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8 hours ago
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PENN Entertainment, Inc. Announces Final Settlement Terms of Previously Announced Note Repurchase Transactions
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PENN Entertainment, Inc. ('PENN' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today the final settlement terms of its previously announced note repurchase transactions, pursuant to which the Company agreed to repurchase for cash consideration certain of the Company's outstanding 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the 'Convertible Senior Notes') through separate and privately negotiated repurchase transactions (such repurchased notes, the 'Repurchased Notes', and each such transaction, a 'Note Repurchase Transaction'). The aggregate cash payment for such Note Repurchase Transactions is approximately $233.5 million, which was determined following an averaging period beginning on June 16, 2025 through June 18, 2025 and is inclusive of accrued and unpaid interest on the Repurchased Notes. After giving effect to the repurchase and cancellation of the Repurchased Notes, the Company will have approximately $106.7 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes outstanding. The Note Repurchase Transactions eliminate approximately 9.6 million shares from the Company's diluted share count that were associated with the Convertible Senior Notes. Additionally, the Company remains committed to its previously stated goal to repurchase at least $350 million of shares in 2025, which is incremental to the Note Repurchase Transactions. HudsonWest LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor to the Company in connection with the Note Repurchase Transactions. About PENN Entertainment, Inc. PENN Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries ('PENN,' or the 'Company'), is North America's leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. PENN operates in 28 jurisdictions throughout North America, with a broadly diversified portfolio of casinos, racetracks, and online sports betting and iCasino offerings under well-recognized brands including Hollywood Casino ®, L'Auberge ®, ESPN BET™, and theScore BET Sportsbook and Casino ®. PENN's ability to leverage its partnership with ESPN, the 'worldwide leader in sports,' and its ownership of theScore ®, the top digital sports media brand in Canada, is central to the Company's highly differentiated strategy to expand its footprint and efficiently grow its customer ecosystem. PENN's focus on organic cross-sell opportunities is reinforced by its market-leading retail casinos, sports media assets, and technology, including a proprietary state-of-the-art, fully integrated digital sports and iCasino betting platform, and an in-house iCasino content studio (PENN Game Studios). The Company's portfolio is further bolstered by its industry-leading PENN Play™ customer loyalty program, offering its approximately 32 million members a unique set of rewards and experiences. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'expects,' 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'projects,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'goal,' 'seeks,' 'may,' 'will,' 'should,' or 'anticipates' or the negative or other variations of these or similar words, or by discussions of future events, strategies or risks and uncertainties. Specifically, forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's commitment to repurchase shares. Such statements are all subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that could significantly affect the Company's future financial results and business. Accordingly, the Company cautions that the forward-looking statements contained herein are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by such statements. Such factors include: the effects of economic and market conditions in the markets in which the Company operates or otherwise, including the impact of global supply chain disruptions, price inflation, changes in interest rates, economic downturns, changes in trade policies, and geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty; competition with other entertainment, sports content, and gaming experiences; the timing, cost and expected impact of product and technology investments; risks relating to operations, permits, licenses, financings, approvals and other contingencies in connection with growth in new or existing jurisdictions; our ability to successfully acquire and integrate new properties and operations and achieve expected synergies from acquisitions; the availability of future borrowings under our Amended Credit Facilities or other sources of capital to enable us to service our indebtedness, make anticipated capital expenditures or pay off or refinance our indebtedness prior to maturity; the impact of indemnification obligations under the Barstool SPA; our ability to achieve the anticipated financial returns from the Sportsbook Agreement with ESPN, including due to fees, costs, taxes, or circumstances beyond the Company's or ESPN's control; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the Company and ESPN to terminate the Sportsbook Agreement between the companies; the ability of the Company and ESPN to agree to extend the initial 10-year term of the Sportsbook Agreement on mutually satisfactory terms, if at all, and the costs and obligations of such terms if agreed; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company, ESPN or their respective directors, officers or employees; the ability of the Company or ESPN to retain and hire key personnel; the impact of new or changes in current laws, regulations, rules or other industry standards; the impact of activist shareholders; adverse outcomes of litigation involving the Company, including litigation in connection with our 2025 annual meeting of shareholders; our ability to maintain our gaming licenses and concessions and comply with applicable gaming law, changes in current laws, regulations, rules or other industry standards, and additional factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, each as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not intend to update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law. Considering these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
PENN Entertainment Welcomes Johnny Hartnett and Carlos Ruisanchez as Duly Elected Directors
