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FORM 6-K

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a–16 OR 15d–16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of February 2019

Commission File Number: 001-33178

 

 

MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED

 

 

36th Floor, The Centrium

60 Wyndham Street

Central

Hong Kong

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

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MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED

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Exhibit 99.1

  


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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

LIMITED

By:   /s/ Geoffrey Davis
Name:   Geoffrey Davis, CFA
Title:   Chief Financial Officer

Date: February 19, 2019

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

Exhibit 99.1    Unaudited Results for Fourth Quarter of 2018 and Quarterly Dividend Declaration
Unaudited Results for fourth Quarter of 2018 and Quarterly Dividend Declaration

Exhibit 99.1

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Melco Announces Record Adjusted Property EBITDA in the Fourth Quarter 2018, Share

Repurchase and Increase in Quarterly Dividend to US$0.1551 per ADS

Macau, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 – Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq: MLCO) (“Melco” or the “Company”), a developer, owner and operator of casino gaming and entertainment casino resort facilities in Asia, today reported its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018.

Net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2018 was US$1,396.5 million, representing an increase of approximately 5% from US$1,332.6 million for the comparable period in 2017. The increase in net revenue was primarily attributable to higher group-wide rolling chip and mass market table games gross gaming revenues, partially offset by higher commissions reported as a reduction in revenue upon the Company’s adoption of a new revenue recognition standard issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “New Revenue Standard”). The Company adopted the New Revenue Standard on January 1, 2018 under the modified retrospective method. Results for the periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018 are presented under the New Revenue Standard, while prior year amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the previous basis. Under the previous basis, before the adoption of the New Revenue Standard, net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2018 would have been US$1,497.7 million, which would have represented an increase of approximately 12% from the US$1,332.6 million for the comparable period in 2017.

Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2018 was US$204.0 million, compared with operating income of US$129.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, representing an increase of 58%.

Adjusted property EBITDA(1) was US$425.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2018, as compared to Adjusted property EBITDA of US$339.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, representing an increase of 25%. The increase in Adjusted property EBITDA was mainly attributable to better performance in the group-wide rolling chip and mass market table games segments.

 

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Net income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited for the fourth quarter of 2018 was US$128.0 million, or US$0.27 per ADS, compared with US$81.2 million, or US$0.17 per ADS, in the fourth quarter of 2017. The net income attributable to noncontrolling interests during the fourth quarter of 2018 was US$2.2 million and the net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests during the fourth quarter of 2017 was US$9.8 million, both of which were related to Studio City and City of Dreams Manila.

Mr. Lawrence Ho, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Opening of the iconic, award-winning Morpheus, and the continued robust growth in Macau’s mass gaming market have allowed Melco to deliver record-level Property EBITDA despite the challenging macro environment.

“Melco’s dedication to excellence has been widely recognized, most recently by the Michelin Guide 2019 with the Company remaining as the leading integrated resort operator in the world with the most Michelin-starred restaurants. We are extremely proud to achieve a record-breaking milestone with six of Melco’s signature restaurants being awarded with a total of ten Michelin Stars. That includes Alain Ducasse at Morpheus, which was awarded with two Michelin Stars in less than six months after opening, and Jade Dragon in City of Dreams, which was awarded with three Michelin Stars.

“The opening of Morpheus only marks the beginning of the relaunch of City of Dreams. On top of that, we have recently unveiled the significantly upgraded VIP gaming spaces on the second floor of City of Dreams. Rolling refurbishment of Nüwa will also soon commence with the upgraded hotel rooms expected to come online over the next eighteen months.

“In January, the Macau government authorized Melco to operate 40 additional gaming tables at City of Dreams. We are sincerely thankful of the Macau government for its consideration and approval of our gaming table application.

“At Studio City, we continue to enhance the entertainment offerings with a series of property upgrades, which include the recent launch of the world’s most electrifying stunt show – Elekron. Earlier in January, we also opened the pop-up ‘Legend Heroes Park’, paving way for the opening of the permanent venue later in the year. Lastly, the ‘Flip Out’ Trampoline Park is expected to open in the first half of 2019.

