Melco Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings

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MACAU, Feb. 25, 2021 (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 fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020.

Total operating revenues for the fourth quarter of 2020 were US$0.53 billion, representing a decrease of approximately 64% from US$1.45 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 throughout 2020 which continued through the fourth quarter.

Operating loss for the fourth quarter of 2020 was US$144.8 million, compared with operating income of US$173.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Melco generated Adjusted Property EBITDA(1) of US$53.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with Adjusted Property EBITDA of US$409.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Net loss attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited for the fourth quarter of 2020 was US$199.7 million, or US$0.42 per ADS, compared with net income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited of US$68.1 million, or US$0.14 per ADS, in the fourth quarter of 2019. The net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests during the fourth quarter of 2020 was US$35.1 million and the net income attributable to noncontrolling interests during the fourth quarter of 2019 was US$12.7 million, all of which was 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 these challenges, our integrated resorts experienced a moderate recovery in business levels during the fourth quarter.

“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 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. As of December 31, 2020, we had cash on hand of approximately US$1.8 billion, and undrawn revolver capacities of approximately US$2.0 billion. In January, Studio City issued US$750 million of 5.00% senior notes due in 2029, and Melco issued an additional US$250 million from the 5.375% 2029 senior notes. These transactions reduced our average borrowing rate and extended our maturity profile.

“While impacted by COVID-19, Melco remains committed to its global development program. In Macau, 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. Also in Macau, our facility upgrade works at City of Dreams are ongoing, with the fully renovated Nϋwa nearing completion. In Europe, we are developing City of Dreams Mediterranean which, upon completion, will be Europe’s largest integrated resort with more than 500 luxury hotel rooms, approximately 10,000 square meters of MICE space, an outdoor amphitheater, a family adventure park, and a variety of fine-dining outlets and luxury retail.

“Turning to Japan, I want to highlight our continued commitment to bring to the country a world-leading IR. 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, 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 an exceptional IR with a uniquely Japanese touch. Due to COVID, the process in Japan has been delayed and remains complex but has renewed momentum as jurisdictions are again initiating RFP processes. 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 Fourth Quarter Results

For the quarter ended December 31, 2020, total operating revenues at City of Dreams were US$321.2 million, compared to US$759.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. City of Dreams generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$57.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$210.4 million in the fourth 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 due to the pandemic.

Rolling chip volume was US$3.16 billion for the fourth quarter of 2020, versus US$15.96 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. The rolling chip win rate was 3.76% in the fourth quarter of 2020, versus 2.65% in the fourth quarter of 2019. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% - 3.15%.

Mass market table games drop decreased to US$0.74 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with US$1.41 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. The mass market table games hold percentage was 30.1% in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to 32.8% in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2020 was US$0.47 billion, compared with US$1.20 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. The gaming machine win rate was 3.1% in the fourth quarter of 2020, versus 4.4% in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams in the fourth quarter of 2020 was US$48.1 million, compared with US$105.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Altira Macau Fourth Quarter Results

For the quarter ended December 31, 2020, total operating revenues at Altira Macau were US$28.0 million, compared to US$113.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Altira Macau generated negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$13.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$13.6 million in the fourth 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$0.95 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020, versus US$4.21 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. The rolling chip win rate was 3.14% in the fourth quarter of 2020, versus 3.39% in the fourth 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$48.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 versus US$167.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The mass market table games hold percentage was 19.1% in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with 20.3% in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2020 was US$56.4 million, compared with US$81.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The gaming machine win rate was 4.0% in the fourth quarter of 2020, versus 3.2% in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Total non-gaming revenue at Altira Macau in the fourth quarter of 2020 was US$3.7 million, compared with US$7.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Mocha Clubs Fourth Quarter Results

Total operating revenues from Mocha Clubs were US$12.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to US$28.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Mocha Clubs generated negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$0.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$5.7 million in the same period in 2019.

Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2020 was US$299.3 million, compared with US$603.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The gaming machine win rate was 4.3% in the fourth quarter of 2020 versus 4.6% in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Studio City Fourth Quarter Results

For the quarter ended December 31, 2020, total operating revenues at Studio City were US$88.2 million, compared to US$358.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Studio City generated negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$5.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$117.4 million in the fourth 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$0.45 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020, versus US$2.46 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. The rolling chip win rate was negative 0.13% in the fourth quarter of 2020, versus 3.60% in the fourth quarter of 2019. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% - 3.15%.

