UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDEDSEPTEMBER 30, 2020 MARCH 31, 2021

 

Landcadia Holdings II,Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

001-38893

(Commission File Number)

 

Delaware 83-3593048
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
 (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

1510 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 713-850-1010

 

Not Applicable

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

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading
Symbol(s)
 Name of each exchange on which
registered
Units, each consisting of one share of Class A common stock, and one-third of one redeemable warrant$0.0001 par value LCAHUGNOG The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per shareLCAThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A common stock, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per shareLCAHWThe Nasdaq StockGlobal Market LLC

 

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. x Yes  ¨ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). x Yes  ¨ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ¨Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer x Smaller reporting company x
Emerging growth company x 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). x¨ Yes  ¨x No

 

As of November 12, 2020, 7,906,250May 10, 2021, 46,566,547 shares of Class BA common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and 31,625,00031,494,175 shares of Class AB common stock, par value $0.0001 per share were issued and outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

LANDCADIA HOLDINGS II, INC.

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Part I.Financial Information
 Item 1.Financial Statements
  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20191
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 20192
  Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ EquityOperations for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 20193
  Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsChanges in Stockholders’ Deficit for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 20194
  Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 20205
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements56
 Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations18
 Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures Aboutabout Market Risk2124
 Item 4.Controls and Procedures2124
Part II.Other Information
 Item 1.Legal Proceedings2124
 Item 1A.Risk Factors2124
 Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds2225
 Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities2225
 Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures2225
 Item 5.Other Information2225
 Item 6.Exhibits2225

 

 

 

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our or our management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking statements include statements relating to our expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “will”, “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. While our management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. These and other important factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, contingencies and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following:

our ability to maintain the listing of our shares of Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”);

our ability to raise financing in the future;

our success in retaining or recruiting officers, key employees or directors;

factors relating to our future business, operations and financial performance, including:

our inability to compete with other forms of entertainment for consumers’ discretionary time and income;

market conditions and global and economic factors beyond our control, including the potential adverse effects of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic and reductions in discretionary consumer spending, among others;

our inability to attract and retain users;

our inability to profitably expand into new markets;

changes in applicable laws or regulations;

the failure of third-party service providers to perform services and protect intellectual property rights required for the operation of GNOG’s business;

the possibility that we may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and

other factors detailed herein under the sections entitled “Risk Factors.”

Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, our actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. For a discussion of the risks involved in our business and investing in our common stock, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.


PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATIONI

 

ItemITEM 1. Financial StatementsFINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Landcadia Holdings II, inc.Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc.

CONSOLIDATEDConsolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except par value and share amounts)

 

  September 30,  December 31, 
  2020  2019 
  (unaudited)    
ASSETS      
       
Current Assets:        
Cash $897,253  $1,593,104 
Prepaid assets  31,169   20,433 
Total current assets  928,422   1,613,537 
         
Cash and investments held in trust account  320,494,513   319,901,512 
Total Assets $321,422,935  $321,515,049 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
         
Current Liabilities:        
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $160,912  $289,830 
Income taxes payable  131,211   664,486 
Total current liabilities  292,123   954,316 
         
Deferred underwriting commissions  11,068,750   11,068,750 
Total Liabilities  11,360,873   12,023,066 
         
Class A common stock subject to possible redemption, 30,117,474 and 30,181,451 shares at redemption value of $10.13 and $10.09, respectively  305,062,052   304,491,973 
         
Stockholders' Equity:        
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000,000 authorized, no shares issued or outstanding  -   - 
Common stock:        
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 1,507,526 and 1,443,549 shares issued and outstanding (excluding 30,117,474 and 30,181,451 shares subject to possible redemption), respectively  150   144 
Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value 20,000,000 shares authorized, 7,906,250 issued and outstanding  791   791 
Additional paid-in capital  1,929,257   2,499,342 
Retained Earnings  3,069,812   2,499,733 
Total Stockholders' equity  5,000,010   5,000,010 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $321,422,935  $321,515,049 
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2021  2020 
  (Unaudited)    
Assets        
Cash and cash equivalents $153,566  $77,862 
Restricted cash  55,356   54,570 
Accounts receivable - trade and other  9,830   6,372 
Income taxes receivable  685   685 
Other current assets  866   938 
Total current assets  220,303   140,427 
Property and equipment, net  572   606 
Deferred tax assets  37,661   34,716 
Other assets, net  23,081   2,976 
Total assets $281,617  $178,725 
Liabilities and Stockholder's Deficit        
Liabilities        
Accounts payable $14,278  $10,061 
Accrued salary and payroll taxes  4,203   2,946 
Accrued gaming and related taxes  16,756   16,716 
Payable to an affiliate  3,985   2,757 
Interest payable  50   54 
Deferred revenue - current  3,139   3,269 
Customer deposits  46,334   44,250 
Total current liabilities  88,745   80,053 
Long-term debt  132,310   141,727 
Tax receivable agreement liability  24,517   23,334 
Warrant derivative liabilities  51,950   176,359 
Deferred revenue - long-term  5,163   5,821 
Total liabilities  302,685   427,294 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)        
Redeemable non-controlling interests  425,171   617,607 
Stockholders' deficit        
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000,000 authorized, no shares issued or outstanding        
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value, 220,000,000 shares authorized, 46,566,547 and 36,982,320 issued and outstanding  5   4 
Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 31,350,625 issued and outstanding  3   3 
Additional paid-in capital  155,701   - 
Accumulated deficit  (601,948)  (866,183)
Total stockholder's deficit  (446,239)  (866,176)
Total liabilities and stockholder's deficit $281,617  $178,725 

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


Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2021  2020 
Revenues        
Gaming $23,066  $14,905 
Other  3,683   2,438 
Total revenue  26,749   17,343 
Costs and expenses        
Cost of revenue  12,116   6,745 
Advertising and promotion    14,371   2,977 
General and administrative    6,077   1,696 
Depreciation and amortization  44   34 
Total costs and expenses  32,608   11,452 
Operating income (loss)  (5,859)  5,891 
Other expense (income)        
Interest expense, net  5,708   1 
Gain on warrant derivatives  (81,091)  - 
Other expense  366   - 
Total other (income) expense  (75,017)  1 
Income before income taxes  69,158   5,890 
Provision for income taxes  (478)  1,703 
Net income  69,636   4,187 
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests  5,707   - 
Net income attributable to GNOG $75,343  $4,187 
         
Loss per share:        
Basic $1.83    n/a 
Diluted $(0.15)   n/a 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:        
Basic  41,162    n/a 
Diluted  77,053    n/a 

 

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

 


Landcadia Holdings II,Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED StatementsUnaudited Consolidated Statement of OperationsChanges in Stockholders’ Deficit

(Unaudited)(In thousands)

 

  Three months ended September 30,  Nine months ended September 30, 
  2020  2019  2020  2019 
Expenses:                
General and administrative expenses $357,790  $115,683  $843,997  $239,241 
Loss from operations  (357,790)  (115,683)  (843,997)  (239,241)
Other income:                
Interest income  53,482   1,620,749   1,565,615   2,784,223 
                 
Income (loss) before taxes  (304,308)  1,505,066   721,618   2,544,982 
Tax benefit (provision)  63,905   (323,953)  (151,540)  (542,335)
Net income (loss) $(240,403) $1,181,113  $570,078  $2,002,647 
                 
Basic and diluted loss per share:                
Loss per share available to common shares $(0.03) $(0.01) $(0.07) $(0.02)
Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares  9,392,586   9,341,939   9,371,540   7,589,177 
              Additional     Total  Redeemable 
  Class A Common Stock  Class B Common Stock  Paid-in  Accumulated  Stockholder's  Non-controlling 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Deficit  Interests 
Balance, December 31, 2020  36,982  $4   31,351  $3  $-  $(866,183) $(866,176) $617,607 
Net income (loss)  -   -   -   -   -   75,343   75,343   (5,707)
Warrant exercises, net  9,584   1   -   -   153,411   -   153,412   - 
Contribution from LF LLC  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   2,163 
Stock-based compensation  -   -   -   -   2,290   -   2,290   - 
Adjustment of redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value  -   -   -   -   -   188,892   188,892   (188,892)
Balance, March 31, 2021  46,566  $5   31,351  $3   155,701   (601,948)  (446,239)  425,171 
                                 
                   Additional       Total   Redeemable 
   Class A Common Stock   Class B Common Stock   Paid-in   Accumulated   Stockholder's   Non-controlling 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital   Deficit   Deficit   Interests 
Balance, December 31, 2019  -  $-   -  $-  $-  $(8,385) $(8,385)  - 
Net income  -   -   -   -   -   4,187   4,187   - 
Dividend to parent of Old GNOG  -   -   -   -   -   (2,365)  (2,365)  - 
Balance, March 31, 2020  -  $-   -  $-   -   (6,563)  (6,563)  - 

 

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

 


Landcadia Holdings II,Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED Statements of CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  Class A
Common Stock
  Class B
Common Stock
  

Additional

Paid-in

  Retained  

Stock

subscription

receivable,

    
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Earnings  affiliates  Total 
Balance, December 31, 2019  1,443,549  $144   7,906,250  $791  $2,499,342  $2,499,733  $       -  $5,000,010 
Net income  -   -   -   -   -   750,351   -   750,351 
Class A shares subject to redemption  11,355   1   -   -   (750,352)  -   -   (750,351)
Balance, March 31, 2020 (unaudited)  1,454,904  $145   7,906,250  $791  $1,748,990  $3,250,084  $-  $5,000,010 
Net income  -   -   -   -   -   60,131   -   60,131 
Class A shares subject to redemption  21,179   2   -   -   (60,133)  -   -   (60,131)
Balance, June 30, 2020 (unaudited)  1,476,083  $147   7,906,250  $791  $1,688,857  $3,310,215  $-  $5,000,010 
Net loss  -   -   -   -   -   (240,403)  -   (240,403)
Class A shares subject to redemption  31,443   3   -   -   240,400   -   -   240,403 
Balance, September 30, 2020 (unaudited)  1,507,526  $150   7,906,250  $791  $1,929,257  $3,069,812  $-  $5,000,010 
                                 
  Class A
Common Stock
  Class B
Common Stock
  

Additional

Paid-in

  

Retained
Earnings

(Accumulated/

  

Stock
subscription

receivable,

    
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit)  affiliates  Total 
Balance, December 31, 2018  -  $-   3,815,625  $382  $618  $-  $(1,000) $- 
Class B shares issued  -   -   4,090,625   409   9,591   -   (10,000)  - 
Net loss  -   -   -   -   -   (20,974)  -   (20,974)
Balance, March 31, 2019 (unaudited)  -  $-   7,906,250  $791  $10,209  $(20,974) $(11,000) $(20,974)
Sponsor warrants issued  -   -   -   -   8,825,000   -   -   8,825,000 
Class A shares issued included in Units  31,625,000   3,163   -   -   316,246,837   -   -   316,250,000 
Underwriters commissions and offering costs  -   -   -   -   (18,093,750)  -   -   (18,093,750)
Class A shares subject to redemption  (30,191,153)  (3,020)  -   -   (302,810,754)  -   -   (302,813,774)
Payment of stock subscription receivable, affiliates  -   -   -   -   -   -   11,000   11,000 
Net income  -   -   -   -   -   842,508   -   842,508 
Balance, June 30, 2019 (unaudited)  1,433,847  $143   7,906,250  $791  $4,177,542  $821,534  $-  $5,000,010 
Net income  -   -   -   -   -   1,181,113   -   1,181,113 
Class A shares subject to redemption  5,649   1   -   -   (1,181,114)  -   -   (1,181,113)
Balance, September 30, 2019 (unaudited)  1,439,496  $144   7,906,250  $791  $2,996,428  $2,002,647  $-  $5,000,010 

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


Landcadia Holdings II, Inc.

CONSOLIDATEDUnaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)(In thousands)

 

  Nine months ended September 30, 
  2020  2019 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income $570,078  $2,002,647 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:        
Trust account interest income  (1,565,615)  (2,784,223)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses  (10,736)  (7,761)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities  (128,918)  19,252 
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable  (533,275)  542,335 
Net cash used in operating activities  (1,668,466)  (227,750)
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Cash withdrawn from trust account for tax payments  972,615   - 
Cash deposited in trust account  -   (316,250,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  972,615   (316,250,000)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Proceeds from public offering  -   316,250,000 
Proceeds from sale of private placement warrants  -   8,825,000 
Proceeds from sale of common stock to sponsor  -   10,000 
Payment for underwriting discounts  -   (6,325,000)
Payment of offering costs  -   (517,746)
Payment of notes payable, affiliates  -   (83,470)
Proceeds from stock subscriptions receivable, affiliates  -   1,000 
Net cash provided by financing activities  -   318,159,784 
         
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (695,851)  1,682,034 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  1,593,104   - 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $897,253  $1,682,034 
         
Supplemental schedule of non-cash financing activities:        
Change in value of common shares subject to possible conversion $570,078  $2,036,728 
Initial classification of common shares subject to possible conversion $-  $301,958,160 
Deferred underwriting commissions $-  $11,068,750 
Accrued offering costs $-  $98,784 
Offering costs included in Notes payable, affiliates $-  $83,470 
  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2021  2020 
Cash flows from operating activities        
Net income $69,636  $4,187 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities        
Depreciation and amortization  44   34 
Stock-based compensation  2,290   - 
Gain on warrant derivatives  (81,091)  - 
Gain on tax receivable liability  (1,256)    
Deferred taxes  (478)  2,035 
Amortization of debt issuance costs, discounts and other  1,198   - 
Changes in assets and liabilities, net and other:        
Accounts receivable - trade and other  (3,458)  (757)
Other assets  (20,037)  87 
Accounts payable  4,217   617 
Accrued liabilities  1,297   (4,457)
Payable to an affiliate  1,228   - 
Interest payable  (4)  - 
Deferred revenue  (788)  (721)
Customer deposits  2,084   (8,745)
Net cash used in operating activities  (25,118)  (7,720)
Cash flows from investing activities        
Property and equipment additions  (6)  - 
Net cash used in investing activities  (6)  - 
Cash flows from financing activities        
Repayment of term loan  (10,615)  - 
Payment of equipment loans  -   (23)
Cash received from warrant exercises, net  110,066   - 
Contribution from LF, LLC  2,163   - 
Dividend to parent of Old GNOG  -   (2,365)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  101,614   (2,388)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  76,490   (10,108)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash        
Beginning of year  132,432   38,932 
End of year $208,922  $28,824 
         
Disclosure of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash        
Cash and cash equivalents $153,566  $5,179 
Restricted cash  55,356   23,645 
  $208,922  $28,824 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information        
Cash paid during the period for:        
Interest $4,687  $1 
Non-cash financing activities:        
Warrant exercise impact on the tax receivable agreement $28  $- 
Non-cash proceeds on warrant exercises $43,318  $- 

 

The accompany notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 


Landcadia Holdings II,Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc.

Notes to CONSOLIDATEDUnaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

1.Nature of BusinessOperations and Subsequent EventsRecent Developments

 

Business

Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc. (formerly known as Landcadia Holdings II, Inc. or “GNOG”, the “Company”, “we”, “our” or “us”) is an online gaming, or iGaming, and digital sports entertainment company focused on providing our customers with the most enjoyable, realistic and exciting online gaming experience in the market. We currently operate in New Jersey and Michigan where we offer patrons the ability to play their favorite casino games and bet on live-action sports events. We were one of the first online gaming operators to enter the New Jersey market in 2013 and we commenced operations in Michigan on January 22, 2021.

We are authorized by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (“DGE”) and the Michigan Gaming Control Board (“MGCB”) to operate interactive real money online gaming in New Jersey and Michigan.

Acquisition Transaction

On December 29, 2020 (the “Company”“Closing Date”) we completed the acquisition of Golden Nugget Online Gaming, LLC (formerly known as Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc., or “Old GNOG”), a New Jersey limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of GNOG Holdco (“GNOG LLC”). The acquisition was formed as CAPS Holdingcompleted pursuant to the purchase agreement, dated June 28, 2020 by and among the Company, LHGN HoldCo, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company on August 11, 2015 and converted intonewly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Landcadia Holdco”), Landry’s Fertitta, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“LF LLC”), GNOG Holdings, LLC, a Delaware corporation on February 4, 2019.limited liability company and newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of LF LLC (“GNOG Holdco”), and GNOG LLC. The transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement are referred to herein as the “Acquisition Transaction.” The Acquisition Transaction was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization and the reported amounts from operations prior to the Acquisition Transaction are those of Old GNOG.

 

The Company has not had any significant operations to date. The Company was formed to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganizationFollowing the Acquisition Transaction, we operate as an umbrella partnership C-corporation, or similar business combination with one or more businesses (the “Business Combination”). On June 29, 2020 the Company announced“Up-C,” meaning that it has entered into a purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) to acquiresubstantially all of our assets are held indirectly through Golden Nugget Online Gaming Inc.LLC (“GNOG”GNOG LLC”). The transaction, our indirect subsidiary, and our business is expected to close in the 4th quarter of 2020. There is no assurance that the Company’s plans to consummate a Business Combination will be successful. See Note 6 for further information.conducted through GNOG LLC.

 

All activity through September 30,Covid-19

During March 2020, relatesa global pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization related to the Company’s effortsrapidly growing outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19). The pandemic has significantly impacted the economic conditions around the world, accelerating during the last half of March 2020, as federal, state and local governments react to executethe public health crisis. The direct impact on us has been primarily through an increase in new patrons utilizing online gaming due to closures of land-based casinos and suspensions, postponement and cancellations of major sports seasons and sporting events, although sports betting accounted for less than 1% of our revenues for 2020. Land based casinos reopened in July 2020with significant restrictions, which eased over time. However, virus cases began to increase in the fall and winter of 2020 and capacity restrictions were reinstituted. As a suitable Business Combination as well as its formationresult, the ultimate impact of this pandemic on our financial and initial public offeringoperating results is unknown and will depend, in part, on the length of units (the “Public Offering”), which is described below.time that these disruptions exist and the subsequent behavior of new patrons after land-based casinos reopen fully.

 

Sponsors

The Company’s sponsorsA significant or prolonged decrease in consumer spending on entertainment or leisure activities could have an adverse effect on the demand for the Company's product offerings, reducing cash flows and revenues, and thereby materially harming the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, a recurrence of COVID-19 cases or an emergence of additional variants or strains could cause other widespread or more severe impacts depending on where infection rates are Fertitta Entertainment, Inc. (“FEI”)highest. As steps taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 have necessitated a shift away from a traditional office environment for many employees, the Company has business continuity programs in place to ensure that employees are safe and Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (“JFG” and, togetherthat the business continues to function with FEI, the “Sponsors”). FEI is wholly owned by Tilman J. Fertitta, the Company’s Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Financing

minimal disruptions to normal work operations while employees work remotely. The Company intendswill continue to finance its Business Combination in part with proceeds from its $316,250,000 Public Offeringmonitor developments relating to disruptions and $8,825,000 private placement (the “Private Placement”), see Notes 4 and 5. The registration statement for the Public Offering was declared effectiveuncertainties caused by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 6, 2019. The Company consummated the Public Offering of 31,625,000 units, including the issuance of 4,125,000 units as a result of the underwriters’ exercise of their over-allotment option in full (the “Units”), at $10.00 per Unit on May 9, 2019, generating gross proceeds of $316,250,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the Public Offering, the Company consummated the Private Placement of an aggregate of 5,883,333 warrants (the “Sponsor Warrants”) at a price of $1.50 per Sponsor Warrant. Upon the closing of the Public Offering and Private Placement, $316,250,000 from the net proceeds of the sale of the Units in the Public Offering and the Private Placement was placed in a U.S.-based trust account maintained by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, acting as trustee (the “Trust Account”).

Trust Account

The proceeds held in the Trust Account can only be invested in permitted United States “government securities” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), having a maturity of 185 days or less or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act which invest only in direct U.S. government treasury obligations. In the nine months ending September 30, 2020, we paid franchise tax expenses of $283,859 and Federal income tax expense of $684,815 from Trust Account earnings.

The Company’s third amended and restated certificate of incorporation (the “Charter”) provides that, other than the withdrawal of interest to pay tax obligations, none of the funds held in the Trust Account will be released until the earliest of: (i) the completion of the Business Combination; (ii) the redemption of any shares of Class A common stock included in the Units sold in the Public Offering (“Public Shares”) properly submitted in connection with a stockholder vote to amend the Charter to modify the substance or timing of the Company’s obligation to redeem 100% of the Public Shares if the Company does not complete the Business Combination by May 9, 2021 (within 24 months from the closing of the Public Offering); or (iii) the redemption of the Public Shares if the Company is unable to complete the Business Combination by May 9, 2021, subject to applicable law.COVID-19.

 


Initial Business Combination

The Company’s management has broad discretion with respect to the specific application of the net proceeds of the Public Offering and Private Placement, although substantially all of the net proceeds are intended to be applied generally toward consummating a Business Combination. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to complete a Business Combination successfully. The Company must complete one or more initial Business Combinations having an aggregate fair market value of at least 80% of the value of the assets held in the Trust Account (excluding deferred underwriting commissions and taxes payable on the interest earned on the Trust Account) at the time of the Company’s signing a definitive agreement in connection with an initial Business Combination. The Company will only complete a Business Combination if the post-transaction company owns or acquires 50% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the target or otherwise acquires a controlling interest in the target sufficient for it not to be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act.

The Sponsors and the Company's officers and directors have entered into a letter agreement with the Company, pursuant to which they have agreed to (i) waive their redemption rights with respect to their Founders Shares (as defined below) and Public Shares in connection with the completion of the Business Combination, (ii) waive their redemption rights with respect to their Founders Shares and Public Shares in connection with a stockholder vote to approve an amendment to the Charter to modify the substance or timing of the Company's obligation to redeem 100% of the Public Shares if the Company does not complete a Business Combination by May 9, 2021, or to provide for redemption in connection with a Business Combination and (iii) waive their rights to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account with respect to their Founders Shares if the Company fails to complete a Business Combination by May 9, 2021, although they will be entitled to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account with respect to any Public Shares they hold if the Company fails to complete a Business Combination within the prescribed time frame; and (iv) vote any Founders Shares held by them and any Public Shares purchased during or after the Public Offering (including in open market and privately-negotiated transactions) in favor of the Business Combination.

The Company, after signing a definitive agreement for the Business Combination, will either (i) seek stockholder approval of the Business Combination at a meeting called for such purpose in connection with which stockholders may seek to redeem their shares, regardless of whether they vote for or against the Business Combination, for cash equal to their pro rata share of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, including interest earned on the Trust Account and not previously released to the Company to pay its taxes, or (ii) provide stockholders with the opportunity to sell their shares to the Company by means of a tender offer for an amount in cash equal to their pro rata share of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account calculated as of two business days prior to commencement of the tender offer, including interest earned on the Trust Account and not previously released to the Company to pay its taxes. The decision as to whether the Company will seek stockholder approval of the Business Combination or will allow stockholders to sell their shares in a tender offer will be made by the Company, solely in its discretion, and will be based on a variety of factors such as the timing of the transaction and whether the terms of the transaction would otherwise require the Company to seek stockholder approval. If the Company seeks stockholder approval, it will complete the Business Combination only if a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock voted are voted in favor of the Business Combination. However, in no event will the Company redeem the Public Shares in an amount that would cause its net tangible assets to be less than $5,000,001. In such case, the Company would not proceed with the redemption of the Public Shares and the related Business Combination, and instead may search for an alternate Business Combination.

Notwithstanding the foregoing redemption rights, if the Company seeks stockholder approval of the Business Combination and it does not conduct redemptions in connection with the Business Combination pursuant to the tender offer rules, the Charter provides that a public stockholder, together with any affiliate of such stockholder or any other person with whom such stockholder is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined under Section 13 of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), will be restricted from redeeming its shares with respect to more than an aggregate of 15% of the shares sold in the Public Offering, without the Company’s prior consent.


The Public Shares have been recorded at their redemption amount and classified as temporary equity (“Redeemable Shares”), in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB ASC”) 480, ‘‘Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity.’’ The amount in the Trust Account was initially $10.00 per Public Share ($316,250,000 held in the Trust Account divided by 31,625,000 Public Shares). See Note 3.

The Company will have until May 9, 2021 to complete the Business Combination. If the Company does not complete the Business Combination within this period of time, it shall (i) cease all operations except for the purposes of winding up; (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible, but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the Public Shares for a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account, including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account and not previously released to the Company to pay its taxes (less up to $100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses), divided by the number of then outstanding Public Shares, and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of the Company’s remaining stockholders and its board of directors, dissolve and liquidate, subject in each case to the Company’s obligations under Delaware law to provide for claims to creditors and the requirements of other applicable law. The Sponsors and the Company’s officers and directors have entered into a letter agreement with the Company, pursuant to which they have waived their rights to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account with respect to any Founders Shares (as defined below) held by them if the Company fails to complete its Business Combination by May 9, 2021; however, the Sponsors, officers and directors are entitled to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account with respect to Public Shares held by them if the Company does not complete the Business Combination within the required time period. In the event of such distribution, it is possible that the per share value of the residual assets remaining available for distribution (including Trust Account assets) will be less than the initial public offering price per Unit in the Public Offering.

Pursuant to the letter agreement referenced above, the Sponsors, officers and directors agreed that, if the Company submits the Business Combination to the Company’s public stockholders for a vote, such parties will vote their Founders Shares and any Public Shares in favor of the Business Combination.

Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events and transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date up to the date the financial statements were issued. The Company did not identify any subsequent events that would have required adjustment to or disclosure in the financial statements.

Fiscal Year End

The Company has a December 31 fiscal year-end.

2.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principals of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

OurThe acquisition of Old GNOG has been accounted for as a reverse recapitalization. Under this method of accounting, Old GNOG was treated as the acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Therefore, the consolidated financial statements included herein reflect (i) the historical operating results of Old GNOG prior to the Acquisition Transaction, (ii) our combined results following the Acquisition Transaction, (iii) the assets, liabilities and accumulated deficit of Old GNOG at their historical amounts, and (iv) our equity and earnings per share presented for the period from the Closing Date through the end of the year.

Interim Financial Statements

The unaudited consolidated financial statements include all the accounts of Landcadia Holdings II, Inc.GNOG and allits subsidiaries in which we hold a controlling financial interest. These unaudited consolidated financial statementsand have been prepared in conformityaccordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All significant intercompany accounts and pursuanttransactions have been eliminated. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted. The interim financial information provided is unaudited, but includes all adjustments which management considers necessary for the fair presentation of the results for these periods. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year period and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K10-K/A filed with the SEC onSEC.

In management’s opinion, these unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to fairly present our financial position, results of operations, cash flows and changes in stockholders’ equity for all periods presented. Interim results for the three months ended March 27, 2020.31, 2021 may not be indicative of the results that will be realized for the full year ending December 31, 2021.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of these unaudited consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amountsamount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amountsamount of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.period reported. Management utilizes estimates, including, but not limited to, the useful lives of assets and inputs used to calculate the tax receivable agreement liability. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 


Emerging Growth CompanyReclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” This guidance requires recognition of most lease liabilities on the balance sheet to give investors, lenders, and other financial statement users a more comprehensive view of a company’s long-term financial obligations, as well as the assets it owns versus leases. ASU 2016-02 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and for interim periods within annual periods after December 15, 2022. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11 making transition requirements less burdensome. The Company isstandard provides an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a)option to apply the transition provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”), and it may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the independent registered public accounting firm attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in its periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

Further, section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such an election to opt out is irrevocable. The Company has elected not to opt out of such extended transition period which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, the Company, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at its adoption date instead of at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison ofearliest comparative period presented in the Company’s financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on our financial statements with another public company which is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company which has opted outas well as the expected adoption method. We do not believe the adoption of using the extended transition period difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.

