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Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq: MLCO) reported its Q1 2021 financial results, showing total operating revenues of US$0.52 billion, a 36% decline from US$0.81 billion in Q1 2020. The company faced an operating loss of US$162.8 million, compared to US$149.9 million in the prior year. Adjusted Property EBITDA was US$30.1 million, down from US$75.3 million. The net loss attributable to Melco was US$232.9 million, or US$0.49 per ADS, an improvement from US$364.0 million in Q1 2020. Recovery in business levels is noted amidst ongoing COVID-19 challenges.

Positive
  • Net loss improved to US$232.9 million in Q1 2021 from US$364.0 million in Q1 2020.
  • Total cash and bank balances as of March 31, 2021, reached US$1.58 billion.
Negative
  • Total operating revenues decreased by 36% year-over-year.
  • Operating loss increased to US$162.8 million from US$149.9 million in Q1 2020.
  • Adjusted Property EBITDA fell to US$30.1 million from US$75.3 million in Q1 2020.
  • Negative Adjusted EBITDA reported at Altira Macau and Studio City.

MACAU, April 28, 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 first quarter of 2021.

Total operating revenues for the first quarter of 2021 were US$0.52 billion, representing a decrease of approximately 36% from US$0.81 billion for the comparable period in 2020. The decrease in total operating revenues was primarily attributable to a year-over-year decline in inbound tourism in the first quarter of 2021, compared to the first quarter of 2020, which was only partially impacted by the restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Operating loss for the first quarter of 2021 was US$162.8 million, compared with operating loss of US$149.9 million in the first quarter of 2020.

Melco generated Adjusted Property EBITDA(1) of US$30.1 million in the first quarter of 2021, compared with Adjusted Property EBITDA of US$75.3 million in the first quarter of 2020.

Net loss attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited for the first quarter of 2021 was US$232.9 million, or US$0.49 per ADS, compared with net loss attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited of US$364.0 million, or US$0.76 per ADS, in the first quarter of 2020. The net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests was US$44.6 million and US$42.0 million during the first quarters of 2021 and 2020, respectively, 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 these challenges, our integrated resorts experienced a moderate recovery in business levels during the first quarter.

“We commend the Macau government’s measured approach to reopening the border and schemes to boost the economy and support local jobs. In this regard, we continue to prioritize epidemic prevention measures to keep our colleagues and customers safe, while working collaboratively with small and medium enterprise (SME) partners to contribute to Macau’s sustainable development and economic recovery.

“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. The expansion of the current water park at Studio City Phase 1 is complete and will open on May 22, 2021. Also in Macau, our facility upgrade works at City of Dreams are ongoing, where the fully renovated Nϋwa hotel re-opened at the end of March 2021, while the Countdown closed down at the end of March 2021 to undergo a full renovation. 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, 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.

“Additionally, in recognition of the Company’s commitment to sustainable building design and development as part of its Above and Beyond sustainability strategy, Studio City Phase 2 was named winner of the BREEAM Awards’ 2021 ‘Regional Award, Asia’. Both Studio City Phase 2 and City of Dreams Mediterranean have attained BREEAM’s “Excellent” rating at the Design Stage where the highest sustainability standards in development have been incorporated into the building’s design.

“Turning to Japan, we remain committed to bringing to the country a world-leading IR. We continue to 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 continued to progress forward. Melco is currently actively engaged with multiple potential partners. We will continue to be patient as we navigate 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 First Quarter Results

For the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the total operating revenues at City of Dreams were US$302.5 million, compared to US$467.6 million in the first quarter of 2020. City of Dreams generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$40.0 million in the first quarter of 2021, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$61.0 million in the first quarter of 2020. The year-over-year decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of softer performance in the rolling chip segment, partially offset by lower operating costs as a result of lower business volumes and our cost containment efforts.

