Studio City International Holdings Limited Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2023 Earnings


MACAU, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Studio City International Holdings Limited (NYSE: MSC) (“Studio City” or the “Company”), a world-class integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau, today reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2023.

Total operating revenues for the second quarter of 2023 were US$115.2 million, compared with total operating revenues of negative US$1.9 million in the second quarter of 2022. The change was primarily attributable to the relaxation of COVID-19 related restrictions in Macau in January 2023 and the openings of the Epic Tower and indoor waterpark in April 2023, as well as the launch of residency concerts in the same month, which led to an increase in revenue from casino contract and higher non-gaming revenues.

Studio City Casino generated gross gaming revenues of US$214.5 million and US$34.6 million for the second quarters of 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Studio City Casino’s rolling chip volume was US$789.5 million in the second quarter of 2023 versus US$104.1 million in the second quarter of 2022. The rolling chip win rate was 1.43% in the second quarter of 2023 versus 5.33% in the second quarter of 2022. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85%- 3.15%.

Mass market table games drop increased to US$716.6 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with US$93.2 million in the second quarter of 2022. The mass market table games hold percentage was 25.5% in the second quarter of 2023, compared with 25.7% in the second quarter of 2022.

Gaming machine handle for the second quarter of 2023 was US$595.4 million, compared with US$201.7 million in the second quarter of 2022. The gaming machine win rate was 3.4% in the second quarter of 2023, compared with 2.5% in the second quarter of 2022.

Revenue from casino contract was US$31.2 million for the second quarter of 2023, compared with revenue from casino contract of negative US$17.4 million for the second quarter of 2022. Revenue from casino contract is net of gaming taxes and the costs incurred in connection with the on-going operation of the Studio City Casino which are deducted by Melco Resorts (Macau) Limited, the gaming operator of the Studio City Casino (the “Gaming Operator”).

Total gaming taxes and the costs incurred in connection with the on-going operation of the Studio City Casino deducted from gross gaming revenues were US$183.3 million and US$52.0 million in the second quarters of 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Total non-gaming revenues at Studio City for the second quarter of 2023 were US$84.0 million, compared with US$15.5 million for the second quarter of 2022.

Operating loss for the second quarter of 2023 was US$18.7 million, compared with operating loss of US$72.8 million in the second quarter of 2022.

Studio City generated Adjusted EBITDA(1) of US$29.1 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$40.2 million in the second quarter of 2022. The change was mainly attributable to the increase in revenue from casino contract and higher non-gaming revenues.

Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited for the second quarter of 2023 was US$48.5 million, compared with net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited of US$85.6 million in the second quarter of 2022. The net loss attributable to participation interest was US$4.6 million and US$8.1 million in the second quarters of 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Other Factors Affecting Earnings

Total net non-operating expenses for the second quarter of 2023 were US$34.5 million, which mainly included interest expenses of US$36.3 million, partially offset by interest income of US$2.8 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$42.7 million were recorded in the second quarter of 2023, of which US$0.8 million was related to the amortization expense for the land use right.

The Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City for the three months ended June 30, 2023 referred to in the earnings release of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (“Melco”) dated August 1, 2023 (“Melco’s earnings release”) is US$12.1 million more than the Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in this press release. The Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in this press release includes certain intercompany charges that are not included in the Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City contained in 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 Melco’s earnings release does not reflect certain gaming concession related costs and certain intercompany costs related to the table games operations at Studio City Casino.

Financial Position and Capital Expenditures

Total cash and bank balances as of June 30, 2023 aggregated to US$401.5 million (December 31, 2022: US$509.7 million), including US$0.1 million of restricted cash (December 31, 2022: US$0.1 million). Total debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs and original issue premiums, at the end of the second quarter of 2023 was US$2.44 billion (December 31, 2022: US$2.43 billion).

Capital expenditures for the second quarter of 2023 were US$5.7 million.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Studio City International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) may also make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) COVID-19 outbreaks, and the impact of its consequences on our business, our industry and the global economy, (ii) risks associated with the newly adopted gaming law in Macau and its implementation by the Macau government, (iii) changes in the gaming market and visitations in Macau, (iv) capital and credit market volatility, (v) local and global economic conditions, (vi) our anticipated growth strategies, (vii) gaming authority and other governmental approvals and regulations, and (viii) our future business development, results of operations and financial condition. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “target”, “aim”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “believe”, “potential”, “continue”, “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(1)"Adjusted EBITDA" is defined as net income/loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, pre-opening costs, property charges and other and other non-operating income and expenses. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results. This non-GAAP financial measure eliminates the impact of items that we do not consider indicative of the performance of our business. While we believe that this non-GAAP financial measure is useful in evaluating our business, this information should be considered as supplemental in nature and is not meant as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. It should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to net income/loss, cash flow or any other measure of financial performance or as an indicator of our operating performance, liquidity, profitability or cash flows generated by operating, investing or financing activities. The use of Adjusted EBITDA has material limitations as an analytical tool, as Adjusted EBITDA does not include all items that impact our net income/loss. In addition, the Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may be different from the calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA with the most comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP are provided herein immediately following the financial statements included in this press release.
  
