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Acquisition
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2011
Acquisition  
Acquisition
5. Acquisition

On October 25, 2010, the Company acquired for cash 100% of the capital stock of BCRP Inc. and the membership interest of Northstar Group Commercial Properties LLC (together, with their subsidiaries "Northstar-at-Tahoe") that operate the Northstar-at-Tahoe mountain resort in North Lake Tahoe, California from Booth Creek Resort Properties LLC and other sellers for a total consideration of $60.5 million, net of cash acquired. Northstar-at-Tahoe is a year round mountain resort providing a comprehensive offering of recreational activities, including both snow sports and summer activities. Additionally, Northstar-at-Tahoe operates a base area village at the resort, including the subleasing of commercial retail space and condominium property management.

The following summarizes the preliminary estimated fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date (in thousands). The preliminary estimate of fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed are subject to revisions, which may result in adjustments to the preliminary values presented below.

 

     Preliminary
Estimates of
Acquisition Date
Fair Value
 

Accounts receivable, net

   $ 2,336   

Inventory, net

     1,799   

Other assets

     1,488   

Property, plant and equipment

     9,469   

Deferred income tax assets, net

     14,603   

Intangible assets

     2,470   

Goodwill

     86,484   
        

Total identifiable assets acquired

   $ 118,649   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   $ 6,548   

Deferred revenue

     5,281   

Capital lease obligations

     2,892   

Unfavorable lease obligations, net

     43,400   
        

Total liabilities assumed

   $ 58,121   

Total purchase price

   $ 60,528   
        

The operations of Northstar-at-Tahoe are conducted on land and with operating assets owned by CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc. under long-term lease agreements which were assumed by the Company. Under the terms of the leases, the Company estimates that it will be required to pay above market rates in the aggregate through the remainder of the initial lease term expiring in fiscal 2027. The Company has recorded a net unfavorable lease obligation for these leases that will be amortized as an adjustment to lease expense over the remaining initial lease term. Future minimum lease payments (excluding contingent rents and executory costs) under the remaining initial term of these leases reflected by fiscal year as of April 30, 2011 are as follows (in thousands):

 

2011

   $ —     

2012

     11,358   

2013

     11,703   

2014

     12,365   

2015

     12,683   

Thereafter

     152,145   
        

Total

   $ 200,254   
        

 

The excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair values of assumed assets and liabilities was recorded as goodwill. The goodwill recognized is attributable primarily to expected synergies, the assembled workforce of Northstar-at-Tahoe and other factors. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The operating results of Northstar-at-Tahoe have contributed $32.4 million and $63.8 million of net revenue for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2011, respectively. Additionally, the Company has recognized $4.0 million of acquisition related expenses in the Consolidated Condensed Statement of Operations during the nine months ended April 30, 2011.

The following presents the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information of the Company as if the acquisition of Northstar-at-Tahoe was completed on August 1, 2009. The following pro forma financial information includes adjustments for (i) depreciation and interest expense for capital leases on acquired property, plant and equipment recorded at the date of acquisition; (ii) straight-line expense recognition of minimum future lease payments from the date of acquisition, including the amortization of the net unfavorable lease obligations; and (iii) acquisition related costs. This pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and does not purport to be indicative of the results of future operations or the results that would have occurred had the acquisition taken place on August 1, 2009 (in thousands, except per share amounts).

 

     Three Months Ended
April 30,
 
     2010  

Pro forma net revenue

   $ 381,264   

Pro forma net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.

   $ 79,904   

Pro forma basic net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.

   $ 2.20   

Pro forma diluted net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.

   $  2.17   

 

     Nine Months Ended
April 30,
 
     2011      2010  

Pro forma net revenue

   $ 1,041,449       $ 791,648   

Pro forma net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.

   $ 87,112       $ 79,871   

Pro forma basic net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.

   $ 2.42       $ 2.20   

Pro forma diluted net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc.

   $ 2.37       $ 2.17