Monarch Casino SEC Filings

Craig Sullivan, a director of Monarch Casino & Resort, reported changes in his beneficial ownership on a Form 4. The earliest transaction date shown is 08/22/2025 and the form is signed on 08/25/2025. After the reported transactions, the filing shows Mr. Sullivan beneficially owns 42,700 shares of Monarch common stock.

The filing lists multiple derivative securities (stock options) tied to common stock with varying exercise prices and expiration dates, including options exercisable from 12/12/2018 through 12/31/2025 and expirations through 06/30/2035. One listed derivative transaction dated 08/22/2025 shows 5,376 underlying shares associated with an entry that includes a price of $104.9963.

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) Notice reports a proposed sale of 3,023 common shares through Wells Fargo Clearing Services on NASDAQ with an aggregate market value of $311,691.79. The shares were acquired as compensation on 01/01/2020. The filing shows 18,267,451 shares outstanding, so the proposed sale represents approximately 0.0166% of outstanding shares. The filing also discloses a recent sale by John and Catherine Farahi Family Foundation of 2,000 shares on 07/22/2025 for gross proceeds of $209,011.36. The filer attests there is no undisclosed material adverse information and follows Rule 144 procedures.

Form 144 notice for Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) reports a proposed sale of 5,376 common shares to be executed through Raymond James on Nasdaq on 08/22/2025. The shares were acquired the same day via a stock option exercise and paid in cash. The filing lists an aggregate market value of $564,519.78 and total shares outstanding of 18,270,000. The filing also discloses a prior sale by Craig F. Sullivan of 724 shares on 07/24/2025 for $77,469.09. The notice includes the standard attestation that the seller is not aware of any undisclosed material adverse information about the issuer.

Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI) posted solid Q2-25 results while absorbing a sizable litigation reserve. Net revenue rose 6.8% YoY to $136.9 million, led by a 12.1% jump in casino win; F&B was up 1.1%, while hotel revenue dipped 3.1%. Tight cost controls pared casino expense to 35.7% of casino revenue (37.7% LY), lifting operating income 18.3% to $34.9 million.

Profitability strengthened. Net income climbed 19.1% to $27.0 million and diluted EPS grew 21% to $1.44. H1-25 EPS reached $2.50 (+17.9%). Cash from operations advanced to $70.6 million for the six-month period, comfortably funding $27.9 million of capex, $20.0 million of buybacks (240k shares) and $11.0 million of dividends ($0.60/sh).

Balance sheet remains debt-free. Cash ended at $71.6 million, with the $100 million revolver undrawn (Total Leverage 0.0x). Shareholders’ equity grew to $539.3 million despite treasury stock rising to $83.7 million.

Key overhang: construction litigation. The company recorded a $76.5 million liability tied to a February court judgment ($74.6 million plus interest) against contractor PCL; Monarch has appealed and posted bond, but post-judgment interest accrues at 6%.

Capital returns continue: quarterly dividend of $0.30 paid June 15; next $0.30 dividend announced for September 15. Repurchase authorization stands at 1.71 million shares.

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) filed a Form 144 disclosing a proposed sale of 724 common shares, roughly 0.004 % of its 18.23 million shares outstanding. The stock was obtained through a stock-option exercise and is slated for sale on or about 24 Jul 2025 via Raymond James & Associates on the NASDAQ. The estimated aggregate market value is $77,469. No other sales by the filer were reported during the prior three months, and the signer attests to having no undisclosed adverse information. A Form 144 only signals intent; the sale may or may not be completed.

On 22 Jul 2025, Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI) director Craig F. Sullivan filed a Form 4 showing he sold all 12,200 directly held common shares at $105.55, realizing roughly $1.29 million in gross proceeds. Following the transaction, his direct common-stock ownership fell to zero.

Sullivan still owns 48,800 option rights across eight grants struck between $43.09-$86.44, with expirations from 2028-2035. No derivative exercises occurred in this filing.

The sale removes near-term share exposure but leaves significant upside participation through options. Large, full-position insider disposals can be read as a cautious signal, though continued option holdings preserve long-term alignment.