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FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of February 2009
Commission File Number: 001-33178
MELCO CROWN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
36th Floor, The Centrium
60 Wyndham Street
Central
Hong Kong
(Address of principal executive offices)
60 Wyndham Street
Central
Hong Kong
(Address of principal executive offices)
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| MELCO CROWN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED |
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| By: | /s/ Simon Dewhurst | |||
| Name: | Simon Dewhurst | |||
| Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||
Date: February 25, 2009
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Dreams Launches Macau Talent Search
With Major Recruitment Drive
With Major Recruitment Drive
Career Fair showcases exciting Macau career opportunities
and a leading employee workplace
and a leading employee workplace
MACAU — 2ndFebruary, 2009: City of Dreams, an integrated urban entertainment resort
developed by Melco Crown Entertainment Limited, a company listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market
(NASDAQ:MPEL) (“MPEL”) and set to become the “must experience” urban entertainment destination in
Macau, today announced a major recruitment drive in Macau.
Top talent from across Macau will be sought out to join its dedicated team of employees working to
make ‘City of Dreams’ a reality.
City of Dreams is scheduled to open in the first half of 2009. Combining electrifying
entertainment, stylish nightclubs, a diverse array of accommodation, regional and international
dining, world-class shopping and a spacious and contemporary casino, City of Dreams will become an
exciting leisure hot-spot that will contribute to making Macau the leading leisure destination in
Asia. The urban resort also brings together a ‘Dream Team’ of world-renowned brands such as Crown,
Grand Hyatt, Hard Rock and Dragone.
As part of the recruitment drive, City of Dreams will be hosting a Macau Recruitment Fair on
Saturday 7th February and Sunday 8th February at the Macau Tower, Level 2.
Under the theme ‘No Dream is Too Big’, the two-day fair will showcase the wealth of exciting career
opportunities that are open to the people of Macau.
At this event, potential employees will be able to meet all the hiring managers, talk to them in
detail about the career opportunities that City of Dreams has to offer across a wide spectrum of
leisure and entertainment, hotel, food and beverage, management, marketing, finance and
administrative positions at all career levels.
“In 2009, City of Dreams will welcome leisure and entertainment customers from across Asia and
around the world,” said City of Dreams President Greg Hawkins. “The operations of City of Dreams
will initially require over 7,000 talented employees. The vast majority will be hired from the
local community and we are now actively seeking outstanding and committed people here in Macau to
join us.
“The aim of the recruitment fair is to identify people in Macau who want to learn and have a strong
desire to develop their skills and knowledge in this exciting destination leisure industry. City
of Dreams will be offering continuous training with the opportunity for promotion. Our focus is to
nurture talent and develop every employee’s career aspirations” he said. “It provides a valuable
opportunity to take a City of Dreams career journey, to learn more about the range of jobs and
careers on offer and how we can potentially help grow and develop the exciting talent that exists
here in Macau.
“Our employees are a key part of our future success and we aim to prove ourselves as the employer
of choice in Macau. We will be offering flexible working hours, a fabulous working environment
which includes our employee ‘Heart of House’ state-of-the-art back of house staff areas with dining
facilities, providing multi-cuisine staff dining options; and outstanding staff facilities which
include a range of internet cafes and relaxing rest and recreation areas”.
Those wishing to attend the fair are required to pre-register their interest at the City of Dreams
recruitment website at www.cityofdreams.com.mo or call our career hotline on (853) 8868 8668.
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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. MPEL 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 MPEL’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 an
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. MPEL 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 MPEL’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 an
occupancy permit for City of Dreams; 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 April 9, 2008 and other
documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. MPEL 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 MPEL undertakes no duty to
update such information, except as required under applicable law.
