Form 6-K
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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

For the month of August 2017

Commission File Number: 001-33178

 

 

MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED

 

 

36th Floor, The Centrium

60 Wyndham Street

Central

Hong Kong

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

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MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED

Form 6–K

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Exhibit 99.1

  

Exhibit 99.2

  

Exhibit 99.3

  

Exhibit 99.4

  


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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

LIMITED

By:   /s/ Geoffrey Davis
Name:   Geoffrey Davis, CFA
Title:   Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 29, 2017

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

Exhibit 99.1    Quarterly Report of Melco Resorts Finance Limited
Exhibit 99.2    Quarterly Report of Studio City Finance Limited
Exhibit 99.3    Quarterly Report of Studio City Investments Limited (5.875% senior secured notes due 2019)
Exhibit 99.4    Quarterly Report of Studio City Investments Limited (7.250% senior secured notes due 2021)
Quarterly Report of Melco Resorts Finance Limited

Exhibit 99.1

Explanatory Note

Melco Resorts Finance Limited’s Quarterly Report

for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

This quarterly report serves to provide holders of Melco Resorts Finance Limited’s US$1,000,000,000 4.875% senior notes due 2025 (the “2017 Senior Notes”) with Melco Resorts Finance Limited’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, comprising condensed consolidated balance sheets, condensed consolidated statements of operations and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, together with related information, pursuant to the terms of the indenture, dated June 6, 2017, relating to the 2017 Senior Notes. Melco Resorts Finance Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited.


Melco Resorts Finance Limited

Report for the Second Quarter of 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

INTRODUCTION

     1  

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     3  

GLOSSARY

     4  

EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

     6  

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     7  

INDEX TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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INTRODUCTION

In this quarterly report, unless otherwise indicated:

 

    “2015 Credit Facilities” refers to the credit facilities entered into pursuant to an amendment and restatement agreement dated June 19, 2015, as amended from time to time, between, among others, Melco Resorts Macau, Deutsche Bank AG, Hong Kong Branch as agent and DB Trustees (Hong Kong) Limited as security agent, in a total amount of HK$13.65 billion (equivalent to approximately US$1.75 billion), comprising a HK$3.90 billion (equivalent to approximately US$500 million) term loan facility and a HK$9.75 billion (equivalent to approximately US$1.25 billion) revolving credit facility;

 

    “Altira Macau” refers to an integrated casino and hotel development located in Taipa, Macau, that caters to Asian VIP rolling chip customers;

 

    “China” and “PRC” refer to the People’s Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan from a geographical point of view;

 

    “City of Dreams” refers to a casino, hotel, retail and entertainment integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau, which currently features casino areas and three luxury hotels, including a collection of retail brands, a wet stage performance theater and other entertainment venues;

 

    “Cotai” refers to an area of reclaimed land located between the islands of Taipa and Coloane in Macau;

 

    “DICJ” refers to the Direcção de Inspecção e Coordenação de Jogos (the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau), a department of the Public Administration of Macau;

 

    “HK$” and “H.K. dollar(s)” refer to the legal currency of Hong Kong;

 

    “Hong Kong” refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC;

 

    “Macau” refers to the Macau Special Administrative Region of the PRC;

 

    “Melco Resorts Macau” refers to our subsidiary, Melco Resorts (Macau) Limited (formerly known as Melco Crown (Macau) Limited), a Macau company and the holder of our gaming subconcession;

 

    “Mocha Clubs” refer to, collectively, our clubs with gaming machines, which are now the largest non-casino based operations of electronic gaming machines in Macau;

 

    “our subconcession” and “our gaming subconcession” refer to the Macau gaming subconcession held by Melco Resorts Macau;

 

    “Parent” and “Melco” refer to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company with limited liability;

 

    “Pataca(s)” and “MOP” refer to the legal currency of Macau;

 

    “Property” refers to a large-scale integrated leisure resort in Cotai, Macau, consisting of Studio City and the remaining project;

 

    “remaining project” refers to the part of the Studio City project with approximately a gross floor area of 229,968 square meters, which is required to be developed under the land concession contract;

 

    “Services and Right to Use Arrangements” refer to the agreement entered into among, inter alia, Melco Resorts Macau and Studio City Entertainment, dated May 11, 2007 and amended on June 15, 2012, as amended from time to time, and any other agreements or arrangements entered into from time to time, which may amend, supplement or relate to the aforementioned agreements or arrangements;

 

    “Studio City” refers to a cinematically-themed integrated entertainment, retail and gaming resort in Cotai, Macau, and being the first phase of the Property;

 

    “Studio City Casino” refers to the gaming areas being constructed or operated within the Property;

 

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    “Studio City Entertainment” refers to our affiliate, Studio City Entertainment Limited, a Macau company which the Parent acquired, through acquisition of 60% equity interest in Studio City International Holdings Limited, an intermediate holding company of Studio City Entertainment, an indirect holding of 60% of its equity interest in July 2011;

 

    “US$” and “U.S. dollar(s)” refer to the legal currency of the United States;

 

    “U.S. GAAP” refers to the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States; and

 

    “we,” “us,” “our” and “our company” refer to Melco Resorts Finance Limited and, as the context requires, its predecessor entities and its consolidated subsidiaries.

This quarterly report includes our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.

Any discrepancies in any table between totals and sums of amounts listed therein are due to rounding. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures preceding them.

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements that relate to future events, including our future operating results and conditions, our prospects and our future financial performance and condition, all of which are largely based on our current expectations and projections. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. We operate in a heavily regulated and evolving industry, and have a highly leveraged business model. Moreover, we operate in Macau’s gaming sector, a market with intense competition, and therefore new risk factors may emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of these factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. 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, (v) gaming authority and other governmental approvals and regulations, and (vi) 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.

The forward-looking statements made in this quarterly report relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this quarterly report. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should read this quarterly report with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.

 

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GLOSSARY

 

“cage”    a secure room within a casino with a facility that allows patrons to carry out transactions required to participate in gaming activities, such as exchange of cash for chips and exchange of chips for cash or other chips
“chip”    round token that is used on casino gaming tables in lieu of cash
“concession”    a government grant for the operation of games of fortune and chance in casinos in Macau under an administrative contract pursuant to which a concessionaire, or the entity holding the concession, is authorized to operate games of fortune and chance in casinos in Macau
“drop”    the amount of cash used to purchase gaming chips and promotional vouchers that is deposited in a gaming table’s drop box, plus gaming chips purchased at the casino cage
“drop box”    a box or container that serves as a repository for cash, chip purchase vouchers, credit markers and forms used to record movements in the chip inventory on each table game
“electronic gaming table”    table with an electronic or computerized wagering and payment system that allow players to place bets from multiple-player gaming seats
“gaming machine”    slot machine and/or electronic gaming table
“gaming machine handle”    the total amount wagered in gaming machines
“gaming machine win rate”    gaming machine win expressed as a percentage of gaming machine handle
“gaming promoter”    an individual or corporate entity who, for the purpose of promoting rolling chip and other gaming activities, arranges customer transportation and accommodation, provides credit in its sole discretion if authorized by a gaming operator and arranges food and beverage services and entertainment in exchange for commissions or other compensation from a gaming concessionaire or subconcessionaire
“integrated resort”    a resort which provides customers with a combination of hotel accommodations, casinos or gaming areas, retail and dining facilities, MICE space, entertainment venues and spas
“junket player”    a rolling chip patron sourced by gaming promoters to play in the VIP gaming rooms or areas
“marker”    evidence of indebtedness by a player to the casino or gaming operator
“mass market player”    a customer who plays in the mass market segment
“mass market segment”    consists of both table games and gaming machines played by mass market players primarily for cash stakes
“mass market table games drop”    the amount of table games drop in the mass market table games segment
“mass market table games hold percentage”    mass market table games win as a percentage of mass market table games drop
“mass market table games segment”    the mass market segment consisting of mass market players who play table games
“MICE”    Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions, an acronym commonly used to refer to tourism involving large groups brought together for an event or specific purpose
“non-negotiable chip”    promotional casino chip that is not to be exchanged for cash
“premium direct player”    a rolling chip patron who is a direct customer of the concessionaires or subconcessionaires and is attracted to the casino through direct marketing efforts and relationships with the gaming operator

 

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“rolling chip” or “VIP rolling chip”    non-negotiable chip primarily used by rolling chip patrons to make wagers
“rolling chip patron”    a player who primarily plays on rolling chip or VIP rolling chip tables and typically plays for higher stakes than mass market players
“rolling chip segment”    consists of table games played in private VIP gaming rooms or areas by rolling chip patrons who are either premium direct players or junket players
“rolling chip volume”    the amount of non-negotiable chips wagered and lost by the rolling chip market segment
“rolling chip win rate”    rolling chip table games win (calculated before discounts and commissions) as a percentage of rolling chip volume
“slot machine”    traditional slot or electronic gaming machine operated by a single player
“subconcession”    an agreement for the operation of games of fortune and chance in casinos between the entity holding the concession, or the concessionaire, and a subconcessionaire, pursuant to which the subconcessionaire is authorized to operate games of fortune and chance in casinos in Macau
“table games win”    the amount of wagers won net of wagers lost on gaming tables that is retained and recorded as casino revenues
“VIP gaming room”    gaming rooms or areas that have restricted access to rolling chip patrons and typically offer more personalized service than the general mass market gaming areas

 

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EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

The majority of our current revenues are denominated in H.K. dollar, while our current expenses are denominated predominantly in Pataca and H.K. dollar, and in connection with a portion of our indebtedness and certain expenses, in U.S. dollar. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from H.K. dollar to U.S. dollar and from U.S. dollar to H.K. dollar in this quarterly report were made at a rate of HK$7.78 to US$1.00.

The H.K. dollar is freely convertible into other currencies (including the U.S. dollar). Since October 17, 1983, the H.K. dollar has been officially linked to the U.S. dollar at the rate of HK$7.80 to US$1.00. The market exchange rate has not deviated materially from the level of HK$7.80 to US$1.00 since the peg was first established. However, in May 2005, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority broadened the trading band from the original rate of HK$7.80 per U.S. dollar to a rate range of HK$7.75 to HK$7.85 per U.S. dollar. The Hong Kong government has stated its intention to maintain the link at that rate, and, acting through the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, has a number of means by which it may act to maintain exchange rate stability. However, no assurance can be given that the Hong Kong government will maintain the link at HK$7.75 to HK$7.85 per U.S. dollar or at all.

The noon buying rate on June 30, 2017 in New York City for cable transfers in H.K. dollar per U.S. dollar, provided in the H.10 weekly statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board of the United States as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, was HK$7.8055 to US$1.00. On August 18, 2017, the noon buying rate was HK$7.8233 to US$1.00. We make no representation that any H.K. dollar or U.S. dollar amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. dollar or H.K. dollar, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

The Pataca is pegged to the H.K. dollar at a rate of HK$1.00 = MOP1.03. All translations from Pataca to U.S. dollar in this quarterly report were made at the exchange rate of MOP8.0134 = US$1.00. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York does not certify for customs purposes a noon buying rate for cable transfers in Pataca.

 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in connection with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this quarterly report. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016. The historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected in the future. Certain statements in this “Financial Condition and Results of Operations” are forward-looking statements.

Summary of Financial Results

For the second quarter of 2017, our total net revenues were US$1.14 billion, an increase of 17.8% from US$0.96 billion of net revenues for the second quarter of 2016. The increase in total net revenues was primarily attributable to the increased casino revenues generated from operating Studio City Casino, better performance in City of Dreams’ and Altira Macau’s rolling chip segment and the increase in non-gaming revenue in City of Dreams, partially offset by lower mass market table games revenues in City of Dreams and Altira Macau. Net income from Studio City Casino gaming operations will be reimbursed to Studio City Entertainment pursuant to the Services and Right to Use Arrangements. Such reimbursement is included in general and administrative expenses.

Net income for the second quarter of 2017 was US$53.3 million, as compared to US$86.7 million for the second quarter of 2016. The decline in profitability was primarily attributable to the loss on extinguishment of debt arising from the refinancing of the US$1 billion senior notes issued in 2013.

The following summarizes the results of our operations:

 

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,

    

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
     2017      2016      2017      2016  
     (In thousands of US$)  

Net revenues

   $ 1,136,579      $ 964,846      $ 2,269,278      $ 1,983,634  

Total operating costs and expenses

   $ (1,037,690    $ (864,079    $ (2,036,800    $ (1,773,045

Operating income

   $ 98,889      $ 100,767      $ 232,478      $ 210,589  

Net income

   $ 53,331      $ 86,695      $ 183,336      $ 187,388  

Results of Operations

City of Dreams Second Quarter Results

For the second quarter of 2017, net revenue at City of Dreams was US$650.3 million compared to US$636.9 million in the second quarter of 2016. The increase in net revenue was primarily a result of higher rolling chip revenues and increased non-gaming revenue, partially offset by lower mass market table games revenue.

 

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Rolling chip volume totaled US$12.2 billion for the second quarter of 2017 versus US$9.9 billion in the second quarter of 2016. The rolling chip win rate was 2.9% in the second quarter of 2017 versus 3.0% in the second quarter of 2016. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7%-3.0%.

Mass market table games drop increased to US$1,073.2 million compared with US$1,027.7 million in the second quarter of 2016. The mass market table games hold percentage was 32.4% in the second quarter of 2017 compared to 35.7% in the second quarter of 2016.

Gaming machine handle for the second quarter of 2017 was US$937.9 million, compared with US$1,003.5 million in the second quarter of 2016. The gaming machine win rate was 4.0% in the second quarter of 2017 versus 3.2% in the second quarter of 2016.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams in the second quarter of 2017 was US$80.2 million, compared with US$69.8 million in the second quarter of 2016.

Altira Macau Second Quarter Results

For the second quarter of 2017, net revenue at Altira Macau was US$107.7 million compared to US$98.9 million in the second quarter of 2016. The increase in net revenue was primarily a result of higher rolling chip revenues, partially offset by lower mass market table games revenue.

Rolling chip volume totaled US$4.0 billion in the second quarter of 2017 versus US$4.2 billion in the second quarter of 2016. The rolling chip win rate was 3.3% in the second quarter of 2017 versus 2.7% in the second quarter of 2016. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7%-3.0%.

In the mass market table games segment, drop totaled US$91.9 million in the second quarter of 2017, a decrease from US$124.2 million generated in the comparable period in 2016. The mass market table games hold percentage was 15.2% in the second quarter of 2017 compared with 18.5% in the second quarter of 2016.

Gaming machine handle for the second quarter of 2017 was US$7.6 million, compared with US$7.3 million in the second quarter of 2016. The gaming machine win rate was 6.0% in the second quarter of 2017 versus 6.5% in the second quarter of 2016.

Total non-gaming revenue at Altira Macau in the second quarter of 2017 was US$6.1 million compared with US$7.0 million in the second quarter of 2016.

Mocha Clubs Second Quarter Results

Net revenue from Mocha Clubs totaled US$29.3 million in the second quarter of 2017 as compared to US$28.0 million in the second quarter of 2016.

Gaming machine handle for the second quarter of 2017 was US$592.4 million, compared with US$595.8 million in the second quarter of 2016. The gaming machine win rate was 4.8% in the second quarter of 2017 versus 4.6% in the second quarter of 2016.

