded for amounts due from other tracks for simulcast revenue, net of amounts due to other
tracks, and for amounts due from customers related to catering and events. Credit is granted in the normal course of business without collateral. Accounts
receivable are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts, which represent estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make the
required payments. Accounts that are outstanding longer than the contractual terms are considered past due. When determining the allowances for
doubtful accounts, the Company takes several factors into consideration including the overall composition of the accounts receivable aging, its prior
history of accounts receivable write-offs, the type of customers and its day-to-day knowledge of specific customers. The Company writes off accounts
receivable when they become uncollectible. Changes in the allowances for doubtful accounts are recorded as bad debt expense and are included in other
operating expenses in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. Accounts receivable also includes insurance recoveries proceeds receivable
at December 31, 2017 and 2016.
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Notes Receivable – Notes receivable consists of two promissory notes on the sale of land to an unrelated party that bear interest at 1.43% with principal
and interest due annually. The notes receivable are secured by the mortgage of the land and management believes no allowance for doubtful accounts is
necessary.
Inventory – Inventory consists primarily of food and beverages, small wares and supplies and retail goods and is recorded at the lower of cost (first-in,
first-out) or net realizable value.
Unredeemed Pari-mutuel Tickets – The Company records a liability for winning tickets and vouchers upon the completion of a race and when a voucher
is printed, respectively. As uncashed winning tickets and vouchers are redeemed, this liability is reduced for the respective cash payment. The Company
recognizes revenue associated with the uncashed winning tickets and vouchers when the likelihood of redemption, based on historical experience, is
remote. While the Company continues to honor all winning tickets and vouchers presented for payment, management may determine the likelihood of
redemption to be remote due to the length of time that has elapsed since the ticket was issued. In these circumstances, if management also determines
there is no requirement for remitting balances to government agencies under unclaimed property laws, uncashed winning tickets and vouchers may then
be recognized as revenue in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
Promotional Allowances – The Company offers certain promotional allowances at no charge to patrons who participate in its player rewards program.
The retail value of these promotional items is shown as a deduction from total revenues on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
Deferred Revenue – Deferred revenue includes advance sales related to racing, events and corporate partnerships. Revenue from these advance billings
are recognized when the related event occurs or services have been performed. Deferred revenue also includes advanced Cooperative Marketing
Agreement (“CMA”) promotional funds and revenue is recognized when expenses are incurred. The Company maintains a deferred gain on sale of land
of $240,000 due to a repurchase right.
Due to Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc. (“MHBPA”) – The Minnesota Pari-mutuel Horse Racing Act specifies that the
Company is required to segregate a portion of funds (recorded as purse expense in the statements of operations), received from Card Casino operations
and wagering on simulcast and live horse races, for future payment as purses for live horse races or other uses of the horsepersons’ associations. Pursuant
to an agreement with the MHBPA, the Company transferred into a trust account or paid directly to the MHBPA, approximately $5,716,000 and
$6,512,000 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, related to thoroughbred races. Minnesota Statutes specify that amounts
transferred into the trust account are the property of the trust and not of the Company.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets – The Company reviews its long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount may not be recoverable. In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of any long-lived assets may be impaired, an
evaluation of recoverability would be performed. If the sum of the expected undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value of the related asset or
group of assets, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the asset or group of assets. During 2017 and 2016,
the Company determined that no evaluations of recoverability were necessary.
Advertising and Marketing – Advertising and marketing costs are charged to expense as incurred. The related amounts are presented separately in the
Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
Land, Buildings, and Equipment – Land, buildings, equipment, and building improvements are capitalized at a level of $2,000 or greater and are recorded
at cost. Repair and maintenance costs are charged to operations when incurred. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line
method over estimated useful lives ranging from 5 – 7 years, while buildings are depreciated over 15 – 39 years. Building improvements are amortized
using the straight-line method over the useful life of the assets.
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Pre-development costs are incurred prior to vertical construction and for certain land held for development during the due diligence phase. This includes
legal, engineering, architecture, and other professional fees incurred in pursuit of new development opportunities for which we believe future
development is probable. Future development is dependent upon various factors, including zoning and regulatory approval, rental market conditions,
construction costs and availability of capital. Pre-development costs incurred for which future development is not yet considered probable are expensed
as incurred.
Card Casino Accruals – Minnesota law allows the Company to collect amounts from patrons to fund progressive jackpot pools in the Card Casino. These
amounts, along with amounts earned by the player pool, promotional pools, and the outstanding chip liability, are accrued as short-term liabilities at each
balance sheet date.
Income Taxes – Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated
future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective
tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected
to reverse.
The Company recognizes the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not
sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more likely than not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is
the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.
Interest and penalties associated with uncertain income tax positions are presented in income tax expense. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and
2016, the Company did not recognize any expense related to interest and penalties.
Net Income Per Share – Basic net income per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each year.
Diluted net income per common share takes into effect the dilutive effect of potential common shares outstanding. The Company’s only potential
common shares outstanding are stock options.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments – Due to the current classification of all financial instruments and given the short-term nature of the related account
balances, carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets approximate fair value.
Stock-Based Employee Compensation – The Company accounts for share-based compensation awards on a fair value basis. The estimated grant date fair
value of each stock-based award is recognized as expense over the requisite service period (generally the vesting period). The estimated fair value of each
option is calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. For more information on the Company’s stock-based compensation plans, see Note 5.
Reclassifications – Prior period financial statement amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentations. Deferred revenue amounts
have been reclassified on the December 31, 2016 Consolidated Balance Sheets to Deferred revenue from Accounts payable. Also, certain amounts due to
horsepersons have been reclassified from accounts payable to payable to horsepersons and certain amounts have been reclassified from card casino
accruals to accrued wages and payroll taxes, which impacted the changes of these items on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Total cash flows
from operations did not change.
Recent Accounting Pronouncement – In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted Cash. The new
standard requires that the statement of cash flows explain the change during the period of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as
restricted cash. Entities will also be required to reconcile to the balance sheet and disclose the nature of the restrictions. The guidance will become
effective in 2018. While we are continuing to assess all potential impacts of the standard, we believe the most significant impact relates to the
presentation of our statement of cash flows where we will be required to reconcile to total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash. Currently, our
statement of cash flows reconciles to total cash and cash equivalents.
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In August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash
Flows (Topic 230) - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which provides guidance on how certain cash receipts and cash
payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017,
including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires that lessees recognize assets and liabilities for leases with
lease terms greater than twelve months in the statement of financial position and also requires improved disclosures to help users of financial statements
better understand the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2018, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently analyzing the impact of
this ASU and, at this time, we are unable to determine the impact on the new standard, if any, on our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014 (amended January 2017), the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which provides a single
comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and eliminates existing industry guidance,
including revenue recognition guidance specific to the gaming industry. The FASB has also recently issued several amendments to the standard,
including narrow-scope improvements and practical expedients (ASU 2016-12) and clarification on accounting for and identifying performance
obligations (ASU 2016-10). The core principle of the revenue model indicates that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised
goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or
services. The standard is designed to create greater comparability for financial statement users across industries and jurisdictions and also requires
enhanced disclosures. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. While early adoption is permitted for
interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, we adopted this standard effective January 1, 2018, and elected to apply the full
retrospective adoption method.
