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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549


FORM 10-Q


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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended April 30,July 31, 2003

OR

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period fromto

Commission file number 1-8570


MANDALAY RESORT GROUP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission file number 1-8570


MANDALAY RESORT GROUP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada88-0121916

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 88-0121916
(I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119

(Address of principal executive offices)

(702) 632-6700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes ý    No o

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ý    No o

        Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class
Outstanding at MayAugust 31, 2003
Common Stock, $.012/3 par value 59,343,76061,492,894 shares




MANDALAY RESORT GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES

Form 10-Q

INDEX

INDEX


 
  
 Page No.
Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION  


 

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements:

 

 

 

 



Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) at April 30,July 31, 2003 and January 31, 2003

 

3

 

 



Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended April 30,July 31, 2003 and 2002

 

4



 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the ThreeSix Months Ended April 30,July 31, 2003 and 2002

 

5



 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

66-17


 

Item 2.

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

1718-32


 

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks

 

2932-33


 

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

3033-34

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Item 4.

 

Item 2.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds


3235



Item 5.


Other Information


32


 

Item 6.

 

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

3335-36

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Part I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Financial Statements


MANDALAY RESORT GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)



 April 30,
2003

 January 31,
2003

 
 July 31,
2003

 January 31,
2003

 
ASSETSASSETS ASSETS       
Current assetsCurrent assets     Current assets       
Cash and cash equivalents $161,368 $148,442 Cash and cash equivalents $157,994 $148,442 
Receivables, net of allowance 67,846 68,410 Receivables, net of allowance  75,959  68,410 
Inventories 29,441 30,625 Inventories  33,097  30,625 
Prepaid expenses and other 80,258 63,927 Prepaid expenses and other  50,660  63,927 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total current assets 338,913 311,404  Total current assets  317,710  311,404 
 
 
   
 
 

Property, equipment and leasehold interests, at cost, net

Property, equipment and leasehold interests, at cost, net

 

3,252,259

 

3,201,635

 
Property, equipment and leasehold interests, at cost, net  3,494,085  3,201,635 
 
 
   
 
 

Other assets

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 
Other assets       
Excess of purchase price over fair market value of net assets acquired, net 38,262 38,330 Excess of purchase price over fair market value of net assets acquired  37,965  38,330 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 566,348 573,345 Investments in unconsolidated affiliates  564,154  573,345 
Other investments 52,885 43,625 Other investments  56,707  43,625 
Intangible development costs 93,360 93,360 Intangible development costs  93,360  93,360 
Deferred charges and other assets 74,515 92,965 Deferred charges and other assets  78,781  92,965 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total other assets 825,370 841,625  Total other assets  830,967  841,625 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total assets $4,416,542 $4,354,664  Total assets $4,642,762 $4,354,664 
 
 
   
 
 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Current liabilitiesCurrent liabilities     Current liabilities       
Current portion of long-term debt $4,301 $20,284 Current portion of long-term debt $8,491 $20,284 
Accounts and contracts payable     Accounts and contracts payable       
 Trade 38,506 36,952  Trade  38,599  36,952 
 Construction 8,618 10,031  Construction  23,143  10,031 
Accrued liabilities 282,902 250,110 Accrued liabilities  272,288  250,110 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total current liabilities 334,327 317,377  Total current liabilities  342,521  317,377 
 
 
   
 
 
Long-term debt, net of current portionLong-term debt, net of current portion 2,865,436 2,763,593 Long-term debt, net of current portion  3,021,566  2,763,593 
 
 
   
 
 
Deferred income taxDeferred income tax 223,525 227,652 Deferred income tax  213,589  227,652 
Accrued intangible development costsAccrued intangible development costs 50,777 55,027 Accrued intangible development costs  49,360  55,027 
Other long-term liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities 85,552 89,499 Other long-term liabilities  86,969  89,499 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total liabilities 3,559,617 3,453,148  Total liabilities  3,714,005  3,453,148 
 
 
   
 
 
Minority interest 28,379 18,587 
 Minority interest  40,322  18,587 
 
 
   
 
 
Stockholders' equityStockholders' equity     Stockholders' equity       
Common stock $.012/3 par value     Common stock $.012/3 par value       
 Authorized—450,000,000 shares      Authorized—450,000,000 shares       
 Issued—113,634,013 shares 1,894 1,894  Issued—113,658,313 shares  1,894  1,894 
Preferred stock $.01 par value     Preferred stock $.01 par value       
 Authorized—75,000,000 shares    Authorized—75,000,000 shares     
Additional paid-in capital 581,164 581,166 Additional paid-in capital  568,683  581,166 
Retained earnings 1,534,025 1,489,979 Retained earnings  1,562,613  1,489,979 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (15,363) (16,920)Deferred compensation  (782)  
Treasury stock (54,291,753 and 51,061,847 shares), at cost (1,273,174) (1,173,190)Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (13,741) (16,920)
 
 
 Treasury stock (52,167,419 and 51,061,847 shares), at cost  (1,230,232) (1,173,190)
 Total stockholders' equity 828,546 882,929   
 
 
Total stockholders' equityTotal stockholders' equity  888,435  882,929 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $4,416,542 $4,354,664  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $4,642,762 $4,354,664 
 
 
   
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MANDALAY RESORT GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)



 Three Months
Ended April 30,

 
 Three Months
Ended July 31,

 Six Months
Ended July 31,

 


 2003
 2002
 
 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
 
REVENUES:REVENUES:     REVENUES:             
Casino $303,417 $311,343 Casino $308,745 $302,508 $612,162 $613,851 
Rooms 160,839 155,408 Hotel  164,798  143,625  325,637  299,033 
Food and beverage 112,310 106,745 Food and beverage  122,104  106,995  234,414  213,740 
Other 80,714 80,760 Other  92,784  92,053  173,498  172,813 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 657,280 654,256    688,431  645,181  1,345,711  1,299,437 
Less—complimentary allowances (40,770) (43,659)Less-complimentary allowances  (43,596) (41,522) (84,366) (85,181)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 616,510 610,597    644,835  603,659  1,261,345  1,214,256 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:COSTS AND EXPENSES:     COSTS AND EXPENSES:             
Casino 158,724 161,178 Casino  162,510  160,542  321,234  321,720 
Rooms 55,961 50,130 Hotel  59,847  51,791  115,808  101,921 
Food and beverage 77,287 70,560 Food and beverage  84,224  73,642  161,511  144,202 
Other operating expenses 48,573 49,438 Other operating expenses  54,921  56,943  103,494  106,381 
General and administrative 106,747 100,484 General and administrative  113,935  103,205  220,682  203,689 
Corporate general and administrative 8,469 8,373 Corporate general and administrative  7,742  5,856  16,211  14,229 
Depreciation and amortization 35,137 41,015 Depreciation and amortization  39,635  41,632  74,772  82,647 
Operating lease rent 11,217 12,925 Operating lease rent  8,955  12,261  20,172  25,186 
Preopening expenses 88 469 Preopening expenses  269  1,548  357  2,017 
 
 
 Write-off of intangible asset    13,000    13,000 
 502,203 494,572   
 
 
 
 
 
 
    532,038  520,420  1,034,241  1,014,992 
 
 
 
 
 

EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

 

22,740

 

30,569

 
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES  23,007  25,299  45,747  55,868 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

 

137,047

 

146,594

 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS  135,804  108,538  272,851  255,132 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

 

 

 

 

 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):             
Interest, dividend and other income (1,206) 2,266 Interest, dividend and other income  3,910  (2,239) 2,704  27 
Guarantee fees from unconsolidated affiliate  193 Guarantee fees from unconsolidated affiliate        193 
Interest expense (51,103) (56,158)Interest expense  (50,803) (52,638) (101,906) (108,796)
Net interest expense from unconsolidated affiliates (2,059) (1,875)Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net of related gain on swap terminations  (6,327)   (6,327)  
 
 
 Net interest expense from unconsolidated affiliates  (1,739) (2,149) (3,798) (4,024)
 (54,368) (55,574)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
    (54,959) (57,026) (109,327) (112,600)
 
 
 
 
 

MINORITY INTEREST

MINORITY INTEREST

 

(13,856

)

 

(11,578

)
MINORITY INTEREST  (15,358) (4,295) (29,214) (15,873)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 

INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF A CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE

INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF A CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE

 

68,823

 

79,442

 
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF A CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE  65,487  47,217  134,310  126,659 
Provision for income tax (24,777) (28,722)Provision for income tax  (23,151) (17,883) (47,928) (46,605)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 

INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF A CHANGE IN

 

 

 

 

 
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE 44,046 50,720 
INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF A CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLEINCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF A CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE  42,336  29,334  86,382  80,054 
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle for goodwill  (1,862)Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle for goodwill        (1,862)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 

NET INCOME

NET INCOME

 

$

44,046

 

$

48,858

 
NET INCOME $42,336 $29,334 $86,382 $78,192 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 

BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE

BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

 

 

 

 
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE             
Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $.72 $.74 Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $.71 $.43 $1.42  1.17 
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle  (.03)Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle        (.03)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Net income per share $.72 $.71 Net income per share $.71 $.43 $1.42 $1.14 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

 

 

 

 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE             
Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $.69 $.71 Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $.67 $.41 $1.36 $1.13 
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle  (.03)Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle        (.03)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Net income per share $.69 $.68 Net income per share $.67 $.41 $1.36 $1.10 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Average shares outstanding—basic 61,598,245 68,487,942 
 
 
 Average shares outstanding—basic  59,964,927  68,514,408  60,768,050  68,501,395 
Average shares outstanding—diluted 64,226,453 71,345,845 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Average shares outstanding—diluted  63,028,375  71,213,415  63,662,019  71,278,552 
 
 
 
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MANDALAY RESORT GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)



 Three Months
Ended April 30,

 
 Six Months
Ended July 31,

 


 2003
 2002
 
 2003
 2002
 
Cash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from operating activities     Cash flows from operating activities       
Net income $86,382 $78,192 
Net income $44,046 $48,858   
 
 
 
 
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities      Depreciation and amortization  74,772  82,647 
 Depreciation and amortization 35,137 41,015  Provision for bad debts  2,056  5,445 
 Provision for bad debts 932 3,522  Decrease in deferred income tax  (15,774) (2,374)
 Decrease in deferred income tax (25,783) (790) (Decrease) increase in interest payable  (3,279) 12,040 
 (Decrease) increase in interest payable (12,171) 2,779  Increase in accrued pension cost  5,275  3,987 
 Increase in accrued pension cost 2,380 2,113  Loss on disposition of fixed assets  601  933 
 Loss (gain) on disposition of fixed assets 255 (52) Cumulative effect of accounting change    1,862 
 Cumulative effect of accounting change  1,862  Write-off of intangible asset    13,000 
 Decrease in other current assets 5,302 16,763  Decrease in other current assets  1,190  29,075 
 Increase in other current liabilities 47,267 23,119  Increase in other current liabilities  31,772  32,718 
 Decrease in other noncurrent assets 27,818 1,583  Decrease (increase) in other noncurrent assets  8,412  (10,770)
 Unconsolidated affiliates' distributions in excess of earnings 6,893 24,180  Unconsolidated affiliates' distributions in excess of earnings  8,983  24,194 
 Minority interest in earnings, net of distributions 9,792 6,366  Minority interest in earnings, net of distributions  21,735  7,224 
 Other 1,111 (761) Other  (2,903) 1,382 
 
 
   
 
 
 Total adjustments 98,933 121,699  
Total adjustments

 

 

132,840

 

 

201,363

 
 
 
   
 
 
 Net cash provided by operating activities 142,979 170,557  
Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

219,222

 

 

279,555

 
 
 
   
 
 

Cash flows from investing activities

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Capital expenditures (86,109) (54,593)Capital expenditures  (346,002) (141,154)
(Decrease) increase in construction payable (1,413) 4,474 Increase in construction payable  13,112  5,150 
Increase in other investments (10,371) (10,850)Increase in other investments  (10,179) (10,881)
Development agreement costs (5,000)  Increase in investments in unconsolidated affiliates    (43,500)
Other 265 454 Development agreement costs  (10,334)  
 
 
 Other  1,251  2,198 
 Net cash used in investing activities (102,628) (60,515)  
 
 
 
 
  
Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(352,152

)

 

(188,187

)
 
 
 

Cash flows from financing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes and convertible senior debentures  650,000   
Proceeds from equipment financing  145,000   
Net effect on cash of issuances and payments of debt with initial maturities of three months or less  (90,000) (30,000)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior debentures 400,000  Principal payments of debt with initial maturities in excess of three months  (445,139) (39,144)
Net effect on cash of issuances and payments of debt with initial maturities of three months or less (300,000) (80,000)Debt issuance costs  (16,536) (405)
Principal payments of debt with initial maturities in excess of three months (16,117) (18,099)Exercise of stock options  30,253  9,395 
Debt issuance costs (9,271) (314)Purchases of treasury stock    (2,914)
Exercise of stock options 596 8,404 Final settlement and interest under equity forward agreements  (100,582)  
Purchases of treasury stock  (2,914)Reversal of deferred gain  (10,339) (11,464)
Final settlement and interest under equity forward agreements (100,582) (581)Payment of cash dividend  (13,748)  
Other (2,051) (1,355)Other  (6,427) (3,747)
 
 
   
 
 
 Net cash used in financing activities (27,425) (94,859)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

142,482

 

 

(78,279

)
 
 
   
 
 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

12,926

 

15,183

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

9,552

 

 

13,089

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

148,442

 

105,905

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

148,442

 

 

105,905

 
 
 
   
 
 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

161,368

 

$

121,088

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

157,994

 

$

118,994

 
 
 
   
 
 

Supplemental cash flow disclosures

Supplemental cash flow disclosures

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow disclosures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Cash paid for interest (net of amounts capitalized, of $926 and $1,802)

 

$

61,135

 

$

51,493

 

Cash paid for interest (net of amounts capitalized, of $2,818 and $5,006)

 

$

104,345

 

$

92,985

 
 Cash paid for income taxes $190 $215 Cash paid for income taxes $31,631 $14,915 

Noncash items

 

 

 

 

 
Noncash items       
 Application of deposit for purchase of equipment $22,500 $  Application of deposit for purchase of equipment $22,500 $ 
 Increase in market value of interest rate swaps $5,991 $4,670  (Decrease) increase in market value of interest rate swaps $(3,211)$16,584 
 Decrease (increase) in market value of investment in insurance contracts $1,111 $(1,027) (Increase) decrease in market value of investment in insurance contracts $(2,903)$932 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MANDALAY RESORT GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 1.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—Policies

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of PresentationPRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

        Mandalay Resort Group (the "Company"), which changed its name from Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. effective June 18, 1999, was incorporated February 27, 1974 in Nevada. The Company owns and operates hotel and casino facilities in Las Vegas, Reno, Laughlin, Jean and Henderson, Nevada and a hotel and dockside casino in Tunica County, Mississippi. In Detroit, Michigan, the Company is the majority investor in a casino. It is also an investor in several unconsolidated affiliates, with operations that include a riverboat casino in Elgin, Illinois, a hotel/casino in Reno, Nevada and a hotel/casino on the Las Vegas Strip. (See Note 3—Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates.)

