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Melco Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2023 Earnings

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August 3, 2023

Melco Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2023 Earnings

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Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, a developer, owner, and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe, reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2023.

Total operating revenues for the second quarter of 2023 were US$947.9 million, representing an increase of approximately 220% from US$296.1 million for the comparable period in 2022. The increase in total operating revenues was primarily attributable to the improved performance in all gaming segments and non-gaming operations primarily due to the relaxation of COVID-19 related restrictions in Macau in January 2023, the openings of Studio City Phase 2’s Epic Tower and indoor waterpark in April 2023, as well as the launch of residency concerts at Studio City in the same month.

Operating income for the second quarter of 2023 was US$64.3 million, compared with operating loss of US$209.2 million in the second quarter of 2022.

Melco generated Adjusted Property EBITDA⁽¹⁾ of US$267.3 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with negative Adjusted Property EBITDA of US$13.8 million in the second quarter of 2022.

Net loss attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited for the second quarter of 2023 was US$23.4 million, or US$0.05 per ADS, compared with US$251.5 million, or US$0.53 per ADS, in the second quarter of 2022. The net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests was US$27.7 million and US$43.2 million during the second quarters of 2023 and 2022, 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, “The strength of our Macau recovery is evident in the 43% increase in gross gaming revenue in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the first quarter of 2023. We’ve seen mass drop increase month-to-month and turnover in our premium direct VIP segment continued to exceed 2019 during the second quarter.

“Labor supply issues in Macau have been largely resolved. We have been able to provide our customers with Melco’s full suite of services and amenities. We expect to add another 560 hotel rooms to our portfolio with the opening of W Macau at Studio City in September and are well positioned to support the continuing increase of customers in Macau.

“The mass segment is also leading the recovery in the Philippines, continuing to outperform 2019 in the second quarter of 2023. And in Cyprus, we opened City of Dreams Mediterranean to the public in July after a successful soft opening in June, and we’re excited for its prospects as we ramp up our operations.

“Environmental sustainability is built into the core of our business and embedded in our operations. Examples of this include the sophisticated water filtration system installed in our waterpark at Studio City to reduce water consumption and improve water reuse and meticulously-designed sustainable packaging and amenities that are free of single-use plastics. We are also continuing our work towards achieving BREEAM certifications for Studio City Phase 2 and City of Dreams Mediterranean following the construction completion of these properties.”

City of Dreams Second Quarter Results

For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, total operating revenues at City of Dreams were US$506.2 million, compared with US$97.3 million in the second quarter of 2022. City of Dreams generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$161.2 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$28.5 million in the second quarter of 2022. 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$5.76 billion for the second quarter of 2023 versus US$748.1 million in the second quarter of 2022. The rolling chip win rate was 2.88% in the second quarter of 2023 versus 2.57% in the second quarter of 2022. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% – 3.15%.

Mass market table games drop increased to US$1.24 billion in the second quarter of 2023, compared with US$209.1 million in the second quarter of 2022. The mass market table games hold percentage was 32.0% in the second quarter of 2023, compared with 33.0% in the second quarter of 2022.

Gaming machine handle for the second quarter of 2023 was US$771.5 million, compared with US$217.1 million in the second quarter of 2022. The gaming machine win rate was 2.8% in the second quarter of 2023 versus 2.7% in the second quarter of 2022.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams in the second quarter of 2023 was US$68.9 million, compared with US$24.3 million in the second quarter of 2022.

Altira Macau Second Quarter Results

For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, total operating revenues at Altira Macau were US$29.3 million, compared with US$7.2 million in the second quarter of 2022. Altira Macau generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$4.3 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$11.3 million in the second quarter of 2022. The year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of better performance in all gaming segments and non-gaming operations.

In the mass market table games segment, drop was US$116.6 million in the second quarter of 2023 versus US$29.3 million in the second quarter of 2022. The mass market table games hold percentage was 24.2% in the second quarter of 2023, compared with 17.5% in the second quarter of 2022.

Gaming machine handle for the second quarter of 2023 was US$82.0 million, compared with US$41.5 million in the second quarter of 2022. The gaming machine win rate was 3.3% in the second quarter of 2023 versus 4.2% in the second quarter of 2022.

Total non-gaming revenue at Altira Macau in the second quarter of 2023 was US$4.9 million, compared with US$1.9 million in the second quarter of 2022.

Mocha and Other Second Quarter Results

Total operating revenues from Mocha and Other were US$28.8 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with US$17.0 million in the second quarter of 2022. Mocha and Other generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$6.7 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$2.5 million in the second quarter of 2022.