Upon adoption, the presentation of goods and services furnished without charge that is currently deducted from total revenue as promotional allowance to
arrive at net operating revenue will be presented on a net basis within related revenue categories. As a result, the line item for promotional allowances on
the consolidated statement of operations will be eliminated.
Another aspect of Topic 606 the Company is currently evaluating is whether we are acting as the principal or as the agent in determining if Pari-Mutuel
revenue should be reported gross or net based on the terms of our contracts and governing laws. Currently, we report commissions and simulcast fees and
certain pari-mutuel taxes paid on a gross basis. Any changes related to the principal versus agent determination would only impact the presentation of net
revenue and expense and there would be no cumulative effect adjustment or any impact on net income or cash flows.
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2. LAND, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT
Land, buildings and equipment, at cost, consist of the following at December 31, 2017 and 2016:
Land
Land held for development
Buildings and building improvements
Furniture and equipment
Accumulated depreciation
$
$
2017
2016
2,526,605 $
8,853,903
33,756,895
21,495,701
66,633,104
(29,670,916)
36,962,188 $
2,526,605
8,853,903
30,459,943
21,180,493
63,020,944
(27,642,027)
35,378,917
Land held for development represents land owned for potential real estate development.
3.
INCOME TAXES
A reconciliation between income taxes computed at the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2017
and 2016 is as follows:
Federal tax expense at statutory rates
Nondeductible lobbying expense
State expense, net of federal impact
Stock option expense
Federal deferred remeasurement
Other
2017
2016
$
$
1,554,100 $
24,500
312,900
(12,100)
(1,345,000)
(54,400)
480,000 $
2,445,273
23,460
477,566
-
(22,299)
2,924,000
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA") was signed into law. U.S. GAAP requires that the impact of tax legislation be
recognized in the period in which the law was enacted. The Tax Act significantly revised the U.S. corporate income tax regime by, among other things,
lowering the highest U.S. corporate tax rate of 35% to a flat 21% effective for tax years starting after December 31, 2017. As a result, we recorded a tax
benefit of $1,345,000 in the fourth quarter as a result of a revaluation of the net deferred tax liabilities due to the corporate tax rate change from 34% to
21% starting in 2018. The provisional amounts incorporate assumptions made based upon the Company's current interpretation of the Tax Act and may
change as the Company receives additional clarification and implementation guidance.
Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 consists of the following:
Current
Federal
State
Deferred, Federal
Deferred, State
2017
2016
$
$
1,359,000 $
476,000
1,835,000
(1,237,000)
(118,000)
480,000 $
666,857
242,043
908,900
1,684,100
331,000
2,924,000
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.
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Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:
Deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Vacation accrual
Player rewards program accrual
Stock options
Long-Term Incentive Plan
Other
Land, building and equipment - cost and depreciation
Prepaid Expenses
Net long-term deferred tax liabilities
2017
2016
61,100 $
137,800
126,200
64,600
5,500
(3,296,900)
(100,300)
(3,002,000) $
78,200
199,100
183,100
29,700
11,200
(4,858,300)
-
(4,357,000)
$
$
The Company is subject to U.S. and Minnesota taxation. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, or local examinations by tax authorities
for years before 2014.
4. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Employee Stock Purchase Plan:
The Company offers an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) that is open to all employees working more than 15 hours per week. Effective
January 1, 2017, shares of the Company’s common stock may be purchased by employees at six-month intervals at 85% of the fair market value on the
last trading day of each three-month period. Prior to this, employees purchased stock at three-month intervals. Employees purchased 7,103 and 11,286
shares in 2017 and 2016, respectively. As of December 31, 2017, a total of 297,589 shares have been issued from the 350,000 shares originally
authorized.
KSOP:
The Company offers a KSOP Plan (the “KSOP”) that includes the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the “ESOP”) and the 401(k) Plan. The KSOP allows
the Company to use Company stock to match contributions from its employees should it so choose. The KSOP is available to eligible employees who
had completed six months of service. Beginning January 1, 2016, the matching of employee contributions were issued in Company stock. Employer
contributions charged to operations for stock matching of employee contributions for the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 totaled $487,000 and
$371,000, respectively
Stock Repurchase Plan:
In 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted a plan that authorized the repurchase of up to 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock in
open market transactions or block purchases of privately negotiated transactions. The Company repurchased 216,543 shares under the 2008 Stock
Repurchase Plan and in 2012, authorized the repurchase of an additional 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. No shares were repurchased in
2017 or 2016, and currently the Company is authorized to repurchase up to 128,781 shares under the Stock Repurchase Plan.
5. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Stock-based compensation is recorded at fair value as of the date of grant, is included in the salaries and benefits expense line item on the consolidated
statements of operations and amounted to $352,000 and $314,000 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
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Stock Options:
The Company’s 1994 Stock Plan (the “Plan”) provides for the granting of awards in the form of stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights,
and deferred stock to key employees and non-employees, including directors of and consultants to the Company and any subsidiary, to purchase up to a
maximum of 1,650,000 shares of common stock. The Company currently has 389,486 shares available for grant under the Plan. The Plan is administered
by the Board of Directors which determines the persons who are to receive awards under the Plan, the type of award to be granted, the number of shares
subject to each award and, if an option, the exercise price of each option.
The Plan provides that payment of the exercise price may be made in the form of unrestricted shares of common stock already owned by the optionee.
The Company calculates the fair market value of unrestricted shares as the average of the high and low sales prices on the date of the option exercise. The
Company’s common stock is purchased upon the exercise of stock options, and restricted stock awards are settled in shares of the Company’s common
stock.
Stock option activity related to the Plan during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 is summarized below:
2017
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Number of
Shares
2016
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Number of
Shares
Outstanding at beginning of year
191,002 $
9.08
223,002 $
Granted
Exercised
Expired/Forfeited
Outstanding at end of year
-
(23,500)
(25,000)
-
7.75
11.11
-
(2,000)
(30,000)
142,502 $
8.19
191,002 $
Options exercisable at end of year
142,502 $
8.19
191,002 $
9.30
-
7.14
14.43
9.08
9.08
The grant-date fair value of options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $407,000 and $547,000, respectively. The weighted
average remaining contractual term of these options is 1.8 years.
There were no options granted in 2017 or 2016. The total fair value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was
$58,000 and $4,900, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2017 and 2016 was $90,000 and $8,000, respectively.
The following table summarizes information concerning all options outstanding and options exercisable as of December 31, 2017:
Range of
Number
Exercise Price Outstanding
$ 6.00 - 8.00
$ 8.01 - 11.00
$ 11.01 - 14.00
Total
61,752
53,750
27,000
142,502
Options Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Life (Years)
Remaining
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Number
Exercisable
Options Exercisable
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
1.4 $
2.2 $
1.8 $
1.8 $
6.25 $
8.28
12.43
8.19 $
617,568
428,388
103,050
1,149,006
61,752 $
53,750 $
27,000 $
142,502 $
6.25 $
8.28
12.43
8.19 $
617,568
428,388
103,050
1,149,006
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Board of Directors Stock Option and Restricted Stock Grants
The Company’s Stock Plan was amended to authorize annual grants to non-employee members of the Board of Directors of restricted stock or stock
options, or both, as determined by the Board. Options granted under the Plan generally expire 10 years after the grant date and generally become
exercisable over a four year period. Generally the restricted stock vests 100% after one year and is subject to restrictions on resale for an additional year.
