ISC 2012 10-K
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012
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INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
ONE DAYTONA BOULEVARD, DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
 
32114
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip code)
FLORIDA
 
O-2384
 
59-0709342
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (386) 254-2700
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act:
Title of each class
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock — $.01 par value
 
NASDAQ/National Market System
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:
Common Stock — $.10 par value
Class B Common Stock — $.01 par value
(Title of Class)
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    YES  ý    NO  ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    YES  ¨    NO  ý
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES  ý    NO  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    YES  ý    NO  ¨
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (Section 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  ý
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    YES  ¨    NO  ý
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by nonaffiliates of the registrant as of May 31, 2012 was $667,045,043.92 based upon the last reported sale price of the Class A Common Stock on the NASDAQ National Market System on Thursday, May 31, 2012 and the assumption that all directors and executive officers of the Company, and their families, are affiliates.
At December 31, 2012, there were outstanding: No shares of Common Stock, $.10 par value per share, 26,378,851 shares of Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, and 20,044,571 shares of Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share.
 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. The information required by Part III is to be incorporated by reference from the definitive information statement which involves the election of directors at our April 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and which is to be filed with the Commission not later than 120 days after November 30, 2012.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY INDICATED OR UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES, “ISC,” “WE,” “OUR,” “COMPANY,” “US,” OR “INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY” MEAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION, A FLORIDA CORPORATION, AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES.
 


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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
We are a leading owner of major motorsports entertainment facilities and promoter of motorsports themed entertainment activities in the United States. Our motorsports themed event operations consist principally of racing events at our major motorsports entertainment facilities. We currently own and/or operate 13 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities:
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Daytona International Speedway® in Florida;
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Talladega Superspeedway® in Alabama;
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Richmond International Raceway® in Virginia;
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Michigan International Speedway® in Michigan;
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Auto Club Speedway of Southern CaliforniaSM in California;
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Kansas Speedway® in Kansas;
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Chicagoland Speedway® in Illinois;
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Darlington Raceway® in South Carolina;
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Homestead-Miami SpeedwaySM in Florida;
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Martinsville Speedway® in Virginia;
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Phoenix International Raceway® in Arizona;
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Watkins Glen International® in New York; and
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Route 66 RacewaySM in Illinois.
In 2012, these motorsports entertainment facilities promoted well over 100 stock car, open wheel, sports car, truck, motorcycle and other racing events, including:
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21 National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (“NASCAR”) Sprint Cup Series events;
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15 NASCAR Nationwide Series events;
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9 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events;
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4 Grand American Road Racing Association (“Grand American”) events including the premier sports car endurance event in the United States, the Rolex 24 at Daytona;
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One National Hot Rod Association (“NHRA”) Full Throttle drag racing series event;
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One IZOD IndyCar ("IndyCar") Series event; and
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A number of other prestigious stock car, sports car, open wheel and motorcycle events.
Our business consists principally of promoting racing events at these major motorsports entertainment facilities, which, in total, currently have approximately 930,000 grandstand seats and 536 suites. We earn revenues and generate substantial cash flows primarily from admissions, television media rights fees, promotion and sponsorship fees, hospitality rentals (including luxury suites, chalets and the hospitality portion of club seating), advertising revenues, royalties from licenses of our trademarks, parking and camping, and track rentals. We own Americrown Service Corporation (“Americrown”), which provides catering, concessions and merchandise sales and services at certain of our motorsports entertainment facilities. We also own and operate the Motor Racing Network, Inc. ("MRN") radio network, also doing business under the name “MRN Radio”, the nation’s largest independent motorsports radio network in terms of event programming.
INCORPORATION
We were incorporated in 1953 under the laws of the State of Florida under the name “Bill France Racing, Inc.” and changed our name to “Daytona International Speedway Corporation” in 1957. With the groundbreaking for Talladega Superspeedway in 1968, we changed our name to “International Speedway Corporation.” Our principal executive offices are located at One Daytona Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114, and our telephone number is (386) 254-2700. We maintain a website at http://www.internationalspeedwaycorporation.com/. The information on our website is not part of this report.
OPERATIONS
The general nature of our business is a motorsports themed amusement enterprise, furnishing amusement to the public in the form of motorsports themed entertainment. Our motorsports themed event operations consist principally of racing events at our major motorsports entertainment facilities, which include providing catering, merchandise and food and beverage concessions

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at our motorsports entertainment facilities that host NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events except for catering and food and beverage concessions at Chicagoland Speedway (“Chicagoland”) and Route 66 Raceway (“Route 66”). Our other operations include MRN; our 50.0 percent equity investments in the joint ventures Kansas Entertainment, LLC ("Kansas Entertainment"), which operates the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, and SMISC, LLC (“SMISC”), which conducts business through a wholly owned subsidiary Motorsports Authentics, LLC; and certain other activities. We derived approximately 90.1 percent of our 2012 revenues from NASCAR-sanctioned racing events at our wholly owned motorsports entertainment facilities. In addition to events sanctioned by NASCAR, in fiscal 2012, we promoted other stock car, open wheel, sports car, motorcycle and go-kart racing events.
Americrown — Food, Beverage and Merchandise Operations
We conduct, either through operations of the particular facility or through our wholly owned subsidiary operating under the name “Americrown,” souvenir merchandising operations, food and beverage concession operations and catering services, both in suites and chalets, for customers at each of our motorsports entertainment facilities with the exception of food and beverage concessions and catering services at Chicagoland and Route 66.
Motor Racing Network, Inc.
Our wholly owned subsidiary, MRN, also does business under the name “MRN Radio”. While not a radio station, MRN creates motorsports-related programming content carried on radio stations around the country, as well as a national satellite radio service, Sirius XM Radio. MRN produces and syndicates to radio stations live coverage of the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series races and certain other races conducted at our motorsports entertainment facilities, as well as some races conducted at motorsports entertainment facilities we do not own. Sirius XM Radio also compensates MRN for the contemporaneous re-airing of race broadcasts and certain other production services. MRN produces and provides unique content to its website, http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/, and derives revenue from the sale of advertising on such website. Each motorsports entertainment facility has the ability to separately contract for the rights to radio broadcasts of NASCAR and certain other events held at its location. In addition, MRN provides production services for Sprint Vision, the trackside large screen video display units, at substantially all NASCAR Series event weekends. MRN also produces and syndicates daily and weekly NASCAR racing-themed programs. MRN derives revenue from the sale of national advertising contained in its syndicated programming, the sale of advertising and audio and video production services for Sprint Vision, as well as from rights fees paid by radio stations that broadcast the programming.
EQUITY INVESTMENTS
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway
We have a 50/50 partnership with Penn Hollywood Kansas Inc. (“Penn”), a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming Inc., which operates a Hollywood-themed and branded destination entertainment facility, overlooking turn two of Kansas Speedway ("Kansas"). Penn is the managing member of Kansas Entertainment and is responsible for the operation of the casino.
Motorsports Authentics
We partnered with Speedway Motorsports, Inc. in a 50/50 joint venture, SMISC, which, through its wholly owned subsidiary Motorsports Authentics, LLC conducts business under the name Motorsports Authentics (“MA”). MA designs, promotes, markets and distributes motorsports licensed merchandise.
Other Activities
From time to time, we use our motorsports entertainment facilities for testing for teams, driving schools, riding experiences, car shows, auto fairs, concerts and settings for television commercials, print advertisements and motion pictures. We also rent “show cars” for promotional events.
Competition
We are among the largest owners of major motorsports themed entertainment facilities based on revenues, number of facilities owned and/or operated, number of motorsports themed events promoted and market capitalization. Racing events compete with other professional sports such as football, basketball, hockey and baseball, as well as other recreational events and activities. Our events also compete with other racing events sanctioned by various racing bodies such as NASCAR, the American Sportbike Racing Association — Championship Cup Series, United States Auto Club (“USAC”), Sports Car Club of America

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(“SCCA”), Grand American, Automobile Racing Club of America (“ARCA”) and others, many of which are often held on the same dates at separate motorsports entertainment facilities. We believe that the type and caliber of promoted racing events, facility location, sight lines, pricing, variety of motorsports themed amusement options and level of customer conveniences and amenities are the principal factors that distinguish competing motorsports entertainment facilities.
Employees
As of November 30, 2012 we had over 840 full-time employees. We also engage a significant number of temporary personnel to assist during periods of peak attendance at our events, some of whom are volunteers. None of our employees are represented by a labor union. We believe that we enjoy a good relationship with our employees.
Company Website Access and SEC Filings
The Company’s website may be accessed at http://www.internationalspeedwaycorporation.com/. Through a link on the Investor Relations portion of our internet website, you can access all of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). However, in the event that the website is inaccessible our filings are available to the public over the internet at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov/. You may also read and copy any document we file with the SEC at its public reference facilities at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. You can also obtain copies of the documents at prescribed rates by writing to the Public Reference Room of the SEC at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the public reference facilities. You can also obtain information about us at the offices of the National Association of Securities Dealers, 1735 K St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006.



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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Forward-looking statements
This report contains forward-looking statements. The documents incorporated into this report by reference may also contain forward-looking statements. You can identify a forward-looking statement by our use of the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “believe,” “objective,” “projection,” “forecast,” “goal,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include our statements regarding the timing of future events, our anticipated future operations and our anticipated future financial position and cash requirements.
We believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable. We do not know whether our expectations will ultimately prove correct.
In the section that follows below, in cautionary statements made elsewhere in this report, and in other filings we have made with the SEC, we list the important factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our expectations. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors described below and other factors set forth in or incorporated by reference in this report.
These factors and cautionary statements apply to all future forward-looking statements we make. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. Do not put undue reliance on forward-looking statements or project any future results based on such statements or on present or prior earnings levels.
Additional information concerning these, or other factors, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in our other SEC filings. Copies of those filings are available from us and/or the SEC.
Adverse changes in our relationships with NASCAR and other motorsports sanctioning bodies, or their present sanctioning practices, could limit our future success
Our success has been, and is expected to remain, dependent on maintaining good working relationships with the organizations that sanction the races we promote at our facilities, particularly NASCAR. NASCAR-sanctioned races conducted at our wholly owned motorsports entertainment facilities accounted for approximately 90.1 percent of our total revenues in fiscal 2012. Each NASCAR sanctioning agreement (and the accompanying media rights fees revenue) is awarded on an annual basis and NASCAR is not required to continue to enter into, renew or extend sanctioning agreements with us to conduct any event. Any adverse change in the present sanctioning practices, could adversely impact our operations and revenue. Moreover, although our general growth strategy includes the possible development and/or acquisition of additional motorsports entertainment facilities, we have no assurance that any sanctioning body, including NASCAR, will enter into sanctioning agreements with us to conduct races at any newly developed or acquired motorsports entertainment facilities. Failure to obtain a sanctioning agreement for a major NASCAR event could negatively affect us. Similarly, although NASCAR has in the past approved our requests for realignment of sanctioned events, NASCAR is not obligated to modify its race schedules to allow us to schedule our races more efficiently or profitably.
Changes to media rights revenues could adversely affect us
Domestic broadcast and ancillary media rights fees revenues derived from NASCAR's three national touring series -- the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series, and Camping World Truck Series -- are an important component of our revenue and earnings stream and any adverse changes to such rights fees revenues could adversely impact our results. The current long-term contracts, which expire in 2014, give us significant cash flow visibility. In October 2012, NASCAR and FOX Sports Media Group (“FOX”) finalized an eight-year extension of its broadcast rights through the 2022 NASCAR season. Per the extension, FOX will retain the television rights to 13 consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points races and 3 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series non-point races. Also, FOX retains the entire NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season, and practice and qualifying for both the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races that FOX broadcasts. The remaining NASCAR national touring series content that expires in 2014 that is not part of the FOX extension will be negotiated with NASCAR in the coming months. Any material changes in the media industry that could lead to differences in historical practices or decreases in the term and/or financial value of future broadcast agreements could have a material adverse affect on our revenues and financial results.
Changes, declines and delays in consumer and corporate spending as well as illiquid credit markets could adversely affect us
Our financial results depend significantly upon a number of factors relating to discretionary consumer and corporate spending, including economic conditions affecting disposable consumer income and corporate budgets such as:
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Business conditions;
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Interest rates; and
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Taxation rates.
These factors can impact both attendance at our events and advertising and marketing dollars available from the motorsports industry’s principal sponsors and potential sponsors. Economic and other lifestyle conditions such as illiquid consumer and business credit markets adversely affect consumer and corporate spending thereby impacting our revenue, profitability and financial results. Further, changes in consumer behavior such as deferred purchasing decisions and decreased spending budgets adversely impact our cash flow visibility and revenues. The significant economic deterioration that began in fiscal 2008, for example, has impacted these areas of our business and our revenues and financial results.
Unavailability of credit on favorable terms can adversely impact our growth, development and capital spending plans. General economic conditions were significantly and negatively impacted by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and could be similarly affected by any future attacks, by a terrorist attack at any mass gathering or fear of such attacks, or by other acts or prospects of war. Any future attacks or wars or related threats could also increase our expenses related to insurance, security or other related matters. A weakened economic and business climate, as well as consumer uncertainty and the loss of consumer confidence created by such a climate, could adversely affect our financial results. Finally, our financial results could also be adversely impacted by a widespread outbreak of a severe epidemiological crisis.
Delay, postponement or cancellation of major motorsports events because of weather or other factors could adversely affect us
We promote outdoor motorsports entertainment events. Weather conditions affect sales of, among other things, tickets, food, drinks and merchandise at these events. Poor weather conditions prior to an event, or even the forecast of poor weather conditions, could have a negative impact on us, particularly for walk-up ticket sales to events which are not sold out in advance, as well as renewals for the following year. If an event scheduled for one of our facilities is delayed or postponed because of weather or other reasons such as, for example, the general postponement of all major sporting events in the United States following the September 11, 2001 terrorism attacks, we could incur increased expenses associated with conducting the rescheduled event, as well as possible decreased revenues from tickets, food, drinks and merchandise at the rescheduled event. If such an event is cancelled, we would incur the expenses associated with preparing to conduct the event as well as losing the revenues, including any live broadcast revenues, associated with the event.
If a cancelled event is part of the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide or Camping World Truck series, in the year of cancellation we could experience a reduction in the amount of money we expect to receive from television revenues for all of our NASCAR-sanctioned events in the series that experienced the cancellation. This would occur if, as a result of the cancellation, and without regard to whether the cancelled event was scheduled for one of our facilities, NASCAR experienced a reduction in television revenues greater than the amount scheduled to be paid to the promoter of the cancelled event.
France Family Group control of NASCAR creates conflicts of interest
Members of the France Family Group own and control NASCAR. James C. France, our Chairman of the Board, and Lesa France Kennedy, our Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, are both members of the France Family Group in addition to holding positions with NASCAR. Each of them, as well as our general counsel, spends part of his or her time on NASCAR’s business. Because of these relationships, even though all related party transactions are approved by our Audit Committee, certain potential conflicts of interest between us and NASCAR exist with respect to, among other things:
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The terms of any sanctioning agreements that may be awarded to us by NASCAR;
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The amount of time the employees mentioned above and certain of our other employees devote to NASCAR’s affairs; and
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The amounts charged or paid to NASCAR for office rental, transportation costs, shared executives, administrative expenses and similar items.

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France Family Group members, together, beneficially own approximately 39.0 percent of our capital stock and control over 72.0 percent of the combined voting power of both classes of our common stock. Historically members of the France Family Group have voted their shares of common stock in the same manner. Accordingly, they can (without the approval of our other shareholders) elect our entire Board of Directors and determine the outcome of various matters submitted to shareholders for approval, including fundamental corporate transactions and have done so in the past. If holders of class B common stock other than the France Family Group elect to convert their beneficially owned shares of class B common stock into shares of class A common stock and members of the France Family Group do not convert their shares, the relative voting power of the France Family Group will increase. Voting control by the France Family Group may discourage certain types of transactions involving an actual or potential change in control of us, including transactions in which the holders of class A common stock might receive a premium for their shares over prevailing market prices.
Our success depends on the availability and performance of key personnel
Our continued success depends upon the availability and performance of our senior management team which possesses unique and extensive industry knowledge and experience. Our inability to retain and attract key employees in the future, could have a negative effect on our operations and business plans.
Future impairment or loss on disposal of goodwill and other intangible assets or long-lived assets by us or our equity investments and joint ventures could adversely affect our financial results
Our consolidated balance sheets include significant amounts of goodwill and other intangible assets and long-lived assets which could be subject to impairment or loss on disposal.
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In fiscal 2010, we recorded a before-tax charge of approximately $8.9 million as an impairment/loss on disposal of long-lived assets primarily attributable to the non-cash impairment of certain costs related to the Daytona Development Project and removal of certain other long-lived assets located at our motorsports facilities;
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In fiscal 2011, we recorded a before-tax charge of approximately $4.7 million as an impairment/loss on disposal of long-lived assets primarily attributable to the removal of certain other long-lived assets located at our motorsports facilities: and
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In fiscal 2012, we recorded a before-tax charge of approximately $11.1 million as an impairment/loss on disposal of long-lived assets primarily attributable to the removal of certain other long-lived assets located at our motorsports facilities.
As of November 30, 2012, goodwill and other intangible assets and property and equipment accounts for approximately $1.7 billion, or 85.5 percent of our total assets. We account for our goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350, “Intangibles — Goodwill and Other”, and for our long-lived assets in accordance with ASC 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment.” Both ASC 350 and 360 require testing goodwill and other intangible assets and long-lived assets for impairment based on assumptions regarding our future business outlook. While we continue to review and analyze many factors that can impact our business prospects in the future, our analyses are subjective and are based on conditions existing at and trends leading up to the time the assumptions are made. Actual results could differ materially from these assumptions. Our judgments with regard to our future business prospects could impact whether or not an impairment is deemed to have occurred, as well as the timing of the recognition of such an impairment charge. If future testing for impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets or long-lived assets results in a reduction in their carrying value, we will be required to take the amount of the reduction in such goodwill and other intangible assets or long-lived assets as a non-cash charge against operating income, which would also reduce shareholders’ equity.
In addition, our growth strategy includes investing in certain joint venture opportunities. In these equity investments we exert significant influence on the investee but do not have effective control over the investee, which adds an additional element of risk that can adversely impact our financial position and results of operations. Our equity investments total approximately $146.4 million at November 30, 2012.
Personal injuries to spectators and participants could adversely affect financial results
Motorsports can be dangerous to participants and spectators. We maintain insurance policies that provide coverage within limits that we believe should generally be sufficient to protect us from a large financial loss due to liability for personal injuries sustained by persons on our property in the ordinary course of our business. There can be no assurance, however, that the insurance will be adequate or available at all times and in all circumstances. Our financial condition and results of operations could be affected negatively to the extent claims and expenses in connection with these injuries are greater than insurance recoveries or if insurance coverage for these exposures becomes unavailable or prohibitively expensive.

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In addition, sanctioning bodies could impose more stringent rules and regulations for safety, security and operational activities. Such regulations include, for example, the improvements and additions of retaining walls at our facilities, which have increased our capital expenditures, and increased security procedures which have increased our operational expenses.
We operate in a highly competitive environment
As an entertainment company, our racing events face competition from other spectator-oriented sporting events and other leisure, entertainment and recreational activities, including professional football, basketball, hockey and baseball. As a result, our revenues are affected by the general popularity of motorsports, the availability of alternative forms of recreation and changing consumer preferences and habits, including how consumers consume entertainment. Our racing events also compete with other racing events sanctioned by various racing bodies such as NASCAR, USAC, NHRA, International Motorsports Association, SCCA, Grand American, ARCA and others. Many sports and entertainment businesses have resources that exceed ours.
We are subject to changing governmental regulations and legal standards that could increase our expenses
We believe that our operations are in material compliance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental, land use and other laws and regulations.
If it is determined that damage to persons or property or contamination of the environment has been caused or exacerbated by the operation or conduct of our business or by pollutants, substances, contaminants or wastes used, generated or disposed of by us, or if pollutants, substances, contaminants or wastes are found on property currently or previously owned or operated by us, we may be held liable for such damage and may be required to pay the cost of investigation and/or remediation of such contamination or any related damage. The amount of such liability as to which we are self-insured could be material.
State and local laws relating to the protection of the environment also can include noise abatement laws that may be applicable to our racing events.
Our existing facilities continue to be used in situations where the standards for new facilities to comply with certain laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, are constantly evolving. Changes in the provisions or application of federal, state or local environmental, land use or other laws, regulations or requirements to our facilities or operations, or the discovery of previously unknown conditions, also could require us to make additional material expenditures to remediate or attain compliance.
Regulations governing the use and development of real estate may prevent us from acquiring or developing prime locations for motorsports entertainment facilities, substantially delay or complicate the process of improving existing facilities, and/or increase the costs of any of such activities.
If we do not maintain the security of customer-related information, we could damage our reputation with customers, incur substantial additional costs and become subject to litigation
In the ordinary course of our business, we collect and store certain personal information from individuals, such as our customers and employees, and we process customer payment card information. In addition, our online operations depend upon the secure transmission of confidential information over public networks, including information permitting cashless payments. We devote significant resources to network security, data encryption, and other security measures to protect our systems and data, but these security measures cannot provide absolute security. We may experience a breach of our systems and may be unable to protect sensitive data. A compromise of our security systems that results in personal information being obtained by unauthorized persons could adversely affect our reputation with our customers and others, as well as our operations, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and could result in litigation against us or the imposition of penalties. In addition, a security breach could require that we expend significant additional resources related to our information security systems and could result in a disruption of our operations, particularly our sales operations. While we maintain insurance against this risk, there can be no assurance that all losses would be covered by such insurance.
Our quarterly results are subject to seasonality and variability
We derive most of our income from a limited number of NASCAR-sanctioned races. As a result, our business has been, and is expected to remain, highly seasonal based on the timing of major racing events. Future schedule changes as determined by NASCAR or other sanctioning bodies, as well as the acquisition of additional, or divestiture of existing, motorsports entertainment facilities could impact the timing of our major events in comparison to prior or future periods.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Motorsports Entertainment Facilities
The following table sets forth current information relating to each of our motorsports entertainment facilities as of November 30, 2012:

 
 
 
 
2012 YEAR END
CAPACITY
 
NASCAR
SPRINT
CUP
 
OTHER
MAJOR
EVENTS(1)
 
 
 
MARKETS
SERVED
 
MEDIA
MARKET
RANK
TRACK NAME
 
LOCATION
 
SEATS
 
SUITES
 
EVENTS
 
Daytona International Speedway
 
Daytona Beach, Florida
 
147,000

 
101

 
4

 
6

 
  
 
Orlando/Central Florida
 
19
Talladega Superspeedway
 
Talladega, Alabama
 
108,000

 
30

 
2

 
3

 
  
 
Atlanta/ Birmingham
 
9/42
Richmond International Raceway
 
Richmond, Virginia
 
91,000

 
40

 
2

 
2

 
  
 
Washington D.C.
 
