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Dover Motorsports, Inc. Reports Results for the Second Quarter Of 2021

Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) today reported results for the three months ended June 30, 2021.

The Company held a NASCAR triple-header weekend at Dover International Speedway in May and a NASCAR triple-header weekend, which included the return of NASCAR Cup Series racing to the Nashville market, at Nashville Superspeedway in June.

No events were held during the second quarter of 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic caused the postponement of the Company’s scheduled May NASCAR weekend and the cancelation of the Firefly Music Festival. The three NASCAR events originally scheduled to be held in May 2020 were held without fans in combination with the August 2020 NASCAR weekend events. Accordingly, the results for the second quarter are not comparable to last year.

Revenues for the second quarter of 2021 increased to $49,896,000 from $110,000 for the second quarter of 2020, reflecting the timing of events described above.

The quarter was highlighted by our reopening of Nashville Superspeedway with a Father’s Day sellout crowd, which required temporary grandstands to accommodate. It was the first full grandstand sellout for NASCAR this year. Broadcast ratings for the ALLY 400 were 22% higher for NBCSN’s telecast compared with the previous year’s same date event and it was the second highest rated sports event on cable that week behind the NBA playoffs. Denis McGlynn, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: “There was an overwhelmingly positive response to the Nashville events from fans, race teams, sponsors and media representatives and we are looking forward to hosting another NASCAR weekend in Nashville next year.”

Dover International Speedway’s admissions and per cap related revenues were impacted by state-mandated restrictions that limited attendance to 20,000 patrons. The event was an operational success and had strong corporate sponsorship and contracted increases in broadcast revenue.

Operating and marketing expenses were $29,405,000 in the second quarter of 2021 compared to $812,000 in the second quarter of 2020.

General and administrative expenses were $2,203,000 in the second quarter of 2021 compared to $1,877,000 in the second quarter of 2020.

Depreciation expense increased to $809,000 for the second quarter of 2021 compared to $765,000 for the second quarter of 2020, primarily from depreciation for the capital expenditures related to the reopening of Nashville Superspeedway.

On May 26, 2021, we closed on the sale of approximately 350 acres of property near Nashville Superspeedway. Proceeds from the sale, less closing costs, were approximately $14,300,000, resulting in a gain of $8,510,000. The purchaser had previously paid a $500,000 deposit that was credited to the purchase price.

The adjustment to the contingent obligation relating to the Tennessee revenue bonds was a benefit of $500,000 in the second quarter of 2021, primarily from higher than anticipated sales taxes collected available for debt service. The benefit of $353,000 in the second quarter of 2020 was primarily from changed sales tax assumptions associated with the planned reopening of Nashville Superspeedway.

Earnings before income taxes for the second quarter of 2021 were $26,627,000 compared to a loss before income taxes for the second quarter of 2020 of ($2,844,000).

The Company’s effective income tax ratewas an expense of 25.8% compared to a benefit of 75.8% in the second quarter of 2020. The 2020 benefit was the result of reversing a portion of a previously recorded valuation allowance on Tennessee state deferred tax assets as a result of the reopening of the Nashville Superspeedway.

Net earnings for the second quarter of 2021 were $19,745,000, or $0.54 per diluted share, compared to a net loss for the second quarter of 2020 of ($689,000) or ($0.02) per diluted share.

At June 30, 2021, the Company had no outstanding indebtedness and approximately $18.6 million in available cash.

The Firefly Music Festival is scheduled to return to the Woodlands at Dover International Speedway from September 23-26, 2021.

This release contains or may contain forward-looking statements based on management's beliefs and assumptions. Such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties which could cause results to vary materially. Please refer to the Company's SEC filings for a discussion of such factors.

Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a promoter of NASCAR sanctioned and other motorsports events in the United States whose subsidiaries own and operate Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tennessee. For further information, log on to dovermotorsports.com.