Restricted stock awards are subject to forfeiture if a board member terminates prior to the shares vesting. A summary of changes in Board of Directors
unvested restricted stock as December 31, 2017:
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2015
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2016
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2017
Employee Deferred Stock Award Grants
Restricted
Stock
Weighted
Average
Fair Value
Per Share
13,940 $
14,410
(13,940)
-
14,410 $
11,264
(14,410)
-
11,264 $
10.76
10.41
10.76
-
10.41
10.65
10.41
-
10.65
Employee deferred stock awards are subject to forfeiture if an employee terminates prior to the vesting. Generally, the awards vest ratably over a four-
year period and compensation costs are recognized over the vesting period. Compensation costs are recorded in “Salaries and benefits” on the
Consolidated Statements of Operations.
A summary of the changes in employee unvested deferred stock award grants as of December 31, 2017, is as follows:
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2015
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2016
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2017
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Deferred
Stock
Weighted
Average
Fair Value
Per Share
23,875 $
-
(11,875)
(2,500)
9,500 $
-
(4,375)
-
5,125 $
10.31
-
10.15
-
10.46
-
10.46
-
10.46
At December 31, 2017, there was approximately $59,000 of total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock
and deferred stock awards the Company expects to recognize in 2018.
Long Term Incentive Plan and Award of Deferred Stock
Effective March 24, 2016, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a new plan for long-term incentive compensation of the Company’s named
executive officers (NEOs) and other Senior Executives called the Canterbury Park Holding Corporation Long Term Incentive Plan (the “LTI Plan”). The
LTI Plan authorizes the grant of Long Term Incentive Awards that provide an opportunity to NEOs and other Senior Executives to receive a payment in
cash or shares of the Company’s common stock to the extent of achievement at the end of a period greater than one year (the “Performance Period”) as
compared to Performance Goals established at the beginning of the Performance Period. The LTI is a sub-plan of the Company’s Stock Plan which
authorizes the grant of Deferred Stock awards that represent the right to receive Company common stock if conditions specified in the awards are
satisfied. Further information regarding the LTI Plan is presented under Item 5.02 in the Company’s Report on Form 8-K for March 30, 2016.
Effective March 24, 2016, the Board approved 2016 granting opportunities to Company officers and key employees to earn long-term incentive
compensation under the LTI Plan. Each officer and key employee was granted an Incentive Award (that was also a Deferred Stock Award under the Stock
Plan) which provided an opportunity to receive a payout of shares of the Company’s common stock to the extent of achievement compared to
Performance Goals at the end of the period beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2018. Pursuant to these awards the Company has
reserved 24,000 shares that potentially may be issued under the Deferred Stock Awards. Compensation expense for 2016 was $177,000.
Effective May 11, 2017, the Board approved 2017 granting opportunities to Company officers and key employees to earn long-term incentive
compensation under the LTI Plan. Each officer and key employee was granted an Incentive Award (that was also a Deferred Stock Award under the Stock
Plan) which provided an opportunity to receive a payout of shares of the Company’s common stock to the extent of achievement compared to
Performance Goals at the end of the period beginning January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2019. Pursuant to these awards the Company has
reserved 34,554 shares that potentially may be issued under the Deferred Stock Awards. Compensation expense for 2017 was $207,000.
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6. NET INCOME PER SHARE COMPUTATIONS
The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the net income per common share computations for the years ended December 31,
2017 and 2016
2017
2016
Net income (numerator) amounts used for basic and diluted per share computations:
$
4,090,781 $
4,195,980
Weighted average shares (denominator) of common stock outstanding:
Basic
Plus dilutive effect of stock options
Diluted
Net income per common share:
Basic
Diluted
4,379,346
23,474
4,402,820
$
0.93 $
0.93
4,287,142
23,371
4,310,513
0.98
0.97
There were no out of the money options at December 31, 2017, thus, all outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock were included in the
computation of diluted net income per share.
Options to purchase 45,000 shares of common stock at an average of $12.80 per share were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted
net income per share for the year ended December 31, 2016 because the options were out of the money at December 31, 2016.
7. GENERAL CREDIT AGREEMENT
On November 11, 2016, the Company signed a general credit and security agreement with Bremer Bank, which provides a revolving credit line of up to
$6,000,000. This agreement was amended on September 30, 2017 to extend the maturity date to September 30, 2018. The line of credit is collateralized
by all receivables, inventory, equipment, and general intangibles of the Company. The Company had no borrowings under the credit line during the year
ended December 31, 2017. The credit agreement contains covenants requiring the Company to maintain certain financial ratios.
8. LEASES AND COMMITMENTS
Purchase Obligations
In March 2014, the Company entered into a seven-year agreement with a new totalizator provider. Pursuant to the agreement, the vendor provides
totalizator equipment and related software which records and processes all wagers and calculates odds and payoffs. The amounts charged to operations
for totalizator expenses for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $228,000 and $226,000, respectively.
Operating Lease Obligations
The Company has entered into operating leases for rental of office equipment and for track equipment to maintain the Racetrack. Amounts charged to
operations under these agreements for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $85,000 and $104,000, respectively. All such leases expire in
2018 and will be evaluated for renewal.
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Future minimum operating lease payments and purchase obligations are as follows:
Obligations
Operating leases
Purchases
9. CONTINGENCIES
Total Amount
Committed
2018
2019
2020
Payment due by period
$
$
46,000 $
698,000 $
46,000 $
230,000 $
- $
233,000 $
-
235,000
Canterbury Park Holding Corporation was incorporated on March 24, 1994. On March 29, 1994, the Company acquired all the outstanding securities of
Jacobs Realty, Inc. (“JRI”) from Irwin Jacobs and IMR Fund, L.P. (an investment fund for various pension plans and trusts). JRI was merged into the
Company, and the acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting whereby the acquired assets and liabilities have been recorded
at the Company’s cost. The primary asset of JRI was Canterbury Downs Racetrack and the 325 acres of surrounding land.
On May 20, 1994, the Company adopted a plan of Reorganization pursuant to which the sole shareholder of Canterbury Park Concessions, Inc. (“CPC”),
and majority shareholder of the Company, agreed to exchange his shares of CPC stock for 198,888 shares of the Company’s common stock concurrent
with the closing of a public offering. Pursuant to the Plan of Reorganization, CPC became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company in August 1994
when the Company completed the initial public offering of its common stock. This reorganization was treated in a manner similar to a pooling of
interests. Net proceeds received by the Company from the public offering were approximately $4,847,000, which along with additional borrowings under
the Company’s line of credit with the majority shareholder, were used to pay off the remaining notes payable from the acquisition of JRI.
In connection with the purchase of the Racetrack, the Company entered into an Earn Out Promissory Note dated March 29, 1994. In accordance with the
Earn Out Note, if (i) off-track betting becomes legally permissible in the State of Minnesota and (ii) the Company begins to conduct off-track betting
with respect to or in connection with its operations, the Company will be required to pay to the IMR Fund, L.P. the greater of $700,000 per operating
year, as defined, or 20% of the net pretax profit, as defined for each of five operating years. At this time, management believes that the likelihood that
these two conditions will be met and that the Company will be required to pay these amounts is remote. At the date (if any) that these two conditions are
met, the five minimum payments will be discounted back to their present value and the sum of those discounted payments will be capitalized as part of
the purchase price in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The purchase price will be further increased if payments become due
under the “20% of Net Pretax Profit” calculation. The first payment is to be made 90 days after the end of the third operating year in which off-track
betting is conducted by the Company. Remaining payments would be made within 90 days of the end of each of the next four operating years.
