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Melco Crown Entertainment Announces Unaudited First Quarter 2012 Earnings
May 9, 2012 at 8:04 AM EDT

MACAU, May 9, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) --Melco Crown Entertainment Limited ("Melco Crown Entertainment" or "the Company") (SEHK:6883) (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 first quarter of 2012.

Net revenue for the first quarter of 2012 was US$1,026.9 million, representing an increase of approximately 27% from US$806.6 million for the comparable period in 2011. The increase in net revenue was primarily attributable to improvements in the mass market table games segment, as well as improvements in rolling chip and non-gaming revenues at City of Dreams.

Adjusted EBITDA(1) was US$242.5 million for the first quarter of 2012, as compared to Adjusted EBITDA of US$121.3 million in the first quarter of 2011. The 100% year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2012 was attributable to an improved group-wide rolling chip win rate, as well as substantial growth in the mass market table games segment, particularly at City of Dreams which, combined with a strict company-wide cost control culture, drove operating leverage and profitability.

On a U.S. GAAP basis, net income attributable to Melco Crown Entertainment for the first quarter of 2012 was US$122.1 million, or US$0.22 per ADS, compared with net income attributable to Melco Crown Entertainment of US$7.2 million, or US$0.01 per ADS, in the first quarter of 2011. The year-over-year improvement in net income was primarily a result of the enhanced gaming and non-gaming operating performance at City of Dreams, reduced non-operating expenses, including lower net interest costs, partially offset by the amortization of land use right at Studio City and higher fixed asset depreciation across all operating assets. The net loss attributable to non-controlling interests during the first quarter of 2012 of US$3.6 million was related to Studio City.

Mr. Lawrence Ho, Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Melco Crown Entertainment, commented, "These results highlight our continued success in developing our mass market business, particularly at the premium end, where we have further strengthened our diversified range of products, services and amenities to address Macau's fastest growing gaming segment.

"We continue to optimize our current portfolio of assets, with a strong focus on improving table yields across City of Dreams and Altira Macau and leveraging our hotel and other non-gaming amenities to drive company-wide operating performance, while at the same time maintaining our strict control over our cost structure.

"Our strong performance in the mass market table games segment in the first quarter of 2012 resulted in us capturing meaningful market share in this increasingly important and profitable gaming segment, driving Adjusted EBITDA to a record US$242.5 million. The importance of this gaming segment is clearly evident in the improvements in profitability and operating cash flow during the quarter, where we achieved year-over-year EBITDA growth of 100%, on revenue growth of 27%, highlighting significant operating leverage and improved margins.

"Our current portfolio of assets demonstrates our contribution to the diversification of Macau's leisure and tourism industry, with our internationally recognized and acclaimed entertainment propositions, such as The House of Dancing Water, the Dragon's Treasure show and Club Cubic, delivering a unique and world-class experience to this broadening, and increasingly discerning, customer base.

"Altira Macau recently celebrated its fifth year of delivering to Macau a premium hotel and gaming experience. In recognition of its continued commitment to excellence, Altira Macau has been awarded Forbes Five Star ratings for lodging and spa for the past three years, in addition to numerous other hotel and industry accolades.

"We believe Studio City will further enhance the experiences available for visitors to Macau with its expected range of unique entertainment offerings and interactive attractions. We continue to work with the Macau Government to bring this project to realization, moving forward with the remaining approvals required to restart construction on this exciting project."

City of Dreams 1Q Results

For the quarter ended March 31, 2012, net revenue at City of Dreams was US$716.8 million compared to US$500.3 million in the first quarter of 2011. City of Dreams generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$198.0 million in the first quarter of 2012 compared to US$86.0 million in the first quarter of 2011, an increase of 130%.

The significant year-over-year improvement in Adjusted EBITDA was driven by strong growth in mass market volumes as well as a substantial improvement in the mass market table games hold percentage and rolling chip win rate, together with improvements in non-gaming operations, including growing contributions from hotel sales and The House of Dancing Water.

Rolling chip volume totaled US$19.2 billion for the first quarter of 2012, up 2% from US$18.8 billion in the first quarter of 2011, and the rolling chip win rate was 3.0% in the first quarter of 2012 versus 2.5% in the first quarter of 2011. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7%-3.0%.

Mass market table games drop increased 34% to US$865.3 million compared with US$646.9 million in the first quarter of 2011. The mass market table games hold percentage was 28.8% in the first quarter of 2012, an increase from 22.5% in the same period last year. At City of Dreams, we expect our mass market table games hold percentage to range from 25%- 30%.