8
Michigan International Speedway
 
Brooklyn, Michigan
 
84,000

 
46

 
2

 
3

 
  
 
Detroit
 
11
Auto Club Speedway of Southern California
 
Fontana, California
 
81,000

 
91

 
1

 
2

 
  
 
Los Angeles
 
2
Kansas Speedway
 
Kansas City, Kansas
 
74,000

 
56

 
2

 
3

 
  
 
Kansas City
 
31
Chicagoland Speedway
 
Joliet, Illinois
 
69,000

 
24

 
1

 
4

 
  
 
Chicago
 
3
Darlington Raceway
 
Darlington, South Carolina
 
60,000

 
13

 
1

 
2

 
  
 
Columbia
 
77
Homestead-Miami Speedway
 
Homestead, Florida
 
56,000

 
66

 
1

 
5

 
  
 
Miami
 
16
Martinsville Speedway
 
Martinsville, Virginia
 
55,000

 
20

 
2

 
2

 
  
 
Greensboro/High Point
 
46
Phoenix International Raceway
 
Phoenix, Arizona
 
51,000

 
45

 
2

 
3

 
  
 
Phoenix
 
13
Watkins Glen International
 
Watkins Glen, New York
 
33,000

 
4

 
1

 
3

 
  
 
Buffalo/Rochester
 
52/78
Route 66 Raceway
 
Joliet, Illinois
 
24,000

 
n/a

 
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1

 
(2
)
 
Chicago
 
3
(1)
Other major events include NASCAR Nationwide and Camping World Truck series; ARCA; Grand American; IndyCar; and, AMA Pro Racing.
(2)
Route 66's other major event includes an NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event (NHRA Mellow Yellow Drag Racing Series event starting in fiscal 2013),
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY. Daytona International Speedway (“Daytona”) is a 2.5 mile high-banked, lighted, asphalt, tri-oval superspeedway that also includes a 3.6-mile road course. We lease the land on which Daytona International Speedway is located from the City of Daytona Beach. The lease on the property expires in 2054, including renewal options. The facility is situated on 440 acres and is located in Daytona Beach, Florida.
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY. Talladega Superspeedway (“Talladega”) is a 2.7 mile high-banked, asphalt, tri-oval superspeedway with a 1.3-mile infield road course. The facility is situated on 1,435 acres and is located about 100 miles from Atlanta, Georgia and approximately 50 miles from Birmingham, Alabama.
RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY. Richmond International Raceway (“Richmond”) is a 0.8 mile moderately-banked, lighted, asphalt, oval, intermediate speedway. The facility is situated on 635 acres and is located approximately 10 miles from downtown Richmond, Virginia.
MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY. Michigan International Speedway (“Michigan”) is a 2.0 mile moderately-banked, asphalt, tri-oval superspeedway. The facility is situated on 1,180 acres and is located in Brooklyn, Michigan, approximately 70 miles southwest of Detroit.

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AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. Auto Club Speedway of Southern California (“Auto Club Speedway”) is a 2.0 mile moderately-banked, lighted, asphalt, tri-oval superspeedway. The facility is situated on 566 acres and is located approximately 40 miles east of Los Angeles in Fontana, California. The facility also includes a quarter mile drag strip and a 2.8-mile road course.
KANSAS SPEEDWAY. Kansas is a 1.5 mile variable-degree banked, asphalt, tri-oval superspeedway with a 0.9-mile infield road course. The facility is situated on 1,000 acres and is located in Kansas City, Kansas. Overlooking turn two of Kansas is a Hollywood-themed and branded destination entertainment facility (see Equity Investments).
CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY. Chicagoland is a 1.5 mile moderately-banked, lighted, asphalt, tri-oval superspeedway. The facility is situated on 930 acres and is located in Joliet, Illinois, approximately 35 miles from Chicago, Illinois.
DARLINGTON RACEWAY. Darlington Raceway (“Darlington”) is a 1.3 mile high-banked, lighted, asphalt, egg-shaped superspeedway. The facility is situated on 230 acres and is located in Darlington, South Carolina.
HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY. Homestead-Miami Speedway (“Homestead”) is a 1.5 mile variable-degree banked, lighted, asphalt, oval superspeedway. The facility is situated on 404 acres and is located in Homestead, Florida. Homestead is owned by the City of Homestead, however we operate Homestead under an agreement that expires in 2075, including renewal options.
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY. Martinsville Speedway (“Martinsville”) is a 0.5 mile moderately-banked, asphalt and concrete, oval speedway. The facility is situated on 250 acres and is located in Martinsville, Virginia, approximately 50 miles north of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY. Phoenix International Raceway (“Phoenix”) is a 1.0 mile low-banked, lighted, asphalt, oval superspeedway. The facility is situated on 598 acres that also includes a 1.5-mile road course located near Phoenix, Arizona.
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL. Watkins Glen International (“Watkins Glen”) includes 3.4-mile and 2.4-mile road course tracks. The facility is situated on 1,377 acres and is located near Watkins Glen, New York.
ROUTE 66 RACEWAY. Route 66 includes a quarter mile drag strip and dirt oval speedway. The facility, adjacent to Chicgoland, is situated on 240 acres and is located in Joliet, Illinois, approximately 35 miles from Chicago, Illinois.
OTHER FACILITIES: We own approximately 170 acres of real property near Daytona which is home to our corporate headquarters and other offices and facilities. In addition, we also own 500 acres near Daytona on which we conduct agricultural operations except during events when they are used for parking and other ancillary purposes. We lease real estate and office space in Talladega, Alabama and the property and premises at the Talladega Municipal Airport. We lease office space in Watkins Glen, New York and in Avondale, Arizona.
Our majority-owned subsidiary, 380 Development, LLC (“380 Development”), owns approximately 676 acres in the New York City borough of Staten Island. We are currently pursuing the sale of the property (see “Equity and Other Investments — Staten Island Property” for further discussion).
Intellectual Property
We have various registered and common law trademark rights, including, but not limited to, “California Speedway,” “Chicagoland Speedway,” “Darlington Raceway,” “The Great American Race,” “Southern 500,” “Too Tough to Tame,” “Daytona International Speedway,” “ Daytona 500 EXperience,” the “Daytona 500,” the “24 Hours of Daytona,” “Acceleration Alley,” “Daytona Dream Laps,” “Speedweeks,” “World Center of Racing,” “Homestead-Miami Speedway,” “Kansas Speedway,” “Martinsville Speedway,” “Michigan International Speedway,” “Phoenix International Raceway,” “Richmond International Raceway,” “Route 66 Raceway,” “The Action Track,” “Talladega Superspeedway,” “Watkins Glen International,” “The Glen,” “Americrown,” “Motor Racing Network,” “MRN,” and related logos. We also have licenses from NASCAR, various drivers and other businesses to use names and logos for merchandising programs and product sales. Our policy is to protect our intellectual property rights vigorously, through litigation, if necessary, chiefly because of their proprietary value in merchandise and promotional sales.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are a party to routine litigation incidental to our business. We do not believe that the resolution of any or all of such litigation will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.

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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
At November 30, 2012, we had two issued classes of capital stock: class A common stock, $.01 par value per share, and class B common stock, $.01 par value per share. The class A common stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol “ISCA.” The class B common stock is traded on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol “ISCB.OB” and, at the option of the holder, is convertible to class A common stock at any time. As of November 30, 2012, there were approximately 2,146 record holders of class A common stock and approximately 396 record holders of class B common stock.
The reported high and low sales prices or high and low bid information, as applicable, for each quarter indicated are as follows:
 
 
 
ISCA
 
ISCB.OB(1)
 
 
High
 
Low
 
High
 
Low
Fiscal 2011:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Quarter
 
$
29.99

 
$
23.98

 
$
29.66

 
$
23.68

Second Quarter
 
32.32

 
26.87

 
31.95

 
27.39

Third Quarter
 
30.90

 
21.24

 
30.92

 
22.26

Fourth Quarter
 
26.18

 
20.08

 
26.00

 
21.00

Fiscal 2012:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Quarter
 
$
27.50

 
$
23.88

 
$
26.69

 
$
23.65

Second Quarter
 
28.73

 
23.18

 
27.00

 
23.30

Third Quarter
 
28.49

 
23.53

 
26.50

 
22.00

Fourth Quarter
 
29.30

 
24.22

 
29.00

 
24.11

(1)
ISCB quotations were obtained from the OTC Bulletin Board and represent prices between dealers and do not include mark-up, mark-down or commission. Such quotations do not necessarily represent actual transactions.

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Stock Purchase Plan
An important component of our capital allocation strategy is returning capital to shareholders. We have solid operating margins that generate substantial operating cash flow. Using these internally generated proceeds, we have returned a significant amount of capital to shareholders primarily through our share repurchase program.
The Company has a share repurchase program (“Stock Purchase Plan”) under which it is authorized to purchase up to $330.0 million of its outstanding Class A common shares. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased under the Stock Purchase Plan will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability and other market conditions. The Stock Purchase Plan may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. No shares have been or will be knowingly purchased from Company insiders or their affiliates.

Period
 
(a) Total
number
of shares
purchased
 
(b)
Average
price
paid
per
share
 
(c) Total
number of
shares
purchased
as
part of
publicly
announced
plans or
Programs
 
(d)
Maximum
number
of shares
(or
approximate
dollar
value of
shares)
that may yet
be
purchased
under the
plans or
programs
(in
thousands)
December 1, 2011 — August 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repurchase program(1)
 
405,538

 
$
25.40

 
405,538

 
61,741

Employee transactions(2)
 
9,249

 
27.75

 
—

 
 
September 1, 2012 — September 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repurchase program(1)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
61,741

October 1, 2012 — October 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repurchase program(1)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
61,741

November 1, 2012 — November 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repurchase program(1)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
61,741

 
 
414,787

 
 
 
405,538

 
 
(1)
Since inception of the Plan through November 30, 2012, we have purchased 7,063,962 shares of our Class A common shares, for a total of approximately $268.3 million. Included in these totals are the purchases of 307,886, 1,435,811 and 405,538 shares of the Company’s Class A common shares at an average cost of approximately $26.27, $25.87 and $25.40 per share (including commissions), for a total of approximately $8.1 million, $37.1 million and $10.3 million, during the fiscal years ended November 30, 2010, 2011, and 2012, respectively. These transactions occurred in open market purchases and pursuant to a trading plan under Rule 10b5-1. At November 30, 2012, we have approximately $61.7 million remaining repurchase authority under the current Stock Purchase Plan.
(2)
Represents shares of our common stock delivered to us in satisfaction of the minimum statutory tax withholding obligation of holders of restricted shares that vested during the period.
Dividends
Annual dividends were declared in the quarter ended in May and paid in June in the fiscal years reported below on all common stock that was issued at the time (amount per share):
 
 
 
Fiscal Year:
Annual
Dividend
2008
$
0.12

2009
0.14

2010
0.16

2011
0.18

2012
0.20


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Securities Authorized For Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
Equity Compensation Plan Information
 
Plan Category
 
Number of
securities
to be
issued upon
exercise of
outstanding
options,
warrants
and rights
(a)
 
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding
options, warrants
and rights
(b)
 
Number of
securities
remaining
available
for future
issuance
under equity
compensation
plans
(excluding
securities
reflected in
column
(a))
(c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
 
224,252

 
$
40.25

 
594,649

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
 
—

 
—

 
—

Total
 
224,252

 
$
40.25

 
594,649

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth our selected financial data as of and for each of the last five fiscal years in the period ended November 30, 2012. The income statement data for the three fiscal years in the period ended November 30, 2012, and the balance sheet data as of November 30, 2011 and November 30, 2012, have been derived from our audited historical consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report. The balance sheet data as of November 30, 2010, and the income statement data and the balance sheet data as of and for the fiscal years ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, have been derived from our audited historical consolidated financial statements, which are available on our website. You should read the selected financial data set forth below in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included elsewhere in this report.

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For the Year Ended November 30,
 
 
2008
 
2009
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
 
 
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Income Statement Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Admissions, net
 
$
236,105

 
$
195,509

 
$
160,476

 
$
144,433

 
$
136,099

Motorsports related
 
462,835

 
432,217

 
420,910

 
425,655

 
416,699

Food, beverage and merchandise
 
78,119

 
56,397

 
52,527

 
47,863

 
45,985

Other
 
10,195

 
9,040

 
11,444

 
11,734

 
13,584

Total revenues
 
787,254

 
693,163

 
645,357

 
629,685

 
612,367

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees
 
154,655

 
162,960

 
157,571

 
154,562

 
154,673

Motorsports related
 
166,047

 
149,826

 
142,603

 
124,861

 
125,072

Food, beverage and merchandise
 
48,159

 
39,134

 
36,949

 
36,744

 
35,642

General and administrative
 
109,439

 
103,773

 
102,733

 
98,795

 
102,958

Depreciation and amortization (1)
 
70,911

 
72,900

 
74,465

 
76,871

 
77,870

Impairments / losses on disposals of long-lived assets (2)
 
2,237

 
16,747

 
8,859

 
4,687

 
11,143

Total expenses
 
551,448

 
545,340

 
523,180

 
496,520

 
507,358

Operating income
 
235,806

 
147,823

 
122,177

 
133,165

 
105,009

Interest income and other (3)
 
(1,630
)
 
1,080

 
170

 
139

 
102

Interest expense
 
(15,861
)
 
(19,203
)
 
(15,216
)
 
(14,710
)
 
(13,501
)
Interest rate swap expense (4)
 
—

 
(4,268
)
 
(23,878
)
 
—

 
—

Loss on early redemption of debt (5)
 
—

 
—

 
(6,535
)
 
—

 
(9,144
)
Other income
 
324

 
426

 
—

 
—

 
1,008

Equity in net (loss) income from equity investments (6)
 
(1,203
)
 
(77,608
)
 
(1,904
)
 
(4,177
)
 
2,757

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
217,436

 
48,250

 
74,814

 
114,417

 
86,231

Income taxes (7)
 
82,678

 
41,265

 
20,236

 
44,993

 
31,653

Income from continuing operations
 
134,758

 
6,985

 
54,578

 
69,424

 
54,578

Loss from discontinued operations
 
(163
)
 
(170
)
 
(47
)
 
—

 
—

Net income
 
$
134,595

 
$
6,815

 
$
54,531

 
$
69,424

 
$
54,578

Basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
 
$
2.71

 
$
0.14

 
$
1.13

 
$
1.46

 
$
1.18

Loss from discontinued operations
 
0.00

 
0.00

 
0.00

 
—

 
—

Net income
 
$
2.71

 
$
0.14

 
$
1.13

 
$
1.46

 
$
1.18

Dividends per share
 
$
0.12

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.18

 
$
0.20

Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
49,756,787

 
48,678,517

 
48,242,555

 
47,602,574

 
46,386,355

Diluted
 
49,758,089

 
48,678,517

 
48,242,555

 
47,611,179

 
46,396,631

Balance Sheet Data (at end of period):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
218,920

 
$
158,572

 
$
84,166

 
$
110,078

 
$
78,379

Working (deficit) capital
 
(27,760
)
 
104,039

 
58,267

 
75,759

 
50,868

Total assets
 
2,180,819

 
1,908,903

 
1,878,749

 
1,944,639

 
1,941,741

Long-term debt
 
422,045

 
343,793

 
303,074

 
313,888

 
274,419

Total debt
 
575,047

 
347,180

 
306,290

 
316,152

 
276,932

Total shareholders’ equity
 
1,149,951

 
1,147,253

 
1,187,177

 
1,212,466

 
1,248,810


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(1)
Fiscal years 2008 and 2009 include accelerated depreciation for certain office and related buildings in Daytona Beach, FL totaling approximately $2.1 million, and $1.0 million, respectively.
(2)
Fiscal 2008 impairment/loss on disposal is primarily attributable to costs related to fill removal on our Staten Island property and the net book value of certain assets retired from service. Fiscal 2009 impairment/loss on disposal is primarily attributed to the decrease in the carrying value of our Staten Island property and, to a much lesser extent, impairments and losses on disposal of certain other long-lived assets. Fiscal 2010 impairment/loss on disposal is primarily attributable to the non-cash impairment of certain costs related to the Daytona Development Project and, to a much lesser extent, losses on the removal of certain other long-lived assets. Fiscal 2011 impairment/loss on disposal is primarily attributable to the removal of certain assets in connection with the repaving of the track and grandstand enhancements at Phoenix as well as grandstand enhancements at Kansas and Talladega. Fiscal 2012 impairment/loss on disposal is primarily attributable attributable to the removal of certain assets in connection with the repaving of the track at Kansas, and certain other long-lived assets located at our motorsports facilities.
(3)
Fiscal 2008 interest income and other includes a non-cash charge totaling approximately $3.8 million to correct the carrying value of certain other assets.
(4)
Fiscal years 2009 and 2010 include expenses related to an interest rate swap.
(5)
In fiscal 2010, we recorded a loss on early redemption of debt related to a cash tender offer where we purchased approximately $63.0 million of outstanding senior notes. In fiscal 2012, we recorded a loss on early redemption of debt related to the redemption of $87.0 million of outstanding senior notes maturing in 2014. (see “Future Liquidity”)
(6)
Fiscal year 2009 includes impairment of goodwill and intangible assets and write-down of certain inventory and related assets by MA.
(7)
Fiscal 2009 income taxes includes interest income totaling approximately $8.9 million related to the settlement with the Internal Revenue Service. Fiscal 2010 income taxes includes the de-recognition of potential interest and penalties associated with certain state tax settlements of approximately $6.3 million.


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GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
The following financial information is presented below using other than U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP”), and is reconciled to comparable information presented using GAAP. Non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share below are derived by adjusting amounts determined in accordance with GAAP for certain items presented in the accompanying selected operating statement data, net of taxes.
We believe such non-GAAP information is useful and meaningful, and is used by investors to assess our core operations, which consist of the ongoing promotion of racing events at our major motorsports entertainment facilities. Such non-GAAP information identifies and separately displays the equity investment earnings and losses of MA and Kansas Entertainment (prior to becoming part of our core operations in fiscal 2012) and adjusts for items that are not considered to be reflective of our continuing core operations at our motorsports entertainment facilities. We believe that such non-GAAP information improves the comparability of the operating results and provides a better understanding of the performance of our core operations for the periods presented. We use this non-GAAP information to analyze the current performance and trends and make decisions regarding future ongoing operations. This non-GAAP financial information may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities and should not be considered as an alternative to operating income, net income or diluted earnings per share, which are determined in accordance with GAAP. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered independent of or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Management uses both GAAP and non-GAAP information in evaluating and operating the business and as such deemed it important to provide such information to investors.
The adjustments for 2008 relate to Motorsports Authentics — equity in net income from equity investment; accelerated depreciation for certain office and related buildings in Daytona Beach; the impairment/loss on disposal of long-lived assets associated with the fill removal process on the Staten Island property and the net book value of certain assets retired from service; a non-cash charge to correct the carrying value of certain other assets; a provision on working capital advances associated with our joint venture project in Kansas for the development of a gaming and entertainment destination; and, a tax benefit associated with certain restructuring initiatives.
The adjustments for 2009 relate to Motorsports Authentics — equity in net loss from equity investment, which includes the non-cash impairment charge; accelerated depreciation for certain office and related buildings in Daytona Beach; impairment/loss on disposal of long-lived assets primarily attributable to the decrease in the carrying value of our Staten Island property and, to a much lesser extent, impairment/loss on disposal of certain other long-lived assets; interest rate swap expense; and, interest income related to our settlement with the Internal Revenue Service.
The adjustments for 2010 relate to the pre-opening expenses for Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway — equity in net loss from equity investment; impairment/loss on disposal of long-lived assets primarily attributable to certain costs related to the Daytona Development Project which were capitalized and are no longer expected to benefit the future development of the project and, to a much lesser extent, impairment/loss on disposal of certain other long-lived assets; interest rate swap expense; the loss on early redemption of debt; and, the de-recognition of potential interest and penalties associated with certain state tax settlements.
The adjustments for 2011 relate to the pre-opening expenses for Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway — equity in net loss from equity investment; certain carrying costs related to the Staten Island property; and impairment/loss on disposal of certain other long-lived assets.
The adjustments for 2012 relate to certain carrying costs of our Staten Island property, legal settlement, impairment/loss on disposal of certain other long-lived assets, loss on early redemption of debt and net gain on sale of certain assets.