WYOMISSING, Pa., June 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) ("PENN" or the "Company") today reported preliminary voting results with respect to the election of directors from its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 17, 2025. PENN shareholders elected the Company's two director nominees, Johnny Hartnett and Carlos Ruisanchez, to serve on the Company's Board of Directors. The PENN Board issued the following statement: We are pleased to welcome Johnny and Carlos, both of whom bring highly relevant experience in digital and retail gaming to the Board. Over the past several months, we have continued to engage with our shareholders, and we look forward to incorporating feedback from those conversations as we move ahead. It is clear from this engagement that PENN's Board, management team and shareholders are aligned in their focus on ensuring PENN is achieving its full potential. The Board remains committed to the close oversight of our differentiated omni-channel strategy and to delivering sustainable long-term value. We recognize there is more work to be done, and we are intently focused on driving profitability in our Interactive segment and growth across the business as we continue strengthening the Company's balance sheet and liquidity position, deleveraging and accelerating capital return to shareholders. We look forward to further dialogue with our shareholders about our Board's composition and skillset evolution, as well as PENN's executive compensation program and strategic priorities, to ensure alignment with our shareholders. Thank you for your continued support and investment in PENN. The Company will report final results on a Form 8-K that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the coming days. About PENN Entertainment PENN Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries ("PENN," or the "Company"), is North America's leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. PENN operates in 28 jurisdictions throughout North America, with a broadly diversified portfolio of casinos, racetracks and online sports betting and iCasino offerings under well-recognized brands including Hollywood Casino®, L'Auberge®, ESPN BET™ and theScore BET Sportsbook and Casino®. PENN's ability to leverage its partnership with ESPN, the "worldwide leader in sports," and its ownership of theScore, the top digital sports media brand in Canada, is central to the Company's highly differentiated strategy to expand its footprint and efficiently grow its customer ecosystem. PENN's focus on organic cross-sell opportunities is reinforced by its market-leading retail casinos, sports media assets, and technology, including a proprietary state-of-the-art, fully integrated digital sports and iCasino betting platform and an in-house iCasino content studio (PENN Game Studios). The Company's portfolio is further bolstered by its industry-leading PENN Play™ customer loyalty program, offering its 31 million members a unique set of rewards and experiences. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "expects," "believes," "estimates," "projects," "intends," "plans," "goal," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," or "anticipates" or the negative or other variations of these or similar words, or by discussions of future events, strategies or risks and uncertainties. Specifically, forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the Company's expectations of future results of operations and financial condition, including, but not limited to, projections of revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDAR and other financial measures; the assumptions provided regarding the guidance, including the scale and timing of the Company's product and technology investments; the Company's expectations regarding results and customer growth and the impact of competition in retail/mobile/online sportsbooks, iCasino, social gaming, and retail operations; the Company's development and launch of its Interactive segment's products in new jurisdictions and enhancements to existing Interactive segment products, including the content for the ESPN BET and theScore BET and the further development of ESPN BET and theScore BET on our proprietary player account management system and risk and trading platforms; the benefits of the Sportsbook Agreement between the Company and ESPN; the Company's expectations regarding its Sportsbook Agreement with ESPN and the future success of ESPN BET; the Company's expectations with respect to share repurchases; the Company's expectations with respect to the integration and synergies related to the Company's integration of theScore and the continued growth and monetization of the Company's media business; the Company's expectations that its portfolio of assets provides a benefit of geographically-diversified cash flows from operations; management's plans and strategies for future operations, including statements relating to the Company's plan to expand gaming operations through the implementation and execution of a disciplined capital expenditure program at our existing properties, the pursuit of strategic acquisitions and investments, and the development of new gaming properties, including the development projects and the anticipated benefits; improvements, expansions, or relocations of our existing properties; entrance into new jurisdictions; expansion of gaming in existing jurisdictions; strategic investments and acquisitions; cross-sell opportunities between our retail gaming, online sports betting, and iCasino businesses; our ability to obtain financing for our development projects on attractive terms; the timing, cost and expected impact of planned capital expenditures on the Company's results of operations; and the actions of regulatory, legislative, executive, or judicial decisions at the federal, state, provincial, or local level with regard to our business and the impact of any such actions. Such statements are all subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that could significantly affect the Company's future financial results and business. Accordingly, the Company cautions that the forward-looking statements contained herein are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by such statements. Such factors include: the effects of economic and market conditions in the markets in which the Company operates or otherwise, including the impact of global supply chain disruptions, price inflation, changes in interest rates, economic downturns, changes in trade policies, and geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty; competition with other entertainment, sports content, and gaming experiences; the timing, cost and expected impact of product and technology investments; risks relating to operations, permits, licenses, financings, approvals and other contingencies in connection with growth in new or existing jurisdictions; our ability to successfully acquire and integrate new properties and operations and achieve expected synergies from acquisitions; the availability of future borrowings under our Amended Credit Facilities or other sources of capital to enable us to service our indebtedness, make anticipated capital expenditures or pay off or refinance our indebtedness prior to maturity; the impact of indemnification obligations under the Barstool SPA; our ability to achieve the