Mass market table games drop decreased to US$305.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with US$879.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The mass market table games hold percentage was 27.0% in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to 30.2% in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2020 was US$257.7 million, compared with US$695.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The gaming machine win rate was 2.2% in the fourth quarter of 2020, versus 3.0% in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Total non-gaming revenue at Studio City in the fourth quarter of 2020 was US$19.8 million, compared with US$52.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

City of Dreams Manila Fourth Quarter Results

For the quarter ended December 31, 2020, total operating revenues at City of Dreams Manila were US$63.8 million, compared to US$153.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. City of Dreams Manila generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$16.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$53.9 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$0.24 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020, versus US$2.02 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. The rolling chip win rate was 2.98% in the fourth quarter of 2020, versus 3.01% in the fourth quarter of 2019. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% - 3.15%.

Mass market table games drop decreased to US$99.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with US$216.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The mass market table games hold percentage was 35.7% in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to 31.8% in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2020 was US$0.53 billion, compared with US$1.06 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. The gaming machine win rate was 4.8% in the fourth quarter of 2020, versus 5.3% in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams Manila in the fourth quarter of 2020 was US$14.5 million, compared with US$33.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Cyprus Operations Fourth Quarter Results

The Company is currently operating a temporary casino, the first casino in the Republic of Cyprus, and is licensed to operate four satellite casinos, of which three satellite casinos are planned to reopen after the current government restrictions are lifted. 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 December 31, 2020, total operating revenues at Cyprus Casinos were US$8.2 million, compared to US$24.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Cyprus Casinos generated negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$1.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$8.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The year-over-year decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of temporary government-mandated casino closures during the fourth quarter of 2020.

Rolling chip volume was US$0.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2020, versus US$22.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The rolling chip win rate was negative 17.43% in the fourth quarter of 2020, versus 3.61% in the fourth quarter of 2019. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% - 3.15%.

Mass market table games drop was US$10.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, versus US$33.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The mass market table games hold percentage was 16.2% in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to 19.8% in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2020 was US$129.4 million, compared with US$349.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The gaming machine win rate was 5.2% in the fourth quarter of 2020, versus 4.9% in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Other Factors Affecting Earnings

Total net non-operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2020 were US$87.8 million, which mainly included interest expenses, net of amounts capitalized, of US$90.6 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$147.6 million were recorded in the fourth 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 December 31, 2020 referred to in this press release was US$8.8 million less than the negative Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in the earnings release for Studio City International Holdings Limited (“SCIHL”) dated February 25, 2021 (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 Expenditures

Total cash and bank balances as of December 31, 2020 aggregated to US$1.76 billion, including US$0.4 million of restricted cash. Total debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs and original issue premiums, was US$5.65 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2020.

Capital expenditures for the fourth quarter of 2020 were US$168.2 million, which primarily related to various projects at City of Dreams, Studio City Phase 2, and City of Dreams Mediterranean construction.

On January 14, 2021, Studio City Finance Limited (“Studio City Finance”), a subsidiary of the Company, issued US$750 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.000% senior notes due 2029 (the “Studio City 2029 Notes”). Net proceeds from the issuance of the Studio City 2029 Notes were used to fund the conditional cash tender offer announced by Studio City Finance on January 4, 2021 for any and all of its outstanding 7.250% senior notes due 2024 (the “Studio City 2024 Notes”) and fully redeem the Studio City 2024 Notes which remained outstanding following the completion of such conditional cash tender offer. The remaining balance will be used to partially fund the capital expenditures of the Studio City Phase 2 project and for general corporate purposes.

On January 21, 2021, Melco Resorts Finance Limited (“Melco Resorts Finance”), a subsidiary of the Company, issued an additional US$250 million in aggregate principal amount of its 5.375% senior notes due 2029 (the “Additional Melco Resorts Finance 2029 Notes”). Net proceeds from the issuance of the Additional Melco Resorts Finance 2029 Notes were used for repayment of the principal amount drawn under the revolving credit facility under the senior facilities agreement entered into by MCO Nominee One Limited on April 29, 2020, together with accrued interest and associated costs. The remaining balance will be used for general corporate purposes.