Cash and Cash equivalents

The Company considers cash equivalents to be all short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased.

Cash consists of proceeds from the Public Offering and Private Placement held outside of the Trust Account and may be used to pay for business, legal and accounting due diligence for the Business Combination and continuing general and administrative expenses.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash accounts withthis standard will have a material impact on our financial institution which may exceed the Federal depository insurance coverage of $250,000. The Company has not experienced losses on these accounts and the Company believes that it is not exposed to significant risks on such accounts.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities, which qualify as financial instruments under the FASB ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures,” approximates the carrying amounts represented in the balance sheet.

Offering Costs

The Company complies with the requirements of FASB ASC 340-10-S99-1 and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) Topic 5A-“Expenses of Offering.” Offering costs of approximately $700,000 consisted of costs incurred for legal, accounting, and other costs incurred in connection with the formation and preparation of the Public Offering. These costs, together with $17,393,750 in underwriting commissions, were charged to additional paid-in capital upon the closing of the Public Offering.statements.

 


Accounts Payable

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”, as additional guidance on the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments. The new guidance requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and Accrued Liabilities

Accounts payablereasonable supportable forecasts. In addition, the guidance amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and accrued liabilities were $160,912purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. The new guidance is effective for all public companies for interim and $289,830 asannual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. In October 2019, the FASB approved a proposal which grants smaller reporting companies additional time to implement FASB standards on current expected credit losses (CECL) to January 2023. As a smaller reporting company, we will defer adoption of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesASU No. 2016-13 until January 2023. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on September 30, 2020 primarily consist of Delaware franchise tax expenses and other general and administrative costs.our consolidated financial statements.

 

Loss Per Common Share

Basic loss per common share is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. All shares of Class B common stock are assumed to convert to shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. Consistent with FASB ASC 480, shares of Class A common stock subject to possible redemption, as well as their pro rata share of undistributed trust earnings consistent with the two-class method, have been excluded from the calculation of loss per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. Such shares, if redeemed, only participate in their pro rata share of trust earnings, see Note 3. Diluted loss per share includes the incremental number of shares of common stock to be issued in connection with the conversion of Class B common stock or to settle warrants, as calculated using the treasury stock method. For the three and nine months ending September 30, 2020 andIn December 2019, the Company did not have any dilutive warrants, securities or other contracts that could, potentially, be exercised or converted into common stock. As a result, diluted loss per common share isFASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes-Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the same as basic loss per common shareAccounting for all periods presented. In accordance with FASB ASC 260, the loss per share calculation reflects the effect of the stock splits as discussed in Note 3.

A reconciliation of net loss per common share as adjusted for the portion of income that is attributable to common stock subject to redemption is as follows:

  Three months ended September 30,  Nine months ended September 30, 
  2020  2019  2020  2019 
Numerator:            
Net income (loss) - basic and diluted $(240,403) $1,181,113  $570,078  $2,002,647 
Less: Income attributable to common stock subject to possible redemption  (78,007)  (1,237,769)  (1,215,403)  (2,139,843)
Net loss available to common shares $(318,410) $(56,656) $(645,325) $(137,196)
                 
Denominator:                
Weighted average number of shares - basic  9,392,586   9,341,939   9,371,540   7,589,177 
Warrants  -   -   -   - 
Weighted average number of shares - diluted  9,392,586   9,341,939   9,371,540   7,589,177 
                 
Basic and diluted loss available to common shares $(0.03) $(0.01) $(0.07) $(0.02)

Income Taxes

The Company complies with (“ASU 2019-12”). ASU 2019-12 simplifies the accounting and reporting requirements of FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” which requires an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in future taxable or deductible amounts, based on enacted tax laws and rates applicabletaxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. ASU 2019-12 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

There were no unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2020 andwithin those fiscal years, beginning after December 31, 2019. FASB ASC 740 prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. No amounts were accrued for the payment of interest and penalties at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.15, 2020. The Company is currently not aware of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material deviation from its position. The Company is subject to income tax examinations by major taxing authorities for years after 2015.


On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) into law. The Cares Act includes several significant business tax provisions that, among other things, eliminates the taxable income limit for certain net operating losses (“NOL”) and allows businesses to carryback NOLs arising in 2018, 2019, and 2020 to the five prior years; suspends the excess business loss rules; accelerates refunds of previously generated corporate alternative minimum tax credits; adjusts business interest limitations under IRC section 163(j) from 30% to 50%; and addresses other technical corrections included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act tax provisions. The Company is still evaluating the timing of adopting this guidance and the impact if any, of the CARES Actadoption on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

The effective tax rate was 21.0% for all periods presented.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.flows.

 

3.Stockholders’ EquityRevenues from Contracts with Customers

 

In 2015, JFG purchased an aggregate of 1,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (100% of the issuedThe following table summarizes revenues from contract with customers disaggregated by revenue generating activity (in thousands):

  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2021  2020 
Gaming $23,066  $14,905 
Market access and live dealer studio  2,900   1,800 
Reimbursables  783   638 
Total revenue $26,749  $17,343 

Casino gaming revenue and outstanding shares) for $1,000. On February 14, 2019, the Company amended the total number of authorized shares of all classes of capital stock to 221,000,000, of which 200,000,000 sharesreimbursable revenue is recognized at a point in time, while market access and live dealer studio revenue are Class A shares at par value $0.0001 per share; 20,000,000 shares are Class B shares at par value $0.0001 per share (the “Founders Shares”); and 1,000,000 shares are Preferred stock at par value $0.0001 per share. Simultaneously, the Company reclassified all of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock to Founders Shares and conducted a 1:2,775 stock split. Also, on February 14, 2019, the Company issued 2,975,000 additional Founders Shares to FEI for $10,000. On March 13, 2019, the Company conducted a 1:1.25 stock split and on May 6, 2019 a 1:1.10 stock split of the Founders Shares. The financial statements reflect the changes from these splits retroactively for all periods presented.earned over time.

 

Following these transactions, the Sponsors owned 7,906,250 issuedThe following table provides information about receivables, contract assets and outstanding Founders Shares and the Company had $11,000 of invested capital, or approximately $0.001 per share.contract liabilities related to contracts with customers (in thousands):

 

  March 31,  December 31, 
  2021  2020 
Receivables, which are included in "Accounts receivable - trade and other" $6,974  $4,703 
Contract liabilities (1) $(8,369) $(9,136)

Redeemable Shares

(1)As of March 31, 2021, includes $3.1 million recorded as deferred revenue, $0.1 million of loyalty program liability recorded as accrued gaming and related taxes and $5.2 million recorded as deferred revenue - long-term in our consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2020, includes $3.3 million recorded as deferred revenue – current, $46 thousand of loyalty program liability recorded as accrued gaming and related taxes and $5.8 million recorded as deferred revenue - long-term in our consolidated balance sheets.

Significant changes in contract liabilities balances during 2021 and 2020 are as follows (in thousands):

All of the 31,625,000 Public Shares sold as part of the Public Offering contain a redemption feature as defined

  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2021  2020 
Decrease due to recognition of revenue $1,192  $721 
Increase due to cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue $425  $6 


The following table includes estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the Public Offering. In accordance with FASB ASC 480, redemption provisionsfuture related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) as of March 31, 2021. The estimated revenue does not solely within the controlinclude amounts of the Company require the security to be classified outside of permanent equity. The Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides a minimum net tangible asset threshold of $5,000,001. The Company recognizes changes in redemption value immediately as they occur and will adjust the carrying value of the security to equal the redemption value at the end of each reporting periods. Increases or decreases in the carrying amount of Redemption Shares will be affected by charges against additional paid-in capital.variable consideration that are constrained (in thousands):

 

At September 30, 2020, there were 31,625,000 Public Shares, of which 30,117,474 were classified as Redeemable Shares, classified outside of permanent equity, and 1,507,526 classified as Class A common stock. At December 31, 2019, of the 31,625,000 Public Shares, 30,181,451 were classified as Redeemable Shares, and 1,443,549 were classified as Class A common stock.

For further information on the Founders Shares, see Note 5.

Year Ending December 31,   
2021 $2,548 
2022  2,633 
2023  1,433 
2024  571 
2025  322 
Thereafter  862 
Total $8,369 

 

4.Public OfferingLong-term debt

 

Public UnitsLong-term debt is comprised of the following (in thousands):

  March 31,  December 31, 
  2021  2020 
$150.0 million term loan, LIBOR + 12.0% (floor 1.0%), interest only due October 4, 2023 $139,385  $150,000 
Less: Deferred debt issuance costs  (2,738)  (3,233)
Less: Unamortized discount  (4,337)  (5,040)
Total debt, net of unnamortized debt issuance costs and discounts  132,310   141,727 
Less: Current portion  -   - 
Long-term debt $132,310  $141,727 

On April 28, 2020, we entered into a term loan credit agreement that is guaranteed by the parent of Old GNOG, comprised of a $300.0 million interest only term loan due October 4, 2023. Net proceeds received from the term loan of $288.0 million, net of original issue discount, were sent to the parent of Old GNOG, who issued Old GNOG a note receivable due October 2024 (as amended and restated following the Acquisition Transaction, the “Second A&R Intercompany Note”) (Note 10) in the same amount, with substantially similar terms as the credit agreement. The Second A&R Intercompany Note was accounted for as contra-equity, similar to a subscription receivable, however in the reverse recapitalization recorded in connection with the Acquisition Transaction, Second A&R Intercompany Note was accounted for as a distribution to the parent of Old GNOG, reducing retained earnings. The term loan was issued at a 4% discount. The term loan bears interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 12%, with a 1% floor, and interest payments are made quarterly. The term loan is secured Second A&R Intercompany Note which effectively, but indirectly provides pari passu security interest with the Golden Nugget, LLC senior secured credit facility.

In the Public Offering, which closed May 9, 2019, the Company sold 31,625,000 Units at a price of $10.00 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one shareFebruary 2021, we repaid $10.6 million of the Company’sterm loan and incurred a prepayment premium of $1.6 million which was expensed as other expense in our consolidated statement of operations. Additionally, we expensed $0.2 million in deferred debt issuance costs and $0.4 million in unamortized debt discount as interest expense in our consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

In connection with the Acquisition Transaction, we repaid $150.0 million of the $300.0 million term loan and incurred a prepayment premium of $24.0 million, which along with other related fees and expenses was expensed as other expense in our consolidated statement of operations. Additionally, we expensed $3.3 million in deferred debt issuance costs and $5.0 million in unamortized discount as interest expense in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020.

The term loan credit agreement contains certain negative covenants including restrictions on incurring additional indebtedness or liens, liquidation or dissolution, limitations on disposal of assets and paying dividends. The term loan credit agreement also contains a make-whole provision that is in effect through April 2022. The prepayment premium under the make-whole provision is calculated as (A) the present value of (i) 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the term loan prepaid, plus (ii) all required remaining scheduled interest payments through April 2022, minus (B) the outstanding principal amount being prepaid.


5.Financial Instruments and Fair Value

Fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, there exists a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1Unadjusted quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2Quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that have been adjusted for items such as effects of restrictions for transferability and those that are not quoted but are observable through corroboration with observable market data, including quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities; and
Level 3Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability only used when there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.

This hierarchy requires us to use observable market data, when available, and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs when determining fair value.

The carrying value of certain of our assets and liabilities, consisting primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and certain accrued liabilities approximates their fair value due to the short-term nature of such instruments.

Our public warrants and sponsor warrants were carried at fair value as of December 31, 2020. The public warrants are valued using level 1 inputs and the sponsor warrants are valued using level 3 inputs. All of the public warrants were exercised or redeemed during the three months ended March 31, 2020. The fair value of the sponsor warrants as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2021 was estimated using a modified version of the Black-Scholes option pricing formula for European calls. Specifically, we assumed a term for the sponsor warrants equal to the contractual term from the expected business combination date. We then discounted the resulting value to the valuation date using a risk-free interest rate. Significant level 3 inputs used to calculate the fair value of the sponsor warrants include the share price on the valuation date, expected volatility, expected term and the risk-free interest rate.

The following provides a reconciliation of our warrant derivative liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

  March 31, 2021 
  Level 1  Level 3  Total 
Balance at beginning of the period $94,875  $81,484  $176,359 
Gain on warrant derivatives  (51,557)  (29,534)  (81,091)
Reclassified to additional paid-in capital upon exercise  (43,318)  -   (43,318)
Ending balance $-  $51,950  $51,950 


The following table provides qualitative information regarding our level 3 fair value measurements:

  March 31, 
  2021 
Stock price $13.50 
Strike price $11.50 
Term (in years)  4.75 
Volatility  80.0%
Risk-free rate  0.85%
Dividend yield  0.0%
Fair value of warrants $8.83 

The fair value of our long-term debt is determined by Level 1 measurements based on quoted market prices. The fair value and carrying value of our long-term debt as of March 31, 2021 was $159.6 million and $135.0 million, respectively. The fair value and carrying value of our long-term debt as of December 31, 2020 was $171.0 million and $145.0 million, respectively.