anticipated financial returns from the Sportsbook Agreement with ESPN, including due to fees, costs, taxes, or circumstances beyond the Company's or ESPN's control; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the Company and ESPN to terminate the Sportsbook Agreement between the companies; the ability of the Company and ESPN to agree to extend the initial 10-year term of the Sportsbook Agreement on mutually satisfactory terms, if at all, and the costs and obligations of such terms if agreed; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company, ESPN or their respective directors, officers or employees; the ability of the Company or ESPN to retain and hire key personnel; the impact of new or changes in current laws, regulations, rules or other industry standards; the impact of activist shareholders; adverse outcomes of litigation involving the Company, including litigation in connection with our 2025 annual meeting of shareholders; our ability to maintain our gaming licenses and concessions and comply with applicable gaming law, changes in current laws, regulations, rules or other industry standards, and additional factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, each as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not intend to update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law. Considering these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur. View source version on Contacts Mike NievesSVP, Finance & TreasurerPENN Entertainment, Inc.610-373-2400 Sign in to access your portfolio
Days of Palestine
02-06-2025
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- Days of Palestine
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Yahoo
13-05-2025
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- Yahoo
CZR Q1 Earnings Call: Digital Growth and Regional Recovery Offset Profit Shortfall
Hotel and casino entertainment company Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) met Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 1.9% year on year to $2.79 billion. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.54 per share was significantly below analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy CZR? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $2.79 billion vs analyst estimates of $2.79 billion (1.9% year-on-year growth, in line) Adjusted EPS: -$0.54 vs analyst estimates of -$0.18 (significant miss) Adjusted EBITDA: $845 million vs analyst estimates of $874.8 million (30.2% margin, 3.4% miss) Operating Margin: 17.5%, in line with the same quarter last year Free Cash Flow was -$5 million compared to -$184 million in the same quarter last year Market Capitalization: $6.26 billion Caesars Entertainment's first quarter results were shaped by steady performance in its core Las Vegas and regional casino businesses, alongside continued momentum in its digital segment. Management attributed the stable revenue trends to strong group and convention bookings in Las Vegas, growth from recently completed capital projects in New Orleans and Danville, and disciplined cost controls. CEO Tom Reeg noted that while the company faced headwinds from challenging year-over-year comparisons, weather disruptions, and a one-day calendar difference, the business demonstrated resilience across its main markets. Looking ahead, leadership maintained a positive outlook on continued growth in digital gaming and ongoing stability in brick-and-mortar operations, while emphasizing caution around potential macroeconomic pressures and policy changes. Management stated that forward bookings in Las Vegas remain solid and that the company has not observed any material signs of consumer weakness. Reeg remarked, 'We still do not see any of the consumer softness that investors seem to be worried about,' but also acknowledged that the company is prepared to adjust operating levers if broader economic conditions deteriorate. Caesars Entertainment's management focused on the interplay between Las Vegas, regional, and digital performance, noting how each area contributed to the quarter's outcomes and will shape the company's trajectory this year. Las Vegas stability and group business: Las Vegas delivered flat year-over-year results despite a tough comparison with last year's Super Bowl, aided by strong convention and group bookings. Management said group room nights accounted for 20% of the quarter's mix, with expectations for a record year in group business. Regional segment improvement: The regional casino segment saw a notable sequential improvement, driven by the full-quarter contribution from the New Orleans and Danville properties. Both locations, recently completing their elevated capital expenditure cycles, are expected to provide steady cash flow moving forward. Digital segment acceleration: Digital net revenue rose 19%, fueled by robust iCasino growth (up 53%) and a higher mix of parlay bets in sports betting. Management highlighted new app features and product enhancements, with the Caesars Palace Online app leading growth and the Horseshoe app already contributing 7% of digital gaming revenue. Cost discipline and margin management: Operating expenses in Las Vegas fell 3% year-over-year, reflecting ongoing efforts to optimize labor, vendor contracts, and operational efficiency. The company also reported successful cost controls in the digital segment, resulting in an EBITDA flow-through rate above internal targets. Capital allocation and free cash flow priorities: With major capital projects completed, Caesars is transitioning into a 'free cash flow harvesting mode,' prioritizing debt reduction while remaining opportunistic about share repurchases if valuation conditions are favorable. Management expects digital expansion, ongoing cost control, and stable consumer demand to drive performance for the remainder of the year, while remaining alert to economic uncertainty and industry policy shifts. Digital growth momentum: The company expects continued double-digit growth in online gaming, especially in iCasino, driven by product enhancements, new game launches, and expansion of the shared wallet system across states. Regional and Las Vegas bookings: Forward bookings for Las Vegas and regional properties remain healthy, with management expecting group and convention business to offset any potential leisure softness. Recent investments in regional properties are also expected to support modest growth. Macroeconomic and policy risks: Management identified inflation, tariffs, and potential policy changes as headwinds, but stated that no consumer weakness or material impact from tariffs has appeared in current results. The company is prepared to activate cost levers or leverage its real estate portfolio if macro conditions worsen. Carlo Santarelli (Deutsche Bank): Asked about the outlook for group bookings and forward visibility in Las Vegas. Management said group pace is firm, with particular