Boyd Gaming Reports Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2015 Results

Fourth-Quarter 2015 Highlights

- Adjusted EBITDA Grows 13%

- Companywide Operating Margins Improve Nearly 280 Basis Points

- Las Vegas Locals Posts Highest Fourth-Quarter Adjusted EBITDA in 8 Years

Full-Year 2015 Highlights

- Company Achieves Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA of $630 Million

- Net Revenue and Double-Digit Adjusted EBITDA Growth in Every Quarter of 2015

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Boyd Gaming Corporation BYD today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015.

Boyd Gaming reported fourth quarter 2015 net revenues of $542.7 million, an increase of 2.1% from $531.6 million for the same quarter in 2014. Total Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾was $154.2 million, up 13.1% from $136.4 million for the year-ago period.

Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming, said: "The fourth quarter of 2015 was a strong conclusion to a year of solid progress for our Company. Our operating teams continued to drive profitable revenue growth, identify additional efficiencies in our business, and successfully leverage new amenities, all of which contributed to our fifth consecutive quarter of revenue and double-digit Adjusted EBITDA growth. We were particularly encouraged by the performance of our Las Vegas Locals business, as a strengthening economy and effective marketing programs resulted in the segment's strongest fourth-quarter results since 2007. After a strong performance in 2015, we are well-positioned for continued growth and success this year."

Adjusted Earnings⁽¹⁾ for the fourth quarter 2015 were $18.2 million, or $0.16 per share, compared to a loss of $0.1 million, or breakeven on a per-share basis, for the same period in 2014. The calculations of Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted Earnings per share, and pro forma results reflecting Borgata on a comparable basis for all periods are presented in tables at the end of this press release.

On a GAAP basis, the Company reported a net loss of $6.9 million, or $0.06 per share, for the fourth quarter 2015, compared to a net loss of $32.4 million, or $0.29 per share, for the year-ago period. During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company reported noncash intangible asset impairment charges of $17.5 million and a pretax loss on early extinguishments of debt of $8.4 million. Results for the prior-year period included noncash impairment charges of $40.6 million, primarily due to the impairments of intangible assets. These charges are not included in Adjusted Earnings or Adjusted Earnings per share.

(1) See footnotes at the end of the release for additional information relative to non-GAAP financial measures.

Key Operations Review

Las Vegas Locals
In the Las Vegas Locals segment, fourth-quarter 2015 net revenues rose 4.6% to $158.8 million, compared to $151.7 million in the year-ago period. Fourth-quarter 2015 Adjusted EBITDA was $44.0 million ‒ an increase of 10.7% from $39.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 – marking the segment's best fourth-quarter Adjusted EBITDA performance in eight years. Results reflect broad-based growth in both gaming and non-gaming revenues. Operating margins improved more than 150 basis points year-over-year, driving the segment's third consecutive quarter of double-digit Adjusted EBITDA gains.

Downtown Las Vegas
In the Downtown Las Vegas segment, net revenues were $62.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2015, up 4.8% from $59.6 million in the year-ago period. Adjusted EBITDA was $16.2 million, a 23.4% increase from $13.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2014, marking the segment's sixth straight quarter of Adjusted EBITDA growth. Results benefitted from significant increases in visitation throughout the Downtown area, as well as lower fuel costs at the Company's Hawaiian charter service.

Midwest and South; Peninsula
In the Midwest and South segment, fourth-quarter 2015 net revenues were $200.9 million, up from $200.0 million in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EBITDA rose 8.1% to $43.3 million, compared to $40.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2014.

During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Peninsula segment reported net revenues of $120.5 million, increasing from $120.2 million in the year-ago period. Adjusted EBITDA was $43.0 million, up 1.9% from $42.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Ongoing refinements to marketing programs and operations drove the fifth consecutive quarter of revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth in the two segments, as margins improved nearly 120 basis points year-over-year on a combined basis. Results were led by double-digit Adjusted EBITDA gains at Blue Chip, Diamond Jo Dubuque, Treasure Chest and IP.

Borgata
Borgata reported fourth quarter 2015 net revenues of $193.0 million, a 7.7% increase from the $179.1 million in revenues reported in the year-ago period. Fourth-quarter Adjusted EBITDA at Borgata was $45.9 million, up 27.3% from $36.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2014.

The Company applies the equity method of accounting to its 50% investment in Borgata, and the Company's share of Borgata's Adjusted EBITDA was $22.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2015, compared to $18.0 million for the prior-year period.

Borgata's fourth-quarter results reflect successful efforts to leverage the property's market-leading amenities, more efficient marketing initiatives, and higher table hold. Borgata achieved fourth-quarter records for gross slot win and hotel rooms occupied, as well as a record gross gaming market share of 30.4%.

Full Year 2015 Results
For the full year ended December 31, 2015, Boyd Gaming reported pro forma net revenues of $2.20 billion, an increase of 2.7% from $2.14 billion in pro forma net revenues reported for the year-ago period. Total pro forma Adjusted EBITDA was $629.5 million, an increase of 15.4% compared to $545.3 million in the prior year.

Effective September 30, 2014, the Company deconsolidated Borgata and is accounting for its 50% investment in Borgata by applying the equity method for periods subsequent to that date. The prior-year pro forma amounts reflect the results for Borgata on a comparable equity method basis to the current period presentation.

Adjusted Earnings for the year ended December 31, 2015, were $89.7 million, or $0.79 per share, compared to $1.3 million, or $0.01 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2014.