        The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries and the Detroit joint venture (53.5% owned), which is required to be consolidated. Material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Investments in 50% or less owned affiliated companies are accounted for under the equity method.

        Minority interest, as reflected on the condensed consolidated financial statements, represents the 46.5% interest of the minority partner in MotorCity Casino in Detroit, Michigan.

        The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods have been made. The results for the three and six months ended April 30,July 31, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year.

        These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2003.

Earnings Per ShareEARNINGS PER SHARE

        Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, while diluted earnings per share reflects the impact of additional dilution for all potentially dilutive securities, such as stock options.

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        The table below reconciles weighted average shares outstanding used to calculate basic earnings per share with the weighted average shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per share. There were no reconciling items for net income.


 Three Months
Ended April 30,

 Three Months
Ended July 31,

 Six Months
Ended July 31,


 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002

 (in thousands, except per share data)

 (in thousands, except per share data)

Net income $44,046 $48,858 $42,336 $29,334 $86,382 $78,192
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic earnings per share) 61,598 68,488
Stock options 2,628 2,858
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic) 59,965 68,514 60,768 68,501
Dilutive effect of stock options 3,063 2,699 2,894 2,778
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted earnings per share) 64,226 71,346
Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted) 63,028 71,213 63,662 71,279
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share $.72 $.71 $.71 $.43 $1.42 $1.14
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share $.69 $.68 $.67 $.41 $1.36 $1.10
 
 
 
 
 
 

Stock-Based CompensationSTOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

        The Company has various employee stock option plans. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123") provides that companies may elect to account for employee stock options using a fair value method or continue to apply the intrinsic value method prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25"). The Company has elected to continue to apply APB 25 and related interpretations in accounting for its stock option plans using the intrinsic value method. Intrinsic value represents the excess, if any, of the market price of the underlying common stock at the grant date over the exercise price of the stock option. Since all stock options granted had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant, no compensation expense related to stock options was reflected in net income. The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Had compensation expense related to stock options been determined in accordance with the fair value recognition

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provisions of SFAS 123, the effect on the Company's net income and basic and diluted earnings per share would have been as followsfollows:

 
 Three Months
Ended July 31,

 Six Months
Ended July 31,

 
 
 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
 
 
 (in thousands, except per share data)

 
Net income as reported $42,336 $29,334 $86,382 $78,192 
Less total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under the fair value method, net of tax  (667) (2,380) (1,553) (4,908)
  
 
 
 
 
Pro forma net income $41,669 $26,954 $84,829 $73,284 
  
 
 
 
 

Net income per share (basic)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
As reported $0.71 $0.43 $1.42 $1.14 
Pro forma  0.69  0.39  1.40  1.07 

Net income per share (diluted)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
As reported $0.67 $0.41 $1.36 $1.10 
Pro forma  0.66  0.38  1.33  1.03 

        The Company has also issued restricted stock pursuant to one of its stock incentive plans. The total value of each restricted stock grant, based upon the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant, is initially reported as deferred compensation under stockholders' equity. This deferred compensation is then amortized to compensation expense over the related vesting period. The following table shows the amount of compensation expense reflected in the income statement related to grants of restricted stock (in thousands, except per share data)thousands):

 
 Three Months
Ended April 30,

 
 
 2003
 2002
 
Net income as reported $44,046 $48,858 
Less total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under the fair value method, net of tax  (886) (2,528)
  
 
 
Pro forma net income $43,160 $46,330 
  
 
 
Net income per share (basic)       
 As reported $.72 $.71 
 Pro forma  .70  .68 

Net income per share (diluted)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 As reported $.69 $.68 
 Pro forma  .67  .65 
 
 Three Months
Ended July 31,

 Six Months
Ended July 31,

 
 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
Compensation expense $22 $ $22 $
  
 
 
 

Comprehensive IncomeCOMPREHENSIVE INCOME

        Comprehensive income is a broad concept of an enterprise's financial performance that includes all changes in equity during a period that arise from transactions and economic events from nonowner sources. Comprehensive income is net income plus "other comprehensive income," which consists of revenues, expenses, gains and losses that do not affect net income under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Other comprehensive income for the Company includes adjustments for minimum pension liability and adjustments to interest rate swaps, net of tax.

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        Comprehensive income consists of the following (in thousands):


 Three Months
Ended April 30,

 Three Months
Ended July 31,

 Six Months
Ended July 31,


 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
Net income $44,046 $48,858 $42,336 $29,334 $86,382 $78,192
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps 1,557 3,209 1,622 1,765 3,179 4,974
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income $45,603 $52,067 $43,958 $31,099 $89,561 $83,166
 
 
 
 
 
 

        The accumulated comprehensive loss reflected on the balance sheet consists of the following (in thousands):

 
 April 30,
2003

 January 31,
2003

Minimum pension liability adjustment $11,370 $11,370
Adjustment to fair value of interest rate swaps  3,993  5,550
  
 
Accumulated comprehensive loss $15,363 $16,920
  
 

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 July 31,
2003

 January 31,
2003

Minimum pension liability adjustment $11,370 $11,370
Adjustment to fair value of interest rate swaps  2,371  5,550
  
 
Accumulated comprehensive loss $13,741 $16,920
  
 

ReclassificationsRECLASSIFICATIONS

        During fiscal 2003, the Company changed its presentation of equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, which was previously reported as a component of revenues. The Company now reports equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates as a separate component of income from operations on the condensed consolidated statements of income under a separate caption titled "Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates." Prior years have been reclassified to conform with the new presentation. This reclassification had no effect on previously reported income from operations or net income.

        The condensed consolidated financial statements for the prior year reflect certain other reclassifications to conform to classifications adopted in the current year. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income.

Note 2.    Goodwill—Goodwill

        In June 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("SFAS 142"). SFAS 142 provides that goodwill will no longer be amortized, but will instead be reviewed for impairment at least annually. SFAS 142 was adopted by the Company on February 1, 2002.

        The Company previously completed its implementation analysis of the goodwill arising from its prior acquisitions. For purposes of this analysis, the fair value of the operating entities was determined using a combination of a discounted cash flow model and a valuation multiple or, in certain instances, an independent appraisal. Based upon this analysis, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $1.9 million, representing the unamortized goodwill associated with the June 1, 1995 acquisition of the Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino. This charge was reflected as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle in the first quarter of fiscal 2003.

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Note 3.    Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates—Affiliates

        The Company has investments in unconsolidated affiliates that are accounted for under the equity method. Under the equity method, original investments are recorded at cost and adjusted by the Company's share of earnings, losses and distributions of these companies. The investment balance also includes interest capitalized during construction. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates consisted of the following (in thousands):

 
 April 30,
2003

 January 31,
2003

Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture (50%) (Silver Legacy, Reno, Nevada) $58,041 $57,615
Elgin Riverboat Resort (50%) (Grand Victoria, Elgin, Illinois)  242,080  249,040
Victoria Partners (50%) (Monte Carlo, Las Vegas, Nevada)  266,227  266,690
  
 
  $566,348 $573,345
  
 
 
 July 31,
2003

 January 31,
2003

Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture (50%)
(Silver Legacy, Reno, Nevada)
 $60,017 $57,615
Elgin Riverboat Resort (50%)
(Grand Victoria, Elgin, Illinois)
  239,395  249,040
Victoria Partners (50%)
(Monte Carlo, Las Vegas, Nevada)
  264,742  266,690
  
 
  $564,154 $573,345
  
 

9        In July 2002, the Company made an additional equity contribution of $43.5 million to Victoria Partners. These funds along with an identical equity contribution by the Company's partner, were used to payoff the remaining balance on Monte Carlo's credit facility.


        The Company's unconsolidated affiliates operate with fiscal years ending on December 31. Selected results of operations for each of the unconsolidated affiliates are as follows (in thousands):follows:

Three months ended
March 31, 2003

 Silver
Legacy

 Grand
Victoria

 Monte
Carlo

 Total
Revenues $33,898 $92,643 $67,222 $193,763
Expenses  29,915  71,234  47,045  148,194
Income from operations  3,983  21,409  20,177  45,569
Net income (loss)  (384) 21,511  20,229  41,356
Three months ended
March 31, 2002

 Silver
Legacy

 Grand
Victoria

 Monte
Carlo

 Total
Revenues $36,794 $104,884 $63,504 $205,182
Expenses  30,749  74,269  44,930  149,948
Income from operations  6,045  30,615  18,574  55,234
Net income  3,412  30,814  18,037  52,263
Six months ended June 30, 2003

 Silver
Legacy

 Grand
Victoria

 Monte
Carlo

 Total
 
 (in thousands)

Revenues $75,130 $187,484 $132,624 $395,238
Expenses  62,169  143,760  93,911  299,840
Income from operations  12,961  43,724  38,713  95,398
Net income  5,088  43,898  38,810  87,796
Six months ended June 30, 2002

 Silver
Legacy

 Grand
Victoria

 Monte
Carlo

 Total
 
 (in thousands)

Revenues $78,561 $208,737 $128,212 $415,510
Expenses  63,466  147,906  91,264  302,636
Income from operations  15,095  60,831  36,948  112,874
Net income  8,126  61,214  35,863  105,203

Note 4.    Intangible Development Costs—Costs

        On August 2, 2002, the Detroit City Council approved a revised development agreement pursuant to which MotorCity Casino will expand its current facility by December 31, 2005. Under the revised development agreement, MotorCity Casino had paid the City of Detroit $24.5$29.8 million as of April 30, 2003. MotorCity paid another $2.5 million in JuneJuly 31, 2003, and is obligated to pay an additional $17$14.2 million in 1210 equal monthly installments the first of which was paid June 1, 2003.by May 2004. MotorCity is further obligated, through letters of credit issued by the Company, to fund approximately $49.4 million to repay bonds issued by the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit.

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The Company recorded an intangible asset of $93.4 million, representing the total of the above payments and obligations. As of April 30,July 31, 2003, the remaining unpaid obligation is $68.9$63.6 million ($18.114.2 million current portion). These intangible development costs have an indefinite life. (See Note 10—Commitments and Contingent Liabilities for additional details regarding the Company's Detroit joint venture.)

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Note 5.    Long-term Debt—Debt

        Long-term debt consisted of the following:


 April 30,
2003

 January 31,
2003

  July 31,
2003

 January 31,
2003

 
Amounts due under bank credit agreements at floating interest rates, weighted average of 3.1% and 3.2% $360,000 $660,000 
Amounts due under majority-owned joint venture revolving credit facility at floating interest rates, weighted average of 2.7% and 2.8% 4,000 20,000 
63/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2003 (net of unamortized discount of $3 and $7) 149,997 149,993 
Amounts due under bank credit agreements at floating interest rates, weighted average of 2.8% and 3.2% $570,000 $660,000 
Amounts due under majority-owned joint venture revolving credit facility at floating interest rates, weighted average of 2.8%  20,000 
63/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2003 (net of unamortized discount of $7)  149,993 
91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005 275,000 275,000   275,000 
6.45% Senior Notes due 2006 (net of unamortized discount of $121 and $132) 199,879 199,868 
6.45% Senior Notes due 2006 (net of unamortized discount of $110 and $132) 199,890 199,868 
101/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 500,000 500,000  500,000 500,000 
91/2% Senior Notes due 2008 200,000 200,000  200,000 200,000 
93/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2010 (net of unamortized discount of $1,811 and $1,877) 298,189 298,123 
61/2% Senior Notes due 2009 250,000  
93/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2010 (net of unamortized discount of $1,745 and $1,877) 298,255 298,123 
75/8% Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2013 150,000 150,000  150,000 150,000 
Amounts due under Convertible Senior Debentures due 2033 at floating interest rates, weighted average of 2.0% 400,000  
7.0% Debentures due 2036 (net of unamortized discount of $75 and $79) 149,925 149,921 
6.70% Debentures due 2096 (net of unamortized discount of $28 and $40) 149,972 149,960 
Amounts due under Convertible Senior Debentures due 2033 at floating interest rates, weighted average of 1.8% 400,000  
7.0% Debentures due 2036 (net of unamortized discount of $72 and $79) 149,928 149,921 
6.70% Debentures due 2096 (net of unamortized discount of $16 and $40) 149,984 149,960 
Obligation under equipment financing agreement 145,000  
Other notes 4,264 4,381  4,242 4,381 
 
 
  
 
 
 2,841,226 2,757,246  3,017,299 2,757,246 
Current portion of long-term debt (4,301) (20,284) (8,491) (20,284)
Debt premium from termination of reverse interest rate swaps 24,916 26,631  20,859 26,631 
Market value of reverse interest rate swaps 3,595   (8,101)  
 
 
  
 
 
 $2,865,436 $2,763,593  $3,021,566 $2,763,593 
 
 
  
 
 

        On March 21, 2003, the Company issued $350 million original principal amount of floating-rate convertible senior debentures due 2033 ("convertible debentures"). An additional $50 million original principal amount of the convertible debentures were issued on April 2, 2003, pursuant to an option granted to the initial purchasers. The convertible debentures bear interest at a floating rate equal to 3-month LIBOR (reset quarterly) plus 0.75%, subject to a maximum rate of 6.75%. The convertible debentures also provide for the payment of contingent interest after March 21, 2008 if the average market price of the convertible debentures reaches a certain threshold.

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        Such contingent interest is considered an embedded derivative with a nominal value. The convertible debentures provide for an initial base conversion price of $57.30 per share, reflecting a conversion premium of 100% over Mandalay's closing stock price of $28.65 on March 17, 2003. The proceeds of the offering were used to repay borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility.

