Melco Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings

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Melco Resorts & Entertainment (NASDAQ: MLCO) reported Q4 2024 financial results with total operating revenues of US$1.19 billion, up 9% from US$1.09 billion in Q4 2023. The company posted an operating income of US$97.0 million, compared to a loss of US$94.4 million in Q4 2023.

The company's Adjusted Property EBITDA was US$295.4 million, slightly down from US$303.4 million in Q4 2023. Net loss narrowed to US$20.3 million (US$0.05 per ADS) from US$205.9 million (US$0.47 per ADS) year-over-year.

Key highlights include market share growth in Macau, strong performance at City of Dreams Manila, and solid results from Cyprus operations. The company continued its share repurchase program, buying back approximately 20.7 million ADSs for US$112 million in 2024. Total cash and bank balances stood at US$1.27 billion, with total debt at US$7.16 billion as of December 31, 2024.

Positive

• Operating income turned positive to US$97.0M from US$94.4M loss YoY
• Net loss significantly reduced to US$20.3M from US$205.9M YoY
• Revenue increased 9% YoY to US$1.19B
• Market share in Macau growing month-to-month
• Property visitation exceeding pre-pandemic levels

Negative

• Adjusted Property EBITDA declined to US$295.4M from US$303.4M YoY
• High debt level at US$7.16B
• Higher operating costs due to increased staffing levels
• Net foreign exchange losses of US$14.2M in Q4

Insights

Financial Analyst

Melco Resorts & Entertainment's Q4 2024 results reveal a company in transition, with mixed performance across its portfolio but meaningful progress in strategic initiatives. The 9% revenue growth to $1.19 billion and dramatic swing to $97 million operating income from a $94.4 million loss year-over-year demonstrates the company's ongoing recovery trajectory.

The most significant development is Melco's strategic market share gains in Macau, with Chairman Lawrence Ho highlighting month-to-month improvements and property visitation exceeding pre-pandemic levels. This suggests Melco's investments in enhancing customer experience are yielding results in the competitive Macau landscape, though at a cost evident in City of Dreams Macau's EBITDA decline despite revenue growth.

Property performance varied notably across the portfolio:

• City of Dreams Macau: Higher staffing costs created short-term EBITDA pressure ($140.1 million, down from $166.2 million), but improved rolling chip volume and mass market metrics suggest the service quality investments may drive future growth
• Studio City: Strategic repositioning toward premium mass is showing early success with EBITDA improving to $81.2 million from $77.3 million
• City of Dreams Manila: Standout performer with EBITDA growth to $56.8 million from $48.8 million, driven by exceptional rolling chip win rate of 4.51%
• City of Dreams Mediterranean: Continued ramp-up with EBITDA more than doubling to $11.8 million

The company's $112 million share repurchase in 2024 represents a meaningful return of capital while maintaining strong liquidity of $3.35 billion. With the City of Dreams Sri Lanka development on track for Q3 2025 opening, Melco is balancing current operations optimization with strategic expansion.

For full-year 2024, Melco delivered $1.22 billion in Adjusted Property EBITDA (up 17% year-over-year) and returned to profitability with net income of $43.5 million versus a $326.9 million loss in 2023, demonstrating meaningful financial recovery despite ongoing investments in growth initiatives.

Gaming Industry Expert

Melco's Q4 results reveal a company executing a sophisticated pivot in its gaming operations, particularly in Macau where strategic investments are driving month-to-month market share gains despite short-term margin pressure. The property-level gaming metrics tell a compelling story about the company's operational evolution:

The standout development is Studio City's strategic repositioning, completely exiting the VIP segment in favor of premium mass, a decisive move that's already yielding results with mass table hold reaching an impressive 32.1% - among the highest in Macau. This hold percentage, combined with a 14.5% increase in gaming machine handle to $888.9 million, demonstrates Studio City's successful transformation into a mass-focused property with improved operational efficiency.

At City of Dreams Macau, the 20.2% increase in rolling chip volume to $6.24 billion reflects successful absorption of Studio City's VIP business, though the below-theoretical win rate of 2.35% dampened financial results. The property's mass metrics remain strong with 32.0% hold, but the staffing investments that reduced EBITDA represent a calculated trade-off between short-term margins and long-term competitive positioning.

