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 May 2019

Commission File Number: 001-33178

 

 

MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED

 

 

36th Floor, The Centrium

60 Wyndham Street

Central

Hong Kong

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20–F or Form 40–F. Form 20-F  ☒ Form 40-F  ☐

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MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED

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Exhibit 99.1

  

Exhibit 99.2

  

Exhibit 99.3

  

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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: May 30, 2019

 

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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
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Exhibit 99.1

Explanatory Note

Melco Resorts Finance Limited’s Quarterly Report

for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

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 months ended March 31, 2019, 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.


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Melco Resorts Finance Limited

Report for the First Quarter of 2019

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INTRODUCTION

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     3  

GLOSSARY

     4  

EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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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;

 

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“2019 Senior Notes” refer to the US$500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.250% senior notes due 2026 issued by our company on April 26, 2019;

 

   

“Additional 2017 Senior Notes” refer to the US$350.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2017 Senior Notes issued on July 3, 2017;

 

   

“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 four 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;

 

   

“First 2017 Senior Notes” refer to the US$650.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2017 Senior Notes issued on June 6, 2017;

 

   

“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, 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;

 

   

“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;

 

   

“Studio City” refers to a cinematically-themed integrated entertainment, retail and gaming resort in Cotai, Macau;

 

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

 

   

“Studio City Entertainment” refers to our affiliate, Studio City Entertainment Limited, a Macau company and a subsidiary of the Parent;

 

   

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

 

   

“U.S. GAAP” refers to the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; 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 months ended March 31, 2019.

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 visitations 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 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 (calculated before non-discretionary incentives (including our point-loyalty programs) and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis) 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 operator

 

“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 player 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 patron”

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 (calculated before discounts, commissions, non-discretionary incentives (including our point-loyalty programs) and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis) as a percentage of mass market table games drop

 

“mass market table games segment”

the mass market segment consisting of mass market patrons 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

 

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“non-negotiable chip”

promotional casino chip that is not to be exchanged for cash

 

“premium direct player”

a rolling chip player 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 gaming patrons

 

“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, commissions, non-discretionary incentives (including our point-loyalty programs) and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis) 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. Table games win is calculated before discounts, commissions, non-discretionary incentives (including our point-loyalty programs) and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis

 

“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. dollars, while our current expenses are denominated predominantly in Patacas and H.K. dollars, and in connection with a portion of our indebtedness and certain expenses, in U.S. dollars. The non-financial pages of this quarterly report include all translations from H.K. dollars to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to H.K. dollars at a rate of HK$7.8500 to US$1.00, unless otherwise noted.

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 March 29, 2019 in New York City for cable transfers in H.K. dollars for U.S. dollars, 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$7.8498 to US$1.00. On May 17, 2019, the noon buying rate was HK$7.8496 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. dollars or H.K. dollars, 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 the non-financial pages of this quarterly report were made at the exchange rate of MOP8.0854 = 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, 2018. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, except for the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification 842, Leases (Topic 842) (“New Leases Standard”) on January 1, 2019 under the modified retrospective method. Amounts for the periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019 are presented under the New Leases Standard, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the previous basis. 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 first quarter of 2019, our total operating revenues were US$1.24 billion, an increase of 3.7% from US$1.20 billion of total operating revenues for the first quarter of 2018. The increase in total operating revenues was primarily attributable to increased casino revenues generated from City of Dreams and Altira Macau, as well as higher non-gaming revenue as a result of the opening of Morpheus in June 2018, partially offset by decreased casino revenues generated from the operations of Studio City Casino by our subsidiary, Melco Resorts Macau, the gaming subconcessionaire. Net income from Studio City Casino gaming operations are 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 first quarter of 2019 was US$119.0 million, as compared to US$155.9 million for the first quarter of 2018. The decrease in profitability was primarily attributable to the higher depreciation and amortization expenses as a result of the opening of Morpheus in June 2018 and higher interest expenses resulting from the additional drawdown of the revolving credit facility under the 2015 Credit Facilities in the second half of 2018.

The following summarizes the results of our operations:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2019      2018  
     (In thousands of US$)  

Total operating revenues

   $ 1,239,530      $ 1,195,436  

Total operating costs and expenses

   $ (1,095,019    $ (1,034,610

Operating income

   $ 144,511      $ 160,826  

Net income

   $ 119,008      $ 155,863  

Results of Operations

City of Dreams First Quarter Results

For the quarter ended March 31, 2019, total operating revenues at City of Dreams were US$745.3 million compared to US$673.6 million in the first quarter of 2018. The increase in total operating revenues was primarily attributable to better performances in the rolling chip and mass market table games segments, as well as higher non-gaming revenue as a result of the opening of Morpheus in June 2018.

 

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Rolling chip volume totaled US$10.2 billion for the first quarter of 2019 versus US$11.1 billion in the first quarter of 2018. The rolling chip win rate was 3.4% in the first quarter of 2019 versus 3.0% in the first quarter of 2018. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7%-3.0%.

Mass market table games drop increased to US$1,317.8 million in the first quarter of 2019 compared with US$1,182.2 million in the first quarter of 2018. The mass market table games hold percentage was 31.5% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to 32.1% in the first quarter of 2018.

Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2019 was US$980.4 million, compared with US$1,000.7 million in the first quarter of 2018. The gaming machine win rate was 4.0% in the first quarter of 2019 versus 5.0% in the first quarter of 2018.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams in the first quarter of 2019 was US$125.7 million, compared with US$104.0 million in the first quarter of 2018.

Altira Macau First Quarter Results

For the quarter ended March 31, 2019, total operating revenues at Altira Macau were US$133.1 million compared to US$120.5 million in the first quarter of 2018. The increase in total operating revenues was primarily attributable to better performances in all gaming segments.

Rolling chip volume totaled US$5.0 billion in the first quarter of 2019 versus US$5.6 billion in the first quarter of 2018. The rolling chip win rate was 3.8% in the first quarter of 2019 versus 3.0% in the first quarter of 2018. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7%-3.0%.

In the mass market table games segment, drop totaled US$139.2 million in the first quarter of 2019 versus US$139.3 million in the first quarter of 2018. The mass market table games hold percentage was 22.4% in the first quarter of 2019 compared with 19.4% in the first quarter of 2018.

Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2019 was US$60.7 million, compared with US$26.0 million in the first quarter of 2018. The increase was primarily due to an increase in average number of gaming machines to 169 in the first quarter of 2019, compared to 122 in the first quarter of 2018. The gaming machine win rate was 5.1% in the first quarter of 2019 versus 5.4% in the first quarter of 2018.

Total non-gaming revenue at Altira Macau in the first quarter of 2019 was US$6.7 million, compared with US$6.8 million in the first quarter of 2018.

Mocha Clubs First Quarter Results

Total operating revenues from Mocha Clubs totaled US$31.1 million in the first quarter of 2019 as compared to US$30.4 million in the first quarter of 2018.

Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2019 was US$664.3 million, compared with US$654.6 million in the first quarter of 2018. The gaming machine win rate was 4.7% in the first quarter of 2019 versus 4.6% in the first quarter of 2018.

 

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Other Factors Affecting First Quarter Earnings

Total net non-operating expenses for the first quarter of 2019 were US$25.0 million, which mainly included interest expenses of US$25.7 million, partially offset by interest income of US$0.8 million, as compared to total net non-operating expenses of US$4.5 million for the first quarter of 2018, which mainly included interest expenses, net of capitalized interest, of US$6.3 million, loan commitment fees of US$1.2 million and a net foreign exchange gain of US$2.3 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$87.8 million were recorded in the first quarter of 2019, of which US$14.2 million was related to the amortization expense for our gaming subconcession and US$2.7 million was related to the amortization expense for the land use rights.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have relied and intend to rely on cash generated from our operations and debt and equity financings to meet our financing needs and repay our indebtedness, as the case may be. We expect to have significant capital expenditures in the future as we continue to develop our properties. 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 March 31, 2019, we held cash and cash equivalents of US$739.2 million and the HK$1.21 billion (equivalent to approximately US$155 million) revolving credit facility under the 2015 Credit Facilities was available for future drawdowns, 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.