Slot handle for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 was US$685.0 million, up 34% from US$511.3 million generated in the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams in the first quarter of 2012 was US$58.6 million, up from US$48.7 million in the first quarter of 2011. Occupancy per available room in the first quarter of 2012 was 91% versus 87% in the first quarter of 2011. The average daily rate (ADR) in the first quarter of 2012 was US$189 per occupied room, which compares with US$171 in the first quarter of 2011, an increase of 11%.

Altira Macau 1Q Results

For the quarter ended March 31, 2012, net revenue at Altira Macau was US$260.9 million versus US$265.5 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Altira Macau generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$55.1 million in the first quarter of 2012 compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$41.1 million in the first quarter of 2011, an increase of 34%. The improvement in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily driven by an increase in the rolling chip win rate and in mass market table game volumes, as well as improvements in operating margins through cost control initiatives, partially offset by lower volumes in the rolling chip segment.

Rolling chip volume totaled US$10.9 billion in the first quarter of 2012 versus US$12.7 billion in the first quarter of 2011. In the first quarter of 2012, the rolling chip win rate was 3.1%, as compared to 2.8% for the same period a year ago. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7%-3.0%.

In the mass market table games segment, drop totaled US$150.4 million in the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 8% from US$139.6 million generated in the comparable period in 2011. The mass market table games hold percentage was 17.1% in the first quarter of 2012 compared with 17.7% in the first quarter of last year. At Altira Macau, we expect our mass market table games hold percentage to range from 15%- 17%.

Total non-gaming revenue at Altira Macau in the first quarter of 2012 was US$8.4 million, up from US$7.6 million in the first quarter of 2011. Occupancy per available room in the first quarter of 2012 was 97%, in-line with the comparable period in 2011. ADR was US$225 per occupied room, compared to US$195 in the first quarter of 2011, an increase of 15%.

Mocha Clubs 1Q Results

Net revenue from Mocha Clubs totaled US$37.3 million in the first quarter of 2012, up from US$33.8 million in the first quarter of 2011. Mocha Clubs generated US$9.6 million of Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2012, a decrease of 15% when compared to Adjusted EBITDA of US$11.3 million in the same period in 2011.

The number of gaming machines in operation at Mocha Clubs averaged approximately 2,100 in the first quarter of 2012, compared to approximately 1,600 in the comparable period in 2011. The net win per gaming machine per day was US$194 in the quarter ended March 31, 2012, as compared with US$232 in the same period in 2011, a decrease of 16%.

Other Factors Affecting Earnings

Total non-operating expense for the first quarter of 2012 was US$23.8 million, which included US$23.3 million in net interest expense and other finance costs of US$3.5 million. Such non-operating expense was partially offset by foreign exchange gains of US$2.1 million. There was US$2.1 million of capitalized interest during the first quarter of 2012. The year-on-year decrease in non-operating expenses of US$5.3 million was predominantly due to lower credit and swap interest charges, increased interest income resulting from larger cash deposits, partially offset by interest costs associated with the RMB denominated Bonds.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$95.1 million were recorded in the first quarter of 2012, of which US$14.3 million was related to the amortization of our gaming sub-concession and US$14.0 million was related to the amortization of land use rights. The year-over-year increase in depreciation and amortization costs is a result of increased amortization of Studio City's land use rights.

Financial Position and Capital Expenditure

Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2012 totaled US$1.8 billion, including US$364.7 million of restricted cash. Total debt at the end of the first quarter of 2012 was US$2.3 billion, and total net debt to shareholders' equity as of March 31, 2012 was 15%.

Capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2012 were US$48.4 million, which primarily related to various projects at City of Dreams and Altira Macau as well as design and preliminary costs associated with Studio City.