City of Dreams Manila's exceptional performance stands out with rolling chip volume increasing 85.1% and win rate of 4.51% far exceeding theoretical ranges. This combination, along with mass hold jumping from 29.1% to 34.2%, suggests either extraordinary luck or highly effective table management that bears watching in coming quarters.

The Mediterranean operation's continued ramp-up with 44.4% growth in mass drop and 15.1% increase in gaming machine handle establishes a promising European foothold despite regional conflicts.

Melco's gaming diversification strategy is clearly advancing with the Sri Lanka development tracking for Q3 2025 opening. This expansion, combined with the company's improving operational metrics across properties and geographic regions, positions Melco to potentially outperform peers as the recovery in Asian gaming markets continues to unfold.

MACAU, Feb. 27, 2025 (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, 2024.

Total operating revenues for the fourth quarter of 2024 were US$1.19 billion, representing an increase of approximately 9% from US$1.09 billion for the comparable period in 2023. The increase in total operating revenues was primarily attributable to the improved performance in all gaming segments and non-gaming operations.

Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$97.0 million, compared with operating loss of US$94.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Melco generated Adjusted Property EBITDA⁽¹⁾ of US$295.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with Adjusted Property EBITDA of US$303.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Net loss attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited for the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$20.3 million, or US$0.05 per ADS, compared with the net loss attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited of US$205.9 million, or US$0.47 per ADS, in the fourth quarter of 2023. The net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests was US$19.6 million and US$20.8 million during the fourth quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively, the majority of which related to the net loss attributable to Studio City and City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other.

Mr. Lawrence Ho, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “2024 was a year of transition for us in Macau. We invested in our business to enhance the customer experience and to build a stronger foundation for growth. The contributions from these initiatives are now evident with market share in the fourth quarter of 2024 growing month-to-month and property visitation exceeding pre-pandemic levels. We are committed to continuing to deliver on our strategic objectives and expect to continue to unveil new and exciting projects to support the ongoing growth in Macau.

“City of Dreams Manila had a strong quarter with a sequential increase in property EBITDA as well as market share. City of Dreams Mediterranean and our satellite casinos in Cyprus exhibited solid results despite the challenges posed by the conflicts in the region.

"And last, but not least, the development of the casino at City of Dreams Sri Lanka is progressing well and we expect to commence casino operations in the third quarter of 2025.”

City of Dreams Fourth Quarter Results

For the quarter ended December 31, 2024, total operating revenues at City of Dreams were US$591.1 million, compared with US$559.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. City of Dreams generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$140.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$166.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The year-over-year decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of higher operating costs, largely due to an increase in staffing levels to enhance service quality and improve performance.

Rolling chip volume increased to US$6.24 billion during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to US$5.19 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023. The rolling chip win rate was 2.35% in the fourth quarter of 2024 versus 2.55% in the fourth quarter of 2023. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85%-3.15%.

Mass market table games drop increased to US$1.53 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with US$1.44 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023. The mass market table games hold percentage was 32.0% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with 31.6% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$1.03 billion, compared with US$0.96 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023. The gaming machine win rate was 3.1% in both the fourth quarters of 2024 and 2023.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams in the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$85.6 million, compared with US$80.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Altira Macau Fourth Quarter Results

For the quarter ended December 31, 2024, total operating revenues at Altira Macau were US$31.2 million, compared with US$33.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Altira Macau generated negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$0.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$0.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

In the mass market table games segment, drop was US$125.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 versus US$149.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The mass market table games hold percentage was 22.7% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with 23.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$122.1 million, compared with US$87.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The gaming machine win rate was 2.7% in the fourth quarter of 2024 versus 3.2% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Total non-gaming revenue at Altira Macau in the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$5.1 million, compared with US$5.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Mocha and Other Fourth Quarter Results

Total operating revenues from Mocha and Other were US$29.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with US$28.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Mocha and Other generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$5.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$6.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Mass market table games drop was US$57.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 versus US$49.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The mass market table games hold percentage was 15.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024 versus 14.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$516.7 million, compared with US$493.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The gaming machine win rate was 4.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024 versus 4.6% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Studio City Fourth Quarter Results

For the quarter ended December 31, 2024, total operating revenues at Studio City were US$342.0 million, compared with US$302.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Studio City generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$81.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$77.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of better performance in the mass market segment.