“In the Philippines, City of Dreams Manila delivered another solid quarter underpinned by robust mass gaming revenue growth.

 

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“The Board has, after evaluating the Company’s current liquidity position and future expected capital needs, decided to increase the quarterly cash dividend by 7% to US$0.0517 per ordinary share, which is equivalent to US$0.1551 per ADS, from the previous quarterly dividend of US$0.04835 per ordinary share. Since our third quarter results announcement, the Company has also repurchased approximately 10 million ADSs, worth approximately US$165 million, under the US$500 million share repurchase program the Company announced in November 2018.

“Lastly, Japan continues to be a core focus for us. We expect development of the next generation of integrated resorts to soon commence in this incredibly exciting, yet currently underpenetrated, tourism destination. With our focus on the Asian premium segment, high quality assets, dedication to world-class entertainment offerings, market-leading social safeguards and compliance culture, and our commitment to being an ideal partner to local governments and communities alike, we believe Melco is in a strong position to help Japan realize the vision for integrated resort development with a unique Japanese touch.”

City of Dreams Fourth Quarter Results

For the quarter ended December 31, 2018, net revenue at City of Dreams was US$724.5 million compared to US$612.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. City of Dreams generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$229.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$169.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. The year-on year increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of better performances in the rolling chip and mass market table games segments.

Rolling chip volume totaled US$11.4 billion for both quarters ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. The rolling chip win rate was 3.2% in the fourth quarter of 2018 versus 2.7% in the fourth quarter of 2017. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7%-3.0%.

Mass market table games drop increased to US$1,308.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared with US$1,226.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. The mass market table games hold percentage was 33.0% in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to 28.6% in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2018 was US$1,051.8 million, compared with US$1,122.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. The gaming machine win rate was 3.7% in the fourth quarter of 2018 versus 4.2% in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams in the fourth quarter of 2018 was US$99.4 million, compared with US$71.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.

 

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Altira Macau Fourth Quarter Results

For the quarter ended December 31, 2018, net revenue at Altira Macau was US$137.6 million compared to US$140.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. Altira Macau generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$20.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$17.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Rolling chip volume totaled US$6.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018 versus US$4.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2017. The rolling chip win rate was 3.1% in the fourth quarter of 2018 versus 3.3% in the fourth quarter of 2017. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7%-3.0%.

In the mass market table games segment, drop totaled US$127.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, representing an increase from US$125.2 million generated in the comparable period in 2017. The mass market table games hold percentage was 19.7% in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared with 18.4% in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2018 was US$29.9 million, compared with US$20.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. The gaming machine win rate was 4.3% in the fourth quarter of 2018 versus 6.0% in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Total non-gaming revenue at Altira Macau in the fourth quarter of 2018 was US$7.1 million, compared with US$7.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Mocha Clubs Fourth Quarter Results

Net revenue from Mocha Clubs totaled US$26.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2018 as compared to US$30.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. Mocha Clubs generated US$4.7 million of Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared with US$7.4 million in the same period in 2017.

Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2018 was US$593.9 million, compared with US$622.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. The gaming machine win rate was 4.5% in the fourth quarter of 2018 versus 4.8% in the fourth quarter of 2017.

 

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Studio City Fourth Quarter Results

For the quarter ended December 31, 2018, net revenue at Studio City was US$340.7 million compared to US$369.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. Studio City generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$102.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$91.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Rolling chip volume totaled US$3.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018 versus US$5.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2017. The rolling chip win rate was 3.8% in the fourth quarter of 2018 versus 2.8% in the fourth quarter of 2017. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7%-3.0%.