        Each convertible debenture is convertible into shares of Mandalay's common stock (i) during any calendar quarter beginning after June 30, 2003, if the closing price of Mandalay's common stock is more than 120% of the base conversion price (initially 120% of $57.30, or $68.76) for at least 20 of the last 30 trading days of the preceding calendar quarter; (ii) if a credit rating assigned to the convertible

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debentures falls below a specified level; (iii) if the Company takes certain corporate actions; or (iv) if the Company calls the convertible debentures for redemption. If the convertible debentures are converted, holders will receive 17.452 shares per convertible debenture, or an aggregate of 7.0 million shares of Mandalay common stock, subject to adjustment of the conversion rate for any stock dividend; any subdivision or combination, or certain reclassifications, of the shares of Mandalay common stock; any distribution to all holders of shares of Mandalay common stock of certain rights to purchase shares of Mandalay common stock for a period expiring within 60 days at less than the sale price per share of Mandalay common stock at the time; any distribution to all holders of shares of Mandalay common stock of Mandalay assets (including shares of capital stock of a subsidiary), debt securities or certain rights to purchase Mandalay securities; or any "extraordinary cash dividend." For this purpose, an extraordinary cash dividend is one the amount of which, together with all other cash dividends paid during the preceding 12-month period, is on a per share basis in excess of the sum of (i) 5% of the sale price of the shares of Mandalay common stock on the day preceding the date of declaration of such dividend and (ii) the quotient of the amount of any contingent cash interest paid on a convertible debenture during such 12-month period divided by the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of a convertible debenture at the conversion rate in effect on the payment date of such contingent cash interest. In addition, if at the time of conversion the market price of Mandalay's common stock exceeds the then-applicable base conversion price, holders will receive up to an additional 14.2789 shares of Mandalay's common stock per convertible debenture, as determined pursuant to a specified formula, or up to an additional 5.7 million shares in the aggregate.

        The Company may redeem all or some of the convertible debentures for cash at any time on or after March 21, 2008, at their accreted principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date. At the option of the holders, the Company may be required to repurchase all or some of the convertible debentures on the 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th5th, 10th, 15th, 20th and 25th25th anniversaries of their issuance, at their accreted principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the purchase date. The Company may choose to pay the purchase price in cash, shares of Mandalay common stock or any combination thereof.

        On July 15, 2003, the Company redeemed its $275 million principal amount of 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005 at a redemption price of 104.625% plus interest accrued to the redemption date. In addition to the premium of $12.7 million, the company wrote off related unamortized loan fees of $2.6 million, resulting in a total loss of $15.3 million. However, this loss was partially offset by $9.0 million in gains from the sale of related interest rate swaps. This resulted in a net loss on redemption of $6.3 million, as reflected in the income statement. The company also repaid its $150 million principal amount of 63/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due July 15, 2003. These transactions were funded utilizing borrowings under the company's revolving credit facility.

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        On July 31, 2003, the Company issued $250 million principal amount of 61/2% Senior Notes due 2009. The net proceeds were used to repay borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility.

        On June 30, 2003, the Company entered into an equipment financing agreement pursuant to which it borrowed $145 million, collateralized by certain equipment at Mandalay Bay. Subject to certain conditions, the Company may borrow an additional $105 million under this agreement on or before December 31, 2003. The proceeds, in combination with borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility, were used to fund the June 30, 2003 purchase of $198.3 million of equipment previously leased under the Company's operating lease agreements (see Note 7). The equipment financing agreement contains financial covenants regarding total debt and interest coverage that are similar to those under the Company's credit facilities. The agreement also contains covenants regarding equipment maintenance, insurance requirements and prohibitions on liens.

        At April 30,July 31, 2003, the Company was in compliance with all of the covenants in its credit facilities and the equipment financing agreement and, under the most restrictive covenant, was restricted from issuing additional debt in excess of approximately $450$430 million.

Note 6.    Interest Rate Swaps—Swaps

        The Company has a policy aimed at managing interest rate risk associated with its current and anticipated future borrowings. Under this policy, the Company may use any combination of interest rate swaps, futures, options, caps and similar instruments. To the extent the Company employs such financial instruments pursuant to this policy, and the instruments qualify for hedge accounting, they are accounted for as hedging instruments. In order to qualify for hedge accounting, the underlying hedged item must expose the Company to risks associated with market fluctuations and the financial instrument used must be designated as a hedge and must reduce the Company's exposure to market fluctuation throughout the hedge period. If these criteria are not met, a change in the market value of the financial instrument is recognized as a gain or loss in the period of change. Otherwise, gains and losses are not recognized except to the extent that the financial instrument is disposed of prior to maturity. Net interest paid or received pursuant to the financial instrument is included as interest expense in the period.

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        The Company has entered into various interest rate swaps, principally with its bank group, to manage interest expense, which is subject to fluctuation due to the variable-rate nature of the debt under the Company's credit facilities. The Company has an interest rate swap agreement ("cash flow hedge") under which it pays a fixed interest rate of 6.4% and receives a variable interest rate of 1.4%1.0% at April 30,July 31, 2003 on $200 million notional amount, which terminates in fiscal 2004.

        On July 31, 2003, the Company entered into two "reverse" interest rate swap agreements ("fair value hedges") with members of its bank group. Under one agreement, the Company receives a fixed interest rate of 6.5% and pays a variable interest rate (based on LIBOR plus 2.39%, or 3.5% at July 31, 2003) on $200 million notional amount. Under the other, the Company receives a fixed rate of 6.5% and pays a variable interest rate (based on LIBOR plus 2.42%, or 3.6% at July 31, 2003) on $50 million notional amount.

        In February 2003, the Company entered into two "reverse" interest rate swap agreements ("fair value hedges") with members of its bank group. Under one agreement, the Company received a fixed interest rate of 9.25% and paid a variable interest rate (based on LIBOR plus 6.35%) on $275 million

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notional amount. Under the other, the Company received a fixed rate of 6.45% and paid a variable interest rate (based on LIBOR plus 3.57%) on $200 million notional amount. In May 2003, the Company elected to terminate the $275 million swap and received $2.7 million in cash representing the fair market value of the swap. Since the underlying $275 million Senior Subordinated Notes were called on July 15, 2003, the unamortized portion of this gain (along with the unamortized portion of the gain related to a similar interest rate swap that was terminated in October 2002) was offset against the related loss on early retirement of debt. The total gain thus offset was $9.0 million. Meanwhile, in June 2003, the Company elected to terminate the $200 million swap. The Company received $6.8$4.1 million in cash representing the fair market value of the swaps,swap, and recorded a corresponding debt premiumspremium which will be amortized to interest expense, using an effective interest rate method, over the remaining liveslife of the related debt instruments.instrument.

        The net effect of all swaps resulted in additional interest expense of $0.1 million in the quarter and a reduction of interest expense of $0.9$0.8 million forin the threesix months ended April 30,July 31, 2003.

        The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to the interest rate swap agreements. However, the Company considers the risk of nonperformance by the counterparties to be minimal because the parties to the swaps are predominantly members of the Company's bank group. If the Company had terminated all of its then-existing swaps as of April 30,July 31, 2003, the Company would have had to pay a net amount of $1.6$10.8 million based on quoted market values from the various financial institutions holding the swaps.

        TheOur swaps meet the criteria for hedge accounting established by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"), which the Company adopted in fiscal 2002. The Company reports its swap related assets and liabilities on a net basis in "Other Long-term Liabilities". The net fair market value of the swap designated as a cash flow hedge increased by $2.4$4.9 million ($1.63.2 million, net of tax) during the quartersix months ended April 30,July 31, 2003, which decreased the net liability, with the corresponding income included as other comprehensive income. The fair market valuesvalue of the swaps designated as fair value hedges increased by $3.6decreased $8.1 million during the quartersix months ended April 30,July 31, 2003, which decreasedincreased the net liability with a corresponding increasedecrease in long-term debt. With respect to

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2004, the Company recorded a $3.6 million increase in the fair market value of its fair value hedges. As previously discussed, these fair value hedges which were subsequently terminated in fiscal 2003, the corresponding fair values of $9.4 million recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2003 haveand consequently, the $3.6 million has been removed from the net liabilityliabilities and long-term debt. The fair valuevalues received from the early termination wasof these fair value hedges were recorded as a debt premium andpremiums, which will be amortized to interest expense as discussed previously. However, the unamortized portion of the fair value received from the early termination of the fair value hedge related to the $275 million 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005 that were called on July 15, 2003, was recognized as a gain during the second quarter and offset against the related loss on early retirement of debt.

Note 7.    Leasing Arrangements—Arrangements

        In October 1998, the Company entered into a $200 million operating lease agreement with a group of financial institutions to lease equipment at Mandalay Bay. In December 2001, the Company entered into a series of sale and leaseback agreements covering equipment located at several Nevada properties. These agreements, again made with a group of financial institutions, totaled $130.5 million.

        The following table summarizes these operating lease agreements.

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Summary of Operating Lease Agreements
(in thousands)

 
 Date of agreement
  
 
 10/30/98
 12/21/01
 Total
Initial value of leased equipment $200,000 $112,500 $312,500
Purchase option at April 30, 2003 (1) $118,200 $89,000 $207,200
Current termination date  6/30/03  12/21/04   
Purchase option at current termination(1) $113,900 $56,300 $170,200
Maximum extended termination date(2)  6/30/03  12/21/05   
Purchase option at maximum termination(1) $113,900 $45,000 $158,900

(1)
Represents estimated fair value at that date based upon independent appraisal.

(2)
Assumes election of all available renewal periods.

        The Company        We entered into itsthese operating leases solely to provide greater financial flexibility. The rent expense related to these operating leases iswas reported separately in the consolidated statements of income as operating lease rent. The operating lease agreements containcontained financial covenants regarding total debt and interest coverage that arewere similar to those under the Company'sour credit facilities. The agreements also containcontained covenants regarding maintenance of the equipment, insurance requirements and prohibitions on liens. As of April

        On June 30, 2003, the Company exercised its purchase options under these operating leases and purchased the equipment for a total purchase price of $198.3 million, representing the equipment's fair market value based upon independent appraisals. Of this amount, $188.0 million was in compliancereflected as capital expenditures, with allthe balance of $10.3 million representing the covenants in these agreements.

reversal of unamortized deferred gain related to the December 2001 sale and leaseback transaction. The purchase price was financed utilizing the $145 million the Company is currently negotiating a new $150 million capital lease facility that will substantially replacereceived under its equipment financing agreement, with the above operating lease agreements. The Company anticipates that this new facility will close bybalance being borrowed under the end of June 2003.revolving credit facility.

Note 8.    Stock Options—Options and Restricted Stock

        The Company has various stock incentive plans for executive, managerial and supervisory personnel, as well as the Company's outside directors and consultants. All of the plans permit grants of options, and two of the plans also permit the grant of performance shares and restricted stock awards relating to the Company's common stock. As of April 30,July 31, 2003, the only awards granted pursuant to these plans wereincluded stock options, which are generally exercisable in one or more installments beginning not less than six months after the grant date.date, and restricted stock.

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        Summarized information for stock options wasand restricted stock is as follows:


 Three Months Ended
April 30, 2003

 Six Months Ended
July 31, 2003


 Options
 Weighted Average
Exercise Price

 Shares
 Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

Outstanding at beginning of period 7,805,569 $17.39 7,805,569 $17.39
Granted 40,000 25.11 84,300 19.87
Exercised (37,000) 16.12 (2,161,334) 13.98
Canceled (9,600) 19.57 (32,200) 23.01
 
   
  
Outstanding at end of period 7,798,969 17.43 5,696,335 18.69
 
   
  
Options exercisable at end of period 6,049,435 16.32
Exercisable at end of period 4,113,001 17.80
 
   
  
Options available for grant at end of period 3,227,524  
Available for grant at end of period 3,195,824  
 
   
  

        During the threesix months ended April 30,July 31, 2003, the Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock. In the prior year quarter,period, the Company purchased 109,415 shares of its common stock at a cost of $2.9 million. These amounts do not include interim settlements under the Company's equity forward agreements.

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Note 9.    Equity Forward Agreements—Agreements

        To facilitate the purchase of its shares, the Company entered into equity forward agreements with Bank of America ("B of A" or "the Bank") providing for the Bank's purchase of up to an agreed amount of the Company's outstanding common stock. Bank of America acquired a total of 6.9 million shares at a total cost of $138.7 million under these agreements. Pursuant to the interim settlement provisions and an amendment to the agreements, the Company had received a net of 3.6 million shares and reduced the notional amount of the agreements by $38.7 million as of January 31, 2003. On March 31, 2003, the Company purchased the remaining 3.3 million shares from B of A for the notional amount of $100 million. The settlement of the contract was funded under the Company's revolving credit facility.

        The Company incurred quarterly interest charges on the notional amount at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 1.95%. Total interest charges incurred from inception through March 31, 2003, amounted to $12.3 million, of which $0.7 million was incurred during the quarter ended April 30, 2003. The Company also incurred structuring fees and commission charges totaling $3.7 million, none of which were incurred during the quartersix months ended April 30,July 31, 2003. These interest charges and other fees are included in the cost of treasury stock, net of the related tax benefit.

Note 10.    Commitments and Contingent Liabilities—Liabilities

Mandalay Bay Suites Tower

        The Company is currently building a new 1,122-suite hotel tower at Mandalay Bay. The 43-story tower will be located on the west side of the property. The new suites will average 750 square feet, among the largest room product in the Las Vegas market. The tower will also include meeting suites, a spa and fitness center, two restaurants and a lounge. The Company expects that the new suites will serve the demand generated by the new convention center. The tower broke ground during the third quarter of fiscal 2003 and should openbe completed in November 2003. The total cost of the project is estimated to

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be $230 million, excluding land, capitalized interest and preopening expenses. As of April 30,July 31, 2003, the Company had incurred costs of $39.7$102.6 million related to this project.

Retail Center

        The Company is constructing a retail center between Mandalay Bay and Luxor. The center will include approximately 90,000 square feet of retail space and approximately 40 stores and restaurants, including several upscale, internationally-branded retailers. Construction began in the third quarter last year, with an expected opening in fallOctober 2003. The cost is estimated to be approximately $30-$40$40 million, excluding land, capitalized interest and preopening expenses. As of April 30,July 31, 2003, the Company had incurred costs of $25.1$31.0 million related to this project.

