Iao Kun Group Holding Company Limited Announces Revisions to its Second Quarter and Six Months 2016 Financial Results

HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Iao Kun Group Holding Company Limited (“IKGH” or the “Company”)
(NASDAQ:IKGH), which operates through its subsidiaries and related
promotion entities that act as VIP room gaming promoters, today
announced that after a further assessment by management of the
collectability of markers receivable as of June 30, 2016, the Company
believes there are approximately $21.5 million in markers receivable at
an elevated risk of collectability. Accordingly, the Company is revising
its unaudited financial results for the three and six months ended June
30, 2016 to include a non-cash $21.5 million provision for doubtful
accounts.

As a result of the revision, net loss for the second quarter of 2016 is
now reported to be $125.8 million, or $1.99 net loss per share (basic
and diluted), compared to net loss of $23.8 million, or $0.38 net loss
per share (basic and diluted), for the same period of 2015. The net loss
in the second quarter of 2016 also includes a one-time $97.3 million
impairment of intangible assets, while during the second quarter of
2015, IKGH incurred a one-time $17.8 million impairment of goodwill.
Previously, net loss for the second quarter of 2016 was reported to be
$104.4 million, or $1.65 net loss per share (basic and diluted).

In addition, net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2016 is now
reported to be $129.3 million, or $2.05 net loss per share (basic and
diluted), compared to net loss of $6.7 million, or $0.11 net loss per
share (basic and diluted), for the same period of 2015. Previously, net
loss for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was reported to be $107.9
million, or $1.71 net loss per share (basic and diluted).

There is no change to non-GAAP loss, defined as operating loss before
amortization of intangible assets, impairment of goodwill and intangible
assets, provision for doubtful accounts and the change in fair value of
contingent consideration related to the acquisitions of King’s Gaming,
Bao Li Gaming and Oriental VIP Room, for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2016.

Please refer to the Form 6-K that will be filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission for the revised full unaudited financial statements
and related disclosures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016.

About Iao Kun Group Holding Company Limited

IKGH is a holding company which operates through its subsidiaries and
related promotion entities that act as VIP room gaming promoters, and is
entitled to receive all of the profits of the VIP gaming promoters from
VIP gaming rooms. IKGH’s VIP room gaming promoters currently participate
in the promotion of a VIP gaming room at the City of Dreams Macau in
Cotai. IKGH, through its subsidiaries, also acts as junket operator for
Australian casinos (Crown Perth Casino in Perth, Australia and the Crown
Melbourne Casino in Melbourne, Australia) as it seeks to expand to
additional overseas markets.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to
the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking
statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such
forward-looking statements, based upon the current beliefs and
expectations of IKGH’s management, are subject to risks and
uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the
forward-looking statements. The gaming industry is characterized by an
element of chance. Theoretical win rates for IKGH’s promotion entities’
VIP gaming room operations depend on a variety of factors, some beyond
their control. In addition to the element of chance, theoretical win
rates are also affected by other factors, including gaming patrons’
skill and experience, the mix of games played, the financial resources
of gaming patrons, the spread of table limits, the volume of bets placed
by IKGH’s promotion entities’ gaming patrons and the amount of time
gaming patrons spend on gambling — thus VIP gaming rooms’ actual win
rates may differ greatly over short time periods, such as from quarter
to quarter, and could cause their quarterly results to be volatile.
These factors, alone or in combination, have the potential to negatively
impact the VIP gaming rooms’ win rates. Investors and potential
investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and
should also refer to the risk factors set forth in IKGH’s Annual Report
on Form 20-F filed in March 2016, and other reports filed or to be filed
from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

         
IAO KUN GROUP HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
REVISED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited)
 
For the Three Months For the Three Months For the Six Months For the Six Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended
June 30, 2016 June 30, 2015 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2015
Revenue from VIP Gaming Operations $ 10,578,785   $ 21,869,783   $ 28,500,970   $ 63,571,015  
Total Revenues   10,578,785     21,869,783     28,500,970     63,571,015  
 
Expenses
– Commission to Junket Agents 9,035,121 19,253,556

22,760,102

47,251,688

– Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 4,472,369 4,644,627

7,973,559

10,036,683

– Special Rolling Tax 86,007 173,698 205,836 393,263
– Impairment of Goodwill

17,754,136

17,754,136
– Amortization of Intangible Assets 4,064,631 4,092,683

8,136,369

8,183,361

– Impairment of Intangible Assets 97,279,517

97,279,517

-Provision for Doubtful Accounts   21,461,434         21,461,434      
Total Expenses   136,399,079     45,918,700     157,816,817     83,619,131  
 
Operating loss attributable to ordinary shareholders before change
in fair value of contingent consideration
(125,820,294 ) (24,048,917 ) (129,315,847 ) (20,048,116 )
 
Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration for the
Acquisitions of King’s Gaming, Bao Li Gaming and Oriental VIP Room
      244,129         13,325,814  
Net Loss Attributable to Ordinary Shareholders   (125,820,294 )   (23,804,788 )   (129,315,847 )   (6,722,302 )
 
Other Comprehensive Income (loss)
Foreign Currency
– Translation Adjustment   (189,762 )   35,828     (374,176 )   52,991  
Total Comprehensive Loss $ (126,010,056 ) $ (23,768,960 ) $ (129,690,023 ) $ (6,669,311 )
 
Net Loss Per Share
Basic $ (1.99 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (2.05 ) $ (0.11 )
Diluted $ (1.99 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (2.05 ) $ (0.11 )
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Basic   63,103,781     62,150,102     63,103,781     61,871,123  
Diluted   63,103,781     62,150,102     63,103,781     61,871,123  
 
 

IAO KUN GROUP HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED

REVISED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
   
 
June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 5,658,773 $ 3,052,694
Accounts Receivable, Net 906,590 1,460,251
Markers Receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$21,461,434 and $0 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015,
respectively)
137,829,757 170,892,037
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets   1,520,251     1,448,155
Total Current Assets 145,915,371 176,853,137
 
Intangible Assets, net 105,645,737
Property and Equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $191,897
and $169,798 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively)
  187,890     241,927
TOTAL ASSETS $ 146,103,261   $ 282,740,801
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Lines of Credit Payable $ 35,955,925 $ 41,908,984
Accrued Expenses 3,654,553 6,030,996
Dividend payable 499,630
Bao Li Gaming Acquisition-Purchase Price Obligation 14,228,500 14,228,500
Loan Payable, Shareholders, current   4,009,569     2,827,584
Total Current Liabilities 58,348,177 64,996,064
   
Total Liabilities   58,348,177     64,996,064
 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred Shares, $0.0001 par value Authorized 1,150,000 shares;
none issued

Ordinary Shares, $0.0001 par value,
Authorized 500,000,000
shares; 62,453,774 and 62,307,794 issued and outstanding at June
30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

6,245 6,230
Additional Paid-in Capital 133,436,640 133,236,655
Retained (Deficit) Earnings (45,954,230 ) 83,861,247
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income   266,429     640,605
Total Shareholders’ Equity   87,755,084     217,744,737
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 146,103,261   $ 282,740,801
 

Contacts

Iao Kun Group Holding Company Limited
James Preissler, +1
646-450-8808
preissj@ikghcl.com

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