(2)“Adjusted net income/loss” is net income/loss before pre-opening costs and property charges and other, net of participation interest. Adjusted net income/loss is presented as supplemental disclosure because management believes it provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our performance, in addition to income/loss computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted net income/loss may be different from the calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited. Reconciliations of adjusted net income/loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited with the most comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP are provided herein immediately following the financial statements included in this press release.
  

About Studio City International Holdings Limited

The Company, with its American depositary shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MSC), is a world-class integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau. For more information about the Company, please visit www.studiocity-macau.com.

The Company is majority owned by Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, a company with its American depositary shares listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq: MLCO).

For the investment community, please contact:
Jeanny Kim
Senior Vice President, Group Treasurer
Tel: +852 2598 3698
Email: jeannykim@melco-resorts.com

For media enquiries, please contact:
Chimmy Leung
Executive Director, Corporate Communications
Tel: +852 3151 3765
Email: chimmyleung@melco-resorts.com


 

             
Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) 
(In thousands, except share and per share data) 
             
             
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
 June 30, June 30, 
 2023  2022  2023  2022  
             
Operating revenues:            
Revenue from casino contract$31,208  $(17,366) $49,932  $(26,005) 
Rooms 26,376   3,764   39,272   10,039  
Food and beverage 14,051   3,862   23,316   9,346  
Entertainment 32,361   205   34,038   304  
Services fee 8,059   5,463   14,262   11,182  
Mall 2,502   1,851   4,638   4,554  
Retail and other 677   333   1,243   684  
Total operating revenues 115,234   (1,888)  166,701   10,104  
             
Operating costs and expenses:            
Costs related to casino contract (7,109)  (6,218)  (13,968)  (12,242) 
Rooms (6,503)  (2,643)  (9,905)  (5,592) 
Food and beverage (12,530)  (5,905)  (20,770)  (13,079) 
Entertainment (30,089)  (611)  (31,482)  (1,168) 
Mall (1,112)  (1,106)  (1,488)  (2,062) 
Retail and other (581)  (256)  (954)  (631) 
General and administrative (28,226)  (21,547)  (49,961)  (42,177) 
Pre-opening costs (4,833)  (604)  (9,997)  (946) 
Amortization of land use right (824)  (824)  (1,648)  (1,651) 
Depreciation and amortization (41,885)  (30,836)  (71,632)  (61,825) 
Property charges and other (193)  (358)  (483)  (3,421) 
Total operating costs and expenses (133,885)  (70,908)  (212,288)  (144,794) 
Operating loss (18,651)  (72,796)  (45,587)  (134,690) 
Non-operating income (expenses):            
Interest income 2,798   1,425   5,352   1,729  
Interest expenses, net of amounts capitalized (36,345)  (24,443)  (57,444)  (47,249) 
Other financing costs (103)  (104)  (206)  (207) 
Foreign exchange (losses) gains, net (746)  2,101   3,213   6,240  
Other expenses, net (62)  -   (61)  -  
Total non-operating expenses, net (34,458)  (21,021)  (49,146)  (39,487) 
Loss before income tax (53,109)  (93,817)  (94,733)  (174,177) 
Income tax benefit (expense) 46   119   66   (494) 
Net loss (53,063)  (93,698)  (94,667)  (174,671) 
Net loss attributable to participation interest 4,565   8,061   8,144   18,801  
Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited$(48,498) $(85,637) $(86,523) $(155,870) 
             
Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share:            
Basic$(0.063) $(0.111) $(0.112) $(0.240) 
Diluted$(0.063) $(0.111) $(0.112) $(0.242) 
             
Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per ADS:            
Basic$(0.252) $(0.445) $(0.449) $(0.959) 
Diluted$(0.252) $(0.445) $(0.449) $(0.967) 
             
Weighted average Class A ordinary shares outstanding used in net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share calculation:            
Basic 770,352,700   770,352,700   770,352,700   649,822,535  
Diluted 770,352,700   770,352,700   770,352,700   722,334,295  
             



       
       
Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 
(In thousands, except share and per share data) 
       
       
 June 30, December 31, 
 2023  2022  
  (Unaudited)    
ASSETS      
       
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$401,336  $509,523  
Accounts receivable 1,081   263  
Receivables from affiliated companies 25,460   221  
Inventories 5,452   5,121  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 18,595   38,721  
Total current assets 451,924   553,849  
       
Property and equipment, net 2,828,007   2,868,064  
Intangible assets, net 686   1,373  
Long-term prepayments, deposits and other assets 57,485   48,325  
Restricted cash 129   130  
Operating lease right-of-use assets 11,606   13,136  
Land use right, net 106,591   108,645  
Total assets$3,456,428  $3,593,522  
       