strength expected in the fourth quarter and no current need to use customer database levers to fill rooms. Brandt Montour (Barclays): Inquired about the quantifiable impact of weather and calendar shifts on regional results. Management estimated these factors negatively affected regional EBITDA by more than $10 million, with Las Vegas also impacted by the leap year. Steve Wieczynski (Stifel): Questioned whether lower-tier or unrated customers were showing spending declines. CEO Tom Reeg stated unrated play is softer than rated, but overall customer spending patterns remain stable as of late April. David Katz (Jefferies): Sought clarification on the split between iGaming and sports betting growth in digital and the company's outlook for both. Management expects both segments to generate significant EBITDA, with iGaming seen as particularly promising due to steadier growth and potential future legislative changes. Chad Beynon (Macquarie): Asked about the outlook for regional segment margins as new properties ramp and competition anniversaries. Management expects regional EBITDA and margins to improve as competitive impacts subside and new investments mature. In future quarters, the StockStory team will watch (1) whether digital growth—particularly in iCasino and new app features—remains at elevated levels, (2) the extent to which group and convention bookings in Las Vegas can offset any emerging softness in consumer leisure demand, and (3) whether regional property investments, especially in New Orleans and Danville, lead to sustained margin improvement. We will also monitor management's capital allocation between debt reduction and opportunistic share repurchases as free cash flow increases. Caesars Entertainment currently trades at a forward EV-to-EBITDA ratio of 1.6×. Should you load up, cash out, or stay put? Find out in our free research report. Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs. 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Business Wire
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
PENN Entertainment, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PENN Entertainment, Inc. ('PENN' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: PENN) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Jay Snowden, Chief Executive Officer and President, said: 'PENN's properties demonstrated strong resilience in the quarter following severe weather challenges earlier in the year, as gaming volumes rebounded in March and remained consistent through April and early May. In our Interactive segment we generated record gaming revenue and significant year-over-year improvements in both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA despite industry-wide unfavorable sports betting hold. Our corporate overhead costs were higher by approximately $8 million in the quarter due to legal and advisory expenses. Through May 7, 2025 we have repurchased $35 million of shares and remain committed to our previously stated goal to repurchase at least $350 million of shares this year. Resilient Core Business Trends Property level highlights1: Revenues of $1.4 billion; Adjusted EBITDAR of $457.0 million; and Adjusted EBITDAR margins of 33.1%. 'Portfolio-wide weather events in January and February negatively impacted Adjusted EBITDAR by at least $10 million,' said Mr. Snowden. 'Core business trends were otherwise stable, particularly in markets not impacted by the continued growth of new supply. Our industry leading customer loyalty program, PENN Play™, combined with our investments in hospitality and entertainment offerings, contributed to strong engagement with our VIP and mid-worth customer segments. We are also seeing the benefits of our differentiated omni-channel strategy, as those pre-existing customers in Pennsylvania and Michigan who have engaged with our standalone Hollywood iCasino app have increased their spend meaningfully across both retail and online channels. ____________________ 1 Property level consists of retail operating segments which are composed of our Northeast, South, West, and Midwest reportable segments. Record Online Gaming Revenue and Momentum Building Interactive segment highlights: Revenues of $290.1 million (including tax gross up of $128.2 million); and Adjusted EBITDA loss of $89.0 million. 'Our Interactive segment generated significant top and bottom-line year-over-year growth, highlighting the improved flow through we are seeing in the business. These results are despite customer-friendly sports betting outcomes that negatively impacted Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $10 million in the quarter. Importantly, ESPN BET and theScore BET continue to provide a strong top of funnel for our online casino platforms, which achieved record gaming revenue in the quarter and are contributing meaningfully to our results. Our online casino momentum is bolstered by the compelling early results of our standalone iCasino app in Pennsylvania and Michigan, which recently expanded into New Jersey and Ontario. Additionally, since the year began, we have rolled out several ESPN BET product enhancements and new features leveraging account linking, including adding ESPN favorites to the app homepage and creating a new rewards program. Throughout the year we plan to continue executing our strategy to provide a differentiated, personalized digital offering while also working to deliver on our performance goals,' concluded Mr. Snowden. Share Repurchase Authorization Update During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, the Company repurchased 1,413,882 shares of its common stock in open market transactions for $25.0 million at an average price of $17.67 per share under the December 2022 Authorization. Subsequent to the quarter ended March 31, 2025, the Company repurchased 640,352 shares of its common stock at an average price of $15.00 per share for an aggregate amount of $9.6 million. As of May 7, 2025, the remaining availability under our December 2022 Authorization was $714.6 million. Liquidity and Financial Position Total liquidity as of March 31, 2025 was $1.5 billion inclusive of $591.6 million in Cash and cash equivalents. Traditional net debt as of the end of the quarter was $2.1 billion. Summary of First Quarter Results For the quarter ended March 31, (in millions, except per share data, unaudited) 2025 2024 Revenues $ 1,672.5 $ 1,606.9 Net income (loss) $ 111.5 $ (114.9 ) Adjusted EBITDA (1) $ 173.3 $ 101.4 Rent expense associated with triple net operating leases (2) 155.9 154.8 Adjusted EBITDAR (1) $ 329.2 $ 256.2 Cash payments to our REIT Landlords under Triple Net Leases (3) $ 240.0 $ 235.8 Diluted earnings (loss) per common share $ 0.68 $ (0.76 ) Expand (1) For more information, definitions, and reconciliations see the 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures' section below. (2) Consists of the operating lease components contained within