Melco Resorts Finance Announces Proposed 5.375% Senior Notes Offering

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Melco Resorts Finance Limited plans to offer 5.375% senior notes due 2029 to repay a revolving credit facility from April 29, 2020. The Additional Notes will be consolidated with existing notes under a December 2019 indenture. The offering is subject to market conditions and has no binding agreement yet. The notes will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act and are aimed at qualified institutional buyers. Forward-looking statements in the release highlight potential risks including market volatility and the ongoing effects of COVID-19.

Positive

• Offering of 5.375% senior notes could enhance liquidity by repaying existing debt.
• Consolidation with existing notes may streamline financial management.

Negative

• No binding agreement for the offering means uncertainty about completion.
• Notes will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act, limiting investor access.

MACAU, Jan. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Melco Resorts Finance Limited (“Melco Resorts Finance”) announces that it proposes to conduct an international offering of 5.375% senior notes due 2029 (the “Additional Notes”), the net proceeds from which, together with cash on hand if applicable, will be used for repayment of the principal amount drawn under the revolving credit facility under the senior facilities agreement entered into by MCO Nominee One Limited, a subsidiary of Melco Resorts Finance, on April 29, 2020, together with accrued interest and associated costs, and any remaining balance for general corporate purposes. Melco Resorts Finance is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (“Melco”).

The proposed Additional Notes will be issued under the indenture, dated December 4, 2019 (the “Indenture”), pursuant to which Melco Resorts Finance issued US$900 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior notes due 2029 (the “Original Notes”). The Additional Notes will constitute additional notes under the Indenture and will be issued on the same terms and conditions (other than the issue date and issue price) and will be consolidated and form a single series with the Original Notes. Melco will not be a guarantor of the Additional Notes.

The issue price of the Additional Notes will be determined at the time of pricing of the offering. Completion of the proposed offering of the Additional Notes is subject to market conditions and investor interest. As no binding agreement in relation to the proposed offering of the Additional Notes has been entered into as at the date of this press release, the proposed Additional Notes may or may not be issued.

The Additional Notes are being proposed to be offered and sold in the United States to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and outside of the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The proposed Additional Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or under the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any applicable state laws. Melco Resorts Finance does not intend to register any portion of the offering of the proposed Additional Notes in the United States.

Nothing in this press release constitutes an offer to buy, or a solicitation of an offer to sell, securities in the United States or any other jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act.

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. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Melco Resorts Finance’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, or industry and the global economy, (ii) growth of the gaming market and visitations in Macau, (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. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Melco Resorts Finance undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For investment community, please contact:
Richard Huang
Director, Investor Relations
Tel: +852 2598 3619
Email: richardlshuang@melco-resorts.com

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

FAQ

What are the details of Melco Resorts Finance's 5.375% senior notes offering?

Melco Resorts Finance proposes to offer 5.375% senior notes due 2029, targeting repayment of existing debt under a revolving credit facility.

What is the purpose of the proceeds from the Additional Notes offered by Melco?

The proceeds will be used for repayment of principal under a revolving credit facility and general corporate purposes.

Is Melco Resorts Finance planning to register the Additional Notes in the U.S.?

No, the Additional Notes will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act, limiting their offering to qualified institutional buyers.

What risks are associated with the forward-looking statements in the Melco Resorts Finance press release?

Risks include market volatility, the impact of COVID-19, and uncertainties in the gaming market and economic conditions.