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Studio City International Holdings Limited Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings

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Studio City International Holdings (NYSE: MSC) has reported its Q4 2024 financial results, showing total operating revenues of US$152.9 million, up from US$141.3 million in Q4 2023. The increase was driven by Macau's tourism recovery and higher gaming and non-gaming revenues.

Studio City Casino generated gross gaming revenues of US$321.8 million in Q4 2024, compared to US$294.8 million in Q4 2023. The casino has strategically repositioned to focus on premium mass and mass segments, with VIP operations transferred to City of Dreams in October 2024. Mass market table games drop increased to US$891.7 million, with a 32.1% hold percentage.

However, operating income decreased to US$3.1 million from US$13.3 million year-over-year, while Adjusted EBITDA declined to US$56.7 million from US$64.8 million. The company reported a net loss of US$27.7 million for Q4 2024, compared to US$18.6 million in Q4 2023. Total debt stood at US$2.16 billion as of December 31, 2024.

Studio City International Holdings (NYSE: MSC) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del Q4 2024, mostrando ricavi operativi totali di 152,9 milioni di dollari USA, in aumento rispetto ai 141,3 milioni di dollari USA del Q4 2023. L'aumento è stato guidato dalla ripresa del turismo a Macao e da ricavi più elevati sia nel settore giochi che in quello non gaming.

Il Casino di Studio City ha generato ricavi lordi da giochi di 321,8 milioni di dollari USA nel Q4 2024, rispetto ai 294,8 milioni di dollari USA nel Q4 2023. Il casinò si è strategicamente riposizionato per concentrarsi sui segmenti premium mass e mass, con le operazioni VIP trasferite a City of Dreams nell'ottobre 2024. Il volume di gioco dei tavoli nel mercato di massa è aumentato a 891,7 milioni di dollari USA, con una percentuale di vincita del 32,1%.

Tuttavia, l'utile operativo è diminuito a 3,1 milioni di dollari USA rispetto ai 13,3 milioni di dollari USA dell'anno precedente, mentre l'EBITDA rettificato è sceso a 56,7 milioni di dollari USA rispetto ai 64,8 milioni di dollari USA. L'azienda ha riportato una perdita netta di 27,7 milioni di dollari USA per il Q4 2024, rispetto ai 18,6 milioni di dollari USA del Q4 2023. Il debito totale ammontava a 2,16 miliardi di dollari USA al 31 dicembre 2024.

Studio City International Holdings (NYSE: MSC) ha reportado sus resultados financieros del Q4 2024, mostrando ingresos operativos totales de 152,9 millones de dólares EE.UU., un aumento desde los 141,3 millones de dólares EE.UU. en el Q4 2023. El aumento fue impulsado por la recuperación del turismo en Macao y mayores ingresos tanto de juegos como no relacionados con los juegos.

El Casino de Studio City generó ingresos brutos de juegos de 321,8 millones de dólares EE.UU. en el Q4 2024, en comparación con los 294,8 millones de dólares EE.UU. en el Q4 2023. El casino se ha reposicionado estratégicamente para centrarse en los segmentos de masa premium y masa, con las operaciones VIP transferidas a City of Dreams en octubre de 2024. La caída de juegos de mesa en el mercado masivo aumentó a 891,7 millones de dólares EE.UU., con un porcentaje de retención del 32,1%.

Sin embargo, el ingreso operativo disminuyó a 3,1 millones de dólares EE.UU. desde los 13,3 millones de dólares EE.UU. año tras año, mientras que el EBITDA ajustado cayó a 56,7 millones de dólares EE.UU. desde los 64,8 millones de dólares EE.UU. La compañía reportó una pérdida neta de 27,7 millones de dólares EE.UU. para el Q4 2024, en comparación con los 18,6 millones de dólares EE.UU. en el Q4 2023. La deuda total se situó en 2,16 mil millones de dólares EE.UU. al 31 de diciembre de 2024.

