Studio City International Holdings Limited Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2021 Earnings


MACAU, July 27, 2021 (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 2021.

Total operating revenues for the second quarter of 2021 were US$31.2 million, compared to total operating revenues of negative US$12.5 million in the second quarter of 2020. The change was due to the increase in revenues from the provision of gaming related services and higher non-gaming revenues as a result of a year-over-year increase in inbound tourism in the second quarter of 2021.

Revenues from the provision of gaming related services are derived from the provision of facilities for the operations of Studio City Casino by Melco Resorts (Macau) Limited (the “Gaming Operator”), a subsidiary of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (“Melco”) and holder of a gaming subconcession, and services related thereto.

Studio City Casino generated gross gaming revenues of US$106.1 million and US$6.7 million for the second quarters of 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Studio City’s rolling chip volume was US$386.1 million in the second quarter of 2021 versus US$232.1 million in the second quarter of 2020. The rolling chip win rate was 4.01% in the second quarter of 2021 versus 0.17% in the second quarter of 2020. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% - 3.15%.

Mass market table games drop increased to US$319.7 million in the second quarter of 2021, compared with US$20.1 million in the second quarter of 2020. The mass market table games hold percentage was 25.8% in the second quarter of 2021, compared to 22.2% in the second quarter of 2020.

Gaming machine handle for the second quarter of 2021 was US$299.4 million, compared with US$67.6 million in the second quarter of 2020. The gaming machine win rate was 2.7% in both the second quarters of 2021 and 2020.

Total gaming taxes and the costs incurred in connection with the on-going operation of Studio City Casino deducted from gross gaming revenues were US$104.3 million and US$34.7 million in the second quarters of 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Revenues from the provision of gaming related services were US$1.8 million for the second quarter of 2021, compared with revenues from the provision of gaming related services of negative US$28.0 million for the second quarter of 2020. Revenues from the provision of gaming related services are net of gaming taxes and the costs incurred in connection with the operation of Studio City Casino deducted by the Gaming Operator pursuant to the Services and Right to Use Arrangements.

Total non-gaming revenues at Studio City for the second quarter of 2021 were US$29.4 million, compared with US$15.4 million for the second quarter of 2020.

Operating loss for the second quarter of 2021 was US$45.8 million, compared with operating loss of US$92.7 million in the second quarter of 2020.        

Studio City generated negative Adjusted EBITDA(1) of US$9.5 million in the second quarter of 2021, compared to negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$51.1 million in the second quarter of 2020. The change was mainly attributable to the increase in revenues from the provision of gaming related services and higher non-gaming revenues.

Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited for the second quarter of 2021 was US$59.7 million, compared with net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited of US$91.0 million in the second quarter of 2020. The net loss attributable to participation interest was US$11.7 million and US$27.3 million in the second quarters of 2021 and 2020, respectively.   

Other Factors Affecting Earnings

Total net non-operating expenses for the second quarter of 2021 were US$25.1 million, which mainly included interest expenses of US$22.3 million, net of amounts capitalized.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$31.9 million were recorded in the second quarter of 2021, of which US$0.8 million was related to the amortization expense for the land use right.

The negative Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City for the three months ended June 30, 2021 referred to in Melco’s earnings release dated July 27, 2021 (“Melco’s earnings release”) is US$8.3 million less than the negative 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 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, 2021 aggregated to US$821.7 million (December 31, 2020: US$575.4 million), including US$278.7 million of bank deposits with original maturities over three months (December 31, 2020: US$nil) and US$0.1million of restricted cash (December 31, 2020: US$0.1 million). Total debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs at the end of the second quarter of 2021, was US$2.09 billion (December 31, 2020: US$1.58 billion).

Capital expenditures for the second quarter of 2021 were US$95.0 million.

Recent Developments

The COVID-19 outbreak continues to have a material effect on our operations, financial position, and prospects during the third quarter of 2021.

Our operations in Macau continue to be impacted by travel bans, restrictions, and quarantine requirements imposed by the governments in Macau, Hong Kong and China, despite the nationwide resumption of issuance of Individual Visit Scheme visas by China in September 2020. Such bans, restrictions and requirements have been, and may continue to be, modified by the relevant authorities from time to time as COVID-19 developments unfold. Additionally, health-related precautionary measures remain in place at our properties in Macau, which could continue to impact visitation and customer spending. We have experienced improvements in our business in Macau during the second quarter, especially due to strong visitation during the May Golden Week holidays. Notwithstanding the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the Guangdong province in June, which led to tightened travel restrictions for Chinese visitors, visitation has normalized in July month to date.