Studio City has strategically repositioned itself to focus on the premium mass and mass segments, and VIP rolling chip operations at Studio City were transferred to City of Dreams in late October 2024. Studio City’s rolling chip volume was US$165.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 versus US$566.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The rolling chip win rate was 3.48% in the fourth quarter of 2024 versus 1.86% in the fourth quarter of 2023. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85%-3.15%.

Mass market table games drop increased to US$891.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with US$864.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The mass market table games hold percentage was 32.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with 30.0% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$888.9 million, compared with US$778.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The gaming machine win rate was 3.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with 3.2% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Total non-gaming revenue at Studio City in the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$73.2 million, compared with US$65.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

City of Dreams Manila Fourth Quarter Results

For the quarter ended December 31, 2024, total operating revenues at City of Dreams Manila were US$133.8 million, compared with US$120.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. City of Dreams Manila generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$56.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$48.8 million in the comparable period of 2023. The year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of better performance in rolling chip and mass market table games segments.

City of Dreams Manila’s rolling chip volume was US$770.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 versus US$416.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The rolling chip win rate was 4.51% in the fourth quarter of 2024 versus 3.97% in the fourth quarter of 2023. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85%-3.15%.

Mass market table games drop decreased to US$168.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with US$198.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The mass market table games hold percentage was 34.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with 29.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Gaming machine handle was US$1.08 billion in both the fourth quarters of 2024 and 2023. The gaming machine win rate was 5.3% in both the fourth quarters of 2024 and 2023.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams Manila in the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$29.9 million, compared with US$30.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other Fourth Quarter Results

The Company operates three satellite casinos in Cyprus in conjunction with City of Dreams Mediterranean.

Total operating revenues at City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 were US$59.2 million, compared with US$47.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$11.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$4.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily attributable to the continued ramp up of operations following the opening of City of Dreams Mediterranean in mid-2023, which led to a better performance in the mass market segment and non-gaming operations.

Rolling chip volume was US$5.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 versus US$6.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The rolling chip win rate was 3.06% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with negative 8.85% in the fourth quarter of 2023. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85%-3.15%.

Mass market table games drop was US$126.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with US$87.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The mass market table games hold percentage was 21.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with 22.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$567.3 million, compared with US$492.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The gaming machine win rate was 5.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024 versus 5.0% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other in the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$19.4 million, compared with US$13.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Other Factors Affecting Earnings

Total net non-operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 were US$131.9 million, which mainly included interest expense, net of amounts capitalized of US$119.8 million and net foreign exchange losses of US$14.2 million, partially offset by interest income of US$3.2 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$134.4 million were recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024, of which US$5.0 million related to the amortization expense for land use rights.

The Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City for the three months ended December 31, 2024 referred to above was US$24.5 million more than the Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in the earnings release for Studio City International Holdings Limited (“SCIHL”) dated February 27, 2025 (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 gaming concession related costs and 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, 2024 aggregated to US$1.27 billion, including US$125.9 million of restricted cash. Total debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs and original issue premiums, was US$7.16 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, a reduction of approximately US$10 million compared to the total debt, net balance as of September 30, 2024, primarily as a result of the repurchases of the 6.00% senior notes due 2025 issued by Studio City Finance Limited during the fourth quarter of 2024. Available liquidity, including cash and undrawn revolving credit facilities as of December 31, 2024 was approximately US$3.35 billion.

On November 29, 2024, Studio City Company Limited entered into a senior secured revolving credit facilities agreement in aggregate amount of HK$1,945,000,000 (equivalent to US$250 million) for a term of five years (the “2029 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility”). At the same time, the terms of an existing senior secured credit facilities in an amount of HK$234 million (equivalent to US$30 million) were amended to be in line with the 2029 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility with the maturity date being extended to August 29, 2029. HK$1.0 million (equivalent to US$0.1 million) was drawn under these credit facilities as of December 31, 2024.