Mass market table games drop was US$41.4 million in the second quarter of 2023 versus US$0.4 million in the second quarter of 2022. The mass market table games hold percentage was 18.2% in the second quarter of 2023 versus 26.9% in the second quarter of 2022.

Gaming machine handle for the second quarter of 2023 was US$502.8 million, compared with US$406.8 million in the second quarter of 2022. The gaming machine win rate was 4.5% in the second quarter of 2023 versus 4.2% in the second quarter of 2022.

Studio City Second Quarter Results

For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, total operating revenues at Studio City were US$236.0 million, compared with US$35.9 million in the second quarter of 2022. Studio City generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$41.1 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$31.1 million in the second quarter of 2022. The year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of better performance in the mass market table games segment and non-gaming operations.

Studio City’s rolling chip volume was US$789.5 million in the second quarter of 2023 versus US$104.1 million in the second quarter of 2022. The rolling chip win rate was 1.43% in the second quarter of 2023 versus 5.33% in the second quarter of 2022. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% – 3.15%.

Mass market table games drop increased to US$716.6 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with US$93.2 million in the second quarter of 2022. The mass market table games hold percentage was 25.5% in the second quarter of 2023, compared with 25.7% in the second quarter of 2022.

Gaming machine handle for the second quarter of 2023 was US$595.4 million, compared with US$201.7 million in the second quarter of 2022. The gaming machine win rate was 3.4% in the second quarter of 2023, compared with 2.5% in the second quarter of 2022.

Total non-gaming revenue at Studio City in the second quarter of 2023 was US$74.3 million, compared with US$8.3 million in the second quarter of 2022.

City of Dreams Manila Second Quarter Results

For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, total operating revenues at City of Dreams Manila were US$116.4 million, compared with US$111.7 million in the second quarter of 2022. City of Dreams Manila generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$47.0 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$49.0 million in the comparable period of 2022.

City of Dreams Manila’s rolling chip volume was US$520.2 million in the second quarter of 2023 versus US$771.3 million in the second quarter of 2022. The rolling chip win rate was 3.10% in the second quarter of 2023 versus 2.95% in the second quarter of 2022. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% – 3.15%.

Mass market table games drop increased to US$194.5 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with US$178.4 million in the second quarter of 2022. The mass market table games hold percentage was 31.3% in the second quarter of 2023, compared with 29.0% in the second quarter of 2022.

Gaming machine handle for the second quarter of 2023 was US$1.01 billion, compared with US$925.6 million in the second quarter of 2022. The gaming machine win rate was 4.8% in the second quarter of 2023 versus 5.3% in the second quarter of 2022.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams Manila in the second quarter of 2023 was US$28.7 million, compared with US$27.3 million in the second quarter of 2022.

City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other Second Quarter Results

City of Dreams Mediterranean officially opened to the public on July 10, 2023, after a soft opening in June. The Company continues to operate three satellite casinos in Cyprus in conjunction with City of Dreams Mediterranean (collectively, the “Cyprus Casinos”).

Total operating revenues at the Cyprus Casinos for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 were US$30.9 million, compared with US$21.7 million in the second quarter of 2022. The Cyprus Casinos generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$6.9 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$5.6 million in the second quarter of 2022. The year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of better performance in the mass market segment.

Rolling chip volume was US$0.1 million in both the second quarters of 2023 and 2022. The rolling chip win rate was 2.52% in the second quarter of 2023, compared with negative 6.12% in the second quarter of 2022. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% – 3.15%.

Mass market table games drop was US$47.0 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with US$31.4 million in the second quarter of 2022. The mass market table games hold percentage was 21.9% in the second quarter of 2023, compared with 19.5% in the second quarter of 2022.

Gaming machine handle for the second quarter of 2023 was US$391.7 million, compared with US$315.9 million in the second quarter of 2022. The gaming machine win rate was 5.1% in the second quarter of 2023 versus 5.0% in the second quarter of 2022.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other in the second quarter of 2023 was US$1.9 million, compared with US$0.1 million in the second quarter of 2022.

Other Factors Affecting Earnings

Total net non-operating expenses for the second quarter of 2023 were US$116.5 million, which mainly included interest expenses of US$123.5 million, net of amounts capitalized, partially offset by interest income of US$5.0 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$136.5 million were recorded in the second quarter of 2023, of which US$5.7 million related to the amortization expense for land use rights.

Related Topics:Lawrence Ho Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Melco Melco Melco Resorts & Entertainment

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