Melco Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2020 Earnings

MACAU, Nov. 05, 2020 (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 third quarter of 2020.Total operating revenues for the third quarter of 2020 were US$0.21 billion, representing a decrease of approximately 85% from US$1.44 billion for the comparable period in 2019. The decrease in total operating revenues was primarily attributable to softer performance in all gaming segments and non-gaming operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in a significant decline in inbound tourism in the third quarter of 2020.Operating loss for the third quarter of 2020 was US$275.0 million, compared with operating income of US$175.2 million in the third quarter of 2019.Melco generated negative Adjusted Property EBITDA⁽¹⁾ of US$76.7 million in the third quarter of 2020, compared with Adjusted Property EBITDA of US$418.2 million in the third quarter of 2019.Net loss attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited for the third quarter of 2020 was US$331.6 million, or US$0.70 per ADS, compared with net income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited of US$83.2 million, or US$0.17 per ADS, in the third quarter of 2019. The net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests during the third quarter of 2020 was US$55.3 million and the net income attributable to noncontrolling interests during the third quarter of 2019 was US$8.9 million, all of which were related to Studio City, City of Dreams Manila, and the Cyprus Operations.Mr. Lawrence Ho, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “COVID-19 and the subsequent travel restrictions continue to have a significant negative impact on our operating and financial performance. Despite that, our integrated resorts experienced a moderate recovery in business levels during the third quarter, benefiting from the partial resumption of casino operations in Cyprus and Manila, as well as the gradual resumption of visa issuances by the Mainland Chinese authorities under the Individual Visit Scheme (IVS).“While we are encouraged by the recent positive developments, ensuring the safety and well-being of our colleagues, customers and communities in which we operate remains our highest priority. Melco also fully supports the Macau SAR government’s newly launched scheme for tourists from Mainland China with the aim to expand the number of visitors, boost the economy and protect local jobs. In support of the scheme, Melco strives to continue prioritizing epidemic prevention measures by working hand-in-hand with local small and medium enterprise (SME) partners, while contributing collaboratively to the city’s sustainable development and economic recovery.“We continue to prudently manage our balance sheet. Aided by the issuance of a series of new senior notes and the Studio City private share placements (but excluding Melco’s subscription therein of approximately US$280 million), as of September 30, 2020, we had cash on hand of approximately US$1.9 billion and undrawn revolver capacities of approximately US$1.7 billion.“Melco remains committed to its global development program. Construction on the expansion of Studio City is progressing. Upon completion, Studio City will offer approximately 900 additional luxury hotel rooms and suites, one of the world’s largest indoor/outdoor water parks, a Cineplex, fine-dining restaurants and state-of-the-art MICE space. In Europe, we are developing City of Dreams Mediterranean which, upon completion, will be Europe’s largest integrated resort with approximately 500 luxury hotel rooms, a 1,500-seat amphitheater, and approximately 10,000 square meters of MICE space.