Other Factors Affecting Second Quarter Earnings

Total net non-operating expenses for the second quarter of 2017 were US$45.0 million, which mainly included interest expenses, net of capitalized interest, of US$5.8 million, other finance costs of US$5.5 million, loss on extinguishment of debt of US$31.5 million and costs associated with debt modification of US$1.9 million, as compared to a total net non-operating expenses of US$13.1 million for the second quarter of 2016, which mainly included interest expenses, net of capitalized interest, of US$7.1 million and other finance costs of US$6.3 million. The year-on-year increase of US$31.9 million in net non-operating expenses was primarily a result of loss on extinguishment of debt arising from the refinancing of the US$1 billion senior notes issued in 2013.

 

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Depreciation and amortization costs of US$65.5 million were recorded in the second quarter of 2017, of which US$14.3 million was related to the amortization of our gaming subconcession and US$2.7 million was related to the amortization of land use rights.

Six Months’ Results

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, our total net revenues were US$2.27 billion compared to US$1.98 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The year-on-year increase in net revenue was primarily attributable to the increased casino revenues generated from operating Studio City Casino, better performance in City of Dreams’ and Altira Macau’s rolling chip segment and the increase in non-gaming revenue in City of Dreams, partially offset by lower mass market table games revenues in City of Dreams and Altira Macau.

Net income for the first six months of 2017 was US$183.3 million, compared with net income of US$187.4 million in the comparable period of 2016. The year-on-year decrease in net income was primarily attributable to the loss on extinguishment of debt arising from the refinancing of the US$1 billion senior notes issued in 2013, partially offset by increase in revenues in Altira Macau and City of Dreams mentioned above and lower provision for doubtful debt in Altira Macau.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have relied and intend to rely on our cash generated from our operations and our debt and equity financings to meet our financing needs and repay our indebtedness, as the case may be. Our company is developing Phase 3 of City of Dreams, which includes the Morpheus Tower. Any other future developments may be subject to further financing and a number of other factors, many of which are beyond our control.

As of June 30, 2017, we held cash and cash equivalents of US$813.1 million, and HK$7.03 billion (equivalent to approximately US$0.90 billion) of the HK$9.75 billion (equivalent to approximately US$1.25 billion) revolving credit facility under the 2015 Credit Facilities remained available for future drawdown, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions precedent. Further, the 2015 Credit Facilities includes an incremental facility of up to US$1.3 billion to be made available upon further agreement with any of the existing lenders under the 2015 Credit Facilities or with other entities.

 

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Cash Flows

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated:

 

     Three Months Ended      Six Months Ended  
   June 30,      June 30,  
     2017      2016      2017      2016  
     (In thousands of US$)  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 258,542      $ 249,453      $ 461,839      $ 411,130  

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (102,731      79,213        (50,262      356,594  

Net cash used in financing activities

     (134,697      (737,606      (711,353      (1,087,828
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     21,114        (408,940      (299,776      (320,104

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     791,945        1,130,481        1,112,835        1,041,645  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 813,059      $ 721,541      $ 813,059      $ 721,541  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating Activities

Operating cash flows are generally affected by changes in operating income and accounts receivable related to VIP table games play and hotel operations conducted on a cash and credit basis and the remainder of the business, including mass market table games play, gaming machine play, food and beverage and entertainment, are conducted primarily on a cash basis.

Net cash provided by operating activities was US$258.5 million for the second quarter of 2017, compared to US$249.5 million for the second quarter of 2016. Net cash provided by operating activities was US$461.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared to US$411.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was mainly attributable to decreased working capital for operations.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was US$102.7 million for the second quarter of 2017, compared to net cash provided by investing activities of US$79.2 million for the second quarter of 2016. The change was primarily due to a decrease in net withdrawals of bank deposits with original maturities over three months, and increase in capital expenditure payments.

Net cash used in investing activities of US$102.7 million for the second quarter of 2017 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$100.1 million.

Net cash provided by investing activities of US$79.2 million for the second quarter of 2016 mainly included a net decrease in bank deposits with original maturities over three months of US$147.0 million, partially offset by capital expenditure payments of US$67.0 million.

Our total capital expenditure payments for the second quarter of 2017 were US$100.1 million, as compared to US$67.0 million for the second quarter of 2016. Such capital expenditures for both periods were mainly associated with our development projects, including Morpheus, as well as enhancement to our integrated resort offerings.

 

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Net cash used in investing activities was US$50.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared to net cash provided by investing activities of US$356.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The change was primarily due to a decrease in net withdrawals of bank deposits with original maturities over three months, and increase in advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment.

Net cash used in investing activities of US$50.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$176.1 million and advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment of US$13.5 million, partially offset by withdrawals of bank deposits with original maturities over three months of US$138.5 million.

Net cash provided by investing activities of US$356.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 mainly included a net decrease in bank deposits with original maturities over three months of US$538.6 million, partially offset by capital expenditure payments of US$177.5 million.

Our total capital expenditure payments for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were US$176.1 million, as compared to US$177.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. Such capital expenditures for both periods were mainly associated with our development projects, including Morpheus, as well as enhancements to our integrated resort offerings.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities amounted to US$134.7 million for the second quarter of 2017, which primarily represented the dividend payment of US$95.0 million, payment of debt issuance costs of US$29.0 million arising from the refinancing of US$1 billion senior notes issued in 2013, the scheduled repayment of the term loan under the 2015 Credit Facilities of US$11.3 million and the early redemption of US$1 billion senior notes with the proceeds from the issuance of the 2017 Senior Notes of US$650.0 million and a partial drawdown of the revolving credit facility under the 2015 Credit Facilities of US$350 million.

Net cash used in financing activities amounted to US$737.6 million for the second quarter of 2016 and primarily represented the dividend payment of US$739.2 million.

Net cash used in financing activities amounted to US$711.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, which primarily represented the dividends payments of US$660.8 million, payment of debt issuance costs of US$29.0 million arising from the refinancing of US$1 billion senior notes issued in 2013, the scheduled repayment of the term loan under the 2015 Credit Facilities of US$22.6 million and the early redemption of US$1 billion senior notes with the proceeds from the issuance of the 2017 Senior Notes of US$650.0 million and a partial drawdown of the revolving credit facility under the 2015 Credit Facilities of US$350 million.

Net cash used in financing activities amounted to US$1,087.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and primarily represented the dividends payments of US$1,089.5 million.

Indebtedness

The following table presents a summary of our gross indebtedness, before the reduction of debt issuance costs, as of June 30, 2017:

 

     As of June 30,  
     2017  
     (In thousands of US$)  

2017 Senior Notes

   $ 650,000  

2015 Credit Facilities – term loan facility

   $ 456,170  

2015 Credit Facilities – revolving credit facility

     350,000  
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,456,170  
  

 

 

 

 

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On June 6, 2017, we issued US$650 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2017 Senior Notes. On June 14, 2017, together with the proceeds from the issuance of US$650 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2017 Senior Notes along with the proceeds in the amount of US$350 million from a partial drawdown of the revolving credit facility under the 2015 Credit Facilities and cash on hand, we redeemed all of our outstanding US$1 billion senior notes issued in 2013. On July 3, 2017, we issued US$350 million in aggregate principal amount of 2017 Senior Notes, the net proceeds from which were used to repay in full the US$350 million drawdown from the revolving credit facility under the 2015 Credit Facilities.

 

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Melco Resorts Finance Limited

Index To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

 

     Page
Unaudited Melco Resorts Finance Limited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    F-2
Unaudited Melco Resorts Finance Limited—Restricted Subsidiaries Group Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    F-5

Unaudited Reconciliation of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Melco Resorts Finance Limited—Restricted Subsidiaries Group to Melco Resorts Finance Limited

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F-1


Melco Resorts Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

 

     June 30, 2017      December 31, 2016  
     (Unaudited)      (Audited)  

ASSETS

     

CURRENT ASSETS

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 813,059      $ 1,112,835  

Bank deposits with original maturities over three months

     —          138,539  

Accounts receivable, net

     133,150        194,876  

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     212,042        240,097  

Inventories

     18,363        18,490  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     44,263        55,962  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,220,877        1,760,799  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     2,681,817        2,576,177  

GAMING SUBCONCESSION, NET

     284,702        313,320  

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     4,220        4,220  

GOODWILL

     81,915        81,915  

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

     130,991        112,172  

ADVANCE TO AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     —          597,974  

LAND USE RIGHTS, NET

     340,969        346,402  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 4,745,491      $ 5,792,979  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

     

CURRENT LIABILITIES

     

Accounts payable

   $ 11,679      $ 11,156  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     1,062,700        1,080,190  

Income tax payable

     1,488        5,251  

Capital lease obligations, due within one year

     120        118  

Current portion of long-term debt, net

     44,285        44,210  

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     77,867        55,709  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,198,139        1,196,634  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET

     1,383,908        1,372,219  

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

     23,967        16,369  

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

     13,706        14,185  

CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, DUE AFTER ONE YEAR

     87        147  

AMOUNT DUE TO AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     689        —    

ADVANCE FROM AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     1,946        1,946  

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

     

Ordinary share, par value $0.01; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 1,202 shares issued

     —          —    

Additional paid-in capital

     1,849,785        1,849,785  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     2,635        2,635  

Retained earnings

     270,629        1,339,059  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

     2,123,049        3,191,479  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

   $ 4,745,491      $ 5,792,979  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

F-2


Melco Resorts Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2017     2016     2017     2016  

OPERATING REVENUES

        

Casino

   $ 1,048,580     $ 885,259     $ 2,091,801     $ 1,821,886  

Rooms

     31,668       31,300       63,463       62,619  

Food and beverage

     18,205       16,707       38,285       34,775  

Entertainment, retail and other

     76,455       69,821       154,665       140,831  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross revenues

     1,174,908       1,003,087       2,348,214       2,060,111  

Less: promotional allowances

     (38,329     (38,241     (78,936     (76,477
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

     1,136,579       964,846       2,269,278       1,983,634  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

        

Casino

     (761,588     (640,957     (1,497,856     (1,321,634

Rooms

     (3,774     (3,676     (7,622     (7,449

Food and beverage

     (5,447     (3,941     (11,465     (8,463

Entertainment, retail and other

     (14,265     (15,146     (28,870     (28,622

General and administrative

     (184,027     (133,518     (349,384     (271,562

Pre-opening costs

     (339     (307     (846     (546

Amortization of gaming subconcession

     (14,309     (14,310     (28,618     (28,619

Amortization of land use rights

     (2,717     (2,716     (5,433     (5,433

Depreciation and amortization

     (48,428     (49,431     (98,653     (100,236

Property charges and other

     (2,796     (77     (8,053     (481
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (1,037,690     (864,079     (2,036,800     (1,773,045
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

     98,889       100,767       232,478       210,589  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

        

Interest income

     53       (7     227       1,933  

Interest expenses, net of capitalized interest

     (5,841     (7,103     (11,796     (14,549

Other finance costs

     (5,531     (6,295     (11,620     (12,018

Foreign exchange (losses) gains, net

     (348     183       5,941       2,689  

Other income, net

     18       82       31       244  

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     (31,459     —         (31,459     —    

Costs associated with debt modification

     (1,912     —         (1,912     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

     (45,020     (13,140     (50,588     (21,701
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

     53,869       87,627       181,890       188,888  

INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) CREDIT

     (538     (932     1,446       (1,500
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME

   $ 53,331     $ 86,695     $ 183,336     $ 187,388  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-3


Melco Resorts Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2017     2016     2017     2016  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 258,542     $ 249,453     $ 461,839     $ 411,130  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Payments for acquisition of property and equipment

     (100,120     (67,005     (176,119     (177,457

Advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment

     (2,659     (577     (13,452     (1,862

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     48       350       770       571  

Withdrawals of bank deposits with original maturities over three months

     —         196,366       138,539       587,908  

Placement of bank deposits with original maturities over three months

     —         (49,357     —         (49,357

Payment for land use rights

     —         —         —         (3,788

Advance to an affiliated company

     —         (1,800     —         (1,800

Payments for entertainment production costs

     —         (33     —         (33

Changes in restricted cash

     —         1,269       —         2,412  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (102,731     79,213       (50,262     356,594  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Dividends paid

     (95,000     (739,243     (660,800     (1,089,500

Principal payments on long-term debt

     (361,279     —         (372,557     —    

Payments of deferred financing costs

     (29,023     —         (29,023     (58

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

     (25     (7     (60     (15

Funds from an affiliated company

     630       1,644       1,087       1,745  

Proceeds from long-term debt

     350,000       —         350,000       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (134,697     (737,606     (711,353     (1,087,828
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     21,114       (408,940     (299,776     (320,104

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     791,945       1,130,481       1,112,835       1,041,645  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 813,059     $ 721,541     $ 813,059     $ 721,541  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS

        

Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized

   $ (9,593   $ (4   $ (22,798   $ (16,331

Cash paid for income taxes

     —         —         (2,795     (2,795

NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Change in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities related to property and equipment

     12,063       32,491       52,023       59,594  

Change in advance to and amounts due from/to affiliated companies related to property and equipment

     3,082       98       3,255       105  

Settlement of dividends through offsetting with advance to an affiliated company

     590,966       —         590,966       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-4


Melco Resorts Finance Limited—Restricted Subsidiaries Group

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

 

     June 30, 2017      December 31, 2016  

ASSETS

     

CURRENT ASSETS

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 813,059      $ 1,112,835  

Bank deposits with original maturities over three months

     —          138,539  

Accounts receivable, net

     133,150        194,876  

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     212,046        240,101  

Amounts due from unconsolidated subsidiaries

     2        2  

Inventories

     18,363        18,490  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     44,263        55,962  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,220,883        1,760,805  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     2,681,817        2,576,177  

GAMING SUBCONCESSION, NET

     284,702        313,320  

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     4,220        4,220  

GOODWILL

     81,915        81,915  

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

     130,991        112,172  

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

     6        6  

ADVANCE TO AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     —          597,974  

LAND USE RIGHTS, NET

     340,969        346,402  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 4,745,503      $ 5,792,991  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

     

CURRENT LIABILITIES

     

Accounts payable

   $ 11,679      $ 11,156  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     1,062,700        1,080,190  

Income tax payable

     1,488        5,251  

Capital lease obligations, due within one year

     120        118  

Current portion of long-term debt, net

     44,285        44,210  

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     77,863        55,705  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,198,135        1,196,630  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET

     1,383,908        1,372,219  

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

     23,967        16,369  

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

     13,706        14,185  

CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, DUE AFTER ONE YEAR

     87        147  

AMOUNT DUE TO AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     689        —    

ADVANCE FROM AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     1,946        1,946  

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

     

Ordinary shares, par value $0.01; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 1,202 shares issued

     —          —    

Additional paid-in capital

     1,849,785        1,849,785  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     2,635        2,635  

Retained earnings

     270,645        1,339,075  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

     2,123,065        3,191,495  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

   $ 4,745,503      $ 5,792,991  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

F-5


Melco Resorts Finance Limited—Restricted Subsidiaries Group

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2017     2016     2017     2016  

OPERATING REVENUES

        

Casino

   $ 1,048,580     $ 885,259     $ 2,091,801     $ 1,821,886  

Rooms

     31,668       31,300       63,463       62,619  

Food and beverage

     18,205       16,707       38,285       34,775  

Entertainment, retail and other

     76,455       69,821       154,665       140,831  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross revenues