Rolling chip volume was US$4.13 billion for the first quarter of 2021 versus US$8.65 billion in the first quarter of 2020. The rolling chip win rate was 2.36% in the first quarter of 2021 versus 4.11% in the first quarter of 2020. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% - 3.15%.

Mass market table games drop increased to US$0.73 billion in the first quarter of 2021, compared with US$0.57 billion in the first quarter of 2020. The mass market table games hold percentage was 31.7% in the first quarter of 2021, compared to 33.7% in the first quarter of 2020.

Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2021 was US$510.2 million, compared with US$509.6 million in the first quarter of 2020. The gaming machine win rate was 3.3% in the first quarter of 2021 versus 3.9% in the first quarter of 2020.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams in the first quarter of 2021 was US$47.1 million, compared with US$47.0 million in the first quarter of 2020.

Altira Macau First Quarter Results

For the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the total operating revenues at Altira Macau were US$14.3 million, compared to US$52.9 million in the first quarter of 2020. Altira Macau generated negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$29.6 million in the first quarter of 2021, compared with negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$9.1 million in the first quarter of 2020. The change in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of softer performance in the rolling chip and mass market table games segments, partially offset by lower operating costs as a result of lower business volumes and our cost containment efforts.

Rolling chip volume was US$1.10 billion in the first quarter of 2021 versus US$1.38 billion in the first quarter of 2020. The rolling chip win rate was 1.60% in the first quarter of 2021 versus 4.48% in the first quarter of 2020. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% - 3.15%.

In the mass market table games segment, drop was US$51.4 million in the first quarter of 2021 versus US$64.4 million in the first quarter of 2020. The mass market table games hold percentage was 19.1% in the first quarter of 2021, compared with 30.4% in the first quarter of 2020.
    
Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2021 was US$60.2 million, compared with US$39.1 million in the first quarter of 2020. The gaming machine win rate was 3.9% in the first quarter of 2021 versus 2.5% in the first quarter of 2020.

Total non-gaming revenue at Altira Macau in the first quarter of 2021 was US$3.1 million, compared with US$3.0 million in the first quarter of 2020.

Mocha Clubs First Quarter Results

Total operating revenues from Mocha Clubs were US$17.8 million in the first quarter of 2021, compared to US$18.0 million in the first quarter of 2020. Mocha Clubs generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$1.8 million in the first quarter of 2021, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$0.1 million in the same period in 2020.

Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2021 was US$415.2 million, compared with US$385.9 million in the first quarter of 2020. The gaming machine win rate was 4.3% in the first quarter of 2021 versus 4.7% in the first quarter of 2020.

Studio City First Quarter Results

For the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the total operating revenues at Studio City were US$97.9 million, compared to US$136.6 million in the first quarter of 2020. Studio City generated negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$5.2 million in the first quarter of 2021, compared with negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$9.4 million in the first quarter of 2020. The year-over-year change in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower operating costs as a result of lower business volumes and our cost containment efforts.

Studio City’s rolling chip volume was US$0.50 billion in the first quarter of 2021 versus US$1.38 billion in the first quarter of 2020. The rolling chip win rate was 0.29% in the first quarter of 2021 versus 3.31% in the first quarter of 2020. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% - 3.15%.

Mass market table games drop decreased to US$309.3 million in the first quarter of 2021, compared with US$352.8 million in the first quarter of 2020. The mass market table games hold percentage was 29.1% in the first quarter of 2021, compared to 25.9% in the first quarter of 2020.

Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2021 was US$278.3 million, compared with US$311.1 million in the first quarter of 2020. The gaming machine win rate was 2.5% in the first quarter of 2021 versus 3.2% in the first quarter of 2020.

Total non-gaming revenue at Studio City in the first quarter of 2021 was US$19.4 million, compared with US$21.0 million in the first quarter of 2020.

City of Dreams Manila First Quarter Results

For the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the total operating revenues at City of Dreams Manila were US$79.5 million, compared to US$110.3 million in the first quarter of 2020. City of Dreams Manila generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$29.4 million in the first quarter of 2021, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$29.6 million in the comparable period of 2020.