Full Year Results

For the year ended December 31, 2020, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited reported total operating revenues of US$1.73 billion, versus US$5.74 billion in the prior year. 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 temporary casino closures and a significant decline in inbound tourism in 2020.

Operating loss for 2020 was US$940.6 million, compared with operating income of US$747.7 million for 2019.

Melco generated negative Adjusted Property EBITDA of US$0.10 billion for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared with Adjusted Property EBITDA of US$1.69 billion in 2019.

Net loss attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited for 2020 was US$1.26 billion, or US$2.65 per ADS, compared with net income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited of US$373.2 million, or US$0.78 per ADS, for 2019. The net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests for 2020 was US$191.1 million and the net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for 2019 was US$21.1 million, all of which were related to Studio City, City of Dreams Manila and the Cyprus Operations.

Recent Developments

The COVID-19 outbreak continues to have a material effect on our operations, financial position, and prospects during the first quarter of 2021.

Despite the nationwide resumption of issuance of Individual Visit Scheme visas by China in September 2020, 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 enhanced 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 a formal notice that City of Dreams Manila can resume operations again on a regular basis in the future.

In Cyprus, on November 12, 2020, as part of a regional lockdown, our casino operations in Limassol and Paphos were suspended until November 30, 2020. Thereafter, the government of Cyprus announced nationwide measures from November 30, 2020 to December 31, 2020, in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 which included, among others, curfews, restrictions on gatherings, sports activities and operation of food and beverage and retail businesses and closure of various other businesses, including our casino operations in Cyprus. Our operations in Cyprus are currently closed and will remain closed while such measures remain in place.

The COVID-19 outbreak has also impacted the construction of the Studio City Phase 2 project and the progress of construction work on the City of Dreams Mediterranean project. We currently expect additional time will be needed to complete the construction of these projects. Previously, under the gaming license granted by the government of Cyprus to our subsidiary Integrated Casino Resorts Cyprus Limited, we were required to open the City of Dreams Mediterranean project by December 31, 2021. In February 2021, the government of Cyprus extended the opening date requirement to September 30, 2022.

As the disruptions from the COVID-19 outbreak are ongoing, any recovery from such disruptions will depend on future events, such as the successful production, distribution and widespread acceptance of safe and effective vaccines, the development of effective treatments for COVID-19, including for new strains of COVID-19, the duration of travel and visa restrictions as well as 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 Information

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2020 financial results on Thursday, February 25, 2021 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:

US Toll Free

1 844 760 0770

US Toll / International

1 347 549 4094

HK Toll

852 3018 8307

HK Toll Free

800 906 613

Japan Toll

81 3 4503 6004

Japan Toll Free

012 092 5482

UK Toll Free

080 0051 4241

Australia Toll

61 290 833 216

Australia Toll Free

1 800 754 642

Philippines Toll Free

1 800 1612 0312

Passcode

2386216

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

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

852 3051 2780

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

2386216

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (the “Company”) may also make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) the 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 Measures

(1)

“Adjusted EBITDA” is net income/loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, pre-opening costs, development costs, property charges and other, share-based compensation, payments to the Philippine parties under the cooperative arrangement (the “Philippine Parties”), land rent to Belle Corporation and other non-operating income and expenses. “Adjusted Property EBITDA” is net income/loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, pre-opening costs, development costs, property charges and other, share-based compensation, payments to the Philippine Parties, 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 considered as alternatives to operating income/loss as indicators of the Company’s performance, as alternatives to cash flows from operating activities as measures of liquidity, or as alternatives to any other measure determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Unlike net income/loss, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA do not include depreciation and amortization or interest expense and, therefore, do not reflect current or future capital expenditures or the cost of capital. The Company 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/loss, net income/loss, cash flows from operations and cash flow data. The Company has significant uses of cash flows, including capital expenditures, interest payments, debt principal repayments, taxes and other recurring and nonrecurring charges, which are not reflected in Adjusted EBITDA or Adjusted Property EBITDA. Also, the Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA may be different from the calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited. Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA with the most comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP are provided herein immediately following the financial statements included in this press release.