On a GAAP basis, Boyd Gaming reported net income of $47.2 million, or $0.42 per share, for the full year ended December 31, 2015. By comparison, the Company reported a net loss of $53.0 million, or $0.48 per share, for the prior-year period. The Company's results for the year ended December 31, 2015, included noncash impairment charges of $18.6 million and pretax losses on the early extinguishments of debt of $40.7 million. In addition, settlements of previous years' income tax appeals reduced the 2015 income tax provision by $30.4 million. Results for the prior year included impairment charges of $60.8 million. These amounts are excluded from Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted Earnings per share.

Balance Sheet Statistics
As of December 31, 2015, Boyd Gaming had cash on hand of $158.8 million, including $29.6 million related to Peninsula. Total debt was $3.32 billion, of which $1.01 billion was related to Peninsula. As a result of the deconsolidation, Borgata is no longer included in the Company's balance sheet. Borgata had cash on hand of $44.1 million and total debt of $697.6 million at December 31, 2015.

Full Year 2016 Guidance
For the full year 2016, Boyd Gaming projects total Adjusted EBITDA, including Peninsula and 50% of Borgata's Adjusted EBITDA, of $635 million to $655 million.

Conference Call Information
Boyd Gaming will host its conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2015 results today, February 16, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. The conference call number is (888) 317-6003, passcode 7592271. Please call up to 15 minutes in advance to ensure you are connected prior to the start of the call.

The conference call will also be available live on the Internet at www.boydgaming.com, or: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/964/13211

Following the call's completion, a replay will be available by dialing (877) 344-7529 today, February 16, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Eastern and continuing through Wednesday, February 24, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. The conference number for the replay will be 10080449. The replay will also be available on the Internet at www.boydgaming.com .

BOYD GAMING CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (a) (Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	December 31,				December 31,
*(In thousands, except per share data)*	2015		2014		2015		2014
Revenues
Gaming	$	456,433	$	448,226	$	1,847,167	$	2,307,565
Food and beverage	76,524		76,168		307,442		408,236
Room	40,175		38,150		163,509		248,222
Other	31,253		29,596		123,959		154,170
Gross revenues	604,385		592,140		2,442,077		3,118,193
Less promotional allowances	61,711		60,547		242,645		416,874
Net revenues	542,674		531,593		2,199,432		2,701,319
Operating costs and expenses
Gaming	223,886		220,395		900,922		1,087,901
Food and beverage	41,716		42,417		168,096		222,393
Room	9,804		9,576		41,298		51,906
Other	19,570		20,540		80,508		112,248
Selling, general and administrative	79,764		80,035		322,420		429,529
Maintenance and utilities	23,583		25,399		104,548		156,736
Depreciation and amortization	51,867		52,799		207,118		251,044
Corporate expense	24,928		23,021		76,941		75,626
Project development, preopening and writedowns	2,689		5,476		6,907		14,390
Impairments of assets	17,500		40,575		18,565		60,780
Other operating items, net	565		(261)		907		(2,124)
Total operating costs and expenses	495,872		519,972		1,928,230		2,460,429
Boyd's share of Borgata's operating income (a)	15,551		10,626		73,421		10,626
Operating income	62,353		22,247		344,623		251,516
Other expense (income)
Interest income	(462)		(467)		(1,858)		(1,879)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	53,966		57,168		224,590		283,387
Loss on early extinguishments of debt	8,400		407		40,733		1,536
Other, net	35		(450)		3,676		48
Boyd's share of Borgata's non-operating items, net (a)	7,968		9,309		37,422		9,309
Total other expense, net	69,907		65,967		304,563		292,401
Income (loss) before income taxes	(7,554)		(43,720)		40,060		(40,885)
Income taxes benefit (provision)	685		11,297		7,174		(753)
Net income (loss)	(6,869)		(32,423)		47,234		(41,638)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (a)	—		—		—		(11,403)
Net income (loss) attributable to Boyd Gaming Corporation	$	(6,869)	$	(32,423)	$	47,234	$	(53,041)

Basic net income (loss) per common share	$	(0.06)	$	(0.29)	$	0.42	$	(0.48)
Weighted average basic shares outstanding	113,672		110,352		112,789		109,979

Diluted net income (loss) per common share	$	(0.06)	$	(0.29)	$	0.42	$	(0.48)
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	113,672		110,352		113,676		109,979

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(a)

Due to the deconsolidation of Borgata on September 30, 2014, the Company has accounted for its 50% investment in Borgata by applying the equity method for the three months and year ended December 31, 2015, and for the three months ended December 31, 2014. For the year ended December 31, 2014, Boyd Gaming consolidated the financial results of Borgata for the first nine months of the period, and recorded the results by applying the equity method for the last three months of the year. Please see the unaudited pro forma financial results also presented in this release for a comparison of Boyd Gaming's financial results reflecting Borgata on the equity method for all periods presented.

