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Melco Announces Unaudited First Quarter 2024 Earnings

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Melco Resorts & Entertainment reported impressive unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2024, with a significant increase in total operating revenues, operating income, and adjusted property EBITDA compared to the same period in 2023. The positive performance was driven by the recovery in inbound tourism to Macau. Net income also improved, with a shift from a net loss in the first quarter of 2023 to a net income in the first quarter of 2024. The company highlighted various strategic initiatives taken during the period, including management changes, restructuring of sales force, and expansion of retail outlets. Melco's chairman expressed optimism about the company's growth prospects and market leadership in the gaming, entertainment, and leisure sectors.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment ha riportato risultati finanziari non auditati impressionanti per il primo trimestre del 2024, con un significativo aumento dei ricavi operativi totali, dell'utile operativo e dell'EBITDA rettificato rispetto allo stesso periodo del 2023. Le performance positive sono state guidate dalla ripresa del turismo in entrata a Macao. Anche il reddito netto è migliorato, passando da una perdita netta nel primo trimestre del 2023 a un reddito netto nel primo trimestre del 2024. La società ha messo in luce diverse iniziative strategiche intraprese durante il periodo, tra cui cambiamenti nella gestione, riorganizzazione della forza vendita e espansione dei punti vendita al dettaglio. Il presidente di Melco ha espresso ottimismo riguardo alle prospettive di crescita della società e alla sua leadership di mercato nei settori del gioco, dell'intrattenimento e del tempo libero.
Melco Resorts & Entertainment informó resultados financieros no auditados impresionantes para el primer trimestre de 2024, con un aumento significativo en los ingresos operativos totales, ingresos operativos y EBITDA ajustado en comparación con el mismo período de 2023. El rendimiento positivo fue impulsado por la recuperación del turismo entrante a Macao. El ingreso neto también mejoró, pasando de una pérdida neta en el primer trimestre de 2023 a un ingreso neto en el primer trimestre de 2024. La compañía destacó varias iniciativas estratégicas tomadas durante el período, incluyendo cambios en la gestión, reestructuración de la fuerza de ventas y expansión de las tiendas minoristas. El presidente de Melco expresó optimismo sobre las perspectivas de crecimiento de la empresa y el liderazgo en el mercado en los sectores de juegos, entretenimiento y ocio.
멜코 리조트 & 엔터테인먼트는 2024년 첫 분기에 감사되지 않은 놀라운 재무 결과를 보고했으며, 2023년 같은 기간에 비해 총 운영 수익, 운영 이익, 조정된 부동산 EBITDA가 크게 증가했습니다. 긍정적인 성과는 마카오로의 인바운드 관광 회복에 의해 이끌렸습니다. 순이익도 개선되어 2023년 첫 분기의 순손실에서 2024년 첫 분기의 순이익으로 전환되었습니다. 회사는 이 기간 동안 취한 여러 전략적 이니셔티브를 강조했으며, 이에는 경영진 변경, 영업 팀 재구성 및 소매점 확장이 포함되었습니다. 멜코의 회장은 회사의 성장 전망과 게임, 엔터테인먼트, 레저 부문에서의 시장 리더십에 대해 낙관적인 견해를 표명했습니다.
Melco Resorts & Entertainment a rapporté des résultats financiers non audités impressionnants pour le premier trimestre de 2024, avec une augmentation significative des revenus opérationnels totaux, du résultat opérationnel et de l'EBITDA ajusté par rapport à la même période en 2023. Cette performance positive a été entraînée par la reprise du tourisme entrant à Macao. Le bénéfice net s'est également amélioré, passant d'une perte nette au premier trimestre 2023 à un bénéfice net au premier trimestre 2024. L'entreprise a mis en avant diverses initiatives stratégiques prises pendant la période, incluant des changements de management, la restructuration de la force de vente, et l'expansion des points de vente. Le président de Melco s'est exprimé avec optimisme concernant les perspectives de croissance de l'entreprise et son leadership sur le marché dans les secteurs des jeux, du divertissement et des loisirs.
Melco Resorts & Entertainment berichtete beeindruckende unauditierte Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2024, mit einem signifikanten Anstieg der gesamten Betriebseinnahmen, des Betriebseinkommens und des angepassten EBITDA im Vergleich zum gleichen Zeitraum in 2023. Die positive Entwicklung wurde durch die Erholung des eingehenden Tourismus nach Macau angetrieben. Auch das Nettoeinkommen verbesserte sich, mit einem Wechsel von einem Nettoverlust im ersten Quartal 2023 zu einem Nettoeinkommen im ersten Quartal 2024. Das Unternehmen hob verschiedene strategische Initiativen hervor, die während des Zeitraums umgesetzt wurden, einschließlich Managementwechsel, Umstrukturierung des Verkaufsteams und Expansion der Einzelhandelsgeschäfte. Der Vorsitzende von Melco äußerte sich optimistisch über die Wachstumsaussichten des Unternehmens und seine Marktführerschaft in den Bereichen Gaming, Unterhaltung und Freizeit.
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  • Significant increase in total operating revenues, operating income, and adjusted property EBITDA for the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

