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Churchill Downs Incorporated Reports 2022 Second Quarter Results

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the “Company”) today reported business results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.

Second Quarter 2022 Highlights

  • Record second quarter 2022 results:
    • Record net revenue of $582.5 million compared to $515.1 million in second quarter 2021
    • Record net income of $339.3 million compared to $108.3 million in second quarter 2021
    • Record Adjusted EBITDA of $291.2 million compared to $233.3 million in second quarter 2021
  • Our Live and Historical Racing segment delivered record revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, with Adjusted EBITDA up 67% compared to the second quarter of 2021
    • Churchill Downs Racetrack ran the 148th Kentucky Derby with record Derby Week all-sources handle for Churchill Downs Racetrack, record Derby Week Adjusted EBITDA, and debuted the new Homestretch Club
  • The TwinSpires segment delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $33.9 million, up 38% compared to the second quarter of 2021
  • Closed on the sale of 115.7 acres of excess land near Calder Casino for $291 million
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
   
  Second Quarter
(in millions, except per share data)   2022     2021
       
Net revenue $         582.5           $         515.1        
Net income $         339.3           $         108.3        
Diluted EPS $         8.79           $         2.76        
Adjusted EBITDA(a) $         291.2           $         233.3        
 
(a) This is a non-GAAP measure. See explanation of non-GAAP measures below.

Second Quarter 2022 Results

The Company’s second quarter of 2022 net income was $339.3 million compared to $108.3 million in the prior year quarter.

The following items impacted the comparability of the Company’s second quarter net income:

  • $193.6 million after-tax gain on the sale of Calder land;
  • $8.1 million after-tax charge related to the 2021 asset impairment at Churchill Downs Racetrack that did not recur in 2022;
  • $4.7 million after-tax decrease in expenses related to our equity portion of Rivers Des Plaines’ legal reserves and transaction costs; and
  • $0.3 million after-tax benefit increase related to our equity portion of the non-cash change in the fair value of Rivers Des Plaines’ interest rate swaps.

These increases were partially offset by:

  • $2.8 million after-tax increase in expenses related to transaction, pre-opening and other expenses, net; and
  • $2.3 million after-tax increase in legal reserves.

Excluding the items above, second quarter 2022 adjusted net income increased $29.4 million primarily due to the following:

  • $38.6 million after-tax increase from the prior year quarter driven by the results of our operations and equity income from our unconsolidated affiliates,
  • Partially offset by $9.2 million after-tax increase from the prior year quarter in interest expense associated with higher outstanding debt balances.
SEGMENT RESULTS

During the first quarter of 2022, we updated our operating segments to include the results of our United Tote business in the TwinSpires segment. Results of our United Tote business were previously included in our All Other segment.

The summaries below present net revenue from external customers and intercompany revenue from each of our reportable segments:

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Live and Historical Racing

  Second Quarter
(in millions)   2022     2021
       
Net revenue $ 275.9   $ 190.5
Adjusted EBITDA   163.9     98.4

For the second quarter of 2022, net revenue increased $85.4 million due primarily to a $69.3 million increase at Churchill Downs Racetrack due to the running of the Kentucky Derby in 2022 without capacity restrictions that were in place in 2021, an $8.5 million increase at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel (“Oak Grove”), a $4.3 million increase from Derby City Gaming, a $2.9 million increase at Newport Racing & Gaming (“Newport”), and a $0.4 million increase at Turfway Park. The historical racing machine (“HRM”) properties benefited from the elimination of the capacity restrictions that were in place during the second quarter of 2021 and overall continued growth in the businesses.

Adjusted EBITDA increased $65.5 million due to a $58.5 million increase at Churchill Downs Racetrack driven by the running of the Kentucky Derby in 2022 without capacity restrictions that were in place in 2021, a $4.0 million increase at Oak Grove, a $1.7 million increase at Derby City Gaming, and a $1.3 million increase at Newport, all of which were driven by increases in net revenue.

TwinSpires

  Second Quarter
(in millions)   2022     2021
       
Net revenue $ 138.5   $ 142.6
Adjusted EBITDA   33.9     24.6

For the second quarter of 2022, net revenue decreased $4.1 million from the prior year quarter primarily due to a decrease of $2.2 million from Sports and Casino and a $1.9 million decrease from Horse Racing. The decrease in Sports and Casino was driven by the decision to exit the direct online sports and casino business in the first quarter of 2022. Horse Racing net revenue decreased as a higher portion of our patrons returned to wagering at brick-and-mortar facilities instead of wagering online in the current quarter compared to the prior year quarter.

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Adjusted EBITDA increased $9.3 million primarily due to a $10.8 million increase from our Sports and Casino business due to decreased online marketing and promotional activities. This increase was partially offset by a $1.2 million decrease from Horse Racing due to a reduction in net revenue and a $0.3 million decrease from United Tote.

Gaming

  Second Quarter
(in millions)   2022     2021
       
Net revenue $ 184.5   $ 186.0
Adjusted EBITDA   106.8     119.8

For the second quarter of 2022, net revenue decreased $1.5 million primarily due to a decrease of $4.6 million at Harlow’s and a $4.4 million decrease at Riverwalk as a result of the current economic conditions, competitive pressures, and a mask mandate at Harlow’s that was discontinued in early June 2022. These decreases were partially offset by a $4.8 million increase at Oxford due to the lifting of restrictions that were in place during the prior year quarter, a $2.1 million increase at Fair Grounds from the 2022 Jazz Festival that more than offset the decline in Fair Grounds Slots revenue due to current economic conditions and the ongoing closure of our Houma off-track betting facility (“OTB”), and a $0.6 million net increase in all other properties.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased $13.0 million driven by a $10.2 million decrease at our wholly-owned Gaming properties and a $2.8 million decrease from our equity investments. The decreases at our wholly-owned Gaming properties are the result of decreased revenue and increases in marketing and salaries expense. The decrease in our equity investments is also driven by increases in marketing and salaries expense.

All Other

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For the second quarter of 2022, All Other Adjusted EBITDA decreased $3.9 million primarily driven by a $3.1 million decrease as a result of Arlington not conducting live racing in the second quarter of 2022 as we ceased racing and simulcast operations at the end of 2021. We are excluding Arlington’s operating results from Adjusted EBITDA in 2022 pending the sale of the property to the Chicago Bears, which we anticipate to close in the first quarter of 2023.

ACQUISITION / DISPOSITION UPDATE

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment LLC (“P2E”) Acquisition:

On February 18, 2022, the Company entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of P2E for total consideration of $2.485 billion (the “P2E Acquisition”). The P2E Acquisition contemplates the Company acquiring the following properties: Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent, Virginia (“Colonial Downs”), six historical racing entertainment venues across Virginia, del Lago Resort & Casino (“del Lago”) in Waterloo, New York, and the operations of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Sioux City, Iowa (“Hard Rock Sioux City”).