Detroit

        The Company participates with the Detroit-based Atwater Casino Group in a joint venture that owns and operates a casino in Detroit, Michigan. This joint venture is one of three groups which negotiated casino development agreements with the City of Detroit. The Company has a 53.5% ownership interest in the joint venture.

        Pursuant to a Revised Development Agreement approved by the Detroit City Council on August 2, 2002, MotorCity Casino is to be expanded into a permanent facility at its current location by

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December 31, 2005. Under the terms of this agreement, the joint venture had paid the City a total of $24.5$29.8 million as of April 30, 2003. The joint venture paid another $2.5 million in JuneJuly 31, 2003 and is obligated to pay an additional $17$14.2 million in 1210 equal monthly installments the first of which was paid June 1, 2003.by May 2004.

        The joint venture has aventure's $150 million credit facility which had a balance of $4.0 million outstanding at Aprilmatured on June 30, 2003. The Company hashad guaranteed this credit facility.

        Under the terms of the joint venture's operating agreement, Mandalay is to receive a management fee for a period of ten years equal to 1.5% of the cost of the permanent casino facility. The management committee of the joint venture has made a preliminary determination that Mandalay is entitled to the management fee commencing on the date the Revised Development Agreement was signed, since that agreement provides for the existing facility to become the permanent facility. PursuantHowever, the management committee recently determined that the management fee should not be paid until certain issues surrounding the completion of the permanent facility are closer to this determination, the Company expects to recognize approximately $4.5resolution. As a result, we reversed previously accrued management fee income of $1.8 million in management fees in fiscal 2004. Since the Company owns 53.5% of the joint venture, the net benefit of the management fees to the Company is 46.5% of that amount.second quarter ended July 31, 2003.

        The joint venture's operation of MotorCity Casino is subject to ongoing regulatory oversight, and its ability to proceed with an expanded hotel/casino project is contingent upon the receipt of all necessary governmental approvals, successful resolution of pending litigation and satisfaction of other conditions.

Other

        The Company is a defendant in various pending litigation. In management's opinion, the ultimate outcome of such litigation will not have a material effect on the results of operations or the financial position of the Company.

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Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

OVERVIEW

        We are one of the largest hotel-casino operators in the United States. Our operations consist of wholly owned resorts in Nevada and Mississippi, as well as investments in joint ventures with operating resorts in Nevada, Illinois and Michigan. Our resorts cater to a wide variety of customers and we strive to provide the best value in each of the market segments where we compete. We generate almostapproximately half of our revenues from gaming activities. Rooms also contribute a large portion of our net revenues.activities, with hotel operations contributing approximately 25%.

        Our core market is Las Vegas, where our properties generate approximately two-thirds of our operating income. Mandalay Bay is typically the best performer among our properties in this market. As our flagship property, Mandalay Bay possesses amenities that appeal to higher-income customers. Strong demand from this segment of our customer base has permitted us greater pricing leverage, thus helping to drive results at this property. With the addition of the convention center, all-suites hotel tower and retail mall (each discussed more fully below), Mandalay Bay should continue to be the leading driver of future growth for our company.

        Our operating results are highly dependent on the volume of customers visiting and staying at our resorts. This is particularly evident in our two principal revenue centers-the casino and the hotel. The volume of casino activity is measured by "drop", which refers to amounts wagered by our customers. The amount of drop which we keep and which is recognized as casino revenue is referred to as our "win" or "hold". Meanwhile, revenue per available room ("REVPAR") is a key metric for our hotel business. REVPAR reflects both occupancy levels and room rates, each of which is impacted by customer demand, among other factors.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

        A description of our critical accounting policies can be found in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2003. There have been no material changes to those policies during the quarter and six months ended April 30,July 31, 2003.

SIGNIFICANT FACTORS AFFECTING RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The War in Iraq

        We believe that the war in Iraq affected our operating results in the first quarter of fiscal 2004. The intense and comprehensive media coverage of the war, along with travel concerns, caused many customers to stay close to home during March and April. As a result, fewer customers visited or stayed at our properties, and this led to a drop in revenues at most of our properties in the first quarter. In Las Vegas, visitor volume dropped over 7%7.4% in March and 1.5% in April, effectively wiping out the gaingains in visitor volume experienced during the first two calendar months of 2003. However, we believe the war and its aftermath did not significantly affect our second quarter results, as Las Vegas visitor volume in May and June remained relatively flat when compared with the previous year.

        We cannot predict the extent to which the aftermath of the war in Iraq will continue to directly or indirectly impact our operating results, nor can we predict the extent to which future security alerts or terrorist attacks, such as those that occurred September 11, 2001, may interfere with our operations.

Economic Conditions

        Historically, there has not been a high correlation between economic conditions and our operating results. This has been true with respect to the overall U.S. economy and also the regional economies from which we derive a sizeable portion of our customers (e.g., California). However, we believe the

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economic downturn in the country did affect our firstresults for the second quarter results.and the six months ended July 31, 2003.

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Expansion of Native American Gaming

        A significant expansion of Native American gaming operations has occurred in California and is continuing. This trend has caused generally lower operating results at our properties in the secondary markets of Reno, Laughlin and Jean, Nevada. While most existing Native American gaming facilities in California are modest compared to our Nevada casinos, numerous Native American tribes have announced that they are in the process of constructing, developing, or are considering establishing, large-scale hotel and gaming facilities in California. A significant new Native American casino development is openingopened in June 2003 in northern California, which we expect will place additional competitive pressure on our operations in the Reno market. Numerous other tribes are at various stages of planning new or expanded facilities. The continued growth of Native American gaming establishments in California (as well as elsewhere in the country) could have a material adverse effect on our operations.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Earnings per Share

        For the quarter ended April 30,July 31, 2003, we reported net income of $44.0$42.3 million, or $.69$.67 per diluted share, versus $48.9$29.3 million, or $.68$.41 per diluted share, for the quarter ended April 30,July 31, 2002. For the six months, net income was $86.4 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, compared to $78.2 million, or $1.10 per diluted share.

        Despite lower net income,The increase in earnings per share comparisons were positive duein the second quarter and the six months was attributable to a combination of factors, most notably lower average diluted shares outstanding, (down 10% fromstrong results at our Las Vegas Strip properties and the prior year quarter),write-off of intangible costs associated with MotorCity Casino in Detroit (see discussion below). Average diluted shares outstanding for the three and six month periods decreased 11% from the comparable prior year periods, a reflection of our substantial share repurchasesrepurchase in fiscal 2003. Operating2003 and the March 2003 settlement of our equity forward agreement (pursuant to which we acquired 3.3 million shares). Meanwhile, income from operations at our Las Vegas Strip properties (including our 50% share of Monte Carlo) rose $15.5 million in the quarter and $11.8 million in the six months, driven by increases in REVPAR of 13% and 8%, respectively.

        With the exception of Gold Strike Resort in Tunica County, Mississippi and MotorCity Casino, operating results were lower at most of our wholly-owned and joint venture properties with the exceptionoutside of Mandalay Bay, MotorCity Casino and Gold Strike Resort in Tunica County, Mississippi.Las Vegas. As discussed previously, the effect of the war with Iraq and competition from Native American casinos and challenging economic conditions accounted for most of the downturn in those results. The decline in operating results was partially offset by lower interest expense (see "Interest Expense" below).

        Mandalay Bay benefittedIncome from record room rates, as the average room rate topped $200, its highest ever quarterly mark.operations at MotorCity Casino increased its operating income due primarily to decreasedlower depreciation expense in the quarter and six months (see the discussion under "Depreciation and Amortization" below) and the aforementioned prior year write-off of intangible costs.

        Results for the second quarter and six months include a loss on early retirement of debt of $6.3 million arising from the call of our $275 million 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005 (see "Interest Expense" below). Results for the second quarter and six months also include the effect of reversing previously accrued management fee income of $1.8 million from our 53.5%-owned MotorCity Casino in Detroit, Michigan (see the discussion under "New Projects—Detroit" in Financial Position and Capital Resources below).

        For the three and six months ended April 30,July 31, 2003, results include preopening expenses of approximately $0.1$0.3 million and $0.4 million, related primarily to the new retail center connecting Mandalay Bay and Luxor that is scheduled to open in the fallOctober of this year. For the three and six months ended April 30, July 31,

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2002, results included preopening expenses of $0.5$1.5 million and $2.0 million, related primarily to the new convention center at Mandalay Bay that opened in January 2003.

        Results for the three and six months ended April 30,July 31, 2003, also include a market value adjustment related to investments associated with our Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan for senior executives). The carrying value of these investments must be adjusted to market value at the end of each reporting period. This adjustment resulted in a noncash lossgains of $1.1$4.0 million in the quarter and $2.9 million in the six-month period (reflected in the "interest, dividend and other income" caption). In the comparable prior year period,periods, we recorded a comparable gainlosses in market value of $1.0 million.$1.9 million and $0.9 million, respectively.

        Results for the prior year quarter and six months ended July 31, 2002, include the write-off of $13.0 million of intangible costs associated with MotorCity Casino in Detroit. These intangible costs represent amounts paid by Mandalay to its partner, Atwater Casino Group, in exchange for a so-called "preference" (applicable to predecessors of Atwater Casino Group) to develop a casino in Detroit. However, in early 2002, preferences of this nature were declared unconstitutional by the federal courts. Furthermore, on August 2, 2002, MotorCity signed a Revised Development Agreement with the City of Detroit which provided for the development of a permanent casino on the site of the current temporary facility. As a result of these events, it was determined that the intangible preference had no value and should be written off.

        Results for the six-months ended July 31, 2002, also reflect the impact of a new accounting pronouncement, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("SFAS 142"). Under SFAS 142 (which became effective for Mandalay on February 1, 2002), goodwill is no longer amortized, but must be reviewed at least annually for impairment. We completed our implementation analysis of the goodwill arising from our prior acquisitions. Based upon this analysis, we recorded a write-off of $1.9 million (reflected as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle in the quarter ended April 30, 2002), representing the goodwill associated with the June 1, 1995 acquisition of the Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino.

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Revenues

        Revenues increased $5.9$41.2 million, or 1%7%, for the three months ended April 30,July 31, 2003 and $47.1 million, or 4%, for the six months compared to the same periodperiods last year. Our Las Vegas Strip properties reflected increased revenues of $39.5 million, or 10%, in the second quarter and $54.2 million, or 7%, in the six months. Mandalay Bay saw a $19.6accounted for the majority of these increases, with revenues rising $26.5 million, or 14% increase19%, in revenues,the quarter and $46.1 million, or 16%, in the six-month period, owing primarily to the first full quarter of operationsimpact of the new convention center andthat opened in January 2003, as well as the successful openingsuccess of the Broadway hit, "Mamma Mia!" onwhich opened February 3. Revenues at our other Strip properties decreased $4.9 million, or 2%, primarily due to concerns over3, 2003.

        For the war in Iraq.

        Revenuesmost part, revenues declined at our other Nevada properties in both periods, mainly because of expanded Native American gaming in California and to a lesser extent, due to concerns overdifficult economic conditions, as discussed previously. In the war in Iraq. In Reno,three months, revenues decreased $2.4at Circus Circus-Reno increased slightly by $0.5 million, or 9%2%, whilebut decreased in the six months by $1.8 million, or 3%. Revenues at our Laughlin properties were down $3.8up $0.1 million, or 9%. Revenuesless than 1%, in the quarter, but were down $3.7 million, or 5%, in the six months, while revenues at our Jean and Henderson properties decreased $2.9$1.3 million, or 13%6%, and $4.1 million, or 10%, in the quarter.quarter and six months, respectively.

        In other markets,Meanwhile, revenues at Gold Strike Resort in Tunica County, Mississippi were up $2.3$2.2 million, or 8%7%, in the quarter.quarter and $4.5 million, or 7%, in the six months. Gold Strike continues to pursue marketing efforts that have generated additional slot play.contributed to an increase in its share of the market. In Detroit, Michigan, MotorCity Casino experienced decreasedan increase in revenues of $1.9$0.3 million, or 2%less than 1%, due to lower gaming volume.in the quarter and a decrease of $1.6 million, or 1%, in the six months.

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Casino Revenues

        Casino revenues declined $7.9increased $6.2 million, or 3%2%, in the quarter.quarter, but declined $1.7 million, or less than 1%, in the six months. In Nevada, Mandalay Bay and Excaliburall of our Las Vegas Strip properties reported increased casino revenues in the quarter. Mandalay Bay benefitted from increasedquarter, led by a $3.2 million, or 12%, increase at Excalibur. Excalibur's increase was attributable to improved casino traffic due to increased occupancy and a higher hold percentage stemming from a change in the openingmix of its new convention center.pit games and slot machines.

        Our other wholly owned Nevada properties outside Las Vegas reported decreasesa combined decrease in casino revenues in both the three and six months due to the impact of the significant factors discussed previously. In Tunica, Gold Strike'sFor its part, casino revenues improvedat Gold Strike Resort in Mississippi rose $2.3 million, or 9%, in the quarter and $4.7 million, or 9%, in the six months due to marketing efforts which increased slot play. Casino revenues at MotorCity Casino decreased in the current quarter due to decreased gaming volume.

RoomHotel Revenues

        RoomHotel revenues rose $5.4$21.2 million, or 3%15%, in the quarter.quarter and $26.6 million, or 9%, in the six months. REVPAR at our wholly owned Las Vegas properties increased 7%15% during the quarter and 9% during the six months, due primarily to Mandalay Bay.Bay (where REVPAR at Mandalay Bay rose 14%18% and 12%, as the average room rate topped $200.respectively) and to Luxor (where REVPAR rose 15% and 9%, respectively). This rise in room rates reflected conventionREVPAR was mostly due to convention-related bookings attributable to the openingnew convention center, which opened in January. Hotel revenue include revenues from the rental of the new convention centerspace, which amounted to $2.5 million and $6.2 million in January.the three and six month periods, respectively.

