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Melco Crown Entertainment Announces Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings
February 2, 2010 at 7:32 AM EST
NEW YORK, Feb 2, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq:MPEL), a developer and owner of casino gaming and entertainment resort facilities focused on the Macau market, today reported its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ending December 31, 2009.

For the fourth quarter of 2009, net revenue was US$400.2 million, an increase of approximately 60% from US$253.5 million for the comparable period ending December 31, 2008. The increase in net revenue was as a result of the opening of City of Dreams in June 2009.

Adjusted EBITDA (1) was US$2.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2009, as compared with US$22.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. The year-over-year decrease in EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2009 was primarily attributable to low table hold in the Company's rolling chip operations and a temporary slowdown in rolling chip volume at Altira Macau.

The company-wide mass market table games hold percentage (non rolling chip) in the fourth quarter of 2009 was 17.5%, which is in-line with our target hold percentage range of 16.0% to 18.0%.

The combined rolling chip table games hold percentage (calculated before discounts and commissions) across City of Dreams and Altira Macau in the fourth quarter of 2009 was 2.4%, below our expected rolling chip hold percentage range of 2.7% to 3.0%.

If we normalize fourth quarter EBITDA using 2.85%, the mid-point of the commonly expected rolling chip hold range, we would have reported Adjusted EBITDA of $56 million in the fourth quarter.

On a GAAP basis, the Company recorded a net loss for the fourth quarter of 2009 of US$89.7 million, or US$0.17 per ADS, compared to a loss of US$18.9 million, or US$0.04 per ADS, in the fourth quarter of 2008. The year-over-year increase in the net loss was due to increased depreciation and amortization expenses and lower capitalized interest following the opening of City of Dreams, as well as the aforementioned lower than expected rolling chip hold percentage in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Lawrence Ho, Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Melco Crown Entertainment commented, "In the fourth quarter, we successfully transitioned Altira Macau into a more traditional business model where we engage gaming promoters direct and not through an aggregator. This structural shift was precipitated by the introduction of the commission cap legislation in Macau on December 1, and although this legislation is a clear positive for us and the Macau gaming market, it also resulted in a temporary disruption in rolling chip volume at Altira Macau during the reporting quarter.

"I am pleased to report that gaming volume has bounced back in January at Altira Macau to approximately 30 billion MOP for the month which, combined with reduced junket commission rates, is driving much improved profitability at Altira Macau. Additionally, our efforts to accelerate growth in our mass market business at City of Dreams have gained traction over the past two months. Bolstered by a moderate benefit from high rolling chip hold percentage in the past four weeks, our market share in gross gaming revenue terms has improved and our total EBITDA in January 2010 is estimated to be in excess of US$40 million.

"I am encouraged by our initial results so far this year, and I am confident that 2010 will be a strong year for us."

City of Dreams 4Q Results

For the quarter ending December 31, 2009, net revenue at City of Dreams was US$237.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA was US$22.2 million.

Normalized to 2.85%, fourth quarter EBITDA would have been US$44.7 million.

Rolling chip volume totaled US$9.3 billion for the fourth quarter of 2009 and mass market table games drop (non rolling chip) totaled US$423.3 million. Slot handle was US$372.8 million.

On a sequential basis from the third quarter of 2009, rolling chip volume increased 3%, mass market table drop increased 9%, and slot handle increased 31% in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams in the fourth quarter of 2009 was US$22.8 million. Occupancy per available room in the fourth quarter of 2009 was 79% and the average daily rate (ADR) was US$152 per occupied room.

Altira Macau 4Q Results

For the quarter ending December 31, 2009, net revenue at Altira Macau was US$132.7 million versus US$225.8 million in the quarter ending December 31, 2008. Altira Macau generated an Adjusted EBITDA loss of US$14.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared with an Adjusted EBITDA gain of US$25.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Normalized to 2.85%, fourth quarter EBITDA would have been US$16.4 million.

