Melco Resorts (NASDAQ: MLCO) president reports 2.77M shares and 1.12M options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited president Evan Andrew Winkler reported his equity holdings in a Form 3. He holds options to acquire 1,122,264 ordinary shares at an exercise price of $2.52 per share, expiring on April 2, 2034.

He also holds 2,765,568 ordinary shares directly, including 1,593,933 restricted shares granted under the 2021 Share Incentive Plan that vest over time based on continued service. The option grant under the same plan includes 374,088 options already vested, 374,088 vesting on April 3, 2026 and 374,088 vesting on April 3, 2027. The filing does not report any new purchases or sales.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

WINKLER EVAN ANDREW

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

LIMITED 71 ROBINSON ROAD #04-03

(Street)

SINGAPORE 068895

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/17/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Melco Resorts & Entertainment LTD [ MLCO ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Ordinary shares, par value US$0.01 per ordinary share	2,765,568(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Option (Right to Buy)	(2)	04/02/2034	Ordinary Shares	1,122,264	$2.52	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes 1,593,933 restricted shares, par value US$0.01 per share, of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (the "Company") granted to the reporting person pursuant to the Company's 2021 Share Incentive Plan, which are delivered on vesting of the shares. Vesting is conditioned on, inter alia, continued service through the applicable vesting date.

2. The Options were granted under the 2021 Share Incentive Plan with 374,088 options fully vested, 374,088 options vesting on April 3, 2026 and 374,088 options vesting on April 3, 2027.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Tim Y. Sung, attorney-in-fact for Evan Andrew Winkler	03/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider holdings does MLCO president Evan Winkler report on this Form 3?

Evan Winkler reports direct ownership of 2,765,568 Melco Resorts ordinary shares and options over 1,122,264 additional shares. These positions reflect his existing equity stake as an officer and director, rather than new market transactions or trades during the reported period.

How many Melco Resorts (MLCO) options does Evan Winkler hold and at what price?

He holds options over 1,122,264 Melco Resorts ordinary shares with an exercise price of $2.52 per share. These options were granted under the 2021 Share Incentive Plan and are scheduled to vest in three equal tranches through April 3, 2027.

What portion of Evan Winkler’s MLCO shares are restricted stock awards?

Out of 2,765,568 ordinary shares, 1,593,933 are restricted shares granted under the 2021 Share Incentive Plan. These restricted shares are delivered upon vesting, which depends, among other conditions, on his continued service through each applicable vesting date.

When do Evan Winkler’s Melco Resorts stock options vest and expire?

Of his options, 374,088 are already vested, 374,088 vest on April 3, 2026, and 374,088 vest on April 3, 2027. All of these options expire on April 2, 2034, if not exercised or forfeited earlier under plan terms.

Does this MLCO Form 3 show Evan Winkler buying or selling shares?

The Form 3 does not show any share purchases or sales by Evan Winkler. It is an initial ownership report that lists his existing holdings of ordinary shares and stock options, rather than reporting new trading activity in Melco Resorts securities.

Under which plan were Evan Winkler’s MLCO restricted shares and options granted?

Both the restricted shares and options were granted under Melco Resorts’ 2021 Share Incentive Plan. The plan provides equity awards, with vesting of restricted shares conditioned on continued service and the option grant vesting in three equal installments through April 3, 2027.