  • Improved net income, with a shift from a net loss in the first quarter of 2023 to a net income in the first quarter of 2024.

  • Strategic initiatives taken during the period, including management changes, restructuring of sales force, and expansion of retail outlets.

  • Optimism expressed by the chairman regarding the company's growth prospects and market leadership in the gaming, entertainment, and leisure sectors.

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MACAU, April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq: MLCO) (“Melco” or the “Company”), a developer, owner, and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe, today reported its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2024.

Total operating revenues for the first quarter of 2024 were US$1.11 billion, representing an increase of approximately 55% from US$716.5 million for the comparable period in 2023. The increase in total operating revenues was primarily attributable to the improved performance in all gaming segments and non-gaming operations, largely driven by the continued recovery in inbound tourism to Macau during the first quarter of 2024.

Operating income for the first quarter of 2024 was US$125.4 million, compared with operating income of US$0.4 million in the first quarter of 2023.

Melco generated Adjusted Property EBITDA(1) of US$298.8 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with Adjusted Property EBITDA of US$190.8 million in the first quarter of 2023.

Net income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited for the first quarter of 2024 was US$15.2 million, or US$0.03 per ADS, compared with net loss attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited of US$81.3 million, or US$0.18 per ADS, in the first quarter of 2023. Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests was US$14.6 million and US$19.4 million during the first quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively, all of which were related to Studio City, City of Dreams Manila, and City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other.

Mr. Lawrence Ho, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We have had an eventful year so far. We have had a shift in management, our sales force has been restructured, we knocked down walls and started reconfiguring our gaming areas and opened several new retail outlets at Studio City – to name just a few of the initiatives taken so far. On the financing side, we repaid another US$250 million in debt, raised US$750 million in bonds, and extended the maturity of our US$1.9 billion revolving credit facility, significantly reducing our refinancing risk in 2025.

“Our improving results in March and April reflect the marketing initiatives we have implemented and the new business we have generated since the management changes in late February, as we continue to focus on providing our patrons with the best premium experience available in Macau and lead the market in all areas of our business. We are extremely optimistic about the continued growth of gaming, entertainment and leisure in Macau and expect to maintain our leadership position with our exceptional portfolio of products.

“City of Dreams Manila in the Philippines has continued to show solid results in the mass segment but was impacted by luck factors in VIP. City of Dreams Mediterranean and our satellite casinos in Cyprus exhibited positive cash flow through the first quarter despite continued conflicts in the region and we are cautiously optimistic that we can expand our business into the seasonally strong summer months.”

City of Dreams First Quarter Results

For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, total operating revenues at City of Dreams were US$550.9 million, compared with US$358.3 million in the first quarter of 2023. City of Dreams generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$153.6 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$94.9 million in the first quarter of 2023. The year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of better performance in all gaming segments and non-gaming operations.

Rolling chip volume was US$5.69 billion for the first quarter of 2024 versus US$4.04 billion in the first quarter of 2023. The rolling chip win rate was 2.23% in the first quarter of 2024 versus 2.41% in the first quarter of 2023. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85%-3.15%.

Mass market table games drop increased to US$1.48 billion in the first quarter of 2024, compared with US$1.02 billion in the first quarter of 2023. The mass market table games hold percentage was 31.7% in the first quarter of 2024, compared with 27.0% in the first quarter of 2023.

Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2024 was US$890.0 million, compared with US$655.7 million in the first quarter of 2023. The gaming machine win rate was 3.1% in the first quarter of 2024 versus 3.9% in the first quarter of 2023.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams in the first quarter of 2024 was US$80.6 million, compared with US$58.3 million in the first quarter of 2023.

Altira Macau First Quarter Results

For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, total operating revenues at Altira Macau were US$34.2 million, compared with US$23.8 million in the first quarter of 2023. Altira Macau generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$1.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$2.0 million in the first quarter of 2023. The year-over-year change in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of better performance in the mass market segment.

In the mass market table games segment, drop was US$140.7 million in the first quarter of 2024 versus US$82.6 million in the first quarter of 2023. The mass market table games hold percentage was 24.3% in the first quarter of 2024, compared with 25.0% in the first quarter of 2023.

Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2024 was US$93.9 million, compared with US$74.3 million in the first quarter of 2023. The gaming machine win rate was 3.2% in the first quarter of 2024 versus 3.6% in the first quarter of 2023.

Total non-gaming revenue at Altira Macau in the first quarter of 2024 was US$5.0 million, compared with US$3.7 million in the first quarter of 2023.

Mocha and Other First Quarter Results

Total operating revenues from Mocha and Other were US$31.9 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with US$30.0 million in the first quarter of 2023. Mocha and Other generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$7.5 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$7.7 million in the first quarter of 2023.

Mass market table games drop was US$58.9 million in the first quarter of 2024 versus US$37.7 million in the first quarter of 2023. The mass market table games hold percentage was 16.2% in the first quarter of 2024 versus 16.8% in the first quarter of 2023.

Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2024 was US$527.6 million, compared with US$519.0 million in the first quarter of 2023. The gaming machine win rate was 4.5% in the first quarter of 2024 versus 4.7% in the first quarter of 2023.

Studio City First Quarter Results

For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, total operating revenues at Studio City were US$331.4 million, compared with US$142.2 million in the first quarter of 2023. Studio City generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$87.9 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$20.6 million in the first quarter of 2023. The year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of better performance in all gaming segments and non-gaming operations.

Studio City’s rolling chip volume was US$525.8 million in the first quarter of 2024 versus US$718.5 million in the first quarter of 2023. The rolling chip win rate was 3.72% in the first quarter of 2024 versus 1.59% in the first quarter of 2023. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85%-3.15%.

Mass market table games drop increased to US$923.3 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with US$480.6 million in the first quarter of 2023. The mass market table games hold percentage was 29.5% in the first quarter of 2024, compared with 24.7% in the first quarter of 2023.

Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2024 was US$824.3 million, compared with US$431.7 million in the first quarter of 2023. The gaming machine win rate was 3.2% in the first quarter of 2024, compared with 3.8% in the first quarter of 2023.

Total non-gaming revenue at Studio City in the first quarter of 2024 was US$70.7 million, compared with US$25.1 million in the first quarter of 2023.

City of Dreams Manila First Quarter Results

For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, total operating revenues at City of Dreams Manila were US$110.7 million, compared with US$133.3 million in the first quarter of 2023. City of Dreams Manila generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$37.8 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$60.9 million in the comparable period of 2023. The year-over-year decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of softer performance in the rolling chip segment.

City of Dreams Manila’s rolling chip volume was US$527.7 million in the first quarter of 2024 versus US$655.8 million in the first quarter of 2023. The rolling chip win rate was 2.20% in the first quarter of 2024 versus 5.43% in the first quarter of 2023. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85%-3.15%.

Mass market table games drop increased to US$180.6 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with US$177.1 million in the first quarter of 2023. The mass market table games hold percentage was 31.8% in the first quarter of 2024, compared with 31.2% in the first quarter of 2023.

Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2024 was US$1.13 billion, compared with US$979.5 million in the first quarter of 2023. The gaming machine win rate was 5.0% in the first quarter of 2024 versus 5.4% in the first quarter of 2023.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams Manila in the first quarter of 2024 was US$28.8 million, compared with US$28.6 million in the first quarter of 2023.

City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other First Quarter Results

The Company operates three satellite casinos in Cyprus in conjunction with City of Dreams Mediterranean.

Total operating revenues at City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 were US$52.4 million, compared with US$27.8 million in the first quarter of 2023. City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$10.5 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$8.7 million in the first quarter of 2023.

