SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 13, 2007

DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

2481 Manana Drive

Dallas TX 75220

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (214) 357-9588

Check the appropriate box if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the reporting obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o     Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act

o     Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Exchange Act

o     Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) Exchange Act

o     Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) Exchange Act

Item 2.02.       Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section.  Furthermore, the information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

On June 13, 2007, Dave & Buster’s, Inc. issued a press release announcing its first quarter fiscal 2007 results.  A copy of this Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.

Item 9.01.       Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)           Exhibits.

99                            Press release dated June 13, 2007.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.
Date: June 15, 2007	By:	/s/ Jay L. Tobin
		Jay L. Tobin
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel
		and Secretary

 

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Exhibit 99

	News Release
		For further information contact:
		Jeff Elliott or Geralyn DeBusk
		Halliburton Investor Relations
		972-458-8000

 

Dave & Buster’s, Inc. Reports a 3.7 Percent Increase in Comparable Store Sales and a 24.7 Percent Increase in Adjusted EBITDA for its Fiscal 2007 First Quarter

DALLAS—June 13, 2007—Dave & Buster’s, Inc., a leading operator of upscale restaurant/entertainment complexes, today announced results for its 2007 first quarter ended May 6, 2007.

Total revenues increased 6.8% to $135.5 million in the first quarter of 2007, compared to $126.8 million in the first quarter of 2006.  This revenue growth was comprised primarily of a 3.7% increase in comparable store sales, which now includes the previously acquired Jillian’s stores.  Total Food and Beverage revenues increased 6.9%, while revenues from Amusements and Other increased 6.7%.

EBITDA (Modified) for the first quarter of 2007 of $18.8 million exceeded prior year EBITDA (Modified) of $14.7 million by 28.4%. Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes Startup costs and other non-recurring charges, increased 24.7% to $22.4 million, versus $18.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2006.

“We are excited that our sales performance continued to outpace the industry trends during the first quarter,” stated Steve King, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. “In addition, the operating initiatives that we put in place in the latter half of 2006 are gaining traction as evidenced by our margin improvement. I remain confident in our team’s ability to continue to build on this foundation throughout the coming year.”

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

A reconciliation of EBITDA (Modified) and Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable financial measure presented in accordance with GAAP, is set forth in the attachment to this release.

The Company will hold a conference call to discuss first quarter results on Wednesday June 13, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time).  To participate in the conference call, please dial 866-765-2661 a few minutes prior to the start time and reference code # 3942469. An archived replay of the teleconference will be available approximately two hours following the call. To access the replay call 800-642-1687 and reference the same confirmation code as listed above.

Celebrating over 24 years of operations, Dave & Buster’s was founded in 1982 and is one of the country’s leading upscale restaurant/entertainment concepts with 48 locations throughout the United States and in Canada. More information on the Company is available on the Company’s Web site, www.daveandbusters.com.

The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and, consequently, could be affected by our level of indebtedness, general business and economic conditions, the impact of competition, the seasonality of the company’s business, adverse weather conditions, future commodity prices, guest and employee complaints and litigation, fuel and utility costs, labor costs and availability, changes in consumer spending, changes in demographic trends, unfavorable publicity, our ability to open new complexes, acts of God, and governmental regulations.

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DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

		May 6, 2007			February 4, 2007
		(unaudited)			(audited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	8,906		$	10,372
Other current assets		29,411			28,338
Total current assets		38,317			38,710
Property and equipment, net		307,612			316,840
Intangible and other assets, net		150,734			151,263
Total assets		$	496,663		$	506,813
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Total current liabilities		$	56,779		$	70,140
Other long-term liabilities		86,209			86,593
Long-term debt, less current liabilities		257,125			253,375
Stockholders’ equity		96,550			96,705
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	496,663		$	506,813

 

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DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

		13 Weeks Ended May 6, 2007 (Successor)					13 Weeks Ended April 30, 2006 (Combined)
Food and beverage revenues		$	73,824		54.5	%	$	69,064		54.4	%
Amusement and other revenues		61,638			45.5	%	57,779			45.6	%
Total revenues		135,462			100.0	%	126,843			100.0	%
Cost of products		26,637			19.7	%	25,877			20.4	%
Store operating expenses		77,884			57.5	%	74,495			58.7	%
General and administrative expenses		12,719			9.4	%	9,559			7.6	%
Depreciation and amortization		12,603			9.3	%	11,069			8.7	%
Startup costs		59			0.0	%	2,286			1.8	%
Total operating expenses		129,902			95.9	%	123,286			97.2	%
Operating income		5,560			4.1	%	3,557			2.8	%
Interest expense, net		7,574			5.6	%	5,893			4.6	%
Loss before provision for income taxes		(2,014		)	(1.5	)%	(2,336		)	(1.8	)%
Benefit for income taxes		(1,177		)	(0.9	)%	(794		)	(0.6	)%
Net loss		$	(837	)	(0.6	)%	$	(1,542	)	(1.2	)%
Other information:
Company operated stores open at end of period		48					47

 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA (Modified) and Adjusted EBIDTA for the periods shown:

Total Net loss		$	(837	)			$	(1,542	)
Add back:Benefit for income taxes		(1,177		)			(794		)
Interest expense, net		7,574					5,893
Depreciation and amortization		12,603					11,069
Loss (gain) on asset disposal		184					(25		)
Stock-based compensation		484					61
EBITDA (Modified) (1)		18,831					14,662
Add back:Startup costs		59					2,286
Wellspring expense reimbursement		188					—
Non-recurring Expenses:
Transaction costs		—					517
Change in control expense		3,337					513
Adjusted EBITDA (1)		$	22,415				$	17,978

 

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NOTE

(1) EBITDA (Modified), a non-GAAP measure, is defined as net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), interest expense (net), depreciation, amortization, loss (gain) on asset disposal and stock-based compensation expense.  Adjusted EBITDA, also a non-GAAP measure, is defined as EBITDA (Modified) plus startup costs, Wellspring expense reimbursement, non-cash and non-recurring charges.  The company believes that EBITDA (Modified) and Adjusted EBITDA (collectively, “EBITDA – Based Measures”) provide useful information to debt holders regarding the Company’s operating performance and its capacity to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures.  The Company believes that the EBITDA – Based Measures are used by many investors, analysts and rating agencies as a measure of performance.  In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is approximately equal to “Consolidated EBITDA” as defined in our Senior Credit Facility and indentures relating to the Company’s senior notes.  Neither of the EBITDA – Based Measures is defined by GAAP and neither should be considered in isolation or as an alternative to other financial data prepared in accordance with GAAP or as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance.  EBITDA (Modified) and Adjusted EBITDA as defined in this release may differ from similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

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