Melco Announces Commitment for Studio City Private Placement Offers

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Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ: MLCO) has announced its support for private placement offers by Studio City International Holdings Limited, dated July 7, 2020. Melco's subsidiary, MCO Cotai Investments Limited, will purchase all offered SCIHL Class A ordinary shares, aiming for total proceeds between US$450 million and US$500 million. This move signals Melco's commitment to strengthening its ties with SCIHL in the competitive gaming market, specifically in Macau and beyond.

Positive

• Melco's subsidiary, MCO Cotai, will purchase all offered SCIHL Class A Shares, indicating strong financial support.
• The private placements aim for total proceeds between US$450 million and US$500 million, which could enhance liquidity.

Negative

• The company is dependent on market conditions and investor interest for the success of the private placements.
• There are inherent risks associated with the forward-looking statements in the press release, including capital market volatility.

MACAU, July 07, 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 announced its support of the series of private placement offers announced by Studio City International Holdings Limited (“SCIHL”) on July 7, 2020 of SCIHL’s Class A ordinary shares (“SCIHL Class A Shares”).  Melco also announced that its subsidiary, MCO Cotai Investments Limited (“MCO Cotai”), will purchase all SCIHL Class A Shares offered to it. Melco also indicated MCO Cotai will purchase any and all SCIHL Class A Shares if offered to it by SCHIL if and to the extent there are unsubscribed SCHIL Class A Shares by other offerees under the terms of such private placement offers, such that SCIHL receives no less than US$450 million and up to approximately US$500 million from such private placement offers.

This press release is neither an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to buy any such securities or any other securities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The SCIHL Class A Shares are being offered in an offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The SCIHL Class A Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act or any applicable state securities laws.

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, the Philippines and the Republic of Cyprus, (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.

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 hotel located at Taipa, Macau and City of Dreams (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com), an integrated urban 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 four satellite casinos (“Cyprus Casinos”). Upon the opening of City of Dreams Mediterranean, the Company will continue to operate the four satellite casinos while operation of the temporary casino will cease. 

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

FAQ

What is Melco Resorts' role in the private placement by Studio City International Holdings Limited?

Melco Resorts is supporting the private placement offers and will purchase all offered SCIHL Class A Shares.

How much is Melco expected to invest in Studio City International's private placement?

Melco's subsidiary aims to ensure Studio City receives between US$450 million and US$500 million from the private placement.

What is the significance of Melco's investment in the private placement?

The investment demonstrates Melco's commitment to supporting Studio City and strengthening its financial position in the gaming market.

What risks are associated with Melco's announcement regarding private placements?

Risks include potential capital market volatility and uncertainties in achieving the expected financial outcomes.

When was the press release regarding Melco's investment in Studio City issued?

The press release was issued on July 7, 2020.