Cash Flows

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

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2019      2018  
     (In thousands of US$)  

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

   $ (90,743    $ 141,789  

Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (42,879    $ (95,694

Net cash used in financing activities

   $ (8,059    $ (40,287

Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents

   $ (2,075    $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

   $ (143,756    $ 5,808  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   $ 882,989      $ 837,305  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 739,233      $ 843,113  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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 that are conducted primarily on a cash basis.

Net cash used in operating activities was US$90.7 million for the first quarter of 2019, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of US$141.8 million for the first quarter of 2018. The change was primarily attributable to increased working capital needed for operations.

 

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Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was US$42.9 million for the first quarter of 2019, compared to US$95.7 million for the first quarter of 2018. The change was primarily due to a decrease in capital expenditure payments.

Net cash used in investing activities of US$42.9 million for the first quarter of 2019 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$37.5 million and advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment of US$5.3 million.

Net cash used in investing activities of US$95.7 million for the first quarter of 2018 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$75.5 million, advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment of US$15.2 million and loan to an affiliated company of US$5.3 million.

Our total capital expenditure payments for the first quarter of 2019 were US$37.5 million, as compared to US$75.5 million for the first quarter of 2018. Such capital expenditures for both periods were mainly associated with our development projects, including Morpheus which opened in June 2018, as well as enhancement to our integrated resort offerings.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities amounted to US$8.1 million for the first quarter of 2019, which primarily represented the scheduled repayment of the term loan under the 2015 Credit Facilities of US$11.2 million, partially offset by funds from an affiliated company of US$3.1 million.

Net cash used in financing activities amounted to US$40.3 million for the first quarter of 2018, which primarily represented the dividend payment of US$32.0 million and the scheduled repayment of the term loan under the 2015 Credit Facilities of US$11.3 million.

Indebtedness

The following table presents a summary of our gross indebtedness as of March 31, 2019:

 

     As of March 31,
2019
 
     (In thousands of US$)  

2017 Senior Notes

   $ 1,000,000  

2015 Credit Facilities

   $ 1,461,248  
  

 

 

 
   $ 2,461,248  
  

 

 

 

Except for the scheduled repayment of the term loan under the 2015 Credit Facilities during the first quarter of 2019, there have been no other significant changes in our gross indebtedness as of March 31, 2019 as compared to December 31, 2018. As of March 31, 2019, HK$1.21 billion (approximately US$155 million) was available for future drawdowns from the revolving credit facility under the 2015 Credit Facilities, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions precedent.

On April 26, 2019, we issued US$500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2019 Senior Notes, the net proceeds of which were used for partial repayment of the revolving credit facility under the 2015 Credit Facilities. On May 8, 2019, we repaid HK$3.98 billion (approximately US$507 million) in aggregate principal amount of the revolving credit facility under the 2015 Credit Facilities, together with accrued interest and associated costs, from the net proceeds of the 2019 Senior Notes and cash on hand.

 

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Melco Resorts Finance Limited

Index To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

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Melco Resorts Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

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

 

     March 31, 2019     December 31, 2018  
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  

ASSETS

    

CURRENT ASSETS

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 739,233     $ 882,989  

Accounts receivable, net

     198,719       212,375  

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     336,939       228,933  

Loan to an affiliated company

     93,839       94,707  

Inventories

     28,132       25,042  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     45,128       46,108  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,441,990       1,490,154  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     2,934,392       2,973,673  

GAMING SUBCONCESSION, NET

     182,887       197,533  

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     4,183       4,193  

GOODWILL

     81,185       81,376  

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

     70,892       74,691  

ADVANCES TO AFFILIATED COMPANIES

     1,017,820       1,019,246  

OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS

     55,502       —    

LAND USE RIGHTS, NET

     319,083       322,533  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 6,107,934     $ 6,163,399  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

    

CURRENT LIABILITIES

    

Accounts payable

   $ 18,133     $ 15,591  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     1,177,161       1,377,916  

Income tax payable

     1,625       3,341  

Operating lease liabilities, current

     20,264       —    

Current portion of long-term debt, net

     44,245       44,304  

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     64,365       74,832  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,325,793       1,515,984  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET

     2,390,933       2,404,258  

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

     2,774       7,863  

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

     11,530       11,654  

OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES, NON-CURRENT

     41,801       —    

ADVANCE FROM AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     1,917       1,953  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     3,774,748       3,941,712  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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 losses

     (22,671     (15,162

Retained earnings

     506,072       387,064  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

     2,333,186       2,221,687  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

   $ 6,107,934     $ 6,163,399  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Melco Resorts Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2019     2018  

OPERATING REVENUES

    

Casino

   $ 1,082,891     $ 1,058,275  

Rooms

     49,512       32,701  

Food and beverage

     27,136       19,874  

Entertainment, retail and other

     79,991       84,586  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

     1,239,530       1,195,436  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

    

Casino

     (736,688     (713,098

Rooms

     (14,908     (8,518

Food and beverage

     (24,037     (17,857

Entertainment, retail and other

     (11,441     (15,478

General and administrative

     (216,066     (211,038

Pre-opening costs

     (77     (2,308

Amortization of gaming subconcession

     (14,186     (14,309

Amortization of land use rights

     (2,693     (2,716

Depreciation and amortization

     (70,927     (45,105

Property charges and other

     (3,996     (4,183
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (1,095,019     (1,034,610
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

     144,511       160,826  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

    

Interest income

     765       745  

Interest expenses, net of capitalized interest

     (25,690     (6,323

Loan commitment fees

     (179     (1,159

Foreign exchange gains, net

     134       2,266  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

     (24,970     (4,471
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

     119,541       156,355  

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

     (533     (492
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME

   $ 119,008     $ 155,863  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Melco Resorts Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2019     2018  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

   $ (90,743   $ 141,789  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Payments for acquisition of property and equipment

     (37,532     (75,517

Advance to an affiliated company

     (20,000     —    

Advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment

     (5,348     (15,203

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     1       351  

Repayment of advance to an affiliated company

     20,000       —    

Loan to an affiliated company

     —         (5,325
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (42,879     (95,694
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Principal payments on long-term debt

     (11,178     (11,278

Principal payments on finance lease liabilities

     (13     —    

Funds from an affiliated company

     3,132       2,991  

Dividends paid

     —         (32,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (8,059     (40,287
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (2,075     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (143,756     5,808  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     882,989       837,305  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 739,233     $ 843,113  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES

    

Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized

   $ (10,996   $ —    

Cash paid for income taxes

     (2,340     —    

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities – operating cash flows from operating leases

     (4,868     —    

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

     18,541       49,531  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.2

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Studio City Finance Limited’s Quarterly Report

for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

This quarterly report serves to provide holders of Studio City Finance Limited’s US$600,000,000 7.250% senior notes due 2024 (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 months ended March 31, 2019, together with the related information, pursuant to the terms of the indenture, dated February 11, 2019, relating to the Studio City Finance Notes.