6.Accrued Liabilities

Accrued gaming and related taxes are comprised of the following (in thousands):

  March 31,  December 31, 
  2021  2020 
Gaming related, excluding taxes $7,772  $10,046 
Taxes, other than payroll and income taxes  8,984   6,670 
  $16,756  $16,716 

7.Stock-based Compensation

In 2020, we adopted the Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc. 2020 Incentive Award Plan (the “2020 Plan”) providing for common stock-based awards to employees, non-employee directors and consultants. The 2020 Plan permits the granting of various types of awards, including awards of nonqualified stock options, ISOs, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, other stock-based awards, other cash-based awards, dividend equivalents, and/or performance compensation awards or any combination of the foregoing. The 2020 Plan provides for an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of Class A common stock $0.0001to be delivered; provided that the total number of shares that will be reserved, and that may be issued, under the Incentive Plan will automatically increase on the first trading day of each calendar year, beginning with calendar year 2021, by a number of shares equal to one percent (1%) of the total outstanding shares of Class A common stock on the last day of the prior calendar year. Restricted stock and restricted stock units may be granted for no consideration other than prior and future services. The purchase price per share for stock options may not be less than the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. As of March 31, 2021, approximately 3,506,517 shares were available for future awards.

A summary of compensation cost recognized for stock-based payment arrangements is as follows (in thousands):

  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2021  2020 
Compensation cost recognized:        
Restricted stock units $2,290  $- 
  $2,290  $- 


We have granted 5 months to 5-year time vested restricted stock unit awards where each unit represents the right to receive, at the end of a vesting period, one share of our Class A common stock with no exercise price. The fair value of restricted stock unit awards was determined based on the fair market value of our shares on the grant date. As of March 31, 2021, there was $40.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock unit awards. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years.

A summary of the status of our restricted stock unit awards and of changes in our restricted stock unit awards outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2021 is as follows:

     Weighted 
     Average 
     Grant-Date 
     Fair Value 
  Shares  Per Share 
Outstanding at January 1, 2021  1,035,000  $25.49 
Granted  828,306   19.75 
Vested and converted  -   - 
Forfeited/expired  -   - 
Outstanding at March 31, 2021  1,863,306  $22.94 

No restricted stock units were vested as of March 31, 2021.

8.Stockholder’ Deficit and Loss per Share

Common Stock

As of March 31, 2021, we had 46,566,547 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001, outstanding of a total of 220,000,000 shares authorized. Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to cast one vote per share of Class A common stock and one-thirdwill share ratably if and when any dividend is declared.

As of one redeemable warrant (eachMarch 31, 2021, we had 31,350,625 shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.0001, outstanding of a “Public Warrant”total of 50,000,000 shares authorized. There is no public market for our Class B common stock. New shares of Class B common stock may be issued only to, and registered in the name of, Mr. Fertitta or his affiliates (including all successors, assigns and permitted transferees) (collectively, the “Permitted Class B Owners”). UnderWe may not issue additional shares of Class B common stock other than in connection with the termsvalid issuance of Landcadia Holdco Class B Units in accordance with the A&R HoldCo LLC Agreement to any Permitted Class B Owner. For so long as Mr. Fertitta and his affiliates beneficially own 30% or more of the warrant agreement,total number of (i) shares of Class A common stock outstanding as of the Company has agreedClosing Date and (ii) shares of Class A common stock that were issued upon exchange of the Landcadia Holdco Class B Units held by Mr. Fertitta and his affiliates as of the Closing (the “Sunset Event”), holders of Class B common stock are entitled to use its best effortscast 10 votes per share of Class B common stock. The voting power of the shares held by Mr. Fertitta and his affiliates is subject to filean automatic downward adjustment to the extent necessary for the total voting power of all shares of our common stock beneficially held by Mr. Fertitta and his affiliates not to exceed 79.9%. To the extent Mr. Fertitta and his affiliates exchange Landcadia Holdco Class B Units (and a new registration statementcorresponding number of shares of Class B common stock have been cancelled), the number of votes per share of each remaining share of Class B common stock will increase, up to register10 votes per share. In no event will the shares of Class B common stock underlying the warrants under the Securities Act following the completionhave more than 10 votes or less than 1 vote per share. Once Mr. Fertitta and his affiliates cease to beneficially own 30% or more of the Business Combination. Each Warrant entitlestotal number of (i) shares of Class A common stock outstanding as of the Closing and (ii) shares of Class A common stock that were issued upon exchange of the Landcadia Holdco Class B Units held by Mr. Fertitta and his affiliates as of the closing, the holders of the shares of Class B common stock will be entitled to one (1) vote per share. Holders of Class B common stock will not participate in any dividend declared by the board of directors. Beginning 180 days after the closing of the Acquisition Transaction, each holder of Class B Units will be entitled to purchasecause Landcadia Holdco to exchange all or a portion of its Class B Units (upon the surrender of a corresponding number of shares of Class B common stock) for either one share of Class A common stock or, or at a priceour election, in its capacity as the sole managing member of $11.50 per share. Each whole Public Warrant will become exercisable onLandcadia Holdco, the later of 30 days after the completioncash equivalent of the Business Combination or 12 months from the closingmarket value of the Public Offering. However, if the Company does not complete the Business Combination on or prior to May 9, 2021, the Warrants will expire at the end of such period. If the Company is unable to deliver registered sharesone share of Class A common stockstock.


Dividends

During the three months March 31, 2020, we made dividend payments of $2.4 million to the holder upon exerciseparent of Public Warrants issued in connection with the UnitsOld GNOG. No dividend payments were made during the exercise period, there will be no net cash settlementthree months ended March 31, 2021.

Warrants

On February 4, 2021 we announced that we would redeem all of these Public Warrants and the Public Warrants will expire worthless, unless they may be exercised on a cashless basis in the circumstances described inour outstanding public warrants to purchase shares of our Class A common stock that were issued under the warrant agreement. Once the Public Warrants become exercisable, theagreement dated May 6, 2019, by and between us and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, may call the warrantsas warrant agent and transfer agent, and that remain outstanding following 5:00 p.m. New York City time on March 8, 2021 for redemption: (i) in whole and not in part; (ii) at a redemption price of $0.01 per warrant; (iii) uponwarrant. Warrants that were issued under the Warrant Agreement in a private placement and held by the founders of the Company were not less than 30 days’ prior written noticesubject to this redemption.

Under the terms of redemptionthe Warrant Agreement, we were entitled to eachredeem all of our outstanding public warrants for $0.01 per public warrant holder; and (iv) if, and only if the reported closing price of the Class Aour common stock equals or exceedswas at least $18.00 value per share for any 20on each of twenty trading days within a 30-tradingthirty-trading day period ending three business days beforeon the Company sends the notice of redemptionthird trading day prior to the warrant holders.


Underwriting Commissions

The Company paid an underwriting discount of $6,325,000 ($0.20 per Unit sold) to the underwriters at the closing of the Public Offering on May 9, 2019, with an additional fee (“Deferred Discount”) of $11,068,750 ($0.35 per Unit sold) payable upon the Company’s completion of the Business Combination. The Deferred Discount will become payable to the underwriters from the amounts held in the Trust Account solely in the event the Company completes its Business Combination. See Note 5 for further information on underwriting commissions.

5.Related Party Transactions

Founders Shares

The Founders Shares are identical to the Public Shares except that the Founders Shares are subject to certain transfer restrictions and automatically convert into shares of Class A common stock at the time of the Business Combination on a one-for-one basis, subject to adjustment pursuant to certain anti-dilution rights. The initial stockholders collectively own 20% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock after the Public Offering.

The holders of the Founders Shares have agreed not to transfer, assign or sell any of their Founders Shares until one year after the completion of the Business Combination, or earlier if, subsequent to the Business Combination, (i) the closing price of the Company’s common stock equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period commencing at least 150 days after the Business Combination or (ii) the date on which a notice of redemption is given. This performance threshold was achieved following the Company completesmarket close on January 28, 2021.

A total of 9,584,227 warrants were exercised through March 8, 2021 for cash proceeds of $110.2 million. All other public warrants were redeemed on March 8, 2021. The exercised warrants had been accounted for as a liquidation, merger, stock exchange or other similar transaction afterderivative liability and carried on our balance sheets at fair value prior to exercise. Upon exercise, the Business Combination that results in allfair value of the Company’s stockholders having the rightderivative liability was reclassified to exchange their shares of common stock for cash, securities or other property (the ‘‘Lock Up Period’’). In connectionadditional paid-in capital in accordance with the closing of the proposed business combination with GNOG (the “Closing”), the parties are expected to enter into the Lock Up Amendment (as defined below), which will amend the Letter Agreement (as defined below) to provide for an additional acceleration event to the Lock Up Period based on the Company’s common stock equaling or exceeding $15.00 per share for a period of 60 days following the Closing. See Note 6 for further information on the Lock Up Amendment.ASC 815-40 40-2.

 

The Founders Shares will automatically convert into sharesAs of Class A common stock concurrently with or immediately following the consummation of the Business Combination on a one-for-one basis, subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like, and subject to further adjustment. In the case that additional shares of Class A common stock or equity-linked securities are issued or deemed issued in connection with the Business Combination, the number of shares of Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of all Founders Shares will equal, in the aggregate, 20% of the total number of all shares of Class A common stock outstanding after such conversion (after giving effect to any redemptions of shares of Class A common stock by public stockholders), including the total number of shares of Class A common stock issued, or deemed issued or issuable upon conversion or exercise of any equity-linked securities or rights issued or deemed issued, by the Company in connection with or in relation to the consummation of the initial business combination, excluding any shares of Class A common stock or equity-linked securities exercisable for or convertible into shares of Class A common stock issued, or to be issued, to any seller in the Business Combination and any private placement-equivalentMarch 31, 2021, we had 5,883,333 sponsor warrants issued to the Sponsors, officers or directors upon conversion of working capital loans; provided that such conversion of Founders Shares will never occur on a less than one-for-one basis.


Sponsor Warrants

In conjunction with the Public Offering that closed on May 9, 2019 the Sponsors purchased an aggregate of 5,883,333 Sponsor Warrants at a price of $1.50 peroutstanding. Each sponsor warrant ($8,825,000 in the aggregate) in the Private Placement. A portion of the purchase price of the Sponsor Warrants was added to the proceeds from the Public Offering to be held in the Trust Account such that at closing of the Public Offering, $316,250,000 was placed in the Trust Account.

Each Sponsor Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of Class A common stock at $11.50 per share. The Sponsor Warrants (including the Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of the Sponsor Warrants) aresponsor warrants were not transferable, assignable or salable until 30 days after the completion of the Business CombinationAcquisition Transaction and they are non-redeemable so long as they are held by the initial purchasers of the Sponsor Warrantssponsor warrants or their permitted transferees. If the Sponsor Warrantssponsor warrants are held by someone other than the initial purchasers of the Sponsor Warrants or their permitted transferees, the Sponsor Warrantssponsor warrants will be redeemable by the Companyus and exercisable by such holders on the same basis as the warrants included in the Units being sold in the Public Offering.public warrants. Otherwise, the Sponsor Warrantssponsor warrants have terms and provisions that are identical to those of the Public Warrantspublic warrants except that the Sponsor Warrantssponsor warrants may be exercised on a cashless basis. If the Company does not complete the Business Combination, then the proceeds will be part of the liquidating distribution to the public stockholders and the Sponsor Warrants issued to the Sponsors will expire worthless.

 

On June 12, 2019, FEI assigned and transferred all of the 2,941,667 Sponsor Warrants and 4,090,625 Founders Shares held by it to Tilman J. Fertitta for the same prices originally paid by FEI for such securities ($4,412,500 and $10,000, respectively). Redeemable Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with such transfer, Mr. Fertitta entered into the registration rights agreement entered into by the Sponsors and the Company in connectionAcquisition Transaction, 31,350,625 Landcadia Holdco Class B Units were issued to LF LLC, representing 45.9% economic interest with the Public Offering, which registration rights are described below.

Registration Rights

The holders of the Founders Shares, Sponsor Warrants, shares of Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of the Founders Shares, Sponsor Warrants or Working Capital Loans will be entitled to registrationno voting rights. These holders will be entitled to make up to three demands, excluding short form registration demands, that the Company register such securities for sale under the Securities Act. In addition, these holders will have ‘‘piggy-back’’ registration rights to include their securities in other registration statements filed by the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, JFG may not exercise its demand and “piggyback” registration rightsBeginning 180 days after five and seven years, respectively after the effective date of the registration statement relating to the Public Offering and may not exercise its demand rights on more than one occasion. The Company will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.

Underwriting Commissions

Jefferies LLC is the underwriter of the Public Offering, and its indirect parent, JFG, beneficially owns 48.3% of the Founders Shares. Jefferies LLC received all of the underwriting discount that was due at the closing of the Public Offering, and will receiveAcquisition Transaction, the additional Deferred Discount payable from the Trust Account upon completion of the Business Combination. See Note 4 for further information regarding underwriting commissions.


Administrative Services Agreement

The Company entered into an administrative services agreement in which the Company will pay FEI for office space, utilities and secretarial and administrative support, in an amount equal to $10,000 per month ending on the earlier of the completion of a Business Combination or May 9, 2021, if the Company is unable to complete the Business Combination. The Company has incurred and paid administrative services fees of $30,000 in both the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and $90,000 and $80,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Sponsor Indemnification

The Sponsors have agreed that they will be jointly and severally liable to the Company if and to the extent any claims by a third party for services rendered or products sold to the Company, or a prospective target business with which the Company has entered into a written letter of intent, confidentiality or similar agreement or business combination agreement, reduce the amount of funds in the Trust Account to below the lesser of (i) $10.00 per Public Share or (ii) the actual amount per Public Share held in the Trust Account as of the date of the liquidation of the Trust Account, if less than $10.00 per share due to reductions in the value of the trust assets, less taxes payable; provided that such liability will not apply to any claims by a third party or prospective target business who executed a waiver of any and all rights to the monies held in the Trust Account (whether or not such waiver is enforceable) nor will it apply to any claims under the Company’s indemnity of the underwriters of the Public Offering against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.

Sponsor Loans

On February 14, 2019, the Sponsors agreed to loan the Company up to an aggregate of $300,000 by the issuance of unsecured promissory notes to cover expenses related to the Public Offering. These loans of $83,470 were repaid in full on May 14, 2019.