Conference Call Information

Melco Crown Entertainment will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2012 financial results on May 9, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (8:30 p.m. Hong Kong Time). To join the conference call, please use the dial-in details below:

  US Toll Free        1 866 519 4004
  US Toll /
   International      1 718 354 1231
  HK Toll             852 2475 0994
  HK Toll Free        800 930 346
  UK Toll Free        080 823 46646
  Australia Toll
   Free               1 800 457 076

  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:

  US Toll Free        1 866 214 5335
  US Toll /
   International      1 718 354 1232
  HK Toll Free        800 901 596

  Passcode            77194321

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. The Company may also make written or oral 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) growth of the gaming market and visitation in Macau, (ii) capital and credit market volatility, (iii) local and global economic conditions, (iv) our anticipated growth strategies, and (v) 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 announcement 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 Measures

(1) "Adjusted EBITDA" is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, pre-opening costs, development costs, property charges and others, share-based compensation, other non-operating income and expenses and net loss attributable to non-controlling interests. "Adjusted property EBITDA" is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, pre-opening costs, development costs, property charges and others, share-based compensation, corporate and other expenses, other non-operating income and expenses and net loss attributable to non-controlling interests. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted property EBITDA are presented exclusively as a supplemental disclosure because management believes that they are widely used to measure the performance, and as a basis for valuation, of gaming companies. Management uses adjusted EBITDA and adjusted property EBITDA as measures of the operating performance of its segments and to compare the operating performance of its properties with those of its competitors. The Company also presents adjusted EBITDA and adjusted property EBITDA because they are used by some investors as ways to measure a company's ability to incur and service debt, make capital expenditures, and meet working capital requirements. Gaming companies have historically reported adjusted EBITDA and adjusted property EBITDA as supplements to financial measures in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). However, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted property EBITDA should not be considered as alternatives to operating income 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 GAAP. Unlike net income, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted property EBITDA do not include depreciation and amortization or interest expense and therefore do not reflect current or future capital expenditures or the cost of capital. The Company compensates for these limitations by using adjusted EBITDA and adjusted property EBITDA as only two of several comparative tools, together with 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 or adjusted property EBITDA. Also, the Company's calculation of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted property EBITDA may be different from the calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited. Reconciliations of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted property EBITDA with the most comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided herein immediately following the financial statements included in this press release.

(2) "Adjusted net income" is net income before pre-opening costs, property charges and others and change in fair value of interest rate swap agreements. Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share ("EPS") 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 EPS computed in accordance with GAAP, as an additional basis for assessing period-to-period results of our business. Adjusted net income may be different from the calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited. Reconciliations of adjusted net 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, with its shares listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK:6883) and its American depositary shares listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (Nasdaq:MPEL), 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 focused on the Macau market. Melco Crown Entertainment 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. Melco Crown Entertainment's business also includes the Mocha Clubs (www.mochaclubs.com), which feature a total of approximately 2,100 gaming machines in ten locations and comprise the largest non-casino based operations of electronic gaming machines in Macau. The Company is also developing the planned Studio City Project, a large integrated entertainment, retail and gaming resort in Cotai, Macau. For more information about Melco Crown Entertainment, please visit www.melco-crown.com.

Melco Crown Entertainment 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, an Executive Director and the CEO of Melco Crown Entertainment. Crown is a top-50 company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and led by Executive Chairman Mr. James Packer, who is also Co-Chairman and a Non-executive Director of Melco Crown Entertainment.

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

                                         Three Months Ended
                                              March 31,

                                        2012            2011
                                   --------------  --------------

                                    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)

  OPERATING REVENUES
  Casino                                 $990,872        $770,873
  Rooms                                    29,428          23,982
  Food and beverage                        16,964          14,843
  Entertainment, retail and
   others                                  21,648          18,225
                                   --------------  --------------
  Gross revenues                        1,058,912         827,923

  Less: promotional allowances           (32,054)        (21,336)
                                   --------------  --------------

  Net revenues                          1,026,858         806,587
                                   --------------  --------------

  OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
  Casino                                (703,076)       (611,169)
  Rooms                                   (4,130)         (4,585)
  Food and beverage                       (8,006)         (9,007)
  Entertainment, retail and
   others                                (14,348)        (13,034)
  General and administrative             (56,409)        (48,756)
  Pre-opening costs                       (1,085)           (603)
  Amortization of gaming
   subconcession                         (14,309)        (14,309)
  Amortization of land use rights        (13,983)         (4,881)
  Depreciation and amortization          (66,785)        (63,773)

  Property charges and others             (3,169)            (25)
                                   --------------  --------------
  Total operating costs and
   expenses                             (885,300)       (770,142)
                                   --------------  --------------

  OPERATING INCOME                        141,558          36,445
                                   --------------  --------------
  NON-OPERATING EXPENSES
  Interest expenses, net                 (23,273)        (26,606)
  Other finance costs                     (3,494)         (4,156)
  Change in fair value of
   interest rate swap agreements              363              --
  Foreign exchange gain, net                2,074             156