The Company has obtained the acquisition of ownership interest approval for the Virginia properties from the Virginia Racing Commission. The P2E Transaction remains dependent on customary closing conditions, including the Company obtaining approvals from the New York State Gaming Commission and the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2022.

Calder Land Sale:

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On June 17, 2022, the Company closed on the previously announced sale of 115.7 acres of excess land near Calder Casino for $291.0 million (or approximately $2.5 million per acre) to Link Logistics, a Blackstone portfolio company. The Company received cash proceeds of $279.0 million which was net of $12.0 million of transaction costs. We recognized a gain of $274.6 million on the sale of the land, which is included in other income (expense) in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

The Company is planning on using certain proceeds of the sale to purchase property as part of the previously announced P2E acquisition and to invest in other replacement properties that qualify as Internal Revenue Code §1031 transactions to defer the federal income tax on the gain on the Calder land sale. The Company has identified two reverse like-kind exchange transactions for property acquired prior to the sale of the Calder land and a forward like-kind exchange transaction to acquire additional property for the Internal Revenue Code §1031 transactions.

The first reverse like-kind exchange involved our $9.9 million investment in real property for the Derby City Gaming Downtown facility in Louisville, Kentucky. This reverse like-kind exchange was completed in June 2022.

The second reverse like-kind exchange involves the Company’s investment in real property for the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort (“Queen of Terre Haute”) property in Terre Haute, Indiana. As of June 30, 2022, $10.0 million had been invested in real property for the Queen of Terre Haute. The Company plans to make additional investments in real property for the Queen of Terre Haute and expects to complete this reverse like-kind exchange in fourth quarter 2022.

The Company is planning on utilizing the remainder of the proceeds from the Calder land sale to execute a forward like-kind exchange transaction by purchasing property as part of the previously announced P2E Acquisition. The Company anticipates closing the P2E Acquisition prior to the end of 2022. If the acquisition of replacement property is not completed within 180 days of the Calder land sale, all applicable income taxes will be assessed on the remaining gain that was not deferred by acquiring replacement property.

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Chasers Poker Room Acquisition:

On March 22, 2022, the Company entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Chasers Poker Room (“Chasers”) in Salem, New Hampshire. Chasers is a charitable gaming facility located approximately 30 miles from Boston, Massachusetts, that offers poker and a variety of table games. Following the closing of the acquisition, the Company plans to develop an expanded charitable gaming facility in Salem to accommodate historical racing machines. The Company expects the total investment in Salem, inclusive of the Chasers purchase price to be approximately $150 million. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022.

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Share Repurchase Program:

The Company repurchased 321,554 shares of its common stock at an average share price of approximately $191.37 based on trade date in conjunction with its publicly announced share repurchase program at a total cost of $61.5 million in the second quarter of 2022. We had approximately $359.1 million of repurchase authority remaining under this program as of June 30, 2022.

April 2022 Financing Transactions:

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On April 13, 2022, the Company entered into the fourth amendment of its Credit Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment to the Credit Agreement”) to extend the maturity of its existing revolving credit facility to April 13, 2027 and to increase the commitments under the existing revolving credit facility from $700 million to $1.2 billion (the “Revolver”). The Fourth Amendment to the Credit Agreement also provides for a senior secured Delayed Draw Term Loan A credit facility due April 13, 2027 in the amount of $800 million (the “Delayed Draw Term Loan A”) which is part of the financing for the P2E Acquisition. The interest rate applicable to the borrowings on the Revolver and Delayed Draw Term Loan A will be SOFR plus a spread, determined by the Company’s total net leverage ratio. We also successfully closed into escrow the previously announced offering of $1.2 billion in aggregate principal amount of 5.75% senior notes due 2030. The proceeds from the senior notes offering will also be used for the financing for the P2E Acquisition.

Conference Call

A conference call regarding this news release is scheduled for Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 9 a.m. ET. Investors and other interested parties may listen to the teleconference by accessing the online, real-time webcast at http://ir.churchilldownsincorporated.com/events.cfm, or by registering in advance via teleconference at https://register.vevent.com/register/BIf86ecb99de9745e3b2767ca077994dac. Once registration is completed, participants will be provided with a dial-in number containing a personalized conference code to access the call. All participants are instructed to dial-in 15 minutes prior to the start time. An online replay will be available at approximately noon ET on Thursday, July 28, 2022, and will continue to be available for two weeks. A copy of the Company’s news release announcing quarterly results and relevant financial and statistical information about the period will be accessible at www.churchilldownsincorporated.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

In addition to the results provided in accordance with GAAP, the Company also uses non-GAAP measures, including adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and Adjusted EBITDA.

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The Company uses non-GAAP measures as a key performance measure of the results of operations for purposes of evaluating performance internally. These measures facilitate comparison of operating performance between periods and help investors to better understand the operating results of the Company by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of the Company’s core business or operating results. The Company believes the use of these measures enables management and investors to evaluate and compare, from period to period, the Company’s operating performance in a meaningful and consistent manner. The non-GAAP measures are a supplemental measure of our performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income or diluted EPS (as determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of our operating results.

We use Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate segment performance, develop strategy and allocate resources. We utilize the Adjusted EBITDA metric to provide a more accurate measure of our core operating results and enable management and investors to evaluate and compare from period to period our operating performance in a meaningful and consistent manner. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to operating income as an indicator of performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, or as an alternative to any other measure provided in accordance with GAAP. Our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may be different from the calculation used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited.

Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS exclude discontinued operations net income or loss; net income or loss attributable to noncontrolling interest; changes in fair value for interest rate swaps related to Rivers Des Plaines; Rivers Des Plaines’ legal reserves and transaction costs; transaction expense, which includes acquisition and disposition related charges, as well as legal, accounting, and other deal-related expense; pre-opening expense; and certain other gains, charges, recoveries, and expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA includes the Company’s portion of EBITDA from our equity investments.

Adjusted EBITDA excludes:

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  • Transaction expense, net which includes:
    • Acquisition, disposition, and land sale related charges;
    • Direct online Sports and Casino business exit costs; and
    • Other transaction expense, including legal, accounting, and other deal-related expense;
  • Stock-based compensation expense;
  • Rivers Des Plaines’ impact on our investments in unconsolidated affiliates from:
    • The impact of changes in fair value of interest rate swaps; and
    • Legal reserves and transaction costs;
  • Asset impairments;
  • Gain on Calder land sale;
  • Legal reserves;
  • Pre-opening expense; and
  • Other charges, recoveries and expenses.

As of December 31, 2021, Arlington ceased racing and simulcast operations given the pending sale of the property to the Chicago Bears. Arlington’s operating loss in the current year quarter was treated as an adjustment to EBITDA and is included in Other expenses, net in the Reconciliation of Comprehensive Income to Adjusted EBITDA.