In addition, the Sponsors will not be prohibited from loaning the Company funds in order to finance transaction costs in connection with the Business Combination. Up to $1,500,000 of these loans may be convertible into warrants of the post-Business Combination entity at a price of $1.50 per warrant at the option of the lender. The warrants would be identical to the Sponsor Warrants. The terms of such loans have not been determined and no written agreements exist with respect to such loans. See Note 4 for the terms of the warrants.

6.Purchase Agreement

On June 28, 2020 the Company entered into a purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with LHGN HoldCo, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Landcadia HoldCo”), Landry’s Fertitta, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“LF LLC”), GNOG Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of LF LLC (“GNOG HoldCo”), and Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc. (f/k/a Landry’s Finance Acquisition Co.), a New Jersey corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of LF LLC (“GNOG”). Tilman J. Fertitta, the owner of one of the Company’s sponsors and Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, indirectly owns all of the equity interests in LF LLC, GNOG HoldCo and GNOG. The acquisitions and transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement are referred to herein as the “Transactions”. Upon consummation of the Transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, the Company will change its name to “Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc.” The Company may be referred to herein as “New GNOG”.

More information about the Transactions is included in the preliminary proxy statement, as amended, that the Company initially filed with the SEC on August 12, 2020. There is no guarantee that the conditions to the closing of the Transactions will be satisfied prior to, or following the special meeting of the Company’s stockholders to be held to approve such Transactions.

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Structure; Consideration to be Paid in the Transactions

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions set forth therein, at the time of the Closing, LF LLC will contribute all of the membership interests in GNOG HoldCo to Landcadia HoldCo, in exchange for (i) 31,350,625 Class B membership interests in Landcadia HoldCo (the “HoldCo Class B Units”), (ii) 31,350,625 shares of a new, non-economic Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company (the “Class B common stock”), which will entitle the holder to ten votes per share subject to the adjustments and limitations described below (the “High Voting Rights”), (iii) cash consideration in an amount of $30.0 million (the “Closing Cash Consideration”) and (iv) the assumption of $300 million of debt owed by GNOG under their existing credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), of which $150 million will be repaid at Closing along with a related premium in an amount of approximately $24 million (together, the “Credit Agreement Payoff Amount”), as well as accrued and unpaid interest. A Portion of the cash held in the Trust Account, after taking into account any redemptions of our public shares in connection with Closing, will be used to pay the Closing Cash Consideration and the Credit Agreement Payoff Amount, and funds sufficient to ensure that GNOG LLC will hold at least $80.0 million in cash at Closing will be contributed down to GNOG LLC upon Closing. Prior to the Closing, GNOG will convert into a limited liability company by merging with and into Golden Nugget Online Gaming, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company and newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of GNOG Holdings (“GNOG LLC”), with GNOG LLC surviving as a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of GNOG HoldCo.

Upon Closing, New GNOG will be organized in an umbrella partnership C-corporation, or “Up-C” structure, in which substantially all of the assets of New GNOG will be held indirectly through GNOG LLC and all of the business of New GNOG will be conducted through GNOG LLC. New GNOG’s only direct assets will consist of the Class A membership interests it holds of Landcadia HoldCo, and the number of Class A units of Landcadia HoldCo that will be issued to New GNOG at Closing will be equal to the number of shares of New GNOG Class A common stock outstanding at Closing. As a result, New GNOG is expected to own approximately 54.1% of the combined membership interests in Landcadia HoldCo (assuming no redemptions of public shares, or 53.2% assuming the maximum number of redemptions of public shares), and in either event, New GNOG will control Landcadia HoldCo as the managing member of Landcadia HoldCo in accordance with the terms of the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Landcadia HoldCo to be entered into in connection with the Closing (the “A&R HoldCo LLC Agreement”). The remaining approximately 45.9% of the combined membership interests of Landcadia HoldCo (assuming no redemptions of public shares, or 46.8% assuming the maximum number of redemptions of public shares) will be held by LF LLC through HoldCo Class B Units which will carry no voting rights. Pursuant to the terms of the A&R HoldCo LLC Agreement, beginning 180 days after the Closing, LF LLC, the holder of HoldCo Class B Units, will beis entitled to cause Landcadia HoldCo to exchangeredeem all or a portion of its HoldCosuch Class B Units, (upon the surrender of a corresponding number of shares of New GNOG Class B common stock), on a one for-one basis, for either shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of New GNOG (“New GNOG Class A common stock”), or at the election of New GNOG, in its capacity as the managing member of Landcadia HoldCo, the cash equivalent of the market value of such shares of New GNOG Class A common stock based upon the average of the volume weighted closing price for each of the ten consecutive full trading days ending on and including the last full trading date immediately prior to the due date of such payment.

The transaction is expected to close in the 4th quarter of 2020.

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Representations, Warranties and Covenants

The parties to the Purchase Agreement have agreed to customary representations, warranties and covenants in the Purchase Agreement, including, among others, covenants with respect to the conduct of GNOG HoldCo, GNOG, GNOG LLC and their respective subsidiaries during the period between execution of the Purchase Agreement and the Closing. Each of the Company, Landcadia HoldCo, GNOG, GNOG HoldCo and LF LLC has agreed to use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Transactions to be consummated reasonably promptly after the date of the execution of the Purchase Agreement.

Conditions to Closing

Under the Purchase Agreement, the obligations of the parties to consummate the Transactions are subject to the approval at a special meeting of the stockholders of the Company by (A)(i) a majority of the shares of the Company’s common stock voted at the meeting and (ii) a majority of thesettled in cash or shares of Class A Common Stock, outstandingat the sole discretion of the Company’s independent Directors. Since the holder of the Class B Units has 79.9% voting control, these Class B Units are classified as temporary equity in accordance with ASC 480-10-S99-3A and heldrepresent a non-controlling interest. The non-controlling interest has been adjusted to redemption value as of March 31, 2021 in accordance with paragraph 15 option b of ASC 480-10-S99-3A. This measurement adjustment results in a corresponding adjustment to shareholders’ deficit through adjustments to additional paid-in capital and retained earnings. The redemption value of the Class B Units was $425.2 million on March 31, 2021. The redemption value is calculated by multiplying the 31,350,625 Class B Units, plus 143,550 Class B Units to be issued in connection with the $2.2 million contribution made by LF LLC on March 31, 2021 by the stockholders$13.50 trading price of our Class A common stock on March 31, 2021.

Concurrent with future redemptions of the Company other than those shares beneficially owned by Tilman J. Fertitta and JFG (the “Disinterested Stockholders”) and (B) with respect to the amendments to the Charter necessary to effect the Transactions, (i) a majorityClass B Units, an equal number of the shares of the Company’sClass B common stock will be cancelled.


Earnings (Loss) per Share

  Three Months Ended 
Numerator: March 31, 2021 
Net income $69,636 
Less: Net loss atributable to non-controlling interests  5,707 
Net income attributable to GNOG - basic $75,343 
Less: Gain on warrant derivatives  (81,091)
Add: Net loss atributable to non-controlling interests  (5,707)
Net loss attributable to GNOG - diluted $(11,455)
     
Denominator:    
Weighted average shares outstanding - Class A common stock - basic  41,162 
Weighted average shares outstanding - Warrants  4,538 
Weighted average shares outstanding - Class B Units redeemed  31,351 
Weighted average shares outstanding - RSUs  2 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted  77,053 
     
Earnings (loss) per share:    
Basic $1.83 
Diluted $(0.15)

No earnings (loss) per share are presented for periods preceding the Acquisition Transaction as only the Class B common shares would have been outstanding in historical periods pursuant to the reverse recapitalization and (ii)the Class B common shares do not participate our income or loss.

9.Commitments and Contingencies

Leases

In connection with the Acquisition Transaction, GNOG LLC entered into office leases with GNAC and Golden Nugget respectively, or their respective affiliates (collectively, the “Office Leases”). The Office Leases provide for annual rent payments of $88,128 for the office space leased in Houston, Texas and $24,252 for the office space leased in Atlantic City, New Jersey, subject to an increase of 10% for any renewal term and market rent increases in the event that GNOG LLC requires the use of additional office space during the term thereof. However, any amounts actually paid by GNOG LLC under the Trademark License Agreement and the A&R Online Gaming Operations Agreement (see Note 10) will be credited against GNOG LLC’s rent obligations under the Office Leases. Consequently, we paid no rent expenses pursuant to these leases during the three months ended March 31, 2021. Each Office Lease will have a majorityterm of five years. In connection with any renewal of the sharesterm of Classthe A Common Stock outstanding&R Online Gaming Operations Agreement (see Note 10), GNOG LLC has an option to renew each Office Lease for the lesser of (i) five years or (ii) the length of the renewed term of the A&R Online Gaming Operations Agreement. Each Office Lease may be terminated by GNOG LLC or the respective landlord upon six months’ notice.

We also certain lease computer equipment and heldother infrastructure used to operate our sports platform.

Assuming no amounts are paid under the Trademark License Agreement and the A&R Online Gaming Operations Agreement, future minimum lease payments are as follows (in thousands):

Year Ending December 31,   
2021 $156 
2022  208 
2023  208 
2024  120 
2025  84 
Total $776 


Other Contractual Obligations and Contingencies

We have entered into a number agreements for advertising, licensing, market access, technology, and other services. Certain of these agreements have early termination rights that, if exercised, would reduce the aggregate amount of such payable under these commitments. As of March  31, 2021, future minimum payments under these contracts that are non-cancelable are as follows (in thousands):

Year Ending December 31,   
2021 $12,439 
2022  4,300 
2023  3,800 
2024  17,900 
2025  20,384 
Thereafter  41,550 
Total $100,373 

Agreement with Danville Development

On November 18, 2020, we entered into a definitive agreement with Danville Development, for market access to the State of Illinois (see Note 10). Pursuant to this agreement, we have committed to cause to be provided a mezzanine loan in the amount of $30.0 million to Danville Development for the development and construction a new Golden Nugget branded casino in Danville, Illinois. This mezzanine loan is currently expected to be fully funded in the fourth quarter of 2021 or the first quarter of 2022.

Employment Agreements

We have entered into employment agreements with three key employees, with original terms of 4 to 5 years. These agreements in the aggregate provide for minimum base cash compensation of $1.0 million and potential severance payments totaling $1.7 million for termination by us without cause, or termination by the Disinterested Stockholders (collectively,employee for good reason, as defined in the “Stockholder Approval”). In addition,agreements. Pursuant to one of the Closing isagreements cash payments of $2.5 million will be made to the employee in both 2021 and 2022.

Legal Proceedings

We are from time to time subject to amongvarious claims, lawsuits and other conditions, (i) the expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (which waiting period was terminated on August 20, 2020), (ii) the receipt of all necessary permits, approvals, clearances, licenses,legal and consents of, or filings with, any governmental or regulatory authorities (including all relevant approvals and licenses required under applicable gaming law to operateadministrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Some of these claims, lawsuits and other proceedings may involve highly complex issues that are subject to substantial uncertainties, and could result in damages, fines, penalties, non-monetary sanctions or relief. However, we do not consider any such claims, lawsuits or proceedings that are currently pending, individually or in the aggregate, to be material to our business or likely to result in a material adverse effect on our future operating results, financial condition or cash flows.

10.Related Party Transactions

Second A&R Intercompany Note

In connection with the Acquisition Transaction, LF LLC, as maker of GNOG, orthe note, and GNOG LLC, as its successor),payee, entered into the Second A&R Intercompany Note, which amended and (iii) material compliance by the parties with their respective pre-Closingrestated that certain Amended and Closing obligations and the accuracy of each party’s representations and warranties in the Purchase Agreement, in each case subject to the materiality standards contained in the Purchase Agreement. 

Termination

The Purchase Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Closing upon the parties’ mutual written consent and in certain other circumstances, including, (i)Restated Intercompany Note, dated December 16, 2020, by LF LLC orand GNOG LLC (the “First A&R Intercompany Note”). Under the Second A&R Intercompany Note, LF LLC continues to act as a guarantor under the Company’s term loan credit agreement. In addition, the Second A&R Intercompany Note provided for, among other things, (a) a reduction in the principal amount outstanding under the First A&R Intercompany Note by $150.0 million, which reduction occurred at closing of the Acquisition Transaction, and (b) a reduction in the amounts payable thereunder to 6% per annum, to be paid quarterly on the outstanding balance from day to day thereunder. The remaining principal amount due and owing under the Second A&R Intercompany Note will be correspondingly reduced for each payment made under the credit agreement that reduces the principal amount of the loans under the credit agreement. The A&R HoldCo LLC agreement provides for the issuances of Class B Units of GNOG LLC, and the equivalent number of shares of Class B common stock of the Company ifto LF LLC in consideration of the Stockholder Approval is not obtained, (ii)payments described in clause (b) above that are made by LF LLC ifto GNOG LLC pursuant to the board of directorsterms of the Company has withdrawn, amended, qualified or modified its recommendation toSecond A&R Intercompany Note, with such payments and equity issuances being treated as capital transactions for accounting purposes. Amounts paid under the Company’s stockholders, (iii) by LF LLC ifSecond A&R Intercompany Note for the cash balance at GNOG LLC immediately following the Closing would be less than $80.0 million, (iv) by LF LLC if there exists a deficiency under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5620(a) after Decemberthree months ended March 31, 2020, or any other deficiency which causes a de-listing from Nasdaq to the Company prior to Closing (a “Listing Deficiency”), or (v) by LF LLC or the Company if the Closing has not occurred by January 30, 2021 and the delay is not due to the material breach of the Purchase Agreement by the party seeking termination.were $2.2 million.

 

None of the parties to the Purchase Agreement is required to pay a termination fee; provided, however, that the Company may be required to reimburse GNOG for any and all expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, in the event that the Company (i) fails to obtain the Stockholder Approval or (ii) fails to cure any Listing Deficiency.