Mass market table games drop decreased to US$825.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared with US$848.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. The mass market table games hold percentage was 27.0% in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to 26.1% in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2018 was US$641.8 million, compared with US$539.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. The gaming machine win rate was 3.6% in the fourth quarter of 2018 versus 4.1% in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Total non-gaming revenue at Studio City in the fourth quarter of 2018 was US$46.4 million, compared with US$52.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.

City of Dreams Manila Fourth Quarter Results

For the quarter ended December 31, 2018, net revenue at City of Dreams Manila was US$155.2 million compared to US$167.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. City of Dreams Manila generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$67.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to US$53.8 million in the comparable period of 2017. The year-on year increase in Adjusted EBITDA was mainly attributable to better performance in all gaming segments.

Rolling chip volume totaled US$2.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018 versus US$2.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2017. The rolling chip win rate was 3.7% in the fourth quarter of 2018 versus 3.1% in the fourth quarter of 2017. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7%-3.0%.

 

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Mass market table games drop increased to US$197.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2018, compared with US$189.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. The mass market table games hold percentage was 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to 30.9% in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2018 was US$933.6 million, compared with US$793.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. The gaming machine win rate was 5.3% in the fourth quarter of 2018 versus 5.5% in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams Manila in the fourth quarter of 2018 was US$29.4 million, compared with US$31.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Other Factors Affecting Earnings

Total net non-operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2018 were US$80.0 million, which mainly included interest expenses of US$74.0 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$149.7 million were recorded in the fourth quarter of 2018 of which US$13.9 million was related to the amortization expense for our gaming subconcession and US$5.5 million was related to the amortization expense for the land use rights.

The Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and year ended December 31, 2018 referred to in this report is US$17 million and US$61 million more, respectively, than the Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in the earnings release for Studio City International Holdings Limited dated February 19, 2019 (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 report. Such intercompany charges include, among other items, fees and shared service charges billed between Studio City International Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries and certain subsidiaries of Melco. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City included in this report does not reflect certain costs related to the VIP operations at Studio City Casino.

Financial Position and Capital Expenditures

Total cash and bank balances as of December 31, 2018 aggregated US$1.5 billion, including US$48.2 million of restricted cash, primarily related to Studio City. Total debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs at the end of the fourth quarter of 2018, was US$4.1 billion.

Capital expenditures for the fourth quarter of 2018 were US$99.5 million, which predominantly related to various projects at City of Dreams and Studio City.

Full Year Results

For the year ended December 31, 2018, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited reported net revenue of US$5.2 billion versus US$5.3 billion in the prior year. The decrease in net revenue was primarily attributable to higher commissions reported as a reduction in revenue upon the Company’s adoption of

 

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the New Revenue Standard, partially offset by higher gross gaming revenues in all gaming segments. The Company adopted the New Revenue Standard on January 1, 2018 under the modified retrospective method. Results for the periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018 are presented under the New Revenue Standard, while prior year amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the previous basis. Under the previous basis, before the adoption of the New Revenue Standard, net revenue for 2018 would have been US$5.6 billion, which would have represented an increase of approximately 5% from the US$5.3 billion for 2017.

Operating income for 2018 was US$626.8 million, compared with operating income of US$607.6 million for 2017, representing an increase of 3%.

Adjusted property EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2018 was US$1,477.9 million, as compared to Adjusted property EBITDA of US$1,422.8 million in 2017. The year-on-year improvement in Adjusted property EBITDA was mainly attributable to better group-wide performance in all gaming segments.

Net income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited for 2018 was US$351.5 million, or US$0.73 per ADS, compared with US$347.0 million, or US$0.71 per ADS, for 2017. The net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for 2018 was US$2.3 million and the net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests for 2017 was US$31.7 million, both of which were related to Studio City and City of Dreams Manila.

Amendment of Dividend Policy

To reaffirm Melco’s commitment to returning surplus capital to shareholders, our Board, after evaluating Melco’s current liquidity position and future expected capital needs, has amended its quarterly dividend policy from one targeting a quarterly cash dividend payment of US$0.04835 per ordinary share (equivalent to US$0.14505 per ADS, each representing three ordinary shares) of the Company to one targeting a quarterly cash dividend payment of US$0.0517 per ordinary share (equivalent to US$0.1551 per ADS) of the Company.