For segment reporting, Adjusted EBITDA includes intercompany revenue and expense totals that are eliminated in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Refer to the Reconciliation of Comprehensive Income to Adjusted EBITDA included herewith for additional information.

About Churchill Downs Incorporated

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby. We own and operate three entertainment venues with approximately 3,050 HRMs in Kentucky. We also own and operate TwinSpires, one of the largest and most profitable online wagering platforms for horse racing in the U.S. and we have eight retail sportsbooks. We are also a leader in brick-and-mortar casino gaming in eight states with approximately 11,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals and 200 table games. Additional information about Churchill Downs Incorporated can be found online at www.churchilldownsincorporated.com

This news release contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” and similar words or similar expressions (or negative versions of such words or expressions).

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Important factors, among others, that may materially affect actual results or outcomes include the following: the receipt of regulatory approvals on terms desired or anticipated, unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the proposed transaction, including, without limitation, difficulties that result in the failure to realize expected synergies, efficiencies and cost savings from the proposed transaction within the expected time period (if at all), our ability to obtain financing on the anticipated terms and schedule, disruptions of our or P2E’s current plans, operations and relationships with customers and suppliers caused by the announcement and pendency of the proposed transaction, our and P2E’s ability to consummate a sale-leaseback transaction with respect to the Hard Rock Sioux City on terms desired or anticipated, the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including the emergence of variant strains, and related economic matters on our results of operations, financial conditions and prospects; the occurrence of extraordinary events, such as terrorist attacks, public health threats, civil unrest, and inclement weather; the effect of economic conditions on our consumers’ confidence and discretionary spending or our access to credit, including the impact of inflation; additional or increased taxes and fees; the impact of significant competition, and the expectation the competition levels will increase; changes in consumer preferences, attendance, wagering, and sponsorships; loss of key or highly skilled personnel; lack of confidence in the integrity of our core businesses or any deterioration in our reputation; risks associated with equity investments, strategic alliances and other third-party agreements; inability to respond to rapid technological changes in a timely manner; concentration and evolution of slot machine and HRM manufacturing and other technology conditions that could impose additional costs; inability to negotiate agreements with industry constituents, including horsemen and other racetracks; inability to successfully focus on market access and retail operations for our TwinSpires Sports and Casino business and effectively compete; inability to identify and / or complete, or fully realize the benefits of acquisitions, divestitures, development of new venues or the expansion of existing facilities on time, on budget, or as planned; general risks related to real estate ownership and significant expenditures, including fluctuations in market values and environmental regulations; reliance on our technology services and catastrophic events and system failures disrupting our operations; online security risk, including cyber-security breaches, or loss or misuse of our stored information as a result of a breach, including customers’ personal information, could lead to government enforcement actions or other litigation; personal injury litigation related to injuries occurring at our racetracks; compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or applicable money-laundering regulations; payment-related risks, such as risk associated with fraudulent credit card and debit card use; work stoppages and labor issues; risks related to pending or future legal proceedings and other actions; highly regulated operations and changes in the regulatory environment could adversely affect our business; restrictions in our debt facilities limiting our flexibility to operate our business; failure to comply with the financial ratios and other covenants in our debt facilities and other indebtedness; increase in our insurance costs, or obtain similar insurance coverage in the future, and inability to recover under our insurance policies for damages sustained at our properties in the event of inclement weather and casualty events; and risks in connection with Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 exchanges.

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We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)

  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions, except per common share data)   2022       2021       2022       2021  
Net revenue:              
Live and Historical Racing $ 260.9     $ 175.9     $ 346.9     $ 239.1  
TwinSpires   136.8       140.8       237.1       244.3  
Gaming   184.3       186.0       361.6       338.0  
All Other   0.5       12.4       1.0       18.0  
Total net revenue   582.5       515.1       946.6       839.4  
Operating expense:              
Live and Historical Racing   121.4       100.3       189.1       155.0  
TwinSpires   90.2       102.1       165.1       179.6  
Gaming   128.8       121.0       254.0       227.3  
All Other   2.8       11.7       5.9       20.5  
Selling, general and administrative expense   38.4       33.4       74.3       63.6  
Asset impairments         11.2       4.9       11.2  
Transaction expense, net   1.2             6.2       0.1  
Total operating expense   382.8       379.7       699.5       657.3  
Operating income   199.7       135.4       247.1       182.1  
Other income (expense):              
Interest expense, net   (35.1 )     (22.0 )     (56.4 )     (41.4 )
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates   40.5       36.4       73.0       61.3  
Gain on Calder land sale   274.6             274.6        
Miscellaneous, net   0.2       0.1       0.2       0.2  
Total other income   280.2       14.5       291.4       20.1  
Income from operations before provision for income taxes   479.9       149.9       538.5       202.2  
Income tax provision   (140.6 )     (41.6 )     (157.1 )     (57.8 )
Net income $ 339.3     $ 108.3     $ 381.4     $ 144.4  
               
Net income per common share data:              
Basic net income $ 8.91     $ 2.80     $ 9.98     $ 3.72  
Diluted net income $ 8.79     $ 2.76     $ 9.85     $ 3.66  
Weighted average shares outstanding:              
Basic   38.1       38.7       38.2       38.8  
Diluted   38.6       39.3       38.7       39.4  
                               

CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

(in millions) June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 310.2     $ 291.3  
Restricted cash   1,589.3       64.3  
Accounts receivable, net   65.4       42.3  
Income taxes receivable         66.0  
Other current assets   40.0       37.6  
Total current assets   2,004.9       501.5  
Property and equipment, net   1,130.1       994.9  
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates   658.7       663.6  
Goodwill   366.8       366.8  
Other intangible assets, net   352.8       348.1  
Other assets   23.4       18.9  
Long-term assets held for sale   82.9       87.8  
Total assets $ 4,619.6     $ 2,981.6  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable $ 139.1     $ 81.6  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   282.6       231.7  
Income taxes payable   87.6       0.9  
Current deferred revenue   12.1       47.7  
Current maturities of long-term debt   7.0       7.0  
Dividends payable         26.1  
Total current liabilities   528.4       395.0  
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and loan origination fees   665.8       668.6  
Notes payable, net of debt issuance costs   2,488.5       1,292.4  
Non-current deferred revenue   10.9       13.3  
Deferred income taxes   273.3       252.9  
Other liabilities   49.8       52.6  
Total liabilities   4,016.7       2,674.8  
Commitments and contingencies      
Shareholders’ equity:      
Preferred stock          
Common stock          
Retained earnings   603.8       307.7  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (0.9 )     (0.9 )
Total shareholders’ equity   602.9       306.8  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 4,619.6     $ 2,981.6  
               

CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)

  Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)   2022       2021  
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income $ 381.4     $ 144.4  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization   51.2       52.0  
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates   77.9       47.5  
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates   (73.0 )     (61.3 )
Stock-based compensation   14.4       12.6  
Deferred income taxes   20.4       7.4  
Asset impairments   4.9       11.2  
Amortization of operating lease assets   2.7       2.7  
Gain on Calder land sale   (274.6 )      
Other   2.9       3.1  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Income taxes   154.0       39.5  
Deferred revenue   (37.9 )     (12.6 )
Other assets and liabilities   56.5       87.8  
Net cash provided by operating activities   380.8       334.3  
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Capital maintenance expenditures   (23.0 )     (13.7 )
Capital project expenditures   (144.1 )     (15.9 )
Proceeds from Calder land sale   279.0        
Other   (7.3 )     (0.9 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   104.6       (30.5 )
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from borrowings under long-term debt obligations   1,200.0       780.8  
Repayments of borrowings under long-term debt obligations   (3.5 )     (427.4 )
Payment of dividends   (25.7 )     (24.8 )
Repurchase of common stock   (84.5 )     (193.9 )
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of stock awards   (13.2 )     (12.6 )
Debt issuance costs   (11.4 )     (6.8 )
Change in bank overdraft   (3.0 )     (6.1 )
Other   (0.2 )     1.4  
Net cash provided by financing activities   1,058.5       110.6  
Cash flows from discontinued operations:      
Operating activities of discontinued operations         (124.0 )
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   1,543.9       290.4  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period   355.6       121.0  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 1,899.5     $ 411.4  
               

CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited)

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  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)   2022       2021       2022       2021  
GAAP net income $ 339.3     $ 108.3     $ 381.4     $ 144.4  
               
Adjustments, continuing operations:              
Changes in fair value of interest rate swaps related to Rivers Des Plaines   (2.2 )     (1.8 )     (12.6 )     (6.0 )
Legal reserves and transaction costs related to Rivers Des Plaines   0.2       6.7       0.5       8.0  
Other charges               1.0        
Transaction, pre-opening, and other expense   5.6       1.7       15.2       2.4  
Legal reserves   3.2             3.2        
Asset impairments         11.2       4.9       11.2  
Gain on Calder land sale   (274.6 )           (274.6 )      
Income tax impact on net income adjustments (a)   79.1       (5.0 )     77.5       (4.3 )
Total adjustments   (188.7 )     12.8       (184.9 )     11.3  
Adjusted net income attributable to Churchill Downs Incorporated $ 150.6     $ 121.1     $ 196.5     $ 155.7  
               
Adjusted diluted EPS $ 3.90     $ 3.08     $ 5.08     $ 3.95  
               
Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted   38.6       39.3       38.7       39.4  

(a)   The income tax impact for each adjustment is derived by applying the effective tax rate, including current and deferred income tax expense, based upon the jurisdiction and the nature of the adjustment.

  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)   2022     2021     2022     2021
Total Handle              
Churchill Downs Racetrack $ 625.6   $ 529.4   $ 630.0   $ 533.2
TwinSpires Horse Racing(a)   610.6     620.4     1,005.5     1,063.5

(a) Total handle generated by Velocity is not included in total handle from TwinSpires Horse Racing.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)   2022       2021       2022       2021  
Net revenue from external customers:              
Live and Historical Racing:              
Churchill Downs Racetrack $ 174.2     $ 105.2     $ 176.2     $ 107.2  
Derby City Gaming   44.2       39.9       87.0       72.8  
Oak Grove   34.1       25.6       64.5       45.0  
Turfway Park   1.0       0.7       5.5       5.2  
Newport   7.4       4.5       13.7       8.9  
Total Live and Historical Racing   260.9       175.9       346.9       239.1  
TwinSpires:              
Horse Racing   130.6       132.4       220.6       228.9  
Sports and Casino   6.2       8.4       16.5       15.4  
Total TwinSpires   136.8       140.8       237.1       244.3  
Gaming:              
Fair Grounds and VSI   37.2       35.1       78.7       73.4  
Presque Isle   30.3       30.5       57.5       54.3  
Ocean Downs   27.4       27.0       48.7       47.0  
Calder   27.9       27.4       54.9       48.3  
Oxford   29.4       24.6       56.2       40.3  
Riverwalk   14.0       18.4       28.4       32.8  
Harlow’s   12.0       16.6       25.1       30.6  
Lady Luck Nemacolin   6.1       6.4       12.1       11.3  
Total Gaming   184.3       186.0       361.6       338.0  
All Other   0.5       12.4       1.0       18.0  
Net revenue from external customers $ 582.5     $ 515.1     $ 946.6     $ 839.4  
               
Intercompany net revenue:              
Live and Historical Racing $ 15.0     $ 14.6     $ 16.2     $ 16.1  
TwinSpires   1.7       1.8       2.8       3.3  
Gaming   0.2             2.1       2.0  
All Other         2.4             4.0  
Eliminations   (16.9 )     (18.8 )     (21.1 )     (25.4 )
Intercompany net revenue $     $     $     $  
                               

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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  Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
(in millions) Live
and Historical
Racing
  TwinSpires   Gaming   Total
Segments
  All Other   Total
Net revenue from external customers                      
Pari-mutuel:                      
Live and simulcast racing $ 46.5   $ 118.4   $ 5.5   $ 170.4   $   $ 170.4
Historical racing(a)   78.4         1.3     79.7         79.7
Racing event-related services   121.9         0.2     122.1         122.1
Gaming(a)       6.2     158.1     164.3         164.3
Other(a)   14.1     12.2     19.2     45.5     0.5     46.0
Total $ 260.9   $ 136.8   $ 184.3   $ 582.0   $ 0.5   $ 582.5

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  Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
(in millions) Live
and Historical
Racing
  TwinSpires   Gaming   Total
Segments
  All Other   Total
Net revenue from external customers                      
Pari-mutuel:                      
Live and simulcast racing $ 39.6   $ 121.6   $ 4.4   $ 165.6   $ 9.5   $ 175.1
Historical racing(a)   64.9             64.9         64.9
Racing event-related services   63.5         0.2     63.7     1.9     65.6
Gaming(a)       8.4     170.2     178.6         178.6
Other(a)   7.9     10.8     11.2     29.9     1.0     30.9
Total $ 175.9   $ 140.8   $ 186.0   $ 502.7   $ 12.4   $ 515.1

(a) Food and beverage, hotel, and other services furnished to customers for free as an inducement to wager or through the redemption of our customers’ loyalty points are recorded at the estimated standalone selling prices in other revenue with a corresponding offset recorded as a reduction in historical racing pari-mutuel revenue for HRMs or gaming revenue for our casino properties. These amounts were $7.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and $5.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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  Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
(in millions) Live
and Historical
Racing
  TwinSpires   Gaming   Total
Segments
  All Other   Total
Net revenue from external customers                      
Pari-mutuel:                      
Live and simulcast racing $ 52.1   $ 199.9   $ 18.4   $ 270.4   $   $ 270.4
Historical racing(a)   152.0         1.3     153.3         153.3
Racing event-related services   122.4         0.6     123.0         123.0
Gaming(a)       16.5     309.0     325.5         325.5
Other(a)   20.4     20.7     32.3     73.4     1.0     74.4
Total $ 346.9   $ 237.1   $ 361.6   $ 945.6   $ 1.0   $ 946.6

  Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
(in millions) Live
and Historical
Racing
  TwinSpires   Gaming   Total
Segments
  All Other   Total
Net revenue from external customers                      
Pari-mutuel:                      
Live and simulcast racing $ 45.5   $ 210.8   $ 16.1   $ 272.4   $ 14.6   $ 287.0
Historical racing(a)   117.8             117.8         117.8
Racing event-related services   63.5         0.9     64.4     1.9     66.3
Gaming(a)       15.4     302.7     318.1         318.1
Other(a)   12.3     18.1     18.3     48.7     1.5     50.2
Total $ 239.1   $ 244.3   $ 338.0   $ 821.4   $ 18.0   $ 839.4

(a) Food and beverage, hotel, and other services furnished to customers for free as an inducement to wager or through the redemption of our customers’ loyalty points are recorded at the estimated standalone selling prices in other revenue with a corresponding offset recorded as a reduction in historical racing pari-mutuel revenue for HRMs or gaming revenue for our casino properties. These amounts were $14.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and $8.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021.

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Adjusted EBITDA by segment is comprised of the following:

  Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
(in millions) Live
and Historical
Racing
  TwinSpires   Gaming   Total
Segments
  All Other   Eliminations   Total
Net revenue $ 275.9     $ 138.5     $ 184.5     $ 598.9     $ 0.2     $ (16.9 )   $ 582.2  
                           
Taxes and purses   (59.6 )     (7.2 )     (68.2 )     (135.0 )                 (135.0 )
Marketing and advertising   (6.4 )     (5.0 )     (3.7 )     (15.1 )     (0.1 )           (15.2 )
Salaries and benefits   (18.9 )     (6.9 )     (23.5 )     (49.3 )                 (49.3 )
Content expense   (1.0 )     (68.1 )     (2.2 )     (71.3 )           16.4       (54.9 )
Selling, general and administrative expense   (3.0 )     (2.6 )     (6.7 )     (12.3 )     (13.5 )     0.5       (25.3 )
Other operating expense   (23.2 )     (14.8 )     (22.2 )     (60.2 )                 (60.2 )
Other income   0.1             48.8       48.9                   48.9  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 163.9     $ 33.9     $ 106.8     $ 304.6     $ (13.4 )   $     $ 291.2  

  Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
(in millions) Live
and Historical
Racing
  TwinSpires   Gaming   Total
Segments
  All Other   Eliminations   Total
Net revenue $ 190.5     $ 142.6     $ 186.0     $ 519.1     $ 14.8     $ (18.8 )   $ 515.1  
                           
Taxes and purses   (50.8 )     (8.3 )     (70.0 )     (129.1 )     (3.9 )           (133.0 )
Marketing and advertising   (4.9 )     (16.7 )     (2.5 )     (24.1 )                 (24.1 )
Salaries and benefits   (15.3 )     (6.8 )     (20.6 )     (42.7 )     (2.3 )           (45.0 )
Content expense   (0.8 )     (68.5 )     (1.3 )     (70.6 )     (1.8 )     18.4       (54.0 )
Selling, general and administrative expense   (3.1 )     (2.9 )     (5.9 )     (11.9 )     (13.4 )     0.4       (24.9 )
Other operating expense   (17.3 )     (14.8 )     (17.7 )     (49.8 )     (2.9 )           (52.7 )
Other income   0.1             51.8       51.9                   51.9  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 98.4     $ 24.6     $ 119.8     $ 242.8     $ (9.5 )   $     $ 233.3  
                                                       

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Adjusted EBITDA by segment is comprised of the following:

  Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
(in millions) Live
and Historical
Racing
  TwinSpires   Gaming   Total
Segments
  All Other   Eliminations   Total
Net revenue $ 363.1     $ 239.9     $ 363.7     $ 966.7     $ 0.3     $ (21.1 )   $ 945.9  
                           
Taxes and purses   (86.4 )     (14.7 )     (135.5 )     (236.6 )                 (236.6 )
Marketing and advertising   (9.3 )     (10.1 )     (7.2 )     (26.6 )     (0.1 )           (26.7 )
Salaries and benefits   (29.8 )     (13.6 )     (47.4 )     (90.8 )                 (90.8 )
Content expense   (1.6 )     (111.2 )     (3.7 )     (116.5 )           20.3       (96.2 )
Selling, general and administrative expense   (6.3 )     (5.2 )     (13.3 )     (24.8 )     (28.0 )     0.8       (52.0 )
Other operating expense   (38.0 )     (27.1 )     (42.2 )     (107.3 )     (0.2 )           (107.5 )
Other income   0.1             83.5       83.6                   83.6  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 191.8     $ 58.0     $ 197.9     $ 447.7     $ (28.0 )   $     $ 419.7  

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  Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
(in millions) Live
and Historical
Racing
  TwinSpires   Gaming   Total
Segments
  All Other   Eliminations   Total
Net revenue $ 255.2     $ 247.6     $ 340.0     $ 842.8     $ 22.0     $ (25.4 )   $ 839.4  
                           
Taxes and purses   (70.8 )     (14.7 )     (129.3 )     (214.8 )     (7.0 )           (221.8 )
Marketing and advertising   (7.0 )     (25.2 )     (3.9 )     (36.1 )     (0.1 )           (36.2 )
Salaries and benefits   (25.3 )     (13.0 )     (40.5 )     (78.8 )     (3.5 )           (82.3 )
Content expense   (1.4 )     (115.0 )     (2.3 )     (118.7 )     (3.1 )     24.6       (97.2 )
Selling, general and administrative expense   (6.1 )     (5.5 )     (11.9 )     (23.5 )     (26.0 )     0.7       (48.8 )
Other operating expense   (28.0 )     (26.5 )     (33.2 )     (87.7 )     (5.1 )     0.1       (92.7 )
Other income   0.1             83.3       83.4       0.1             83.5  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 116.7     $ 47.7     $ 202.2     $ 366.6     $ (22.7 )   $     $ 343.9  
                                                       

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  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)   2022       2021       2022       2021  
Reconciliation of Comprehensive Income to Adjusted EBITDA:              
Net income and comprehensive income $ 339.3     $ 108.3     $ 381.4     $ 144.4  
               
Additions:              
Depreciation and amortization   26.1       26.0       51.2       52.0  
Interest expense   35.1       22.0       56.4       41.4  
Income tax provision   140.6       41.6       157.1       57.8  
EBITDA $ 541.1     $ 197.9     $ 646.1     $ 295.6  
               