Effective on June 15, 2012, the Company entered into a Cooperative Marketing Agreement (the “CMA”) with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
Community (“SMSC”). The CMA was amended in January 2015, 2016 and 2017. The CMA contains certain covenants which, if breached, would trigger
an obligation to repay a specified amount related to such covenant. At this time, management believes that the likelihood that the breach of a covenant
will occur and that the Company will be required to pay the specified amount related to such covenant is remote.
The Company is periodically involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business. Management believes that the
resolution of any pending claims and legal actions at December 31, 2017 and as of the date of this report will not have a material impact on the
Company’s consolidated financial positions or results of operations.
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The Company has committed to payment of statutory distributions under a $500,000 bond issued to the Minnesota Racing Commission as required by
Minnesota statute. The Company was not required to make any payments related to this bond in 2017 or 2016, and there is no liability related to this
bond on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2017.
10. OPERATING SEGMENTS
The Company has four reportable operating segments: horse racing, Card Casino, food and beverage, and development. The horse racing segment
primarily represents simulcast and live horse racing operations. The Card Casino segment represents operations of Canterbury Park’s Card Casino, the
food and beverage segment represents food and beverage operations provided during simulcast and live racing, in the Card Casino, and during special
events, and the development segment represents our real estate development operations. In 2017, the Company determined that development operations
should be included as an additional segment. The Company’s reportable operating segments are strategic business units that offer different products and
services. They are managed separately because the segments differ in the nature of the products and services provided as well as process to produce those
products and services. The Minnesota Racing Commission regulates the horse racing and Card Casino segments.
Depreciation, interest expense and income taxes are allocated to the segments but no allocation is made to food and beverage for shared facilities.
However, the food and beverage segment pays approximately 25% of gross revenues earned on live racing and special event days to the horse racing
segment for use of the facilities.
The following tables provide information about the Company’s operating segments (in 000’s):
Horse Racing
Card
Casino
Concessions
Development
Total
Year Ended December 31, 2017
Net revenues from external customers
$
16,692 $
31,980 $
8,281 $
Intersegment revenues
Net interest income
Depreciation
769
1,447
(4)
-
-
-
1,997
372
160
- $
-
(46)
-
Segment (loss) income before income taxes
(1,609)
6,830
1,479
(399)
Segment tax expense (benefit)
(350)
717
155
(42)
56,953
2,216
(50)
2,529
6,301
480
Segment Assets
$
41,077 $
642 $
21,583 $
11,436 $
74,738
At December 31, 2017
Year Ended December 31, 2016
Horse Racing
Card
Casino
Concessions
Total
Net revenues from external customers
$
15,024 $
29,253 $
8,183 $
52,460
Intersegment revenues
Net interest expense
Depreciation
738
21
-
-
2,062
317
Segment income before income taxes
4,487
3,044
Segment tax expense
1,320
1,249
1,375
2,113
-
169
866
355
21
2,548
8,397
2,924
Segment Assets
$
47,639 $
1,141 $
19,039 $
67,819
At December 31, 2016
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The following are reconciliations of reportable segment revenues, income before income taxes, and assets, to the Company’s consolidated totals for the
years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 (in 000’s):
Revenues
Total net revenue for reportable segments
Elimination of intersegment revenues
Total consolidated net revenues
Income before income taxes
Total segment income before income taxes
Elimination of intersegment income before income taxes
Total consolidated income before income taxes
Assets
Total assets for reportable segments
Elimination of intercompany receivables
Total consolidated assets
11. SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
Net revenues
Operating expenses
Net income
Basic net income per share
Diluted net income per share
2017
2016
59,168 $
(2,215)
56,953 $
6,301 $
(1,730)
4,571 $
54,572
(2,112)
52,460
8,397
(1,277)
7,120
December 31,
2017
December 31,
2016
74,738 $
(20,203)
54,535 $
67,819
(18,194)
49,625
$
$
$
$
$
$
March 31
June 30
September 30 December 31
2017 Quarter Ended
$
11,443,071 $
15,846,475 $
17,666,841 $
11,996,389
10,581,262
14,655,317
16,130,028
11,065,012
512,997
716,573
952,635
1,908,576
0.12
0.12
0.16
0.16
0.22
0.22
0.43
0.43
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Net revenues
Operating expenses
Net income
Basic net income per share
Diluted net income per share
12. COOPERATIVE MARKETING AGREEMENT
March 31
June 30
September 30 December 31
2016 Quarter Ended
$
10,393,311 $
13,885,992 $
16,630,408 $
11,550,492
9,870,318
9,988,467
15,071,503
10,388,683
310,752
2,274,900
925,837
684,491
0.07
0.07
0.53
0.53
0.22
0.21
0.16
0.16
On June 4, 2012, the Company entered into the CMA with the SMSC. The primary purpose of the CMA is to increase purses paid during live horse
racing at Canterbury Park’s Racetrack in order to strengthen Minnesota’s thoroughbred and quarter horse industry. Under the CMA, as amended, this is
achieved through “Purse Enhancement Payments to Horsemen” paid directly to the MHBPA. Such payments have no direct impact on the Company’s
consolidated financial statements or operations. Under the terms of the CMA, as amended, the SMSC paid the horsemen $7.2 million and $6.7 million for
purse enhancements for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Under the CMA, as amended, SMSC also agreed to make “Marketing Payments” to the Company relating to joint marketing efforts for the mutual
benefit of the Company and SMSC, including signage, joint promotions, player benefits and events. Under the CMA, the SMSC paid the Company
$1,581,000 and $1,198,000 for marketing purposes for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
In January 2015, 2016 and 2017 the CMA was amended to adjust the payment amounts between the “Purse Enhancement Payments to Horsemen” and
“Marketing Payments to Canterbury Park.” SMSC is currently obligated to make the following purse enhancement and marketing payments for 2018
through 2022:
Year
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
$
Purse Enhancement Payments to
Horsemen
1
Marketing Payments to Canterbury
Park
7,380,000 $
7,380,000
7,380,000
7,380,000
7,380,000
1,620,000
1,620,000
1,620,000
1,620,000
1,620,000
1 - Includes $100,000 each year payable to various horsemen associations
The amounts earned from the marketing payments are recorded as a component of other revenue and the related expenses are recorded as a component of
advertising and marketing expense and depreciation in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. For 2017, the Company recorded
$1,399,000 in other revenue and incurred $1,173,000 in advertising and marketing expense and $226,000 in depreciation related to the SMSC marketing
payment. For 2016, the Company recorded $1,096,000 in other revenue and incurred $870,000 in advertising and marketing expense and $226,000 in
depreciation related to the SMSC marketing payment. The excess of amounts received over revenue earned is reflected as deferred revenue, which is
included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.
Under the CMA, the Company agreed for the term of the CMA that it would not promote or lobby the Minnesota legislature for expanded gambling
authority and will support the SMSC’s lobbying efforts against expanding gambling authority.