The new dividend policy will take effect beginning with any dividends declared by our Board for the fourth quarter of 2018 and continue until amended or otherwise determined by our Board. Distribution of dividends under this new dividend policy is subject to the Company’s accumulated and future earnings, cash availability and future commitments.

 

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Our Board will continue to review our dividend policy from time to time as part of our commitment to maximizing shareholder value, taking into consideration our financial performance and market conditions.

Dividend Declaration

On February 19, 2019, our Board considered and approved the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend of US$0.0517 per ordinary share (equivalent to US$0.1551 per ADS) for the fourth quarter of 2018 (the “Quarterly Dividend”). The Quarterly Dividend will be paid on or about March 14, 2019 to our shareholders whose names appear on the register of members of the Company at the close of business on March 4, 2019, being the record date for determination of entitlements to the Quarterly Dividend.

Conference Call Information

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2018 financial results on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (9:30 p.m. Hong Kong Time). To join the conference call, please use the dial-in details below:

 

US Toll Free

     1 866 519 4004  

US Toll / International

     1 845 675 0437  

HK Toll

     852 3018 6771  

HK Toll Free

     800 906 601  

Japan Toll

     81 3 4503 6012  

Japan Toll Free

     012 092 5376  

UK Toll Free

     080 8234 6646  

Australia Toll

     61 290 833 212  

Australia Toll Free

     1 800 411 623  

Philippines Toll Free

     1 800 1612 0306  

Passcode

     MLCO  

An audio webcast will also be available at http://www.melco-resorts.com.

 

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To access the replay, please use the dial-in details below:

 

US Toll Free

     1 855 452 5696  

US Toll / International

     1 646 254 3697  

HK Toll Free

     800 963 117  

Japan Toll

     81 3 4580 6717  

Japan Toll Free

     012 095 9034  

Philippines Toll Free

     1 800 1612 0166  

Conference ID

     3567003  

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 written or oral 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) growth of the gaming market and visitations in Macau and the Philippines, (ii) capital and credit market volatility, (iii) local and global economic conditions, (iv) our anticipated growth strategies, (v) gaming authority and other governmental approvals and regulations, and (vi) 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

 

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“Adjusted EBITDA” is earnings 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”), land rent to Belle Corporation and other non-operating income and expenses. “Adjusted property EBITDA” is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, pre-opening costs, development costs, property charges and other, share-based compensation, payments to the Philippine Parties, land rent to Belle Corporation, 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 adjusted EBITDA and adjusted property EBITDA as supplements to financial measures in accordance with U.S. GAAP. However, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted property EBITDA should not be

 

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considered as alternatives to operating income 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, 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 compensates for these limitations by using 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, net income, 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. 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.

 

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“Adjusted net income” is net income before pre-opening costs, development costs, property charges and other, loss on extinguishment of debt and costs associated with debt modification, net of noncontrolling interests and taxes calculated using specific tax treatments applicable to the adjustments based on their respective jurisdictions. Adjusted net income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and adjusted net income 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 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 attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and adjusted net income 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 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 casino gaming and entertainment casino resort facilities in Asia. The Company currently operates Altira Macau (www.altiramacau.com), a casino hotel located at Taipa, Macau and City of Dreams (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com), an integrated urban casino 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 entertainment, retail and gaming resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, a Philippine subsidiary of the Company currently operates and manages City of Dreams Manila (www.cityofdreams.com.ph), a casino, hotel, retail and entertainment integrated resort in the Entertainment City complex in Manila. For more information about the Company, please visit www.melco-resorts.com.