Adjustments to EBITDA:              
Stock-based compensation expense $ 7.4     $ 7.1     $ 14.4     $ 12.6  
Legal reserves   3.2             3.2        
Pre-opening expense   2.6       1.5       4.7       2.1  
Other expenses, net   1.8       0.2       4.3       0.2  
Asset impairments         11.2       4.9       11.2  
Transaction expense, net   1.2             6.2       0.1  
Other income, expense:              
Interest, depreciation and amortization expense related to equity investments   10.5       10.5       21.6       20.1  
Changes in fair value of Rivers Des Plaines’ interest rate swaps   (2.2 )     (1.8 )     (12.6 )     (6.0 )
Rivers Des Plaines’ legal reserves and transaction costs   0.2       6.7       0.5       8.0  
Other charges               1.0        
Gain on Calder land sale   (274.6 )           (274.6 )      
Total adjustments to EBITDA   (249.9 )     35.4       (226.4 )     48.3  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 291.2     $ 233.3     $ 419.7     $ 343.9  
               
Adjusted EBITDA by segment:              
Live and Historical Racing $ 163.9     $ 98.4     $ 191.8     $ 116.7  
TwinSpires   33.9       24.6       58.0       47.7  
Gaming   106.8       119.8       197.9       202.2  
Total segment Adjusted EBITDA   304.6       242.8       447.7       366.6  
All Other   (13.4 )     (9.5 )     (28.0 )     (22.7 )
Total Adjusted EBITDA $ 291.2     $ 233.3     $ 419.7     $ 343.9  


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Summarized financial information for our equity investments is comprised of the following:

  Summarized Income Statement
  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)   2022       2021       2022       2021  
Net revenue $ 214.6     $ 197.9     $ 391.8     $ 336.6  
               
Operating and SG&A expense   130.7       109.8       248.9       195.4  
Depreciation and amortization   6.3       4.4       11.6       8.7  
Total operating expense   137.0       114.2       260.5       204.1  
Operating income   77.6       83.7       131.3       132.5  
Interest and other expense, net   (7.3 )     (19.7 )     (3.2 )     (24.3 )
Net income $ 70.3     $ 64.0     $ 128.1     $ 108.2  

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  Summarized Balance Sheet
(in millions) June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021
Assets      
Current assets $ 88.4     $ 96.0  
Property and equipment, net   349.0       312.3  
Other assets, net   263.6       264.1  
Total assets $ 701.0     $ 672.4  
       
Liabilities and Members’ Deficit      
Current liabilities $ 109.8     $ 95.3  
Long-term debt   827.8       786.9  
Other liabilities         20.6  
Members’ deficit   (236.6 )     (230.4 )
Total liabilities and members’ deficit $ 701.0     $ 672.4  
               

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Planned capital projects for the Company are as follows:

(in millions) Project Target Completion Planned Spend
       
Live and Historical Racing Segment      
Churchill Downs Racetrack Turn 1 Experience May 2023 $90
Paddock / Under the Spires May 2024 $185 – $200
Turfway Park HRM Facility September 2022 $148
Derby City Gaming Expansion and Hotel Late 2022 / Second Quarter 2023 $76
Derby City Gaming Downtown Property Build Out Second Half 2023 $80
Oak Grove Oak Grove Annex TBD TBD
New Hampshire Charitable Gaming Facility Acquisition and Property Build Out 2022 / 2023 Up to $150
       
Gaming Segment      
Managed Properties      
Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort Property Build Out Late 2023 Up to $260
Fair Grounds and VSI HRMs in OTBs First Quarter 2023 $35

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Churchill Downs Incorporated and NBC Sports Extend Historic Partnership

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Kentucky Derby to be Presented on NBC and Peacock through 2032

LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (“CDI”) announced today that NBC Sports will continue to host the Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock through 2032. CDI’s partnership with NBC Sports began in 2001. This multi-year partnership extension will make NBC the first media company to present the most prestigious event in horse racing for over three decades.

“As we celebrate the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs is proud to extend the relationship with NBC Sports,” said Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen. “As our media partner for the last 23 years, NBC has artfully captured the most exciting two minutes in sports and the spectacle of the senses that surrounds it.”

“Telling the rich stories surrounding the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May is part of the fabric of NBC Sports, and we are thrilled to continue that tradition with Churchill Downs,” said Rick Cordella, President, NBC Sports. “We look forward to surrounding the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby with wall-to-wall coverage and extensive promotion on the platforms of NBCUniversal.”

The extension includes multiplatform rights to the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, and Derby and Oaks Day programming, which will be presented on NBC, Peacock, USA Network and additional NBCU platforms.

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About Churchill Downs Incorporated

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) has been creating extraordinary entertainment experiences for nearly 150 years, beginning with the company’s most iconic and enduring asset, the Kentucky Derby. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, CDI has expanded through the development of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of the TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business and the operation and development of regional casino gaming properties. www.churchilldownsincorporated.com 

This news release contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “scheduled,” and similar words or similar expressions (or negative versions of such words or expressions), although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Important factors, that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include the following: the occurrence of extraordinary events, such as terrorist attacks, public health threats, civil unrest, and inclement weather, including as a result of climate change; the effect of economic conditions on our consumers’ confidence and discretionary spending or our access to credit, including the impact of inflation; additional or increased taxes and fees; the impact of any pandemics, epidemics, or outbreaks of infectious diseases, including possible new variants of COVID-19, and related economic matters on our results of operations, financial conditions and prospects; lack of confidence in the integrity of our core businesses or any deterioration in our reputation; loss of key or highly skilled personnel, as well as general disruptions in the general labor market; the impact of significant competition, and the expectation that competition levels will increase; changes in consumer preferences, attendance, wagering, and sponsorships; risks associated with equity investments, strategic alliances and other third-party agreements; inability to respond to rapid technological changes in a timely manner; concentration and evolution of slot machine and historical racing machine (HRM) manufacturing and other technology conditions that could impose additional costs; failure to enter into or maintain agreements with industry constituents, including horsemen and other racetracks; inability to successfully focus on market access and retail operations for our TwinSpires sports betting business and effectively compete; online security risk, including cyber-security breaches, or loss or misuse of our stored information as a result of a breach including customers’ personal information could lead to government enforcement actions or other litigation; reliance on our technology services and catastrophic events and system failures disrupting our operations; inability to identify, complete, or fully realize the benefits of our proposed acquisitions, divestitures, development of new venues or the expansion of existing facilities on time, on budget, or as planned; difficulty in integrating recent or future acquisitions into our operations; cost overruns and other uncertainties associated with the development of new venues and the expansion of existing facilities; general risks related to real estate ownership and significant expenditures, including risks related to environmental liabilities; personal injury litigation related to injuries occurring at our racetracks; compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or other similar laws and regulations, or applicable anti-money laundering regulations; payment-related risks, such as risk associated with fraudulent credit card or debit card use; work stoppages and labor problems; risks related to pending or future legal proceedings and other actions; highly regulated operations and changes in the regulatory environment could adversely affect our business; restrictions in our debt facilities limiting our flexibility to operate our business; failure to comply with the financial ratios and other covenants in our debt facilities and other indebtedness; increases to interest rates (due to inflation or otherwise), disruption in the credit markets or changes to our credit ratings may adversely affect our business; increase in our insurance costs, or inability to obtain similar insurance coverage in the future, and any inability to recover under our insurance policies for damages sustained at our properties in the event of inclement weather and casualty events; and other factors described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Mystik Dan Wins the Historic 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve

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New All-Time Handle Record Set for the Kentucky Derby Race, Kentucky Derby Day Program, and Kentucky Derby Week Races

LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the “Company”, “CDI”) announced today that a jubilant crowd of nearly 157,000 Derby fans gathered at Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) to celebrate and witness Mystik Dan claim the Garland of Roses at the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve at 18-1 odds under mostly cloudy skies. Wagering from all sources was the highest all-time on the Kentucky Derby race, the Kentucky Derby Day program, and Kentucky Derby Week races.