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Studio City Finance Limited

Report for the First Quarter of 2019

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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

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INTRODUCTION

In this quarterly report, unless otherwise indicated:

 

   

“2020 Notes” refers to the 8.50% senior notes due 2020 in an aggregate principal amount of US$825,000,000 issued by the Company on November 26, 2012 and as to which no amount remains outstanding following the redemption of all remaining outstanding amounts in March 2019;

 

   

“2020 Notes Tender Offer” refers to the conditional tender offer by the Company to purchase for cash any and all of the outstanding 2020 Notes commenced in January 2019 and which expired in February 2019;

 

   

“2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility” refers to the facility agreement dated November 23, 2016 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 (approximately US$29.7 million) revolving credit facility and a HK$1.0 million (approximately US$127,000) 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 four 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, a company incorporated under the laws of Macau that is a subsidiary of Melco, the holder of a subconcession under the Subconcession Contract and the operator of Studio City Casino. The equity interest of the Gaming Operator is 90% owned by Melco and 10% owned by Mr. Lawrence Ho, the managing director of the Gaming Operator;

 

   

“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;

 

   

“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;

 

   

“MCO Cotai” refers to MCO Cotai Investments Limited (formerly known as 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 MCO Cotai, is a principal shareholder of SCI;

 

   

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

 

   

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

 

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“remaining project” refers to the part of the Studio City project comprised of a gross floor area of approximately 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, an exempted company registered by way of continuation in the Cayman Islands, the American depositary receipts of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange;

 

   

“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;

 

   

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

 

   

“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 secured notes due 2019 and the US$850.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior secured 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 (approximately US$1.3 billion) and revolving credit facility of HK$775,420,000 (approximately US$100 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;

 

   

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

 

   

“U.S. GAAP” refers to the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; 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 months ended March 31, 2019.

 

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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 visitations 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 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 (calculated before non-discretionary incentives (including the point-loyalty programs) as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis) 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 operator

 

“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 player 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 patron”

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 (calculated before discounts, commissions, non-discretionary incentives (including the point-loyalty programs) as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis) as a percentage of mass market table games drop

 

“mass market table games segment”

the mass market segment consisting of mass market patrons 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

 

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“non-negotiable chip”

promotional casino chip that is not to be exchanged for cash

 

“premium direct player”

a rolling chip player 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 gaming patrons

 

“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, commissions, non-discretionary incentives (including the point-loyalty programs) as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis) 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. Table games win is calculated before discounts, commissions, non-discretionary incentives (including the point-loyalty programs) as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis

 

“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 Patacas, our revenues and expenses are denominated predominantly in H.K. dollars and, in connection with a portion of our indebtedness and certain expenses, in U.S. dollars. The non-financial pages of this quarterly report include all translations from H.K. dollars to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to H.K. dollars at a rate of HK$7.8500 to US$1.00, unless otherwise noted.

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 March 29, 2019 in New York City for cable transfers in H.K. dollars for U.S. dollars, 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$7.8498 to US$1.00. On May 17, 2019, the noon buying rate was HK$7.8496 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. dollars or H.K. dollars, 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 the non-financial pages of this quarterly report were made at the exchange rate of MOP8.0854 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, 2018. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, except for the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification 842, Leases (Topic 842) (“New Leases Standard”) on January 1, 2019 under the modified retrospective method. Amounts for the periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019 are presented under the New Leases Standard, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the previous basis. 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 large-scale cinematically-themed integrated entertainment, retail and gaming resort which opened in October 2015. In the first quarter of 2019, Studio City operated an average of approximately 294 gaming tables and 974 gaming machines. The gaming operations of Studio City are focused on the mass market and target all ranges of mass market patrons. While Studio City focuses on the mass market segment for gaming, VIP rolling chip operations, including both junket and premium direct VIP offerings, were introduced at Studio City in early November 2016 and a VIP rolling chip area has been built at Studio City with 45 VIP tables as of March 31, 2019. Such VIP rolling chip operations are operated by the Gaming Operator. In January 2019, the Gaming Operator informed Studio City Entertainment that it will cease VIP gaming operations at the Studio City Casino in January 2020. Studio City will assess and evaluate its focus on different market segments from time to time and will adjust its operations as appropriate.

Studio City also includes luxury hotel offerings and various entertainment, retail and food and beverage outlets to attract a diverse range of customers. Designed to focus on the mass market segment, Studio City offers cinematically-themed, unique and innovative interactive attractions, including the world’s first figure-8 and Asia’s highest Ferris wheel, a Warner Bros.-themed family entertainment center, a 4-D Batman flight simulator, an exclusive night club and a 5,000-seat multi-purpose live performance arena, as well as approximately 1,600 luxury hotel rooms, various food and beverage outlets and approximately 35,000 square meters (approximately 377,000 square feet) of themed and innovative retail space.

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 ring-fenced credit group separate from its shareholders 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.

Under our current plan, the remaining project is expected to consist of two hotel towers with approximately 900 rooms and suites and a gaming area. In addition, we currently envision the remaining project to also contain a waterpark with indoor and outdoor areas. Other non-gaming attractions expected to be part of the remaining project include MICE space, retail and food and beverage outlets and a cineplex. As of March 31, 2019, we have incurred approximately US$41.0 million of aggregate costs relating to the development of our remaining project, primarily related to the initial design and planning costs. Based on our current plan, we currently expect a development project budget of approximately US$1.35 billion to US$1.40 billion (exclusive of any pre-opening costs and financing costs). 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.

 

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In February 2018, we announced that the Macau government has granted an extension of the development period under the Studio City land concession contract. Pursuant to such extension, the development period for the land of Studio City has been extended to July 24, 2021. If we do not complete development by that time and the Macau government does not grant us an extension of the development period, we could be forced to forfeit all or part of our investment in Studio City, along with our interest in the land on which Studio City is located and the buildings and structures on such land.

The Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City for the three months ended March 31, 2019 referred to in Melco’s earnings release dated May 7, 2019 (“Melco’s earnings release”) is US$11.4 million more than the Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in this report. The Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in this report includes certain intercompany charges that are not included in the Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City contained in the Melco’s earnings release. Such intercompany charges include, among other items, fees and shared service charges billed between the Company and its subsidiaries and certain subsidiaries of Melco. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City included in the Melco’s earnings release does not reflect certain costs related to the VIP operations at Studio City Casino. Furthermore, the Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City included in Melco’s earnings release includes operating income or losses generated at Studio City by SCI’s subsidiaries which are not our subsidiaries. Such operating income or losses are not included in the consolidated financials of our company.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

For the first quarter of 2019, our total operating revenues were US$150.6 million, a decrease of US$6.2 million, from US$156.8 million of total operating revenues for the first quarter of 2018. The decrease in total operating revenues was due to the decrease in revenues from the provision of gaming related services, partially offset by higher non-gaming revenues.

Net income attributable to Studio City Finance Limited for the first quarter of 2019 was US$4.0 million, a decrease of US$8.5 million from a net income attributable to Studio City Finance Limited of US$12.6 million for the first quarter of 2018, primarily due to the decrease in revenues from the provision of gaming related services.

Studio City Casino generated gross gaming revenues of US$348.9 million and US$425.6 million for the first quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively. Affected by the Macau market-wide VIP weakness, and by increasing competition in and around Cotai, Studio City’s rolling chip volume totaled US$2.7 billion for the first quarter of 2019 versus US$6.6 billion in the first quarter of 2018. The rolling chip win rate was 3.3% in the first quarter of 2019 versus 2.7% in the first quarter of 2018. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7% - 3.0%. Mass market table games drop increased to US$851.4 million in the first quarter of 2019 compared with US$825.2 million in the first quarter of 2018. The mass market table games hold percentage was 28.4% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to 27.4% in the first quarter of 2018. Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2019 was US$560.6 million, compared with US$581.6 million in the first quarter of 2018. The gaming machine win rate was 3.3% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to 3.7% in the first quarter of 2018. After the Gaming Operator deducted gaming tax and the costs incurred in connection with its operation of Studio City Casino pursuant to the Services and Right to Use Arrangements from the gross gaming revenues, the Company recognized revenues from provision of gaming related services of US$90.4 million and US$98.4 million for the first quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Total non-gaming revenues for the first quarter of 2019 were US$60.2 million, compared with US$58.4 million for the first quarter of 2018.