BOYD GAMING CORPORATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Operating Income (a) (Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	December 31,				December 31,
*(In thousands)*	2015		2014		2015		2014
Net Revenues by Reportable Segment
Las Vegas Locals	$	158,750	$	151,732	$	610,107	$	592,652
Downtown Las Vegas	62,469		59,611		234,191		224,275
Midwest and South	200,947		200,005		852,288		831,477
Peninsula	120,508		120,245		502,846		493,851
Borgata (b)	—		—		—		559,064
Net revenues	$	542,674	$	531,593	$	2,199,432	$	2,701,319

Adjusted EBITDA by Reportable Segment
Las Vegas Locals	$	43,999	$	39,757	$	157,312	$	144,397
Downtown Las Vegas	16,186		13,116		49,314		37,309
Midwest and South	43,344		40,087		196,822		169,977
Peninsula	42,963		42,163		184,120		175,081
Wholly owned property Adjusted EBITDA	146,492		135,123		587,568		526,764
Corporate expense (c)	(15,177)		(16,777)		(60,177)		(59,420)
Wholly owned Adjusted EBITDA	131,315		118,346		527,391		467,344
Borgata (b)	22,932		18,019		102,095		137,936
Adjusted EBITDA	154,247		136,365		629,486		605,280

Other operating costs and expenses
Deferred rent	855		904		3,428		3,618
Depreciation and amortization	51,867		52,799		207,118		251,044
Share-based compensation expense	11,037		7,235		19,264		18,666
Project development, preopening and writedowns	2,689		5,476		6,907		14,390
Impairments of assets	17,500		40,575		18,565		60,780
Other operating items, net	565		(261)		907		(2,124)
Boyd's share of Borgata's other operating costs and expenses	7,381		7,390		28,674		7,390
Total other operating costs and expenses	91,894		114,118		284,863		353,764
Operating income	62,353		22,247		344,623		251,516
Other expense (income)
Interest income	(462)		(467)		(1,858)		(1,879)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	53,966		57,168		224,590		283,387
Loss on early extinguishments of debt	8,400		407		40,733		1,536
Other, net	35		(450)		3,676		48
Boyd's share of Borgata's non-operating items, net	7,968		9,309		37,422		9,309
Total other expense, net	69,907		65,967		304,563		292,401
Income (loss) before income taxes	(7,554)		(43,720)		40,060		(40,885)
Income taxes benefit (provision)	685		11,297		7,174		(753)
Net income (loss)	(6,869)		(32,423)		47,234		(41,638)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—		—		—		(11,403)
Net income (loss) attributable to Boyd Gaming Corporation	$	(6,869)	$	(32,423)	$	47,234	$	(53,041)

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BOYD GAMING CORPORATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Operating Income (a) (Unaudited) (Continued)

(a) See note (a) on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

(b) The following table reflects the financial results of Borgata as reported by Boyd Gaming in its financial statements under the respective method of accounting for the indicated period. For the three months and year ended December 31, 2015, and for the three months ended December 31, 2014, Boyd Gaming accounted for its 50% investment in Borgata by applying the equity method. For the year ended December 31, 2014, Boyd Gaming consolidated the financial results of Borgata for the first nine months of the period, and recorded the results by applying the equity method for the last three months of the year.


	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	December 31,				December 31,
*(In thousands)*	2015		2014		2015		2014
Revenues reported for Borgata
Consolidated	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	559,064
Equity Method	—		—		—		—
Total	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	559,064

Adjusted EBITDA reported for Borgata
Consolidated	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	119,917
Equity Method	22,932		18,019		102,095		18,019
Total	$	22,932	$	18,019	$	102,095	$	137,936

(c) Reconciliation of corporate expense:


	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	December 31,				December 31,
*(In thousands)*	2015		2014		2015		2014
Corporate expense as reported on Consolidated Statements of Operations	$	24,928	$	23,021	$	76,941	$	75,626
Corporate share-based compensation expense	(9,751)		(6,244)		(16,764)		(16,206)
Corporate expense as reported on the above table	$	15,177	$	16,777	$	60,177	$	59,420

BOYD GAMING CORPORATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Earnings (Loss) and Net Income (Loss) Per Share to Adjusted Earnings (Loss) Per Share (a) (Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	December 31,				December 31,
*(In thousands, except per share data)*	2015		2014		2015		2014
Net income (loss) attributable to Boyd Gaming Corporation	$	(6,869)	$	(32,423)	$	47,234	$	(53,041)
*Pretax adjustments related to Boyd Gaming:*
Project development, preopening and writedowns	2,689		5,476		6,907		13,747
Impairments of assets	17,500		40,575		18,565		60,780
Other operating items, net	565		(262)		907		(14)
Loss on early extinguishments of debt	8,400		407		40,733		1,536
Other, net	35		(450)		3,676		(39)

*Pretax adjustments related to Borgata (b):*
Preopening expenses	—		—		—		269
Loss on early extinguishments of debt	12		370		9,448		370
Valuation adjustments related to consolidation, net	—		—		—		(1,901)
Asset transactions costs	—		5		—		379
Other operating items, net	255		—		(353)		(2,111)
Total adjustments	29,456		46,121		79,883		73,016

*Income tax effect for above adjustments*	(4,431)		(13,834)		(7,002)		(20,379)
*Impact of tax audit settlements on provision*	—		—		(30,428)		—
*Impact on noncontrolling interest, net*	—		—		—		1,686
Adjusted earnings (loss)	$	18,156	$	(136)	$	89,687	$	1,282

Net income (loss) per share attributable to Boyd Gaming Corporation	$	(0.06)	$	(0.29)	$	0.42	$	(0.48)
*Pretax adjustments related to Boyd Gaming:*
Project development, preopening and writedowns	0.03		0.05		0.06		0.13
Impairments of assets	0.15		0.37		0.16		0.55
Other operating items, net	0.01		—		0.01		—
Loss on early extinguishments of debt	0.07		0.01		0.36		0.01
Other, net	—		(0.01)		0.03		—

*Pretax adjustments related to Borgata (b):*
Preopening expenses	—		—		—		—
Loss on early extinguishments of debt	—		—		0.08		—
Valuation adjustments related to consolidation, net	—		—		—		(0.02)
Asset transactions costs	—		—		—		—
Other operating items, net	—		—		—		(0.02)
Total adjustments	0.26		0.42		0.70		0.65

*Income tax effect for above adjustments*	(0.04)		(0.13)		(0.06)		(0.18)
*Impact of tax audit settlements on provision*	—		—		(0.27)		—
*Impact on noncontrolling interest, net*	—		—		—		0.02
Adjusted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.16	$	—	$	0.79	$	0.01

Weighted average shares outstanding	114,493		110,352		113,676		110,893

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(a)	See note (a) on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(b)	For periods after the September 30, 2014, date of Borgata's deconsolidation, the calculation includes Boyd's share of the adjusting items. Prior to this date, the calculation includes 100% of the adjusting items for Borgata.



BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 (a)
(Unaudited)

	Boyd Gaming Wholly Owned
*(In thousands, except per share data)*	Excluding Peninsula Segment		Peninsula Segment		Eliminations		Boyd Gaming Consolidated
Revenues
Gaming	$	344,758	$	111,675	$	—	$	456,433
Food and beverage	66,873		9,651		—		76,524
Room	40,175		—		—		40,175
Other	31,487		4,337		(4,571)		31,253
Gross revenues	483,293		125,663		(4,571)		604,385
Less promotional allowances	56,556		5,155		—		61,711
Net revenues	426,737		120,508		(4,571)		542,674
Operating costs and expenses
Gaming	171,481		52,405		—		223,886
Food and beverage	35,323		6,393		—		41,716
Room	9,804		—		—		9,804
Other	17,103		7,038		(4,571)		19,570
Selling, general and administrative	66,605		13,159		—		79,764
Maintenance and utilities	20,463		3,120		—		23,583
Depreciation and amortization	34,791		17,076		—		51,867
Corporate expense	24,636		292		—		24,928
Project development, preopening and writedowns	2,330		359		—		2,689
Impairments of assets	17,500		—		—		17,500
Other operating items, net	469		96		—		565
Total operating costs and expenses	400,505		99,938		(4,571)		495,872
Boyd's share of Borgata's operating income	15,551		—		—		15,551
Operating income	41,783		20,570		—		62,353
Other expense (income)
Interest income	(1)		(461)		—		(462)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	35,936		18,030		—		53,966
Loss on early extinguishments of debt	8,195		205		—		8,400
Other, net	(39)		74		—		35
Boyd's share of Borgata's non-operating items, net	7,968		—		—		7,968
Total other expense, net	52,059		17,848		—		69,907
Income (loss) before income taxes	(10,276)		2,722		—		(7,554)
Income taxes benefit (provision)	5,254		(4,569)		—		685
Net loss attributable to Boyd Gaming Corporation	$	(5,022)	$	(1,847)	$	—	$	(6,869)

Basic net loss per common share							$	(0.06)
Weighted average basic shares outstanding							113,672

Diluted net loss per common share							$	(0.06)
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding							113,672

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(a)	See note (a) on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.



BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
Three Months Ended December 31, 2014 (a)
(Unaudited)

	Boyd Gaming Wholly Owned
*(In thousands, except per share data)*	Excluding Peninsula Segment		Peninsula Segment		Eliminations		Boyd Gaming Consolidated
Revenues
Gaming	$	336,717	$	111,509	$	—	$	448,226
Food and beverage	66,794		9,374		—		76,168
Room	38,150		—		—		38,150
Other	29,834		4,258		(4,496)		29,596
Gross revenues	471,495		125,141		(4,496)		592,140
Less promotional allowances	55,653		4,894		—		60,547
Net revenues	415,842		120,247		(4,496)		531,593
Operating costs and expenses
Gaming	167,742		52,653		—		220,395
Food and beverage	35,750		6,667		—		42,417
Room	9,576		—		—		9,576
Other	17,764		7,272		(4,496)		20,540
Selling, general and administrative	67,286		12,749		—		80,035
Maintenance and utilities	22,160		3,239		—		25,399
Depreciation and amortization	34,320		18,479		—		52,799
Corporate expense	22,740		281		—		23,021
Project development, preopening and writedowns	4,706		770		—		5,476
Impairments of assets	38,875		1,700		—		40,575
Other operating items, net	—		(261)		—		(261)
Total operating costs and expenses	420,919		103,549		(4,496)		519,972
Boyd's share of Borgata's operating income	10,626		—		—		10,626
Operating income	5,549		16,698		—		22,247
Other expense (income)
Interest income	(1)		(466)		—		(467)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	38,215		18,953		—		57,168
Loss on early extinguishments of debt	—		407		—		407
Other, net	(721)		271		—		(450)
Boyd's share of Borgata's non-operating items, net	9,309		—		—		9,309
Total other expense, net	46,802		19,165		—		65,967
Loss before income taxes	(41,253)		(2,467)		—		(43,720)
Income taxes benefit (provision)	14,338		(3,041)		—		11,297
Net loss attributable to Boyd Gaming Corporation	$	(26,915)	$	(5,508)	$	—	$	(32,423)

Basic net loss per common share							$	(0.29)
Weighted average basic shares outstanding							110,352

Diluted net loss per common share							$	(0.29)
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding							110,352

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(a)	See note (a) on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.



BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2015 (a)
(Unaudited)

	Boyd Gaming Wholly Owned
*(In thousands, except per share data)*	Excluding Peninsula Segment		Peninsula Segment		Eliminations		Boyd Gaming Consolidated
Revenues
Gaming	$	1,380,712	$	466,455	$	—	$	1,847,167
Food and beverage	268,567		38,875		—		307,442
Room	163,509		—		—		163,509
Other	125,289		17,914		(19,244)		123,959
Gross revenues	1,938,077		523,244		(19,244)		2,442,077
Less promotional allowances	222,247		20,398		—		242,645
Net revenues	1,715,830		502,846		(19,244)		2,199,432
Operating costs and expenses
Gaming	684,093		216,829		—		900,922
Food and beverage	142,653		25,443		—		168,096
Room	41,298		—		—		41,298
Other	69,638		30,114		(19,244)		80,508
Selling, general and administrative	270,122		52,298		—		322,420
Maintenance and utilities	91,262		13,286		—		104,548
Depreciation and amortization	138,522		68,596		—		207,118
Corporate expense	75,420		1,521		—		76,941
Project development, preopening and writedowns	5,657		1,250		—		6,907
Impairments of assets	18,565		—		—		18,565
Other operating items, net	711		196		—		907
Total operating costs and expenses	1,537,941		409,533		(19,244)		1,928,230
Boyd's share of Borgata's operating income	73,421		—		—		73,421
Operating income	251,310		93,313		—		344,623
Other expense (income)
Interest income	(5)		(1,853)		—		(1,858)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	151,281		73,309		—		224,590
Loss on early extinguishments of debt	38,647		2,086		—		40,733
Other, net	3,302		374		—		3,676
Boyd's share of Borgata's non-operating items, net	37,422		—		—		37,422
Total other expense, net	230,647		73,916		—		304,563
Income before income taxes	20,663		19,397		—		40,060
Income taxes benefit (provision)	25,288		(18,114)		—		7,174
Net income attributable to Boyd Gaming Corporation	$	45,951	$	1,283	$	—	$	47,234

Basic net income per common share							$	0.42
Weighted average basic shares outstanding							112,789

Diluted net income per common share							$	0.42
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding							113,676

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(a)	See note (a) on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.



BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2014 (a)
(Unaudited)

	Boyd Gaming Wholly Owned
*(In thousands, except per share data)*	Excluding Peninsula Segment		Peninsula Segment		Eliminations		Total		Borgata (b)		Eliminations		Boyd Gaming Consolidated
Revenues
Gaming	$	1,341,780	$	457,944	$	—	$	1,799,724	$	507,841	$	—	$	2,307,565
Food and beverage	265,642		37,762		—		303,404		104,832		—		408,236
Room	157,427		—		—		157,427		90,795		—		248,222
Other	122,969		17,873		(18,605)		122,237		31,933		—		154,170
Gross revenues	1,887,818		513,579		(18,605)		2,382,792		735,401		—		3,118,193
Less promotional allowances	220,809		19,728		—		240,537		176,337		—		416,874
Net revenues	1,667,009		493,851		(18,605)		2,142,255		559,064		—		2,701,319
Operating costs and expenses
Gaming	671,081		217,333		—		888,414		199,487		—		1,087,901
Food and beverage	143,349		25,381		—		168,730		53,663		—		222,393
Room	41,132		—		—		41,132		10,774		—		51,906
Other	73,640		31,131		(18,605)		86,166		26,082		—		112,248
Selling, general and administrative	277,415		50,184		—		327,599		101,930		—		429,529
Maintenance and utilities	96,179		13,347		—		109,526		47,210		—		156,736
Depreciation and amortization	135,003		73,912		—		208,915		42,129		—		251,044
Corporate expense	73,997		1,629		—		75,626		—		—		75,626
Project development, preopening and writedowns	11,983		1,764		—		13,747		643		—		14,390
Impairments of assets	59,080		1,700		—		60,780		—		—		60,780
Other operating items, net	165		(178)		—		(13)		(2,111)		—		(2,124)
Total operating costs and expenses	1,583,024		416,203		(18,605)		1,980,622		479,807		—		2,460,429
Boyd's share of Borgata's operating income	50,255		—		—		50,255		—		(39,629)		10,626
Operating income	134,240		77,648		—		211,888		79,257		(39,629)		251,516
Other expense (income)
Interest income	(5)		(1,874)		—		(1,879)		—		—		(1,879)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	153,455		76,605		—		230,060		53,327		—		283,387
Loss on early extinguishments of debt	—		1,536		—		1,536		—		—		1,536
Other, net	(318)		366		—		48		—		—		48
Boyd's share of Borgata's non-operating items, net	37,535		—		—		37,535		—		(28,226)		9,309
Total other expense, net	190,667		76,633		—		267,300		53,327		(28,226)		292,401
Income (loss) before income taxes	(56,427)		1,015		—		(55,412)		25,930		(11,403)		(40,885)
Income taxes benefit (provision)	16,795		(14,424)		—		2,371		(3,124)		—		(753)
Net income (loss)	(39,632)		(13,409)		—		(53,041)		22,806		(11,403)		(41,638)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—		—		—		—		—		(11,403)		(11,403)
Net income (loss) attributable to Boyd Gaming Corporation	$	(39,632)	$	(13,409)	$	—	$	(53,041)	$	22,806	$	(22,806)	$	(53,041)

Basic net loss per common share							$	(0.48)					$	(0.48)
Weighted average basic shares outstanding							109,979						109,979

Diluted net loss per common share							$	(0.48)					$	(0.48)
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding							109,979						109,979

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(a)	See note (a) on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

(b)	Borgata's financial results include the impact of certain valuation adjustments made upon consolidation. These valuation adjustments are not pushed down to Borgata and are therefore not reflected in Borgata's standalone financial statements.