Mystik Dan, owned by 4 G Racing, LLC (Brent Gasaway), Lance Gasaway, Daniel Hamby, III, and Valley View Farm, LLC (Scott Hamby), trained by Kenneth McPeek, bred in Kentucky by Lance Gasaway, Daniel Hamby, and 4 G Racing, LLC, and ridden by Brian Hernandez Jr., rallied from off the pace to win by a nose in a photo finish. Mystik Dan covered the mile and a quarter in 2:03.34 over a fast track. This marks an extraordinary weekend of racing for trainer Kenneth McPeek and jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. who scored victories in both the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.

Wagering from all sources on the Kentucky Derby Day program set a new record of $320.5 million, beating last year’s record of $288.7 million. All-sources wagering on the Kentucky Derby race was a new record of $210.7 million, beating the previous record of $188.7 million set in 2023. All-sources handle for Derby Week rose to a new record of $446.6 million, beating last year’s record of $412.0 million.

TwinSpires, the official betting partner of the Kentucky Derby, handled a new record of $92.1 million in wagering on Churchill Downs races for the Kentucky Derby Day program, compared to last year’s record of $75.5, including all settled future wagers and affiliate wagering. TwinSpires’ handle on the Kentucky Derby race was a new record of $60.9 million, beating last year’s record of $48.9 million, including all settled future wagers and affiliate wagering.

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The Kentucky Derby race continued to attract global attention with two starters from Japan with Forever Young finishing third and T O Password finishing fifth. Forever Young was the winner of the UAE Derby in Dubai and T O Password qualified through the Japan Road to the Derby. All-sources wagering from Japan on the Kentucky Derby race was a new record of $10.1 million, beating the previous record of $8.3 million in 2022.

CDI debuted the all-new Paddock with two new luxury reserved seating areas – The Woodford Reserve Paddock Club and Sports Illustrated’s Club SI. These luxury reserved seating areas offer customers an opportunity to view horses as they are saddled in the paddock and experience the thrill of the races from the rail of the racetrack.

“The Kentucky Derby is a testament to the enduring spirit of sportsmanship, unity and the power of tradition. We were honored to debut our transformational new Paddock as we celebrated this milestone 150th Run for the Roses. The new Paddock has fundamentally enhanced the experience of all of our guests as they pass through our front gates and is a stepping stone to the next chapter of this time-honored event,” said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of CDI. “We expect the Kentucky Derby Week Adjusted EBITDA to reflect a new record with $26 to $28 million of growth over the prior record set last year. As we reflect on 150 years of our storied past, we remain committed to innovating new experiences for Derby fans.”

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

In addition to the results provided in accordance with GAAP, the Company also uses non-GAAP measures, including adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization), and Adjusted EBITDA.

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The Company uses non-GAAP measures as a key performance measure of the results of operations for purposes of evaluating performance internally. These measures facilitate comparison of operating performance between periods and help investors to better understand the operating results of the Company by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of the Company’s core business or operating results. The Company believes the use of these measures enables management and investors to evaluate and compare, from period to period, the Company’s operating performance in a meaningful and consistent manner. The non-GAAP measures are a supplemental measure of our performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income or diluted EPS (as determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of our operating results.

We use Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate segment performance, develop strategy, and allocate resources. We utilize the Adjusted EBITDA metric to provide a more accurate measure of our core operating results and enable management and investors to evaluate and compare from period to period our operating performance in a meaningful and consistent manner. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to operating income as an indicator of performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, or as an alternative to any other measure provided in accordance with GAAP. Our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may be different from the calculation used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited.

Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS exclude discontinued operations net income or loss; net income or loss attributable to noncontrolling interest; changes in fair value for interest rate swaps related to Rivers Des Plaines; Rivers Des Plaines’ legal reserves and transaction costs; transaction expense, which includes acquisition and disposition related charges, as well as legal, accounting, and other deal-related expense; pre-opening expense; and certain other gains, charges, recoveries, and expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA includes our portion of EBITDA from our equity investments.

Adjusted EBITDA excludes:

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  • Transaction expense, net which includes:
    • Acquisition, disposition, and property sale related charges;
    • Other transaction expense, including legal, accounting, and other deal-related expense;
  • Stock-based compensation expense;
  • Asset impairments;
  • Gain on property sales;
  • Legal reserves;
  • Pre-opening expense; and
  • Other charges, recoveries, and expenses.

About Churchill Downs Incorporated

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) has been creating extraordinary entertainment experiences for nearly 150 years, beginning with the company’s most iconic and enduring asset, the Kentucky Derby. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, CDI has expanded through the development of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of the TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business and the operation and development of regional casino gaming properties. www.churchilldownsincorporated.com 