Rolling chip volume was US$5.2 million for the first quarter of 2024 versus US$0.5 million in the first quarter of 2023. The rolling chip win rate was 8.47% in the first quarter of 2024, compared with 32.91% in the first quarter of 2023. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% - 3.15%.

Mass market table games drop was US$108.2 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with US$42.2 million in the first quarter of 2023. The mass market table games hold percentage was 25.6% in the first quarter of 2024, compared with 21.7% in the first quarter of 2023.

Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2024 was US$504.0 million, compared with US$384.9 million in the first quarter of 2023. The gaming machine win rate was 5.1% in the first quarter of 2024 versus 4.9% in the first quarter of 2023.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other in the first quarter of 2024 was US$11.8 million, compared with US$0.2 million in the first quarter of 2023.

Other Factors Affecting Earnings

Total net non-operating expenses for the first quarter of 2024 were US$121.1 million, which mainly included interest expenses of US$124.2 million, partially offset by interest income of US$4.5 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$136.8 million were recorded in the first quarter of 2024, of which US$5.0 million related to the amortization expense for land use rights.

The Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City for the three months ended March 31, 2024 referred to above was US$21.7 million more than the Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in the earnings release for Studio City International Holdings Limited (“SCIHL”) dated April 30, 2024 (the “Studio City Earnings Release”). The Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in the Studio City Earnings Release includes certain intercompany charges that are not included in the Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City contained in this press release. Such intercompany charges include, among other items, fees and shared service charges billed between SCIHL and its subsidiaries and certain subsidiaries of Melco. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City included in this press release does not reflect certain gaming concession related costs and certain intercompany costs related to the table games operations at Studio City Casino.

Financial Position and Capital Expenditures

Total cash and bank balances as of March 31, 2024 aggregated to US$1.29 billion, including US$124.9 million of restricted cash. Total debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs and original issue premiums, was US$7.32 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2024, a reduction of approximately US$150 million compared to the total debt balance as of December 31, 2023, primarily as a result of the approximately US$150 million repayment of loans drawn under our revolving credit facility. Available liquidity, including cash and undrawn revolving credit facilities, as of March 31, 2024, was US$2.36 billion.

Capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2024 were US$36.4 million, which included costs related to the enhancement projects at City of Dreams in Macau and Studio City.

Recent Developments

On April 8, 2024, Melco extended the maturity date on its HK$14.85 billion (equivalent to US$1.92 billion) revolving credit facility from April 29, 2025 to April 29, 2027.

In addition, on April 9, 2024, Melco, through its wholly owned subsidiary Melco Resorts Finance Limited (“Melco Resorts Finance”), announced that it had successfully priced an international offering of senior unsecured notes for an aggregate principal amount of US$750 million at a coupon of 7.625% due 2032 (the “MRF Notes”). The MRF Notes were issued and settled on April 17, 2024. The proceeds from the MRF Notes were used to repay loans drawn under Melco’s revolving credit facility, and therefore the balance sheet impact of the MRF Notes is debt neutral.

On April 8, 2024, Studio City Finance Limited (“Studio City Finance”) announced that it initiated a cash tender offer for up to an aggregate principal amount of US$100,000,000 of its outstanding 6.000% senior notes due 2025 (the “SCF Notes” and such tender offer, the “Tender Offer”). The early tender period expired on April 19, 2024 (the “Early Tender Date”) and at the Early Tender Date, valid tenders had been received (and not validly withdrawn) with respect to US$307,150,000 aggregate principal amount of the SCF Notes. An aggregate principal amount equal to US$100,029,000 of the tendered SCF Notes were accepted by Studio City Finance for repurchase and cancelled.

Conference Call Information

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (or 8:30 p.m. Singapore Time).

To join the conference call, please register in advance using the below Online Registration Link. Upon registering, each participant will receive the dial-in numbers and a unique Personal PIN which can be used to join the conference.