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For the Year Ended November 30
 
 
2008
 
2009
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
 
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
Net income
 
$
134,595

 
$
6,815

 
$
54,531

 
$
69,424

 
$
54,578

Net loss from discontinued operations
 
163

 
170

 
47

 
—

 
—

Income from continuing operations
 
134,758

 
6,985

 
54,578

 
69,424

 
54,578

Equity in net (income) loss from equity investments, net of tax
 
(970
)
 
79,277

 
1,155

 
2,534

 
—

Consolidated income from continuing operations excluding equity in net (income) loss from equity investments
 
133,788

 
86,262

 
55,733

 
71,958

 
54,578

Adjustments, net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carrying costs related to Staten Island
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,664

 
2,780

Legal settlement
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
714

Additional depreciation
 
1,278

 
637

 
—

 
—

 
—

Impairments / losses on disposals of long-lived assets
 
1,374

 
10,081

 
5,373

 
2,845

 
7,004

Correction of certain other assets’ carrying value
 
3,758

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Interest rate swap expense
 
—

 
2,608

 
14,473

 
—

 
—

Loss on early redemption of debt
 
—

 
—

 
3,963

 
—

 
5,560

Provision on advances to Kansas Entertainment
 
1,409

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Net gain on sale of certain assets
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(566
)
IRS and state tax settlements
 
—

 
(8,923
)
 
(6,338
)
 
—

 
—

Tax benefit associated with restructuring initiatives
 
(3,477
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Non-GAAP net income
 
$
138,130

 
$
90,665

 
$
73,204

 
$
76,467

 
$
70,070

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
2.71

 
$
0.14

 
$
1.13

 
$
1.46

 
$
1.18

Net loss from discontinued operations
 
0.00

 
0.00

 
0.00

 
—

 
—

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
 
2.71

 
0.14

 
1.13

 
1.46

 
1.18

Equity in net (income) loss from equity investments, net of tax
 
(0.02
)
 
1.63

 
0.03

 
0.05

 
—

Consolidated income from continuing operations excluding equity in net (income) loss from equity investments
 
2.69

 
1.77

 
1.16

 
1.51

 
1.18

Adjustments, net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carrying costs related to Staten Island
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
0.04

 
0.06

Legal settlement
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
0.01

Additional depreciation
 
0.02

 
0.01

 
—

 
—

 
—

Impairments / losses on disposals of long-lived assets
 
0.03

 
0.21

 
0.11

 
0.06

 
0.15

Correction of certain other assets’ carrying value
 
0.08

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Interest rate swap expense
 
—

 
0.05

 
0.30

 
—

 
—

Loss on early redemption of debt
 
—

 
—

 
0.08

 
—

 
0.12

Provision on advances to Kansas Entertainment
 
0.03

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Net gain on sale of certain assets
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(0.01
)
IRS and state tax settlements
 
—

 
(0.18
)
 
(0.13
)
 
—

 
—

Tax benefit associated with restructuring initiatives
 
(0.07
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share
 
$
2.78

 
$
1.86

 
$
1.52

 
$
1.61

 
$
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of Operations
General
The general nature of our business is a motorsports themed amusement enterprise, furnishing amusement to the public in the form of motorsports themed entertainment. We derive revenues primarily from (i) admissions to motorsports events and motorsports themed amusement activities held at our facilities, (ii) revenue generated in conjunction with or as a result of motorsports events and motorsports themed amusement activities conducted at our facilities, and (iii) catering, concession and merchandising services during or as a result of these events and amusement activities.
“Admissions, net” revenue includes ticket sales for all of our racing events and other motorsports activities and amusements, net of any applicable taxes.
“Motorsports related” revenue primarily includes television and ancillary media rights fees, promotion and sponsorship fees, hospitality rentals (including luxury suites, chalets and the hospitality portion of club seating), advertising revenues, royalties from licenses of our trademarks, parking and camping revenues, and track rental fees.
“Food, beverage and merchandise” revenue includes revenues from concession stands, direct sales of souvenirs, hospitality catering, programs and other merchandise and fees paid by third party vendors for the right to occupy space to sell souvenirs and concessions at our motorsports entertainment facilities.
Direct expenses include (i) prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees, (ii) motorsports related expenses, which include labor, advertising, costs of competition paid to sanctioning bodies other than NASCAR and other expenses associated with the promotion of all of our motorsports events and activities, and (iii) food, beverage and merchandise expenses, consisting primarily of labor and costs of goods sold.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. While our estimates and assumptions are based on conditions existing at and trends leading up to the time the estimates and assumptions are made, actual results could differ materially from those estimates and assumptions. We continually review our accounting policies, how they are applied and how they are reported and disclosed in the financial statements.
The following is a summary of our critical accounting policies and estimates and how they are applied in the preparation of the financial statements.
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation. We consolidate all entities we control by ownership of a majority voting interest and variable interest entities for which we have the power to direct activities and the obligation to absorb losses. Our judgment in determining if we consolidate a variable interest entity includes assessing which party, if any, has the power and benefits. Therefore, we evaluate which activities most significantly affect the variable interest entities economic performance and determine whether we, or another party, have the power to direct these activities.
We apply the equity method of accounting for our investments in joint ventures and other investees whenever we can exert significant influence on the investee but do not have effective control over the investee. Our consolidated net income includes our share of the net earnings or losses from these investees. Our judgment regarding the level of influence over each equity method investee includes considering factors such as our ownership interest, board representation and policy making decisions. We periodically evaluate these equity investments for potential impairment where a decline in value is determined to be other than temporary. We eliminate all significant intercompany transactions from financial results.
Revenue Recognition. Advance ticket sales and event-related revenues for future events are deferred until earned, which is generally once the events are conducted. The recognition of event-related expenses is matched with the recognition of event-related revenues.
NASCAR contracts directly with certain network providers for television rights to the entire NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series schedules. Event promoters share in the television rights fees in accordance with the provision of the sanction agreement for each NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series event. Under the terms

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of this arrangement, NASCAR retains 10.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees allocated to each NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series event as a component of its sanction fees. The promoter records 90.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees as revenue and then records 25.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees as part of its awards to the competitors. Ultimately, the promoter retains 65.0 percent of the net cash proceeds from the gross broadcast rights fees allocated to the event.
Our revenues from marketing partnerships are paid in accordance with negotiated contracts, with the identities of partners and the terms of sponsorship changing from time to time. Some of our marketing partnership agreements are for multiple facilities and/or events and include multiple specified elements, such as tickets, hospitality chalets, suites, display space and signage for each included event. The allocation of such marketing partnership revenues between the multiple elements, events and facilities is based on relative selling price. The sponsorship revenue allocated to an event is recognized when the event is conducted.
Revenues and related costs from the sale of merchandise to retail customers, internet sales and direct sales to dealers are recognized at the time of sale.
Business Combinations. All business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method. Whether net assets or common stock is acquired, fair values are determined and assigned to the purchased assets and assumed liabilities of the acquired entity. The excess of the cost of the acquisition over fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Business combinations involving existing motorsports entertainment facilities commonly result in a significant portion of the purchase price being allocated to the fair value of the contract-based intangible asset associated with long-term relationships manifest in the sanction agreements with sanctioning bodies, such as NASCAR and Grand American series. The continuity of sanction agreements with these bodies has historically enabled the facility operator to host motorsports events year after year. While individual sanction agreements may be of terms as short as one year, a significant portion of the purchase price in excess of the fair value of acquired tangible assets is commonly paid to acquire anticipated future cash flows from events promoted pursuant to these agreements which are expected to continue for the foreseeable future and therefore, in accordance with ASC 805-50, “Business Combinations,” are recorded as indefinite-lived intangible assets recognized apart from goodwill.
Capitalization and Depreciation Policies. Property and equipment are stated at cost. Maintenance and repairs that neither materially add to the value of the property nor appreciably prolong its life are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation and amortization for financial statement purposes are provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. When we construct assets, we capitalize costs of the project, including, but not limited to, certain pre-acquisition costs, permitting costs, fees paid to architects and contractors, certain costs of our design and construction subsidiary, property taxes and interest.
We must make estimates and assumptions when accounting for capital expenditures. Whether an expenditure is considered an operating expense or a capital asset is a matter of judgment. When constructing or purchasing assets, we must determine whether existing assets are being replaced or otherwise impaired, which also is a matter of judgment. Our depreciation expense for financial statement purposes is highly dependent on the assumptions we make about our assets’ estimated useful lives. We determine the estimated useful lives based upon our experience with similar assets, industry, legal and regulatory factors, and our expectations of the usage of the asset. Whenever events or circumstances occur which change the estimated useful life of an asset, we account for the change prospectively.
Interest costs associated with major development and construction projects are capitalized as part of the cost of the project. Interest is typically capitalized on amounts expended using the weighted-average cost of our outstanding borrowings, since we typically do not borrow funds directly related to a development or construction project. We capitalize interest on a project when development or construction activities begin, and cease when such activities are substantially complete or are suspended for more than a brief period.
Impairment/loss on disposal of Long-lived Assets, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Our consolidated balance sheets include significant amounts of long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets which could be subject to impairment/loss on disposal.
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In fiscal 2010, we recorded a before-tax charge of approximately $8.9 million as an impairment/loss on disposal of long-lived assets primarily attributable to the non-cash impairment of certain costs related to the Daytona Development Project and removal of certain other long-lived assets located at our motorsports facilities.
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In fiscal 2011, we recorded a before-tax charge totaling approximately $4.7 million, as an impairment/loss on disposal of long-lived assets, primarily attributable to the removal of certain other long-lived assets located at our motorsports facilities.
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As of November 30, 2012, goodwill and other intangible assets and property and equipment accounts for approximately $1.7 billion, or 85.5 percent of our total assets. We account for our goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350 and for our long-lived assets in accordance with ASC 360.
We follow applicable authoritative guidance on accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets which specifies, among other things, non-amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and requires testing for possible impairment, either upon the occurrence of an impairment indicator or at least annually. We complete our annual testing in our fiscal fourth quarter, based on assumptions regarding our future business outlook and expected future discounted cash flows attributable to such assets (using the fair value assessment provision of applicable authoritative guidance), supported by quoted market prices or comparable transactions where available or applicable.
While we continue to review and analyze many factors that can impact our business prospects in the future (as further described in “Risk Factors”), our analysis is subjective and is based on conditions existing at, and trends leading up to, the time the estimates and assumptions are made. Different conditions or assumptions, or changes in cash flows or profitability, if significant, could have a material adverse effect on the outcome of the impairment evaluation and our future condition or results of operations. Despite the current adverse economic trends, the decline in consumer confidence and the rise in unemployment, which have contributed to the decrease in attendance related as well as corporate partner revenues for certain of our motorsports entertainment events since fiscal 2008, we believe there has been no significant change in the long-term fundamentals of our ongoing motorsports event business. We believe our present operational and cash flow outlook further support our conclusion.
In connection with our fiscal 2012 assessment of goodwill and intangible assets for possible impairment we used the methodology described above. We believe our methods used to determine fair value and evaluate possible impairment were appropriate, relevant, and represent methods customarily available and used for such purposes. Our latest annual assessment of goodwill and other intangible assets in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 indicated there had been no impairment and the fair value substantially exceeded the carrying value for the respective reporting units, except for one reporting unit. The estimated fair value for this one reporting unit, which has goodwill of less than $20.0 million, exceeded the carrying value by less than 5 percent as determined using our internal discounted cash flow methodology. We believe the most recent comparable market transactions would support a substantially higher valuation.
In addition, our growth strategy includes investing in certain joint venture opportunities. In these equity investments we exert significant influence on the investee but do not have effective control over the investee, which adds an additional element of risk that can adversely impact our financial position and results of operations. The carrying value of our equity investments was $146.4 million at November 30, 2012.
Income Taxes. The tax law requires that certain items be included in our tax return at different times than when these items are reflected in our consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses not deductible on our tax return. However, some differences reverse over time, such as depreciation expense, and these temporary differences create deferred tax assets and liabilities. Our estimates of deferred income taxes and the significant items giving rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect our assessment of actual future taxes to be paid on items reflected in our financial statements, giving consideration to both timing and probability of realization. Actual income taxes could vary significantly from these estimates due to future changes in income tax law or changes or adjustments resulting from final review of our tax returns by taxing authorities, which could also adversely impact our cash flow.
In the ordinary course of business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax outcome is uncertain. Accruals for uncertain tax positions are provided for in accordance with the requirements of ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” Under this guidance, we may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50.0 percent likelihood of being realized upon the ultimate settlement. This interpretation also provides guidance on de-recognition of income tax assets and liabilities, classification of current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities, accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions, and income tax disclosures. Judgment is required in assessing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. Although we believe the estimates are reasonable, no assurance can be given that the final outcome of these matters will not be different than what is reflected in the historical income tax provisions and accruals. Such differences could have a material impact on the income tax provision and operating results in the period in which such determination is made.
Contingent Liabilities. Our determination of the treatment of contingent liabilities in the financial statements is based on our view of the expected outcome of the applicable contingency. In the ordinary course of business, we consult with legal counsel on matters related to litigation and other experts both within and outside our Company. We accrue a liability if the likelihood of

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an adverse outcome is probable and the amount of loss is reasonably estimable. We disclose the matter but do not accrue a liability if the likelihood of an adverse outcome is reasonably possible and an estimate of loss is not determinable. Legal and other costs incurred in conjunction with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred.
Equity and Other Investments
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway
In February 2012, Kansas Entertainment 50/50 joint venture of Penn, a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, Inc. and Kansas Speedway Development Corporation (“KSDC”), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of ISC, opened the Hollywood-themed and branded destination entertainment facility, overlooking turn two of Kansas Speedway. Penn is the managing member of Kansas Entertainment and is responsible for the development and operation of the casino.
The Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway features a 95,000 square foot casino with 2,000 slot machines and 52 table games (including 12 poker tables), a 1,253 space parking structure as well as a sports-themed bar, dining and entertainment options. Kansas Entertainment funded the development with equity contributions from each partner. KSDC and Penn shared equally in the cost of developing and constructing the facility. Our share of capitalized development costs for the project, excluding our contribution of land, was approximately $145.0 million. Through November 30, 2012, we have funded approximately $134.3 million of these capitalized development costs as well as certain working capital needs of the project prior to opening. Cash flow from the casino’s operations has been used to fund the remaining development costs. During our fiscal 2012 fourth quarter, we received approximately $8.5 million of distributions of cash flows from the casino's operations. In addition, in December 2012, we received a distribution of cash flows from the casino's operations of approximately $4.5 million.
We have accounted for Kansas Entertainment as an equity investment in our financial statements as of November 30, 2012. Start up and related costs through opening were expensed through equity in net loss from equity investments. Our 50.0 percent portion of Kansas Entertainment’s net loss was approximately $1.9 million and $4.2 million for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, respectively, and net income of approximately $2.8 million for fiscal year 2012, and is included in equity in net (loss) income from equity investments in our consolidated statements of operations.
Staten Island Property
Our wholly owned indirect subsidiary, 380 Development, owns a total of 676 acres located in the New York City borough of Staten Island. We are currently in exclusive negotiations with an interested buyer for 380 Development. The timing of any closing is uncertain and we cannot assure that one will occur as a result of these exclusive negotiations.
Motorsports Authentics
We are a partner with Speedway Motorsports, Inc. in a 50/50 joint venture, SMISC, LLC, which, through its wholly owned subsidiary MA. MA designs, promotes, markets and distributes motorsports licensed merchandise. Our investment in MA was previously reduced to zero and we did not recognize any net income or loss from operations of MA during fiscal years 2010 , 2011, and 2012, respectively.
As of November 30, 2012, we had a guaranty exposure to one NASCAR team licensor of approximately $1.2 million. The guaranty exposure was satisfied upon MA making its final payment to the NASCAR team licensor on December 30, 2012.
Senior Notes
At November 30, 2011 we had registered senior notes (the “5.40 percent Senior Notes”) totaling approximately $87.0 million, net of unamortized discounts, which bore interest at 5.40 percent and were due April 2014. In March 2012, we utilized additional borrowings under our revolving credit facility to redeem and retire all outstanding $87.0 million principal amount of the 5.40 percent Senior Notes, including the payment of a tender premium of approximately $9.0 million and accrued interest. The net tender premium, associated unamortized net deferred financing costs and unamortized original issuance discount were recorded as loss on early redemption of debt totaling approximately $9.1 million.
In September 2012, we completed an offering of approximately $100.0 million principal amount of senior unsecured notes in a private placement (“3.95 percent Senior Notes”). The 3.95 percent Senior Notes bear interest at 3.95 percent and are due January 2024. The 3.95 percent Senior Notes require semi-annual interest payments on September 13 and February 13 through their maturity. The 3.95 percent Senior Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, at our option, at any time or from time to time at redemption prices as defined in the indenture. Certain of our wholly owned domestic subsidiaries are guarantors of the 3.95 percent Senior Notes. The 3.95 percent Senior Notes also contain various restrictive covenants. The deferred financing fees associated with the 3.95 percent Senior Notes are treated as additional interest expense and are being amortized over the life of the 3.95 percent Senior Notes on a straight-line method, which approximates the effective yield method. The funds

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received were used to pay down $100.0 million of the outstanding balance on our then existing $300.0 million revolving credit facility.
Stock Purchase Plan
An important component of our capital allocation strategy is returning capital to shareholders. We have solid operating margins that generate substantial operating cash flow. Using these internally generated proceeds, we have returned a significant amount of capital to shareholders primarily through our share repurchase program.
We have a share repurchase program (“Stock Purchase Plan”) under which we are authorized to purchase up to $330.0 million of our outstanding Class A common shares. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased under the Stock Purchase Plan will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability and other market conditions. The Stock Purchase Plan may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. No shares have been or will be knowingly purchased from Company insiders or their affiliates.
Since inception of the Plan through November 30, 2012, we have purchased 7,063,962 shares of our Class A common shares, for a total of approximately $268.3 million. Included in these totals are the purchases of 307,886, 1,435,811 and 405,538 shares of the Company’s Class A common shares at an average cost of approximately $26.27, $25.87 and $25.40 per share (including commissions), for a total of approximately $8.1 million, $37.1 million and $10.3 million, during the fiscal years ended November 30, 2010, 2011, and 2012, respectively. Transactions occur in open market purchases and pursuant to a trading plan under Rule 10b5-1. At November 30, 2012, we had approximately $61.7 million remaining repurchase authority under the current Stock Purchase Plan.
Income Taxes
The de-recognition of potential interest and penalties associated with certain state settlements as well as certain state credits accrued are the principal causes of the decreased effective income tax rate for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2010. The effective income tax rate for fiscal year ended November 30, 2011 approximated the statutory income tax rate. The reduction in the valuation allowance associated with the wind-up of certain Canadian business operations is the principal cause of the decreased effective income tax rate for the year ended November 30, 2012.
As a result of the above items, our effective income tax rate decreased from the statutory income rate to approximately 27.0 percent and 36.7 percent for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2010 and 2012, respectively.
Current Litigation
From time to time, we are a party to routine litigation incidental to our business. We do not believe that the resolution of any or all of such litigation will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Future Trends in Operating Results
Our results of operations are sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including those affecting disposable consumer income and corporate budgets such as employment levels, business conditions, interest rates and taxation rates, impact our ability to sell tickets to our events and to secure corporate marketing partnerships. The unprecedented adverse economic trends, which significantly impacted consumer confidence, have affected the frequency with which our guests attended our major motorsports entertainment events. We mitigated the decline in certain revenue categories with cost containment initiatives. The majority of the cost containment initiatives undertaken are sustainable. Beginning in 2012, we re-instituted merit pay increases to more normalized levels. We do not have further significant incremental costs that can be eliminated without materially altering how we operate our business.
The economy, while showing signs of improvement, remains fragile. Consumer confidence has rebounded but remains tenuous given current market conditions such as job and income growth, and recent political events. Absent sustained improvement in consumer confidence that includes an increase in discretionary spending, we expect certain adverse trends to persist in 2013, which will impact our business, especially attendance-related and corporate partner revenues.
 
Admissions
Achieving event sellouts and creating excess demand are crucial to the optimal performance of our major motorsports facilities that host NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events. An important component of our operating strategy has been our long-standing practice of focusing on supply and demand when evaluating ticket pricing and adjusting capacity at our facilities. By effectively managing ticket prices and seating capacity, we have historically shown the ability to stimulate ticket renewals and advance ticket sales.

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Advance ticket sales result in earlier cash flow and reduce the potential negative impact of actual, as well as forecasted, inclement weather. With any ticketing initiative, we first examine our ticket pricing structure at each of our major motorsports entertainment facilities to ensure prices are on target with market demand. When deemed necessary, we will adjust ticket pricing. We believe our ticket pricing is consistent with current demand, providing attractive price points for all income levels.
It is important that we maintain the integrity of our ticket pricing model by rewarding our customers who purchase tickets during the renewal period. We do not adjust pricing downward inside of the sales cycle to avoid rewarding last-minute ticket buyers by discounting tickets. Further, we closely monitor and manage the availability of promotional tickets. All of these factors have a detrimental effect on our ticket pricing model and long-term value of our business. We believe it is more important to encourage advance ticket sales and maintain price integrity to achieve long-term growth than to capture short-term incremental revenue. We continue to implement innovative accelerated ticket pricing strategies (whereby prices increase over time) as well as price increases week of/day of races to capture incremental revenues.
Adjusting seating capacity is another strategy to promote sellouts and create excess demand. Since 2008, we have have reduced capacity at our major motorsports facilities by approximately 15.6 percent. A portion of the capacity reduction was a result of providing improved fan amenities such as wider seating and creating social zones. Based on experience and the evolution of modern sports facilities, demand depends in part on the fans' experience. Enhancing the live event experience for our fans is a critical strategy for our future growth. We will continue to monitor market demand and sports entertainment best-in-class amenities, which could impact capacity at certain of our major motorsports facilities.