This news release contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “scheduled,” and similar words or similar expressions (or negative versions of such words or expressions), although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Important factors, that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include the following: the occurrence of extraordinary events, such as terrorist attacks, public health threats, civil unrest, and inclement weather, including as a result of climate change; the effect of economic conditions on our consumers’ confidence and discretionary spending or our access to credit, including the impact of inflation; additional or increased taxes and fees; the impact of any pandemics, epidemics, or outbreaks of infectious diseases, including possible new variants of COVID-19, and related economic matters on our results of operations, financial conditions and prospects; lack of confidence in the integrity of our core businesses or any deterioration in our reputation; loss of key or highly skilled personnel, as well as general disruptions in the general labor market; the impact of significant competition, and the expectation that competition levels will increase; changes in consumer preferences, attendance, wagering, and sponsorships; risks associated with equity investments, strategic alliances and other third-party agreements; inability to respond to rapid technological changes in a timely manner; concentration and evolution of slot machine and historical racing machine (HRM) manufacturing and other technology conditions that could impose additional costs; failure to enter into or maintain agreements with industry constituents, including horsemen and other racetracks; inability to successfully focus on market access and retail operations for our TwinSpires sports betting business and effectively compete; online security risk, including cyber-security breaches, or loss or misuse of our stored information as a result of a breach including customers’ personal information could lead to government enforcement actions or other litigation; reliance on our technology services and catastrophic events and system failures disrupting our operations; inability to identify, complete, or fully realize the benefits of our proposed acquisitions, divestitures, development of new venues or the expansion of existing facilities on time, on budget, or as planned; difficulty in integrating recent or future acquisitions into our operations; cost overruns and other uncertainties associated with the development of new venues and the expansion of existing facilities; general risks related to real estate ownership and significant expenditures, including risks related to environmental liabilities; personal injury litigation related to injuries occurring at our racetracks; compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or other similar laws and regulations, or applicable anti-money laundering regulations; payment-related risks, such as risk associated with fraudulent credit card or debit card use; work stoppages and labor problems; risks related to pending or future legal proceedings and other actions; highly regulated operations and changes in the regulatory environment could adversely affect our business; restrictions in our debt facilities limiting our flexibility to operate our business; failure to comply with the financial ratios and other covenants in our debt facilities and other indebtedness; increases to interest rates (due to inflation or otherwise), disruption in the credit markets or changes to our credit ratings may adversely affect our business; increase in our insurance costs, or inability to obtain similar insurance coverage in the future, and any inability to recover under our insurance policies for damages sustained at our properties in the event of inclement weather and casualty events; and other factors described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

     
Investor Contact: Kaitlin Buzzetto   Media Contact: Tonya Abeln
(502) 394-1091   (502) 386-1742
[email protected]   [email protected]
     

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Thorpedo Anna Claims the Lilies for the 150th Running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks

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LOUISVILLE, KY., May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the “Company”, “CDI”, “we”) announced a new Kentucky Oaks Day handle record at Churchill Downs Racetrack as Thorpedo Anna captured the Lilies in the 150th running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks. Even under cloudy skies, 107,236 enthusiastic race goers gathered to watch America’s premier race for 3-year-old fillies.

Wagering from all sources on the full Kentucky Oaks race day card set a new record of $75.3 million, eclipsing last year’s record of $74.9 million despite inclement weather and a persistently sloppy track. All-sources wagering on the Kentucky Oaks race was $21.7 million, down 3% from last year.

Thorpedo Anna, owned by Brookdale Racing, Mark Edwards, breeder Judy Hicks and Magdalena Racing, trained by Kenny McPeek and ridden by Brian Hernandez Jr., sped to the finish line to win the Longines Kentucky Oaks by 4 ¾ lengths at odds of 4-1 and with a final time of 1:50.83. It is the first Oaks victory for the owners, trainer and jockey. The Kentucky-bred filly, sired by Fast Anna, now has lifetime earnings of $1.4 million bolstered by the newly increased Longines Kentucky Oaks purse. 

“Congratulations to the connections of Thorpedo Anna on today’s win,” said Churchill Downs President Mike Anderson. “The 150th Kentucky Oaks will be remembered as a historic day as we celebrate our deep-rooted traditions with our fans, sponsors, horsemen and horseplayers.”

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CDI continued using Kentucky Oaks as a platform to raise money for women’s health initiatives and welcomed 150 breast and ovarian cancer survivors to walk the historic racetrack prior to the running of Longines Kentucky Oaks for the 16th annual Survivors Parade. This year’s moving tradition was emphasized by a live performance during the Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade as emerging country star Lana Scott thrilled the crowd with two original songs, sending a message of hope, courage, and strength to 150 fighters and survivors.

Churchill Downs’ Oaks charitable beneficiaries were Derby Divas representing the Norton Cancer Institute and Horses and Hope representing the Kentucky Cancer Program. Since its inception, the Oaks Survivors Parade charitable initiative has raised over $1.5 million for women’s health advocacy providing preventative access to underserved women throughout Kentucky, including those who work in the equine industry.

About Churchill Downs Incorporated

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) has been creating extraordinary entertainment experiences for nearly 150 years, beginning with the company’s most iconic and enduring asset, the Kentucky Derby. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, CDI has expanded through the development of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of the TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business and the operation and development of regional casino gaming properties. www.churchilldownsincorporated.com

This news release contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “scheduled,” and similar words or similar expressions (or negative versions of such words or expressions), although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently.

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Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Important factors, that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include the following: the occurrence of extraordinary events, such as terrorist attacks, public health threats, civil unrest, and inclement weather, including as a result of climate change; the effect of economic conditions on our consumers’ confidence and discretionary spending or our access to credit, including the impact of inflation; additional or increased taxes and fees; the impact of any pandemics, epidemics, or outbreaks of infectious diseases, including possible new variants of COVID-19, and related economic matters on our results of operations, financial conditions and prospects; lack of confidence in the integrity of our core businesses or any deterioration in our reputation; loss of key or highly skilled personnel, as well as general disruptions in the general labor market; the impact of significant competition, and the expectation that competition levels will increase; changes in consumer preferences, attendance, wagering, and sponsorships; risks associated with equity investments, strategic alliances and other third-party agreements; inability to respond to rapid technological changes in a timely manner; concentration and evolution of slot machine and historical racing machine (HRM) manufacturing and other technology conditions that could impose additional costs; failure to enter into or maintain agreements with industry constituents, including horsemen and other racetracks; inability to successfully focus on market access and retail operations for our TwinSpires sports betting business and effectively compete; online security risk, including cyber-security breaches, or loss or misuse of our stored information as a result of a breach including customers’ personal information could lead to government enforcement actions or other litigation; reliance on our technology services and catastrophic events and system failures disrupting our operations; inability to identify, complete, or fully realize the benefits of our proposed acquisitions, divestitures, development of new venues or the expansion of existing facilities on time, on budget, or as planned; difficulty in integrating recent or future acquisitions into our operations; cost overruns and other uncertainties associated with the development of new venues and the expansion of existing facilities; general risks related to real estate ownership and significant expenditures, including risks related to environmental liabilities; personal injury litigation related to injuries occurring at our racetracks; compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or other similar laws and regulations, or applicable anti-money laundering regulations; payment-related risks, such as risk associated with fraudulent credit card or debit card use; work stoppages and labor problems; risks related to pending or future legal proceedings and other actions; highly regulated operations and changes in the regulatory environment could adversely affect our business; restrictions in our debt facilities limiting our flexibility to operate our business; failure to comply with the financial ratios and other covenants in our debt facilities and other indebtedness; increases to interest rates (due to inflation or otherwise), disruption in the credit markets or changes to our credit ratings may adversely affect our business; increase in our insurance costs, or inability to obtain similar insurance coverage in the future, and any inability to recover under our insurance policies for damages sustained at our properties in the event of inclement weather and casualty events; and other factors described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Investor Contact: Kaitlin Buzzetto Media Contact: Tonya Abeln
(502) 394-1091 (502) 386-1742
[email protected]  [email protected] 

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