     1,174,908       1,003,087       2,348,214       2,060,111  

Less: promotional allowances

     (38,329     (38,241     (78,936     (76,477
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

     1,136,579       964,846       2,269,278       1,983,634  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

        

Casino

     (761,588     (640,957     (1,497,856     (1,321,634

Rooms

     (3,774     (3,676     (7,622     (7,449

Food and beverage

     (5,447     (3,941     (11,465     (8,463

Entertainment, retail and other

     (14,265     (15,146     (28,870     (28,622

General and administrative

     (184,027     (133,518     (349,384     (271,562

Pre-opening costs

     (339     (307     (846     (546

Amortization of gaming subconcession

     (14,309     (14,310     (28,618     (28,619

Amortization of land use rights

     (2,717     (2,716     (5,433     (5,433

Depreciation and amortization

     (48,428     (49,431     (98,653     (100,236

Property charges and other

     (2,796     (77     (8,053     (481
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (1,037,690     (864,079     (2,036,800     (1,773,045
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

     98,889       100,767       232,478       210,589  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

        

Interest income

     53       (7     227       1,933  

Interest expenses, net of capitalized interest

     (5,841     (7,103     (11,796     (14,549

Other finance costs

     (5,531     (6,295     (11,620     (12,018

Foreign exchange (losses) gains, net

     (348     183       5,941       2,689  

Other income, net

     18       82       31       244  

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     (31,459     —         (31,459     —    

Costs associated with debt modification

     (1,912     —         (1,912     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

     (45,020     (13,140     (50,588     (21,701
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

     53,869       87,627       181,890       188,888  

INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) CREDIT

     (538     (932     1,446       (1,500
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME

   $ 53,331     $ 86,695     $ 183,336     $ 187,388  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-6


Melco Resorts Finance Limited—Restricted Subsidiaries Group

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2017     2016     2017     2016  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 258,542     $ 249,453     $ 461,839     $ 411,130  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Payments for acquisition of property and equipment

     (100,120     (67,005     (176,119     (177,457

Advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment

     (2,659     (577     (13,452     (1,862

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     48       350       770       571  

Withdrawals of bank deposits with original maturities over three months

     —         196,366       138,539       587,908  

Placement of bank deposits with original maturities over three months

     —         (49,357     —         (49,357

Payment for land use rights

     —         —         —         (3,788

Advance to an affiliated company

     —         (1,800     —         (1,800

Payments for entertainment production costs

     —         (33     —         (33

Changes in restricted cash

     —         1,269       —         2,412  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (102,731     79,213       (50,262     356,594  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Dividends paid

     (95,000     (739,243     (660,800     (1,089,500

Principal payments on long-term debt

     (361,279     —         (372,557     —    

Payments of deferred financing costs

     (29,023     —         (29,023     (58

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

     (25     (7     (60     (15

Funds from an affiliated company

     630       1,644       1,087       1,745  

Proceeds from long-term debt

     350,000       —         350,000       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (134,697     (737,606     (711,353     (1,087,828
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     21,114       (408,940     (299,776     (320,104

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     791,945       1,130,481       1,112,835       1,041,645  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 813,059     $ 721,541     $ 813,059     $ 721,541  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS

        

Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized

   $ (9,593   $ (4   $ (22,798   $ (16,331

Cash paid for income taxes

     —         —         (2,795     (2,795

NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Change in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities related to property and equipment

     12,063       32,491       52,023       59,594  

Change in advance to and amounts due from/to affiliated companies related to property and equipment

     3,082       98       3,255       105  

Settlement of dividends through offsetting with advance to an affiliated company

     590,966       —         590,966       —    

Assignment of amount due from an unconsolidated subsidiary to advance to an affiliated company

     —         —         —         1,634,005  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-7


Melco Resorts Finance Limited

Unaudited Reconciliation of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

of Melco Resorts Finance Limited—Restricted Subsidiaries Group to Melco Resorts Finance Limited

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

 

            Unrestricted Subsidiaries              
     Consolidated Total
for Melco Resorts
Finance Limited -
Restricted
Subsidiaries
Group
     MCO (Macau) Hotel
Limited (Formerly
known as Melco
Crown (Macau
Peninsula) Hotel
Limited)
    MCO (Macau)
Consulting Limited
(Formerly known as
Melco Crown
(Macau Peninsula)
Developments
Limited)
    Elimination     Consolidated Total
for Melco Resorts
Finance Limited
 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)

           
As of June 30, 2017                                

ASSETS

           

CURRENT ASSETS

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 813,059      $     $     $     $ 813,059  

Accounts receivable, net

     133,150              133,150  

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     212,046        (2     (2       212,042  

Amounts due from unconsolidated subsidiaries

     2            (2     —    

Inventories

     18,363              18,363  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     44,263              44,263  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,220,883        (2     (2     (2     1,220,877  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     2,681,817              2,681,817  

GAMING SUBCONCESSION, NET

     284,702              284,702  

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     4,220              4,220  

GOODWILL

     81,915              81,915  

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

     130,991              130,991  

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

     6            (6     —    

ADVANCES TO GROUP COMPANIES

     —            17,795       (17,795     —    

LAND USE RIGHTS, NET

     340,969              340,969  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 4,745,503      $ (2   $ 17,793     $ (17,803   $ 4,745,491  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

           

CURRENT LIABILITIES

           

Accounts payable

   $ 11,679      $     $     $     $ 11,679  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     1,062,700              1,062,700  

Income tax payable

     1,488              1,488  

Capital lease obligations, due within one year

     120              120  

Current portion of long-term debt, net

     44,285              44,285  

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     77,863        2       2         77,867  

Amounts due to group companies

     —          1       1       (2     —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,198,135        3       3       (2     1,198,139  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET

     1,383,908              1,383,908  

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

     23,967              23,967  

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

     13,706              13,706  

CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, DUE AFTER ONE YEAR

     87              87  

AMOUNT DUE TO AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     689              689  

ADVANCE FROM AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     1,946              1,946  

ADVANCES FROM GROUP COMPANIES

     —            17,795       (17,795     —    

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

           

Ordinary shares, par value $0.01; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 1,202 shares issued

     —          3       3       (6     —    

Additional paid-in capital

     1,849,785              1,849,785  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     2,635              2,635  

Retained earnings

     270,645        (8     (8       270,629  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

     2,123,065        (5     (5     (6     2,123,049  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

   $ 4,745,503      $ (2   $ 17,793     $ (17,803   $ 4,745,491  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-8


Melco Resorts Finance Limited

Unaudited Reconciliation of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

of Melco Resorts Finance Limited—Restricted Subsidiaries Group to Melco Resorts Finance Limited

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

           Unrestricted Subsidiaries                
     Consolidated Total
for Melco Resorts
Finance Limited -
Restricted
Subsidiaries Group
    MCO (Macau) Hotel
Limited (Formerly
known as Melco
Crown (Macau
Peninsula) Hotel
Limited)
     MCO (Macau)
Consulting Limited
(Formerly known as
Melco Crown
(Macau Peninsula)
Developments
Limited)
     Elimination      Consolidated Total
for Melco Resorts
Finance Limited
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

             
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017                                  

OPERATING REVENUES

             

Casino

   $ 2,091,801     $      $      $      $ 2,091,801  

Rooms

     63,463                63,463  

Food and beverage

     38,285                38,285  

Entertainment, retail and other

     154,665                154,665  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross revenues

     2,348,214       —          —          —          2,348,214  

Less: promotional allowances

     (78,936              (78,936
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net revenues

     2,269,278       —          —          —          2,269,278  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

             

Casino

     (1,497,856              (1,497,856

Rooms

     (7,622              (7,622

Food and beverage

     (11,465              (11,465

Entertainment, retail and other

     (28,870              (28,870

General and administrative

     (349,384              (349,384

Pre-opening costs

     (846              (846

Amortization of gaming subconcession

     (28,618              (28,618

Amortization of land use rights

     (5,433              (5,433

Depreciation and amortization

     (98,653              (98,653

Property charges and other

     (8,053              (8,053
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (2,036,800     —          —          —          (2,036,800
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

     232,478       —          —          —          232,478  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

             

Interest income

     227                227  

Interest expenses, net of capitalized interest

     (11,796              (11,796

Other finance costs

     (11,620              (11,620

Foreign exchange gains, net

     5,941                5,941  

Other income, net

     31                31  

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     (31,459              (31,459

Costs associated with debt modification

     (1,912              (1,912
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

     (50,588     —          —          —          (50,588
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

     181,890       —          —          —          181,890  

INCOME TAX CREDIT

     1,446                1,446  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET INCOME

   $ 183,336     $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 183,336  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

F-9

Quarterly Report of Studio City Finance Limited

Exhibit 99.2

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Studio City Finance Limited’s Quarterly Report

for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

This quarterly report serves to provide holders of Studio City Finance Limited’s US$825,000,000 8.50% senior notes due 2020 (the “Studio City Finance Notes”) with Studio City Finance Limited’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, comprising condensed consolidated balance sheets, condensed consolidated statements of operations and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, together with the related information, pursuant to the terms of the indenture, dated November 26, 2012, relating to the Studio City Finance Notes. Studio City Finance Limited is a 60% owned subsidiary of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited.


Studio City Finance Limited

Report for the Second Quarter of 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

INTRODUCTION

     1  

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     4  

GLOSSARY

     5  

EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

     7  

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     8  

INDEX TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     F-1  


INTRODUCTION

In this quarterly report, unless otherwise indicated:

 

    “2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility” refers to the facility agreement with, among others, Bank of China Limited, Macau Branch, to amend, restate and extend the Studio City Project Facility to provide for senior secured credit facilities in an aggregate amount of HK$234.0 million, which consist of a HK$233.0 million (equivalent to approximately US$29.9 million) revolving credit facility and a HK$1.0 million (equivalent to approximately US$129,000) term loan facility;

 

    “Altira Macau” refers to an integrated casino and hotel development located in Taipa, Macau, that caters to Asian VIP rolling chip customers;

 

    “China” and “PRC” refer to the People’s Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan from a geographical point of view;

 

    “City of Dreams” refers to a casino, hotel, retail and entertainment integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau, which currently features casino areas and three luxury hotels, including a collection of retail brands, a wet stage performance theater and other entertainment venues;

 

    “Concessionaire(s)” refers to the holder(s) of a concession for the operation of casino games in Macau;

 

    “Cotai” refers to an area of reclaimed land located between the islands of Taipa and Coloane in Macau;

 

    “DICJ” refers to the Direcção de Inspecção e Coordenação de Jogos (the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau), a department of the Public Administration of Macau;

 

    “Gaming Operator” or “Melco Resorts Macau” refers to Melco Resorts (Macau) Limited (formerly known as Melco Crown (Macau) Limited), a company incorporated under the laws of Macau that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Melco, the holder of a subconcession under the Subconcession Contract and the operator of Studio City Casino;

 

    “HK$” and “H.K. dollar(s)” refer to the legal currency of Hong Kong;

 

    “Hong Kong” refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC;

 

    “Land Grant” refers to the land concession by way of lease, for a period of 25 years as of October 17, 2001, subject to renewal, for a plot of land situated in Cotai, Macau, described with the Macau Immovable Property Registry under No. 23059 and registered in Studio City Developments Limited’s name under inscription no. 26642 of Book F, titled by Dispatch of the Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 100/2001 of October 9, 2001, published in the Macau Official Gazette no. 42 of October 17, 2001 as amended by Dispatch of the Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 31/2012 of July 19, 2012, published in the Macau Official Gazette no. 30 of July 25, 2012, and by Dispatch of Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 92/2015 of September 10, 2015, published in the Macau Official Gazette no. 38 of September 23, 2015 and including any other amendments from time to time to such land concession;

 

    “Macau” refers to the Macau Special Administrative Region of the PRC;

 

    “Master Services Agreements” refers to the services agreements (including work agreements) and arrangements for non-gaming services entered into on December 21, 2015 between SCI and certain of its subsidiaries, on the one hand, and certain Melco Affiliates, on the other hand, under which SCI and its subsidiaries and Melco Affiliates share and mutually provide certain non-gaming services at Studio City, City of Dreams and Altira Macau;

 

    “MCE Cotai” refers to MCE Cotai Investments Limited, a subsidiary of Melco and a shareholder of SCI;

 

    “Melco” refers to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with its American depositary shares listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, and which, through its subsidiary MCE Cotai, ultimately owns a 60% interest in SCI;

 

    “Melco Affiliates” refers to the subsidiaries of Melco other than SCI and its subsidiaries;

 

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    “New Cotai” refers to New Cotai, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company owned by New Cotai Holdings;

 

    “New Cotai Holdings” refers to New Cotai Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and which, through its subsidiary New Cotai, ultimately owns a 40% interest in SCI;

 

    “Pataca(s)” and “MOP” refer to the legal currency of Macau;

 

    “Project Costs” refers to the construction and development costs and other project costs, including licensing, financing, interest, fees and pre-opening costs, of Studio City;

 

    “remaining project” refers to the part of the Studio City project with approximately a gross floor area of 229,968 square meters, which is required to be developed under the land concession contract;

 

    “SCI” refers to an indirect parent of our company, Studio City International Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands with limited liability;

 

    “Services and Right to Use Arrangements” refers to the agreement entered into among, inter alia, Melco Resorts Macau and Studio City Entertainment, dated May 11, 2007 and amended on June 15, 2012, and any other agreements or arrangements entered into from time to time, which may amend, supplement or relate to the aforementioned agreements or arrangements thereunder;

 

    “Shareholders Agreement” refers to the agreement dated July 27, 2011, as amended by the amendments dated September 25, 2012, May 17, 2013, June 3, 2014 and July 21, 2014, among MCE Cotai, New Cotai, Melco and SCI governing the relationship in connection with, and the conduct and operations of, SCI and its subsidiaries and the terms of further capital investment in SCI;

 

    “Site” or “Land” refers to the plot of land situated in Macau, at the Cotai reclaimed land area, with a gross area of approximately 1.4 million square feet (130,789 square meters), described at the Macau Immovable Property Registry under no. 23059, and registered in Studio City Developments Limited’s name under inscription no. 26642 of Book F, titled by Dispatch of the Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 100/2001 of October 9, 2001, as amended by Dispatch of the Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 31/2012 of July 19, 2012, published in the Macau Official Gazette no. 30 of July 25, 2012, and by Dispatch of Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 92/2015 of September 10, 2015, published in the Macau Official Gazette no. 38 of September 23, 2015, comprised of lots G300, G310 and G400, denoted by the letter “A” on map no. 5899/2000 issued by Macau Cartography and Cadastre Bureau on January 3, 2012;

 

    “Studio City Company” refers to our subsidiary, Studio City Company Limited, a British Virgin Islands company;

 

    “Studio City Company Notes” refers to, collectively, the US$350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% senior notes due 2019 and the US$850.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior notes due 2021, each issued by Studio City Company on November 30, 2016;

 

    “Studio City Entertainment” refers to our subsidiary, Studio City Entertainment Limited, a Macau company;

 

    “Studio City Project Facility” refers to the senior secured project facility, dated January 28, 2013 and as amended from time to time, entered into between, among others, Studio City Company as borrower and certain subsidiaries as guarantors, comprising a term loan facility of HK$10,080,460,000 (equivalent to approximately US$1.3 billion) and revolving credit facility of HK$775,420,000 (equivalent to approximately US$100.0 million), and which has been amended, restated and extended by the 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility;

 

    “Subconcession Contract” refers to the subconcession contract executed between the Gaming Operator and Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A., or Wynn Resorts Macau, on September 8, 2006, that provides for the terms and conditions of the subconcession granted to the Gaming Operator by Wynn Resorts Macau;

 

    “Subconcessionaire(s)” refers to the holder(s) of a subconcession for the operation of casino games in Macau;

 

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    “US$” and “U.S. dollar(s)” refer to the legal currency of the United States;

 

    “U.S. GAAP” refers to the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States; and

 

    “we,” “us,” “our,” “our company” and “the Company” refer to Studio City Finance Limited and, as the context requires, its predecessor entities and its consolidated subsidiaries.