The industry and its stakeholders are committed to growing the sport and have aligned with NASCAR as it initiates its five-year Industry Action Plan (“IAP”) to connect with existing fans, as well as engage Gen Y, youth and multicultural consumers in motorsports. Additional areas of focus within the IAP, supported by all stakeholders to enhance the appeal of NASCAR racing, include building product relevance, cultivating driver star power, growing social media activities and enhancing the event experience.
A major product relevance is the introduction of the next generation Sprint Cup car for 2013 ("Gen-6"). The Gen-6 program is the most comprehensive overhaul in the sport since the 2007 debut of the “Car of Tomorrow,” and its goal is to re-establish brand identity among the automotive manufacturers and provide competitive upgrades in an effort to improve competition in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series.
Additional initiatives within the IAP include NASCAR and FOX Deportes, the No. 1 U.S. Latino Sports network, teaming up to provide the sport's most expansive Spanish-language broadcast offering with coverage of 15 Sprint Cup Series races, including for the first time, a Spanish-language broadcast of the 2013 Daytona 500 and several other events, as well as original programming, daily news segments and weekly updates.
To support the IAP, we are committed to meeting and exceeding our fans expectations through on-going capital improvements at our facilities. We are providing our fans enhanced audio and visual experiences, more comfortable and wider seating, more concession and merchandise points-of-sale, and greater social connectivity.
Corporate Partnerships
We believe that our presence in key metropolitan statistical areas, year-round event schedule, impressive portfolio of major motorsports events and attractive fan demographics are beneficial as we continue to pursue renewal and expansion of existing corporate marketing partnerships and establish new corporate relationships.
Our corporate sales team continues to generate strong levels of interest from corporate prospects. Economic trends influence corporate budgets, sales and contract duration. Due to these trends we had more available inventory going into the 2012 season than in previous years. And, during the year, we experienced a mix of both increasing and decreasing pricing as we sold available inventory. In spite of the these trends and mixed pricing, we have been able to accurately target our gross corporate marketing partnership revenues over past the few years.
Of benefit as we enter into the 2013 motorsports season is that we have less open entitlement inventory compared to this time last year entering the 2012 season. We have sold all of our available NASCAR Sprint Cup Series entitlements for the year. The remaining open NASCAR entitlements include two Nationwide Series and two Camping World Truck Series entitlements. Last year at this time, we had five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, three NASCAR Nationwide Series and two Camping World Truck Series entitlements open.
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the event. With less open entitlements, our sales force is focusing on our official sponsor categories and concept-based partnerships, which will benefit this year and 2014.
Television Broadcast and Ancillary Media Rights
Domestic broadcast and ancillary media rights fees revenues are an important component of our revenue and earnings stream. Starting in 2007, NASCAR entered into combined eight-year agreements with FOX, ABC/ESPN, TNT and SPEED for the domestic broadcast and related rights for its three national touring series — Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck. The agreements total approximately $4.5 billion over the eight-year period from 2007 through 2014. This results in an approximate $560.0 million gross average annual rights fee for the industry, a more than 40.0 percent increase over the previous contract average of $400.0 million annually. The industry rights fees were approximately $515.0 million, $530.0 million, $545.0 million, $565.0 million, and $585.0 million for fiscal 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 respectively, and will be approximately $605.0 million for 2013; and $630.0 million for 2014.
FOX and TNT have been strong supporters of NASCAR racing since 2001, and both have played a major role in the sport’s climb in popularity. We have, and expect to continue to see, ongoing broadcast innovation in their coverage of NASCAR racing events. Also notable was the return of ESPN to the sport in 2007, which it helped build throughout the 1980s and 1990s. ESPN’s coverage and weekly ancillary NASCAR-related programming continues to promote the sport across its various channels. Further, ESPN broadcasts substantially the entire ABC/ESPN inventory of NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide series events, providing these series with the continuity and promotional support that we believe allow them to flourish. ESPN, with a subscriber base at approximately 100 million homes, has the ability to attract younger viewers as well as create more exposure for the sport. Cable broadcasters can typically support a higher investment due to subscriber fees that are not available to traditional networks, which is a potential benefit as NASCAR negotiates the next consolidated domestic broadcast media rights contract.
While the media landscape continues to evolve, we believe NASCAR’s position in the sports and entertainment industry remains strong. In fiscal 2012, the 54th running of the DAYTONA 500 was rescheduled due to inclement weather and for the first time in its storied history the event was hosted during FOX’s primetime. The event was the most-watched NASCAR broadcast ever for FOX with a domestic viewing audience of 36.5 million seeing a portion of the race.
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series remains the second highest rated regular season sport on television. For the 2012 season, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events ranked among the top 2 sports of the weekend on television 20 out of 36 points event weekends in 2012. An average of 4.1 million households and 5.8 million viewers tuned into each NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event. Also, over 70 million unique viewers tuned into a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event, and on average per event, NASCAR has the second largest number of individual and multiple viewers as well as the largest percentage of female viewers. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is the number two sport among all key demographic groups, trailing only the NFL. In addition, the NASCAR Nationwide Series is the second-highest rated motorsports series on television and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is the third-highest rated motorsports series on cable television.
Benefiting NASCAR as well as other sports, is that advertising on sports spending has increased approximately 33.0 percent over the past three years to $11.0 billion annually, according to Neilson. A Factor that has contributed to this substantial increase in advertising spending is the proliferation of digital video recorders (“DVR”). In 2006, according to Neilson, only 3 percent of households in the U.S. had a DVR, today over 42 percent of households have a DVR.
NASCAR’s solid ratings as well as other factors such as the strong demand for live broadcasting and the proliferation of DVRs, were contributing factors to FOX signing an eight-year extension of its broadcast rights. Industry sources value the extension at more than $2.4 billion over eight years, an approximate 36.4 percent increase over the current agreement that expires after the 2014 season. The agreement with FOX also includes TV Everywhere rights, which will allow FOX to stream the races it broadcasts to FOX Sports-affiliated websites. As a result of the FOX agreement, we believe NASCAR has a strong negotiating position for the remaining media rights inventory.
Domestic broadcast media rights fees provide significant cash flow visibility to us, race teams and NASCAR over the contract term. Television broadcast and ancillary rights fees from continuing operations received from NASCAR for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series events conducted at our facilities under these agreements, and recorded as part of motorsports related revenue, were approximately $269.1 million, $278.8 million and $281.2 million for fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively. Operating income generated by these media rights were approximately $197.5 million, $204.5 million and $204.4 million for fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.
We also benefit from NASCAR’s ancillary rights agreements for which we receive a share of contracted revenues from various partners. Through ancillary rights sharing we receive, at times, revenues for international broadcasting, NASCAR images, specialty pay-per-view telecasts and other media content distribution. The various contracted agreements are negotiated separately by NASCAR, and vary in terms and duration.

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SiriusXM Radio had been the most significant contributor to the industry’s ancillary rights revenue. In 2007, Sirius Satellite Radio, the predecessor to SiriusXM Radio, entered into a five year agreement to be NASCAR’s exclusive satellite radio partner. Since entering into the contract, Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio merged to form Sirius XM Radio. Prior to this merger, both were actively competing against each other for the distribution rights for original programming thereby increasing the pricing of these rights. With the merger completed in 2008 and only one satellite provider bidding, distribution rights agreements entered into currently have generally been lower. This is the case with the agreement NASCAR entered into for SiriusXM Radio to continue as the exclusive satellite rights provider for NASCAR.
For 2012, the industry received an immaterial amount of ancillary revenue, due primarily to the following factors:
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In order to achieve optimal exploitation of online content, NASCAR and Turner Sports restructured and extended their long-standing digital partnership. The new agreement takes the relationship through 2016. Under the new partnership, NASCAR assumed operational control in 2013 of all of its interactive, digital and social media rights including technical operations and infrastructure of all NASCAR digital platforms. Turner will continue to represent sponsorships and advertising for all NASCAR digital platforms.
As media rights revenues fluctuate so do the variable costs tied to the percentage of broadcast rights fees required to be paid to competitors as part of NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series sanction agreements. NASCAR prize and point fund monies, as well as sanction fees (“NASCAR direct expenses”), are outlined in the sanction agreement for each event and are negotiated in advance of an event. As previously discussed, included in these NASCAR direct expenses are amounts equal to 25.0 percent of the gross domestic television broadcast rights fees allocated to our NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series events, as part of prize and point fund money (See “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates — Revenue Recognition”). These annually negotiated contractual amounts paid to NASCAR contribute to the support and growth of the sport of NASCAR stock car racing through payments to the teams and sanction fees paid to NASCAR. As such, we do not expect these costs to materially decrease in the future as a percentage of admissions and motorsports related income.
Sanctioning Bodies
Our success has been, and is expected to remain, dependent on maintaining good working relationships with the organizations that sanction events at our facilities, particularly with NASCAR, whose sanctioned events at our wholly owned facilities accounted for approximately 90.1 percent of our revenues in fiscal 2012. NASCAR continues to entertain and discuss proposals from track operators regarding potential realignment of their portfolio of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series dates to more geographically diverse and potentially more desirable markets where there may be greater demand, resulting in an opportunity for increased revenues to the track operators. We believe that realignments have provided, and will continue to provide, incremental net positive revenue and earnings as well as further enhance the sport’s exposure in highly desirable markets, which we believe benefits the sport’s fans, teams, sponsors and television broadcast partners as well as promoters.
Capital Improvements
Enhancing the live event experience for our guest is a critical strategy for our future growth. We compete for the consumers’ discretionary dollar with other entertainment options such as concerts and other major sporting events not just motorsports events. We remain convinced that our focus on driving incremental earnings by improving the fan experience will in time lead to increased ticket sales with better pricing power, growth in sponsorship and hospitality sales, continued growth in broadcast media rights fees agreements, and greater potential to capture market share.
Today’s consumer wants easy access into and out of a venue; comfortable and wider seating; clean and available facilities; more points of sales; enhanced audio and visual engagement; and social connectivity. We also anticipate modest capital spending on other projects for maintenance, safety and regulatory requirements. We are confident that by delivering memorable guest experiences, along with attractive pricing and fantastic racing, we will generate increased revenues as well as bottom-line results.
While we focus on allocating our capital to generate returns in excess of our cost of capital, certain of these capital improvement investments may not provide immediate, directly traceable near term positive returns on invested capital but over the longer term will better enable us to effectively compete with other entertainment venues for consumer and corporate spending. We are currently in the process of reviewing potentially highly impactful projects that would necessitate an increase in our capital spending at existing facilities above recent levels.
The evolution of sports facilities is ongoing and is relevant for all sports not just motorsports. As consumer and corporate behaviors and demands change, we must respond appropriately or risk losing market share to direct competitors and/or other forms of entertainment.

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At Daytona, the City Commission of Daytona Beach unanimously approved our Planned Master Development Application, which is the first step in the pursuit of potential redevelopment projects at the 'World Center of Racing.' While many aspects of the project are yet to be determined, such a project could include a complete overhaul of the entire frontstretch grandstand of the legendary speedway, creating a world class motorsports entertainment facility including features such as new seats, suites and guest amenities, as well as new entry points, improved fan conveyance, a modern exterior, first-class interior areas, and a redesigned midway for fans. There are multiple internal and external factors that will influence the economics and project feasibility. Any substantial increase in capex spend above recent levels will depend upon several factors such as a stable economic operating environment and, preferably, the sale of our Staten Island property. Depending upon the final scope of the project we undertake, our financial statements may be impacted with accelerated depreciation and future loss on impairment / losses on disposals of long-lived assets resulting in removal of assets prior to the end of their actual useful life. Also, we have and we continue to expect to incur pre-development costs that had and will continue to have an impact on our financial statements.
Growth Strategies
Our growth strategies also include exploring ways to grow our businesses through acquisitions and external developments that offer attractive financial returns. This has been demonstrated through our joint venture to develop and operate a Hollywood-themed and branded entertainment destination facility overlooking turn two of Kansas Speedway (see “Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway”).
The Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway is providing positive cash flow to us and included positive equity income in our consolidated statement of operations for fiscal 2012. We expect, based on current trends, that Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway will reach stabilization by 2015 calendar year as it gains market share in Kansas City. We expect for our 2013 fiscal year that our share of the cash flow from the casino's operations will be in the mid-teen million dollar range.
While this is the first venture in our market-based real estate strategy to monetize our real estate through ancillary development, we are confident that this project will create significant value for our shareholders. We are interested in pursuing further ancillary development at certain of our other motorsports facilities.


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Current Operations Comparison
The following table sets forth, for each of the indicated periods, certain selected statement of operations data as a percentage of total revenues:
 
 
 
For the Year Ended
 
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Admissions, net
 
24.9
 %
 
22.9
 %
 
22.2
 %
Motorsports related
 
65.2

 
67.6

 
68.1

Food, beverage and merchandise
 
8.1

 
7.6

 
7.5

Other
 
1.8

 
1.9

 
2.2

Total revenues
 
100.0

 
100.0

 
100.0

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees
 
24.4

 
24.6

 
25.3

Motorsports related
 
22.1

 
19.8

 
20.5

Food, beverage and merchandise
 
5.7

 
5.8

 
5.8

General and administrative
 
15.9

 
15.7

 
16.8

Depreciation and amortization
 
11.6

 
12.2

 
12.7

Impairments / losses on disposals of long-lived assets
 
1.4

 
0.7

 
1.8

Total expenses
 
81.1

 
78.8

 
82.9

Operating income
 
18.9

 
21.2

 
17.1

Interest expense, net
 
(2.3
)
 
(2.3
)
 
(2.2
)
Interest rate swap expense
 
(3.7
)
 
—

 
—

Loss on early redemption of debt
 
(1.0
)
 
—

 
(1.5
)
Other income
 
—

 
—

 
0.2

Equity in net (loss) income from equity investments
 
(0.3
)
 
(0.7
)
 
0.5

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
11.6

 
18.2

 
14.1

Income taxes
 
3.1

 
7.2

 
5.2

Income from continuing operations
 
8.5

 
11.0

 
8.9

Loss from discontinued operations
 
—

 
—

 
—

Net income
 
8.5
 %
 
11.0
 %
 
8.9
 %
Comparison of Fiscal 2012 to Fiscal 2011
The comparison of fiscal 2012 to fiscal 2011 is impacted by the following factors:
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Economic conditions, including those affecting disposable consumer income and corporate budgets such as employment, business conditions, interest rates and taxation rates, impacted our ability to sell tickets to our events and to secure revenues from corporate marketing partnerships. We believe that unprecedented adverse economic trends, particularly the decline in consumer confidence and the rise in unemployment, contributed to the decrease in attendance related as well as corporate partner revenues for certain of our motorsports entertainment events beginning in mid-2008;
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The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event held at Darlington in fiscal 2011 was not held in fiscal 2012;
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The NASCAR Nationwide Series event held at Stock Car Montreal in fiscal 2011 for which we are no longer the event promoter starting in fiscal 2012;
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Auto Club Speedway held an IndyCar Series event in fiscal 2012, for which there was no comparable event in fiscal 2011
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The previously discussed expectation of lower ancillary revenues in 2012 (see “Future Trends in Operating Results — Television Broadcast and Ancillary Media Rights”);
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In fiscal 2012, we expensed approximately $4.6 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, of certain ongoing carrying costs related to our Staten Island property. During fiscal 2011, we expensed approximately $2.7 million of similar costs;

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During fiscal 2012, we recognized a charge relating to a settlement of a litigation involving certain ancillary facility operations of approximately $1.2 million, or $0.01 per diluted share;
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In fiscal 2012, we recognized approximately $11.1 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, of impairments / losses on disposals of long-lived assets primarily attributable to the removal of assets not fully depreciated in connection with certain capital improvements. In fiscal 2011, we recognized impairments / losses on disposals of long-lived assets totaling approximately $4.7 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, primarily attributable to the removal of assets not fully depreciated in connection with certain capital improvements;
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During fiscal 2012, we recognized approximately $9.1 million in expenses, or $0.12 per diluted share, related to the redemption of $87.0 million principal 5.40 percent Senior Notes maturing in 2014 (see “Future Liquidity — Long-Term Obligations and Commitments”).
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In fiscal 2012 , we recognized approximately $2.8 million of income from equity investments associated with our Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, which included results of operations beginning in February 2012, net of charges related to certain start up costs through the opening. In fiscal 2011, we recognized a loss of approximately $4.2 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, from this equity investment consisting of start up costs prior to opening in fiscal 2012; and
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During fiscal 2012, we recorded approximately $0.9 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, net gain on the sale of certain assets.
Admissions revenue decreased approximately $8.3 million, or 5.8 percent, in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. The decrease is largely attributable to the previously discussed NASCAR Nationwide event at Stock Car Montreal that we no longer promote, as well as decreases in attendance at certain other events held during the fiscal year. Partially offsetting the decrease was the previously discussed IndyCar Series event held at Auto Club Speedway in fiscal 2012, for which there was no comparable event in fiscal 2011, as well as increased attendance for certain events conducted during Speedweeks at Daytona.
Motorsports related revenue decreased approximately $9.0 million, or 2.1 percent, in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. The decrease largely attributable to the previously discussed NASCAR Nationwide event at Stock Car Montreal that we no longer promote, as well as the previously discussed reduction in ancillary rights and decreases in sponsorship, suite and hospitality revenue for certain events held during the periods. Partially offsetting these decreases were increases in television broadcast revenue for events held during fiscal 2012, as well as the previously discussed IndyCar Series event held at Auto Club Speedway in fiscal 2012, for which there was no comparable event.
Food, beverage and merchandise revenue decreased approximately $1.9 million, or 3.9 percent, in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. The decrease is predominately due to concession sales related to non-motorsports events held in fiscal 2011 that were not held in fiscal 2012. Partially offsetting the decrease was higher catering, merchandise and concession revenues for events held during Speedweeks at Daytona.
Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees increased slightly by approximately $0.1 million, or 0.1 percent, in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. The slight increase is due to increased television broadcast rights fees for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series events as standard NASCAR sanctioning agreements require a specific percentage of television broadcast rights fees to be paid to competitors. Substantially offsetting the increase was prize, point and sanction fees related to the previously discussed NASCAR Nationwide event at Stock Car Montreal that we no longer promote.
Motorsports related expense increased slightly by approximately $0.2 million, or 0.2 percent, in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. The slight increase is related to the previously discussed IndyCar Series event held at Auto Club Speedway in fiscal 2012, for which there was no comparable event, as well as increases in expenses related to the certain non-event operations and other events conducted during the period. Largely offsetting the increases was the previously discussed NASCAR Nationwide event at Stock Car Montreal that we no longer promote. Sustaining cost containment initiatives implemented through fiscal 2011 helped to hold down expense growth. Motorsports related expenses as a percentage of combined admissions and motorsports related revenue increased to approximately 22.6 percent for fiscal 2012, as compared to 21.9 percent for the same period in the prior year. The margin decrease was primarily due to lower admissions and motorsports related revenue coupled with the previously mentioned increase in expenses.
Food, beverage and merchandise expense decreased approximately $1.1 million, or 3.0 percent, in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. The decrease is substantially attributable to expenses related to concession sales for non-motorsports events held in fiscal 2011, that were not held in the fiscal 2012. Food, beverage and merchandise expense as a percentage of food, beverage and merchandise revenue increased to approximately 77.5 percent for fiscal 2012, as compared to 76.8 percent for the same period in the prior year. This decreased margin was attributable to one time organizational restructuring efforts related to strategic realignment of the food and beverage operations.

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General and administrative expense increased approximately $4.2 million, or 4.2 percent, in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. The increase is primarily attributable to certain carrying costs of our Staten Island property, the aforementioned legal settlement, and certain administrative costs. Partially offsetting these increases was a reduction in property taxes. Sustaining cost containment initiatives implemented through fiscal 2011 helped to hold down expense growth. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased to approximately 16.8 percent for fiscal 2012, as compared to 15.7 percent for fiscal 2011. The margin decrease is primarily due to the lower total revenues combined with the previously mentioned net increase in general and administrative expenses.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased approximately $1.0 million, or 1.3 percent percent, in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. The overall increase was attributable to capital expenditures for our ongoing facility enhancements and related initiatives.
The impairments / losses on disposals of long-lived assets of approximately $11.1 million during fiscal 2012 is primarily attributable to the removal of certain assets not fully depreciated in connection with the repaving of the track at Kansas, as well as guest enhancements at Talladega, Richmond, and our other facilities.
Interest income during fiscal 2012 was comparable to fiscal 2011.
Interest expense decreased approximately $1.2 million, or 8.2 percent, in fiscal 2012, as compared to fiscal 2011. The decrease is primarily due to the redemption of the remaining $87.0 million principal 5.40 percent Senior Notes in March 2012. Partially offsetting the decrease were higher borrowings on our Credit Facilities, as well as interest on the private placements issued in January 2011 and September 2012 (see “Future Liquidity”).
Loss on early redemption of debt of approximately $9.1 million in fiscal 2012 is attributable to the aforementioned redemption of $87.0 million principal 5.40 percent Senior Notes maturing in 2014 (see “Future Liquidity — Long-Term Obligations and Commitments”). There was no comparable amount in fiscal 2011.
Equity in net income (loss) from equity investments in fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively, represents our 50.0 percent equity investments in Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway (see “Equity and Other Investments”). We did not recognize any net income or loss from our equity investment in MA in fiscal 2012 or in fiscal 2011.
Our effective income tax rate decreased from approximately 39.3 percent to approximately 36.7 percent during fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011 (see “Income Taxes”).
As a result of the foregoing, net income decreased approximately $14.8 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011
Comparison of Fiscal 2011 to Fiscal 2010
The comparison of fiscal 2011 to fiscal 2010 is impacted by the following factors:
•
The IndyCar Series events held at Kansas, Chicagoland, Watkins Glen, and Homestead, in fiscal 2010, were not held in fiscal 2011;
•
The Fall NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide series events held at Auto Club Speedway in fiscal 2010, were realigned to Kansas and Chicagoland, respectively, in fiscal 2011;
•
In fiscal 2011, we recognized impairments / losses on disposals of long-lived assets totaling approximately $4.7 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, primarily attributable to the removal of assets not fully depreciated in connection with certain capital improvements. In fiscal 2010, we recognized impairments of long-lived assets totaling approximately $8.9 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, primarily attributable to certain costs related to the Daytona Development Project which were capitalized and that were no longer expected to benefit the future development of the project;
•
During fiscal 2010, we recognized approximately $23.9 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, in expenses related to an interest rate swap. In fiscal 2011, the remaining deferred interest rate swap balance is included in accumulated other comprehensive loss and is being amortized as interest expense over the ten year term of private placement senior notes issued in January 2011;
•
During fiscal 2010, we recognized approximately $6.5 million in expenses, or $0.08 per diluted share, related to a partial redemption of $150.0 million principal 5.40 percent Senior Notes maturing in 2014 (see “Future Liquidity — Long-Term Obligations and Commitments”); and
•
During fiscal 2010, we had favorable tax settlements with certain states, where we de-recognized potential interest and penalties totaling approximately $6.3 million, or $0.13 per diluted share. This de-recognition of interest and penalties was recorded in income tax expense in our consolidated statement of operations. There were no comparable activities related to these settlements in the same period of fiscal 2011.