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2021

2020

2021

2020

Revenues:
Admissions

$

5,786

$

-

$

5,786

$

-

Event-related

7,040

110

7,197

314

Broadcasting

37,039

-

37,039

-

Other

31

-

31

-

49,896

110

50,053

314

Expenses:
Operating and marketing

29,405

812

31,001

1,800

General and administrative

2,203

1,877

4,458

3,864

Depreciation

809

765

1,572

1,533

Cost to remove long-lived assets

-

-

-

341

32,417

3,454

37,031

7,538

Gain on sale of land

8,510

-

8,510

-

Operating earnings (loss)

25,989

(3,344

)

21,532

(7,224

)

Interest expense, net

(17

)

(16

)

(32

)

(13

)

Benefit (provision) for contingent obligation

500

353

534

(16

)

Other income, net

155

163

280

25

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

26,627

(2,844

)

22,314

(7,228

)

Income tax (expense) benefit

(6,882

)

2,155

(5,771

)

3,399

Net earnings (loss)

$

19,745

$

(689

)

$

16,543

$

(3,829

)

Net earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic

$

0.54

$

(0.02

)

$

0.45

$

(0.11

)

Diluted

$

0.54

$

(0.02

)

$

0.45

$

(0.11

)

Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic

35,914

35,836

35,914

35,835

Diluted

35,914

35,836

35,914

35,835

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In Thousands
(Unaudited)

June 30,

June 30,

December 31,

2021

2020

2020

ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash

$

18,636

$

2,886

$

12,568

Accounts receivable

17,999

1,035

601

Inventories

24

18

18

Prepaid expenses and other

798

1,493

1,557

Income taxes receivable

-

353

24

Assets held for sale

-

1,622

5,844

Total current assets

37,457

7,407

20,612

Property and equipment, net

70,038

68,398

63,075

Right of use asset

182

150

112

Deferred income taxes

1,208

-

2,425

Other assets

1,474

1,156

1,322

Total assets

$

110,359

$

77,111

$

87,546

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable

$

2,493

$

26

$

570

Accrued liabilities

6,418

2,948

3,463

Income taxes payable

4,115

-

-

Contract liabilities

857

3,676

1,395

Non-refundable deposit

-

500

500

Total current liabilities

13,883

7,150

5,928

Liability for pension benefits

621

863

871

Lease liability

85

73

33

Provision for contingent obligation

2,684

3,404

3,218

Deferred income taxes

8,874

5,300

8,469

Total liabilities

26,147

16,790

18,519

Stockholders' equity:
Common stock

1,793

1,788

1,786

Class A common stock

1,851

1,851

1,851

Additional paid-in capital

101,258

101,112

101,207

Accumulated deficit

(16,947

)

(40,797

)

(32,032

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(3,743

)

(3,633

)

(3,785

)

Total stockholders' equity

84,212

60,321

69,027

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

110,359

$

77,111

$

87,546

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
In Thousands
(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2021

2020

Operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)

$

16,543

$

(3,829

)

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation

1,572

1,533

Amortization of credit facility fees

31

28

Stock-based compensation

175

218

Deferred income taxes

1,599

(3,399

)

Provision for contingent obligation

(534

)

16

(Gains) losses on equity securities

(92

)

50

Gain on sale of land

(8,510

)

-

Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable

(17,398

)

(390

)

Inventories

(6

)

-

Prepaid expenses and other

701

(321

)

Accounts payable

641

(93

)

Accrued liabilities

2,964

(762

)

Income taxes payable/receivable

4,139

(70

)

Contract liabilities

(538

)

2,700

Liability for pension benefits

(184

)

(73

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

1,103

(4,392

)

Investing activities:
Capital expenditures

(7,253

)

(196

)

Proceeds from sale of land and equipment, net

13,826

-

Purchases of equity securities

(8

)

(240

)

Proceeds from sale of equity securities

13

231

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

6,578

(205

)

Financing activities:
Borrowings from revolving line of credit

-

180

Repayments on revolving line of credit

-

(180

)

Dividends paid

(1,458

)

-

Repurchase of common stock

(117

)

(94

)

Credit facility fees

(38

)

-

Net cash used in financing activities

(1,613

)

(94

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash

6,068

(4,691

)

Cash, beginning of period

12,568

7,577

Cash, end of period

$

18,636

$

2,886