LIABILITIES, SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND       
  PARTICIPATION INTEREST      
       
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable$2,165  $501  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 168,172   165,688  
Income tax payable 4   22  
Payables to affiliated companies 67,929   81,178  
Total current liabilities 238,270   247,389  
       
Long-term debt, net 2,436,125   2,434,476  
Other long-term liabilities 2,559   21,631  
Deferred tax liabilities, net 329   382  
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 11,742   13,499  
Total liabilities 2,689,025   2,717,377  
       
Shareholders’ equity and participation interest:      
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001; 1,927,488,240 shares authorized; 770,352,700 shares issued and outstanding 77   77  
Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001; 72,511,760 shares authorized; 72,511,760 shares issued and outstanding 7   7  
Additional paid-in capital 2,477,359   2,477,359  
Accumulated other comprehensive losses (24,535)  (11,671) 
Accumulated losses (1,751,689)  (1,665,166) 
Total shareholders’ equity 701,219   800,606  
Participation interest 66,184   75,539  
Total shareholders’ equity and participation interest 767,403   876,145  
Total liabilities, shareholders’ equity and participation interest$3,456,428  $3,593,522  
       



  
Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries 
Reconciliation of Net Loss Attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited to 
Adjusted Net Loss Attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited (Unaudited) 
(In thousands, except share and per share data) 
             
             
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
 June 30, June 30, 
 2023  2022  2023  2022  
             
Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited$(48,498) $(85,637) $(86,523) $(155,870) 
Pre-opening costs 4,833   604   9,997   946  
Property charges and other 193   358   483   3,421  
Participation interest impact on adjustments (433)  (83)  (902)  (613) 
Adjusted net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited$(43,905) $(84,758) $(76,945) $(152,116) 
             
Adjusted net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share:            
Basic$(0.057) $(0.110) $(0.100) $(0.234) 
Diluted$(0.057) $(0.110) $(0.100) $(0.236) 
             
Adjusted net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per ADS:            
Basic$(0.228) $(0.440) $(0.400) $(0.936) 
Diluted$(0.228) $(0.440) $(0.400) $(0.943) 
             
Weighted average Class A ordinary shares outstanding used in adjusted net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share calculation:            
Basic 770,352,700   770,352,700   770,352,700   649,822,535  
Diluted 770,352,700   770,352,700   770,352,700   722,334,295  
             



 
Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Operating Loss to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
            
            
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2023  2022  2023  2022 
        
Operating loss$(18,651) $(72,796) $(45,587) $(134,690)
Pre-opening costs 4,833   604   9,997   946 
Depreciation and amortization 42,709   31,660   73,280   63,476 
Property charges and other 193   358   483   3,421 
Adjusted EBITDA$29,084  $(40,174) $38,173  $(66,847)
            



  
Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries 
Reconciliation of Net Loss Attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited 
 to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited) 
(In thousands) 
             
             
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
 June 30, June 30, 
 2023  2022  2023  2022  
         
Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited$(48,498) $(85,637) $(86,523) $(155,870) 
Net loss attributable to participation interest (4,565)  (8,061)  (8,144)  (18,801) 
Net loss (53,063)  (93,698)  (94,667)  (174,671) 
Income tax (benefit) expense (46)  (119)  (66)  494  
Interest and other non-operating expenses, net 34,458   21,021   49,146   39,487  
Depreciation and amortization 42,709   31,660   73,280   63,476  
Property charges and other 193   358   483   3,421  
Pre-opening costs 4,833   604   9,997   946  
Adjusted EBITDA$29,084  $(40,174) $38,173  $(66,847) 
             
             



                
Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries 
Supplemental Data Schedule 
                
                
      Three Months Ended Six Months Ended   
      June 30, June 30,   
       2023   2022   2023   2022    
Room Statistics(3):             
  Average daily rate (4)  $153  $103  $134  $117    
  Occupancy per available room  91%  24%  85%  28%   
  Revenue per available room (5) $140  $24  $114  $33    
                
Other Information(6):             
  Average number of table games  246   277   246   277    
  Average number of gaming machines  662   717   670   715    
  Table games win per unit per day (7) $8,683  $1,172  $7,289  $1,944    
  Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)$333  $78  $302  $94    
                
                
(3)Room statistics exclude rooms that were temporarily closed or provided to staff members due to the COVID-19 outbreak 
(4)Average daily rate is calculated by dividing total room revenues including complimentary rooms (less service charges, if any) by total occupied rooms including complimentary rooms 
(5)Revenue per available room is calculated by dividing total room revenues including complimentary rooms (less service charges, if any) by total rooms available 
(6)Table games and gaming machines that were not in operation due to government-mandated closures or social distancing measures in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak have been excluded 
(7)Table games win per unit per day is shown 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 
(8)Gaming machines win per unit per day is shown 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