Rolling chip volume totaled US$8.9 billion for the fourth quarter of 2009, down from US$10.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2008. In the mass market table games segment, drop (non rolling chip) totaled US$67.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, down from US$73.0 million generated in the comparable period in 2008.

Total non-gaming revenue at Altira Macau in the fourth quarter of 2009 was US$7.7 million, down from US$9.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Occupancy per available room in the fourth quarter of 2009 was 94% and the ADR was US$196 per occupied room. This compares with occupancy and ADR of 92% and US$238, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Mocha Clubs 4Q Results

Net revenue from Mocha Clubs totaled US$25.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, up from US$22.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Mocha Clubs generated US$6.2 million of Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2009, which compares with US$6.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2008.

The number of gaming machines in operation at the Mocha Clubs averaged approximately 1,560 in the fourth quarter of 2009, an increase from an average of approximately 1,090 in the fourth quarter of 2008. The net win per gaming machine per day was US$174 in this period, as compared with US$223 in the same period in 2008.

Other Factors Affecting Earnings

Total non-operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2009 were US$16.7 million, which included US$15.4 million in net interest expense and other finance costs of US$2.6 million. Capitalized interest during the fourth quarter of 2009 totaled US$5.5 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$71.2 million were booked in the fourth quarter of 2009, of which US$14.3 million was related to the amortization of our gaming sub-concession and US$4.8 million was related to the amortization of land use rights.

Financial Position and Capital Expenditure

Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2009 totaled US$448.7 million, including US$236.1 million of restricted cash. Total senior secured debt at the end of the fourth quarter of 2009 was US$1.68 billion. Total debt to shareholders' equity as of December 31, 2009 was 67%.

Capital expenditures for the fourth quarter of 2009 were US$42.1 million, primarily attributable to City of Dreams.

The target purchase completion date for the acquisition of the Macau Peninsula Site passed in the third quarter of 2009 and the acquisition agreement was terminated by the relevant parties in December 2009. The Company has been refunded its deposit in full.

Full Year Results

For the full year ending December 31, 2009, the Company reported net revenue of US$1.33 billion versus US$1.42 billion in the full year ending December 31, 2008. The year-over-year decrease in net revenue was driven primarily by lower rolling chip volume and lower rolling chip hold percentage as compared to 2008.

The Company reported a net loss of US$308.5 million for the twelve months of 2009, compared to a net loss of US$2.5 million for the twelve months of 2008. The net loss per ADS for the twelve month period ending December 31, 2009 was US$0.63 compared to a net loss per ADS of US$0.01 for the same period in 2008.

Conference Call Information

Melco Crown Entertainment will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2009 financial results on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (9:30 p.m. Hong Kong Time). To join the conference call, please use the dial-in details below:

  US Toll Free       1 866 543 6403
  US Toll /
   International     1 617 213 8896
  HK Toll            852 3002 1672
  HK Toll Free       800 96 3844
  UK Toll Free       00 800 280 02002
  Australia Toll
   Free              1 800 002 971

  Passcode           MPEL

An audio webcast will also be available at www.melco-crown.com.

To access the replay, please use the dial-in details below:

                                1 888
  US Toll Free                  286 8010
                                1 617
  US Toll / International       801 6888

  Passcode                      32062386

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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. Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (the "Company") may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 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. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: growth of the gaming market and visitation in Macau; finalization of credit facilities to finance construction of projects; the completion of the construction of our hotel casino resort projects; our acquisition and development of the Macau Peninsula site; increased competition and other planned casino hotel and resort projects in Macau and elsewhere in Asia; the completion of infrastructure projects in Macau; government regulation of the casino industry; our ability to raise additional financing; obtaining approval from the Macau government for an increase in the developable gross floor area of the City of Dreams site; the formal grant of occupancy permits for areas of City of Dreams undergoing construction and/or development; our anticipated growth strategies; and our future business development, results of operations and financial condition. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on March 31, 2009 and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