Total net non-operating expenses for the first quarter of 2019 were US$35.3 million, which mainly included interest expenses of US$34.1 million, as compared to total net non-operating expenses of US$39.2 million for the first quarter of 2018, which mainly included interest expenses of US$40.1 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$43.1 million were recorded in the first quarter of 2019, of which US$0.8 million was related to the amortization expense for the land use right.

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, cash generated from our operations and debt and equity financings to meet our financing or refinancing needs.

 

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As of March 31, 2019, we held cash and cash equivalents of US$534.3 million and restricted cash of US$49.2 million. Restricted cash represented the unspent cash from the capital injection for the remaining project for Studio City and certain bank account balances required to be maintained in accordance with the terms of the respective agreements of the Studio City Company Notes and the 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility. Further, the HK$233.0 million (equivalent to approximately US$29.7 million) revolving credit facility under the 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility is available for future drawdown as of March 31, 2019, subject to certain conditions precedent.

Cash Flows

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

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2019      2018  
     (In thousands of US$)  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 62,145      $ 80,020  

Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (15,840    $ (99,366

Net cash provided by financing activities

   $ 167,081      $ —    

Effect of foreign exchange on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ (871    $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ 212,515      $ (19,346

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

   $ 370,990      $ 359,086  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

   $ 583,505      $ 339,740  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating Activities

Operating cash flows are generally affected by changes in operating income and certain operating assets and liabilities, including the receivables related to the provision of gaming related services and hotel operations, as well as the non-gaming business, including food and beverage, entertainment, mall, retail and other, which are conducted primarily on a cash basis.

Net cash provided by operating activities was US$62.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to US$80.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to increased working capital needed for operations.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was US$15.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to US$99.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The change was primarily due to a decrease in capital expenditure payments.

Net cash used in investing activities of US$15.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$12.7 million and funds to an affiliated company of US$3.1 million.

Net cash used in investing activities of US$99.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$97.3 million and funds to an affiliated company of US$3.0 million.

 

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Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to US$167.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, which primarily represented the proceeds from the issuance of the US$600.0 million Studio City Finance Notes, partially offset by the payment for the 2020 Notes Tender Offer of US$216.5 million in aggregate principal amount and the redemption of the remaining outstanding 2020 Notes of US$208.5 million in aggregate principal amount.

There was no cash used in/provided by any financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Indebtedness and Capital Contributions

The following table presents a summary of our gross indebtedness, before the reduction of debt issuance costs, as of March 31, 2019:

 

     As of March 31, 2019  
     (in thousands of US$)  

Studio City Company Notes

   $ 1,200,000  

Studio City Finance Notes

   $ 600,000  

2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility

   $ 127  
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,800,127  
  

 

 

 

On January 22, 2019, the Company commenced the 2020 Notes Tender Offer. The 2020 Notes Tender Offer expired on February 4, 2019. The aggregate principal amount of valid tenders received and not validly withdrawn under the 2020 Notes Tender Offer amounted to US$216.5 million. On February 11, 2019, the Company issued US$600.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the Studio City Finance Notes, the net proceeds of which were used to pay the tendering noteholders from the 2020 Notes Tender Offer and, on March 13, 2019, to redeem, together with accrued interest, all remaining outstanding amounts of the 2020 Notes, which amounted to US$208.5 million in aggregate principal amount.

 

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Studio City Finance Limited

Index To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

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Studio City Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

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

 

     March 31,
2019
    December 31,
2018
 
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  

ASSETS

    

CURRENT ASSETS

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 534,284     $ 339,279  

Restricted cash

     49,092       31,582  

Accounts receivable, net

     1,977       1,698  

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     69,458       65,664  

Inventories

     10,260       9,721  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     28,107       27,642  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     693,178       475,586  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     2,139,124       2,168,654  

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

     43,264       45,128  

RESTRICTED CASH

     129       129  

OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS

     14,388       —    

LAND USE RIGHT, NET

     120,435       121,544  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 3,010,518     $ 2,811,041  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

    

CURRENT LIABILITIES

    

Accounts payable

   $ 6,985     $ 6,366  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     78,816       55,033  

Income tax payable

     33       33  

Current portion of long-term debt, net

     348,345       347,740  

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     10,091       17,469  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     444,270       426,641  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET

     1,431,369       1,261,904  

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

     5,490       4,217  

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

     1,108       1,044  

OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES, NON-CURRENT

     13,761       —    

AMOUNT DUE TO AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     216       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     1,896,214       1,693,806  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

    

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

     —         —    

Additional paid-in capital

     1,882,764       1,882,764  

Accumulated other comprehensive losses

     (25,281     (18,362

Accumulated losses

     (734,099     (738,128
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Studio City Finance Limited shareholder’s equity

     1,123,384       1,126,274  

Noncontrolling interests

     (9,080     (9,039
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     1,114,304       1,117,235  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

   $ 3,010,518     $ 2,811,041  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2019     2018  

OPERATING REVENUES

    

Provision of gaming related services

   $ 90,391     $ 98,401  

Rooms

     20,960       21,833  

Food and beverage

     16,724       15,311  

Entertainment

     6,172       3,223  

Services fee

     9,300       10,745  

Mall

     6,382       6,434  

Retail and other

     634       855  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

     150,563       156,802  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

    

Provision of gaming related services

     (5,782     (5,495

Rooms

     (5,639     (5,421

Food and beverage

     (14,405     (13,201

Entertainment

     (6,766     (2,642

Mall

     (2,530     (2,202

Retail and other

     (490     (653

General and administrative

     (29,882     (32,909

Pre-opening costs

     (2,489     (42

Amortization of land use right

     (823     (831

Depreciation and amortization

     (42,275     (41,369

Property charges and other

     (129     (198
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (111,210     (104,963
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

     39,353       51,839  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

    

Interest income

     1,504       721  

Interest expenses

     (34,054     (40,082

Loan commitment fees

     (103     (103

Foreign exchange gains, net

     906       141  

Other income, net

     —         155  

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     (2,995     —    

Costs associated with debt modification

     (579     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

     (35,321     (39,168
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

     4,032       12,671  

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

     (66     (47
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME

     3,966       12,624  

NET LOSS (INCOME) ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

     63       (49
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO STUDIO CITY FINANCE LIMITED

   $ 4,029     $ 12,575  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2019     2018  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 62,145     $ 80,020  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Payments for acquisition of property and equipment

     (12,745     (97,308

Funds to an affiliated company

     (3,132     (2,991

Deposits for acquisition of property and equipment

     (91     (933

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

     128       1,969  

Placement of bank deposit with original maturity over three months

     —         (4,987

Withdrawal of bank deposit with original maturity over three months

     —         4,884  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (15,840     (99,366
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Principal payments on long-term debt

     (208,466     —    

Payments of deferred financing costs

     (7,919     —    

Proceeds from long-term debt

     383,466       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     167,081       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE ON CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

     (871     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

     212,515       (19,346

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     370,990       359,086  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 583,505     $ 339,740  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES

    

Cash paid for interest

   $ (8,600   $ (2

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

     5,933       3,307  

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

     1,959       3,580  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

RECONCILIATION OF CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS    

 

     March 31,
2019
     December 31,
2018
 

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 534,284      $ 339,279  

Current portion of restricted cash

     49,092        31,582  

Non-current portion of restricted cash

     129        129  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ 583,505      $ 370,990  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.3

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Studio City Investments Limited’s Quarterly Report

for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

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 months ended March 31, 2019, 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. Studio City Investments Limited is the parent guarantor of the 2019 Studio City Company Notes.