        The following table compares average room rates, occupancy and REVPAR at our wholly owned properties:

 
 Quarter 4/30/03
 Quarter 4/30/02
  
 
 Avg. Rate
 Occupancy
 REVPAR
 Avg. Rate
 Occupancy
 REVPAR
Weighted average—all wholly owned properties $89 86%$76 $83 89%$74
Weighted average—wholly owned Las Vegas Strip properties $107 90%$96 $97 93%$90
 
 Quarter
7/31/03

 Quarter
7/31/02

 
 Avg.
Rate

 Occupancy
 REVPAR
 Avg.
Rate

 Occupancy
 REVPAR
Weighted average—all wholly owned properties $84 88%$74 $77 85%$65
Weighted average—wholly owned Las Vegas Strip properties $100 92%$92 $89 90%$80
 
 Six months
7/31/03

 Six months
7/31/02

 
 Avg.
Rate

 Occupancy
 REVPAR
 Avg.
Rate

 Occupancy
 REVPAR
Weighted average—all wholly owned properties $85 87%$74 $80 87%$69
Weighted average—wholly owned Las Vegas Strip properties $102 91%$93 $93 91%$85

Food and Beverage Revenues

        Food and beverage revenues increased $5.6$15.1 million, or 5%14%, and $20.7 million, or 10%, in the quarter.quarter and six months ended July 31, 2003. The increase wasincreases were mainly due to the expansion of Mandalay Bay's convention business following the opening of the new convention center.

Other Revenues

        Other revenues come principally from amusements, retail stores and entertainment. Other revenues were flatincreased $0.7 million, or 1%, and $0.7 million, or less than 1%, respectively in the quarter and six months versus last year. Increased entertainment revenues at Mandalay Bay from the successful February opening of "Mamma Mia!" were mitigated by decreases at other properties.

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Income from Operations

        For the three and six months ended April 30,July 31, 2003, income from operations fell $9.6rose $27.3 million, or 25%, and $17.7 million, or 7%, fromcompared with the previous year. The composite operating margin was 22.2%margins were 21.1% and 24.0%21.6% for the three and six months this year, compared to 18.0% and 21.0% last year. Income from operations in the quarter and six months benefitted from a $7.9 million decrease inimproved operating results at our Las Vegas Strip properties (discussed more fully below), decreased depreciation and amortization expense at MotorCity Casino of $7.9 million and $15.8 million, respectively (see the discussion under "Depreciation and Amortization" below). However, this benefit was) and the write-off of $13.0 million in intangible costs associated with MotorCity Casino in the prior year. The above increases were partially offset by a $7.8 million declinedeclines in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates.affiliates of $2.3 million in the three months and $10.1 million in the six months, stemming primarily from the impact of higher casino taxes at the Grand Victoria in Elgin, Illinois. The table below summarizes our operating results by property and is followed by a discussion of operating results by market.

 
 Quarter
7/31/2003

 Quarter
7/31/2002

Operating Results by Property (in millions)

 Income from
Operations

 Depreciation
 Income from
Operations

 Depreciation
Mandalay Bay $28.3 $14.9 $22.2 $8.6

Luxor

 

 

21.9

 

 

5.9

 

 

16.6

 

 

4.8

Excalibur

 

 

19.9

 

 

3.1

 

 

17.9

 

 

2.9

Circus Circus—Las Vegas(1)

 

 

12.7

 

 

4.6

 

 

12.9

 

 

4.3

Gold Strike—Tunica

 

 

5.5

 

 

2.1

 

 

3.9

 

 

3.3

Colorado Belle/Edgewater

 

 

0.8

 

 

2.4

 

 

3.1

 

 

2.7

Circus Circus—Reno

 

 

3.8

 

 

1.5

 

 

5.3

 

 

1.8

Gold Strike properties(2)

 

 

0.3

 

 

0.9

 

 

0.2

 

 

1.4

MotorCity Casino(3)

 

 

33.6

 

 

2.4

 

 

10.4

 

 

10.3

Unconsolidated joint ventures(4)

 

 

23.0

 

 

0.1

 

 

25.3

 

 

0.1

Other

 

 

(4.6

)

 

0.0

 

 

(2.4

)

 

0.4
  
 
 
 

Subtotal

 

 

145.2

 

 

37.9

 

 

115.4

 

 

40.6

Corporate expense

 

 

(9.4

)

 

1.7

 

 

(6.9

)

 

1.0
  
 
 
 

Total

 

$

135.8

 

$

39.6

 

$

108.5

 

$

41.6
  
 
 
 

Operating Results by Property
(in millions)
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 Quarter 4/30/2003
 Quarter 4/30/2002
 
 Income from
Operations

 Depreciation
 Income from
Operations

 Depreciation
Mandalay Bay $27.2 $12.2 $23.3 $9.0
Luxor  25.4  5.2  27.8  4.6
Excalibur  21.0  2.5  21.3  2.9
Circus Circus-Las Vegas(1)  10.6  4.4  13.6  4.5
Gold Strike-Tunica  5.2  2.2  3.9  3.2
Colorado Belle / Edgewater  4.0  2.4  7.3  2.7
Circus Circus-Reno  0.4  1.5  1.7  1.8
Gold Strike properties(2)  0.9  0.9  1.7  1.4
MotorCity Casino(3)  30.5  2.3  26.1  10.2
Unconsolidated joint ventures(4)  22.7  0.0  30.6  0.1
Other  (0.9) 0.0  (1.7) 0.0
  
 
 
 
Subtotal  147.0  33.6  155.6  40.4
Corporate expense  (10.0) 1.5  (9.0) 0.6
  
 
 
 
Total $137.0 $35.1 $146.6 $41.0

 
 Six months
7/31/2003

 Six months
7/31/2002

Operating Results by Property (in millions)

 Income from
Operations

 Depreciation
 Income from
Operations

 Depreciation
Mandalay Bay $55.6 $27.2 $45.5 $17.6

Luxor

 

 

47.4

 

 

11.0

 

 

44.4

 

 

9.4

Excalibur

 

 

40.9

 

 

5.7

 

 

39.2

 

 

5.8

Circus Circus—Las Vegas(1)

 

 

23.4

 

 

9.0

 

 

26.5

 

 

8.8

Gold Strike—Tunica

 

 

10.7

 

 

4.3

 

 

7.8

 

 

6.5

Colorado Belle/Edgewater

 

 

4.8

 

 

4.8

 

 

10.4

 

 

5.4

Circus Circus—Reno

 

 

4.1

 

 

2.9

 

 

7.0

 

 

3.6

Gold Strike properties(2)

 

 

1.2

 

 

1.7

 

 

1.9

 

 

2.8

MotorCity Casino(3)

 

 

64.1

 

 

4.7

 

 

36.5

 

 

20.5

Unconsolidated joint ventures(4)

 

 

45.8

 

 

0.2

 

 

55.9

 

 

0.2

Other

 

 

(5.7

)

 

0.1

 

 

(4.1

)

 

0.3
  
 
 
 

Subtotal

 

 

292.3

 

 

71.6

 

 

271.0

 

 

80.9

Corporate expense

 

 

(19.4

)

 

3.2

 

 

(15.9

)

 

1.7
  
 
 
 

Total

 

$

272.9

 

$

74.8

 

$

255.1

 

$

82.6
  
 
 
 

(1)
Includes Circus Circus-Las Vegas and Slots-A-Fun.

(2)
Includes Gold Strike, Nevada Landing and Railroad Pass.

(3)
MotorCity Casino is 53.5%-owned and its operations are consolidated for financial reporting purposes.

(4)
Includes our 50% share of Monte Carlo, Grand Victoria and Silver Legacy.

Las Vegas

        Our Las Vegas properties (including our 50% share of Monte Carlo) posted an overall decreaseincreases in operating income from operations of $3.7$15.5 million, or 4%20%, and $11.8 million, or 7%, during the three and six months ended April 30,July 31, 2003. At Mandalay Bay, operating income from operations rose $3.9$6.1 million, or 17%27%, and $10.1 million, or 22%, in the three and six months due primarily to the January 2003 opening of the new convention center, which increased the property's foot traffic and levered room rates upward, particularly during the slower mid-week period.

        OperatingAt Luxor, income at our other wholly owned Las Vegas properties declinedfrom operations rose $5.3 million, or 32%, in the three-month period due primarily to concerns about the war in Iraq, as discussed previously. For the quarter, operating income at Luxor was down $2.4and $3.0 million, or 7%, in the six months, driven by increases in REVPAR of 15% and 9%;, respectively. Income from operations at Excalibur was down $0.3up $2.0 million, or 1%; while11%, and $1.7 million, or 4%, in the same periods, with REVPAR rising 10% and 5%, respectively. These properties, located along our Mandalay Mile, have also derived a significant benefit from the new convention center at Mandalay Bay. Meanwhile, income from operations at Circus Circus declined $3.0$0.2 million, or 22%.2%, and $3.1 million, or 12%, in the three and six months ended July 31, 2003. This property caters to a segment of the market that appears to be more sensitive to economic conditions and other external factors, and thus has far less pricing leverage,

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particularly in its rooms. The contribution from Monte Carlo declined $2.0rose $2.2 million, or 18%30%, for the quarter. See also "Factors Affecting Future Results."quarter and $0.1 million, or 1%, for the six months.

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Reno

        Operating incomeIncome from operations at our Reno properties (including our 50% share of Silver Legacy) was down $2.7$1.8 million, or 48%18%, and $4.5 million, or 29%, in the first quarter and six months ended July 31, 2003, due to the adverse impact of the expansion of Native American gaming in California and the northwestern U.S., as well as the other significant factors discussed previously.

Laughlin

        Our two Laughlin properties, Colorado Belle and Edgewater, posted a combined decrease in operating income from operations of $3.3$2.3 million, or 45%74%, and $5.6 million, or 54%, for the quarter.quarter and six months. The Laughlin market continues to face increased competition from Native American casinos in its primary feeder markets in Arizona and southern California.

Other Markets

        In Detroit, Michigan, MotorCity Casino generated an increaseincreases in operating income from operations of $4.4$23.2 million or 17%,and $27.6 million in the first quarter. Lowerthree and six months. The increases were due primarily to the previously discussed write-off of intangible costs in the prior year and to lower depreciation expense was the principal factor in this increase (see discussion under "Depreciation and Amortization"). See also "New Projects"Projects—Detroit" under "FinancialFinancial Position and Capital Resources"Resources for additional details regarding our Detroit operation.

        In Tunica County, Mississippi, operating income from operations at Gold Strike was up $1.3$1.6 million, or 33%41%, and $2.9 million, or 37%, in the three and six months ended April 30,July 31, 2003, compared to the prior year. TheThese increases arewere due to increased marketing efforts which drove higher slot play, as described previously.efforts.

        The contribution to income from operations from Grand Victoria (a 50%-owned riverboat casino in Elgin, Illinois) declined 29%$4.2 million, or 32%, in the quarter due essentially to a higher casinoand $8.5 million, or 30%, in the six months. Results at this property reflect the impact of recent gaming tax rate,increases approved by the Illinois legislative, the first of which became effectivetook effect July 1, 2002 includingand included a top-endtop end rate of 50% on gaming revenues exceeding $200 million, and a second increase that took effect July 1, 2003 and raised the top-end rate to 70% on gaming revenues exceeding $250 million.    ThisThese tax increaseincreases reduced the contribution from Grand Victoria by approximately $4.8$4.7 million in the first quarter.second quarter and $9.5 million in the six months. See also "Recent Tax Developments".

Depreciation and Amortization

        For the three and six months ended April 30,July 31, 2003, depreciation and amortization expense was $35.1$39.6 million and $74.8 million versus $41.0$41.6 million and $82.6 million in the prior year. The decrease wasdecreases were due primarily to the reduction of depreciation at MotorCity Casino. Based upon the revised development agreement entered into with the City of Detroit on August 2, 2002, (discussed more fully under "Financial Position and Capital Resources—New Projects"), depreciation expense related to the MotorCity Casino temporary facility was reduced prospectively. Previously, the cost of the temporary facility was being depreciated over its contractual operating term of four years, with annual depreciation expense approximating $40 million. Under the Revised Development Agreement, the temporary facility will be converted into a permanent resort (as opposed to the permanent resort being developed on a separate site, as was the requirement under the original development agreement). Consequently, the remaining book value of the temporary facility is being depreciated over its remaining expected life, resulting in estimated annual depreciation expense of $8-$10 million, pending completion of the permanent facility.facility or other equipment additions. The above reduction of depreciation expense was partially offset by increased depreciation due to the June 30, 2003 exercise of

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purchase options under our two operating lease agreements, pursuant to which we paid $198.3 million to acquire the equipment under these leases. See the discussion under "Financing Activities—Recent Transactions" in Financial Position and Capital Resources for additional details.

Operating Lease Rent

        Operating lease rent for the three and six months ended April 30,July 31, 2003, decreased to $11.2was $9.0 million from $12.9and $20.2 million, compared $12.3 million and $25.2 million in the prior year period.year. The decrease in rent expense was related primarily to the previously discussed June 2002 renewal30, 2003 termination of our $200 million lease facility, as well as lower interest rates (seeoperating leases. See the discussion under "Off Balance Sheet Arrangements—Operating Leases" in Financial Position and Capital Resources for additional details regarding our operating lease agreements).agreements.

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Interest Expense

        For the three and six months ended April 30,July 31, 2003, interest expense (excluding the loss on early extinguishment of debt, interest expense of unconsolidated joint ventures and without reduction for capitalized interest) decreased $5.9$3.2 million versusand $9.1 million, respectively, over the comparable prior year period.prior-year periods. The decrease in the quarter was due to a combination of lower interest rates on short-term borrowings and fixed-to-floating interest rate swap agreements entered into in June and August 2002 and February 2003 (see "Financial Position and Capital Resources—Financing Activities" for a discussion of our fixed-to-floating swaps).2003. The reduction of interest expense was aided by the issuance of $400 million original principal amount of floating rate (LIBOR plus .75%) convertible senior debentures on March 21, 2003. While the net proceeds from this offering were initially used to pay down borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility (with a current rate equal to LIBOR plus 1.75%), they ultimately represent a refinancing of our $150 million 63/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2003 (which were repaid in JulyJuly) and our $150 million 6.70% Debentures due 2096, which we will likely be required to redeem at the holders' one-time option in November this year. Consequently, the convertible debentures shouldare likely to contribute to even lower interest expense in the future. (SeeSee "Financial Position and Capital Resources—Financing Activities" for additional details regarding theour interest rate swap agreements and our convertible debentures.)

        On July 15, 2003, we called our $275 million 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005 using borrowings under our revolving credit facility. We paid a premium of $12.7 million to call these notes and wrote off related unamortized loan fees of $2.6 million, resulting in a total loss of $15.3 million. This loss was partially offset by $9.0 million in gains from the sale of related interest rate swaps. As a result of this transaction, the three and six month results include a net loss on early retirement of debt of $6.3 million.