City of Dreams Manila’s rolling chip volume was US$0.27 billion in the first quarter of 2021 versus US$1.16 billion in the first quarter of 2020. The rolling chip win rate was 7.00% in the first quarter of 2021 versus 3.72% in the first quarter of 2020. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% - 3.15%.

Mass market table games drop decreased to US$100.0 million in the first quarter of 2021, compared with US$156.9 million in the first quarter of 2020. The mass market table games hold percentage was 34.0% in the first quarter of 2021, compared to 33.5% in the first quarter of 2020.

Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2021 was US$568.9 million, compared with US$859.2 million in the first quarter of 2020. The gaming machine win rate was 5.7% in the first quarter of 2021 versus 4.1% in the first quarter of 2020.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams Manila in the first quarter of 2021 was US$14.2 million, compared with US$25.6 million in the first quarter of 2020.

Cyprus Operations First Quarter Results

The Company is licensed to operate a temporary casino, the first casino in the Republic of Cyprus, and four satellite casinos, of which the temporary casino and three satellite casinos are planned to resume operation 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 March 31, 2021, the total operating revenues at Cyprus Casinos were insignificant, compared to US$18.8 million in the first quarter of 2020. Cyprus Casinos generated negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$6.4 million in the first quarter of 2021, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$3.2 million in the first quarter of 2020. The year-over-year decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of temporary government-mandated casino closures during the entire first quarter of 2021.

Other Factors Affecting Earnings

Total net non-operating expenses for the first quarter of 2021 were US$114.0 million, which mainly included interest expenses of US$90.6 million, net of amounts capitalized, and loss on extinguishment of debt of US$28.8 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$141.1 million were recorded in the first quarter of 2021, of which US$14.3 million related to the amortization expense for our Macau 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 March 31, 2021 referred to in this press release was US$8.2 million less than the negative Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in the earnings release for Studio City International Holdings Limited (“SCIHL”) dated April 28, 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 March 31, 2021 aggregated to US$1.58 billion, including US$0.4 million of restricted cash. Total debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs and original issue premiums, was US$5.80 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2021.

Capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2021 were US$157.4 million, which primarily related to various construction projects at City of Dreams, Studio City Phase 2, and City of Dreams Mediterranean.

Recent Developments

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

Despite the nationwide resumption of issuance of Individual Visit Scheme visas by China in September 2020, our operations in Macau continue to be impacted by significant travel bans, restrictions, and quarantine requirements imposed by the governments in Macau, Hong Kong and China, 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 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 in March 2020. Despite the general closure, in June 2020, City of Dreams Manila was able to conduct a dry 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 and as permitted by PAGCOR. The PAGCOR-sanctioned dry run aimed at addressing all potential operational concerns to achieve a seamless re-opening for City of Dreams Manila.  The dry run was expected to continue until PAGCOR issued a formal notice that City of Dreams Manila could resume operations again on a regular basis in the future.

The dry run was suspended for more than two weeks in early August 2020 due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, before resuming in late August 2020. However, due to a recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases, on April 12, 2021, the government placed Metro Manila under a modified enhanced community quarantine, which is expected to be in effect until April 30, 2021.  City of Dreams Manila was temporarily closed beginning on March 29, 2021, and will remain closed while such quarantine measures remain in place.