Capital expenditures for the fourth quarter of 2024 were US$94.9 million, which included costs related to enhancement projects at City of Dreams in Macau and Studio City, and the development project in Sri Lanka.

Share Repurchase Program

For the year ended December 31, 2024, Melco repurchased approximately 20.7 million ADSs (representing approximately 62.1 million ordinary shares) in the open market at an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$112 million under its US$500 million share repurchase program which was approved by the board and announced in June 2024, and expires in June 2027.

During the period from January 1, 2025 to February 26, 2025, Melco repurchased 3.7 million ADSs (representing approximately 11.1 million ordinary shares) from the open market at an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$20 million, under the same repurchase program. The Company currently has remaining authority to repurchase up to approximately US$368 million of ordinary shares.

Full Year Results

For the year ended December 31, 2024, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited reported total operating revenues of US$4.64 billion versus US$3.78 billion in the prior year. The increase in total operating revenues was primarily attributable to the improved performance in all gaming segments and non-gaming operations, led by the continued recovery in inbound tourism to Macau in 2024 and the ramp up of operations following the opening of Studio City Phase 2 and City of Dreams Mediterranean in mid-2023.

Operating income for 2024 was US$484.6 million, compared with an operating income of US$65.0 million for 2023.

Melco generated Adjusted Property EBITDA of US$1.22 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared with Adjusted Property EBITDA of US$1.04 billion in 2023.

Net income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited for 2024 was US$43.5 million, or US$0.10 per ADS, compared with net loss attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited of US$326.9 million, or US$0.75 per ADS, for 2023. Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests was US$71.5 million and US$88.4 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively, the majority of which related to the net loss attributable to Studio City and City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other.

Conference Call Information

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (or 9:30 p.m. Singapore Time).

To join the conference call, please register in advance using the below Online Registration Link. Upon registering, each participant will receive the dial-in numbers, passcode and a unique Personal PIN which can be used to join the conference.

Online Registration Link:
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10045522-8dixzq.html

An audio webcast and replay of the conference call will also be available at http://www.melco-resorts.com.

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) changes in the gaming market and visitations in Macau, the Philippines and the Republic of Cyprus, (ii) local and global economic conditions, (iii) capital and credit market volatility, (iv) our anticipated growth strategies, (v) risks associated with the implementation of the amended Macau gaming law by the Macau government, (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”), integrated resort and casino rent 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, integrated resort and casino rent, 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 similar measures as supplements to financial measures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, in particular, U.S. GAAP or International Financial Reporting Standards. 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 recognizes these limitations and uses 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. The use of Adjusted Property EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA has material limitations as an analytical tool, as Adjusted Property EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA does not include all items that impact our net income/loss. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. 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 gain/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 operates City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol in the Republic of Cyprus (www.cityofdreamsmed.com.cy). The Company also continues to operate three satellite casinos in other cities in Cyprus (the “Cyprus Casinos”). For more information about the Company, please visit www.melco-resorts.com.