        At April 30,July 31, 2003, long-term debt (including current portion) stood at $2.87$3.03 billion compared to $2.42$2.45 billion at April 30,July 31, 2002. The current year total includes $4.0 million of debt related to MotorCity Casino, while the prior year total includes $46.0 million of debt related to MotorCity. Capitalized interest was $.9$1.9 million and $2.8 million in the three and six months ended April 30,July 31, 2003, compared to $1.8$3.2 million and $5.0 million in the previous year. Capitalized interest in the current year related primarily to the construction of the suites tower currently under construction at Mandalay Bay, and in the previous year related primarily to the new convention center at Mandalay Bay.

Income Taxes

        The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended April 30,July 31, 2003 was 36.0%35.4% and 35.7% compared to 37.0%37.9% and 37.3% for the same periodperiods a year ago. These rates reflect the corporate statutory rate of 35% plus the effect of various nondeductible expenses, primarily the write-off of goodwill in the previous year.


Recent Tax Developments

        On May 31,June 20, 2003, the Governor of Illinois legislature approved asigned new tax billlegislation which provides for an increase in tax rates on Illinois gaming revenues. Under the bill, which must still be signed by the governor, the upper tax rate on casino revenues was increased from 50% on casino revenues exceeding $200 million to 70% on casino revenues exceeding $250 million. The billlegislation also providedprovides for increased tax rates for the lower revenue tiers as well as increased boarding fees. Based on current revenue levels, we estimate that this tax increase will reduce the contribution from our 50%-owned Grand Victoria by approximately $25-$20-$3025 million annually.

        New tax legislation signed into law by the Governor of Nevada on July 22, 2003 will increase the taxes applicable to our Nevada operations and those of our Nevada joint ventures. Based on our initial evaluation of the new Nevada tax law, we believe that its impact on our income from operations will be less than $10 million annually.

FINANCIAL POSITION AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Operating Activities

        For the threesix months ended April 30,July 31, 2003, net cash provided by operating activities was $143.0$219.2 million versus $170.6$279.6 million in the prior year. The decrease is due primarily to lower distributions from unconsolidated affiliates. In the prior year, Mandalay received a $20.0 million special distribution from Silver Legacy.

        Mandalay had cash and cash equivalents of $161.4$158.0 million at April 30,July 31, 2003, sufficient for normal daily operating requirements.

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Investing Activities

        Net cash used in investing activities was $102.6$352.2 million for the threesix months ended April 30,July 31, 2003, versus $60.5$188.2 million in the prior year. Higher capital expenditures accounted for most of the increase.

        Capital expenditures for the threesix months ended April 30,July 31, 2003, totaled $86.1$346.0 million, of which $21.2$188.0 million related to the acquisition of equipment pursuant to purchase options we exercised under our operating lease agreements (see "Recent Transactions" and "Off Balance Sheet Arrangements—Operating Leases" for additional details), $84.1 million related to the construction of the new suites tower at Mandalay Bay scheduled to open in fall 2003 (see "New Projects" for additional details), $14.4and $20.3 million related to the construction of the new retail center atconcourse between Mandalay Bay and $22.7 million relatedLuxor scheduled to open in October. During the purchase ofsix months, we also purchased a new corporate airplane.airplane for $22.7 million. This purchase was funded primarily through the application of a $22.5 million deposit made in fiscal 2003. In the corresponding threesix months last year, capital expenditures totaled $54.6$141.2 million, of which $33.6$96.7 million related to the construction of the new convention center at Mandalay Bay and $12.1 million related to a remodeling of suites at Mandalay Bay.

Financing Activities

        For the threesix months ended April 30,July 31, 2003, financing activities usedprovided net cash of $27.4$142.5 million. TheWe received combined net proceeds of approximately $390$650 million from the March and April 2003 issuances of $400 million original principal amount of Floating Rate Convertible Senior Debentures due 2033 and the July 2003 issuance of the floating-rate convertible debentures$250 million 61/2% Senior Notes due 2009. These proceeds were used to pay down our revolving credit facility. We subsequently utilized new borrowings under the revolving credit facility to fund the $100 millionMarch 2003 settlement of our $100 million equity forward agreement, (see discussionthe repayment of our $150 million 63/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due July 2003, and the July 15 call of our $275 million 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005. In June 2003, we entered into an equipment financing agreement pursuant to which we borrowed $145 million which, in combination with borrowings under "Off Balance Sheet Arrangements—Equity Forward Agreements"). Duringour revolving credit facility, was used to fund the quarter, we$198.3 million buyout of our previously existing

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operating leases. We also paid down $16.0off the remaining $20.0 million of the Detroit credit facility. In the prior year, financing activities used net cash of $94.9$78.3 million, primarily to repay amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility.facilities.

Credit Facilities

        In August 2001, we replaced our $1.8 billion unsecured credit facility with three separate facilities that totaled $1.25 billion. These credit facilities included a $150 million capital markets term loan, which we paid in full using a portion of the net proceeds we received from the issuance of $300 million of Senior Subordinated Notes in December 2001. By paying off this facility, we reduced our borrowing capacity under the two remaining facilities to $1.1 billion. Those two facilities, which are for general corporate purposes, includeentered into a $250 million term loan facility and an $850 million revolving facility.facility with members of our bank group. These facilities are for general corporate purposes. The entire amount of the term loan facility was outstanding at April 30,July 31, 2003. Of the revolving facility, $110.0$320.0 million was outstanding at April 30,July 31, 2003. Each of our credit facilities is unsecured and provides for the payment of interest, at our option, at either (i) a Eurodollar-based rate; or (ii) a rate equal to or an increment above the higher of (a) the Bank of America prime rate, or (b) the Federal Reserve Board federal funds rate plus 50 basis points. At April 30,July 31, 2003, the effective rate of interest on the indebtedness outstanding under our credit facilities was 3.1%2.8%. Each of our credit facilities includes financial covenants regarding total debt and interest coverage, plus covenants that limit our ability to dispose of assets, make distributions on our capital stock, engage in a merger, incur liens and engage in transactions with our affiliates. On August 21, 2006, the entire principal amount then outstanding under our credit facilities becomes due and payable, unless the maturity date is extended with the consent of the lenders.

        In December 2001, we amended the covenants under each of our credit facilities to provide for more liberal tests for total debt and interest coverage. These amendments were obtained to address the impact of the events of September 11, 2001.

        In February 2003, we again amended the covenants under each of our credit facilities. These amendments modify the definition of "Adjusted EBITDA" with respect to our 53.5% ownership of MotorCity Casino in Detroit, Michigan. As previously defined in our credit facilities, Adjusted EBITDA included only the cash distributions we actually received from MotorCity Casino. Under the amended definition, Adjusted EBITDA will include our 53.5% share of the Adjusted EBITDA of MotorCity Casino, whether or not distributed. These amendments also provide for a more liberal test for total debt coverage during the fiscal year ending January 31, 2004.

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        As of April 30,July 31, 2003, we were in compliance with all of the covenants in our credit facilities, including those related to total debt and interest coverage, and under the most restrictive covenant, we had the ability to issue additional debt of approximately $450$430 million. Our borrowing capacity under these covenants can fluctuate substantially from quarter to quarter depending upon our operating cash flow.

Convertible Senior Debentures

        On March 21, 2003, we issued $350 million original principal amount of floating-rate convertible senior debentures due 2033 ("convertible debentures"). An additional $50 million original principal amount of the convertible debentures was issued on April 2, 2003, pursuant to an option granted to the initial purchasers. The convertible debentures bear interest at a floating rate equal to 3-month LIBOR (reset quarterly) plus 0.75%, subject to a maximum rate of 6.75%. The convertible debentures also provide for the payment of contingent interest after March 21, 2008 if the average market price of the convertible debentures reaches a certain threshold. Such contingent interest is considered an embedded derivative with a nominal value. The convertible debentures provide for an initial base conversion price of $57.30 per share, reflecting a conversion premium of 100% over Mandalay's closing stock price of $28.65 on March 17, 2003. The proceeds from this issuance were used to repay borrowings under our revolving credit facility.

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more than 120% of the base conversion price (initially 120% of $57.30, or $68.76) for at least 20 of the last 30 trading days of the preceding calendar quarter; (ii) if a credit rating assigned to the convertible debentures falls below a specified level; (iii) if we take certain corporate actions; or (iv) if we call the convertible debentures for redemption. If the convertible debentures are converted, holders will receive 17.452 shares per convertible debenture, or an aggregate of 7.0 million shares of Mandalay common stock, subject to adjustment of the conversion rate for any stock dividend; any subdivision or combination, or certain reclassifications, of the shares of our common stock; any distribution to all holders of shares of our common stock of certain rights to purchase shares of our common stock for a period expiring within 60 days at less than the sale price per share of our common stock at the time; any distribution to all holders of shares of our common stock of our assets (including shares of capital stock of a subsidiary), debt securities or certain rights to purchase our securities; or any "extraordinary cash dividend." For this purpose, an extraordinary cash dividend is one the amount of which, together with all other cash dividends paid during the preceding 12-month period, is on a per share basis in excess of the sum of (i) 5% of the sale price of the shares of our common stock on the day preceding the date of declaration of such dividend and (ii) the quotient of the amount of any contingent cash interest paid on a convertible debenture during such 12-month period divided by the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of a convertible debenture at the conversion rate in effect on the payment date of such contingent cash interest. In addition, if at the time of conversion the market price of Mandalay's common stock exceeds the then-applicable base conversion price, holders will receive up to an additional 14.2789 shares of Mandalay's common stock per convertible debenture, as determined pursuant to a specified formula, or up to an additional 5.7 million shares in the aggregate.

        We may redeem all or some of the convertible debentures for cash at any time on or after March 21, 2008, at their accreted principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date. At the option of the holders, we may be required to repurchase all or some of the convertible debentures on the 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th5th, 10th, 15th, 20th and 25th25th anniversaries of their issuance, at their accreted principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the purchase date. We may choose to pay the purchase price in cash, shares of Mandalay common stock or any combination thereof.

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Interest Rate Swaps

        In February 2003, we entered into two "reverse" interest rate swap agreements ("fair value hedges") with members of our bank group. Under one agreement, we received a fixed interest rate of 9.25% and paid a variable interest rate (based on LIBOR plus 6.35%) on $275 million notional amount. Under the other, we received a fixed rate of 6.45% and paid a variable interest rate (based on LIBOR plus 3.57%) on $200 million notional amount. In May 2003, we elected to terminate the $275 million swap and received $2.7 million in cash, representing the fair market value of the swap. Since the underlying $275 million Senior Subordinated Notes were called on July 15, 2003, the unamortized portion of this gain (along with the unamortized portion of the gain related to a similar interest rate swap that was terminated in October 2002) was offset against the related loss on early retirement of debt. The total gain thus offset was $9.0 million. Meanwhile, in June 2003, we elected to terminate the $200 million swap. We received $6.8$4.1 million in cash representing the fair market value of the swaps,this swap, and recorded a corresponding debt premiumspremium which will be amortized to interest expense, using an effective interest rate method, over the remaining liveslife of the related debt instruments.instrument.

        On July 31, 2003, we entered into two "reverse" interest rate swap agreements ("fair value hedges") with members of our bank group. Under one agreement, we receive a fixed interest rate of 6.5% and pay a variable interest rate (based on LIBOR plus 2.39%) on $200 million notional amount. Under the other, we receive a fixed rate of 6.5% and pay a variable interest rate (based on LIBOR plus 2.42%) on $50 million notional amount.

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        We entered into the above swap agreements, which met the criteria established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board for hedge accounting, in order to further manage our interest expense and achieve a better balance of variable to fixed rate debt in our debt portfolio. By terminating these swaps, we effectively locked in these benefits as they pertain to these swaps, which will contribute to lower interest expense in the future.

Planned FinancingRecent Transactions

        On June 30, 2003, we entered into an equipment financing agreement pursuant to which we borrowed $145 million, collateralized by certain equipment at Mandalay Bay. Subject to certain conditions, we may borrow an additional $105 million under this agreement on or before December 31, 2003. The equipment financing agreement contains financial covenants regarding total debt and interest coverage that are similar to those under our credit facilities. The agreement also contains covenants regarding equipment maintenance, insurance requirements and prohibitions on liens.

        On June 30, 2003, we also exercised our option under two operating leases relating to equipment located at several of our Nevada properties and purchased the equipment for a total purchase price of $198.3 million, representing the equipment's estimated fair market value based on independent appraisals. The discussion under "Investing Activities" previously indicated capital expenditures of $188.0 million related to this lease transaction. The difference of $10.3 million represents unamortized deferred gain related to the December 2001 operating lease transaction. This deferred gain was reversed when the purchase option was exercised. The purchase price was financed utilizing the $145 million we received under the equipment financing agreement, with the balance being borrowed under our revolving credit facility.

        As previously announced,On July 15, 2003, we plan to callcalled our $275 million 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005 during the fiscal quarter ending July 31, 2003 at the currenta call price of 104.625% using borrowings under our revolving credit facility.

        On July 31, 2003, we issued $250 million 61/2% Senior Notes due 2009. The net proceeds were used to repay borrowings under our revolving credit facility.

        On June 12, 2003, we declared a dividend of $.23 per common share amounting to $13.7 million, which was paid August 1, 2003 to stockholders of record on June 26, 2003. On August 27, 2003, our Board of Directors declared a dividend of $.25 per common share payable November 1, 2003 to stockholders of record on October 15, 2003.

New Projects

Mandalay Bay Suites Tower

        We are currently building a new 1,122-suite hotel tower at Mandalay Bay. The 43-story tower will be located on the west side of the property. The new suites will average 750 square feet, among the largest room product in the Las Vegas market. The tower will also include meeting suites, a spa and fitness center, two restaurants and a lounge. We expect that the new suites will serve the demand generated by the new convention center. The tower broke ground during the third quarter last year, and should openbe completed in November 2003. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $230 million, excluding land, capitalized interest and preopening expenses. As of April 30,July 31, 2003, we had incurred costs of $39.7$102.6 million related to this project.