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 has announced a series of nationwide measures 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. As a result, 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 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 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 first quarter 2021 financial results on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (or 8:30 p.m. Hong Kong Time). To join the conference call, please use the dial-in details below:

US Toll Free1 844 760 0770
US Toll / International1 347 549 4094
HK Toll852 3018 8307
HK Toll Free800 906 613
Japan Toll81 3 4503 6004
Japan Toll Free012 092 5482
UK Toll Free080 0051 4241
Australia Toll61 290 833 216
Australia Toll Free 1 800 754 642
Philippines Toll Free1 800 1612 0312
  
Passcode5767758

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 / International1 646 254 3697
HK Toll852 3051 2780
HK Toll Free800 963 117
Japan Toll81 3 4580 6717
Japan Toll Free 012 095 9034
Philippines Toll Free1 800 1612 0166
  
Conference ID5767758

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 and loss on extinguishment of debt, 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:
Robin Yuen
Director, Investor Relations
Tel: +852 2598 3619
Email: robinyuen@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
 March 31,
 2021  2020 
      
Operating revenues:     
  Casino$433,796  $712,555 
  Rooms 39,680   44,821 
  Food and beverage 26,051   28,943 
  Entertainment, retail and other 19,395   24,856 
Total operating revenues 518,922   811,175 
      
Operating costs and expenses:     
  Casino (366,929)  (563,841)
  Rooms (12,839)  (17,941)
  Food and beverage (24,122)  (32,230)
  Entertainment, retail and other (7,704)  (20,324)
  General and administrative (108,160)  (131,297)
  Payments to the Philippine Parties (10,625)  (7,706)
  Pre-opening costs (997)  (395)
  Development costs (3,519)  (13,430)
  Amortization of gaming subconcession (14,342)  (14,323)
  Amortization of land use rights (5,717)  (5,709)
  Depreciation and amortization (121,040)  (142,233)
  Property charges and other (5,724)  (11,672)
Total operating costs and expenses (681,718)  (961,101)
Operating loss (162,796)  (149,926)
Non-operating income (expenses):     
  Interest income 2,025   1,142 
  Interest expenses, net of amounts capitalized (90,642)  (78,155)
  Other financing costs (2,487)  (1,244)
  Foreign exchange gains (losses), net 5,199   (3,311)
  Other income (expenses), net 673   (179,397)
  Loss on extinguishment of debt (28,817)  - 
Total non-operating expenses, net (114,049)  (260,965)
Loss before income tax (276,845)  (410,891)
Income tax (expense) credit (664)  4,840 
Net loss (277,509)  (406,051)
Net loss attributable to     
  noncontrolling interests 44,601   42,003 
Net loss attributable to     
  Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited$(232,908) $(364,048)
      
Net loss attributable to     
  Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per share:     
   Basic$(0.163) $(0.254)
   Diluted$(0.163) $(0.254)
      
Net loss attributable to     
  Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per ADS:     
   Basic$(0.488) $(0.761)
   Diluted$(0.488) $(0.761)
      
Weighted average shares outstanding     
  used in net loss attributable to     
  Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited     
  per share calculation:     
   Basic 1,432,289,789   1,435,762,261 
   Diluted 1,432,289,789   1,435,762,261 
      



Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
      
      
 March 31, December 31,
 2021  2020 
 (Unaudited)  
      
ASSETS     
      
Current assets:     
  Cash and cash equivalents$1,580,648  $1,755,351 
  Restricted cash 13   13 
  Accounts receivable, net 111,398
   129,619 
  Amounts due from affiliated companies 281   765 
  Inventories 35,890   37,277 
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets 84,832   85,798 
  Assets held for sales 3,321   - 
Total current assets 1,816,383
   2,008,823 
      
Property and equipment, net 5,729,003   5,681,268 
Gaming subconcession, net 70,093   84,663 
Intangible assets, net 57,303   58,833 
Goodwill 81,958   82,203 
Long-term prepayments, deposits and other assets 280,951   284,608 
Restricted cash 404   406 
Deferred tax assets, net 6,381   6,376 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 90,624   92,213 
Land use rights, net 713,713   721,574 
Total assets$8,846,813
  $9,020,967 
      
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY     
      
Current liabilities:     
  Accounts payable$11,976  $9,483 
  Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 881,443
   983,865 
  Income tax payable 11,784   14,164 
  Operating lease liabilities, current 28,879
   27,066 
  Finance lease liabilities, current 24,435   80,004 
  Amounts due to affiliated companies 1,604   1,668 
Total current liabilities 960,121
   1,116,250 
      