스튜디오 시티 인터내셔널 홀딩스 (NYSE: MSC)는 2024년 4분기 재무 결과를 발표하며 총 운영 수익이 1억 5,290만 달러에 달했다고 보고했습니다. 이는 2023년 4분기 1억 4,130만 달러에서 증가한 수치입니다. 이 증가는 마카오의 관광 회복과 높은 게임 및 비게임 수익에 의해 촉진되었습니다.

스튜디오 시티 카지노는 2024년 4분기에 3억 2,180만 달러의 총 게임 수익을 창출했으며, 이는 2023년 4분기 2억 9,480만 달러와 비교됩니다. 카지노는 전략적으로 프리미엄 대중 및 대중 세그먼트에 집중하도록 재편성하였으며, VIP 운영은 2024년 10월 시티 오브 드림스로 이전되었습니다. 대중 시장 테이블 게임의 하락액은 8억 9,170만 달러로 증가했으며, 32.1%의 홀드 비율을 기록했습니다.

그러나 운영 수익은 전년 대비 310만 달러로 감소했으며, 이는 1,330만 달러에서 줄어든 수치입니다. 조정된 EBITDA는 6480만 달러에서 5670만 달러로 감소했습니다. 회사는 2024년 4분기에 2,770만 달러의 순손실을 보고했으며, 이는 2023년 4분기 1,860만 달러와 비교됩니다. 총 부채는 2024년 12월 31일 기준으로 21억 6천만 달러에 달했습니다.

Studio City International Holdings (NYSE: MSC) a annoncé ses résultats financiers pour le 4ème trimestre 2024, affichant des revenus d'exploitation totaux de 152,9 millions de dollars US, en hausse par rapport à 141,3 millions de dollars US au 4ème trimestre 2023. Cette augmentation a été soutenue par la reprise du tourisme à Macao et des revenus plus élevés dans les secteurs des jeux et non liés aux jeux.

Le Casino de Studio City a généré des revenus bruts de jeux de 321,8 millions de dollars US au 4ème trimestre 2024, contre 294,8 millions de dollars US au 4ème trimestre 2023. Le casino s'est stratégiquement repositionné pour se concentrer sur les segments premium mass et mass, avec des opérations VIP transférées à City of Dreams en octobre 2024. Le montant des jeux de table sur le marché de masse a augmenté à 891,7 millions de dollars US, avec un pourcentage de gain de 32,1 %.

Cependant, le résultat d'exploitation a diminué à 3,1 millions de dollars US contre 13,3 millions de dollars US d'une année sur l'autre, tandis que l'EBITDA ajusté a chuté à 56,7 millions de dollars US contre 64,8 millions de dollars US. L'entreprise a enregistré une perte nette de 27,7 millions de dollars US pour le 4ème trimestre 2024, contre 18,6 millions de dollars US au 4ème trimestre 2023. La dette totale s'élevait à 2,16 milliards de dollars US au 31 décembre 2024.

Studio City International Holdings (NYSE: MSC) hat seine finanziellen Ergebnisse für das 4. Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht und zeigt einen Gesamtumsatz von 152,9 Millionen US-Dollar, ein Anstieg von 141,3 Millionen US-Dollar im 4. Quartal 2023. Der Anstieg wurde durch die Erholung des Tourismus in Macau und höhere Einnahmen aus dem Glücksspiel- und Nicht-Glücksspielbereich angetrieben.

Das Studio City Casino erzielte im 4. Quartal 2024 Bruttospielerträge von 321,8 Millionen US-Dollar, verglichen mit 294,8 Millionen US-Dollar im 4. Quartal 2023. Das Casino hat sich strategisch neu ausgerichtet, um sich auf die Segmente Premium-Mass und Mass zu konzentrieren, wobei die VIP-Operationen im Oktober 2024 an City of Dreams übertragen wurden. Der Umsatz bei den Tischspielen im Mass Market stieg auf 891,7 Millionen US-Dollar, mit einer Haltequote von 32,1 %.