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13. INSURANCE RECOVERIES
During 2014, the Company incurred damage to buildings from multiple severe storms at the Racetrack. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the
Company recognized as a reduction in operating expenses a $495,000 insurance recoveries gain in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as “Gain
on insurance recoveries”. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company received additional insurance proceeds of $592,000 and recognized as a
reduction in operating expenses as insurance recoveries gain in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as “Gain on insurance recoveries”. The
Company had also concluded an additional $873,000 of insurance reimbursement was to be received when roof repair work was completed. However,
the Company was notified in 2017 that the costs of the repairs have exceeded the original contract price. Thus, the Company recognized an additional
$141,000 “Gain on insurance recoveries” as a reduction in operating expenses in the 2017 Consolidated Statements of Operations. Because the claim has
been accepted and confirmed by the insurance company, that total amount of $1.6 million has been recognized as a gain on insurance recovery receivable
in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The storms did not cause any interruptions to the business or impact on the Company’s consolidated financial results of
operations.
14. LAND SALES AND PURCHASE
On October 6, 2015, the Company sold six acres of land adjacent to the Racetrack for $1,459,000 and recorded a gain of $660,000 on the Consolidated
Statements of Operations – Gain on sale of land. Under the agreement with the buyer, the Company has the option to repurchase up to one acre within
three years from closing date at the sale price of approximately $240,000 per acre. According to ASC 360-20-40-38 - Derecognition, the Company
recorded the repurchase option acre as a deferred gain liability in the amount of $240,000 on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Since the risks and
rewards were not completely transferred to the buyer based on the repurchase option, the Company maintains the asset on our financials in the amount of
$110,000. The Company believes any additional expenses associated with the option under the profit-sharing method will be immaterial because land is a
non-depreciable asset.
On May 13, 2016, the Company completed the land sale and purchase transactions that were structured as a “deferred exchange using a qualified
intermediary” pursuant to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 1031 exchange (“1031 Exchange”) for income tax purposes. The Company sold
approximately 24 acres of land adjacent to the Racetrack for $4.3 million (see note 15). As a result of the sale, the Company received approximately $1.1
million in cash and the remaining amount was a promissory note in the amount of $3.2 million. In addition, the Company purchased approximately 32
acres of land adjacent to the Racetrack with a total purchase price of $4.9 million, which has been completely paid as of December 31, 2017.
15. NOTES RECEIVABLE
During May 2016, the Company sold approximately 24 acres of land adjacent to the Racetrack for a total consideration of approximately $4.3 million.
Promissory notes receivable consist of two promissory notes totaling $3,191,000 bearing interest at the mid-term applicable federal rate, which equaled
1.43%. On May 31, 2017, the Company signed an amendment extending the maturity date of the notes to May 2020. The payments totaling $1,094,000
are due annually. The promissory notes are secured by the mortgage of approximately 24 acres and management believes no allowance for doubtful
accounts is necessary. The following tables show future principal payments:
Total principal payments
Less: current portion
Long-term portion of principal payments
Year ended December 31,
2018
2019
2020
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Amount
1,048,654
1,063,651
1,078,861
3,191,166
(1,048,654)
2,142,512
$
Item 9.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not Applicable.
Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a)
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures:
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Randall D. Sampson, and Chief Financial Officer Robert M. Wolf, have reviewed the Company’s
disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon this
review, these officers have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be
disclosed in the reports that the Company files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods
specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and that the disclosure controls are also effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in
the Company’s Exchange Act reports is accumulated and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial
officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b)
Management’s annual report on internal control over financial reporting:
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate system of internal control over financial reporting of the Company. This
system is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934)
includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the
Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; (iii) provide reasonable assurance
regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect
on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting can only provide reasonable assurance and may not prevent or detect
misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the system of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017. In
making this evaluation, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(COSO) in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013). Based on management’s evaluation and those criteria, management concluded that
the Company’s system of internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2017.
(c)
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting:
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934) that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2017, that have materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect,
our internal control over financial reporting.
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Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Not Applicable.
Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Information Incorporated by Reference.
PART III
Information required under Item 401 (except as noted below), 405, 406, and 407 (c) (3), (d) (4), and (d) (5) of Regulation S-K to the extent
applicable to the Company will be set forth in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June 6, 2018
(the “Proxy Statement”), a definitive copy of which will be filed with the Commission within 120 days of the close of the 2017 fiscal year, which
information is incorporated herein by reference. Information required under Item 402 of Regulation S-K regarding executive officers is presented
under Item 1(c)(x) herein.
Code of Ethics
The Company has adopted a code of ethics applicable to all employees of and consultants to the Company. A copy of the Code of Conduct can be
obtained free of charge upon written request directed to the Company’s Secretary at the executive offices of the Company.
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Information required under Item 402 of Regulation S-K to the extent applicable to the Company will be set forth in the Company’s Proxy
Statement, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
Information required under Item 201(d) and 403 of Regulation S-K to the extent applicable to the Company will be set forth in the Company’s
Proxy Statement, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS, RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Information, if any, required by Item 404 of Regulation S-K to the extent applicable to the Company will be set forth in the Company’s Proxy
Statement which information is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Information required by Item 14 of this Form 10-K and Item 9(e) of Schedule 14A will be set forth in a section entitled “The Company’s
Auditors” in the Company’s 2017 Proxy Statement which information is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
PART IV
(a).
The following Consolidated Financial Statements of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and subsidiaries are included in Part II, Item
8 pages 31-50:
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
Notes to Consolidated Financial statements
(b).
Exhibits
Exhibit Table
Reference
3 Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws:
Title of Document
3.1
3.2
Restated Articles of Incorporation, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K dated June 30, 2016 and
incorporated herein by reference
Bylaws, filed as Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K dated June 30, 2016 and incorporated herein by
reference
10 Material contracts and management compensation plans and arrangements:
10.1
Letter dated April 4, 1994 from the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective
Association, Inc. to Minnesota Racing Commission waiving 125 day racing minimum, Filed
as Exhibit 10.7 to the SB-2 Registration Statement (File 33-81262C0) and incorporated herein
by reference.
10.2*
Stock Option Plan, as amended, filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Form 8-K dated June 7, 2017 and
incorporated herein by reference.
* Denotes an exhibit that covers management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements.
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Exhibit Table
Reference
10.3
Title of Document
General Credit and Security Agreement dated as of November 11, 2016 between Canterbury
Park Holding Corporation and Bremer Bank N.A., filed as Exhibit 10.10 to 2017 Form 10-K
and incorporated herein by reference
10.3.1
Amendment Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2017, amending November 11, 2016
General Credit and Security Agreement between Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and
Bremer Bank N.A., is filed herewith
Filed herewith, in addition to items, if any, specifically identified above:
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23.1
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31.1
Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Power of Attorney, Included in Signature Page
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002
31.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002
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99.1
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Press Release dated March 26, 2018 announcing 2017 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
(c).
No financial statement schedules are required by Item 8 and Item 15(c) of Form 10-K.
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The exhibits referred to in this Exhibit will be supplied to a shareholder at a charge of $.25 per page upon written request directed to the
Company’s Secretary at the executive offices of the Company.
Item 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
Dated: March 27, 2018
CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION
SIGNATURES
By
/s/ Randall D. Sampson
Randall D. Sampson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and the
dates indicated have signed this report below.
Power of Attorney
Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints CURTIS A. SAMPSON, DALE H. SCHENIAN and RANDALL D.
SAMPSON as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, each acting alone, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and
in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any of all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all
exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents,
each acting alone, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as
fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all said attorneys-in-fact and agents, each
acting alone, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.