“Turning to Japan, I want to highlight our unwavering commitment to bring to the country the best IR the world has ever seen. We believe our focus on the Asian premium segment, a portfolio of high-quality assets, devotion to craftsmanship, dedication to world-class entertainment offerings, market-leading social safeguard systems, established track record of successful partnerships, a culture of exceptional guest service, and a continuing commitment to employee development puts Melco in a strong position to help Japan realize the vision of developing a world-leading IR with unique Japanese touch. The process in Japan has been substantially delayed and remains complex. We will continue to be patient as we evaluate the landscape to ensure that Melco pursues the right opportunity that takes advantage of Melco’s core strengths to drive strong value creation.”City of Dreams Third Quarter ResultsFor the quarter ended September 30, 2020, total operating revenues at City of Dreams were US$91.4 million, compared to US$787.3 million in the third quarter of 2019. City of Dreams generated negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$49.2 million in the third quarter of 2020, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$233.0 million in the third quarter of 2019. The year-over-year decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of softer performance in all gaming segments and lower non-gaming revenue, as well as a higher provision for credit losses.Rolling chip volume was US$1.86 billion for the third quarter of 2020 versus US$17.18 billion in the third quarter of 2019. The rolling chip win rate was 3.34% in the third quarter of 2020, versus 2.69% in the third quarter of 2019. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% – 3.15%.Mass market table games drop decreased to US$90.1 million in the third quarter of 2020, compared with US$1.41 billion in the third quarter of 2019. The mass market table games hold percentage was 38.1% in the third quarter of 2020, compared to 33.2% in the third quarter of 2019.Gaming machine handle for the third quarter of 2020 was US$0.11 billion, compared with US$1.21 billion in the third quarter of 2019. The gaming machine win rate was 3.4% in the third quarter of 2020, versus 3.1% in the third quarter of 2019.Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams in the third quarter of 2020 was US$18.0 million, compared with US$104.2 million in the third quarter of 2019.Altira Macau Third Quarter ResultsFor the quarter ended September 30, 2020, total operating revenues at Altira Macau were US$11.0 million, compared to US$113.9 million in the third quarter of 2019. Altira Macau generated negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$16.8 million in the third quarter of 2020, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$14.1 million in the third quarter of 2019. The year-over-year decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of softer performance in all gaming segments.Rolling chip volume was US$0.34 billion in the third quarter of 2020 versus US$4.05 billion in the third quarter of 2019. The rolling chip win rate was 3.06% in the third quarter of 2020, versus 3.62% in the third quarter of 2019. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% – 3.15%.In the mass market table games segment, drop was US$15.7 million in the third quarter of 2020, versus US$154.2 million in the third quarter of 2019. The mass market table games hold percentage was 16.9% in the third quarter of 2020, compared with 21.6% in the third quarter of 2019.
    
Gaming machine handle for the third quarter of 2020 was US$42.6 million, compared with US$79.4 million in the third quarter of 2019. The gaming machine win rate was 2.3% in the third quarter of 2020, versus 4.2% in the third quarter of 2019.Total non-gaming revenue at Altira Macau in the third quarter of 2020 was US$2.2 million, compared with US$6.8 million in the third quarter of 2019.Mocha Clubs Third Quarter ResultsTotal operating revenues from Mocha Clubs were US$11.3 million in the third quarter of 2020, compared to US$29.5 million in the third quarter of 2019. Mocha Clubs generated negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$0.5 million in the third quarter of 2020, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$6.3 million in the same period in 2019.Gaming machine handle for the third quarter of 2020 was US$279.6 million, compared with US$633.6 million in the third quarter of 2019. The gaming machine win rate was 4.0% in the third quarter of 2020, versus 4.7% in the third quarter of 2019.Studio City Third Quarter ResultsFor the quarter ended September 30, 2020, total operating revenues at Studio City were US$30.8 million, compared to US$337.7 million in the third quarter of 2019. Studio City generated negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$21.7 million in the third quarter of 2020, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$106.4 million in the third quarter of 2019. The year-over-year decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of softer performance in all gaming segments and lower non-gaming revenue.Studio City’s rolling chip volume was US$0.15 billion in the third quarter of 2020, versus US$2.77 billion in the third quarter of 2019. The rolling chip win rate was 3.41% in the third quarter of 2020, versus 2.71% in the third quarter of 2019. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% – 3.15%.Mass market table games drop decreased to US$49.7 million in the third quarter of 2020, compared with US$880.6 million in the third quarter of 2019. The mass market table games hold percentage was 31.5% in the third quarter of 2020, compared to 28.4% in the third quarter of 2019.Gaming machine handle for the third quarter of 2020 was US$99.2 million, compared with US$711.2 million in the third quarter of 2019. The gaming machine win rate was 2.7% in the third quarter of 2020, versus 2.8% in the third quarter of 2019.Total non-gaming revenue at Studio City in the third quarter of 2020 was US$11.5 million, compared with US$49.4 million in the third quarter of 2019.City of Dreams Manila Third Quarter ResultsFor the quarter ended September 30, 2020, total operating revenues at City of Dreams Manila were US$43.4 million, compared to US$130.5 million in the third quarter of 2019. City of Dreams Manila generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$5.2 million in the third quarter of 2020, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$49.9 million in the comparable period of 2019. The year-over-year decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of softer performance in all gaming segments and lower non-gaming revenue.City of Dreams Manila’s rolling chip volume was US$0.56 billion in the third quarter of 2020, versus US$2.44 billion in the third quarter of 2019. The rolling chip win rate was 2.68% in the third quarter of 2020, versus 0.89% in the third quarter of 2019. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% – 3.15%.Mass market table games drop decreased to US$63.8 million for the third quarter of 2020, compared with US$202.1 million in the third quarter of 2019. The mass market table games hold percentage was 29.0% in the third quarter of 2020, compared to 31.3% in the third quarter of 2019.Gaming machine handle for the third quarter of 2020 was US$0.29 billion, compared with US$1.02 billion in the third quarter of 2019. The gaming machine win rate was 5.8% in the third quarter of 2020, versus 5.3% in the third quarter of 2019.Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams Manila in the third quarter of 2020 was US$8.7 million, compared with US$32.3 million in the third quarter of 2019.Cyprus Operations Third Quarter ResultsThe Company is currently operating a temporary casino, the first casino in the Republic of Cyprus, and is licensed to operate four satellite casinos. Upon the completion and opening of City of Dreams Mediterranean, the Company will continue to operate the satellite casinos while operation of the temporary casino will cease.For the quarter ended September 30, 2020, total operating revenues at Cyprus Casinos were US$20.5 million, compared to US$26.7 million in the third quarter of 2019. Cyprus Casinos generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$6.3 million in the third quarter of 2020, compared with US$8.5 million in the third quarter of 2019. The year-over-year decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of softer performance in the rolling chip and mass market table games segments.Rolling chip volume was US$0.2 million for the third quarter of 2020, versus US$38.9 million in the third quarter of 2019. The rolling chip win rate was negative 36.03% in the third quarter of 2020, versus 8.66% in the third quarter of 2019. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% – 3.15%.Mass market table games drop was US$23.3 million in the third quarter of 2020, versus US$36.2 million in the third quarter of 2019. The mass market table games hold percentage was 20.6% in the third quarter of 2020, compared to 21.9% in the third quarter of 2019.Gaming machine handle for the third quarter of 2020 was US$307.5 million, compared with US$311.5 million in the third quarter of 2019. The gaming machine win rate was 5.1% in the third quarter of 2020, versus 5.0% in the third quarter of 2019.Other Factors Affecting EarningsTotal net non-operating expenses for the third quarter of 2020 were US$110.3 million, which mainly included interest expenses, net of amounts capitalized of US$91.9 million and loss on extinguishment of debt of US$18.5 million.Depreciation and amortization costs of US$153.5 million were recorded in the third quarter of 2020, of which US$14.4 million related to the amortization expense for our gaming subconcession and US$5.7 million related to the amortization expense for the land use rights.The negative Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City for the three months ended September 30, 2020 referred to in this press release was US$8.5 million less than the negative Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in the earnings release for Studio City International Holdings Limited (“SCIHL”) dated November 5, 2020 (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 intercompany costs related to the table games operations at Studio City Casino.Financial Position and Capital ExpendituresTotal cash and bank balances as of September 30, 2020 aggregated to US$1.90 billion, including US$150.0 million for a bank deposit with an original maturity over three months and US$9.9 million of restricted cash. Total debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs and original issue premiums, was US$5.64 billion at the end of the third quarter of 2020.Capital expenditures for the third quarter of 2020 were US$116.8 million, which primarily related to various projects at City of Dreams, Studio City Phase 2 and City of Dreams Mediterranean