Annual Financial Report of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society, Minnesota

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1 April 11, 2012 Annual Financial Report of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society, Minnesota Pursuant to Security and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12 For the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2011 Financial and Operating Data Issue Covered: $11,110,000 State Fair Revenue Bonds, Series 2003 Dated July 1, 2003 The Society s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011 have not been completed. They will be filed as soon as they are available.

2 THE ISSUER Description The Minnesota State Agricultural Society is the organization responsible for the annual Minnesota State Fair, the second largest state fair in the United States after the State Fair of Texas according to Amusement Business. The Society began in 1854 as a territorial organization. The first annual Fair was presented in 1859, one year after Minnesota became a state. After decades of moving between temporary locations in southern Minnesota, the Fair finally settled in its permanent home in 1885 on a 200-acre site at the northwest corner of St. Paul. During its long history, the Fair has played a vital role in the development of the region s social, political and educational culture. Competitive exhibits in agriculture and arts education, displays of commerce and entertainment have been the primary attractions for nearly 150 years. Major events at the Fair throughout the years included Minnesota s first airplane flight, world records in horse racing and auto racing, visits by five U.S. presidents, debuts of important advances in agriculture and technology and a steadily growing base of attendance and participation. In 1955, attendance topped one million for the first time. Today the Fair attracts 1.7 million visitors annually, and another 900,000 people attend non-fair events. Table 1 presents the Fair s annual attendance totals from 1957 through The 2009 Fair established a new attendance record, and the 2011 Fair had the third-highest attendance in the Fair s history. Table 1 Annual Attendance Totals Year Attendance Year Attendance 10-Day Fair , ,347, ,019, ,046, , ,496, , ,565, , ,612, , ,621, ,026, ,551, ,073, ,528, ,027, ,488, ,192, ,550, ,183, ,601, ,280, ,561, ,187, ,673, ,159, ,673, ,204, ,683, Day Fair ,689, ,273, ,674, ,265, ,682, ,402, ,762, Day Fair ,706, ,592, ,741, ,255, ,631, ,281, ,632, ,369, ,680, ,305, ,681, ,325, ,693, ,414, ,790, ,321, ,776, ,769,872

3 Debt Table 2 lists the debt of the Society as of March 16, Table 3 shows the annual debt service requirements for that debt. Issuance Date Original Amount Table 2 Revenue Debt by Issue Interest Rate Maturities Principal 7/17/03 $11,110, % % 9/15/ $ 7,785,000 5/22/08 4,600, % 9/15/ ,760,000 $10,545,000 Table 3 Revenue Debt Annual Maturity Schedule Bond Year Ending September 15 Principal Interest Total 2012 $ 960,000 $ 242,060 $ 1,202, , ,230 1,425, ,005, ,128 1,410, ,025, ,600 1,387, ,055, ,565 1,373, ,080, ,201 1,352, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,000 82, , ,000 42, ,794 $ 10,545,000 $ 2,864,796 $ 13,409,796 Debt Service Coverage Table 4 summarizes the Society s pro forma debt service coverage for the fiscal years ending October 31, 2008 through 2011 and budgeted numbers for Table 4 Debt Service Coverage Budgeted (2) Operating Revenue $39,720,500 $40,704,680 $38,450,735 $35,557,500 $35,558,512 Operating Expenses (1) 36,496,700 36,474,156, 34,724,266 32,018,100 32,428,656 Revenue Available for Debt Service 3,223,800 4,230,524 3,726,469 3,539,400 3,129,856 Maximum Annual Debt Service 1,443,529 1,460,436 1,482,038 1,482,038 1,496,728 Pro Forma Coverage 2.2x 2.9x 2.5x 2.4x 2.1x (1) (2) Exclusive of depreciation expense. Unaudited.

4 Future Financing The Society does not intend to incur any long-term debt in the foreseeable future. However, the Society may use temporary financing in conjunction with its capital campaign to finance certain additional improvements. Should this be the case, the temporary financing would need to comply with the additional bonds tests. Short Term Obligations The Society, beginning in 2009, annually renews a working capital line of credit in the amount of $1.5 million. In fiscal year 2009, a total of $500,000 was borrowed and repaid in that year. The line of credit was not drawn upon in fiscal year 2010 or 2011, and has not been drawn upon through April 10, FINANCIAL INFORMATION Results of Operations Table 5 presents a summary statement of revenues, expenses and changes in net assets for the operating fund of the Society for the fiscal years ending October 31, 2008 through 2011, which has been compiled from the Society s annual reports. It has been organized in such a manner as to facilitate year-to-year comparison. (1) Unaudited. Table 5 Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets for the Operating Fund Operating Revenues 2011 (1) Ticket Sales $26,421,782 $ 24,917,093 $ 23,931,053 $ 22,897,565 Department 9,880,529 9,201,855 8,079,833 7,864,190 Other 4,402,369 4,331,787 4,414,407 4,796,757 Total Operating Revenues $40,704,680 $ 38,450,735 $ 36,425,293 $35,558,512 Operating Expenses Operations Expenses $33,379,397 $ 31,953,591 $ 30,369,630 $ 29,838,995 Plant Maintenance 3,094,759 2,770,675 2,736,894 2,589,661 Depreciation 2,605,186 2,529,995 2,477,856 2,349,588 Total Operating Expenses $39,079,342 $ 37,254,261 $ 35,584,380 $ 34,778,244 Net Operating Income $1,625,338 $ 1,196,474 $ 840,913 $ 780,268 Other Revenues (Expenses) 119,377 (112,692) 546,799 83,101 Net Income $1,744,715 $ 1,083,782 1,387, ,369 Total Net Assets, Beginning of year $40,603,789 $ 39,520,007 $ 38,132,295 $ 37,268,926 Total Net Assets, End of year $42,348,504 $ 40,603,789 $ 39,520,007 $ 38,132,295

5 Table 6 presents the Society s operating budget for the fiscal year ending October 31, Table Operating Budget Revenue Ticket and Coupon Sales $25,800,000 Activities 9,602,000 Other 4,3218,500 Total Revenues $39,720,500 Expenses Administrative $5,075,000 Activities and Support 20,682,600 Premiums 1,173,600 Other 1,487,500 Plant Operations 5,363,500 Plant Maintenance 2,714,500 Depreciation 2,683,000 Total Expenses $39,179,700 Net Income $540,800