Allerdings sank das Betriebsergebnis auf 3,1 Millionen US-Dollar im Vergleich zu 13,3 Millionen US-Dollar im Vorjahr, während das bereinigte EBITDA auf 56,7 Millionen US-Dollar von 64,8 Millionen US-Dollar fiel. Das Unternehmen berichtete für das 4. Quartal 2024 einen Nettoverlust von 27,7 Millionen US-Dollar, verglichen mit 18,6 Millionen US-Dollar im 4. Quartal 2023. Die Gesamtschulden beliefen sich zum 31. Dezember 2024 auf 2,16 Milliarden US-Dollar.

Positive
  • Operating revenues increased 8.2% YoY to US$152.9M
  • Gross gaming revenues up 9.2% to US$321.8M
  • Mass market table games hold percentage improved to 32.1% from 30.0%
  • Gaming machine handle increased to US$888.9M from US$778.3M
  • Secured new HK$1.945B revolving credit facility
Negative
  • Operating income decreased 76.7% to US$3.1M
  • Net loss widened to US$27.7M from US$18.6M
  • Adjusted EBITDA declined 12.5% to US$56.7M
  • Cash balance decreased to US$127.8M from US$228.2M
  • VIP rolling chip volume dropped to US$165.0M from US$566.0M

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Studio City's Q4 2024 results reveal a strategic pivot toward premium mass and mass market segments, with VIP operations transferred to City of Dreams. While total operating revenues increased 8.2% year-over-year to $152.9 million, the company faces profitability challenges with operating income dropping 76.7% to just $3.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA declining to $56.7 million.

The mass market focus is yielding positive results with table drop increasing to $891.7 million and an improved hold percentage of 32.1% (versus 30.0% last year). Gaming machine handle also showed strong growth of 14.2% to $888.9 million. These metrics indicate the property is successfully executing its mass market strategy, which typically offers more stable revenues and higher margins than VIP play.

However, the widening net loss ($27.7 million vs $18.6 million in Q4 2023) raises concerns about cost structure issues. Operating costs have increased disproportionately to revenue growth, suggesting potential inefficiencies or higher customer acquisition costs in the competitive Macau market.

The company's financial position shows prudent debt management with a $12 million reduction in Q4, but the accelerated cash burn is concerning – cash reserves declined by $100.4 million year-over-year to $127.8 million. The new $250 million revolving credit facility provides important liquidity cushion but doesn't address the underlying profitability challenges.

Full-year results paint a more positive picture with Adjusted EBITDA of $245.3 million (up 54.1% from 2023), suggesting the quarterly decline may be temporary rather than structural. The significant $24.5 million EBITDA reporting difference between Studio City and parent company Melco's reporting indicates substantial intercompany charges affecting profitability.

MACAU, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Studio City International Holdings Limited (NYSE: MSC) (“Studio City” or the “Company”), a world-class integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau, 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$152.9 million, compared with total operating revenues of US$141.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to the continued recovery in inbound tourism in Macau during the fourth quarter of 2024, which led to an increase in revenue from casino contract and higher non-gaming revenues.

Studio City Casino generated gross gaming revenues of US$321.8 million and US$294.8 million for the fourth quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Studio City Casino has strategically repositioned itself to focus on the premium mass and mass segments, and VIP rolling chip operations at Studio City Casino were transferred to City of Dreams in late October 2024. Studio City Casino’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.

Revenue from casino contract was US$63.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with US$57.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. Revenue from casino contract is net of gaming taxes and the costs incurred in connection with the on-going operation of the Studio City Casino which are deducted by Melco Resorts (Macau) Limited, the gaming operator of the Studio City Casino (the “Gaming Operator”).

Total gaming taxes and the costs incurred in connection with the on-going operation of the Studio City Casino deducted from gross gaming revenues were US$258.2 million and US$237.8 million in the fourth quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Total non-gaming revenues at Studio City for the fourth quarter of 2024 were US$89.3 million, compared with US$84.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$3.1 million, compared with US$13.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Studio City generated Adjusted EBITDA(1) of US$56.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with US$64.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The change was mainly attributable to higher operating costs, despite the increase in revenue from casino contract and higher non-gaming revenues.

Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited for the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$27.7 million, compared with US$18.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The net loss attributable to participation interest was US$2.6 million and US$1.8 million in the fourth quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Other Factors Affecting Earnings

Total net non-operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 were US$33.3 million, which mainly included interest expense of US$32.4 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$52.8 million were recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024, of which US$0.8 million was related to the amortization expense for the land use right.

The Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City for the three months ended December 31, 2024 referred to in the earnings release of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (“Melco”) dated February 27, 2025 (“Melco’s Earnings Release”) was US$24.5 million more than the Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in this press release. The Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in this press release includes certain intercompany charges that are not included in the Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City contained in Melco’s Earnings Release. Such intercompany charges include, among other items, fees and shared service charges billed between the Company and its subsidiaries and certain subsidiaries of Melco. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City included in Melco’s Earnings 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$127.8 million (December 31, 2023: US$228.2 million), including US$0.1 million of restricted cash (December 31, 2023: US$0.1 million). Total debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs and original issue premiums, at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$2.16 billion (December 31, 2023: US$2.34 billion), a reduction of approximately US$12 million, compared to the total debt, net balance as of September 30, 2024. The reduction in total debt, net was primarily as a result of the repurchases of the Studio City Finance Limited 6.00% senior notes due 2025 during the fourth quarter of 2024.

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$25.6 million.

Full Year Results

For the year ended December 31, 2024, Studio City International Holdings Limited reported total operating revenues of US$639.1 million, compared with US$445.5 million in the prior year. The increase in total operating revenues was primarily attributable to the continued recovery in inbound tourism in Macau in 2024, and the ramp up of operations following the opening of Studio City Phase 2 starting in April 2023, which led to an increase in revenue from casino contract and higher non-gaming revenues.

Operating income for 2024 was US$38.1 million, compared with operating loss of US$29.0 million for 2023.

Studio City generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$245.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared with US$159.2 million for 2023. The change in Adjusted EBITDA was mainly attributable to higher revenue from casino contract and non-gaming revenues, partially offset by higher operating costs.

Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited for 2024 was US$96.7 million, compared with US$133.5 million for 2023. The net loss attributable to participation interest for 2024 was US$9.1 million, compared with US$12.6 million for 2023.

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. Studio City International Holdings 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, (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 defined as net income/loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, pre-opening costs, property charges and other and other non-operating income and expenses. Adjusted EBITDA is presented exclusively as supplemental disclosures because management believes it is widely used to measure the performance, and as a basis for valuation, of gaming companies. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to measure our operating performance and to compare our operating performance with those of our competitors.

The Company also presents Adjusted EBITDA because it is used by some investors as a way 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 should not be considered as an alternative to operating income/loss as an indicator of the Company’s performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, or as an alternative to any other measure determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Unlike net income/loss, Adjusted EBITDA does 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 as only one 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. Also, the Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may be different from the calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited. The use of Adjusted EBITDA has material limitations as an analytical tool, as 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 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, property charges and other and gain/loss on extinguishment of debt, net of participation interest and taxes. Adjusted net income/loss is presented as supplemental disclosure because management believes it provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our performance, in addition to income/loss computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted net income/loss 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 Studio City International Holdings 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 Studio City International Holdings Limited

The Company, with its American depositary shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MSC), is a world-class integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau. For more information about the Company, please visit www.studiocity-macau.com.

The Company is majority owned by Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, a company with its American depositary shares listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq: MLCO).

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



Studio City International Holdings 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:            
  Revenue from casino contract$63,563  $56,981  $259,842  $155,527  
  Rooms 42,921   39,642   160,721   111,733  
  Food and beverage 22,176   19,815   89,660   62,426  
  Entertainment 4,311   2,992   47,533   61,777  
  Services fee 14,371   17,904   59,529   40,473  
  Mall 4,522   3,161   18,289   10,744  
  Retail and other 999   756   3,571   2,858  
Total operating revenues 152,863   141,251   639,145   445,538  
             