Retail Center

        We are constructing a retail center between Mandalay Bay and Luxor. The center will include approximately 90,000 square feet of retail space and approximately 40 stores and restaurants, including several upscale, internationally-branded retailers. We started construction in the third quarter last year, with an expected opening in fallOctober 2003. The cost is estimated to be approximately $30-$40$40 million, excluding land, capitalized interest and preopening expenses. As of April 30,July 31, 2003, we had incurred costs of $25.1$31.0 million related to this project.

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        We currently estimate that capital expenditures for fiscal 2004 will be in the vicinity of $350 million.$550 million, including our recent purchase of $188.0 million of previously leased equipment. The majority of thesethe remaining expenditures will relate to the new all-suites tower and the new retail center. Estimated capital expenditures also include maintenance capital spending, which consists of items necessary to maintain the operating condition of our properties, such as new slot machines, carpeting, computers and similar equipment. We anticipate capital expenditures for the balance of fiscal 2004 will be funded primarily from cash flow, though we also have funds available under our revolving credit facility. Actual capital expenditures for fiscal 2004 may differ significantly from the estimated range, particularly if we are able to proceed with the development of an expanded permanent facility in Detroit. See "Detroit" for additional details.

Detroit

        We participate with the Detroit-based Atwater Casino Group in a joint venture that owns and operates a casino in Detroit, Michigan. This joint venture is one of three groups which negotiated casino development agreements with the City of Detroit. The Company has a 53.5% ownership interest in the joint venture.

        Pursuant to a Revised Development Agreement approved by the Detroit City Council on August 2, 2002, MotorCity Casino is to be expanded into a permanent facility at its current location by December 31, 2005. Under the terms of this agreement, the joint venture had paid the City a total of $24.5$29.8 million as of April 30, 2003. The joint venture paid another $2.5 million in JuneJuly 31, 2003 and is obligated to pay an additional $17$14.2 million in 1210 equal monthly installments the first of which was paid June 1, 2003.by May 2004.

        The joint venture has aventure's $150 million credit facility which had a balance of $4.0 million outstanding at Aprilmatured June 30, 2003. We havehad guaranteed this credit facility.

        Under the terms of the joint venture's operating agreement, Mandalay is to receive a management fee for a period of ten years equal to 1.5% of the cost of the permanent casino facility. The management committee of the joint venture has made a preliminary determination that Mandalay is entitled to the management fee commencing on the date the Revised Development Agreement was signed, since that agreement provides for the existing facility to become the permanent facility. PursuantHowever, the management committee recently determined that the management fee should not be paid until certain issues surrounding the completion of the permanent facility are closer to this determination,resolution. As a result, we expect to recognize approximately $4.5reversed previously accrued management fee income of $1.8 million in management fees in fiscal 2004. Since we own 53.5% of the joint venture, the net benefit of the management fees to us is 46.5% of that amount.second quarter ended July 31, 2003.

        The joint venture's operation of MotorCity Casino is subject to ongoing regulatory oversight, and its ability to proceed with an expanded hotel/casino project is contingent upon the receipt of all necessary governmental approvals, successful resolution of pending litigation and satisfaction of other conditions.

Share Purchases

        In March 2003, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to 10 million shares of our common stock that remain outstanding after our prior authorization is fully utilized. On March 31, 2003, we purchased the remaining 3.3 million shares under our equity forward agreements for $100 million (discussed more fully under "Off Balance Sheet Arrangements"). We made no additional share purchases during the quarter and six months ended April 30,July 31, 2003, and as of that date, the number of additional shares we are authorized to purchase was approximately 10.3 million. Any share purchases we may make in the future pursuant to this authorization will be dependent upon cash flow, borrowing capacity and market conditions, and are expected to be made in accordance with the volume and other limitations of Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchanges Act of 1934.

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Liquidity

        We have various obligations in fiscal 2004 including the following: (i) existing cash obligations; (ii) capital commitments on projects under way (see "New Projects"); (iii) repayment of our $150 million 63/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due July 2003; (iv) repayment of our $150 million 6.70% Debentures due 2096 (which are expected to be put by their holders in November 2003, as permitted under the indenture); and (v) refinancing(iv) payment of dividends to the holders of our operating lease agreements (see "Off Balance Sheet Arrangements"). In addition, in July 2003 we plan to redeem our $275 million principal amount of 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005, utilizing our revolving credit facility.common stock. We believe we have sufficient capital resources to meet all of the above obligations, as well as provide for additional strategic purchases of our common stock or investments in new projects. This belief is based upon (i) our historically strong and dependable operating cash flows; (ii) the availability of borrowings under our revolving credit facility; and (iii) the ability to raise funds in the debt and equity markets. Under our revolving bank facility, which expires August 2006, we had $740.0$530.0 million of borrowing capacity available as of April 30,July 31, 2003, of which we could utilize approximately $450$430 million under the most restrictive of our loan covenants. (Our borrowing capacity under these covenants can fluctuate substantially from quarter to quarter depending upon our operating cash flow.)

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

Operating Leases

        In October 1998, we entered into a $200 million operating lease agreement with a group of financial institutions to lease equipment at Mandalay Bay. In December 2001, we entered into a series of sale and leaseback agreements covering equipment located at several Nevada properties. These agreements, again made with a group of financial institutions, totaled $130.5 million.

        The following table summarizes these operating lease agreements.

Summary of Operating Lease Agreements
(in thousands)

 
 Date of agreement
  
 
 10/30/98
 12/21/01
 Total
Initial value of leased equipment $200,000 $112,500 $312,500
Purchase option at April 30, 2003(1) $118,200 $89,000 $207,200
Current termination date  6/30/03  12/21/04   
Purchase option at current termination(1) $113,900 $56,300 $170,200
Maximum extended termination date(2)  6/30/03  12/21/05   
Purchase option at maximum termination(1) $113,900 $45,000 $158,900

(1)
Represents estimated fair value at that date based upon independent appraisal.

(2)
Assumes election of all available renewal periods.

We entered into our operating leases solely to provide greater financial flexibility. The rent expense related to these operating leases iswas reported separately in the consolidated statements of income as operating lease rent. The operating lease agreements containcontained financial covenants regarding total debt and interest coverage that arewere similar to those under our credit facilities. The agreements also containcontained covenants regarding maintenance of the equipment, insurance requirements and prohibitions on liens. As of April

        On June 30, 2003, we were in compliance with allexercised our purchase options under these operating leases and purchased the equipment for a total purchase price of $198.3 million, representing the covenants in these agreements.

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        We are currently negotiatingequipment's fair market value based upon independent appraisals. The purchase was financed through a combination of borrowings under our new $150 million capital lease facility that will substantially replace the above operating lease agreements. We anticipate that this new facility will close by the end of June 2003.equipment financing agreement (discussed previously) and borrowings under our revolving credit facility.

Equity Forward Agreements

        To facilitate our purchase of shares, we entered into equity forward agreements with Bank of America ("B of A" or "the Bank") providing for the Bank's purchase of up to an agreed amount of our outstanding common stock. Bank of America acquired a total of 6.9 million shares at a total cost of $138.7 million under these agreements. Pursuant to the interim settlement provisions and an amendment to the agreements, we had received a net of 3.6 million shares and reduced the notional amount of the agreements by $38.7 million as of January 31, 2003. On March 31, 2003, we purchased the remaining 3.3 million shares from B of A for the notional amount of $100 million. The settlement of the contract was funded under our revolving credit facility.

        We incurred quarterly interest charges on the notional amount at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 1.95%. Total interest charges incurred from inception through March 31, 2003, amounted to $12.3 million, of which $0.7 million was incurred during the quartersix months ended April 30,July 31, 2003. We also incurred structuring fees and commission charges totaling $3.7 million, none of which were incurred during the quartersix months ended April 30,July 31, 2003. These interest charges and other fees are included in the cost of treasury stock, net of the related tax benefit.

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Forward-Looking Statements

        This report includes forward-looking statements which we have based on our current expectations about future events. They consist of statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, intentions, financial condition, results of operations, future performance and business, including our business strategy and our current and future development plans. Forward-looking statements also are those that include the words "may," "could," "should," "would," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us and our operations that are subject to change based on various important factors, some of which are beyond our control. Factors that could cause our financial performance to differ materially from the goals, plans, objectives, intentions and expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements include the following: (i) our development and construction activities and those of the joint ventures in which we participate, (ii) competition, (iii) our dependence on existing management, (iv) leverage and debt service (including sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates and ratings which national rating agencies assign to our outstanding debt securities), (v) domestic and global economic, credit and capital market conditions, (vi) changes in federal or state tax laws or the administration of those laws, (vii) changes in gaming laws or regulations (including the legalization or expansion of gaming in certain jurisdictions), (viii) expansion of gaming on Native American lands, including such lands in California, (ix) applications for licenses and approvals under applicable laws and regulations (including gaming laws and regulations), (x) regulatory or judicial proceedings, (xi) consequences of any future security alerts and/or terrorist attacks such as those that occurred on September 11, 2001, and (xii) consequences of the war with Iraq.Iraq and its aftermath. Additional information concerning potential factors that we think could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results is included under the caption "Factors that May Affect Our Future Results" in Item 1 of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2003. If one or more of the assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements proves incorrect, then our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements contained in this report. Therefore, we caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. This statement is provided as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks

        Mandalay is exposed to market risk in the form of fluctuations in interest rates and their potential impact upon our variable rate debt. We manage this market risk by utilizing derivative financial instruments in accordance with established policies and procedures. We evaluate our exposure to market risk by monitoring interest rates in the marketplace. We do not utilize derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

        Our derivative financial instruments consist exclusively of interest rate swap agreements. Interest differentials resulting from these agreements are recorded on an accrual basis as an adjustment to interest expense. Interest rate swaps related to debt are initially matched either with specific fixed-rate debt obligations or with levels of variable-rate borrowings.

        To manage our exposure to counterparty credit risk in interest rate swaps, we enter into agreements with highly rated institutions that can be expected to fully perform under the terms of such agreements. Frequently, these institutions are also members of the bank group providing our credit facilities, which management believes further minimizes the risk of nonperformance.

        In February 2003, we entered into two new "reverse" interest rate swap agreements ("fair value hedges") with members of our bank group. Under one agreement, we received a fixed interest rate of 9.25% and paid a variable interest rate (based on LIBOR plus 6.35%) on $275 million notional

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amount. Under the other, we received a fixed rate of 6.45% and paid a variable interest rate (based on LIBOR plus 3.57%) on $200 million notional amount. In May 2003, we elected to terminate the $274$275 million swap and received $2.7 million in cash, representing the fair market value of the swap. Since the underlying $275 million Senior Subordinated Notes were called on July 15, 2003, the unamortized portion of this gain (along with the unamortized portion of the gain related to a similar interest rate swap that was terminated in October 2002) was offset against the related loss on early retirement of debt. The total gain thus offset was $9.0 million. Meanwhile, in June 2003, we elected to terminate the $200 million swap. We received $6.8$4.1 million in cash representing the fair market value of the swaps,this swap, and recorded a corresponding debt premiumspremium which will be amortized to interest expense, using an effective interest rate method, over the remaining liveslife of the related debt instruments.instrument.

        On July 31, 2003, we entered into two "reverse" interest rate swap agreements ("fair value hedges") with members of our bank group. Under one agreement, we receive a fixed interest rate of 6.5% and pay a variable interest rate (based on LIBOR plus 2.39%) on $200 million notional amount. Under the other, we receive a fixed rate of 6.5% and pay a variable interest rate (based on LIBOR plus 2.42%) on $50 million notional amount.

        The above swap agreements meet the criteria established by the FASB for hedge accounting.

        The following table provides information as of April 30,July 31, 2003 about our current financial instruments (interest rate swaps and debt obligations) that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. For debt obligations, the table presents principal payments and related weighted-average interest rates by expected maturity dates. For interest rate swaps, the table presents notional amounts and weighted-averageweighted- average interest rates by contractual maturity dates. Notional amounts are used to calculate the contractual cash flows to be exchanged under the contract. Weighted-average variable rates are based

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on implied forward rates in the yield curve. Implied forward rates should not be considered a predictor of actual future interest rates.



 Year ending January 31,
 
 Year ending January 31,
 


 Remaining
2004

 2005
 2006
 2007
 2008
 Thereafter
 Total
 
 Remaining
2004

 2005
 2006
 2007
 2008
 Thereafter
 Total
 


 (in millions)

 
 (in millions)

 
Long-term debt (including current portion)Long-term debt (including current portion)               Long-term debt (including current portion)               
Fixed-rate $0.3 $0.3 $275.2 $200.2 $500.2 $801.0 $1,777.2 
Fixed-rate

 

$

0.3

 

$

0.3

 

$

0.2

 

$

200.2

 

$

500.2

 

$

1,051.1

 

$

1,752.3

 
Average interest rate 6.0% 6.7% 9.2% 6.5% 10.2% 8.6% 8.9%Average interest rate 6.0% 6.7% 6.7% 6.5% 10.2% 8.1% 8.5%
Variable-rate $4.0 $ $ $660.0 $ $400.0 $1,064.0 
Variable-rate

 

$


 

$

16.4

 

$

16.4

 

$

736.4

 

$

10.0

 

$

485.8

 

$

1,265.0

 
Average interest rate 1.2%   4.4%  5.2% 4.7%Average interest rate 1.2% 1.8% 3.4% 4.7% 5.4% 5.8% 5.1%

Interest rate swaps

Interest rate swaps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Pay fixed $200.0 $ $ $ $ $ $200.0 
Pay fixed

 

$

200.0

 

$


 

$


 

$


 

$


 

$


 

$

200.0

 
Average payable rate 6.4%      6.4%Average payable rate 6.4%      6.4%
Average receivable rate 1.4%      1.4%Average receivable rate 1.0%      1.0%
Pay floating $ $ $275.0 $200.0 $ $ $475.0 
Pay floating

 

$


 

$


 

$


 

$


 

$


 

$

250.0

 

$

250.0

 
Average payable rate   10.2% 7.6%   9.1%Average payable rate      8.6% 8.6%
Average receivable rate   9.3% 6.5%   8.1%Average receivable rate      6.5% 6.5%


Item 4.    Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of our Disclosure Controls and Internal Controls.

        Within the 90 days prior to the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our "disclosure controls and procedures" ("Disclosure Controls"), and our "internal        Our disclosure controls and procedures for financial reporting" ("Internal Controls"). This evaluation (the "Controls Evaluation") was done under the supervisionare controls and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer (the "CEO") and our Chief Financial Officer (the "CFO").

CEO and CFO Certifications.