  --  "Adjusted EBITDA" is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation,
      amortization, pre-opening costs, property charges and other, stock-based
      compensation costs, and other non-operating income and expenses.
      Adjusted EBITDA is presented exclusively as a supplemental disclosure
      because management believes that it is widely used to measure the
      performance, and as a basis for valuation, of gaming companies.
      Management uses adjusted EBITDA as a measure 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 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 adjusted EBITDA as a supplement to financial
      measures in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting
      principles ("GAAP"). However, adjusted EBITDA should not be considered
      as an alternative to operating income 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 GAAP. Unlike net income, adjusted EBITDA
      does not include depreciation and amortization or interest expense and
      therefore does not reflect current or future capital expenditures or the
      cost of capital. The Company compensates for these limitations by using
      adjusted EBITDA as only one of several comparative tools, together with
      GAAP measurements, to assist in the evaluation of operating performance.
      Such 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 non-recurring
      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. Reconciliations of adjusted EBITDA with the most comparable
      financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are
      provided herein immediately following the financial statements included
      in this press release.

  --  "Adjusted net (loss) income" is net (loss) income before pre-opening
      costs, property charges and other. Adjusted net (loss) income and
      adjusted net (loss) income per American Depositary Share ("ADS") are
      presented as supplemental disclosures because management believes that
      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 and earnings
      per share computed in accordance with GAAP, as an additional basis for
      assessing period-to-period results of our business. Adjusted net (loss)
      income may be different from the calculation methods used by other
      companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited.  Reconciliations
      of adjusted net (loss) income with the most comparable financial
      measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided
      herein immediately following the financial statements included in this
      press release.


About Melco Crown Entertainment Limited

Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (the "Company"), is a developer, owner and through a Macau subsidiary which holds a gaming sub-concession, an operator of casino gaming and entertainment casino resort facilities. The Company currently operates Altira Macau (www.altiramacau.com) (formerly Crown Macau), a casino hotel located at Taipa, Macau and City of Dreams (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com), an integrated urban casino resort located in Cotai, Macau. The Company's business also includes the Mocha Clubs (www.mochaclubs.com), which feature a total of approximately 1,500 gaming machines in eight locations and comprise the largest non-casino based operations of electronic gaming machines in Macau. For more information about the Company, please visit www.melco-crown.com.

The Company has strong support from both of its major shareholders, Melco International Development Limited ("Melco") and Crown Limited ("Crown"). Melco is a listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is substantially owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who is Co-Chairman, a Director and the CEO of the Company. Crown is a top-100 company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and led by Executive Chairman Mr. James Packer, who is also Co-Chairman and a Director of the Company.

  Melco Crown Entertainment Limited
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
  (In Thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

                                    Three Months Ended             For The Years Ended
                                        December 31,                   December 31,

                                    2009           2008            2009           2008
                               -------------  --------------  -------------  --------------

                                (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)(3)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)(3)

  OPERATING REVENUES
  Casino                            $388,977        $251,408     $1,304,634      $1,405,932
  Rooms                               16,358           4,343         41,215          17,084
  Food and beverage                   10,946           3,320         28,180          16,107
  Entertainment, retail and
   others                              3,653           1,309         11,877           5,396
                               -------------  --------------  -------------  --------------
  Gross revenues                     419,934         260,380      1,385,906       1,444,519
  Less: promotional
   allowances                       (19,717)         (6,885)       (53,033)        (28,385)
                               -------------  --------------  -------------  --------------

  Net revenues                       400,217         253,495      1,332,873       1,416,134
                               -------------  --------------  -------------  --------------

  OPERATING COSTS AND
   EXPENSES
  Casino                           (350,231)       (200,929)    (1,130,302)     (1,159,930)
  Rooms                              (2,103)            (96)        (6,357)         (1,342)
  Food and beverage                  (4,564)         (2,858)       (16,853)        (12,745)
  Entertainment, retail and
   others                              (582)           (334)        (4,004)         (1,240)
  General and administrative        (42,406)        (28,704)      (130,986)        (90,707)
  Pre-opening costs                      242         (9,391)       (91,882)        (21,821)
  Amortization of gaming
   subconcession                    (14,309)        (14,309)       (57,237)        (57,237)
  Amortization of land use
   rights                            (4,767)         (4,502)       (18,395)        (18,269)
  Depreciation and
   amortization                     (52,139)         (9,171)      (141,864)        (51,379)