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Other Agreements

The Purchase Agreement contemplates the execution of various additional agreements and instruments, on or before the Closing, including, among others, the following:

Tax Receivable Agreement

 

ConcurrentlyIn connection with Closing, the Company and LF LLC will enterAcquisition Transaction, we entered into the tax receivable agreementa Tax Receivable Agreement (the “Tax Receivable Agreement”). Subject to certain terms and conditions, the with LF LLC. The Tax Receivable Agreement will provideprovides for payment by New GNOG to LF LLC in respect of 85% of the U.S. federal, state and local income tax savings allocable to New GNOGus from Landcadia HoldCoHoldco and arising from certain transactions, including (a) certain transactions contemplated under the Purchase Agreement and (b) the exchange of LF LLC’s HoldCo Class B Units for New GNOGshares of our Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, as determined on a “with and without” basis, and for an early termination payment by New GNOG to LF LLC in the event of a termination with a majority vote of disinterested directors, a material breach of a material obligation, or a change of control, subject to certain limitations, including in connection with available cash flow and financing facilities. Assuming no redemption of the public shares and no exchange of LF LLC’s HoldCo Class B Units pursuant the A&R HoldCoHoldco LLC Agreement (as defined below), the estimated TRA liability is $22.2 million, subject to adjustment as provided inunder the Tax Receivable Agreement. Assuming the maximum redemptionAgreement (“TRA liability”) of the public shares and no exchange$24.5 million is recognized in our consolidated balance sheets as of LF LLC’s HoldCo Class B Units pursuant the A&R HoldCo LLC Agreement, the estimated TRA liability is $21.8 million, subject to adjustment as provided in the Tax Receivable Agreement.March 31, 2021. Payments for such TRA liabilitiesliability will, subject to certain limitations, including in connection with available cash flow and financing facilities, be made annually in cash and are expected to be funded with tax distributions from Landcadia HoldCo.Holdco. The Tax Receivable Agreement payments will commence in the year following New GNOG’sour ability to realize tax savings provided through the transaction and, at this time, are expected to commence in 2025 (with respect to taxable periods ending in 2024). The amount and timing of such Tax Receivable Agreement payments may vary based upon a number of factors. The Tax Receivable Agreement also provides for an accelerated lump sum payment on the occurrence of certain events, including in the event ofamong them a change of control. Based upon certain assumptions, it is estimated that such early termination payment could range from $284.6amount to approximately $249.9 million assuming no redemptionas of the public shares, to $287.0 million, assuming the maximum redemption of the public shares.March 31, 2021. It is anticipated that such early termination payments may be made from the proceeds of such change of control transaction; however, New GNOGwe may be required to fund such early termination payments from other sources and there can be no assurances that New GNOGthe Company will be able to finance such obligations in a manner that does not adversely affect its working capital or financial condition.conditions.

 

AmendedTrademark License Agreement

In connection with the Acquisition Transaction, we entered into a trademark license agreement (the “Trademark License Agreement”) with Golden Nugget and Restated HoldCo LLCGNLV, pursuant to which GNLV has granted us an exclusive license to use certain “Golden Nugget” trademarks (and other trademarks related to our business) in connection with operating online real money casino gambling and sports wagering in the U.S. and any of its territories, subject to certain restrictions. The license has a twenty-year term that commenced on the closing date. During the term of the agreement, we have agreed to pay Golden Nugget a monthly royalty payment equal to 3% of Net Gaming Revenue (as defined therein). Upon the tenth and fifteenth anniversary of the effective date of the Trademark License Agreement,

At the Closing, the Company, Landcadia HoldCo and LF LLC will enter into the A&R HoldCo LLC Agreement, which will provide, among other things, beginning 180 days after the Closing, each holder of HoldCo Class B Unitsmonthly royalty amount payable to GNLV will be entitledadjusted to cause Landcadia HoldCo to exchange all or a portionequal the greater of its HoldCo Class B Units (upon(i) 3% of Net Gaming Revenue and (ii) the surrender of a corresponding number of shares of New GNOG Class B common stock) for either one share of New GNOG Class A common stock or, or at the election of New GNOG, in its capacity as the managing member of Landcadia HoldCo, the cash equivalent of thefair market value of one sharethe licenses (as determined by an independent appraiser, if necessary).

While the trademarks licensed under the Trademark License Agreement generally will be exclusively licensed to us, in the event that (i) a new market or opportunity becomes available (e.g., pursuant to the legalization of New GNOG Class A common stock. In addition,online gaming in another jurisdiction), and (ii) we are unwilling, unable or otherwise fail to pursue such market or opportunity, Golden Nugget will be permitted to pursue such market or opportunity and utilize the trademarks covered by the Trademark License Agreement with respect thereto. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in the Trademark License Agreement will restrict us (or Golden Nugget) from owning or operating an online-based casino using marks that are not covered by the A&R HoldCo LLC Agreement providesTrademark License Agreement. We expensed $0.5 million for additional issuances of HoldCo Class B Unitsthe three months ended March 31, 2021 under this agreement and the equivalent number of shares of New GNOG Class B common stock to LF LLC in consideration of payments to be made by LF LLC to GNOG LLC pursuant to the termspredecessor of the Second A&R Intercompany Note. The additional HoldCo LLC Class B Units will be issued atOnline Gaming Operations Agreement (together referred to as the average of the volume weighted closing price for each of the ten consecutive full trading days ending on and including the last full trading date immediately prior to the due date of such payment.

Amendment to Insider Letter

At the Closing, certain insiders of the Company, including the Sponsors, and certain of the Company’s directors, will enter into an amendment (the “Lock Up Amendment”) to a letter agreement entered into on May 6, 2019 in connection with the Company’s initial public offering (the “Letter Agreement”), which adds an additional acceleration event to the lock-up period contemplated“Royalty Agreements).” Amounts payable under the Letter Agreement basedRoyalty Agreements as of March 31, 2021 are $0.9 million, which included along with other various amounts in paid on a target priceour behalf as payable to an affiliate on our consolidated balance sheets. Amounts payable under the Royalty Agreements as of $15.00 per share of New GNOG Class A common stock following a period of 60 days after the Closing. The Letter Agreement and the Lock Up Period thereunder does not applyDecember 31, 2020 are $0.4 million, which included along with other various amounts in paid on our behalf as payable to the HoldCo Class B Units or shares of New GNOG Class B common stock to be received by LF LLC pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.an affiliate on our consolidated balance sheets.

 


Amended and Restated Registration RightsA&R Online Gaming Operations Agreement

AtIn connection with the Closing, New GNOG, the sponsors, Tilman Fertitta and certain of his affiliates will enterAcquisition Transaction, we entered into an amended and restated registration rightsonline gaming operations agreement (the “A&R Registration RightsOnline Gaming Operations Agreement”), with GNAC pursuant to which will amendGNAC granted us the right to host, manage, control, operate, support and restateadminister, under GNAC’s land-based casino operating licenses, the existing registration rights agreementGolden Nugget-branded online gaming business, live dealer studio in New Jersey and the third-party operators. In addition, we are responsible for managing, administering and operating GNAC’s online gaming business and providing services to include sharesGNAC in connection with the management and administration of certain platform agreements and GNAC is required to provide certain operational and infrastructure services to GNOG LLC in connection with its New GNOG Class A common stock issuableJersey operations. In addition to the 3% royalty payable pursuant to the PurchaseA&R Trademark License Agreement as described above, we are also obligated to reimburse GNAC for certain expenses incurred by GNAC in connection with the New Jersey online gaming business, such as New Jersey licensing costs, regulatory fees, certain gaming taxes and theother expenses incurred by GNAC directly in connection with our operations in New Jersey. The A&R HoldCo LLC Agreement.Online Gaming Operations Agreement has a term of five years commencing from April 2020 and is renewable by us for an additional five-year term. The A&R Online Gaming Operations Agreement also provides for, among other things, (a) minimum performance standards under which we are required to operate the Golden Nugget online gaming business, and (b) an arms-length risk allocation framework (including with respect to insurance and indemnification obligations).

Sponsor ForfeitureLease Agreements

We lease a portion of the space within the Golden Nugget Atlantic City Hotel & Casino located at 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (the “Atlantic City Hotel and Call-OptionCasino”) from GNAC for the operation of an online live casino table gaming studio from which live broadcasted casino games are offered to online gaming customers. The lease has a five-year term from April 27, 2020, plus one five-year renewal period.

We also have the right to use certain office and equipment spaces within the Atlantic City Hotel and Casino and GNAC’s headquarters in Houston, Texas, and have entered into new lease agreements with respect to such spaces (see Note 9).

Services Agreement

In connection with the execution of the Purchase Agreement, on June 28, 2020, the CompanyAcquisition Transaction, we terminated our prior shared services agreement and JFG Sponsor entered into the Services Agreement (together, the “Services Agreements”) with Golden Nugget to provide for the performance of certain services. Pursuant to the Services Agreement entered, GNAC and Golden Nugget have agreed to provide certain services and facilities, including payroll, accounting, financial planning and other agreed upon services, to us from time to time and we have agreed to provide continued management, consulting and administrative services to Golden Nugget’s applicable subsidiary in connection with retail sports wagering conducted and such subsidiary’s brick-and-mortar casino. Under this agreement, each party is responsible for its own expenses and the employer of any shared employee is responsible for such shared employee’s total compensation. We are also obligated to reimburse the party providing the service or facilities at cost. Reimbursements we expensed under the Services Agreements totaled $0.1 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Agreement with Danville Development

On November 18, 2020, we entered into a definitive agreement with Danville Development, LLC (“Danville Development”) for market access to the State of Illinois. Danville Development is a joint venture between Wilmot Gaming Illinois, LLC and GN Danville, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Golden Nugget, LLC and an agreement (the “Sponsor Forfeitureaffiliate of ours, formed to build a new Golden Nugget branded casino in Danville, Illinois, pending obtaining all regulatory approvals. GN Danville, LLC will own a 25% equity interest in Danville Development and Call-Option Agreement”), pursuant to which, as of and contingent upon the Closing, JFG Sponsor will forfeit two thirds (or 2,543,750) of its founder shares. In addition, following and contingent upon the Closing, JFG Sponsor granted to New GNOGhas an option to repurchase anypurchase the other equity interests in the future at a price to be determined pursuant to definitive agreement. The definitive agreement has a term of 20 years and requires us to pay Danville Development a percentage of its online net gaming revenue, subject to minimum royalty payments over the term. In addition, under the definitive agreement, we hold the exclusive right to offer online sports wagering and, if permitted by law in the future, online casino wagering. We have committed to cause to be provided a mezzanine loan in the amount of $30.0 million to Danville Development, which will indirectly benefit GN Danville, LLC, for the development and construction of the private placement warrants held by JFG Sponsor,casino.

The foregoing agreements were entered into between related parties and were not the result of arm’s-length negotiations. Accordingly, the terms of the transactions may have been more or less favorable than might have been obtained from unaffiliated third parties.

Tax sharing Agreement

Prior to the extent that JFG Sponsor wishes to exercise or sell such warrants,closing of the Acquisition Transaction, we were subject to certain terms and conditions set forth ina tax sharing agreement with the Sponsor Forfeiture and Call-Option Agreement.

First A&R Intercompany Note

On or after the dateparent of the GNOG Conversion and prior to the Closing, LF LLC and GNOG LLC will amend and restate the Original Intercompany Note to provide for future automatic dollar-for-dollar reductions of the principal amounts outstanding thereunder to reflect any further reductions of the principal amount outstandingOld GNOG. Amounts owed under the Credit Agreement.

Second A&R Intercompany Note

Concurrently with the Closing, LF LLCtax sharing agreement as of March 31, 2021 and GNOG LLC will amend and restate the First A&R Intercompany NoteDecember 31, 2020 were $2.2 million included in payable to provide for, among other things, (a) a reduction in the principal amount outstanding under the First A&R Intercompany Note by $150.0 million, which reduction will occur at Closing through a non-cash distribution of capital to LF LLC, and (b) a reduction in the amounts payable thereunder to 6% annuallyan affiliate on the outstandingour consolidated balance from day to day thereunder; provided, that LF LLC and GNOG LLC will not agree to any material deviations to the forms of First A&R Intercompany Note or Second A&R Intercompany Note (as compared to the forms previously reviewed by the Company on or prior to the date of the Purchase Agreement) without prior written consent of the Company (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).sheets.

 


Landcadia Holdings II,

Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc.

 

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

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our or our management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. For example, statements made relating to future business combinations, use of proceeds of past securities offerings, future loans and conversions of warrants are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Factors that might cause or contribute to such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2020 (the “Annual Report”). The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements, and relatedthe notes thereto included elsewhere in this report.our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC.

The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward- looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth in “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” included herein and “Risk Factors” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC.

 

Overview

 

Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc. (formerly known as Landcadia Holdings II, Inc. or “GNOG”, the “Company”, “we”, “our” or “us”) is an online gaming, or iGaming, and digital sports entertainment company focused on providing our customers with the most enjoyable, realistic and exciting online gaming experience in the market. We currently operate in New Jersey and Michigan where we offer patrons the ability to play their favorite casino games and bet on live-action sports events. We were one of the first online gaming operators to enter the New Jersey market in 2013 and we commenced operations in Michigan on January 22, 2021.

We are authorized by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (“DGE”) and the Michigan Gaming Control Board (“MGCB”) to operate interactive real money online gaming in New Jersey and Michigan.

We operate as an umbrella partnership C-corporation, or “Up-C,” meaning that substantially all of our assets are held indirectly through Golden Nugget Online Gaming LLC (“GNOG LLC”), our indirect subsidiary, and our business is conducted through GNOG LLC.

Acquisition Transaction

As of May 9, 2019, we were a blank check company incorporated as aformed under the laws of the State of Delaware corporation and formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses (“Business Combination”). We consummatedbusinesses. On December 29, 2020, we completed the Public Offering on May 9, 2019acquisition transaction and are currently in the process of locating suitable targets forchanged our Business Combination. We intendname to use the cash proceeds from our public offering and the private placement of warrants described below as well as additional issuances, if any, of our capital stock, debt or a combination of cash, stock and debt to complete the Business Combination.