Operating costs and expenses:            
  Costs related to casino contract (8,781)  (7,582)  (34,704)  (28,847) 
  Rooms (14,130)  (10,360)  (51,614)  (28,280) 
  Food and beverage (20,844)  (17,652)  (80,081)  (54,741) 
  Entertainment (7,179)  (3,704)  (46,500)  (53,056) 
  Mall (1,980)  (1,442)  (7,336)  (4,212) 
  Retail and other (592)  (443)  (2,306)  (1,986) 
  General and administrative (42,618)  (35,299)  (171,271)  (115,203) 
  Pre-opening costs 22   169   (807)  (17,451) 
  Amortization of land use right (832)  (828)  (3,314)  (3,302) 
  Depreciation and amortization (51,934)  (49,906)  (201,746)  (166,095) 
  Property charges and other (875)  (867)  (1,318)  (1,407) 
Total operating costs and expenses (149,743)  (127,914)  (600,997)  (474,580) 
Operating income (loss) 3,120   13,337   38,148   (29,042) 
Non-operating income (expenses):            
  Interest income 619   2,502   4,059   10,675  
  Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (32,372)  (35,761)  (133,594)  (129,567) 
  Other financing costs (279)  (106)  (592)  (417) 
  Foreign exchange (losses) gains, net (1,232)  (1,879)  (5,500)  642  
  Other expenses, net -   (6)  -   (67) 
  (Loss) gain on extinguishment of debt (17)  1,531   (1,000)  1,611  
Total non-operating expenses, net (33,281)  (33,719)  (136,627)  (117,123) 
Loss before income tax (30,161)  (20,382)  (98,479)  (146,165) 
Income tax (expense) benefit (199)  4   (7,352)  81  
Net loss (30,360)  (20,378)  (105,831)  (146,084) 
Net loss attributable to participation interest 2,612   1,754   9,105   12,567  
Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited$(27,748) $(18,624) $(96,726) $(133,517) 
             
Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A
ordinary share:
          
    Basic and diluted$(0.036) $(0.024) $(0.126) $(0.173) 
             
Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per ADS:            
    Basic and diluted$(0.144) $(0.097) $(0.502) $(0.693) 
             
Weighted average Class A ordinary shares outstanding used in net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share calculation:            
    Basic and diluted 770,352,700   770,352,700   770,352,700   770,352,700  
             


Studio City International Holdings 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$127,634  $228,040  
Accounts receivable, net 1,976   2,281  
Receivables from affiliated companies 309   40,969  
Inventories 7,306   5,763  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 29,140   38,997  
Total current assets 166,365   316,050  
       
Property and equipment, net 2,652,169   2,775,806  
Intangible assets, net -   5  
Long-term prepayments, deposits and other assets 52,504   27,787  
Restricted cash 130   130  
Operating lease right-of-use assets 11,647   11,619  
Land use right, net 102,629   105,304  
Total assets$2,985,444  $3,236,701  
       
LIABILITIES, SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND PARTICIPATION INTEREST    
       
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable$3,285  $2,454  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 118,117   135,514  
Income tax payable 7,626   10  
Current portion of long-term debt, net 21,597   -  
Payables to affiliated companies 30,131   18,799  
Total current liabilities 180,756   156,777  
       
Long-term debt, net 2,141,750   2,335,173  
Other long-term liabilities 4,115   3,209  
Deferred tax liabilities, net 77   309  
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 12,227   12,250  
Total liabilities 2,338,925   2,507,718  
       
Shareholders’ equity and participation interest:      
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001; 1,927,488,240 shares authorized; 770,352,700 shares issued and outstanding 77   77  
Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001; 72,511,760 shares authorized; 72,511,760 shares issued and outstanding 7   7  
Additional paid-in capital 2,477,359   2,477,359  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (losses) 8,701   (12,656) 
Accumulated losses (1,895,409)  (1,798,683) 
Total shareholders’ equity 590,735   666,104  
Participation interest 55,784   62,879  
Total shareholders’ equity and participation interest 646,519   728,983  
Total liabilities, shareholders’ equity and participation interest$2,985,444  $3,236,701  
       



Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries 
Reconciliation of Net Loss Attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited to 
Adjusted Net Loss Attributable to Studio City International Holdings 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 attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited$(27,748) $(18,624) $(96,726) $(133,517) 
Pre-opening costs (22)  (169)  807   17,451  
Property charges and other 875   867   1,318   1,407  
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt 17   (1,531)  1,000   (1,611) 
Income tax impact on adjustments (3)  -   (15)  -  
Participation interest impact on adjustments (75)  71   (269)  (1,484) 
Adjusted net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited$(26,956) $(19,386) $(93,885) $(117,754) 
             
Adjusted net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share:           
    Basic and diluted$(0.035) $(0.025) $(0.122) $(0.153) 
             
Adjusted net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per ADS:            
    Basic and diluted$(0.140) $(0.101) $(0.487) $(0.611) 
             
Weighted average Class A ordinary shares outstanding used in adjusted net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share calculation:            
    Basic and diluted 770,352,700   770,352,700   770,352,700   770,352,700  
             



Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
            
            
 Three Months Ended Year Ended
 December 31, December 31,
 2024
 2023
 2024 2023
        
Operating income (loss)$3,120  $13,337  $38,148 $(29,042)
Pre-opening costs (22)  (169)  807  17,451 
Depreciation and amortization 52,766   50,734   205,060  169,397 
Property charges and other 875   867   1,318  1,407 
Adjusted EBITDA$56,739  $64,769  $245,333 $159,213 
            



Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries 
Reconciliation of Net Loss Attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited 
to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited) 
(In thousands) 
             
 Three Months Ended Year Ended 
 December 31, December 31, 
 2024
 2023
 2024
 2023
 
         
Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited$(27,748) $(18,624) $(96,726) $(133,517) 
Net loss attributable to participation interest (2,612)  (1,754)  (9,105)  (12,567) 
Net loss (30,360)  (20,378)  (105,831)  (146,084) 
Income tax expense (benefit) 199   (4)  7,352   (81) 
Interest and other non-operating expenses, net 33,281   33,719   136,627   117,123  
Depreciation and amortization 52,766   50,734   205,060   169,397  
Property charges and other 875   867   1,318   1,407  
Pre-opening costs (22)  (169)  807   17,451  
Adjusted EBITDA$56,739  $64,769  $245,333  $159,213  
             



Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Data Schedule
          
   Three Months Ended Year Ended
   December 31, December 31,
   2024 2023 2024 2023
Room Statistics:       
  Average daily rate (3)$175  $163  $165  $153 
  Occupancy per available room 97%  94%  96%  90%
  Revenue per available room (4)$169  $154  $159  $137 
          
Other Information:       
  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 (5)$12,563  $11,936  $13,091  $9,239 
  Gaming machines win per unit per day (6)$401  $418  $431  $343 
          
          
(3)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
(4)Revenue per available room is calculated by dividing total room revenues including complimentary rooms (less service charges, if any) by total rooms available
(5)Table games win per unit per day is shown before discounts, commissions, non-discretionary incentives (including the point-loyalty programs) as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis
(6)Gaming machines win per unit per day is shown before non-discretionary incentives (including the point-loyalty programs) as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis
          

FAQ

What were Studio City's (MSC) Q4 2024 operating revenues and how did they compare to Q4 2023?

Studio City's Q4 2024 operating revenues were US$152.9 million, an increase from US$141.3 million in Q4 2023, driven by Macau's tourism recovery.

How did Studio City's (MSC) mass market gaming performance change in Q4 2024?

Mass market table games drop increased to US$891.7 million with a 32.1% hold percentage, up from US$864.1 million and 30.0% hold in Q4 2023.

What strategic changes did Studio City (MSC) implement in its casino operations during Q4 2024?

Studio City Casino repositioned to focus on premium mass and mass segments, transferring VIP rolling chip operations to City of Dreams in late October 2024.

What was Studio City's (MSC) debt position at the end of Q4 2024?

Total debt was US$2.16 billion as of December 31, 2024, reduced by approximately US$12 million compared to September 30, 2024.

How did Studio City's (MSC) Adjusted EBITDA perform in Q4 2024 versus Q4 2023?

Adjusted EBITDA declined to US$56.7 million in Q4 2024 from US$64.8 million in Q4 2023, due to higher operating costs.

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