Online Registration Link:
https://register.vevent.com/register/BI3c8083a4cd13420cb5143cd18ed15b6e

An audio webcast and replay of the conference call will also be available at http://www.melco-resorts.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (the “Company”) may also make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) the pace of recovery from the impact of COVID-19 on our business, our industry and the global economy, (ii) risks associated with the amended Macau gaming law and its implementation by the Macau government, (iii) changes in the gaming market and visitations in Macau, the Philippines and the Republic of Cyprus, (iv) capital and credit market volatility, (v) local and global economic conditions, (vi) our anticipated growth strategies, (vii) gaming authority and other governmental approvals and regulations, and (viii) our future business development, results of operations and financial condition. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “target”, “aim”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “believe”, “potential”, “continue”, “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(1)   “Adjusted EBITDA” is net income/loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, pre-opening costs, development costs, property charges and other, share-based compensation, payments to the Philippine parties under the cooperative arrangement (the “Philippine Parties”),   integrated resort and casino rent and other non-operating income and expenses. “Adjusted Property EBITDA” is net income/loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, pre-opening costs, development costs, property charges and other, share-based compensation, payments to the Philippine Parties, integrated resort and casino rent, Corporate and Other expenses and other non-operating income and expenses. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA are presented exclusively as supplemental disclosures because management believes they are widely used to measure the performance, and as a basis for valuation, of gaming companies. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA as measures of the operating performance of its segments and to compare the operating performance of its properties with those of its competitors.

The Company also presents Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA because they are used by some investors as ways to measure a company’s ability to incur and service debt, make capital expenditures, and meet working capital requirements. Gaming companies have historically reported similar measures as supplements to financial measures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, in particular, U.S. GAAP or International Financial Reporting Standards. However, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA should not be considered as alternatives to operating income/loss as indicators of the Company’s performance, as alternatives to cash flows from operating activities as measures of liquidity, or as alternatives to any other measure determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Unlike net income/loss, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA do not include depreciation and amortization or interest expense and, therefore, do not reflect current or future capital expenditures or the cost of capital. The Company recognizes these limitations and uses Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA as only two of several comparative tools, together with U.S. GAAP measurements, to assist in the evaluation of operating performance.

Such U.S. GAAP measurements include operating income/loss, net income/loss, cash flows from operations and cash flow data. The Company has significant uses of cash flows, including capital expenditures, interest payments, debt principal repayments, taxes and other recurring and nonrecurring charges, which are not reflected in Adjusted EBITDA or Adjusted Property EBITDA. Also, the Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA may be different from the calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited. The use of Adjusted Property EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA has material limitations as an analytical tool, as Adjusted Property EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA does not include all items that impact our net income/loss. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA with the most comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP are provided herein immediately following the financial statements included in this press release.

(2)   “Adjusted net income/loss” is net income/loss before pre-opening costs, development costs and property charges and other, net of noncontrolling interests and taxes calculated using specific tax treatments applicable to the adjustments based on their respective jurisdictions. Adjusted net income/loss attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and adjusted net income/loss attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per share (“EPS”) are presented as supplemental disclosures because management believes they are widely used to measure the performance, and as a basis for valuation, of gaming companies. These measures are used by management and/or evaluated by some investors, in addition to income/loss and EPS computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP, as an additional basis for assessing period-to-period results of our business. Adjusted net income/loss attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and adjusted net income/loss attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per share may be different from the calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited. Reconciliations of adjusted net income/loss attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited with the most comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP are provided herein immediately following the financial statements included in this press release.

About Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

The Company, with its American depositary shares listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq: MLCO), is a developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe. The Company currently operates Altira Macau (www.altiramacau.com), an integrated resort located at Taipa, Macau and City of Dreams (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com), an integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau. Its business also includes the Mocha Clubs (www.mochaclubs.com), which comprise the largest non-casino based operations of electronic gaming machines in Macau. The Company also majority owns and operates Studio City (www.studiocity-macau.com), a cinematically-themed integrated resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, a Philippine subsidiary of the Company currently operates and manages City of Dreams Manila (www.cityofdreamsmanila.com), an integrated resort in the Entertainment City complex in Manila. In Europe, the Company operates City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol in the Republic of Cyprus (www.cityofdreamsmed.com.cy). The Company also continues to operate three satellite casinos in other cities in Cyprus (the "Cyprus Casinos”). For more information about the Company, please visit www.melco-resorts.com.

