Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Appoints Biumi to Board of Directors
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISLE) announced today the appointment of
Bonnie Biumi to the Board of
Directors effective immediately. The appointment fills the vacancy
created when a Board member retired.
Biumi, 50, most recently served as president and chief financial
officer of Kerzner International, a leading developer and operator
of destination resorts, casinos, and hotels. Prior to joining
Kerzner, she served as executive vice president and chief financial
officer at NCL Corporation where she was responsible for all
aspects of financial management, corporate tax, treasury, investor
relations, corporate, capital and strategic planning, as well as
merger acquisitions. From 1999 until 2005, Biumi played an active
role in building Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. into one of the
world's leading cruise companies.
She is a certified public accountant in the State of Florida and began her career at Price
Waterhouse in Miami managing
numerous audit and special engagements for public and private
companies.
"I am pleased to welcome Bonnie to the Board of Directors," said
Virginia McDowell, Isle's president
and CEO. "Her leadership and financial expertise will enhance our
Board's experience and continue to add shareholder value consistent
with the longstanding values of our Company. We believe
Bonnie's background and expertise will be an excellent addition to
the Board of Directors."
The appointment is pending necessary gaming regulatory
approvals.
About Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., founded in 1992, is dedicated to
providing its customers with an exceptional gaming and
entertainment experience at each of its 15 casino properties. The
Company owns and operates casinos in Biloxi, Lula,
Natchez and Vicksburg, Mississippi; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Bettendorf, Davenport, Marquette and Waterloo, Iowa; Boonville, Caruthersville and Kansas City, Missouri; two casinos in
Black Hawk, Colorado; and a casino
and harness track in Pompano Beach,
Florida. The Company and its partner, Nemacolin Woodlands
Resort, were selected to be awarded a "resort license" for a casino
at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Pennsylvania. Additionally, the Company was
chosen to develop a new, Isle-branded gaming facility in
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, which is
expected to open in late 2012. More information is available at the
Company's website, www.islecorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may be deemed to contain forward-looking
statements, which are subject to change. These forward-looking
statements may be significantly impacted, either positively or
negatively by various factors, including without limitation,
licensing, and other regulatory approvals, financing sources,
development and construction activities, costs and delays, weather,
permits, competition and business conditions in the gaming
industry. The forward-looking statements are subject to numerous
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements
herein.
Additional information concerning potential factors that could
affect the Company's financial condition, results of operations and
expansion projects, is included in the filings of the Company with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited
to, its Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year.
CONTACTS:
For Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.,
Dale Black, Chief Financial Officer,
314.813.9327, dale.black@islecorp.com
Jill Alexander, Senior Director
Corporate Communication, 314.813.9368,
jill.alexander@islecorp.com
http://www.islecorp.com
SOURCE Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.