About City of Dreams
City of Dreams is being developed by Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (ticker “MPEL”), an
entertainment company listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, and will be an integrated
entertainment resort that is set to become the “must experience” destination in Macau. Combining
electrifying entertainment, stylish nightclubs, a diverse array of accommodation, regional and
international dining, world-class shopping and a spacious and contemporary casino, City of Dreams
will usher in a new era of gaming and entertainment when it opens in Cotai during the first half of
2009. The resort brings together a dream team of world-renowned brands such as Crown, Grand Hyatt,
Hard Rock and Dragone to create an exceptional entertainment experience that will appeal to the
broadest spectrum of visitors from around Asia and the world. The initial opening of City of Dreams
will feature a 420,000-square-foot casino with approximately 550 gaming tables and approximately
1,500 gaming machines; over 20 restaurants and bars; an impressive array of some of the world’s
most sought-after retail brands; and an iconic and spectacular audio visual multimedia experience;
the Crown Towers Hotel offering approximately 300 guest rooms and the Hard Rock Hotel offering
approximately 300 guest rooms. Grand Hyatt Macau offering approximately 800 guest rooms will be
completed in the third quarter of 2009 and a Dragone inspired theatre production will open in the
purpose-built Theatre of Dreams soon thereafter. The final planned phase of development at City of
Dreams will feature an apartment hotel consisting of approximately 800 units. For more information
please visit: www.cityofdreams.com.mo
*****
For more information, please contact the following:
City of Dreams PR Jennifer Lam Tel: (853) 8868 8989 E-mail: jlam@cod-macau.com |
Charles Ngai Tel: (853) 8868 8953 Email: charlesngai@cod-macau.com |
Photo Caption
(Artist’s impression) City of Dreams
(Artist’s impression) State-of-the-art ‘Heart of House’
Exhibit 99.2
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DFS Joins City of Dreams to Operate Retail Mall
HONG KONG, MACAU — Tuesday 20 January, 2009: City of Dreams today announced DFS (“DFS”) as the
official retail operator of its phase one retail areas.
City of Dreams is an integrated entertainment resort set to become the “must experience”
destination in Macau. It is being developed by Melco Crown Entertainment Limited, (NASDAQ: “MPEL”)
(“MPEL”), an entertainment company listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
City of Dreams is scheduled to open in the first half of 2009 and will feature The
BoulevardÔ, a “lifestyle precinct” offering a combination of regional and international
dining, outstanding shopping, as well as the most spectacular and iconic entertainment Macau has
ever seen.
DFS is the world’s leading travel retailer possessing exceptional expertise, professionalism and
experience with the world’s most luxurious brands. City of Dreams is collaborating with DFS to
develop Phase One of The BoulevardÔ’s approximately 85,000 square feet of retail space into
an inspirational shopping experience in Macau.
Designed with a retail mindset, the contemporary precinct will be home to some of the world’s most
sought-after and acclaimed brands and will group Fashion Ready to Wear, Accessories, Jewellery,
Watches and Beauty in distinct zones, offering shoppers a convenient and user-friendly experience.
Lawrence Ho, Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MPEL, said, “DFS already has a proven track
record in delivering the very best in client servicing, as evidenced by the DFS offerings around
the world. Through their extensive experience in the region, DFS also have a deep understanding of
the core customer demographic that will be visiting City of Dreams.”
“Macau’s recent tourism growth has included a major influx of visitors from the Mainland China,
Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and other countries in Asia where DFS has an established presence
and reputation for excellent service and quality satisfaction. Lawrence Ho explained. “We are
confident that DFS will add to City of Dreams a unique and world-class shopping experience to be
admired by our distinct clientele.”
Ed Brennan, Chairman and CEO of DFS Group Limited said, “DFS is the world’s largest luxury travel
retailer focusing on the multinational travelling client. Our goal is to deliver luxury multi-brand
statements which resonate with travelling customers, specifically in Macau and the City of Dreams
resort. The collaboration between DFS and City of Dreams reinforces a shared commitment to Macau
and its position as the fastest growing leisure destination in the region.”
The BoulevardÔ, which directly links the hotels and casinos within the City of Dreams,
consists of two levels in which DFS will showcase many of the world’s premier luxury brands,
delivering a superior shopping and lifestyle experience to visitors of City of Dreams.