The Company is majority owned by Melco International Development Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, which is in turn majority owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who is the Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

For the investment community, please contact:
Jeanny Kim
Senior Vice President, Group Treasurer
Tel: +852 2598 3698
Email: jeannykim@melco-resorts.com

For media enquiries, please contact:
Chimmy Leung
Executive Director, Corporate Communications
Tel: +852 3151 3765
Email: chimmyleung@melco-resorts.com

 

      
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
      
 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 2024  2023 
      
Operating revenues:     
Casino$913,320  $599,000 
Rooms 100,838   58,588 
Food and beverage 66,105   36,755 
Entertainment, retail and other 32,144   22,137 
Total operating revenues 1,112,407   716,480 
      
Operating costs and expenses:     
Casino (609,751)  (398,869)
Rooms (29,252)  (14,351)
Food and beverage (54,737)  (27,514)
Entertainment, retail and other (16,626)  (6,026)
General and administrative (126,955)  (110,004)
Payments to the Philippine Parties (8,489)  (13,348)
Pre-opening costs (2,289)  (13,112)
Development costs (138)  - 
Amortization of land use rights (4,976)  (5,658)
Depreciation and amortization (131,822)  (115,801)
Property charges and other (2,022)  (11,442)
Total operating costs and expenses (987,057)  (716,125)
Operating income 125,350   355 
Non-operating income (expenses):     
Interest income 4,538   6,794 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (124,192)  (108,958)
Other financing costs (1,624)  (934)
Foreign exchange losses, net (1,828)  (819)
Other income, net 2,000   660 
Total non-operating expenses, net (121,106)  (103,257)
Income (loss) before income tax 4,244   (102,902)
Income tax (expense) benefit (3,694)  2,241 
Net income (loss) 550   (100,661)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 14,620   19,373 
Net income (loss) attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited$15,170  $(81,288)
      
Net income (loss) attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per share:   
Basic$0.012  $(0.061)
Diluted$0.012  $(0.061)
      
Net income (loss) attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per ADS:   
Basic$0.035  $(0.184)
Diluted$0.035  $(0.184)
      
Weighted average shares outstanding used in net income (loss) attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per share calculation:     
Basic 1,311,270,775   1,325,716,287 
Diluted 1,318,824,507   1,325,716,287 
      


Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
      
      
 March 31, December 31,
 2024  2023 
 (Unaudited)   
      
ASSETS     
      
Current assets:     
Cash and cash equivalents$1,164,076  $1,310,715 
Restricted cash 26   27 
Accounts receivable, net 82,999   91,638 
Receivables from affiliated companies 1,080   797 
Inventories 29,649   29,427 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 113,811   111,688 
Total current assets 1,391,641   1,544,292 
      
Property and equipment, net 5,422,840   5,533,994 
Intangible assets, net 295,239   304,652 
Goodwill 81,460   81,582 
Long-term prepayments, deposits and other assets, net 124,869   100,320 
Restricted cash 124,897   125,094 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 58,304   62,356 
Land use rights, net 576,933   582,782 
Total assets$8,076,183  $8,335,072 
      
LIABILITIES AND DEFICIT     
      
Current liabilities:     
Accounts payable$13,594  $11,752 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 927,373   1,008,316 
Income tax payable 27,768   28,183 
Operating lease liabilities, current 17,841   19,685 
Finance lease liabilities, current 34,859   35,307 
Payables to affiliated companies 398   377 
Total current liabilities 1,021,833   1,103,620 
      
Long-term debt, net 7,323,891   7,472,620 
Other long-term liabilities 313,200   322,591 
Deferred tax liabilities, net 36,353   34,959 
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 52,018   53,858 
Finance lease liabilities, non-current 181,723   187,474 
Total liabilities 8,929,018   9,175,122 
      
Deficit:     
Ordinary shares, par value $0.01; 7,300,000,000 shares authorized;     
1,404,679,067 and 1,404,679,067 shares issued;     
1,311,270,775 and 1,311,270,775 shares outstanding, respectively 14,047   14,047 
Treasury shares, at cost; 93,408,292 and 93,408,292 shares, respectively (255,068)  (255,068)
Additional paid-in capital 3,116,411   3,109,212 
Accumulated other comprehensive losses (116,530)  (98,599)
Accumulated losses (4,041,702)  (4,056,872)
Total Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited shareholders’ deficit (1,282,842)  (1,287,280)
Noncontrolling interests 430,007   447,230 
Total deficit (852,835)  (840,050)
Total liabilities and deficit$8,076,183  $8,335,072 
      


Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited to
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
      