MARINA DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC dba BORGATA HOTEL CASINO AND SPA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (a) (Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	December 31,				December 31,
*(In thousands)*	2015		2014		2015		2014
Revenues
Gaming	$	179,096	$	164,729	$	728,117	$	672,570
Food and beverage	33,472		33,564		144,992		138,396
Room	28,723		27,513		122,282		118,308
Other	8,754		9,241		41,368		41,174
Gross revenues	250,045		235,047		1,036,759		970,448
Less promotional allowances	57,092		55,900		232,593		232,237
Net revenues	192,953		179,147		804,166		738,211
Operating costs and expenses
Gaming	67,479		68,700		276,474		268,187
Food and beverage	17,139		17,596		73,424		71,259
Room	3,309		3,302		14,379		14,076
Other	7,174		7,871		36,825		33,953
Selling, general and administrative	37,482		30,968		138,769		132,898
Maintenance and utilities	14,506		14,672		60,105		61,740
Depreciation and amortization	14,245		14,796		58,047		58,969
Preopening expenses	—		—		—		269
Other operating items, net	517		(9)		(699)		(1,746)
Total operating costs and expenses	161,851		157,896		657,324		639,605
Operating income	31,102		21,251		146,842		98,606
Other expense
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	12,494		17,431		59,681		70,758
Loss on early extinguishments of debt	22		740		18,895		740
Total other expense	12,516		18,171		78,576		71,498
Income before state income taxes	18,586		3,080		68,266		27,108
State income tax benefit (provision)	(3,420)		(446)		3,731		(3,399)
Net income	$	15,166	$	2,634	$	71,997	$	23,709


Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Operating Income (a)

	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	December 31,				December 31,
*(In thousands)*	2015		2014		2015		2014
Adjusted EBITDA	$	45,864	$	36,038	$	204,190	$	156,098
Less:
Depreciation and amortization	14,245		14,796		58,047		58,969
Preopening expenses	—		—		—		269
Other operating items, net	517		(9)		(699)		(1,746)
Operating income	$	31,102	$	21,251	$	146,842	$	98,606

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(a)	These financial statements present the financial results reported by Borgata on a standalone basis and do not include consolidation adjustments recorded by Boyd Gaming during the period that Boyd Gaming consolidated Borgata.

Boyd Gaming Corporation
Unaudited Supplemental Pro Forma Information

Boyd Gaming Corporation ("Boyd Gaming") and MGM Resorts International ("MGM") each originally held a 50% interest in Marina District Development Holding Co., LLC ("Holding Company"). Holding Company owns all the equity interests in Marina District Development Company, LLC, d.b.a. Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa ("Borgata"). Boyd Gaming is the managing member of Holding Company and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Borgata.

In February 2010, Boyd Gaming entered into an agreement with MGM to amend the operating agreement to, among other things, facilitate the transfer of MGM's interest in Holding Company ("MGM Interest") to a divestiture trust (the "Divestiture Trust") established for the purpose of selling the MGM Interest to a third party. The proposed sale of the MGM Interest through the Divestiture Trust was part of a then-proposed settlement agreement between MGM and the New Jersey Department of Gaming Enforcement (the "NJDGE").

On March 17, 2010, MGM announced that its settlement agreement with the NJDGE had been approved by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission ("NJCCC"). MGM transferred the MGM Interest into the Divestiture Trust on March 24, 2010, and Boyd Gaming determined that it had control, as defined in the relevant accounting literature, of Holding Company and commenced consolidating the business as of that date. Subsequent to a Joint Petition of MGM, Boyd Gaming and Holding Company, on February 13, 2013, the NJCCC approved amendments to the settlement agreement which permitted MGM to file an application for a statement of compliance, which, if approved, would permit MGM to reacquire its interest in Holding Company.

The NJCCC approved MGM's application for licensure on September 10, 2014. On September 30, 2014, the Divestiture Trust was dissolved and MGM reacquired its Borgata ownership interest and its substantive participation rights in the management of Borgata. As a result, Boyd Gaming deconsolidated Borgata as of the close of business on September 30, 2014, and is accounting for its investment in Borgata applying the equity method for periods subsequent to the deconsolidation.

The following unaudited supplemental pro forma information for three months and year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, give effect to:

the deconsolidation by Boyd Gaming of Holding Company, and
the recording by Boyd Gaming using the equity method of accounting for its 50% share of the operating results of Holding Company for the periods presented.

The unaudited supplemental pro forma information assumes that these transactions occurred as of January 1, 2013.

The unaudited supplemental pro forma information has been prepared based upon currently available information and assumptions that are deemed appropriate by Boyd Gaming's management. The pro forma information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be indicative of Boyd Gaming's actual results that would have been reported had the transactions occurred on the date indicated, nor does the information represent a forecast of Boyd Gaming's financial results for any future period.