  Other income, net                           510           1,464
                                   --------------  --------------

  Total non-operating expenses           (23,820)        (29,142)
                                   --------------  --------------
  INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX                117,738           7,303

  INCOME TAX CREDIT (EXPENSE)                 761           (151)
                                   --------------  --------------
  NET INCOME                              118,499           7,152
  NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO

   NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS                 3,592              --
                                   --------------  --------------
  NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO
   MELCO CROWN ENTERTAINMENT
    LIMITED                              $122,091          $7,152
                                   ==============  ==============

  NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO
   MELCO CROWN ENTERTAINMENT
    LIMITED PER SHARE:

    Basic                                  $0.074          $0.004
                                   ==============  ==============

    Diluted                                $0.074          $0.004
                                   ==============  ==============

  NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO
   MELCO CROWN ENTERTAINMENT
    LIMITED PER ADS:

    Basic                                  $0.223          $0.013
                                   ==============  ==============

    Diluted                                $0.221          $0.013
                                   ==============  ==============

  WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN
   NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO
   MELCO CROWN ENTERTAINMENT
    LIMITED
   PER SHARE CALCULATION:

    Basic                           1,643,105,645   1,598,421,886
                                   ==============  ==============

    Diluted                         1,657,414,245   1,608,280,976
                                   ==============  ==============



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

                                               December
                                  March 31,       31,

                                    2012         2011
                                 -----------  -----------
                                 (Unaudited)   (Audited)

  ASSETS

  CURRENT ASSETS
  Cash and cash equivalents       $1,451,321   $1,158,024
  Accounts receivable, net           255,368      306,500
  Amounts due from affiliated
   companies                           1,341        1,846
  Amount due from a shareholder            6            6
  Inventories                         15,074       15,258
  Prepaid expenses and other
   current assets                     33,369       23,882
                                 -----------  -----------

  Total current assets             1,756,479    1,505,516
                                 -----------  -----------

  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET      2,638,697    2,655,429
  GAMING SUBCONCESSION, NET          585,196      599,505
  INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET               4,220        4,220
  GOODWILL                            81,915       81,915
  LONG-TERM PREPAYMENT,
   DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS          72,819       72,858
  RESTRICTED CASH                    364,659      364,807
  DEFERRED TAX ASSETS                     72           24
  DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS            39,573       42,738

  LAND USE RIGHTS, NET               931,427      942,968
                                 -----------  -----------

  TOTAL                           $6,475,057   $6,269,980
                                 ===========  ===========

  LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

  CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Accounts payable                   $11,016      $12,023
  Accrued expenses and other
   current liabilities               621,601      588,719
  Income tax payable                   1,555        1,240
  Amounts due to affiliated
   companies                             739        1,137
                                 -----------  -----------

  Total current liabilities          634,911      603,119
                                 -----------  -----------

  LONG-TERM DEBT                   2,326,025    2,325,980
  OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES         28,416       27,900
  DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES            68,866       70,028
  LAND USE RIGHTS PAYABLE             47,020       55,301

  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Ordinary shares                     16,571       16,531
  Treasury shares                      (118)        (106)
  Additional paid-in capital       3,226,869    3,223,274
  Accumulated other
   comprehensive losses                (989)      (1,034)

  Accumulated losses               (160,419)    (282,510)
                                 -----------  -----------
  Total Melco Crown
   Entertainment Limited
   shareholders' equity            3,081,914    2,956,155

  Noncontrolling interests           287,905      231,497
                                 -----------  -----------

  Total equity                     3,369,819    3,187,652
                                 -----------  -----------

  TOTAL                           $6,475,057   $6,269,980
                                 ===========  ===========



            Melco Crown Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
  Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Melco Crown Entertainment
                                Limited to
   Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Melco Crown Entertainment Limited
     (In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

                                                Three Months Ended
                                                     March 31,

                                               2012            2011
                                          --------------  --------------
                                           (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)

  Net Income Attributable to
   Melco Crown Entertainment Limited            $122,091         $ 7,152
    Pre-opening Costs                              1,085             603
    Property Charges and Others                    3,169              25
    Change in fair value of interest
     rate swap agreements                          (363)              --
                                          --------------  --------------
  Adjusted Net Income Attributable to

   Melco Crown Entertainment Limited            $125,982          $7,780
                                          ==============  ==============