        Appearing immediately following the "Signatures" section of this report there are separate certifications of the CEO and the CFO required in accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the "Section 302 Certifications"). This item of this report contains information concerning the Controls Evaluation referred to in the Section 302 Certifications and this information should be read in conjunction with the Section 302 Certifications of the CEO and the CFO for a more complete understanding of the topics presented.

Disclosure Controls and Internal Controls.

        Disclosure Controls areother procedures that are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"), such as this report, is recorded, processed,

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summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Disclosure ControlsOur disclosure controls and procedures are also designed with the objective of ensuring that suchthe information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the CEOchief executive officer ("CEO") and the CFO,chief financial officer ("CFO"), as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Internal Controls areIn designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, which aremanagement recognized that any disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, rather than absolute, assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

        An evaluation was performed by management, with the objective of providing reasonable assurance that (1) our transactions are properly authorized; (2) our assets are safeguarded against unauthorized or improper use; and (3) our

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transactions are properly recorded and reported, all to permit the preparationparticipation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Scope of the Controls Evaluation.

        The evaluation by the CEO and the CFO, of our Disclosure Controls and our Internal Controls included a review of the controls' objectives and design, the controls' implementation by the company and the effect of the controls on the information generated for use in this report. In the course of the Controls Evaluation, we sought to identify data errors, controls problems or acts of fraud and to confirm that appropriate corrective action, including process improvements, were being undertaken. This type of evaluation will continue to be performed on a quarterly basis so that the conclusions concerning the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls can be reported in our future reportsand procedures. Based on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K. Our Internal Controls are also evaluated on an ongoing basis by our Internal Audit Department and by our Corporate Accounting Department. The overall goals of these variousthis evaluation, activities are to monitor our Disclosure Controls and our Internal Controls and to make modifications as necessary. Our independent auditors also comment on our Internal Controls as part of their audit and review activities. Our intent in this regard is that the Disclosure Controls and the Internal Controls will be maintained as dynamic systems with improvements and corrections as conditions warrant.

        Among other matters, we sought in our evaluation to determine whether there were any "significant deficiencies" or "material weaknesses" in the company's Internal Controls, or whether the company had identified any acts of fraud involving personnel who have a significant role in the company's Internal Controls. This information was important both for the Controls Evaluation generally and because items 5 and 6 in the Section 302 Certifications of the CEO and CFO require that the CEO and CFO disclose that information to the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors and to our independent auditors and to report on related matters in this item of this report. In the professional auditing literature, "significant deficiencies" are referred to as "reportable conditions", which are control issues that could have a significant adverse effect on the ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data in the financial statements. A "material weakness" is defined in auditing literature as a particularly serious reportable condition where the internal control does not reduce to a relatively low level the risk that misstatements caused by error or fraud may occur in amounts that would be material in relation to the financial statements and not be detected within a timely period by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. We also sought to address other control matters in the Controls Evaluation, and in each case if a problem was identified, we considered what revision, improvement and/or correction to make in accordance with our ongoing procedures.

Conclusions Regarding the Effectiveness of Our Controls.

        Based upon the Controls Evaluation, the CEO and the CFO have concluded that, subject to the limitations noted above,as of July 31, 2003, our Disclosure Controlsdisclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that material information relatingrequired to Mandalay Resort Groupbe disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and its consolidated subsidiaries is made known to management, includingreported, within the CEOtime periods specified in the Securities and the CFO, by others within Mandalay Resort GroupExchange Commission's rules and its consolidated subsidiaries, particularlyforms.

        There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the period when our periodic reports are being prepared, and that our Internal Controls are effective to provide reasonable assurance that our financial statements are fairly presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Changes in Internal Controls.

        In accordance with the SEC's requirements, the CEO and the CFO note that, from the date of the Controls Evaluation to the date ofcovered by this report therethat have been no significant changes in our Internal Controlsmaterially affected, or in other factors that could significantlyare reasonably likely to materially affect, our Internal Controls, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.these internal controls over financial reporting.

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PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use4.    Submission of Proceeds.

        On March 21, 2003, we issued $350 million principal amountMatters to a Vote of floating-rate convertible senior debentures due 2033 ("convertible debentures"). An additional $50 million principal amount of the convertible debentures were issued on April 2, 2003, pursuant to an option granted to the initial purchasers. Reference is made to the discussion under the caption "Financial Position and Capital Resources—Convertible Senior Debentures in Part I, Item 2 of this report, which is incorporated herein by this reference. The convertible debentures were issued to two institutional purchasers (the "initial purchasers") in reliance on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "1933 Act") and, by the terms of their issuance, the convertible debentures were offered by the initial purchasers in the United States only to "qualified institutional buyers" (as defined in Rule 144A) in reliance on Rule 144A in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act. The convertible debentures contain a legend to the effect that they and the shares of common stock issuable upon their conversion have not been registered under the 1933 Act or any state securities laws and that neither the convertible debentures, the shares of common stock issuable upon their conversion nor any interest or participation therein may be reoffered, sold, assigned, transferred, pledged, encumbered or otherwise disposed of in the absence of such registration or unless such transaction is exempt from, or not subject to, registration.


Item 5. Other InformationSecurity Holders

        The following information, which is included herein2003 Annual Meeting of our stockholders was held on June 26, 2003. At the meeting, management's nominees, Michael S. Ensign, Glenn W. Schaeffer and Michael D. McKee, were elected to fill the three available positions as directors of Mandalay Resort Group. Voting (expressed in accordance withnumber of shares) was as follows: Mr. Ensign 46,667,485 for, 10,343,287 against or withheld and no abstentions or non-votes, Mr. Schaeffer 56,688,869 for, 321,903 against or withheld and no abstention or broker non-votes, and Mr. McKee 55,338,440 for, 1,672,332 against or withheld and no abstentions or broker non-votes.

        Also at the filing guidance in Release No. 34-47583 dated March 27, 2003, is being provided under Item 11meeting, stockholders ratified the appointment of Form 8-K.

        Currently the RecordkeeperDeloitte & Touche LLP as our independent auditors to examine and report on our financial statements for the Mandalay Resort Group Employees' Profit Sharingfiscal year ending January 31, 2004, by vote of 55,770,584 for, 1,222,920 against or withheld, 17,288 abstentions and Investment Plan (the "Plan") is Mellon HR Solutions and the Trustee is Wells Fargo Retirement Plan Services ("Wells Fargo"). In order to consolidate to one service provider, the Company has engaged Wells Fargo to administer both the Recordkeeping and Trustee functions for the Plan. To insure an accurate transfer of prior Plan records, Wells Fargo requires all activities within the Plan to stop for the period which was originally scheduled to begin on June 13, 2003 and end during the week ending July 26, 2003 (the "Blackout Period"). The Company's Common Stock, $.012/3 par value, would have been subject to the Blackout Period.no broker non-votes.

        During the Blackout Period, participants would have been unable to access their Plan accounts, direct or diversify the assets held in their Plan accounts, change their deferral rate (if applicable), or request any type of distribution.

        The name, address and telephone number of the person the Company designated to respond to inquiries about the Blackout Period (the "Contact Person") are as follows:

    Les Martin
    Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
    Mandalay Resort Group
    3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
    Las Vegas, NV 89119
    (702) 632-6820

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        The Company designated the Contact Person as the person to contact at the telephone number listed above or at the address listed above (i) by a director or an executive officer of the Company to obtain, without charge, information as to whether the Blackout Period has ended, and (ii) by a security holder or other interested person to obtain, without charge, the actual beginning and ending dates of the Blackout Period during the Blackout Period and for a period of two years after the ending date of the Blackout Period.

        The Company received the notice concerning the Blackout Period required by Section 101(i)(2)(E) of the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 on May 12, 2003.

        On June 11, 2003, prior to its announced commencement date, the Blackout Period was revoked in order to allow additional time to implement the consolidation of the functions of the Plan's Recordkeeper and Trustee. As of the date of this report, the beginning and ending dates for a new blackout period have not been determined.


Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

    (a)
    The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:

3.2Restated Bylaws of the Registrant dated June 26, 2003.

4.1


Indenture, dated as of July 31, 2003, by and between the Registrant and The Bank of New York with respect to $250 million aggregate principal amount of 61/2% Senior Notes due 2009.

4.2


Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2003, by and among the Registrant and Banc of America Securities LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Credit Suisse First Boston LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, SG Cowen Securities Corporation, Credit Lyonnais Securities (USA) Inc., Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., BNY Capital Markets, Inc. and Mizuho International plc.

10.1


Master Lease, dated as of June 30, 2003, by and among the Registrant, Mandalay Corp., Ramparts, Inc., New Castle Corp. and Circus Circus Casinos, Inc., as lessees and Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, National Association, as lessor.

10.2


Guaranty, dated as of June 30, 2003, by the Registrant and its subsidiaries named therein in favor of Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, National Association, and the other beneficiaries named therein.

10.3


Participation Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2003, by and among the Registrant, Mandalay Corp., Ramparts, Inc., New Castle Corp. and Circus Circus Casinos, Inc., as lessees, the Registrant and its subsidiaries named therein as guarantors, Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, National Association, as lessor and trustee, the persons named therein as lenders and Wells Fargo Bank Nevada, National Association, as collateral agent.

10.4


Interest Rate Swap Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2003, by and between the Registrant and Bank of America, N.A.

10.5


Interest Rate Swap Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2003, by and between the Registrant and Bank of America, N.A.

31.1.


Certification of Michael S. Ensign, Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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31.2.


Certification of Glenn Schaeffer, Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1.


Certification of Michael S. Ensign Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2.


Certification of Glenn Schaeffer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
    99.1.(b)
    Certification of Michael S. Ensign Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

    99.2.
    Certification of Glenn Schaeffer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

        (b)   Reports on Form 8-K.

8-K.

        During the period covered by this report, the Company filed the following reports on Form 8-K:

    A Form 8-K, and Form 8-K/A, werewas filed February 6,May 29, 2003, and February 11,furnished information under Items 7 and 9 relating to the press release announcing the Company's first quarter results.

    A Form 8-K, was filed June 12, 2003, respectively, and reported information under ItemItems 5 and 7 relating to an amendment tothe press release announcing the Company's revolvingquarterly dividend and term loan agreements, an updatecall of expected fourth quarter results and share purchase activity, and an audit opinion from our new auditors.its $275 million 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes.

    A Form 8-K, was filed March 17,June 30, 2003, and reported information under Items 5 and 7 relating to the press release announcing the Company's filing a registration statement on Form S-3 relating to resales by securityholders of the company's issued and outstanding Floating Rate Convertible Senior Debentures due 2033 and the shares of its common stock issuable up conversion of the debentures.

    A Form 8-K, was filed July 22, 2003, and reported information under Items 5 and 7 relating to the press release announcing the issuance of $250 million 61/2% senior unsecured notes due July 31, 2009.

    A Form 8-K, was filed July 25, 2003, and reported information under Item 5 relating to new tax law changes, the press release announcing the Company's fourth quarter and year end results.

    A Form 8-K, was filed March 19, 2003, and reported information under Item 5 relating to the press release announcing the Company's sale of $350 million of convertible senior debentures due 2033.

    A Form 8-K, was filed April 1, 2003, and reported information under Item 5 relating to the press release announcing the Company's settlementcall of its equity forward contract.

    A Form 8-K, was filed April 3, 2003,$275 million 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes and reported information under Item 5 relating to the press release announcing the Company's sale of an additional $50 million convertible senior debentures due 2033.new capital lease agreement.

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    SIGNATURE

            Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

      MANDALAY RESORT GROUP
    (Registrant)

    Date: June 10,September 12, 2003

     

    By:

    /s/  
    GLENN SCHAEFFER      
    Glenn Schaeffer
    President and Chief Financial
    Officer and Treasurer

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    CERTIFICATIONS

            I, Michael S. Ensign, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Mandalay Resort Group, certify that:

              1.     I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mandalay Resort Group;

              2.     Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

              3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

              4.     The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

                a)    designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

                b)    evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and

                c)     presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

              5.     The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

                a)    all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

                b)    any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and

              6.     The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

    Date: June 10, 2003/s/  MICHAEL S. ENSIGN      
    Michael S. Ensign
    Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Mandalay Resort Group

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            I, Glenn Schaeffer, President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Mandalay Resort Group, certify that:

              1.     I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mandalay Resort Group;

              2.     Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

              3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

              4.     The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

                a)    designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

                b)    evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and

                c)     presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

              5.     The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

                a)    all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

                b)    any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and

              6.     The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

    Date: June 10, 2002/s/  GLENN SCHAEFFER      
    Glenn Schaeffer
    President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Mandalay Resort Group

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    INDEX TO EXHIBITS

    Exhibit No.
     Description
    99.1.3.2 Restated Bylaws of the Registrant dated June 26, 2003.

    4.1


    Indenture, dated as of July 31, 2003, by and between the Registrant and The Bank of New York with respect to $250 million aggregate principal amount of 61/2% Senior Notes due 2009.

    4.2


    Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2003, by and among the Registrant and Banc of America Securities LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Credit Suisse First Boston LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, SG Cowen Securities Corporation, Credit Lyonnais Securities (USA) Inc., Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., BNY Capital Markets, Inc. and Mizuho International plc.

    10.1


    Master Lease, dated as of June 30, 2003, by and among the Registrant, Mandalay Corp., Ramparts, Inc., New Castle Corp. and Circus Circus Casinos, Inc., as lessees and Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, National Association, as lessor.

    10.2


    Guaranty, dated as of June 30, 2003, by the Registrant and its subsidiaries named therein in favor of Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, National Association, and the other beneficiaries named therein.

    10.3


    Participation Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2003, by and among the Registrant, Mandalay Corp., Ramparts, Inc., New Castle Corp. and Circus Circus Casinos, Inc., as lessees, the Registrant and its subsidiaries named therein as guarantors, Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, National Association, as lessor and trustee, the persons named therein as lenders and Wells Fargo Bank Nevada, National Association, as collateral agent.

    10.4


    Interest Rate Swap Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2003, by and between the Registrant and Bank of America, N.A.

    10.5


    Interest Rate Swap Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2003, by and between the Registrant and Bank of America, N.A.

    31.1.


    Certification of Michael S. Ensign, Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

    31.2.


    Certification of Glenn Schaeffer, Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

    32.1.


    Certification of Michael S. Ensign Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

    99.2.32.2.

     

    Certification of Glenn Schaeffer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


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