  Property charges and others        (2,894)              --        (7,040)           (290)
                               -------------  --------------  -------------  --------------
  Total operating costs and
   expenses                        (473,753)       (270,294)    (1,604,920)     (1,414,960)
                               -------------  --------------  -------------  --------------

  OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME           (73,536)        (16,799)      (272,047)           1,174
                               -------------  --------------  -------------  --------------
  NON-OPERATING EXPENSES
  Interest (expenses) income,
   net                              (15,366)           1,947       (31,326)           8,215
  Other finance costs                (2,568)         (5,445)        (8,227)        (15,730)
  Foreign exchange gain, net             605             934            491           1,436

  Other income, net                      658              24          2,516             972
                               -------------  --------------  -------------  --------------
  Total non-operating
   expenses                         (16,671)         (2,540)       (36,546)         (5,107)
                               -------------  --------------  -------------  --------------
  LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX            (90,207)        (19,339)      (308,593)         (3,933)

  INCOME TAX CREDIT                      518             454            132           1,470
                               -------------  --------------  -------------  --------------

  NET LOSS                         $(89,689)       $(18,885)     $(308,461)        $(2,463)
                               =============  ==============  =============  ==============

  LOSS PER SHARE:

   Basic and diluted                $(0.056)        $(0.014)       $(0.210)        $(0.002)
                               =============  ==============  =============  ==============

  LOSS PER ADS:

   Basic and diluted                $(0.169)        $(0.043)       $(0.631)        $(0.006)
                               =============  ==============  =============  ==============

  WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES
   USED IN LOSS PER SHARE
   CALCULATION:

   Basic and diluted           1,593,360,060   1,320,970,882  1,465,974,019   1,320,946,941
                               =============  ==============  =============  ==============


  (3) The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for 2008 reflect certain
   reclassifications, which have no effect on previously reported net loss, to conform to
   current period presentation.

  Melco Crown Entertainment Limited
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
  (In Thousands of U.S. dollars)

                                  December     December
                                     31,         31,

                                    2009         2008
                                 -----------  ----------
                                 (Unaudited)   (Audited)
  ASSETS

  CURRENT ASSETS
  Cash and cash equivalents         $212,598    $815,144
  Restricted cash                    236,119      67,977
  Accounts receivable, net           299,700      72,755
  Amounts due from affiliated
   companies                               1         650
  Inventories                          6,534       2,170
  Prepaid expenses and other
   current assets                     19,768      17,556
                                 -----------  ----------

  Total current assets               774,720     976,252
                                 -----------  ----------

  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET      2,786,646   2,107,722
  GAMING SUBCONCESSION, NET          713,978     771,216
  INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET               4,220       4,220
  GOODWILL                            81,915      81,915
  LONG-TERM PREPAYMENT AND
   DEPOSITS                           52,366      60,894
  DEFERRED TAX ASSETS                     --          28
  DEFERRED FINANCING COST             38,948      49,336
  DEPOSIT FOR ACQUISITION OF
   LAND INTEREST                          --      12,853

  LAND USE RIGHTS, NET               447,576     433,853
                                 -----------  ----------

  TOTAL                           $4,900,369  $4,498,289
                                 ===========  ==========

  LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
   EQUITY

  CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Accounts payable                    $8,719      $2,494
  Accrued expenses and other
   current liabilities               497,767     442,671
  Income tax payable                     768       1,954
  Current portion of long-term
   debt                               44,504          --
  Amounts due to affiliated
   companies                           7,384       1,985

  Amounts due to shareholders             25       1,032
                                 -----------  ----------

  Total current liabilities          559,167     450,136
                                 -----------  ----------