Long-term debt, net 5,801,344   5,645,391 
Other long-term liabilities 38,563   29,213 
Deferred tax liabilities, net 46,079   45,952 
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 74,329
   75,867 
Finance lease liabilities, non-current 379,801   270,223 
Total liabilities 7,300,237
   7,182,896 
      
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;     
    1,436,245,498 and 1,430,965,312 shares outstanding, respectively 14,565   14,565 
  Treasury shares, at cost; 20,302,444 and 25,582,630 shares, respectively(96,142)  (121,028)
  Additional paid-in capital 3,212,294   3,207,312 
  Accumulated other comprehensive losses (46,452)  (11,332)
  Accumulated losses (2,220,304)  (1,987,396)
Total Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited shareholders’ equity 863,961
   1,102,121 
Noncontrolling interests 682,615   735,950 
Total shareholders' equity 1,546,576
   1,838,071 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$8,846,813
  $9,020,967 
      



Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Net Loss Attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited to
Adjusted Net Loss Attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (Unaudited)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
      
      
 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 2021  2020 
    
Net loss attributable to     
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited$(232,908) $(364,048)
Pre-opening costs 997   395 
Development costs 3,519   13,430 
Property charges and other 5,724   11,672 
Loss on extinguishment of debt 28,817   - 
Income tax impact on adjustments (706)  (2,332)
Noncontrolling interests impact on adjustments (13,449)  (2,227)
Adjusted net loss attributable to     
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited$(208,006) $(343,110)
      
Adjusted net loss attributable to     
  Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per share:     
   Basic$(0.145) $(0.239)
   Diluted$(0.145) $(0.239)
      
Adjusted net loss attributable to     
  Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per ADS:     
   Basic$(0.436) $(0.717)
   Diluted$(0.436) $(0.717)
      
Weighted average shares outstanding     
  used in adjusted net loss attributable to     
  Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited     
  per share calculation:     
   Basic 1,432,289,789   1,435,762,261 
   Diluted 1,432,289,789   1,435,762,261 
      


Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Operating Loss to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA (Unaudited)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
                        
                        
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
 Altira Macau Mocha City of Dreams Studio City City of Dreams Manila Cyprus Operations Corporate and Other Total
                
Operating (loss) income$(35,224) $163  $(21,579) $(39,341) $(3,247) $(10,267) $(53,301) $(162,796)
                        
  Payments to the Philippine Parties -   -   -   -   10,625   -   -   10,625 
  Land rent to Belle Corporation -   -   -   -   805   -   -   805 
  Pre-opening costs -   -   193   243   -   561   -   997 
  Development costs -   -   -   -   -   -   3,519   3,519 
  Depreciation and amortization 5,475   1,629   59,278   33,617   16,390   3,207   21,503   141,099 
  Share-based compensation 120   35   858   352   466   69   8,117   10,017 
  Property charges and other 71   17   1,298   (60)  4,373   -   25   5,724 
Adjusted EBITDA (29,558)  1,844   40,048   (5,189)  29,412   (6,430)  (20,137)  9,990
 
  Corporate and Other expenses -   -   -   -   -   -   20,137   20,137 
Adjusted Property EBITDA$(29,558) $1,844  $40,048  $(5,189) $29,412  $(6,430) $-  $30,127 
                        
                        
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 Altira Macau Mocha City of Dreams Studio City City of Dreams Manila Cyprus Operations Corporate and Other Total
                
Operating (loss) income$(14,700) $(1,691) $(6,877) $(57,110) $4,288  $(42) $(73,794) $(149,926)
                        