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Admissions revenue decreased approximately $16.0 million, or 10.0 percent, in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010. The decrease was largely attributable to lower attendance and weighted average ticket prices for certain events combined with the impact of previously discussed IndyCar Series schedule changes as well as certain other non-comparable operations. Partially offsetting these decreases were the previously discussed realigned NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide events.
Motorsports related revenue increased approximately $4.7 million, or 1.1 percent, in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010. The increase was substantially attributable to increased television broadcast and ancillary rights as well as increased sponsorship, suite and hospitality revenue for certain events held during the fiscal year. The increase was partially offset by the net impact of the previously discussed IndyCar Series schedule changes as well as certain non-comparable operations.
Food, beverage and merchandise revenue decreased approximately $4.7 million, or 8.9 percent, in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010. The decrease was substantially attributable to lower attendance for certain events and the impact of previously discussed IndyCar Series schedule changes. Partially offsetting the decrease were non-motorsports related event sales of concessions and catering.
Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees decreased approximately $3.0 million, or 1.9 percent, in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010. The decrease was largely attributable to the reduction in the overall prize and point fees paid for events held as compared to prior year. Partially offsetting the decreases were the increases in television broadcast rights fees for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series events as standard NASCAR sanctioning agreements require a specific percentage of television broadcast rights fees to be paid to competitors.
Motorsports related expense decreased approximately $17.7 million, or 12.4 percent, in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010. The decrease was primarily attributable to the impact of previously mentioned IndyCar Series event schedule and business operation changes, including cost containment, focused to enhance margin without negatively impacting our guest experience. Motorsports related expenses as a percentage of combined admissions and motorsports related revenue decreased to approximately 21.9 percent for fiscal 2011, as compared to 24.5 percent for the same period in the prior year. The margin improvement was primarily due to the impact of previously mentioned event schedule changes and focused cost containment.
Food, beverage and merchandise expense decreased slightly by approximately $0.2 million, or 0.6 percent, in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010. The decrease from the previously mentioned schedule changes were largely offset by the non-motorsports event concession sales and food costs and increases in certain other costs associated with concessions and catering to enhance the guest experience for both the consumer and corporate customers. Food, beverage and merchandise expense as a percentage of food, beverage and merchandise revenue increased to approximately 76.8 percent for fiscal 2011, as compared to 70.3 percent for the same period in the prior year. This decreased margin was attributable to certain lower margin transactions related to non-motorsports related event sales of concessions and catering, increased food costs and the enhanced concession and catering presentation at certain motorsports events.
General and administrative expense decreased approximately $3.9 million, or 3.8 percent, in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010. Decreases during the fiscal period in personnel related and various other costs driven by cost containment initiatives contributed significantly to the decreases, which were partially offset by certain carrying costs of our Staten Island property. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased slightly to approximately 15.7 percent for fiscal 2011, as compared to 15.9 percent for fiscal 2010. The slight margin improvement was primarily due to the previously discussed cost containment efforts, partially offset by the lower total revenue as well as the previously mentioned carrying costs related to our Staten Island property.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased approximately $2.4 million, or 3.2 percent, in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010. The overall increase was attributable to capital expenditures for our ongoing facility enhancements and related initiatives.
The impairments / losses on disposals of long-lived assets of approximately $4.7 million during fiscal 2011 was primarily attributable to the ongoing removal of certain assets in connection with the previously discussed repaving of the track and grandstand enhancements at Phoenix and the grandstand enhancements at Kansas and Talladega.
Interest income during fiscal 2011 was comparable to fiscal 2010.
Interest expense decreased approximately $0.5 million, or 3.3 percent, in fiscal 2011, as compared to fiscal 2010. The overall decrease was primarily due to the lower average balances on our revolving credit facilities, partial tender of senior notes due 2014 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 and increased capitalized interest during the current period, primarily associated with our equity investment in the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway. Partially offsetting these decreases was interest on the private placement senior notes issued in January 2011 and higher interest rates and fees on our credit facility as compared to the same periods in the prior year.

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Interest rate swap expense during fiscal 2010, totaled approximately $23.9 million, representing the expense on an interest rate swap during the period prior to the issuance of the related private placement in January 2011. There was no comparable expense in fiscal 2011. In fiscal 2011, the remaining deferred interest rate swap balance is included in accumulated other comprehensive loss and is being amortized as interest expense over the ten year term of private placement senior notes issued in January 2011.
Loss on early redemption of debt of approximately $6.5 million in fiscal 2010 was attributable to the aforementioned partial redemption of the $150.0 million principal 5.40 percent Senior Notes maturing in 2014. There was no comparable amount in fiscal 2011.
Equity investments represents our 50.0 percent equity investments in Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway and MA (see “Equity and Other Investments”). The equity in net loss from equity investments in fiscal 2011 and 2010 relate to certain start up costs for the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway. We did not recognize any net income or loss from operations of MA in fiscal 2011 or in fiscal 2010.
Our effective income tax rate increased from approximately 27.0 percent to approximately 39.3 percent during fiscal 2011 compared to fiscal 2010 (see “Income Taxes”).
As a result of the foregoing, net income increased approximately $14.9 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
We have historically generated sufficient cash flow from operations to fund our working capital needs, capital expenditures at existing facilities, and return of capital through payments of an annual cash dividend and repurchase of our shares under our Stock Purchase Plan. In addition, we have used the proceeds from offerings of our Class A Common Stock, the net proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt, borrowings under our credit facilities and state and local mechanisms to fund acquisitions and development projects. At November 30, 2012, we had cash and cash equivalents totaling approximately $78.4 million, $165.0 million principal amount of senior notes outstanding, a debt service funding commitment of approximately $60.6 million principal amount related to the taxable special obligation revenue (“TIF”) bonds issued by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas (“Unified Government”), $50.3 million principal term loan related to our headquarters office building (the International Motorsports Center, or “IMC”); and $1.0 million principal amount of other third party debt. At November 30, 2012, we had working capital of $50.9 million, primarily supported by $78.4 million of cash and cash equivalents. At November 30, 2011, we had working capital of $75.8 million, which was anchored by $110.1 million of cash and cash equivalents.
Our liquidity is primarily generated from our ongoing motorsports operations, and we expect our strong operating cash flow to continue in the future. In addition, as of November 30, 2012, we have approximately $296.0 million available to draw upon under our $300.0 million revolving credit facility, if needed. See “Future Liquidity” for additional disclosures relating to our credit facility and certain risks that may affect our near term operating results and liquidity.
Allocation of capital is driven by our long-term strategic planning and initiatives that encompass our mission, vision and values. Our primary uses of capital are to maintain modest debt levels that are consistent with our current investment grade debt rating from Standard and Poor’s. We will invest in our facilities to improve the guest experience and we will make investments in strategic projects that complement our core business and provide value for our shareholders, all of which is balanced with returning capital to our shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.
During fiscal year 2012, our significant cash flow items include the following:
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Net cash provided by operating activities totaled approximately $150.9 million;
•
Capital expenditures totaling approximately $82.9 million;
•
Net proceeds of $10.7 million related to long-term debt;
•
Net payments of $50.0 million related to our credit facility;
•
Contributions to the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway joint venture, net of proceeds received, totaling approximately $41.0 million; and
•
Dividends paid and reacquisitions of previously issued common stock totaling approximately $19.8 million.
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Capital expenditures totaled approximately $82.9 million for fiscal 2012, for projects at our existing facilities related to grandstand seating enhancements at Talladega , Homestead and Watkins Glen ; grandstand seating enhancements and RV improvements at Daytona; RV improvements and paving at Michigan; hospitality improvements at Chicagoland and Richmond; paving at Phoenix; and a variety of other improvements and renovations. In comparison, capital expenditures for fiscal 2011 totaled approximately $76.8 million, which included approximately $68.0 million for projects at our existing facilities and approximately $8.8 million associated with other land purchases as well as the Staten Island property.
At November 30, 2012, we have approximately $28.7 million remaining in capital projects currently approved for our existing facilities. These projects include grandstand seating enhancements at Talladega and Daytona; grandstand improvements at Richmond; improved restroom buildings at Michigan; improvements at various facilities for expansion of parking, camping capacity and other uses; and a variety of other improvements and renovations to our facilities that enable us to effectively compete with other sports venues for consumer and corporate spending.
As a result of these currently approved projects and anticipated additional approvals in fiscal 2013, we expect our total fiscal 2013 capital expenditures at our existing facilities will be approximately $80.0 million to $90.0 million depending on the timing of certain projects.
We review the capital expenditure program periodically and modify it as required to meet current business needs.
Future Liquidity
General
As discussed in “Future Trends in Operating Results,” economic conditions, including those affecting disposable consumer income and corporate budgets such as employment, business conditions, credit availability, interest rates and taxation rates, may impact our ability to sell tickets to our events and to secure revenues from corporate marketing partnerships. We believe that adverse economic trends, particularly the sustained level of high unemployment and decreased consumer confidence, significantly contributed to the level of attendance for certain of our motorsports entertainment events during the recession beginning in 2008. Absent a sustained improvement in consumer confidence that includes an increase in discretionary spending, we expect certain of these adverse trends to persist through fiscal 2013, which we expect to have an impact on our business, especially attendance-related and corporate partner revenues. This may negatively impact year-over-year comparability for our revenue categories for the full year, with the exception of domestic broadcast media rights fees.
Our cash flow from operations consists primarily of ticket, hospitality, merchandise, catering and concession sales and contracted revenues arising from television broadcast rights and marketing partnerships. Despite current economic conditions, we believe that cash flows from operations, along with existing cash, cash equivalents and available borrowings under our credit facility, will be sufficient to fund:
•
operations and approved capital projects at existing facilities for the foreseeable future;
•
payments required in connection with the funding of the Unified Government’s debt service requirements related to the TIF bonds;
•
payments related to our existing debt service commitments;
•
equity contributions in connection with any future expansion of the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway development; and
•
our annual dividend and share repurchases under our Stock Purchase Plan.
We remain interested in pursuing acquisition and/or development opportunities that would increase shareholder value, the timing, size and success, as well as associated potential capital commitments of which, are unknown at this time. Accordingly, a material acceleration of our growth strategy could require us to obtain additional capital through debt and/or equity financings. Although there can be no assurance, we believe that adequate debt and equity financing will be available on satisfactory terms.
While we expect our strong operating cash flow to continue in the future, our financial results depend significantly on a number of factors. In addition to local, national, and global economic and financial market conditions, consumer and corporate spending could be adversely affected by security and other lifestyle conditions resulting in lower than expected future operating cash flows. General economic conditions were significantly and negatively impacted by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and could be similarly affected by any future attacks or fear of such attacks, or by conditions resulting from other acts or prospects of war. Any future attacks or wars or related threats could also increase our expenses related to insurance, security or other related matters. Also, our financial results could be adversely impacted by a widespread outbreak of a severe epidemiological crisis. The items discussed above could have a singular or compounded material adverse affect on our financial success and future cash flow.

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Long-Term Obligations and Commitments
In January 2011, we completed an offering of approximately $65.0 million principal amount of senior unsecured notes in a private placement (“4.63 percent Senior Notes”). These notes, which bear interest at 4.63 percent and are due January 2021, require semi-annual interest payments on January 18 and July 18 through their maturity. The 4.63 percent Senior Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, at our option, at any time or from time to time at redemption prices as defined in the indenture. Certain of our wholly owned domestic subsidiaries are guarantors of the 4.63 percent Senior Notes. The 4.63 percent Senior Notes also contain various restrictive covenants. At November 30, 2012, outstanding principal on the 4.63 percent Senior Notes was approximately $65.0 million.
In September 2012, we completed an offering of approximately $100.0 million principal amount of senior unsecured notes in a private placement (“3.95 percent Senior Notes”). The 3.95 percent Senior Notes bear interest at 3.95 percent and are due September 2024. The 3.95 percent Senior Notes require semi-annual interest payments on March 13 and September 13 through their maturity. The 3.95 percent Senior Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, at our option, at any time or from time to time at redemption prices as defined in the indenture. Certain of our wholly owned domestic subsidiaries are guarantors of the 3.95 percent Senior Notes. The 3.95 percent Senior Notes also contain various restrictive covenants. The funds received were used to pay down $100.0 million of the outstanding balance on the 2010 Credit Facility. In March 2012, we utilized additional borrowings under our 2010 Credit Facility to redeem and retire all outstanding $87.0 million principal amount of the 5.40 percent Senior Notes (see "Long-Term Debt"). At November 30, 2012, outstanding principal on the 3.95 percent Senior Notes was approximately $100.0 million.
Our wholly owned subsidiary, Raceway Associates, LLC, which owns and operates Chicagoland and Route 66, has debt outstanding in the form of revenue bonds payable (“4.82 percent Revenue Bonds”), consisting of economic development revenue bonds issued by the City of Joliet, Illinois to finance certain land improvements. The 4.82 percent Revenue Bonds have an interest rate of 4.82 percent and a monthly payment of approximately $29,000 principal and interest. At November 30, 2012, outstanding principal on the 4.82 percent Revenue Bonds was approximately $1.0 million.
The term loan (“6.25 percent Term Loan”), related to the construction of our International Motorsports Center, has a 25 year term due October 2034, an interest rate of 6.25 percent, and a current monthly payment of approximately $292,000 principal and interest. At November 30, 2012, the outstanding principal on the 6.25 percent Term Loan was approximately $50.3 million.
In January 1999, the Unified Government, issued approximately $71.3 million in TIF bonds in connection with the financing of construction of Kansas Speedway. At November 30, 2012, outstanding TIF bonds totaled approximately $60.6 million, net of the unamortized discount, which is comprised of a $11.6 million principal amount, 6.15 percent term bond due December 1, 2017 and a $49.7 million principal amount, 6.75 percent term bond due December 1, 2027. The TIF bonds are repaid by the Unified Government with payments made in lieu of property taxes (“Funding Commitment”) by our wholly owned subsidiary, Kansas Speedway Corporation (“KSC”). Principal (mandatory redemption) payments per the Funding Commitment are payable by KSC on October 1 of each year. The semi-annual interest component of the Funding Commitment is payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year. KSC granted a mortgage and security interest in the Kansas project for its Funding Commitment obligation.
In October 2002, the Unified Government issued subordinate sales tax special obligation revenue bonds (“2002 STAR Bonds”) totaling approximately $6.3 million to reimburse us for certain construction already completed on the second phase of the Kansas Speedway project and to fund certain additional construction. The 2002 STAR Bonds, which require annual debt service payments and are due December 1, 2022, will be retired with state and local taxes generated within the Kansas Speedway’s boundaries and are not our obligation. KSC has agreed to guarantee the payment of principal, any required premium and interest on the 2002 STAR Bonds. At November 30, 2012, the Unified Government had approximately $1.9 million in 2002 STAR Bonds outstanding. Under a keepwell agreement, we have agreed to provide financial assistance to KSC, if necessary, to support its guarantee of the 2002 STAR Bonds.
In November 2012, we amended and restated our $300.0 million revolving credit facility ("2012 Credit Facility"). The amendment provides better terms and extends the final maturity of the facility from November 2015 to November 2017. The 2012 Credit Facility contains a feature that allows us to increase the credit facility from $300.0 million to a total of $500.0 million, subject to certain conditions. The 2012 Credit Facility is scheduled to mature in November 2017, and accrues interest at LIBOR plus 100.0 - 162.5 basis points, depending on the better of our debt rating as determined by specified rating agencies or our leverage ratio. The 2012 Credit Facility contains various restrictive covenants. At November 30, 2012, we had no outstanding borrowings under the 2012 Credit Facility.
At November 30, 2012 we had contractual cash obligations to repay debt and to make payments under operating agreements, leases and commercial commitments in the form of guarantees and unused lines of credit. Payments due under these long-term obligations are as follows as of November 30, 2012 (in thousands):

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Obligations Due by Period
 
 
Total
 
Less Than
One Year
 
2-3 Years
 
4-5 Years
 
After
5 Years
Long-term debt
 
$
277,583

 
$
2,513

 
$
6,243

 
$
7,146

 
$
261,681

Interest
 
158,755

 
15,015

 
27,921

 
27,124

 
88,695

Motorsports entertainment facility operating agreement
 
24,780

 
2,220

 
4,440

 
2,207

 
15,913

Other operating leases
 
43,479

 
3,855

 
5,213

 
3,070

 
31,341

Total Contractual Cash Obligations
 
$
504,597

 
$
23,603

 
$
43,817

 
$
39,547

 
$
397,630

We have a total current tax liability of approximately $0.4 million and a long-term tax liability of approximately $1.8 million for uncertain tax positions, inclusive of tax and interest included in our consolidated balance sheet at November 30, 2012, related to various state income tax matters. The contractual cash obligations table above excludes the long-term liability for these uncertain tax positions as we are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the period of cash settlement with the respective taxing authorities.
Commercial commitment expirations are as follows as of November 30, 2012 (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
 
Commitment Expiration by Period
 
 
Total
 
Less Than
One Year
 
2-3 Years
 
4-5 Years
 
After
5 Years
Guarantees
 
$
3,171

 
$
1,511

 
$
460

 
$
465

 
$
735

Unused credit facilities
 
300,000

 
—

 
—

 
300,000

 
—

Total Commercial Commitments
 
$
303,171

 
$
1,511

 
$
460

 
$
300,465

 
$
735

Speedway Developments
In light of NASCAR's publicly announced position regarding additional potential realignment of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule, we believe there are still potential development opportunities for public/private partnerships in new, underserved markets across the country that would create value for our shareholders. However, we are not currently pursuing any new speedway development opportunities.
Daytona Development Project
We are exploring development of a mixed-use entertainment-oriented destination, adjacent to our 188,000 square foot office building, the International Motorsports Center, on property we own located directly across from our Daytona motorsports entertainment facility.  As part of the project evaluation, we are in active discussions with potential development partners and anchor tenants.

We recently received approval from the City of Daytona Beach amending the city's comprehensive plan and the previously approved planned master development agreement in order to enhance the value of our property and facilitate its future development. Approved land use entitlements for the property, which now encompasses 181 acres, allow for up to 1,420,000 square feet of retail/dining/entertainment, 2,500 seats in a movie theater, 660 hotel rooms, 1,350 units of residential, 567,000 of additional office space and 500,000 square feet of commercial/industrial space.

We continue to believe that a mixed-use retail/dining/entertainment development located across from our Daytona facility will be a successful project. Development of the balance of the project is dependent on several factors, including lease arrangements, availability of project financing and overall market conditions.
Inflation
We do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our operating costs and earnings.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” The objective of this Update is to improve the comparability, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting and to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. To increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income and to facilitate convergence of U.S. generally

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accepted accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards, the FASB decided to eliminate the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity, among other amendments in this Update. The amendments require that all non-owner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In the two-statement approach, the first statement should present total net income and its components followed consecutively by a second statement that should present total other comprehensive income, the components of other comprehensive income, and the total of comprehensive income. We adopted this provision in the first quarter of fiscal 2012.
Factors That May Affect Operating Results
This report and the documents incorporated by reference may contain 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. You can identify a forward-looking statement by our use of the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “believe,” “objective,” “projection,” “forecast,” “goal,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include our statements regarding the timing of future events, our anticipated future operations and our anticipated future financial position and cash requirements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we do not know whether our expectations will prove correct. We disclose the important factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our expectations in cautionary statements made in this report and in other filings we have made with the SEC. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or to persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors described in this report and other factors set forth in or incorporated by reference in this report.
Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. We caution you not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements or to project any future results based on such statements or on present or prior earnings levels. Additional information concerning these, or other factors, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in our other SEC filings. Copies of those filings are available from us and/or the SEC.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates in the normal course of business. Our interest income and expense are most sensitive to changes in the general level of U.S. interest rates and the LIBOR rate. In order to manage this exposure, from time to time we use a combination of debt instruments, including the use of derivatives in the form of interest rate swap and lock agreements. We do not enter into any derivatives for trading purposes.
The objective of our asset management activities is to provide an adequate level of interest income and liquidity to fund operations and capital expansion, while minimizing market risk. We utilize overnight sweep accounts and short-term investments to minimize the interest rate risk. We do not believe that our interest rate risk related to our cash equivalents and short-term investments is material due to the nature of the investments.
Our objective in managing our interest rate risk on our debt is to negotiate the most favorable interest rate structures that we can and, as market conditions evolve, adjust our balance of fixed and variable rate debt to optimize our overall borrowing costs within reasonable risk parameters. Interest rate swaps and locks are used from time to time to convert a portion of our debt portfolio from a variable rate to a fixed rate or from a fixed rate to a variable rate as well as to lock in certain rates for future debt issuances.
The following analysis provides quantitative information regarding our exposure to interest rate risk. We utilize valuation models to evaluate the sensitivity of the fair value of financial instruments with exposure to market risk that assume instantaneous, parallel shifts in interest rate yield curves. There are certain limitations inherent in the sensitivity analyses presented, primarily due to the assumption that interest rates change instantaneously. In addition, the analyses are unable to reflect the complex market reactions that normally would arise from the market shifts modeled.
We have various debt instruments that are issued at fixed rates. These financial instruments, which have a fixed rate of interest, are exposed to fluctuations in fair value resulting from changes in market interest rates. The fair values of long-term debt are based on quoted market prices at the date of measurement. Our credit facilities approximate fair value as they bear interest rates that approximate market. At November 30, 2012, we had no variable debt outstanding.