Signature
Title
Date
/s/ Curtis A. Sampson
Curtis A. Sampson
/s/ Dale H. Schenian
Dale H. Schenian
/s/ Randall D. Sampson
Randall D. Sampson
/s/ Burton F. Dahlberg
Burton F. Dahlberg
/s/ Carin J. Offerman
Carin J. Offerman
/s/ Robert M. Wolf
Robert M. Wolf
* Principal Accounting Officer
Chairman of the Board
March 27, 2018
Vice Chairman; Director
March 27, 2018
Chief Executive Officer, President,
Treasurer, and Director
Director
Director
March 27, 2018
March 27, 2018
March 27, 2018
Chief Financial Officer* and Secretary
March 27, 2018
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AMENDMENT AGREEMENT
Exhibit 10.3.1
THIS AMENDMENT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made as of the 30th day of September, 2017, by and among CANTERBURY PARK
ENTERTAINMENT LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the “Borrower”), CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION, a Minnesota
corporation (the “Guarantor”), CANTERBURY PARK CONCESSIONS, INC., a Minnesota corporation (“Canterbury Concessions”), and BREMER BANK,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association (the “Lender”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Borrower and the Lender are parties to that certain General Credit and Security Agreement dated as of November 14, 2016 (the “Credit
Agreement”), which sets forth the terms and conditions of a revolving line of credit to the Borrower in the amount of Six Million and 00/100 Dollars
($6,000,000.00) (the “Loan”); and
WHEREAS, the obligation of the Borrower to repay the Loan is evidenced by that certain Revolving Credit Note dated as of November 14, 2016 (the
“Note”), executed by the Borrower and payable to the Lender in the original principal amount of $6,000,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Note is secured by, among other things, that certain Third Party Security Agreement dated as of November 14, 2016 (the “Security
Agreement”), executed by Canterbury Concessions, as debtor, in favor of the Lender, as secured party; and
WHEREAS, the Note has been guaranteed by the Guarantor pursuant to that certain Corporate Guaranty dated as of November 14, 2016 (the “Guaranty”),
executed by the Guarantor in favor of the Lender; and
WHEREAS, the Borrower has requested that the Lender (i) extend the Maturity Date of the Loan from September 30, 2017 to September 30, 2018, and (ii)
make certain other modifications to the Credit Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Lender has agreed to the foregoing, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. Capitalized Terms. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the Credit Agreement.
2. Amendments to the Credit Agreement.
A. The definition of “Maturity Date” in Section 2 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the date “September 30, 2017”
and replacing it with the date “September 30, 2018,” thereby extending the Maturity Date to such later date.
B. Section 18(e) of the Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
(e) Enter into a new business or purchase or otherwise acquire any business enterprise or any substantial
assets of any person or entity; or make any loans to any person or entity except for (i) loans and advances to officers for
expenses to be incurred in the ordinary course of business so long as the aggregate outstanding principal amount thereof
does not exceed $10,000.00 at any time; or (ii) purchase any shares of stock of, or similar investment in, any entity; or
(iii) loans to Borrower’s subsidiaries or entities under common control with Borrower in an aggregate amount of not
greater than $5,000,000 at any time.
3. Consent of and Reaffirmation of Guaranty. The Guarantor hereby consents to the terms of this Amendment, repeats and reaffirms each and all of
its obligations under the Guaranty and agrees that the Guaranty guaranties repayment of, among other things, the Note and performance of all other
obligations of the Borrower to the Lender.
4. Priority and Validity of the Security Agreement. Canterbury Concessions represents and warrants to the Lender that the Security Agreement
grants to the Lender a valid and first priority security interest in the collateral described therein, and such security interest secures, among other things, all of
the Borrower’s obligations under the Note, as defined in this Amendment, and will continue in full force and effect until the Note is satisfied in full.
5. Legal Representation. The Borrower, the Guarantor and Canterbury Concessions (collectively, the “Loan Parties”) hereby represent, warrant and
agree that they have fully considered the terms of this Amendment and the documents related hereto and have had the opportunity to discuss this Amendment
and the documents related hereto with their legal counsel, and that they are executing the same without any coercion or duress on the part of the Lender.
6. Authority. The Loan Parties hereby represent and warrant to the Lender that they have full power and authority to execute and deliver this
Amendment and to incur and perform their obligations hereunder; the execution, delivery and performance by the Loan Parties of this Amendment will not
violate any provision of the organizational documents of any of the Loan Parties, or any law, rule, regulation or court order or result in the breach of,
constitute a default under, or create or give rise to any lien under, any indenture or other agreement or instrument to which the Loan Parties are a party or by
which the Loan Parties or their properties may be bound or affected.
7. Original Terms. Except as expressly amended herein, the Credit Agreement, and the documents associated therewith (collectively, the “Loan
Documents”), as modified by this Amendment, shall be and remain in full force and effect in accordance with their original terms.
8. No Waiver. The Loan Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that, by executing and delivering this Amendment, the Lender is not waiving any
existing Event of Default, whether known or unknown, or any event, condition or circumstance, whether known or unknown, which with the giving of notice
or the passage of time or both would constitute an Event of Default, nor is the Lender waiving any of its rights or remedies under the Loan Documents.
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9. No Setoff. The Loan Parties acknowledge and agree with the Lender that no events, conditions or circumstances have arisen or exist as of the
date hereof which would give any of the Loan Parties the right to assert a defense, counterclaim and/or setoff any claim by the Lender for payment of
amounts owing under the Note. Any defense, right of setoff or counterclaim which might otherwise be available to the Loan Parties is hereby fully and finally
waived and released in all respects.
10. Merger. All prior oral and written communications, commitments, alleged commitments, promises, alleged promises, agreements, and alleged
agreements by or among the Lender and the Loan Parties in connection with the Loan are hereby merged into the Loan Documents, as amended by this
Amendment; shall be of no further force or effect; and shall not be enforceable unless expressly set forth in the Loan Documents, as amended by this
Amendment. All commitments, promises, and agreements of the parties hereto are set forth in this Amendment and the Loan Documents and no other
commitments, promises, or agreements, oral or written, of any of the parties hereto shall be enforceable against any such party.
11. Release. The Loan Parties hereby release and forever discharge the Lender and its past, present and future officers, directors, attorneys, insurers,
servants, representatives, employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliates, participants, partners, predecessors, principals, agents, successors and assigns of
and from any and all existing or future claims, demands, obligations, interests, suits, actions or causes of action, at law or in equity, whether arising by
contract, statute, common law or otherwise, both direct and indirect, of whatsoever kind or nature, arising out of or by reason of or in connection with the
Loan, the Loan Documents, this Amendment, any prior amendments or agreements or the documents related hereto or thereto or any acts, omissions, or
conduct occurring on or before the date hereof.
12. Costs and Expenses. The Borrower shall pay all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees paid or incurred by the Lender in connection with
the preparation of this Amendment and the documents related hereto and the closing and consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby.
13. Further Assurances. The Loan Parties hereby agree to execute and deliver such other further agreements, documents and instruments as is deemed
necessary or advisable by the Lender in order to effectuate the purposes of this Amendment and the documents related hereto.
14. No Default. The Loan Parties hereby represent and warrant to the Lender that no Event of Default, or event which with the giving of notice or the
passage of time or both would constitute an Event of Default, has occurred and is continuing.
15. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one agreement, and
any of the parties hereto may execute this Amendment by signing any such counterpart.