This quarterly report includes our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.

Any discrepancies in any table between totals and sums of amounts listed therein are due to rounding. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures preceding them.

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements that relate to future events, including our future operating results and conditions, our prospects and our future financial performance and condition, all of which are largely based on our current expectations and projections. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, performances or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. We operate in a heavily regulated and evolving industry, and have a highly leveraged business model. Moreover, we operate in Macau’s gaming sector, a market with intense competition, and therefore new risk factors may emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of these factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. 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, (v) gaming authority and other governmental approvals and regulations and (vi) 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.

The forward-looking statements made in this quarterly report relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this quarterly report. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should read this quarterly report with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.

 

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GLOSSARY

 

“cage”    a secure room within a casino with a facility that allows patrons to carry out transactions required to participate in gaming activities, such as exchange of cash for chips and exchange of chips for cash or other chips
“chip”    round token that is used on casino gaming tables in lieu of cash
“concession”    a government grant for the operation of games of fortune and chance in casinos in Macau under an administrative contract pursuant to which a concessionaire, or the entity holding the concession, is authorized to operate games of fortune and chance in casinos in Macau
“drop”    the amount of cash used to purchase gaming chips and promotional vouchers that is deposited in a gaming table’s drop box, plus gaming chips purchased at the casino cage
“drop box”    a box or container that serves as a repository for cash, chip purchase vouchers, credit markers and forms used to record movements in the chip inventory on each table game
“electronic gaming table”    table with an electronic or computerized wagering and payment system that allow players to place bets from multiple-player gaming seats
“gaming machine”    slot machine and/or electronic gaming table
“gaming machine handle”    the total amount wagered in gaming machines
“gaming machine win rate”    gaming machine win expressed as a percentage of gaming machine handle
“gaming promoter”    an individual or corporate entity who, for the purpose of promoting rolling chip and other gaming activities, arranges customer transportation and accommodation, provides credit in its sole discretion if authorized by a gaming operator and arranges food and beverage services and entertainment in exchange for commissions or other compensation from a gaming concessionaire or subconcessionaire
“integrated resort”    a resort which provides customers with a combination of hotel accommodations, casinos or gaming areas, retail and dining facilities, MICE space, entertainment venues and spas
“junket player”    a rolling chip patron sourced by gaming promoters to play in the VIP gaming rooms or areas
“marker”    evidence of indebtedness by a player to the casino or gaming operator
“mass market player”    a customer who plays in the mass market segment
“mass market segment”    consists of both table games and gaming machines played by mass market players primarily for cash stakes

 

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“mass market table games drop”    the amount of table games drop in the mass market table games segment
“mass market table games hold percentage”    mass market table games win as a percentage of mass market table games drop
“mass market table games segment”    the mass market segment consisting of mass market players who play table games
“MICE”    Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions, an acronym commonly used to refer to tourism involving large groups brought together for an event or specific purpose
“non-negotiable chip”    promotional casino chip that is not to be exchanged for cash
“premium direct player”    a rolling chip patron who is a direct customer of the concessionaires or subconcessionaires and is attracted to the casino through direct marketing efforts and relationships with the gaming operator
“rolling chip” or “VIP rolling chip”    non-negotiable chip primarily used by rolling chip patrons to make wagers
“rolling chip patron”    a player who primarily plays on rolling chip or VIP rolling chip tables and typically plays for higher stakes than mass market players
“rolling chip segment”    consists of table games played in private VIP gaming rooms or areas by rolling chip patrons who are either premium direct players or junket players
“rolling chip volume”    the amount of non-negotiable chips wagered and lost by the rolling chip market segment
“rolling chip win rate”    rolling chip table games win (calculated before discounts and commissions) as a percentage of rolling chip volume
“slot machine”    traditional slot or electronic gaming machine operated by a single player
“subconcession”    an agreement for the operation of games of fortune and chance in casinos between the entity holding the concession, or the concessionaire, and a subconcessionaire, pursuant to which the subconcessionaire is authorized to operate games of fortune and chance in casinos in Macau
“table games win”    the amount of wagers won net of wagers lost on gaming tables that is retained and recorded as casino revenues
“VIP gaming room”    gaming rooms or areas that have restricted access to rolling chip patrons and typically offer more personalized service than the general mass market gaming areas

 

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EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

Although we have certain expenses and revenues denominated in Pataca, our revenues and expenses are denominated predominantly in H.K. dollar and, in connection with a portion of our indebtedness and certain expenses, in U.S. dollar. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from H.K. dollar to U.S. dollar and from U.S. dollar to H.K. dollar in this quarterly report were made at a rate of HK$7.78 to US$1.00.

The H.K. dollar is freely convertible into other currencies (including the U.S. dollar). Since October 17, 1983, the H.K. dollar has been officially linked to the U.S. dollar at the rate of HK$7.80 to US$1.00. The market exchange rate has not deviated materially from the level of HK$7.80 to US$1.00 since the peg was first established. However, in May 2005, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority broadened the trading band from the original rate of HK$7.80 per U.S. dollar to a rate range of HK$7.75 to HK$7.85 per U.S. dollar. The Hong Kong government has stated its intention to maintain the link at that rate, and, acting through the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, has a number of means by which it may act to maintain exchange rate stability. However, no assurance can be given that the Hong Kong government will maintain the link at HK$7.75 to HK$7.85 per U.S. dollar or at all.

The noon buying rate on June 30, 2017 in New York City for cable transfers in H.K. dollar per U.S. dollar, provided in the H.10 weekly statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board of the United States as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, was HK$7.8055 to US$1.00. On August 18, 2017, the noon buying rate was HK$7.8233 to US$1.00. We make no representation that any H.K. dollar or U.S. dollar amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. dollar or H.K. dollar, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

The Pataca is pegged to the H.K. dollar at a rate of HK$1.00 to MOP1.03. All translations from Pataca to U.S. dollar in this quarterly report were made at the exchange rate of MOP 8.0134 to US$1.00. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York does not certify for customs purposes a noon buying rate for cable transfers in Pataca.

 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in connection with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this quarterly report. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016. The historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected in the future. Certain statements in this “Financial Condition and Results of Operations” are forward-looking statements.

Results of Operations

Studio City is a world-class gaming, retail and entertainment resort located in Cotai, Macau. Studio City Casino has 250 mass market gaming tables and approximately 970 gaming machines. The mass market focus of Studio City Casino is complemented with junket and premium direct VIP rolling chip operations, which include 45 VIP rolling chip tables. Studio City’s cinematically-themed integrated resort is designed to attract a wide range of customers by providing highly differentiated non-gaming attractions, including the world’s first figure-8 Ferris wheel, a Warner Bros.- themed family entertainment center, a 4-D Batman flight simulator, a 5,000-seat live performance arena, a live magic theater and the exclusive Pacha night club. Studio City features approximately 1,600 luxury hotel rooms, diverse food and beverage establishments and approximately 35,000 square meters of complementary retail space. Studio City was named Casino/Integrated Resort of the Year in 2016 by the International Gaming Awards.

Studio City Casino is operated by the Gaming Operator, one of the subsidiaries of Melco and a holder of a gaming subconcession, and we operate the non-gaming businesses of Studio City.

Studio City sits within a separate, ring-fenced credit group and Studio City’s debt obligations are not guaranteed by its shareholders. In particular, Melco is not a guarantor under the 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility, the Studio City Finance Notes or the Studio City Company Notes. As such, SCI and its shareholders are not contractually required to provide any additional financial support to Studio City with respect to the Studio City debt obligations.

The plan for the additional development on the remaining land on which Studio City is located remains at an early stage and is subject to various conditions. The remaining project may include a self-managed hotel and related amenities. We expect to have significant capital expenditures in the future if we continue to expand our existing operations at Studio City and develop the remaining project.

In October 2016, we filed an application with the Macau government requesting an extension of the development period for the land under the land concession contract. Such application is currently under review by the Macau government. If the Macau government does not grant us an extension of the development period and we fail to complete the remaining project by the deadline under the land concession contract, we may be forced to forfeit all or part of our investment in Studio City.

The Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City as mentioned in Melco’s unaudited second quarter 2017 earnings release dated July 27, 2017 does not reflect the intra-Melco group fees for the Master Services Agreements charged to Studio City Finance Limited and its subsidiaries. The consolidated financials of Studio City Finance Limited contained in this report reflect such intra-Melco group fees charged. In addition, the Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City mentioned above includes operating income or losses generated at Studio City by SCI’s subsidiaries which are not subsidiaries of Studio City Finance Limited. Such operating income or losses are not included in the consolidated financials of Studio City Finance Limited. The total variance resulting from the above differences for the second quarter of 2017 is approximately US$12 million.

 

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Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2016

For the second quarter of 2017, our total net revenues were US$131.7 million, an increase of US$41.2 million, from US$90.5 million of net revenues for the second quarter of 2016. The increase in total net revenues was primarily due to the increase in revenues from provision of gaming related services as a result of commencement of rolling chip operations in Studio City Casino in November 2016 and better performance in the mass market table games segment, partially offset by decreased non-gaming revenue.

Net loss attributable to Studio City Finance Limited for the second quarter of 2017 was US$18.4 million, a decrease of US$45.8 million from a net loss attributable to Studio City Finance Limited of US$64.1 million for the second quarter of 2016, primarily due to the increased revenues from provision of gaming related services mentioned above.

Studio City generated casino revenues of US$302.4 million and US$151.9 million for the second quarters of 2017 and 2016, respectively. Rolling chip volume was US$4.7 billion and the rolling chip win rate was 3.3% in the second quarter of 2017. Mass market table games drop increased to US$661.4 million compared with US$592.2 million for the second quarter of 2016. The mass market table games hold percentage was 26.8% for the second quarter of 2017 compared to 22.8% for the second quarter of 2016. Gaming machine handle for the second quarter of 2017 was US$502.9 million, compared with US$485.3 million for the second quarter of 2016. The gaming machine win rate was 3.7% in the second quarter of 2017 versus 3.6% in the second quarter of 2016. After the reimbursement to Melco Resorts Macau for the costs incurred in connection with its operation of the Studio City Casino pursuant to the Services and Right to Use Arrangements, US$74.1 million and US$27.9 million were recognized as revenues from provision of gaming related services for the second quarters of 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Total non-gaming revenue at Studio City for the second quarter of 2017 was US$57.9 million, compared with US$64.0 million for the second quarter of 2016.

Total net non-operating expenses for the second quarter of 2017 were US$39.2 million, which mainly included interest expenses of US$38.1 million and other finance costs of US$2.0 million, as compared to total net non-operating expenses of US$39.1 million for the second quarter of 2016, which mainly included interest expenses of US$32.9 million and other finance costs of US$7.0 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$44.0 million were recorded in the second quarter of 2017, of which US$0.8 million was related to the amortization of land use rights.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, our total net revenues were US$252.4 million, an increase of US$64.4 million, from US$187.9 million of net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The increase in total net revenues was primarily due to the increase in revenues from provision of gaming related services as a result of the commencement of rolling chip operations in Studio City Casino in November 2016 and better performance in mass market table games segment, partially offset by decreased non-gaming revenue.

Net loss attributable to Studio City Finance Limited for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was US$43.2 million, a decrease of US$86.1 million from a net loss attributable to Studio City Finance Limited of US$129.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, primarily due to the increased revenues from provision of gaming related services mentioned above.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Up through the opening of Studio City, our principal sources of liquidity included shareholder equity contributions, loan facilities and senior notes facilities to meet our project development needs. Following the opening of Studio City in October 2015, we relied on, and intend to continue to rely on, our cash generated from our operations and our debt and equity financings. On August 14, 2017, SCI announced it has submitted on a confidential basis to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a draft registration statement for a possible initial public offering of American depositary shares representing ordinary shares of SCI.

As of June 30, 2017, we held cash and cash equivalents of US$321.5 million and restricted cash of US$12.8 million. Restricted cash represented certain bank account balances required to be maintained in accordance with the terms of the respective agreements of the Studio City Finance Notes, Studio City Company Notes and 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility. The revolving credit facility under the 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility remains available for future drawdown, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions precedent.

Cash Flows

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated:

 

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2017      2016      2017      2016  
     (In thousands of US$)  

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

   $ (7,672    $ (44,840    $ 22,514      $ (49,153

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     17,372        4,405        (29,805      28,987  

Cash used in a financing activity

     (70      —          (1,259      (7,669
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     9,630        (40,435      (8,550      (27,835

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     311,898        289,084        330,078        276,484  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 321,528      $ 248,649      $ 321,528      $ 248,649  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating Activities

Operating cash flows are generally affected by changes in operating income and receivable related to provision of gaming related services and hotel operations and the remainder of the business, including food and beverage and entertainment, is conducted primarily on a cash basis.

Net cash used in operating activities was US$7.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of US$44.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016. Net cash provided by operating activities was US$22.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of US$49.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The change for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016 was primarily due to the improvement in underlying performance as described in the foregoing section.

 

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Investing Activities

Net cash provided by investing activities was US$17.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to net cash provided by investing activities of US$4.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016. The change was primarily due to a larger decrease in restricted cash in the current quarter. Net cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2017 mainly included a decrease in restricted cash of US$38.1 million, partially offset by capital expenditure payments of US$19.8 million.

Net cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2016 mainly included a decrease in restricted cash of US$24.7 million, partially offset by capital expenditure payments of US$21.3 million.

Net cash used in investing activities was US$29.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to net cash provided by investing activities of US$29.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The change was primarily due to a smaller change in restricted cash balances and a decrease in capital expenditure payments in the current period. Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2017 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$28.6 million.

Net cash provided by investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2016 mainly included a decrease in restricted cash of US$104.5 million, partially offset by capital expenditure payments of US$78.8 million.

The movement of the restricted cash for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 primarily related to withdrawal and payment from bank accounts which are restricted in accordance with the terms of the respective agreements of the Studio City Finance Notes, Studio City Company Notes and Studio City Project Facility (such as payments of Studio City Project Costs and interest payments for the Studio City Finance Notes and Studio City Company Notes).

Financing Activities

Cash used in a financing activity was US$70,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 due to the payment of debt issuance cost associated with the Studio City Company Notes. There was no cash used in or provided by any financing activity for the three months ended June 30, 2016.

Cash used in a financing activity was US$1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 due to the payment of debt issuance cost associated with the Studio City Company Notes and 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility. Cash used in a financing activity was US$7.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 mainly due to the payment of legal and professional fees incurred for amending the loan documentation for the Studio City Project Facility.

 

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Indebtedness and Capital Contributions

The following table presents a summary of our gross indebtedness, before the reduction of debt issuance costs, as of June 30, 2017:

 

     As of June 30, 2017  
     (in thousands of US$)  

Studio City Company Notes

   $ 1,200,000  

Studio City Finance Notes

     825,000  

2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility

     129  
  

 

 

 
   $ 2,025,129  
  

 

 

 

There was no change in our gross indebtedness as of June 30, 2017 compared to March 31, 2017.