(2)

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

About Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

The Company, with its American depositary shares listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq: MLCO), is a developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe. The Company currently operates Altira Macau (www.altiramacau.com), an integrated resort located at Taipa, Macau and City of Dreams (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com), an integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau. Its business also includes the Mocha Clubs (www.mochaclubs.com), which comprise the largest non-casino based operations of electronic gaming machines in Macau. The Company also majority owns and operates Studio City (www.studiocity-macau.com), a cinematically-themed integrated resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, a Philippine subsidiary of the Company currently operates and manages City of Dreams Manila (www.cityofdreamsmanila.com), an integrated resort in the Entertainment City complex in Manila. In Europe, the Company 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:
Timothy Mazik
Tel: +852 2598 3516
Email: timothymazik@melco-resorts.com

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

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

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

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Operating revenues:

Casino

$

440,442

$

1,248,916

$

1,471,356

$

4,976,686

Rooms

41,365

90,990

108,593

349,908

Food and beverage

26,481

62,375

74,528

235,120

Entertainment, retail and other

19,714

48,360

73,446

175,087

Total operating revenues

528,002

1,450,641

1,727,923

5,736,801

Operating costs and expenses:

Casino

(363,392

)

(843,550

)

(1,350,210

)

(3,266,736

)

Rooms

(11,793

)

(22,553

)

(46,690

)

(89,778

)

Food and beverage

(23,641

)

(48,004

)

(86,123

)

(181,456

)

Entertainment, retail and other

(10,464

)

(26,906

)

(55,379

)

(99,945

)

General and administrative

(98,184

)

(136,480

)

(424,398

)

(559,480

)

Payments to the Philippine Parties

(5,311

)

(11,433

)

(12,989

)

(57,428

)

Pre-opening costs

(273

)

(209

)

(1,322

)

(4,847

)

Development costs

(2,983

)

(17,560

)

(25,616

)

(57,433

)

Amortization of gaming subconcession

(14,361

)

(14,240

)

(57,411

)

(56,841

)

Amortization of land use rights

(5,725

)

(5,677

)

(22,886

)

(22,659

)

Depreciation and amortization

(127,476

)

(149,343

)

(538,233

)

(571,705

)

Property charges and other

(9,233

)

(1,237

)

(47,223

)

(20,815

)

Total operating costs and expenses

(672,836

)

(1,277,192

)

(2,668,480

)

(4,989,123

)

Operating (loss) income

(144,834

)

173,449

(940,557

)

747,678

Non-operating income (expenses):

Interest income

1,402

2,142

5,134

9,311

Interest expenses, net of amounts capitalized

(90,551

)

(84,434

)

(340,839

)

(310,102

)

Other financing costs

(2,311

)

(1,065

)

(7,955

)

(2,738

)

Foreign exchange gains (losses), net

3,038

(1,347

)

(2,079

)

(10,756

)

Other income (expenses), net

888

(3,748

)

(150,969

)

(23,914

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(219

)

(2,612

)

(19,952

)

(6,333

)

Costs associated with debt modification

-

-

(310

)

(579

)

Total non-operating expenses, net

(87,753

)

(91,064

)

(516,970

)

(345,111

)

(Loss) income before income tax

(232,587

)

82,385

(1,457,527

)

402,567

Income tax (expense) credit

(2,253

)

(1,562

)

2,913

(8,339

)

Net (loss) income

(234,840

)

80,823

(1,454,614

)

394,228

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

35,106

(12,684

)

191,122

(21,055

)

Net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

$

(199,734

)

$

68,139

$

(1,263,492

)

$

373,173

Net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per share:

Basic

$

(0.140

)

$

0.047

$

(0.882

)

$

0.260

Diluted

$

(0.140

)

$

0.047

$

(0.884

)

$

0.258

Net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per ADS:

Basic

$

(0.419

)

$

0.142

$

(2.647

)

$

0.779

Diluted

$

(0.419

)

$

0.142

$

(2.652

)

$

0.775

Weighted average shares outstanding used in net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per share calculation:

