Dave & Buster’s, Inc. Reports Financial Results for Its Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter

DALLAS  (Restaurant News Release)  Dave & Buster’s, Inc., a leading operator of high volume entertainment/dining complexes, today announced results for its second quarter ended August 1, 2010.

Total revenues decreased 2.7% to $127.9 million in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $131.5 million in the second quarter of 2009. The year-over-year revenue decline was driven by a 4.8% decline in comparable store sales and the loss of $2.5 million in revenues associated with the flood-related closure of the Company’s store in Nashville, Tennessee. These revenue declines were partially offset by a $4.8 million increase in revenues from non-comparable operations and other revenue sources. Total Food and Beverage revenues decreased 3.1%, while revenues from Amusements and Other decreased 2.4%.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased 5.4% to $18.2 million versus $19.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009.

Total revenues for the 26-week period decreased 0.2% to $269.5 million from $270.0 million for the comparable period last year. This revenue reduction was comprised of a 3.7% decline in comparable store sales and the loss of $2.6 million in revenues associated with the flood-related closure of the Company’s store in Nashville, Tennessee. These revenue declines were partially offset by an $11.4 million increase in revenues from non-comparable operations and other revenue sources. Total Food and Beverage revenues decreased 1.2%, while revenues from Amusements and Other increased 1.0%.

Adjusted EBITDA for the 26-week period decreased 3.4% to $45.2 million versus $46.8 million for the comparable period last year.

“Our second quarter sales performance slowed compared with the first quarter, which is consistent with the overall economy and many other companies,” said Steve King, Chief Executive Officer. “Our top priority is to build profitable sales in our existing stores. We continue to use the various promotional levers at our disposal and our recent trends are encouraging.”

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

A reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable financial measure presented in accordance with GAAP, is set forth in the attachment to this release.

The Company will hold a conference call to discuss second quarter results on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time). To participate in the conference call, please dial (866) 765-2661 a few minutes prior to the start time and reference code #11095523. Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s Web site, www.daveandbusters.com.

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Dave & Buster’s is the premier national owner and operator of 57 high-volume venues that offer interactive entertainment options for adults and families, such as skill/sports-oriented redemption games and technologically advanced video and simulation games, combined with a full menu of high quality food and beverages. Dave & Buster’s currently has stores in 24 states and Canada. For additional information on Dave & Buster’s, please visit www.daveandbusters.com.

The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and, consequently, could be affected by our level of indebtedness, general business and economic conditions, the impact of competition, the seasonality of the company’s business, adverse weather conditions, future commodity prices, guest and employee complaints and litigation, fuel and utility costs, labor costs and availability, changes in consumer and corporate spending, changes in demographic trends, changes in governmental regulations, unfavorable publicity, our ability to open new stores, and acts of God.

 
 
DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

         
ASSETS   August 1, 2010   January 31, 2010
    (unaudited)   (audited)
Current assets:        
         
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 17,763   $ 16,682
Other current assets     42,340     30,104
         
Total current assets   $ 60,103   $ 46,786
         
Property and equipment, net     325,738     294,151
         
Intangible and other assets, net     368,423     142,703
         
Total assets   $ 754,264   $ 483,640
         
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
         
Total current liabilities   $ 69,663   $ 74,805
         
Other long-term liabilities     95,533     89,775
         
Long-term debt, less current liabilities, net unamortized discount     346,668     226,414
         
Stockholders’ equity     242,400     92,646
         
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 754,264   $ 483,640
             
             
DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

                 
    13 Weeks Ended   13 Weeks Ended
    August 1, 2010   August 2, 2009
                 
Food and beverage revenues   $ 64,551     50.5 %   $ 66,591     50.6 %
Amusement and other revenues     63,365     49.5 %     64,936     49.4 %
Total revenues     127,916     100.0 %     131,527     100.0 %
                 
Cost of products     26,215     20.5 %     26,206     19.9 %
Store operating expenses     76,501     59.8 %     79,209     60.3 %
General and administrative expenses     17,576     13.8 %     7,672     5.8 %
Depreciation and amortization     12,716     9.9 %     13,168     10.0 %
Pre-opening costs     277     0.2 %     1,052     0.8 %
Total operating expenses     133,285     104.2 %     127,307     96.8 %
                 