Prior to the opening of Studio City, MCE Cotai and New Cotai, shareholders of SCI, contributed US$1,250.0 million to Studio City and US$30.0 million for the initial design work for the remaining project in accordance with the Shareholders Agreement, representing all of the capital contributions required under the Shareholders Agreement. The Shareholders Agreement does not require MCE Cotai or New Cotai to make any additional capital contributions to SCI.

 

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Studio City Finance Limited

Index To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

 

     Page  

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

     F-2  

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

     F-3  

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

     F-4  

 

F-1


Studio City Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

 

     June 30, 2017     December 31, 2016  
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  

ASSETS

    

CURRENT ASSETS

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 321,528     $ 330,078  

Restricted cash

     12,696       12,694  

Accounts receivable, net

     1,667       2,695  

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     38,538       18,190  

Inventories

     9,426       9,105  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     12,663       12,142  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     396,518       384,904  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     2,335,245       2,408,394  

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

     67,535       77,812  

RESTRICTED CASH

     130       130  

LAND USE RIGHT, NET

     127,334       128,995  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 2,926,762     $ 3,000,235  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

    

CURRENT LIABILITIES

    

Accounts payable

   $ 3,028     $ 3,368  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     124,589       154,593  

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     30,599       33,469  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     158,216       191,430  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET

     1,995,670       1,992,123  

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

     17,337       17,333  

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

     776       800  

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

    

Ordinary shares, par value $1; 50,000 shares authorized; 3 shares issued and outstanding

     —         —    

Additional paid-in capital

     1,460,083       1,460,083  

Accumulated other comprehensive losses

     (65     (65

Accumulated losses

     (697,001     (653,836
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Studio City Finance Limited shareholder’s equity

     763,017       806,182  

Noncontrolling interests

     (8,254     (7,633
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     754,763       798,549  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

   $ 2,926,762     $ 3,000,235  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-2


Studio City Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,     June 30,  
     2017     2016     2017     2016  

OPERATING REVENUES

        

Provision of gaming related services

   $ 74,127     $ 27,904     $ 133,352     $ 53,876  

Rooms

     21,428       20,474       43,454       41,432  

Food and beverage

     13,299       12,564       27,002       24,367  

Entertainment, retail and other

     23,182       30,973       49,546       71,363  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross revenues

     132,036       91,915       253,354       191,038  

Less: promotional allowances

     (380     (1,441     (974     (3,094
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

     131,656       90,474       252,380       187,944  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

        

Provision of gaming related services

     (5,071     (1,917     (12,334     (5,608

Rooms

     (5,428     (5,455     (11,023     (11,216

Food and beverage

     (12,160     (13,782     (24,098     (28,133

Entertainment, retail and other

     (9,689     (15,745     (19,779     (37,871

General and administrative

     (30,547     (35,864     (58,582     (69,481

Pre-opening costs

     21       119       40       (678

Amortization of land use right

     (830     (830     (1,661     (1,661

Depreciation and amortization

     (43,182     (41,638     (85,980     (83,287

Property charges and other

     (4,267     —         (4,267     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (111,153     (115,112     (217,684     (237,935
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

     20,503       (24,638     34,696       (49,991
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

        

Interest income

     526       421       764       602  

Interest expenses

     (38,080     (32,922     (76,159     (65,968

Other finance costs

     (1,983     (7,020     (3,943     (14,396

Foreign exchange gains, net

     97       174       368       417  

Other income, net

     232       232       464       463  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

     (39,208     (39,115     (78,506     (78,882
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX

     (18,705     (63,753     (43,810     (128,873

INCOME TAX CREDIT (EXPENSE)

     20       (394     24       (390
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET LOSS

     (18,685     (64,147     (43,786     (129,263

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

     303       —         621       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO STUDIO CITY FINANCE LIMITED

   $ (18,382   $ (64,147   $ (43,165   $ (129,263
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,     June 30,  
     2017     2016     2017     2016  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

   $ (7,672   $ (44,840   $ 22,514     $ (49,153
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Payments for acquisition of property and equipment

     (19,778     (21,307     (28,592     (78,787

Funds to an affiliated company

     (630     (1,644     (1,087     (1,745

Advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment

     (654     (279     (657     (309

Changes in restricted cash

     38,077       24,724       (2     104,499  

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment and other long-term assets

     357       911       533       3,329  

Repayment of loan to an affiliated company

     —         2,000       —         2,000  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     17,372       4,405       (29,805     28,987  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOW FROM A FINANCING ACTIVITY

        

Payments of deferred financing costs

     (70     —         (1,259     (7,669
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash used in a financing activity

     (70     —         (1,259     (7,669
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     9,630       (40,435     (8,550     (27,835

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     311,898       289,084       330,078       276,484  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 321,528     $ 248,649     $ 321,528     $ 248,649  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS

        

Cash paid for interest

   $ (76,158   $ (50,790   $ (76,159   $ (66,135

NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Change in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities related to acquisition of property and equipment

     (936     31,044       807       28,826  

Change in amounts due from/to affiliated companies related to acquisition of property and equipment and other long-term assets

     2,229       2,857       3,068       4,216  

Change in prepaid expenses and other current assets related to sale of property and equipment

     —         2,618       —         2,618  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-4

Quarterly Report of Studio City Investments Limited (notes due 2019)

Exhibit 99.3

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Studio City Investments Limited’s Quarterly Report

for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

This quarterly report serves to provide holders of Studio City Company Limited’s US$350,000,000 5.875% senior secured notes due 2019 (the “2019 Studio City Company Notes”) with Studio City Investments Limited’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, comprising condensed consolidated balance sheets, condensed consolidated statements of operations and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, together with the related information, pursuant to the terms of the indenture, dated November 30, 2016, as supplemented, relating to the 2019 Studio City Company Notes. Each of Studio City Investments Limited and Studio City Company Limited is a 60% owned subsidiary of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited. Studio City Investments Limited is the parent guarantor of the 2019 Studio City Company Notes.


Studio City Investments Limited

Report for the Second Quarter of 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

INTRODUCTION

     1  

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     4  

GLOSSARY

     5  

EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

     7  

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     8  

INDEX TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     F-1  


INTRODUCTION

In this quarterly report, unless otherwise indicated:

 

    “2021 Studio City Company Notes” refers to the US$850.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior notes due 2021 issued by Studio City Company Limited on November 30, 2016;

 

    “2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility” refers to the facility agreement with, among others, Bank of China Limited, Macau Branch, to amend, restate and extend the Studio City Project Facility to provide for senior secured credit facilities in an aggregate amount of HK$234.0 million, which consist of a HK$233.0 million (equivalent to approximately US$29.9 million) revolving credit facility and a HK$1.0 million (equivalent to approximately US$129,000) term loan facility;

 

    “Altira Macau” refers to an integrated casino and hotel development located in Taipa, Macau, that caters to Asian VIP rolling chip customers;

 

    “China” and “PRC” refer to the People’s Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan from a geographical point of view;

 

    “City of Dreams” refers to a casino, hotel, retail and entertainment integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau, which currently features casino areas and three luxury hotels, including a collection of retail brands, a wet stage performance theater and other entertainment venues;

 

    “Concessionaire(s)” refers to the holder(s) of a concession for the operation of casino games in Macau;

 

    “Cotai” refers to an area of reclaimed land located between the islands of Taipa and Coloane in Macau;

 

    “DICJ” refers to the Direcção de Inspecção e Coordenação de Jogos (the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau), a department of the Public Administration of Macau;

 

    “Gaming Operator” or “Melco Resorts Macau” refers to Melco Resorts (Macau) Limited (formerly known as Melco Crown (Macau) Limited), a company incorporated under the laws of Macau that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Melco, the holder of a subconcession under the Subconcession Contract and the operator of Studio City Casino;

 

    “HK$” and “H.K. dollar(s)” refer to the legal currency of Hong Kong;

 

    “Hong Kong” refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC;

 

    “Land Grant” refers to the land concession by way of lease, for a period of 25 years as of October 17, 2001, subject to renewal, for a plot of land situated in Cotai, Macau, described with the Macau Immovable Property Registry under No. 23059 and registered in Studio City Developments Limited’s name under inscription no. 26642 of Book F, titled by Dispatch of the Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 100/2001 of October 9, 2001, published in the Macau Official Gazette no. 42 of October 17, 2001 as amended by Dispatch of the Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 31/2012 of July 19, 2012, published in the Macau Official Gazette no. 30 of July 25, 2012, and by Dispatch of Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 92/2015 of September 10, 2015, published in the Macau Official Gazette no. 38 of September 23, 2015 and including any other amendments from time to time to such land concession;

 

    “Macau” refers to the Macau Special Administrative Region of the PRC;

 

    “Master Services Agreements” refers to the services agreements (including work agreements) and arrangements for non-gaming services entered into on December 21, 2015 between SCI and certain of its subsidiaries, on the one hand, and certain Melco Affiliates, on the other hand, under which SCI and its subsidiaries and Melco Affiliates share and mutually provide certain non-gaming services at Studio City, City of Dreams and Altira Macau;

 

    “MCE Cotai” refers to MCE Cotai Investments Limited, a subsidiary of Melco and a shareholder of SCI;

 

    “Melco” refers to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with its American depositary shares listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, and which, through its subsidiary MCE Cotai, ultimately owns a 60% interest in SCI;

 

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    “Melco Affiliates” refers to the subsidiaries of Melco other than SCI and its subsidiaries;

 

    “New Cotai” refers to New Cotai, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company owned by New Cotai Holdings;

 

    “New Cotai Holdings” refers to New Cotai Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and which, through its subsidiary New Cotai, ultimately owns a 40% interest in SCI;

 

    “Pataca(s)” and “MOP” refer to the legal currency of Macau;

 

    “Project Costs” refers to the construction and development costs and other project costs, including licensing, financing, interest, fees and pre-opening costs, of Studio City;

 

    “remaining project” refers to the part of the Studio City project with approximately a gross floor area of 229,968 square meters, which is required to be developed under the land concession contract;

 

    “SCI” refers to an indirect parent of our company, Studio City International Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands with limited liability;

 

    “Services and Right to Use Arrangements” refers to the agreement entered into among, inter alia, Melco Resorts Macau and Studio City Entertainment, dated May 11, 2007 and amended on June 15, 2012, and any other agreements or arrangements entered into from time to time, which may amend, supplement or relate to the aforementioned agreements or arrangements thereunder;

 

    “Shareholders Agreement” refers to the agreement dated July 27, 2011, as amended by the amendments dated September 25, 2012, May 17, 2013, June 3, 2014 and July 21, 2014, among MCE Cotai, New Cotai, Melco and SCI governing the relationship in connection with, and the conduct and operations of, SCI and its subsidiaries and the terms of further capital investment in SCI;

 

    “Site” or “Land” refers to the plot of land situated in Macau, at the Cotai reclaimed land area, with a gross area of approximately 1.4 million square feet (130,789 square meters), described at the Macau Immovable Property Registry under no. 23059, and registered in Studio City Developments Limited’s name under inscription no. 26642 of Book F, titled by Dispatch of the Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 100/2001 of October 9, 2001, as amended by Dispatch of the Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 31/2012 of July 19, 2012, published in the Macau Official Gazette no. 30 of July 25, 2012, and by Dispatch of Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 92/2015 of September 10, 2015, published in the Macau Official Gazette no. 38 of September 23, 2015, comprised of lots G300, G310 and G400, denoted by the letter “A” on map no. 5899/2000 issued by Macau Cartography and Cadastre Bureau on January 3, 2012;

 

    “Studio City Company Notes” refers to, collectively, the 2019 Studio City Company Notes and the 2021 Studio City Company Notes’

 

    “Studio City Entertainment” refers to our subsidiary, Studio City Entertainment Limited, a Macau company;

 

    “Studio City Finance” refers to Studio City Finance Limited, a British Virgin Islands company;

 

    “Studio City Finance Notes” refers to the US$825.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.500% senior notes due 2020 issued by Studio City Finance Limited on November 26, 2012;

 

    “Studio City Intercompany Note” refers to the on-loan by Studio City Finance to our company of the proceeds of the Studio City Finance Notes offering;

 

    “Studio City Project Facility” refers to the senior secured project facility, dated January 28, 2013 and as amended from time to time, entered into between, among others, Studio City Company Limited as borrower and certain subsidiaries as guarantors, comprising a term loan facility of HK$10,080,460,000 (equivalent to approximately US$1.3 billion) and revolving credit facility of HK$775,420,000 (equivalent to approximately US$100.0 million), and which has been amended, restated and extended by the 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility;

 

    “Subconcession Contract” refers to the subconcession contract executed between the Gaming Operator and Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A., or Wynn Resorts Macau, on September 8, 2006, that provides for the terms and conditions of the subconcession granted to the Gaming Operator by Wynn Resorts Macau;

 

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    “Subconcessionaire(s)” refers to the holder(s) of a subconcession for the operation of casino games in Macau;

 

    “US$” and “U.S. dollar(s)” refer to the legal currency of the United States;

 

    “U.S. GAAP” refers to the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States; and

 

    “we,” “us,” “our,” “our company” and “the Company” refer to Studio City Investments Limited and, as the context requires, its predecessor entities and its consolidated subsidiaries.

This quarterly report includes our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.

Any discrepancies in any table between totals and sums of amounts listed therein are due to rounding. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures preceding them.

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements that relate to future events, including our future operating results and conditions, our prospects and our future financial performance and condition, all of which are largely based on our current expectations and projections. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, performances or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. We operate in a heavily regulated and evolving industry, and have a highly leveraged business model. Moreover, we operate in Macau’s gaming sector, a market with intense competition, and therefore new risk factors may emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of these factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. 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, (v) gaming authority and other governmental approvals and regulations and (vi) 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.

The forward-looking statements made in this quarterly report relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this quarterly report. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should read this quarterly report with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.