Basic

1,430,907,993

1,437,196,123

1,432,052,735

1,436,569,083

Diluted

1,430,907,993

1,444,028,468

1,432,052,735

1,443,447,422


Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

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

December 31,

December 31,

2020

2019

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,755,351

$

1,394,982

Investment securities

-

49,369

Restricted cash

144

37,390

Accounts receivable, net

129,619

284,333

Amounts due from affiliated companies

765

442

Inventories

37,277

43,959

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

86,238

84,197

Total current assets

2,009,394

1,894,672

Property and equipment, net

5,681,268

5,723,909

Gaming subconcession, net

84,663

141,440

Intangible assets, net

58,833

31,628

Goodwill

82,203

95,620

Long-term prepayments, deposits and other assets

284,168

176,478

Investment securities

-

568,936

Restricted cash

275

130

Deferred tax assets, net

6,376

3,558

Operating lease right-of-use assets

92,213

111,043

Land use rights, net

721,574

741,008

Total assets

$

9,020,967

$

9,488,422

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

9,483

$

21,882

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

983,865

1,420,516

Income tax payable

14,164

8,516

Operating lease liabilities, current

27,066

33,152

Finance lease liabilities, current

80,004

39,725

Current portion of long-term debt, net

129

146

Amounts due to affiliated companies

1,668

1,523

Total current liabilities

1,116,379

1,525,460

Long-term debt, net

5,645,262

4,393,985

Other long-term liabilities

29,213

18,773

Deferred tax liabilities, net

45,952

56,677

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

75,867

88,259

Finance lease liabilities, non-current

270,223

262,040

Total liabilities

7,182,896

6,345,194

Shareholders' equity:

Ordinary shares, par value $0.01; 7,300,000,000 shares authorized;

1,456,547,942 and 1,456,547,942 shares issued;

1,430,965,312 and 1,437,328,096 shares outstanding, respectively

14,565

14,565

Treasury shares, at cost; 25,582,630 and 19,219,846 shares, respectively

(121,028

)

(90,585

)

Additional paid-in capital

3,207,312

3,178,579

Accumulated other comprehensive losses

(11,332

)

(18,803

)

Accumulated losses

(1,987,396

)

(644,788

)

Total Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited shareholders’ equity

1,102,121

2,438,968

Noncontrolling interests

735,950

704,260

Total shareholders' equity

1,838,071

3,143,228

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

9,020,967

$

9,488,422


Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited to

Adjusted Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (Unaudited)

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

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

$

(199,734

)

$

68,139

$

(1,263,492

)

$

373,173

Pre-opening costs

273

209

1,322

4,847

Development costs

2,983

17,560

25,616

57,433

Property charges and other

9,233

1,237

47,223

20,815

Loss on extinguishment of debt

219

2,612

19,952

6,333

Costs associated with debt modification

-

-

310

579

Income tax impact on adjustments

(821

)

(333

)

(4,999

)

(4,549

)

Noncontrolling interests impact on adjustments

(637

)

(373

)

(11,314

)

(7,556

)

Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

$

(188,484

)

$

89,051

$

(1,185,382

)

$

451,075

Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per share:

Basic

$

(0.132

)

$

0.062

$

(0.828

)

$

0.314

Diluted

$

(0.132

)

$

0.062

$

(0.830

)

$

0.312

Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per ADS:

Basic

$

(0.395

)

$

0.186

$

(2.483

)

$

0.942

Diluted

$

(0.395

)

$

0.185

$

(2.489

)

$

0.937

Weighted average shares outstanding used in adjusted net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per share calculation:

Basic

1,430,907,993

1,437,196,123

1,432,052,735

1,436,569,083

Diluted

1,430,907,993

1,444,028,468

1,432,052,735

1,443,447,422


Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries

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

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

Three Months Ended December 31, 2020

Altira
Macau

Mocha

City of
Dreams

Studio
City

City of Dreams
Manila

Cyprus
Operations

Corporate and
Other

Total

Operating loss

$

(19,569

)

$

(2,509

)

$

(1,395

)

$

(45,704

)

$

(9,166

)

$

(5,093

)

$

(61,398

)

$

(144,834

)