our triple net master lease dated November 1, 2013 with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (Nasdaq: GLPI) ('GLPI'), that was amended and restated effective January 1, 2023 (referred to as the AR PENN Master Lease); our triple net master lease entered in conjunction with and coterminous to the AR PENN Master Lease (referred to as the 2023 Master Lease); as well as our individual triple net leases with VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) ('VICI') for the real estate assets used in the operations of Margaritaville Resort Casino (referred to as the Margaritaville Lease) and Hollywood Casino at Greektown (referred to as the Greektown Lease) and referred to collectively as our 'triple net operating leases.' The expense related to operating lease components contained within our triple net operating leases are recorded as 'General and administrative' within the Consolidated Statements of Operations. (3) Consists of total cash payments made to GLPI and VICI (referred to collectively as our 'REIT Landlords') under our triple net operating leases (as defined above), the Pinnacle Master Lease, and the Morgantown Lease and collectively referred to as our 'Triple Net Leases.' Expand Adjusted EPS The following table reconciles diluted earnings (loss) per share ('EPS') to Adjusted EPS (approximate EPS impact shown, per share; positive adjustments represent charges to income): For the quarter ended March 31, 2025 2024 Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.68 $ (0.76 ) Transaction related expenses — 0.01 Legal matters inclusive of litigation settlements 0.05 (0.06 ) Non-operating items: Loss related to debt and equity investments — 0.01 Gain on financing arrangement (1.29 ) — Income tax impact on net income (loss) adjustments (1) 0.31 0.01 Adjusted EPS $ (0.25 ) $ (0.79 ) Expand (1) The income tax impact includes current and deferred income tax expense based upon the nature of the adjustment and the jurisdiction in which it occurs. Expand PENN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Segment Information The Company aggregates its operations into five reportable segments: Northeast, South, West, Midwest, and Interactive. For the quarter ended March 31, (in millions, unaudited) 2025 2024 Revenues: Northeast segment (1) $ 680.9 $ 684.7 South segment (2) 288.3 298.5 West segment (3) 129.7 128.8 Midwest segment (4) 282.9 291.2 Interactive (5) 290.1 207.7 Other (6) 5.3 6.0 Intersegment eliminations (7) (4.7 ) (10.0 ) Total revenues $ 1,672.5 $ 1,606.9 Adjusted EBITDAR: Northeast segment (1) $ 194.2 $ 202.6 South segment (2) 103.3 113.5 West segment (3) 45.7 45.9 Midwest segment (4) 113.8 117.0 Interactive (5) (89.0 ) (196.0 ) Other (6) (38.8 ) (26.8 ) Total Adjusted EBITDAR (8) $ 329.2 $ 256.2 Expand (1) The Northeast segment consists of the following properties: Ameristar East Chicago, Hollywood Casino at Greektown, Hollywood Casino Bangor, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, Hollywood Casino Columbus, Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg, Hollywood Casino Morgantown, Hollywood Casino at PENN National Race Course, Hollywood Casino Perryville, Hollywood Casino Toledo, Hollywood Casino York, Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway, Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course, Marquee by PENN, Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, and Plainridge Park Casino. (2) The South segment consists of the following properties: 1st Jackpot Casino, Ameristar Vicksburg, Boomtown Biloxi, Boomtown Bossier City, Boomtown New Orleans, Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast, Hollywood Casino Tunica, L'Auberge Baton Rouge, L'Auberge Lake Charles, and Margaritaville Resort Casino. (3) The West segment consists of the following properties: Ameristar Black Hawk, Cactus Petes and Horseshu, M Resort Spa Casino, and Zia Park Casino. (4) The Midwest segment consists of the following properties: Ameristar Council Bluffs, Argosy Casino Alton, Argosy Casino Riverside, Hollywood Casino Aurora, Hollywood Casino Joliet, our 50% investment in Kansas Entertainment, LLC, which owns Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, Hollywood Casino St. Louis, Prairie State Gaming, and River City Casino. (5) The Interactive segment includes all of our online sports betting, online casino/iCasino and social gaming operations, management of retail sports betting, and media. Interactive revenues are inclusive of a tax gross-up of $128.2 million and $116.6 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. (6) The Other category, included in the tables to reconcile the segment information to the consolidated information, consists of the Company's stand-alone racing operations, namely Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club, Sam Houston and Valley Race Park, the Company's JV interests in Freehold Raceway (which ceased operations on December 28, 2024) and our management contract for Retama Park Racetrack. The Other category also includes corporate overhead costs, which consist of certain expenses, such as: payroll, professional fees, travel expenses, and other general and administrative expenses that do not directly relate to or have not otherwise been allocated. Corporate overhead costs were $36.0 million and $24.9 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and include $7.7 million of legal and advisory costs related to our response to a purported proxy campaign in connection with our 2025 annual meeting of shareholders in the current year quarter. (7) Primarily represents the elimination of intersegment revenues associated with our retail sportsbooks, which are operated by PENN Interactive. (8) As noted within the 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures' section below, Adjusted EBITDAR is presented on a consolidated basis outside the financial statements solely as a valuation metric or for reconciliation purposes. Expand PENN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Reconciliation of Comparable GAAP Financial Measure to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDAR, and Adjusted EBITDAR Margin For the quarter ended March 31, (in millions, unaudited) 2025 2024 Net income (loss) $ 111.5 $ (114.9 ) Income tax (benefit) expense 47.7 (12.6 ) Interest expense, net 110.8 119.1 Interest income (3.2 ) (7.1 ) Income from unconsolidated affiliates (7.6 ) (7.2 ) Gain on financing arrangement (215.1 ) — Other (income) expenses (1.3 ) 1.3 Operating income (loss) 42.8 (21.4 ) Stock-based compensation 15.6 11.9 Cash-settled stock-based awards variance (1) (3.2 ) (8.0 ) Loss (gain) on disposal of assets 0.2 (0.2 ) Pre-opening expenses 0.5 — Depreciation and amortization 108.0 108.7 Income from unconsolidated affiliates 7.6 7.2 Non-operating items of equity method investments (2) 1.1 1.1 Other expenses (3) 0.7 2.1 Adjusted EBITDA 173.3 101.4 Rent expense associated with triple net