The Company is majority owned by Melco International Development Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, which is in turn majority 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:
Jeanny Kim
Senior Vice President, Group Treasurer
Tel: +852 2598 3698
Email: jeannykim@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, except share and per share data)
	Three Months Ended								Year Ended
	December 31,								December 31,
	2024				2023				2024				2023
Operating revenues:
Casino	$	972,015			$	897,776			$	3,772,655			$	3,077,312
Rooms		109,348				103,448				422,565				338,224
Food and beverage		74,742				65,217				285,933				208,885
Entertainment, retail and other		34,913				27,172				157,060				150,826
Total operating revenues		1,191,018				1,093,613				4,638,213				3,775,247
Operating costs and expenses:
Casino		(658,219	)			(597,087	)			(2,524,565	)			(2,034,848	)
Rooms		(34,838	)			(28,070	)			(127,884	)			(87,637	)
Food and beverage		(62,007	)			(51,823	)			(230,284	)			(163,492	)
Entertainment, retail and other		(16,654	)			(8,368	)			(79,169	)			(76,704	)
General and administrative		(156,852	)			(129,351	)			(568,701	)			(488,127	)
Payments to the Philippine Parties		(12,407	)			(9,813	)			(41,939	)			(42,451	)
Pre-opening costs		(9,917	)			(3,550	)			(20,852	)			(43,994	)
Development costs		(1,892	)			(1,202	)			(5,433	)			(1,202	)
Amortization of land use rights		(5,008	)			(5,680	)			(19,956	)			(22,670	)
Depreciation and amortization		(129,364	)			(139,060	)			(521,582	)			(520,726	)
Property charges and other		(6,904	)			(213,992	)			(13,221	)			(228,437	)
Total operating costs and expenses		(1,094,062	)			(1,187,996	)			(4,153,586	)			(3,710,288	)
Operating income (loss)		96,956				(94,383	)			484,627				64,959
Non-operating income (expenses):
Interest income		3,166				5,468				15,766				23,305
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized		(119,771	)			(128,794	)			(486,721	)			(492,391	)
Other financing costs		(1,701	)			(1,351	)			(7,362	)			(4,372	)
Foreign exchange (losses) gains , net		(14,209	)			4,524				(15,492	)			2,232
Other income, net		627				992				3,833				2,748
(Loss) gain on extinguishment of debt		(17	)			1,531				(1,000	)			1,611
Total non-operating expenses, net		(131,905	)			(117,630	)			(490,976	)			(466,867	)
Loss before income tax		(34,949	)			(212,013	)			(6,349	)			(401,908	)
Income tax expense		(4,963	)			(14,717	)			(21,610	)			(13,422	)
Net loss		(39,912	)			(226,730	)			(27,959	)			(415,330	)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		19,638				20,842				71,502				88,410
Net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited	$	(20,274	)		$	(205,888	)		$	43,543			$	(326,920	)
Net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per share:
Basic	$	(0.016	)		$	(0.157	)		$	0.034			$	(0.249	)
Diluted	$	(0.016	)		$	(0.157	)		$	0.034			$	(0.249	)
Net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per ADS:
Basic	$	(0.048	)		$	(0.471	)		$	0.101			$	(0.746	)
Diluted	$	(0.048	)		$	(0.471	)		$	0.101			$	(0.746	)
Weighted average shares outstanding used in net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per share calculation:
Basic		1,259,134,710				1,311,270,775				1,296,361,341				1,314,605,173
Diluted		1,259,134,710				1,311,270,775				1,299,430,914				1,314,605,173

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
	December 31,				December 31,
	2024				2023
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,147,193			$	1,310,715
Restricted cash		368				27
Accounts receivable, net		144,211				91,638
Receivables from affiliated companies		2,422				797
Inventories		32,452				29,427
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		102,521				111,688
Total current assets		1,429,167				1,544,292
Property and equipment, net		5,272,500				5,533,994
Intangible assets, net		288,710				304,652
Goodwill		82,090				81,582
Long-term prepayments, deposits and other assets, net		131,850				100,320
Restricted cash		125,511				125,094
Operating lease right-of-use assets		89,164				62,356
Land use rights, net		566,351				582,782
Total assets	$	7,985,343			$	8,335,072
LIABILITIES AND DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	24,794			$	11,752
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		1,054,018				1,008,316
Income tax payable		38,009				28,183
Operating lease liabilities, current		18,590				19,685
Finance lease liabilities, current		33,817				35,307
Current portion of long-term debt, net		21,597				-
Payables to affiliated companies		39				377
Total current liabilities		1,190,864				1,103,620
Long-term debt, net		7,135,825				7,472,620
Other long-term liabilities		315,299				322,591
Deferred tax liabilities, net		36,708				34,959
Operating lease liabilities, non-current		80,673				53,858
Finance lease liabilities, non-current		165,938				187,474
Total liabilities		8,925,307				9,175,122
Deficit:
Ordinary shares, par value $0.01; 7,300,000,000 shares authorized;
1,351,540,382 and 1,404,679,067 shares issued;
1,259,138,299 and 1,311,270,775 shares outstanding, respectively		13,515				14,047
Treasury shares, at cost; 92,402,083 and 93,408,292 shares, respectively		(216,626	)			(255,068	)
Additional paid-in capital		2,985,730				3,109,212
Accumulated other comprehensive losses		(95,750	)			(98,599	)
Accumulated losses		(4,013,329	)			(4,056,872	)
Total Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited shareholders’ deficit		(1,326,460	)			(1,287,280	)
Noncontrolling interests		386,496				447,230
Total deficit		(939,964	)			(840,050	)
Total liabilities and deficit	$	7,985,343			$	8,335,072