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Studio City Investments Limited

Report for the First Quarter of 2019

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INTRODUCTION

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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GLOSSARY

     5  

EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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INDEX TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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INTRODUCTION

In this quarterly report, unless otherwise indicated:

 

   

“2020 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 on November 26, 2012 and as to which no amount remains outstanding following the redemption by Studio City Finance of all remaining outstanding amounts in March 2019;

 

   

“2020 Studio City Finance Notes Tender Offer” refers to the conditional tender offer by Studio City Finance to purchase for cash any and all of the outstanding 2020 Studio City Finance Notes commenced in January 2019 and which expired in February 2019;

 

   

“2020 Studio City Intercompany Note” refers to the on-loan by Studio City Finance to our company of the proceeds of the 2020 Studio City Finance Notes offering;

 

   

“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 dated November 23, 2016 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 (approximately US$29.7 million) revolving credit facility and a HK$1.0 million (approximately US$127,000) 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 four 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, a company incorporated under the laws of Macau that is a subsidiary of Melco, the holder of a subconcession under the Subconcession Contract and the operator of Studio City Casino. The equity interest of the Gaming Operator is 90% owned by Melco and 10% owned by Mr. Lawrence Ho, the managing director of the Gaming Operator;

 

   

“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;

 

   

“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;

 

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“MCO Cotai” refers to MCO Cotai Investments Limited (formerly known as 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 MCO Cotai, is a principal shareholder of SCI;

 

   

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

 

   

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

 

   

“remaining project” refers to the part of the Studio City project comprised of a gross floor area of approximately 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, an exempted company registered by way of continuation in the Cayman Islands, the American depositary receipts of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange;

 

   

“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;

 

   

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

 

   

“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$600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior notes due 2024 issued by Studio City Finance on February 11, 2019;

 

   

“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 (approximately US$1.3 billion) and revolving credit facility of HK$775,420,000 (approximately US$100 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 U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; 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 months ended March 31, 2019.

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 visitations 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 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 (calculated before non-discretionary incentives (including the point-loyalty programs) as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis) 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 operator

 

“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 player 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 patron”

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 (calculated before discounts, commissions, non-discretionary incentives (including the point-loyalty programs) as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis) as a percentage of mass market table games drop

 

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“mass market table games segment”

the mass market segment consisting of mass market patrons 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

 

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“non-negotiable chip”

promotional casino chip that is not to be exchanged for cash

 

“premium direct player”

a rolling chip player 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 gaming patrons

 

“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, commissions, non-discretionary incentives (including the point-loyalty programs) as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis) 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. Table games win is calculated before discounts, commissions, non-discretionary incentives (including the point-loyalty programs) as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis

 

“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 Patacas, our revenues and expenses are denominated predominantly in H.K. dollars and, in connection with a portion of our indebtedness and certain expenses, in U.S. dollars. The non-financial pages of this quarterly report include all translations from H.K. dollars to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to H.K. dollars at a rate of HK$7.8500 to US$1.00, unless otherwise noted.

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 March 29, 2019 in New York City for cable transfers in H.K. dollars for U.S. dollars, 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$7.8498 to US$1.00. On May 17, 2019, the noon buying rate was HK$7.8496 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. dollars or H.K. dollars, 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 the non-financial pages of this quarterly report were made at the exchange rate of MOP8.0854 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, 2018. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, except for the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification 842, Leases (Topic 842) (“New Leases Standard”) on January 1, 2019 under the modified retrospective method. Amounts for the periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019 are presented under the New Leases Standard, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the previous basis. 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 large-scale cinematically-themed integrated entertainment, retail and gaming resort which opened in October 2015. In the first quarter of 2019, Studio City operated an average of approximately 294 gaming tables and 974 gaming machines. The gaming operations of Studio City are focused on the mass market and target all ranges of mass market patrons. While Studio City focuses on the mass market segment for gaming, VIP rolling chip operations, including both junket and premium direct VIP offerings, were introduced at Studio City in early November 2016 and a VIP rolling chip area has been built at Studio City with 45 VIP tables as of March 31, 2019. Such VIP rolling chip operations are operated by the Gaming Operator. In January 2019, the Gaming Operator informed Studio City Entertainment that it will cease VIP gaming operations at the Studio City Casino in January 2020. Studio City will assess and evaluate its focus on different market segments from time to time and will adjust its operations as appropriate.

Studio City also includes luxury hotel offerings and various entertainment, retail and food and beverage outlets to attract a diverse range of customers. Designed to focus on the mass market segment, Studio City offers cinematically-themed, unique and innovative interactive attractions, including the world’s first figure-8 and Asia’s highest Ferris wheel, a Warner Bros.-themed family entertainment center, a 4-D Batman flight simulator, an exclusive night club and a 5,000-seat multi-purpose live performance arena, as well as approximately 1,600 luxury hotel rooms, various food and beverage outlets and approximately 35,000 square meters (approximately 377,000 square feet) of themed and innovative retail space.

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 ring-fenced credit group separate from its shareholders 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.

Under our current plan, the remaining project is expected to consist of two hotel towers with approximately 900 rooms and suites and a gaming area. In addition, we currently envision the remaining project to also contain a waterpark with indoor and outdoor areas. Other non-gaming attractions expected to be part of the remaining project include MICE space, retail and food and beverage outlets and a cineplex. As of March 31, 2019, we have incurred approximately US$41.0 million of aggregate costs relating to the development of our remaining project, primarily related to the initial design and planning costs. Based on our current plan, we currently expect a development project budget of approximately US$1.35 billion to US$1.40 billion (exclusive of any pre-opening costs and financing costs). 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.

 

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In February 2018, we announced that the Macau government has granted an extension of the development period under the Studio City land concession contract. Pursuant to such extension, the development period for the land of Studio City has been extended to July 24, 2021. If we do not complete development by that time and the Macau government does not grant us an extension of the development period, we could be forced to forfeit all or part of our investment in Studio City, along with our interest in the land on which Studio City is located and the buildings and structures on such land.

The Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City for the three months ended March 31, 2019 referred to in Melco’s earnings release dated May 7, 2019 (“Melco’s earnings release”) is US$11.4 million more than the Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in this report. The Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in this report includes certain intercompany charges that are not included in the Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City contained in the Melco’s earnings release. Such intercompany charges include, among other items, fees and shared service charges billed between the Company and its subsidiaries and certain subsidiaries of Melco. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City included in the Melco’s earnings release does not reflect certain costs related to the VIP operations at Studio City Casino. Furthermore, the Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City included in Melco’s earnings release includes operating income or losses generated at Studio City by SCI’s subsidiaries which are not our subsidiaries. Such operating income or losses are not included in the consolidated financials of our company.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

For the first quarter of 2019, our total operating revenues were US$150.6 million, a decrease of US$6.2 million, from US$156.8 million of total operating revenues for the first quarter of 2018. The decrease in total operating revenues was due to the decrease in revenues from the provision of gaming related services, partially offset by higher non-gaming revenues.

Net loss attributable to Studio City Investments Limited for the first quarter of 2019 was US$45.5 million, a decrease of US$50.1 million from a net income attributable to Studio City Investments Limited of US$4.6 million for the first quarter of 2018, primarily due to higher interest expenses as a result of the write-off of unamortized advance discount upon the refinancing of the 2020 Studio City Intercompany Note.

Studio City Casino generated gross gaming revenues of US$348.9 million and US$425.6 million for the first quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively. Affected by the Macau market-wide VIP weakness, and by increasing competition in and around Cotai, Studio City’s rolling chip volume totaled US$2.7 billion for the first quarter of 2019 versus US$6.6 billion in the first quarter of 2018. The rolling chip win rate was 3.3% in the first quarter of 2019 versus 2.7% in the first quarter of 2018. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7% - 3.0%. Mass market table games drop increased to US$851.4 million in the first quarter of 2019 compared with US$825.2 million in the first quarter of 2018. The mass market table games hold percentage was 28.4% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to 27.4% in the first quarter of 2018. Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2019 was US$560.6 million, compared with US$581.6 million in the first quarter of 2018. The gaming machine win rate was 3.3% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to 3.7% in the first quarter of 2018. After the Gaming Operator deducted gaming tax and the costs incurred in connection with its operation of Studio City Casino pursuant to the Services and Right to Use Arrangements from the gross gaming revenues, the Company recognized revenues from provision of gaming related services of US$90.4 million and US$98.4 million for the first quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Total non-gaming revenues for the first quarter of 2019 were US$60.2 million, compared with US$58.4 million for the first quarter of 2018.