  ADJUSTED NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO
   MELCO CROWN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED PER
    SHARE:

    Basic                                         $0.077          $0.005
                                          ==============  ==============

    Diluted                                       $0.076          $0.005
                                          ==============  ==============


  ADJUSTED NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO
   MELCO CROWN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED PER
    ADS:

    Basic                                         $0.230          $0.015
                                          ==============  ==============

    Diluted                                       $0.228          $0.015
                                          ==============  ==============

  WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN
   ADJUSTED
   NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO
   MELCO CROWN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
   PER SHARE CALCULATION:

    Basic                                  1,643,105,645   1,598,421,886
                                          ==============  ==============

    Diluted                                1,657,414,245   1,608,280,976
                                          ==============  ==============



                                Melco Crown Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
             Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA
                                          (In thousands of U.S. dollars)

                                                         Three Months Ended March 31, 2012


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

  Operating Income (Loss)               $45,337       $6,258     $139,179     $(9,807)    $(39,409)     $141,558

   Pre-opening Costs                         --           16          510          559           --        1,085
   Depreciation and Amortization          9,715        3,266       57,492        9,070       15,534       95,077
   Share-based Compensation                  25           25           79           --        1,493        1,622

   Property Charges and Others               --           --          755           --        2,414        3,169
                                    -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
  Adjusted EBITDA                        55,077        9,565      198,015        (178)     (19,968)      242,511

   Corporate and Other Expenses              --           --           --           --       19,968       19,968
                                    -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------

  Adjusted Property EBITDA              $55,077       $9,565     $198,015       $(178)          $--     $262,479
                                    ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========


                                                         Three Months Ended March 31, 2011


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

  Operating Income (Loss)               $31,386       $8,445      $30,214          $--    $(33,600)      $36,445

   Pre-opening Costs                         35           --          568           --           --          603
   Depreciation and Amortization          9,604        2,756       55,057           --       15,546       82,963
   Share-based Compensation                  40           30          186           --          964        1,220

   Property Charges and Others               --           25           --           --           --           25
                                    -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
  Adjusted EBITDA                        41,065       11,256       86,025           --     (17,090)      121,256

   Corporate and Other Expenses              --           --           --           --       17,090       17,090
                                    -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------

  Adjusted Property EBITDA              $41,065      $11,256      $86,025          $--          $--     $138,346
                                    ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========



       Melco Crown Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
     Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property
                      EBITDA to Net Income
       Attributable to Melco Crown Entertainment Limited
                 (In thousands of U.S. dollars)

                                         Three Months Ended
                                             March 31,

                                         2012         2011
                                      -----------  -----------
                                      (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)

  Adjusted Property EBITDA               $262,479     $138,346

   Corporate and Other Expenses          (19,968)     (17,090)
                                      -----------  -----------
  Adjusted EBITDA                         242,511      121,256
   Pre-opening Costs                      (1,085)        (603)
   Depreciation and Amortization         (95,077)     (82,963)
   Share-based Compensation               (1,622)      (1,220)
   Property Charges and Others            (3,169)         (25)
   Interest and Other Non-Operating
    Expenses, Net                        (23,820)     (29,142)

   Income Tax Credit (Expense)                761        (151)
                                      -----------  -----------
  Net Income                              118,499        7,152
  Net Loss Attributable to
   Noncontrolling Interests                 3,592           --
                                      -----------  -----------
  Net Income Attributable to Melco
   Crown Entertainment Limited           $122,091       $7,152
                                      ===========  ===========



    Melco Crown Entertainment Limited and Subsidiaries
                Supplemental Data Schedule

                                      Three Months Ended
                                           March 31,

                                        2012      2011
                                      --------  --------
  Room Statistics:
   Altira Macau
    Average daily rate (3)                $225      $195
    Occupancy per available room           97%       97%
    Revenue per available room (4)        $219      $189

   City of Dreams
    Average daily rate (3)                $189      $171
    Occupancy per available room           91%       87%
    Revenue per available room (4)        $172      $149

  Other Information:
   Altira Macau
    Average number of table games          190       207
    Table games win per unit per day
     (5)                               $20,732   $20,652

   City of Dreams
    Average number of table games          436       414
    Average number of gaming
     machines                            1,374     1,294
    Table games win per unit per day
     (5)                               $21,016   $16,666
    Gaming machines win per unit per
     day (6)                              $319      $275

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

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SOURCE: Melco Crown Entertainment Limited

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