Business Combination

On June 28, 2020 the Company entered into a purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) to acquire Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc. (“GNOG”The acquisition transaction was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization and the reported amounts from operations prior to the acquisition transaction are those of GNOG LLC. (See Note 3 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

The historical financial information of Landcadia Holdings II, Inc. (a special purpose acquisition company, or “SPAC”) (the “Transaction”). Upon completionprior to the closing of the acquisition transaction has not been reflected in the financial statements as these historical amounts have been determined to be not useful information to a user of our financial statements. SPACs deposit the proceeds from their initial public offerings into a segregated trust account until a business combination occurs, where such funds are then used to pay consideration for the acquiree and/or to pay stockholders who elect to redeem their shares of common stock in connection with the business combination. The operations of a SPAC, until the closing of a business combination, other than income from the trust account investments and transaction expenses, are nominal. Accordingly, no other activity in the Company was reported for periods prior to December 29, 2020 besides GNOG LLC’s operations.

Covid-19

During March 2020, a global pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization related to the rapidly growing outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19). The pandemic has significantly impacted the economic conditions around the world, accelerating during the last half of March 2020, as federal, state and local governments react to the public health crisis. The direct impact on us has been primarily through an increase in new patrons utilizing online gaming due to closures of land-based casinos and suspensions, postponement and cancellations of major sports seasons and sporting events, although sports betting accounted for less than 1% of our revenues for 2020. Land based casinos reopened in July 2020with significant restrictions, which eased over time. However, virus cases began to increase in the fall and winter of 2020 and capacity restrictions were reinstituted. As a result, the ultimate impact of this pandemic on our financial and operating results is unknown and will depend, in part, on the length of time that these disruptions exist and the subsequent behavior of new patrons after land-based casinos reopen fully.


A significant or prolonged decrease in consumer spending on entertainment or leisure activities could have an adverse effect on the demand for the Company's product offerings, reducing cash flows and revenues, and thereby materially harming the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, a recurrence of COVID-19 cases or an emergence of additional variants or strains could cause other widespread or more severe impacts depending on where infection rates are highest. As steps taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 have necessitated a shift away from a traditional office environment for many employees, the Company has business continuity programs in place to ensure that employees are safe and that the business continues to function with minimal disruptions to normal work operations while employees work remotely. The Company will continue to monitor developments relating to disruptions and uncertainties caused by COVID-19.

Components of Our Results of Operations

Our Revenues

Revenues.

Gaming. We earn revenues primarily through online real money gaming, offering a suite of games similar to those available in land-based casinos, as well as online sports wagering. Similar to land-based casinos, the revenue recognized is the aggregate net difference between gaming wins and losses. We record accruals related to the incremental anticipated payouts of progressive jackpots as the progressive game is played. Free play and other incentives to customers are recorded as a reduction of gaming revenue.

Other. We have entered into contracts to manage multi-year market access agreements entered into with other online betting operators that are authorized to operate online casino and online sports wagering. We receive royalties from the online betting operators and reimbursements for costs incurred. Initial fees received for the market access agreements and prepaid guaranteed minimum royalties are deferred and recognized over the term of the contract as the performance obligations are satisfied.

We have entered into contracts to manage multi-year live dealer studio broadcast license agreements with online casino operators that provide for the use of the live table games that are broadcast from our studio at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, New Jersey. We receive royalties from the online casino operators based on a percentage of GGR. We also offer some “private tables” for which we receive a flat monthly fee in addition to a percentage of GGR.

Our Operating Costs and Expenses

Cost of Revenue. Cost of revenue includes the gaming taxes that are imposed by the jurisdictions in which we operate, fees paid to platform and content providers, market access and license fees, brand royalties, payment processing fees and related chargebacks, labor and other related costs associated with our live dealer studio and other reimbursable costs incurred.

Advertising and Promotion. Advertising and promotion expense includes costs associated with marketing our product offerings and other related costs incurred to acquire new customers. We use a variety of advertising channels to optimize our marketing spend based on performance and the highest possible returns.

General and Administrative. General and administrative expense includes administrative personnel costs, professional fees related to legal, audit and other consulting expenses, stock-based compensation and insurance costs.


Results of Operations

  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2021  2020  $ Change  % Change 
Revenues                
Gaming $23,066  $14,905  $8,161   54.8%
Other  3,683   2,438   1,245   51.1%
Total revenue  26,749   17,343   9,406   54.2%
Costs and expenses                
Cost of revenue  12,116   6,745   5,371   79.6%
Advertising and promotion    14,371   2,977   11,394   382.7%
General and administrative    6,077   1,696   4,381   258.3%
Depreciation and amortization  44   34   10   29.4%
Total operating costs and expenses  32,608   11,452   21,156   184.7%
Operating income  (5,859)  5,891   (11,750)  (199.5)%
Other expense (income)                
Interest expense, net  5,708   1   5,707   n/a 
Gain on warrant derivatives  (81,091)  -   (81,091)  n/a 
Other expense  366   -   366   n/a 
Total other (income) expense  (75,017)  1   (75,018)  n/a 
Income before income taxes  69,158   5,890   63,268   1,074.2%
Provision for income taxes  (478)  1,703   (2,181)  (128.1)%
Net income   69,636   4,187   65,449   1,563.1%
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests  5,707   -   5,707   n/a 
Net income attributable to GNOG $75,343  $4,187  $71,156   1,699.5%

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

Revenues.

Gaming. Gaming revenues increased $8.2 million, or 54.8%, to $23.1 million from $14.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020. The increase was primarily the result of higher table game and slot revenue in New Jersey during the current year period and the impact of our launch in Michigan in late January of 2021.

Other. Other revenues increased $1.2 million, or 51.1%, to $3.7 million from $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020. Market access and live dealer studio broadcast revenues increased $1.1 million, or 61.1%, as royalties with existing partners increased and the addition of a new partner when compared to the prior year period. Reimbursable revenues under these arrangements also increased by $0.1 million, or 22.7%.

Operating Costs and Expenses.

Cost of Revenue. Cost of revenue increased $5.4 million, or 79.6%, for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the prior year comparable period as a result of the increase in gaming revenue for the period. Increased gaming taxes and market access fees associated with our launch in Michigan in late January 2021 and brand royalty expense paid to an affiliate which began in May 2020 also increased cost of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020.

Advertising and Promotion. Advertising and promotion expenses increased $11.4 million, or 382.7%, to $14.4 million from $3.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020. This increase from the prior year comparable period is almost entirely attributable to our launch in the Michigan market in late January 2021.

General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses increased $4.4 million, or 258.3%, to $6.1 million from $1.7 million for the prior year comparable period. This increase is due largely to stock-based compensation of $2.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021, when there was no stock-based compensation expense in the prior year. Additionally, professional fees for audit services, tax services, legal services and other costs associated with being a public are up significantly over the prior year period.

Interest expense. Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $5.7 million as a result of the $300.0 million term loan credit agreement we entered into on April 28, 2020. We repaid $150.0 principal balance of the term loan in connection with the December 29, 2020 closing of the Acquisition Transaction throughand repaid an additional $10.6 million in February of 2021. In connection with this repayment during the parent entitythree months ended March 31, 2021, we expensed $0.6 million in unamortized discount and loan origination costs as interest expense.


Gain on warrant derivatives. In accordance with ASC 815-40, we classify our warrants as derivative liabilities measured at fair value, with changes in fair value each period reported in earnings. The gain on warrant derivatives during the three months ended March 31, 2021 amounted to $81.1 million and no such gains were recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

Other expense. Other expense consists of GNOG, Tilman J. Fertitta will holdprepayment premiums associated with the repayment of $10.6 million principal amount of our term loan during the three months ended march 31, 2021, partially offset by non-cash gains on the tax receivable agreement during the quarter.

Provision for Income Taxes. The provision for income taxes was a controllingbenefit of $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to tax expense of $1.7 million for the comparable prior year quarter. This decrease of $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020, is primarily a result of the decrease in pre-tax taxable income for the period as the gain on the warrant derivative of $81.1 million and the loss attributable to the non-controlling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2021, are not subject to federal or state income tax in our consolidated statements of operations.

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests. Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests represents a 43.4% economic interest in the Company.losses from GNOG LLC for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The combined company willnon-controlling interests consist of the Class B Units in Landcadia Holdco held by LF LLC that have a dual-class share structure with superno voting rights for Mr. Fertitta. The Transaction is expected to close in the 4th quarterand that are redeemable, together with an equal number of 2020.

The aggregate consideration for the Business Combination includes (i) $30.0 million cash, (ii) $313.5 million payable in 31,350,625 Class B membership interests in LHGN HoldCo, LLC (“Landcadia HoldCo”), a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, valued at $10.00 per unit, which are exchangeable intocommon stock, for either 31,350,625 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock subject to certain limitations (the “HoldCo Class B Units”), and a corresponding numberor an equal value of shares of new, non-economic Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class B common stock”), which entitle the holder to ten votes per share, subject to certain limitations and (iii) the assumption of $300 million of debt owed by GNOG under their Credit Agreement, of which $150 million will be repaidcash, at Closing along with a related premium in an amount of approximately $24 million, as well as accrued and unpaid interest.


The Company’s management team is led by Tilman Fertitta, our Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Richard Handler, our Co-Chairman and President. Mr. Fertitta is the sole shareholder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fertitta Entertainment, Inc. (“FEI”) and Mr. Handler is the Chief Executive Officer of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (“JFG”), and its largest operating subsidiary, Jefferies Group LLC, a global investment banking firm. The Company’s sponsors are FEI and JFG (collectively, the “Sponsors”).

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) into law. The Cares Act includes several significant business tax provisions that, among other things, eliminates the taxable income limit for certain net operating losses (“NOL”) and allows businesses to carryback NOLs arising in 2018, 2019, and 2020 to the five prior years; suspends the excess business loss rules; accelerates refunds of previously generated corporate alternative minimum tax credits; adjusts business interest limitations under IRC section 163(j) from 30% to 50%; and addresses other technical corrections included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act tax provisions. The Company is still evaluating the impact, if any, of the CARES Act on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.election.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

On May 9, 2019 we consummated a $316,250,000 public offering consistingWe measure liquidity in terms of 31,625,000 units at a priceour ability to fund the cash requirements of $10.00 per unit (“Unit”). Each Unit consistsour business operations, including working capital and capital expenditure needs, contractual obligations and other commitments, with cash flows from operations and other sources of one share of the Company’s Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value (the “Class A Common Stock”)funding. Our current working capital needs relate mainly to launching our iGaming and one-third of one redeemable warrant (each, a “Public Warrant”). Simultaneously, with the closing of the Public Offering, we consummated a $8,825,000 private placement (“Private Placement”) of an aggregate of 5,883,333 warrants (“Sponsor Warrants”) at a price of $1.50 per warrant. Upon closing of the Public Offering and Private Placement on May 9, 2019, $316,250,000sports wagering product offerings in proceeds (including $11,068,750 of deferred underwriting commissions) from the public offering and private placement was placed in a U.S.-based trust account maintained by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, acting as trustee. The remaining $8,825,000 held outside of trust was used to pay underwriting commissions of $6,325,000, loans to our Sponsors, and deferred offering and formation costs.

As of September 30, 2020, we had an unrestricted balance of $897,253new markets, as well as cashcompensation and accrued interest held in trust of $320,494,513.benefits for our employees. Our ability to expand and grow our business will depend on many factors, including working capital needs and the evolution of our operating cash flows.

Further expansion into new markets will likely require additional capital either from affiliates or third parties and based on our financial performance, we believe we will have access to that capital. The future economic environment, however, could limit our ability to raise capital by issuing new equity or debt securities on acceptable terms or at all, and lenders may be satisfied throughunwilling to lend funds on acceptable terms or at all in the funds, held outsideamounts that would be required to supplement cash flows to support our expansion plans. The sale of additional equity investments or convertible debt securities would result in dilution to our stockholders and may not be available on favorable terms or at all, particularly in light of the Trust Account,current conditions in the financial and credit markets. Additional debt would result in increased expenses and would likely impose new restrictive covenants which may be similar or different than those restrictions contained in the covenants under our current Credit Agreement.

Credit Agreement. On April 28, 2020, we entered into a term loan credit agreement that is guaranteed by the parent of Old GNOG, comprised of a $300.0 million interest only term loan due October 4, 2023. Net proceeds received from the public offering. Interest on funds heldterm loan of $288.0, net of original issue discount, were sent to the parent of Old GNOG, who issued Old GNOG a note receivable due October 2024 (as amended and restated following the Acquisition Transaction, the “Second A&R Intercompany Note”) (Note 10) in the Trust Account may be usedsame amount, with substantially similar terms as the credit agreement. The Second A&R Intercompany Note was accounted for as contra-equity, similar to pay income taxes and franchise taxes, if any. Duringa subscription receivable, however in the nine months ending September 30, 2020, we paid franchise tax expenses of $283,859 and Federal income taxes of $684,815 from Trust Account earnings. Our Sponsors may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds as may be requiredreverse recapitalization recorded in connection with the Business Combination. UpAcquisition Transaction, Second A&R Intercompany Note was accounted for as a distribution to $1,500,000the parent of these loans may be converted into warrantsOld GNOG, reducing retained earnings. The term loan was issued at a 4% discount. The term loan bears interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 12%, with a 1% floor, and interest payments are made quarterly. The term loan is secured Second A&R Intercompany Note which effectively, but indirectly provides pari passu security interest with the Golden Nugget, LLC senior secured credit facility.