construction.Recent DevelopmentsThe COVID-19 outbreak continues to have a material effect on our operations, financial position, and prospects during the fourth quarter of 2020.Commencing from July 15, 2020, certain travelers entering Guangdong from Macau were no longer subject to mandatory quarantine, while from August 12, 2020, those entering China from Macau were generally no longer subject to mandatory quarantine. On August 26, 2020, the Chinese authorities resumed the issuance of IVS visas for Guangdong residents, while the nationwide resumption of IVS visa issuance commenced on September 23, 2020. Despite these developments, our operations continue to be impacted by significant travel bans, restrictions, and quarantine requirements imposed by the governments in Macau, Hong Kong, and certain provinces in China on visitors traveling to and from Macau, and such bans, restrictions and requirements have been, and may continue to be, modified by the relevant authorities from time to time as COVID-19 developments unfold. Additionally, health-related precautionary measures remain in place at our properties in Macau, which could continue to impact visitation and customer spending.Our Philippines casino gaming operations were closed due to the community quarantine for the entire island of Luzon, including Metro Manila, which began on March 16, 2020 and was extended to November 30, 2020. However, as permitted by PAGCOR, since June 19, 2020, City of Dreams Manila has conducted a dry run/trial run of its gaming and hospitality operations with a limited number of participants strictly adhering to the new guidelines on social distancing and hygiene and sanitation procedures imposed by the government of the Philippines. The PAGCOR-sanctioned dry run/trial run, which aims to address all potential operational concerns to achieve a seamless re-opening for City of Dreams Manila, is expected to continue until such time that PAGCOR provides formal notice that City of Dreams Manila can resume operations again on a regular basis in the future.In Cyprus, commencing from October 23, 2020, the cities of Limassol and Paphos became subject to a 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew. On November 4, 2020, the Cyprus government announced the curfew would be extended throughout the rest of Cyprus commencing from November 5, 2020 and the curfew is currently expected to be in place through November 30, 2020. As a result, our operations in Cyprus are required to be closed during those hours while the curfew remains in place.The COVID-19 outbreak has also impacted the construction of the Studio City Phase 2 project and the progress of construction work at the City of Dreams Mediterranean project. We currently expect additional time will be needed to complete the construction of these projects.
As the disruptions from the COVID-19 outbreak are ongoing, any recovery from such disruptions will depend on future developments, such as the duration of travel and visa restrictions and customer sentiment and behavior, including the length of time before customers resume traveling and participating in entertainment and leisure activities at high-density venues and the impact of potential higher unemployment rates, declines in income levels and loss of personal wealth resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak on consumer behavior related to discretionary spending and traveling, all of which are highly uncertain.Conference Call InformationMelco Resorts & Entertainment Limited will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2020 financial results on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (or 9:30 p.m. Hong Kong Time). To join the conference call, please use the dial-in details below:An audio webcast will also be available at http://www.melco-resorts.com.
To access the replay, please use the dial-in details below: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) the recent global pandemic of COVID-19, caused by a novel strain of the coronavirus, and the continued impact of its consequences on our business, our industry and the global economy, (ii) growth of the gaming market and visitations in Macau, the Philippines and the Republic of Cyprus, (iii) capital and credit market volatility, (iv) local and global economic conditions, (v) our anticipated growth strategies, (vi) gaming authority and other governmental approvals and regulations, and (vii) 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 MeasuresAbout 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 is currently developing City of Dreams Mediterranean (www.cityofdreamsmed.com.cy) in the Republic of Cyprus, which is expected to be the largest and premier integrated destination resort in Europe. The Company is currently operating a temporary casino, the first authorized casino in the Republic of Cyprus, and is licensed to operate four satellite casinos (“Cyprus Casinos”). Upon the opening of City of Dreams Mediterranean, the Company will continue to operate the satellite casinos while operation of the temporary casino will cease.  For more information about the Company, please visit www.melco-resorts.com.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 the investment community, please contact:
Richard Huang
Director, Investor Relations
Tel: +852 2598 3619
Email: richardlshuang@melco-resorts.comFor media enquiries, please contact:
Chimmy Leung
Executive Director, Corporate Communications
Tel: +852 3151 3765
Email: chimmyleung@melco-resorts.com