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At November 30, 2012, the fair value of our total long-term debt as determined by quotes from financial institutions was approximately $301.2 million. The potential decrease in fair value resulting from a hypothetical 10.0 percent shift in interest rates would be approximately $7.0 million at November 30, 2012.
Credit risk arises from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts on a net basis. However, we minimize such risk exposures for these instruments by limiting counterparties to large banks and financial institutions that meet established credit guidelines. We do not expect to incur any losses as a result of counterparty default.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
International Speedway Corporation
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of International Speedway Corporation (the Company) as of November 30, 2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended November 30, 2012. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a). These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits and the report of other auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of International Speedway Corporation at November 30, 2012 and 2011, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended November 30, 2012, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), International Speedway Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of November 30, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated January 25, 2013, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Jacksonville, Florida
January 25, 2013

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
International Speedway Corporation
We have audited International Speedway Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of November 30, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). International Speedway Corporation’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Report of Management on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, International Speedway Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of November 30, 2012, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of International Speedway Corporation as of November 30, 2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended November 30, 2012 of International Speedway Corporation and our report dated January 25, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Jacksonville, Florida
January 25, 2013










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INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
November 30,
 
 
2011
 
2012
 
 
(in thousands, except share
and per share amounts)
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
110,078

 
$
78,379

Receivables, less allowance of $1,000 in 2011 and 2012, respectively
 
36,098

 
30,830

Inventories
 
2,481

 
3,020

Income taxes receivable
 
5,914

 
6,202

Deferred income taxes
 
3,949

 
2,029

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
6,875

 
7,159

Total Current Assets
 
165,395

 
127,619

Property and Equipment, net
 
1,371,776

 
1,362,186

Other Assets:
 
 
 
 
Equity investments
 
100,137

 
146,378

Intangible assets, net
 
178,701

 
178,649

Goodwill
 
118,791

 
118,791

Other
 
9,839

 
8,118

 
 
407,468

 
451,936

Total Assets
 
$
1,944,639

 
$
1,941,741

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt
 
$
2,264

 
$
2,513

Accounts payable
 
17,917

 
12,630

Deferred income
 
46,209

 
42,818

Income taxes payable
 
1,212

 
1,507

Current tax liabilities
 
4,178

 
434

Other current liabilities
 
17,856

 
16,849

Total Current Liabilities
 
89,636

 
76,751

Long-Term Debt
 
313,888

 
274,419

Deferred Income Taxes
 
315,659

 
328,223

Long-Term Tax Liabilities
 
1,784

 
1,790

Long-Term Deferred Income
 
10,087

 
10,455

Other Long-Term Liabilities
 
1,119

 
1,293

Commitments and Contingencies
 
—

 
—

Shareholders’ Equity:
 
 
 
 
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized; 26,352,759 and 26,081,558 issued and outstanding in 2011 and 2012, respectively
 
264

 
260

Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized; 20,145,871 and 20,050,277 issued and outstanding in 2011 and 2012, respectively
 
200

 
200

Additional paid-in capital
 
445,005

 
442,474

Retained earnings
 
772,938

 
811,172

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(5,941
)
 
(5,296
)
Total Shareholders’ Equity
 
1,212,466

 
1,248,810

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
$
1,944,639

 
$
1,941,741

See accompanying notes

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INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
 
 
Year Ended November 30,
 
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
 
 
(in thousands, except share and per share
amounts)
REVENUES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Admissions, net
 
$
160,476

 
$
144,433

 
$
136,099

Motorsports related
 
420,910

 
425,655

 
416,699

Food, beverage and merchandise
 
52,527

 
47,863

 
45,985

Other
 
11,444

 
11,734

 
13,584


 
645,357

 
629,685

 
612,367

EXPENSES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees
 
157,571

 
154,562

 
154,673

Motorsports related
 
142,603

 
124,861

 
125,072

Food, beverage and merchandise
 
36,949

 
36,744

 
35,642

General and administrative
 
102,733

 
98,795

 
102,958

Depreciation and amortization
 
74,465

 
76,871

 
77,870

Impairments / losses on disposals of long-lived assets
 
8,859

 
4,687

 
11,143


 
523,180

 
496,520

 
507,358

Operating income
 
122,177

 
133,165

 
105,009

Interest income
 
170

 
139

 
102

Interest expense
 
(15,216
)
 
(14,710
)
 
(13,501
)
Interest rate swap expense
 
(23,878
)
 
—

 
—

Loss on early redemption of debt
 
(6,535
)
 
—

 
(9,144
)
Other income
 
—

 
—

 
1,008

Equity in net (loss) income from equity investments
 
(1,904
)
 
(4,177
)
 
2,757

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
74,814

 
114,417

 
86,231

Income taxes
 
20,236

 
44,993

 
31,653

Income from continuing operations
 
54,578

 
69,424

 
54,578

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes of ($25), $0 and $0, respectively
 
(47
)
 
—

 
—

Net income
 
$
54,531

 
$
69,424

 
$
54,578

Basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
 
$
1.13

 
$
1.46

 
$
1.18

Loss from discontinued operations
 
0.00

 
—

 
—

Net income
 
$
1.13

 
$
1.46

 
$
1.18

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends per share
 
$
0.16

 
$
0.18

 
$
0.20


 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
 
48,242,555

 
47,602,574

 
46,386,355


 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
 
48,242,555

 
47,611,179

 
46,396,631

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INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income


 
 
Year Ended November 30,
 
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
 
 
(in thousands)
Net income
 
$
54,531

 
$
69,424

 
$
54,578

Other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation, net of tax benefit (expense) of $38, $12 and ($14), respectively
 
59

 
19

 
(21
)
Interest rate swap expense, net of tax expense of $8,777
 
13,442

 
—

 
—

Interest rate swap fair value adjustment, net of tax benefit of $5,063
 
(7,786
)
 
—

 
—

Amortization of interest rate swap, net of tax benefit of $0, $397 and $416, respectively
 
—

 
594

 
666

Comprehensive income
 
$
60,246

 
$
70,037

 
$
55,223


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INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
(in thousands)
 
 
Class A
Common
Stock
$.01 Par
Value
 
Class B
Common
Stock
$.01 Par
Value
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
 
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Balance at November 30, 2009
 
$
278

 
$
205

 
$
493,765

 
$
665,274

 
$
(12,269
)
 
$
1,147,253

Net income
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
54,531

 
—

 
54,531

Other comprehensive income
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
5,715

 
5,715

Cash dividends ($.16 per share)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(7,706
)
 
—

 
(7,706
)
Reacquisition of previously issued common stock
 
(5
)
 
—

 
(13,845
)
 
—

 
—

 
(13,850
)
Conversion of Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock
 
2

 
(2
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Other
 
—

 
—

 
(585
)
 
—

 
—

 
(585
)
Stock-based compensation
 
—

 
—

 
1,819

 
—

 
—

 
1,819

Balance at November 30, 2010
 
275

 
203

 
481,154

 
712,099

 
(6,554
)
 
1,187,177

Net income
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
69,424

 
—

 
69,424

Other comprehensive income
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
613

 
613

Exercise of stock options
 
—

 
—

 
51

 
—

 
—

 
51

Cash dividends ($.18 per share)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(8,585
)
 
—

 
(8,585
)
Reacquisition of previously issued common stock
 
(14
)
 
—

 
(37,390
)
 
—

 
—

 
(37,404
)
Conversion of Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock
 
3

 
(3
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Other
 
—

 
—

 
(276
)
 
—

 
—

 
(276
)
Stock-based compensation
 
—

 
—

 
1,466

 
—

 
—

 
1,466

Balance at November 30, 2011
 
264

 
200

 
445,005

 
772,938

 
(5,941
)
 
1,212,466

Net income
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
54,578

 
—

 
54,578

Other comprehensive income
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
645

 
645

Cash dividends ($.20 per share)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(9,283
)
 
—

 
(9,283
)
Reacquisition of previously issued common stock
 
(4
)
 
—

 
(3,491
)
 
(7,061
)
 
—

 
(10,556
)
Other
 
—

 
—

 
(914
)
 
—

 
—

 
(914
)
Stock-based compensation
 
—

 
—

 
1,874

 
—

 
—

 
1,874

Balance at November 30, 2012
 
$
260

 
$
200

 
$
442,474

 
$
811,172

 
$
(5,296
)
 
$
1,248,810

See accompanying notes

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INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
 
 
Year Ended November 30,
 
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
 
 
(in thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
54,531

 
$
69,424

 
$
54,578

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
74,465

 
76,871

 
77,870

Stock-based compensation
 
1,819

 
1,466

 
1,874

Amortization of financing costs
 
671

 
1,398

 
1,605

Deferred income taxes
 
22,799

 
35,688

 
12,184

Loss (income) from equity investments
 
1,904

 
4,177

 
(2,757
)
Impairments / losses on disposals of long-lived assets, non cash
 
8,859

 
4,687

 
8,055

Other, net
 
398

 
551

 
(829
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Receivables, net
 
7,999

 
(2,163
)
 
5,268

Inventories, prepaid expenses and other assets
 
253

 
(601
)
 
966

Accounts payable and other liabilities
 
(19,251
)
 
(649
)
 
(2,521
)
Deferred income
 
(15,657
)
 
(4,955
)
 
(3,023
)
Income taxes
 
(26,396
)
 
13,138

 
(2,345
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
112,394

 
199,032

 
150,925

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
(105,934
)
 
(76,848
)
 
(82,872
)
Proceeds from short-term investments
 
400

 
—

 
—

Purchases of short-term investments
 
(200
)
 
—

 
—

Decrease in restricted cash
 
9,142

 
1,002

 
—

Distribution from equity investee and affiliate
 
—

 
—

 
11,000

Equity investments and advances to affiliate
 
(31,545
)
 
(60,625
)
 
(51,984
)
Other, net
 
(70
)
 
(56
)
 
1,423

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(128,207
)
 
(136,527
)
 
(122,433
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds under credit facility
 
202,000

 
30,000

 
130,000

Payments under credit facility
 
(175,000
)
 
(82,000
)
 
(180,000
)
Proceeds from long-term debt
 
—

 
65,000

 
100,000

Payment of long-term debt
 
(67,974
)
 
(3,216
)
 
(89,306
)
Deferred financing fees
 
(1,651
)
 
(439
)
 
(1,046
)
Exercise of Class A common stock options
 
—

 
51

 
—

Cash dividends paid
 
(7,706
)
 
(8,585
)
 
(9,283
)
Reacquisition of previously issued common stock
 
(8,262
)
 
(37,404
)
 
(10,556
)
Net cash used in financing activities
 
(58,593
)
 
(36,593
)
 
(60,191
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
(74,406
)
 
25,912

 
(31,699
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
 
158,572

 
84,166

 
110,078

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
 
$
84,166

 
$
110,078

 
$
78,379

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INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
NOTE 1 — DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS: International Speedway Corporation (“ISC”), including its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”), is a leading promoter of motorsports themed entertainment activities in the United States. As of November 30, 2012, the Company owned and/or operated 13 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities as follows:
 
 
 
 
Track Name
Location
  
Track Length
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Beach, Florida
  
2.5 miles
Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega, Alabama
  
2.7 miles
Richmond International Raceway
Richmond, Virginia
  
0.8 miles
Michigan International Speedway
Brooklyn, Michigan
  
2.0 miles
Auto Club Speedway of Southern California
Fontana, California
  
2.0 miles
Kansas Speedway
Kansas City, Kansas
  
1.5 miles
Chicagoland Speedway
Joliet, Illinois
  
1.5 miles
Darlington Raceway
Darlington, South Carolina
  
1.3 miles
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Homestead, Florida
  
1.5 miles
Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville, Virginia
  
0.5 miles
Phoenix International Raceway
Phoenix, Arizona
  
1.0 miles
Watkins Glen International
Watkins Glen, New York
  
3.4 miles
Route 66 Raceway
Joliet, Illinois
  
0.25 miles
In 2012, these motorsports entertainment facilities promoted well over 100 stock car, open wheel, sports car, truck, motorcycle and other racing events, including:
•
21 National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (“NASCAR”) Sprint Cup Series events;
•
15 NASCAR Nationwide Series events;
•
9 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events;
•
4 Grand American Road Racing Association (“Grand American”) events including the premier sports car endurance event in the United States, the Rolex 24 at Daytona;
•
One National Hot Rod Association (“NHRA”) Full Throttle drag racing series event;
•
One IZOD IndyCar ("IndyCar") Series event; and
•
A number of other prestigious stock car, sports car, open wheel and motorcycle events.
The general nature of the Company’s business is a motorsports themed amusement enterprise, furnishing amusement to the public in the form of motorsports themed entertainment. The Company’s motorsports themed event operations consist principally of racing events at these major motorsports entertainment facilities, which, in total, currently have approximately 930,000 grandstand seats and 536 suites. The Company also conducts, either through operations of the particular facility or through certain wholly owned subsidiaries operating under the name “Americrown,” souvenir merchandising operations, food and beverage concession operations and catering services, both in suites and chalets, for customers at its motorsports entertainment facilities.
Motor Racing Network, Inc. (“MRN”), the Company’s proprietary radio network, produces and syndicates to radio stations live coverage of the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series races and certain other races conducted at the Company’s motorsports entertainment facilities, as well as some races from motorsports entertainment facilities the Company does not own. In addition, MRN provides production services for Sprint Vision, the trackside large screen video display units, at substantially all NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event weekends. MRN also produces and syndicates daily and weekly NASCAR racing-themed programs.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

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PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of International Speedway Corporation, and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, bank demand deposit accounts and overnight sweep accounts used in the Company’s cash management program. All highly liquid investments with stated maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase are classified as cash equivalents.
The Company maintained its cash and cash equivalents primarily with a limited number of financial institutions at November 30, 2012.
RECEIVABLES: Receivables are stated at their estimated collectible amounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on historical experience of write offs and current expectations of conditions that might impact the collectability of accounts.
INVENTORIES: Inventories, consisting of finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out basis, or market.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT: Property and equipment, including improvements to existing facilities, are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as follows:
Buildings, grandstands and motorsports entertainment facilities
  
10-30 years
Furniture and equipment
  
3-8 years
Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the related lease term or their estimated useful lives. The carrying values of property and equipment are evaluated for impairment upon the occurrence of an impairment indicator based upon expected future undiscounted cash flows. If events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable, an impairment loss would be recognized equal to the difference between the carrying value of the asset and its fair value.
EQUITY INVESTMENTS: The Company’s investments in joint ventures and other investees where it can exert significant influence on the investee, but does not have effective control over the investee, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The Company’s equity in the net income (loss) from equity method investments is recorded as income (loss) with a corresponding decrease in the investment. Dividends or return of capital received reduce the investment. The Company recognizes the effects of transactions involving the sale or distribution by an equity investee of its common stock as capital transactions.
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS: All business combinations are accounted for under the purchase method. The excess of the cost of the acquisition over fair value of the net assets acquired (including recognized intangibles) is recorded as goodwill. Business combinations involving existing motorsports entertainment facilities commonly result in a significant portion of the purchase price being allocated to the fair value of the contract-based intangible asset associated with long-term relationships manifest in the sanction agreements with sanctioning bodies, such as NASCAR and Grand American. The continuity of sanction agreements with these bodies has historically enabled the Company to host these motorsports events year after year. While individual sanction agreements may be of terms as short as one year, a significant portion of the purchase price in excess of the fair value of acquired tangible assets is commonly paid to acquire anticipated future cash flows from events promoted pursuant to these agreements which are expected to continue for the foreseeable future and therefore, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, are recorded as indefinite-lived intangible assets recognized apart from goodwill. The Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets are all associated with our Motorsports Event segment.
The Company follows applicable authoritative guidance on accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets which specifies, among other things, non-amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and requires testing for possible impairment, either upon the occurrence of an impairment indicator or at least annually. The Company completes its annual testing in its fiscal fourth quarter, based on assumptions regarding the Company’s future business outlook and expected future discounted cash flows attributable to such assets (using the fair value assessment provision of applicable authoritative guidance), supported by quoted market prices or comparable transactions where available or applicable.
In connection with the Company’s fiscal 2012 assessment of goodwill and intangible assets for possible impairment, the Company used the methodology described above. The Company believes its methods used to determine fair value and evaluate possible impairment were appropriate, relevant, and represent methods customarily available and used for such purposes. The

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Company’s latest annual assessment of goodwill and other intangible assets in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 indicated there had been no impairment and the fair value substantially exceeded the carrying value for the respective reporting units, except for one reporting unit. The estimated fair value for this one reporting unit, which has goodwill of less than $20.0 million, exceeded the carrying value by less than 5 percent as determined using its internal discounted cash flow methodology. The Company believes the most recent comparable market transactions would support a substantially higher valuation.
The Company believes its methods used to determine fair value and evaluate possible impairment were appropriate, relevant, and represent methods customarily available and most used for such purposes. Despite the current adverse economic trends, particularly the decline in consumer confidence and the rise in unemployment, which have contributed to the decrease in attendance related as well as corporate partner revenues for certain of the Company’s motorsports events during fiscal 2012, the Company believes there has been no significant change in the long-term fundamentals of its ongoing motorsports event business. The Company believes its present operational and cash flow outlook further support its conclusion. While the Company continues to review and analyze many factors that can impact its business prospects in the future, its analysis is subjective and is based on conditions existing at, and trends leading up to, the time the estimates and assumptions are made. Different conditions or assumptions, or changes in cash flows or profitability, if significant, could have a material adverse effect on the outcome of the impairment evaluation and the Company’s future condition or results of operations.
DEFERRED FINANCING FEES: Deferred financing fees are amortized over the term of the related debt and are included in other non-current assets.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: Comprehensive income is the changes in equity of an enterprise except those resulting from shareholder transactions. Accumulated other comprehensive income consists of the following (in thousands):
 
 
November 30,
 
 
2011
 
2012
Interest rate swap, net of tax benefit of $3,864 and $3,449, respectively
 
$
(5,962
)
 
$
(5,296
)
Foreign currency translation, net of tax of $14
 
21

 
—

 
 
$
(5,941
)
 
$
(5,296
)
INCOME TAXES: Income taxes have been provided using the liability method. Under this method the Company’s estimates of deferred income taxes and the significant items giving rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect its assessment of actual future taxes to be paid on items reflected in its financial statements, giving consideration to both timing and probability of realization.
The Company establishes tax reserves related to certain matters, including penalties and interest, in the period when it is determined that it is probable that additional taxes, penalties and interest will be paid, and the amount is reasonably estimable. Such tax reserves are adjusted, as needed, in light of changing circumstances, such as statute of limitations expirations and other developments relating to uncertain tax positions and current tax items under examination, appeal or litigation.
REVENUE RECOGNITION: Advance ticket sales and event-related revenues for future events are deferred until earned, which is generally once the events are conducted. The recognition of event-related expenses is matched with the recognition of event-related revenues. Revenues and related expenses from the sale of merchandise to retail customers, internet sales and direct sales to dealers are recognized at the time of the sale. Revenues are presented net of any applicable taxes collected and remitted to governmental agencies.
Kansas Speedway ("Kansas") and Chicagoland Speedway ("Chicagoland") offer Preferred Access Speedway Seating (“PASS”) agreements, which give purchasers the exclusive right and obligation to purchase season-ticket packages for certain sanctioned racing events annually, under specified terms and conditions. Among the conditions, licensees are required to purchase all season-ticket packages when and as offered each year. PASS agreements automatically terminate without refund should owners not purchase any offered season tickets.
Net fees received under PASS agreements are deferred and are amortized into income over the term of the agreements. Long-term deferred income under the PASS agreements totals approximately $9.3 million and $7.8 million at November 30, 2011 and 2012, respectively.
ADVERTISING EXPENSE: Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense from continuing operations was approximately $18.4 million, $15.2 million and $15.3 million for the years ended November 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.

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LOSS CONTINGENCIES: Legal and other costs incurred in conjunction with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred.
USE OF ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
RECLASSIFICATIONS: Certain prior year amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS: In June 2011, FASB issued ASU 2011-5, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income”. The objective of this Update is to improve the comparability, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting and to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. To increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income and to facilitate convergence of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards, the FASB decided to eliminate the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity, among other amendments in this Update. The amendments require that all nonowner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In the two-statement approach, the first statement should present total net income and its components followed consecutively by a second statement that should present total other comprehensive income, the components of other comprehensive income, and the total of comprehensive income. For public entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted, because compliance with the amendments is already permitted. The amendments do not require any transition disclosures. The Company adopted this provision in the first quarter of fiscal 2012.
NOTE 2 — EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended November 30, (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
 
 
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
Basic and diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
 
$
54,578

 
$
69,424

 
$
54,578

Loss from discontinued operations
 
(47
)
 
—

 
—

Net income
 
$
54,531

 
$
69,424

 
$
54,578

Basic earnings per share denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding
 
48,242,555

 
47,602,574

 
46,386,355

Basic earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
 
$
1.13

 
$
1.46

 
$
1.18

Loss from discontinued operations
 
0.00

 
—

 
—

Net income
 
$
1.13

 
$
1.46

 
$
1.18

Diluted earnings per share denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding
 
48,242,555

 
47,602,574

 
46,386,355

Common stock options
 
—

 
8,605

 
10,276

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
 
48,242,555

 
47,611,179

 
46,396,631

Diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
 
$
1.13

 
$
1.46

 
$
1.18

Loss from discontinued operations
 
—

 
—

 
—

Net income
 
$
1.13

 
$
1.46

 
$
1.18

Anti-dilutive shares excluded in the computation of diluted earnings per share
 
271,494

 
254,945

 
231,496


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NOTE 3 — PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consists of the following as of November 30, (in thousands):
 
 
 
2011
 
2012
Land and leasehold improvements
 
$
240,653

 
$
241,393

Buildings, grandstands and motorsports entertainment facilities
 
1,510,617

 
1,541,276

Furniture and equipment
 
166,082

 
175,443

Construction in progress
 
102,329

 
105,128

 
 
2,019,681

 
2,063,240

Less accumulated depreciation
 
647,905

 
701,054

 
 