  LONG-TERM DEBT                   1,638,703   1,412,516
  OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES         20,619      38,304
  DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES            17,757      19,191
  LOANS FROM SHAREHOLDERS            115,647     115,647
  LAND USE RIGHT PAYABLE              39,432      53,891

  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Ordinary shares                     15,956      13,216
  Treasury shares                        (5)         (4)
  Additional paid-in capital       3,088,768   2,689,257
  Accumulated other
   comprehensive losses             (29,034)    (35,685)

  Accumulated losses               (566,641)   (258,180)
                                 -----------  ----------

  Total shareholders' equity       2,509,044   2,408,604
                                 -----------  ----------

  TOTAL                           $4,900,369  $4,498,289
                                 ===========  ==========

  Melco Crown Entertainment Limited
  Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted Net (Loss) Income
  (In Thousands of U.S. dollars)

                                       Three Months Ended        For The Years Ended
                                          December 31,              December 31,

                                       2009         2008         2009         2008
                                    -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
                                    (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)

  Net Loss                            $(89,689)    $(18,885)   $(308,461)     $(2,463)
   Pre-opening Costs                      (242)        9,391       91,882       21,821

   Property Charges and Others            2,894           --        7,040          290
                                    -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------

  Adjusted Net (Loss) Income          $(87,037)     $(9,494)   $(209,539)      $19,648
                                    ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========

  ADJUSTED NET (LOSS) INCOME PER
   ADS:

   Basic                               $(0.164)     $(0.022)     $(0.429)       $0.045
                                    ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========

   Diluted                             $(0.164)     $(0.022)     $(0.429)       $0.045
                                    ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========

  Melco Crown Entertainment Limited
  Reconciliation of Operating (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA
  (In Thousands of U.S. dollars)

                                                 Three Months Ended December 31, 2009

                                       Altira                   City of     Corporate
                                       Macau        Mocha        Dreams     and Other      Total
                                    -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
                                    (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)

  Operating (Loss) Income             $(27,325)       $1,982    $(19,058)    $(29,135)    $(73,536)

   Pre-opening Costs                         --           --        (287)           45        (242)
   Depreciation and Amortization         10,413        4,212       41,197       15,393       71,215
   Stock-based Compensation                  53           47          349        1,889        2,338

   Property Charges and Others            2,890           --           --            4        2,894
                                    -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------

  Adjusted EBITDA                     $(13,969)       $6,241      $22,201    $(11,804)       $2,669
                                    ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========


                                    Three Months Ended December 31, 2008

                                       Altira                   City of     Corporate
                                       Macau        Mocha        Dreams     and Other      Total
                                    -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
                                    (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)

  Operating Income (Loss)               $14,708       $4,456     $(9,064)    $(26,899)    $(16,799)

   Pre-opening Costs                         --           --        9,390            1        9,391
   Depreciation and Amortization         10,998        2,245        (205)       14,944       27,982
   Stock-based Compensation                 (7)           17          254        1,604        1,868

   Property Charges and Others               --           --           --           --           --
                                    -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------

  Adjusted EBITDA                       $25,699       $6,718         $375    $(10,350)      $22,442
                                    ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========

  Melco Crown Entertainment Limited
  Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Loss
  (In Thousands of U.S. dollars)

                                         Three Months Ended
                                            December 31,

                                         2009         2008
                                      -----------  -----------
                                      (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)

  Adjusted EBITDA                          $2,669      $22,442
   Pre-opening Costs                          242      (9,391)
   Depreciation and Amortization         (71,215)     (27,982)
   Stock-based Compensation               (2,338)      (1,868)
   Property Charges and Others            (2,894)           --
   Interest and Other Non-Operating
    Expenses, Net                        (16,671)      (2,540)

   Income Tax Credit                          518          454
                                      -----------  -----------

  Net Loss                              $(89,689)    $(18,885)
                                      ===========  ===========

  Melco Crown Entertainment Limited
  Reconciliation of Operating (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA
  (In Thousands of U.S. dollars)