BOYD GAMING CORPORATION SUPPLEMENTAL PRO FORMA INFORMATION Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	December 31,				December 31,
*(In thousands, except per share data)*	2015		2014		2015		2014
Revenues
Gaming	$	456,433	$	448,226	$	1,847,167	$	1,799,724
Food and beverage	76,524		76,168		307,442		303,404
Room	40,175		38,150		163,509		157,427
Other	31,253		29,596		123,959		122,237
Gross revenues	604,385		592,140		2,442,077		2,382,792
Less promotional allowances	61,711		60,547		242,645		240,537
Net revenues	542,674		531,593		2,199,432		2,142,255
Operating costs and expenses
Gaming	223,886		220,395		900,922		888,414
Food and beverage	41,716		42,417		168,096		168,730
Room	9,804		9,576		41,298		41,132
Other	19,570		20,540		80,508		86,166
Selling, general and administrative	79,764		80,035		322,420		327,599
Maintenance and utilities	23,583		25,399		104,548		109,526
Depreciation and amortization	51,867		52,799		207,118		208,915
Corporate expense	24,928		23,021		76,941		75,626
Project development, preopening and writedowns	2,689		5,476		6,907		13,747
Impairments of assets	17,500		40,575		18,565		60,780
Other operating items, net	565		(261)		907		(13)
Total operating costs and expenses	495,872		519,972		1,928,230		1,980,622
Boyd's share of Borgata's operating income	15,551		10,626		73,421		50,255
Operating income	62,353		22,247		344,623		211,888
Other expense (income)
Interest income	(462)		(467)		(1,858)		(1,879)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	53,966		57,168		224,590		230,060
Loss on early extinguishments of debt	8,400		407		40,733		1,536
Other, net	35		(450)		3,676		48
Boyd's share of Borgata's non-operating items, net	7,968		9,309		37,422		37,535
Total other expense, net	69,907		65,967		304,563		267,300
Income (loss) before income taxes	(7,554)		(43,720)		40,060		(55,412)
Income taxes benefit (provision)	685		11,297		7,174		2,371
Net income (loss) attributable to Boyd Gaming Corporation	$	(6,869)	$	(32,423)	$	47,234	$	(53,041)

Basic net income (loss) per common share	$	(0.06)	$	(0.29)	$	0.42	$	(0.48)
Weighted average basic shares outstanding	113,672		110,352		112,789		109,979

Diluted net income (loss) per common share	$	(0.06)	$	(0.29)	$	0.42	$	(0.48)
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	113,672		110,352		113,676		109,979

BOYD GAMING CORPORATION SUPPLEMENTAL PRO FORMA INFORMATION Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA to Pro Forma Operating Income (Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	December 31,				December 31,
*(In thousands)*	2015		2014		2015		2014
Net Revenues by Reportable Segment
Las Vegas Locals	$	158,750	$	151,732	$	610,107	$	592,652
Downtown Las Vegas	62,469		59,611		234,191		224,275
Midwest and South	200,947		200,005		852,288		831,477
Peninsula	120,508		120,245		502,846		493,851
Net revenues	$	542,674	$	531,593	$	2,199,432	$	2,142,255

Adjusted EBITDA by Reportable Segment
Las Vegas Locals	$	43,999	$	39,757	$	157,312	$	144,397
Downtown Las Vegas	16,186		13,116		49,314		37,309
Midwest and South	43,344		40,087		196,822		169,977
Peninsula	42,963		42,163		184,120		175,081
Wholly owned property Adjusted EBITDA	146,492		135,123		587,568		526,764
Corporate expense	(15,177)		(16,777)		(60,177)		(59,420)
Wholly owned Adjusted EBITDA	131,315		118,346		527,391		467,344
Boyd's share of Borgata's Adjusted EBITDA	22,932		18,019		102,095		77,978
Adjusted EBITDA	154,247		136,365		629,486		545,322

Other operating costs and expenses
Deferred rent	855		904		3,428		3,618
Depreciation and amortization	51,867		52,799		207,118		208,915
Share-based compensation expense	11,037		7,235		19,264		18,666
Project development, preopening and writedowns	2,689		5,476		6,907		13,747
Impairments of assets	17,500		40,575		18,565		60,780
Other operating items, net	565		(261)		907		(13)
Boyd's share of Borgata's operating costs and expenses	7,381		7,390		28,674		27,721
Total other operating costs and expenses	91,894		114,118		284,863		333,434
Operating income	62,353		22,247		344,623		211,888
Other expense (income)
Interest income	(462)		(467)		(1,858)		(1,879)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	53,966		57,168		224,590		230,060
Loss on early extinguishments of debt	8,400		407		40,733		1,536
Other, net	35		(450)		3,676		48
Boyd's share of Borgata's non-operating items, net	7,968		9,309		37,422		37,535
Total other expense, net	69,907		65,967		304,563		267,300
Income (loss) before income taxes	(7,554)		(43,720)		40,060		(55,412)
Income taxes benefit (provision)	685		11,297		7,174		2,371
Net income (loss) attributable to Boyd Gaming Corporation	$	(6,869)	$	(32,423)	$	47,234	$	(53,041)

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Regulation G, "Conditions for Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures," prescribes the conditions for use of non-GAAP financial information in public disclosures. We believe that our presentations of the following non-GAAP financial measures are important supplemental measures of operating performance to investors: earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted Earnings Per Share (Adjusted EPS). The following discussion defines these terms and why we believe they are useful measures of our performance. We do not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding forward-looking GAAP measure due to our inability to project special charges and certain expenses.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