Total net non-operating expenses for the first quarter of 2019 were US$86.1 million, which mainly included interest expenses of US$85.1 million, as compared to total net non-operating expenses of US$48.4 million for the first quarter of 2018, which mainly included interest expenses of US$49.3 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$41.8 million were recorded in the first quarter of 2019, of which US$0.8 million was related to the amortization expense for the land use right.

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, cash generated from our operations and debt and equity financings to meet our financing or refinancing needs.

 

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As of March 31, 2019, we held cash and cash equivalents of US$366.2 million and restricted cash of US$27.5 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 the 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility. Further, the HK$233.0 million (equivalent to approximately US$29.7 million) revolving credit facility under the 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility is available for future drawdown as of March 31, 2019, subject to certain conditions precedent.

Cash Flows

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

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2019      2018  
     (In thousands of US$)  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 65,870      $ 62,531  

Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (16,658    $ (99,409

Effect of foreign exchange on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ (811    $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ 48,401      $ (36,878

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

   $ 345,358      $ 353,240  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

   $ 393,759      $ 316,362  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating Activities

Operating cash flows are generally affected by changes in operating income and certain operating assets and liabilities, including the receivables related to the provision of gaming related services and hotel operations, as well as the non-gaming business, including food and beverage, entertainment, mall, retail and other, which are conducted primarily on a cash basis.

Net cash provided by operating activities was US$65.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to US$62.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to decreased working capital needed for operations.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was US$16.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to US$99.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The change was primarily due to a decrease in capital expenditure payments.

Net cash used in investing activities of US$16.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$12.7 million and funds to an affiliated company of US$3.1 million.

Net cash used in investing activities of US$99.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$97.3 million and funds to an affiliated company of US$3.0 million.

 

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Financing Activities

There was no cash used in/provided by any financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

Indebtedness and Capital Contributions

The following table presents a summary of our gross indebtedness, before the reduction of debt issuance costs, as of March 31, 2019:

 

     As of March 31, 2019  
     (in thousands of US$)  

Studio City Company Notes

   $ 1,200,000  

Studio City Intercompany Note

   $ 425,000  

2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility

   $ 127  
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,625,127  
  

 

 

 

On February 11, 2019, our direct parent company Studio City Finance issued the US$600.0 million Studio City Finance Notes and priced at 100%. All of the existing subsidiaries of Studio City Finance (including the Company) are guarantors to guarantee the indebtedness under the Studio City Finance Notes.

On February 11, 2019, Studio City Finance on-lent the principal amount of the Studio City Finance Notes of US$600.0 million to the Company under an intercompany loan note (the “Studio City Intercompany Note”). The Company has drawn down an aggregate principal amount of US$425.0 million of the Studio City Intercompany Note in February and March 2019 to refinance the 2020 Studio City Intercompany Note. The Studio City Intercompany Note is interest bearing at 7.250% per annum and interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 11 and August 11 of each year, beginning on August 11, 2019.

 

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Studio City Investments Limited

Index To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 

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Studio City Investments Limited

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

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

 

     March 31,
2019
    December 31,
2018
 
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  

ASSETS

    

CURRENT ASSETS

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 366,231     $ 338,377  

Restricted cash

     27,399       6,852  

Accounts receivable, net

     1,977       1,698  

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     69,455       65,662  

Inventories

     10,260       9,721  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     28,097       27,640  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     503,419       449,950  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     2,033,659       2,061,673  

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

     43,264       44,483  

ADVANCE TO AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     5,415       4,607  

RESTRICTED CASH

     129       129  

OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS

     14,388       —    

LAND USE RIGHT, NET

     120,435       121,544  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 2,720,709     $ 2,682,386  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

    

CURRENT LIABILITIES

    

Accounts payable

   $ 6,985     $ 6,366  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     70,374       51,371  

Income tax payable

     33       33  

Current portion of long-term debt, net

     348,345       347,740  

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     23,202       17,259  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     448,939       422,769  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET

     840,368       839,548  

LOAN FROM AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     417,872       370,535  

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

     5,490       4,217  

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

     1,108       1,044  

OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES, NON-CURRENT

     13,761       —    

AMOUNT DUE TO AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     216       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     1,727,754       1,638,113  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

    

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

     —         —    

Additional paid-in capital

     1,805,508       1,805,508  

Accumulated other comprehensive losses

     (21,823     (16,019

Accumulated losses

     (781,653     (736,181
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Studio City Investments Limited shareholder’s equity

     1,002,032       1,053,308  

Noncontrolling interests

     (9,077     (9,035
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     992,955       1,044,273  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

   $ 2,720,709     $ 2,682,386  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City Investments Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2019     2018  

OPERATING REVENUES

    

Provision of gaming related services

   $ 90,391     $ 98,401  

Rooms

     20,960       21,833  

Food and beverage

     16,724       15,311  

Entertainment

     6,172       3,223  

Services fee

     9,300       10,745  

Mall

     6,382       6,434  

Retail and other

     634       855  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

     150,563       156,802  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

    

Provision of gaming related services

     (5,782     (5,495

Rooms

     (5,639     (5,421

Food and beverage

     (14,405     (13,201

Entertainment

     (6,766     (2,642

Mall

     (2,530     (2,202

Retail and other

     (490     (653

General and administrative

     (29,861     (32,878

Pre-opening costs

     (2,489     (42

Amortization of land use right

     (823     (831

Depreciation and amortization

     (41,011     (40,094

Property charges and other

     (129     (198
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (109,925     (103,657
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

     40,638       53,145  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

    

Interest income

     1,499       721  

Interest expenses

     (85,081     (49,327

Loan commitment fees

     (3,209     (103

Foreign exchange gains, net

     685       136  

Other income, net

     —         155  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

     (86,106     (48,418
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

     (45,468     4,727  

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

     (66     (47
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET (LOSS) INCOME

     (45,534     4,680  

NET LOSS (INCOME) ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

     62       (49
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO STUDIO CITY INVESTMENTS LIMITED

   $ (45,472   $ 4,631  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City Investments Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2019     2018  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 65,870     $ 62,531  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Payments for acquisition of property and equipment

     (12,745     (97,308

Funds to an affiliated company

     (3,132     (2,991

Advance to an affiliated company

     (818     (43

Deposits for acquisition of property and equipment

     (91     (933

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

     128       1,969  

Placement of bank deposit with original maturity over three months

     —         (4,987

Withdrawal of bank deposit with original maturity over three months

     —         4,884  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (16,658     (99,409
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE ON CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

     (811     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

     48,401       (36,878

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     345,358       353,240  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 393,759     $ 316,362  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES

    

Cash paid for interest

   $ (5,591   $ (17,533

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

     5,933       3,307  

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

     1,959       3,580  

Change in amounts due to affiliated companies related to discount on loan from an affiliated company

     7,276       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

RECONCILIATION OF CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     March 31,
2019
     December 31,
2018
 

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 366,231      $ 338,377  

Current portion of restricted cash

     27,399        6,852  

Non-current portion of restricted cash

     129        129  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ 393,759      $ 345,358  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.4

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Studio City Investments Limited’s Quarterly Report

for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

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 months ended March 31, 2019, 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. Studio City Investments Limited is the parent guarantor of the 2021 Studio City Company Notes.