 

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The Company is strongly supported by its single largest shareholder, Melco International Development Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and is substantially owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who is the Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

For investment community, please contact:

Richard Huang

Director, Investor Relations

Tel: +852 2598 3619

Email: richardlshuang@melco-resorts.com

For media enquiries, please contact:

Chimmy Leung

Executive Director, Corporate Communications

Tel: +852 3151 3765

Email: chimmyleung@melco-resorts.com

 

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Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
     December 31,     December 31,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  

OPERATING REVENUES

        

Casino

   $ 1,210,565     $ 1,249,513     $ 4,463,704     $ 4,937,597  

Rooms

     89,513       71,164       311,028       271,500  

Food and beverage

     56,059       51,273       204,171       184,979  

Entertainment, retail and other

     40,317       43,924       179,606       203,763  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross revenues

     1,396,454       1,415,874       5,158,509       5,597,839  

Less: promotional allowances

     —         (83,318     —         (313,016
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

     1,396,454       1,332,556       5,158,509       5,284,823  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

        

Casino

     (795,606     (865,064     (2,984,711     (3,374,013

Rooms

     (22,590     (8,389     (78,377     (32,641

Food and beverage

     (44,955     (16,056     (161,126     (57,927

Entertainment, retail and other

     (21,600     (21,612     (92,436     (88,268

General and administrative

     (119,248     (122,616     (500,624     (467,121

Payments to the Philippine Parties

     (15,030     (9,112     (60,778     (51,661

Pre-opening costs

     (4,282     (1,097     (37,369     (2,274

Development costs

     (11,301     (12,976     (23,029     (31,115

Amortization of gaming subconcession

     (13,881     (14,309     (56,809     (57,237

Amortization of land use rights

     (5,534     (5,705     (22,646     (22,817

Depreciation and amortization

     (130,261     (113,451     (484,621     (460,521

Property charges and other

     (8,190     (13,215     (29,147     (31,616
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (1,192,478     (1,203,602     (4,531,673     (4,677,211
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

     203,976       128,954       626,836       607,612  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

        

Interest income

     1,422       1,082       5,471       3,579  

Interest expenses, net of capitalized interest

     (73,992     (60,691     (264,880     (255,764

Other finance costs

     (564     (1,575     (4,630     (6,079

Foreign exchange (losses) gains, net

     (4,253     592       (9,612     12,783  

Other income, net

     670       3,024       3,682       5,282  

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     (3,248     (939     (3,461     (49,337

Costs associated with debt modification

     —         —         —         (2,793
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

     (79,965     (58,507     (273,430     (292,329
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

     124,011       70,447       353,406       315,283  

INCOME TAX CREDIT

     6,160       945       445       10  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME

     130,171       71,392       353,851       315,293  

NET (INCOME) LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

     (2,164     9,780       (2,336     31,709  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED

   $ 128,007     $ 81,172     $ 351,515     $ 347,002  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED PER SHARE:

        

Basic

   $ 0.091     $ 0.055     $ 0.242     $ 0.236  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 0.091     $ 0.055     $ 0.240     $ 0.235  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED PER ADS:

        

Basic

   $ 0.274     $ 0.166     $ 0.727     $ 0.709  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 0.273     $ 0.164     $ 0.721     $ 0.704  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING USED IN NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED PER SHARE CALCULATION:

        

Basic

     1,399,181,661       1,469,344,163       1,451,051,051       1,467,653,209  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     1,404,204,538       1,482,030,219       1,460,909,324       1,479,342,209  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note: The Company adopted the New Revenue Standard on January 1, 2018 under the modified retrospective method. Results for the periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018 are presented under the New Revenue Standard, while prior year amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the previous basis.