The retail environment will comprise two distinct shopping areas, Fashion Ready to Wear and
Accessories World on level one and the Watches & Jewellery World on level two.
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Fashion Ready to Wear and Accessories World will feature up-to-the-minute lines from seven iconic
fashion houses and accessories brands including Bally, Burberry, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren,
Salvatore Ferragamo, Tumi and Valentino.
Within the Watches & Jewellery World, style lovers will find exquisite products including Chaumet,
Chopard, Chow Tai Fook, Hublot, IWC, Omega, Rolex and Tag Heuer.
With highly-trained, specialized staff and a special white glove personalized shopping service, DFS
plans to provide City of Dreams with the same exclusive VIP and specialized services it offers in
its leading luxury environments around the world, to ensure the ultimate in pampered pleasure
shopping experiences in Macau.
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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. MPEL 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 MPEL’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 an occupancy permit for City of Dreams; 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 April 9, 2008 and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. MPEL 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 MPEL undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
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. MPEL 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 MPEL’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 an occupancy permit for City of Dreams; 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 April 9, 2008 and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. MPEL 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 MPEL undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
About City of Dreams
City of Dreams is being developed by Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (ticker “MPEL”), an
entertainment company listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, and will be an integrated
entertainment resort that is set to become the “must experience” destination in Macau. Combining
electrifying entertainment, stylish nightclubs, a diverse array of accommodation, regional and
international dining, world-class shopping and a spacious and contemporary casino, City of Dreams
will usher in a new era of gaming and entertainment when it opens in Cotai during the first half of
2009. The resort brings together a dream team of world-renowned brands such as Crown, Grand Hyatt,
Hard Rock and Dragone to create an exceptional entertainment experience that will appeal to the
broadest spectrum of visitors from around Asia and the world. The initial opening of City of Dreams
will feature a 420,000-square-foot casino with approximately 550 gaming tables and approximately
1,500 gaming machines; over 20 restaurants and bars; an impressive array of some of the world’s
most sought-after retail brands; and an iconic and spectacular audio visual multimedia experience;
the Crown Towers Hotel offering approximately 300 guest rooms and the Hard Rock Hotel offering
approximately 300 guest rooms. Grand Hyatt Macau offering approximately 800 guest
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rooms will be completed in the third quarter of 2009 and a Dragone inspired theatre production will
open in the purpose-built Theatre of Dreams soon thereafter. The final planned phase of development
at City of Dreams will feature an apartment hotel consisting of approximately 800 units. For more
information please visit: www.cityofdreams.com.mo
About DFS
DFS Group Limited, headquartered in Hong Kong, is the world’s largest luxury travel retailer. With
more than 150 stores in 15 countries, most in cosmopolitan and resort locations throughout
Asia-Pacific, DFS Gallerias offer a luxurious shopping experience and incomparable services to
discerning clients. For more information please visit: www.dfsgalleria.com
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For media enquiries, please contact:
| Fleishman-Hillard Hong Kong | ||||||
| Tracy Cheung | Louisa Wong | |||||
Tel:
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(852) 2111 3567 | Tel: | (852) 2111 3170 | |||
Mobile:
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(852) 9366 7761 | Mobile: | (852) 9144 3513 | |||
Email:
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tracy.cheung@fleishman.com | Email: | louisa.wong@fleishman.com | |||
| City of Dreams | ||||||
| Jennifer Lam | Tippy Leung | |||||
Tel:
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(853) 8868 8989 | Tel: | (853) 8868 8954 | |||
Mobile:
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(853) 6262 5941 | Mobile: | (853) 6262 5197 | |||
| (852) 9856 5941 | (852) 9845 5197 | |||||
E-mail:
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jlam@cod-macau.com | E-mail: | tippyleung@cod-macau.com | |||
| DFS Group (Hong Kong) | ||||||
| Maryanne Igasan | ||||||
Tel:
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(852) 2732 5334 | |||||
Email:
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maryanne.igasan@dfs.com | |||||
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