In February 2021, we repaid $10.6 million of the post business combination entity atterm loan and incurred a priceprepayment premium of $1.50 per warrant at$1.6 million which was expensed as other expense in our consolidated statement of operations. Additionally, we expensed $0.2 million in deferred debt issuance costs and $0.4 million in unamortized debt discount as interest expense in our consolidated statement of operations for the optionthree months ended March 31, 2021.

In connection with the Acquisition Transaction, we repaid $150.0 million of the lender$300.0 million term loan and would be identical toincurred a prepayment premium of $24.0 million, which along with other related fees and expenses was expensed as other expense in our consolidated statement of operations. Additionally, we expensed $3.3 million in deferred debt issuance costs and $5.0 million in unamortized discount as interest expense in our consolidated statement of operations for the sponsor warrants.year ended December 31, 2020.


The term loan credit agreement contains certain negative covenants including restrictions on incurring additional indebtedness or liens, liquidation or dissolution, limitations on disposal of assets and paying dividends. The term loan credit agreement also contains a make-whole provision that is in effect through April 2022. The prepayment premium under the make-whole provision is calculated as (A) the present value of (i) 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the term loan prepaid, plus (ii) all required remaining scheduled interest payments through April 2022, minus (B) the outstanding principal amount being prepaid.

 

ResultsOutlook.  Considering that we have cash on hand of Operations$153.6 million at March 31, 2021 and based on our current level of operations in New Jersey, we believe that cash on hand and cash generated from warrant exercises and cash generated from our New Jersey operations will be adequate to meet our anticipated obligations under our contracts, debt service requirements, capital expenditures and working capital needs for the next twelve months. However, we cannot be certain that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations; that the U.S. economy will continue to grow in 2021 and beyond; that our anticipated earnings projections will be realized; or that future equity offerings or borrowings will be available in the capital markets to enable us to service our indebtedness or to make anticipated capital expenditures. If we expand our business into new markets in the future, our cash requirements may increase significantly and we may need to complete equity or debt financings to meet these requirements. Our future operating performance and our ability to service or refinance our debt will be subject to future economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.

 

We have neither engagedCash Flows. Net cash used by operating activities was $25.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to $7.7 million used by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Factors affecting changes in any significant business operations nor generated any revenuesoperating cash flows are similar to date. Allthose that impact net income, with the exception of non-cash items such as gain on warrant derivatives, stock-based compensation, gains on tax receivable agreement liability, amortization of debt issuance costs and discounts, depreciation and amortization and deferred taxes. Additionally, changes in working capital items such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, other assets and customer deposits can significantly affect operating cash flows. Cash flows used by operating activities to date relate toduring the Company’s formation and its initial public offering and search for a suitable Business Combination. We generate non-operating income in the form of interest income on cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities held in the Trust Account. We expect to incur increased expensesthree months ended March 31, 2021 were higher as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well asnet income of $69.6 million for due diligence expenses as we locate a suitable Business Combination.

For the three months ended September 30, 2020, we had a net loss of $240,403March 31, 2021 being reduced by non-cash items totaling $79.3 million as compared to net income of $1,181,113$4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 being increased by non-cash items totaling $2.1 million. Working capital fluctuations further increased cash used in operating activities by $15.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, most notably the increase in other assets, compared to cash used in operating activities of $14.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $101.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $2.4 million of cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The main driver of this variance is the $110.1 million in net cash received for warrant exercises offset by the repayment of $10.6 million of the term loan during the three months ended September 30, 2019. The lossMarch 31, 2021. Dividends of $2.4 million were paid to the parent of Old GNOG during the comparable period in the quarter is the result of lower earnings on the Trust Account assets. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we had net income of $570,078 and $2,002,647, respectively. The income for all periods relates to earnings on the Trust Account assets offset by general and administrative costs and management fees for administrative services. Income was lower in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 when compared to the same period in 2019 because of increased costs associated with the Business Combination and lower income on trust earnings as a result of lower interest rates.prior year.

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Critical Accounting Policies

 

Interim Financial Statements

The preparation ofunaudited consolidated financial statements include all the accounts of GNOG and its subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted. The interim financial information provided is unaudited, but includes all adjustments which management considers necessary for the fair presentation of the results for these periods. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year period and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC.

In management’s opinion, these unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to fairly present our financial position, results of operations, cash flows and changes in stockholders’ equity for all periods presented. Interim results for the three months ended March 31, 2021 may not be indicative of the results that will be realized for the full year ending December 31, 2021.


Use of Estimates

The preparation of these unaudited consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported inamount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the unauditeddate of the financial statements and accompanying notes.the reported amount of revenue and expenses during the period reported. Management utilizes estimates, including, but not limited to, the useful lives of assets and inputs used to calculate the tax receivable agreement liability. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company has identified the following as its critical accounting policies:

 

Redeemable SharesReclassifications

 

All ofCertain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 31,625,000 public shares sold as part of the public offering contain a redemption feature as described in the prospectus for the Public Offering. current year presentation.

Warrant Derivative Liabilities

In accordance with FASB ASC 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity”815-40, Derivatives and Hedging: Contracts in an Entities Own Equity, redemption provisionsentities must consider whether to classify contracts that may be settled in its own stock, such as warrants, as equity of the entity or as an asset or liability. If an event that is not solely within the entity’s control could require net cash settlement, then the contract should be classified as an asset or a liability rather than as equity. We have determined because the terms of public warrants include a provision that entitles all warrant holders to cash for their warrants in the event of a qualifying cash tender offer, while only certain of the Company require the security to be classified outside of permanent equity. The Charter provides a minimum net tangible asset threshold of $5,000,001. The Company recognizes changes in redemption value immediately as they occur and will adjust the carrying valueholders of the security to equal the redemption value at the end of each reporting period. Increases or decreases in the carrying amount of redeemable shares will be affected by charges against additional paid-in capital. At September 30, 2020, there were 31,625,000 public shares, of which 30,117,474 were recorded as redeemable shares, classified outside of permanent equity, and 1,507,526 were classified as Class A common stock.

Loss per Common Share

Basic loss per common share is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. All shares of Class B common stock are assumed to convert to shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. Consistent with FASB ASC 480, shares of Class A common stock subject to possible redemption, as well as their pro rata share of undistributed trust earnings consistent with the two-class method, have been excluded from the calculation of loss per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. Such shares, if redeemed, only participate in their pro rata share of trust earnings. Diluted loss per share includes the incremental number ofunderlying shares of common stock would be entitled to cash, our public warrants are classified as a liability measured at fair value, with changes in fair value each period reported in earnings.

The sponsor warrants contain provisions that change depending on who holds the warrant. If the sponsor warrants are held by someone other than the initial purchasers or their permitted transferees, the sponsor warrants will be issued in connection withredeemable by us and exercisable by such holders on the conversion of Class Bsame basis as the public warrants. This feature precludes the sponsor warrants from being indexed to our common stock, or to settleand thus the warrants are classified as calculated usinga liability measured at fair value, with changes in fair value each period reported in earnings.

Volatility in the treasury stock method. value of the public warrants and private may result in significant changes in the value of the derivatives and resulting gains and losses on our statement of operations.

For a complete discussion of our critical accounting policies and accounting estimates, please see our Annual Report for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company did not have any dilutive warrants, securities or other contracts that could, potentially, be exercised or converted into common stock. As a result, diluted loss per common share is the same as basic loss per common share for all periods presented. For the three and nine monthsyear ended September 30, 2020, the Company reported a loss available to common shareholders of $0.03 and $0.07, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company reported a loss available to common shareholders of $0.01 and $0.02, respectively.December 31, 2020.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Management doesIn February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” This guidance requires recognition of most lease liabilities on the balance sheet to give investors, lenders, and other financial statement users a more comprehensive view of a company’s long-term financial obligations, as well as the assets it owns versus leases. ASU 2016-02 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and for interim periods within annual periods after December 15, 2022. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11 making transition requirements less burdensome. The standard provides an option to apply the transition provisions of the new standard at its adoption date instead of at the earliest comparative period presented in the Company’s financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on our financial statements as well as the expected adoption method. We do not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards if currently adopted wouldthe adoption of this standard will have a material effectimpact on the accompanyingour financial statements.

 

Off-Balance Sheet ArrangementsIn June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”, as additional guidance on the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments. The new guidance requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable supportable forecasts. In addition, the guidance amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. The new guidance is effective for all public companies for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. In October 2019, the FASB approved a proposal which grants smaller reporting companies additional time to implement FASB standards on current expected credit losses (CECL) to January 2023. As a smaller reporting company, we will defer adoption of ASU No. 2016-13 until January 2023. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

 

We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements asIn December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes-Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”). ASU 2019-12 simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of September 30,and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. ASU 2019-12 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020.

Contractual Obligations

As of September 30, 2020, we did not have any long-term debt, capital or operating lease obligations.

We entered into an administrative services agreement in which the Company will pay the FEI Sponsor for office space, secretarial and administrative services provided to members of the Company’s management team, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per month ending on the earlier of the completion of a Business Combination or May 9, 2021, if the The Company is unable to complete a Business Combination.currently evaluating the timing of adopting this guidance and the impact of adoption on its financial position, results of operations and

 


Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

As of September 30, 2020, we were not subjectWe may in the future be exposed to anycertain market orrisks, including interest rate risk. On May 9, 2019, the net proceeds of the Public Offering and the Private Placement, including amountsfinancial instrument risks, in the Trust Account, were invested onlyordinary course of our business. Currently, these risks are not material to GNOG’s financial condition or results of operations, but they may be in U.S. government securitiesthe future.

Interest Rate Risk

Total long-term debt at March 31, 2021 included $139.4 million of floating-rate debt that bears interest at LIBOR + 12%, with a maturity of 185 days or less or1% floor. As a result, our annual interest cost in money market funds that meet certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 under2021 could fluctuate based on short-term interest rate changes. A 10% change in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, that invest only in direct U.S. government treasury obligations. Duefloating-rate would have no impact on our cash flows due to the short-term nature of these investments, we believe1% floor; however, there wasare no associated material exposure to interestassurances that possible future rate risk.

We havechanges would not engaged in any hedging activities since our inception. We do not expect to engage in any hedging activities with respect to the market risk to which we are exposed.impact cash flows.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in company reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer (who serves as our principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (who serves as our principal financial and accounting officer), to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

As required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. Based upon their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were effective.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ending September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 that has materially affected, or is reasonable likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

None.We are from time to time subject to various claims, lawsuits and other legal and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Some of these claims, lawsuits and other proceedings may involve highly complex issues that are subject to substantial uncertainties, and could result in damages, fines, penalties, non-monetary sanctions or relief. However, we do not consider any such claims, lawsuits or proceedings that are currently pending, individually or in the aggregate, to be material to our business or likely to result in a material adverse effect on our future operating results, financial condition or cash flows.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are any of the risks described in the Risk Factors section of the Annual Report.Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2020. Any of these factors could result in a significant or material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. Additional risk factors not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business or results of operations.

 

As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, there have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Annual Report. We may disclose changes to such risk factors or disclose additional risk factors from time to time in our future filings with the SEC.


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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Unregistered Sales of Equity SecuritiesNone.

On February 14, 2019, we sold 2,975,000 shares of our Class B common stock (the “Founders Shares”) to FEI for $10,000. On March 13, 2019, we conducted a 1:1.25 stock split of the Founders Shares and on May 6, 2019 we conducted a 1:1.10 stock split of the Founders Shares, resulting in the Sponsors owning an aggregate of 7,906,250 Founds Shares. Simultaneously with the closing of the Public Offering, the Sponsors purchased an aggregate of 5,883,333 Sponsor Warrants at a price of $1.50 per Sponsor Warrant for an aggregate purchase price of $8,825,000 in the Private Placement. These securities were issued in connection with our incorporation pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Each of our Sponsors is an accredited investor for purposes of Rule 501 of Regulation D.

Use of Proceeds

On May 6, 2019, we consummated the Public Offering of 31,625,000 Units, including the issuance of 4,125,000 Units as a result of the underwriters’ exercise of their over-allotment option in full. Each Unit consists of one share of Class A Common Stock and one-third of one Public Warrant, each whole Public Warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one share of Class A Common Stock for $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment. The Units were sold at a price of $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds to us of $316,250,000. Jefferies LLC served as the sole book-running manager of the Public Offering. The securities sold in the Public Offering were registered under the Securities Act on a registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-230946). The SEC declared the registration statement effective on May 6, 2019.

Following the closing of the Public Offering and the Private Placement, $316,250,000 was placed in the Trust Account, comprised of $309,925,000 of the proceeds from the Public Offering (which amount includes $11,068,750 of the underwriters’ deferred discount) and $6,325,000 of the proceeds of the Private Placement. We paid $6,325,000 in underwriting discounts and recorded $616,530 for other costs and expenses related to the Public Offering. We also repaid $83,470 in non-interest bearing loans made to us by the Sponsors to cover expenses related to the Public Offering. There has been no material change in the planned use of proceeds from the public offering as described in the Prospectus.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

None.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No. Description
2.1Amendment to the Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 17, 2020, by and among Landcadia Holdings II, Inc., LHGN HoldCo, LLC, Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc., GNOG Holdings, LLC and Landry’s Fertitta, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 22, 2020).
31.131.1* Certification of the Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a).*
   

31.231.2*
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a).*
   

32.132.1**
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. 1350.**
   

32.232.2**
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. 1350.**
   

101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
   

101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   

101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   

101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
   

101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
   

101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

* Filed herewithherewith.

 

** Furnished herewithherewith.

 


SIGNATURES

 

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.

 

 LANDCADIA HOLDINGS II, INC. Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc.
  
By:/s/

 /s/ Tilman J. Fertitta

Name:Tilman J. Fertitta
  

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

          (principal executive officer)  

   
 By:/s/ Richard H. Liem /s/ Michael Harwell
  Name:Richard H. Liem Michael Harwell
  

Title:

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (principal

(principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)

   
Dated: November 13, 2020May 17, 2021