Payments to the Philippine Parties

-

-

-

-

5,311

-

-

5,311

Land rent to Belle Corporation

-

-

-

-

821

-

-

821

Pre-opening costs

-

-

89

68

-

116

-

273

Development costs

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,983

2,983

Depreciation and amortization

5,423

1,872

59,037

37,477

16,539

3,215

23,999

147,562

Share-based compensation

500

153

2,275

1,900

1,256

538

15,594

22,216

Property charges and other

222

3

(2,749

)

753

2,031

-

8,973

9,233

Adjusted EBITDA

(13,424

)

(481

)

57,257

(5,506

)

16,792

(1,224

)

(9,849

)

43,565

Corporate and Other expenses

-

-

-

-

-

-

9,849

9,849

Adjusted Property EBITDA

$

(13,424

)

$

(481

)

$

57,257

$

(5,506

)

$

16,792

$

(1,224

)

$

-

$

53,414

Three Months Ended December 31, 2019

Altira
Macau

Mocha

City of
Dreams

Studio
City

City of Dreams
Manila

Cyprus
Operations

Corporate and
Other

Total

Operating income (loss)

$

7,845

$

4,010

$

145,659

$

73,859

$

18,137

$

5,704

$

(81,765

)

$

173,449

Payments to the Philippine Parties

-

-

-

-

11,433

-

-

11,433

Land rent to Belle Corporation

-

-

-

-

778

-

-

778

Pre-opening costs

-

-

2

12

-

195

-

209

Development costs

-

-

-

-

-

-

17,560

17,560

Depreciation and amortization

5,679

1,686

63,277

42,677

23,086

2,692

30,163

169,260

Share-based compensation

118

33

956

376

426

51

7,323

9,283

Property charges and other

7

-

547

522

2

-

159

1,237

Adjusted EBITDA

13,649

5,729

210,441

117,446

53,862

8,642

(26,560

)

383,209

Corporate and Other expenses

-

-

-

-

-

-

26,560

26,560

Adjusted Property EBITDA

$

13,649

$

5,729

$

210,441

$

117,446

$

53,862

$

8,642

$

-

$

409,769


Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries

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

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

Year Ended December 31, 2020

Altira
Macau

Mocha

City of
Dreams

Studio
City

City of Dreams
Manila

Cyprus
Operations

Corporate and
Other

Total

Operating loss

$

(82,304

)

$

(4,024

)

$

(261,495

)

$

(256,204

)

$

(63,399

)

$

(11,901

)

$

(261,230

)

$

(940,557

)

Payments to the Philippine Parties

-

-

-

-

12,989

-

-

12,989

Land rent to Belle Corporation

-

-

-

-

3,195

-

-

3,195

Pre-opening costs

37

-

68

201

-

1,016

-

1,322

Development costs

-

-

-

-

-

-

25,616

25,616

Depreciation and amortization

21,509

7,331

245,290

168,520

66,092

12,343

97,445

618,530

Share-based compensation

866

194

6,235

3,316

2,322

693

40,766

54,392

Property charges and other

1,119

59

8,576

5,167

7,784

129

24,389

47,223

Adjusted EBITDA

(58,773

)

3,560

(1,326

)

(79,000

)

28,983

2,280

(73,014

)

(177,290

)

Corporate and Other expenses

-

-

-

-

-

-

73,014

73,014

Adjusted Property EBITDA

$

(58,773

)

$

3,560

$

(1,326

)

$

(79,000

)

$

28,983

$

2,280

$

-

$

(104,276

)

Year Ended December 31, 2019

Altira
Macau

Mocha

City of
Dreams

Studio
City

City of Dreams
Manila

Cyprus
Operations

Corporate and
Other

Total

Operating income (loss)

$

27,830

$

16,160

$

655,234

$

221,947

$

100,381

$

16,849

$

(290,723

)

$

747,678

Payments to the Philippine Parties

-

-

-

-

57,428

-

-

57,428

Land rent to Belle Corporation

-

-

-

-

3,061

-

-

3,061

Pre-opening costs

25

-

31

2,567

(7

)

2,231

-

4,847

Development costs

-

-

-

-

-

-

57,433

57,433

Depreciation and amortization

23,159

7,295

258,407

180,038

80,617

10,498

91,191

651,205

Share-based compensation

376

153

3,791

1,489

1,427

179

24,382

31,797

Property charges and other

80

(328

)