  Payments to the Philippine Parties -   -   -   -   7,706   -   -   7,706 
  Land rent to Belle Corporation -   -   -   -   777   -   -   777 
  Pre-opening costs 37   -   -   28   -   330   -   395 
  Development costs -   -   -   -   -   -   13,430   13,430 
  Depreciation and amortization 5,410   1,776   63,351   42,833   16,466   2,837   29,592   162,265 
  Share-based compensation 115   (31)  1,057   393   318   79   6,677   8,608 
  Property charges and other 72   26   3,421   4,442   -   -   3,711   11,672 
Adjusted EBITDA (9,066)  80   60,952   (9,414)  29,555   3,204   (20,384)  54,927 
  Corporate and Other expenses -   -   -   -   -   -   20,384   20,384 
Adjusted Property EBITDA$(9,066) $80  $60,952  $(9,414) $29,555  $3,204  $-  $75,311 
                        



Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Net Loss Attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited to
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA (Unaudited)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
      
      
 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 2021  2020 
    
     
Net loss attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited$(232,908) $(364,048)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (44,601)  (42,003)
Net loss (277,509)  (406,051)
Income tax expense (credit) 664   (4,840)
Interest and other non-operating expenses, net 114,049   260,965 
Property charges and other 5,724   11,672 
Share-based compensation 10,017   8,608 
Depreciation and amortization 141,099   162,265 
Development costs 3,519   13,430 
Pre-opening costs 997   395 
Land rent to Belle Corporation 805   777 
Payments to the Philippine Parties 10,625   7,706 
Adjusted EBITDA 9,990
   54,927 
Corporate and Other expenses 20,137   20,384 
Adjusted Property EBITDA$30,127
  $75,311 
      



 Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries 
 Supplemental Data Schedule 
          
          
      Three Months Ended 
      March 31, 
       2021   2020  
Room Statistics(3):       
          
 Altira Macau       
  Average daily rate (4)  $121  $181  
  Occupancy per available room  46%  58% 
  Revenue per available room (5) $56  $105  
          
 City of Dreams       
  Average daily rate (4)  $195  $231  
  Occupancy per available room  58%  47% 
  Revenue per available room (5) $112  $109  
          
 Studio City       
  Average daily rate (4)  $121  $137  
  Occupancy per available room  50%  43% 
  Revenue per available room (5) $60  $58  
          
 City of Dreams Manila      
  Average daily rate (4)  $130  $200  
  Occupancy per available room  70%  93% 
  Revenue per available room (5) $90  $185  
          
Other Information(6):       
 Altira Macau       
  Average number of table games  102   85  
  Average number of gaming machines  114   141  
  Table games win per unit per day (7) $2,992  $13,145  
  Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)$229  $91  
          
 City of Dreams       
  Average number of table games  508   427  
  Average number of gaming machines  509   562  
  Table games win per unit per day (7) $7,205  $16,650  
  Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)$366  $458  
          
 Studio City       
  Average number of table games  292   252  
  Average number of gaming machines  604   747  
  Table games win per unit per day (7) $3,476  $7,051  
  Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)$130  $174  
          
 City of Dreams Manila      
  Average number of table games  294   299  
  Average number of gaming machines  2,162   2,292  
  Table games win per unit per day (7) $2,076  $4,255  
  Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)$172  $207  
          
 Cyprus Operations       
  Average number of table games  -   37  
  Average number of gaming machines  -   452  
  Table games win per unit per day (7) $-  $1,929  
  Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)$-  $398  
          
(3)Room statistics exclude rooms that were temporarily closed or provided to staff members 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 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

FAQ

What were Melco's Q1 2021 revenues?

Melco reported total operating revenues of US$0.52 billion for Q1 2021.

How much was Melco's net loss in Q1 2021?

The net loss attributed to Melco in Q1 2021 was US$232.9 million.

What is the future outlook for Melco Resorts?

Despite COVID-19 challenges, Melco is committed to its global development program and expects gradual recovery.

How did Studio City perform in Q1 2021?

Studio City reported total operating revenues of US$97.9 million and negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$5.2 million.

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