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, except share and per share data)
	Three Months Ended								Year Ended
	December 31,								December 31,
	2024				2023				2024				2023
Net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited	$	(20,274	)		$	(205,888	)		$	43,543			$	(326,920	)
Pre-opening costs		9,917				3,550				20,852				43,994
Development costs		1,892				1,202				5,433				1,202
Property charges and other		6,904				213,992				13,221				228,437
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt		17				(1,531	)			1,000				(1,611	)
Income tax impact on adjustments		(13	)			(5,130	)			(50	)			(5,130	)
Noncontrolling interests impact on adjustments		(439	)			230				(1,585	)			(13,906	)
Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited	$	(1,996	)		$	6,425			$	82,414			$	(73,934	)
Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per share:
Basic	$	(0.002	)		$	0.005			$	0.064			$	(0.056	)
Diluted	$	(0.002	)		$	0.005			$	0.063			$	(0.056	)
Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per ADS:
Basic	$	(0.005	)		$	0.015			$	0.191			$	(0.169	)
Diluted	$	(0.005	)		$	0.015			$	0.190			$	(0.169	)
Weighted average shares outstanding used in adjusted net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited per share calculation:
Basic		1,259,134,710				1,311,270,775				1,296,361,341				1,314,605,173
Diluted		1,259,134,710				1,316,408,710				1,299,430,914				1,314,605,173

	Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
	Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA (Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
		Three Months Ended December 31, 2024
		Altira Macau				Mocha and Other				City of Dreams				Studio City				City of Dreams Manila				City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other				Corporate and Other				Total
Operating (loss) income		$	(2,501	)		$	4,782			$	80,534			$	23,019			$	34,094			$	(897	)		$	(42,075	)		$	96,956
Payments to the Philippine Parties			-				-				-				-				12,407				-				-				12,407
Integrated resort and casino rent (3)			-				-				-				-				1,226				-				1,820				3,046
Pre-opening costs (4)			-				-				4,940				(23	)			-				(25	)			3,205				8,097
Development costs			-				-				-				-				-				-				1,892				1,892
Depreciation and amortization			547				911				49,389				56,957				8,716				12,399				5,453				134,372
Share-based compensation			104				43				1,276				348				255				99				4,376				6,501
Property charges and other			1,599				-				3,940				944				95				210				116				6,904
Adjusted EBITDA			(251	)			5,736				140,079				81,245				56,793				11,786				(25,213	)			270,175
Corporate and Other expenses			-				-				-				-				-				-				25,213				25,213
Adjusted Property EBITDA		$	(251	)		$	5,736			$	140,079			$	81,245			$	56,793			$	11,786			$	-			$	295,388
		Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
		Altira Macau				Mocha and Other				City of Dreams				Studio City				City of Dreams Manila				City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other				Corporate and Other				Total
Operating (loss) income		$	(212,857	)		$	5,231			$	104,471			$	21,668			$	26,012			$	(9,246	)		$	(29,662	)		$	(94,383	)
Payments to the Philippine Parties			-				-				-				-				9,813				-				-				9,813
Integrated resort and casino rent (3)			-				-				-				-				475				-				-				475
Pre-opening costs			-				-				3,946				(169	)			-				(227	)			-				3,550
Development costs			-				-				-				-				-				-				1,202				1,202
Depreciation and amortization			5,420				751				53,283				54,621				12,057				13,300				5,308				144,740
Share-based compensation			120				37				1,354				344				303				100				5,987				8,245
Property charges and other			207,608				-				3,144				871				181				809				1,379				213,992
Adjusted EBITDA			291				6,019				166,198				77,335				48,841				4,736				(15,786	)			287,634
Corporate and Other expenses			-				-				-				-				-				-				15,786				15,786
Adjusted Property EBITDA		$	291			$	6,019			$	166,198			$	77,335			$	48,841			$	4,736			$	-			$	303,420
(3) Integrated resort and casino rent represents land rent and variable lease costs to Belle Corporation and casino rent to John Keells Group.
(4) Certain amount of pre-opening costs were grouped and reported under the line item Integrated resort and casino rent.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	Year Ended December 31, 2024
	Altira Macau				Mocha and Other				City of Dreams				Studio City				City of Dreams Manila				City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other				Corporate and Other				Total
Operating (loss) income	$	(8,211	)		$	23,089			$	397,995			$	115,883			$	89,097			$	(568	)		$	(132,658	)		$	484,627
Payments to the Philippine Parties		-				-				-				-				41,939				-				-				41,939
Integrated resort and casino rent (3)		-				-				-				-				5,417				-				3,019				8,436
Pre-opening costs (4)		69				-				11,924				807				-				288				4,745				17,833
Development costs		-				-				-				-				-				-				5,433				5,433
Depreciation and amortization		2,297				3,724				199,530				221,731				43,166				50,010				21,080				541,538
Share-based compensation		438				166				5,056				1,401				1,090				413				18,804				27,368
Property charges and other		3,485				(5	)			7,137				1,417				349				403				435				13,221
Adjusted EBITDA		(1,922	)			26,974				621,642				341,239				181,058				50,546				(79,142	)			1,140,395
Corporate and Other expenses		-				-				-				-				-				-				79,142				79,142
Adjusted Property EBITDA	$	(1,922	)		$	26,974			$	621,642			$	341,239			$	181,058			$	50,546			$	-			$	1,219,537
	Year Ended December 31, 2023
	Altira Macau				Mocha and Other				City of Dreams				Studio City				City of Dreams Manila				City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other				Corporate and Other				Total
Operating (loss) income	$	(232,871	)		$	23,328			$	314,917			$	1,382			$	110,143			$	(26,468	)		$	(125,472	)		$	64,959
Payments to the Philippine Parties		-				-				-				-				42,451				-				-				42,451
Integrated resort and casino rent (3)		-				-				-				-				1,911				-				-				1,911
Pre-opening costs		-				-				3,946				17,179				-				22,869				-				43,994
Development costs		-				-				-				-				-				-				1,202				1,202
Depreciation and amortization		23,175				3,795				230,034				185,389				49,979				29,845				21,179				543,396
Share-based compensation		300				87				6,602				1,425				1,184				456				25,419				35,473
Property charges and other		208,119				76				20,814				1,415				(216	)			798				(2,569	)			228,437
Adjusted EBITDA		(1,277	)			27,286				576,313				206,790				205,452				27,500				(80,241	)			961,823
Corporate and Other expenses		-				-				-				-				-				-				80,241				80,241
Adjusted Property EBITDA	$	(1,277	)		$	27,286			$	576,313			$	206,790			$	205,452			$	27,500			$	-			$	1,042,064

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)
	Three Months Ended								Year Ended
	December 31,								December 31,
	2024				2023				2024				2023
Net (loss) income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited	$	(20,274	)		$	(205,888	)		$	43,543			$	(326,920	)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		(19,638	)			(20,842	)			(71,502	)			(88,410	)
Net loss		(39,912	)			(226,730	)			(27,959	)			(415,330	)
Income tax expense		4,963				14,717				21,610				13,422
Interest and other non-operating expenses, net		131,905				117,630				490,976				466,867
Depreciation and amortization		134,372				144,740				541,538				543,396
Property charges and other		6,904				213,992				13,221				228,437
Share-based compensation		6,501				8,245				27,368				35,473
Development costs		1,892				1,202				5,433				1,202
Pre-opening costs (4)		8,097				3,550				17,833				43,994
Integrated resort and casino rent (3)		3,046				475				8,436				1,911
Payments to the Philippine Parties		12,407				9,813				41,939				42,451
Adjusted EBITDA		270,175				287,634				1,140,395				961,823
Corporate and Other expenses		25,213				15,786				79,142				80,241
Adjusted Property EBITDA	$	295,388			$	303,420			$	1,219,537			$	1,042,064

