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Century Downs Racetrack And Casino
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Century Downs Racetrack And Casino [Abstract]  
Century Downs Racetrack And Casino

3.CENTURY DOWNS RACETRACK AND CASINO

 

In November 2012, the Company’s subsidiary CCE signed credit and management agreements with CDR in connection with the development of a REC project in Balzac, north metropolitan area of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, which the Company operates as Century Downs Racetrack and Casino. On November 29, 2013, CCE and CDR amended the credit agreement. Under the amended credit agreement, CCE agreed to loan to CDR a total of CAD 24 million in two separate loans, Loan A and Loan B. Loan A is for CAD 13 million and Loan B is for CAD 11 million. Loan A has an interest rate of BMO prime plus 600 basis points and a term of five years, and CAD 11 million of the loan was convertible at CCE’s option into an additional ownership position in CDR of up to 60%. Loan B has an interest rate equivalent to the rate charged under the Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement (“BMO Credit Agreement”) plus an administrative fee and a term of five years. CCE has advanced all funds from Loan A, and any remaining funds that are advanced to CDR will be advanced under Loan B. Both loans are secured by a leasehold mortgage on the REC property and a pledge of CDR’s stock by the majority of the CDR shareholders. Both loans are for the exclusive use of developing and operating the REC project. CCE intends to fund both loans with additional borrowings under the BMO Credit Agreement (Note 7).   Under the amended credit agreement with CDR, CCE acquired 15% of CDR, controls the CDR board of directors and manages the development and operation of the REC project.

 

As of November 29, 2013, the Company began consolidating CDR as a minority owned subsidiary for which it has a controlling financial interest. On March 20, 2015, the Company converted CAD 11 million of Loan A into an additional 60% ownership interest in CDR. As of March 20, 2015, the Company had a 75% ownership interest in CDR. Unaffiliated shareholders own the remaining 25% of CDR. The Company accounts for and reports the remaining 25% CDR ownership interest as a non-controlling financial interest.

 

The REC project has the only horse race track in the Calgary area and consists of a 5.5 furlongs (0.7 mile) racetrack, a gaming floor with 550 slot machines, a bar, a lounge, restaurant facilities, an off-track-betting area and an entertainment area. The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (“AGLC”) and HRA have issued licenses to the REC.  The casino at the REC opened on April 1, 2015, and the racing season began on April 25, 2015.  

 

Contingent Liability

In February 2013, 1369454 Alberta Ltd filed a lawsuit against CDR for previously owed money not paid by CDR.  The case was settled in April 2013, and CDR issued a promissory note to pay 1369454 Alberta Ltd. CAD 0.2 million ($0.2 million based on the exchange rate in effect on March 31, 2015).  CDR paid 1369454 Alberta Ltd. CAD 0.2 million in satisfaction of the promissory note on April 2, 2015.

 

Restricted Cash

The Company’s subsidiary CCE loaned $0.2 million to CDR in December 2013 to pay outstanding Canadian federal tax owed by CDR. The unsecured note was paid on December 4, 2014 and had a 4% interest rate. The note was paid following the release of $0.2 million of restricted cash from escrow held with a third party in connection with CDR’s land lease in December 2014.  

 

Equity Conversion

On March 20, 2015, the Company converted CAD 11 million of Loan A into an additional 60% ownership interest in CDR. As a result of the conversion, the Company recognized $0.6 million in additional paid-in capital and $0.1 million in accumulated other comprehensive income that was previously attributed to non-controlling interest.