5,313

9,057

4,184

-

2,509

20,815

Adjusted EBITDA

51,470

23,280

922,776

415,098

247,091

29,757

(115,208

)

1,574,264

Corporate and Other expenses

-

-

-

-

-

-

115,208

115,208

Adjusted Property EBITDA

$

51,470

$

23,280

$

922,776

$

415,098

$

247,091

$

29,757

$

-

$

1,689,472


Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited to

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

$

(199,734

)

$

68,139

$

(1,263,492

)

$

373,173

Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(35,106

)

12,684

(191,122

)

21,055

Net (loss) income

(234,840

)

80,823

(1,454,614

)

394,228

Income tax expense (credit)

2,253

1,562

(2,913

)

8,339

Interest and other non-operating expenses, net

87,753

91,064

516,970

345,111

Property charges and other

9,233

1,237

47,223

20,815

Share-based compensation

22,216

9,283

54,392

31,797

Depreciation and amortization

147,562

169,260

618,530

651,205

Development costs

2,983

17,560

25,616

57,433

Pre-opening costs

273

209

1,322

4,847

Land rent to Belle Corporation

821

778

3,195

3,061

Payments to the Philippine Parties

5,311

11,433

12,989

57,428

Adjusted EBITDA

43,565

383,209

(177,290

)

1,574,264

Corporate and Other expenses

9,849

26,560

73,014

115,208

Adjusted Property EBITDA

$

53,414

$

409,769

$

(104,276

)

$

1,689,472



Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Data Schedule

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Room Statistics(3):

Altira Macau

Average daily rate (4)

$

152

$

184

$

164

$

179

Occupancy per available room

48

%

99

%

36

%

99

%

Revenue per available room (5)

$

73

$

182

$

59

$

177

City of Dreams

Average daily rate (4)

$

187

$

217

$

210

$

209

Occupancy per available room

60

%

98

%

33

%

98

%

Revenue per available room (5)

$

111

$

212

$

69

$

205

Studio City

Average daily rate (4)

$

121

$

138

$

128

$

135

Occupancy per available room

49

%

100

%

28

%

100

%

Revenue per available room (5)

$

59

$

138

$

36

$

135

City of Dreams Manila

Average daily rate (4)

$

215

$

178

$

220

$

176

Occupancy per available room

45

%

98

%

53

%

98

%

Revenue per available room (5)

$

98

$

176

$

117

$

173

Other Information(6):

Altira Macau

Average number of table games

97

102

97

103

Average number of gaming machines

110

195

110

178

Table games win per unit per day (7)

$

4,365

$

18,839

$

4,694

$

19,605

Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)

$

224

$

145

$

150

$

195

City of Dreams

Average number of table games

514

511

496

516

Average number of gaming machines

517

782

487

822

Table games win per unit per day (7)

$

7,216

$

18,855

$

6,439

$

18,504

Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)

$

303

$

724

$

230

$

562

Studio City

Average number of table games

291

292

282

293

Average number of gaming machines

606

935

586

947

Table games win per unit per day (7)

$

3,057

$

13,204

$

2,456

$

12,663

Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)

$

103

$

242

$

98

$

230

City of Dreams Manila

Average number of table games

307

324

302

311

Average number of gaming machines

2,241

2,280

2,262

2,265

Table games win per unit per day (7)

$

1,517

$

4,340

$

2,282

$

4,421

Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)

$

124

$

266

$

136

$

259

Cyprus Operations

Average number of table games

23

37

28

38

Average number of gaming machines

257

436

336

388

Table games win per unit per day (7)

$

1,234

$

2,212

$

1,770

$

2,475

Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)

$

434

$

429

$

473

$

431

(3)

Room statistics exclude rooms that were temporarily closed or provided to staff members during the three months and year ended December 31, 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak

(4)

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

(5)

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

(6)

Table games and gaming machines that were not in operation during the three months and year ended December 31, 2020 due to government mandated closures or social distancing measures in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak have been excluded

(7)

Table games win per unit per day is shown before discounts, commissions, non-discretionary incentives (including our point-loyalty programs) and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis

(8)

Gaming machines win per unit per day is shown before non-discretionary incentives (including our point-loyalty programs) and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis


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