 

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GLOSSARY

 

“cage”    a secure room within a casino with a facility that allows patrons to carry out transactions required to participate in gaming activities, such as exchange of cash for chips and exchange of chips for cash or other chips
“chip”    round token that is used on casino gaming tables in lieu of cash
“concession”    a government grant for the operation of games of fortune and chance in casinos in Macau under an administrative contract pursuant to which a concessionaire, or the entity holding the concession, is authorized to operate games of fortune and chance in casinos in Macau
“drop”    the amount of cash used to purchase gaming chips and promotional vouchers that is deposited in a gaming table’s drop box, plus gaming chips purchased at the casino cage
“drop box”    a box or container that serves as a repository for cash, chip purchase vouchers, credit markers and forms used to record movements in the chip inventory on each table game
“electronic gaming table”    table with an electronic or computerized wagering and payment system that allow players to place bets from multiple-player gaming seats
“gaming machine”    slot machine and/or electronic gaming table
“gaming machine handle”    the total amount wagered in gaming machines
“gaming machine win rate”    gaming machine win expressed as a percentage of gaming machine handle
“gaming promoter”    an individual or corporate entity who, for the purpose of promoting rolling chip and other gaming activities, arranges customer transportation and accommodation, provides credit in its sole discretion if authorized by a gaming operator and arranges food and beverage services and entertainment in exchange for commissions or other compensation from a gaming concessionaire or subconcessionaire
“integrated resort”    a resort which provides customers with a combination of hotel accommodations, casinos or gaming areas, retail and dining facilities, MICE space, entertainment venues and spas
“junket player”    a rolling chip patron sourced by gaming promoters to play in the VIP gaming rooms or areas
“marker”    evidence of indebtedness by a player to the casino or gaming operator
“mass market player”    a customer who plays in the mass market segment
“mass market segment”    consists of both table games and gaming machines played by mass market players primarily for cash stakes

 

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“mass market table games drop”    the amount of table games drop in the mass market table games segment
“mass market table games hold percentage”    mass market table games win as a percentage of mass market table games drop
“mass market table games segment”    the mass market segment consisting of mass market players who play table games
“MICE”    Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions, an acronym commonly used to refer to tourism involving large groups brought together for an event or specific purpose
“non-negotiable chip”    promotional casino chip that is not to be exchanged for cash
“premium direct player”    a rolling chip patron who is a direct customer of the concessionaires or subconcessionaires and is attracted to the casino through direct marketing efforts and relationships with the gaming operator
“rolling chip” or “VIP rolling chip”    non-negotiable chip primarily used by rolling chip patrons to make wagers
“rolling chip patron”    a player who primarily plays on rolling chip or VIP rolling chip tables and typically plays for higher stakes than mass market players
“rolling chip segment”    consists of table games played in private VIP gaming rooms or areas by rolling chip patrons who are either premium direct players or junket players
“rolling chip volume”    the amount of non-negotiable chips wagered and lost by the rolling chip market segment
“rolling chip win rate”    rolling chip table games win (calculated before discounts and commissions) as a percentage of rolling chip volume
“slot machine”    traditional slot or electronic gaming machine operated by a single player
“subconcession”    an agreement for the operation of games of fortune and chance in casinos between the entity holding the concession, or the concessionaire, and a subconcessionaire, pursuant to which the subconcessionaire is authorized to operate games of fortune and chance in casinos in Macau
“table games win”    the amount of wagers won net of wagers lost on gaming tables that is retained and recorded as casino revenues
“VIP gaming room”    gaming rooms or areas that have restricted access to rolling chip patrons and typically offer more personalized service than the general mass market gaming areas

 

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EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

Although we have certain expenses and revenues denominated in Pataca, our revenues and expenses are denominated predominantly in H.K. dollar and, in connection with a portion of our indebtedness and certain expenses, in U.S. dollar. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from H.K. dollar to U.S. dollar and from U.S. dollar to H.K. dollar in this quarterly report were made at a rate of HK$7.78 to US$1.00.

The H.K. dollar is freely convertible into other currencies (including the U.S. dollar). Since October 17, 1983, the H.K. dollar has been officially linked to the U.S. dollar at the rate of HK$7.80 to US$1.00. The market exchange rate has not deviated materially from the level of HK$7.80 to US$1.00 since the peg was first established. However, in May 2005, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority broadened the trading band from the original rate of HK$7.80 per U.S. dollar to a rate range of HK$7.75 to HK$7.85 per U.S. dollar. The Hong Kong government has stated its intention to maintain the link at that rate, and, acting through the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, has a number of means by which it may act to maintain exchange rate stability. However, no assurance can be given that the Hong Kong government will maintain the link at HK$7.75 to HK$7.85 per U.S. dollar or at all.

The noon buying rate on June 30, 2017 in New York City for cable transfers in H.K. dollar per U.S. dollar, provided in the H.10 weekly statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board of the United States as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, was HK$7.8055 to US$1.00. On August 18, 2017, the noon buying rate was HK$7.8233 to US$1.00. We make no representation that any H.K. dollar or U.S. dollar amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. dollar or H.K. dollar, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

The Pataca is pegged to the H.K. dollar at a rate of HK$1.00 to MOP1.03. All translations from Pataca to U.S. dollar in this quarterly report were made at the exchange rate of MOP 8.0134 to US$1.00. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York does not certify for customs purposes a noon buying rate for cable transfers in Pataca.

 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in connection with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this quarterly report. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016. The historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected in the future. Certain statements in this “Financial Condition and Results of Operations” are forward-looking statements.

Results of Operations

Studio City is a world-class gaming, retail and entertainment resort located in Cotai, Macau. Studio City Casino has 250 mass market gaming tables and approximately 970 gaming machines. The mass market focus of Studio City Casino is complemented with junket and premium direct VIP rolling chip operations, which include 45 VIP rolling chip tables. Studio City’s cinematically-themed integrated resort is designed to attract a wide range of customers by providing highly differentiated non-gaming attractions, including the world’s first figure-8 Ferris wheel, a Warner Bros.- themed family entertainment center, a 4-D Batman flight simulator, a 5,000-seat live performance arena, a live magic theater and the exclusive Pacha night club. Studio City features approximately 1,600 luxury hotel rooms, diverse food and beverage establishments and approximately 35,000 square meters of complementary retail space. Studio City was named Casino/Integrated Resort of the Year in 2016 by the International Gaming Awards.

Studio City Casino is operated by the Gaming Operator, one of the subsidiaries of Melco and a holder of a gaming subconcession, and we operate the non-gaming businesses of Studio City.

Studio City sits within a separate, ring-fenced credit group and Studio City’s debt obligations are not guaranteed by its shareholders. In particular, Melco is not a guarantor under the 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility, the Studio City Finance Notes or the Studio City Company Notes. As such, SCI and its shareholders are not contractually required to provide any additional financial support to Studio City with respect to the Studio City debt obligations.

The plan for the additional development on the remaining land on which Studio City is located remains at an early stage and is subject to various conditions. The remaining project may include a self-managed hotel and related amenities. We expect to have significant capital expenditures in the future if we continue to expand our existing operations at Studio City and develop the remaining project.

In October 2016, we filed an application with the Macau government requesting an extension of the development period for the land under the land concession contract. Such application is currently under review by the Macau government. If the Macau government does not grant us an extension of the development period and we fail to complete the remaining project by the deadline under the land concession contract, we may be forced to forfeit all or part of our investment in Studio City.

The Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City as mentioned in Melco’s unaudited second quarter 2017 earnings release dated July 27, 2017 does not reflect the intra-Melco group fees for the Master Services Agreements charged to Studio City Investments Limited and its subsidiaries. The consolidated financials of Studio City Investments Limited contained in this report reflect such intra-Melco group fees charged. In addition, the Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City mentioned above includes operating income or losses generated at Studio City by SCI’s subsidiaries which are not subsidiaries of Studio City Investments Limited. Such operating income or losses are not included in the consolidated financials of Studio City Investments Limited. The total variance resulting from the above differences for the second quarter of 2017 is approximately US$12 million.

 

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Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2016

For the second quarter of 2017, our total net revenues were US$131.7 million, an increase of US$41.2 million, from US$90.5 million of net revenues for the second quarter of 2016. The increase in total net revenues was primarily due to the increase in revenues from provision of gaming related services as a result of commencement of rolling chip operations in Studio City Casino in November 2016 and better performance in the mass market table games segment, partially offset by decreased non-gaming revenue.

Net loss attributable to Studio City Investments Limited for the second quarter of 2017 was US$25.2 million, a decrease of US$44.6 million from a net loss attributable to Studio City Investments Limited of US$69.7 million for the second quarter of 2016, primarily due to the increased revenues from provision of gaming related services mentioned above.

Studio City generated casino revenues of US$302.4 million and US$151.9 million for the second quarters of 2017 and 2016, respectively. Rolling chip volume was US$4.7 billion and the rolling chip win rate was 3.3% in the second quarter of 2017. Mass market table games drop increased to US$661.4 million compared with US$592.2 million for the second quarter of 2016. The mass market table games hold percentage was 26.8% for the second quarter of 2017 compared to 22.8% for the second quarter of 2016. Gaming machine handle for the second quarter of 2017 was US$502.9 million, compared with US$485.3 million for the second quarter of 2016. The gaming machine win rate was 3.7% in the second quarter of 2017 versus 3.6% in the second quarter of 2016. After the reimbursement to Melco Resorts Macau for the costs incurred in connection with its operation of the Studio City Casino pursuant to the Services and Right to Use Arrangements, US$74.1 million and US$27.9 million were recognized as revenues from provision of gaming related services for the second quarters of 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Total non-gaming revenue at Studio City for the second quarter of 2017 was US$57.9 million, compared with US$64.0 million for the second quarter of 2016.

Total net non-operating expenses for the second quarter of 2017 were US$47.4 million, which mainly included interest expenses of US$46.8 million and other finance costs of US$1.5 million, as compared to total net non-operating expenses of US$46.1 million for the second quarter of 2016, which mainly included interest expenses of US$40.3 million and other finance costs of US$6.5 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$42.7 million were recorded in the second quarter of 2017, of which US$0.8 million was related to the amortization of land use rights.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, our total net revenues were US$252.4 million, an increase of US$64.4 million, from US$187.9 million of net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The increase in total net revenues was primarily due to the increase in revenues from provision of gaming related services as a result of the commencement of rolling chip operations in Studio City Casino in November 2016 and better performance in mass market table games segment, partially offset by decreased non-gaming revenue.

Net loss attributable to Studio City Investments Limited for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was US$56.4 million, a decrease of US$83.7 million from a net loss attributable to Studio City Investments Limited of US$140.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, primarily due to the increased revenues from provision of gaming related services mentioned above.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Up through the opening of Studio City, our principal sources of liquidity included shareholder equity contributions, loan facilities and senior notes facilities to meet our project development needs. Following the opening of Studio City in October 2015, we relied on, and intend to continue to rely on, our cash generated from our operations and our debt and equity financings. On August 14, 2017, SCI announced it has submitted on a confidential basis to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a draft registration statement for a possible initial public offering of American depositary shares representing ordinary shares of SCI.

As of June 30, 2017, we held cash and cash equivalents of US$321.5 million and restricted cash of US$7.0 million. Restricted cash represented certain bank account balances required to be maintained in accordance with the terms of the respective agreements of the Studio City Company Notes and 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility. The revolving credit facility under the 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility remains available for future drawdown, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions precedent.

Cash Flows

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated:

 

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2017      2016      2017      2016  
     (In thousands of US$)  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   $ 9,860      $ (27,310    $ 22,612      $ (54,857

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (160      (13,125      (29,903      34,691  

Cash used in a financing activity

     (70      —          (1,259      (7,669
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     9,630        (40,435      (8,550      (27,835

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     311,898        289,084        330,078        276,484  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 321,528      $ 248,649      $ 321,528      $ 248,649  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating Activities

Operating cash flows are generally affected by changes in operating income and receivable related to provision of gaming related services and hotel operations and the remainder of the business, including food and beverage and entertainment, is conducted primarily on a cash basis.

 

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Net cash provided by operating activities was US$9.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of US$27.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016. Net cash provided by operating activities was US$22.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of US$54.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The change for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016 was primarily due to the improvement in underlying performance as described in the foregoing section.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was US$0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to net cash used in investing activities of US$13.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016. The change was primarily due to a larger decrease in restricted cash in the current quarter. Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2017 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$19.8 million and advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment of US$0.7 million, partially offset by a decrease in restricted cash of US$20.5 million.

Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2016 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$21.3 million, partially offset by a decrease in restricted cash of US$7.2 million.

Net cash used in investing activities was US$29.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to net cash provided by investing activities of US$34.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The change was primarily due to a smaller change in restricted cash balances and a decrease in capital expenditure payments in the current period. Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2017 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$28.6 million.

Net cash provided by investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2016 mainly included a decrease in restricted cash of US$110.3 million, partially offset by capital expenditure payments of US$78.8 million.

The movement of the restricted cash for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 primarily related to withdrawal and payment from bank accounts which are restricted in accordance with the terms of the respective agreements of the Studio City Company Notes and Studio City Project Facility (such as payments of Studio City Project Costs and interest payments for Studio City Company Notes).

Financing Activities

Cash used in a financing activity was US$70,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 due to the payment of debt issuance cost associated with the Studio City Company Notes. There was no cash used in or provided by any financing activity for the three months ended June 30, 2016.

Cash used in a financing activity was US$1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 due to the payment of debt issuance cost associated with the Studio City Company Notes and 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility. Cash used in a financing activity was US$7.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 mainly due to the payment of legal and professional fees incurred for amending the loan documentation for the Studio City Project Facility.

 

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Indebtedness and Capital Contributions

The following table presents a summary of our gross indebtedness, before the reduction of debt issuance costs, as of June 30, 2017:

 

     As of June 30, 2017  
     (in thousands of US$)  

Studio City Company Notes

   $ 1,200,000  

Studio City Intercompany Note

     658,336  

2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility

     129  
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,858,465  
  

 

 

 

There was no change in our gross indebtedness as of June 30, 2017 compared to March 31, 2017.

Prior to the opening of Studio City, MCE Cotai and New Cotai, shareholders of SCI, contributed US$1,250.0 million to Studio City and US$30.0 million for the initial design work for the remaining project in accordance with the Shareholders Agreement, representing all of the capital contributions required under the Shareholders Agreement. The Shareholders Agreement does not require MCE Cotai or New Cotai to make any additional capital contributions to SCI.