 

12


Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     December 31,     December 31,  
     2018     2017  
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  

ASSETS

    

CURRENT ASSETS

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,436,558     $ 1,408,211  

Investment securities

     91,598       89,874  

Bank deposits with original maturities over three months

     —         9,884  

Restricted cash

     48,037       45,412  

Accounts receivable, net

     242,089       176,544  

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     7,603       2,377  

Inventories

     40,828       34,988  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     90,749       77,503  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,957,462       1,844,793  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     5,661,653       5,730,760  

GAMING SUBCONCESSION, NET

     197,533       256,083  

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     30,072       4,220  

GOODWILL

     81,376       81,915  

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

     186,515       189,645  

RESTRICTED CASH

     129       130  

DEFERRED TAX ASSETS

     2,992       11  

LAND USE RIGHTS, NET

     759,651       787,499  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 8,877,383     $ 8,895,056  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

CURRENT LIABILITIES

    

Accounts payable

   $ 24,879     $ 16,041  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     1,658,550       1,563,585  

Income tax payable

     4,903       3,179  

Capital lease obligations, due within one year

     34,659       33,387  

Current portion of long-term debt, net

     395,547       51,032  

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     11,469       16,790  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     2,130,007       1,684,014  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET

     3,665,370       3,506,530  

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

     28,866       48,087  

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

     54,063       53,994  

CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, DUE AFTER ONE YEAR

     253,374       265,896  

AMOUNTS DUE TO AFFILIATED COMPANIES

     —         919  

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Ordinary shares

     14,830       14,784  

Treasury shares

     (657,389     (90

Additional paid-in capital

     3,523,275       3,671,805  

Accumulated other comprehensive losses

     (49,804     (26,610

Accumulated losses

     (703,576     (772,338
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited shareholders’ equity

     2,127,336       2,887,551  

Noncontrolling interests

     618,367       448,065  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     2,745,703       3,335,616  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

   $ 8,877,383     $ 8,895,056  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

13


Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited to

Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

 

    Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
    December 31,     December 31,  
    2018     2017     2018     2017  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Net Income Attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

  $ 128,007     $ 81,172     $ 351,515     $ 347,002  

Pre-opening Costs

    4,282       1,097       37,369       2,274  

Development Costs

    11,301       12,976       23,029       31,115  

Property Charges and Other

    8,190       13,215       29,147       31,616  

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

    3,248       939       3,461       49,337  

Costs Associated with Debt Modification

    —         —         —         2,793  

Income Tax Impact on Adjustments

    (3,944     (98     (4,123     (360

Noncontrolling Interests Impact on Adjustments

    (3,871     (7,932     (5,741     (10,606
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

  $ 147,213     $ 101,369     $ 434,657     $ 453,171  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

ADJUSTED NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED PER SHARE:

       

Basic

  $ 0.105     $ 0.069     $ 0.300     $ 0.309  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

  $ 0.105     $ 0.068     $ 0.297     $ 0.306  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

ADJUSTED NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED PER ADS:

       

Basic

  $ 0.316     $ 0.207     $ 0.899     $ 0.926  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

  $ 0.314     $ 0.205     $ 0.892     $ 0.919  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING USED IN
ADJUSTED NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED PER SHARE CALCULATION:

       

Basic

    1,399,181,661       1,469,344,163       1,451,051,051       1,467,653,209  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

    1,404,204,538       1,482,030,219       1,460,909,324       1,479,342,209  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

14


Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended December 31, 2018  
     Altira
Macau
    Mocha     City of
Dreams
    Studio
City
     City of
Dreams
Manila
     Corporate
and Other
    Total  
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Operating Income (Loss)

   $ 14,591     $ 2,050     $ 165,786     $ 56,174      $ 25,825      $ (60,450   $ 203,976  

Payments to the Philippine Parties

     —         —         —         —          15,030        —         15,030  

Land Rent to Belle Corporation

     —         —         —         —          747        —         747  

Pre-opening Costs

     37       —         (33     4,140        138        —         4,282  

Development Costs

     —         —         —         —          —          11,301       11,301  

Depreciation and Amortization

     5,185       2,181       63,175       41,569        18,680        18,886       149,676  

Share-based Compensation

     110       47       873       423        270        5,202       6,925  

Property Charges and Other

     238       454       (57     377        7,181        (3     8,190  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