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Studio City Investments Limited

Report for the First Quarter of 2019

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INTRODUCTION

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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GLOSSARY

     5  

EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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INDEX TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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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;

 

   

“2020 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 on November 26, 2012 and as to which no amount remains outstanding following the redemption by Studio City Finance of all remaining outstanding amounts in March 2019;

 

   

“2020 Studio City Finance Notes Tender Offer” refers to the conditional tender offer by Studio City Finance to purchase for cash any and all of the outstanding 2020 Studio City Finance Notes commenced in January 2019 and which expired in February 2019;

 

   

“2020 Studio City Intercompany Note” refers to the on-loan by Studio City Finance to our company of the proceeds of the 2020 Studio City Finance Notes offering;

 

   

“2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility” refers to the facility agreement dated November 23, 2016 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 (approximately US$29.7 million) revolving credit facility and a HK$1.0 million (approximately US$127,000) 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 four 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, a company incorporated under the laws of Macau that is a subsidiary of Melco, the holder of a subconcession under the Subconcession Contract and the operator of Studio City Casino. The equity interest of the Gaming Operator is 90% owned by Melco and 10% owned by Mr. Lawrence Ho, the managing director of the Gaming Operator;

 

   

“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;

 

   

“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;

 

   

“MCO Cotai” refers to MCO Cotai Investments Limited (formerly known as MCE Cotai Investments Limited), a subsidiary of Melco and a shareholder of SCI;

 

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“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 MCO Cotai, is a principal shareholder of SCI;

 

   

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

 

   

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

 

   

“remaining project” refers to the part of the Studio City project comprised of a gross floor area of approximately 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, an exempted company registered by way of continuation in the Cayman Islands, the American depositary receipts of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange;

 

   

“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;

 

   

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

 

   

“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$600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior notes due 2024 issued by Studio City Finance on February 11, 2019;

 

   

“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 (approximately US$1.3 billion) and revolving credit facility of HK$775,420,000 (approximately US$100 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 U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; 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 months ended March 31, 2019.

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 visitations 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 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 (calculated before non-discretionary incentives (including the point-loyalty programs) as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis) 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 operator

 

“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 player 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 patron”

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 (calculated before discounts, commissions, non-discretionary incentives (including the point-loyalty programs) as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis) as a percentage of mass market table games drop

 

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“mass market table games segment”

the mass market segment consisting of mass market patrons 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

 

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“non-negotiable chip”

promotional casino chip that is not to be exchanged for cash

 

“premium direct player”

a rolling chip player 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 gaming patrons

 

“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, commissions, non-discretionary incentives (including the point-loyalty programs) as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis) 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. Table games win is calculated before discounts, commissions, non-discretionary incentives (including the point-loyalty programs) as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis

 

“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 Patacas, our revenues and expenses are denominated predominantly in H.K. dollars and, in connection with a portion of our indebtedness and certain expenses, in U.S. dollars. The non-financial pages of this quarterly report include all translations from H.K. dollars to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to H.K. dollars at a rate of HK$7.8500 to US$1.00, unless otherwise noted.

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 March 29, 2019 in New York City for cable transfers in H.K. dollars for U.S. dollars, 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$7.8498 to US$1.00. On May 17, 2019, the noon buying rate was HK$7.8496 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. dollars or H.K. dollars, 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 the non-financial pages of this quarterly report were made at the exchange rate of MOP8.0854 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, 2018. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, except for the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification 842, Leases (Topic 842) (“New Leases Standard”) on January 1, 2019 under the modified retrospective method. Amounts for the periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019 are presented under the New Leases Standard, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the previous basis. 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 large-scale cinematically-themed integrated entertainment, retail and gaming resort which opened in October 2015. In the first quarter of 2019, Studio City operated an average of approximately 294 gaming tables and 974 gaming machines. The gaming operations of Studio City are focused on the mass market and target all ranges of mass market patrons. While Studio City focuses on the mass market segment for gaming, VIP rolling chip operations, including both junket and premium direct VIP offerings, were introduced at Studio City in early November 2016 and a VIP rolling chip area has been built at Studio City with 45 VIP tables as of March 31, 2019. Such VIP rolling chip operations are operated by the Gaming Operator. In January 2019, the Gaming Operator informed Studio City Entertainment that it will cease VIP gaming operations at the Studio City Casino in January 2020. Studio City will assess and evaluate its focus on different market segments from time to time and will adjust its operations as appropriate.

Studio City also includes luxury hotel offerings and various entertainment, retail and food and beverage outlets to attract a diverse range of customers. Designed to focus on the mass market segment, Studio City offers cinematically-themed, unique and innovative interactive attractions, including the world’s first figure-8 and Asia’s highest Ferris wheel, a Warner Bros.-themed family entertainment center, a 4-D Batman flight simulator, an exclusive night club and a 5,000-seat multi-purpose live performance arena, as well as approximately 1,600 luxury hotel rooms, various food and beverage outlets and approximately 35,000 square meters (approximately 377,000 square feet) of themed and innovative retail space.

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 ring-fenced credit group separate from its shareholders 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.

Under our current plan, the remaining project is expected to consist of two hotel towers with approximately 900 rooms and suites and a gaming area. In addition, we currently envision the remaining project to also contain a waterpark with indoor and outdoor areas. Other non-gaming attractions expected to be part of the remaining project include MICE space, retail and food and beverage outlets and a cineplex. As of March 31, 2019, we have incurred approximately US$41.0 million of aggregate costs relating to the development of our remaining project, primarily related to the initial design and planning costs. Based on our current plan, we currently expect a development project budget of approximately US$1.35 billion to US$1.40 billion (exclusive of any pre-opening costs and financing costs). 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.

 

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In February 2018, we announced that the Macau government has granted an extension of the development period under the Studio City land concession contract. Pursuant to such extension, the development period for the land of Studio City has been extended to July 24, 2021. If we do not complete development by that time and the Macau government does not grant us an extension of the development period, we could be forced to forfeit all or part of our investment in Studio City, along with our interest in the land on which Studio City is located and the buildings and structures on such land.

The Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City for the three months ended March 31, 2019 referred to in Melco’s earnings release dated May 7, 2019 (“Melco’s earnings release”) is US$11.4 million more than the Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in this report. The Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in this report includes certain intercompany charges that are not included in the Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City contained in the Melco’s earnings release. Such intercompany charges include, among other items, fees and shared service charges billed between the Company and its subsidiaries and certain subsidiaries of Melco. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City included in the Melco’s earnings release does not reflect certain costs related to the VIP operations at Studio City Casino. Furthermore, the Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City included in Melco’s earnings release includes operating income or losses generated at Studio City by SCI’s subsidiaries which are not our subsidiaries. Such operating income or losses are not included in the consolidated financials of our company.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

For the first quarter of 2019, our total operating revenues were US$150.6 million, a decrease of US$6.2 million, from US$156.8 million of total operating revenues for the first quarter of 2018. The decrease in total operating revenues was due to the decrease in revenues from the provision of gaming related services, partially offset by higher non-gaming revenues.

Net loss attributable to Studio City Investments Limited for the first quarter of 2019 was US$45.5 million, a decrease of US$50.1 million from a net income attributable to Studio City Investments Limited of US$4.6 million for the first quarter of 2018, primarily due to higher interest expenses as a result of the write-off of unamortized advance discount upon the refinancing of the 2020 Studio City Intercompany Note.