                                                 For The Year Ended December 31, 2009

                                       Altira                   City of     Corporate
                                       Macau        Mocha        Dreams     and Other      Total
                                    -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
                                    (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)

  Operating (Loss) Income             $(33,064)       $8,610   $(133,320)   $(114,273)   $(272,047)
   Pre-opening Costs                         --           --       90,122        1,760       91,882
   Depreciation and Amortization         41,981       16,490       97,708       61,317      217,496
   Stock-based Compensation                 616          316        2,156        8,297       11,385

   Property Charges and Others            4,169           --           --        2,871        7,040
                                    -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------

  Adjusted EBITDA                       $13,702      $25,416      $56,666    $(40,028)      $55,756
                                    ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========

                                                 For The Year Ended December 31, 2008

                                       Altira                   City of     Corporate
                                       Macau        Mocha        Dreams     and Other      Total
                                    -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
                                    (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)

  Operating Income (Loss)              $118,367      $12,981    $(33,075)    $(97,099)       $1,174
   Pre-opening Costs                         --           --       21,819            2       21,821
   Depreciation and Amortization         44,304       12,698       10,712       59,171      126,885
   Stock-based Compensation                 298          126          521        5,910        6,855

   Property Charges and Others            (482)           --           --          772          290
                                    -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------

  Adjusted EBITDA                      $162,487      $25,805        $(23)    $(31,244)     $157,025
                                    ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========

  Melco Crown Entertainment Limited
  Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Loss
  (In Thousands of U.S. dollars)

                                         For The Years Ended
                                            December 31,

                                         2009         2008
                                      -----------  -----------
                                      (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)

  Adjusted EBITDA                         $55,756     $157,025
   Pre-opening Costs                     (91,882)     (21,821)
   Depreciation and Amortization        (217,496)    (126,885)
   Stock-based Compensation              (11,385)      (6,855)
   Property Charges and Others            (7,040)        (290)
   Interest and Other Non-Operating
    Expense, Net                         (36,546)      (5,107)

   Income Tax Credit                          132        1,470
                                      -----------  -----------

  Net Loss                             $(308,461)     $(2,463)
                                      ===========  ===========

  Melco Crown Entertainment Limited
  Supplemental Data Schedule

                                          Three Months       For the Years
                                             Ended               Ended
                                          December 31,       December 31,

                                         2009     2008      2009      2008
                                       --------  -------  --------  --------
  Room Statistics:
   Altira Macau
    Average daily rate (4)                 $196     $238      $219      $236
    Occupancy per available room            94%      92%       92%       94%
    Revenue per available room (5)         $184     $218      $201      $222

   City of Dreams
    Average daily rate (4)                 $152      $--      $159       $--
    Occupancy per available room            79%       0%       84%        0%
    Revenue per available room (5)         $120      $--      $133       $--

  Other Information:
   Altira Macau
    Average number of table games           235      250       248       250
    Average number of gaming machines        --      112        --       178
    Table games win per unit per day
     (6)                                 $9,970  $13,412   $11,052  $ 20,009
    Gaming machines win per unit per
     day (7)                                $--     $173       $--      $205

   City of Dreams
    Average number of table games           445       --       463        --
    Average number of gaming machines     1,255       --     1,280        --
    Table games win per unit per day
     (6)                                 $7,276      $--    $6,935       $--
    Gaming machines win per unit per
     day (7)                               $174      $--      $137       $--

  (4) Average daily rate is calculated by
   dividing total room revenue by total
   occupied rooms
  (5) Revenue per available room is calculated by
   dividing total room revenue by total rooms available
  (6) Table games win per unit per day is shown
   before discounts and commissions
  (7) Gaming machines win per unit per day is
   shown before deducting cost for slot points

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SOURCE: Melco Crown Entertainment Limited

CONTACT:  Melco Crown Entertainment Limited
Geoffrey Davis, CFA, Senior Vice President - Corporate Finance
+1 212 671 1936
geoffreydavis@melco-crown.com