 

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Studio City Investments Limited

Index To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

 

     Page  

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

     F-2  

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

     F-3  

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

     F-4  

 

F-1


Studio City Investments Limited

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

 

     June 30, 2017     December 31, 2016  
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  

ASSETS

    

CURRENT ASSETS

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 321,528     $ 330,078  

Restricted cash

     6,850       6,849  

Accounts receivable, net

     1,667       2,695  

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     38,664       18,243  

Inventories

     9,426       9,105  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     12,615       12,136  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     390,750       379,106  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     2,219,153       2,289,699  

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

     67,535       77,812  

ADVANCE TO AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     2,308       2,209  

RESTRICTED CASH

     130       130  

LAND USE RIGHT, NET

     127,334       128,995  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 2,807,210     $ 2,877,951  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

    

CURRENT LIABILITIES

    

Accounts payable

   $ 3,028     $ 3,368  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     118,676       148,724  

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     30,563       33,401  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     152,267       185,493  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET

     1,179,268       1,176,780  

LOAN FROM AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     658,336       641,259  

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

     17,337       17,333  

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

     776       800  

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

    

Ordinary shares, par value $1; 50,000 shares authorized; 3 shares issued and outstanding

     —         —    

Additional paid-in capital

     1,457,109       1,457,109  

Accumulated other comprehensive losses

     (65     (65

Accumulated losses

     (649,565     (593,126
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Studio City Investments Limited shareholder’s equity

     807,479       863,918  

Noncontrolling interests

     (8,253     (7,632
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     799,226       856,286  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

   $ 2,807,210     $ 2,877,951  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City Investments Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,     June 30,  
     2017     2016     2017     2016  

OPERATING REVENUES

        

Provision of gaming related services

   $ 74,127     $ 27,904     $ 133,352     $ 53,876  

Rooms

     21,428       20,474       43,454       41,432  

Food and beverage

     13,299       12,564       27,002       24,367  

Entertainment, retail and other

     23,182       30,973       49,546       71,363  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross revenues

     132,036       91,915       253,354       191,038  

Less: promotional allowances

     (380     (1,441     (974     (3,094
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

     131,656       90,474       252,380       187,944  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

        

Provision of gaming related services

     (5,071     (1,917     (12,334     (5,608

Rooms

     (5,428     (5,455     (11,023     (11,216

Food and beverage

     (12,160     (13,782     (24,098     (28,133

Entertainment, retail and other

     (9,689     (15,745     (19,779     (37,871

General and administrative

     (30,460     (35,789     (58,448     (69,361

Pre-opening costs

     21       119       40       (678

Amortization of land use right

     (830     (830     (1,661     (1,661

Depreciation and amortization

     (41,881     (40,379     (83,377     (80,770

Property charges and other

     (4,267     —         (4,267     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (109,765     (113,778     (214,947     (235,298
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

     21,891       (23,304     37,433       (47,354
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

        

Interest income

     525       421       763       602  

Interest expenses

     (46,788     (40,345     (93,236     (80,463

Other finance costs

     (1,450     (6,532     (2,884     (13,426

Foreign exchange gains, net

     97       173       376       422  

Other income, net

     232       232       464       463  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

     (47,384     (46,051     (94,517     (92,402
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX

     (25,493     (69,355     (57,084     (139,756

INCOME TAX CREDIT (EXPENSE)

     20       (394     24       (390
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET LOSS

     (25,473     (69,749     (57,060     (140,146

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

     303       —         621       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO STUDIO CITY INVESTMENTS LIMITED

   $ (25,170   $ (69,749   $ (56,439   $ (140,146
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City Investments Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,     June 30,  
     2017     2016     2017     2016  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   $ 9,860     $ (27,310   $ 22,612     $ (54,857
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Payments for acquisition of property and equipment

     (19,779     (21,307     (28,592     (78,787

Funds to an affiliated company

     (630     (1,644     (1,087     (1,745

Advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment

     (654     (279     (657     (309

Advance to an affiliated company

     —         2       (99     (139

Changes in restricted cash

     20,546       7,192       (1     110,342  

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment and other long-term assets

     357       911       533       3,329  

Repayment of loan to an affiliated company

     —         2,000       —         2,000  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (160     (13,125     (29,903     34,691  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOW FROM A FINANCING ACTIVITY

        

Payments of deferred financing costs

     (70     —         (1,259     (7,669
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash used in a financing activity

     (70     —         (1,259     (7,669
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     9,630       (40,435     (8,550     (27,835

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     311,898       289,084       330,078       276,484  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 321,528     $ 248,649     $ 321,528     $ 248,649  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS

        

Cash paid for interest

   $ (58,627   $ (33,259   $ (76,159   $ (71,979

NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Change in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities related to acquisition of property and equipment

     (936     31,044       807       28,826  

Change in amounts due from/to affiliated companies related to acquisition of property and equipment and other long-term assets

     2,229       2,857       3,068       4,216  

Change in prepaid expenses and other current assets related to sale of property and equipment

     —         2,618       —         2,618  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-4

Quarterly Report of Studio City Investments Limited (notes due 2021)

Exhibit 99.4

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Studio City Investments Limited’s Quarterly Report

for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

This quarterly report serves to provide holders of Studio City Company Limited’s US$850,000,000 7.250% senior secured notes due 2021 (the “2021 Studio City Company Notes”) with Studio City Investments Limited’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, comprising condensed consolidated balance sheets, condensed consolidated statements of operations and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, together with the related information, pursuant to the terms of the indenture, dated November 30, 2016, as supplemented, relating to the 2021 Studio City Company Notes. Each of Studio City Investments Limited and Studio City Company Limited is a 60% owned subsidiary of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited. Studio City Investments Limited is the parent guarantor of the 2021 Studio City Company Notes.


Studio City Investments Limited

Report for the Second Quarter of 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

INTRODUCTION

     1  

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     4  

GLOSSARY

     5  

EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

     7  

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     8  

INDEX TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     F-1  


INTRODUCTION

In this quarterly report, unless otherwise indicated:

 

    “2019 Studio City Company Notes” refers to the US$350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% senior notes due 2019 issued by Studio City Company Limited on November 30, 2016;

 

    “2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility” refers to the facility agreement with, among others, Bank of China Limited, Macau Branch, to amend, restate and extend the Studio City Project Facility to provide for senior secured credit facilities in an aggregate amount of HK$234.0 million, which consist of a HK$233.0 million (equivalent to approximately US$29.9 million) revolving credit facility and a HK$1.0 million (equivalent to approximately US$129,000) term loan facility;

 

    “Altira Macau” refers to an integrated casino and hotel development located in Taipa, Macau, that caters to Asian VIP rolling chip customers;

 

    “China” and “PRC” refer to the People’s Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan from a geographical point of view;

 

    “City of Dreams” refers to a casino, hotel, retail and entertainment integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau, which currently features casino areas and three luxury hotels, including a collection of retail brands, a wet stage performance theater and other entertainment venues;

 

    “Concessionaire(s)” refers to the holder(s) of a concession for the operation of casino games in Macau;

 

    “Cotai” refers to an area of reclaimed land located between the islands of Taipa and Coloane in Macau;

 

    “DICJ” refers to the Direcção de Inspecção e Coordenação de Jogos (the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau), a department of the Public Administration of Macau;

 

    “Gaming Operator” or “Melco Resorts Macau” refers to Melco Resorts (Macau) Limited (formerly known as Melco Crown (Macau) Limited), a company incorporated under the laws of Macau that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Melco, the holder of a subconcession under the Subconcession Contract and the operator of Studio City Casino;

 

    “HK$” and “H.K. dollar(s)” refer to the legal currency of Hong Kong;

 

    “Hong Kong” refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC;

 

    “Land Grant” refers to the land concession by way of lease, for a period of 25 years as of October 17, 2001, subject to renewal, for a plot of land situated in Cotai, Macau, described with the Macau Immovable Property Registry under No. 23059 and registered in Studio City Developments Limited’s name under inscription no. 26642 of Book F, titled by Dispatch of the Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 100/2001 of October 9, 2001, published in the Macau Official Gazette no. 42 of October 17, 2001 as amended by Dispatch of the Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 31/2012 of July 19, 2012, published in the Macau Official Gazette no. 30 of July 25, 2012, and by Dispatch of Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 92/2015 of September 10, 2015, published in the Macau Official Gazette no. 38 of September 23, 2015 and including any other amendments from time to time to such land concession;

 

    “Macau” refers to the Macau Special Administrative Region of the PRC;

 

    “Master Services Agreements” refers to the services agreements (including work agreements) and arrangements for non-gaming services entered into on December 21, 2015 between SCI and certain of its subsidiaries, on the one hand, and certain Melco Affiliates, on the other hand, under which SCI and its subsidiaries and Melco Affiliates share and mutually provide certain non-gaming services at Studio City, City of Dreams and Altira Macau;

 

    “MCE Cotai” refers to MCE Cotai Investments Limited, a subsidiary of Melco and a shareholder of SCI;

 

    “Melco” refers to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with its American depositary shares listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, and which, through its subsidiary MCE Cotai, ultimately owns a 60% interest in SCI;

 

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    “Melco Affiliates” refers to the subsidiaries of Melco other than SCI and its subsidiaries;

 

    “New Cotai” refers to New Cotai, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company owned by New Cotai Holdings;

 

    “New Cotai Holdings” refers to New Cotai Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and which, through its subsidiary New Cotai, ultimately owns a 40% interest in SCI;

 

    “Pataca(s)” and “MOP” refer to the legal currency of Macau;

 

    “Project Costs” refers to the construction and development costs and other project costs, including licensing, financing, interest, fees and pre-opening costs, of Studio City;

 

    “remaining project” refers to the part of the Studio City project with approximately a gross floor area of 229,968 square meters, which is required to be developed under the land concession contract;

 

    “SCI” refers to an indirect parent of our company, Studio City International Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands with limited liability;

 

    “Services and Right to Use Arrangements” refers to the agreement entered into among, inter alia, Melco Resorts Macau and Studio City Entertainment, dated May 11, 2007 and amended on June 15, 2012, and any other agreements or arrangements entered into from time to time, which may amend, supplement or relate to the aforementioned agreements or arrangements thereunder;

 

    “Shareholders Agreement” refers to the agreement dated July 27, 2011, as amended by the amendments dated September 25, 2012, May 17, 2013, June 3, 2014 and July 21, 2014, among MCE Cotai, New Cotai, Melco and SCI governing the relationship in connection with, and the conduct and operations of, SCI and its subsidiaries and the terms of further capital investment in SCI;

 

    “Site” or “Land” refers to the plot of land situated in Macau, at the Cotai reclaimed land area, with a gross area of approximately 1.4 million square feet (130,789 square meters), described at the Macau Immovable Property Registry under no. 23059, and registered in Studio City Developments Limited’s name under inscription no. 26642 of Book F, titled by Dispatch of the Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 100/2001 of October 9, 2001, as amended by Dispatch of the Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 31/2012 of July 19, 2012, published in the Macau Official Gazette no. 30 of July 25, 2012, and by Dispatch of Secretary for Public Works and Transportation no. 92/2015 of September 10, 2015, published in the Macau Official Gazette no. 38 of September 23, 2015, comprised of lots G300, G310 and G400, denoted by the letter “A” on map no. 5899/2000 issued by Macau Cartography and Cadastre Bureau on January 3, 2012;

 

    “Studio City Company Notes” refers to, collectively, the 2019 Studio City Company Notes and the 2021 Studio City Company Notes’

 

    “Studio City Entertainment” refers to our subsidiary, Studio City Entertainment Limited, a Macau company;

 

    “Studio City Finance” refers to Studio City Finance Limited, a British Virgin Islands company;

 

    “Studio City Finance Notes” refers to the US$825.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.500% senior notes due 2020 issued by Studio City Finance Limited on November 26, 2012;

 

    “Studio City Intercompany Note” refers to the on-loan by Studio City Finance to our company of the proceeds of the Studio City Finance Notes offering;

 

    “Studio City Project Facility” refers to the senior secured project facility, dated January 28, 2013 and as amended from time to time, entered into between, among others, Studio City Company Limited as borrower and certain subsidiaries as guarantors, comprising a term loan facility of HK$10,080,460,000 (equivalent to approximately US$1.3 billion) and revolving credit facility of HK$775,420,000 (equivalent to approximately US$100.0 million), and which has been amended, restated and extended by the 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility;

 

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    “Subconcession Contract” refers to the subconcession contract executed between the Gaming Operator and Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A., or Wynn Resorts Macau, on September 8, 2006, that provides for the terms and conditions of the subconcession granted to the Gaming Operator by Wynn Resorts Macau;

 

    “Subconcessionaire(s)” refers to the holder(s) of a subconcession for the operation of casino games in Macau;

 

    “US$” and “U.S. dollar(s)” refer to the legal currency of the United States;

 

    “U.S. GAAP” refers to the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States; and

 

    “we,” “us,” “our,” “our company” and “the Company” refer to Studio City Investments Limited and, as the context requires, its predecessor entities and its consolidated subsidiaries.

This quarterly report includes our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.

Any discrepancies in any table between totals and sums of amounts listed therein are due to rounding. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures preceding them.

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements that relate to future events, including our future operating results and conditions, our prospects and our future financial performance and condition, all of which are largely based on our current expectations and projections. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, performances or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. We operate in a heavily regulated and evolving industry, and have a highly leveraged business model. Moreover, we operate in Macau’s gaming sector, a market with intense competition, and therefore new risk factors may emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of these factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. 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, (v) gaming authority and other governmental approvals and regulations and (vi) 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.

The forward-looking statements made in this quarterly report relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this quarterly report. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should read this quarterly report with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.

 

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GLOSSARY

 

“cage”    a secure room within a casino with a facility that allows patrons to carry out transactions required to participate in gaming activities, such as exchange of cash for chips and exchange of chips for cash or other chips
“chip”    round token that is used on casino gaming tables in lieu of cash
“concession”    a government grant for the operation of games of fortune and chance in casinos in Macau under an administrative contract pursuant to which a concessionaire, or the entity holding the concession, is authorized to operate games of fortune and chance in casinos in Macau
“drop”    the amount of cash used to purchase gaming chips and promotional vouchers that is deposited in a gaming table’s drop box, plus gaming chips purchased at the casino cage
“drop box”    a box or container that serves as a repository for cash, chip purchase vouchers, credit markers and forms used to record movements in the chip inventory on each table game
“electronic gaming table”    table with an electronic or computerized wagering and payment system that allow players to place bets from multiple-player gaming seats
“gaming machine”    slot machine and/or electronic gaming table
“gaming machine handle”    the total amount wagered in gaming machines
“gaming machine win rate”    gaming machine win expressed as a percentage of gaming machine handle
“gaming promoter”    an individual or corporate entity who, for the purpose of promoting rolling chip and other gaming activities, arranges customer transportation and accommodation, provides credit in its sole discretion if authorized by a gaming operator and arranges food and beverage services and entertainment in exchange for commissions or other compensation from a gaming concessionaire or subconcessionaire
“integrated resort”    a resort which provides customers with a combination of hotel accommodations, casinos or gaming areas, retail and dining facilities, MICE space, entertainment venues and spas
“junket player”    a rolling chip patron sourced by gaming promoters to play in the VIP gaming rooms or areas
“marker”    evidence of indebtedness by a player to the casino or gaming operator
“mass market player”    a customer who plays in the mass market segment
“mass market segment”    consists of both table games and gaming machines played by mass market players primarily for cash stakes

 

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“mass market table games drop”    the amount of table games drop in the mass market table games segment
“mass market table games hold percentage”    mass market table games win as a percentage of mass market table games drop
“mass market table games segment”    the mass market segment consisting of mass market players who play table games
“MICE”    Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions, an acronym commonly used to refer to tourism involving large groups brought together for an event or specific purpose
“non-negotiable chip”    promotional casino chip that is not to be exchanged for cash
“premium direct player”    a rolling chip patron who is a direct customer of the concessionaires or subconcessionaires and is attracted to the casino through direct marketing efforts and relationships with the gaming operator
“rolling chip” or “VIP rolling chip”    non-negotiable chip primarily used by rolling chip patrons to make wagers
“rolling chip patron”    a player who primarily plays on rolling chip or VIP rolling chip tables and typically plays for higher stakes than mass market players
“rolling chip segment”    consists of table games played in private VIP gaming rooms or areas by rolling chip patrons who are either premium direct players or junket players
“rolling chip volume”    the amount of non-negotiable chips wagered and lost by the rolling chip market segment
“rolling chip win rate”    rolling chip table games win (calculated before discounts and commissions) as a percentage of rolling chip volume
“slot machine”    traditional slot or electronic gaming machine operated by a single player
“subconcession”    an agreement for the operation of games of fortune and chance in casinos between the entity holding the concession, or the concessionaire, and a subconcessionaire, pursuant to which the subconcessionaire is authorized to operate games of fortune and chance in casinos in Macau
“table games win”    the amount of wagers won net of wagers lost on gaming tables that is retained and recorded as casino revenues
“VIP gaming room”    gaming rooms or areas that have restricted access to rolling chip patrons and typically offer more personalized service than the general mass market gaming areas

 

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EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

Although we have certain expenses and revenues denominated in Pataca, our revenues and expenses are denominated predominantly in H.K. dollar and, in connection with a portion of our indebtedness and certain expenses, in U.S. dollar. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from H.K. dollar to U.S. dollar and from U.S. dollar to H.K. dollar in this quarterly report were made at a rate of HK$7.78 to US$1.00.