operating leases 155.9 154.8 Adjusted EBITDAR $ 329.2 $ 256.2 Net income (loss) margin 6.7 % (7.2 )% Adjusted EBITDAR margin 19.7 % 15.9 % Expand (1) Our cash-settled stock-based awards are adjusted to fair value each reporting period based primarily on the price of the Company's common stock. As such, significant fluctuations in the price of the Company's common stock during any reporting period could cause significant variances to budget on cash-settled stock-based awards. (2) For the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the respective amounts consist principally of depreciation expense associated with our Kansas Entertainment, LLC joint venture. (3) Consists of non-recurring transaction costs and prior to August 1, 2024 finance transformation costs associated with the implementation of our new Enterprise Resource Management system. Expand PENN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Operations For the quarter ended March 31, (in millions, except per share data, unaudited) 2025 2024 Revenues Gaming $ 1,298.3 $ 1,258.3 Food, beverage, hotel, and other 374.2 348.6 Total revenues 1,672.5 1,606.9 Operating expenses Gaming 853.8 879.5 Food, beverage, hotel, and other 264.9 251.2 General and administrative 403.0 388.9 Depreciation and amortization 108.0 108.7 Total operating expenses 1,629.7 1,628.3 Operating income (loss) 42.8 (21.4 ) Other income (expenses) Interest expense, net (110.8 ) (119.1 ) Interest income 3.2 7.1 Income from unconsolidated affiliates 7.6 7.2 Gain on financing arrangement 215.1 — Other 1.3 (1.3 ) Total other income (expenses) 116.4 (106.1 ) Income (loss) before income taxes 159.2 (127.5 ) Income tax benefit (expense) (47.7 ) 12.6 Net income (loss) 111.5 (114.9 ) Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest 0.3 0.2 Net income (loss) attributable to PENN Entertainment, Inc. $ 111.8 $ (114.7 ) Earnings (loss) per share: Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.73 $ (0.76 ) Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.68 $ (0.76 ) Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic 152.3 151.9 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted 167.0 151.9 Expand Selected Financial Information and GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations (in millions, unaudited) March 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Cash and cash equivalents $ 591.6 $ 706.6 Total traditional debt $ 2,646.0 $ 2,596.1 Less: Cash and cash equivalents (591.6 ) (706.6 ) Traditional net debt (1) $ 2,054.4 $ 1,889.5 Amended Revolving Credit Facility due 2027 $ 60.0 $ — Amended Term Loan A Facility due 2027 474.4 481.3 Amended Term Loan B Facility due 2029 972.5 975.0 5.625% Notes due 2027 400.0 400.0 4.125% Notes due 2029 400.0 400.0 2.75% Convertible Notes due 2026 330.5 330.5 Other long-term obligations 8.6 9.3 Total traditional debt 2,646.0 2,596.1 Financing obligation (2) — 201.2 Less: Debt discounts and debt issuance costs (24.3 ) (26.6 ) $ 2,621.7 $ 2,770.7 Total traditional debt $ 2,646.0 $ 2,596.1 Less: Cash and cash equivalents (591.6 ) (706.6 ) Plus: Cash rent payments to REIT landlords for the trailing twelve months (3) 7,636.8 7,603.2 $ 9,691.2 $ 9,492.7 Adjusted EBITDAR for the trailing twelve months $ 1,365.3 $ 1,292.3 Lease-adjusted net leverage ratio (1) 7.1x 7.3x Traditional net leverage (1) 5.0x 5.5x Expand (1) See 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures' section below for more information as well as the definitions of Traditional net debt, Lease-adjusted net leverage ratio, and Traditional net leverage. (2) Represents cash proceeds received and non-cash interest on certain claims of which the principal repayment is contingent and classified as a financing obligation under Accounting Standards Codification Topic 470, 'Debt.' (3) Amount equals 8 times the total cash rent payments to REIT landlords for the trailing twelve months. Expand Cash Flow Data The table below summarizes certain cash expenditures incurred by the Company. For the quarter ended March 31, (in millions, unaudited) 2025 2024 Cash payments to our REIT Landlords under Triple Net Leases $ 240.0 $ 235.8 Cash payments (refunds) related to income taxes, net $ (19.7 ) $ 0.6 Cash paid for interest on traditional debt $ 36.7 $ 49.1 Capital expenditures $ 125.2 $ 41.4 Expand Non-GAAP Financial Measures The Non-GAAP Financial Measures used in this press release include Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDAR, Adjusted EBITDAR margin, Adjusted EPS, Traditional net debt, Traditional net leverage ratio, and Lease-adjusted net leverage ratio. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, nor superior to, financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP. We define Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest expense, net, interest income, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, debt extinguishment charges, impairment losses, insurance recoveries, net of deductible charges, changes in the estimated fair value of our contingent purchase price obligations, gain or loss on disposal of assets, the difference between budget and actual expense for cash-settled stock-based awards, pre-opening expenses, loss on disposal of a business, non-cash gains/losses associated with REIT transactions, and other. Adjusted EBITDA is inclusive of income or loss from unconsolidated affiliates, with our share of non-operating items (such as interest expense, net, and depreciation and amortization) added back for our Kansas Entertainment, LLC joint venture. Adjusted EBITDA is inclusive of rent expense associated with our triple net operating leases with our REIT landlords. Although Adjusted EBITDA includes rent expense associated with our triple net operating leases, we believe Adjusted EBITDA is useful as a supplemental measure in evaluating the performance of our consolidated results of operations. Adjusted EBITDA has economic substance because it is used by management as a performance measure to analyze the performance of our business, and is especially relevant in evaluating large, long-lived casino-hotel projects because it provides a perspective on the current effects of operating decisions separated from the substantial non-operational depreciation charges and financing costs of such projects. We present Adjusted EBITDA because it is used by some investors and creditors as an indicator of the strength and performance of ongoing business operations, including our ability to service debt, and to fund capital expenditures, acquisitions, and operations. These calculations are commonly used as a basis for investors, analysts and credit rating agencies to evaluate and compare operating performance and value companies within our industry. In order to view the operations of their casinos on a more stand-alone basis, gaming companies, including us, have historically excluded from their Adjusted EBITDA calculations certain corporate expenses that do not relate to the management of specific casino properties. However, Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA information is presented as a supplemental disclosure, as management believes that it is a commonly used measure of performance in the gaming industry and that it is considered by many to be a key indicator of the Company's operating results. We define Adjusted EBITDAR as Adjusted EBITDA (as defined above) plus rent expense associated with triple net operating leases (which is a normal, recurring cash operating expense necessary to operate our business). Adjusted EBITDAR is presented on a consolidated basis outside the financial statements solely as a valuation metric. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDAR is an additional metric traditionally used by analysts in valuing gaming companies subject to triple net leases since it eliminates the effects of variability in leasing methods and capital structures. This metric is included as a supplemental disclosure because (i) we believe Adjusted EBITDAR is traditionally used by gaming operator analysts and investors to determine the equity value of gaming operators and (ii) Adjusted EBITDAR is one of the metrics used by other financial analysts in valuing our business. We believe Adjusted EBITDAR is useful for equity valuation purposes because (i) its calculation isolates the effects of financing real estate; and (ii) using a multiple of Adjusted EBITDAR to calculate enterprise value allows for an adjustment to the balance sheet to recognize estimated liabilities arising from operating leases related to real estate. However, Adjusted EBITDAR when presented on a consolidated basis is not a financial measure in accordance with GAAP, and should not be viewed as a measure of overall operating performance or considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income because it excludes the rent expense associated with our triple net operating leases and is provided for the limited purposes referenced herein. Adjusted EBITDAR margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDAR on a consolidated basis (as defined above) divided by revenues on a consolidated basis. Adjusted EBITDAR margin is presented on a consolidated basis outside the financial statements solely as a valuation metric. Adjusted EPS is diluted earnings or loss per share adjusted to exclude gains/losses on the disposal of a business; non-cash gains/losses associated with REIT transactions; impairment losses; pre-opening expenses; debt extinguishment charges; gains/losses on the disposal of assets; foreign currency gains/losses; transaction related expenses; business interruption insurance proceeds; net gains/losses related to equity investments; and other. Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP measure and is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure to reported GAAP measures because management believes this measure is useful in providing period-to-period comparisons of the results of the Company's operations to assist investors in reviewing the Company's operating performance over time. Management believes it is useful to exclude certain items when comparing current performance to prior periods because these items can vary significantly depending on specific underlying transactions or events. Further, management believes certain excluded items may not relate specifically to current operating trends or be indicative of future results. Adjusted EPS should not be construed as an alternative to GAAP earnings per share as an indicator of the Company's performance. We calculate Traditional net debt as Total traditional debt, which is the principal amount of debt outstanding (excludes the financing obligation associated with cash proceeds received and non-cash interest on certain claims of which the principal repayment is contingent) less Cash and cash equivalents. Management believes that Traditional net debt is an important measure to monitor leverage and evaluate the balance sheet. With respect to Traditional net debt, Cash and cash equivalents are subtracted from the GAAP measure because they could be used to reduce the Company's debt obligations. A limitation associated with using Traditional net debt is that it subtracts Cash and cash equivalents and therefore may imply that there is less Company debt than the most comparable GAAP measure indicates. Management believes that investors may find it useful to monitor leverage and evaluate the balance sheet. The Company's Traditional net leverage ratio is defined as Traditional net debt (as defined above) divided by Adjusted EBITDAR (as defined above) for the trailing twelve months less cash rent payments to REIT landlords for the trailing twelve months. Management believes this measure is useful as a supplemental measure and provides an indication of the results generated by the Company in relation to its level of indebtedness with the cash generated from Company operations. The Company's Lease-adjusted net leverage ratio's numerator is calculated as cash rent payments to REIT landlords for the trailing twelve months capitalized at 8 times plus Traditional net debt (as defined above). The Company's Lease-adjusted net leverage ratio's denominator is Adjusted EBITDAR (as defined above) for the trailing twelve months. Management believes this measure is useful as a supplemental measure and provides an indication of the results generated by the Company in relation to its level of indebtedness (including leases) with the cash generated from Company operations. Each of these non-GAAP financial measures is not calculated in the same manner by all companies and, accordingly, may not be an appropriate measure of comparing performance among different companies. See the tables above, which present reconciliations of these measures to the GAAP equivalent financial measures. Management Presentation, Conference Call, Webcast and Replay Details PENN is hosting a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 9:00 a.m. E.T. today, both of which are open to the general public. The conference call number is 203-518-9765 (conference ID: PENN); please call five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the presentation. Interested parties may also access the live call at allow 15 minutes to register and download and install any necessary software. Questions and answers will be reserved for call-in analysts and investors. A replay of the call can be accessed for thirty days at This press release, which includes financial information to be discussed by management during the conference call and disclosure and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, is available on the Company's web site, (select link for 'Press Releases'). About PENN Entertainment, Inc. PENN Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries ('PENN,' or the 'Company'), is North America's leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. PENN operates in 28 jurisdictions throughout North America, with a broadly diversified portfolio of casinos, racetracks, and online sports betting and iCasino offerings under well-recognized brands including Hollywood Casino®, L'Auberge®, ESPN BET™, and theScore BET Sportsbook and Casino®. PENN's ability to leverage its partnership with ESPN, the 'worldwide leader in sports,' and its ownership of theScore®, the top digital sports media brand in Canada, is central to the Company's highly differentiated strategy to expand its footprint and efficiently grow its customer ecosystem. PENN's focus on organic cross-sell opportunities is reinforced by its market-leading retail casinos, sports media assets, and technology, including a proprietary state-of-the-art, fully integrated digital sports and iCasino betting platform, and an in-house iCasino content studio (PENN Game Studios). The Company's portfolio is further bolstered by its industry-leading PENN Play™ customer loyalty program, offering its over 32 million members a unique set of rewards and experiences. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'expects,' 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'projects,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'goal,' 'seeks,' 'may,' 'will,' 'should,' or 'anticipates' or the negative or other variations of these or similar words, or by discussions of future events, strategies or risks and uncertainties. Specifically, forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the Company's expectations of future results of operations and financial condition, including, but not limited to, projections of revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDAR and other financial measures; the assumptions provided regarding the guidance, including the scale and timing of the Company's product and technology investments; the Company's expectations regarding results and customer growth and the impact of competition in retail/mobile/online sportsbooks, iCasino, social gaming, and retail operations; the Company's development and launch of its Interactive segment's products in new jurisdictions and enhancements to existing Interactive segment products, including the content for the ESPN BET and theScore BET and the further development of ESPN BET and theScore BET on our proprietary player account management system and risk and trading platforms; the benefits of the Sportsbook Agreement between the Company and ESPN; the Company's expectations regarding its Sportsbook Agreement with ESPN and the future success of ESPN BET; the Company's expectations with respect to share repurchases; the Company's expectations with respect to the integration and synergies related to the Company's integration of theScore and the continued growth and monetization of the Company's media business; the Company's expectations that its portfolio of assets provides a benefit of geographically-diversified cash flows from operations; management's plans and strategies for future operations, including statements relating to the Company's plan to expand gaming operations through the implementation and execution of a disciplined capital expenditure program at our existing properties, the pursuit of strategic acquisitions and investments, and the development of new gaming properties, including the development projects and the anticipated benefits; improvements, expansions, or relocations of our existing properties; entrance into new jurisdictions; expansion of gaming in existing jurisdictions; strategic investments and acquisitions; cross-sell opportunities between our retail gaming, online sports betting, and iCasino businesses; our ability to obtain financing for our development projects on attractive terms; the timing, cost and expected impact of planned capital expenditures on the Company's results of operations; and the actions of regulatory, legislative, executive, or judicial decisions at the federal, state, provincial, or local level with regard to our business and the impact of any such actions. Such statements are all subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that could significantly affect the Company's future financial results and business. Accordingly, the Company cautions that the forward-looking statements contained herein are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by such statements. Such factors include: the effects of economic and market conditions in the markets in which the Company operates or otherwise, including the impact of global supply chain disruptions, price inflation, changes in interest rates, economic downturns, changes in trade policies, and geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty; competition with other entertainment, sports content, and gaming experiences; the timing, cost and expected impact of product and technology investments; risks relating to operations, permits, licenses, financings, approvals and other contingencies in connection with growth in new or existing jurisdictions; our ability to successfully acquire and integrate new properties and operations and achieve expected synergies from acquisitions; the availability of future borrowings under our Amended Credit Facilities or other sources of capital to enable us to service our indebtedness, make anticipated capital expenditures or pay off or refinance our indebtedness prior to maturity; the impact of indemnification obligations under the Barstool SPA; our ability to achieve the anticipated financial returns from the Sportsbook Agreement with ESPN, including due to fees, costs, taxes, or circumstances beyond the Company's or ESPN's control; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the Company and ESPN to terminate the Sportsbook Agreement between the companies; the ability of the Company and ESPN to agree to extend the initial 10-year term of the Sportsbook Agreement on mutually satisfactory terms, if at all, and the costs and obligations of such terms if agreed; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company, ESPN or their respective directors, officers or employees; the ability of the Company or ESPN to retain and hire key personnel; the impact of new or changes in current laws, regulations, rules or other industry standards; the impact of activist shareholders; adverse outcomes of litigation involving the Company, including litigation in connection with our 2025 annual meeting of shareholders; our ability to maintain our gaming licenses and concessions and comply with applicable gaming law, changes in current laws, regulations, rules or other industry standards, and additional factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, each as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not intend to update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law. Considering these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur.