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Data Schedule
			Three Months Ended								Year Ended
			December 31,								December 31,
			2024				2023				2024				2023
Room Statistics:
	Altira Macau
		Average daily rate (5)	$	136			$	135			$	133			$	136
		Occupancy per available room		96	%			94	%			95	%			87	%
		Revenue per available room (6)	$	131			$	127			$	127			$	118
	City of Dreams
		Average daily rate (5)	$	219			$	199			$	211			$	201
		Occupancy per available room		95	%			93	%			93	%			86	%
		Revenue per available room (6)	$	209			$	186			$	197			$	173
	Studio City
		Average daily rate (5)	$	175			$	163			$	165			$	153
		Occupancy per available room		97	%			94	%			96	%			90	%
		Revenue per available room (6)	$	169			$	154			$	159			$	137
	City of Dreams Manila
		Average daily rate (5)	$	163			$	170			$	164			$	177
		Occupancy per available room		97	%			97	%			97	%			97	%
		Revenue per available room (6)	$	159			$	165			$	158			$	171
	City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other
		Average daily rate (5)	$	386			$	341			$	425			$	359
		Occupancy per available room		58	%			53	%			61	%			58	%
		Revenue per available room (6)	$	225			$	181			$	261			$	209
Other Information:
	Altira Macau
		Average number of table games		37				43				39				44
		Average number of gaming machines		131				135				134				141
		Table games win per unit per day (7)	$	8,363			$	8,970			$	8,416			$	6,895
		Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)	$	277			$	227			$	255			$	224
	Mocha and Other
		Average number of table games		15				18				16				17
		Average number of gaming machines		844				855				882				874
		Table games win per unit per day (7)	$	6,399			$	4,439			$	6,660			$	4,850
		Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)	$	276			$	287			$	274			$	291
	City of Dreams
		Average number of table games		430				430				430				430
		Average number of gaming machines		604				610				613				628
		Table games win per unit per day (7)	$	16,118			$	14,861			$	15,459			$	13,092
		Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)	$	571			$	537			$	524			$	464
	Studio City
		Average number of table games		253				246				251				246
		Average number of gaming machines		797				643				709				661
		Table games win per unit per day (7)	$	12,563			$	11,936			$	13,091			$	9,239
		Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)	$	401			$	418			$	431			$	343
	City of Dreams Manila
		Average number of table games		266				266				267				267
		Average number of gaming machines		2,277				2,296				2,278				2,297
		Table games win per unit per day (7)	$	3,773			$	3,026			$	3,238			$	3,390
		Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)	$	272			$	270			$	263			$	248
	City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other
		Average number of table games		105				103				104				71
		Average number of gaming machines		897				908				893				690
		Table games win per unit per day (7)	$	2,896			$	1,985			$	2,943			$	2,254
		Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)	$	356			$	297			$	340			$	350
(5)	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
(6)	Revenue per available room is calculated by dividing total room revenues including complimentary rooms (less service charges, if any) by total rooms available
(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 was Melco's (MLCO) revenue growth in Q4 2024?

Melco's Q4 2024 revenue grew 9% to US$1.19 billion from US$1.09 billion in Q4 2023.

How much did MLCO spend on share buybacks in 2024?

MLCO spent approximately US$112 million to repurchase 20.7 million ADSs during 2024.

What was Melco's (MLCO) net loss in Q4 2024?

MLCO reported a net loss of US$20.3 million (US$0.05 per ADS) in Q4 2024.

When will Melco's City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino operations begin?

Casino operations at City of Dreams Sri Lanka are expected to commence in the third quarter of 2025.

What is MLCO's current debt and cash position?

As of December 31, 2024, MLCO had US$1.27 billion in cash and bank balances, with total debt of US$7.16 billion.