     20,161       4,732       229,744       102,683        67,871        (25,064     400,127  

Corporate and Other Expenses

     —         —         —         —          —          25,064       25,064  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Property EBITDA

   $ 20,161     $ 4,732     $ 229,744     $ 102,683      $ 67,871      $ —          $ 425,191  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Three Months Ended December 31, 2017  
     Altira
Macau
    Mocha     City of
Dreams
    Studio
City
     City of
Dreams
Manila
     Corporate
and Other
    Total  
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Operating Income (Loss)

   $ 13,039     $ 5,114     $ 132,793     $ 28,915      $ 19,972      $ (70,879   $ 128,954  

Payments to the Philippine Parties

     —         —         —         —          9,112        —         9,112  

Land Rent to Belle Corporation

     —         —         —         —          782        —         782  

Pre-opening Costs

     —         —         966       131        —          —         1,097  

Development Costs

     —         —         —         —          —          12,976       12,976  

Depreciation and Amortization

     4,975       2,090       40,782       46,081        21,042        18,495       133,465  

Share-based Compensation

     54       (73     828       367        247        3,787       5,210  

Property Charges and Other

     (611     305       (5,692     15,981        2,638        594       13,215  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

     17,457       7,436       169,677       91,475        53,793        (35,027     304,811  

Corporate and Other Expenses

     —         —         —         —          —          35,027       35,027  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Property EBITDA

   $ 17,457     $ 7,436     $ 169,677     $ 91,475      $ 53,793      $ —          $ 339,838  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

15


Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Year Ended December 31, 2018  
     Altira
Macau
    Mocha      City of
Dreams
     Studio
City
     City of
Dreams
Manila
    Corporate
and Other
    Total  
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Operating Income (Loss)

   $ 34,789     $ 12,897      $ 500,203      $ 188,684      $ 122,909     $ (232,646   $ 626,836  

Payments to the Philippine Parties

     —         —          —          —          60,778       —         60,778  

Land Rent to Belle Corporation

     —         —          —          —          3,001       —         3,001  

Pre-opening Costs

     37       —          32,624        4,550        158       —         37,369  

Development Costs

     —         —          —          —          —         23,029       23,029  

Depreciation and Amortization

     19,655       8,413        209,622        176,006        75,274       75,106       564,076  

Share-based Compensation

     388       158        3,472        1,577        (129     19,677       25,143  

Property Charges and Other

     678       22        10,460        4,471        7,209       6,307       29,147  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

     55,547       21,490        756,381        375,288        269,200       (108,527     1,369,379  

Corporate and Other Expenses

     —         —          —          —          —         108,527       108,527  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Property EBITDA

   $ 55,547     $ 21,490      $ 756,381      $ 375,288      $ 269,200     $ —       $ 1,477,906  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Year Ended December 31, 2017  
     Altira
Macau
    Mocha      City of
Dreams
     Studio
City
     City of
Dreams
Manila
    Corporate
and Other
    Total  
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Operating Income (Loss)

   $ (149   $ 18,206      $ 625,766      $ 126,247      $ 92,636     $ (255,094   $ 607,612  

Payments to the Philippine Parties

     —         —          —          —          51,661       —         51,661  

Land Rent to Belle Corporation

     —         —          —          —          3,143       —         3,143  

Pre-opening Costs

     —         —          1,933        116        225       —         2,274  

Development Costs

     —         —          —          —          —         31,115       31,115  

Depreciation and Amortization

     20,973       8,312        171,216        184,456        84,200       71,418       540,575  

Share-based Compensation

     204       24        2,934        1,294        516       12,333       17,305  

Property Charges and Other

     (357     97        3,023        23,455        2,638       2,760       31,616  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

     20,671       26,639        804,872        335,568        235,019       (137,468     1,285,301  

Corporate and Other Expenses

     —         —          —          —          —         137,468       137,468  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Property EBITDA