$
1,371,776

 
$
1,362,186

Depreciation expense from continuing operations was approximately $74.5 million, $76.9 million and $77.8 million for the years ended November 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.
NOTE 4 — IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
In fiscal 2010, the Company recorded a before-tax charge of approximately $8.9 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, as an impairment/loss on disposal of long-lived assets primarily attributable to the non-cash impairment of certain costs related to the Daytona Development Project and removal of certain other long-lived assets located at its motorsports facilities.
In fiscal 2011, the Company recorded a before-tax charge of approximately $4.7 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, as an impairment/loss on disposal of long-lived assets primarily attributable to the ongoing removal of certain assets in connection with the repaving of the track and grandstand enhancements at Phoenix International Raceway (“Phoenix”) and the grandstand enhancements at Kansas and Talladega Superspeedway (“Talladega”).
In fiscal 2012, the Company recorded a before-tax charge of approximately $11.1 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, as an impairment/loss on disposal of long-lived assets is primarily attributable to the ongoing removal of certain assets in connection with the track repaving at Kansas, as well as guest enhancements at Talladega, Richmond International Raceway (“Richmond”) and certain of the Company's other facilities.
NOTE 5 — EQUITY AND OTHER INVESTMENTS
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway
In February 2012, Kansas Entertainment, LLC, (“Kansas Entertainment”) a 50/50 joint venture of Penn Hollywood Kansas, Inc. (“Penn”), a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, Inc. and Kansas Speedway Development Corporation (“KSDC”), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of ISC, opened the Hollywood-themed and branded destination entertainment facility, overlooking turn two of Kansas Speedway. Penn is the managing member of Kansas Entertainment and is responsible for the development and operation of the casino.
The Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway features a 95,000 square foot casino with 2,000 slot machines and 52 table games (including 12 poker tables), a 1,253 space parking structure as well as a sports-themed bar, dining and entertainment options. Kansas Entertainment funded the development with equity contributions from each partner. KSDC and Penn shared equally in the cost of developing and constructing the facility. The Company's share of capitalized development costs for the project, excluding our contribution of land, was approximately $145.0 million. Through November 30, 2012, the Company has funded approximately $134.3 million of these capitalized development costs as well as certain working capital needs of the project prior to opening. Cash flow from the casino’s operations has been used to fund the remaining development costs. During the Company's fiscal 2012 fourth quarter, it received approximately $8.5 million of distributions of cash flows from the casino's operations. In addition, in December 2012, the Company received a distribution of cash flows from the casino's operations of approximately $4.5 million.
The Company has accounted for Kansas Entertainment as an equity investment in its financial statements as of November 30, 2012. Start up and related costs through opening were expensed through equity in net loss from equity investments. The Company’s 50.0 percent portion of Kansas Entertainment’s net loss was approximately $1.9 million and $4.2 million for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, respectively, and net income of approximately $2.8 million for fiscal year 2012, and is included in equity in net (loss) income from equity investments in our consolidated statements of operations.
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The Company’s wholly owned indirect subsidiary, 380 Development, LLC (“380 Development”), owns a total of 676 acres located in the New York City borough of Staten Island. The Company is currently in exclusive negotiations with an interested buyer for 380 Development.The timing of any closing is uncertain and the Company cannot assure that one will occur as a result of these exclusive negotiations.
Motorsports Authentics
The Company is a partner with Speedway Motorsports, Inc. in a 50/50 joint venture, SMISC, LLC, which, through its wholly owned subsidiary Motorsports Authentics, LLC conducts business under the name Motorsports Authentics (“MA”). MA designs, promotes, markets and distributes motorsports licensed merchandise.The Company’s 50.0 percent investment in MA’s was previously reduced to zero and they Company did not recognize any net income or loss from operations of MA during fiscal years 2010 , 2011, and 2012, respectively. As of November 30, 2012, the Company has a guaranty exposure to one NASCAR team licensor of approximately $1.2 million. The guaranty exposure was satisfied upon MA making its final payment to the NASCAR team licensor on December 30, 2012.
Summarized financial information of the Company’s equity investments as of and for the years ended November 30,, are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
Current assets
 
$
73,109

 
$
48,564

 
$
46,054

Noncurrent assets
 
43,174

 
173,393

 
258,239

Current liabilities
 
15,700

 
16,573

 
22,379

Noncurrent liabilities
 
6,316

 
4,065

 
1,819

Net sales
 
75,143

 
34,788

 
144,715

Gross profit
 
28,971

 
19,781

 
63,516

Operating (loss) income
 
(2,668
)
 
(9,080
)
 
8,914

Net (loss) income
 
(965
)
 
(9,374
)
 
9,266

NOTE 6 — GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of the major classes of intangible assets relating to the Motorsports Event segment as of November 30, are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
2011
 
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Carrying
Amount
Amortized intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Food, beverage and merchandise contracts
 
$
10

 
$
7

 
$
3

Other
 
108

 
16

 
92

Total amortized intangible assets
 
118

 
23

 
95

Non-amortized intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
NASCAR — sanction agreements
 
177,813

 
—

 
177,813

Other
 
793

 
—

 
793

Total non-amortized intangible assets
 
178,606

 
—

 
178,606

Total intangible assets
 
$
178,724

 
$
23

 
$
178,701

 

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2012
 
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Carrying
Amount
Amortized intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Food, beverage and merchandise contracts
 
$
10

 
$
8

 
$
2

Other
 
92

 
51

 
41

Total amortized intangible assets
 
102

 
59

 
43

Non-amortized intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
NASCAR — sanction agreements
 
177,813

 
—

 
177,813

Other
 
793

 
—

 
793

Total non-amortized intangible assets
 
178,606

 
—

 
178,606

Total intangible assets
 
$
178,708

 
$
59

 
$
178,649

The following table presents current and expected amortization expense of the existing intangible assets as of November 30, for each of the following periods (in thousands):
 
 
 
Amortization expense for the year ended November 30, 2012
$
52

Estimated amortization expense for the year ending November 30:
 
2013
21

2014
16

2015
6

2016
—

2017
—

There were no changes in the carrying value of goodwill during fiscal 2011 and 2012.
NOTE 7 — LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following as of November 30, (in thousands):
 
 
 
November 30,
2011
 
November 30,
2012
5.40 percent Senior Notes
 
$
87,024

 
$
—

4.63 percent Senior Notes
 
65,000

 
65,000

3.95 percent Senior Notes
 
—

 
100,000

4.82 percent Revenue Bonds
 
1,262

 
970

6.25 percent Term Loan
 
50,667

 
50,318

TIF bond debt service funding commitment
 
62,199

 
60,644

Revolving Credit Facility
 
50,000

 
—

 
 
316,152

 
276,932

Less: current portion
 
2,264

 
2,513

 
 
$
313,888

 
$
274,419


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Schedule of Payments (in thousands)
 
For the year ending November 30:
2013
$
2,513

2014
2,807

2015
3,436

2016
3,408

2017
3,738

Thereafter
261,681

 
277,583

Net premium
(651
)
Total
$
276,932

In March 2012, the Company utilized additional borrowings under its revolving credit facility to redeem and retire all outstanding $87.0 million principal amount of the 5.40 percent Senior Notes, including the payment of a tender premium of approximately $9.0 million and accrued interest. The net tender premium, associated unamortized net deferred financing costs and unamortized original issuance discount were recorded as loss on early redemption of debt totaling approximately $9.1 million.
In January 2011, the Company completed an offering of approximately $65.0 million principal amount of senior unsecured notes in a private placement (“4.63 percent Senior Notes”). These notes, which bear interest at 4.63 percent and are due January 2021, require semi-annual interest payments on January 18 and July 18 through their maturity. The 4.63 percent Senior Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, at the Company’s option, at any time or from time to time at redemption prices as defined in the indenture. Certain of the Company’s wholly owned domestic subsidiaries are guarantors of the 4.63 percent Senior Notes. The 4.63 percent Senior Notes also contain various restrictive covenants. The associated deferred financing fees are treated as additional interest expense and are being amortized over the life of the 4.63 percent Senior Notes, on a straight-line method, which approximates the effective yield method. At November 30, 2012, outstanding principal on the 4.63 percent Senior Notes was approximately $65.0 million.
In September 2012, the Company completed an offering of approximately $100.0 million principal amount of senior unsecured notes in a private placement (“3.95 percent Senior Notes”). The 3.95 percent Senior Notes bear interest at 3.95 percent and are due September 2024. The 3.95 percent Senior Notes require semi-annual interest payments on March 13 and September 13 through their maturity. The 3.95 percent Senior Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, at our option, at any time or from time to time at redemption prices as defined in the indenture. Certain of the Company's wholly owned domestic subsidiaries are guarantors of the 3.95 percent Senior Notes. The 3.95 percent Senior Notes also contain various restrictive covenants. The funds received were used to pay down $100.0 million of the outstanding balance on the Company's credit facility. At November 30, 2012, outstanding principal on the 3.95 percent Senior Notes was approximately $100.0 million.
Debt associated with the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Raceway Associates, LLC, which owns and operates Chicagoland and Route 66 Raceway, consists of Revenue bonds payable (“4.82 percent Revenue Bonds”) consisting of economic development revenue bonds issued by the City of Joliet, Illinois to finance certain land improvements. The 4.82 percent Revenue Bonds have an interest rate of 4.82 percent and a monthly payment of approximately $29,000 principal and interest. At November 30, 2012, outstanding principal on the 4.82 percent Revenue Bonds was approximately $1.0 million.
The term loan (“6.25 percent Term Loan”), related to the construction of the Company’s International Motorsports Center, has a 25 year term due October 2034, an interest rate of 6.25 percent, and a current monthly payment of approximately $292,000 principal and interest. At November 30, 2012, the outstanding principal on the 6.25 percent Term Loan was approximately $50.3 million.
In January 1999, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas (“Unified Government”), issued approximately $71.3 million in taxable special obligation revenue (“TIF”) bonds in connection with the financing of construction of Kansas Speedway. At November 30, 2012, outstanding TIF bonds totaled approximately $60.6 million, net of the unamortized discount, which is comprised of a $11.6 million principal amount, 6.15 percent term bond due December 1, 2017 and a $49.7 million principal amount, 6.75 percent term bond due December 1, 2027. The TIF bonds are repaid by the Unified Government with payments made in lieu of property taxes (“Funding Commitment”) by the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Kansas Speedway Corporation (“KSC”). Principal (mandatory redemption) payments per the Funding Commitment are payable by KSC on October 1 of each year. The semi-annual interest component of the Funding Commitment is payable on

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April 1 and October 1 of each year. KSC granted a mortgage and security interest in the Kansas project for its Funding Commitment obligation.
In November 2012, the Company amended and restated its $300.0 million revolving credit facility (“2012 Credit Facility”). The amendment provides better terms and extends the final maturity of the facility from November 2015 to November 2017. The 2012 Credit Facility contains a feature that allows the Company to increase the credit facility to a total of $500.0 million, subject to certain conditions. The 2012 Credit Facility is accrues interest at LIBOR plus 100.0 — 162.5 basis points, depending on the better of its debt rating as determined by specified rating agencies or the Company’s leverage ratio. The 2012 Credit Facility contains various restrictive covenants. At November 30, 2012, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the 2012 Credit Facility.
At November 30, 2012, the Company has approximately $5.3 million, net of tax, deferred in accumulated other comprehensive loss associated with this interest rate swap which is being amortized as interest expense over life of the 4.63 percent Senior Notes (see above). The Company expects to recognize approximately $0.7 million, net of tax, of this balance during the next 12 months in the consolidated statement of operations.
Total interest expense from continuing operations incurred by the Company was approximately $15.2 million, $14.7 million and $13.5 million for the years ended November 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively. Total interest capitalized for the years ended November 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012 was approximately $2.2 million, $3.8 million and $3.7 million, respectively.
Financing costs of approximately $4.9 million and $5.0 million, net of accumulated amortization, have been deferred and are included in other assets at November 30, 2011 and 2012, respectively. These costs are being amortized on a straight line method, which approximates the effective yield method, over the life of the related financing.
NOTE 8 — FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.
Significant components of the provision for income taxes from continuing operations for the years ended November 30, are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
Current tax expense (benefit):
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
 
$
5,002

 
$
7,941

 
$
18,466

State
 
(7,510
)
 
1,386

 
1,003

Foreign
 
(48
)
 
(22
)
 
—

Deferred tax expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
 
22,121

 
32,815

 
8,608

State
 
671

 
2,873

 
3,881

Foreign
 
—

 
—

 
(305
)
Provision for income taxes
 
$
20,236

 
$
44,993

 
$
31,653

The reconciliation of income tax expense computed at the federal statutory tax rates to income tax expense from continuing operations for the years ended November 30, is as follows (percent of pre-tax income):
 
 
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
Income tax computed at federal statutory rates
 
35.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit
 
2.2

 
3.9

 
4.5

Valuation Allowance
 
—

 
—

 
(2.7
)
State settlements, net of federal tax benefit
 
(8.8
)
 
—

 
—

State tax credits, net of federal tax benefit
 
(2.0
)
 
(0.4
)
 
(0.6
)
Other, net
 
0.6

 
0.8

 
0.5

 
 
27.0
 %
 
39.3
 %
 
36.7
 %

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The components of the net deferred tax assets (liabilities) at November 30, are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
2011
 
2012
Impaired long-lived assets
 
$
38,139

 
$
38,020

Unrecognized tax benefits
 
2,000

 
778

Amortization and depreciation
 
912

 
917

Loss carryforwards
 
8,781

 
6,236

Deferred revenues
 
2,443

 
2,110

Accruals
 
4,849

 
3,876

Compensation related
 
3,115

 
2,543

Deferred expenses
 
1,778

 
1,791

Interest
 
6,062

 
5,416

Equity investment
 
—

 
1,495

Other
 
6

 
6

Deferred tax assets
 
68,085

 
63,188

Valuation allowance
 
(4,255
)
 
(1,625
)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
 
63,830

 
61,563

Amortization and depreciation
 
(375,023
)
 
(387,549
)
Other
 
(517
)
 
(208
)
Deferred tax liabilities
 
(375,540
)
 
(387,757
)
Net deferred tax liabilities
 
$
(311,710
)
 
$
(326,194
)
Deferred tax assets — current
 
$
3,949

 
$
2,029

Deferred tax liabilities — noncurrent
 
(315,659
)
 
(328,223
)
Net deferred tax liabilities
 
$
(311,710
)
 
$
(326,194
)
The Company has recorded deferred tax assets related to various state loss carryforwards totaling approximately $6.2 million that expire in varying amounts beginning in fiscal 2020. The valuation allowance decreased by approximately $2.6 million during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012, and is substantially attributable to the wind-up of certain Canadian business operations. The valuation allowance has been provided due to the uncertainty regarding the realization of state deferred tax assets associated with these loss carryforwards and impaired long-lived assets. In evaluating the Company’s ability to recover its deferred income tax assets it considers all available positive and negative evidence, including operating results, ongoing tax planning and forecasts of future taxable income on a jurisdiction by jurisdiction basis.
Federal returns for fiscal years 2009 through 2012 remain open and subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. The Company files and remits state income taxes in various states where the Company has determined it is required to file state income taxes. The Company’s filings with those states remain open for audit for the fiscal years 2008 through 2012.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax liability is as follows (in thousands):
 
Balance at December 1, 2011
$
4,681

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
385

Additions for tax positions of prior years
120

Reductions for tax positions of prior years
(3,384
)
Balance at November 30, 2012
$
1,802

As of November 30, 2012, in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” the Company has a total liability of approximately $2.2 million for uncertain tax positions, inclusive of tax, interest, and penalties. Of this amount, approximately $1.8 million represents income tax liability for uncertain tax positions related to various federal and state income tax matters. If the accrued liability was de-recognized, approximately $1.2 million of taxes would impact the Company’s consolidated statement of operations as a reduction to its effective tax rate. Included in the balance sheet at November 30, 2012 are approximately $0.6 million of items of which, under existing tax laws, the ultimate deductibility is certain but for which the timing of the deduction is uncertain. Because of the impact of deferred income tax accounting, a deduction in a subsequent period would

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result in a deferred tax asset. Accordingly, upon de-recognition, the tax benefits associated with the reversal of these timing differences would have no impact, except for related interest and penalties, on the Company’s effective income tax rate.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as part of its provision for federal and state income taxes. As of November 30, 2012, the total amounts for accrued interest was approximately $0.4 million. If the accrued interest was de-recognized, approximately $0.3 million would impact the Company’s consolidated statement of operations as a reduction to its effective tax rate.
The de-recognition of potential interest and penalties associated with certain state settlements as well as certain state credits accrued are the principal causes of the decreased effective income tax rate for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2010. The effective income tax rate for fiscal year ended November 30, 2011 approximated the statutory income tax rate. The reduction in the valuation allowance associated with the wind-up of certain Canadian business operations is the principal cause of the decreased effective income tax rate for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012.
As a result of the above items, the Company’s effective income tax rate decreased from the statutory income rate to approximately 27.0 percent and 36.7 percent for the fiscal years ended November 30, 2010 and 2012, respectively.
NOTE 9 — CAPITAL STOCK
The Company’s authorized capital includes 80.0 million shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 (“Class A Common Stock”), 40.0 million shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 (“Class B Common Stock”), and 1.0 million shares of Preferred Stock, par value $.01 (“Preferred Stock”). The shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock are identical in all respects, except for voting rights and conversion rights as described below. Each share of Class A Common Stock entitles the holder to one-fifth (1/5) vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the Company’s shareholders and each share of Class B Common Stock entitles the holder to one (1) vote on each such matter, in each case including the election of directors. Holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock are entitled to receive dividends at the same rate if and when declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available there from, subject to the dividend and liquidation rights of any Preferred Stock that may be issued and outstanding. Class A Common Stock has no conversion rights. Class B Common Stock is convertible into Class A Common Stock, in whole or in part, at any time at the option of the holder on the basis of one share of Class A Common Stock for each share of Class B Common Stock converted. Each share of Class B Common Stock will also automatically convert into one share of Class A Common Stock if, on the record date of any meeting of the shareholders, the number of shares of Class B Common Stock then outstanding is less than 10.0 percent of the aggregate number of shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock then outstanding.
The Board of Directors of the Company is authorized, without further shareholder action, to divide any or all shares of the authorized Preferred Stock into series and fix and determine the designations, preferences and relative rights and qualifications, limitations, or restrictions thereon of any series so established, including voting powers, dividend rights, liquidation preferences, redemption rights and conversion privileges. No shares of Preferred Stock are outstanding. The Board of Directors has not authorized any series of Preferred Stock, and there are no plans, agreements or understandings for the authorization or issuance of any shares of Preferred Stock.
Stock Purchase Plan
The Company has a share repurchase program (“Stock Purchase Plan”) under which it is authorized to purchase up to $330.0 million of its outstanding Class A common shares. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased under the Stock Purchase Plan will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability and other market conditions. The Stock Purchase Plan may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. No shares have been or will be knowingly purchased from Company insiders or their affiliates.
Since inception of the Plan through November 30, 2012, the Company has purchased 7,063,962 shares of its Class A common shares, for a total of approximately $268.3 million. Included in these totals are the purchases of 307,886, 1,435,811 and 405,538 shares of the Company’s Class A common shares at an average cost of approximately $26.27, $25.87 and $25.40 per share (including commissions), for a total of approximately $8.1 million, $37.1 million and $10.3 million, during the fiscal years ended November 30, 2010, 2011, and 2012, respectively. These transactions occurred in open market purchases and pursuant to a trading plan under Rule 10b5-1. At November 30, 2012, the Company has approximately $61.7 million remaining repurchase authority under the current Stock Purchase Plans.

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NOTE 10 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
International Speedway Corporation has a salary incentive plan (the “ISC Plan”) designed to qualify under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employees of International Speedway Corporation and certain participating subsidiaries who have completed one month of continuous service are eligible to participate in the ISC Plan. After twelve months of continuous service, matching contributions are made to a savings trust (subject to certain limits) concurrent with employees’ contributions. The level of the matching contribution depends upon the amount of the employee contribution. Employees become 100.0 percent vested upon entrance to the ISC Plan. The contribution expense from continuing operations for the ISC Plan was approximately $1.6 million, $1.5 million and $1.4 million for the years ended November 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.
The estimated cost to complete approved projects and current construction in progress at November 30, 2012 at the Company’s existing facilities is approximately $28.7 million.
In October 2002, the Unified Government issued subordinate sales tax special obligation revenue bonds (“2002 STAR Bonds”) totaling approximately $6.3 million to reimburse the Company for certain construction already completed on the second phase of the Kansas Speedway project and to fund certain additional construction. The 2002 STAR Bonds, which require annual debt service payments and are due December 1, 2022, will be retired with state and local taxes generated within the speedway’s boundaries and are not the Company’s obligation. KSC has agreed to guarantee the payment of principal, any required premium and interest on the 2002 STAR Bonds. At November 30, 2012, the Unified Government had approximately $1.9 million outstanding on 2002 STAR Bonds. Under a keepwell agreement, the Company has agreed to provide financial assistance to KSC, if necessary, to support KSC’s guarantee of the 2002 STAR Bonds.
The Company operates Homestead-Miami Speedway under an operating agreement which expires December 31, 2032 and provides for subsequent renewal terms through December 31, 2075. The Company operates Daytona under an operating lease agreement which expires November 7, 2054. The Company also has various operating leases for office space and equipment. The future minimum payments under the operating agreement and leases utilized by the Company having initial or remaining non-cancelable terms in excess of one year at November 30, 2012, are as follows (in thousands):
 
For the year ending November 30:
 
Operating
Agreement
 
Operating
Leases
2013
 
$
2,220

 
$
3,855

2014
 
2,220

 
3,126

2015
 
2,220

 
2,087

2016
 
1,152

 
1,587

2017
 
1,055

 
1,483

Thereafter
 
15,913

 
31,341

Total
 
$
24,780

 
$
43,479

Total expenses incurred from continuing operations under the track operating agreement, these operating leases and all other short-term rentals during the years ended November 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012 were approximately $14.7 million, $14.0 million, and $13.5 million, respectively.
In connection with the Company’s automobile and workers’ compensation insurance coverages and certain construction contracts, the Company has standby letter of credit agreements in favor of third parties totaling approximately $4.0 million at November 30, 2012. At November 30, 2012, there were no amounts drawn on the standby letters of credit.
Current Litigation
The Company is from time to time a party to routine litigation incidental to its business. Management does not believe that the resolution of any or all of such litigation will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
NOTE 11 — RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES AND TRANSACTIONS
All of the racing events that take place during the Company’s fiscal year are sanctioned by various racing organizations such as the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association, the American Motorcyclist Association, the Automobile Racing Club of America, the American Sportbike Racing Association — Championship Cup Series, the Federation Internationale de L’Automobile, the Federation Internationale Motocycliste, Grand American, Historic Sportscar Racing, IZOD IndyCar Series, NASCAR, NHRA, the Porsche Club of America, the Sports Car Club of America, the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association,

