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Safe Harbor Disclosure
Penn National Gaming
Value Investor/Growth Operator
Rapidly growing multi-jurisdictional operator of regional gaming properties
Niche “slot focused” operator in strong regional drive-to markets
Growing and well-diversified cash flow
Aggressive acquisition, operations, and expansion strategies employing management disciplines emphasizing long-term growth, ROI and shareholder value
Exploiting jurisdictional growth opportunities
Named to Fortune’s list of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies for four consecutive years
Creating long-term shareholder value - highly ranked in the Wall Street Journal’s annual Shareholder Scorecard for share price appreciation:
#8 among all ranked companies for one year performance
#24 among all ranked companies for three year performance
#5 among all ranked companies for five year performance
#7 among all ranked companies for ten year performance
#1 in the casino industry for one year performance
Organic Growth Strategy
Targeted expansion criteria
Lower-penetrated, higher-growth markets
Limited competition jurisdictions
Five compelling investment opportunities over the next two years
Three at Penn and two at Argosy
Penn National Race Course
Bangor Historic Track
Charles Town Races and Slots
Argosy Casino - Riverside
Argosy Casino - Lawrenceburg
Proven acquisition strategy
Proven acquisition strategy (cont’d)
Transaction Overview
Transaction value of $2.2 billion
$47.00 per share in cash
16.4% premium to closing price of $40.38 (11/02/04)
30% premium to average closing price over the last 90 days
Aggregate $1.4 billion in total equity consideration
Repay $805 million of Argosy’s outstanding indebtedness
TTM transaction EBITDA multiple of 8.5x
Fully committed financing
Expected closing:  2H ’05
Expected to be immediately accretive to EPS upon closing
Transaction Rationale
Will create the nation’s third largest casino operator
In excess of $2 billion in pro forma annual revenues
In excess of $550 million in LTM EBITDA (includes $20 million in corporate synergies)
Significant near-term growth prospects at both entities
Expansion into three new jurisdictions – Indiana, Missouri, Iowa
Complimentary geographic asset base
Further diversifies cash flows
Combined company will be broadly diversified by property and region
No single property will account for more than 20% of revenue
No single property will account for more than 25% of EBIDTA
Consistent with Penn National’s successful long-term growth strategy
Regional properties operationally similar to PENN’s existing portfolio
Combined Portfolio Overview
Strong Competitive Position
Operating Management Policies
Manage business by key metrics and strict return criteria
Market share
Operating margins
20% ROI within 12 - 18 mos. on internal cap-ex projects
Rapidly integrate acquired properties
Standardize accounting and financial reporting
Evaluate local management and make appointments as required
Integrate HR/benefits plans and other Corporate purchasing plans
Reward exceptional performance based on
EBITDA contribution
Long-term customer satisfaction
Long-term employee satisfaction
Historical Record of Delivering Strong, Stable Growth
Revenue Diversification – by Region
EBITDA Diversification – by Region
EBITDA Diversification – by Property
Sources and Uses of Funds
Capitalization
Pro Forma Credit Statistics
Free Cash Flow Available for Cap-Ex and Debt Reduction - Penn National Only
2004 Cap Ex - Penn National Only
Improving Credit Ratios -
Penn National Only
Hot Topics
Maine
Bangor Downs
PENN acquired Bangor Historic Track, Inc.
Bangor track is the only facility in the state eligible to operate slots
Bangor track permitted to operate up to 1,500 slots
Effective tax rate is estimated to be 50%
Currently undergoing licensing process
Budget for the project is approximately $125 million, inclusive of a $51 million purchase price
Hot Topics
Slots in Pennsylvania
Will develop Penn National Race Course facility into an integrated gaming/racing facility
Plan to open permanent facility with 2,000 slots approximately one year after a license is granted and expand up to 5,000 games based on demand
841,000 adults within a one hour drive
Budget of $240 million inclusive of $50 million gaming license fee and purchase of 2,000 slot machines
Penn National Race Course facility projected to generate approximately $160 million in gaming revenue with 25% operating margin in first full year of operation
Anticipate $310 million in annual gaming revenue at property’s maturity/full build out
Completed sale of Pocono facility for $280M, providing $170M of net proceeds
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