Construction at Studio City Phase 2 has been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. The Macau government has granted an extension of the development period from May 31, 2022 to December 27, 2022, and we currently expect to complete construction within this period.

The pace of recovery from COVID-19 related disruptions continues to depend on various future events, such as the successful production, distribution and widespread acceptance of safe and effective vaccines, the development of effective treatments for COVID-19, including for new strains of COVID-19, the duration of travel and visa restrictions as well as customer sentiment and behavior, together with the length of time before customers resume traveling and participating in entertainment and leisure activities at high-density venues and the impact of potential higher unemployment rates, declines in income levels and loss of personal wealth resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak on consumer behavior related to discretionary spending and traveling, all of which remain highly uncertain.

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) the global pandemic of COVID-19, caused by a novel strain of the coronavirus, and the continued impact of its consequences on our business, our industry and the global economy, (ii) growth of the gaming market and visitations in Macau, (iii) capital and credit market volatility, (iv) local and global economic conditions, (v) our anticipated growth strategies, (vi) gaming authority and other governmental approvals and regulations, and (vii) 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, property charges and other and loss on extinguishment of debt, 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 strongly supported by its single largest shareholder, 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:
Robin Yuen
Director, Investor Relations
Tel: +852 2598 3619
Email: robinyuen@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 of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data) 
             
             
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
 June 30, June 30, 
 2021
 2020
 2021
 2020
 
             
Operating revenues:            
Provision of gaming related services$1,807  $(27,958) $3,040  $(22,452) 
Rooms 11,386   1,104   20,992   9,763  
Food and beverage 7,187   2,818   14,071   11,017  
Entertainment 751   23   1,045   891  
Services fee 6,364   6,337   13,163   15,094  
Mall 3,239   4,965   6,569   9,492  
Retail and other 466   201   884   758  
Total operating revenues 31,200   (12,510)  59,764   24,563  
             
Operating costs and expenses:            
Provision of gaming related services (5,901)  (5,911)  (11,600)  (11,564) 
Rooms (3,201)  (1,925)  (6,111)  (6,339) 
Food and beverage (6,927)  (5,600)  (14,075)  (16,105) 
Entertainment (721)  (776)  (1,290)  (1,994) 
Mall (995)  (994)  (1,978)  (2,547) 
Retail and other (403)  (276)  (764)  (641) 
General and administrative (22,503)  (23,085)  (46,802)  (54,606) 
Pre-opening costs (490)  (28)  (733)  (56) 
Amortization of land use right (832)  (833)  (1,665)  (1,665) 
Depreciation and amortization (31,087)  (40,929)  (61,843)  (80,889) 
Property charges and other (3,925)  204   (3,783)  (4,201) 
Total operating costs and expenses (76,985)  (80,153)  (150,644)  (180,607) 
Operating loss (45,785)  (92,663)  (90,880)  (156,044) 
Non-operating income (expenses):            
Interest income 569   361   1,509   752  
Interest expenses, net of amounts capitalized (22,341)  (25,320)  (45,509)  (51,099) 
Other financing costs (104)  (105)  (208)  (209) 
Foreign exchange (losses) gains, net (3,221)  (402)  2,505   (3,804) 
Other expenses, net -   (89)  -   (177) 
Loss on extinguishment of debt -   -   (28,817)  -  
Total non-operating expenses, net (25,097)  (25,555)  (70,520)  (54,537) 
Loss before income tax (70,882)  (118,218)  (161,400)  (210,581) 
Income tax (expense) credit (477)  (68)  (560)  142  
Net loss (71,359)  (118,286)  (161,960)  (210,439) 
Net loss attributable to participation interest 11,684   27,288   26,518   48,547  
Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited$(59,675) $(90,998) $(135,442) $(161,892) 
             
Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited            
per Class A ordinary share:            
Basic and diluted$(0.161) $(0.376) $(0.366) $(0.669) 
             
Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per ADS:          
Basic and diluted$(0.645) $(1.505) $(1.463) $(2.678) 
             
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 and diluted 370,352,700   241,818,016   370,352,700   241,818,016  
             


       
Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data) 
       