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the United States Auto Club and the World Karting Association. NASCAR, which sanctions many of the Company’s principal racing events, is a member of the France Family Group which controls over 72.0 percent of the combined voting power of the outstanding stock of the Company, as of November 30, 2012, and some members of which serve as directors and officers of the Company. Standard NASCAR sanction agreements require racetrack operators to pay sanction fees and prize and point fund monies for each sanctioned event conducted. The prize and point fund monies are distributed by NASCAR to participants in the events. Prize and point fund monies paid by the Company to NASCAR from continuing operations for disbursement to competitors, which are exclusive of NASCAR sanction fees, totaled approximately $131.4 million, $127.7 million and $128.7 million, for the years ended November 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively. There were no prize and point fund monies paid to NASCAR related to discontinued operations. The Company has outstanding receivables related to NASCAR and its affiliates of approximately $24.3 million and $17.9 million at November 30, 2011 and 2012, respectively.
Under current agreements, NASCAR contracts directly with certain network providers for television rights to the entire NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series schedules. Under the terms of this arrangement, NASCAR retains 10.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees allocated to each NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series event as a component of its sanction fees. The promoter records 90.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees as revenue and then records 25.0 percent of the gross broadcast rights fees as part of its awards to the competitors. Ultimately, the promoter retains 65.0 percent of the net cash proceeds from the gross broadcast rights fees allocated to the event. The Company’s television broadcast and ancillary rights fees from continuing operations received from NASCAR for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series events conducted at its wholly owned facilities were approximately $269.1 million, $278.8 million and $281.2 million in fiscal years 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.
In addition, NASCAR and the Company share a variety of expenses in the ordinary course of business. NASCAR pays rent, as well as a related maintenance fee (allocated based on square footage), to the Company for office space in Daytona Beach, Florida. NASCAR pays the Company for radio, program and strategic initiative advertising, hospitality and suite rentals, various tickets and credentials, catering services, participation in a NASCAR racing event banquet, and track and other equipment rentals based on similar prices paid by unrelated, third party purchasers of similar items. The Company pays NASCAR for certain advertising, participation in NASCAR racing series banquets, the use of NASCAR trademarks and intellectual images and production space for Sprint Vision based on similar prices paid by unrelated, third party purchasers of similar items. The Company’s payments to NASCAR for MRN’s broadcast rights to NASCAR Camping World Truck races represent an agreed-upon percentage of the Company’s advertising revenues attributable to such race broadcasts. NASCAR also reimburses the Company for 50.0 percent of the compensation paid to certain personnel working in the Company’s legal, risk management and transportation departments, as well as 50.0 percent of the compensation expense associated with certain receptionists. The Company reimburses NASCAR for 50.0 percent of the compensation paid to certain personnel working in NASCAR’s legal department. NASCAR’s reimbursement for use of the Company’s mailroom, janitorial services, security services, catering, graphic arts, photo and publishing services, telephone system and the Company’s reimbursement of NASCAR for use of corporate aircraft, is based on actual usage or an allocation of total actual usage. The aggregate amount received from NASCAR by the Company for shared expenses, net of amounts paid by the Company for shared expenses, totaled approximately $8.6 million, $9.3 million and $8.6 million during fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.
Grand American, a wholly owned subsidiary of NASCAR, sanctions various events at certain of the Company’s facilities. Standard Grand American sanction agreements require racetrack operators to pay sanction fees and prize and point fund monies for each sanctioned event conducted. The prize and point fund monies are distributed by Grand American to participants in the events. Sanction fees paid by the Company to Grand American totaled approximately $2.4 million, $1.1 million and $1.2 million for the years ended November 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.
AMA Pro Racing, an entity controlled by a member of the France Family Group, sanctions various events at certain of the Company’s facilities. Standard AMA Pro Racing sanction agreements require racetrack operators to pay sanction fees and prize and point fund monies for each sanctioned event conducted. The prize and point fund monies are distributed by AMA Pro Racing to participants in the events. Sanction fees paid by the Company to AMA Pro Racing totaled approximately $0.2 million, $0.6 million and $0.6 million during fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.
The Company strives to ensure, and management believes that, the terms of the Company’s transactions with NASCAR, Grand American and AMA Pro Racing are no less favorable to the Company than could be obtained in arms-length negotiations.
Certain members of the France Family Group paid the Company for the utilization of security services, event planning, event tickets, purchase of catering services, maintenance services, and certain equipment. The amounts paid for these items were based on actual costs incurred, similar prices paid by unrelated third party purchasers of similar items or estimated fair market values. The net amount received by the Company for these items, totaled approximately $242,000, $321,000 and $318,000 during fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.

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Crotty, Bartlett & Kelly, P.A. (“Crotty, Bartlett & Kelly”), is a law firm controlled by family members of W. Garrett Crotty, one of the Company’s executive officers. The Company engages Crotty, Bartlett & Kelly for certain legal and consulting services. The aggregate amount paid to Crotty, Bartlett & Kelly by the Company for legal and consulting services totaled approximately $49,000, $28,000 and $30,000 during fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.
J. Hyatt Brown, one of the Company’s directors, serves as Chairman of Brown & Brown, Inc. (“Brown & Brown”). Brown & Brown has received commissions for serving as the Company’s insurance broker for several of the Company’s insurance policies, including the Company’s property and casualty policy and certain employee benefit programs. The aggregate commissions received by Brown & Brown in connection with the Company’s policies were approximately $486,000, $457,000 and $466,000 during fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.
One of the Company’s directors, Christy F. Harris, is Of Counsel to Kinsey, Vincent Pyle, L.C., a law firm that provided legal services to the Company during fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2012. The Company paid approximately $83,000, $76,000 and $83,000 for these services in fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively, which were charged to the Company on the same basis as those provided other clients.
NOTE 12 — SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for income taxes and interest for the years ended November 30, is summarized as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
Income taxes paid
 
$
27,661

 
$
2,733

 
$
20,923

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest paid
 
$
16,907

 
$
15,403

 
$
15,099

NOTE 13 — LONG-TERM STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
On November 30, 2012, the Company has two share-based compensation plans, which are described below. Compensation cost included in operating expenses in the accompanying statement of operations for those plans was $1.9 million, $1.8 million, and $2.6 million for the years ended November 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was approximately $717,000, $576,000 and $735,000 for the years ended November 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.
The Company’s 1996 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (the “1996 Plan”) authorized the grant of stock options (incentive and nonqualified), stock appreciation rights and restricted stock. The Company reserved an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares (subject to adjustment for stock splits and similar capital changes) of the Company’s Class A Common Stock for grants under the 1996 Plan. The 1996 Plan terminated in September 2006. All unvested stock options and restricted stock granted prior to the termination will continue to vest and will continue to be exercisable in accordance with their original terms.
In April, 2006, the Company’s shareholders’ approved the 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”) which authorizes the grant of stock options (incentive and non-qualified), stock appreciation rights, restricted and unrestricted stock, cash awards and Performance Units (as defined in the 2006 Plan) to employees, consultants and advisors of the Company capable of contributing to the Company’s performance. The Company has reserved an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares (subject to adjustment for stock splits and similar capital changes) of the Company’s Class A Common Stock for grants under the 2006 Plan. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to employees eligible to receive them under the Internal Revenue Code of 1996, as amended. The 2006 Plan approved by the shareholders appoints the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) to administer the 2006 Plan. Awards under the 2006 Plan will contain such terms and conditions not inconsistent with the 2006 Plan as the Committee in its discretion approves. The Committee has discretion to administer the 2006 Plan in the manner which it determines, from time to time, is in the best interest of the Company.
Restricted Stock Awards
Restricted stock awarded under the 1996 Plan and 2006 Plan (collectively the “Plans”) generally is subject to forfeiture in the event of termination of employment prior to vesting dates. Prior to vesting, the Plans participants own the shares and may vote and receive dividends, but are subject to certain restrictions. Restrictions include the prohibition of the sale or transfer of the shares during the period prior to vesting of the shares. The Company also has the right of first refusal to purchase any shares of stock issued under the Plans which are offered for sale subsequent to vesting. In accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation” the Company is recognizing stock-based compensation on these restricted shares awarded on the accelerated method over the requisite service period. The fair value of nonvested restricted stock is determined based on the opening trading price of the Company’s Class A Common Stock on the grant date.

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The Company granted 35,008, 50,798 and 171,802 shares of restricted stock awards of the Company’s Class A Common Stock during the fiscal years ended November 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively, to certain officers, managers, and other employees under the Plans. The shares of restricted stock awarded vest at the rate of 50.0 percent on the third anniversary of the award date and the remaining 50.0 percent on the fifth anniversary of the award date. The weighted average grant date fair value of these restricted stock awards was $30.56, $30.60 and $26.69 per share, respectively.
The Company granted 10,560 and 9,168 shares of restricted stock awards of the Company’s Class A Common Stock during the fiscal years ended November 30, 2011 and 2012, respectively, to non-employee directors as partial compensation for their service as a director. The shares of restricted stock awarded vest at the rate of 100.0 percent on the one year anniversary after the date of grant. The weighted average grant date fair value of these restricted share awards was $28.41 and $26.18 per share, respectively.
A summary of the status of the Company’s restricted stock as of November 30, 2012, and changes during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012, is presented as follows:
 
 
 
Restricted
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Grant-
Date
Fair Value
(Per Share)
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(Years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)
Unvested at November 30, 2011
 
161,421

 
$
32.77

 
 
 
 
Granted
 
180,970

 
26.66

 
 
 
 
Vested
 
(47,992
)
 
37.62

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
 
(2,812
)
 
26.69

 
 
 
 
Unvested at November 30, 2012
 
291,587

 
$
28.24

 
4.0
 
$
7,823.3

As of November 30, 2012, there was approximately $5.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards granted under the Stock Plans. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 4.0 years. The total fair value of restricted stock awards vested during the fiscal years ended November 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012, was approximately $1.2 million, $1.2 million and $1.3 million, respectively.
Nonqualified and Incentive Stock Options
In fiscal 2010 a portion of each non-employee director’s compensation for their service as a director is through awards of options to acquire shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock under the Plans. These options become exercisable one year after the date of grant and expire on the tenth anniversary of the date of grant. The Company also grants options to certain non-officer managers to purchase the Company’s Class A Common Stock under the Plans. These options generally vest over a two and one-half year period and expire on the tenth anniversary of the date of grant. The Company records stock-based compensation cost on its stock options awarded on the straight-line method over the requisite service period.
The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing valuation model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table. Expected volatilities are based on implied volatilities from historical volatility of the Company’s stock and other factors. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercises and employee terminations within the valuation model. Separate groups of employees that have similar historical exercise behavior are considered separately for valuation purposes. The expected term of options granted is estimated based on historical exercise behavior and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
 
 
 
2010
Expected volatility
 
31.4%
Weighted average volatility
 
31.4%
Expected dividends
 
0.6%
Expected term (in years)
 
9.3
Risk-free rate
 
3.0%

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A summary of option activity under the Stock Plan as of November 30, 2012, and changes during the year then ended is presented as follows:
 
Options
 
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(Years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)
Outstanding at November 30, 2011
 
245,476

 
$
40.73

 
 
 
 
Expired
 
(21,224
)
 
45.83

 
 
 
 
Exercised
 
—

 
—

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
 
—

 
—

 
 
 
 
Outstanding at November 30, 2012
 
224,252

 
40.25

 
4.7
 
$
—

Vested and expected to subsequently vest at November 30, 2012
 
224,252

 
$
40.25

 
4.7
 
$
—

Exercisable at November 30, 2012
 
224,252

 
$
40.25

 
4.7
 


The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2010 was $10.34 per option. There were no options granted in fiscal years 2011 and 2012. There were no option exercised during fiscal years 2010 and 2012, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2011 was approximately $7,000. The actual tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from exercise of the stock options totaled approximately $3,000 for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2011.
As of November 30, 2012, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options granted under the Stock Plan.
NOTE 14 — FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
In accordance with the “Financial Instruments” Topic, ASC 825-10 and in accordance with the “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” Topic, ASC 820-10, these topics discuss key considerations in determining fair value in such markets, and expanding disclosures on recurring fair value measurements using unobservable inputs (Level 3), clarification and additional disclosure is required about the use of fair value measurements.
Various inputs are considered when determining the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities. These items approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
•
Level 1 — observable market inputs that are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets
•
Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.)
•
Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Company’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
At November 30, 2012, the Company had money market funds totaling approximately $55.2 million and are included in cash and cash equivalents in consolidated balance sheets. All inputs used to determine fair value are considered level 1 inputs.
Fair values of long-term debt are based on quoted market prices at the date of measurement. The Company’s credit facilities approximate fair value as they bear interest rates that approximate market. These inputs used to determine fair value are considered level 2 inputs. At November 30, 2012, the fair value of the remaining long-term debt, as determined by quotes from financial institutions, was approximately $301.2 million compared to the carrying amount of approximately $276.9 million.
The Company had no level 3 inputs as of November 30, 2012.
NOTE 15 — QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)
The Company derives most of its income from a limited number of NASCAR-sanctioned races. As a result, the Company’s business has been, and is expected to remain, highly seasonal based on the timing of major events.

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The following table presents certain unaudited financial data for each quarter of fiscal 2011 and 2012 (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
 
 
Fiscal Quarter Ended
 
 
February 28,
2011
 
May 31,
2011
 
August 31,
2011
 
November  30,
2011
Total revenue
 
$
148,685

 
$
138,761

 
$
150,297

 
$
191,942

Operating income
 
39,355

 
24,068

 
20,520

 
49,222

Net income
 
21,435

 
11,873

 
9,650

 
26,466

Basic and diluted earnings per share
 
0.45

 
0.25

 
0.20

 
0.56

 
 
Fiscal Quarter Ended
 
 
February 29,
2012
 
May 31,
2012
 
August 31,
2012
 
November 30,
2012
Total revenue
 
$
127,398

 
$
179,595

 
$
115,926

 
$
189,448

Operating income
 
29,699

 
33,169

 
696

 
41,445

Net income
 
17,139

 
13,740

 
(1,037
)
 
24,736

Basic and diluted earnings per share
 
0.37

 
0.30

 
(0.02
)
 
0.53



NOTE 16 — SEGMENT REPORTING
The general nature of the Company’s business is a motorsports themed amusement enterprise, furnishing amusement to the public in the form of motorsports themed entertainment. The Company’s motorsports event operations consist principally of racing events at its major motorsports entertainment facilities. The reporting units within the motorsports segment portfolio are reviewed together as the nature of the products and services, the production processes used, the type or class of customer using our products and services, and the methods used to distribute our products or provide their services are consistent in objectives and principles, and predominately uniform and centralized throughout the Company. The Company’s remaining business units, which are comprised of the radio network production and syndication of numerous racing events and programs, certain souvenir merchandising operations not associated with the promotion of motorsports events at the Company’s facilities, construction management services, leasing operations, and financing and licensing operations are included in the “All Other” segment. The Company evaluates financial performance of the business units on operating profit after allocation of corporate general and administrative (“G&A”) expenses. Corporate G&A expenses are allocated to business units based on each business unit’s net revenues to total net revenues.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Intersegment sales are accounted for at prices comparable to unaffiliated customers. Intersegment revenues were approximately $2.3 million, $2.4 million and $2.1 million for the years ended November 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively (in thousands).
 
 
 
For the Year Ended November 30, 2010
 
 
Motorsports
Event
 
All
Other
 
Total
Revenues
 
$
611,747

 
$
35,915

 
$
647,662

Depreciation and amortization
 
66,210

 
8,255

 
74,465

Operating income
 
130,143

 
(7,966
)
 
122,177

Equity investments loss
 
—

 
(1,904
)
 
(1,904
)
Capital expenditures
 
83,453

 
22,481

 
105,934

Total assets
 
1,638,116

 
240,633

 
1,878,749

Equity investments
 
—

 
43,689

 
43,689


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For the Year Ended November 30, 2011
 
 
Motorsports
Event
 
All
Other
 
Total
Revenues
 
$
599,565

 
$
32,497

 
$
632,062

Depreciation and amortization
 
69,651

 
7,220

 
76,871

Operating income
 
133,806

 
(641
)
 
133,165

Equity investments loss
 
—

 
(4,177
)
 
(4,177
)
Capital expenditures
 
65,301

 
11,547

 
76,848

Total assets
 
1,616,738

 
327,901

 
1,944,639

Equity investments
 
—

 
100,137

 
100,137

 
 
 
For the Year Ended November 30, 2012
 
 
Motorsports
Event
 
All
Other
 
Total
Revenues
 
$
585,097

 
$
29,338

 
$
614,435

Depreciation and amortization
 
71,781

 
6,089

 
77,870

Operating income
 
107,118

 
(2,109
)
 
105,009

Equity investments income
 
—

 
2,757

 
2,757

Capital expenditures
 
79,334

 
3,538

 
82,872

Total assets
 
1,598,551

 
343,190

 
1,941,741

Equity investments
 
—

 
146,378

 
146,378

Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (In Thousands)
 
Description
 
Balance
beginning
of period
 
Additions
charged
to
costs and
expenses
 
Deductions
(A)
 
Balance
at end
of
period
For the year ended November 30, 2010 Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
$
1,200

 
$
586

 
$
586

 
$
1,200

For the year ended November 30, 2011 Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
1,200

 
132

 
332

 
1,000

For the year ended November 30, 2012 Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
1,000

 
341

 
341

 
1,000

(A)
 Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), under the supervision of and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on that evaluation, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures, subject to limitations as noted below, were effective at November 30, 2012, and during the period prior to and including the date of this report. There have been no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to November 30, 2012.
Because of its inherent limitations, our disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent or detect misstatements. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.
Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
January 25, 2013
We, as members of management of International Speedway Corporation, are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f). Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, our disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent or detect misstatements. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.
We, under the supervision of and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of November 30, 2012, based on criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, we concluded that we maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of November 30, 2012, based on the specified criteria.
The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included herein.

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PART III
Pursuant to General Instruction G. (3) the information required by Part III (Items 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14) is to be incorporated by reference from our definitive information statement (filed pursuant to Regulation 14C) which involves the election of directors and which is to be filed with the Commission not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K.

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PART IV
 
ITEM 15.
EXHIBITS, CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) Documents filed as a part of this report
1. Consolidated Financial Statements listed below:
International Speedway Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets
— November 30, 2011 and 2012
Consolidated Statements of Operations
— Years ended November 30, 2010, 2011, and 2012
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
— Years ended November 30, 2010, 2011, and 2012
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
— Years ended November 30, 2010, 2011, and 2012
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
— Years ended November 30, 2010, 2011, and 2012
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
2. Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules listed below:
II — Valuation and qualifying accounts
All other schedules are omitted since the required information is not present or is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule, or because the information required is included in the financial statements and notes thereto.

















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3. Exhibits:
 
Exhibit
Number
  
Description of Exhibit
3.1
  
—
  
Articles of Amendment of the Restated and Amended Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as filed with the Florida Department of State on July 26, 1999. (3.1)*
3.2
  
—
  
Conformed Copy of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended as of July 26, 1999. (3.2)*
3.3
  
—
  
Conformed Copy of Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company. (3)(ii)**
4.1
  
—
  
Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 13, 2012, among the Company and purchasers party thereto. (4.2)***
4.2
  
—
  
Form of Series 2012A Note due 2024 (included in Exhibit 4.1). (4.2)***
4.3
  
—
  
Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of November 15, 2012, among the Company, certain subsidiaries and the lenders party thereto. (10.1)****
4.4
  
—
  
Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 18, 2011, among the Company and purchasers party thereto. (10.1)*****
4.5
  
—
  
Form of Series 2011A Note due 2021 (included in Exhibit 10.1). (10.1)*****
10.1
  
—
  
Daytona Property Lease. (10.4)******
10.2
  
—
  
1996 Long-Term Incentive Plan. (10.6)******
10.3
  
—
  
2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan. (4)*******
21
  
—
  
Subsidiaries of the Registrant — filed herewith.
23.1
  
—
  
Consent of Ernst &Young LLP — filed herewith.
31.1
  
—
  
Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer — filed herewith
31.2
  
—
  
Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer — filed herewith.
32
  
—
  
Section 1350 Certification — filed herewith.
101.INS
  
—
  
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
  
—
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL
  
—
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF
  
—
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LAB
  
—
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE
  
—
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
*
 
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit shown in parentheses and filed with the Company’s Report on Form 8-K dated July 26, 1999.
**
 
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit shown in parentheses and filed with the Company’s report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2003.
***
 
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit shown in parentheses and filed with the Company’s report on Form 8-K filed on September 18, 2012.
****
 
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit shown in parentheses and filed with the Company’s report on Form 8-K filed on November 19, 2012.
*****
 
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit shown in parentheses and filed with the Company’s report on Form 8-K filed on January 20, 2011.
******
 
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit shown in parentheses and filed with the Company’s Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 1998.
*******
 
Incorporated by reference to the exhibit shown in parentheses and filed with the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 as filed on February 11, 2010.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
International Speedway Corporation
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Daniel W. Houser
 
 
Daniel W. Houser
 
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: January 25, 2013
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Signature
  
Title
 
Date
 
 
 
/s/ Lesa France Kennedy
  
Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board (Principal Executive Officer)
 
January 25, 2013
Lesa France Kennedy
  
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Daniel W. Houser
  
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
 
January 25, 2013
Daniel W. Houser
  
 
 
 
 
/s/ James C. France
  
 
 
 
James C. France
  
Chairman of the Board
 
January 25, 2013
 
 
 
/s/ Brian Z. France
  
 
 
 
Brian Z. France
  
Director
 
January 25, 2013
 
 
 
/s/ Larry Aiello, Jr.
  
 
 
 
Larry Aiello, Jr.
  
Director
 
January 25, 2013
 
 
 
/s/ J. Hyatt Brown
  
 
 
 
J. Hyatt Brown
  
Director
 
January 25, 2013
 
 
 
/s/ William P. Graves
  
 
 
 
William P. Graves
  
Director
 
January 25, 2013
 
 
 
/s/ Christy F. Harris
  
 
 
 
Christy F. Harris
  
Director
 
January 25, 2013
 
 
 
/s/ Thomas W. Staed
  
 
 
 
Thomas W. Staed
  
Director
 
January 25, 2013
 
 
 
/s/ Morteza Hosseini – Kargar
  
 
 
 
Morteza Hosseini – Kargar
  
Director
 
January 25, 2013

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