EBITDA is a commonly used measure of performance in our industry that we believe, when considered with measures calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), provides our investors a more complete understanding of our operating results before the impact of investing and financing transactions and income taxes and facilitates comparisons between us and our competitors. Management has historically adjusted EBITDA when evaluating operating performance because we believe that the inclusion or exclusion of certain recurring and non-recurring items is necessary to provide the most accurate measure of our core operating results and as a means to evaluate period-to-period results. We refer to this measure as Adjusted EBITDA. We have chosen to provide this information to investors to enable them to perform more meaningful comparisons of past, present and future operating results and as a means to evaluate the results of core on-going operations. We have historically reported this measure to our investors and believe that the continued inclusion of Adjusted EBITDA provides consistency in our financial reporting. We use Adjusted EBITDA in this press release because we believe it is useful to investors in allowing greater transparency related to a significant measure used by our management in their financial and operational decision-making. Adjusted EBITDA is among the more significant factors in management's internal evaluation of total company and individual property performance and in the evaluation of incentive compensation related to property management. Management also uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measure in the evaluation of potential acquisitions and dispositions. Adjusted EBITDA is also used by management in the annual budget process. Externally, we believe these measures continue to be used by investors in their assessment of our operating performance and the valuation of our company. Adjusted EBITDA reflects EBITDA adjusted for deferred rent, share-based compensation expense, project development, preopening and write-downs expenses, impairments of assets, loss on early extinguishments of debt and other operating items, net, and Borgata's preopening expenses and other items and write-downs, net. For periods prior to the September 30, 2014, deconsolidation of Borgata, the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA includes 100% of the adjusting items for Borgata. For periods after the date of deconsolidation, the calculation includes Boyd's share of the adjusting items. Pro forma EBITDA and pro forma Adjusted EBITDA reflect Borgata on the equity method for all periods presented. Both EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA include corporate expense.

Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted EPS

Adjusted Earnings is net income (loss) before project development, preopening and write-downs expenses, impairments of assets, certain adjustments to property tax accruals, other items, net, gain or loss on early extinguishments of debt, other non-recurring adjustments, net, valuation adjustments related to the consolidation of Borgata, and Borgata's preopening expenses and other items, losses on early extinguishments of debt, write-downs, net, and the income tax provision impact of tax audit settlements. For periods prior to the September 30, 2014, deconsolidation of Borgata, the calculation of Adjusted Earnings includes 100% of the adjusting items for Borgata. For periods after the date of deconsolidation, the calculation includes Boyd's share of the adjusting items. Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted EPS are presented solely as supplemental disclosures because management believes that they are widely used measures of performance in the gaming industry.

Limitations on the Use of Non-GAAP Measures

The use of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted EPS and certain other non-GAAP financial measures has certain limitations. Our presentation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted EPS or certain other non-GAAP financial measures may be different from the presentation used by other companies and therefore comparability may be limited. Depreciation and amortization expense, interest expense, income taxes and other items have been and will be incurred and are not reflected in the presentation of EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA. Each of these items should also be considered in the overall evaluation of our results. Additionally, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not consider capital expenditures and other investing activities and should not be considered as a measure of our liquidity. We compensate for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of our depreciation and amortization, interest and income taxes, capital expenditures and other items both in our reconciliations to the historical GAAP financial measures and in our consolidated financial statements, all of which should be considered when evaluating our performance.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted EPS and certain other non-GAAP financial measures are used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted EPS and certain other non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income, or any other operating performance measure prescribed by GAAP, nor should these measures be relied upon to the exclusion of GAAP financial measures. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted EPS and certain other non-GAAP financial measures reflect additional ways of viewing our operations that we believe, when viewed with our GAAP results and the reconciliations to the corresponding historical GAAP financial measures, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business than could be obtained absent this disclosure. Management strongly encourages investors to review our financial information in its entirety and not to rely on a single financial measure.

Forward-looking Statements and Company Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements contain words such as "may," "will," "might," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "could," "would," "estimate," "continue," "pursue," or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, and may include (without limitation) information regarding the Company's expectations, goals or intentions regarding future performance. In addition, forward-looking statements in this press release include statements regarding: that the Company's Las Vegas Locals business reflects a strengthening economy, that the Company is well-positioned for continued growth and success in 2016, and including all of the statements under the heading "Full-Year 2016 Guidance." Forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in any such statement. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in the Company's operating results; recovery of its properties in various markets; the state of the economy and its effect on consumer spending and the Company's results of operations; the timing for economic recovery, its effect on the Company's business and the local economies where the Company's properties are located; the receipt of legislative, and other state, federal and local approvals for the Company's development projects; whether online gaming will become legalized in various states, the Company's ability to operate online gaming profitably, or otherwise; consumer reaction to fluctuations in the stock market and economic factors; the fact that the Company's expansion, development and renovation projects (including enhancements to improve property performance) are subject to many risks inherent in expansion, development or construction of a new or existing project; the effects of events adversely impacting the economy or the regions from which the Company draws a significant percentage of its customers; competition; litigation; financial community and rating agency perceptions of the Company and its subsidiaries; changes in laws and regulations, including increased taxes; the availability and price of energy, weather, regulation, economic, credit and capital market conditions; and the effects of war, terrorist or similar activity. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ are discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" and in other sections of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in the Company's other current and periodic reports filed from time to time with the SEC. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

About Boyd Gaming
Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming Corporation BYD is a leading diversified owner and operator of 22 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Jersey. Boyd Gaming press releases are available at www.prnewswire.com. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.

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Fourth-Quarter 2015 Highlights

- Adjusted EBITDA Grows 13%

- Companywide Operating Margins Improve Nearly 280 Basis Points

- Las Vegas Locals Posts Highest Fourth-Quarter Adjusted EBITDA in 8 Years

Full-Year 2015 Highlights

- Company Achieves Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA of $630 Million

- Net Revenue and Double-Digit Adjusted EBITDA Growth in Every Quarter of 2015

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