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16. Governing Law. This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota without giving effect
to the choice of law provisions thereof.
17. Headings. The descriptive headings for the several sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience only and not to define or limit any of
the terms or provisions hereof.
18. Successors and Assigns. This Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors
and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and entered into this Amendment as of the day and year first above written.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
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[SIGNATURE PAGE TO AMENDMENT AGREEMENT]
BORROWER:
CANTERBURY PARK
ENTERTAINMENT LLC
By: /s/ Randall D. Sampson
Name: Randall D. Sampson
Its: President and CEO
GUARANTOR:
CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION, a Minnesota corporation
By: /s/ Randall D. Sampson
Name: Randall D. Sampson
Its: CEO
CANTERBURY CONCESSIONS:
CANTERBURY PARK CONCESSIONS INC.
By: /s/ Randall D. Sampson
Name: Randall D. Sampson
Its: CEO
LENDER:
BREMER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By: /s/ Laura Helmueller
Name: Laura Helmueller
Its: Senior Vice President
SUBSIDIARIES OF CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION
Exhibit 21
Subsidiaries
Canterbury Park Concessions, Inc.
Canterbury Development LLC
Canterbury Park Entertainment LLC
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation
Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota
The subsidiaries are 100%-owned directly by Canterbury Park Holding Corporation. The financial statements of such subsidiaries are included in the
Consolidated Financial Statements of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation.
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We have issued our report dated March 27, 2018, with respect to the consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report of Canterbury Park
Holding Corporation on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in
the Registration Statements of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-120377, File No. 333-97537, File No. 333-97533, File No.
333-34509, File No. 333-91591, File No. 333-150037, File No. 33-96582 and File No. 33-96580).
Exhibit 23.1
/s/ Wipfli LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 27, 2018
Certification
Exhibit 31.1
I, Randall D. Sampson certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
I am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e))
and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision,
to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within
those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our
supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most
recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely
to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
I have disclosed, based on my most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee
of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
a.
b.
all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal
controls over financial reporting.
Date: March 27, 2018
/s/ Randall D. Sampson
Randall D. Sampson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Canterbury Park Holding Corporation
Exhibit 31.2
I, Robert M. Wolf certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation;
Certification
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
I am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e))
and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision,
to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within
those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our
supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most
recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely
to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
I have disclosed, based on my most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee
of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
a.
b.
all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal
controls over financial reporting.
Date: March 27, 2018
/s/ Robert M. Wolf
Robert M. Wolf
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Canterbury Park Holding Corporation
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Exhibit 32
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, we the undersigned Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (the “Company”), hereby certify that:
(1)
(2)
The Annual Report of the Company on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2017, (the “Report”) fully complies with the
requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the
Company.
Date: March 27, 2018
Date: March 27, 2018
/s/ Randall D. Sampson
Randall D. Sampson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Canterbury Park Holding Corporation
/s/ Robert M. Wolf
Robert M. Wolf
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Canterbury Park Holding Corporation
Exhibit 99.1
CANTERBURY PARK
1100 Canterbury Road
Shakopee, MN 55379
CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION
REPORTS 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 26, 2018
CONTACT: Randy Sampson
(952) 445-7223
SHAKOPEE, MN - Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:CPHC) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended
December 31, 2017.
Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2017
The Company’s 2017 net revenues were $57.0 million, an increase of 8.6% compared to 2016 net revenues of $52.5 million. Pari-Mutuel revenues increased
$1.0 million, or 10.9%, primarily due to an increase of $737,000 in source market fees collected under the Advanced Deposit Wagering (“ADW”) legislation
that took effect November 1, 2016, and an increase in live racing revenue of $249,000. Card Casino revenues increased $2.7 million, or 9.3%, due to a $2.9
million increase in table games revenue, partially offset by a decrease in poker revenues of $372,000. Food and beverage revenues increased $90,000, or
1.1%, primarily due to the Company hosting more special events in 2017.
Operating expenses in 2017 were $52.4 million, an increase of 15.7% compared to $45.3 million in 2016. Operating expenses in 2017 included a gain on
insurance recoveries of $141,000 related to storm damage in 2014 that was accounted for as a reduction in operating expense. Operating expenses in 2016
included a gain on insurance recoveries of $1.5 million and a gain on sale of land of $3.8 million that were also accounted for as reductions in operating
expense. Excluding the insurance recoveries and land sale gains in 2017 and 2016, operating expenses for 2017 increased $1.9 million, or 3.8% compared to
2016. The increase is due to an increase in purse and Breeders’ Fund expense, salaries and benefits, and other expenses related to the increased revenue.
Income tax expense for 2017 was $480,000, a decrease of $2.4 million, or 83.6%, compared to $2.9 million in 2016. In connection with the U.S. Tax Cuts and
Jobs Act (“TCJA”) signed on December 22, 2017, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $1.3 million in the 2017 fourth quarter as a result of revaluation of
the net deferred tax liabilities due to the corporate tax rate decrease from 34% to 21% starting in 2018.
The Company’s net income decreased 2.5% to $4.1 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, in 2017 compared to net income of $4.2 million, or $0.97 per diluted
share, in 2016.
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
(“EBITDA”) decreased to $7.1 million from $9.7 million. Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes the gain on sale of land and gains from insurance recoveries,
was $6.9 million in 2017 compared to $4.4 million in 2016.
Results for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2017
The Company’s net revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2017 were $12.0 million, an increase of 3.9% compared to net revenues of $11.6
million for the same period in 2016. Pari-Mutuel revenues increased $106,000, or 7.0%, primarily due to an increase of $81,000 in source market fees
collected as a result of the ADW legislation. Card Casino revenues increased $375,000, or 4.8%, due to an increase in table games revenue of $485,000,
partially offset by a decrease in poker revenues of $139,000. Food and beverage revenues decreased $53,000, or 4.8% primarily due to lower 2017 attendance
on two large special events compared to 2016.
The Company’s operating expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2017 were $11.1 million, an increase of 6.5% compared to $10.4 million for the
same period in 2016. Operating expenses in the 2017 fourth quarter included a gain on insurance recoveries of $141,000 related to storm damage in 2014 that
was accounted for as a reduction in operating expense. Operating expenses in the 2016 fourth quarter included a gain on insurance recoveries of $873,000,
which was also accounted for as a reduction in operating expense. During the 2016 fourth quarter, the Company also made an adjustment reducing the 2016
third quarter gain on sale of land, which resulted in a $144,000 increase in operating expense. Excluding the gains and loss for the 2017 and 2016 fourth
quarters, operating expenses for the 2017 period increased $89,000 or 0.8% compared to the 2016 period. The increase is due to an increase in purse and
Breeders’ Fund expense, advertising and marketing expense, and other expenses related to the revenue increases. This is partially offset by a decrease in
salaries and benefits expense as the 2016 amount included severance payments.
The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $965,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2017. This was a result of the Company recording a tax
benefit of $1.3 million in the fourth quarter in connection with the TCJA. The Company recorded an income tax expense of $505,000 for the three months
ended December 31, 2016.
Due primarily to recording the income tax benefit in the fourth quarter, the Company’s net income for the three months ended December 31, 2017 increased
178.8% to $1.9 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, compared to net income of $684,000, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the same period in 2016.