 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 2024  2023 
    
Net income (loss) attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited$15,170  $(81,288)
Pre-opening costs 2,289   13,112 
Development costs 138   - 
Property charges and other 2,022   11,442 
Income tax impact on adjustments (19)  (308)
Noncontrolling interests impact on adjustments (39)  (4,586)
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited$19,561  $(61,628)
      
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per share:   
Basic$0.015  $(0.046)
Diluted$0.015  $(0.046)
      
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per ADS:   
Basic$0.045  $(0.139)
Diluted$0.044  $(0.139)
      
Weighted average shares outstanding used in adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per share calculation:     
Basic 1,311,270,775   1,325,716,287 
Diluted 1,318,824,507   1,325,716,287 


                                  
 Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries 
 Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA (Unaudited) 
 (In thousands) 
                            
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 
  Altira
Macau
 Mocha
and Other
 City of
Dreams
 Studio
City
 City of Dreams
Manila
 City of Dreams
Mediterranean
and Other
(3)
 Corporate
and Other
 Total 
                            
Operating (loss) income$(384) $6,512  $98,066  $33,281  $15,492  $(2,435) $(25,182) $125,350  
                            
Payments to the Philippine Parties -   -   -   -   8,489   -   -   8,489  
Integrated resort and casino rent (4) -   -   -   -   1,748   -   -   1,748  
Pre-opening costs 69   -   1,872   59   -   289   -   2,289  
Development costs -   -   -   -   -   -   138   138  
Depreciation and amortization 575   921   51,424   54,267   11,626   12,714   5,271   136,798  
Share-based compensation 119   37   1,314   374   300   105   4,654   6,903  
Property charges and other 1,047   (5)  927   (60)  190   (136)  59   2,022  
Adjusted EBITDA 1,426   7,465   153,603   87,921   37,845   10,537   (15,060)  283,737  
Corporate and Other expenses -   -   -   -   -   -   15,060   15,060  
Adjusted Property EBITDA$1,426  $7,465  $153,603  $87,921  $37,845  $10,537  $-  $298,797  
                            
                            
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 
  Altira
Macau
 Mocha
and Other
 City of
Dreams
 Studio
City
 City of Dreams
Manila
 Cyprus
Operations
 Corporate
and Other
 Total 
                  
Operating (loss) income$(8,218) $6,564  $19,626  $(19,455) $34,719  $(580) $(32,301) $355  
                            
Payments to the Philippine Parties -   -   -   -   13,348   -   -   13,348  
Integrated resort and casino rent (4) -   -   -   -   486   -   -   486  
Pre-opening costs -   -   -   5,063   -   8,049   -   13,112  
Depreciation and amortization 5,929   1,077   61,372   34,368   12,469   1,184   5,060   121,459  
Share-based compensation (57)  37   2,817   323   293   26   7,373   10,812  
Property charges and other 308   -   11,112   290   (403)  3   132   11,442  
Adjusted EBITDA (2,038)  7,678   94,927   20,589   60,912   8,682   (19,736)  171,014  
Corporate and Other expenses -   -   -   -   -   -   19,736   19,736  
Adjusted Property EBITDA$(2,038) $7,678  $94,927  $20,589  $60,912  $8,682  $-  $190,750  
                            
                            
(3)Effective from June 12, 2023, with the soft opening of City of Dreams Mediterranean, the Cyprus Operations segment which previously included the operation of the temporary casino before its closure on June 9, 2023 and the licensed satellite casinos in Cyprus, has been renamed to City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other segment which included the operation of City of Dreams Mediterranean and the licensed satellite casinos in Cyprus. 
(4)Integrated resort and casino rent represents land rent and variable lease costs to Belle Corporation. 
                            


Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited to
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
      
 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 2024  2023 
     
Net income (loss) attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited$15,170  $(81,288)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (14,620)  (19,373)
Net income (loss) 550   (100,661)
Income tax expense (benefit) 3,694   (2,241)
Interest and other non-operating expenses, net 121,106   103,257 
Depreciation and amortization 136,798   121,459 
Property charges and other 2,022   11,442 
Share-based compensation 6,903   10,812 
Development costs 138   - 
Pre-opening costs 2,289   13,112 
Integrated resort and casino rent (4) 1,748   486 
Payments to the Philippine Parties 8,489   13,348 
Adjusted EBITDA 283,737   171,014 
Corporate and Other expenses 15,060   19,736 
Adjusted Property EBITDA$298,797  $190,750 
      


 Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
 Supplemental Data Schedule
         
      Three Months Ended
      March 31,
       2024   2023 
Room Statistics:      
 Altira Macau      
  Average daily rate (5)  $133  $122 
  Occupancy per available room  94%   71% 
  Revenue per available room (6) $126  $87 
         
 City of Dreams      
  Average daily rate (5)  $206  $212 
  Occupancy per available room  94%   72% 
  Revenue per available room (6) $194  $153 
         
 Studio City      
  Average daily rate (5)  $159  $107 
  Occupancy per available room  96%   76% 
  Revenue per available room (6) $152  $82 
         
 City of Dreams Manila     
  Average daily rate (5)  $169  $186 
  Occupancy per available room  96%   95% 
  Revenue per available room (6) $162  $177 
         
 City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other   
  Average daily rate (5)  $299  N/A
  Occupancy per available room  54%  N/A
  Revenue per available room (6) $161  N/A
         
Other Information:      
 Altira Macau      
  Average number of table games  43   46 
  Average number of gaming machines 136   158 
  Table games win per unit per day (7)$8,725  $4,983 
  Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)$243  $190 
         
 Mocha and Other      
  Average number of table games  18   15 
  Average number of gaming machines 897   883 
  Table games win per unit per day (7)$5,834  $4,688 
  Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)$292  $305 
         
 City of Dreams      
  Average number of table games  430   430 
  Average number of gaming machines 646   643 
  Table games win per unit per day (7)$15,266  $9,635 
  Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)$474  $446 
         
 Studio City      
  Average number of table games  246   246 
  Average number of gaming machines 670   677 
  Table games win per unit per day (7)$13,031  $5,879 
  Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)$437  $272 
         
 City of Dreams Manila     
  Average number of table games  269   268 
  Average number of gaming machines 2,280   2,296 
  Table games win per unit per day (7)$2,821  $3,764 
  Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)$274  $255 
         
 City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other   
  Average number of table games  104   35 
  Average number of gaming machines 889   447 
  Table games win per unit per day (7)$2,974  $2,962 
  Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)$317  $471 
         
         
(5)Average daily rate is calculated by dividing total room revenues including complimentary rooms (less service charges, if any) by total occupied rooms including complimentary rooms
(6)Revenue per available room is calculated by dividing total room revenues including complimentary rooms (less service charges, if any) by total rooms available
(7)Table games win per unit per day is shown before discounts, commissions, non-discretionary incentives (including our point-loyalty programs) and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis
(8)Gaming machines win per unit per day is shown before non-discretionary incentives (including our point-loyalty programs) and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis
         

FAQ

What were Melco Resorts & Entertainment 's total operating revenues for the first quarter of 2024?

Melco Resorts & Entertainment reported total operating revenues of US$1.11 billion for the first quarter of 2024.

What was the net income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment for the first quarter of 2024?

The net income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment for the first quarter of 2024 was US$15.2 million, or US$0.03 per ADS.

How did City of Dreams Manila perform in the first quarter of 2024?

City of Dreams Manila experienced a decrease in Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to softer performance in the rolling chip segment.

What initiatives were highlighted by Melco during the period discussed in the press release?

During the period, Melco highlighted strategic initiatives such as management changes, restructuring of sales force, and opening new retail outlets at Studio City.

What was the increase in rolling chip volume at City of Dreams for the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023?

The rolling chip volume at City of Dreams increased to US$5.69 billion in the first quarter of 2024 from US$4.04 billion in the first quarter of 2023.

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melco resorts & entertainment limited (nasdaq: mlco) is an award-winning developer, owner and operator of casino gaming and entertainment casino resort facilities in asia. in macau, melco resorts & entertainment currently operates city of dreams macau (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com), our flagship integrated entertainment resort and home of the house of dancing water, the world's largest water-based performance; altira macau (www.altiramacau.com), a forbes-five-star luxury hotel; and mocha clubs (www.mochaclubs.com), the largest non-casino based operations of electronic gaming machines in macau. opened in october 2015 was the hollywood-themed studio-concept resort, studio city, a thrilling new cinematic inspired entertainment and leisure destination. it is designed to be the most diversified entertainment offering in macau, with more world-class entertainment amenities than any integrated resort in the market, representing the pinnacle of entertainment-driven leisure destination experiences