   $ 20,671     $ 26,639      $ 804,872      $ 335,568      $ 235,019     $ —       $ 1,422,769  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

16


Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited to

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
     December 31,     December 31,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Net Income Attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

   $ 128,007     $ 81,172     $ 351,515     $ 347,002  

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

     2,164       (9,780     2,336       (31,709
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income

     130,171       71,392       353,851       315,293  

Income Tax Credit

     (6,160     (945     (445     (10

Interest and Other Non-Operating Expenses, Net

     79,965       58,507       273,430       292,329  

Property Charges and Other

     8,190       13,215       29,147       31,616  

Share-based Compensation

     6,925       5,210       25,143       17,305  

Depreciation and Amortization

     149,676       133,465       564,076       540,575  

Development Costs

     11,301       12,976       23,029       31,115  

Pre-opening Costs

     4,282       1,097       37,369       2,274  

Land Rent to Belle Corporation

     747       782       3,001       3,143  

Payments to the Philippine Parties

     15,030       9,112       60,778       51,661  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

     400,127       304,811       1,369,379       1,285,301  

Corporate and Other Expenses

     25,064       35,027       108,527       137,468  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Property EBITDA

   $ 425,191     $ 339,838     $ 1,477,906     $ 1,422,769  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

17


Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Data Schedule

 

     Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
     December 31,     December 31,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  

Room Statistics:

        

Altira Macau

        

Average daily rate (3)

   $ 188     $ 209     $ 189     $ 204  

Occupancy per available room

     100     99     99     96

Revenue per available room (4)

   $ 188     $ 207     $ 188     $ 196  

City of Dreams

        

Average daily rate (3)

   $ 222     $ 209     $ 212     $ 202  

Occupancy per available room

     97     97     97     97

Revenue per available room (4)

   $ 216     $ 202     $ 206     $ 196  

Studio City

        

Average daily rate (3)

   $ 138     $ 145     $ 138     $ 140  

Occupancy per available room

     100     99     100     99

Revenue per available room (4)

   $ 138     $ 144     $ 138     $ 138  

City of Dreams Manila

        

Average daily rate (3)

   $ 162     $ 163     $ 159     $ 158  

Occupancy per available room

     98     97     98     96

Revenue per available room (4)

   $ 159     $ 158     $ 156     $ 152  

Other Information:

        

Altira Macau

        

Average number of table games

     103       103       104       107  

Average number of gaming machines

     136       120       129       73  

Table games win per unit per day (5)

   $ 23,849     $ 19,358     $ 20,546     $ 15,478  

Gaming machines win per unit per day (6)

   $ 102     $ 112     $ 137     $ 106  

City of Dreams

        

Average number of table games

     477       479       476       479  

Average number of gaming machines

     774       712       724       746  

Table games win per unit per day (5)

   $ 18,187     $ 15,013     $ 16,257     $ 16,408  

Gaming machines win per unit per day (6)

   $ 547     $ 726     $ 737     $ 557  

Studio City

        

Average number of table games

     293       293       292       288  

Average number of gaming machines

     987       883       957       951  

Table games win per unit per day (5)

   $ 13,233     $ 14,123     $ 14,076     $ 12,932  

Gaming machines win per unit per day (6)

   $ 254     $ 272     $ 240     $ 225  

City of Dreams Manila

        

Average number of table games

     301       291       300       283  

Average number of gaming machines

     2,057       1,800       1,929       1,786  

Table games win per unit per day (5)

   $ 5,408     $ 5,473     $ 5,536     $ 5,432  

Gaming machines win per unit per day (6)

   $ 261     $ 265     $ 278     $ 271  

 

(3)

Average daily rate is calculated by dividing total room revenues including the retail value of complimentary rooms (less service charges, if any) by total occupied rooms including complimentary rooms

(4)

Revenue per available room is calculated by dividing total room revenues including the retail value of complimentary rooms (less service charges, if any) by total rooms available

(5)

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

(6)

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

 

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