For the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, EBITDA decreased to $1.6 million from $1.8 million. Adjusted
EBITDA was $1.5 million in 2017 compared to $1.1 million in 2016.
Additional Financial Information
Further financial information for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017 is presented in the accompanying table, and additional information
will be provided in the Company’s Form 10-K Report that will be filed on or about March 30, 2018 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Management Comments
Canterbury Park’s President and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Randy Sampson commented: “We are pleased with our 2017 results as we achieved year-over-
year revenue growth for the ninth consecutive year. Although our 2017 income from operations and net income decreased compared to 2016, our operating
profit excluding gains on sales of assets and insurance recoveries, improved dramatically. Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes the impact of insurance
recoveries and land sales, increased 57% to $6.9 million in 2017, an amount that represents 12% of our 2017 net revenues.”
Commenting on results in the Company’s core businesses, Mr. Sampson added: “We continue to grow Card Casino revenues, due to strong increases in table
games revenue driven by our aggressive marketing efforts and a strong economy. Pari-mutuel revenues increased by 10.9% in 2017 compared to 2016. Our
2016 decision to reduce the takeout rate on our live racing to the lowest level in the country to promote our racing product nationally did not generate the
increase in wagering volume we anticipated. By discontinuing this program and returning the take-out rates to statutory levels in 2017, we saw a 11.9%
increase in live racing revenue compared to 2016. We also saw an increase of $737,000 of source market fees collected as a result the Advanced Deposit
Wagering (“ADW”) legislation that took effect November 1, 2016. Food and Beverage revenues also increased due to our continued success in growing our
catering and events business.
Mr. Sampson added: “Looking ahead to 2018, we remain confident about prospects for the Company’s core businesses. We believe we can continue to
achieve revenue and cash flow growth in our core businesses, primarily from our Card Casino, food and beverage and other non-gaming revenues. We also
hope to build on our improved 2017 results in our pari-mutuel operations which have benefited from the stability and quality of racing provided by our
Cooperative Marketing Agreement with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and ADW source market revenues.”
Mr. Sampson continued: “During 2017 and into 2018, we continued to make progress in our goal to deliver additional shareholder value through development
of our approximately 140 acres of underutilized land. Most recently, on March 6, 2018 the Shakopee City Council approved creation of a Tax Increment
Financing (“TIF”) District for the redevelopment of our property. This approval is an important milestone in making our proposed “Canterbury Commons”
real estate development a reality. The TIF Plan approved by City Council provides the framework to use a portion of future property tax revenues generated
by the redevelopment to reimburse Canterbury Park for costs we will incur to construct the public streets, utilities, sidewalks, and other public infrastructure
needed to support the businesses and other amenities in Canterbury Commons.”
Mr. Sampson concluded: “While further approvals from the City of Shakopee are required and we need to complete our financing arrangements, we are
optimistic that the first phase of our development, an upscale apartment project, could break ground this fall. We are excited to be partnering on this
residential project with the Doran Companies, a leading local developer and contractor. The first phase of the project will include approximately 300 units, a
heated parking ramp, and a level of amenities that sets it apart from anything currently available in our area. Full build out of the project is anticipated to take
several years and include a total of 600 units. We will also continue to pursue other commercial, retail, hospitality and entertainment development
opportunities. We expect to report further progress on these efforts over the remainder of 2018.”
Annual Shareholders Meeting
The Company will hold its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 10 a.m., at the Racetrack in Shakopee, Minnesota. The record
date for shareholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting is April 11, 2018.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our financial statements, we also provide investors with information about our EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, each of which is a non-GAAP
measure. EBITDA is not a measure of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), and should
not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income as an indicator of our operating performance, or cash flows from operating activities
as a measure of liquidity. We have presented EBITDA as a supplemental disclosure because it is a widely used measure of performance and basis for
valuation of companies in our industry. Other companies that provide EBITDA information may calculate EBITDA differently than we do. Adjusted
EBITDA represents our earnings before interest income, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization and gain from disposal of assets, gain on sale of
land, and gain from insurance recoveries. We have presented Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental disclosure because it enables investors to understand our
results excluding the effect of these three items.
About Canterbury Park
Canterbury Park Holding Corporation owns and operates Canterbury Park Racetrack, Minnesota’s only thoroughbred and quarter horse racing facility. The
Company’s 70-day 2018 live race meet begins on May 4 and ends September 15. In addition, Canterbury Park’s Card Casino hosts card games 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, offering both poker and table games. The Company also conducts year-round wagering on simulcast horse racing and hosts a variety of
other entertainment and special events at its facility in Shakopee, Minnesota. For more information about the Company, please visit us at
www.canterburypark.com.
Cautionary Statement
From time to time, in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in press releases, and in other communications to shareholders or the
investing public, we may make forward-looking statements concerning possible or anticipated future financial performance, business activities or plans.
These statements are typically preceded by the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends” or similar expressions. For these forward-looking
statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in federal securities laws. Shareholders and the investing
public should understand that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could affect our actual results and cause actual
results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. We report these risks and uncertainties in our Form 10-K Report to the
SEC. They include, but are not limited to: material fluctuations in attendance at the Racetrack; material changes in the level of wagering by patrons; decline
in interest in the unbanked card games offered in the Card Casino; competition from other venues offering unbanked card games or other forms of wagering;
competition from other sports and entertainment options; increases in compensation and employee benefit costs; increases in the percentage of revenues
allocated for purse fund payments; higher than expected expense related to new marketing initiatives; the impact of wagering products and technologies
introduced by competitors; the general health of the gaming sector; legislative and regulatory decisions and changes; our ability to successfully develop our
real estate; and other factors that are beyond our ability to control or predict.
NOTE: Financial summary on following page.
CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION’S
SUMMARY OF OPERATING RESULTS
(Unaudited)
Net Operating Revenues
Operating Expenses
Income from Operations
Non-Operating Revenues (Expense), net
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
Net Income
Basic Net Income Per Common Share
Diluted Net Income Per Common Share
Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2017
11,996,386
(11,065,022)
931,364
12,446
964,753
1,908,563
0.43
0.43
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Ended
December 31,
2016
11,550,492
(10,388,683)
1,161,809
27,235
(504,552)
684,491
0.16
0.16
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Three Months
Twelve Months
Ended
December 31,
2017
56,952,776 $
Twelve Months
Ended
December 31,
2016
52,460,203
(52,431,619) $
(45,318,971)
4,521,157 $
7,141,232
49,624 $
(21,252)
(480,000) $
(2,924,000)
4,090,781 $
4,195,980
0.93 $
0.93 $
0.98
0.97
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
NET INCOME
Interest (income) expense, net
Income tax (benefit) expense
Depreciation
EBITDA
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets
Loss (gain) on sale of land
Gain on insurance recoveries
ADJUSTED EBITDA
(Unaudited)
Three months ended
December 31,
2017
2016
$
$
1,908,563
(12,446)
(964,753)
660,389
1,591,753
2,198
-
(140,552)
1,453,399
$
$
684,491
(27,556)
504,552
680,797
1,842,284
(22,500)
144,388
(872,647)
1,091,525
$
$
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2017
4,090,781 $
(49,624)
480,000
2,529,437
7,050,594
2,198
-
(140,552)
6,912,240 $
2016
4,195,980
21,252
2,924,000
2,547,772
9,689,004
(22,500)
(3,846,131)
(1,464,923)
4,355,450