Operating income (loss)     (5,369 )   -4.2 %     4,220     3.2 %
Interest expense, net     10,405     8.1 %     5,635     4.3 %
                 
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes     (15,774 )   -12.3 %     (1,415 )   -1.1 %
Income tax provision (benefit)     (6,295 )   -4.9 %     (1,478 )   -1.1 %
Net income (loss)   $ (9,479 )   -7.4 %   $ 63     0.0 %
                 
Other information:                
Stores open at end of period (1)     58           55      
                 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods shown:
                 
Total net income   $ (9,479 )       $ 63      
Add back: Provision for income taxes     (6,295 )         (1,478 )    
Interest expense, net     10,405           5,635      
Depreciation and amortization     12,716           13,168      
EBITDA     7,347           17,388      
                         
Add back: Loss on asset disposal     373           444      
Gain on Acquisition of limited partnership               (339 )    
Share-based compensation     1,595           205      
Currency translation (gain) loss     51           (111 )    
Pre-opening costs     277           1,052      
Affiliate expense reimbursement     169           187      
Severance               187      
Amusement revenue deferral and                
redemption liability adjustments     198           253      
Transaction costs     8,220                
Adjusted EBITDA (2)   $ 18,230         $ 19,266      
                         
                         
DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

                 
    26 Weeks Ended   26 Weeks Ended
    August 1, 2010   August 2, 2009
                 
Food and beverage revenues   $ 135,908     50.4 %   $ 137,591     51.0 %
Amusement and other revenues     133,583     49.6 %     132,362     49.0 %
Total revenues     269,491     100.0 %     269,953     100.0 %
                 
Cost of products     54,078     20.1 %     53,162     19.7 %
Store operating expenses     155,574     57.7 %     156,344     57.9 %
General and administrative expenses     26,194     9.7 %     15,077     5.6 %
Depreciation and amortization     25,216     9.4 %     25,902     9.6 %
Pre-opening costs     1,466     0.5 %     2,196     0.8 %
Total operating expenses     262,528     97.4 %     252,681     93.6 %
                 
Operating income (loss)     6,963     2.6 %     17,272     6.4 %
Interest expense, net     15,753     5.8 %     11,184     4.1 %
                 
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes     (8,790 )   -3.2 %     6,088     2.3 %
Income tax provision (benefit)     (3,222 )   -1.2 %     857     0.3 %
Net income (loss)   $ (5,568 )   -2.0 %   $ 5,231     2.0 %
                 
Other information:                
Stores open at end of period (1)     58           55      
                 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods shown:
                 
Total net income   $ (5,568 )       $ 5,231      
Add back: Provision for income taxes     (3,222 )         857      
Interest expense, net     15,753           11,184      
Depreciation and amortization     25,216           25,902      
EBITDA     32,179           43,174      
                         
Add back: Loss on asset disposal     573           618      
Gain on Acquisition of limited partnership               (339 )    
Share-based compensation     1,846           213      
Currency translation (gain) loss     (34 )         (136 )    
Pre-opening costs     1,466           2,196      
Affiliate expense reimbursement     357           375      
Severance               218      
Amusement revenue deferral and                
redemption liability adjustments     428           483      
Transaction costs     8,380                
Adjusted EBITDA (2)   $ 45,195         $ 46,802      
                         
                         

NOTE

(1) The number of stores open at August 1, 2010 includes our stores in Roseville, California, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and Columbus, Ohio which opened on May 3, 2010, March 1, 2010 and October 12, 2009, respectively.

(2) EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), interest expense (net) and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA, also a non-GAAP measure, is defined as EBITDA plus share-based compensation expense, pre-opening costs, Affiliate expense reimbursement, loss on asset disposal and other non-cash or non-recurring charges. The company believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (collectively, “EBITDA – Based Measures”) provide useful information to debt holders regarding the Company’s operating performance and its capacity to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures. The Company believes that the EBITDA – Based Measures are used by many investors, analysts and rating agencies as a measure of performance. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is approximately equal to “Consolidated EBITDA” as defined in our Senior Credit Facility and indentures relating to the Company’s senior notes. Neither of the EBITDA – Based Measures is defined by GAAP and neither should be considered in isolation or as an alternative to other financial data prepared in accordance with GAAP or as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as defined in this release may differ from similarly titled measures presented by other companies.