       
 June 30, December 31, 
 2021
 2020
 
 (Unaudited)    
ASSETS      
       
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$542,904  $575,215  
Bank deposits with original maturities over three months 278,700   -  
Restricted cash -   13  
Accounts receivable, net 192   157  
Amounts due from affiliated companies 11,352   10,672  
Inventories 8,690   9,297  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 46,239   12,467  
Total current assets 888,077   607,821  
       
Property and equipment, net 2,294,164   2,180,897  
Intangible assets, net 3,493   4,005  
Long-term prepayments, deposits and other assets 80,641   117,555  
Restricted cash 130   131  
Operating lease right-of-use assets 14,713   17,379  
Land use right, net 114,291   116,109  
Total assets$3,395,509  $3,043,897  
       
LIABILITIES, SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND       
  PARTICIPATION INTEREST      
       
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable$808  $206  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 133,531   118,946  
Income tax payable 12   33  
Amounts due to affiliated companies 39,775   42,966  
Total current liabilities 174,126   162,151  
       
Long-term debt, net 2,086,487   1,584,660  
Other long-term liabilities 19,598   11,778  
Deferred tax liabilities, net 1,030   448  
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 14,406   17,137  
Total liabilities 2,295,647   1,776,174  
       
Shareholders’ equity and participation interest:      
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001; 1,927,488,240 shares      
authorized; 370,352,700 shares issued and outstanding 37   37  
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 2,134,227   2,134,227  
Accumulated other comprehensive income 6,941   11,876  
Accumulated losses (1,221,602)  (1,086,160) 
Total shareholders’ equity 919,610   1,059,987  
Participation interest 180,252   207,736  
Total shareholders’ equity and participation interest 1,099,862   1,267,723  
Total liabilities, shareholders’ equity and participation interest$3,395,509  $3,043,897  
       


  
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 of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data) 
             
             
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
 June 30, June 30, 
 2021
 2020
 2021 2020
 
             
Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited$(59,675) $(90,998) $(135,442) $(161,892) 
Pre-opening costs 490   28   733   56  
Property charges and other 3,925   (204)  3,783   4,201  
Loss on extinguishment of debt -   -   28,817   -  
Participation interest impact on adjustments (723)  41   (5,458)  (982) 
Adjusted net loss attributable to            
Studio City International Holdings Limited$(55,983) $(91,133) $(107,567) $(158,617) 
             
Adjusted net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited           
per Class A ordinary share:            
Basic and diluted$(0.151) $(0.377) $(0.290) $(0.656) 
             
Adjusted net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited           
per ADS:            
Basic and diluted$(0.605) $(1.507) $(1.162) $(2.624) 
             
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 and diluted 370,352,700   241,818,016   370,352,700   241,818,016  
             


 
Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Operating Loss to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
            
            
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2021
 2020
 2021
 2020
        
Operating loss$(45,785) $(92,663) $(90,880) $(156,044)
Pre-opening costs 490   28   733   56 
Depreciation and amortization 31,919   41,762   63,508   82,554 
Property charges and other 3,925   (204)  3,783   4,201 
Adjusted EBITDA$(9,451) $(51,077) $(22,856) $(69,233)
            


 
Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Net Loss Attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited
 to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
            
            
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2021
 2020
 2021
 2020
        
Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited$(59,675) $(90,998) $(135,442) $(161,892)
Net loss attributable to participation interest (11,684)  (27,288)  (26,518)  (48,547)
Net loss (71,359)  (118,286)  (161,960)  (210,439)
Income tax expense (credit) 477   68   560   (142)
Interest and other non-operating expenses, net 25,097   25,555   70,520   54,537 
Property charges and other 3,925   (204)  3,783   4,201 
Depreciation and amortization 31,919   41,762   63,508   82,554 
Pre-opening costs 490   28   733   56 
Adjusted EBITDA$(9,451) $(51,077) $(22,856) $(69,233)
            



               
Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries  
Supplemental Data Schedule  
               
               
      Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  
      June 30, June 30,  
      2021 2020 2021 2020  
Room Statistics(3):            
  Average daily rate (4)  $121  $160  $121  $139   
  Occupancy per available room  61%  5%  55%  24%  
  Revenue per available room (5) $74  $8  $67  $34   
               
Other Information(6):            
  Average number of table games  291   291   291   273   
  Average number of gaming machines  609   419   606   570   
  Table games win per unit per day (7) $3,709  $183  $3,593  $3,086   
  Gaming machines win per unit per day (8)$145  $48  $137  $124   
               


(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