The H.K. dollar is freely convertible into other currencies (including the U.S. dollar). Since October 17, 1983, the H.K. dollar has been officially linked to the U.S. dollar at the rate of HK$7.80 to US$1.00. The market exchange rate has not deviated materially from the level of HK$7.80 to US$1.00 since the peg was first established. However, in May 2005, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority broadened the trading band from the original rate of HK$7.80 per U.S. dollar to a rate range of HK$7.75 to HK$7.85 per U.S. dollar. The Hong Kong government has stated its intention to maintain the link at that rate, and, acting through the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, has a number of means by which it may act to maintain exchange rate stability. However, no assurance can be given that the Hong Kong government will maintain the link at HK$7.75 to HK$7.85 per U.S. dollar or at all.

The noon buying rate on June 30, 2017 in New York City for cable transfers in H.K. dollar per U.S. dollar, provided in the H.10 weekly statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board of the United States as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, was HK$7.8055 to US$1.00. On August 18, 2017, the noon buying rate was HK$7.8233 to US$1.00. We make no representation that any H.K. dollar or U.S. dollar amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. dollar or H.K. dollar, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

The Pataca is pegged to the H.K. dollar at a rate of HK$1.00 to MOP1.03. All translations from Pataca to U.S. dollar in this quarterly report were made at the exchange rate of MOP 8.0134 to US$1.00. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York does not certify for customs purposes a noon buying rate for cable transfers in Pataca.

 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in connection with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this quarterly report. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016. The historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected in the future. Certain statements in this “Financial Condition and Results of Operations” are forward-looking statements.

Results of Operations

Studio City is a world-class gaming, retail and entertainment resort located in Cotai, Macau. Studio City Casino has 250 mass market gaming tables and approximately 970 gaming machines. The mass market focus of Studio City Casino is complemented with junket and premium direct VIP rolling chip operations, which include 45 VIP rolling chip tables. Studio City’s cinematically-themed integrated resort is designed to attract a wide range of customers by providing highly differentiated non-gaming attractions, including the world’s first figure-8 Ferris wheel, a Warner Bros.- themed family entertainment center, a 4-D Batman flight simulator, a 5,000-seat live performance arena, a live magic theater and the exclusive Pacha night club. Studio City features approximately 1,600 luxury hotel rooms, diverse food and beverage establishments and approximately 35,000 square meters of complementary retail space. Studio City was named Casino/Integrated Resort of the Year in 2016 by the International Gaming Awards.

Studio City Casino is operated by the Gaming Operator, one of the subsidiaries of Melco and a holder of a gaming subconcession, and we operate the non-gaming businesses of Studio City.

Studio City sits within a separate, ring-fenced credit group and Studio City’s debt obligations are not guaranteed by its shareholders. In particular, Melco is not a guarantor under the 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility, the Studio City Finance Notes or the Studio City Company Notes. As such, SCI and its shareholders are not contractually required to provide any additional financial support to Studio City with respect to the Studio City debt obligations.

The plan for the additional development on the remaining land on which Studio City is located remains at an early stage and is subject to various conditions. The remaining project may include a self-managed hotel and related amenities. We expect to have significant capital expenditures in the future if we continue to expand our existing operations at Studio City and develop the remaining project.

In October 2016, we filed an application with the Macau government requesting an extension of the development period for the land under the land concession contract. Such application is currently under review by the Macau government. If the Macau government does not grant us an extension of the development period and we fail to complete the remaining project by the deadline under the land concession contract, we may be forced to forfeit all or part of our investment in Studio City.

The Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City as mentioned in Melco’s unaudited second quarter 2017 earnings release dated July 27, 2017 does not reflect the intra-Melco group fees for the Master Services Agreements charged to Studio City Investments Limited and its subsidiaries. The consolidated financials of Studio City Investments Limited contained in this report reflect such intra-Melco group fees charged. In addition, the Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City mentioned above includes operating income or losses generated at Studio City by SCI’s subsidiaries which are not subsidiaries of Studio City Investments Limited. Such operating income or losses are not included in the consolidated financials of Studio City Investments Limited. The total variance resulting from the above differences for the second quarter of 2017 is approximately US$12 million.

 

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Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2016

For the second quarter of 2017, our total net revenues were US$131.7 million, an increase of US$41.2 million, from US$90.5 million of net revenues for the second quarter of 2016. The increase in total net revenues was primarily due to the increase in revenues from provision of gaming related services as a result of commencement of rolling chip operations in Studio City Casino in November 2016 and better performance in the mass market table games segment, partially offset by decreased non-gaming revenue.

Net loss attributable to Studio City Investments Limited for the second quarter of 2017 was US$25.2 million, a decrease of US$44.6 million from a net loss attributable to Studio City Investments Limited of US$69.7 million for the second quarter of 2016, primarily due to the increased revenues from provision of gaming related services mentioned above.

Studio City generated casino revenues of US$302.4 million and US$151.9 million for the second quarters of 2017 and 2016, respectively. Rolling chip volume was US$4.7 billion and the rolling chip win rate was 3.3% in the second quarter of 2017. Mass market table games drop increased to US$661.4 million compared with US$592.2 million for the second quarter of 2016. The mass market table games hold percentage was 26.8% for the second quarter of 2017 compared to 22.8% for the second quarter of 2016. Gaming machine handle for the second quarter of 2017 was US$502.9 million, compared with US$485.3 million for the second quarter of 2016. The gaming machine win rate was 3.7% in the second quarter of 2017 versus 3.6% in the second quarter of 2016. After the reimbursement to Melco Resorts Macau for the costs incurred in connection with its operation of the Studio City Casino pursuant to the Services and Right to Use Arrangements, US$74.1 million and US$27.9 million were recognized as revenues from provision of gaming related services for the second quarters of 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Total non-gaming revenue at Studio City for the second quarter of 2017 was US$57.9 million, compared with US$64.0 million for the second quarter of 2016.

Total net non-operating expenses for the second quarter of 2017 were US$47.4 million, which mainly included interest expenses of US$46.8 million and other finance costs of US$1.5 million, as compared to total net non-operating expenses of US$46.1 million for the second quarter of 2016, which mainly included interest expenses of US$40.3 million and other finance costs of US$6.5 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$42.7 million were recorded in the second quarter of 2017, of which US$0.8 million was related to the amortization of land use rights.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, our total net revenues were US$252.4 million, an increase of US$64.4 million, from US$187.9 million of net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The increase in total net revenues was primarily due to the increase in revenues from provision of gaming related services as a result of the commencement of rolling chip operations in Studio City Casino in November 2016 and better performance in mass market table games segment, partially offset by decreased non-gaming revenue.

Net loss attributable to Studio City Investments Limited for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was US$56.4 million, a decrease of US$83.7 million from a net loss attributable to Studio City Investments Limited of US$140.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, primarily due to the increased revenues from provision of gaming related services mentioned above.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Up through the opening of Studio City, our principal sources of liquidity included shareholder equity contributions, loan facilities and senior notes facilities to meet our project development needs. Following the opening of Studio City in October 2015, we relied on, and intend to continue to rely on, our cash generated from our operations and our debt and equity financings. On August 14, 2017, SCI announced it has submitted on a confidential basis to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a draft registration statement for a possible initial public offering of American depositary shares representing ordinary shares of SCI.

As of June 30, 2017, we held cash and cash equivalents of US$321.5 million and restricted cash of US$7.0 million. Restricted cash represented certain bank account balances required to be maintained in accordance with the terms of the respective agreements of the Studio City Company Notes and 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility. The revolving credit facility under the 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility remains available for future drawdown, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions precedent.

Cash Flows

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated:

 

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2017      2016      2017      2016  
     (In thousands of US$)  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   $ 9,860      $ (27,310    $ 22,612      $ (54,857

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (160      (13,125      (29,903      34,691  

Cash used in a financing activity

     (70      —          (1,259      (7,669
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     9,630        (40,435      (8,550      (27,835

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     311,898        289,084        330,078        276,484  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 321,528      $ 248,649      $ 321,528      $ 248,649  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating Activities

Operating cash flows are generally affected by changes in operating income and receivable related to provision of gaming related services and hotel operations and the remainder of the business, including food and beverage and entertainment, is conducted primarily on a cash basis.

 

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Net cash provided by operating activities was US$9.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of US$27.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016. Net cash provided by operating activities was US$22.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of US$54.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The change for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016 was primarily due to the improvement in underlying performance as described in the foregoing section.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was US$0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to net cash used in investing activities of US$13.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016. The change was primarily due to a larger decrease in restricted cash in the current quarter. Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2017 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$19.8 million and advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment of US$0.7 million, partially offset by a decrease in restricted cash of US$20.5 million.

Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2016 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$21.3 million, partially offset by a decrease in restricted cash of US$7.2 million.

Net cash used in investing activities was US$29.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to net cash provided by investing activities of US$34.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The change was primarily due to a smaller change in restricted cash balances and a decrease in capital expenditure payments in the current period. Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2017 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$28.6 million.

Net cash provided by investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2016 mainly included a decrease in restricted cash of US$110.3 million, partially offset by capital expenditure payments of US$78.8 million.

The movement of restricted cash for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 primarily related to withdrawal and payment from bank accounts which are restricted in accordance with the terms of the respective agreements of the Studio City Company Notes and Studio City Project Facility (such as payments of Studio City Project Costs and interest payments for Studio City Company Notes).

Financing Activities

Cash used in a financing activity was US$70,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 due to the payment of debt issuance cost associated with the Studio City Company Notes. There was no cash used in or provided by any financing activity for the three months ended June 30, 2016.    

Cash used in a financing activity was US$1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 due to the payment of debt issuance cost associated with the Studio City Company Notes and 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility. Cash used in a financing activity was US$7.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 mainly due to the payment of legal and professional fees incurred for amending the loan documentation for the Studio City Project Facility.

 

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Indebtedness and Capital Contributions

The following table presents a summary of our gross indebtedness, before the reduction of debt issuance costs, as of June 30, 2017:

 

     As of June 30, 2017  
     (in thousands of US$)  

Studio City Company Notes

   $ 1,200,000  

Studio City Intercompany Note

     658,336  

2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility

     129  
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,858,465  
  

 

 

 

There was no change in our gross indebtedness as of June 30, 2017 compared to March 31, 2017.

Prior to the opening of Studio City, MCE Cotai and New Cotai, shareholders of SCI, contributed US$1,250.0 million to Studio City and US$30.0 million for the initial design work for the remaining project in accordance with the Shareholders Agreement, representing all of the capital contributions required under the Shareholders Agreement. The Shareholders Agreement does not require MCE Cotai or New Cotai to make any additional capital contributions to SCI.

 

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Studio City Investments Limited

Index To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

 

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

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Studio City Investments Limited

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

 

     June 30, 2017     December 31, 2016  
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  

ASSETS

    

CURRENT ASSETS

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 321,528     $ 330,078  

Restricted cash

     6,850       6,849  

Accounts receivable, net

     1,667       2,695  

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     38,664       18,243  

Inventories

     9,426       9,105  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     12,615       12,136  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     390,750       379,106  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     2,219,153       2,289,699  

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

     67,535       77,812  

ADVANCE TO AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     2,308       2,209  

RESTRICTED CASH

     130       130  

LAND USE RIGHT, NET

     127,334       128,995  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 2,807,210     $ 2,877,951  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

    

CURRENT LIABILITIES

    

Accounts payable

   $ 3,028     $ 3,368  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     118,676       148,724  

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     30,563       33,401  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     152,267       185,493  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET

     1,179,268       1,176,780  

LOAN FROM AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     658,336       641,259  

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

     17,337       17,333  

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

     776       800  

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

    

Ordinary shares, par value $1; 50,000 shares authorized; 3 shares issued and outstanding

     —         —    

Additional paid-in capital

     1,457,109       1,457,109  

Accumulated other comprehensive losses

     (65     (65

Accumulated losses

     (649,565     (593,126
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Studio City Investments Limited shareholder’s equity

     807,479       863,918  

Noncontrolling interests

     (8,253     (7,632
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     799,226       856,286  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

   $ 2,807,210     $ 2,877,951  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City Investments Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,     June 30,  
     2017     2016     2017     2016  

OPERATING REVENUES

        

Provision of gaming related services

   $ 74,127     $ 27,904     $ 133,352     $ 53,876  

Rooms

     21,428       20,474       43,454       41,432  

Food and beverage

     13,299       12,564       27,002       24,367  

Entertainment, retail and other

     23,182       30,973       49,546       71,363  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross revenues

     132,036       91,915       253,354       191,038  

Less: promotional allowances

     (380     (1,441     (974     (3,094
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

     131,656       90,474       252,380       187,944  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

        

Provision of gaming related services

     (5,071     (1,917     (12,334     (5,608

Rooms

     (5,428     (5,455     (11,023     (11,216

Food and beverage

     (12,160     (13,782     (24,098     (28,133

Entertainment, retail and other

     (9,689     (15,745     (19,779     (37,871

General and administrative

     (30,460     (35,789     (58,448     (69,361

Pre-opening costs

     21       119       40       (678

Amortization of land use right

     (830     (830     (1,661     (1,661

Depreciation and amortization

     (41,881     (40,379     (83,377     (80,770

Property charges and other

     (4,267     —         (4,267     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (109,765     (113,778     (214,947     (235,298
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

     21,891       (23,304     37,433       (47,354
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

        

Interest income

     525       421       763       602  

Interest expenses

     (46,788     (40,345     (93,236     (80,463

Other finance costs

     (1,450     (6,532     (2,884     (13,426

Foreign exchange gains, net

     97       173       376       422  

Other income, net

     232       232       464       463  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

     (47,384     (46,051     (94,517     (92,402
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX

     (25,493     (69,355     (57,084     (139,756

INCOME TAX CREDIT (EXPENSE)

     20       (394     24       (390
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET LOSS

     (25,473     (69,749     (57,060     (140,146

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

     303       —         621       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO STUDIO CITY INVESTMENTS LIMITED

   $ (25,170   $ (69,749   $ (56,439   $ (140,146
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City Investments Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,     June 30,  
     2017     2016     2017     2016  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   $ 9,860     $ (27,310   $ 22,612     $ (54,857
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Payments for acquisition of property and equipment

     (19,779     (21,307     (28,592     (78,787

Funds to an affiliated company

     (630     (1,644     (1,087     (1,745

Advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment

     (654     (279     (657     (309

Advance to an affiliated company

     —         2       (99     (139

Changes in restricted cash

     20,546       7,192       (1     110,342  

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment and other long-term assets

     357       911       533       3,329  

Repayment of loan to an affiliated company

     —         2,000       —         2,000  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (160     (13,125     (29,903     34,691  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOW FROM A FINANCING ACTIVITY

        

Payments of deferred financing costs

     (70     —         (1,259     (7,669
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash used in a financing activity

     (70     —         (1,259     (7,669
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     9,630       (40,435     (8,550     (27,835

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     311,898       289,084       330,078       276,484  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 321,528     $ 248,649     $ 321,528     $ 248,649  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS

        

Cash paid for interest

   $ (58,627   $ (33,259   $ (76,159   $ (71,979

NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Change in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities related to acquisition of property and equipment

     (936     31,044       807       28,826  

Change in amounts due from/to affiliated companies related to acquisition of property and equipment and other long-term assets

     2,229       2,857       3,068       4,216  

Change in prepaid expenses and other current assets related to sale of property and equipment

     —         2,618       —         2,618  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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