Studio City Casino generated gross gaming revenues of US$348.9 million and US$425.6 million for the first quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively. Affected by the Macau market-wide VIP weakness, and by increasing competition in and around Cotai, Studio City’s rolling chip volume totaled US$2.7 billion for the first quarter of 2019 versus US$6.6 billion in the first quarter of 2018. The rolling chip win rate was 3.3% in the first quarter of 2019 versus 2.7% in the first quarter of 2018. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7% - 3.0%. Mass market table games drop increased to US$851.4 million in the first quarter of 2019 compared with US$825.2 million in the first quarter of 2018. The mass market table games hold percentage was 28.4% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to 27.4% in the first quarter of 2018. Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2019 was US$560.6 million, compared with US$581.6 million in the first quarter of 2018. The gaming machine win rate was 3.3% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to 3.7% in the first quarter of 2018. After the Gaming Operator deducted gaming tax and the costs incurred in connection with its operation of Studio City Casino pursuant to the Services and Right to Use Arrangements from the gross gaming revenues, the Company recognized revenues from provision of gaming related services of US$90.4 million and US$98.4 million for the first quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Total non-gaming revenues for the first quarter of 2019 were US$60.2 million, compared with US$58.4 million for the first quarter of 2018.

Total net non-operating expenses for the first quarter of 2019 were US$86.1 million, which mainly included interest expenses of US$85.1 million, as compared to total net non-operating expenses of US$48.4 million for the first quarter of 2018, which mainly included interest expenses of US$49.3 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$41.8 million were recorded in the first quarter of 2019, of which US$0.8 million was related to the amortization expense for the land use right.

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, cash generated from our operations and debt and equity financings to meet our financing or refinancing needs.

 

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As of March 31, 2019, we held cash and cash equivalents of US$366.2 million and restricted cash of US$27.5 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 the 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility. Further, the HK$233.0 million (equivalent to approximately US$29.7 million) revolving credit facility under the 2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility is available for future drawdown as of March 31, 2019, subject to certain conditions precedent.

Cash Flows

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

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2019      2018  
     (In thousands of US$)  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 65,870      $ 62,531  

Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (16,658    $ (99,409

Effect of foreign exchange on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ (811    $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ 48,401      $ (36,878

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

   $ 345,358      $ 353,240  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

   $ 393,759      $ 316,362  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating Activities

Operating cash flows are generally affected by changes in operating income and certain operating assets and liabilities, including the receivables related to the provision of gaming related services and hotel operations, as well as the non-gaming business, including food and beverage, entertainment, mall, retail and other, which are conducted primarily on a cash basis.

Net cash provided by operating activities was US$65.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to US$62.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to decreased working capital needed for operations.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was US$16.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to US$99.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The change was primarily due to a decrease in capital expenditure payments.

Net cash used in investing activities of US$16.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$12.7 million and funds to an affiliated company of US$3.1 million.

Net cash used in investing activities of US$99.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$97.3 million and funds to an affiliated company of US$3.0 million.

 

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Financing Activities

There was no cash used in/provided by any financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

Indebtedness and Capital Contributions

The following table presents a summary of our gross indebtedness, before the reduction of debt issuance costs, as of March 31, 2019:

 

     As of March 31, 2019  
     (in thousands of US$)  

Studio City Company Notes

   $ 1,200,000  

Studio City Intercompany Note

   $ 425,000  

2021 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility

   $ 127  
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,625,127  
  

 

 

 

On February 11, 2019, our direct parent company Studio City Finance issued the US$600.0 million Studio City Finance Notes and priced at 100%. All of the existing subsidiaries of Studio City Finance (including the Company) are guarantors to guarantee the indebtedness under the Studio City Finance Notes.

On February 11, 2019, Studio City Finance on-lent the principal amount of the Studio City Finance Notes of US$600.0 million to the Company under an intercompany loan note (the “Studio City Intercompany Note”). The Company has drawn down an aggregate principal amount of US$425.0 million of the Studio City Intercompany Note in February and March 2019 to refinance the 2020 Studio City Intercompany Note. The Studio City Intercompany Note is interest bearing at 7.250% per annum and interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 11 and August 11 of each year, beginning on August 11, 2019.

 

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Studio City Investments Limited

Index To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 

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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)

 

     March 31,
2019
    December 31,
2018
 
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  

ASSETS

    

CURRENT ASSETS

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 366,231     $ 338,377  

Restricted cash

     27,399       6,852  

Accounts receivable, net

     1,977       1,698  

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     69,455       65,662  

Inventories

     10,260       9,721  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     28,097       27,640  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     503,419       449,950  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     2,033,659       2,061,673  

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

     43,264       44,483  

ADVANCE TO AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     5,415       4,607  

RESTRICTED CASH

     129       129  

OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS

     14,388       —    

LAND USE RIGHT, NET

     120,435       121,544  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 2,720,709     $ 2,682,386  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

    

CURRENT LIABILITIES

    

Accounts payable

   $ 6,985     $ 6,366  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     70,374       51,371  

Income tax payable

     33       33  

Current portion of long-term debt, net

     348,345       347,740  

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     23,202       17,259  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     448,939       422,769  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET

     840,368       839,548  

LOAN FROM AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     417,872       370,535  

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

     5,490       4,217  

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

     1,108       1,044  

OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES, NON-CURRENT

     13,761       —    

AMOUNT DUE TO AN AFFILIATED COMPANY

     216       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     1,727,754       1,638,113  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

    

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

     —         —    

Additional paid-in capital

     1,805,508       1,805,508  

Accumulated other comprehensive losses

     (21,823     (16,019

Accumulated losses

     (781,653     (736,181
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Studio City Investments Limited shareholder’s equity

     1,002,032       1,053,308  

Noncontrolling interests

     (9,077     (9,035
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     992,955       1,044,273  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

   $ 2,720,709     $ 2,682,386  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City Investments Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2019     2018  

OPERATING REVENUES

    

Provision of gaming related services

   $ 90,391     $ 98,401  

Rooms

     20,960       21,833  

Food and beverage

     16,724       15,311  

Entertainment

     6,172       3,223  

Services fee

     9,300       10,745  

Mall

     6,382       6,434  

Retail and other

     634       855  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

     150,563       156,802  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

    

Provision of gaming related services

     (5,782     (5,495

Rooms

     (5,639     (5,421

Food and beverage

     (14,405     (13,201

Entertainment

     (6,766     (2,642

Mall

     (2,530     (2,202

Retail and other

     (490     (653

General and administrative

     (29,861     (32,878

Pre-opening costs

     (2,489     (42

Amortization of land use right

     (823     (831

Depreciation and amortization

     (41,011     (40,094

Property charges and other

     (129     (198
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (109,925     (103,657
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

     40,638       53,145  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

    

Interest income

     1,499       721  

Interest expenses

     (85,081     (49,327

Loan commitment fees

     (3,209     (103

Foreign exchange gains, net

     685       136  

Other income, net

     —         155  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

     (86,106     (48,418
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

     (45,468     4,727  

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

     (66     (47
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET (LOSS) INCOME

     (45,534     4,680  

NET LOSS (INCOME) ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

     62       (49
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO STUDIO CITY INVESTMENTS LIMITED

   $ (45,472   $ 4,631  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City Investments Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2019     2018  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 65,870     $ 62,531  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Payments for acquisition of property and equipment

     (12,745     (97,308

Funds to an affiliated company

     (3,132     (2,991

Advance to an affiliated company

     (818     (43

Deposits for acquisition of property and equipment

     (91     (933

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

     128       1,969  

Placement of bank deposit with original maturity over three months

     —         (4,987

Withdrawal of bank deposit with original maturity over three months

     —         4,884  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (16,658     (99,409
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE ON CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

     (811     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

     48,401       (36,878

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     345,358       353,240  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 393,759     $ 316,362  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES

    

Cash paid for interest

   $ (5,591   $ (17,533

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

     5,933       3,307  

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

     1,959       3,580  

Change in amounts due to affiliated companies related to discount on loan from an affiliated company

     7,276       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

RECONCILIATION OF CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     March 31,
2019
     December 31,
2018
 

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 366,231      $ 338,377  

Current portion of restricted cash

     27,399        6,852  

Non-current portion of restricted cash

     129        129  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ 393,759      $ 345,358  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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